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how much study time for college class? | <answer> You should spend 15 hours for college class. <context> The general rule of thumb regarding college studying is, and has been for a long time, that for each class, students should spend approximately 2-3 of study time for each hour that they spend in class. Many students carry a course load of 15 credits, or ap... |
how many animals were in the story? | <answer> Jerry Muskrat and Paddy the Beaver swimming side by side, and behind them Grandfather Frog and Spotty the Turtle <context> CHAPTER XXIV: A Merry Home-Going
"The Laughing Brook is merry And so am I," cried Jerry. Grandfather Frog said he was too. And Spotty was, the others knew.
The trees stood with wet fe... |
Is that something he generally does? | <answer> dare to go <context> If you need any help in planning your future, call in at the Education and Careers Expo , which opened at the City Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday. Expo gives you a unique opportunity to meet leading industrialists and educators.
I spoke to several young people at Expo, and t... |
how many were held? | <answer> of 350 U.S. soldiers who were held <context> BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- The U.S. Army says it will honor the "heroism and sacrifice" of 350 U.S. soldiers who were held as slaves by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Bernard "Jack" Vogel died in a Nazi slave camp in the arms of fellow U.S. soldier, Anthony... |
In what year did Albert Zahm begin comparing aeronatical models at Notre Dame? | <answer> 1882 <context> In 1882, Albert Zahm (John Zahm's brother) built an early wind tunnel used to compare lift to drag of aeronautical models. Around 1899, Professor Jerome Green became the first American to send a wireless message. In 1931, Father Julius Nieuwland performed early work on basic reactions that was u... |
WHatpart was she helping her grandson prepare for? | <answer> new play <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- Juanita Moore, the third African-American actress to ever get a supporting actress Oscar nomination, died of natural causes at her Los Angeles home Tuesday, her grandson said. She was 99.
Moore worked right to the end, preparing for a stage reading of a new play and he... |
How many brothers did he have? | <answer> Ralph had three brothers <context> Ralph was an alligator that loved to splash around in the water. Ralph had three brothers, named Henry, Larry, and Thomas. But none of Ralph's three brothers liked to play in the water. They were very mean brothers, but the meanest of them all was Henry. Henry would always ch... |
where was Henry's speech? | <answer> at St. John's Church, <context> Richmond is located at the fall line of the James River, 44 miles (71 km) west of Williamsburg, 66 miles (106 km) east of Charlottesville, and 98 miles (158 km) south of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield counties, the city is located at the intersections ... |
when should a woman take pregnancy test? | <answer> The best time to take a pregnancy test is after your period is late. <context> The Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test. The best time to take a pregnancy test is after your period is late. This will help you avoid false negatives and the false positives of very early miscarriages. If you're not already keeping ... |
What were many of the indigenous people of the Americas traditionally? | <answer> hunter-gatherers <context> Although some indigenous peoples of the Americas were traditionally hunter-gatherers—and many, especially in Amazonia, still are—many groups practiced aquaculture and agriculture. The impact of their agricultural endowment to the world is a testament to their time and work in reshapi... |
How much will your father pay if he and your 10-year old brother go to have lunch at the Sunday Family Buffet? | <answer> 98 yuan <context> Sports City Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Sports City Bar everyone can enjoy a "Buy one, get one free"Tex-Mex &seafood Buffet* for 118 yuan.
