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arts
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In which gallery was Andy Warhol's first exhibition held?
2Hugo Gallery
1Léo Castelli
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In 1952, his first exhibition was held at the Hugo Gallery (New York).
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In 1952, his first exhibition was held at the Hugo Gallery (New York).
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music
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What is Elvis Presley's first album?
2Elvis Presley
1A Date with Elvis
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Elvis Presley's first album, entitled Elvis Presley, was released in 1956. This album marked the start of his legendary musical career.
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Elvis Presley's first album, entitled Elvis Presley, was released in 1956. This album marked the start of his legendary musical career.
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entertainment
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Which actress plays Lieutenant Ellen Louise Ripley in Ridley Scott's movie Alien?
2Sigourney Weaver
1Veronica Cartwright
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Ellen Louise Ripley is a fictional character created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett in the 1979 film Alien directed by Ridley Scott. She is played by the American actress Sigourney Weaver.
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Ellen Louise Ripley is a fictional character created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett in the 1979 film Alien directed by Ridley Scott. She is played by the American actress Sigourney Weaver.
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music
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On which Screamin' Jay Hawkins album does the song I Put A Spell On You appear?
1At Home With Screamin' Jay Hawkins
2The Night And Day Of
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song I Put a Spell on You appears on the eponymous album At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, released in 1958.
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song I Put a Spell on You appears on the eponymous album At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, released in 1958.
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geography
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What is the capital of Portugal?
1Lisbon
2Porto
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Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
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Portugal's capital is Lisbon. Known for its rolling hills, historic streetcars and monuments, it's a dynamic and cultural city.
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history
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Who was Eos in Greek mythology?
1Déesse de l'aube
2Déesse de la lune
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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geography
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What is the capital of Zambia?
2Lusaka
1Harare
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Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. It serves as a center of commerce as well as the seat of the Zambian government.
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Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. It serves as a center of commerce as well as the seat of the Zambian government.
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history
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What was the name given to the Third Reich's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941?
1Barbarossa
2Weserübung
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Operation Barbarossa, launched on June 22, 1941, was the code for the Third Reich's invasion of the Soviet Union during the Second World War.
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Operation Barbarossa, launched on June 22, 1941, was the code for the Third Reich's invasion of the Soviet Union during the Second World War.
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history
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When was slavery abolished in the United States?
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The abolition of slavery in the United States was officially proclaimed in 1865 with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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The abolition of slavery in the United States was officially proclaimed in 1865 with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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nature
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What is the common name of the species Balaenoptera musculus?
1Blue whale
2Humpback whale
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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