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0 | When was Timothy McVeigh Executed? | Timothy McVeigh was executed on June 11, 2001.
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5 | when did japan give washington dc the cherry trees | 1912. The first gift of cherry trees from Japan to Washington D.C. was given in 1912, and the first two trees were planted by First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda on March 27, 1912. However, an earlier gift of 2,000 trees in 1910 had to be destroyed due to insect infestation, and the new trees were a replacemen... | {
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7 | What sort of musical instrument is a cabasa? | A cabasa is a percussion instrument that is constructed with loops of steel ball chain wrapped around a wide cylinder. It is often used in Latin American music, particularly in bossa nova and Latin jazz, and provides a metallic, rattling sound when shaken or twisted. There are both natural and synthetic versions of the... | {
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"Cabasa The cabasa, similar to the shekere, is a percussion instrument that is constructed with loops of steel ball chain wrapped around a wide cylinder. The cylinder is fixed to a long, narrow wooden or plastic handle. The cabasa of gourd was originally of African origin. The African original ver... | [
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12 | who played young vito corleone in godfather 2 | Robert De Niro played the role of young Vito Corleone in "The Godfather Part II". This performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. | {
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"Vito Corleone Vito Andolini Corleone is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel \"The Godfather\" and in the first two of Francis Ford Coppola's film trilogy. He is portrayed by Marlon Brando in \"The Godfather\" and then, as a young man, by Robert De Niro in \"The Godfather Part II\". He is ... | [
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13 | Who was the mother of Margaret Tudor and daughter of Edward IV? | Margaret Tudor was the daughter of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, but her maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Woodville, who was the daughter of King Edward IV. Therefore, Elizabeth Woodville was the grandmother of Margaret Tudor through her mother, and she was also the wife of Edward IV. | {
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"included crown jewels and much of the royal wardrobe including a large amount of cloth of gold, at this time a luxury item only wearable by royalty and in the case of Sheen Palace it was a feature of the bedding. Accounts refer to Henry Tudor, his mother, Margaret Beaufort, and his wife, Queen El... | [
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14 | Now known as Cobh, which Irish town was the Titanic's last port of call? | Now known as Cobh, the Irish town that was the Titanic's last port of call was Queenstown. | {
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15 | In what city did Thomas S. Allen perform? | 1. London (for the first performance of "Andon Thomas" play at Theatre Royal), New York City (for joining Dance Theatre of Harlem), and various cities for his dance performances and benefits.
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"andon Thomas play was first performed at London's Theatre Royal in 1892. The DVDs are a 1941 film version (82 min) starring Jack Benny in the principal role (with a 10-minute short promo about the film) and a live 1957 adaptation from Playhouse 90 with Art Carney (90 min with vintage commercials)... | [
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16 | What was Pink Floyd's first single | 1. "Arnold Layne" was Pink Floyd's first single, released on 11 March 1967 by EMI's Columbia label in the UK. It reached #20 in the UK charts. | {
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20 | Denis Papin is credited with inventing an early version of which kitchen device? | A pressure cooker. Denis Papin is best known for inventing the steam digester, which is the forerunner of the pressure cooker. He invented it in 1679 to reduce the cooking time of food by using steam pressure to raise the water's boiling point. The steam digester was presented to the Royal Society of London in 1681, an... | {
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22 | Which psychiatric hospital was federally rather than privately funded, St. Elizabeths Hospital or Psychiatric Institute of Washington? | St. Elizabeths Hospital was federally funded. The background document states that St. Elizabeths Hospital was the first federally operated psychiatric hospital in the United States, and it was founded with a $100,000 appropriation from the United States Congress in 1852. | {
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26 | The first road that connected Atlantic City to the mainland was completed in what year? | 1870. The first road that connected Atlantic City to the mainland was completed in 1870 and charged a 30-cent toll. This road was the first road to the mainland available without a toll as well. However, it's important to note that the first road bridge to Atlantic City using Albany Avenue on what is now US 40/322 open... | {
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27 | india's first satellite aryabhatta was launched in | 19 April 1975. India's first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched on 19 April 1975 from Kapustin Yar, a Russian rocket launch and development site in Astrakhan Oblast using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. It was built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), but the Soviets provided technical assistance and compone... | {
