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history
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What does Janus symbolize?
1Past and future
2War and peace
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In Roman mythology, Janus symbolizes beginnings, endings, the passage of time and transitions, with his two faces turned towards the past and the future.
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In Roman mythology, Janus symbolizes beginnings, endings, the passage of time and transitions, with his two faces turned towards the past and the future.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work The Night Watch painted by Rembrandt in 1642?
2Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
1Rembrandt House Museum, Amsterdam
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Rembrandt's 1642 masterpiece, The Night Watch, has been on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum since 1808.
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Rembrandt's 1642 masterpiece, The Night Watch, has been on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum since 1808.
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nature
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What is the average lifespan of a cockatoo?
2Between 40 and 60 years old
1Between 20 and 40 years old
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The average lifespan of a cockatoo in captivity varies between 40 and 60 years, depending on the species and care provided, but some can live even longer.
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The average lifespan of a cockatoo in captivity varies between 40 and 60 years, depending on the species and care provided, but some can live even longer.
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music
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What is the first album of the American rock/folk/psychedelic band Country Joe and the Fish?
1Electric Music for the Mind and Body
2I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die
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Electric Music for the Mind and Body is Country Joe and the Fish's first album and one of the first psychedelic albums to come out of San Francisco in 1967.
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Electric Music for the Mind and Body is Country Joe and the Fish's first album and one of the first psychedelic albums to come out of San Francisco in 1967.
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nature
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Where can you see chamois?
1Alps
2Pyrenees
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Chamois are found in the mountains of Europe, particularly in the Alps, Apennines and Carpathians. They prefer steep, rocky terrain.
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Chamois are found in the mountains of Europe, particularly in the Alps, Apennines and Carpathians. They prefer steep, rocky terrain.
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geography
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What is the capital of Russia?
1Moscow
2Saint Petersburg
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Russia's capital is Moscow. This historic city is the country's political, economic and cultural center, famous for its iconic monuments such as the Kremlin and Red Square.
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Russia's capital is Moscow. This historic city is the country's political, economic and cultural center, famous for its iconic monuments such as the Kremlin and Red Square.
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geography
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Where does the Amazon River rise?
2Peru
1Bolivia
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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entertainment
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, who is the new professor of defense against the forces of evil?
2Gilderoy Lockhart
1Quirinus Quirrell
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
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sciences
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What is the name of the high-speed train system in operation in Japan?
2Shinkansen
1SCMaglev
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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arts
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In which villa in Pompeii can the fresco of the Scared Woman be seen?
2Villa of the Mysteries
1Villa of Diomedes
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Found in 1909, the Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited villas of the site of Pompeii. It is especially known for the series of frescoes of the triclinium, depicting a cult of mysteries.
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Found in 1909, the Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited villas of the site of Pompeii. It is especially known for the series of frescoes of the triclinium, depicting a cult of mysteries.
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