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history
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What was the name of Léon Blum's political party in 1936?
2SFIO
1PCF
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In 1936, Léon Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.
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In 1936, Léon Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.
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entertainment
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When was Ernst Lubitsch's American film To Be or Not to Be released?
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21962
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To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 American black comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, Lionel Atwill, Stanley Ridges and Sig Ruman.
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To Be or Not to Be is a 1942 American black comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, Lionel Atwill, Stanley Ridges and Sig Ruman.
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sports
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What is the only NBA team outside of the United States?
1Toronto Raptors
2Vancouver Grizzlies
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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA team outside the USA to represent Canada in this prestigious basketball league.
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The Toronto Raptors are the only NBA team outside the USA to represent Canada in this prestigious basketball league.
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literature
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Who is the author of the dystopian science fiction novel Fahrenheit 451 published in 1953?
1Ray Bradbury
2Aldous Huxley
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Ray Bradbury is the author of the dystopian science-fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, published in 1953. This classic explores a future where books are banned and burned.
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Ray Bradbury is the author of the dystopian science-fiction novel Fahrenheit 451, published in 1953. This classic explores a future where books are banned and burned.
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literature
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What's Madame Bovary's first name?
1Emma
2Virginie
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Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary (1857) recounts the quest of Emma Bovary, married to a provincial doctor, to escape boredom through adventure and excessive luxury.
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Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary (1857) recounts the quest of Emma Bovary, married to a provincial doctor, to escape boredom through adventure and excessive luxury.
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music
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On which Screamin' Jay Hawkins album does the song I Put A Spell On You appear?
1At Home With Screamin' Jay Hawkins
2The Night And Day Of
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song I Put a Spell on You appears on the eponymous album At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, released in 1958.
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song I Put a Spell on You appears on the eponymous album At Home with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, released in 1958.
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geography
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What is the capital of Lithuania?
2Vilnius
1Riga
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The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. Located in the south-east of the country, Vilnius is known for its Baroque architecture, its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center and its rich cultural history.
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The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. Located in the south-east of the country, Vilnius is known for its Baroque architecture, its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center and its rich cultural history.
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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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What is the original title of the work The Dead Man painted by Édouard Manet?
2The Dead Toreador
1The Dead Soldier
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The Dead Man is a painting by the painter Édouard Manet in the mid-1860s. It belongs to Manet's Hispanic period, during which the painter was greatly influenced by Spanish painting. The Dead Man (originally: The Dead Bullfighter), is kept in Washington.
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The Dead Man is a painting by the painter Édouard Manet in the mid-1860s. It belongs to Manet's Hispanic period, during which the painter was greatly influenced by Spanish painting. The Dead Man (originally: The Dead Bullfighter), is kept in Washington.
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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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