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Farming and Forestry continue to be a mainstay of what? | <answer> Alpine culture <context> The population of the region is 14 million spread across eight countries. On the rim of the mountains, on the plateaus and the plains the economy consists of manufacturing and service jobs whereas in the higher altitudes and in the mountains farming is still essential to the economy. F... |
What is the group called who are genetically sub Saharan and European but are classified as white? | <answer> Melungeons, <context> Americans with Sub-Saharan African ancestry for historical reasons: slavery, partus sequitur ventrem, one-eighth law, the one-drop rule of 20th-century legislation, have frequently been classified as black (historically) or African American, even if they have significant European American... |
what can Micronesia be used to refer to? | <answer> to the Federated States <context> The Federated States of Micronesia (; abbreviated FSM and also known simply as Micronesia) is an independent sovereign island nation and a United States associated state consisting of four states from west to east, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosraethat are spread across the Weste... |
What did Darwin do to show that he admired the cleric Charles Kingsley? ? | <answer> Darwin quoted Kingsley as "a celebrated cleric", and added the phrase "by the Creator" to the closing sentence, <context> Natural theology was not a unified doctrine, and while some such as Louis Agassiz were strongly opposed to the ideas in the book, others sought a reconciliation in which evolution was seen ... |
Who asked the king to go with him? | <answer> Anything wrong, Dobri?" I inquired. <context> CHAPTER TWENTY ONE.
MORE OF THE RESULTS OF WAR.
I need not trouble the reader with an account of the meeting with my faithful servant. While we were still engaged in questioning each other, I noticed that the countenance of our friend the scout wore an anxious... |
Which university is in Tucson? | <answer> University of Arizona <context> Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn/ /tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2013 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistica... |
What was the longest-lived Macintosh in Apple's history while it was in production? | <answer> The Mac Plus <context> Apple released the Macintosh Plus on January 10, 1986, for a price of US$2,600. It offered one megabyte of RAM, easily expandable to four megabytes by the use of socketed RAM boards. It also featured a SCSI parallel interface, allowing up to seven peripherals—such as hard drives and scan... |
Which article can NOT be found in the last issue of the 2010-11 school year? | <answer> An article on notes taken from chteens@weeklyreader.com. <context> This is our last issue of the 2010-11 school year.Our cover story, on hair, may be more useful to your students than you suspect.They're in the process of building their identities and testing independence, so some big questions --should I shav... |
what is intestinal juice? | <answer> Intestinal juice also contains hormones, digestive enzymes, mucus, substances to neutralize hydrochloric acid coming from the stomach . <context> Intestinal juice also contains hormones, digestive enzymes, mucus, substances to neutralize hydrochloric acid coming from the stomach and erepsin which further diges... |
During which war did the British navy defeat Eight Banners forces at Ningbo and Dinghai? | <answer> the First Opium War <context> During the First Opium War, the British navy defeated Eight Banners forces at Ningbo and Dinghai. Under the terms of the Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1843, Ningbo became one of the five Chinese treaty ports opened to virtually unrestricted foreign trade. Much of Zhejiang came unde... |
Who owned the Punch Bowl with Guy Ritchie? | <answer> Madonna <context> The Red Lion in Parliament Square is close to the Palace of Westminster and is consequently used by political journalists and members of parliament. The pub is equipped with a Division bell that summons MPs back to the chamber when they are required to take part in a vote. The Punch Bowl, May... |
What did Carlyon not understand? | <answer> he had not realized that success in farming demands care and strenuous work <context> CHAPTER XII
THE ENEMY WITHIN
It was getting late, but the Allenwood Sports Club prolonged its sitting at the Carlyon homestead. The institution had done useful work in promoting good fellowship by means of healthful amuse... |
How did the man feel as soon as the medical examination was over? | <answer> Surprised. <context> Last year Jim was going to join the army( ) and had to take a medical examination . The doctor was sitting at a desk when he went in. He said to the man, "Take your coat and shirt off, and sit on that chair."
Jim did so. The doctor looked at him for a moment without getting up from his ch... |
what was the street beside? | <answer> the side of a canal <context> CHAPTER IX.
THE GREAT CANAL.