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28 | At the Academy Awards, what was the first British film ever to win the Oscar for Best Film? | 1948 "Hamlet" directed by Laurence Olivier was the first British film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. However, the question asks about the Academy Awards specifically, but the background information provided is about the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). Therefore, the answer to the question based on the ... | {
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"1st British Academy Film Awards The 1st British Film Academy Awards (retroactively known as the British Academy Film Awards), were handed out on 29 May 1949 at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, in London, for films shown in the United Kingdom in 1947 and 1948. They were presented by the British... | [
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29 | Who was the first presenter of 'Ready Steady Go', in August 1963? | Keith Fordyce was the first presenter of 'Ready Steady Go' in August 1963. He presented the first edition of the show on Associated Rediffusion television and was joined by Cathy McGowan and Michael Aldred in 1964. | {
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"Cathy McGowan (presenter) Cathy McGowan (born 1943) is a British broadcaster and journalist, best known as presenter of the rock music television show, \"Ready Steady Go!\" Section:\"Ready Steady Go!\". \"Ready Steady Go!\" \"(RSG)\" was first broadcast in August 1963, coinciding with the rise of... | [
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30 | What Libyan government official allegedly plotted to kill Gaddafi in 1978? | Gaddafi's head of military intelligence. However, the name is not explicitly mentioned in the background document. The text states that Gaddafi discovered a plot to kill him by his head of military intelligence and began to increasingly entrust security to his Qaddadfa tribe. | {
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31 | Which French neo-impressionist painted Sunday Afternoon at the Island of La Grande Jatte? | Georges Seurat painted "Sunday Afternoon at the Island of La Grande Jatte." The painting is considered a leading example of pointillist technique and was exhibited with the Impressionists in 1886, immediately acknowledging Seurat as the leader of the new and rebellious form of Impressionism called Neo-Impressionism. Se... | {
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32 | What needs to be isolated from infected tissue to provide a biochemical diagnosis of an infectious disease? | Enzymes can be isolated from infected tissue to provide a biochemical diagnosis of an infectious disease. For example, the presence of RNA replicases or reverse transcriptase in human tissue is characteristic of specific types of viral infections. The ability of viral protein hemagglutinin to bind red blood cells toget... | {
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33 | Who advanced to their first World Series in 1916? | 1916 Brooklyn Robins advanced to their first World Series in 1916.
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"1916 World Series In the 1916 World Series, the Boston Red Sox beat the Brooklyn Robins four games to one. It was the first World Series meeting between the teams. Casey Stengel shone on offense for the Robins in the 1916 Series, but the Red Sox pitching corps ultimately proved too much for the d... | [
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37 | What organization said Oklahoma's centennial was the top event in the US that year? | The American Bus Association (A.B.A.) | {
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38 | Which publication was the vehicle for John 'Wilkes's attacks on the Tories for which he was imprisoned in 1768? | "The North Briton" was the publication for which John Wilkes was imprisoned in 1768 for his attacks on the Tories. However, it's important to note that the background information provided mentions Wilkes' imprisonment in 1763 for the publication of issue 45 of "The North Briton," which was related to his criticisms of ... | {
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42 | In which region was this ethnic group, which the activist Anicet Brodavski is a member of, concentrated? | The ethnic group that Anicet Brodawski is a member of is the Polish minority in Lithuania. The region where this ethnic group is concentrated is Lithuania, specifically the Vilnius region. | {
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44 | who played prince eric in the little mermaid | Gil McKinney played Prince Eric in the "Once Upon a Time" episode featuring "The Little Mermaid." However, it's important to note that different actors have voiced Prince Eric in various Disney adaptations of the story, including Christopher Daniel Barnes in the original film, Jeff Bennett in the prequel television ser... | {
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"Andersen's story \"The Little Mermaid\" but adapted by the writer-directors Ron Clements and John Musker for the film adaptation. According to the film's official novelization, Eric had just turned 18 in the film, which would make him two years older than Ariel. Eric is voiced by Christopher Dani... | [
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46 | what the ultimate answer to life universe and everything | 42, according to the supercomputer Deep Thought in Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." However, it is important to note that the actual Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything remains unknown in the story. The number 42 and the phrase "Life, the universe, and everything" have gained c... | {
