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Who was the dictator in Zaire from 1965 to 1997?
<answer> Marshal Mobutu Sese Seko <context> The classic case of a corrupt, exploitive dictator often given is the regime of Marshal Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which he renamed Zaire) from 1965 to 1997. It is said that usage of the term kleptocracy gained popularity largely in resp...
what county is mccalla al in?
<answer> JEFFERSON <context> Never miss out on new listings again! MC CALLA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA LAND FOR SALE: 1 - 15 of 76 listings. 1. This property is located on Serene Lake Road in McCalla, AL only 11 minutes from Interstate 20, 24 minutes from Bessemer, 28 minutes from Hoover, and 44 minutes from Tuscaloosa...
how old are is master chief?
<answer> 41 <context> There was a comment about the age of Master Chief in refernece to his age. The Master Chief was born in 2511, the fall of Reach happens in 2552. This would make the Master Chief 41 years old but the Master Chief is infact a weapon and would spend most of his time in cryo when he is not needed.
Who did the Church of England split from?
<answer> the Catholic Church <context> The Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understoo...
Was he expecting to see her?
<answer> "I didn't know you were coming back so soon," he greeted her. <context> CHAPTER XIX A WOMAN'S WAY They had not been forgotten while they journeyed through the wilds. Frobisher thought of them now and then, and his daughter more often; indeed, her mind dwelt a good deal on Andrew after he left and she foun...
How is the term "black" defined in the United States?
<answer> it is instead a socially based racial classification related to being African American, with a family history associated with institutionalized slavery. <context> Different societies apply differing criteria regarding who is classified as "black", and these social constructs have also changed over time. In a n...
How many acres are the Kathmandu valley monument zones?
<answer> 466.9 <context> The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Bud...
are hiccups a symptom?
<answer> No, it is an involuntary spasmodic contraction of the muscle. <context> A hiccup is an involuntary spasmodic contraction of the muscle at the base of the lungs (diaphragm) followed by the rapid closure of the vocal cords. Usually, hiccups last for a few hours or, occasionally, a day or two. However, chronic hi...
what region is thule afb in?
<answer> In northern Greenland. <context> Here at Thule Air Base in northern Greenland, 140 airmen, along with 500 Danish and Greenlandic contractors, watch polar-orbiting satellites, look for ballistic missile launches and support almost anything that happens north of the Arctic Circle.
Did he like it there?
<answer> Everybody was happy <context> CHAPTER XXVIII SPENNIE'S HOUR OF CLEAR VISION Mr. McEachern sat in the billiard-room, smoking. He was alone. From where he sat, he could hear distant strains of music. The more rigorous portion of the evening's entertainment, the theatricals, was over, and the nobility and ge...
What do we know about the Declaration of Independence?
<answer> It was written in quite simple words <context> It is the summer of 1776. Thomas Jefferson is not happy. He'd rather be home in Virginia than attending Philadelphia's Continental Congress Thomas Jefferson knew he had a job to do. Important men throughout the American colonies were meeting in Philadelphis to d...
what did daniel fahrenheit invent?
<answer> The mercury thermometer with a standardized Fahrenheit scale, was invented by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1714. <context> What can be considered the first modern thermometer, the mercury thermometer with a standardized Fahrenheit scale, was invented by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1714. What can be considered...
Why did the man feel that he could be lucky this time?
<answer> Because a small tuna took the hook on his line. <context> For eighty four days old Santiago had not caught a single fish. At first a young boy, Manolin, had shared his bad fortune, but after the fortieth luckless day the boy's father told his son to go in another boat. From that time on, Santiago worked alone....
What do you know about Harriet and Olivia?
<answer> They are of the same age. <context> A primary school in UK has banned Valentine's Day cards because of concerns that young pupils spend too much time talking about boyfriends and girlfriends. Ashcombe Primary School in WestonSuperMare,Somerset,has told parents that cards declaring love can be"confusing" for ch...
How long have railroads been important since in Montana?
<answer> 1880s <context> Railroads have been an important method of transportation in Montana since the 1880s. Historically, the state was traversed by the main lines of three east-west transcontinental routes: the Milwaukee Road, the Great Northern, and the Northern Pacific. Today, the BNSF Railway is the state's larg...
