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What is its German acronym?
<answer> East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR; , DDR <context> East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR; , DDR), was a socialist state in Central Europe, during the Cold War period. From 1949 to 1990, it administered the region of Germany that was occupied by Soviet forces at...
What's the author's purpose of writing the passage?
<answer> To analyze the reasons why leaves change color1s. <context> We all enjoy the beautiful show of color1s as leaves change each autumn. But did you ever wonder how and why this happens? To answer the question, first you have to understand what leaves are and what they do. Leaves are nature's food factories. Plant...
How does "need for closure" probably come into being?
<answer> By nature. <context> Need for closure is a psychological term that describes a person's desire for a firm answer to a question. Our need for closure is our natural preference for definite answers over confusion and uncertainty. Every person has their own baseline level of need for closure. It likely evolved vi...
is your cervix closed during pregnancy?
<answer> No, a damaged cervix may not remain closed during pregnancy. <context> Cervical cerclage may be done when a woman has: 1 An incompetent cervix. 2 Had a miscarriage because of an abnormally shaped uterus or damage to the cervix. A damaged cervix may not remain closed during pregnancy. Had a previous second-t...
how many alcohol in malibu rum?
<answer> Malibu rum has an alcohol content by volume of 21 percent. <context> Malibu is a coconut flavored liqueur, made with caribbean rum, and possessing an alcohol content by volume of 21.0 % (42 proof). As of 2017 the Malibu brand is owned by Pernod Ricard, who calls it a flavored rum, where this designation is all...
Who noticed that sleepiness increases and decreases in a 24 hour period?
<answer> Patrick and Gilbert <context> In 1896, Patrick and Gilbert observed that during a prolonged period of sleep deprivation, sleepiness increases and decreases with a period of approximately 24 hours. In 1918, J.S. Szymanski showed that animals are capable of maintaining 24-hour activity patterns in the absence of...
Which theologian described Mariology as "the heresy of the Catholic Church?"?
<answer> Karl Barth <context> Protestants in general reject the veneration and invocation of the Saints.:1174 Protestants typically hold that Mary was the mother of Jesus, but was an ordinary woman devoted to God. Therefore, there is virtually no Marian veneration, Marian feasts, Marian pilgrimages, Marian art, Marian ...
What area of discipline do Japan's institutes of technology specialize in?
<answer> sciences <context> In Japan, an institute of technology (工業大学, kōgyō daigaku?) is a type of university that specializes in the sciences. See also the Imperial College of Engineering, which was the forerunner of the University of Tokyo's engineering faculty.
Why did she do for them?
<answer> um introduced some part-time jobs to Simon and Peter, <context> Jack thought himself a basketball fan. He watched quite a lot of American NBA basketball games. Not only did he watch them, he spent much of his free time playing on the court too. Then came the final year of his middle school. All of his regular ...
Why do many people like to travel by plane?
<answer> Because it is fast . <context> Many people like to travel by plane because it is fast, but I don't like it because an airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours for the plane to take off and it is often late. You can't open the windows. You can't choose the food. Plane...
What does Rapid decompression do to the lungs?
<answer> rupture of the delicate alveoli <context> Rapid decompression can be much more dangerous than vacuum exposure itself. Even if the victim does not hold his or her breath, venting through the windpipe may be too slow to prevent the fatal rupture of the delicate alveoli of the lungs. Eardrums and sinuses may be r...
To what should the language be referred to instead of "Bosnian"?
<answer> "Bosniak" (bošnjački) <context> In Serbia, the Serbian language is the official one, while both Serbian and Croatian are official in the province of Vojvodina. A large Bosniak minority is present in the southwest region of Sandžak, but the "official recognition" of Bosnian language is moot. Bosnian is an optio...
in what city?
<answer> in Norfolk <context> (CNN) -- Before she was a princess, she was a child - shy but affectionate, respectful but mischievous. Diana Spencer, shown on her first birthday, grew up at Park House, a country estate leased from the royal family. Ten years after the death of Princess Diana, two women who helped r...
Who suggested to the emperor that an official title be granted to second Phagmodru ruler?
