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Which would be the best title for the text? | <answer> Too busy for Friendship? <context> If you feel at present that you don't have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship require effort and commitment(,,).
Many of us let our live... |
who is newt gingrich? | <answer> American political consultant, politician, businessman, historian, writer and Republican leader. <context> Newton Leroy Newt Gingrich (/ˈnuːt ˈɡɪŋɡrɪtʃ/; born Newton Leroy McPherson; June 17, 1943) is an American political consultant, politician, businessman, historian, writer and Republican leader. |
Does Pittsburgh have a lot of job openings? | <answer> facing job-cuts <context> About 400 high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the neighboring state of Ohio joined a heated discussion recently on "China: What Does the Future Hold?" "It's either going to turn out really good or really bad - who knows?" said Braveen Ragunathan, a senior from an Ohio ... |
how many books has dr seuss written? | <answer> 50 OR more <context> Between 1937-1991 (when Dr. Seuss died, aged 87), he published more than 40 books, which have sold half a billion copies in toto. (For a full list of Dr. Seuss's books, click on the Related link.). at least the integer 14. He published 44 children's books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He p... |
In what month? | <answer> Harvard Law School in October <context> (CNN) -- President Barack Obama has nominated his top counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, to be the next director of the CIA.
If there is an emerging Obama doctrine to deal with the threat from al Qaeda and its allies, it is clearly a rejection of the use of conve... |
where did she look? | <answer> She looked all around her desk, but here wasn't there. Then she looked on the floor behind the desk--and there he was! <context> One morning, Elena woke up, much like she did every day. She threw the covers on the floor and rolled out of bed, yawning hugely. She walked to the window and said, "Hello there, Mr... |
The Enlightenment era religious commentary was, in part, a response to which war? | <answer> Thirty Years' War <context> Enlightenment era religious commentary was a response to the preceding century of religious conflict in Europe, especially the Thirty Years' War. Theologians of the Enlightenment wanted to reform their faith to its generally non-confrontational roots and to limit the capacity for re... |
where is university of tehran? | <answer> In Iran. <context> University of Tehran, is the oldest and largest university in Iran established in 1934 known as the Symbol of Iranian Higher Education. University of Tehran is offering a wide selection of programs at undergraduate, postgraduate levels as well as various research activities in science and te... |
is mb the same as mbps? | <answer> Yes, both are same. <context> So, to help you figure out what speed is right for you, you should first understand that connection speeds are calibrated in megabits per second (Mb or Mbps), a number referring to how many bits of data - in millions - can be moved in a second. |
what is the importance of gas exchange in lungs? | <answer> This exchange is a result of increased concentration of oxygen, and a decrease of C02. <context> Gas exchange in the lungs and in the alveoli is between the alveolar air and the blood in the pulmonary capillaries. This exchange is a result of increased concentration of oxygen, and a decrease of C02. This proce... |
what are they also known as? | <answer> Hammers <context> (CNN) -- Italian manager Gianfranco Zola has been sacked by English Premier League club West Ham, while former England boss Steve McLaren has joined German side Wolfsburg.
The Hammers announced in a statement on their official Web site that they had terminated Zola's contract after a season... |
what is an unidentified expression? | <answer> An unidentified expression is an expression which undefined if when you plug in a given x the problem does not have a y meaning that the answer IE either imaginary equal to infinity or is dividing by zero at that point. <context> an expression is undefined if when you plug in a given x the problem does not hav... |
are florida mangroves protected? | <answer> Yes <context> Thomson Reuters Handout of red and black mangrove in Miami. By Zachary Fagenson. MIAMI, Fla. (Reuters) - New revelations that a long strip of protected mangrove trees were illegally razed amid preparations for the 2016 Miami International Boat Show has outraged Florida environmentalists. |
what does depth of field mean? | <answer> Depth of field refers to the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. <context> TUTORIALS: DEPTH OF FIELD. Depth of field refers to the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. It varies depending on camera type, aperture and focusing distance, although print size and viewing distance can also ... |
Was it a busy place? | <answer> was crowded with gamesters <context> CHAPTER II
MARSHALL HANEY CHANGES HEART
It was well for Haney that Bertie did not see him as he sat above his gambling boards, watchful, keen-eyed, grim of visage, for she would have trembled in fear of him. "Haney's" was both saloon and gambling hall. In the front, o... |
who are actors in doubt? | <answer> Katherine Heigl, Steven Pasquale. <context> Doubt (TV series) Doubt is an American television drama series created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, and stars Katherine Heigl in the lead role of Sadie Ellis, a brilliant attorney who falls for her client (Steven Pasquale), an altruistic pediatric surgeon recently ... |
Will they have to investigate? | <answer> The bureau has started in an investigation into the incident's cause. <context> (CNN) -- Did we almost lose Bono?