The commissioner knocked at Mr. George's door at the time appointed. Mr. George and Rollo were both ready. Mr. George counted out the fifteen guilders on the table, and James put them in his pocket. The party then set out.
Mr. George wished to st... |
According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special? | <answer> It has information no one else has. <context> People
People is America's No.1 magazine about fascinating people. It's a guide to who and what's hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports. It is published weekly.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Pric... |
Did Hal turn red out of embarrassment? | <answer> Hal turned red <context> CHAPTER IV.
HAL STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
Hal now found himself in a tight situation. Felix Hardwick had him by the throat, and was slowly but surely choking him.
"Don't! don't!" cried Mr. Sumner, in great alarm.
"The miserable tramp!" cried Hardwick. "I'll teach him to call a gen... |
how much in total did Faye Wong and her husband donate to start their organization? | <answer> The couple donated one million yuan (about $ 133,000) <context> Do you know more and more Chinese artists have made regular donations to charity or put their efforts into charity work in China? Here let's know some of them. Faye Wong and her husband Li Yapeng started the Yan Ran Angel Foundation for harelipped... |
What were they getting prepared? | <answer> busy in getting his arms, ammunition and provisions ready <context> Chapter XXIV.
"March--march--march! Making sounds as they tread, Ho-ho! how they step, Going down to the dead."
Coxe.
The time Maud consumed in her meditations over the box and its contents, had been employed by the captain in preparatio... |
Jehovah's Witnesses in the United States ranked highest in people whose education extended no further than what? | <answer> high school graduation <context> A sociological comparative study by the Pew Research Center found that Jehovah's Witnesses in the United States ranked highest in statistics for getting no further than high school graduation, belief in God, importance of religion in one's life, frequency of religious attendanc... |
What was his gun pointed at? | <answer> he kept his gun-barrel on a line with the half-breed's head.
<context> CHAPTER III.
A QUARREL AND ITS RESULT.
It must be confessed that Hank Stiger was badly frightened when Ralph confronted him with the loaded gun. He was naturally not an overly brave fellow, and while the boy before him was young, yet... |
How many of Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s relatives were working for Universal as of 1928? | <answer> 70 <context> In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the stu... |
can tiles stop damp? | <answer> No <context> Report Abuse. No unfortunately the tiles will not stop the damp. They may stop it showing on the surface but it will only travel under the tiles and you will probably end up with damp walls. The only real cure is to dig it up completely and install a damp proof membrane under the concrete. |
By what year was the school in Oxford completed? | <answer> 1265 <context> The first Dominican site in England was at Oxford, in the parishes of St. Edward and St. Adelaide. The friars built an oratory to the Blessed Virgin Mary and by 1265, the brethren, in keeping with their devotion to study, began erecting a school. Actually, the Dominican brothers likely began a s... |
Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris? | <answer> They give people spiritual support. <context> Conflict is on the menu tonight at the cafe La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of France's favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the "talking cure". Here they are learning to get in touch with their true fe... |
who are admitted to the order now? | <answer> Recipients of the Order are now usually senior military officers or senior civil servants <context> The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath) is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate medieval cer... |
The violence beginning in 1963 resulted in the deaths of many Turks? | <answer> 364 <context> Intercommunal violence erupted on December 21, 1963, when two Turkish Cypriots were killed at an incident involving the Greek Cypriot police. The violence resulted in the death of 364 Turkish and 174 Greek Cypriots, destruction of 109 Turkish Cypriot or mixed villages and displacement of 25,000-3... |
how long will a watermelon last in the fridge? | <answer> Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 10 to 12 months,if it is cut, it can stay fresh in the refrigerator for about three to five days. <context> How long does watermelon last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 10 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyon... |
How old was Lloyd? | <answer> Odin Lloyd, 27 <context> (CNN)A female juror in the murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was dismissed Tuesday by Bristol County Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh for talking about the case.
The juror had said it would be difficult to convict the ex-player without a murder weapon a... |
Is became part of the US after what war? | <answer> it became part of the United States following the Mexican–American War <context> With an estimated population of 1,381,069 as of July 1, 2014, San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California. It is part of the San Diego–Tijuana conurbation, the second-largest transbo... |
Unlike Robert, what do most children on the reservation do? | <answer> They keep their hair short. <context> 12-year-old Robert Looks Twice appears to be the typical all-American boy. He is the quarterback of his school's football team, student council president and one of the top students in his class.