<answer> the Ming officer of Hezhou <context> According to Chen, the Ming officer of Hezhou (modern day Linxia) informed the Hongwu Emperor that the general situation in Dbus and Gtsang "was under control," and so he suggested to the emperor that he offer the second Phagmodru ruler, Jamyang Shakya Gyaltsen, an official...
how is wilson's disease treated?
<answer> Wilson disease is treated with drugs to remove the extra copper from your body. <context> With Wilson disease, the copper builds up in your liver, and it releases the copper directly into your bloodstream. This can cause damage to your brain, kidneys, and eyes. Wilson disease is present at birth, but symptoms ...
Who taught the little elephant how to wash his back?
<answer> His mother. <context> Long ago, there was a little elephant. He left home and played in the forest alone. He stayed outside for many days and became dirty because he could not wash his back. All the other animals didn't play with him because he was dirty. The elephant sat under a tree. He started to cry. He cr...
Under which mountains are the railway tunnels being built for the Alp-Transit project?
<answer> the Alps <context> The most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except...
Who is the victim?
<answer> Harris, who has claimed his son's <context> Marietta, Georgia (CNN) -- Whether the prosecution will seek the death penalty in Justin Ross Harris hot-car death case will be decided in two to three weeks, Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds said Thursday. Reynolds' statement came hours after the Georgi...
Why did she believe Tracy's story?
<answer> I was pretty little at the time, so I believed her with no question. <context> I'd had the piggy bank for a long time. So long, in fact, that I don't really remember getting it. My aunt once told me a whole story about it, in which it was passed down through the family for many, many years, only to come to me...
what's the density of air?
<answer> Air that is near sea level has a density that averages 1.275 kg/m^3. <context> Water has a density of 1000 kg/m^3. If you had a meter cubed of water it would weight about 1000 kg. Air that is near sea level has a density that averages 1.275 kg/m^3. If you have a balloon containing a meter cubed of sea level ai...
What percentage did Ashkenazi Jews make up of the world's Jewish population in the 11th century?
<answer> It is estimated that in the 11th century Ashkenazi Jews composed only three percent of the world's Jewish population <context> It is estimated that in the 11th century Ashkenazi Jews composed only three percent of the world's Jewish population, while at their peak in 1931 they accounted for 92 percent of the w...
Has it been found in Karnataka?
<answer> it has been found at the site of Hallus in Karnataka dating from around 1000 BC. <context> The fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. The use of cotton for fabric is known to date to prehistoric times; fragments of cotton fabric dated from 5000 BC have been ex...
how do i know if i need a psd air permit?
<answer> PSD permit applications may require up to a year of pre-construction air monitoring prior to submittal of a PSD application. <context> Note: PSD permit applications may require up to a year of pre-construction air monitoring prior to submittal of a PSD application. Nonattainment Construction Permits (20.2.79 N...
Where were the earliest lodges in America?
<answer> Pennsylvania <context> The earliest known American lodges were in Pennsylvania. The Collector for the port of Pennsylvania, John Moore, wrote of attending lodges there in 1715, two years before the formation of the first Grand Lodge in London. The Premier Grand Lodge of England appointed a Provincial Grand Mas...
When did London host its first Summer Olympics?
<answer> 1948 <context> London was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metropolitan Board of Works ov...
How often do birds groom their feathers?
<answer> daily <context> Feathers require maintenance and birds preen or groom them daily, spending an average of around 9% of their daily time on this. The bill is used to brush away foreign particles and to apply waxy secretions from the uropygial gland; these secretions protect the feathers' flexibility and act as a...
What is the writer's viewpoint on complicated things?
<answer> They have a great influence on young people's lives. <context> How to avoid common life mistakes? 1. Don't do things you don't like Whenever you do things you don't like, you will start to hate yourself a bit more. You will hate yourself for not being consistent. For doing things you know that you don't want t...
did the shop owners go to court?
