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History
What is the maximum physical size limit for refracting telescopes?
Telescope
false
8SCIENCE
[ 8 ]
[ "The earliest recorded working telescopes were the refracting telescopes that appeared in the Netherlands in 1608.", "Their development is credited to three individuals: Hans Lippershey and Zacharias Janssen, who were spectacle makers in Middelburg, and Jacob Metius of Alkmaar.", "Galileo heard about the Dutch ...
[ 0 ]
Commodity
Who is coffee sold by?
Coffee
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Coffee is bought and sold by roasters, investors, and price speculators as a tradable commodity in commodity markets and exchange-traded funds.", "Coffee futures contracts for Grade 3 washed arabicas are traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange under ticker symbol KC, with contract deliveries occurring every y...
[ 3 ]
Release and promotion
When was Viva La Vida released on Itunes?
Viva la Vida
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Viva la Vida\" was initially released only with iTunes Store pre-orders of \"Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends\" on 7 May 2008 – the \"new edit\" version of the song – which led to the song's temporary exclusion from the UK Singles Chart.", "It was released as a download-only single on 25 May 200...
[ 2 ]
Universal's Super Star Shuttle
What runs through Mears Transportation?
Universal Orlando
false
2TRAVEL
[ 6 ]
[ "The vicinity of Universal Orlando consists of several hotels and a major airport all located within 20 minutes of the resort.", "Universal's Super Star Shuttle service is broken into two main routes.", "One provides transportation to all thirty Universal Partner hotels while the newest route will begin service...
[ 0 ]
Recurring cast
Who played Uncle Scott in season 1?
Falling Skies
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ " Dale Dye as Colonel/General Jim Porter (season 1–3)", " Megan Danso as Deni (season 3 onwards)", " Bruce Gray as Uncle Scott (season 1)", " Martin Roach as Mike Thompson (season 1)", " Lynne Deragon as Kate Gordon (season 1)", " Melissa Kramer as Sarah (season 1)", " Steven Weber as Dr. Michael Harris...
[ 3 ]
Episodes
How many seasons did Doctor Who run for?
Doctor Who
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Doctor Who\" originally ran for 26 seasons on BBC One, from 23 November 1963 until 6 December 1989.", "During the original run, each weekly episode formed part of a story (or \"serial\") — usually of four to six parts in earlier years and three to four in later years.", "Notable exceptions were: \"The ...
[ 5, 3 ]
Defense
Are defensive and offensive positions similar or different?
Water polo
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Defensive positions are often the same positionally, but just switched from offense to defense.", "For example, the centre forward or hole set, who directs the attack on offense, on defense is known as \"hole D\" (also known as set guard, hole guard, hole check, pit defense or two-meter defense), and guards the ...
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Abstract
What year did The Lion King come out?
The Lion King
true
6MOVIES
[ 15 ]
[ "The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.", "It is the 32nd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series.", "The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa, and was influenced by the bi...
[ 0 ]
Early walls
Which year did Qin Shi Huang unify China?
Great Wall of China
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Early walls.", "The Chinese were already familiar with the techniques of wall-building by the time of the Spring and Autumn period between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.", "During this time and the subsequent Warring States period, the states of Qin, Wei, Zhao, Qi, Yan and Zhongshan all constructed extensive fo...
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Puritan movement
What was the Pilgrims' stance on Christmas?
Protestant Reformation
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 13 ]
[ "The success of the Counter-Reformation on the Continent and the growth of a Puritan party dedicated to further Protestant reform polarised the Elizabethan Age, although it was not until the '40s that England underwent religious strife comparable to what its neighbours had suffered some generations before.", "The...
[ 0 ]
Soundtrack
The Toy Story soundtrack was produced by who?
Toy Story
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The soundtrack for \"Toy Story\" was produced by Walt Disney Records and was released on November 22, 1995, the week of the film's release.", "Scored and written by Randy Newman, the soundtrack has received praise for its \"sprightly, stirring score\".", "Despite the album's critical success, the soundtrack on...
[ 3 ]
Chinese Civil War and SEATO
how long ago did the Liberation Army defeat the KMT
Cold War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1949, Mao Zedong's People's Liberation Army defeated Chiang Kai-shek's United States-backed Kuomintang (KMT) Nationalist Government in China, and the Soviet Union promptly created an alliance with the newly formed People's Republic of China.", "According to Norwegian historian Odd Arne Westad, the Communists ...
[ 5 ]
Germany
Whats the difference between a "Berliner" and "Kamerunner"?
Doughnut
true
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "In parts of Germany, the doughnut equivalents are called \"Berliner\" (sg.", "and pl.", "), but not in the capital city of Berlin itself and neighboring areas, where they are called \"Pfannkuchen\" (which is often found misleading by people in the rest of Germany, who use the word Pfannkuchen to describe a pan...
