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geography
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What is the capital of the Netherlands?
1Amsterdam
2The Hague
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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Famous for its canals and museums, it is a cosmopolitan, dynamic and cultural city.
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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Famous for its canals and museums, it is a cosmopolitan, dynamic and cultural city.
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music
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Which title of the English rock band T. Rex was added to the re-release of the album Tanx in 1994?
120th Century Boy
2Jeepster
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20th Century Boy is a song by the band T. Rex written and composed by Marc Bolan. It was released as a single in 1973, but did not appear on the Tanx album released the same year. It was included in the album when it was re-released in 1994.
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20th Century Boy is a song by the band T. Rex written and composed by Marc Bolan. It was released as a single in 1973, but did not appear on the Tanx album released the same year. It was included in the album when it was re-released in 1994.
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arts
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What prize does Pablo Picasso receive in 1955?
1International Peace Prize
2National Prize for Plastic Arts
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In 1955, Pablo Picasso was awarded the International Peace Prize in recognition of his commitment to pacifism, notably with his famous dove of peace.
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In 1955, Pablo Picasso was awarded the International Peace Prize in recognition of his commitment to pacifism, notably with his famous dove of peace.
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history
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What is Plato's real name?
1Aristocles
2Diotima
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means “large” in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means “large” in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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entertainment
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In the movie Shining by Stanley Kubrick which actor plays Jack Torrance?
1Jack Nicholson
2Ryan O'Neal
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For Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, with whom he had long wanted to work, is clearly the best performer imaginable for the role.
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For Kubrick, Jack Nicholson, with whom he had long wanted to work, is clearly the best performer imaginable for the role.
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nature
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Is the walrus a marine mammal?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, the walrus is a marine mammal. Easily recognized by its long tusks, it lives mainly in Arctic regions.
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Yes, the walrus is a marine mammal. Easily recognized by its long tusks, it lives mainly in Arctic regions.
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sciences
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How many parts does the human skull include?
12
23
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The human skull is an essential part of our body, comprising the cranium and the facial mass, and plays a protective role for our brain.
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The human skull is an essential part of our body, comprising the cranium and the facial mass, and plays a protective role for our brain.
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history
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What incident triggered Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939?
1Gleiwitz
2Narvik
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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nature
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What is the continent of origin of the averrhoa carambola?
1Asia
2South America
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The carambola tree is a tree of tropical regions, native to Asia whose fruit is the starfruit or apple of Goa.
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The carambola tree is a tree of tropical regions, native to Asia whose fruit is the starfruit or apple of Goa.
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geography
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What is the capital of Albania?
2Tirana
1Minsk
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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