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how did gary cooper die? | <answer> Due to prostate and colon cancer. <context> Gary Cooper died of prostate and colon cancer on May 13, 1961, and is beloved for the indelible portrait he gave us of what it is to be an authentic American hero — a portrait that’s incomplete without the story of his last heroic days. |
What can we know from the note Bellis attached to his camera? | <answer> The camera wasn't a missing one. <context> Leave a camera on a mountaintop, and chances are, you'll never see it again. But 24-year-old Paul Bellis, a university student from Wales, believed that most people were better than that, and set up a creative experiment to test out his theory.
"I was speaking to a fr... |
Who did they play? | <answer> Barca lost 1-0 to struggling Valladolid <context> (CNN) -- Real Madrid duly took advantage of Barcelona's latest slip-up to return to the top of La Liga after a routine 3-0 win over Levante in the Bernabeu Sunday.
The mid-table visitors ended the match with 10 men after David Navarro was sent off in the seco... |
Who does this law effect most ? | <answer> this law has disproportionate effects for minorities <context> Florida is among the three states with the most severe felony disenfranchisement laws. Florida requires felons to have completed sentencing, parole and/or probation, and then seven years later, to apply individually for restoration of voting privil... |
what music is ramin djawadi make? | <answer> Listen to songs and albums by Ramin Djawadi, including Light of the Seven, Main Title, The Winds of Winter. <context> Listen to songs and albums by Ramin Djawadi, including Light of the Seven, Main Title, The Winds of Winter, and many more. Free with Apple Music Listen to songs and albums by Ramin Djawadi, inc... |
Why did Pi feed Richard Parker? | <answer> fear of going mad by being alone <context> First published in 2001, the book Life of Pi written by Canadian author Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize and an Asian American Prize for Literature. It is the story of a young boy named Pi who spends 227 days at sea with a small group of animals after disaster st... |
As of 2012, how many physicians were working in New York City? | <answer> 43,523 <context> Much of the scientific research in the city is done in medicine and the life sciences. New York City has the most post-graduate life sciences degrees awarded annually in the United States, with 127 Nobel laureates having roots in local institutions as of 2004; while in 2012, 43,523 licensed ph... |
What does shelly Nielsen see in her class? | <answer> teen
sleeping <context> Shelly Nielsen sees students fall asleep in class at least twice a week. "When I see
teens asleep in my class, I wonder if I am really that boring", said Nielsen, a teacher. "I also wonder why they are so tired." Neilson first tried to wake up sleeping students quietly. If the sno... |
Where do VHS tapes store their information? | <answer> magnetic coating <context> LaserDiscs potentially had a much longer lifespan than videocassettes. Because the discs were read optically instead of magnetically, no physical contact needs to be made between the player and the disc, except for the player's clamp that holds the disc at its center as it is spun an... |
How many times were Bell's patents contested? | <answer> 587 <context> As is sometimes common in scientific discoveries, simultaneous developments can occur, as evidenced by a number of inventors who were at work on the telephone. Over a period of 18 years, the Bell Telephone Company faced 587 court challenges to its patents, including five that went to the U.S. Sup... |
Who won't allow her other friend to attend? | <answer> Mary so much if mamma would let her come." <context> CHAPTER XLII
What Can You Give in Return?
In spite of the family troubles, these were happy days for Beatrice. It so seldom happens that young ladies on the eve of their marriage have their future husbands living near them. This happiness was hers, and M... |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? | <answer> It remains a question whether rewarding is a good way to get children to eat vegetables. <context> If your preschoolers turn up their noses at carrots or celery, a small reward like a sticker for taking even a taste may help get them to eat previously disliked foods, a UK study said.
