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music
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What state in the United States is Ray Charles from?
2Georgia
1Alabama
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Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, and died on June 10, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, and died on June 10, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
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history
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Who is the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence?
1Thomas Jefferson
2George Washington
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The project is assigned to a committee of five representatives (John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson). Thomas Jefferson eventually developed a draft and became the principal author of the text.
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The project is assigned to a committee of five representatives (John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Thomas Jefferson). Thomas Jefferson eventually developed a draft and became the principal author of the text.
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literature
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Which philosophical doctrine is represented by Leibniz?
2Rationalism
1Empiricism
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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German philosopher and scientist. Along with René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza, he is one of the leading exponents of rationalism.
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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German philosopher and scientist. Along with René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza, he is one of the leading exponents of rationalism.
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music
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What is the nationality of the musician Tito Puente?
2Puerto Rican
1Cuban
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Tito Puente is a very popular and prolific Puerto Rican musician of Latin music. He is nicknamed "El Rey Del Timbal" (the king of the timpani).
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Tito Puente is a very popular and prolific Puerto Rican musician of Latin music. He is nicknamed "El Rey Del Timbal" (the king of the timpani).
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geography
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What is the capital of Laos?
2Vientiane
1Hanoi
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The capital of Laos is Vientiane. Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, blending tradition and modernity.
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The capital of Laos is Vientiane. Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, blending tradition and modernity.
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nature
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Is the sea anemone an animal?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, the sea anemone is a marine animal belonging to the order Actiniaria, often mistaken for a plant because of its floral appearance.
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Yes, the sea anemone is a marine animal belonging to the order Actiniaria, often mistaken for a plant because of its floral appearance.
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nature
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What is agouti breeding called?
1Aulacodiculture
2Cuniculture
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Aulacodiculture refers to the breeding of domestic aulacods, also called agoutis, rabbit-like rodents native to Central and South America.
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Aulacodiculture refers to the breeding of domestic aulacods, also called agoutis, rabbit-like rodents native to Central and South America.
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history
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When was the Berlin Wall erected?
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11951
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The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961. It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War. It fell in 1989, marking the end of that period.
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The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961. It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War. It fell in 1989, marking the end of that period.
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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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entertainment
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In 2008, which actor plays Tony Stark in the movie Iron Man?
2Robert Downey Jr.
1Chris Evans
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In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in the film Iron Man. His charismatic performance was widely acclaimed and boosted his career.
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In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in the film Iron Man. His charismatic performance was widely acclaimed and boosted his career.
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