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Question: Context : Violette Verdy (1 December 1933 -- 8 February 2016) was a French ballerina, choreographer, teacher, and writer who worked as a dance company director in France and the United States. 
Question : What year did Violette Verdy die?

Answer: 8 February 2016


Question: Context : Xie Zhongbo (Chinese: 谢中博), is a male badminton player from People's Republic of China. 
Question : Which describes the sex or gender of Xie Zhongbo?

Answer: male


Question: Context : The United Defense M42, sometimes known as the Marlin for the manufacturer, was an American submachine gun in World War II. It was produced from 1942 to 1943 by United Defense Supply Corp. (a government-formed company specifically tasked with weapons development) for possible issue as a replacement for the Thompson submachine gun and was used by agents of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). 
Question : What year was United Defense M42 introduced?

Answer:
1942