But he hasn't forgotten his Lakota Sioux root. Unlike most children on the re... |
what's a distributor? | <answer> 1 One that distributes, especially a device that applies electric current in proper sequence to the spark plugs of an engine. 2 One that markets or sells merchandise, especially a wholesaler. <context> distributor. noun. 1 One that distributes, especially a device that applies electric current in proper seque... |
what are the epidermal glands in amphibians? | <answer> the amphibians, and fish, the epidermis is often relatively colourless. Instead, the colour of the skin is largely due to chromatophores in the dermis, which, in addition to melanin, may contain guanine or carotenoid pigments. <context> Although melanin is found in the skin of many species, in the reptiles, th... |
Who did he have information from? | <answer> Carlos Martine <context> CHAPTER XXVI.
WILD TURKEYS AND ANOTHER TRAIL.
One day, early in February, Amos Radbury came riding back from a trip to Gonzales with news that he had heard from Carlos Martine.
"The man has been at San Felipe," he declared, "and I have it on good authority that he intends to clai... |
what are the health benefits of curry? | <answer> 1 Grind curry leaves into a paste and blend along with turmeric and yogurt. Use on skin for getting rid of rashes, irritations and also to improve skin texture. 2 Add a few curry leaves to coconut oil as well as apply on hair. Frequent use will increase the quality of the hair. 3 Apply a paste of curry leaves ... |
Which emperor followed Shunzhi? | <answer> Kangxi <context> There was also another government institution called Imperial Household Department which was unique to the Qing dynasty. It was established before the fall of the Ming, but it became mature only after 1661, following the death of the Shunzhi Emperor and the accession of his son, the Kangxi Emp... |
Why is the sitcom Friends typical among young people in the 1990s? | <answer> Because it addresses the subjects faced by the youth. <context> If a sitcom that lasts for l0 years is considered popular,then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic.Friends first aired in the US in 1994,featuring a cast of six young men and women in New York.In the time s... |
Who did Nasser's group try to assassinate? | <answer> Hussein Sirri Amer <context> On 11 October 1951, the Wafd government abrogated the 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, which had given the British control over the Suez Canal until 1956. The popularity of this move, as well as that of government-sponsored guerrilla attacks against the British, put pressure on Nasser t... |
who wrote the soundtrack for annie hall? | <answer> Sia with partner Greg Kurstin <context> Sia usually writes songs for pop divas, but this time she's gifting her musical magic to a movie! Along with partner Greg Kurstin, gurl wrote and produced the brand new song Opportunity just for Annie ! [ Related: You Won't Believe How Many Of Your Favorite Songs Were Wr... |
how old was lemmy when he died? | <answer> 70 year. <context> Motorhead frontman Lemmy dies at age of 70. Band urges fans to play his music loud and to have a drink or a few in celebration of his life. Lemmy Kilmister, the hard-drinking, mutton-chopped frontman of Motörhead, has died at the age of 70. |
Which candidate has had the overwhelming amount of attention this year? | <answer> Most of the political spotlight has been on Hillary Clinton this year, leaving GOP donors to sit back, hedge their bets and watch the field develop. <context> (CNN)The 2016 presidential race isn't an abstract parlor game anymore.
With a seven-paragraph Facebook post on Tuesday, Jeb Bush instantly transforme... |
what does amniotic fluid do quizlet? | <answer> The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid and it serves as a cushion for the growing fetus, but also serves to facilitate the exchange of nutrients, water, and biochemical products between mother and fetus. <context> Amniotic fluid. The amniotic fluid is the protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of... |
What type of cell travels down the pollen tube while it's growing? | <answer> haploid generative <context> Double fertilization refers to a process in which two sperm cells fertilize cells in the ovary. This process begins when a pollen grain adheres to the stigma of the pistil (female reproductive structure), germinates, and grows a long pollen tube. While this pollen tube is growing, ... |
how old was she? | <answer> She was 76. <context> NEW YORK (CNN) -- After spending nearly 28 years in an irreversible coma, heiress and socialite Martha "Sunny" von Bulow died Saturday in a New York nursing home, according to a family statement. She was 76.
