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How about Li Yun?
<answer> The girl on the right is Li Yun. <context> There are three photos of my good friends on my desk. In the first photo you can see Jerry. He is a tall and cool boy with short and straight hair. He is the captain of our basketball team. He is very popular. All my classmates like him very much. In the second photo,...
what currency is ars?
<answer> Argentinian Nuevo peso. <context> ARS (Argentinian Nuevo peso) DEFINITION of 'ARS (Argentinian Nuevo peso)'. The currency abbreviation, or currency symbol, for the Argentinian Nuevo peso (ARS), the currency for Argentina. The Argentinian Nuevo peso is made up of 100 centavos and is often presented with the sym...
Who was his dad?
<answer> the eldest son of Rus' King Daniel <context> Lviv (, ; , ; German "Lemberg"; ; ; see also other names) is the largest city in western Ukraine and the seventh-largest city in the country overall, with a population of around 728,350 as of 2016. Lviv is one of the main cultural centres of Ukraine. Named in hono...
However Christianity can be found within the city, particularly which neighborhoods?
<answer> working-class <context> New Haven is a predominantly Roman Catholic city, as the city's Dominican, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Ecuadorian, and Puerto Rican populations are overwhelmingly Catholic. The city is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Jews also make up a considerable portion of the population, as do Bl...
How long was she out of action?
<answer> almost a year <context> (CNN) -- Serena Williams fended off a stirring fightback from Agnieszka Radwanska to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 6-1 5-7 6-2 victory Saturday. It was the 30-year-old American's 14th grand slam crown and her first since winning at the All England Club in 2010, but Pola...
what reactant is a neutralization rxn?
<answer> Reaction between an acid and a base to form water and a salt. <context> A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base (usually both are in aqueous solutions) react to form water and a salt, which do not exhibit any of the acid or base properties. An acid is identified by being paired with a hydrogen...
did they use a marker to write on the board?
<answer> the lovely red chalk lying there, he wrote something on the blackboard <context> When Mr. Brown entered the classroom that Friday morning, he stopped at the blackboard. For there, on the blackboard, were words in huge red letters: BROWN IS STUPID! Mr. Brown thought for a moment. This could only have been the ...
how many children donald trump have?
<answer> Donald trump have five children. <context> Before his election to the Presidency, Trump married three times; most recently to First Lady Melania Trump in 2005. Trump also has five children; Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric from his first wife Ivana (m. 1977-1992); Tiffany from his second wife Marla (m. 1993-1999),...
who built the mission for the apache?
<answer> The Colonial Spanish Government built the Mission San Saba de la Santa Cruz for the Lipan Apache Band of Texas. <context> In 1740, the Lipan Apache Band village site was spotted some 50 miles Northwest of todays San Antonio, Texas at Tancahe Camp on the Rio Colorado de Texas. In 1757, the Colonial Spanish Gove...
What was the real reason, though?
<answer> true cause was that he had been recognized as Charles Evremonde. <context> Darnay landed in Paris, the former to protect the French branch of Tellson & Co. and the latter to help an old family servant -Gabelle-who had begged his help. Not until they had set foot in Paris did they realize what a caldron of fury...
How many days in April?
<answer> thirty <context> April 20this Mary's fourteenth birthday. It is Saturday. She invites Kate, Helen, Jane, and Tom to her birthday party. Each of them brings a birthday present for her and says," Happy birthday, Mary" Mary's mother makes a big cake. It has fourteen candles on it. All says "How wonderful!" They h...
How far away is Evans Head from Norfolk Island?
<answer> 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) <context> Norfolk Island (i/ˈnɔːrfək ˈaɪlənd/; Norfuk: Norf'k Ailen) is a small island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of mainland Australia's Evans Head, and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord...
What is the most important part of a book review?
<answer> The evaluation. <context> A book review tells not only what a book is about, but also how successful it is at what it is trying to do. Professors often assign book reviews as practice in careful analytical reading. As a reviewer, you bring together the two parts of accurate, analytical reading and strong, ...
is it good to have deep teeth cleaning?
