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Which jazz movement has Thelonious Monk particularly influenced?
1Bebop
2Ragtime
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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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sciences
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How many years did the Cassini space probe remain in orbit around Saturn?
113 years
220 years
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The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
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The Cassini probe remained in orbit around Saturn for 13 years, from 2004 to 2017, exploring the planet and its moons before its final disintegration.
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sciences
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Which mathematician and astronomer improved the mechanism of the pendulum clock in 1656?
2Christian Huygens
1Galileo
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In 1656, mathematician and astronomer Christiaan Huygens perfected the pendulum clock, improving the accuracy of time measurement.
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In 1656, mathematician and astronomer Christiaan Huygens perfected the pendulum clock, improving the accuracy of time measurement.
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nature
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Where is the Darvaza gas crater located?
1Turkmenistan
2Uzbekistan
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The Gates of Hell is a natural gas field located in Derweze, in the Ahal province of Turkmenistan. The Hell Gate is so called because of its natural gas hearth burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petrochemical scientists in 1971.
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The Gates of Hell is a natural gas field located in Derweze, in the Ahal province of Turkmenistan. The Hell Gate is so called because of its natural gas hearth burning continuously since it was lit by Soviet petrochemical scientists in 1971.
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literature
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Under which pseudonym did Emily Brontë publish the novel Wuthering Heights?
2Ellis Bell
1Aurore Dupin
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Emily Brontë published Wuthering Heights under the male pseudonym Ellis Bell in 1847, to escape the gender prejudices of authors of the time.
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Emily Brontë published Wuthering Heights under the male pseudonym Ellis Bell in 1847, to escape the gender prejudices of authors of the time.
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music
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What is Nina Simone's real name?
2Eunice Kathleen Waymon
1Eleanora Harris Fagan
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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kenya?
2Nairobi
1Dodoma
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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sports
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What is the first professional club of Ousmane Dembélé?
1Stade Rennais F.C.
2Stade de Reims
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Ousmane Dembélé's first professional club was Stade rennais, where he made his debut in 2015 before joining Borussia Dortmund.
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Ousmane Dembélé's first professional club was Stade rennais, where he made his debut in 2015 before joining Borussia Dortmund.
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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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nature
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To which family of birds does the golden eagle belong?
1Accipitridae
2Cathartidae
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The golden eagle is a member of the Accipitridae, a family of birds of prey that also includes harriers, vultures and falcons.
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The golden eagle is a member of the Accipitridae, a family of birds of prey that also includes harriers, vultures and falcons.
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