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sciences
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How many elements does the original Mendeleev periodic table contain?
163
2118
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The periodic table of elements established by Dmitri Mendeleïev had 63 elements in 1869. Today, there are 118 elements, including those that have been synthesized by man.
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The periodic table of elements established by Dmitri Mendeleïev had 63 elements in 1869. Today, there are 118 elements, including those that have been synthesized by man.
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sciences
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At what altitude is the South Pole located?
22,835m
11,835m
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The geographic South Pole is located on the Antarctic continent, on an icy plateau at an altitude of 2,835 meters.
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The geographic South Pole is located on the Antarctic continent, on an icy plateau at an altitude of 2,835 meters.
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entertainment
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Who plays James Bond in Spectre?
2Daniel Craig
1Pierce Brosnan
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Daniel Craig plays James Bond in Spectre, the 24th film in the series, released in 2015 and directed by Sam Mendes.
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Daniel Craig plays James Bond in Spectre, the 24th film in the series, released in 2015 and directed by Sam Mendes.
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geography
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In which country is the province of Quebec located?
1Canada
2United States
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The province of Quebec is located in Canada. It's the country's largest province in terms of surface area, and is predominantly French-speaking.
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The province of Quebec is located in Canada. It's the country's largest province in terms of surface area, and is predominantly French-speaking.
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history
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What was the cause of Cleopatra's death?
2Suicide
1Murder
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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sciences
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In anatomy, where is the floor?
1The cranial box
2The facial
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The floor (or base of the skull), located in the cranial box, is formed of three cranial pits.
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The floor (or base of the skull), located in the cranial box, is formed of three cranial pits.
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history
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When were the paleolithic paintings and engravings in the Chauvet Cave discovered?
21994
11940
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The Paleolithic paintings and engravings at Chauvet cave were discovered in 1994. This prehistoric site is one of the most important in the world for rock art.
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The Paleolithic paintings and engravings at Chauvet cave were discovered in 1994. This prehistoric site is one of the most important in the world for rock art.
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geography
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In which French department are the cliffs of Étretat located?
1Seine-Maritime
2Calvados
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The cliffs of Étretat are located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. They are famous for their spectacular geological formations and breathtaking views over the English Channel.
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The cliffs of Étretat are located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. They are famous for their spectacular geological formations and breathtaking views over the English Channel.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Union of the Comoros?
2Moroni
1Antananarivo
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Moroni is the capital of the Union of the Comoros and capital of the prefecture of Moroni-Bambao, on the island of Grande Comore. The city has a port that allows you to reach the other islands of the Comorian archipelago, as well as Madagascar or the mainland.
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Moroni is the capital of the Union of the Comoros and capital of the prefecture of Moroni-Bambao, on the island of Grande Comore. The city has a port that allows you to reach the other islands of the Comorian archipelago, as well as Madagascar or the mainland.
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music
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Who was behind the formation of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield?
1Stephen Stills
2Neil Young
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Buffalo Springfield is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Stephen Stills is at the origin of the band's formation. Living in Los Angeles in 1966, he asked Richie Furay to join him, then Neil Young, who was pursuing a career as a folk singer in Canada.
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Buffalo Springfield is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Stephen Stills is at the origin of the band's formation. Living in Los Angeles in 1966, he asked Richie Furay to join him, then Neil Young, who was pursuing a career as a folk singer in Canada.
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