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geography
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In which German city is the European Central Bank?
1Frankfurt
2Hamburg
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is located in Frankfurt, Germany. It oversees the euro zone's monetary policy.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is located in Frankfurt, Germany. It oversees the euro zone's monetary policy.
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music
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Which song by American folk singer Fred Neil was covered by Harry Nilsson in 1969?
2Everybody’s Talkin’
1One
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Everybody's Talkin' is a folk rock song written and originally performed by Fred Neil. A cover by Harry Nilsson became a worldwide hit in 1969 as the soundtrack to the movie Macadam Cowboy.
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Everybody's Talkin' is a folk rock song written and originally performed by Fred Neil. A cover by Harry Nilsson became a worldwide hit in 1969 as the soundtrack to the movie Macadam Cowboy.
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geography
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In which Irish county is Giant's Causeway located?
1Antrim
2Armagh
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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nature
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How many marine mammal species are there in the world?
1134
2234
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Biologists count 134 species of marine mammals in the world (including 5 already extinct).
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Biologists count 134 species of marine mammals in the world (including 5 already extinct).
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literature
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What is Edmond Rostand's most famous play?
1Cyrano de Bergerac
2The Count of Monte Cristo
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Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's famous play inspired by Savinien de Cyrano, was first performed in Paris on December 28, 1897.
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Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's famous play inspired by Savinien de Cyrano, was first performed in Paris on December 28, 1897.
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nature
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What is the country of origin of the cocoa tree?
2Mexico
1Ecuador
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The cocoa tree is a tropical species native to Mexico and domesticated about 3,000 years ago, most likely originally for the production of a fermented, and therefore alcoholic, drink. It produces edible beans from which cocoa, the basic product of chocolate, is made.
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The cocoa tree is a tropical species native to Mexico and domesticated about 3,000 years ago, most likely originally for the production of a fermented, and therefore alcoholic, drink. It produces edible beans from which cocoa, the basic product of chocolate, is made.
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geography
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What is Africa's highest peak?
2Mount Kilimanjaro
1Mount Kenya
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Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa's highest peak, culminating at 5,895 meters. This inactive volcano is famous for its eternal snow.
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Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa's highest peak, culminating at 5,895 meters. This inactive volcano is famous for its eternal snow.
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entertainment
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What is the first James Bond played by Pierce Brosnan?
2GoldenEye
1Tomorrow Never Dies
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The first James Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan was GoldenEye. Released in 1995, the film marked the return of the franchise after a six-year hiatus and was a great success.
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The first James Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan was GoldenEye. Released in 1995, the film marked the return of the franchise after a six-year hiatus and was a great success.
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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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What is the capital of Nepal?
1Kathmandu
2Pokhara
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Kathmandu is the political and religious capital of Nepal of which it is also the largest city as well as the capital of the district of the same name.
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Kathmandu is the political and religious capital of Nepal of which it is also the largest city as well as the capital of the district of the same name.
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