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geography
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Which British palace is Big Ben located?
2Westminster
1Buckingham
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Big Ben stands in London's Palace of Westminster. It is one of the UK's most recognizable icons and a symbol of British democracy.
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Big Ben stands in London's Palace of Westminster. It is one of the UK's most recognizable icons and a symbol of British democracy.
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music
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On which album of the American rock band The Velvet Underground does the song Heroin appear?
2The Velvet Underground and Nico
1The Velvet Underground
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Heroin is a song of the American rock band The Velvet Underground, written (in 1964) and composed by Lou Reed. It appears on their first album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, released in 1967.
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Heroin is a song of the American rock band The Velvet Underground, written (in 1964) and composed by Lou Reed. It appears on their first album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, released in 1967.
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history
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Who won the Battle of Verdun in 1916?
1France
2Germany
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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.
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The Battle of Verdun in 1916 resulted in a strategic victory for France, after months of fierce fighting against the German army.
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history
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Who is the goddess Nyx?
2Goddess of the night
1Goddess of Dawn
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night, mother of Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death), feared even by Zeus.
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entertainment
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When was the American musical film Singing in the Rain released?
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The American musical romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it illustrates the transition from silent to talking pictures.
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The American musical romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it illustrates the transition from silent to talking pictures.
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entertainment
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In the movie Doctor Mabuse the Gambler directed by Fritz Lang who plays Doctor Mabuse?
2Rudolf Klein-Rogge
1Paul Richter
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Fritz Lang's favourite actor, Rudolf Klein-Rogge became famous by playing the roles of Machiavellian manipulators such as the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse or the mad scientist Rotwang in Metropolis.
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Fritz Lang's favourite actor, Rudolf Klein-Rogge became famous by playing the roles of Machiavellian manipulators such as the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse or the mad scientist Rotwang in Metropolis.
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sciences
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Is a quadrilateral a polygon?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, a quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon. It's the simplest form of polygon, with four sides and four angles.
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Yes, a quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon. It's the simplest form of polygon, with four sides and four angles.
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arts
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Who sculpted the Venus de Milo?
1Alexandros of Antioch
2Phidias
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The Venus de Milo, a famous Greek sculpture, is attributed to the sculptor Alexandros of Antioch and dates from around 130-100 BC.
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The Venus de Milo, a famous Greek sculpture, is attributed to the sculptor Alexandros of Antioch and dates from around 130-100 BC.
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music
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Who plays Billy Shears on the Beatles' concept album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
2Ringo Starr
1George Harrison
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the Beatles' eighth studio album. The character Billy Shears (played by Ringo Starr) links the title track to With a Little Help from My Friends.
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the Beatles' eighth studio album. The character Billy Shears (played by Ringo Starr) links the title track to With a Little Help from My Friends.
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sciences
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Which scientist discovered Penicillin in 1928?
1Alexander Fleming
2Louis Pasteur
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Scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. This discovery revolutionized medicine by introducing antibiotics, capable of treating many bacterial infections.
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Scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. This discovery revolutionized medicine by introducing antibiotics, capable of treating many bacterial infections.
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