At our Sunday Family Buffet, we have exciting games for children. The buffet lasts from 11:00am to 2:00 pm. And costs 98 yuan per adult. C... |
The epithet Delphinius is associated with what animal? | <answer> dolphins <context> Apollo was worshipped as Actiacus (/ækˈtaɪ.əkəs/ ak-TY-ə-kəs; Ἄκτιακός, Aktiakos, literally "Actian"), Delphinius (/dɛlˈfɪniəs/ del-FIN-ee-əs; Δελφίνιος, Delphinios, literally "Delphic"), and Pythius (/ˈpɪθiəs/ PITH-ee-əs; Πύθιος, Puthios, from Πυθώ, Pythō, the area around Delphi), after Act... |
What is the ultimate result of synnecrosis? | <answer> death <context> Synnecrosis is a rare type of symbiosis in which the interaction between species is detrimental to both organisms involved. It is a short-lived condition, as the interaction eventually causes death. Because of this, evolution selects against synnecrosis and it is uncommon in nature. An example ... |
In the 2008 primary, how much of the Bronx vote did Clinton get? | <answer> 61.2% <context> In the Presidential primary elections of February 5, 2008, Sen. Clinton won 61.2% of the Bronx's 148,636 Democratic votes against 37.8% for Barack Obama and 1.0% for the other four candidates combined (John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Bill Richardson and Joe Biden). On the same day, John McCain w... |
Were they in good shape? | <answer> at cut rates in consideration of their being shop-soiled <context> CHAPTER XI
THE MAN AT THE ASTOR
The duties of Master Pugsy Maloney at the offices of _Cosy Moments_ were not heavy; and he was accustomed to occupy his large store of leisure by reading narratives dealing with life in the prairies, which h... |
Did Holderness know he was going to Paris? | <answer> I wish I'd known. <context> CHAPTER VI
THE ECHO OF A CRIME
"Macheson, by Jove! Where on earth have you sprung from?"
Holderness threw down his pen and held out both his hands. Macheson drew a long sigh of relief.
"From the pigsties, Dick. Whew! It's good to see you again--to be here!"
Holderness sur... |
Who was Andy? | <answer> Andy was a small boy <context> Andy was a small boy who, like many small boys, loved to play. He would play outside. He would play in his basement. He would play in his room. When he played, he would play with lots of things. Sometimes he played with blocks. Sometimes he played with cards. Sometimes he would ... |
How old was he? | <answer> He was 93 <context> Yousuf Karsh,the Canadian portrait artist who photographed many of the most influential figures of the 20thcentury,died in a Boston hospital on July l3 th,2002.He was 93.
Working from a studio in Ottawa,Karsh produced famous portraits of such subjects as Winston Churchill,John F.Kennedy,E... |
what is the importnace of nerves? | <answer> The brain is the most important organ of the nervous system,the spinal cord and the brain are the main parts of the nervous system. <context> The brain is the most important organ of the nervous system. The spinal cord and the brain are the main parts of the nervous system but the spinal cord is not considered... |
what color is the inside of a plum? | <answer> Yellow-green <context> You might also come across tree-ripened red plums, which tend to run a bit larger. Dragon plums are actually Pluots, the combo fruit first engineered in California in 1989 that is 75 percent plum and 25 percent apricot. They are yellow-green inside and out and are markedly sweeter than r... |
Who would Rice have succeeded if she took the position? | <answer> withdrew her name from consideration to succeed current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. <context> Washington (CNN) -- At one time, Susan Rice seemed to be on a trajectory that would take her to the secretary of state's office in President Barack Obama's second term.