<answer> clashes <context> A dispute between a Muslim gold shop owner and two Buddhist sellers erupted in clashes that left 10 people dead, 20 injured and four mosques burned to the ground in central Myanmar, local officials said Thursday. The clashes began Wednesday morning in Meiktila Township after a quarrel betwe...
What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?
<answer> Nothing. <context> One day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday -- ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old 1ady's handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad of pound not...
Why did Ellen and Bill first decide to adopt a child?
<answer> Because they saw the benefits of adoption for a child. <context> Ellen and Bill County are both teachers. They met in college and became good friends because of their shared love for children. Two years after the couple got married, Ellen saw a huge change in the life of one of her students, a 9 - year - old g...
what is indemnification?
<answer> Indemnity can also refer to compensation for loss or damage from the actions of another party. <context> 1 Indemnity can also refer to compensation for loss or damage from the actions of another party. 2 And indemnity can also be described as a legal exemption from loss or damages, as in the case of an indemn...
how do it compare?
<answer> largest Punjabi city in the world. <context> Lahore is the capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second-most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi. The city is located in the north-eastern end of Pakistan's Punjab province, near the border with the Indian state of Punjab. Lahore is rank...
Have the origins of the szlachta been clear or obscure?
<answer> obscure <context> The origins of the szlachta, while ancient, have always been considered obscure.:207 As a result, its members often referred to it as odwieczna (perennial).:207 Two popular historic theories of origin forwarded by its members and earlier historians and chroniclers involved descent from the an...
when was the american legion auxiliary formed?
<answer> 1919 <context> The American Legion, Inc. is a federally chartered corporation formed in Paris on March 16, 1919 by veterans of the American Expeditionary Forces (A. E. F.) .
Who did she marry/?
<answer> It looked just the same as on his first visit to the newly married Darties <context> CHAPTER III--SOAMES PREPARES TO TAKE STEPS When Soames entered his sister's little Louis Quinze drawing-room, with its small balcony, always flowered with hanging geraniums in the summer, and now with pots of Lilium Auratum,...
How did they think Lew would travel?
<answer> the late train <context> CHAPTER XIV FUN AT THE SHOW As soon as the family were assembled and Fred had been greeted all around, Sam told of what had happened since he had started out to have his hair cut. "Well, you've had your share of happenings," declared Mrs. Rover. "It is a wonder you are alive to t...
was the weather nice?
<answer> sky was blue, the hedges were budding <context> CHAPTER XXVI. MOONSHINE. But still the lady shook her head, And swore by yea and nay My whole was all that he had said, And all that he could say. W. M. Praed. Mrs. Brownlow had intended to go at once to London on her return to England, but the joint entrea...
what oscars has denzel washington won?
<answer> 1989 Best Supporting Actor award, best Actor for his role in Training Day (2001). <context> Yes, Denzel Washington won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Training Day (2001). He has also received the following Academy Award nominations and wins.
Who had disappeared?
<answer> After the disappearance of Jarley Bangs <context> CHAPTER XXIV A NEW ARRIVAL After the disappearance of Jarley Bangs the Rover boys and their chums continued their trip on horseback. "Let's move over the hill in the direction of the Bimbel ranch," suggested Spouter. "I'd like to get a bird's-eye view of ...
In which year did Mongolia seek entry in the Warsaw Pact?
<answer> 1963 <context> In July 1963 the Mongolian People's Republic asked to join the Warsaw Pact under Article 9 of the treaty. For this purpose a special protocol should have been taken since the text of the treaty applied only to Europe. Due to the emerging Sino-Soviet split, Mongolia remained on observer status. S...
who was peter drucker?
<answer> Peter Drucker was American Businessman. <context> Enjoy the best Peter Drucker Quotes at BrainyQuote. Quotations by Peter Drucker, American Businessman, Born November 19, 1909. Share with your friends. Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. - Peter Drucker
Candidates are normally introduced to the lodge by whom?
<answer> a friend <context> Candidates for Freemasonry will have met most active members of the Lodge they are joining before they are initiated. The process varies between jurisdictions, but the candidate will typically have been introduced by a friend at a Lodge social function, or at some form of open evening in the...
To who did he write?
