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Which castle inspired Charles Perrault for his tale Sleeping Beauty?
2Ussé
1Valençay
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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literature
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How many short stories compose the collection Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Oscar Wilde?
14
26
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The Canterville Ghost and Other Short Stories by Oscar Wilde comprises four short stories, published between 1887 and 1891, combining humor, fantasy and satire.
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The Canterville Ghost and Other Short Stories by Oscar Wilde comprises four short stories, published between 1887 and 1891, combining humor, fantasy and satire.
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history
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What events are described in the Bayeux Tapestry ?
1Norman conquest of England
2Hundred Years' War
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The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events leading up to William the Conqueror's conquest of England, in particular the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
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The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events leading up to William the Conqueror's conquest of England, in particular the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
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music
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On which album of the British rock band The Kinks does the song You Really Got Me appear?
1Kinks
2Kinks Kinkdom
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You Really Got Me is a song of the Kinks released in 1964 and appears on their album Kinks.
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You Really Got Me is a song of the Kinks released in 1964 and appears on their album Kinks.
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sciences
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Which measuring instrument was invented by the Italian physicist and mathematician Evangelista Torricelli in 1643?
1Barometer
2Compass
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The mercury barometer, invented by Torricelli in 1643, is an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury in a sealed tube.
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The mercury barometer, invented by Torricelli in 1643, is an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury in a sealed tube.
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geography
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What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
2Kingstown
1Kingston
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Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a state in the Caribbean. The city is located in the parish of St. George and is the capital of St. Vincent Island. In addition to the capital, it is also the main commercial center of the archipelago.
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Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a state in the Caribbean. The city is located in the parish of St. George and is the capital of St. Vincent Island. In addition to the capital, it is also the main commercial center of the archipelago.
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geography
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What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
1Malabo
2Conakry
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Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko.
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Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko.
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music
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What musical instrument does Fats Domino play?
1Piano
2Trumpet
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Fats Domino, a rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues legend, mainly played the piano, accompanying it with his warm, catchy voice.
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Fats Domino, a rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues legend, mainly played the piano, accompanying it with his warm, catchy voice.
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nature
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Are marine mammals endothermic or ectothermic?
1Endothermic
2Ectothermic
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Marine mammals are endothermic, producing their own body heat and maintaining a stable internal temperature, even in cold waters.
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Marine mammals are endothermic, producing their own body heat and maintaining a stable internal temperature, even in cold waters.
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sciences
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When was the first in vitro fertilization performed?
11978
21988
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The first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) took place in 1978, giving birth to Louise Brown, the world's first test-tube baby.
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The first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) took place in 1978, giving birth to Louise Brown, the world's first test-tube baby.
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