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? Maybe a little too ironic?
<answer> The house where he was born had dis appeared and in its place, ironically , was a bank. <context> It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. I...
What gospel singer did Freddie Mercury cite as an inspiration?
<answer> Aretha Franklin <context> Queen drew artistic influence from British rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s, such as the Beatles, the Kinks, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Who, Black Sabbath, Slade, Deep Purple, David Bowie, Genesis and Yes, in addition to American guitarist Jimi Hendrix, with Mercury al...
can cloth seats in a car be cleaned?
<answer> Yes, cloth seats in a car can be cleaned. <context> When cleaning your car’s cloth seats, you need to purchase a car upholstery cleaner that is designed for cloth seats. They are not expensive. You can use it by hand, or you can simplify the work with a portable carpet cleaner machine that will clean car seats...
Who opened the door?
<answer> Alice's mother <context> Alice needs some money for a Mother's Day present. She tells her father about her problem. "I'll pay you to do some housework. You can clean up the yard ," her father says. "You can also wash my car and Mum's. Both of them need to be washed because they're really dirty." Alice works on...
how much did salvador mundi sell for?
<answer> Da Vinci's Salvador Mundi was sold for 400 million dollars. <context> Da Vinci's Salvador Mundi sold for 400 million dollars! Posted by Joaquin Carter on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Christie’s promoted the painting with footage of awestruck visitors who waited in line to see the thing; one observer compared t...
How was the weather?
<answer> very hot <context> CHAPTER X A BREEZE OF WIND The hay was almost in when Frank and Harry stood one evening close under the apex of the roof in the log barn. The crop was heavy and because the barn was small it had been their business during the afternoon to spread and trample down the grass Jake flung up t...
How many people use it?
<answer> t these people (and close to 60 million others around the world) <context> James lives in Hawaii and his mother lives in Korea. James speaks English (he never learned Korean), and his mom only speaks Korean. They communicate perfectly. Eric is from Honduras, but he lives in the U.S. Eric just started learnin...
who owns taco bell kfc and pizza hut?
<answer> Yum brands <context> In January 2011, Yum! announced its intentions to divest itself of its Long John Silver's and A&W brands to focus on its core brands of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. For the decade leading up to the company's announcement, major growth had relied on international expansion.
What was it originally created to do?
<answer> original purpose was collecting customs duties <context> The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the country's seven uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a mari...
What will most of us remember Steve Jobs for?
<answer> a particular produc <context> The man behind the Apple empire died at 56 last year. He was one of the people who made Silicon Valley the capital of technological invention. Author and business consultant Jim Collins once called Jobs the "Beethoven of business". When asked what Steve Jobs will be best remembere...
Based on the passage, which of the following results from culture shock?
<answer> feeling homesick and disoriented <context> "You are going abroad and will live there? Oh, wonderful! You are so lucky." Perhaps your family and friends said similar things to you when you left home. But is it true all the time? Is your life in the new country always wonderful and exciting? Specialists say that...
How many daily bicycle riders are there in NYC?
<answer> 200,000 <context> New York's high rate of public transit use, over 200,000 daily cyclists as of 2014, and many pedestrian commuters make it the most energy-efficient major city in the United States. Walk and bicycle modes of travel account for 21% of all modes for trips in the city; nationally the rate for met...
some debate that there is a correlation between capitalism, imperialism, and what?
<answer> aristocracy <context> The correlation between capitalism, aristocracy, and imperialism has long been debated among historians and political theorists. Much of the debate was pioneered by such theorists as J. A. Hobson (1858–1940), Joseph Schumpeter (1883–1950), Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929), and Norman Angell (...
Why did he leave?
<answer> That year, Steve Wozniak returned to college and Steve Jobs left in a dispute with the chief executive. <context> Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a years-long and highly public battle with can...
Where does the story happen ?
<answer> On a bus. <context> There are many people on the bus. Some have seats, but some have to stand. At a bus stop, a woman gets on the bus. An old man is near the door and tries to stand up. "Oh, no, thank you," the woman forces him back to the seat."Please don't do that. I can stand." "But, Madam, let me..."say...
