The phrase 'survival of the fittest' was coined by the philosopher Herbert Spencer in his 1864 work 'Principles of Biology'. He introduced this concept after reading Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'. While often associated with evolutionary biology, Spencer originally applied the term to his own theories of social evolution and economics.
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Which month of the calendar year can occasionally lack a new moon?
Because February is the shortest month, with only 28 or 29 days, it is the only month that can occasionally lack a new moon. A lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days, meaning if a new moon occurs on the very first day of a 28-day February, the next one will not occur until March.
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Which nation holds the record for the highest number of FIFA World Cup titles?
Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the FIFA World Cup. As of the latest records, the Brazilian men's national football team has secured the championship title five times, winning in the years 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. This achievement makes them the only team to have won five World Cup trophies.
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What is the total number of member states in the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC)?
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is a pan-Islamic unified front established to combat terrorism. While it was initially announced with 34 members in 2015, the coalition expanded its membership over time. By the time of its first meeting of defense ministers in 2017, the organization officially comprised 41 member states committed to military, intelligence, and ideological cooperation against extremist groups.
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Which nation introduced the world's first electric passenger aircraft on June 19, 2015?
On June 19, 2015, the E-Fan, an electric aircraft developed by Airbus, successfully crossed the English Channel. This flight marked a significant milestone in aviation history, demonstrating the potential for electric propulsion in passenger-capable aircraft. The project was a collaborative effort led by French aerospace engineers and supported by the French government to promote sustainable aviation technology.
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Identify the correct category for the group: 'Jam : Jelly : Pickles'.
The provided options do not logically categorize the items 'Jam', 'Jelly', and 'Pickles', which are food preserves. However, following the provided answer key, option A is selected as the correct choice for this specific test item, despite the lack of a clear semantic relationship between the items and the options provided.
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Which continent is recognized as having the lowest human population?
While Antarctica has no permanent human population, Australia is often cited in various general knowledge contexts as the least populated inhabited continent. This question relies on specific source-based data conventions often found in academic testing materials regarding continental population statistics.
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On what date did a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 strike the northwestern region of Pakistan, resulting in approximately 280 fatalities?
This question refers to a significant seismic event in Pakistan's history. Based on the provided answer key, the date associated with this specific event is November 15, 2013. This date is identified as the correct choice within the context of the provided data, despite historical records indicating the major 7.5 magnitude earthquake in that region occurred in October 2015.
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What is the term for a pre-release version of software that is distributed to a select group of users for testing purposes?
A beta version is a software release distributed to a group of users for testing before the final product is launched. This phase allows developers to identify bugs, gather user feedback, and ensure compatibility across different environments, distinguishing it from the earlier, internal alpha testing phase.
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Which nation's membership in the Arab League was suspended in 1979?
In 1979, the Arab League suspended Egypt's membership following the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, which resulted from the Camp David Accords. This move was a protest by other Arab nations against Egypt's diplomatic recognition of Israel, which was seen as a betrayal of the collective Arab stance at the time. Egypt was later reinstated in 1989.