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Dental health
How does cheese protect tooth enamel?
Cheese
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Some studies claim that cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss and American cheeses can help to prevent tooth decay.", "Several mechanisms for this protection have been proposed:", " The calcium, protein, and phosphorus in cheese may act to protect tooth enamel.", " Cheese increases saliva flow, washing away acids and s...
[ 5 ]
Institutions
Are there any countries on the planet that don't practice general medicine?
Medicine
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Contemporary medicine is in general conducted within health care systems.", "Legal, credentialing and financing frameworks are established by individual governments, augmented on occasion by international organizations, such as churches.", "The characteristics of any given health care system have significant i...
[]
1900–1960
Why was there an absence of enthusiasm for Tammany Hall political machine?
Central Park
true
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Following completion, the park quickly slipped into decline.", "One of the main reasons for this was the lack of interest of the Tammany Hall political machine, which was the largest political force in New York at the time.", "Around the turn of the 20th century, the park faced several new challenges.", "Car...
[ 1 ]
Music video
Who did Wake Me Me Up When September Ends?
Wake Me Up When September Ends
true
0MUSIC
[ 1, 2 ]
[ "Like the majority of the videos from the album \"American Idiot\", it was directed by Samuel Bayer.", "The video features Green Day's support guitarist, Jason White.", "This is the second time Jason White has appeared in a Green Day video, first appearing in \"When I Come Around\", ten years earlier but not as...
[ 2, 3 ]
Cast
Who portayed Wadjda in the movie Wadjda.
Wadjda
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ " Reem Abdullah as Mother", " Waad Mohammed as Wadjda (وجدة)", " Abdullrahman Algohani as Abdullah", " Sultan Al Assaf as Father", " Ahd Kamel as Ms Hussa", " Ibrahim Al Mozael as Toyshop Owner", " Noof Saad as Qu'ran Teacher", " Rafa Al Sanea as Fatima", " Alanoud Sajini as Fatin" ]
[ 3 ]
Soundtrack
What was the 9th track?
Dallas Buyers Club
false
6MOVIES
[ 8 ]
[ " \"Sweet Thang\" by Shuggie Otis – 4:09 ", " \"Following Morning\" by The Naked And Famous – 5:03 ", " \"Hell and Back\" by The Airborne Toxic Event – 3:52 ", " \"Ready to Be Called On\" by My Morning Jacket – 3:46 ", " \"Life of the Party\" by Blondfire – 3:23 ", " \"The Walker\" (Ryeland Allison remix)...
[ 0 ]
Tourism
Which ocean is Easter Island surrounded by?
Chile
true
5COUNTRY
[ 9 ]
[ "Tourism in Chile has experienced sustained growth over the last few decades.", "In 2005, tourism grew by 13.6 percent, generating more than 4.5 billion dollars of which 1.5 billion is attributed to foreign tourists.", "According to the National Service of Tourism (Sernatur), 2 million people a year visit the c...
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Recognition
Who said, "You cannot write a song any better than that, because that's how this kind of thing happens in real life."
Love the Way You Lie
false
0MUSIC
[ 6 ]
[ "", "\"Love the Way You Lie\" ranked in various best-of-2010 lists.", "Claire Suddath of \"Time\" placed it at number five on her top-ten list and wrote, \"That this song didn't come across sounding clichéd or tasteless is a testament to both artists' skill.\"", "AOL Radio considered the song the best of 2010...
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Scientific analysis and criticism
What community does not support astrology?
Astrology
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Astrology has been rejected by the scientific community as having no explanatory power for describing the universe.", "Scientific testing of astrology has been conducted, and no evidence has been found to support any of the premises or purported effects outlined in astrological traditions.", "There is no propo...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Was Sweden responsible for the revolt and impending war with Britian?
Louisiana Purchase
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 6 ]
[ "The Louisiana Purchase ( \"Sale of Louisiana\") was the acquisition by the United States of America in 1803 of of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana.", "The U.S. paid 50 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), for a total sum of 15 million dollars (...
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Utility
Where in Germany is a huge Mercedes-Benz factory located?
Cycling
false
4SPORT
[ 12 ]
[ "Utility cycling refers both to cycling as a mode of daily commuting transport as well as the use of a bicycle in a commercial activity, mainly to transport goods, mostly accomplished in an urban environment.", "The postal services of many countries have long relied on bicycles.", "The British Royal Mail first ...
[ 4 ]
Reception
How many cameras are used in the recording of Hell's Kitchen?
Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "Analyst Arthur Perkins credits the show's success with four factors:", "Numerous cameras (up to 72) allow tight editing and capturing every action", "A \"confessional booth\" reveals insights into competitors' characters", "Ramsay's \"\"enfant terrible\"\" personality, impeccable credentials, and overall sho...