A popular 70s rock band group once played in New Haven, which result in an accident with one of it member, the man name was?
<answer> Jim Morrison <context> New Haven was the location of one of Jim Morrison's infamous arrests while he fronted the rock group The Doors. The near-riotous concert and arrest in 1967 at the New Haven Arena was commemorated by Morrison in the lyrics to "Peace Frog" which include the line "...blood in the streets in...
were they dry when they were done?
<answer> Sam was wet, <context> Sam was driving. It was late, it was dark, it was raining, and he was out of cookies. His squirrel was asleep in the passenger seat, as was his hamster, in the back seat. He had gone down to the beach for the day, but it had started raining, so he had started driving back. But he had go...
What does Wood call the approach of allowing individuals the freedom to decide what they want to believe?
<answer> genius of religious sentiment in the United States <context> Robert S. Wood has argued that the United States is a model for the world in terms of how a separation of church and state—no state-run or state-established church—is good for both the church and the state, allowing a variety of religions to flourish...
Horizontal layers of what are pulled along a surface into a back stop in analog versions of orogenic wedge experiments?
<answer> sand <context> Among the most well-known experiments in structural geology are those involving orogenic wedges, which are zones in which mountains are built along convergent tectonic plate boundaries. In the analog versions of these experiments, horizontal layers of sand are pulled along a lower surface into a...
Do some people disagree with the concept?
<answer> presented a cruel contrast <context> The grandfather of Nell Trent owns a shop of odds and ends. He wants to make sure his grandfather is provided for when he dies. His memory of his daughter's suffering and early death gives him a fear of poverty. Gambling becomes an addiction for Nell's grandfather, which re...
how many days to detox liver?
<answer> 2-4 days <context> Liver Detox Days 2-4. After your morning flush, drink diluted juices and herbal tea throughout the day -- as much as you can drink. Try to consume 128 oz during the day. Also recommended throughout the day is to consume cups of potassium broth.
Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited?
<answer> S. H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party. <context> "S. H.E. is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party, is that true?" cried out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard S. H.E. fan. After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spre...
Is his mouth small or large?
<answer> Such a mouth as he has! I suppose it is very handy to have a big mouth <context> CHAPTER XXIII. Some Big Mouths. Boom! Peter Rabbit jumped as if he had been shot. It was all so sudden and unexpected that Peter jumped before he had time to think. Then he looked foolish. He felt foolish. He had been scared whe...
what do basophils release?
<answer> Basophils A type of immune cell that has granules with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions and asthma. <context> Basophils A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions and asthma. A basophil is a type of white blood cell and ...
Is Harry back at school?
<answer> Harry, who is now back at school <context> For many people the subject of hiccups is a joke, but for Harry Mendes, a fifteen-year-old schoolboy from Birmingham, it was something quite different. His hiccups began one Sunday lunch time and continued day and night for two weeks. After the first week, Harry's pa...
what do feral swines prey on?
<answer> Channel islands due to the abundance of the feral pig as a prey species. The previous. <context> Channel islands due to the abundance of the feral pig as a prey species. The previous. lack of an abundant prey species made it difficult for the eagles to establish colonies. Prior to the introduction of pigs, isl...
Who holds the ECB's capital?
<answer> the national central banks of the member states as shareholders <context> Although the ECB is governed by European law directly and thus not by corporate law applying to private law companies, its set-up resembles that of a corporation in the sense that the ECB has shareholders and stock capital. Its capital i...
According to the writer, which of the following is NOT true?
<answer> Storytelling did not come back until 1993 in Wales. <context> CARDIFF, Wales Poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered in Wales to celebrate the tradition of storytelling. "It might seem strange that people still want to listen in age of watching television, but this is an unusual art form w...
The two areas with a lot of bars are popular with whom?
<answer> international residents of the city <context> In the past 20 years, several commercial streets have been developed, hence the nightlife has become more diverse: there are shopping malls opening late in the Xinjiekou CBD and Hunan Road. The well-established "Nanjing 1912" district hosts a wide variety of recrea...
Which professor disagrees?