But that trajectory changed Thursday ... |
Did the narrator take pictures of it? | <answer> I have taken lots of photos <context> Hello Sandy, We have just returned from our holiday. We went with our friends Edward Smith and his wife Tina to the Yorkshire Moors. This is a beautiful place. It is a natural park. There are lots of places to walk on the tops of the hills, miles of grassland with no peopl... |
is it harmful to suck in stomach? | <answer> Yes <context> posture is directly related to correct breathing by sucking your stomach in and breathing incorrectly your posture can suffer bad posture can lead to multiple issues including sore muscles injuries and bad balance |
In which country was a study about the presence of cancer and heart disease in different regions done? | <answer> China <context> Heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes are commonly called "Western" diseases because these maladies were once rarely seen in developing countries. An international study in China found some regions had virtually no cancer or heart disease, while in other areas they reflected "up to a 100... |
was Keesh his only child? | <answer> Keesh was his only son <context> Keesh lived at the North Pole a long time ago. He lived near the edge of the polar sea. He was a bright thirteen-year-old boy with a strong, healthy body. His father was a brave man who had died during a food shortage in the village. His father tried to save the lives of his pe... |
Where is the older interstate bus station? | <answer> the western end of the Eixo Monumental <context> In the original city plan, the interstate buses should also stop at the Central Station. Because of the growth of Brasília (and corresponding growth in the bus fleet), today the interstate buses leave from the older interstate station (called Rodoferroviária), l... |
What is the best title of the passage? | <answer> We shape our own character. <context> There's no doubt that our character has a profound effect on our future. What we must remember, however, is not merely how powerful character is in influencing our fate , but how powerful we are in shaping our own character and, therefore, our own fate. Character may dete... |
what did Motown help with? | <answer> the racial integration of popular music <context> Motown is an American record company. The record company was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, and was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. The name, a portmanteau of "motor" and "tow... |
How did he show he was happy? | <answer> jump on Mary and start to lick her face <context> One day Poppy the puppy went outside to play. He ran around the yard as fast as he could. After running, Poppy began to play with his ball. When Poppy was tired of that, Poppy play catch with Mary. Poppy was very happy when Mary wanted to play with him. Poppy ... |
Where did he sit for the match? | <answer> He sat in the front <context> U.S. billionaire Bill Gates went to watch a game of his friend, U.S. teen player Ariel Hsing, at the ExCel Centre while the girl was playing against Chinese Li Xiaoxia. Gates wore an orange jacket and dark blue baseball cap. He sat in the front row of thespectators' stand andappla... |
Who went on the trip to the ocean? | <answer> We piled everyone into the car-my mom, my dad, my sister, my dog, and me. <context> One hot summer day in August my family and I wanted to go to the beach. We had not gone to the beach in a very long time and felt that today was a great day to do it.
We piled everyone into the car-my mom, my dad, my sister,... |
who is a a Navy SEAL? | <answer> Kyle, a Navy SEAL, <context> (CNN)The widow of the man whose life was portrayed in the acclaimed film "American Sniper" has penned a heartfelt letter to him on their 13th anniversary.
Taya Kyle posted her letter March 16 on the Chris Kyle Facebook page, where she proclaimed, "I miss you and I love you. I fee... |
When was this writing penned? | <answer> afterlife <context> Another instance of ancient humanism as an organised system of thought is found in the Gathas of Zarathustra, composed between 1,000 BCE – 600 BCE in Greater Iran. Zarathustra's philosophy in the Gathas lays out a conception of humankind as thinking beings dignified with choice and agency a... |
What is 'a scrimmage' another term for? | <answer> exhibition game <context> An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, a scrimmage, a demonstration, a preseason game, a warmup match, or a preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sporting event whose prize money and impact on the player's or the team's rankings is either zero or othe... |
what county is collinsville ok? | <answer> Tulsa county <context> Web Design copyright 2000-2016 by Snowhawk. Title: Collinsville Oklahoma Community Information Center - Collinsville Main Town Page. Collinsville Oklahoma; the city of Collinsville, Tulsa county and Rogers county, is the place to live and make your home, eat and conduct business. |
How much electricity does the country save per year? | <answer> 8% <context> Israel has embraced solar energy; its engineers are on the cutting edge of solar energy technology and its solar companies work on projects around the world. Over 90% of Israeli homes use solar energy for hot water, the highest per capita in the world. According to government figures, the country ... |
Who gave detailed suggestions about using cellphones while driving? | <answer> Carl Khalid <context> Should people be allowed to use cellphones while driving?
Alejandra Pachecho from Venezuela: No. Why not? That is because in this world some people drive very crazily. Also, most people who use cellphones to talk in the car usually pay more attention to what they are talking about than to... |
Is anyone else trying to help? | <answer> Sens. Durbin and Obama <context> CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- A man suspected of murdering a doctor in Chicago, Illinois, is trying to skirt the U.S. justice system by fleeing to the French island territory of St. Martin, according to prosecutors.
