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sports
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When did Yannick Noah win the French Open tournament?
11983
21987
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Yannick Noah won the French Open in 1983, becoming the first Frenchman to win a men's singles title since 1946.
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Yannick Noah won the French Open in 1983, becoming the first Frenchman to win a men's singles title since 1946.
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geography
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In which South American country is Machu Picchu located?
2Peru
1Brazil
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Machu Picchu is located in Peru. This ancient Inca city, perched in the Andes, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Machu Picchu is located in Peru. This ancient Inca city, perched in the Andes, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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sports
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Who was the first French woman swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion?
2Laure Manaudou
1Camille Muffat
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The first French swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion was Laure Manaudou. She won gold in the 400-meter freestyle in Athens in 2004.
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The first French swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion was Laure Manaudou. She won gold in the 400-meter freestyle in Athens in 2004.
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geography
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What is the capital of South Sudan?
1Juba
2Khartoum
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Juba is the capital of South Sudan, as well as the capital of Jubek State and Juba County. It is located on the left bank of the White Nile about 110 km north of the border with Uganda.
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Juba is the capital of South Sudan, as well as the capital of Jubek State and Juba County. It is located on the left bank of the White Nile about 110 km north of the border with Uganda.
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music
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Which Pink Floyd album features the Battersea Power Station on its cover?
1Animals
2Wish You Were Here
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This is the album Animals, released in 1977 by Pink Floyd, whose cover depicts Battersea Power Station with an inflatable pig floating in the air.
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This is the album Animals, released in 1977 by Pink Floyd, whose cover depicts Battersea Power Station with an inflatable pig floating in the air.
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music
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Which Little Richard song was covered by Elvis Presley?
2Tutti Frutti
1Blue Suede Shoes
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Little Richard's famous song Tutti Frutti was covered by Elvis Presley, marking the beginning of rock'n'roll for many artists.
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Little Richard's famous song Tutti Frutti was covered by Elvis Presley, marking the beginning of rock'n'roll for many artists.
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nature
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Are cetaceans carnivorous?
1Yes
2No
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Yes, cetaceans are carnivores. Odontocetes hunt fish and squid, while mysticetes filter plankton and small crustaceans.
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Yes, cetaceans are carnivores. Odontocetes hunt fish and squid, while mysticetes filter plankton and small crustaceans.
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literature
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What is the latest work of the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig?
1The Royal Game
2Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman
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The Royal Game is a short story by Stefan Zweig, published posthumously in 1943. It is Stefan Zweig's last work, which he wrote in Brazil during the last months of his life, until his suicide on February 22, 1942.
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The Royal Game is a short story by Stefan Zweig, published posthumously in 1943. It is Stefan Zweig's last work, which he wrote in Brazil during the last months of his life, until his suicide on February 22, 1942.
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sciences
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Is an obtuse angle smaller or larger than a right angle?
2Bigger
1Smaller
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An obtuse angle is larger than a right angle. It measures between 90° and 180°, whereas a right angle measures exactly 90°.
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An obtuse angle is larger than a right angle. It measures between 90° and 180°, whereas a right angle measures exactly 90°.
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sciences
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What is the largest planet in the solar system?
1Jupiter
2Saturn
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The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter. This gas giant is known for its large size, its cloud bands and its famous Great Red Spot.
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The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter. This gas giant is known for its large size, its cloud bands and its famous Great Red Spot.
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