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Are sperm whales mysticetes or odontocetes?
2Odontocetes
1Mysticetes
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Sperm whales are odontocetes. Unlike mysticetes, they have teeth and are the largest members of this cetacean suborder.
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Sperm whales are odontocetes. Unlike mysticetes, they have teeth and are the largest members of this cetacean suborder.
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history
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What was the rank of the French officer of Alsatian origin and of Jewish faith Alfred Dreyfus?
1Captain
2Marshal
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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.
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Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French army. Wrongly accused of espionage in 1894, he was at the heart of the Dreyfus Affair, a major legal scandal.
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music
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On which album of the British singer Donovan does the song Season of the Witch appear?
2Sunshine Superman
1Mellow Yellow
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Season of the Witch, a song written by Donovan in 1967 and covered by many performers, it appears on the album Sunshine Superman.
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Season of the Witch, a song written by Donovan in 1967 and covered by many performers, it appears on the album Sunshine Superman.
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history
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In 1095, which Pope preached the First Crusade on the Place de Clermont?
2Urban II
1Paul III
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In 1095, Pope Urban II preached the First Crusade in the town square of Clermont, calling on Christians to liberate Jerusalem from the Muslims.
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In 1095, Pope Urban II preached the First Crusade in the town square of Clermont, calling on Christians to liberate Jerusalem from the Muslims.
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history
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Who is Hermes in mythology?
2Messenger of the gods
1God of war
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In Greek mythology, Hermes is the messenger of the gods, the god of trade, travel, thieves and eloquence. He also guides souls to the Underworld.
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In Greek mythology, Hermes is the messenger of the gods, the god of trade, travel, thieves and eloquence. He also guides souls to the Underworld.
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geography
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What is the capital of Laos?
2Vientiane
1Hanoi
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The capital of Laos is Vientiane. Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, blending tradition and modernity.
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The capital of Laos is Vientiane. Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, blending tradition and modernity.
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geography
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What is the capital of Peru?
1Lima
2Quito
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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Peru's capital is Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the country's political, economic and cultural center, with a rich colonial history.
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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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history
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What pandemic occurred in Europe from 1347 to 1352?
1Black Death
2Cholera
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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The Black Death, a devastating pandemic, ravaged Europe from 1347 to 1352, causing millions of deaths and profoundly altering medieval society.
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nature
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Which of these two conifers does not belong to the genus pinus?
1Oregon pine
2Stone pine
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Oregon pine is actually neither a pine nor a fir, but a member of the genus Pseudotsuga.
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Oregon pine is actually neither a pine nor a fir, but a member of the genus Pseudotsuga.
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