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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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geography
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What is the capital of Indonesia?
1Jakarta
2Kuala Lumpur

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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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nature
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Which conifers can cause pollinosis?
1Cupressus
2Spruce

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Cypress is a conifer that can cause pollinosis, particularly in spring, due to its allergenic pollen.
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Cypress is a conifer that can cause pollinosis, particularly in spring, due to its allergenic pollen.
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geography
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What is the capital of Moldova?
1Chișinău
2Ljubljana

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Chișinău is the capital of the Republic of Moldova and the main city of Bessarabia, which is part of the historical region of Moldova.
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Chișinău is the capital of the Republic of Moldova and the main city of Bessarabia, which is part of the historical region of Moldova.
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nature
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In which Californian National Park can you see the Sailing stones?
1Death Valley National Park
2Yosemite National Park

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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
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Sailing stones are a geological phenomenon where rocks move and inscribe long traces in the bottom of a smooth valley without human or animal intervention. Such slippery rock tracks have been observed at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California.
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literature
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Which novel by Alberto Moravia was adapted for the cinema by Jean-Luc Godard in 1963?
2Contempt
1 Breathless

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Contempt is an Italian novel by Alberto Moravia published in 1954. It was adapted for the cinema by Jean-Luc Godard in Le Mépris in 1963.
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Contempt is an Italian novel by Alberto Moravia published in 1954. It was adapted for the cinema by Jean-Luc Godard in Le Mépris in 1963.
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history
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What was the name of Léon Blum's political party in 1936?
2SFIO
1PCF

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In 1936, Léon Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.
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In 1936, Léon Blum was a member of the SFIO (French Section of the Workers' International) and led the Popular Front government.
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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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literature
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Which novel character was created by Gaston Leroux in 1907?
2Joseph Rouletabille
1Herlock Sholmès

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Joseph Joséphin, nicknamed Rouletabille, is a detective novel character created by Gaston Leroux in his novel Le Mystère de la chambre jaune published in 1907.
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Joseph Joséphin, nicknamed Rouletabille, is a detective novel character created by Gaston Leroux in his novel Le Mystère de la chambre jaune published in 1907.
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nature
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What is the name of the American research station located at the South Pole?
1Amundsen-Scott
2Robert Falcon Scott

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The Amundsen-Scott Antarctic Base is an American research station located about 250 metres from the South Pole.
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The Amundsen-Scott Antarctic Base is an American research station located about 250 metres from the South Pole.
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