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Naples
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What modern Italian city is located near the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
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Al-Ma'mun
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Which Abbasid caliph reigned during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age?
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Candide
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What is the name of the work by Voltaire that was influenced by The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
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Boston
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In what city do the legislative activities of Massachusetts take place?
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Internal scandals and tax evasion charges
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In the late 1940s, which event markedly reduced the power and impact of the Ku Klux Klan?
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Pacific Ocean
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In which ocean did the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake occur?
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Pope Innocent VIII
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When the Malleus Maleficarum was written during the European Witch Hunts, who held the position of Pope?
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Between 40,000 and 60,000
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How many people were executed during the European Witch Hunts?
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Yurt
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Which traditional portable dwelling is symbolic of Kyrgyz nomadic culture?
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Brian Tobin
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Who was the Canadian federal minister who ordered the seizure of the Estai?
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Ilan Ramon
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Who was the initial Israeli space traveler that lost their life in the Columbia catastrophe?
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approximately 40 meters (in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture)
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How tall were the tsunami waves of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami (in meters)?
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16 days
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Approximately how many complete flight days did the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrate in the air?
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South Florida (Miami Dade County)
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Where did Hurricane Katrina first make landfall in Florida?
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Icelandic horse
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What is the most common breed of horse in Iceland?
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January 27, 1967
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On which specific date did the Apollo 1 tragedy occur?
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Cairo
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Under the protection of the Mamluks, which city was designated as the seat for the subsequent Abbasid caliphs?
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Monopoly
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What popular board game was published and popularized by Parker Brothers in Salem?
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HMS Victory
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Which Royal Navy ship was Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar?
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To carry a man into space and return him safely
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What was the primary goal of the Vostok project?
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162 days
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How long was Sputnik 2 in orbit for?
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HMS Ark Royal
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What is the name of the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ship decommissioned in 2011?
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Herculaneum
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Which city, besides Pompeii, experienced substantial damage due to the 79 AD volcanic eruption?
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Moral panic
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What were the societal impacts resulting from the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria?
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34
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How many provinces are there in Indonesia?
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Volcanic eruption
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What type of natural disaster was the Pompeii Eruption?
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1995
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In what year did the Turbot War occur?
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Of Monsters and Men
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Which Icelandic musical group is recognized for producing songs such as "Little Talks"?
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The Wampanoag Tribe
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Which Native American tribe played a significant role in Massachusetts' early history?
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Sputnik 3
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What satellite was launched third in the Sputnik program?
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Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
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What was the Royal Navy's role in Operation Dynamo?
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1980s
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In what decade did the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria take place?
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3
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How many astronauts were aboard Apollo 11?
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The Salem News
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What is the name of Salem's daily paper?
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Misfortunes like illnesses or crop failures
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What typically sparked the accusations during the European Witch Hunts?
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Imperial examination system
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Which examination system was institutionalized during the Tang Dynasty to recruit officials?
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Harun al-Rashid
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Which Abbasid caliph is renowned for supporting scholars and founding the House of Wisdom?
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HMNB Devonport
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Which Royal Navy base occupies the greatest expanse of land or water?
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No
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Did any tangible proof exist in the 1980s to substantiate allegations of Satanic Ritual Abuse?
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Negotiated agreement with stricter fishing regulations
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What was the final resolution of the Turbot War?
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Battle of the Zab
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Which major Abbasid battle resulted in their rise to power over the Umayyads?
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Sukarno
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Who was the inaugural president of Indonesia?
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Pyroclastic surge and ashfall
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What event led to the highest number of deaths during the eruption of Pompeii?
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Grand Canal
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What major canal was improved and maintained during the Tang Dynasty?
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approximately 1,200–1,850
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How many people were estimated to have perished due to Hurricane Katrina?
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1914
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In what year did the Great Salem Fire take place?
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The Boston Tea Party
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In Massachusetts, which historical tea party is renowned worldwide?
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approximately 40 meters (in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture)
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What was the height (in meters) of the tsunami waves caused by the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami?
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188 days
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What is the number of days Shannon Lucid spent in space on Mir, breaking the record for the longest spaceflight by a female astronaut at that point in time?
