Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz?

Who doesn’t love fascinating facts, random titbits about the world, and general culture trivia? If that’s the case, then put that knowledge to the test in this general information quiz. Anyone who manages to get most or all of these questions right can truly consider themselves a genius. But fair warning! This quiz will test our insight without limit! Best of luck!

Who doesn’t love fascinating facts, random titbits about the world, and general culture trivia? If that’s the case, then put that knowledge to the test in this general information quiz. Anyone who manages to get most or all of these questions right can truly consider themselves a genius. But fair warning! This quiz will test our insight without limit! Best of luck!

What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

  • K
  • P
  • Po
  • Cu

It’s well known that bananas are a great source of potassium, but other foods like yams, parsley, milk, chocolate and apricots are also great sources of this vital nutrient.

It’s well known that bananas are a great source of potassium, but other foods like yams, parsley, milk, chocolate and apricots are also great sources of this vital nutrient.

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How many events are in a decathlon?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 20

A decathlon is an athletic event consisting of ten track and field events. The event is typically held over two days and consists of events like long jump, shot put, pole vault, javelin throw and long and short distance running.

A decathlon is an athletic event consisting of ten track and field events. The event is typically held over two days and consists of events like long jump, shot put, pole vault, javelin throw and long and short distance running.

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What is the world’s largest shark?

  • Great White Shark
  • Basking Shark
  • Whale Shark
  • Sand Shark

The whale shark has set a lot of records for its size, including being the largest living non mammalian vertebrate. It is a slow-moving creature and they can have a length of 62 feet.

The whale shark has set a lot of records for its size, including being the largest living non mammalian vertebrate. It is a slow-moving creature and they can have a length of 62 feet.

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What is the name of the character voiced by Tom Hanks in the movie “Toy Story?”

  • Woodsman
  • Wacky
  • Woody
  • Buzz

Tom Hanks voices Woody in the “Toy Story” films, but he lets his brother, Jim Hanks, take over the job of voicing the famous toy for promotional videos and video games if his schedule is too busy.

Tom Hanks voices Woody in the “Toy Story” films, but he lets his brother, Jim Hanks, take over the job of voicing the famous toy for promotional videos and video games if his schedule is too busy.

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What is the capital of Spain?

  • Barcelona
  • Rome
  • Seville
  • Madrid

Madrid is also the most populated city in Spain with a population of over 6 million people. It is also the second largest city in the European Union, surpassed only by Berlin in Germany.

Madrid is also the most populated city in Spain with a population of over 6 million people. It is also the second largest city in the European Union, surpassed only by Berlin in Germany.

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Which president is on the $50 bill?

  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Andrew Jackson
  • George Washington

Ulysses S. Grant served as the president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. In 1872, Grant created Yellowstone, the first national park not only in the United States, but in the world.

Ulysses S. Grant served as the president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. In 1872, Grant created Yellowstone, the first national park not only in the United States, but in the world.

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In which city is Big Ben located?

  • Paris
  • Tokyo
  • London
  • Los Angeles

The official name of Big Ben is Elizabeth Tower, named after Queen Elizabeth II. Its nickname may have come from Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the bell.

The official name of Big Ben is Elizabeth Tower, named after Queen Elizabeth II. Its nickname may have come from Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the bell.

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Which group of people invented hot cocoa?

  • The Incans
  • The Mayans
  • The Swiss
  • The Germans

This chocolate drink is believed to have been created by Mayans about 3,000 years ago and it is known that chocolate drinks were popular in Aztec culture by 1400 AD.

This chocolate drink is believed to have been created by Mayans about 3,000 years ago and it is known that chocolate drinks were popular in Aztec culture by 1400 AD.

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Where is the smallest bone in the human body found?

  • The ear
  • The nose
  • The feet
  • The hands

The stapes is a bone in the middle ear of humans which helps produce sound vibrations that travel to the inner ear.

The stapes is a bone in the middle ear of humans which helps produce sound vibrations that travel to the inner ear.

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Which U.S. state capital is the only one that doesn’t have a McDonald’s?

  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Augusta, Maine
  • Montpelier, Vermont
  • Montgomery, Alabama

Montpelier is known as the state capital with the smallest population, which is probably why they’re the only ones without a single McDonald’s restaurant anywhere in the city.

