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sciences
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How many years did the Cassini space probe remain in orbit around Saturn?
113 years
220 years
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The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
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The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
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entertainment
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Why is Lightning McQueen wearing number 95?
2Toy Story tribute
1Birthdate
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Lightning McQueen wears the number 95 in homage to the year of release of Pixar's first 3D animated film, Toy Story, released in 1995.
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Lightning McQueen wears the number 95 in homage to the year of release of Pixar's first 3D animated film, Toy Story, released in 1995.
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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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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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geography
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What is the highest tower in the world?
1Burj Khalifa
2Petronas
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The world's tallest tower is the Burj Khalifa. Located in Dubai, this impressive structure is 828 metres high and has 163 storeys.
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The world's tallest tower is the Burj Khalifa. Located in Dubai, this impressive structure is 828 metres high and has 163 storeys.
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arts
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Which Japanese artist painted The Great Wave of Kanagawa?
1Katsushika Hokusai
2Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Katsushika Hokusai is the Japanese artist who created The Great Wave of Kanagawa in 1831.
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Katsushika Hokusai is the Japanese artist who created The Great Wave of Kanagawa in 1831.
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entertainment
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What is the original title of the movie Captain America released in 2011?
1Captain America: First Avenger
2Captain America: The Winter Soldier
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The original title of the 2011 Captain America movie is Captain America: The First Avenger. This film introduces the hero to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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The original title of the 2011 Captain America movie is Captain America: The First Avenger. This film introduces the hero to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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sciences
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What scientist discovered the laws of gravity?
2Isaac Newton
1Albert Einstein
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It was Isaac Newton who discovered the laws of gravity in the 17th century, revolutionizing our understanding of the forces that govern the universe.
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It was Isaac Newton who discovered the laws of gravity in the 17th century, revolutionizing our understanding of the forces that govern the universe.
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nature
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Is cirse an annual or biennial plant?
2Biennial
1Annual
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The common cirse (Cirsium vulgare), or Cirse with lanceolate leaves, is a biennial plant belonging to the genus Cirsium and the family Asteraceae (or Compositae).
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The common cirse (Cirsium vulgare), or Cirse with lanceolate leaves, is a biennial plant belonging to the genus Cirsium and the family Asteraceae (or Compositae).
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geography
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Where is the Bay of Biscay?
1North Atlantic
2North Sea
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The Bay of Biscay is a vast bay in the North Atlantic Ocean, stretching between the south coast of Brittany in France and the north coast of Spain, including Galicia.
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The Bay of Biscay is a vast bay in the North Atlantic Ocean, stretching between the south coast of Brittany in France and the north coast of Spain, including Galicia.
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