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geography
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What is the largest reserve in South Africa?
2Kruger National Park
1Karoo National Park
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Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest wildlife reserve. Its size is comparable to that of Wales.
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Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest wildlife reserve. Its size is comparable to that of Wales.
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history
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When was the episode of the Soissons Vase held?
2487
1387
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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.
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The episode of the Soissons vase takes place in 486, after Clovis' victory over Syagrius, marking a key event in Merovingian history.
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entertainment
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In the movie Doctor Mabuse the Gambler directed by Fritz Lang who plays Doctor Mabuse?
2Rudolf Klein-Rogge
1Paul Richter
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Fritz Lang's favourite actor, Rudolf Klein-Rogge became famous by playing the roles of Machiavellian manipulators such as the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse or the mad scientist Rotwang in Metropolis.
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Fritz Lang's favourite actor, Rudolf Klein-Rogge became famous by playing the roles of Machiavellian manipulators such as the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse or the mad scientist Rotwang in Metropolis.
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arts
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In which Italian basilica is exposed the Annunciation realized by Pietro Cavallini?
1Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
2Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
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Pietro Cavallini is an Italian painter and mosaicist of the pre-Renaissance Roman school of the Trecento. The decorative cycle of the mosaics of Santa Maria del Trastevere represents the episodes of the life of the Virgin Mary.
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Pietro Cavallini is an Italian painter and mosaicist of the pre-Renaissance Roman school of the Trecento. The decorative cycle of the mosaics of Santa Maria del Trastevere represents the episodes of the life of the Virgin Mary.
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entertainment
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Which school joins Suzy Banner in the film Suspiria by Dario Argento?
1A dance academy
2An art school
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In Dario Argento's Suspiria, Suzy Bannion enters the prestigious Freiburg Dance Academy in Germany.
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In Dario Argento's Suspiria, Suzy Bannion enters the prestigious Freiburg Dance Academy in Germany.
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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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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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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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geography
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What is the capital of North Macedonia?
2Skopje
1Podgorica
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Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, located in the north of the country near the border with Kosovo.
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Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, located in the north of the country near the border with Kosovo.
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sciences
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What is the name of the military submarine invented by David Bushnell in 1775?
2Turtle
1Shark
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The Turtle is the first military submarine to be used in battle. It was invented in 1775 by David Bushnell in Connecticut. It is the first submarine and also the first known marine vehicle to be propelled by a propeller.
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The Turtle is the first military submarine to be used in battle. It was invented in 1775 by David Bushnell in Connecticut. It is the first submarine and also the first known marine vehicle to be propelled by a propeller.
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