The rear hatch of the aircraft taking the U2 lead singer from Dublin to Berlin was missing when the aircraft landed at Berlin Schonefeld Airport on Wednesday.
Besides Bono (whose real name is ... |
Did they threaten him? | <answer> Masih says the three got into an argument while drinking and that the other two men threatened to publicly accuse him of blasphemy, according to Majid.
<context> (CNN) -- The arrest of a Christian man accused of making remarks against the Muslim prophet Mohammed wasn't enough to appease an angry mob in Pakis... |
What kind of countries get assistance with policing? | <answer> weak, failed or failing states <context> Police development-aid to weak, failed or failing states is another form of transnational policing that has garnered attention. This form of transnational policing plays an increasingly important role in United Nations peacekeeping and this looks set to grow in the year... |
How many days do they go to school? | <answer> Five <context> Alice is an American girl. She has two good friends. One is Tom, the other is Jim. They come from the same country. They are studying in Beijing now. They are at the same school-- No.2 Middle School. They have a lot of Chinese friends here. They go to school from Monday to Friday. They go to sch... |
How do you take your apple watch off power save? | <answer> You need to drag the Power Off slider to right side to turn off your watch. <context> Power down menu will appear on the screen. Power Reserve: To let you keep your watch in power saving mode. You need to drag the Power Off slider to right side to turn off your watch. Step #3. Now, to restart your watch, simpl... |
what currency do they use in hungary? | <answer> Hungarian Forints is the currency used in Hungary. <context> Confused about currency to use in Budapest! 21 July 2012, 20:21 Hi, strange topic, I thought that in Budapest I would obviously use the local currency which as we all know is Hungarian Forints. So I decided to look at buying some currency to take wit... |
is Brooks writing clear? | <answer> But Brooks has formed his book in an unusual, and perhaps unfortunate way. <context> Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there's always a temptation to drag it into problems where it m... |
what are the three tallest building in the world? | <answer> The three tallest buildings in the world are the Burj Khalifa, Tapei 101, and India Tower. <context> India Tower in Mumbai is set to be the second tallest building in the world after Burj Khalifa with a height of 700m (2,300 ft.) with 126 storeys. The project is currently on hold. Suzhou Zhongnan Center, lo... |
Which did he birdie? | <answer> Woods birdied the 13th <context> (CNN) -- Dealing with Merion is turning out to be tough enough. But Tiger Woods is also battling an injury at the U.S. Open in Pennsylvania.
Woods revealed that he hurt his left arm while winning The Players Championship last month, which would explain why he grimaced notice... |
From what countries were European settlers in Alaska? | <answer> Norway and Sweden <context> Starting in the 1890s and stretching in some places to the early 1910s, gold rushes in Alaska and the nearby Yukon Territory brought thousands of miners and settlers to Alaska. Alaska was officially incorporated as an organized territory in 1912. Alaska's capital, which had been in ... |
what equipment digs a big hole? | <answer> Hand-held hole Diggers, the hydraulically powered and towable 660 dig-r-moobile. <context> The most respected line of portable and mobile hole digging equipment available to the construction marketplace, includes one and two-man, hand-held Hole Diggers, the hydraulically powered and towable 660 DIG-R-MOBILE, a... |
How many titles has the Tower got? | <answer> 4 <context> Only if you don't have a fear of heights do you want to visit the CN Tower. And if you can take a trip to the top of it will surely be worth it. The CN tower is Canada's most famous symbol and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Over 550 meters, it is one of the tallest building in the world; on a cl... |
what did they hear when they walked up? | <answer> nd they were in time to hear a dull splash in the waters fif <context> CHAPTER XVIII. IN THE MOAT
Fortunio and the Marquise reached the window side by side, and they were in time to hear a dull splash in the waters fifty feet below them. There was a cloud over the little sickle of moon, and to their eyes, fr... |
what is dpi on a mouse? | <answer> DPI means Dot Per Inch.Higher DPI means greater precision/smoothness for your mouse movement. <context> DPI means Dot Per Inch. In theory, if a mouse has 1600 DPI, then, if you move your mouse one inch (2.54 cm), the mouse cursor will move 1600 pixels. The higher the DPI, the more sensitive the mouse is. That ... |
Since students do not pay tuition, what do they have to pay for schooling in Victoria? | <answer> some extra costs <context> Victorian schools are either publicly or privately funded. Public schools, also known as state or government schools, are funded and run directly by the Victoria Department of Education . Students do not pay tuition fees, but some extra costs are levied. Private fee-paying schools in... |
In which book would you expect to find the chapter "How the tiger got his stripes?"? | <answer> Just So Stories. <context> Have you come across much western children's literature?
