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nature
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In which country does the Catatumbo Lightning meteorological phenomenon take place?
2Venezuela
1Brazil
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Catatumbo lightning is a localized meteorological phenomenon in Venezuela. It consists of a thunderstorm characterized by its frequent and powerful lightning strikes that occurs from 140 to 160 nights a year for about ten hours each time and with a frequency of 280 flashes per hour. This storm develops at a specific location above the mouth of the Catatumbo River as it flows into Lake Maracaibo.
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Catatumbo lightning is a localized meteorological phenomenon in Venezuela. It consists of a thunderstorm characterized by its frequent and powerful lightning strikes that occurs from 140 to 160 nights a year for about ten hours each time and with a frequency of 280 flashes per hour. This storm develops at a specific location above the mouth of the Catatumbo River as it flows into Lake Maracaibo.
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sciences
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What are coxal bones?
1Pelvis
2Spinal column
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The coxal bones form the lateral part of the pelvis and articulate with the sacrum to support the spine and connect the lower limbs.
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The coxal bones form the lateral part of the pelvis and articulate with the sacrum to support the spine and connect the lower limbs.
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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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geography
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What is the capital of Madagascar?
1Antananarivo
2Moroni
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Antananarivo, often called Tana, is the capital of Madagascar. It is located in the center of the country, at an altitude of 1,280 meters, in the Highlands.
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Antananarivo, often called Tana, is the capital of Madagascar. It is located in the center of the country, at an altitude of 1,280 meters, in the Highlands.
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arts
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How many prints compose the series Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji made by Hokusai?
246
136
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The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji are a series of forty-six prints made by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and published between 1831 and 1833. They represent Mount Fuji from different places, according to the seasons.
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The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji are a series of forty-six prints made by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and published between 1831 and 1833. They represent Mount Fuji from different places, according to the seasons.
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arts
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Which school did Louis Majorelle found in 1901?
1The Nancy School
2The Paris School
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Initiated into Art Nouveau by Émile Gallé in 1894, Majorelle became one of the founding members of the École de Nancy in February 1901.
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Initiated into Art Nouveau by Émile Gallé in 1894, Majorelle became one of the founding members of the École de Nancy in February 1901.
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history
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What was the cause of Cleopatra's death?
2Suicide
1Murder
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last queen, died in Alexandria in August 30 BC, probably from an asp bite or poisoning.
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music
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When was the jazz quartet The Dave Brubeck Quartet founded?
21951
11941
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet is a jazz quartet founded in 1951 by Dave Brubeck, including Brubeck on piano and Paul Desmond on saxophone. He is the author of the standards Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk.
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet is a jazz quartet founded in 1951 by Dave Brubeck, including Brubeck on piano and Paul Desmond on saxophone. He is the author of the standards Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk.
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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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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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