Montpelier is known as the state capital with the smallest population, which is probably why they’re the only ones without a single McDonald’s restaurant anywhere in the city.

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Champagne is named after a city in one of these countries:

  • France
  • Argentina
  • Spain
  • Germany

Champagne is named after Champagne, France. It’s located on the outskirts of Paris, so, as luck would have it, not only can we drink champagne, but we can visit Champagne, too.

Champagne is named after Champagne, France. It’s located on the outskirts of Paris, so, as luck would have it, not only can we drink champagne, but we can visit Champagne, too.

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What does MRI stand for?

  • Medical Research Instrument
  • Medical Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Medical Resolution Imaging

An MRI machine is used by radiologists to create an image of a patients’ anatomy using magnetic fields and radio waves to find out what’s wrong with them.

An MRI machine is used by radiologists to create an image of a patients’ anatomy using magnetic fields and radio waves to find out what’s wrong with them.

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Which author wrote the children’s book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?

  • Charles Dickens
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Lewis Carroll
  • Dr. Seuss

The classic children’s favorite was written in 1957 by Dr. Seuss. The American author’s real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel but he used his pen name Dr. Seuss in over 60 books.

The classic children’s favorite was written in 1957 by Dr. Seuss. The American author’s real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel but he used his pen name Dr. Seuss in over 60 books.

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What fish does caviar come from?

  • Sturgeon
  • Goldfish
  • Trout
  • Salmon

Caviar are actually sturgeon eggs that are salt-cured and then used as garnishment or as a spread on crackers or bread. It’s considered quite a tasty and somewhat expensive delicacy.

Caviar are actually sturgeon eggs that are salt-cured and then used as garnishment or as a spread on crackers or bread. It’s considered quite a tasty and somewhat expensive delicacy.

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Who was responsible for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

  • Raphael
  • Michelangelo
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Giorgione

Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City between 1508 and 1512. But Michelangelo was also a sculptor, an architect, and a poet.

Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City between 1508 and 1512. But Michelangelo was also a sculptor, an architect, and a poet.

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What’s the most common element found in Earth’s atmosphere?

  • Carbon
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Potassium

Nitrogen is colorless, odorless and makes up to 78 percent of our atmosphere. It can also be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the soil below us.

Nitrogen is colorless, odorless and makes up to 78 percent of our atmosphere. It can also be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the soil below us.

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Which city in the world has the largest human population?

  • Mumbai, India
  • Beijing, China
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina

As of 2016, there are over 38 million people living in Tokyo, Japan, which is also the country’s capital. Tokyo is full of historic temples, museums, skyscrapers and an Imperial Palace.

As of 2016, there are over 38 million people living in Tokyo, Japan, which is also the country’s capital. Tokyo is full of historic temples, museums, skyscrapers and an Imperial Palace.

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The human brain uses the following to communicate with the rest of the body.

  • Muscles
  • Blood
  • Nerves
  • Lipids

The brain uses our nerves as a biological network to communicate actions with the rest of our bodies. These messages are processed into chemical signals known as impulses.

The brain uses our nerves as a biological network to communicate actions with the rest of our bodies. These messages are processed into chemical signals known as impulses.

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Which of the following restaurants does Gordon Ramsay own?

  • Bread Street Kitchen
  • Nobu
  • Spago
  • CUT

Bread Street Kitchen is located in London, England and is owned by the British chef and television personality. The restaurant has a New York loft design and offers informal, Modern European dining.

Bread Street Kitchen is located in London, England and is owned by the British chef and television personality. The restaurant has a New York loft design and offers informal, Modern European dining.

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If someone has pogonophobia, they have a fear of:

  • Feet
  • Heights
  • Bouncing
  • Beards

People who suffer from pogonophobia have a strong dislike of beards. And some experts believe that it may be the result of a person’s inability to grow one of their own.

People who suffer from pogonophobia have a strong dislike of beards. And some experts believe that it may be the result of a person’s inability to grow one of their own.

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According to the legend of King Arthur, what was the name of the sword in the stone?