Most English speaking children grow up with the same delightful set of fictional characters. The Winnie the Pooh stories involve a strange selections of animals such as a kangaroo, a pig, a donkey, a tiger, an owl and a bear,... |
how long do tickets and accidents affect your driving record? | <answer> Tickets normally can stay on a Virginia driving record from three years to 11 years. <context> Tickets normally can stay on a Virginia driving record from three years to 11 years, however if you are convicted of a serious violation it will remain on your MVR permanently. So the length of time that a conviction... |
what is an alpha letter? | <answer> It is first letter of the Greek alphabet. <context> Symbol α The first letter of the Greek alphabet. The first one in a series; the beginning. The first position from a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or radical group may be substituted. |
How many species of bats exist in England? | <answer> eighteen <context> Other mammals found in Greater London are hedgehogs, rats, mice, rabbit, shrew, vole, and squirrels, In wilder areas of Outer London, such as Epping Forest, a wide variety of mammals are found including hare, badger, field, bank and water vole, wood mouse, yellow-necked mouse, mole, shrew, a... |
What theory was Aristotle's explanation based on? | <answer> his theory of potentiality and actuality <context> Aristotle's explanation of how this was possible was not strictly empiricist in a modern sense, but rather based on his theory of potentiality and actuality, and experience of sense perceptions still requires the help of the active nous. These notions contrast... |
Orlam clans crossed which river to migrate to Namibia? | <answer> Orange River <context> The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, Nama and, since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion from central Africa. From the late 18th century onwards, Orlam clans from the Cape Colony crossed the Orange River a... |
what is pi day mathematics? | <answer> Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). <context> Pi Day. Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day date format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. In 2009, the United State... |
how many seater is avanza? | <answer> The new Toyota Avanza is a 7 seater. <context> The new Toyota Avanza is a 7-seater MPV that’s been given a facelift. It went ahead with less chrome on the front grill and removed the strip at the side. The headlamps were smaller and sleeker. Its body was heavily sculpted with lines starting from the front bump... |
On March 23, 1833, who headlined and performed with Chopin at a concert? | <answer> Liszt and Hiller <context> Chopin seldom performed publicly in Paris. In later years he generally gave a single annual concert at the Salle Pleyel, a venue that seated three hundred. He played more frequently at salons, but preferred playing at his own Paris apartment for small groups of friends. The musicolog... |
Which duty do some people believe civil disobedients have? | <answer> submit to the punishment prescribed by law <context> An important decision for civil disobedients is whether or not to plead guilty. There is much debate on this point, as some believe that it is a civil disobedient's duty to submit to the punishment prescribed by law, while others believe that defending onese... |
What is predation? | <answer> In an ecosystem, predation is a biological interaction <context> In an ecosystem, predation is a biological interaction where a predator (an organism that is hunting) feeds on its prey (the organism that is attacked). Predators may or may not kill their prey prior to feeding on them, but the act of predation ... |
The mosaic found at Sepphoris display a mix of Jewish and which beliefs? | <answer> pagan <context> The remains of a 6th-century synagogue have been uncovered in Sepphoris, which was an important centre of Jewish culture between the 3rd–7th centuries and a multicultural town inhabited by Jews, Christians and pagans. The mosaic reflects an interesting fusion of Jewish and pagan beliefs. In the... |
where did Jane initially plant her seedlings? | <answer> osie planted seeds indoors <context> Josie started planning her new garden in the winter. She chose flowers and vegetables that could grow in her area. She looked through the seed magazines. She ordered the tastiest kind of each vegetable and the prettiest kind of each flower. She talked to a friend about her ... |
Was she on tv too? | <answer> Her television and film résumé is slim until the 1970s, when she began landing acting jobs on series <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actress Carmen Zapata, whose most visible film role was as a choir nun in "Sister Act," died Sunday at her Los Angeles home. She was 86.