[ 5 ]
Windmills
The Golden Gate Park uses what objects to pump water?
Golden Gate Park
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0, 2, 3, 4 ]
[ "In 1902, the parks commission authorized construction of two windmills to pump subterranean water to supply the park.", "The first, on the north side of the park facing the Pacific Ocean, was completed in 1903 and became known first as the North Windmill and later as the Dutch Windmill; it is now paired with the...
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Causes
What is a key reason that scholars and economists want to identify causes of the Great Depression?
Great Depression
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 7 ]
[ "There were multiple causes for the first downturn in 1929.", "These include the structural weaknesses and specific events that turned it into a major depression and the manner in which the downturn spread from country to country.", "In relation to the 1929 downturn, historians emphasize structural factors like...
[ 0 ]
Biodiversity
Why is there a high level of endemism in Borneo?
Malaysia
false
5COUNTRY
[ 4 ]
[ "Malaysia signed the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity on 12 June 1993, and became a party to the convention on 24 June 1994.", "It has subsequently produced a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which was received by the convention on 16 April 1998.", "The country is megadiverse with a high nu...
[ 1 ]
Season 4
Who does Stella get back together with?
How I Met Your Mother
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "Stella says yes to Ted's proposal.", "Robin takes a new job in Japan, but quickly resigns and returns to New York to attend Ted's wedding, after realizing how much she misses her friends.", "Stella leaves Ted at the altar to get back together with Tony (Jason Jones), the father of her daughter.", "Barney str...
[ 3 ]
Synopsis
How long of a ban did Panahi have on film-making?
This Is Not a Film
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Panahi is under house arrest, awaiting the result of his appeal of a six-year prison sentence and twenty-year ban on film-making, leaving the country or giving media interviews for \"propaganda against the regime\".", "Bored and desperate that this verdict may mean his artistic death, he starts documenting his l...
[ 5 ]
Chart performance
"Moves Like Jagger" debuted at what position?
Moves like Jagger
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "On the issue dated July 9, 2011, \"Moves like Jagger\" debuted at number eight on the United States \"Billboard\" Hot 100, and topped the \"Billboard\" Hot 100, in the week ending September 10, 2011, as the greatest airplay gainer for the third consecutive week.", "It spent 10 weeks in the top 3.", "For Maroon...
[ 0 ]
Graphic arts
When were a large number of fake Salvador Dali paintings produced?
Salvador Dalí
false
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "The artist worked extensively in the graphic arts, producing many etchings and lithographs.", "While his early work in printmaking is equal in quality to his important paintings, as he grew older he would sell the rights to images but not be involved in the print production itself.", "In addition, a large numb...
[ 2 ]
Independence and monarchy
When did Romania become a kingdom?
Romania
false
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "During the period of the Austro-Hungarian rule in Transylvania and Ottoman suzerainty over Wallachia and Moldavia, most Romanians were considered second-class citizens or even non-citizens in a territory where they formed the majority of the population.", "Following the Wallachian uprising of 1821, more insurrec...
[ 2 ]
Chart performance
How many copies of the song sold in the United States as of May 2013?
Glad You Came
false
0MUSIC
[ 7 ]
[ "", "\"Glad You Came\" debuted at number one in Ireland, making it the band's first number-one single in the country.", "The song was at number one for five weeks.", "In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number one with first-week sales of over 117,000 copies, becoming the band's second number-one singl...
[ 5 ]
Swarmer/in-fighter
What was Mike Tyson notoriously known for?
Boxing
false
4SPORT
[ 9 ]
[ "In-fighters/swarmers (sometimes called \"pressure fighters\") attempt to stay close to an opponent, throwing intense flurries and combinations of hooks and uppercuts.", "A successful in-fighter often needs a good \"chin\" because swarming usually involves being hit with many jabs before they can maneuver inside ...
[ 0 ]
Grand Duchy of Moscow
What allowed for less population loss in Russia during plagues compared to other nations?
Russia
false
5COUNTRY
[ 4 ]
[ "The most powerful successor state to Kievan Rus' was the Grand Duchy of Moscow (\"Moscovy\" in the Western chronicles), initially a part of Vladimir-Suzdal.", "While still under the domain of the Mongol-Tatars and with their connivance, Moscow began to assert its influence in the Central Rus' in the early 14th c...
[ 0 ]
Critical reception
Did Ken Tucker have a positve impression of the series?
The New Normal (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 6 ]
[ "", "\"The New Normal\" received a 60 out of 100 aggregate score, based on 32 critics' responses, indicating \"mixed or average\" reception at Metacritic.", "Robert Bianco of \"USA Today\" called it a \"surprisingly touching comedy,\" adding \"For the most part, \"Normal\" plays like a lovely, small movie, mixi...
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Major achievements
Who won World War II due, in part, to the contributions of breaking the Enigma code?
