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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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sciences
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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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arts
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What is the city of origin of the Spanish painter Joan de Joanes?
2Valence
1Madrid
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Joan de Joanes is a Spanish painter considered the most important painter of his time in Valencia (1507-1579), he is nicknamed the second Raphael. He devoted himself mainly to religious painting.
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Joan de Joanes is a Spanish painter considered the most important painter of his time in Valencia (1507-1579), he is nicknamed the second Raphael. He devoted himself mainly to religious painting.
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entertainment
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Who is the adoptive father of Gamora and Nebula?
2Thanos
1Odin
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Gamora and Nebula's adoptive father is Thanos. This Marvel antagonist is known for his quest for the Infinity Stones to balance the universe.
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Gamora and Nebula's adoptive father is Thanos. This Marvel antagonist is known for his quest for the Infinity Stones to balance the universe.
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arts
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In which country is Antony Gormley's "Angel of the North" installed?
2England
1Canada
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture created by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, England.
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture created by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead, England.
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music
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On which Richard Thompson's album does the song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appear?
1Rumor and Sigh
2Shoot Out the Lights
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Richard Thompson's song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appears on his critically acclaimed 1991 album Rumor and Sigh.
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Richard Thompson's song 1952 Vincent Black Lightning appears on his critically acclaimed 1991 album Rumor and Sigh.
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history
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Which King of France promulgated the Edict of Nantes on April 30, 1598?
1Henri IV
2Louis XIII
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The Edict of Nantes, promulgated on April 30, 1598, was signed by King Henri IV of France to guarantee religious peace between Catholics and Protestants.
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The Edict of Nantes, promulgated on April 30, 1598, was signed by King Henri IV of France to guarantee religious peace between Catholics and Protestants.
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sciences
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Which English mechanic and inventor developed the first hydraulic press in 1795?
2Joseph Bramah
1John Barber
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Joseph Bramah, an English mechanic and inventor, developed the first hydraulic press in 1795, revolutionizing industrial technology.
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Joseph Bramah, an English mechanic and inventor, developed the first hydraulic press in 1795, revolutionizing industrial technology.
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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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music
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Who is the leader of The Mothers of Invention?
2Frank Zappa
1Alice Cooper
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The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
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The Mothers of Invention was Frank Zappa's rock and experimental music band active from 1964 to 1975. The composition of The Mothers never ceased to vary around the American composer and guitarist.
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