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"the phrase is invoked in similar ways to mean \"anything at all\". Many chatbots, when asked about the meaning of life, will answer \"42\". Several online calculators are also programmed with the Question. Google Calculator will give the result to \"the answer to life the universe and everything\... | [
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47 | Which event is featured on the last day of the modern pentathlon | The laser-run, which is the combined event of pistol shooting and cross country running, is featured on the last day of the modern pentathlon. This event consists of four legs of laser pistol shooting followed by an 800m run. The finish order of the run determines the final ranking for the event. | {
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48 | What does the short form of a sequel to the Harry Potter parody musical "A Very Potter Musical"? | "A Very Potter Sequel". The full name of the musical is "A Very Potter Sequel: A Harry Potter Musical Parody", but it is commonly referred to as "AVPS". | {
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53 | With which classic song did Bruce Willis have a UK No 2 hit in 1987? | Under the Boardwalk. Bruce Willis had a UK No 2 hit with the song "Under the Boardwalk" in 1987. Despite its poor performance in the US charts, the single became the UK's 12th best-selling single of 1987. | {
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55 | who sings i'll be loving you forever | 1. Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block originally sang "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" in 1989. 2. Taylor Dayne sang "I'll Always Love You" in 1989, and it was covered by various artists including Sharon Cuneta, Tito Nieves, Anne Murray, and Nina. 3. Donna Lewis sang "I Love You Always Forever" in 1996. | {
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"I'll Be Loving You (Forever) \"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)\" is a 1989 ballad song from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight. The third single from the group's second album, \"Hangin' Tough\", it peaked at number one on the \"Billboard\" Hot 100, while peaking at num... | [
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57 | What magazine did Kanye West pose for in 2006 that caused another controversy? | "Rolling Stone"
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"io Armani, Burberry, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi and Guerlain and in 2003 joined Carine Roitfield at \"French Vogue\", she brought him on as creative director to redesign the magazine and \"it became perhaps the most influential fashion publication in the world.\" In 2008, Baron was asked... | [
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58 | FC Svetogorets included what Former Russian international association football striker born in 1982 | Aleksandr Kerzhakov. The background text mentions that Kerzhakov spent the 2000 season at FC Svetogorets Svetogorsk and helped them win the Northwest regional league by scoring 18 goals. | {
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"Aleksandr Kerzhakov Aleksandr Anatolyevich Kerzhakov ( ; born 27 November 1982) is a Russian football manager and a former Russian international striker. He is the manager of the Russia national under-18 football team. He is the most prolific goalscorer in the history of Russian football, with th... | [
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59 | Who was the father of the King of England under whom William Thomas was a clerk of the Privy Council? | Henry VIII. The text states that William Thomas was a clerk of the Privy Council under Henry VIII and was sworn in on the same day at Greenwich in 1550. | {
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"William Thomas (scholar) William Thomas (died 18 May 1554), a Welshman from Llanigon, Brecknockshire, was a scholar of Italian and Italian history and a clerk of the Privy Council under Edward VI. Thomas was executed for treason after the collapse of Wyatt's Rebellion under Mary I. Section:Early ... | [
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60 | Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in which Asian country? | Thailand. Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand. The background document provides information about the history and significance of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. It was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants i... | {
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"Chulalongkorn University Chulalongkorn University (, , ) (CU), nicknamed Chula (), is a public and autonomous research university in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants in 1899 (B.E. 244... | [
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62 | What is Hayek trying to defend, according to Diamond? | Hayek is trying to defend his political philosophy of liberalism, but Diamond argues that Hayek's problems arise when he goes beyond claims that can be evaluated within economic science, and that Hayek's limited capacity of reason creates tension as he also wants to give a reasoned moral defense of the free market. Dia... | {
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"restriction of freedom, or conflict with the Rule of Law. Section:Work.:Social and political philosophy.:Hayek's liberalism and skepticism. Arthur M. Diamond argues Hayek's problems arise when he goes beyond claims that can be evaluated within economic science. Diamond argued: The human mind, Hay... | [