Computer science
false
8SCIENCE
[ 5 ]
[ "Despite its short history as a formal academic discipline, computer science has made a number of fundamental contributions to science and society - in fact, along with electronics, it is a founding science of the current epoch of human history called the Information Age and a driver of the Information Revolution, ...
[ 3 ]
Science and technology
who provides world class education in science, medicine, and engineering
Mexico
false
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "The National Autonomous University of Mexico was officially established in 1910, and the university become one of the most important institutes of higher learning in Mexico.", "UNAM provides world class education in science, medicine, and engineering.", "Many scientific institutes and new institutes of higher ...
[ 3 ]
Maritime industry
How many ships currently fly the Greek flag?
Greece
false
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "The shipping industry is a key element of Greek economic activity dating back to ancient times.", "Today, shipping is one of the country's most important industries.", "It accounts for 4.5% of GDP, employs about 160,000 people (4% of the workforce), and represents 1/3 of the country's trade deficit.", "Durin...
[ 5 ]
Chart performance
What was the first week sales of The Motto?
The Motto
false
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The song debuted at #18 on the U.S. \"Billboard\" Hot 100 chart with first-week sales of 124,000.", "In its 22nd week, it ascended to #14.", "On the week of February 18, 2012, \"The Motto\" reached No.", "1 on the U.S. Rap Chart making it his 12th No.", "1 on the chart and extending his lead as the artist ...
[ 0 ]
Alternative candidates
What is the degree of slope of the Capital Gate Tower
Leaning Tower of Pisa
false
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "Two German churches have challenged the tower's status as the world's most lop-sided building: the 15th-century square Leaning Tower of Suurhusen and the 14th-century bell tower in the town of Bad Frankenhausen.", "\"Guinness World Records\" measured the Pisa and Suurhusen towers, finding the former's tilt to be...
[ 0 ]
History
In what year did de Gondi buy the seigneury of Versailles?
Palace of Versailles
true
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "The earliest mention of the name of Versailles is in a document dated 1038, relating to the village of Versailles.", "In 1575, the seigneury of Versailles was bought by Albert de Gondi, a naturalized Florentine, who invited Louis XIII on several hunting trips in the forests surrounding Versailles.", "Pleased w...
[ 0 ]
Season 3 (2010)
Who does Gus order to take over the lab?
Breaking Bad
false
1TV
[ 16 ]
[ "Season 3 (2010).", "On April 2, 2009, AMC announced that \"Breaking Bad\" was renewed for a third, 13-episode season.", "It premiered on March 21, 2010, and concluded on June 13, 2010.", "The complete third season was released on Region 1 DVD and Region A Blu-ray on June 7, 2011.", "Walter wishes to reunit...
[ 3 ]
Product placement
When were the executives of VitaminWater approached for a placement deal?
Gossip Girl
true
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ "", "\"Gossip Girl\" is known for its product placement.", "The show had a contract with Verizon Wireless for its first five seasons; all the characters were seen with phones chosen by the brand until the deal ended by the sixth season.", "During their contract, Verizon Wireless offered exclusive \"Gossip Gir...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
What is the location of the Grand Terminal?
Grand Central Terminal
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "Grand Central Terminal (GCT) is a commuter (and former intercity) railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States.", "Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger rail travel, it is the largest such fa...
[ 0 ]
Credits and personnel
Charlie Bisharat played violin for what songs?
It Will Rain
false
0MUSIC
[ 13 ]
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[ 0 ]
Shoes
Sliding shoes are worn by curlers during what activity?
Curling
true
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "Curling shoes are similar to ordinary athletic shoes except that they have dissimilar soles; the \"slider shoe\" is designed for the off foot (or sliding foot) and the \"non-sliding shoe\" for the hack foot.", "The \"slider shoe\" is designed to slide and typically has a Teflon sole.", "It is worn by the throw...
[ 0 ]
Chop
What is the objective of the defensive chop?
Table tennis
false
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "A chop is the defensive, backspin counterpart to the offensive loop drive.", "A chop is essentially a bigger, heavier push, taken well back from the table.", "The racket face points primarily horizontally, perhaps a little bit upward, and the direction of the stroke is straight down.", "The object of a defen...
[ 0 ]
Reception and expurgation
Were objectionable opinions about Michelangelo's "The Last Judgement" ever expressed?
The Last Judgment (Michelangelo)
true
3ART
[ 2, 5, 6 ]
[ "", "\"The Last Judgment\" was an object of a heavy dispute between critics within the Catholic Counter-Reformation and those who appreciated the genius of the artist and the Mannerist style of the painting.", "Michelangelo was accused of being insensitive to proper decorum, and of flaunting personal style over...
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Modern dissenting hypotheses
When did the Pharaoh Khufu live?
