TASK DEFINITION: Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
PROBLEM: What canal opened in Egypt?

SOLUTION: egypt

PROBLEM: Which Beatle played Youngman Grand in The Magic Christian 1969, with Peter Sellers?

SOLUTION: the beatles

PROBLEM: What was Buddy Hollies current single when he died?

SOLUTION:
buddy holly