<answer> Yes, deep cleaning of teeth is one of the best ways to improve your health. <context> Deep cleaning of Teeth. If you need it, deep cleaning of teeth is one of the best ways to improve your health. Don't worry...the latest dental cleaning equipment and anesthetics have made teeth deep cleaning easier, faster an...
how many calories can you burn doing an hour yoga class?
<answer> A 145-pound person will burn 183 calories in an hour-long Hatha yoga class. The same person will burn 461 calories in an hour-long Bikram yoga class and 574 calories in an hour-long Vinyasa yoga. <context> High Calorie Burn. If you've decided to take up yoga with the intention of burning calories quickly to de...
How many days did it rain?
<answer> he weather isn't bad here. It only rained twice last week; the first time for three days and the second time for four days. <context> I'm writing this letter slowly because I know you can't read fast. We don't live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happened wit...
where was john f. kennedy born?
<answer> John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. <context> John F. Kennedy, in full John Fitzgerald Kennedy, byname JFK, (born May 29, 1917, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.—died November 22, 1963, Dallas, Texas), 35th president of the United States (1961–63), who faced a number of foreign cris...
Samsara is caused by what?
<answer> avidya <context> Within Buddhism, samsara is defined as the continual repetitive cycle of birth and death that arises from ordinary beings' grasping and fixating on a self and experiences. Specifically, samsara refers to the process of cycling through one rebirth after another within the six realms of existenc...
Was Mohamed tortured in prison?
<answer> Zawahiri has been tortured for years <context> Cairo (CNN) -- Mohamed al-Zawahiri, brother of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, will be freed from prison in Egypt after 13 years, his attorney said Monday. He was acquitted by an Egyptian military court and will be released Tuesday, said attorney Nizar Ghorab...
what are the protective layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord?
<answer> Nervous tissue <context> 1 Example of Nervous Tissue Within the Nervous System Nervous tissue is a large component of the entire nervous system. 2 Examples of nervous tissue include the brain, spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system. 3 All of these s….
how long does it take to heal from cervical biopsy?
<answer> The cervix should heal completely within four to six weeks. <context> The healing process can vary from person to person. The cervix should heal completely within four to six weeks, but some women make a full recovery as early as three weeks. A vaginal discharge and / or bleeding are usual for some weeks follo...
how large does a burmese python get?
<answer> 17 feet long <context> A Burmese python over 17 feet long, the largest ever found in the state, was found in the Florida Everglades. The snake was pregnant with 87 eggs.
In what belief is God the creator and sustainer of the universe?
<answer> theism <context> In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe. Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, God is not believed to e...
Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Evan Pragger replaced which two executives?
<answer> Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick <context> The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former j...
what are reactions to hormones?
<answer> Estrogen <context> While allergic reactions to other hormones, such as estrogen, can occur, these are far less common than reactions to progesterone. The diagnosis of APD requires the demonstration of IgE antibodies against progesterone, which is performed with allergy skin testing.
How many Muslim teachers are there in Kerala?
<answer> 6,000 <context> Today, the system of Arabic and Islamic education has grown and further integrated with Kerala government administration. In 2005, an estimated 6,000 Muslim Arabic teachers taught in Kerala government schools, with over 500,000 Muslim students. State-appointed committees, not private mosques or...
Who is quiet on tuesdays?
<answer> Billy <context> Billy and Sally are brother and sister. Billy is seven and Sally is eight. Their mother, Deborah, likes to have Billy and Sally dress up in costumes and play a game where they are answering the telephone. Usually when they play the game, Billy answers the telephone in a loud voice, and Sally an...
What does the abbreviation DCA stand for? ?
<answer> Defensive Counterair <context> Defensive Counterair (DCA) is defined as "all the defensive measures designed to detect, identify, intercept, and destroy or negate enemy forces attempting to penetrate or attack through friendly airspace" (JP 1-02). A major goal of DCA operations, in concert with OCA operations,...
Which paper is?
<answer> after "The Times of India" <context> The Hindu is an Indian daily newspaper. Headquartered at Chennai, "The Hindu" was published weekly when it was launched in 1878, and started publishing daily in 1889. It is one of the two Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspape...
Where might a resistor be attached?
<answer> rotor circuit <context> In a WRIM, the rotor winding is made of many turns of insulated wire and is connected to slip rings on the motor shaft. An external resistor or other control devices can be connected in the rotor circuit. Resistors allow control of the motor speed, although significant power is dissipat...
