Problem: What type of thing is the question "What does NECROSIS mean ?" asking about?
Answer: abbreviation

Problem: What type of thing is the question "What was known as the Spice Island ?" asking about?
Answer: location

Problem: What type of thing is the question "What U.S. vice-president said : `` Some newspapers dispose of their garbage by printing it '' ?" asking about?
Answer:
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