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history
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The eruption of which volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii?
2Vesuvius
1Etna
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The devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried the town of Pompeii under a thick layer of ash and lava, preserving it for centuries.
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The devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried the town of Pompeii under a thick layer of ash and lava, preserving it for centuries.
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entertainment
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Why is Lightning McQueen wearing number 95?
2Toy Story tribute
1Birthdate
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Lightning McQueen wears the number 95 in homage to the year of release of Pixar's first 3D animated film, Toy Story, released in 1995.
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Lightning McQueen wears the number 95 in homage to the year of release of Pixar's first 3D animated film, Toy Story, released in 1995.
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entertainment
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How many Oscars did the movie Titanic win?
211
17
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The film Titanic, directed by James Cameron and released in 1997, tied the record of eleven Oscars in 1998, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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The film Titanic, directed by James Cameron and released in 1997, tied the record of eleven Oscars in 1998, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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arts
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What's the story behind the sculpture Laocoon and his sons?
1Divine punishment
2Military triumph
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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entertainment
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What is Walt Disney's first successful series?
1Mickey Mouse
2Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
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Walt Disney's first hit series was Mickey Mouse. Created in 1928, this animated series made Mickey Mouse a worldwide icon and launched Disney's success.
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Walt Disney's first hit series was Mickey Mouse. Created in 1928, this animated series made Mickey Mouse a worldwide icon and launched Disney's success.
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sciences
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Which sesamoid bone is in the knee?
2Patella
1Malleolus
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The patella is a sesamoid bone of the knee. It protects the knee joint and facilitates movement by improving the leverage of the quadriceps femoris tendon.
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The patella is a sesamoid bone of the knee. It protects the knee joint and facilitates movement by improving the leverage of the quadriceps femoris tendon.
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geography
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Where is Mount Fuji?
2Japan
1China
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Mount Fuji, Japan's highest point at 3,776 meters, is an iconic volcano located on the island of HonshΕ«, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo.
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Mount Fuji, Japan's highest point at 3,776 meters, is an iconic volcano located on the island of HonshΕ«, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo.
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arts
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Who is Robert Capa?
2Photographer
1Architect
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Robert Capa, famous war photojournalist, co-founded the Magnum Photos agency. He is known for his iconic photos of 20th-century conflicts.
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Robert Capa, famous war photojournalist, co-founded the Magnum Photos agency. He is known for his iconic photos of 20th-century conflicts.
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sciences
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Where is the sea of tranquility?
2Moon
1Mars
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The Sea of Tranquility is a vast lunar plain located on the Moon. It was the landing site for the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, where the first men walked.
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The Sea of Tranquility is a vast lunar plain located on the Moon. It was the landing site for the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, where the first men walked.
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entertainment
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Who is the director of the Japanese animated film Spirited Away released in 2001?
1Hayao Miyazaki
2Mamoru Hosoda
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The director of the Japanese animated film Spirited Away, released in 2001, is Hayao Miyazaki. This masterpiece is produced by Studio Ghibli.
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The director of the Japanese animated film Spirited Away, released in 2001, is Hayao Miyazaki. This masterpiece is produced by Studio Ghibli.
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