Dr. David Cornbleet, a dermatologist, was murdered in his Chica... |
Why does the writer suggest using packing tape to wrap presents? | <answer> Because packing tape can make presents hard to open. <context> Dear Santa,
Thank you for all of the great gifts you give me this Christmas.
My parents can't seem to decide whether you gave the presents directly, or if you just helped them and my grandma pick out the right presents. So, if you are advising her,... |
Of what website? | <answer> CNET.com <context> Consumer electronics once again topped the list of the most wanted gifts this holiday season. "Seventy-six percent of consumers who plan to buy holiday gifts say that they will spend money buying at least one technology product; definitely a solid vote of confidence for technology." Steve Ko... |
Where is the international airport located? | <answer> the Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi International Airport is located on the neighbouring island of Petite-Terre <context> Mayotte (, ; Shimaore: "Maore", ; ) is an insular department and region of France officially named the Department of Mayotte (French: "Département de Mayotte"). It consists of a main island, Grande-Terre... |
In what city is it located? | <answer> Michigan, is a public research university in Ann Arbor, <context> The University of Michigan (U-M, UM, UMich, or U of M), frequently referred to simply as Michigan, is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1817 in Detroit as the "Catholepistemiad", or University of Mi... |
What was one of the quickest areas to evolve in military technology in the 20th century? | <answer> air defence <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 from ... |
How old is Jane? | <answer> Thirteen. <context> Hello! I'm Jane. I'm thirteen . I have a sister, but I don't have a brother. I like games. I often play soccer with her. I have 2 volleyballs. I like ping-pong, too. I play ping-pong with my friends after school. Do you like games ? Do you play sports every day ? |
How long is the Mountain rampart? | <answer> the Mountain rampart is three or four hundred miles long <context> Chapter IX.--THE AUSTRIAN-SAXON ARMY INVADES SILESIA, ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS.
Valori, who is to be of Friedrich's Campaign this Year, came posting off directly in rear of the glorious news of Fontenoy; found Friedrich at Camenz, rather in spiri... |
which was the most common method empire builders used to unite vast territories? | <answer> Skillful leadership and a strong military. <context> The Origins and Impacts of the Persian Empire. The origin of the Persian Empire can be attributed to the leadership of one. man—Cyrus the Great. A brilliant and powerful Persian king, Cyrus’ strategy. for enlarging the Persian kingdom was to conquer nearby l... |
Which is of the following is the writer's opinion? | <answer> Li became the first Asian player to ever win a Slam. <context> Chinese player Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion, announced her retirement on Sept 21 because of long-term knee injuries. Although it was a hard decision, Li said she had no regrets .
"I don't feel sorry about retiring, because I've tried my... |
what county is manchester indiana? | <answer> Wabash County <context> North Manchester is a town in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana, United States. Peter Ogan, acting as the town’s founder filed for recording the 'Original Plat of Manchester' on February 13, 1846. The population was 6,112 at the 2010 census. |
Who did the Dutch fight in the Dutch Revolt? | <answer> Spain <context> Some Huguenots fought in the Low Countries alongside the Dutch against Spain during the first years of the Dutch Revolt (1568–1609). The Dutch Republic rapidly became a destination for Huguenot exiles. Early ties were already visible in the "Apologie" of William the Silent, condemning the Spani... |
How old was Talbot on Britain's Got Talent? | <answer> She is best known for being on "Britain's Got Talent"(<<>> )when she was just six <context> Connie Talbot was born on November 20th, 2000. She is an English child singer from Streetly, West Midlands. She is best known for being on "Britain's Got Talent"(<<>> )when she was just six. She has been singing since ... |
How is the weather in edinburgh scotland for the month of july? | <answer> Hottest month with an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). <context> Edinburgh: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 15°C (59°F) and the coldest is January at 3°C (37°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in August. The wettest month is October wit... |
what does motivated behavior require? | <answer> 1 fundamental need to feel connected or related to other people.
