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history
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In which American stock exchange did the crash of 1929 take place?
2New York Stock Exchange
1Chicago Stock Exchange
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The crash of 1929 was a stock market crisis that took place on the New York Stock Exchange between Thursday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 29, 1929. This event, the most famous in stock market history, marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
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The crash of 1929 was a stock market crisis that took place on the New York Stock Exchange between Thursday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 29, 1929. This event, the most famous in stock market history, marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
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entertainment
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Which actor plays the role of Andrew Wyke in the film Sleuth directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz?
1Laurence Olivier
2Michael Caine
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Sleuth is a British film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz adapted from Anthony Shaffer's play Sleuth, released in 1972. Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), author of detective novels, invites in his home full of mechanical automatons the hairdresser Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) whom he knows to be the lover of his wife Marguerite.
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Sleuth is a British film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz adapted from Anthony Shaffer's play Sleuth, released in 1972. Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), author of detective novels, invites in his home full of mechanical automatons the hairdresser Milo Tindle (Michael Caine) whom he knows to be the lover of his wife Marguerite.
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sports
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What is Karim Benzema's position at Real Madrid?
1Centre-forward
2Centre-midfield
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Karim Benzema plays striker for Real Madrid, where he is renowned for his ability to score goals and provide assists.
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Karim Benzema plays striker for Real Madrid, where he is renowned for his ability to score goals and provide assists.
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sciences
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When did Joseph Murray perform the world's first successful kidney transplant?
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21974
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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 by American surgeon Joseph Murray, who later received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 by American surgeon Joseph Murray, who later received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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entertainment
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When was the film Bagdad Cafe directed by Percy Adlon released?
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21997
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The film Bagdad Cafe, directed by Percy Adlon, was released in 1987. This masterpiece explores friendship and transformation in a unique desert setting.
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The film Bagdad Cafe, directed by Percy Adlon, was released in 1987. This masterpiece explores friendship and transformation in a unique desert setting.
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sports
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What number does Michael Jordan wear at the Chicago Bulls?
123
233
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Michael Jordan wore number 23 for the Chicago Bulls, becoming an NBA legend in the process. He also played briefly with the number 45 after his return in 1995.
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Michael Jordan wore number 23 for the Chicago Bulls, becoming an NBA legend in the process. He also played briefly with the number 45 after his return in 1995.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Philippines?
2Manila
1Jakarta
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The capital of the Philippines is Manila. Located on the island of Luzon, Manila is a major economic, political and cultural center with a rich and varied history.
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The capital of the Philippines is Manila. Located on the island of Luzon, Manila is a major economic, political and cultural center with a rich and varied history.
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history
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When was the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
2August 6, 1945
1May 8, 1945
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The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
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The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by an American bomber, marking a tragic turning point in the World War II.
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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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music
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What is the nationality of bluesman John Mayall?
2British
1American
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Bluesman John Mayall is a British national. Born in Macclesfield, England, he has been a major figure in English blues since the 1960s.
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Bluesman John Mayall is a British national. Born in Macclesfield, England, he has been a major figure in English blues since the 1960s.
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