You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: SCIENCE GUYS 
Clue: Eugene Dubois died in 1940 still believing his "Java Man" to be this legendary connector between man & ape

Answer: the missing link


Question: Category: EUROPEAN CAPITALS 
Clue: This capital lies on the Attica Plain surrounded by mountains including Parnes & Hymettus

Answer: athens


Question: Category: FOOD 
Clue: The Spaniards called it pina de Indes from its resemblance to a pine cone

Answer:
pineapple