Though it might seem obvio... |
how many carbohydrates in a glass of chardonnay? | <answer> 3 grams. <context> You won’t get any fat or protein from chardonnay, but a 5-ounce glass of the wine does have more than 3 grams of carbohydrates. This equates to at least 12 calories from carbs, since you’ll get 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate. |
how long does it take to heal a circumcision? | <answer> 1-2 weeks <context> In brief: About 2 weeks. I assume you mean a newborn. There are several ways to perform a circumcision, but most are healed in 1-2 weeks. In brief: About 2 weeks. I assume you mean a newborn. There are several ways to perform a circumcision, but most are healed in 1-2 weeks. I assume you me... |
What did he take in exchange for favors? | <answer> huge bribes <context> At the height of his power, Zhou Yongkang controlled police forces, spy agencies, court systems and prosecution offices across China -- and the domestic security czar wasn't shy in deploying his vast assets to crush dissent and unrest in the name of "preserving social stability."
Durin... |
What lesson can we learn from this passage? | <answer> Friendship should be based on trust. <context> Mo was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She was feeling sick. She had two exams that day and physics was first .She really hated physics. It was her worst subject. Terry Looked back at her from the front of the line, and then looked away quickly. Mo thou... |
What did she do? | <answer> Susan told the teacher Ms. Tammy <context> A small boy named John was at the park one day. He was swinging on the swings and his Tim friend played on the slide. John wanted to play on the slide now. John asked Tim if he could play on the slide. Tim said no. John was very upset and started crying. A girl named ... |
how long to cook shake and bake chicken? | <answer> 45 minutes <context> Report Abuse. everytime I make shake n' bake with Chicken that has bone in, I bake it for 45 minutes but it burns the top, sends hot drippings spitting all around, and has a lot of smoke... yes at 400 for 45 minutes, on a cooling rack on a pan, tried with or without foil, same result. |
Who is Fabio Capello? | <answer> England coach Fabio Capello <context> (CNN) -- Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has included three uncapped players in his final 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa.
Winger Pedro Rodriguez, 22, was named along with his Barcelona teammate Victor Valdes, who edged out 19-year-old David De Gea and Vill... |
Reader's Digest included To Kill a Mockingbird in what program of theirs? | <answer> Book of the Month Club <context> Despite her editors' warnings that the book might not sell well, it quickly became a sensation, bringing acclaim to Lee in literary circles, in her hometown of Monroeville, and throughout Alabama. The book went through numerous subsequent printings and became widely available t... |
When did Comcast formally announce its purchase of this cable provider? | <answer> October 31, 2005 <context> On April 8, 2005, a partnership led by Comcast and Sony Pictures Entertainment finalized a deal to acquire MGM and its affiliate studio, United Artists, and create an additional outlet to carry MGM/UA's material for cable and Internet distribution. On October 31, 2005, Comcast offici... |
According to the passage, which of the following indicates that Wyatt is not normal? | <answer> He responds with blank eyes. <context> Relax. He is the same little boy you loved yesterday. I smiled trying to hold back the tears. "No, he isn't. Yesterday I dreamed he would be an astronaut. Today I am hoping he will learn to talk."
It was like some sort of cosmic joke. I could still recall the day that det... |
What did he do to make money? | <answer> He, newsboy <context> CHAPTER V
OFF FOR WOODCRAFT
Edward Muldoon, otherwise Sparrer, surreptitiously pinched himself to make sure that he was not dreaming. He, newsboy from the lower East Side of New York, who had never been farther from it than Coney Island, riding in a brilliantly lighted Pullman coach o... |
Where do artists who feature in the Kleines Fest im Großen Garten come from? | <answer> around the world <context> Hanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event i... |
How is the weather in extremes cause fires and floods? | <answer> Yes, extreme weather causes fires, floods, tornadoes, and snowstorms emerge around the globe. <context> Extreme Weather: Fires, Floods, Tornadoes, And Snowstorms Emerge Around The Globe. Extreme weather is wreaking havoc around the globe. While Texas is still in the midst of digging out from a weekend of torna... |
How did the writer feel after he jumped out of the plane? | <answer> Happy <context> When we are unfamiliar with something, we may feel nervous and fearful. The help of others is a good way to make us pull through.
