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geography
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What is the capital of Peru?
1Lima
2Quito
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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sports
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How many Grand Slam titles has Serena Williams won?
239
129
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Serena Williams is a tennis legend with 39 Grand Slam titles to her name (23 singles and 16 doubles). She is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
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Serena Williams is a tennis legend with 39 Grand Slam titles to her name (23 singles and 16 doubles). She is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
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arts
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Where is the work The Matchmaker painted by Gerard van Honthorst exhibited?
1Centraal Museum, Utrecht
2Mauritshuis, The Hague
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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literature
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Which novel by John Steinbeck received the Pulitzer Prize in 1940?
2The Grapes of Wrath
1Of Mice and Men
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The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck's masterpiece published in 1939, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for its poignant exploration of the Great Depression.
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The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck's masterpiece published in 1939, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for its poignant exploration of the Great Depression.
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music
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What is the most famous song by American singer Solomon Burke?
1Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
2Don't Give Up on Me
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Solomon Burke is a singer of gospel, rhythm and blues, soul and American country. He is, along with Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, one of the pioneers of soul music. His most famous song is Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.
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Solomon Burke is a singer of gospel, rhythm and blues, soul and American country. He is, along with Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, one of the pioneers of soul music. His most famous song is Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work The Inspiration of the Poet painted by Nicolas Poussin?
2Louvre Museum, Paris
1British Museum, London
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The Inspiration of the Poet is a painting by Nicolas Poussin painted between 1629 and 1630 and currently exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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The Inspiration of the Poet is a painting by Nicolas Poussin painted between 1629 and 1630 and currently exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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geography
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What is the capital of Denmark?
1Copenhagen
2Stockholm
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Denmark's capital is Copenhagen. Known for its modern architecture, canals and the Little Mermaid statue, it's a dynamic, cultural city.
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Denmark's capital is Copenhagen. Known for its modern architecture, canals and the Little Mermaid statue, it's a dynamic, cultural city.
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entertainment
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On which planet did Anakin Skywalker live?
2Tatooine
1Coruscant
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Anakin Skywalker lived on Tatooine, an iconic Star Wars desert planet, where he grew up as a slave before becoming a Jedi.
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Anakin Skywalker lived on Tatooine, an iconic Star Wars desert planet, where he grew up as a slave before becoming a Jedi.
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music
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Which song from Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home was popularized by the Byrds?
2Mr. Tambourine Man
1The Times They Are a-Changin'
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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Bringing It All Back Home (1965) is the fifth album by Bob Dylan, American folk rock singer-songwriter. It is often considered the first folk rock album. Mr. Tambourine Man was popularized by the band The Byrds.
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history
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When was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) founded?
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11917
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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was founded on December 30, 1922. It was created after the Russian revolution of 1917 and the civil war.
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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was founded on December 30, 1922. It was created after the Russian revolution of 1917 and the civil war.
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