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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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nature
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Which chicory varieties are used as coffee substitutes?
2Rooted varieties
1Leafy varieties
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Chicory is a botanical genus of plants in the Asteraceae family. It includes leafy varieties (lettuces, endives) and root varieties (coffee substitute).
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Chicory is a botanical genus of plants in the Asteraceae family. It includes leafy varieties (lettuces, endives) and root varieties (coffee substitute).
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entertainment
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In Taxi Driver which role is played by Robert De Niro?
1Travis Bickle
2Michael Vronsky
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Taxi Driver is an American psychological drama directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1976. Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a young Midwestern man and former Marine, is a night cab driver in New York City.
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Taxi Driver is an American psychological drama directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1976. Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a young Midwestern man and former Marine, is a night cab driver in New York City.
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music
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On which album of the British rock band The Kinks does the song You Really Got Me appear?
1Kinks
2Kinks Kinkdom
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You Really Got Me is a song of the Kinks released in 1964 and appears on their album Kinks.
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You Really Got Me is a song of the Kinks released in 1964 and appears on their album Kinks.
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geography
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What is the capital of Ethiopia?
1Addis Ababa
2Mogadishu
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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Addis Ababa, which means new flower in Amharic, is the capital of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of around 2,400 meters, it is the highest capital in Africa.
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geography
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In which Irish county is Giant's Causeway located?
1Antrim
2Armagh
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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entertainment
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What is the first James Bond played by Pierce Brosnan?
2GoldenEye
1Tomorrow Never Dies
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The first James Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan was GoldenEye. Released in 1995, the film marked the return of the franchise after a six-year hiatus and was a great success.
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The first James Bond film starring Pierce Brosnan was GoldenEye. Released in 1995, the film marked the return of the franchise after a six-year hiatus and was a great success.
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nature
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Are bamboos trees?
2No
1Yes
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Bamboos are not trees, but giant herbaceous plants belonging to the grass family, like wheat or corn.
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Bamboos are not trees, but giant herbaceous plants belonging to the grass family, like wheat or corn.
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arts
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What made Ansel Adams famous?
1Landscape photography
2Portrait photography
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Ansel Adams is famous for his black-and-white photographs of the American landscape, particularly Yosemite National Park, and for his role in nature conservation.
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Ansel Adams is famous for his black-and-white photographs of the American landscape, particularly Yosemite National Park, and for his role in nature conservation.
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nature
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Which thorny plant is the emblem of Scotland?
2Thistle
1Burdock
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The thistle is the emblem of Scotland. This thorny plant symbolizes resistance and defense, and is deeply rooted in Scottish history.
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The thistle is the emblem of Scotland. This thorny plant symbolizes resistance and defense, and is deeply rooted in Scottish history.
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