Iran’s 31 provinces span diverse climates and cultures, from the Caspian forests to the Persian Gulf. Each holds a unique history, with Tehran serving as the nation’s political heart.
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List of William Shakespeare’s Complete Plays
Here are William Shakespeare’s complete plays, grouped by the traditional genres. I’m using the conventional First Folio groupings (Comedies, Histories, Tragedies) and including the late “romances” often taught as a distinct subgroup.
Comedies
All’s Well That Ends Well
As You Like It
The Comedy of Errors
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Measure for Measure
The Ultimate 2024 Quiz: News, Events, and More
1. Which country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024?
A) Japan
B) France
C) USA
D) China
Answer: B) France
2. What significant sporting event took place in France besides the Olympics?
A) FIFA World Cup
B) Rugby World Cup
C) Cricket World Cup
D) Formula 1 Grand Prix
Answer: B) Rugby World Cup
3. Which European country held elections for the European Parliament in 2024?
A) Germany
B) Spain
C) Poland
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
List of Nobel Laureates
Note: There is No Nobel Prize for Economics. What is popularly known as Nobel Prize for Economics is The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
YEAR, CATEGORY, LAUREATES
2020, Physics, Roger Penrose
2020, Physics, Reinhard Genzel
2020, Physics, Andrea Ghez
2020, Chemistry, Emmanuelle Charpentier
2020, Chemistry, Jennifer A. Doudna
2020, Medicine, Harvey J. Alter
2020, Medicine, Michael Houghton
2020, Medicine, Charles M. Rice
2020, Literature, Louise Glück
List of Academy Awards (Oscar) Best Picture Award Winning Movies
| # | Year | Best Picture Winner |
| 93 | 2021 | CODA |
| 92 | 2020 | Parasite |
| 91 | 2019 | Green Book |
| 90 | 2018 | The Shape of Water |
| 89 | 2017 | Moonlight |
| 88 | 2016 | Spotlight |
| 87 | 2015 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) |
| 86 | 2014 | 12 Years a Slave |
| 85 | 2013 | Argo |
List of world countries and their capitals
This list includes unrecognized/breakaway/disputed states/territories.
List of 50 states of United States of America, their capitals, abbreviations and nicknames
| No. | States | Capitals | Abbreviations | Nicknames |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Montgomery | AL | Yellowhammer State |
| 2 | Alaska | Juneau | AK | Last Frontier |
| 3 | Arizona | Phoenix | AZ | Grand Canyon State |
| 4 | Arkansas | Little Rock | AR | Natural State |
| 5 | California | Sacramento | CA | Golden State |
| 6 | Colorado | Denver | CO | Centennial State |
| 7 | Connecticut | Hartford | CT | Constitution State |
List of Surahs
1. Al-Fatihah (the Opening)
2. Al-Baqarah (the Cow)
3. Aali Imran (the Family of Imran)
4. An-Nisa’ (the Women)
5. Al-Ma’idah (the Table)
6. Al-An’am (the Cattle)
7. Al-A’raf (the Heights)
8. Al-Anfal (the Spoils of War)
9. At-Taubah (the Repentance)
10. Yunus (Yunus)
Don your thinking cap
What do these words have in common?
Banana
Dresser
Grammar
Potato
Revive
Uneven
Assess
Cape Town Test (November 2011) Quiz
Cape Town Test (November 2011) Quiz Questions
1. How many runs did Australia score in first Innings in Cape Town Test (November 2011)?
a) 302
b) 284
c) 419
d) 365
2. How many runs did South Africa score in first Innings in Cape Town Test (November 2011)?
a) 100
b) 324
c) 96
d) 218
3. Who conceded 17 runs and took five wickets in South Africa’s first Innings in Cape Town Test (November 2011)?
a) Ryan Harris
b) Shane Watson
c) Peter Siddle
d) Nathan Lyon