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What term do we use to describe the property of a circle, that derives from the Latin word that means ray?

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Radius.

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How did Justin Bieber become famous?

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Justin Bieber became famous when he posted a viral video with a song of his composition on YouTube.

The song was ‘‘One Time’’. He is one of the highest and youngest paid performers in the music industries. He was born in Stratford but was left to grow up without his father due to the divorce of his parents.

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What is the name of the show that focuses on debunking urban myths?

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Mythbusters.

Mythbusters is a science entertainment TV program that premiered on Discovery channel in 2003 starring Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.

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What is the oldest civilization in the world?

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Lower Mesopotamia.

The oldest civilization of the world began in 3000 BCE in Lower Mesopotamia. This civilization was followed by Egyptian civilization, Harappan civilization, and Chinese civilization.

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Who developed an electron microscope?

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Ernst Ruska and Max Knoll.

They are a physicist and an electrical engineer respectively from the University of Berlin. They created the first electron microscope in 1931.

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When was the first fighter jet made?

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The 1930s.

Turbojet was the first fighter jet that was invented by Frank Whittle.

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In which planet is the opening scene of “The Empire Strikes Back”?

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The ice planet of Hoth.

It’s real name being the Hardangerjokulen glacier in Norway; planet Hoth is a remote, icy planet that hosted Echo Base, the temporary HQ of the Alliance to Restore the Republic until they were found out by the Empire, initiating a confrontation known as the Battle of Hoth.

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When was the first portable computer made?

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1981.

Osborne Company made the first portable computer in 1981, and it was named as Osborne 1. This portable computer was designed by Lee Felsenstein who was an American engineer. The overall weight of the computer was around 24 pounds, and it was made with silicon, plastic, and metal.

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What is Volkswagen best known for in the world?

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People’s car.

Volkswagen is an automotive manufacturer of Germany. It is perhaps known for its ‘‘people’s car’’. This company has expanded incredibly, offering a fascinating lineup of vehicles that include Passat, Jetta, Tiguan, and Golf. Volkswagen Group sold one of the fastest cars on earth via its subsidiary, Bugatti.

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