  • Lady of the Lake
  • Sword of Power
  • Sword of Truth
  • Excalibur

The sword was also known as Caliburn and was considered King Arthur’s legendary sword which was stuck in the stone until the one meant to yield it (a.k.a. King Arthur) would pull it out of the stone.

The sword was also known as Caliburn and was considered King Arthur’s legendary sword which was stuck in the stone until the one meant to yield it (a.k.a. King Arthur) would pull it out of the stone.

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What does a bartender serve with a cocktail that is on the rocks?

  • Olive
  • Lemon Slice
  • Ice Cubes
  • Salt

The term “on the rocks” is used to refer to ice cubes in a cocktail. The term can also be used for any other drinks so long as it gets poured into a glass full of ice cubes.

The term “on the rocks” is used to refer to ice cubes in a cocktail. The term can also be used for any other drinks so long as it gets poured into a glass full of ice cubes.

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Which U.S. President was the first to make a phone call to the moon?

  • Richard Nixon
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Harry S. Truman
  • Ronald Reagan

Once astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon in 1969, President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. President to make a phone call to space.

Once astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon in 1969, President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. President to make a phone call to space.

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What’s the only internal organ in the human body capable of regenerating its tissue?

  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • Lungs
  • Heart

The liver is the only organ in the human body with the ability to grow new cells in order to regenerate itself. This is why someone is able to donate half of their liver to someone in need and then have the missing piece regenerate.

The liver is the only organ in the human body with the ability to grow new cells in order to regenerate itself. This is why someone is able to donate half of their liver to someone in need and then have the missing piece regenerate.

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Sir Isaac Newton was reportedly inspired by one of the following objects to describe the law of universal gravitation.

  • Apple
  • Branch
  • Orange
  • Stone

Newton is said to have come up with the law of universal gravitation after an apple fell on his head while he was sitting under an apple tree. And according to him, every mass has the power to attract other mass in the universe.

Newton is said to have come up with the law of universal gravitation after an apple fell on his head while he was sitting under an apple tree. And according to him, every mass has the power to attract other mass in the universe.

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What is the currency in Norway called?

  • Ruble
  • Krone
  • Euro
  • Rand

A Krone is Norway and Denmark's monetary unit. It's also equivalent to 100 øre. A Krone is about $0.16 dollars. Oh! And the name literally translates to crown in English.

A Krone is Norway and Denmark's monetary unit. It's also equivalent to 100 øre. A Krone is about $0.16 dollars. Oh! And the name literally translates to crown in English.

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Whose chromosomes determine the gender of a baby while it’s in the fetal stage?

  • The mother’s
  • Both parents
  • It’s random
  • The father’s

A man’s sperm cell provides the X or Y chromosome that will determine the gender of a fetus. So, if he contributes an X chromosome, the child will be born female. And if he contributes a Y chromosome, the child will be born male.

A man’s sperm cell provides the X or Y chromosome that will determine the gender of a fetus. So, if he contributes an X chromosome, the child will be born female. And if he contributes a Y chromosome, the child will be born male.

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What sport uses the phrase “game, set, match”?

  • Tennis
  • American Football
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

When someone hears the phrase “game, set, match” in a tennis match, it means that a competitor has won the game. So, players will only hear this at the end of a match.

When someone hears the phrase “game, set, match” in a tennis match, it means that a competitor has won the game. So, players will only hear this at the end of a match.

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According to the Big Bang Theory, the universe began with:

  • An explosion
  • A random convergence of matter
  • A meteor strike
  • A bang

The Big Bang Theory indicates that the universe expanded from something smaller than an electron to its seemingly infinite size in a matter of seconds after a big explosion.

The Big Bang Theory indicates that the universe expanded from something smaller than an electron to its seemingly infinite size in a matter of seconds after a big explosion.

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Which plant species is known for growing the fastest?

  • Fennel
  • Ivy
  • Bamboo
  • Maize

Certain types of bamboo have been known to grow as much as 91 cm (35 in) per day, which makes it the fastest growing plant on the planet.

Certain types of bamboo have been known to grow as much as 91 cm (35 in) per day, which makes it the fastest growing plant on the planet.

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What kind of musical instrument can someone play without actually touching it?

