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history
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How many labors did Hercules complete?
212
110
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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nature
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Is the sea anemone an animal?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, the sea anemone is a marine animal belonging to the order Actiniaria, often mistaken for a plant because of its floral appearance.
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Yes, the sea anemone is a marine animal belonging to the order Actiniaria, often mistaken for a plant because of its floral appearance.
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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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nature
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In which Californian National Park can you see the Sailing stones?
1Death Valley National Park
2Yosemite National Park
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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
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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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arts
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In which villa in Pompeii can the fresco of the Scared Woman be seen?
2Villa of the Mysteries
1Villa of Diomedes
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Found in 1909, the Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited villas of the site of Pompeii. It is especially known for the series of frescoes of the triclinium, depicting a cult of mysteries.
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Found in 1909, the Villa of the Mysteries is one of the most visited villas of the site of Pompeii. It is especially known for the series of frescoes of the triclinium, depicting a cult of mysteries.
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nature
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Why is the cornflower also called the glasses breaker?
1Its medicinal use
2Its culinary use
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Cornflowers are known as glasses breaker because of their medicinal properties. In the past, its flowers were thought to improve vision, hence its nickname.
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Cornflowers are known as glasses breaker because of their medicinal properties. In the past, its flowers were thought to improve vision, hence its nickname.
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music
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On which album of the American jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole does the song When I Fall in Love appear?
1Love Is The Thing
2Unforgettable
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When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
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When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
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entertainment
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Which actor played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends?
1Matt LeBlanc
2Matthew Perry
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Matt LeBlanc played Joey Tribbiani in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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music
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On which album of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield does the song For What It's Worth appear?
1Buffalo Springfield
2Last Time Around
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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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