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13491
Which person holds the record for the fastest marathon?
A. Eliud Kipchoge
B. Kenenisa Bekele
C. Haile Gebrselassie
D. Mo Farah
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Kipchoge set the fastest marathon time under controlled conditions.
13492
Which material holds the record for being the lightest solid ever created?
A. Aerogel
B. Graphite
C. Styrofoam
D. Carbon fiber
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Aerogel is extremely lightweight due to its porous structure.
13493
Which insect holds the record for being the fastest flying insect?
A. Dragonfly
B. Bee
C. Wasp
D. Butterfly
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Some dragonflies can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h.
13494
Who holds the record for the fastest 100m sprint?
A. Justin Gatlin
B. Usain Bolt
C. Yohan Blake
D. Asafa Powell
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Usain Bolt set the record at 9.58 seconds in 2009.
13495
Which animal holds the record for being the fastest land mammal?
A. Cheetah
B. Pronghorn
C. Lion
D. Greyhound
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The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h, making it the fastest land mammal.
13496
Which building has the world's fastest elevator?
A. Taipei 101
B. Shanghai Tower
C. Lotte World Tower
D. Burj Khalifa
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Its elevators reach speeds of 20.5 m/s.
13497
Which is the shortest strait used for international navigation between Europe and Asia (commonly used short crossing)?
A. Bosphorus
B. Dardanelles
C. Strait of Gibraltar
D. English Channel
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The Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul is one of the narrowest straits used for international navigation, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
13498
Which is the shortest mountain range by length among named ranges listed (commonly short)?
A. Aravalli Range
B. Alaska Range
C. Alborz Range
D. Shawangunk Ridge
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The Shawangunk Ridge in New York is a relatively short continuation of the long Appalachian ridge, much shorter than major ranges like the Alaska or Aravalli ranges.
13499
Which is the shortest river in the United Kingdom often cited?
A. River Thames (short section)
B. River Bain (North Yorkshire)
C. River Roe
D. River Ness
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The River Bain in North Yorkshire is one of the shortest rivers in the UK, measuring approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Semerwater to the River Ure.
13500
Which is the shortest time zone span country-wise (country spanning the least time zones)?
A. China
B. Russia
C. France (metropolitan only)
D. Vatican City
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Small countries like Vatican City fall entirely within a single time zone and cover minimal longitudinal distance, giving them the shortest span.
