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history
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What is the name of the Soviet farms launched by Stalin after 1928?
2Sovkhozes
1Kolkhozes
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A sovkhoz is a state farm from the time of the USSR. Sovkhozes were created during the expropriation of the "kulaks" during Stalin's campaign of collectivization after 1928.
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A sovkhoz is a state farm from the time of the USSR. Sovkhozes were created during the expropriation of the "kulaks" during Stalin's campaign of collectivization after 1928.
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nature
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What is the common name of the species Balaenoptera musculus?
1Blue whale
2Humpback whale
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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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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music
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When was the Beatles' album Revolver released?
11966
21969
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Revolver was the Beatles' seventh album, released on August 5 1966 in the UK and three days later in the US, with a slightly different song list. Recorded over a period of three months, it is often considered to be a major album of their career and one of the most influential.
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Revolver was the Beatles' seventh album, released on August 5 1966 in the UK and three days later in the US, with a slightly different song list. Recorded over a period of three months, it is often considered to be a major album of their career and one of the most influential.
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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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literature
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In the Three Musketeers, what is the real name of Milady de Winter?
1Anne de Breuil
2Anne de la Fère
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In Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, Milady de Winter's real name is Anne de Breuil. A spy and manipulator, she is d'Artagnan's sworn enemy.
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In Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, Milady de Winter's real name is Anne de Breuil. A spy and manipulator, she is d'Artagnan's sworn enemy.
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entertainment
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Who is the author of The Jungle Book?
2Rudyard Kipling
1Joseph Conrad
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The author of The Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling. Published in 1894, this collection of short stories recounts the adventures of Mowgli, a child raised by wolves.
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The author of The Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling. Published in 1894, this collection of short stories recounts the adventures of Mowgli, a child raised by wolves.
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sciences
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How many parts does the human skull include?
12
23
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The human skull is an essential part of our body, comprising the cranium and the facial mass, and plays a protective role for our brain.
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The human skull is an essential part of our body, comprising the cranium and the facial mass, and plays a protective role for our brain.
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music
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How old was Joan Baez when she recorded her first album?
219 years old
116 years old
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Joan Baez was 19 when she recorded her first album, simply entitled Joan Baez, which was released in 1960.
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Joan Baez was 19 when she recorded her first album, simply entitled Joan Baez, which was released in 1960.
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geography
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What is the capital of Albania?
2Tirana
1Minsk
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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Tirana is Albania's capital and most populous city. It is the center of the Tirana prefecture, one of Albania's 12 prefectures.
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