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Which physicist made the first radiograph in 1895?
2Wilhelm Röntgen
1Pierre Curie
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The first radiograph in history was taken on December 22, 1895 on the hand of Anna Bertha Röntgen, the wife of Dr. Röntgen, the discoverer of X-rays.
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The first radiograph in history was taken on December 22, 1895 on the hand of Anna Bertha Röntgen, the wife of Dr. Röntgen, the discoverer of X-rays.
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entertainment
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Who was the director of the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, released in 1920?
2Robert Wiene
1Fritz Lang
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a German expressionist and silent film by Robert Wiene released in theatres in 1920.
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a German expressionist and silent film by Robert Wiene released in theatres in 1920.
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geography
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Why is the Red Sea called the Red Sea?
1Red algae
2Red sand
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The Red Sea owes its name to natural phenomena, notably the presence of cyanobacteria such as Trichodesmium erythraeum, which give the water a reddish hue when they bloom.
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The Red Sea owes its name to natural phenomena, notably the presence of cyanobacteria such as Trichodesmium erythraeum, which give the water a reddish hue when they bloom.
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history
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Which animal is often associated with the Greek goddess Athena?
1Owl
2Snake
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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In Greek mythology, the animal associated with Athena is the owl. A symbol of wisdom and knowledge, it embodies intelligence and clairvoyance.
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sciences
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How far from the Earth is the Moon?
1384 400 kilometers
2584 400 kilometers
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The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is around 384,400 kilometers. This distance varies slightly due to the Moon's elliptical orbit.
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The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is around 384,400 kilometers. This distance varies slightly due to the Moon's elliptical orbit.
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geography
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What is the capital of Ecuador?
2Quito
1Lima
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Quito is the capital of Ecuador. Located in the Andes mountains, it is known for its high altitude and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Quito is the capital of Ecuador. Located in the Andes mountains, it is known for its high altitude and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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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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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nature
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What is the name of the lark's song?
2Grisolle
1Cajole
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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arts
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Who built the Fallingwater?
1Frank Lloyd Wright
2Philip Johnson
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The House on the Waterfall, also known as Fallingwater, was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 for the Kaufmann family.
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The House on the Waterfall, also known as Fallingwater, was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 for the Kaufmann family.
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