<answer> Shen Mingde <context> It's the end of class. When the bell rings, students of Luohu Foreign Languages School in Shenzhen quickly take out their cell-phones. They want to log on to their microblogs to check the funny things that have happened in the last hour. Since last year, the trend of microblogging has swe...
is nevada legalizing marijuana?
<answer> Yes <context> Although a recent poll found that a majority of Nevada residents (54%) support legalizing marijuana for adults and 39% voted in favor of legalization on a 2002 ballot, MPP’s communications director Mason Tvert said that there are several reasons to wait until the November 2016 election to launch ...
Who is Patrick Pope?
<answer> He's Patrick Pope, a Los Angeles-based Web producer who moonlights as P'Trique, the star of the viral videos <context> (CNN) -- "We're here! Oh, my God. Alina, you look so chic! Turn around!" -- the seal of approval from fashion's newest darling. He's Patrick Pope, a Los Angeles-based Web producer who moonli...
When did he die?
<answer> June 1963 <context> (CNN) -- Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are to be made into saints this weekend in an unprecedented double papal canonization. While millions across the world remember John Paul II affectionately, John XXIII -- known as "The Good Pope" -- may not be as familiar. Here are five thing...
what fixes vertigo?
<answer> DizzyFIX <context> No Medication, No Surgery - Real Results. DizzyFIX is for patients suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – the most common cause of dizziness. In BPPV, the organ of balance in the inner ear malfunctions. The ear normally uses small crystals called “otoconia” to determine...
When were they rediscovered?
<answer> In 2005, the nephew of the original rescuer found the puppets <context> (CNN) -- The longest-running holiday special still has a very shiny nose. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" premiered on television December 6, 1964, and is now one of the holiday season's perennial favorites. The story of the reindeer w...
Who led the charge on the Valley of Balaclava?
<answer> Cardigan <context> Cardigan formed up his unit and charged the length of the Valley of the Balaclava, under fire from Russian batteries in the hills. The charge of the Light Brigade caused 278 casualties of the 700-man unit. The Light Brigade was memorialized in the famous poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, "The Ch...
how long is schooling for ultrasound tech?
<answer> Schooling for an ultrasound technician is of 12 to 14 months. <context> Typical ultrasound technician certificate programs run between 12 and 14 months in length and require full-time study. Core courses focus on ultrasound physics and the fundamentals of scanning. You will take courses in anatomy and patient ...
What determines if the antenna creates a broadside array or an end fire array?
<answer> relative phase <context> For instance, a phased array consists of two or more simple antennas which are connected together through an electrical network. This often involves a number of parallel dipole antennas with a certain spacing. Depending on the relative phase introduced by the network, the same combinat...
How many PCs was Dell's Indian plant slated to make in 2007?
<answer> 400,000 <context> Dell opened plants in Penang, Malaysia in 1995, and in Xiamen, China in 1999. These facilities serve the Asian market and assemble 95% of Dell notebooks. Dell Inc. has invested[when?] an estimated $60 million in a new manufacturing unit in Chennai, India, to support the sales of its products ...
What's an area code in Minneapolis?
<answer> 611 = 13 × 47 612 = 2 × 3 × 17, Harshad number, area code for Minneapolis <context> 600 (six hundred) is the natural number following 599 and preceding 601. Six hundred is a composite number, an abundant number, a pronic number and a Harshad number. 601 prime number, centered pentagonal number 602 = 2 × 7 ...
How many earth years is one Neptune year?
<answer> Neptune orbits the Sun once every 164.8 years <context> Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is the fourth-largest planet by diameter and the third-largest by mass. Among the giant planets in the Solar System, Neptune is the most dense. Neptune is 17 times the ma...
Was there exception to that?
<answer> except to go to the family at the Hall Farm <context> Chapter XLVIII Another Meeting in the Wood THE next day, at evening, two men were walking from opposite points towards the same scene, drawn thither by a common memory. The scene was the Grove by Donnithorne Chase: you know who the men were. The old...
When did the writer probably start his trip?
<answer> At about 11 a.m. <context> Last year I travelled to Paris by plane. I was very excited because I knew I would meet a lot of interesting people and see some amazing things there. On the night before I left, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep at all. When I sat on the plane the next day, I felt very tired. I...
why would my vision be changing in one eye?