Zapata's star on the Hollywood Walk of F... |
How do you use asycuda? | <answer> Access to ASYCUDA World is to be granted through an application process. A user or director of an entity applies to the Comptroller of Customs using a prescribed form called “ASYCUDA WORLD USER AUTHORIZATION FORM”. The form makes provisions for a principal user and persons who can act on behalf of the applican... |
what is the title of the person with a llc? | <answer> A member of an LLC is any person who owns or holds a vested interest in the LLC itself. Owners, managers, investors and lenders may all be members. <context> Member. A member of an LLC is any person who owns or holds a vested interest in the LLC itself. Owners, managers, investors and lenders may all be member... |
what is another word for comma? | <answer> Disambiguation <context> For other uses, see Comma (disambiguation). The comma ( , ) is a punctuation mark that appears in several variants in various languages. It has the same shape as an apostrophe or single closing quotation mark in many typefaces, but it differs from them in being placed on the baseline o... |
What is the author's aim in writing this passage? | <answer> He wanted to tell us to develop our potential talent instead of busying ourselves with our work only. <context> I am not just a successful architect . I also like to play the piano. In my spare time I often turn some dry musical symbols into beautiful music.
Many years ago, while I was in a university studying... |
in what city? | <answer> Fifteen, the London restaurant <context> Jamie Oliver has been invited by Gordon Brown to prepare a banquet at No.10 for President Barack Obama and other leaders of the G20, offering a cut-price menu to reflect times when trade and industry are far from prosperous and the rate of employment is decreasing.
Do... |
which architect designed prairie style houses, which blended in with the prairie landscape? | <answer> Frank Lloyd Wright architect designed prairie style houses, which blended in with the prairie landscape. <context> Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois, showing post-1911 changes to studio (Chicago Avenue) side of building. Prairie School was a late 19th- and early 20th-century architectu... |
Who questioned Adams's claim to co-discovery of Neptune? ? | <answer> Dennis Rawlins <context> In the wake of the discovery, there was much nationalistic rivalry between the French and the British over who deserved credit for the discovery. Eventually, an international consensus emerged that both Le Verrier and Adams jointly deserved credit. Since 1966, Dennis Rawlins has questi... |
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi established what enormous supply route during World War 2? | <answer> the Persian Corridor <context> In 1941, Reza Shah was forced to abdicate in favor of his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and established the Persian Corridor, a massive supply route that would last until the end of the ongoing war. The presence of so many foreign troops in the nation also culminated in the Soviet-... |
What is the cost of hospital stay per day? | <answer> Hospital costs per stay averaged $15,734. <context> Hospital and Surgery Costs. Total health care spending in America was approximately $2.7 trillion in 2011. A little over 31 percent of that amount, or $814 billion, was spent on hospital services. Hospital costs averaged $3,949 per day, and costs per stay ave... |
What did the tortoise promise the bird catcher at first? | <answer> A nice gift. <context> A peacock and a tortoise were good friends. One day, a bird catcher caught the peacock and was going to sell him on the market. The peacock asked the bird catcher to allow him to say goodbye to his friend the tortoise. The bird catcher agreed.