Sunny von Bulow is pictured during her 1957 wedding to Prince Alfred von Auers... |
Where music is widely available these days? | <answer> Music lovers listen to and buy music on the Internet. <context> Technology is creating big changes in the music industry. Music lovers listen to and buy music on the Internet. They can watch live concerts of favorite artists online. And music makers, as well as music industry officials, use social media to rea... |
How many other leaders are possible? | <answer> If argument will not prevail there is one last alternative left to us <context> CHAPTER XI
BORROWDEAN SHOWS HIS "HAND"
"To be plain with you," Borrowdean remarked, "Mannering's defection would be irremediable. He alone unites Redford, myself, and--well, to put it crudely, let us say the Imperialistic Liber... |
how many years is nissan factory warranty? | <answer> 3 Years / 36,000 Miles <context> The Nissan factory warranty that is provided directly by the Nissan Manufacturer, is valid for 3 Years / 36,000 Miles. There are two measures used to determine how long your Nissan factory warranty is valid for. The Nissan factory warranty is valid for 3 years. The Nissan facto... |
did markeith loyd lose his eye? | <answer> Yes, he lost his left eye because of his treatment by authorities and wore a patch over his left eye. <context> Loyd wore handcuffs and a patch over his left eye, which he earlier said he lost because of his treatment by authorities when they took him into custody in January after a nine-day manhunt in Orlando... |
When was the Sainte Genevieve Library built? | <answer> mid-1800s <context> The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) operates public libraries in Paris, among them the François Mitterrand Library, Richelieu Library, Louvois, Opéra Library, and Arsenal Library. There are three public libraries in the 4th arrondissement. The Forney Library, in the Marais district, ... |
did the show have mentors? | <answer> As a mentor ,singers like Liu Huan, Na Ying, Yu Chengqing and Yang Kun were responsible for seeking world-shaking voices of China <context> The voice of China was not hot during the summer of 2012. The voice of China is a large music show in China. This show is also the only one which regards the voice as the... |
Who indicated they didn't have faith in their former host? | <answer> "Yes, we could have waited, Potts," answered Matt Gilroy; "but, to tell the truth, I don't want to trust Macklin too far. He might play us foul." <context> CHAPTER III.
AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
"Who ever saw such a downpour before?" growled one of the three men, as he switched the water from his soft fel... |
Who is he hoping to see tonight? | <answer> If he could see Coote that evening <context> CHAPTER VIII
KIPPS ENTERS SOCIETY
§1
Submission to Inexorable Fate took Kipps to the Anagram Tea.
At any rate he would meet Helen there in the presence of other people and be able to carry off the worst of the difficulty of explaining his little jaunt to Lo... |
What is the average daily temperature for medellin,colombia? | <answer> The daily average low (blue) and high (red) temperature with percentile bands (inner band from 25th to 75th percentile, outer band from 10th to 90th percentile). <context> View indashboard. The daily average low (blue) and high (red) temperature with percentile bands (inner band from 25th to 75th percentile, o... |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | <answer> The dog ran alone behind them when the team was riding downhill. <context> The homeless dog, known as Xiao Sa, has been following a team of cyclists for 24 days along 1,833 kilometers of highway from Kangding, Sichuan province, to Lhasa in Tibet.
