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nature
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What is the scientific name of juniper?
1Juniperus
2Larix
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The scientific name for juniper is Juniperus, a genus of conifers belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
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The scientific name for juniper is Juniperus, a genus of conifers belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
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sciences
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Which mathematician and astronomer improved the mechanism of the pendulum clock in 1656?
2Christian Huygens
1Galileo
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In 1656, mathematician and astronomer Christiaan Huygens perfected the pendulum clock, improving the accuracy of time measurement.
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In 1656, mathematician and astronomer Christiaan Huygens perfected the pendulum clock, improving the accuracy of time measurement.
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geography
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In which country is the Angkor Wat temple located?
1Cambodia
2Laos
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Angkor Wat is the largest of the temples in the monumental complex of Angkor in Cambodia. The best preserved temple of Angkor, one of the largest medieval cities in the world, it is the only one to have remained an important religious center since its foundation, initially Hindu and dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist.
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Angkor Wat is the largest of the temples in the monumental complex of Angkor in Cambodia. The best preserved temple of Angkor, one of the largest medieval cities in the world, it is the only one to have remained an important religious center since its foundation, initially Hindu and dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist.
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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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arts
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What is the nationality of street artist Banksy?
2British
1American
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Banksy, an anonymous British artist, is famous for his street art and satirical films, which combine politics, humor and poetry.
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Banksy, an anonymous British artist, is famous for his street art and satirical films, which combine politics, humor and poetry.
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literature
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When was Truman Capote's novel In Cold Blood published?
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11946
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In Cold Blood: A True Tale of Multiple Murder and its Consequences is a non-fiction novel belonging to the literary genre of true crime written by the American author Truman Capote and published in 1966.
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In Cold Blood: A True Tale of Multiple Murder and its Consequences is a non-fiction novel belonging to the literary genre of true crime written by the American author Truman Capote and published in 1966.
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music
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Which label was founded by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in 1960?
2Reprise Records
1Rat Pack
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Reprise Records is an American record company owned by Warner Music Group founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
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Reprise Records is an American record company owned by Warner Music Group founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
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geography
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What is the capital of the People's Republic of China?
1Beijing
2Shanghai
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Beijing has been the capital of the People's Republic of China since 1949. Located in the north of the country, it is the political and cultural center of China.
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Beijing has been the capital of the People's Republic of China since 1949. Located in the north of the country, it is the political and cultural center of China.
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literature
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Who is the author of The Little Prince?
1Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
2Charles Perrault
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The author of The Little Prince is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Published in 1943, this philosophical tale is one of the most widely translated books in the world.
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The author of The Little Prince is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Published in 1943, this philosophical tale is one of the most widely translated books in the world.
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entertainment
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Where was the Franco-American film Nanook of the North directed by Robert Flaherty filmed?
2Port Harrison
1Kivalliq
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The film shows the way of life of an Inuit family from the Port Harrison region, on the east coast of Hudson Bay in Canada: navigation methods, hunting and fishing, building an igloo...
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The film shows the way of life of an Inuit family from the Port Harrison region, on the east coast of Hudson Bay in Canada: navigation methods, hunting and fishing, building an igloo...
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