<answer> Blurry vision is often one of the earliest symptoms of multiple sclerosis and it often happens in just one eye. <context> Blurry vision is often one of the earliest symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease causes inflammation along the nerve that connects your eyes to your brain, called the optic nerve...
which legislation is known as the lincoln law?
<answer> The False Claims Act, often referred to as Lincoln’s Law. <context> The Federal False Claims Act is widely regarded as the most effective tool in combating fraud against the federal government. Congress enacted the Federal False Claims Act during the Civil War to combat fraud against the federal government by ...
Why did the Japanese stop his work?
<answer> To find out why the lizard had survived here for 10 years. <context> This is a true story that happened in Japan.In order to _ the house, a Japanese tore open the walls. Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls. When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stuck t...
Who does Oniangue play for?
<answer> Congo looks set for the quarterfinals after securing its first victory at the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for 41 years with an upset 1-0 win over favored Gabon Wednesday. Gabon, who topped Group A after an opening victory over Burkina Faso, fell victim to a Prince Oniangue goal early in the second ha...
what group is this suspension hurting?
<answer> The sanctions are a further blow to the 'Reggae Boyz <context> Several Jamaican sprinters were banned for doping earlier this year and now a footballer from the Caribbean nation has been suspended. Jermaine Hue, a creative midfielder who has made more than 40 appearances for the national team, received a nin...
On what date was the Garde Nationale empowered to hoist a red flag to signal their intervention in a riot?
<answer> October 20, 1789 <context> The red flag appeared as a political symbol during the French Revolution, after the fall of Bastille. A law adopted by the new government on October 20, 1789 authorized the Garde Nationale to raise the red flag in the event of a riot, to signal that the Garde would imminently interve...
how early can pregnancy show?
<answer> Within a week of conception. <context> Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed period.Understanding the signs of pregnancy is important because each symptom may have causes other than pregnancy.ou m...
did he mind being unhappy?
<answer> he took pleasure in being miserable <context> CHAPTER FOURTEEN. CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE SURPRISE, AND TOUCHES ON "LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM." One quiet and beautiful Sabbath morning, the inhabitants of the South Sea Island village wended their way to the House of God which they had so recently erected. Among them ...
Who said that Phonny had an opportunity?
<answer> "Now," said Wallace, "you have an opportunity <context> CHAPTER X. GOOD ADVICE. Phonny was confined nearly a week with his wound. They moved the sofa on which he was lying up into a corner of the room, near Mrs. Henry's window, and there Stuyvesant and Malleville brought various things to him to amuse him...
which allied nation controlled the suez canal in north africa?great britainegyptjapanthe united states?
<answer> Great Britain is the allied nation controlled the suez canal in North Africa. <context> Great Britain Egypt Japan the United States. A: Great Britain was Allied nation that controlled the Suez Canal in North Africa. Log in to see more information. Great Britain was Allied nation that controlled the Suez Canal ...
Who argues that the government redistributes wealth by force?
<answer> Robert Nozick <context> Robert Nozick argued that government redistributes wealth by force (usually in the form of taxation), and that the ideal moral society would be one where all individuals are free from force. However, Nozick recognized that some modern economic inequalities were the result of forceful ta...
Who was the first Sikh Guru?
<answer> Guru Nanak <context> The province is home to several historical sites, including the Shalimar Gardens, the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, the Rohtas Fort and the ruins of the ancient city of Harrapa. The Anarkali Market and Jahangir's Tomb are prominent in the city of Lahore as is the Lahore Museum, while t...
In 1994, how many Cardinals were Italian?
<answer> third <context> Cardinals elevated to the diaconal order are mainly officials of the Roman Curia holding various posts in the church administration. Their number and influence has varied through the years. While historically predominantly Italian the group has become much more internationally diverse in later ...
What lake did Don Bosco predict?
<answer> Paranoá Lake <context> Brasília has also been the focus of modern-day literature. Published in 2008, The World In Grey: Dom Bosco's Prophecy, by author Ryan J. Lucero, tells an apocalypticle story based on the famous prophecy from the late 19th century by the Italian saint Don Bosco. According to Don Bosco's p...
Was the Nazi leader for or against this?
