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Which was the basis for all aboriginal religious beliefs?
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Which film does NASA use as training?
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British tanks have hot water boilers for brewing tea
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Ten shocking things happening every minute
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Which country’s Parliament has a glass dome?
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Johnny Depp visits children in Jack Sparrow’s costume
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How many pounds of bacteria does an adult human have?
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