<answer> his master <context> CHAPTER XII. LUCREZIA'S THIRD MARRIAGE At about the same time that Burchard was making in his Diarium those entries which reflect so grossly upon the Pope and Lucrezia, Gianluca Pozzi, the ambassador of Ferrara at the Vatican, was writing the following letter to his master, Duke Ercole,...
who sings if bubba can dance i can too?
<answer> Shenandoah sings If Bubba Can Dance I Can Too, <context> If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too) Artist: Shenandoah. Duets:-Stats: 7 Comments | 89 Views. SingSnap:
what are foragers?
<answer> A hunter-gatherer is a human living in a society in which most or all food is obtained by foraging, in contrast to agricultural societies, which rely mainly on domesticated species. <context> (Redirected from Foragers) A hunter-gatherer is a human living in a society in which most or all food is obtained by fo...
The Xbox 360 Elite eventually launched at what price point?
<answer> US$479 <context> At launch, the Xbox 360 was available in two configurations: the "Xbox 360" package (unofficially known as the 20 GB Pro or Premium), priced at US$399 or GB£279.99, and the "Xbox 360 Core", priced at US$299 and GB£209.99. The original shipment of the Xbox 360 version included a cut-down versio...
Had they both served in the House of Representatives there?
<answer> . He did so when he announced his presidential election in Illinois, where both he and Lincoln served in the legislature <context> Barack Obama has never been shy about comparing himself with Abraham Lincoln. He did so when he announced his presidential election in Illinois, where both he and Lincoln served i...
is aflac insurance minimum essential coverage?
<answer> Yes <context> Need-to-know details about minimum essential coverage reporting. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers who self-fund their employee health care are required to submit informational reporting about minimum essential coverage to the Internal Revenue Service, beginning January 2016. To help busin...
what is human capitalism?
<answer> Human Capital is the value that the employees of a business provide through the application of skills, know-how and expertise. <context> Human Capital is the value that the employees of a business provide through the application of skills, know-how and expertise. It is an organization’s combined human capabili...
what airport is closest to arlington va?
<answer> Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA). <context> Major airports near Arlington, Virginia: The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA). This airport has international and domestic flights from Washington, District of Columbia and is 6 miles from the cente...
When did Napoleon defeat Russia?
<answer> June 1807 <context> The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed from the unresolved dispu...
Did he win any prizes?
<answer> In 1950 Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature <context> Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, (; 18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate. At various points in his life he...
is landlord's insurance cost more than home insurance?
<answer> Yes, landlord's insurance is more than home insurance. <context> “A DP-3 policy might provide replacement cost on the house and theft of contents coverage for your belongings,” says Millar. Expect to pay 15% to 20% more for landlord insurance than you did for homeowners insurance. In recent years the average c...
Who discovered mevastatin?
<answer> Akira Endo <context> In 1971, Akira Endo, a Japanese biochemist working for the pharmaceutical company Sankyo, identified mevastatin (ML-236B), a molecule produced by the fungus Penicillium citrinum, as an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, a critical enzyme used by the body to produce cholesterol. Animal trials ...
Who came for chess?
<answer> while the Nilghai, who had come for chess and remained to talk tactics <context> CHAPTER VIII And these two, as I have told you, Were the friends of Hiawatha, Chibiabos, the musician, And the very strong man, Kwasind. --Hiawatha Torpenhow was paging the last sheets of some manuscript, while the Nilghai, w...
What year was it released?
<answer> 50 First Dates (2004 <context> Even though she's quite young, Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend . She was born on February 22, 1975, in California. Being from a family that produced great actors, she quickly found her way into the spotlight . When she was 11 months old, she made her first advertisement...
Is he tied to terrorists?
<answer> The Norwegian citizen, said to be of Somali origin, is believed to have ties to Mohamed Abdikadir Mohamed, known as Ikrima, who is regarded as one of the most dangerous commanders in the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab. <context> Suspicion that a Norwegian citizen was involved in the deadly Westgate Mall atta...
Rudyard Kipling was an influential spokesman for what?