2 Positive incentives <context> Use peer models. 1 People have a fundamental need to feel connected or related to other people. 2 In an academic environment, research shows that students who feel they 'belong' have a higher degree of intrinsic ... |
What happened to it? | <answer> when a spider dropped on his ice-cream for a little bite <context> One day my dad was walking home and he had a big ice-cream cone. He had chocolate and vanilla and strawberry ice-cream on top of each other. He was moving his head back and forward to some music that he was playing when a spider dropped on his... |
what are the different forms of marijuana? | <answer> Indica, Sativa and Ruderalis are the different forms of marijuana. <context> There are three different types of marijuana. Indica, Sativa and Ruderalis. Cross breeding different types of marijuana can result in some very potent weed |
Does he respect Jeb Bush? | <answer> thinks he'd make "a formidable candidate <context> Washington (CNN)Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's surprise announcement that he'll "actively explore" a presidential bid Tuesday morning did little to dissuade his potential Republican opponents from the race.
Following the news, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Gra... |
What group operates St Dominic's College in Wanganui? | <answer> Society of St Pius X <context> Private schools are often Anglican, such as King's College and Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland, St Paul's Collegiate School in Hamilton, St Peter's School in Cambridge, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Wellington, and Christ's College and St Margaret's College in Christc... |
What is the definition leery? | <answer> Leery is someone or something expressing caution and suspicion. <context> The definition of leery is someone or something expressing caution and suspicion. When someone has lied to you before and you are cautious and unsure of whether you can trust him again, this is an example of a situation where you are le... |
Who adopted the Total Force Policy? | <answer> General Creighton Abrams <context> The Total Force Policy was adopted by Chief of Staff of the Army General Creighton Abrams in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and involves treating the three components of the army – the Regular Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve as a single force. Believing t... |
Who tried to recruit an anesthesiologist? | <answer> MIchael Jackson and Dr. Conrad Murray <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- MIchael Jackson and Dr. Conrad Murray tried to recruit an anesthesiologist to join them on his comeback tour, according to testimony in the AEG Live wrongful death trial.
Murray arranged the meeting in March 2009 in which Jackson asked Dr. ... |
What is the population of the Greater Los Angeles Area? | <answer> 17,786,419 <context> Southern California consists of one Combined Statistical Area, eight Metropolitan Statistical Areas, one international metropolitan area, and multiple metropolitan divisions. The region is home to two extended metropolitan areas that exceed five million in population. These are the Greater... |
What the CD contains? | <answer> The CD-ROM contains animations and three-dimensional objects. <context> The Encyclopedia of Mathematics (also EOM and formerly Encyclopaedia of Mathematics) is a large reference work in mathematics. It is available in book form and on CD-ROM.
The 2002 version contains more than 8,000 entries covering most a... |
can garlic burn fat? | <answer> Yes, Garlic can burn fat. <context> Other Healthy Effects of Garlic. Garlic is a diuretic, which increases the production and release of urine from the body. Garlic seems to increase metabolism as a result, which can contribute to a reduction in body fat as the body processes energy more rapidly. |
Where had he been before? | <answer> His grandfather had himself begun by taking him to London <context> CHAPTER IV. TITHONUS
A youth came riding towards a palace gate, And from the palace came a child of sin And took him by the curls and led him in! Where sat a company with heated eyes. Tennyson, A VISION OF SIN
It was in the month of Jun... |
how long for pies to cool to room temperature? | <answer> 10 to 20 Minute <context> Depending on the type of pie you might need to remove it from the dish when it's cooled slightly, and return it to the rack until it's reached the desired temperature. If you simply want to cool the pie to a temperature comfortable for eating you might need to leave it for ten or twen... |
Where was the rest of the garrison? | <answer> The rest of the garrison was either at the loops, or was stationed on the roofs. <context> Chapter XXIX.