The tortoise asked the bird catcher to l... |
Do we know where they were played? | <answer> Phaininda and episkyros were Greek ball games. An image of an episkyros player depicted in low relief on a vase at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens appears on the UEFA European Championship Cup. Athenaeus, writing in 228 AD, referenced the Roman ball game harpastum. Phaininda, episkyros and harpast... |
Who succeeded Thomas Barnes as editor of The Times in 1841? | <answer> John Thadeus Delane <context> Thomas Barnes was appointed general editor in 1817. In the same year, the paper's printer James Lawson, died and passed the business onto his son John Joseph Lawson(1802–1852). Under the editorship of Barnes and his successor in 1841, John Thadeus Delane, the influence of The Time... |
In what year did the Union Forces capture New Orleans? | <answer> 1862 <context> For the first two years Confederate forces did well in set battles but lost control of the border states. The Confederates had the advantage of defending a very large country in an area where disease caused twice as many deaths as combat. The Union pursued a strategy of seizing the coastline, bl... |
which vitamin is essential for night vision? | <answer> Vitamin A is essential for night vision. <context> Improves Vision. Vitamin A can aid in improving vision. It enables your eyes to adjust to light changes, keeps them moist, and also improves night vision. It can prevent many conditions like dry eyes and night blindness by increasing the adaptability of the hu... |
how long ago did it break away from the peninsula? | <answer> Madagascar split from the Indian peninsula around 88 million years ago <context> Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa. The nation comprises the island of Madagascar (the fourth-la... |
Who runs Paris' oldest theater today? | <answer> French government <context> Theatre traditionally has occupied a large place in Parisian culture, and many of its most popular actors today are also stars of French television. The oldest and most famous Paris theatre is the Comédie-Française, founded in 1680. Run by the French government, it performs mostly F... |
Why did the father feel that two people had died? | <answer> Because the father and son had become friends. <context> Kilimanjaro Climb : a Rite of Passage for Father and Son
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a transformational experience for many people. The things that make the mountain hard are the very things that make it so powerful. In the case of my son Josh and I,the walk... |
Who said they were wasting time? | <answer> remarked Edna Barlow, earnestly, "we're wasting time <context> CHAPTER III THE LIBERTY GIRLS
An hour later six girls met at the home of Alora Jones, who lived with her father in a fine mansion across the street from Colonel Hathaway's residence. These girls were prepared to work, and work diligently, under t... |
how long do a hiv person lives? | <answer> 10 more years <context> Q: How long can people infected with HIV expect to live? In the early days of the epidemic, the answer would have been simple--and hard to take. After becoming infected with HIV, people could expect to get AIDS within about 10 years, and then live only 1 to 2 years more. But things have... |
how long is his prison term? | <answer> serving a three-year sentence <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Wesley Snipes said he was nervous about going to jail on Thursday, but was hopeful that his prayers would be answered.
"We still have prayers out there. We still believe in miracles. So don't send me up the river yet," Snipes said in an inter... |
How is the weather in osaka in march? | <answer> The average temperature in Osaka in March is a little cool at 8.6 degrees Celsius or 47.48 degrees Fahrenheit. Afternoons in March can be mild with average high temperatures reaching 12.8 degrees Celsius or 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Overnight temperatures in March are generally cool with an average low of 4.6 deg... |
Besides Jones Hall, what other organization is housed in the Theater District? | <answer> Hobby Center for the Performing Arts <context> The Houston Theater District, located downtown, is home to nine major performing arts organizations and six performance halls. It is the second-largest concentration of theater seats in a downtown area in the United States. Houston is one of few United States citi... |
how many seats are in the allstate arena? | <answer> Rosemont Allstate Arena has a capacity of between 16,000 and 18,500 seats. <context> Rosemont Allstate Arena has a capacity of between 16,000 - 18,500 seats (depending on the event) located in the following sections: Floor sections for concerts - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Floor sections for basektball games - Courtsid... |
What is a Chinese tradition? | <answer> Taoism <context> Taoism ( or ), also known as Daoism, is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the "Tao" (, literally "Way", also romanized as "Dao"). The "Tao" is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism, however, it denotes... |
why do we need peer support group? | <answer> Peer support programs provide an opportunity for consumers who have achieved significant recovery to assist others in their recovery journeys therefore peer support group is needed. <context> Peers: Their Roles and the Research. Peer support programs provide an opportunity for consumers who have achieved signi... |
What is the definition of several? | <answer> The definition of several is separate or distinct from one another federal union of the several states. <context> Definition of several. 1a : separate or distinct from one another federal union of the several statesb (1) : individually owned or controlled : exclusive a several fishery — compare common (2) : of... |
During which years was no census taken? | <answer> between the time of publication of the Domesday Book and the year 1377 <context> It is recognised that an epidemiological account of the plague is as important as an identification of symptoms, but researchers are hampered by the lack of reliable statistics from this period. Most work has been done on the spre... |
who is shelea frazier married to? | <answer> Sheila Frazier married John Atchison, a New York celebrity hair stylist. <context> The article titled, Vows: Sheila Frazier and John Atchison, explains how the couple met and how their religion helped them to grow closer. The couple met when John, a New York celebrity hair stylist, styled a shag haircut on She... |
in medical terms what does bolus mean? | <answer> A large dose of a substance given by injection for the purpose of rapidly achieving the needed therapeutic concentration in the bloodstream. <context> boluses. 1 1 : a rounded mass: such asa : a large pillb : a soft mass of chewed food. 2 2 medical a : a dose of a substance (as a drug) given intravenouslyb :... |
Has she owned up to her part in the crime? | <answer> she never really has fully accepted responsibility for her crimes."
