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Are banana plants trees?
2No
1Yes
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Banana plants are not trees. They are giant herbaceous plants belonging to the Musa genus. Their trunk is in fact a pseudo-trunk formed by rolled-up leaves.
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Banana plants are not trees. They are giant herbaceous plants belonging to the Musa genus. Their trunk is in fact a pseudo-trunk formed by rolled-up leaves.
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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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nature
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What family do fir trees belong to?
1Pinaceae
2Taxodiaceae
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Firs belong to the family Pinaceae, which includes about 600 species of conifers, and are characterized by their pyramidal shape.
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Firs belong to the family Pinaceae, which includes about 600 species of conifers, and are characterized by their pyramidal shape.
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nature
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What is the largest mammal of the mustelidae family in Europe?
2The European badger
1The Beaver
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Europe's largest mammal of the mustelid family is the European badger. It can weigh up to 20 kg and is known for its nocturnal habits.
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Europe's largest mammal of the mustelid family is the European badger. It can weigh up to 20 kg and is known for its nocturnal habits.
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arts
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What is the name of the work created by Robert Smithson on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in April 1970?
2Spiral Jetty
1Broken Circle
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Spiral Jetty is a work of Land art created by the American sculptor Robert Smithson on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in April 1970.
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Spiral Jetty is a work of Land art created by the American sculptor Robert Smithson on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in April 1970.
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music
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Which song by American folk singer Fred Neil was covered by Harry Nilsson in 1969?
2Everybodyβs Talkinβ
1One
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Everybody's Talkin' is a folk rock song written and originally performed by Fred Neil. A cover by Harry Nilsson became a worldwide hit in 1969 as the soundtrack to the movie Macadam Cowboy.
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Everybody's Talkin' is a folk rock song written and originally performed by Fred Neil. A cover by Harry Nilsson became a worldwide hit in 1969 as the soundtrack to the movie Macadam Cowboy.
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music
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How old was Joan Baez when she recorded her first album?
219 years old
116 years old
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Joan Baez was 19 when she recorded her first album, simply entitled Joan Baez, which was released in 1960.
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Joan Baez was 19 when she recorded her first album, simply entitled Joan Baez, which was released in 1960.
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music
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What is the city of origin of the members of the band The Who?
2London
1Liverpool
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British band The Who hail from the London neighborhood of Shepherd's Bush, where they made their debut in the 1960s.
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British band The Who hail from the London neighborhood of Shepherd's Bush, where they made their debut in the 1960s.
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sports
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Who was the first French woman swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion?
2Laure Manaudou
1Camille Muffat
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The first French swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion was Laure Manaudou. She won gold in the 400-meter freestyle in Athens in 2004.
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The first French swimmer to be crowned Olympic champion was Laure Manaudou. She won gold in the 400-meter freestyle in Athens in 2004.
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arts
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For the promotion of which Madonna album does Jean-Michel Basquiat appear with his face tied up?
2Rebel Heart
1Like a Prayer
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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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For the promotion of Madonna's album Rebel Heart (2015), Jean-Michel Basquiat appears with his face tied with a black rope. Other historical figures have undergone the same hijacking; we can quote Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley. These images have caused controversy.
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