"O, Time and Death! with certain pace, Though still unequal, hurrying on, O'erturning, in your awful race, The cot, the palace, and the throne!"
Sands.
Maud had little leisure for reflection. The yell... |
Which building were the suspects planning to attack? | <answer> Two men suspected of planning an attack on a Manhattan synagogue <context> New York (CNN) -- Two men suspected of planning an attack on a Manhattan synagogue with guns and a grenade were arrested Wednesday, marking the end of a seven-month undercover operation by New York police officers.
The suspects, Ahmed... |
what is arabic lettering called? | <answer> Arabic lettering called arabic vowels. <context> Arabic Alphabet Chart [29] Now, you can deduce from the herein above Chart that Arabic letters are 29 with the letter hamza, sometimes is regarded as a separate Letter. Further, in the first column above, you can see some dashes or symbols on the Arabic Letter a... |
what is a pda device? | <answer> These devices are usually pen-based, which requires the use of a stylus rather than a keyboard for input. <context> Short for personal digital assistant, this is the name given to small handheld devices that combine computing, telephone/fax, Internet and networking features. A typical PDA can function as a cel... |
who created Hinduism? | <answer> with diverse roots and no founder. <context> Hinduism is an Indian religion, or a way of life, widely practiced in South Asia. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as "", "the eternal tradition," or the "eternal way," beyond human history. S... |
Outside of state funded schools, and funds coming from donors, how might a university collect funds? | <answer> fees which students attending the university <context> The funding and organization of universities varies widely between different countries around the world. In some countries universities are predominantly funded by the state, while in others funding may come from donors or from fees which students attendin... |
What foundation is involved? | <answer> she is part of that future she envisioned more than 23 years ago. The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation <context> (CNN) -- Chelsea Clinton can trace her African awakening to February 11, 1990, when she sat on the kitchen counter of the governor's mansion in Arkansas and watched with her parents as N... |
When does the tree teach the vegetables a lesson? | <answer> On a very hot day. <context> There are some vegetables in the garden and a big tree near the vegetables. They don't like each other, because vegetables drink much water, and the tree can't have enough water to live. He is very angry about that. So he wants to teach vegetables a lesson .
On a very hot day, the ... |
how long is maryland emissions test good for? | <answer> 2 years <context> Quick Answer. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration requires state residents to get an emissions test performed on their vehicles every 2 years, as of 2014. The test is performed at a vehicle emissions inspection program, or VEIP, station. Continue Reading. |
Which of following is the man's preparation work? | <answer> shaving legs <context> Men spend more time getting ready to go out than women, according to research.
