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What Russian statesman died in 1924?
2Vladimir Lenin
1Joseph Staline

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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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geography
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Why is the Black Sea called the Black Sea?
2Turko-Mongolian tradition
1Black algae

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The Black Sea owes its name to a Turco-Mongolian tradition associating black with the north. Located to the north of Turkey, it was named the Black Sea.
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The Black Sea owes its name to a Turco-Mongolian tradition associating black with the north. Located to the north of Turkey, it was named the Black Sea.
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music
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Which African-American soul singer died tragically in a plane crash in 1967?
2Otis Ray Redding
1Sam Cooke

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African-American soul singer Otis Redding died tragically in a plane crash on December 10, 1967, at the age of 26.
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African-American soul singer Otis Redding died tragically in a plane crash on December 10, 1967, at the age of 26.
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geography
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What is the capital of Peru?
1Lima
2Quito

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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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entertainment
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Which David Lynch film was released in 2001?
2Mulholland Drive
1Lost Highway

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Mulholland Drive is David Lynch's 2001 film. This psychological thriller has gained a cult following for its enigmatic narrative and dreamlike atmosphere.
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Mulholland Drive is David Lynch's 2001 film. This psychological thriller has gained a cult following for its enigmatic narrative and dreamlike atmosphere.
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nature
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Do mites sting?
2No
1Yes

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Dust mites do not sting. Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that feed mainly on dead skin and are often responsible for allergic reactions.
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Dust mites do not sting. Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that feed mainly on dead skin and are often responsible for allergic reactions.
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geography
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What is the capital of Estonia?
2Tallinn
1Riga

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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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history
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When did Louis XIV and his court reside at the ChΓ’teau de Versailles?
11682
21789

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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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history
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Was George Clemenceau President of the Republic?
2No
1Yes

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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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Georges Clemenceau was never President of the French Republic. He was a great statesman and several times President of the Council.
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arts
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What is the original title of the work The Dead Man painted by Γdouard Manet?
2The Dead Toreador
1The Dead Soldier

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The Dead Man is a painting by the painter Γdouard Manet in the mid-1860s. It belongs to Manet's Hispanic period, during which the painter was greatly influenced by Spanish painting. The Dead Man (originally: The Dead Bullfighter), is kept in Washington.
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The Dead Man is a painting by the painter Γdouard Manet in the mid-1860s. It belongs to Manet's Hispanic period, during which the painter was greatly influenced by Spanish painting. The Dead Man (originally: The Dead Bullfighter), is kept in Washington.
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