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nature
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Which of these two conifers does not belong to the genus pinus?
1Oregon pine
2Stone pine
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Oregon pine is actually neither a pine nor a fir, but a member of the genus Pseudotsuga.
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Oregon pine is actually neither a pine nor a fir, but a member of the genus Pseudotsuga.
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geography
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Where does the Amazon River rise?
2Peru
1Bolivia
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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sciences
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How many vertices does a hexagon have?
16
210
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A hexagon has six vertices, because it's a six-sided polygon. Each vertex is the intersection of two sides.
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A hexagon has six vertices, because it's a six-sided polygon. Each vertex is the intersection of two sides.
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arts
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Where is the triptych The Descent from the Cross painted by Peter Paul Rubens exhibited?
1Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp
2Cathedral of Our Lady, Tournai
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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entertainment
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Which actor played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends?
1Matt LeBlanc
2Matthew Perry
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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sciences
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Which property of the Graphene was discovered in 2004 by Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov?
1Electrical conductivity
2Magnetic permeability
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In 2004, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov discovered that graphene has incredible electrical conductivity, yet is extremely thin and strong.
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In 2004, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov discovered that graphene has incredible electrical conductivity, yet is extremely thin and strong.
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geography
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What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
1Sarajevo
2Zagreb
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The capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina is Sarajevo. This historic city is known for its cultural diversity and its role in many important historical events.
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The capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina is Sarajevo. This historic city is known for its cultural diversity and its role in many important historical events.
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entertainment
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, who is the champion of Durmstrang?
2Viktor Krum
1Cedric Diggory
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Durmstrang's champion for the Three Wizards Tournament is Viktor Krum, the famous Quidditch catcher.
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Durmstrang's champion for the Three Wizards Tournament is Viktor Krum, the famous Quidditch catcher.
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geography
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What is the Pope's summer residence?
1Castel Gandolfo
2Pise
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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arts
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Which companion of Pablo Picasso died in 1901?
1Carlos Casagemas
2Francisco Iturrino
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
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