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sciences
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What is a Pascaline?
1A mechanical calculator
2A mechanical clock
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The Pascaline is a mechanical calculator invented in 1642 by Blaise Pascal to help his father, a tax collector, perform addition and subtraction calculations.
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The Pascaline is a mechanical calculator invented in 1642 by Blaise Pascal to help his father, a tax collector, perform addition and subtraction calculations.
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music
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On which Chuck Berry album does the song Johnny B. Goode appear?
1Chuck Berry Is on Top
2Rockin' at the Hops
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Chuck Berry's song Johnny B. Goode appears on the 1959 album Chuck Berry Is on Top, one of the classics of rock 'n' roll.
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Chuck Berry's song Johnny B. Goode appears on the 1959 album Chuck Berry Is on Top, one of the classics of rock 'n' roll.
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literature
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Which novel by Anthony Burgess was adapted to the cinema by Stanley Kubrick in 1971?
1Clockwork Orange
2Eyes Wide Shut
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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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Anthony Burgess's novel, adapted for the screen by Stanley Kubrick in 1971, is Clockwork Orange, a landmark work of dystopian literature.
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history
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What famous battle led by Charles Martel took place in 732?
2Poitiers
1Avignon
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The famous battle fought by Charles Martel in 732 was the Battle of Poitiers. This decisive victory halted Muslim expansion in Western Europe.
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The famous battle fought by Charles Martel in 732 was the Battle of Poitiers. This decisive victory halted Muslim expansion in Western Europe.
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literature
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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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entertainment
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In The Young Girls of Rochefort which role is played by Catherine Deneuve?
1Delphine Garnier
2Solange Garnier
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In The Young Ladies of Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve plays Delphine Garnier, a dreamy dance teacher who wants to leave her small town for Paris.
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In The Young Ladies of Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve plays Delphine Garnier, a dreamy dance teacher who wants to leave her small town for Paris.
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nature
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What is the flowering period of cistus?
1April-June
2September-October
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Cistus generally flower in spring, between April and June, in the Mediterranean regions where they are mainly found.
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Cistus generally flower in spring, between April and June, in the Mediterranean regions where they are mainly found.
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geography
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What is the capital of Latvia?
1Riga
2Vilnius
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Latvia's capital is Riga. Situated on the banks of the Daugava River, Riga is known for its historic center, Art Nouveau architecture and vibrant culture.
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Latvia's capital is Riga. Situated on the banks of the Daugava River, Riga is known for its historic center, Art Nouveau architecture and vibrant culture.
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geography
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What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
2Yamoussoukro
1Abidjan
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Yamoussoukro has been the political and administrative capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, although most government institutions remain in Abidjan.
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Yamoussoukro has been the political and administrative capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, although most government institutions remain in Abidjan.
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music
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What is the label of the Rolling Stones' first album?
2Decca
1Atlantic
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The Rolling Stones is the debut album of the eponymous English rock band, released in the UK in April 1964 on the Decca label.
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The Rolling Stones is the debut album of the eponymous English rock band, released in the UK in April 1964 on the Decca label.
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