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literature
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How many years do the events described in The Hobbit and those of The Fellowship of the Ring separate?
160
2111
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Book I opens on the one hundred and eleventh anniversary of Bilbo Bessac, sixty years after the events described in The Hobbit.
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Book I opens on the one hundred and eleventh anniversary of Bilbo Bessac, sixty years after the events described in The Hobbit.
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arts
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Which Spanish painter painted Las Meninas in 1656?
1Diego Vélasquez
2Francisco de Zurbarán
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The painting Las Meninas, painted in 1656, is the work of Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, grand master of the Golden Age and royal portraitist.
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The painting Las Meninas, painted in 1656, is the work of Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, grand master of the Golden Age and royal portraitist.
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entertainment
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In the movie All the President's Men, which newspaper do Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein work for?
2Washington Post
1Herald Tribune
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All the President's Men is an American film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released in 1976. It is an adaptation of the book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists who investigated the Watergate scandal for the Washington Post.
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All the President's Men is an American film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released in 1976. It is an adaptation of the book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists who investigated the Watergate scandal for the Washington Post.
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geography
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Which bridge connects San Francisco and Sausalito?
2Golden Gate
1Bay Bridge
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The Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco to Sausalito, crossing the strait of the same name. It is one of the world's most famous bridges.
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The Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco to Sausalito, crossing the strait of the same name. It is one of the world's most famous bridges.
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sports
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Which US team did Zlatan Ibrahimović sign with in 2018?
1LA Galaxy
2New York City FC
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In 2018, Zlatan Ibrahimović signed for the American team LA Galaxy. He quickly made a name for himself with his impressive MLS performances.
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In 2018, Zlatan Ibrahimović signed for the American team LA Galaxy. He quickly made a name for himself with his impressive MLS performances.
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history
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What battle ends the Hundred Years' War?
2Battle of Castillon
1Battle of Azincourt
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The Battle of Castillon, which took place on July 17, 1453, put an end to the Hundred Years' War. It marked the decisive victory of the French over the English.
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The Battle of Castillon, which took place on July 17, 1453, put an end to the Hundred Years' War. It marked the decisive victory of the French over the English.
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music
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Which album of the band Paul Revere and the Raiders is certified gold record by the RIAA in 1967?
1Midnight Ride
2Revolution!
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Midnight Ride is an album by Paul Revere and the Raiders, released on May 6, 1966. It reached 9th place on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold record on March 20, 1967 by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Midnight Ride is an album by Paul Revere and the Raiders, released on May 6, 1966. It reached 9th place on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold record on March 20, 1967 by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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sciences
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Which scientist discovered Penicillin in 1928?
1Alexander Fleming
2Louis Pasteur
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Scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. This discovery revolutionized medicine by introducing antibiotics, capable of treating many bacterial infections.
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Scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. This discovery revolutionized medicine by introducing antibiotics, capable of treating many bacterial infections.
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geography
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What is the capital of Samoa?
1Apia
2Suva
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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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literature
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Which castle inspired Charles Perrault for his tale Sleeping Beauty?
2Ussé
1Valençay
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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