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What is Plato's real name?
1Aristocles
2Diotima

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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means βlargeβ in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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Plato's real name was Aristocles. This nickname, which means βlargeβ in Greek, is said to have been given to him because of his imposing forehead or build.
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geography
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Where in the United Arab Emirates is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque located?
1Abu Dhabi
2Dubai

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The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, with a total area of 22,412 square meters and a capacity to accommodate up to 40,000 visitors, is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the ninth largest in the world. It is located in Abu Dhabi, east of the capital of the same name, 10 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral.
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The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, with a total area of 22,412 square meters and a capacity to accommodate up to 40,000 visitors, is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the ninth largest in the world. It is located in Abu Dhabi, east of the capital of the same name, 10 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral.
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music
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What is the country of origin of the garage rock band The Monks?
2Federal Republic of Germany
1German Democratic Republic

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The Monks is an American garage rock band from Gelnhausen, West Germany. Gary Burger, Dave Day, Eddie Shaw, Larry Clark and Roger Johnston were originally five American GIs based in Gelnhausen in 1963. After leaving the army, they stayed in Germany where they formed a band first called The Torquays, then The Monks.
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The Monks is an American garage rock band from Gelnhausen, West Germany. Gary Burger, Dave Day, Eddie Shaw, Larry Clark and Roger Johnston were originally five American GIs based in Gelnhausen in 1963. After leaving the army, they stayed in Germany where they formed a band first called The Torquays, then The Monks.
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entertainment
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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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On which album of the American female vocal group The Ronettes does the song Be My Baby appear?
1Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica
2Walking In The Rain

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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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The Ronettes' song Be My Baby appears on their only studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, released in 1964.
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Which American soul singer was murdered on December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles?
2Sam Cooke
1Solomon Burke

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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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history
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When was the Berlin Wall erected?
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The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961. It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War. It fell in 1989, marking the end of that period.
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The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961. It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War. It fell in 1989, marking the end of that period.
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music
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On which album of the band The Supremes does the song You Keep Me Hangin' On appear?
1Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
2Where Did Our Love Go

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You Keep Me Hangin' On is a song written and composed by the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song was recorded in 1966 by the band The Supremes for the Motown and appears on the album Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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You Keep Me Hangin' On is a song written and composed by the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. The song was recorded in 1966 by the band The Supremes for the Motown and appears on the album Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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sports
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How many franchises are included in the NBA Championship?
230
120

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The NBA championship comprises 30 franchises: 29 based in the United States and 1 in Canada. They are divided into two conferences and six divisions.
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The NBA championship comprises 30 franchises: 29 based in the United States and 1 in Canada. They are divided into two conferences and six divisions.
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geography
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In which county of England is the Stonehenge megalithic monument located?
2Wiltshire
1Cheshire

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Stonehenge is located in the county of Wiltshire, England. This famous megalithic monument attracts millions of visitors every year and remains an archaeological mystery.
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Stonehenge is located in the county of Wiltshire, England. This famous megalithic monument attracts millions of visitors every year and remains an archaeological mystery.
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