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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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sciences
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What is the name of the high-speed train system in operation in Japan?
2Shinkansen
1SCMaglev
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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Shinkansen is the high-speed train system in operation in Japan. The name refers to both the trains and the infrastructure. The use of a set of dedicated lines and the techniques employed made Shinkansen a forerunner and Japan the pioneer of high-speed rail travel when it came into service in 1964.
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music
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On which album of the American jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole does the song When I Fall in Love appear?
1Love Is The Thing
2Unforgettable
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When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
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When I Fall in Love is a song by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, performed since 1952 by many artists, including Nat King Cole in 1957 on his album Love Is The Thing.
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entertainment
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When was the film Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean released?
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11952
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The film Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, was released in 1962 and has become a classic of epic cinema, recounting the life of T. E. Lawrence.
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The film Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, was released in 1962 and has become a classic of epic cinema, recounting the life of T. E. Lawrence.
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sciences
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Which James Watt employee was involved in the discovery of lighting gas?
2William Murdoch
1John Roebuck
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It was William Murdoch, an employee and collaborator of James Watt, who contributed to the discovery of lighting gas at the end of the 18th century.
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It was William Murdoch, an employee and collaborator of James Watt, who contributed to the discovery of lighting gas at the end of the 18th century.
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history
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When did Queen Victoria become Empress of India?
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11837
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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Victorian was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From July 1, 1867, she was also Queen of Canada, Empress of India from May 1, 1876, and Queen of Australia on January 1, 1901.
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sports
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Who is Andre Agassi's opponent in the 1999 French Open final?
1Andreï Medvedev
2Pete Sampras
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Andre Agassi faced Ukraine's Andrei Medvedev in the final of the 1999 French Open, winning his first and only title in Paris.
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Andre Agassi faced Ukraine's Andrei Medvedev in the final of the 1999 French Open, winning his first and only title in Paris.
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nature
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What is the scientific name for chamomile today?
1Matricaria chamomilla
2Filipendula ulmaria
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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geography
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What is the capital of Namibia?
2Windhoek
1Gaborone
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Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, located in the center of the country at an altitude of 1,650 meters. It is the political, economic and cultural heart of the country.
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Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, located in the center of the country at an altitude of 1,650 meters. It is the political, economic and cultural heart of the country.
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geography
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What is the capital of Uganda?
1Kampala
2Nairobi
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Uganda's capital is Kampala. Situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Uganda's capital is Kampala. Situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, it is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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