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68 | Naiad and Proteus are two of the thirteen moons of which planet? | Neptune. Naiad and Proteus are two of the thirteen moons of Neptune. Naiad is the second smallest among the inner moons, while Proteus is the largest regular moon and the second largest moon of Neptune. They both have distinct characteristics: Naiad orbits between the Galle and LeVerrier rings, while Proteus is an irre... | {
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69 | Melbourne has sustained the highest population increase and economic growth rate in any Australian city according to what organization? | According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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70 | What country has an official residence called Blair House, kept for guests of the leader of the country? | The United States of America. Blair House, located in Washington D.C., is the official guest house and secondary residence for the President of the United States. It is a complex of four 19th century houses that have been merged into a single facility, and is used primarily to host visiting dignitaries and other guests... | {
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72 | OKCFD is responsible to? | The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) is responsible for providing fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It operates out of 37 fire stations throughout the city and has a staff of over 213 personnel per shift. The department also operates a fleet of fire apparatus, i... | {
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74 | In what century did saloons become established? | 18th century. However, the question asks about the establishment of beer establishments with a room specifically called a saloon, which happened by the end of the 18th century. The background text mentions that saloons provided entertainment such as singing, dancing, drama, or comedy, and that they were a room where dr... | {
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75 | Written by William Boyd what was the last James Bond novel to be published? | The last James Bond novel written by William Boyd that was published was "Solo", which came out on 26 September 2013 in the UK and on 8 October 2013 in the US and Canada. | {
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77 | Which 1993 film saw Sly Stallone battle against John Lythgoe? | Cliffhanger. In the film, Sly Stallone's character, Gabe, and John Lithgow's character, Jessie, have a brawl on the belly of a helicopter that is dangling upside down against a cliff. | {
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79 | The state is home to one of the largest variation species of which genus? | Pinus.
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80 | who was the actor that played festus in gunsmoke | Ken Curtis. According to the background information provided, Curtis joined the cast of Gunsmoke permanently as Festus in the episode "Prairie Wolfer" in January 1964. The character of Festus was based on a man named Cedar Jack from Curtis' childhood in Las Animas, and Curtis developed the nasally, twangy, rural accent... | {
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"Ken Curtis Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates, July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggin on the CBS western television series \"Gunsmoke\". Although he appeared on \"Gunsmoke\" earlier in other roles, he was first cast as Festus in se... | [
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84 | The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was the only successful armed takeover of government in the history of which country? | Australia. The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was the only successful armed takeover of government in the history of Australia, where the Governor of New South Wales, William Bligh, was ousted by the New South Wales Corps under the command of Major George Johnston. | {
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85 | In response to a request by Gypsy Rose Lee, what term for a striptease performer was coined by the H. L. Mencken after he channeled his inner Greek and thought of invertebrate molting? | The term "ecdysiast" was coined by H. L. Mencken for Gypsy Rose Lee as a more dignified way to refer to a striptease performer. The term comes from "ecdysis," which means "to molt" in Greek. | {
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89 | Metapelma archetypon is an extinct species of parasitic wasp, the species is solely known from the which Early Eocene deposits, in the Baltic Sea region of Europe, the Baltic region is home to the largest known deposit of amber, called succinite, or ? | the Baltic Sea region of Europe.
Explanation:
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94 | How much does it cost to use Metromover? | Metromover does not charge for rides. It has been free to use since 2002. | {
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95 | In which city is the film Don't Look Now set? | Venice, Italy. The film is set in Venice, as indicated in the background information where it mentions that the filming took place in Italy for seven more weeks after the initial shooting in England. | {
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96 | What are the largest known proteins called? | The largest known proteins are called titins. They are a component of the muscle sarcomere and have a molecular mass of almost 3,000 kDa and a total length of almost 27,000 amino acids. Titins were first proposed to have an elastic structure in muscle fibers in 1954, and were later isolated and identified in the late 1... | {
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97 | Which perfume house produces Opium and Rive Gauche? | 1. Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) produces Opium, and 2. Rive Gauche is a separate perfume house that was acquired by Oleg Boyko in 2006.
