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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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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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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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literature
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Which novel by Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was adapted to the cinema by Baz Luhrmann in 2013 ?
2The Great Gatsby
1The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was adapted for the screen by Baz Luhrmann in 2013. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was adapted for the screen by Baz Luhrmann in 2013. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
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arts
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Who shot Andy Warhol on July 3, 1968?
2Valerie Solanas
1Mario Amaya
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On June 3, 1968, he narrowly escaped death when Valerie Solanas, a feminist activist, emptied the magazine of a gun on him in the lobby of the Factory.
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On June 3, 1968, he narrowly escaped death when Valerie Solanas, a feminist activist, emptied the magazine of a gun on him in the lobby of the Factory.
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arts
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When did Claude Lorrain paint the work Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba?
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21748
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The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba is a painting by Claude GellΓ©e, known as "the Lorrain", painted in 1648 and is kept in the National Gallery in London.
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The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba is a painting by Claude GellΓ©e, known as "the Lorrain", painted in 1648 and is kept in the National Gallery in London.
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geography
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What is the capital of Chile?
2Santiago
1Quito
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Chile's capital is Santiago. It is the country's political, cultural and economic center, located in the central valley at the foot of the Andes mountain range.
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Chile's capital is Santiago. It is the country's political, cultural and economic center, located in the central valley at the foot of the Andes mountain range.
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arts
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What period does Art Nouveau cover?
11890 - 1910
21910 - 1940
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Appeared in the early 1890s, Art Nouveau evolved into a more geometric style, characteristic of the artistic movement Art DΓ©co (1910-1940).
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Appeared in the early 1890s, Art Nouveau evolved into a more geometric style, characteristic of the artistic movement Art DΓ©co (1910-1940).
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history
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For which Universal Exhibition in Paris was the Eiffel Tower built?
1The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889
2The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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Built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889, and initially named "300-metre tower", this monument has become the symbol of the French capital and a major tourist site.
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literature
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Which science fiction novel inspired Ridley Scott for his 1982 film Blade Runner?
2Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
1Brave New World
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Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner, released in 1982, was inspired by the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? written by Philip K. Dick in 1968.
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Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner, released in 1982, was inspired by the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? written by Philip K. Dick in 1968.
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