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sciences
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What is the name given to the first battery?
2Voltaic battery
1Electrochemical cell
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The first electric battery, invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800, is known as the voltaic battery.
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The first electric battery, invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800, is known as the voltaic battery.
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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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entertainment
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Which actress played Phoebe Buffay in the TV series Friends?
2Lisa Kudrow
1Courteney Cox
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Lisa Kudrow played Phoebe Buffay in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Lisa Kudrow played Phoebe Buffay in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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entertainment
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In the suburbs of which American city does the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, take place?
2Los Angeles
1Las Vegas
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an American science fiction film by Steven Spielberg, released in 1982, in which an alien aircraft lands in the middle of the night in a forest on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an American science fiction film by Steven Spielberg, released in 1982, in which an alien aircraft lands in the middle of the night in a forest on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Czech Republic?
2Prague
1Bratislava
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The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague. This historic city is known for its medieval architecture, bridges and rich cultural heritage.
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The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague. This historic city is known for its medieval architecture, bridges and rich cultural heritage.
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history
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What is the largest of the Loire castles?
1Chambord
2Chenonceau
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Chambord is the largest of the Loire castles. Located in France, it is famous for its Renaissance architecture and impressive gardens.
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Chambord is the largest of the Loire castles. Located in France, it is famous for its Renaissance architecture and impressive gardens.
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entertainment
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What famous policeman does Peter Falk play?
1Lieutenant Columbo
2Commissioner Navarro
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Peter Falk plays the famous policeman, Lieutenant Columbo, in the TV series Columbo.
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Peter Falk plays the famous policeman, Lieutenant Columbo, in the TV series Columbo.
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nature
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When did Ivan Papanine reach the North Pole?
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11927
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The Soviet Ivan Papanin landed there by plane on May 21, 1937.
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The Soviet Ivan Papanin landed there by plane on May 21, 1937.
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geography
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What is Africa's highest peak?
2Mount Kilimanjaro
1Mount Kenya
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Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa's highest peak, culminating at 5,895 meters. This inactive volcano is famous for its eternal snow.
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Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is Africa's highest peak, culminating at 5,895 meters. This inactive volcano is famous for its eternal snow.
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music
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Which album is considered Miles Davis' masterpiece?
2Kind of Blue
1Blue Moods
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Kind of Blue is considered Miles Davis' masterpiece, a cult jazz album released in 1959, hailed for its beauty and lasting influence.
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Kind of Blue is considered Miles Davis' masterpiece, a cult jazz album released in 1959, hailed for its beauty and lasting influence.
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