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МатематикаВопрос:
12. Where does the name Big Ben come from? 1) The person who built the tower was called Ben. 2) It is the name of the main bell. 3) The Queen gave the name to the tower. 4) It is not known.
Ответ:
Answer: 2) It is the name of the main bell.
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