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geography
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In which Thai city is Wat Pho located?
1Bangkok
2Phuket
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Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chettuphon (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), is one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok.
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Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chettuphon (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), is one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok.
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sciences
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When was the first in vitro fertilization performed?
11978
21988
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The first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) took place in 1978, giving birth to Louise Brown, the world's first test-tube baby.
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The first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) took place in 1978, giving birth to Louise Brown, the world's first test-tube baby.
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nature
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What is the scientific name for chamomile today?
1Matricaria chamomilla
2Filipendula ulmaria
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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history
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How did Alexander the Great die?
2Sudden fever
1Murder
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Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, probably as a result of a febrile illness.
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Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC, probably as a result of a febrile illness.
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geography
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Which river crosses the Grand Canyon?
1Colorado River
2Rio Grande
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The Colorado River flows through Arizona's Grand Canyon, carving 446 km of deep, spectacular gorges that bear witness to millions of years of erosion.
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The Colorado River flows through Arizona's Grand Canyon, carving 446 km of deep, spectacular gorges that bear witness to millions of years of erosion.
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arts
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Where is the Self-Portrait with Two Circles painted by Rembrandt exhibited?
1Kenwood House, London
2Orsay Museum, Paris
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Self-Portrait with Two Circles is an oil painting by the Dutch painter Rembrandt done between 1665 and 1669 and now exhibited at Kenwood House in London.
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Self-Portrait with Two Circles is an oil painting by the Dutch painter Rembrandt done between 1665 and 1669 and now exhibited at Kenwood House in London.
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history
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When did Louis XIV and his court reside at the Château de Versailles?
11682
21789
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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sciences
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What unit of temperature is currently used in the United States?
2Fahrenheit
1Celsius
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In the USA, the temperature unit used is degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This unit is commonly used for weather forecasts and ambient temperatures.
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In the USA, the temperature unit used is degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This unit is commonly used for weather forecasts and ambient temperatures.
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music
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With which musician did Astrud Gilberto record The Girl from Ipanema in 1963?
2Stan Getz
1Chet Baker
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It was in the United States that she met Stan Getz, with whom she recorded The Girl from Ipanema in 1963, which is now a bossa nova standard.
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It was in the United States that she met Stan Getz, with whom she recorded The Girl from Ipanema in 1963, which is now a bossa nova standard.
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geography
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What is the capital of Mali?
1Bamako
2Dakar
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Mali's capital is Bamako. Situated on the banks of the Niger River, Bamako is the country's political, economic and cultural center, and home to many important institutions.
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Mali's capital is Bamako. Situated on the banks of the Niger River, Bamako is the country's political, economic and cultural center, and home to many important institutions.
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