<context> (CNN) -- California's parole board Tuesday refused to release onetime Manson family acolyte Leslie Van Houten, finding the 60-year-old remains dangerous more than four decades after the group's Southern California murder spree.
T... |
How long is the first solar cookers invented? | <answer> Less than 250 years <context> Cooking food over a smoky fire is found everywhere in the world. It is often difficult to find wood for the fire. People who do not have wood must spend large amounts of money on cooking fuel. However, there is a much easier way to cook food using energy from the sun. Solar cooker... |
when to start the bcp after depo injection? | <answer> 15 weeks after the last shot. <context> There is no need to wait until the first period after Depo Provera; doing so puts you at risk of pregnancy. If you start later than 15 weeks after the last shot, you should use a backup method of birth control, like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex, until you've ta... |
what is lunges? | <answer> It is a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife. <context> lunge. 1. a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab. 2. any sudden forward movement; plunge. 3. to make a lunge or thrust; move with a lunge. 4. to thrust (something) forward; cause to lunge: lunging a finger accusingly. |
How many tests are there? | <answer> more than a thousand <context> How far would you be willing to go to satisfy your need to know?Far enough to find out your possibility of dying from a terrible disease?These days that's more than an academic question,as Tracy Smith reports in our Cover Story.
There are now more than a thousand genetic tests,... |
did Linda end up leaving? | <answer> Linda had not left her room. <context> CHAPTER X
Peter Steinmarc, now that he was an engaged man, affianced to a young bride, was urgent from day to day with Madame Staubach that the date of his wedding should be fixed. He soon found that all Nuremberg knew that he was to be married. Perhaps Herr Molk had no... |
How many people marched in Jerusalem? | <answer> 75,000 <context> Because of his ability to motivate nationalistic passions, "men, women, and children wept and wailed in the streets" after hearing of his death, according to Nutting. The general Arab reaction was one of mourning, with thousands of people pouring onto the streets of major cities throughout the... |
who was his dad? | <answer> Gaius Plinius Celer, <context> Pliny the Elder (b. Gaius Plinius Secundus, AD 23 – 79) was a Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher, a naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and friend of the emperor Vespasian.
Spending most of his spare time studying, writing, and investigating natur... |
what is a porcelain? | <answer> Porcelain refer to the highest quality ceramics. <context> Porcelain is the term currently being used to refer to the highest quality ceramics. Kaolin is used in the manufacture, and it is usually very delicate. Another member reminded me that the most significant identifying factor for porcelain is it's trans... |
Why does the author say the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff was the worst event in nautical history? | <answer> It caused the largest number of casualties . <context> It's the worst event in human being's nautical history , six times more deadly than the Titanic . When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II , more than 10,000 people... |
What is the average temperatures for nova scotia canada may? | <answer> The average maximum daytime temperature in Nova Scotia in May is a cool 13 degrees Celsius or 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The average night-time temperature is usually a cold 4 degrees Celsius or 39 degrees Fahrenheit. <context> Guide to Nova Scotia weather in May. The average maximum daytime temperature in Nova Sc... |
Is he violently angry about it? | <answer> ed, with polite anxiety. <context> CHAPTER VIII
"I don't think I shall marry you, after all," Maggie announced that evening, as she stood looking at herself in one of the gilded mirrors with which the drawing-room at Belgrave Square was adorned.