<answer> The British spirit of imperialism <context> A resurgence came in the late 19th century, with the Scramble for Africa and major additions in Asia and the Middle East. The British spirit of imperialism was expressed by Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Rosebury, and implemented in Africa by Cecil Rhodes. The pseudo-sc...
For how many years was American Idol the top rated show on television? ?
<answer> eight <context> Season eleven, however, suffered a steep drop in ratings, a drop attributed by some to the arrival of new shows such as The Voice and The X-Factor. The ratings for the first two episodes of season eleven fell 16–21% in overall viewer numbers and 24–27% in the 18/49 demo, while the season finale...
Which kingdom did Galicia later become a part of?
<answer> Asturias <context> Later the Muslims invaded Spain (711), but the Arabs and Moors never managed to have any real control over Galicia, which was later incorporated into the expanding Christian Kingdom of Asturias, usually known as Gallaecia or Galicia (Yillīqiya and Galīsiya) by Muslim Chroniclers, as well as ...
how do you spell roster?
<answer> A list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc. <context> Definition of roster for English Language Learners. : 1 a list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc. : 2 a group of people or things whose names are included on a roster. : 3 a list that sh...
Where did Marin build first fort?
<answer> Fort Presque Isle (near present-day Erie, Pennsylvania <context> In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had m...
what did they pledge?
<answer> pledged to take an economically battered America in a new direction marked by less spending and fewer regulations. <context> (CNN) -- President Barack Obama told a Labor Day crowd in Detroit that he's prepared to fight for a new job growth plan, defend organized labor and take steps to "restore the middle cla...
Who went to see Walt Disney?
<answer> Clarence Nash <context> In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney's cartoon film for children. When Walt Disney heard Nash's voice, he said "Stop! That's our duck!" The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, w...
what did david houston invent?
<answer> David Houston invented a roll film holder. <context> It is unclear when he started to try his hand at invention, but on June 11, 1881, he filed his first request for a patent. The invention was a roll film holder. Flexible roll film had not yet been invented, but Houston anticipated that one day it would be.
who is mighty mike?
<answer> It is the entertainment industrys No.1 dwarf, having forged a unique career in the arts from a circus background and strong passion for music. <context> Mighty Mike is the entertainment industrys No.1 dwarf, having forged a unique career in the arts from a circus background and strong passion for music. FUN CO...
Did it help her get ideas?
<answer> he said she found most of her materials through looking out of the window of her second-floor apartment i <context> Gwendolyn Brooks wrote hundreds of poems during her lifetime. She was known around the world for using poetry to increase understanding of black culture in America. During the 1940's and the 19...
What was the purpose of the IBM DBMS?
<answer> the Apollo program <context> IBM also had their own DBMS in 1966, known as Information Management System (IMS). IMS was a development of software written for the Apollo program on the System/360. IMS was generally similar in concept to CODASYL, but used a strict hierarchy for its model of data navigation inste...
What did Nassim Nicholas Taleb make a fortune on by making a big financial bet?
<answer> banking stocks <context> Stock trader and financial risk engineer Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the 2007 book The Black Swan, spent years warning against the breakdown of the banking system in particular and the economy in general owing to their use of bad risk models and reliance on forecasting, and their ...
Did he brother also buy a house?
<answer> Hungbu was sorry for him and so he invited him to share his house. <context> Long ago, there was a rich man who had two sons. The older brother, who was called Nolbu, was greedy and lazy. However, his younger brother Hungbu was hard-working and kind-hearted. When their father died, Nolbu inherited his house an...
How do you set up automatic spell check in outlook 365?
<answer> click the “File” menu, select “Options” and click “Mail” to open the mail settings window.Scroll until you locate the Compose Messages section and place a check mark in the “Always check spelling before sending” check box to enable this feature. <context> Checking Spelling Automatically in Outlook. To check sp...
When did the first public HDTV broadcast happen in the US?
<answer> July 23, 1996 <context> HDTV technology was introduced in the United States in the late 1980s and made official in 1993 by the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance, a group of television, electronic equipment, communications companies consisting of AT&T Bell Labs, General Instrument, Philips, Sarnoff, Thomson, Zenith a...