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98 | Were Christa Wolf and Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz both novelists? | Yes, both Christa Wolf and Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz were novelists. Christa Wolf is a German novelist, essayist, and literary critic, while Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz was a Polish writer, painter, philosopher, theorist, playwright, novelist, and photographer. | {
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99 | What type of notice is required to be visible in most freight elevators? | A written notice in the car that the use by passengers is prohibited (though not necessarily illegal). However, some freight elevators allow dual use through the use of an inconspicuous riser. In order for an elevator to be legal to carry passengers in some jurisdictions it must have a solid inner door. | {
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100 | Who was one of the first to try to reform the Catholic Church? | Arnold of Brescia, an Italian canon regular, was one of the first to attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church in the late 1130s. His teachings on apostolic poverty gained currency among Arnoldists and later influenced other reform movements, such as the Waldensians and the Spiritual Franciscans. | {
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101 | In which US state are the cities of Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima? | Washington. The background information provided indicates that Spokane, Tacoma, and Yakima are cities in the US state of Washington. The background information also mentions other cities in the state, such as Seattle, Bellevue, Vancouver, Kennewick, Pasco, Portland, Eugene, Salem, Boise, Missoula, Bozeman, and Billings... | {
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103 | who sang it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday | 1. G.C. Cameron originally sang "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" for the 1975 film "Cooley High." 2. Boyz II Men recorded a more successful version of the song in 1991, which peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. | {
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106 | The Stonewall riots are named after what building? | 51–53 Christopher Street, which was the original location of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City, where the Stonewall riots took place in 1969. The riots are considered to be the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBT rights in the U... | {
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107 | What is another name for the Polka Marina's ride type? | The Polka Marina is a combination of a carousel and a minirollercoaster. Another name for this type of ride is a "Flying Carousel" or "Flying Scotsman" ride. | {
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108 | What is a violet variety of quartz used in jewellery, that the ancient Greeks and Romans believed protected its owner from drunkenness? | Amethyst. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that is used in jewelry and was believed by the ancient Greeks and Romans to protect its owner from drunkenness. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos," which means "not drunken." The violet color of amethyst is due to irradiation, impurities of iron and other t... | {
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111 | what is the largest university press in the world that published Oxford Companions? | Oxford University Press (OUP)
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116 | what is the si unit of time period | The SI unit of time is the second (symbol: s). It is a base unit in the International System of Units and is defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom. This definition is based on the ope... | {
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117 | Which poisonous element can be either grey, yellow or black and combines with sulphur as realgar? | Arsenic. Realgar is a yellow-orange arsenic sulfide mineral (AsS), and it can be toxic. Arsenic can also occur in grey or black forms, such as arsenopyrite and arsenolite, respectively. | {
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119 | The comedian and actor Breckiin Meyer can be seen in which movie that involves traveling 1800 miles to retrieve a tape? | "Road Trip" (2000)
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122 | Trowbridge is the administrative centre for which county? | Wiltshire, England. The background text mentions that County Hall in Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, is the administrative centre for Wiltshire Council. | {
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124 | What company produced both Follow Me, Boys! and The Finest Hours? | Walt Disney Pictures. Both "Follow Me, Boys!" (1966) and "The Finest Hours" (2016) were produced by Walt Disney Pictures. | {
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125 | How many times was Argentoratum rebuilt during the first and fifth centuries AD? | Argentoratum was rebuilt six times during the first and fifth centuries AD. Specifically, it was destroyed and rebuilt in the years 70, 97, 235, 355, in the last quarter of the 4th century, and in the early years of the 5th century. | {
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126 | In what book did Kakar contend that the international definition of genocide was too narrow? | "The Soviet Invasion and the Afghan Response, 1979–1982" by M. Hassan Kakar. In this book, Kakar argued that the international definition of genocide is too narrow and should include political groups or any group so defined by the perpetrator. He quoted Chalk and Jonassohn's definition of genocide as "a form of one-sid... | {
