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geography
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What is the capital of Ghana?
1Accra
2Lomé
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Accra is the capital of Ghana, a dynamic city on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It is the economic, political and cultural center of the country.
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Accra is the capital of Ghana, a dynamic city on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It is the economic, political and cultural center of the country.
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nature
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How fast does an ostrich run?
270 km/h (43 mph)
150 km/h (31 mph)
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Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 70 km/h. They are the largest and fastest of all land birds, capable of maintaining speeds of 50 km/h over long distances.
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Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 70 km/h. They are the largest and fastest of all land birds, capable of maintaining speeds of 50 km/h over long distances.
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entertainment
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Who composed the soundtrack of the film Once Upon a Time in America released in 1984?
1Ennio Morricone
2Nino Rota
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The soundtrack to the film Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was composed by Ennio Morricone. His music adds an emotional and memorable dimension to the film.
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The soundtrack to the film Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was composed by Ennio Morricone. His music adds an emotional and memorable dimension to the film.
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nature
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What is the scientific name of juniper?
1Juniperus
2Larix
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The scientific name for juniper is Juniperus, a genus of conifers belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
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The scientific name for juniper is Juniperus, a genus of conifers belonging to the Cupressaceae family.
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geography
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In which country is the Salar de Uyuni located?
1Bolivia
2Chile
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The Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt desert, is located in the south-western Bolivian department of Potosí, at an altitude of 3,656 metres.
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The Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt desert, is located in the south-western Bolivian department of Potosí, at an altitude of 3,656 metres.
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literature
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In which village is Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude set?
2Macondo
1Aracataca
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Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude is set in the fictional village of Macondo, founded by the Buendía family in Colombia.
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Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude is set in the fictional village of Macondo, founded by the Buendía family in Colombia.
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arts
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Where is exposed the fresco Delivery of the Keys painted by Pietro Perugino?
1Sistine Chapel
2St. Peter's Basilica
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Delivery of the Keys is a religiously themed fresco by Perugino and his assistants, circa 1482, part of the decoration in the middle register of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
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Delivery of the Keys is a religiously themed fresco by Perugino and his assistants, circa 1482, part of the decoration in the middle register of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
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music
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On which Claude François' album does the song Alexandrie Alexandra appear?
2Magnolias for Ever
1Comme d'habitude
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Claude François' song Alexandrie Alexandra appears on the posthumous album Magnolias for Ever, released after his death in 1978.
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Claude François' song Alexandrie Alexandra appears on the posthumous album Magnolias for Ever, released after his death in 1978.
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music
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Who was behind the formation of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield?
1Stephen Stills
2Neil Young
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The American rock band Buffalo Springfield was formed in 1966 by Stephen Stills and Neil Young, who were joined by Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin.
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The American rock band Buffalo Springfield was formed in 1966 by Stephen Stills and Neil Young, who were joined by Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin.
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arts
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In 1965, which music group did Andy Warhol become the producer of?
2The Velvet Underground
1The Rolling Stones
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He discovered the Velvet Underground in December 1965 and became its producer. The band often performs at the Factory.
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He discovered the Velvet Underground in December 1965 and became its producer. The band often performs at the Factory.
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