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sciences
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Which experimental plane broke the sound barrier on October 14, 1947?
1Bell X-1
2Messerschmitt Me 163
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The Bell X-1, an American experimental aircraft piloted by Chuck Yeager, broke the sound barrier for the first time on October 14, 1947.
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The Bell X-1, an American experimental aircraft piloted by Chuck Yeager, broke the sound barrier for the first time on October 14, 1947.
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nature
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What physiological characteristic differentiates the dugong from the manatee?
1Tail
2Snout
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The dugong can be distinguished from the manatee by its crescent-shaped tail, similar to that of dolphins, whereas the manatee's is more rounded.
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The dugong can be distinguished from the manatee by its crescent-shaped tail, similar to that of dolphins, whereas the manatee's is more rounded.
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geography
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What is the capital of France?
2Paris
1London
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The capital of France is Paris. It's a city known the world over for its rich history, culture and central role in French politics.
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The capital of France is Paris. It's a city known the world over for its rich history, culture and central role in French politics.
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arts
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Which dancer is represented in the painting At the Moulin Rouge, The Dance painted by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1890?
1Jules Renaudin
2Auguste Vestris
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La Danse au Moulin-Rouge is a painting painted in 1890 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It depicts a dance scene at the Moulin-Rouge, with one of his stars, Jules Renaudin dit Valentin le Désossé (1843-1907) forming a dancer at the heckling-cancan in the background on the left.
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La Danse au Moulin-Rouge is a painting painted in 1890 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It depicts a dance scene at the Moulin-Rouge, with one of his stars, Jules Renaudin dit Valentin le Désossé (1843-1907) forming a dancer at the heckling-cancan in the background on the left.
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sports
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How many Grand Slam titles has Martina Navrátilová won?
159
279
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Martina Navratilova won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles: 18 titles in singles, 31 titles in women's doubles, which is the absolute record, and 10 titles in mixed doubles.
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Martina Navratilova won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles: 18 titles in singles, 31 titles in women's doubles, which is the absolute record, and 10 titles in mixed doubles.
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nature
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What is the largest known eruption?
2Toba
1Santorini
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The largest eruption in volume of ejected materials was Toba 73,000 years ago with 2,800 km3.
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The largest eruption in volume of ejected materials was Toba 73,000 years ago with 2,800 km3.
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nature
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Are sperm whales mysticetes or odontocetes?
2Odontocetes
1Mysticetes
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Sperm whales are odontocetes. Unlike mysticetes, they have teeth and are the largest members of this cetacean suborder.
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Sperm whales are odontocetes. Unlike mysticetes, they have teeth and are the largest members of this cetacean suborder.
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sports
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When did the Miami Heat make their NBA debut?
11988
21998
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The Miami Heat joined the NBA in 1988. Since then, the team has become one of the league's most successful franchises, with several championship titles.
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The Miami Heat joined the NBA in 1988. Since then, the team has become one of the league's most successful franchises, with several championship titles.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kenya?
2Nairobi
1Dodoma
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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literature
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In the Three Musketeers, what is the real name of Milady de Winter?
1Anne de Breuil
2Anne de la Fère
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In Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, Milady de Winter's real name is Anne de Breuil. A spy and manipulator, she is d'Artagnan's sworn enemy.
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In Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, Milady de Winter's real name is Anne de Breuil. A spy and manipulator, she is d'Artagnan's sworn enemy.
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