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nature
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What is the time zone conventionally used at the North Pole?
1UTC+0
2UTC+12
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The convention requires the use of the UTC+0 time zone, unlike the South Pole where the UTC+12 (New Zealand time zone) is used.
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The convention requires the use of the UTC+0 time zone, unlike the South Pole where the UTC+12 (New Zealand time zone) is used.
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geography
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What city do the wiener schnitzels come from?
2Vienna
1Berlin
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Wiener Schnitzel originated in Vienna, the capital of Austria, where they are considered an emblematic dish of Viennese cuisine.
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Wiener Schnitzel originated in Vienna, the capital of Austria, where they are considered an emblematic dish of Viennese cuisine.
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arts
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Who built the Fallingwater?
1Frank Lloyd Wright
2Philip Johnson
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The House on the Waterfall, also known as Fallingwater, was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 for the Kaufmann family.
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The House on the Waterfall, also known as Fallingwater, was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 for the Kaufmann family.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work Danse I painted by the French artist Henri Matisse in 1909?
1MoMA, New York
2Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
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Dance I is a painting made by Henri Matisse in 1909 in Paris and currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Dance I is a painting made by Henri Matisse in 1909 in Paris and currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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sports
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Who won the 2022 World Cup?
1Argentina
2France
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Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by defeating France in the final (3-3, 4-2 on penalties), giving Lionel Messi his first world title.
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Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by defeating France in the final (3-3, 4-2 on penalties), giving Lionel Messi his first world title.
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sports
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Which female boxer receives the Golden Gloves in 2011?
1Anne-Sophie Mathis
2Myriam Lamare
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French boxer Anne-Sophie Mathis was awarded the prestigious Golden Gloves in 2011, in recognition of her outstanding career in women's boxing.
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French boxer Anne-Sophie Mathis was awarded the prestigious Golden Gloves in 2011, in recognition of her outstanding career in women's boxing.
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nature
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Are bonobos threatened with extinction?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, bonobos are considered an endangered species. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are currently about 10,000 bonobos in the world.
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Yes, bonobos are considered an endangered species. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are currently about 10,000 bonobos in the world.
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history
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Who was Theia in Greek mythology?
1Goddess of Light
2Goddess of Darkness
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In Greek mythology, Theia is a Titanid, daughter of Ouranos and Gaia. She is the goddess of celestial light and mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.
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In Greek mythology, Theia is a Titanid, daughter of Ouranos and Gaia. She is the goddess of celestial light and mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.
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music
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What comedy starring the Beatles was directed by Richard Lester in 1964?
1A Hard Day’s Night
2Yellow Submarine
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A Hard Day's Night is a British film by Richard Lester released in 1964. It's a comedy starring The Beatles.
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A Hard Day's Night is a British film by Richard Lester released in 1964. It's a comedy starring The Beatles.
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arts
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Who painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819?
2Théodore Géricault
1Eugène Delacroix
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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