I write for a big newspaper, and I wanted to write a story about parachute jumping. To make it a realistic as well as exciting story, I decided that I first had t... |
What is guwen considered as? | <answer> ancient forms <context> Based on studies of these bronze inscriptions, it is clear that, from the Shang dynasty writing to that of the Western Zhou and early Eastern Zhou, the mainstream script evolved in a slow, unbroken fashion, until assuming the form that is now known as seal script in the late Eastern Zho... |
what amount microsoft r? | <answer> Microsoft spent $9.8 billion on research and development. <context> Microsoft spent $9.8 billion on research and development in its fiscal 2012 year, nearly three times as much as Apple, which spent $3.4 billion on research and development for its fiscal 2012 year. Microsoft spent $9.8 billion on research and ... |
for what film? | <answer> Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie, Roman Holiday <context> Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie, Roman Holiday, which was showed in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her help as for her acting. Born in Belgium in 1929, Audre... |
Was she forced to view this time as one of calamity? | <answer> hough compelled formally to regard this time as one of severe calamity, <context> CHAPTER LXIV.
"Questa montagna e tale, Che sempre al cominciar di sotto a grave. E quanto uom piu va su e men fa male." --DANTE: _Il Purgatorio_.
It was not many days after her mother's arrival that Gwendolen would consent to... |
How was Templo Mayor discovered? ? | <answer> workers were digging to place underground electric cables <context> The Historic center of Mexico City (Centro Histórico) and the "floating gardens" of Xochimilco in the southern borough have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Famous landmarks in the Historic Center include the Plaza de la Constituc... |
Did anybody look better than him? | <answer> There's nobody more handsome in the whole world <context> Once upon a time in Greece, there lived a young man called Narcissus. He lived in a small village on the sea and was famous in the land because he was quite handsome. Villagers would turn up on the streets to stare at the beautiful child . When he grew ... |
Did they take long to get rid of? | <answer> four hours <context> What is the hottest topic at your school? In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, it's money. The school had an activity called "making a living" recently. About 800 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 112 teams. They went out to make money by selling things. What did they choose t... |
How do we get close to the greatest minds through reading? | <answer> by sharing their feeling and reading their minds <context> A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the... |
Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house?? | <answer> Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker <context> Unlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participa... |
what does a ring on the small finger signify? | <answer> Pinky rings have been worn with the intent to convey a message or indicate affiliation. <context> At times, pinky rings have been worn with the intent to convey a message or indicate affiliation. During the Victorian era, both single men and women uninterested in pursuing marriage could wear a ring on the litt... |
is penicillin the same as amoxicillin? | <answer> Yes, Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. <context> Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin that is able to resist stomach acid; it kills bacteria by preventing them from building a proper cell wall that they need to grow. Vets often prescribe amoxicillin to prevent or treat bladder and upper respiratory infection... |
What was Raja doing that was ominous? | <answer> he kept tugging at his leash and growling ominously <context> CHAPTER VIII
CAPTIVE
When Goork and his people saw that I had no token they commenced to taunt me.
"You do not come from Kolk, but from the Sly One!" they cried. "He has sent you from the island to spy upon us. Go away, or we will set upon you... |
In what part of the country? | <answer> Warren Jeffs remained in critical condition in a Texas hospital <context> Dallas (CNN) -- Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs remained in critical condition in a Texas hospital on Tuesday, but was not in a coma and is expected to recover, state prison officials said.
Jeffs fell ill while fasting in a prison in Pa... |
What mountains is Oro Valley next to? | <answer> Santa Catalina Mountains <context> The expansive area northwest of the city limits is diverse, ranging from the rural communities of Catalina and parts of the town of Marana, the small suburb of Picture Rocks, the affluent town of Oro Valley in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and residen... |
Which part of the world does the author come from? | <answer> Asia. <context> Dear Susan,
I have been in England for three months now. I hope you don't think I have forgotten you. There have been so many places to see and so many things to do that I've not had much time for writing letters. I shall soon start my studies at King's College.
So far I've been learning abou... |
what is abfraction? | <answer> Abfraction is postulated to occur when the force generated by occlusion causes stress to concentrate on certain points of a tooth. <context> Note: Abfraction is postulated to occur when the force generated by occlusion (as during chewing) causes stress to concentrate on certain points of a tooth. This stress r... |
how many would they have this year? | <answer> But now there were one hundred and twenty-five cadets at the institution <context> CHAPTER XI
THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS
"Company attention! Shoulder arms! Forward march!"
