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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 plays James Bond in Spectre?
2Daniel Craig
1Pierce Brosnan
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Daniel Craig plays James Bond in Spectre, the 24th film in the series, released in 2015 and directed by Sam Mendes.
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Daniel Craig plays James Bond in Spectre, the 24th film in the series, released in 2015 and directed by Sam Mendes.
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history
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Which text of 1689 defines the principles of the parliamentary monarchy in England?
1The Bill of Rights
2The Habeas corpus
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The Bill of Rights is a text imposed in 1689 on the rulers of England (William III and Mary II) following the Glorious Revolution. It defines the principles of parliamentary monarchy in England.
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The Bill of Rights is a text imposed in 1689 on the rulers of England (William III and Mary II) following the Glorious Revolution. It defines the principles of parliamentary monarchy in England.
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history
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When did the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre take place?
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21672
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.
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entertainment
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What was the first Star Wars trilogy?
2IV to VI
1I to III
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The first Star Wars trilogy is a series of three films created by George Lucas, released between 1977 and 1983. It is composed of episodes IV to VI.
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The first Star Wars trilogy is a series of three films created by George Lucas, released between 1977 and 1983. It is composed of episodes IV to VI.
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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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What is the capital of Haiti?
2Port-au-Prince
1Cayenne
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Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti, located on the bay of the same name. Founded in 1749, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti, located on the bay of the same name. Founded in 1749, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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history
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Which navigator discovered America in 1492?
1Christopher Columbus
2Vasco da Gama
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The navigator who discovered America in 1492 was Christopher Columbus. His historic voyage marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
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The navigator who discovered America in 1492 was Christopher Columbus. His historic voyage marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
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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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arts
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When did Steve McCurry go to Afghanistan?
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21989
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Steve McCurry first went to Afghanistan in 1979, just before the Soviet invasion, to capture striking images of the conflict.
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Steve McCurry first went to Afghanistan in 1979, just before the Soviet invasion, to capture striking images of the conflict.
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