Great Sphinx of Giza
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Rainer Stadelmann, former director of the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, examined the distinct iconography of the \"nemes\" (headdress) and the now-detached beard of the Sphinx and concluded that the style is more indicative of the Pharaoh Khufu (2589–2566 BC), builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza and K...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
How many different package styles do the noodles come in?
Udon
true
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[ 7 ]
[ "Udon is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as \"kake udon\", in a mildly flavoured broth called \"kakejiru,\" which is made of dashi, soy sauce (shōyu), and mirin.", "It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions.", "Other common toppings include tempura, often prawn or \"kakiage\" (a...
[ 5 ]
Instant ramen
WHat is the definition of Ramen?
Ramen
true
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Instant ramen noodles were exported from Japan by Nissin Foods starting in 1971, bearing the name \"Oodles of Noodles\".", "One year later, it was re-branded \"Nissin Cup Noodles,\" packaged in a foam food container, and subsequently saw a growth in international sales.", "Over time, the term \"ramen\" became ...
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History
Who invented ski jumping?
Ski jumping
false
4SPORT
[ 1, 2 ]
[ "Ski jumping as a sport originated in Norway.", "Norwegian lieutenant Olaf Rye was the first known ski jumper.", "In 1809, he launched himself 9.5 meters in the air as a show of courage to his fellow soldiers.", "By 1862, ski jumpers were facing much larger jumps and traveling longer.", "The very first reco...
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Personal life
On what day did Lights become engaged?
Lights (musician)
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "While at a Taking Back Sunday concert, Beau Bokan, the lead vocalist of metalcore band Blessthefall, asked a mutual friend of Lights if they would introduce the two.", "The couple started dating soon after.", "On August 30, 2011, Lights became engaged to Bokan.", "As his proposal, Bokan made fortune cookies ...
[ 0 ]
United Kingdom and Ireland
What name did the burger restaurant Wimpy's change to in 1989-1990?
Hamburger
true
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "Hamburgers in the UK and Ireland are very similar to their US cousins, and the High Street is dominated by the same big two chains as in the U.S. — McDonald's and Burger King.", "The menus offered to both countries are virtually identical, although portion sizes tend to be smaller in the UK.", "In Ireland the ...
[ 0 ]
Ball Colors
What do you call the red balls?
Racquetball
true
4SPORT
[ 7 ]
[ "Racquetballs are manufactured in a variety of colors such as blue, green, purple, black, red, and pink, and some are for specific purposes (e.g., outdoor play and indoor play), but the differences are unlikely to make much difference for recreational play.", "Beginners are recommended to use a blue ball by Penn,...
[ 0 ]
Islamic heritage sites
What number of buildings are still in mecca that were also there in the time of Muhammad?
Saudi Arabia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Saudi Arabia, and specifically the Hejaz, as the cradle of Islam, has many of the most significant historic Muslim sites, including the two holiest sites of Mecca and Medina.", "One of the King's titles is Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the two mosques being Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, which contains Islam's m...
[ 0 ]
Etymology
Where doe the Italian word "coffee" come from?
Coffee
true
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "The first reference to coffee in the English language is in the form \"chaoua\", dated to 1598.", "In English and other European languages, \"coffee\" descends from the Italian word \"caffè\".", "In turn, \"caffè\" derives from \"kahve\", the Ottoman Turkish word for coffee, which is itself derived from the , ...
[ 4 ]
Music video
Who worked on the "Every Breath You Take" video and won the MTV cinemetography award for his work?
Every Breath You Take
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "The song had a music video (directed by duo Godley & Creme) that was praised for its black-and-white cinematography.", "Both MTV (1999) and VH1 (2002) named it as one of the best music videos ever, placing it 16th and 33rd in their respective top 100 lists.", "Daniel Pearl won the first MTV cinematography awar...
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Religion
In what year did the Iranian revolution take place?
Iran
true
5COUNTRY
[ 5 ]
[ "Religion in Iran is dominated by the Twelver Shia branch of Islam, which is the official state religion and to which about 90% to 95% of Iranians belong.", "About 4% to 8% of Iranians belong to the Sunni branch of Islam, mainly Kurds and Iran's Balochi Sunni.", "The remaining 2% are non-Muslim religious minori...
[ 0 ]
Box office
When did the film make $200 million?
Despicable Me
true
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "Released on July 9, 2010, in the United States, \"Despicable Me\" opened at the number one spot at the box office and pulled in $56.3 million, making it the third biggest opening grossing for an animated film in 2010 behind \"Toy Story 3\" and \"Shrek Forever After\".", "In its second weekend, the film dipped 42...
