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nature
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What is the scientific name of the poppy?
2Papaver rhoeas
1Centaurea cyanus
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The scientific name for the poppy is Papaver rhoeas. This bright red flower is often associated with fields and symbolizes the memory of soldiers.
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The scientific name for the poppy is Papaver rhoeas. This bright red flower is often associated with fields and symbolizes the memory of soldiers.
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geography
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What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
1Baku
2Yerevan
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Azerbaijan's capital is Baku, a city on the Caspian Sea renowned for its unique blend of modern and historic architecture.
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Azerbaijan's capital is Baku, a city on the Caspian Sea renowned for its unique blend of modern and historic architecture.
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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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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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sports
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What is the nationality of the boxer Cecilia Brækhus?
2Norwegian
1American
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Boxer Cecilia Brækhus is Norwegian, nicknamed The First Lady, and is an iconic figure in women's boxing worldwide.
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Boxer Cecilia Brækhus is Norwegian, nicknamed The First Lady, and is an iconic figure in women's boxing worldwide.
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geography
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What is the Pope's summer residence?
1Castel Gandolfo
2Pise
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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Castel Gandolfo is an Italian municipality, located in the south-east of the province of Rome, Italy. Castel Gandolfo is home to the Palace of the Popes, a 12th century papal residence mainly known as the summer residence of the popes since Urban VIII (1623-1644).
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arts
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Which Italian artist painted the frescoes Allegory of Good and Bad Government?
1Ambrogio Lorenzetti
2Giotto di Bondone
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Allegory of Good and Bad Government is a set of frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti placed on the walls of the Sala dei Nove or Sala della Pace of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena.
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Allegory of Good and Bad Government is a set of frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti placed on the walls of the Sala dei Nove or Sala della Pace of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena.
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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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sports
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What discipline was won by Marielle Goitschel at the 1968 Olympic Games?
2Slalom
1Downhill
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Marielle Goitschel won the gold medal in slalom at the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games.
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Marielle Goitschel won the gold medal in slalom at the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games.
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sciences
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On which French river did Claude François Jouffroy d'Abbans' steamer Palmipède sail in 1776?
1The Doubs
2The Durance
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The French steamboat the Palmipède of Claude François Jouffroy d'Abbans which sailed on the Doubs in 1776 was one of the very first versions of a steam boat.
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The French steamboat the Palmipède of Claude François Jouffroy d'Abbans which sailed on the Doubs in 1776 was one of the very first versions of a steam boat.
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