Nobody knows where the white dog came from or how long she has b... |
Which country has received the top rank twice? | <answer> Iceland <context> The list below displays the top-ranked country from each year of the Human Development Index. Norway has been ranked the highest twelve times, Canada eight times, followed by Japan which has been ranked highest three times. Iceland has been ranked highest twice. |
Why is the new ticketless flight introduced? | <answer> It helps reduce the cost for airlines. <context> The United States: Fliers may want to have their tickets in hand before catching their planes, but the airline companies are doing everything they can to bring forward cost-saving ticketless flight--no paper needed, just a ticket number and a photo ID. Anyone wh... |
Who broadcasts the Premier League's games in the United States? | <answer> The Premier League is broadcast in the United States through NBC Sports. <context> The Premier League is broadcast in the United States through NBC Sports. Premier League viewership has increased rapidly, with NBC and NBCSN averaging a record 479,000 viewers in the 2014–15 season, up 118% from 2012–13 when cov... |
What does treponema mean? | <answer> Spirochete that causes disease in humans. <context> treponema - spirochete that causes disease in humans (e.g. syphilis and yaws) 1 spirochaete, spirochete - parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals. 2 genus Treponema - type genus of Treponemataceae: anaerobic spirochete... |
what is the career that a fluid dynamics student may work? | <answer> Industrial and research career. <context> Designed to meet the education needs of graduates and professional engineers who are looking to kick-start an industrial or research career in the rapidly growing field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. |
Reading and interpreting from a control unit is called doing what? | <answer> (decodes <context> The control unit (often called a control system or central controller) manages the computer's various components; it reads and interprets (decodes) the program instructions, transforming them into control signals that activate other parts of the computer. Control systems in advanced computer... |
According to the passage, which of the following isn't talked about in our passenger? | <answer> Family backgrounds. <context> Most people agree that it's important to have a sense of humor. Having the ability to laugh can help one overcome anxiety, and make better decisions in difficult situations. People with a well-developed sense of humor appear to be happier, and some are healthier as well. This sugg... |
how long can fresh salmon be refrigerated? | <answer> One to two days <context> Quick Answer. Refrigerated raw salmon stays fresh for one to two days. Refrigerated cooked salmon is safe to eat for three to four days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends setting the refrigerator temperature to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to maintain food safety. Contin... |
What do groups with less power often find themselves? | <answer> excluded or oppressed <context> Socioeconomic factors, in combination with early but enduring views of race, have led to considerable suffering within disadvantaged racial groups. Racial discrimination often coincides with racist mindsets, whereby the individuals and ideologies of one group come to perceive th... |
when were they sentenced? | <answer> Saturday <context> (CNN)An Egyptian court sentenced the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, on Saturday to death by hanging, along with 13 members of his group.
The sentences will be appealed.
The criminal court sentenced 36 other defendants to life in prison on charges of plotting terrorist ... |
why are birthdays so special? | <answer> Birthday is so special, because they were born that day, they came to this world that day. <context> - Birthday is so special, Because They were born that day, they came to this world that day. - when you are a child is special because you received lot of gifts but after and as a adult that day is a very speci... |
How many people migrated between the newly created countries of India and Pakistan? | <answer> 12 million <context> Along with the desire for independence, tensions between Hindus and Muslims had also been developing over the years. The Muslims had always been a minority within the subcontinent, and the prospect of an exclusively Hindu government made them wary of independence; they were as inclined to ... |
how many atp molecules are produced in fermentation? | <answer> 2 ATP molecules are produced in fermentation <context> During recovery, when oxygen becomes available, NAD+ attaches to hydrogen from lactate to form ATP. In yeast, the waste products are ethanol and carbon dioxide. This type of fermentation is known as alcoholic or ethanol fermentation. The ATP generated in t... |
Who does Shiji claim that its leaders were descended from? | <answer> Yu the Great <context> The area of modern Zhejiang was outside the major sphere of influence of the Shang civilization during the second millennium BC. Instead, this area was populated by peoples collectively known as the Hundred Yue, including the Dongyue and the Ouyue. The kingdom of Yue began to appear in t... |
Who feared engaging in direct conflict with the United States? | <answer> Soviet Union <context> The Chinese intervention in late October 1950 bolstered the Korean People's Air Force (KPAF) of North Korea with the MiG-15, one of the world's most advanced jet fighters. The fast, heavily armed MiG outflew first-generation UN jets such as the F-80 (United States Air Force) and Gloster ... |
How many other things died? | <answer> a pig died <context> Alan worked in an office in the city. He worked very hard and really looked forward to his holiday. He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an ad. in a newspaper "Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at William Farm. Good food, fresh air, horse riding, walking, fishing..."
"... |
What did he play? | <answer> he first experienced as a sousaphone player <context> (CNN) -- Ohio State's former marching band director is speaking out for the first time since the university fired him over the band's overly sexual culture.