<answer> which Adolf Hitler authorized on 18 December 1940. <context> Operation Barbarossa (German: "Unternehmen Barbarossa") was the code name for the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union, starting Sunday, 22 June 1941, during World War II. The operation stemmed from Nazi Germany's ideological aims to conquer the weste...
Identify a major Prussian loss to the Russians?
<answer> Russians under Zakhar Chernyshev and Pyotr Rumyantsev stormed Kolberg in Pomerania <context> On the eastern front, progress was very slow. The Russian army was heavily dependent upon its main magazines in Poland, and the Prussian army launched several successful raids against them. One of them, led by general ...
In what year was the store destroyed? ?
<answer> 1916 <context> Ireland developed a strong middle class, especially in the major cities, by the mid-nineteenth century. They were active patrons of department stores. Delany's New Mart was opened in 1853 in Dublin, Ireland. Unlike others, Delany's had not evolved gradually from a smaller shop on site. Thus it c...
What is the definition of arraigned?
<answer> Arraignment is defined as a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform the defendant of the charges against him or her. <context> Arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform the defendant of the charge...
what are the benefits of ginger root in honey?
<answer> Benefits of ginger root in honey is prevent blood clotting and reduce cholesterol. <context> Ginger, lemon and honey tea is a revitalizing beverage often used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. All these ingredients have their own natural medicinal qualities and when they are combined, they create a calmin...
How high can compression rates go?
<answer> 1:500 <context> The core technology used in a videoconferencing system is digital compression of audio and video streams in real time. The hardware or software that performs compression is called a codec (coder/decoder). Compression rates of up to 1:500 can be achieved. The resulting digital stream of 1s and 0...
what had to happen to the linens?
<answer> but not before it had become damp enough to need to be put by the fire before it could be ironed or folded. <context> CHAPTER NINETEEN. A NIGHT JOURNEY. "And he must post, without delay, Along the bridge and through the dale. And by the church and o'er the down." _Wordsworth_. John Hewlett had finished h...
Which trade is most likely to benefit from the completion of the rail network?
<answer> Battery production is. <context> Passengers will be able to travel by train from Londonto Beijing in just two days on trains that travel almost as fast as airplanes under new plans from China. China is under discussion with 17 countries to build a high-speed rail network to India and Europe with trains that ar...
What is the definition of aids/hiv?
<answer> The definition of AIDS is a disease of the immune system characterized by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections. <context> AIDS definition, a disease of the immune system characterized by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections, as pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and candidiasis, to ...
What would be the best title for this passage?
<answer> Some customs in Canada <context> Don't be surprised when strangers talk to you in Canada! You will find that many Canadians will smile at you as they pass in the street, or say something to you like "Hi!" or "How's it going?" Just reply with something similar. In the UK the reply would be "I'm fine", but in Ca...
how big is the kaaba?
<answer> The Kaaba is about 12mx12m. <context> The Kaaba is about 12mx12m so if you happen to be on the exact opposite side of the world from the Kaaba, you pick what you believe to be the shortest distance. If on the ISS, then obviously any direction towards Earth. The heavenly kaaba is inaccessible to physical beings...
what is a sound sensor?
<answer> A crystal microphone provides the sound input to an amplifier, peak detector, and buffer that drives the RCX input. <context> A Sound Sensor: This is a circuit for a Sound Sensor. A crystal microphone provides the sound input to an amplifier, peak detector, and buffer that drives the RCX input. The RCX is conf...
If you are free on Oct.29, which venue would you like to visit?
<answer> China Film Archive <context> Le Havre (2011) Time: Oct.21, 23-25 Venue: China National Film Museum Price: 40 yuan Le Havre is a comedy-drama. It centers on a shoeshiner who takes pity on an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. He tries to save him by inviting him to his home. The film premiered i...
what is a rhetorical devices?
<answer> It is use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. <context> A rhetorical device is a use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. Repetition, figurative language, and even rhetorical questions are all examples of rhetorical devices. You hear me? Rhetorical devices...
From which state does Locke believe it is virtually improssible to break free?
<answer> state of war <context> Both Locke and Rousseau developed social contract theories in Two Treatises of Government and Discourse on Inequality, respectively. While quite different works, Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau agreed that a social contract, in which the government's authority lies in the consent of the gove...
