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nature
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When did Ivan Papanine reach the North Pole?
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The Soviet Ivan Papanin landed there by plane on May 21, 1937.
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The Soviet Ivan Papanin landed there by plane on May 21, 1937.
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history
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Which animal is often associated with the Greek goddess Athena?
1Owl
2Snake
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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geography
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What is the capital of Estonia?
2Tallinn
1Riga
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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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history
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Which American president officially declared war on the German Empire in 1917?
2Woodrow Wilson
1Theodore Roosevelt
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It was Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, who officially declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917, during the World War I.
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It was Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, who officially declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917, during the World War I.
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entertainment
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Who plays James Bond in Skyfall?
2Daniel Craig
1Pierce Brosnan
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In Skyfall, released in 2012, Daniel Craig plays the famous secret agent James Bond for the third time in the saga.
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In Skyfall, released in 2012, Daniel Craig plays the famous secret agent James Bond for the third time in the saga.
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nature
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What is the smallest antelope in the world?
2Dik-dik
1Common eland
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The smallest antelope in the world is the dik-dik, a small antelope that lives in East Africa. It measures between 30 and 40 cm and weighs between 3 and 6 kg.
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The smallest antelope in the world is the dik-dik, a small antelope that lives in East Africa. It measures between 30 and 40 cm and weighs between 3 and 6 kg.
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music
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What is the nickname of the American singer James Brown?
1The Godfather of Soul
2The King of Soul
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James Joseph Brown is an American musician, singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. He is one of the major figures of rhythm and blues, funk, soul music, and the Black Arts Movement. One of the initiators of funk, he is frequently referred to as "The Godfather of Soul".
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James Joseph Brown is an American musician, singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. He is one of the major figures of rhythm and blues, funk, soul music, and the Black Arts Movement. One of the initiators of funk, he is frequently referred to as "The Godfather of Soul".
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nature
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What physiological characteristic differentiates the weasel from the ermine?
1Tail
2Ears
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The main physiological difference between weasels and ermine is their winter coat. The ermine becomes entirely white, except for the tip of its tail, which remains black, while the weasel retains its brown coat.
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The main physiological difference between weasels and ermine is their winter coat. The ermine becomes entirely white, except for the tip of its tail, which remains black, while the weasel retains its brown coat.
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entertainment
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Which actress played Monica Geller in the TV series Friends?
1Courteney Cox
2Lisa Kudrow
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Courteney Cox played Monica Geller in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Courteney Cox played Monica Geller in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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geography
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What is the capital of The Gambia?
2Banjul
1Accra
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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