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128 | which superhero is the medical doctor for the x-men | 1. Dr. Cecilia Reyes and 3. Beast (Hank McCoy)
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130 | What kind of Buddhist temples made use of shoen? | The major Buddhist temples in Heian-kyō and Nara made use of shoen. These temples were often politically influential and provided protection and exemptions from taxes to peasants who donated the nominal land ownership of their fields to the temple. This system enabled the accumulation of wealth by the aristocratic elit... | {
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132 | Lemon La Vida Loca took its name from a song by which Puerto Rican singer? | Ricky Martin. The British mock reality show "Lemon La Vida Loca" took its name from the Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin's hit song "Livin' la Vida Loca." | {
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133 | Which English comedian has joined Amanda Holden as one of the judges on the current series of 'Britain's Got Talent'? | Michael McIntyre. He joined Amanda Holden as one of the judges on the current series of 'Britain's Got Talent'. However, it's important to note that McIntyre only appeared as a judge in the 2011 series, and was not a regular judge for subsequent series. | {
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137 | In which North American city is the John Hancock Center? | Chicago, Illinois. The John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,128-foot supertall skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois, in the Magnificent Mile district. It is the fourth-tallest building in Chicago and the ninth-tallest in the United States. The building is home to several offices and restaurants, as well as about 70... | {
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138 | Which US crime drama TV series ran from 2008-2013 and starred Bryan Cranston in the leading role? | Breaking Bad. Bryan Cranston starred in the American neo-Western crime drama television series "Breaking Bad," which aired on AMC from 2008 to 2013. The show tells the story of Walter White, a struggling high school chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime by producing and selling crystallized methamphetamine to ... | {
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139 | when did the civil war in russia start | 1918 (according to Background 2) or November 1917 (according to Background 4). However, it's important to note that the Russian Revolution began in October 1917, and the Russian Civil War started in the wake of the revolution's aftermath. So, technically, the civil war could be said to have started either when domestic... | {
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140 | Relative to the size of its economy, what country's banking collapse was the largest experienced by any country in economic history? | Iceland. The background document describes Iceland's banking collapse as the largest experienced by any country in economic history, relative to the size of its economy. | {
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144 | Nothin' Like You, is a song recorded by American country music duo Dan + Shay, an American country music duo composed of vocalists and songwriters, Dan Smyers and who? | Shay Mooney. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney are the two members of the American country music duo Dan + Shay. | {
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146 | John Vinocur served as the metropolitan editor at which American daily newspaper, founded and continuously published in New York City since September 18, 1851? | The New York Times. John Vinocur served as the metropolitan editor at The New York Times before joining the International Herald Tribune. | {
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148 | Both The American Conservative (TAC) and Prevention belongs to which country? | The American Conservative (TAC) is a magazine published in the United States, while Treatment as Prevention (TasP) is a public health concept that can be implemented in any country with a HIV epidemic. | {
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149 | when did the smoking ban came into the uk | 1 July 2007. The smoking ban came into effect in the United Kingdom as a whole on this date, with England being the final region to implement the legislation. However, it is important to note that similar bans had already been introduced in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland before this date. | {
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151 | types of food that cause allergies | 90% of allergic responses to foods are caused by cow's milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Allergies to seeds, especially sesame, are also increasing in many countries. Other foods containing allergenic proteins include soy, wheat, fruits, vegetables, maize, spices, synthetic and natural co... | {
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154 | who plays the gym coach in big mouth | Nick Kroll plays the gym coach in Big Mouth. However, it's important to note that Coach Wolf is a different character from Coach Lugash or Coach Krupt from The Simpsons, who were also mentioned in the background document. | {
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157 | Veitchia is a flowering plan from the Arecaceae family, what family is the Lamium plant from? | Lamium is a genus of flowering plants from the Lamiaceae family.