What can be the best title for the text?
<answer> Robots in Mines <context> Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It's an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago. W. Va. and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts loo...
Who was the intruder Elizabeth awoke to find in her bedroom?
<answer> Michael Fagan <context> During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks....
is hydrogen peroxide toxic?
<answer> No <context> For another, hydrogen peroxide has a number of fantastic uses outside of first aid. As a tough, nontoxic chemical, the stuff works wonders in your home. And it’s cheap, too! Click through to check out several surprising ways to use hydrogen peroxide.
When did he say this?
<answer> In an interview with The New York Times <context> OK, I admit it: emoticons are popular. Some people even think they are fun. Many seem unable to get through an e-mail or Instant Message chat sentence without using one. Some feel that they add feeling and character to otherwise cold digital communications. S...
What did Burke call corporate tyranny in India?
<answer> Indianism <context> Writing to a friend in May 1795, Burke surveyed the causes of discontent: "I think I can hardly overrate the malignity of the principles of Protestant ascendency, as they affect Ireland; or of Indianism [i.e. corporate tyranny, as practiced by the British East Indies Company], as they affec...
When was the New Hampshire Baptist Confession of Faith created?
<answer> 1833 <context> Shared doctrines would include beliefs about one God; the virgin birth; miracles; atonement for sins through the death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus; the Trinity; the need for salvation (through belief in Jesus Christ as the son of God, his death and resurrection, and confession of C...
Which individual ran for consul in 55 BC?
<answer> Domitius Ahenobarbus <context> Clodius formed armed gangs that terrorised the city and eventually began to attack Pompey's followers, who in response funded counter-gangs formed by Titus Annius Milo. The political alliance of the triumvirate was crumbling. Domitius Ahenobarbus ran for the consulship in 55 BC p...
Who did he wake to take over?
<answer> After Luka had slept for six hours, Godfrey roused him. <context> CHAPTER XV. COASTING. The current was now losing its power, and Godfrey, dipping his hand into the water and then putting it to his lips, found that it was distinctly brackish, and congratulated himself upon having laid in a stock of water...
This ended the hopes of which team?
<answer> Athletic <context> (CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday. Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and had...
how much for golden knights season tickets?
<answer> Golden Knights tickets typically cost $45 and up. <context> Vegas Golden Knights schedule Browse the listings above to see all upcoming games, and visit the Golden Knights Schedule page. The regular season starts October 5, 2017, and ends April 7, 2018. How much do Golden Knights tickets cost? There are ticket...
Which of these sentences best describes the current situation at NASA?
<answer> NASA has had to cancel a number of missions because of a lack of funds. <context> Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82. Many people paid tribute to the former astronaut. But other people feel regret that no human has been back to the moon since 1972, just three years aft...
Who filed complaints quickly after the Executive Order was implemented?
<answer> NAACP labor secretary Herbert Hill <context> NAACP had many problem's with JFK's "token" proposal. They wanted jobs. One day after the order took effect, NAACP labor secretary Herbert Hill filed complaints against the hiring and promoting practices of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Lockheed was doing business ...
Was the wind fresh?
<answer> in a fresh west wind <context> CHAPTER I MABEL PONDERS It was four o'clock in the afternoon and Marston sat by a window in an English country house. His pose was limp and his face was thin, for the fever had shaken him, but he felt his strength coming back. Outside, bare trees shook their branches in a fr...
On what day did the CRTC agree to allow CBCs broadcasting transmitters to remain active for another year?
<answer> August 18, 2011 <context> On August 18, 2011, the CRTC issued a decision that allows CBC's mandatory market rebroadcasting transmitters in analogue to remain on-air until August 31, 2012. Before that deadline, CBC's licence renewal process would take place and CBC's digital transition plans would be examined a...
Where were they seated?
<answer> under the elm <context> CHAPTER XI. FRAGMENTARY Mr. Boone's visit lasted but a day. I was a great deal with Colonel Clark in the few weeks that followed before his departure for Virginia. He held himself a little aloof (as a leader should) from the captains in the station, without seeming to offend them. But...
