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When was the American musical film Singing in the Rain released?
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The American musical romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it illustrates the transition from silent to talking pictures.
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The American musical romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it illustrates the transition from silent to talking pictures.
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music
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What is the country of origin of ethno-jazz singer and political activist Miriam Makeba?
2South Africa
1Cape Verde
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Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was born in South Africa. She is known for her political commitment against apartheid and her ethno-jazz music.
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Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was born in South Africa. She is known for her political commitment against apartheid and her ethno-jazz music.
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music
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From which state in the United States is the American country music group The Louvin Brothers from?
1Alabama
2Tennessee
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The Louvin Brothers are an American country music group from Alabama, active between 1940 and 1963. Composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924-1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927-2011).
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The Louvin Brothers are an American country music group from Alabama, active between 1940 and 1963. Composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924-1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927-2011).
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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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music
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What is the nationality of the folk singer Bert Jansch?
1Scottish
2Irish
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Bert Jansch is a Scottish folk musician. Fascinated by the blues of Big Bill Broonzy or the folk of Leadbelly, Bert Jansch develops his own evocative guitar playing, assimilating jazz as well as traditional British music.
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Bert Jansch is a Scottish folk musician. Fascinated by the blues of Big Bill Broonzy or the folk of Leadbelly, Bert Jansch develops his own evocative guitar playing, assimilating jazz as well as traditional British music.
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geography
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What is the capital of Chile?
2Santiago
1Quito
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Chile's capital is Santiago. It is the country's political, cultural and economic center, located in the central valley at the foot of the Andes mountain range.
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Chile's capital is Santiago. It is the country's political, cultural and economic center, located in the central valley at the foot of the Andes mountain range.
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history
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As a result of what battle did Clovis I convert to Christianity?
1Tolbiac
2Vouillé
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Clovis I converted to Christianity following the battle of Tolbiac, won against the Alamanni around 496, after invoking Clotilde's God.
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Clovis I converted to Christianity following the battle of Tolbiac, won against the Alamanni around 496, after invoking Clotilde's God.
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literature
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Which novel by Anthony Burgess was adapted to the cinema by Stanley Kubrick in 1971?
1Clockwork Orange
2Eyes Wide Shut
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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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history
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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending the World War I and imposing strict conditions on Germany.
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending the World War I and imposing strict conditions on Germany.
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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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