  • Pyrophone
  • Theremin
  • Hydraulophone
  • Piano

The theremin is an instrument that’s played by waving our hands around it. The pitch of the sound is determined by the distance between the hands and the instrument itself.

The theremin is an instrument that’s played by waving our hands around it. The pitch of the sound is determined by the distance between the hands and the instrument itself.

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Mexican Tortillas were once made from the grain of this plant:

  • Rice
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Oats

Although a lot of people use wheat flour tortilla, Mexican tortillas were originally made from corn. But after wheat was brought to the New World, people started using that to make their tortillas.

Although a lot of people use wheat flour tortilla, Mexican tortillas were originally made from corn. But after wheat was brought to the New World, people started using that to make their tortillas.

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Which planet has the shortest day in our solar system?

  • Venus
  • Neptune
  • Mercury
  • Jupiter

While it takes 24 hours for Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis, it takes Jupiter less than 10 hours, making it the planet with the shortest day in our solar system.

While it takes 24 hours for Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis, it takes Jupiter less than 10 hours, making it the planet with the shortest day in our solar system.

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Which of the following countries does not border North Korea?

  • Japan
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Russia

Unlike China, South Korea and Russia, Japan is an island country in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Therefore, it’s physically impossible for it to border North Korea, which may be a good thing since there has been tension between North Korea and its neighboring countries in the past.

Unlike China, South Korea and Russia, Japan is an island country in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Therefore, it’s physically impossible for it to border North Korea, which may be a good thing since there has been tension between North Korea and its neighboring countries in the past.

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Which of these mountains is the tallest?

  • Mount McKinley
  • Mount Logan
  • Aconcagua
  • Kilimanjaro

The tallest mountain in the world is famously Mount Everest in Nepal, China. The next five tallest mountains are located by Mount Everest, but the tallest mountain in this list is Aconcagua, which is 22,838 feet high.

The tallest mountain in the world is famously Mount Everest in Nepal, China. The next five tallest mountains are located by Mount Everest, but the tallest mountain in this list is Aconcagua, which is 22,838 feet high.

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Which famous actress of the silver screen helped develop radio controlled missiles?

  • Hedy Lamarr
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • Jennifer Lawrence
  • Judy Garland

Hedy Lamar was born in Austria before her film career took off in the 1930s. She was once married to Austrian weapons developer Fritz Mandl, with whom she learned the skills she used to help develop a radio guidance system for torpedoes.

Hedy Lamar was born in Austria before her film career took off in the 1930s. She was once married to Austrian weapons developer Fritz Mandl, with whom she learned the skills she used to help develop a radio guidance system for torpedoes.

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Why did pirates wear eyepatches?

  • To cover eye injuries
  • To look through telescopes
  • To adjust one eye to low light
  • To intimidate other pirates

The eyepatch worked for pirates like night vision goggles would today. By keeping one eye behind the darkness of an eyepatch, it would already be adjusted to low light so a pirate could instantly see in dark areas.

The eyepatch worked for pirates like night vision goggles would today. By keeping one eye behind the darkness of an eyepatch, it would already be adjusted to low light so a pirate could instantly see in dark areas.

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In which year did the Berlin Wall come down?

  • 1969
  • 1979
  • 1989
  • 1999

The Berlin Wall divided West and East Berlin from 1961 to 1989. The city was separated because of varying political beliefs in parts of Germany, but the wall was dismantled after civil unrest.

The Berlin Wall divided West and East Berlin from 1961 to 1989. The city was separated because of varying political beliefs in parts of Germany, but the wall was dismantled after civil unrest.

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What was Pepsi’s slogan in the ‘80s?

  • Pepsi Refreshes the World
  • Any Weather is Pepsi Weather
  • I’d Like to Buy the World a Pepsi
  • The Choice of a New Generation

The term “Pepsi Generation” was launched in 1963, so by the time that the 1980s rolled around, Pepsi was being served to a new generation. This slogan was popularly spoofed in movies like “Wayne’s World.”

The term “Pepsi Generation” was launched in 1963, so by the time that the 1980s rolled around, Pepsi was being served to a new generation. This slogan was popularly spoofed in movies like “Wayne’s World.”

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What is obsidian made of?