Did Kathy drink coffee while waiting for the helicopter?
<answer> relaxing her legs and drinking water. <context> "Get out of the plane!" Justin shouted. Teddy and he dropped to the ground,.... When Kathy and Victor reached the edge of the grassland, flames were shooting more than five meters into the air. Kathy couldn't believe what she was seeing. One glance told her...
is protonix an antacid?
<answer> Yes <context> 1. Let's start with the basics. Antacids neutralize excess stomach acid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. They are sometimes prescribed to help relieve the pain of stomach and duodenal ulcers. Some antacids also contain simethicone, an ingredient that helps ...
Who did the cubs play against in the first two games of the NLCS?
<answer> San Diego Padres <context> In the NLCS, the Cubs easily won the first two games at Wrigley Field against the San Diego Padres. The Padres were the winners of the Western Division with Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, Eric Show, Goose Gossage and Alan Wiggins. With wins of 13–0 and 4–2, the Cubs needed to win only one...
how do you qualify for medicare?
<answer> Americans aged 65 and older or people under 65 with certain disabilities qualify for Medicare enrollment. <context> Getting Medicare Under Age 65. Medicare is usually available to Americans aged 65 and older. In some cases, however, the Medicare eligibility age is lower; people under 65 with certain disabiliti...
when did they make fat man?
<answer> Fat Man and Little Boy is a 1989 film that reenacts the Manhattan Project. <context> Fat Man and Little Boy is a 1989 film that reenacts the Manhattan Project, the secret Allied endeavor to develop the first nuclear weapons during World War II. The film is named after the weapons Little Boy and Fat Man that we...
When did he state this?
<answer> At last year's National People's Congress , <context> "Are you happy?" The simple question usually makes people confused . Even Mo Yan, who won a Nobel Prize, replied to it by saying, "I don't know." When a migrant worker was asked, "Are you happy? (Ni Xing Fu Ma?)" by a CCTV reporter, he looked confused befor...
Were there any laws against marriage between whites and Asians in the US?
<answer> White legislators passed laws prohibiting marriage between European and Asian Americans until the 1950s. <context> Anti-miscegenation laws were passed in most states during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, but this did not prevent white slaveholders, their sons, or other powerful white men from taking ...
What language other than Dutch also employs final-obstruent devoicing?
<answer> German <context> Unlike other Germanic languages, Dutch doesn't have phonological aspiration of consonants. Like English, Dutch did not participate in the second consonant shift. Like most Germanic languages, the Dutch consonant system did not undergo the High German consonant shift and has a syllable structur...
how long do you cook sweet corn?
<answer> You can cook sweet corn in microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. <context> How To Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave What You Need. Ingredients 1 or more ears fresh, un-shucked sweet corn Equipment Microwave Cooling rack or cutting board Instructions. Place 1 to 4 ears of corn in the microwave: Arrange 1 to 4 ears ...
How many processes are involved with acquiring knowledge?
<answer> Knowledge acquisition involves complex cognitive processes: perception, communication, and reasoning; <context> Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts, information, descriptions, or skills, which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving, ...
Who are not likely to move away from home? _ .?
<answer> People in Scotland <context> There is no place like home--as long as it is far enough away, it seems. Britain has become a nation of nomads ,with nearly half of us living more than 100 miles from the town or village where we grew up, research shows. The trend is being fuelled by the Internet, better communicat...
How many calories in world's finest chocolate almond?
<answer> There are 330 calories in World's finest dark almond chocolate. <context> Dark Almond (Correct Version) (World's Finest Chocolate) Serving Size: 1 bar (1.65 oz), Calories: 330, Fat: 21g, Carbs: 34.5g, Protein: 4.5g Chocolate Bunny (World's Finest Chocolate)
What is the term for the line across the field where the ball is positioned before a play?
<answer> line of scrimmage <context> Before scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of clock, but no nearer than 24 yards from the sideline or 1 yard from the goal line. The line parallel to the goal line passing through the ball (line from sideline to sideline for the length of the ball) ...