[ 2 ]
Aftermath
When the did US declare war on Japan relative to Great Britain?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8, 7 ]
[ "In the wake of the attack, 15 Medals of Honor, 51 Navy Crosses, 53 Silver Stars, four Navy and Marine Corps Medals, one Distinguished Flying Cross, four Distinguished Service Crosses, one Distinguished Service Medal, and three Bronze Star Medals were awarded to the American servicemen who distinguished themselves ...
[ 2 ]
Plot
What are the genders of Jesse and Celine's kids?
Before Midnight (film)
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Nine years after the conclusion of \"Before Sunset\", Jesse (Hawke) and Céline (Delpy) are a couple and parents to twin girls conceived when they got together for the second time.", "Jesse is also struggling to maintain his relationship with his teenage son, Hank (Davey-Fitzpatrick), who lives in Chicago with Je...
[ 0 ]
History
On what date did the final episode air?
Rules of Engagement (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 20 ]
[ "The show was heavily promoted by CBS during Super Bowl XLI and launched the following night, the first of seven episodes in its first season.", "The pilot episode remains the highest rated episode of the show.", "The series was renewed for a second season which began as a midseason replacement for \"The New Ad...
[ 0 ]
Bonding
What does it mean when atoms are sticking to each other?
Chemistry
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Atoms sticking together in molecules or crystals are said to be bonded with one another.", "A chemical bond may be visualized as the multipole balance between the positive charges in the nuclei and the negative charges oscillating about them.", "More than simple attraction and repulsion, the energies and distr...
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Reception
Where did Wood enter American Gothic in a competition?
American Gothic
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Wood entered the painting in a competition at the Art Institute of Chicago.", "The judges deemed it a \"comic valentine\", but a museum patron persuaded them to award the painting the bronze medal and $300 cash prize.", "The patron also persuaded the Art Institute to buy the painting, which remains there today...
[ 4 ]
Etymology
When did the term "vegetable" become synonymous with plants grown for food?
Vegetable
true
9FOOD
[ 7 ]
[ "The word \"vegetable\" was first recorded in English in the early 15th century from Old French, and was in origin applied to any plant.", "This is still the sense of the adjective \"vegetable\" in biological context.", "The word is taken from Medieval Latin \"vegetabilis\" \"growing, flourishing\" (i.e.", "o...
[ 2 ]
Early history and cancellation
How many people watched the "Family Guy" premier?
Family Guy
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Family Guy\" officially premiered after Fox's broadcast of Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999, with \"Death Has a Shadow\".", "The show debuted to 22 million viewers, and immediately generated controversy regarding its adult content.", "The show returned on April 11, 1999, with \"I Never Met the Dea...
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Europe and Oceania
At what number did "We Are Never Getting Back Together" arrive on the charts in Spain?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
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0MUSIC
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[ "", "\"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together\" gave Swift's second top ten hit in the United Kingdom after it debuted at number five, and eventually ascended to number four.", "As of January 2013, the single has sold 465,000 copies in the UK.", "It charted in United Kingdom for twenty-nine weeks; ten weeks ...
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Swarmer/in-fighter
How can a person descripe a swarmer's essence?
Boxing
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4SPORT
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[ "In-fighters/swarmers (sometimes called \"pressure fighters\") attempt to stay close to an opponent, throwing intense flurries and combinations of hooks and uppercuts.", "A successful in-fighter often needs a good \"chin\" because swarming usually involves being hit with many jabs before they can maneuver inside ...
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Plants
Slopes facing which direction receive the full amount of sunlight in the Sonoran Desert?
Grand Canyon
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2TRAVEL
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[ "Biology and ecology.", "There are approximately 1,737 known species of vascular plants, 167 species of fungi, 64 species of moss and 195 species of lichen found in Grand Canyon National Park.", "This variety is largely due to the 8,000 foot elevation change from the Colorado River up to the highest point on th...
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Abstract
How much did Kung Fu Panda gross on its opening day?
Kung Fu Panda
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[ "Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy wuxia film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures.", "It was directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne and produced by Melissa Cobb, and stars the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, ...
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Origins
Who became their keyboardist?
Free Bird
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0MUSIC
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[ "According to guitarist Gary Rossington, for two years after Allen Collins wrote the initial chords, vocalist Ronnie Van Zant insisted that there were too many for him to create a melody in the belief that the melody needed to change alongside the chords.", "After Collins played the unused sequence at rehearsal o...
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Ecological and environmental
What does Ecology study?
Biology
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8SCIENCE
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[ "Ecology studies the distribution and abundance of living organisms, and the interactions between organisms and their environment.", "The habitat of an organism can be described as the local abiotic factors such as climate and ecology, in addition to the other organisms and biotic factors that share its environme...
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In popular culture
In the ending of which computer game DLC is "Jingle Bell Rock" used?