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159 | Where was Napoleon when he received news of an Austrian invasion? | When Napoleon received news of an Austrian invasion, he was in Paris at the time. However, the specific invasion being referred to in the background document is the 1814 Campaign in Northeast France, where the Austrian Army of Bohemia under Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg was invading France from the east. In the... | {
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160 | Who is the first person to go to the moon? | Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969. He made this historic step at 02:56 UTC on July 21 (9:56 pm CDT July 20). Armstrong's first words when he stepped off the LM's landing footpad were, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." Yuri Gag | {
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163 | who is considered the father of modern geology | James Hutton is considered the father of modern geology. He was a Scottish geologist, physician, chemical manufacturer, naturalist, and experimental agriculturalist who contributed to the principle of uniformitarianism, which explains the features of the Earth's crust by means of natural processes over geologic time. H... | {
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168 | When was the first recorded landing on Antarctica? | 24 January 1895. However, it's important to note that there are claims of earlier landings, such as by John Davis in 1821, but these are not confirmed with the same level of evidence as the landing at Cape Adair in 1895. | {
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170 | What is the name of the slug that is native to both Britain and Ireland? | Deroceras reticulatum, also known as the grey field slug or grey garden slug. This slug species is native to Europe, including Britain and Ireland, and is widely distributed in the north and central European lowlands. It is an important agricultural pest and feeds on various types of vegetation. The Kerry slug, or Geom... | {
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175 | Which mountains are between Lake Champlain and the St Lawrence, in the state of New York, USA? | The Adirondack Mountains, specifically the High Peaks region, are between Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River in the state of New York, USA. Some of the specific mountains mentioned in the background document include Algonquin Peak, Boundary Peak, Iroquois Peak, Mount Marshall, Esther Mountain, and Allen Mountain... | {
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"Adirondack mountain",
"adirondack mountains",
"adir... |
177 | What is it called when your joints start to wear out and they become stiff and painful? | osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to joint pain and stiffness. It is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those over 60 years old. The symptoms of osteoarthritis in... | {
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178 | What year did the book by Brigo, Pallavicini and Torresetti report warnings and research on CDOs? | 2010. The book by Brigo, Pallavicini and Torresetti that reports warnings and research on CDOs was published in 2010. However, it is important to note that some of the relevant research and warnings mentioned in the background document were actually published before 2010, specifically in 2006 and 2007. | {
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"ing) investments, to the detriment of their clients, so they could maintain their assets under management. They supported this choice with a \"plausible deniability\" of the risks associated with subprime-based credit assets because the loss experience with early \"vintages\" of subprime loans wa... | [
"2006"
] |
179 | when did the song its tricky come out | 1987. "It's Tricky" by Run-DMC was first released as a single in early 1987. However, it should be noted that there have been remixes and re-releases of the song over the years, including one by Jason Nevins in 1998 that achieved significant chart success. | {
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"It's Tricky \"It's Tricky\" is the fourth and final single released from Run-DMC's third album, \"Raising Hell\". It was released early in 1987 through Profile Records and was co-produced by Rick Rubin and the group themselves. The song peaked at No. 57 on the \"Billboard\" Hot 100 and No. 21 on ... | [
"1987"
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180 | What famous cracked bell can be found in Philadelphia? | The Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is famous for its crack and the belief that it was rung on July 4, 1776, to announce the Second Continental Congress's vote for independence, although this is not historically accurate. The bell wa... | {
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"legislators into session. When Pennsylvania, having no further use for its State House, proposed to tear it down and sell the land for building lots, the City of Philadelphia purchased the land, together with the building, including the bell, for $70,000, equal to $ today. In 1828, the city sold ... | [
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182 | The Wagah border often called the 'Berlin wall of Asia' is the only road border crossing between what two countries? | India and Pakistan. The Wagah border, also known as the 'Berlin wall of Asia,' is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan. It is located on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, and is a significant historical and cultural site due to its role... | {