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Ground-penetrating radar
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What technology has recently allowed further exploration of the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
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Tigris River
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In what body of water is Baghdad situated?
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Type 45
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What type of Royal Navy destroyer uses the Sea Viper missile system?
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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What is the name of the Royal Navy’s fleet of replenishment and support ships?
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João Goulart
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Which Brazilian president held the office during the major part of the Lobster Conflict?
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Greenland (Denmark)
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Which Nordic country is located closest to Iceland?
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Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Which Canadian government department was responsible for enforcing fisheries regulations during the Turbot War?
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Emperor Gaozu of Tang
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Which emperor founded the Tang Dynasty?
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Atlantic Ocean
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Near which ocean is the city of Salem, Massachusetts situated?
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Classical Chinese
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During the Tang Dynasty, which language was predominantly utilized for official documentation?
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1920s
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In which year did the Ku Klux Klan see its greatest increase in membership numbers?
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To carry a man into space and return him safely
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What was the primary goal of the Vostok program?
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Tsunami and Fires
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What caused a majority of the fatalities from The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
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1957
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In what year was Sputnik 1 launched?
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Eyjafjallajökull
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Which volcanic eruption in 2010 disrupted air travel across Europe?
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3
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How many distinct waves or eras of the Ku Klux Klan are recognized by historians?
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Estai
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What was the full name of the Spanish fishing trawler that Canada seized during the Turbot War?
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Pliny the Younger
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Who is the renowned philosopher known for recording the events of the Pompeii Eruption?
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Wu Zetian
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Which Chinese empress ruled as the only female emperor during the Tang Dynasty?
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Yule Lads
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What is the name of the Icelandic Christmas tradition involving 13 mischievous trolls?
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Javanese
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What is the largest ethnic group in Indonesia?
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Sputnik 1
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What was the name of the first satellite to be launched into space through the Sputnik program?
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Eyjafjallajökull
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In which year did a volcanic eruption disrupt air travel across Europe?
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Sunda Strait, linking the Java Sea and Indian Ocean.
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What sea surrounds the Krakatoa archipelago?
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Peabody Essex Museum
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What museum in Salem has been operating continuously the longest?
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United States
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In which country did the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria predominantly take place?
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Salem Common
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What is the name of the public park in Salem, known for its annual Christmas lights display?
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HMS Victory
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Which Royal Navy ship was Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar?
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Recovered memories
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What type of evidence was commonly used to substantiate claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse?
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Yuri Gagarin
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Who was the first human to journey into outer space under the Vostok program?
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Deployed a naval destroyer
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How did France respond to Brazil's expulsion of its fishing vessels in the Lobster War?
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1871
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In what year was the 'Ku Klux Act' passed to suppress the activities of the Klan?
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Sunni Islam
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In which form of Islam did the Abbasid Caliphate formally adhere?
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Canada and Spain
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Which two countries were involved in the 1995 Turbot War?
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Krakatau
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What is the local name of Krakatoa in Indonesia?
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15th to 18th centuries
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During which timeframe did the European Witch Trials occur?
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Bishkek
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What is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan?
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Woodblock printing
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What innovation from the Tang Dynasty contributed to printing texts?
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618 AD
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In which year did the Tang Dynasty commence officially?
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Naples
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What modern Italian city is located near the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
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Iceland Airwaves
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What is the title of the prominent yearly music event taking place in Reykjavík?
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HMS Victory
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Which Royal Navy ship served as Admiral Nelson’s flagship?
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HMS Ark Royal
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Which name does the Royal Navy's amphibious assault ship bear, that was retired in the year 2011?
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Kyrgyzstani som
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What is the currency used in Kyrgyzstan?
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Lisbon
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What was the major city severely affected by The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
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HMNB Devonport
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What Royal Navy base is located in Plymouth, England?
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2002
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When did the Bali bombing take place?
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Molniya-M
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What is the designation of the Soviet launch vehicle employed for the Venera expeditions?
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Michelle Remembers book
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What sparked the initial rise of the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria?
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Wu Daozi
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Which renowned artist from the Tang dynasty is celebrated for his contributions to court and Buddhist art?
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Indonesia
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What nation produced the earthquake responsible for the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
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