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sciences
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Which aerostat was invented by the Montgolfier brothers in 1782?
2A hot-air balloon
1An Airship
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In 1782, the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, invented the hot-air balloon, an aerostat that uses hot air to lift itself into the air.
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In 1782, the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Étienne, invented the hot-air balloon, an aerostat that uses hot air to lift itself into the air.
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literature
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Which famous play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was published in 1808?
2Faust
1Divine Comedy
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous play Faust, written in 1808, is a two-part work exploring the pact between Faust and Mephistopheles.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous play Faust, written in 1808, is a two-part work exploring the pact between Faust and Mephistopheles.
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geography
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What is the capital of Rwanda?
2Kigali
1Kampala
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Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, the economic and administrative center of the country. The city was officially designated in reference to the Mount Kigali at the foot of which it stood.
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Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, the economic and administrative center of the country. The city was officially designated in reference to the Mount Kigali at the foot of which it stood.
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sciences
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How many vertebrae is the human vertebral column made of?
233
124
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The spinal column supports the head and transmits the body's weight to the hip joints. It is made up of 33 vertebrae.
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The spinal column supports the head and transmits the body's weight to the hip joints. It is made up of 33 vertebrae.
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music
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Which song from Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home was popularized by the Byrds?
2Mr. Tambourine Man
1The Times They Are a-Changin'
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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arts
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Which Florentine artist created a diagram of human proportions entitled Vitruvian Man?
1Leonardo da Vinci
2Michelangelo
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Vitruvian Man is a famous drawing by the Florentine artist Leonardo da Vinci, depicting the ideal proportions of the human body according to the architect Vitruvius.
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Vitruvian Man is a famous drawing by the Florentine artist Leonardo da Vinci, depicting the ideal proportions of the human body according to the architect Vitruvius.
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entertainment
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Which actor plays the role of Ned Stark in the Game of Thrones series?
2Sean Bean
1Iain Glen
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Sean Bean plays Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, a central character in the first season known for his sense of honor.
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Sean Bean plays Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, a central character in the first season known for his sense of honor.
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entertainment
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How many seasons are there in the Friends series?
210
18
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The Friends series, which follows the adventures of six friends in New York, ran for 10 seasons between 1994 and 2004.
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The Friends series, which follows the adventures of six friends in New York, ran for 10 seasons between 1994 and 2004.
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geography
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What is the capital of Greece?
1Athens
2Rome
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The capital of Greece is Athens. This historic city is famous for its ancient monuments, such as the Parthenon, and for its central role in Western civilization.
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The capital of Greece is Athens. This historic city is famous for its ancient monuments, such as the Parthenon, and for its central role in Western civilization.
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arts
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What's the story behind the sculpture Laocoon and his sons?
1Divine punishment
2Military triumph
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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