How many 24-hour rapid transit systems are located in New York?
<answer> three <context> The Staten Island Railway rapid transit system solely serves Staten Island, operating 24 hours a day. The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH train) links Midtown and Lower Manhattan to northeastern New Jersey, primarily Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark. Like the New York City Subway, the PATH op...
who else enjoys it?
<answer> A group of penguins enjoy the sport as much as we do. <context> Isn't it cool to surf in summer? You catch a wave and enjoy the ride. Surfing is not only our favorite sport, though. A group of penguins enjoy the sport as much as we do. And they show their excitement and skills in the new animated film --Surf`...
When will reflections not be coherent?
<answer> ground has irregularities <context> The net quality of a ground reflection depends on the topography of the surface. When the irregularities of the surface are much smaller than the wavelength, we are in the regime of specular reflection, and the receiver sees both the real antenna and an image of the antenna ...
What was her excuse for being late?
<answer> "To seek the linen for the new sheets <context> CHAPTER V CASTELL'S SECRET In John Castell's house it was the habit, as in most others in those days, for his dependents, clerks, and shopmen to eat their morning and mid-day meals with him in the hall, seated at two lower tables, all of them save Betty, his ...
How many people were killed at the Charlie Hebdo attack?
<answer> thirteen <context> On 7 January 2015, two French Muslim extremists attacked the Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo and killed thirteen people, and on 9 January, a third terrorist killed four hostages during an attack at a Jewish grocery store at Porte de Vincennes. On 11 January an estimated 1.5 million peopl...
In the United States, how many murders are there for each execution?
<answer> 700 <context> Within the context of the overall murder rate, the death penalty cannot be said to be widely or routinely used in the United States; in recent years the average has been about one execution for about every 700 murders committed, or 1 execution for about every 325 murder convictions. However, 32 o...
do token creatures go to the graveyard?
<answer> Yes, they go to the graveyard and are then removed by state-based checks. <context> Creature tokens can die like normal creatures can. They go to the graveyard and are then removed by state-based checks. They trigger any applicable abilities as they die. 110.5f A token that's phased out, or that's in a zone ot...
How large will the two Canbera-class LDH's be?
<answer> the largest in Australian naval history <context> The Royal Australian Navy is in the process of procuring two Canberra-class LHD's, the first of which was commissioned in November 2015, while the second is expected to enter service in 2016. The ships will be the largest in Australian naval history. Their prim...
what happens when you have damaged lungs?
<answer> As the fragile tissues between air sacs are destroyed, air pockets in the lungs develop. Air becomes trapped in these spaces of damaged lung tissue. The lungs slowly enlarge, and breathing requires more effort. <context> Emphysema results when the delicate linings of the air sacs in the lungs become damaged b...
is there a natural remedy for heel spurs?
<answer> Yes, Natural Home Remedies for Heel Spurs to Relieve the Pain. <context> 7 Natural Home Remedies for Heel Spurs to Relieve the Pain. A heel spur is a condition which causes calcium deposits that lead to a bony intrusion under the heel bone. It is often associated to the inflammation of the connective tissues b...
where does the victoria crowned pigeon ]?
<answer> Victoria crowned pigeon found on the Island and surrounding isles of New Guinea. <context> Victoria crowned-pigeon range. Found on the Island and surrounding isles of New Guinea, which is divided up into West Irian Jaya and Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) in the west, which belong to Indonesia, and Papua New Guine...
what game is played with tennis rackets and a bird?
<answer> Angry Birds Table Tennis 4.58/12. <context> Share this! Table Angry Birds online game – is most usual tennis, just for playing it you do not really need a table, racket and ball. If you’re a fan of Angry Birds games, then this board game is for you! Here, instead of a tennis ball will fly a bird, it looks pret...
What song did Kanye end up writing that referenced his outburst against Taylor Swift?
<answer> Famous <context> In September 2010, West wrote a series of apologetic tweets addressed to Swift including "Beyonce didn't need that. MTV didn't need that and Taylor and her family friends and fans definitely didn't want or need that" and concluding with "I'm sorry Taylor." He also revealed he had written a son...
