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Which researcher discovered the Principle of Induced Pluripotency and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2012?
2Shinya Yamanaka
1Tasuku Honjo
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Induced pluripotency involves "reprogramming" a differentiated cell into a stem cell by reactivating the expression of genes associated with the embryonic stage. For this discovery, researcher Shinya Yamanaka was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2012.
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Induced pluripotency involves "reprogramming" a differentiated cell into a stem cell by reactivating the expression of genes associated with the embryonic stage. For this discovery, researcher Shinya Yamanaka was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2012.
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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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history
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Who was the last czar of Russia?
1Nicholas II
2Vladimir IV
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Nicholas II, born Nikolai Aleksandrovich Romanov on 6 May 1868 (18 May 1868 in the Gregorian calendar) in the Palace of Tsarskoye Selo and summarily executed with his entire family on 17 July 1918 in Yekaterinburg, was the last Russian emperor, also King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, of the Romanov dynasty.
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Nicholas II, born Nikolai Aleksandrovich Romanov on 6 May 1868 (18 May 1868 in the Gregorian calendar) in the Palace of Tsarskoye Selo and summarily executed with his entire family on 17 July 1918 in Yekaterinburg, was the last Russian emperor, also King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, of the Romanov dynasty.
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literature
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Which novel by Carole Martinez received the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011?
1Du domaine des Murmures
2La terre qui penche
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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011.
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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycéens in 2011.
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geography
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What is the capital of Vanuatu?
1Port-Vila
2Suva
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Port-Vila is the capital of Vanuatu and the capital of the province of Shéfa. It is located on the south coast of the island of Efate and has the largest port and the largest airport in the country.
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Port-Vila is the capital of Vanuatu and the capital of the province of Shéfa. It is located on the south coast of the island of Efate and has the largest port and the largest airport in the country.
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entertainment
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What role does Robert Conrad play in The Wild Wild West?
2James West
1Artemus Gordon
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Robert Conrad is best known for his role as James T. West in the television series The Wild Wild West from 1965 to 1969.
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Robert Conrad is best known for his role as James T. West in the television series The Wild Wild West from 1965 to 1969.
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geography
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What is the capital of Mauritania?
2Nouakchott
1N'Djamena
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Nouakchott has been the capital of Mauritania since 1957. Located on the Atlantic coast, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Nouakchott has been the capital of Mauritania since 1957. Located on the Atlantic coast, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
1Bishkek
2Nur-Sultan
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Bishkek is the capital and main city of Kyrgyzstan. The name of Bishkek was adopted by a decision of the parliament in 1992, after the breakup of the Soviet Union and the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the rank of a sovereign state.
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Bishkek is the capital and main city of Kyrgyzstan. The name of Bishkek was adopted by a decision of the parliament in 1992, after the breakup of the Soviet Union and the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the rank of a sovereign state.
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sports
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In which year were the Olympic Winter Games introduced?
11924
21934
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The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924, marking the start of this global sporting event dedicated to winter disciplines.
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The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924, marking the start of this global sporting event dedicated to winter disciplines.
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geography
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What is the capital of Tanzania?
2Dodoma
1Dar es Salam
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Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania and also the capital of the Dodoma region.
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Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania and also the capital of the Dodoma region.
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