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What was the first flower grown on the International Space Station?
2Zinnia
1Cirse
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Zinnia are popular garden flowers. It is the first flower species to grow and bloom in orbit onboard the ISS in January 2016, as part of the Vegetable Production System.
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Zinnia are popular garden flowers. It is the first flower species to grow and bloom in orbit onboard the ISS in January 2016, as part of the Vegetable Production System.
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nature
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What is the scientific name of the poppy?
2Papaver rhoeas
1Centaurea cyanus
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The scientific name for the poppy is Papaver rhoeas. This bright red flower is often associated with fields and symbolizes the memory of soldiers.
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The scientific name for the poppy is Papaver rhoeas. This bright red flower is often associated with fields and symbolizes the memory of soldiers.
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sciences
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Which giant planet with three suns was discovered in 2015?
2KELT-4Ab
151 Pegasi b
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KELT-4Ab is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star KELT-4A. The planet was discovered in 2015 by the Kilodegree Extremely Little Telescope (KELT) and is a planet orbiting a star in a triple star system, KELT-4.
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KELT-4Ab is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star KELT-4A. The planet was discovered in 2015 by the Kilodegree Extremely Little Telescope (KELT) and is a planet orbiting a star in a triple star system, KELT-4.
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sciences
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Which Martian crater was chosen as the landing site for Curiosity on the Mars Science Laboratory mission?
2Gale
1Bonneville
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Gale is an impact crater about 155 km in diameter located on the planet Mars. The crater was selected by NASA in July 2011 as the landing site for the Curiosity rover of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.
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Gale is an impact crater about 155 km in diameter located on the planet Mars. The crater was selected by NASA in July 2011 as the landing site for the Curiosity rover of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.
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arts
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Where is the work The Matchmaker painted by Gerard van Honthorst exhibited?
1Centraal Museum, Utrecht
2Mauritshuis, The Hague
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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arts
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Which Duke of Berry ordered the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry in 1410-1411?
2Jean Ier de Berry
1Charles de France
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The Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry is a book of hours commissioned by Duke Jean I of Berry from the brothers Paul, Jean and Herman de Limbourg around 1410-1411 and currently kept at the Musée Condé in Chantilly.
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The Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry is a book of hours commissioned by Duke Jean I of Berry from the brothers Paul, Jean and Herman de Limbourg around 1410-1411 and currently kept at the Musée Condé in Chantilly.
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sports
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When did Lindsey Vonn become the first Olympic downhill champion?
22010
12008
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In 2010, Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the downhill, making alpine skiing history at the Vancouver Games.
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In 2010, Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the downhill, making alpine skiing history at the Vancouver Games.
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nature
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What is the scientific name for chamomile today?
1Matricaria chamomilla
2Filipendula ulmaria
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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nature
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Is the carob a tree or a shrub?
1A tree
2A shrub
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The carob tree is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is grown mainly for its edible pods, called carobs.
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The carob tree is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is grown mainly for its edible pods, called carobs.
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Which research area was voted Method of the Year by Nature Methods 2010?
2Optogenetics
1Quantitative genetics
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Optogenetics is a new field of research and application, combining optics with genetics. Optogenetics was developed by the Stanford neurologist and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth and was voted method of the year according to Nature Methods 2010. It makes neurons sensitive to light by combining genetic engineering and optics.
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Optogenetics is a new field of research and application, combining optics with genetics. Optogenetics was developed by the Stanford neurologist and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth and was voted method of the year according to Nature Methods 2010. It makes neurons sensitive to light by combining genetic engineering and optics.
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