Did any of them hang around for a bit?
<answer> One or two made an excuse to linger by <context> CHAPTER XXXV HIS WIFE Wrayson drew a little breath and looked back at Sydney Barnes. "You asked me a question," he said. "I believe I have heard of your brother calling himself by some such name." Barnes grasped him by the arm. "Look here," he said, "c...
what does achtung mean in german?
<answer> Achtung means attention or caution in German. <context> Achtung is actually a German word. It means attention or caution. You can find it on the cover of the U2 album 'Achtung Baby'. The word achtung would be an abstract noun ….
Where does the Auto train originate ?
<answer> Auto Train, which originates at Lorton, Virginia, south of Washington, D.C <context> Florida is served by Amtrak, operating numerous lines throughout, connecting the state's largest cities to points north in the United States and Canada. The busiest Amtrak train stations in Florida in 2011 were: Sanford (259,9...
Along with uranium carbide and halide, what type of compound is often created with uranium hydride?
<answer> nitride <context> Uranium metal heated to 250 to 300 °C (482 to 572 °F) reacts with hydrogen to form uranium hydride. Even higher temperatures will reversibly remove the hydrogen. This property makes uranium hydrides convenient starting materials to create reactive uranium powder along with various uranium car...
what are knee pads used for?
<answer> In volleyball to protects without being bulky or uncomfortable. In skateboarding, roller skating, hockey, lacrosse or any sports that involve falling or contact. <context> It's also known as one of the best volleyball knee pads because it protects without being bulky or uncomfortable. You may also benefit from...
If not paid, what they would do?
<answer> safety of your priests <context> (CNN) -- The threatening calls reportedly came one after the other to Mexico's main Catholic seminary. Callers, claiming to be from one of the country's feared drug cartels, offered an ominous warning: Pay up if you value the safety of your priests. "They called several tim...
how many ml in tsp?
<answer> 4.92892159 ml <context> (ml to tsp) Online Conversion Calculator - Converter. 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 4.92892159 milliliters (ml) = 1/3 US tablespoons (tbsp) = 1/6 US fluid ounce (fl. oz.). The teaspoon is rounded to precisely 5 mL by US federal regulations for food labeling purposes.
What is the average cost to run day care a year?
<answer> $11,666 per year <context> The average cost of center-based daycare in the United States is $11,666 per year ($972 a month), but prices range from $3,582 to $18,773 a year ($300 to $1,564 monthly), according to the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA).osts for daycare for p...
Where was Nigeria's second satellite launched?
<answer> China <context> NigeriaSat-2, Nigeria's second satellite, was built as a high-resolution earth satellite by Surrey Space Technology Limited, a United Kingdom-based satellite technology company. It has 2.5-metre resolution panchromatic (very high resolution), 5-metre multispectral (high resolution, NIR red, gre...
who founded teach plus ?
<answer> Teach Plus, which was founded by new teachers and advocates against seniority-based layoffs <context> As part of its education-related initiatives, the foundation has funded journalists, think tanks, lobbying organizations and governments. Millions of dollars of grants to news organizations have funded reporti...
Until 1933 how many configurations in the German states occurred? ?
<answer> four <context> The debate on a new delimitation of the German territory started in 1919 as part of discussions about the new constitution. Hugo Preuss, the father of the Weimar Constitution, drafted a plan to divide the German Reich into 14 roughly equal-sized states. His proposal was turned down due to opposi...
How long ago did most placental orders diverge from?
<answer> 100 to 85 million years ago <context> Recent molecular phylogenetic studies suggest that most placental orders diverged about 100 to 85 million years ago and that modern families appeared in the period from the late Eocene through the Miocene. But paleontologists object that no placental fossils have been foun...
what is the last name pollock?
<answer> A little pool, pit, or pond. <context> Pollock Surname Origin. (Locality). Derived from the parish of Pollock, in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is from the Gaelic Pollag, 'a little, pool, pit, or pond,' a diminutive of pol, a pool. It is vulgarly pronounced Pock or Polk.
According to Montini was does the term apostolate mean?