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183 | What happened earlier, the French invasion in 1672 or Utrecht becoming the centre of the non-Roman Old Catholic Churches in the world? | Utrecht became the centre of the non-Roman Old Catholic Churches in the world before the French invasion in 1672. The background information mentions that this began in 1723. | {
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"fell to the French invasion in 1672 (the Disaster Year); where the French invasion was stopped just west of Utrecht at the Old Hollandic Waterline. In 1674, only two years after the French left, the centre of Utrecht was struck by a tornado. The halt to building before construction of flying butt... | [
"the French invasion in 1672"
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185 | What term is used to refer to the external female reproductive structures collectively? | The term used to refer to the external female reproductive structures collectively is the external genitalia or vulva. However, in the context of insects, the term external genitalia specifically refers to the structures involved in mating and egg-laying. In humans, the term vulva is used to refer to the external femal... | {
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186 | What disease did antibiotics help eliminate? | During the years 1940-1955, antibiotics helped eliminate or significantly reduce the incidence and mortality rates of various infectious diseases such as syphilis, tuberculosis, dysentery, scarlet fever, whooping cough, meningococcal infections, and pneumonia. Notably, there was a 75% decline in deaths due to tuberculo... | {
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"tuberculosis"
] |
189 | What processor model is used in the iPod Touch? | 1.1 GHz Apple A8 chip with M8 motion coprocessor (for the sixth-generation iPod touch), or 1.64 GHz Apple A10 Fusion chip with M10 motion coprocessor (for the seventh-generation iPod touch). The specific model number of the chip is not mentioned in the background document. | {
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"of iOS 12 that the sixth-generation device could not. This includes ARKit applications, and the Group FaceTime functionality. Section:Features.:Hardware. The seventh-generation iPod touch features the Apple A10 processor and M10 motion coprocessor. This is the same processor used in the Apple iPh... | [
"A8"
] |
192 | For what purpose were RLVs popular? | RLVs were popular for making short-run quantities of LaserDiscs for specialized applications such as interactive kiosks and flight simulators.
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"ive purple-violet (or blue with some RLV discs) color resulting from the dye embedded in the reflective layer of the disc to make it recordable, as opposed to the silver mirror appearance of regular LDs. The purplish color of RLVs is very similar to DVD-R and DVD+R discs. RLVs were popular for ma... | [
"making short-run quantities of LaserDiscs for specialized applications such as interactive kiosks and flight simulators"
] |
194 | What form are the Pali texts in? | The Pali texts have been recorded in various scripts over the centuries, including Sinhala, Khmer, Burmese, Devanagari, Mon, and Roman scripts. Since the 19th century, Pali has also been written in the Roman script. An alternate scheme called the Velthuis scheme allows for typing without diacritics using plain ASCII me... | {
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"Pali Text Society The Pali Text Society is a text publication society founded in 1881 by Thomas William Rhys Davids \"to foster and promote the study of Pāli texts\". Pāli is the language in which the texts of the Theravada school of Buddhism is preserved. The Pāli texts are the oldest collection... | [
"written"
] |
195 | Where is the H.Q. of Interpol? | The headquarters of Interpol is in Lyon, France. However, it is important to note that the background document also mentions Interpol's General Secretariat headquarters being in Lyon, while the organization's operational headquarters and main offices are located there as well. | {
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196 | what county is shepherd tx in | Shepherd, Texas is in San Jacinto County.
Explanation: The background document states that Shepherd is a city in San Jacinto County, Texas. | {
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"Shepherd, Texas Shepherd is a city in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,319 at the 2010 census. Section:General Information. With 2,319 people, Shepherd is the 642nd most populated city in the state of Texas out of 1,752 cities. In 2010, the median household income of... | [
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198 | Southern Girl City Lights is what by an American country pop singer-songwriter and reality television personality? | Jessie James Decker. The background document describes Southern Girl City Lights as the second studio album by Jessie James Decker, which was released on October 13, 2017. The album contains a collaboration with country artist Randy Houser and represents the changes in her life since her last full-length release. The t... | {
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"the second studio album"
] |
201 | How many PCs was Dell's Indian plant slated to make in 2007? | 400,000 PCs. According to the background document, Dell's Indian plant in Chennai had the target of producing 400,000 desktop PCs in 2007. | {
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"400,000"
] |
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