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sports
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In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1Athens
2Rome
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The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to 15, 1896, bringing together 241 athletes from 14 countries.
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The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to 15, 1896, bringing together 241 athletes from 14 countries.
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sciences
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A circle passing through the three vertices of a triangle is inscribed or circumscribed?
2Circumscribed
1Inscribed
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A circle passing through the three vertices of a triangle is called the circumscribed circle. It is unique and its center is the point of intersection of the bisectors of the sides of the triangle.
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A circle passing through the three vertices of a triangle is called the circumscribed circle. It is unique and its center is the point of intersection of the bisectors of the sides of the triangle.
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entertainment
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Which actress plays Sansa Stark in the TV series Game of Thrones?
2Sophie Turner
1Maisie Williams
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Sophie Turner plays Sansa Stark in the hit TV series Game of Thrones, based on the novels by George R.R. Martin.
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Sophie Turner plays Sansa Stark in the hit TV series Game of Thrones, based on the novels by George R.R. Martin.
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geography
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In which Californian city is Glass Beach located?
2Fort Bragg
1Crescent City
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Glass Beach is located in Fort Bragg, California, and is famous for its sand made of polished glass pebbles from former coastal dumps.
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Glass Beach is located in Fort Bragg, California, and is famous for its sand made of polished glass pebbles from former coastal dumps.
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nature
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Why is the cornflower also called the glasses breaker?
1Its medicinal use
2Its culinary use
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Cornflowers are known as glasses breaker because of their medicinal properties. In the past, its flowers were thought to improve vision, hence its nickname.
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Cornflowers are known as glasses breaker because of their medicinal properties. In the past, its flowers were thought to improve vision, hence its nickname.
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history
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Who is Aphrodite?
1Goddess of love
2Goddess of wisdom
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In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty and desire. Born of sea foam, she is one of the most influential Olympian deities.
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In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty and desire. Born of sea foam, she is one of the most influential Olympian deities.
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sciences
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What was the name of the first series of steam locomotives built by George Stephenson?
1Blücher
2Novelty
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George Stephenson is a British engineer. He is one of the "founding fathers" of the steam railway. The Blücher is the first of a series of 4 or 5 locomotives built by George Stephenson as early as 1814 for the Killingworth coalfields north of Newcastle.
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George Stephenson is a British engineer. He is one of the "founding fathers" of the steam railway. The Blücher is the first of a series of 4 or 5 locomotives built by George Stephenson as early as 1814 for the Killingworth coalfields north of Newcastle.
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geography
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What is the capital of Japan?
2Tokyo
1Beijing
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Japan's capital is Tokyo. This dynamic metropolis is known for its modern skyscrapers, rich culture and technological innovations.
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Japan's capital is Tokyo. This dynamic metropolis is known for its modern skyscrapers, rich culture and technological innovations.
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geography
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What is the name of the cape at the end of the Cape Peninsula?
1Cape of Good Hope
2Cape Horn
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The cape at the tip of the Cape Peninsula is the Cape of Good Hope, a rocky promontory emblematic of South Africa.
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The cape at the tip of the Cape Peninsula is the Cape of Good Hope, a rocky promontory emblematic of South Africa.
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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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