<answer> love <context> Pius XII asked Archbishop Montini to Rome October 1957, where he gave the main presentation to the Second World Congress of Lay Apostolate. Previously as Pro-Secretary, he had worked hard to unify a worldwide organization of lay people of 58 nations, representing 42 national organizations. He pr...
Why did Mr. Green stop his car?
<answer> Because he saw an old man. <context> Mr. Green was traveling around the country in his car. One evening he was driving along a road and looking for a small hotel when he saw an old man at the side of the road. He stopped his car and said to the old man, "I want to go to the Sun Hotel. Do you know it?" "Yes." T...
Who can play the piano?
<answer> humans <context> We humans can play the piano . of course we play the piano with our ten fingers . But Teotronica can play with its 19 fingers . Teotronica is not a human . It is a robot . It is a special robot which can play the piano like humans . Nattei Suzzi is the inventor of Teotronica . Matteo Suzzi com...
What is the meaning of the name aaditri?
<answer> Highest Honor or Goddess Laxmi <context> അദിത്രീ; அதித்ரீ; ಅದಿತ್ರೀ; ਅਦਿਤ੍ਰੀ; অদিত্রী; అదిత్రీ; અદિત્રી. Name Aditri generally means Highest Honor or Goddess Laxmi, is of Indian origin, Name Aditri is a Feminine (or Girl) name. Person with name Aditri are mainly Hindu by religion.Name Aditri belongs to rashi Me...
Who argued that the existence of God is an empirical question?
<answer> Richard Dawkins <context> Another view, advanced by Richard Dawkins, is that the existence of God is an empirical question, on the grounds that "a universe with a god would be a completely different kind of universe from one without, and it would be a scientific difference." Carl Sagan argued that the doctrine...
how long can hiv survive in dried blood?
<answer> HIV can survive in dried blood at room temperature for up to six days. <context> HIV can survive in dried blood at room temperature for up to six days, although most research shows that concentrations of the virus in dried blood are almost universally low. HIV survives longer when it is not exposed to ultravio...
what was trump's second bill that he signed into law?
<answer> The second bill that Trump signed into law is Public Law 115-3, the GAO Access and Oversight Act. <context> Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA1), one of the law’s two lead sponsors The second bill President Trump ever signed into law is Public Law 115–3, the GAO Access and Oversight Act. (The first bill Trump signed — wh...
Did he know anything?
<answer> he proprietor had nothing to tell 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 found herself looking forward...
WHAT DID AUTHORITIES CONFISCATE?
<answer> Authorities confiscated an antique gun and some bullets <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- Authorities confiscated an antique gun and some bullets from the home of Charlie Sheen after a search, the actor's divorce attorney said Friday. Mark Gross told reporters he did not believe that by having the items his cli...
What empires have occupied Cyprus?
<answer> empires of the Assyrians, Egyptians and Persians <context> The earliest known human activity on the island dates to around the 10th millennium BC. Archaeological remains from this period include the well-preserved Neolithic village of Khirokitia, and Cyprus is home to some of the oldest water wells in the worl...
In which case did the Court of Justice state that refusal to admit a lawyer to the Belgian bar because he did not have Belgian heritage wasn't able to be justified?
<answer> Reyners v Belgium <context> As well as creating rights for "workers" who generally lack bargaining power in the market, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union also protects the "freedom of establishment" in article 49, and "freedom to provide services" in article 56. In Gebhard v Consiglio dell’Or...
In addition to radar and computing, what else did air defence want to exploit?
<answer> guided missiles <context> Throughout the 20th century air defence was one of the fastest-evolving areas of military technology, responding to the evolution of aircraft and exploiting various enabling technologies, particularly radar, guided missiles and computing (initially electromechanical analog computing f...
Why would it be wrong for a newspaper to say that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space?
<answer> Because the information was not correct. <context> To write a great news story, you have to make sure it is correct, relevant and fresh. For a start, all the information in a story must be correct. Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts. Any mistakes that show up in a story can get a newspaper...
what is itil?
<answer> It is a framework of best practices for delivering IT services. <context> ITIL is a framework of best practices for delivering IT services. What's the big deal about it, and why is it considered so important in corporate computing? We explain the basics before you hunker down with the books.
What is the difference between democrats and republicans?
