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When did Joseph Murray perform the world's first successful kidney transplant?
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21974
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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 by American surgeon Joseph Murray, who later received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 by American surgeon Joseph Murray, who later received the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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arts
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Which Egyptologist made the first translation of the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead in 1842?
2Karl Richard Lepsius
1Howard Carter
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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In 1842, the German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius called Todtenbuch (Book of the Dead) a papyrus kept in the Egyptian Museum of Turin and of which he made a first translation.
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music
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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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geography
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What is the highest point in the Caucasus?
1Mount Elbrus
2Mount Kazbek
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The highest point in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus, a dormant volcano in Russia, rising 5,642 meters above sea level.
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The highest point in the Caucasus is Mount Elbrus, a dormant volcano in Russia, rising 5,642 meters above sea level.
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music
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Who is the founding member of the American psychedelic rock band 13th Floor Elevators?
2Roky Erickson
1John Ike Walton
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Roky Erickson is an American guitarist and composer, known as a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and author of You're Gonna Miss Me.
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Roky Erickson is an American guitarist and composer, known as a founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and author of You're Gonna Miss Me.
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geography
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What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
2Port Moresby
1Palikir
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Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea and its central province. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua. The site was discovered in 1873 by English Captain John Moresby and the city was founded ten years later. It was an important allied base during the Second World War.
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Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea and its central province. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua. The site was discovered in 1873 by English Captain John Moresby and the city was founded ten years later. It was an important allied base during the Second World War.
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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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nature
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In what season do emperor anax dragonflies become adults?
2June to August
1March to May
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Emperor anax dragonflies emerge as adults in early summer, from June to August, after spending about two years as nymphs in the water.
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Emperor anax dragonflies emerge as adults in early summer, from June to August, after spending about two years as nymphs in the water.
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geography
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What is the capital of The Gambia?
2Banjul
1Accra
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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Banjul is the capital of The Gambia and is located 250 km southeast of Dakar, on St. Mary's Island (Banjul Island), on the west bank of the mouth of the Gambia River. Banjul is at the center of the main Gambian agglomeration and is the economic and administrative center of the country.
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entertainment
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, who is the new professor of defense against the forces of evil?
2Gilderoy Lockhart
1Quirinus Quirrell
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
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