Boom! Boom! Boom, boom, boom!
The drums rang out clearly on the morning air and the Colby Hall battalion swung into line on a march ... |
What company bought the North Carolina plant from Dell? | <answer> Herbalife <context> By the late 2000s, Dell's "configure to order" approach of manufacturing—delivering individual PCs configured to customer specifications from its US facilities was no longer as efficient or competitive with high-volume Asian contract manufacturers as PCs became powerful low-cost commodities... |
Did they share a tragedy together? | <answer> Sam and Jason, met with a car accident <context> Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee was standing by his bed, looking at him with a thoughtful expression. When he saw Sam awake, he as... |
If Peter is a soldier, which place perhaps would he like to go on November 29? | <answer> China Theatre <context> Stories in Boxes: Britain performing artist Bobby Baker will present Box Story to conclude the UK performing Arts Festival.
Her performances cover various aspects of life: including health, shopping, and educating children. She explores these themes with originality and "outside the s... |
How many people lost their lives? | <answer> 26 <context> (CNN) -- For the first time since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Christine Wilford plans do something remarkable on Thursday that once was routine: drop her child off at school.
The last time her 7-year-old son, Richie, was in class was on December 14, when a gunman smashed his wa... |
When was it developed? | <answer> early 20th century <context> Philosophers in antiquity used the concept of force in the study of stationary and moving objects and simple machines, but thinkers such as Aristotle and Archimedes retained fundamental errors in understanding force. In part this was due to an incomplete understanding of the someti... |
Can renewable source of electricity be used in mobile power plants? | <answer> unsuitable <context> Energy sources unsuitable for mobile power plants, such as nuclear power, renewable hydroelectricity, or wind power can be used. According to widely accepted global energy reserve statistics, the reserves of liquid fuel are much less than gas and coal (at 42, 167 and 416 years respectively... |
What was Paul doing? | <answer> sat Paul, his feet on the top step of the ladder, <context> CHAPTER IV--PAUL BLACKTHORN
'I say,' cried Harold, running up into his brother's room, as soon as he had put away the pony, 'do you know whether Paul is gone?'
'It is always Paul, Paul!' exclaimed Ellen; 'I'm sure I hope he is.'
'But why do you ... |
In what year did the Congress of Erfurt take place? | <answer> 1808 <context> In 1808, Napoleon and Czar Alexander met at the Congress of Erfurt to preserve the Russo-French alliance. The leaders had a friendly personal relationship after their first meeting at Tilsit in 1807. By 1811, however, tensions had increased and Alexander was under pressure from the Russian nobil... |
what is a contralto singer? | <answer> A voice type-lowest of female voices. <context> Next. So, i've heard that Alto and Contralto are not the same, because the contralto is a voice type-lowest of female voices-, and the alto is the lowest in vocal music-but that it is more appropiate for mezzo-sopranos. Question #1:Also, according to what i've re... |
what are smacks? | <answer> Smack means a noisy slap or blow. <context> Definition of smack for Students. 1 1 : a noisy slap or blow. 2 2 : a quick sharp noise made by the lips (as in enjoyment of some taste) 3 3 : a loud kiss. |
What was the Review of Politics inspired by? | <answer> German Catholic journals <context> The Review of Politics was founded in 1939 by Gurian, modeled after German Catholic journals. It quickly emerged as part of an international Catholic intellectual revival, offering an alternative vision to positivist philosophy. For 44 years, the Review was edited by Gurian, ... |
can the hymen heal? | <answer> No <context> Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The hymen cannot heal. Once it's gone, it's gone for ever. Now, if she only had sex with her first boyfriend once or twice, it could be that there was only partial penetration and that the hymen was never broken.In that case, you would have broken her hymen.ve be... |
Why is it not easy being a teenager or a parent of a teenager? | <answer> Because you can make your child feel hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. <context> It's not easy being a teenager---nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is im... |
Which government was responsible in Canadian history for this fact? | <answer> the government of Jean Chretien <context> All military occupations were open to women in 1989, with the exception of submarine service, which opened in 2000. Throughout the 1990s, the introduction of women into the combat arms increased the potential recruiting pool by about 100 percent. It also provided oppor... |
