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Russia is the world's largest country by land area, occupying a significant portion of the Earth's landmass across Europe and Asia. It remains the undisputed largest sovereign state.
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year occurs in June, specifically around June 21st, known as the Summer Solstice.
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The Ostrich is the largest living bird species. It is flightless but can run at high speeds. Native to Africa, it lays the largest eggs of any living land animal.
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The first atomic bomb used in warfare was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945 during World War II, marking the beginning of the nuclear age.
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In the context of General Knowledge for many years, Bill Gates (Microsoft) was the richest man, whose business interest is Computers/Software. This remains the standard answer for this specific question type.
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The USA has historically been the top single-country importer of Bangladeshi goods, particularly ready-made garments, which is the backbone of Bangladesh's export economy.
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The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is currently the tallest building in the world, standing at a height of 828 meters. It was completed in 2010.
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Hudson Bay is often considered the largest bay in the world by surface area. It is a large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada.
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Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the Earth's night sky. Note: The Sun is the brightest star in the solar system, but Sirius is the brightest in the night sky.
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Among the options provided, Mars is the closest planet to Earth after Venus (which is not listed). Mars is our planetary neighbor and the subject of much exploration.