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literature
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Who is the author of the historical novel The Pillars of the Earth?
1Ken Follett
2J. R. R. Tolkien
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Ken Follett is the author of the historical novel The Pillars of the Earth, published in 1989, which recounts the construction of a cathedral in 12th century England.
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Ken Follett is the author of the historical novel The Pillars of the Earth, published in 1989, which recounts the construction of a cathedral in 12th century England.
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history
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What incident triggered Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939?
1Gleiwitz
2Narvik
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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After a provocative operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, German troops invaded Poland on all fronts at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939.
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sports
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When was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded?
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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literature
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Which castle inspired Charles Perrault for his tale Sleeping Beauty?
2Ussé
1Valençay
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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history
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Which battle triggers the Civil War?
2Battle of Fort Sumter
1Battle of Gettysburg
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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history
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For which Universal Exhibition in Paris was the Eiffel Tower built?
1The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889
2The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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geography
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In which Japanese city is the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine located?
1Kyoto
2Tokyo
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Fushimi Inari-taisha is the main shrine of the goddess Inari and is located in the Fushimi-ku district in Kyoto, Japan.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha is the main shrine of the goddess Inari and is located in the Fushimi-ku district in Kyoto, Japan.
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music
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On which album of the American female vocal group The Ronettes does the song Be My Baby appear?
1Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica
2Walking In The Rain
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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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literature
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What is the title of the film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird released in 1962?
1Silence and shadows
2When the nightingale dies
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The 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel is To Kill a Mockingbird.
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The 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel is To Kill a Mockingbird.
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nature
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What cross-breed does rapeseed come from?
2Cabbage and brassica rapa
1Beets and sorghum
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Rapeseed is a natural cross between cabbage and turnip. These two plants from the Brassicaceae family have given rise to this versatile crop.
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Rapeseed is a natural cross between cabbage and turnip. These two plants from the Brassicaceae family have given rise to this versatile crop.
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