Did Charlie care that Waterworks was sad all the time? | <answer> But Charlie didn't care and kept spending more time with Waterworks , trying to make him happy. <context> Charlie was always happy. He liked helping others and people asked him for help when they were in trouble. He even got the name"Happy Charlie". One day, a boy called Waterworks came to the town on holiday... |
how much earnings required to file taxes? | <answer> Income that exceeds $6,200 in 2014 and $6,300 for the 2015 tax year. <context> Different rules apply if someone can claim you as a dependent on his tax return. You can't claim an exemption for yourself if you're a dependent, so you're limited to the amount of the standard deduction. You must file a return and ... |
Where is Tom from? | <answer> England. <context> Look at the students in the photo. The boy in green shoes is Martin. He is from England. He`s fourteen years old. His hair is yellow. He likes yellow very much. The boy in a blue shirt is his brother , Tom. He is thirteen. They look the same. The girl in a yellow dress is Lisa. She is their ... |
what school was the florida shooting at? | <answer> The Florida shooting was at Parkland, Florida High School. <context> FATAL MASS SHOOTING AT PARKLAND, FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL Florida school shooting suspect back in court | 2:44 Nikolas Cruz, the man accused of shooting and killing 17 at a Florida high school was back in court Monday for a status hearing. |
how do the rods and cones in the eye differ? | <answer> Rods are less sensitive to light but can distinguish colors and cones are very sensitive to light but don't distinguish colors. <context> OpenStudy is now Brainly! How do the rods and cones in the eye differ? A) Rods are very sensitive to light but don't distinguish colors ; Cones are less sensitive to light b... |
Are those stats the most popular? | <answer> have dominated attention <context> Baseball statistics play an important role in evaluating a player's and/or team's progress.
Since the flow of a baseball game has natural breaks to it, and normally players act individually rather than performing in clusters, the sport lends itself to easy record-keeping an... |
The frequent availability of what substance allowed land-based steam engines to exhaust a great deal of steam? | <answer> feed water <context> Land-based steam engines could exhaust much of their steam, as feed water was usually readily available. Prior to and during World War I, the expansion engine dominated marine applications where high vessel speed was not essential. It was however superseded by the British invention steam t... |
Which state executed James French? | <answer> Oklahoma <context> The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas hanged George York on June 22, 1965. The last use o... |
what is ham hocks? | <answer> The ham hock is derived from the front leg between the foot and the knee. <context> Ham hock vs Ham shank: Technically The ham hock is derived from the front leg between the foot and the knee. The ham shank is derived from the rear leg between the foot and knee. After cutting meat for 35 years this is the best... |
Who discovered Neptune? ? | <answer> Alexis Bouvard <context> Neptune is not visible to the unaided eye and is the only planet in the Solar System found by mathematical prediction rather than by empirical observation. Unexpected changes in the orbit of Uranus led Alexis Bouvard to deduce that its orbit was subject to gravitational perturbation by... |
In what year did the rules first forbid players running out of bounds? | <answer> 2005 <context> In 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was also th... |
Who became the editor after John Ames Mitchell died? | <answer> Gibson became the editor and owner of the magazine after John Ames Mitchell died <context> Life was an American magazine that ran weekly from 1883 to 1936 as a humor magazine with limited circulation. "Time" owner Henry Luce bought the magazine in 1936, solely so that he could acquire the rights to its name, a... |
is omar epps married? | <answer> Yes, Omar Epps is currently married to Keisha Spivey. <context> Celebrity Biographies. Omar Epps dated Sanaa Lathan in the past, but they broke up on July 28, 2003. Omar Epps dated Sanaa Lathan for 3.3 years. Omar Epps is currently married to Keisha Spivey. Omar Epps. |
Who is Keith Clements? | <answer> Keith Clements tells them. He runs the Kids Cafe program <context> In the United States, many low income parents cannot afford to buy enough food for their children. A program called Kids Cafe is helping some of these children by providing free nutritious snacks and meals during after-school programs.
