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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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arts
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Who made the Discobolus?
1Myron
2Polykleitos
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The Discobolus is a sculpture created by the Greek sculptor Myron around 450 BC, depicting an athlete throwing a discus.
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The Discobolus is a sculpture created by the Greek sculptor Myron around 450 BC, depicting an athlete throwing a discus.
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nature
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What is the loudest volcanic eruption?
1Krakatoa
2Merapi
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The eruption of Krakatoa in Indonesia on 27 August 1883, where the explosion was heard as far as Rodrigues Island, 500 kilometres east of Mauritius.
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The eruption of Krakatoa in Indonesia on 27 August 1883, where the explosion was heard as far as Rodrigues Island, 500 kilometres east of Mauritius.
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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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sports
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Which surfer was Foster's ASP Women's World Tour World Champion in 2007?
2Stephanie Gilmore
1Maya Gabeira
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In 2007, surfer Stephanie Gilmore became champion of Foster's ASP Women's World Tour, marking her outstanding debut on the circuit.
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In 2007, surfer Stephanie Gilmore became champion of Foster's ASP Women's World Tour, marking her outstanding debut on the circuit.
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music
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On which album of the American rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders appears the song (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone?
1Midnight Ride
2Revolution!
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(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone is a rock song written and composed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. It was first recorded in 1966 by the band Paul Revere & The Raiders on their album Midnight Ride.
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(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone is a rock song written and composed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. It was first recorded in 1966 by the band Paul Revere & The Raiders on their album Midnight Ride.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the fresco The Tribute Money painted by Masaccio?
2Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
1Carmel, Pise
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The Tribute Money is a fresco painted between 1424 and 1427 by Masaccio, probably with the help of his associate Masolino. It is in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, in the Brancacci Chapel.
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The Tribute Money is a fresco painted between 1424 and 1427 by Masaccio, probably with the help of his associate Masolino. It is in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, in the Brancacci Chapel.
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sports
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When did the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merge?
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The NBA, a major basketball league, was founded on June 6, 1946 as the BAA and renamed the NBA in 1949 after merging with the NBL.
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The NBA, a major basketball league, was founded on June 6, 1946 as the BAA and renamed the NBA in 1949 after merging with the NBL.
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sports
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When was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded?
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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sciences
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Which scientist invented the air pump in 1686?
2Otto von Guericke
1Robert Boyle
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In 1686, German scientist Otto von Guericke invented the air pump, a revolutionary device for studying vacuum and atmospheric pressure.
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In 1686, German scientist Otto von Guericke invented the air pump, a revolutionary device for studying vacuum and atmospheric pressure.
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