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In 622, during the Hegira, in which city did Muhammad take refuge?
1Medina
2Mecca
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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.
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The Hegira refers to the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina in 622.
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sports
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How many Grand Slam titles has Serena Williams won?
239
129
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Serena Williams is a tennis legend with 39 Grand Slam titles to her name (23 singles and 16 doubles). She is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
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Serena Williams is a tennis legend with 39 Grand Slam titles to her name (23 singles and 16 doubles). She is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
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entertainment
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In what country is the quiet man's action with John Wayne?
1Ireland
2United States
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Following the death of his opponent in a fight, boxer Sean Thornton decides to return to his native Ireland to settle down and enjoy some peaceful days. But he soon attracts the animosity of Will "Red" Danaher, by buying the cottage that the latter coveted. The love affair between Sean and Mary Kate, Will's sister, is not going to help.
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Following the death of his opponent in a fight, boxer Sean Thornton decides to return to his native Ireland to settle down and enjoy some peaceful days. But he soon attracts the animosity of Will "Red" Danaher, by buying the cottage that the latter coveted. The love affair between Sean and Mary Kate, Will's sister, is not going to help.
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history
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What Russian statesman died in 1924?
2Vladimir Lenin
1Joseph Staline
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, born in Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) on 10 April 1870 (22 April 1870 in the Gregorian calendar) and died in Vichy Gorky (now Gorky Leninskie) on 21 January 1924, was a Russian communist revolutionary, political theorist and statesman.
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nature
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Do mites sting?
2No
1Yes
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Dust mites do not sting. Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that feed mainly on dead skin and are often responsible for allergic reactions.
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Dust mites do not sting. Dust mites are microscopic arthropods that feed mainly on dead skin and are often responsible for allergic reactions.
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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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music
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On which album of the band The Platters does the song Only You (And You Alone) appear?
1The Platters
2The Flying Platters
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Only You (and You Alone) is an American song composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand and performed by the Platters. Released in 1955 on the album The Platters, it is one of the most famous romantic ballads of the 1950s.
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Only You (and You Alone) is an American song composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand and performed by the Platters. Released in 1955 on the album The Platters, it is one of the most famous romantic ballads of the 1950s.
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arts
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Which American artist painted the famous painting American Gothic in 1930?
1Grant Wood
2Thomas Eakins
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The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
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The famous American Gothic, painted in 1930, is the work of American artist Grant Wood, a symbol of the regionalist movement in the United States.
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music
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When did Billie Holiday perform the song Strange Fruit for the first time?
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21949
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Billie Holiday first performed Strange Fruit in 1939 at New York's Café Society, marking a turning point in her career and in committed music.
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Billie Holiday first performed Strange Fruit in 1939 at New York's Café Society, marking a turning point in her career and in committed music.
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nature
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What is the name of the lark's song?
2Grisolle
1Cajole
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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The song of the lark is called "grisolle" in French. It is a very characteristic and melodious song, often associated with the first signs of spring.
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