"Why not?" Nigel asked, with polite anxiety.
"You are exhi... |
Who was one of the creators of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences? | <answer> Conkling <context> Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would help establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints a... |
is age a factor when student loans are forgiven? | <answer> No <context> Dear Debt Adviser, I am 56 years old and have about $80,000 in student loans from my master's degree, which I completed about eight years ago. The monthly payments are a huge pain now but will be impossible when I stop working. Is there any way to get the balance forgiven by being a senior citizen... |
What did some post-punk artists reject their previous avant-garde practices to pursue? | <answer> commercial success <context> Artists such as Gary Numan, the Human League, Soft Cell, John Foxx and Visage helped pioneer a new synthpop style that drew more heavily from electronic and synthesizer music and benefited from the rise of MTV. Post-punk artists such as Scritti Politti's Green Gartside and Josef K'... |
does he think about his shoes? | <answer> He now can never die and whenever he thinks of his shoes, he says to himself "Stop it!" <context> There was once a magical lightning wand that contained special powers. When held by a human, it is believed to have given the human special powers that would allow them to take over the skies and the sea. Because ... |
In what year did the Ocean Stars first compete in the Olympics? | <answer> 1972 <context> Football is the most popular sport amongst Somalis. Important competitions are the Somalia League and Somalia Cup. The multi-ethnic Ocean Stars, Somalia's national team, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The ... |
what innervates pec minor? | <answer> The pectoralis minor muscle is innervated by the medial pectoral nerve. <context> Innervation of the Pectoralis Minor. In order for a muscle to contract and function, it must receive electrical impulses from the brain through a nerve or group of nerves, a process that is called innervation. The pectoralis mino... |
What Islamic state controlled southern Iberia until 1031? | <answer> the Caliphate of Córdoba <context> In Iberia, the Christian states, which had been confined to the north-western part of the peninsula, began to push back against the Islamic states in the south, a period known as the Reconquista. By about 1150, the Christian north had coalesced into the five major kingdoms of... |
Which might be the best title for this passage? | <answer> Ways To Show Your Gratitude <context> Some friends invite you over and serve you a delicious dinner. Someone lends you his car while there's something wrong with yours. You are sick, and a friend brings you a meal and cares for you. How do you show your gratitude ?
Sometimes simply saying thank you is enough... |
What's the author's attitude toward the new teacher on the first day? | <answer> Disdainful . <context> The first day my new teacher walked into our school in Spanish Harlem, I burst out laughing. Ron Clark was a young white guy from North Carolina who talked with a funny Southern accent . He said he used to be a singing waiter. I thought, who is this guy? He's a complete joke.
It was 19... |
Has she always wanted to be a pilot? | <answer> has always wanted to be a preschool teacher <context> It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time,and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment.A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the ch... |
Did he tell anyone he was 70? | <answer> He did not inform us <context> (CNN) -- It's not often that a Nobel Peace Prize laureate gets fired, but the Bangladeshi government said Wednesday it did just that in dismissing Muhammad Yunus from a top post in the pioneering bank he founded.
Grameen Bank's general manager, however, disputed the government'... |
Why is she playing soccer? | <answer> the gym teacher is doing something different <context> Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. "Anne", I waved to her. "Why are you playing soccer?" "Well, the gym teacher is ... |
Which is wrong? | <answer> I can pay my rent . <context> I am an adult. I'm not a kid. I'm a grown-up. I need some money. I have no food. I am hungry. I am not thirsty, because water is everywhere. But water has no taste. I want to drink a soda. I want to drink milk. I want to drink coffee. I want to work. Nobody will hire( )me. Nobody ... |
What had Johnny done about beginning the project? | <answer> had already engaged a hall <context> CHAPTER V.
MESSRS. TREAT, JONES, WESTON & DOWD.
The particular circle of society in which Ben and Johnny moved was shaken to its very centre by the news which was whispered from one to the other on the day after those young gentlemen and Paul had taken up their abode at... |
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