<answer> The Republican party generally believes that it is the responsibility of individuals and communities to take care of people in need whereas the Democratic party generally believes that the government should take care of people.Democrat favours social policies at the federal level whereas a Republican favours t...
IBM sold two product lines to Lenovo, name them.?
<answer> personal computer and x86 server <context> IBM acquired Kenexa (2012) and SPSS (2009) and PwC's consulting business (2002), spinning off companies like printer manufacturer Lexmark (1991), and selling off product lines like its personal computer and x86 server businesses to Lenovo (2005, 2014). In 2014, IBM an...
Who did the art?
<answer> with art work by John Tenniel, <context> Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem...
did Heyst want to beat around the bush or be direct?
<answer> "We haven't met to talk about the weather. You favoured me earlier in the day with a rather cryptic phrase about yourself. 'I am he that is,' you said. What does that mean?" <context> CHAPTER ELEVEN Two candles were burning on the stand-up desk. Mr. Jones, tightly enfolded in an old but gorgeous blue silk d...
Which type of configuration is often manufactured with the leads parallel to the body of the capacitor?
<answer> Radial <context> Capacitors may have their connecting leads arranged in many configurations, for example axially or radially. "Axial" means that the leads are on a common axis, typically the axis of the capacitor's cylindrical body – the leads extend from opposite ends. Radial leads might more accurately be re...
When was importation of slaves banned in Saint Helena?
<answer> 1792 <context> Although the importation of slaves to St Helena had been banned in 1792, the phased emancipation of over 800 resident slaves did not take place until 1827, which was still some six years before the British Parliament passed legislation to ban slavery in the colonies.
What types of suns are there?
<answer> 1. Class O 2. Class B 3. Class A 4. Class F 5. Class G 6. Class K 7. Class M. <context> Best Answer: There are seven types of suns: 1. Class O 2. Class B 3. Class A 4. Class F 5. Class G 6. Class K 7. Class M Class O Class O stars are very hot and very luminous, being bluish in color; in fact, most of their ou...
who made a appearance in court?
<answer> Pettway, 49, made an initial appearance in federal court <context> New York (CNN) -- A woman suspected of snatching an infant from a New York hospital in 1987 told investigators she was frustrated with her inability to give birth, according to court papers filed Monday. Ann "Annugetta" Pettway has been char...
Who is the tenth artist?
<answer> No. 10: James Franco <context> Below are Top 10 Scholarly Stars in America in 2011. It's not always about fame and fortune for these celebs - education is a priority in their lives. Find out what scholarly stars have earned degrees and diplomas or are returning to the classroom as you head back to school. No. ...
does he go often?
<answer> oesn't get to visit her very often <context> Julio loves to visit his grandmother.He doesn't get to visit her very often because his family lives in a city that is six hours away.His grandmother lives in a big wooden house on a farm .It is old and looks as if it has secret hiding places . On the third Sunday...
Other than orchids and birds, what else is housed in the Orchid House?
<answer> butterflies <context> The Berggarten is an important European botanical garden.[citation needed] Some points of interest are the Tropical House, the Cactus House, the Canary House and the Orchid House, which hosts one of the world's biggest collection of orchids, and free-flying birds and butterflies. Near the...
what did she moan?
<answer> "Saints preserve us!" she moaned <context> CHAPTER III SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action. "Hi! ...
For how many years?
<answer> two-year <context> (CNN) -- Sitting in the first lady's box listening to the President Barack Obama push for movement on immigration reform, Cristian Avila no longer had to keep his head down and live in fear of being deported. While the President dedicated only a brief part of his State of the Union addres...
Which snakes are considered native to the British Isles but not Ireland?
<answer> European adder, the grass snake and the smooth snake <context> Few species of reptiles or amphibians are found in Great Britain or Ireland. Only three snakes are native to Great Britain: the common European adder, the grass snake and the smooth snake; none are native to Ireland. In general, Great Britain has s...
Who does Beyoncé feel is an all-around entertainer?
<answer> Diana Ross <context> Beyoncé names Michael Jackson as her major musical influence. Aged five, Beyoncé attended her first ever concert where Jackson performed and she claims to have realised her purpose. When she presented him with a tribute award at the World Music Awards in 2006, Beyoncé said, "if it wasn't f...
what angle is earth's axis tilted?