Jonathan Waters was fired in July after a university investigation concluded he "should have known... |
What animal byproduct was imported to Plymouth in the 19th century? | <answer> guano <context> Some of the greatest imports to Plymouth from the Americas and Europe during the latter half of the 19th century included maize, wheat, barley, sugar cane, guano, sodium nitrate and phosphate Aside from the dockyard in the town of Devonport, industries in Plymouth such as the gasworks, the rail... |
Some people waved plastic inflated flames, saying they symbolize what? | <answer> democracy. <context> There were several protests along the torch relay route. Members of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, including pro-democracy activist Szeto Wah, waved novelty inflatable plastic Olympic flames, which they said symbolised democracy. They wanted a... |
what does depressing respiration mean? | <answer> It means something that has depressed or reduced the number of breaths that we take each minute. <context> 1 Respiratory depression simply means something that has depressed or reduced the number of breaths that we take each minute. 2 Generally, if a person's respiration rate slows to less than 12 breaths per... |
What color was the store's door? | <answer> white door <context> Today was an important day for Sam: he was going to go to the pet store and pick out a pet to take home and live with him! Sam was worried that he would not find a pet that would like him better than the other pets, but he knew he would find the pet for him. The pet store had a big, white ... |
Who encouraged de Brum to address climate issues? | <answer> the Obama administration <context> Following the 2013 emergencies, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tony de Brum was encouraged by the Obama administration in the United States to turn the crises into an opportunity to promote action against climate change. De Brum demanded new commitment and international lead... |
What is the definition decomposition reaction? | <answer> A chemical reaction is a process by which the atoms of one or more substances are rearranged to form different substances. <context> Decomposition Reaction Defined. A chemical reaction is a process by which the atoms of one or more substances are rearranged to form different substances. There are many types of... |
What is the meaning of shaelyn? | <answer> One who is noble <context> Form of: Itself (Shaelyn). The meaning of the name “Shaelyn” is: “One who is noble”. .adslot_1 { width: 336px; height: 280px; } @media (max-width:350px) { .adslot_1 { width: 300px; height: 250px; } }. |
Nutritional anthropologists investigate the interplay between economic systems and what? | <answer> food security <context> Nutritional anthropology is a synthetic concept that deals with the interplay between economic systems, nutritional status and food security, and how changes in the former affect the latter. If economic and environmental changes in a community affect access to food, food security, and d... |
in what sense is the veto a qualified negative power? | <answer> The President returns the unsigned legislation to the originating house of Congress within a 10 day period usually with a memorandum of disapproval or a veto message. Congress can override the President’s decision if it musters the necessary two–thirds vote of each house. <context> The Constitution provides th... |
why social skills are important for kids? | <answer> Child should have at different ages and the activities that can help enhance social development. Parents can help their children learn social skills so that they are not constantly rejected or begin to bully and reject others. <context> When they are older, these children are more likely to drop out of school ... |
When were paper capacitors first manufactured? | <answer> in 1876 <context> Since the beginning of the study of electricity non conductive materials like glass, porcelain, paper and mica have been used as insulators. These materials some decades later were also well-suited for further use as the dielectric for the first capacitors. Paper capacitors made by sandwichin... |
what series did erin hunter wright? | <answer> Warriors is the series did erin hunter wright. <context> Note: STARLIGHT, the New Prophecy, is #2 on the New York Time’s children’s bestseller list as of 4/13/06. The series, WARRIORS, is the work of author Erin Hunter, who is actually the nom-de-plume of two writers, Cherith Baldry and Kate Cary, and the brai... |
what was his name? | <answer> Okematan <context> CHAPTER TWENTY NINE.
THE FISHERY DISASTERS.