What is the University home to?
<answer> University of Chicago Press, <context> The University of Chicago (UChicago, Chicago, or U of C) is a private research university in Chicago. The university, established in 1890, consists of The College, various graduate programs, interdisciplinary committees organized into four academic research divisions and ...
Queen's News of the World contained which two rock anthems?
<answer> "We Will Rock You" and the rock ballad "We Are the Champions" <context> The band's sixth studio album News of the World was released in 1977, which has gone four times platinum in the United States, and twice in the UK. The album contained many songs tailor-made for live performance, including two of rock's mo...
How did Dad get extra money besides his daytime routine work?
<answer> Making dental parts in the basement. <context> My father got his first job at eleven years old. cleaning up the garbage outside of the bowlingalley . Two years later his dad died. and my fatber worked odd jobs to help put food onthe table during the Depression. Ten years after that. Dad fell in love. married M...
what windows does hp stream use?
<answer> The Stream 11 comes with Windows 8.1 with Bing. <context> The Stream 11 comes with Windows 8.1 with Bing; a fully-featured OS. Bing is the default search engine for Internet Explorer and cannot be changed by the OEM. But the consumer can change it to anything they want; Windows 8.1 with Bing is simply a way fo...
Who wrote E.T.'s script?
<answer> Melissa Mathison <context> Spielberg has filmed and is currently in post-production on an adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's story The BFG. Spielberg's DreamWorks bought the rights in 2010, originally intending John Madden to direct. The film was written by E.T. screenwriter Melissa Mathison and ...
In which section can we read this passage in a newspaper?
<answer> Discovery <context> A board game is a game played on a pre-marked surface or "board" according to a set of rules. Board games have been played in most cultures and societies throughout history. Do you think of yourself as a bit of an expert at board games like chess or Go? Maybe you're not quite as good as you...
Who might be among them?
<answer> Mansfield's relatives told CNN they have no doubt she's one of them. <context> Flint, Michigan (CNN) -- A few weeks ago, Nicole Mansfield called her daughter in Flint, Michigan. She tried to calm Triana Jones down, but she had bad news. "She said, 'I might not be home in a week, somebody stole my ID,' " Jon...
How many female Islamic scholars were on record after the 1400s?
<answer> over 8,000 <context> Prior to the 12th century, women accounted for less than one percent of the world’s Islamic scholars. However, al-Sakhawi and Mohammad Akram Nadwi have since found evidence of over 8,000 female scholars since the 15th century. al-Sakhawi devotes an entire volume of his 12-volume biographic...
Where is it located?
<answer> but the Somasco Consolidated offices were quiet and cool when Alton entertained two of his friends there one afternoon. There is no special sanctity attached to a place of business in the West, <context> CHAPTER XXXIV THE CONSUMMATION It was hot outside in the noisy streets, but the Somasco Consolidated o...
What was considered an indication of alcoholism in the Roman Republic?
<answer> Drinking on an empty stomach <context> Wine was considered the basic drink, consumed at all meals and occasions by all classes and was quite inexpensive. Cato the Elder once advised cutting his rations in half to conserve wine for the workforce. Many types of drinks involving grapes and honey were consumed as ...
How many are in Beijing alone?
<answer> about 100,000 <context> a term created by Chinese sociologists to describe the struggles of young migrants, who, armed with their diplomas, flood to big cities in hopes of a better life only to put up with low-paying jobs and poor living conditions. They share every similarity with ants. They live in colonies ...
Who was nearly assassinated in Casas Adobes?
<answer> Representative Gabrielle Giffords <context> The community of Casas Adobes is also on the Northwest Side, with the distinction of being Tucson's first suburb, established in the late 1940s. Casas Adobes is centered on the historic Casas Adobes Plaza (built in 1948). Casas Adobes is also home to Tohono Chul Park...
where did they think he down in?
<answer> cistern <context> CHAPTER IV WHAT HAPPENED AT THE BARN "Nat has fallen into the water!" "Where is he? I can't see a thing." "He must have gone down in some cistern." These and other cries rang out, and all of the boys of Oak Hall were filled with consternation. Dave had located the splash fairly well...