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literature
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Which hotel inspired Stephen King for his novel The Shining?
2Stanley Hotel
1Overlook Hotel
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It was during his stay at the Stanley Hotel in 1974 that the writer Stephen King imagined the main lines of the story of the novel Shining (1977) and he was inspired by the premises to create the Overlook Hotel from this novel.
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It was during his stay at the Stanley Hotel in 1974 that the writer Stephen King imagined the main lines of the story of the novel Shining (1977) and he was inspired by the premises to create the Overlook Hotel from this novel.
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sciences
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Which Italian engineer and architect discovered the Steam Turbine in 1629?
1Giovanni Branca
2Leonardo da Vinci
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Giovanni Branca is an Italian engineer, architect and technical writer of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He described steam turbines in 1629.
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Giovanni Branca is an Italian engineer, architect and technical writer of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He described steam turbines in 1629.
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geography
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What is the capital of Jamaica?
1Kingston
2Kingstown
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Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is located on the island's southeast coast. Founded in 1692, it is the country's cultural and economic center.
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Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is located on the island's southeast coast. Founded in 1692, it is the country's cultural and economic center.
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music
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On which Marvin Gaye's album does the song I Heard It Through the Grapevine appear?
1In the Groove
2What's Going On
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Marvin Gaye's song I Heard It Through the Grapevine appears on his album In the Groove, released in 1968 on the Motown label.
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Marvin Gaye's song I Heard It Through the Grapevine appears on his album In the Groove, released in 1968 on the Motown label.
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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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literature
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Who is the author of the epistolary novel Dracula published in 1897?
1Bram Stoker
2Mary Shelley
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The author of the epistolary novel Dracula, published in 1897, is Bram Stoker. This classic of Gothic literature popularized the vampire myth.
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The author of the epistolary novel Dracula, published in 1897, is Bram Stoker. This classic of Gothic literature popularized the vampire myth.
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nature
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Which is the largest of the American crocodilians?
2Black caiman
1American alligator
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The black caiman can reach a weight of 1,100 kg, making it the largest of the American crocodilians and the largest predator in the Amazon basin. The largest reported black caiman was 7.7 m long and weighed 1,310 kg.
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The black caiman can reach a weight of 1,100 kg, making it the largest of the American crocodilians and the largest predator in the Amazon basin. The largest reported black caiman was 7.7 m long and weighed 1,310 kg.
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sciences
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What is the brand of the car sent into space on the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket?
2Tesla
1Ferrari
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The Tesla Roadster is an automobile that was used as an empty load during the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket. In February 2018, it is launched into space.
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The Tesla Roadster is an automobile that was used as an empty load during the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket. In February 2018, it is launched into space.
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sciences
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Which entrepreneur and business leader founded SpaceX on May 6, 2002?
1Elon Musk
2Jeff Bezos
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Elon Musk founded SpaceX on May 6, 2002. This visionary entrepreneur is also known for his roles at Tesla, SolarCity and other innovative companies.
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Elon Musk founded SpaceX on May 6, 2002. This visionary entrepreneur is also known for his roles at Tesla, SolarCity and other innovative companies.
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nature
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Which conifers can cause pollinosis?
1Cupressus
2Spruce
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Cypress is a conifer that can cause pollinosis, particularly in spring, due to its allergenic pollen.
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Cypress is a conifer that can cause pollinosis, particularly in spring, due to its allergenic pollen.
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