At a c... |
What is the difference between xsd and xml file? | <answer> 1.XSD validating software often catches the errors that XML validating software might miss. 2.XSD defines elements and structures that can appear in the document, while XML does not.3. XSD ensures that the data is properly interpreted, while XML does not. <context> XSD validating software often catches the err... |
what is a client/server network? quizlet? | <answer> It is a program relationship in which one program (the client) requests a service or resource from another program (the server). <context> Client/server is a program relationship in which one program (the client) requests a service or resource from another program (the server). Although the client/server model... |
what type of organization is subject to fisma? | <answer> Contractors, grantees, state and local governments, industry partners, and providers of software subscription services. <context> 3 The term organization includes contractors, grantees, state and local governments, industry partners, and providers of software subscription services that use federal information ... |
was it the statute of frauds? | <answer> A law that deems certain types of oral contracts unenforceable unless there's a writing that evidences the agreement. <context> Every state has some version of a statute of frauds. A statute of frauds is a law that deems certain types of oral contracts unenforceable unless there's a writing that evidences the ... |
has savannah ga ever been hit by a hurricane? | <answer> Yes, the last hurricane of any size to strike Savannah was Hurricane David in 1979. <context> For Savannah, the return period for a major hurricane is 36 years; and the last major hurricane to hit there was the category three “Great Sea Island Hurricane” of 1893. Despite the calculated return period of ten ye... |
Did the brothers remain editors? | <answer> In 1807, the brothers decided to relinquish editorial control, <context> The Observer is a British newspaper published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its sister papers "the Guardian" and the "Guardian Weekly", whose parent company Guardian Media Group Limited acquired it in 1993, it... |
What were the child and father getting ready to do? | <answer> go out for a ride on the boat <context> It was a hot summer day. My dad and I were getting ready to go out for a ride on the boat. Just then the phone call came, the call changed that sunny and beautiful day into a cold and dark one. When I saw my father answering the phone, he was crying. I'd never seen my da... |
if a passport card expired can you get a passport? | <answer> Yes, if your passport is expired, you have 5 years from the date of expiration to renew it without going through the new passport procedure. <context> If your passport is expired, you have 5 years from the date of expiration to renew it without going through the new passport procedure. All the information you’... |
Where they from the same department? | <answer> Three law enforcement officers from three different agencies <context> The North Carolina detective who shot and killed a mentally ill teenager has been indicted by a grand jury on one count of voluntary manslaughter, the Brunswick County District Attorney's office said in a news release.
Bryon Vassey of the... |
what is retention edema? | <answer> Oedema is fluid retention. <context> Oedema is fluid retention. It used to be called dropsy. Oedema can be most easily seen round the ankles after you've been standing (peripheral oedema). After lying down for a while, your eyes may look puffy and swollen. In severe cases, oedema can also collect in your lungs... |
is aba the same as routing number for a bank? | <answer> Yes <context> An ABA number (also known as routing number or routing transfer number) is a sequence of nine numeric characters used by banks to identify specific financial institutions within the United States. |
What is the subject of the passage? | <answer> Communication styles <context> The way Westerners communicate tends to be ly explicit and direct. In other words, Westerners tend to put most of their ideas and feelings into words, and then state these ideas and feelings clearly and openly. It is generally considered a good thing to "get to the point "and... |
Which kind of sun-cooker costs very little? | <answer> a panel cooker <context> Millions of people around the world cook their food on fire every day. People must spend lots of money on cooking _ . However, there is a much easier and cheaper way to cook food using energy from the sun.