  • Coal
  • Liquid nitrogen
  • Meteorite
  • Volcanic glass

Obsidian is formed when magma or hot lava from a volcano cools very quickly, forming minimal crystals. Native American peoples commonly traded obsidian throughout the Americas to make tools and other objects.

Obsidian is formed when magma or hot lava from a volcano cools very quickly, forming minimal crystals. Native American peoples commonly traded obsidian throughout the Americas to make tools and other objects.

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What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?

  • The telephone
  • The television
  • The stopwatch
  • The bell

After inventing the telephone, Bell made it known that his preferred greeting when answering the phone was “ahoy-hoy.” On “The Simpsons,” Mr. Burn always answers the phone with this greeting.

After inventing the telephone, Bell made it known that his preferred greeting when answering the phone was “ahoy-hoy.” On “The Simpsons,” Mr. Burn always answers the phone with this greeting.

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What is the currency of Japan?

  • Euro
  • Yen
  • Krona
  • Baht

The name yen translates to “round object” or “circle” in English because of the perfectly round shapes of each coin. Each one yen coin weighs exactly one gram.

The name yen translates to “round object” or “circle” in English because of the perfectly round shapes of each coin. Each one yen coin weighs exactly one gram.

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How many continents are on Earth?

  • 5
  • 7
  • 9
  • 10

From largest to smallest, the continents on Earth are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. On these continents exist 195 countries and about 7.5 billion people.

From largest to smallest, the continents on Earth are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. On these continents exist 195 countries and about 7.5 billion people.

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Who created the Model-T car?

  • Thomas Edison
  • Henry Ford
  • Nikola Tesla
  • Benjamin Franklin

The introduction of the Model T revolutionized transportation in the early 1900s and also innovated the way that cars would be built in the future, utilizing an assembly line production instead of individual handcrafting.

The introduction of the Model T revolutionized transportation in the early 1900s and also innovated the way that cars would be built in the future, utilizing an assembly line production instead of individual handcrafting.

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Which planet is closest to the sun?

  • Neptune
  • Earth
  • Mercury
  • Mars

Mercury is the smallest planet of our solar system. Its years are just 88 days and it has the smallest tilt of any of the planets in our solar system. Mercury, like Venus, does not have any moons.

Mercury is the smallest planet of our solar system. Its years are just 88 days and it has the smallest tilt of any of the planets in our solar system. Mercury, like Venus, does not have any moons.

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Who wrote “Hamlet?”

  • William Shakespeare
  • Charles Dickens
  • Ernest Hemingway
  • Mark Twain

The play “Hamlet” has inspired many other writers including Goethe, Charles dickens and James Joyce. It has also been described as the world’s most filmed story after “Cinderella.”

The play “Hamlet” has inspired many other writers including Goethe, Charles dickens and James Joyce. It has also been described as the world’s most filmed story after “Cinderella.”

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In which country is the city Dresden located?

  • France
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy

Dresden is one of the greenest cities in Europe with 63% of the city being green areas and forests. The current population of the large city is about 550,000 people.

Dresden is one of the greenest cities in Europe with 63% of the city being green areas and forests. The current population of the large city is about 550,000 people.

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How many seasons did the TV series “Friends” run for?

  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10

The show “Friends” premiered on September 22, 1994 and aired its final episode on May 6, 2004. It was followed up by a spin-off series titled “Joey,” which wasn’t nearly as popular and only lasted for 46 episodes, eight of which went unaired.

The show “Friends” premiered on September 22, 1994 and aired its final episode on May 6, 2004. It was followed up by a spin-off series titled “Joey,” which wasn’t nearly as popular and only lasted for 46 episodes, eight of which went unaired.

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Which historical figure was commonly referred to as “Little Corporal?”

  • Alexander the Great
  • Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Julius Ceasar
  • George Washington

At 5 foot 2 inches, Napoleon was known for being short for an aristocrat of his status, so his height was often commented on. The term Napoleon complex was coined to describe people who adopt over-aggressive behaviors to compensate for their height.

At 5 foot 2 inches, Napoleon was known for being short for an aristocrat of his status, so his height was often commented on. The term Napoleon complex was coined to describe people who adopt over-aggressive behaviors to compensate for their height.

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