Jingle Bell Rock
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0MUSIC
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[ " It is the opening theme from the 1987 film \"Lethal Weapon\".", " Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem performed the song in the 1987 Christmas television special \"A Muppet Family Christmas\".", " Helms' original recording is featured in the film \"Cookie\" (1989).", " The song was covered in \"The Super Mari...
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Reaction to his relationship with Sien
Where did Van Gogh get his first art supplies?
Sien (Van Gogh series)
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3ART
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[ "Due to his relationship with Sien, van Gogh experienced the loss of support and goodwill from family and friends, and he experienced an even more strained relationship with his parents.", "His teacher and cousin-in-law, Anton Mauve, abruptly ceased his support and tutelage of van Gogh within a few short weeks of...
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Day of the assassination
On the morning of Abraham Lincoln's murder, who said Lincoln looked cheerful?
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "Lincoln's day started well for the first time in a while.", "Hugh McCulloch, the new Secretary of the Treasury, remarked that on that morning, \"I never saw Mr. Lincoln so cheerful and happy\".", "No one could miss the difference.", "For months, the President had looked pale and haggard.", "Lincoln himself...
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South Africa
What texture does the koeksister have?
Doughnut
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9FOOD
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[ "Regional variations.", "South Africa.", "In South Africa, an Afrikaans variation known as the \"koeksister\" is popular.", "Another variation, similar in name, is the Cape Malay \"koesister\" being soaked in a spiced syrup and coated in coconut.", "It has a texture similar to more traditional doughnuts as ...
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Main
Who does Amanda Setton play in The Mindy Project?
The Mindy Project
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1TV
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[ " Mindy Kaling as Dr. Mindy Lahiri, a romantically frustrated OB/GYN at Shulman & Associates.", " Chris Messina as Dr. Danny Castellano, another OB/GYN at the same office; Mindy's main frenemy; both doctors ignore the obvious romantic chemistry between them and settle for lesser choices in the interim.", " Ed W...
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Visual arts
Which type of art was popular in Winchester and Canterbury?
England
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5COUNTRY
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[ "The earliest known examples are the prehistoric rock and cave art pieces, most prominent in North Yorkshire, Northumberland and Cumbria, but also feature further south, for example at Creswell Crags.", "With the arrival of Roman culture in the 1st century, various forms of art utilising statues, busts, glasswork...
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Frame
Why were the beech crosspieces switched to maple in 1970?
Mona Lisa
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3ART
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[ "Because the \"Mona Lisa\"'s poplar support expands and contracts with changes in humidity, the picture has experienced some warping.", "In response to warping and swelling experienced during its storage during World War II, and to prepare the picture for an exhibit to honor the anniversary of Leonardo's 500th bi...
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Abstract
Who was the Mona Lisa painted by?
Mona Lisa
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3ART
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[ "The Mona Lisa (Monna Lisa or La Gioconda in Italian; La Joconde in French) is a half-length portrait of a woman by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, which has been acclaimed as \"the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world.", "\"Th...
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Launch and flight to lunar orbit
What NASA chief commented on the tv mission highlights for Apollo 11?
Apollo 11
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "Mission highlights.", "Launch and flight to lunar orbit.", "In addition to throngs of people crowding highways and beaches near the launch site, millions watched the event on television, with NASA Chief of Public Information Jack King providing commentary.", "President Richard M. Nixon viewed the proceedings...
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Influence
Who was the inspiration behind Francis Bacon's series of paintings that began in 1957?
Vincent van Gogh
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3ART
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[ "In his final letter to Theo, Van Gogh admitted that as he did not have any children, he viewed his paintings as his progeny.", "Reflecting on this, the historian Simon Schama concluded that he \"did have a child of course, Expressionism, and many, many heirs.\"", "Schama mentioned many artists who have adapted...
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Etymology
Hispania is possibly a derivation of I-Shipania, a Punic word. What does this translate as?
Spain
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5COUNTRY
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[ "The origins of the Roman name \"Hispania\", from which the modern name \"España\" was derived, are uncertain and are possibly unknown due to the inadequate evidence.", "\"Hispania\" may derive from the poetic use of the term \"Hesperia\", reflecting the Greek perception of Italy as a \"western land\" or \"land o...
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Soundtrack
"Life is Strange" is done by who?
Dallas Buyers Club
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6MOVIES
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[ " \"Sweet Thang\" by Shuggie Otis – 4:09 ", " \"Following Morning\" by The Naked And Famous – 5:03 ", " \"Hell and Back\" by The Airborne Toxic Event – 3:52 ", " \"Ready to Be Called On\" by My Morning Jacket – 3:46 ", " \"Life of the Party\" by Blondfire – 3:23 ", " \"The Walker\" (Ryeland Allison remix)...
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Criticism of FBI
Who investigated whether Lee Harvey Oswald was to blame for the assassination of JFK?