Sun-cookers have been used for centuries. A Swiss scientist made the first sun-c... |
Is entomology similar to other sciences? | <answer> Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology is a taxon-based category; <context> Entomology (from Greek , "entomon" "insect"; and , "") is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was more vague, and historically the definition of ... |
what can be determined from a histogram? | <answer> A histogram determines number of data points that lie within a range of values. <context> A histogram is a type of graph that has wide applications in statistics. Histograms provide a visual interpretation of numerical data by indicating the number of data points that lie within a range of values. These range ... |
How many people did the company employ in 1943? | <answer> 44,000 <context> Douglas's business grew astronomically with the onset of World War II, employing as many as 44,000 people in 1943. To defend against air attack set designers from the Warner Brothers Studios prepared elaborate camouflage that disguised the factory and airfield. The RAND Corporation began as a ... |
Where did the 1948 Summer Olympics in London take place? | <answer> the original Wembley Stadium <context> London was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925. London's overcrowded conditions led to cholera epidemics, claiming 14,000 lives in 1848, and 6,000 in 1866. Rising traffic congestion led to the creation of the world's first local urban rail network. The Metrop... |
What is the meaning of the name Rodney? | <answer> American Meaning:Famous and English Meaning:Island of reeds. <context> American Meaning: The name Rodney is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Rodney is: Famous. English Meaning: The name Rodney is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Rodney is: Island of reeds. A pl... |
Is he known for breaking records? | <answer> Leo continually breaks records <context> (CNN) -- The goals just keep flowing for Lionel Messi, who on Sunday surpassed soccer legend Pele's mark of 75 in a calendar year to help Barcelona bounce back from a rare defeat.
The Argentina star netted twice in the 4-2 win at Mallorca that kept the Catalans three ... |
What does Chhauni Silkhana mean? | <answer> the stone house of arms and ammunition <context> The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an ... |
What county were the supplies flown to? | <answer> Wenchuan County <context> The Red Cross Society of China flew 557 tents and 2,500 quilts valued at 788,000 yuan (US$113,000) to Wenchuan County. The Amity Foundation already began relief work in the region and has earmarked US$143,000 for disaster relief. The Sichuan Ministry of Civil Affairs said that they ha... |
Besides oil and gas, what is Houston known for? | <answer> biomedical research and aeronautics <context> Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry—particularly for oil and natural gas—as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Renewable energy sources—wind and solar—are also growing economic bases in the city. The Houston Ship Channel is also a ... |
What type of literary work is Beowulf? | <answer> an epic poem <context> Some of the most important surviving works of Old English literature are Beowulf, an epic poem; the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a record of early English history; the Franks Casket, an inscribed early whalebone artefact; and Cædmon's Hymn, a Christian religious poem. There are also a number o... |
When was Smartzone rolled out to customers? | <answer> September 2008 <context> Comcast announced in May 2007 and launched in September 2008 a dashboard called SmartZone. Hewlett-Packard led "design, creation and management". Collaboration and unified messaging technology came from open-source vendor Zimbra. "SmartZone users will be able to send and receive e-mail... |
What acquired condition results in immunodeficiency in humans? | <answer> HIV/AIDS <context> Disorders of the immune system can result in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer. Immunodeficiency occurs when the immune system is less active than normal, resulting in recurring and life-threatening infections. In humans, immunodeficiency can either be the result of a gen... |
How old is he? | <answer> 8-year-old <context> (CNN)It was a story that moved Stan Lee, the creator of many of the best-known superheroes in history, into action: a Spider-Man-loving boy with autism named Jamel Hunter.
According to the New York Times, a December Times article about the child, who reportedly didn't say a word until ... |
How many dependent territories have NOCs? | <answer> There are also nine dependent territories with NOCs: <context> A National Olympic Committee (NOC) is a national constituent of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, NOCs are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Olympic Games. ... |
Who threw the ball? | <answer> Dave <context> Dave and John were playing catch in the living room. Rose told them that was dumb, but she did not stop them. She kept writing in her notebook. If they wanted to get in trouble, then they could. It was not her responsibility.
Dave told John to go long. Dave did not have good aim and missed Joh... |
What is the cost per square foot for a duplex? | <answer> That’s $154 per square foot. <context> The simple answer is, cost. The average cost for a site-built 900 square foot duplex is approximately $138,500. That’s $154 per square foot. Depending on what size, options, and brand you choose American Homes can build your duplex for $59 to $75 per square foot. That mea... |
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