One fine day, when summer had merged into autumn, and things in Red River appeared to be advancing favourably, and Dan Davidson had recovered his strength, and Little Bill was fairly well, it occurred to Okematan that he would like to go to Lak... |
How much of Nigeria's population is Christian? | <answer> 58% <context> Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Islam and Christianity being the most widely professed religions. Nigerians are nearly equally divided into Christians and Muslims, with a tiny minority of adherents of Animism and other religions. According to one recent estimate, over 40% of Nigeri... |
What does: awkward silence mean? | <answer> An awkward silence is an uncomfortable pause in a conversation or presentation. <context> Awkward silence. An awkward silence is an uncomfortable pause in a conversation or presentation. The unpleasant nature of such silences is associated with feelings of anxiety as the participants feel pressure to speak but... |
how many american lives did the atom bomb save? | <answer> Probably saved 100's of 1000's or american servicemen. <context> Knowing that we did not have the means to do what we can now, yes we probably saved 100's of 1000's or american servicemen and 1000's of servicemen from other countries fighting with us. The bomb was not about how many japaneese lives we could ha... |
What was the first thing they saw? | <answer> The first thing they saw was a zoo worker carrying a pail of fish. <context> Elizabeth jumped right out of bed on Saturday morning. Today was the day her father was going to take her and her sister, Rebecca, to the zoo. Her mother made them biscuits and eggs for breakfast. The two girls were too excited to sit... |
what is the best way to treat a car for fleas? | <answer> Clean out your car. Wash blankets and throw covers. Spray the interior of the car with flea spray. Vacuum thoroughly.Spray or dust with a leave-in product. <context> Removing Fleas From Your Car. 1 1. Clean out your car. 2 2. Wash blankets and throw covers. 3 3. Spray the interior of the car with flea spray... |
Who received a collection of writings? | <answer> Charles V in 1368. Charles had received a collection of manuscripts <context> The (BnF; ) is the National Library of France, located in Paris. It is the national repository of all that is published in France.
The National Library of France traces its origin to the royal library founded at the Louvre Palace b... |
what is a NVR? | <answer> A network video recorder (NVR) is a software program that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device. <context> A network video recorder (NVR) is a software program that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD m... |
How many years was the Kyoto Protocol negotiated before its coming into effect? | <answer> Nearly 8 years. <context> The Kyoto Protocol is a plan created by the United Nations for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.The plan aims to reduce the amount of industrial gases released into the environment.Some scientists say carbon dioxide and other industrial gases are to blame for ... |
What is the rate of qrowth equal to? | <answer> rate of growth equals the interest rate <context> along with two inequality systems expressing economic efficiency. In this model, the (transposed) probability vector p represents the prices of the goods while the probability vector q represents the "intensity" at which the production process would run. The un... |
what are some causes for pain in big toes? | <answer> Osteoarthritis, Hallux limitus, gout, a bunion, a claw toe, an ingrown toenail and a turf toe. <context> Common causes of pain in the big toe include gout, a bunion, a claw toe, an ingrown toenail and a turf toe, according to WebMD. Osteoarthritis of the big toe is another common cause of pain in the big toe, ... |
How did he feel? | <answer> He was very worried <context> Andrew Holleman, a 12-year-old boy,loved playing in the open land near his home.The land was wet and forested, and made a home for birds, other animals and many different plants. It made the perfect place for him to study and get to know the nature. He had seen some red-tail hawk... |
When was it released? | <answer> Released in 1924 <context> Adolf Hitler (; 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party ("Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei"; NSDAP), Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and Führer ("Leader") of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. As dictator, Hitler ... |
where does sperm come from? | <answer> Sperm is produced in the testicles, which are found in the scrotum. <context> Sperm is produced in the testicles, which are found in the scrotum. Each sperm cell takes about 72 days to grow, and they require a slightly cooler environment (around 3-5°F or 2-3°C below body temperature) which is why the scrotum a... |
what's the lifespan of a horse? | <answer> Average lifespan is 20-30 years old <context> If a horse is completely healthy yes, it might live to be 40 years old, but that is a stretch. Biological factors, riding accidents, illnesses/diseases, etc. make it very hard for a horse to live for that many years. The average lifespan is 20-30 years old, dependi... |
Who was in control of the Danubian Principalities? | <answer> Ottoman <context> Shortly after he learned of the failure of Menshikov's diplomacy toward the end of June 1853, the Tsar sent armies under the commands of Field Marshal Ivan Paskevich and General Mikhail Gorchakov across the Pruth River into the Ottoman-controlled Danubian Principalities of Moldavia and Wallac... |
Can the word be used as an adjective? | <answer> adjectivally <context> A Christian ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. "Christian" derives from the Koine Greek word Christós (Χριστός), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mashiach.
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How many different types of game does he mention that he would do if he could? | <answer> shoot, fish, hunt and go out ratting <context> CHAPTER XIX.
"IS IT TANTI?"
Reginald Morton entertained serious thoughts of cleansing himself from the reproach which Larry cast upon him when describing his character to his mother. "I think I shall take to hunting," he said to Mary.
"But you'll tumble off,... |
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