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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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nature
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What conifer loses its thorns in winter?
2Larch
1Cypress
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The larch is a deciduous conifer that sheds its needles in autumn, unlike most evergreen trees.
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The larch is a deciduous conifer that sheds its needles in autumn, unlike most evergreen trees.
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nature
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Which thorny plant is the emblem of Scotland?
2Thistle
1Burdock
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The thistle is the emblem of Scotland. This thorny plant symbolizes resistance and defense, and is deeply rooted in Scottish history.
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The thistle is the emblem of Scotland. This thorny plant symbolizes resistance and defense, and is deeply rooted in Scottish history.
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arts
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Who painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819?
2Théodore Géricault
1Eugène Delacroix
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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music
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What is the nickname of the American singer James Brown?
1The Godfather of Soul
2The King of Soul
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James Joseph Brown is an American musician, singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. He is one of the major figures of rhythm and blues, funk, soul music, and the Black Arts Movement. One of the initiators of funk, he is frequently referred to as "The Godfather of Soul".
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James Joseph Brown is an American musician, singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. He is one of the major figures of rhythm and blues, funk, soul music, and the Black Arts Movement. One of the initiators of funk, he is frequently referred to as "The Godfather of Soul".
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geography
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In which French department are the cliffs of Étretat located?
1Seine-Maritime
2Calvados
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The cliffs of Étretat are located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. They are famous for their spectacular geological formations and breathtaking views over the English Channel.
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The cliffs of Étretat are located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. They are famous for their spectacular geological formations and breathtaking views over the English Channel.
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music
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Which Celine Dion single is a worldwide hit in James Cameron's film Titanic?
2My Heart Will Go On
1All By Myself
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My Heart Will Go On, sung by Céline Dion, is the theme song for James Cameron's film Titanic. It became a worldwide hit in 1997.
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My Heart Will Go On, sung by Céline Dion, is the theme song for James Cameron's film Titanic. It became a worldwide hit in 1997.
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geography
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What is the capital of Bulgaria?
2Sofia
1Kiev
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Bulgaria's capital is Sofia. Situated at the foot of the Vitosha massif, Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities, with a rich history spanning more than 2,400 years.
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Bulgaria's capital is Sofia. Situated at the foot of the Vitosha massif, Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities, with a rich history spanning more than 2,400 years.
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nature
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What is a spiny dogfish?
1Shark
2Tuna
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The spiny dogfish, also called dogfish, is a small shark belonging to the shark family.
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The spiny dogfish, also called dogfish, is a small shark belonging to the shark family.
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nature
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What is the world's leading coffee-producing country?
1Brazil
2Colombia
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Nearly 90 countries export coffee cherries, 60 of which are developing countries, with coffee constituting the bulk of export revenues for countries such as Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda and, in the past, Haiti. By far the largest producer is Brazil (nearly 30% of world production in 2015), followed by Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia.
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Nearly 90 countries export coffee cherries, 60 of which are developing countries, with coffee constituting the bulk of export revenues for countries such as Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda and, in the past, Haiti. By far the largest producer is Brazil (nearly 30% of world production in 2015), followed by Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia.
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