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geography
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What is the capital of Iceland?
2Reykjavik
1Nuuk
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Iceland's capital is Reykjavik. Situated on the island's southwest coast, this city is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant culture.
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Iceland's capital is Reykjavik. Situated on the island's southwest coast, this city is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant culture.
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literature
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Who is the author of the science fiction short story collection Martian Chronicles?
1Ray Bradbury
2Orson Welles
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Martian Chronicles is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the United States in 1950 by Doubleday.
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Martian Chronicles is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the United States in 1950 by Doubleday.
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nature
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What caused the 2005 anchovy crisis?
2Overfishing
1Climate change
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The anchovy crisis of 2005 was due to overfishing and poor management of resources in the Bay of Biscay.
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The anchovy crisis of 2005 was due to overfishing and poor management of resources in the Bay of Biscay.
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arts
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Why has the Colossus of Rhodes disappeared?
1Earthquake
2Roman invasion
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The Colossus of Rhodes was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC. Its remains remained in situ for centuries.
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The Colossus of Rhodes was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC. Its remains remained in situ for centuries.
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history
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In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of love?
2Venus
1Aphrodite
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In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She is the Roman equivalent of Aphrodite, her Greek counterpart.
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In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She is the Roman equivalent of Aphrodite, her Greek counterpart.
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history
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Who was murdered by James Earl Ray?
1Martin Luther King
2John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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James Earl Ray (born in Alton, Illinois on March 10, 1928 and died in Nashville on April 23, 1998) is an American criminal, sentenced to 99 years in prison for the murder on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, of Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
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James Earl Ray (born in Alton, Illinois on March 10, 1928 and died in Nashville on April 23, 1998) is an American criminal, sentenced to 99 years in prison for the murder on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, of Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
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sciences
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What is the brand of the car sent into space on the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket?
2Tesla
1Ferrari
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The Tesla Roadster is an automobile that was used as an empty load during the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket. In February 2018, it is launched into space.
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The Tesla Roadster is an automobile that was used as an empty load during the maiden flight of the Falcon Heavy rocket. In February 2018, it is launched into space.
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geography
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Where is St. Peter's Basilica located?
2Vatican
1Italy
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St. Peter's Basilica is located in the Vatican, a landlocked country within the city of Rome, Italy.
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St. Peter's Basilica is located in the Vatican, a landlocked country within the city of Rome, Italy.
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entertainment
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Who created the movie Ratatouille?
1Brad Bird
2Pete Docter
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Ratatouille, created by Brad Bird, produced by Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures and released in 2007, tells the story of a rat who dreams of becoming a chef.
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Ratatouille, created by Brad Bird, produced by Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures and released in 2007, tells the story of a rat who dreams of becoming a chef.
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geography
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What is the capital of Albania?
2Tirana
1Minsk
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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