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What was Christine Caron's swim club?
2RCF Paris
1CN Marseille
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Christine Caron, a talented French swimmer of the 1960s, trained at Racing Club de France, one of the most prestigious clubs in Paris.
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Christine Caron, a talented French swimmer of the 1960s, trained at Racing Club de France, one of the most prestigious clubs in Paris.
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geography
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What is the capital of The Gambia?
2Banjul
1Accra
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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arts
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Which Byzantine emperor is represented on the mosaics of St. Vital Basilica in Ravenna?
2Justinian
1Constantine
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Two large side wall panels, placed face to face, flank the apse mosaic; they bear the most famous mosaics, probably, of all Byzantine art. These are the processions presided over by the imperial couple, Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora.
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Two large side wall panels, placed face to face, flank the apse mosaic; they bear the most famous mosaics, probably, of all Byzantine art. These are the processions presided over by the imperial couple, Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora.
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music
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When did Julie London perform the song Cry Me a River for the first time?
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Julie London first sang Cry Me a River in 1955. This song, written by Arthur Hamilton, has become emblematic of her career.
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Julie London first sang Cry Me a River in 1955. This song, written by Arthur Hamilton, has become emblematic of her career.
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arts
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Which companion of Pablo Picasso died in 1901?
1Carlos Casagemas
2Francisco Iturrino
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
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Carlos Casagemas is a Spanish painter famous for his friendship with Pablo Picasso and died on February 17, 1901 in Paris, France.
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music
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Who is the leader of the American rock band Love?
1Arthur Lee
2David Chapple
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Love is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Primarily active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Love was initially led by Arthur Lee, a MΓ©tis singer, guitarist and songwriter, and guitarist Bryan MacLean.
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Love is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Primarily active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Love was initially led by Arthur Lee, a MΓ©tis singer, guitarist and songwriter, and guitarist Bryan MacLean.
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geography
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What is the capital of East Timor?
1Dili
2Makassar
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Dili is the capital of East Timor on the island of Timor. Dili is an important port and commercial center and is also the capital of the municipality of Dili.
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Dili is the capital of East Timor on the island of Timor. Dili is an important port and commercial center and is also the capital of the municipality of Dili.
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sciences
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What is the name of the high-speed train system in operation in Japan?
2Shinkansen
1SCMaglev
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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nature
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What is agouti breeding called?
1Aulacodiculture
2Cuniculture
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Aulacodiculture refers to the breeding of domestic aulacods, also called agoutis, rabbit-like rodents native to Central and South America.
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Aulacodiculture refers to the breeding of domestic aulacods, also called agoutis, rabbit-like rodents native to Central and South America.
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history
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Which pope convoked the Council of Trent in 1542?
1Paul III
2Pie III
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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The Council of Trent was convened in 1542 by Pope Paul III to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine.
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