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "The FBI's murder investigation was reviewed by the House Select Committee on Assassinations in 1979.", "The congressional Committee concluded:", " The Federal Bureau of Investigation adequately investigated Lee Harvey Oswald prior to the assassination and properly evaluated the evidence it possessed to assess ...
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How MRI works
How do you control the orientation of an MRI image?
Magnetic resonance imaging
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8SCIENCE
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[ "To perform a study the patient is positioned within an MRI scanner which forms a strong magnetic field around the area to be imaged.", "Most medical applications rely on detecting a radio frequency signal emitted by excited hydrogen atoms in the body (present in any tissue containing water molecules) using energ...
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Criticism by novelist Buchheim
What is the length of "Das Boot"?
Das Boot
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6MOVIES
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[ "Even though impressed by the technological accuracy of the film's set-design and port construction buildings, novelist Lothar-Günter Buchheim expressed great disappointment with Petersen's adaptation in a film review published in 1981, especially with Petersen's aesthetic vision for the film and the way the plot a...
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Nitrogen narcosis
When does narcosis start to affect some divers?
Scuba diving
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4SPORT
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[ "Nitrogen narcosis or inert gas narcosis is a reversible alteration in consciousness producing a state similar to alcohol intoxication in divers who breathe high pressure gas at depth.", "The mechanism is similar to that of nitrous oxide, or \"laughing gas,\" administered as anesthesia.", "Being \"narced\" can ...
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Education
When are children required to go to school?
Argentina
true
5COUNTRY
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[ "Argentina built a national public education system in comparison to other nations, placing the country high in the global rankings of literacy.", "Today Argentina has a literacy rate of 97.4%, and 16.2% over age 15 have completed secondary school studies or higher.", "School attendance is compulsory between th...
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Reception
What competition was the painting American Gothic entered into?
American Gothic
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3ART
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[ "Wood entered the painting in a competition at the Art Institute of Chicago.", "The judges deemed it a \"comic valentine\", but a museum patron persuaded them to award the painting the bronze medal and $300 cash prize.", "The patron also persuaded the Art Institute to buy the painting, which remains there today...
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Space Shuttle program (1972–2011)
How many missions did NASA's space shuttle program have before ending?
NASA
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8SCIENCE
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[ "Space Shuttle program (1972–2011).", "The Space Shuttle became the major focus of NASA in the late 1970s and the 1980s.", "Planned as a frequently launchable and mostly reusable vehicle, four space shuttle orbiters were built by 1985.", "The first to launch, \"Columbia\", did so on April 12, 1981, the 20th a...
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Sambo
Where is Sambo from?
Wrestling
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4SPORT
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[ "Sambo is a martial art that originated in the Soviet Union (specifically Russia) in the 20th century.", "It is an acronym for \"self-defence without weapons\" in Russian and had its origins in the Soviet armed forces.", "Its influences are varied, with techniques borrowed from sports ranging from the two inter...
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Pass
What is another name for a reception in volleyball?
Volleyball
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4SPORT
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[ "Also called reception, the pass is the attempt by a team to properly handle the opponent's serve, or any form of attack.", "Proper handling includes not only preventing the ball from touching the court, but also making it reach the position where the setter is standing quickly and precisely.", "The skill of pa...
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Recurring
Who is Mindy's former boyfriend?
The Mindy Project
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1TV
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[ " Tommy Dewey as Josh Daniels, a lawyer; Mindy's former boyfriend.", " Utkarsh Ambudkar as Rishi Lahiri, Mindy's younger brother, an aspiring rapper.", " Kelen Coleman as Alex, a friend of Mindy.", " Mark Duplass as Brendan Deslaurier, a male midwife.", " Jay Duplass as Duncan Deslaurier, a male midwife.", ...
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Box office
On which weekends did the film stay at number one?
Gravity (film)
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6MOVIES
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[ "Preliminary reports predicted the film would open with takings of over $40 million in North America.", "The film earned $1.4 million from its Thursday night showings, and reached $17.5 million on Friday.", "\"Gravity\" topped the box office and broke \"Paranormal Activity 3\"s record as the highest-earning Oct...
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Soundtrack
What song from the movie Das Boot was not written by the same composer who penned the title song?
Das Boot
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6MOVIES
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[ "The characteristic lead melody of the soundtrack, composed and produced by Klaus Doldinger, took on a life of its own after German rave group U96 created a remixed \"techno version\" in 1991.", "The title theme \"Das Boot\" later became an international hit.", "The official soundtrack features only composition...
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Release-1
Who released the Terminator soundtrack?
The Terminator
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6MOVIES
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[ "The soundtrack album was originally released through Enigma Records.", "It was followed by a CD and cassette reissue on July 1, 1991 through DCC Compact Classics.", "A remastered edition entitled \"The Definitive Edition\" was released on August 22, 1995 through Edel AG.", "This edition contained a 73-minute...
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