<answer> 23.5° with respect to the ecliptic <context> The tilt of the Earth's spin axis with respect to the plane of its orbit about the sun (the ecliptic plane) is important for a habitable Earth. The Earth's spin axis is tilted 23.5° with respect to the ecliptic, giving moderate seasons and preventing temperature ext...
what is meant by globalization?
<answer> Globalization refers to the expansion of capitalism to include all places around the world into one globally integrated economic system. <context> In terms of the economy, globalization refers to the expansion of capitalism to include all places around the world into one globally integrated economic system. Cu...
When was Phuture's "Acid Tracks" released?
<answer> 1987 <context> Acid house arose from Chicago artists' experiments with the squelchy Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, and the style's origins on vinyl is generally cited as Phuture's "Acid Tracks" (1987). Phuture, a group founded by Nathan "DJ Pierre" Jones, Earl "Spanky" Smith Jr., and Herbert "Herb J" Jackson,...
could you give an example please?
<answer> also measures the quality of agency programs, policies, and procedures <context> The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the largest office within the Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP). OMB's most prominent function is to produce the President's Budget, but OMB also measures the...
Who did I give the jasmine to?
<answer> Linda <context> I bought a jasmine plant for my office. When I bought it, I was told it would bloom and the sweet smell would fill my office. I had the plant for two months, and every day I looked at it, but there weren't any flowers or pleasant smell. I was not happy, so I gave the plant to my friend Linda. O...
what does Idealism reject?
<answer> Idealism thus rejects physicalist and dualist theories <context> In philosophy, idealism is the group of philosophies which assert that reality, or reality as we can know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial. Epistemologically, idealism manifests as a skepticism about the ...
In which country was the first Laughter Club started?
<answer> India. <context> Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world - and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy. The first Laughter Clu...
Where is the main office of Siglo21?
<answer> Lawrence <context> The city's growing Latino population has given rise to a number of local and regional Spanish-language newspapers. These include El Planeta (owned by the former publisher of The Boston Phoenix), El Mundo, and La Semana. Siglo21, with its main offices in nearby Lawrence, is also widely distri...
Who appointed Washington to serve as commander in chief?
<answer> The Continental Congress <context> Ongoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Englis...
When did that occur?
<answer> Sandusky was convicted in June of sexually abusing 10 boys in cases dating back to the 1990s <context> (CNN) -- Three men have come forward to say they were sexually abused by convicted former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky as early as the 1970s, sources close to the case told a Pennsylvania newspap...
Why are the western universities trying to expand?
<answer> Because they think the education resources should be shared. <context> New York University (NYU) is one of the best universities in the United States and it has just opened a school in Shanghai in partnership with East China Normal University(ECNU). The arrival of the American university on China mainland is a...
what is meant by a blind copy in an email?
<answer> It is a copy sent to an addressee that is not visible to the main and carbon copy addressees. <context> 1 A Day in a Low Carbon Life: What Might It Be like to Lead a Business in 2012&... In e-mail, a carbon copy (abbreviated cc, and sometimes fcc for first carbon copy) is a copy of a note sent to an addressee...
What problem did Lin YIjian have recently?
<answer> He did not so well as bofore in math . <context> Top student Lin Yijian had a problem recently . The 14-year-old boy from Xiamen used to get marks of over 110 points (out of 120 possible points)on his math tests . But during last semester's final exams , his math score was only 90 points . It was a shock . "I ...
How young was Beyonce when she acquired deals from American Express and L'Oreal?
<answer> 18 <context> The release of a video-game Starpower: Beyoncé was cancelled after Beyoncé pulled out of a $100 million with GateFive who alleged the cancellation meant the sacking of 70 staff and millions of pounds lost in development. It was settled out of court by her lawyers in June 2013 who said that they ha...
How many lanes make up the Sui-Yu Expressway?
<answer> four lane <context> On 3 November 2007, the Sichuan Transportation Bureau announced that the Sui-Yu Expressway was completed after three years of construction. After completion of the Chongqing section of the road, the 36.64 km (22.77 mi) expressway connected Cheng-Nan Expressway and formed the shortest expres...