On average, men spend 81 minutes a day on personal preparing before going out, including cleansing(...), toning and using moisturizer , shaving, styling hair and choosing clothes, the study found, while women ... |
What did WeChat do to it? | <answer> WeChat also blocked Alibaba's music app Xiami <context> The Chinese tradition of giving gifts of money in red envelopes at Lunar New Year has turned into big business for Web giants Alibaba and Tencent, which now both offer electronic "hong bao". At the end of each lunar year, it is common in China to give chi... |
Approximately how many people did New Jersey casinos employ in 2011? | <answer> 33,000 <context> Atlantic City is considered as the "Gambling Capital of the East Coast," and currently has eight large casinos and several smaller ones. In 2011, New Jersey's casinos employed approximately 33,000 employees, had 28.5 million visitors, made $3.3 billion in gaming revenue, and paid $278 million ... |
How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol? | <answer> The American Idol Songwriter contest <context> The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time... |
DId they do anything else on vacation? | <answer> On Tuesday, they went for ice cream. <context> Billy and Sara are brother and sister. They went to the beach with their family last July for a week, and had the best time ever! On Monday, Billy and Sara wanted to build a giant sandcastle. They invited their new friends Jack and Jane to help build the sandcastl... |
Who was the video on the internet about? | <answer> Robohand <context> Jayson McCarthy, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand. That didn't stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Jayson could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Jayson 's father, Paul, created a Prosthesis , using a 3D printer. Now Jayson has fingers that open and close. ... |
In year-round DST, would sunrise happen early or late compared to most places? | <answer> late <context> A move to "permanent daylight saving time" (staying on summer hours all year with no time shifts) is sometimes advocated, and has in fact been implemented in some jurisdictions such as Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Singapore, Uzbekistan and Belarus. Advocates cite the same advantages as normal DST ... |
is there a story about him? | <answer> he traditional Christmas narrative, the Nativity of Jesus, delineated in the New Testament says that Jesus was born <context> Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around th... |
Which festival is one of the oldest festivals in the UK? | <answer> Glastonbury Festival <context> Glastonbury Festival:
Time and place: 22nd~26th June, Pilton, Somerse. Recognized as the best summer festival season, Glastonbury is one of the biggest and oldest festivals in the UK. Last year's 40th anniversary was their best ever, even though the supergroup U2 canceled last mi... |
Was the person influential? | <answer> former acquaintance in Malinche, who was all powerful <context> Chapter 15: Again At Tezcuco.
Until a late hour in the night, Roger sat talking to Cacama and his family. Although they had heard, from Bathalda, all that had happened from the time of their leaving Tezcuco to their arrival at Tlascala, he had... |
On what date did the battle begin? | <answer> 18 August <context> On 18 August, the battle began when at 08:00 Moltke ordered the First and Second Armies to advance against the French positions. By 12:00, General Manstein opened up the battle before the village of Amanvillers with artillery from the 25th Infantry Division. But the French had spent the nig... |
For what type of military applications are pancake motors currently used? | <answer> high temperature <context> These motors were originally invented to drive the capstan(s) of magnetic tape drives in the burgeoning computer industry, where minimal time to reach operating speed and minimal stopping distance were critical. Pancake motors are still widely used in high-performance servo-controlle... |
Did Old Ruggles want Ruby to have his money? | <answer> Old Ruggles had declared that Ruby should never have a shilling of his money <context> CHAPTER XLVI - ROGER CARBURY AND HIS TWO FRIENDS
Roger Carbury, having found Ruby Ruggles, and having ascertained that she was at any rate living in a respectable house with her aunt, returned to Carbury. He had given the ... |
Who created the first oral birth control? | <answer> E.D. Searle and Co <context> Prior to the second world war, birth control was prohibited in many countries, and in the United States even the discussion of contraceptive methods sometimes led to prosecution under Comstock laws. The history of the development of oral contraceptives is thus closely tied to the b... |
What Kalingan ruler brought the Chedi dynasty back into power? | <answer> Khārabēḷa <context> During the reign of Khārabēḷa, the Chedi dynasty of Kaḷinga ascended to eminence and restored the lost power and glory of Kaḷinga, which had been subdued since the devastating war with Ashoka. Kaḷingan military might was reinstated by Khārabēḷa: under Khārabēḷa's generalship, the Kaḷinga st... |
did he bring live things back with him? | <answer> gold and treasures, foreign guests and strange animals like a giraf <context> Zheng He was an amazing man. He was born in 1371. Eleven years later, he was caught by the army of a rich young man called Zhu Di and made to work for him. Over time the rich man saw that Zheng He was very clever and strong and they ... |
what is rating cone index? | <answer> Soil strengths are described in terms of Rating Cone Index (RCI). <context> Additionally, it is desired to be able to vary the VCI on-the go to provide for rapid transitions between different surfaces, such as soft soils and hard surfaces. DESCRIPTION: Soil strengths are described in terms of Rating Cone Index... |
Who disagree about whether the revivalists were motivated by nationalism or if they considered contemporary spoken Czech unsuitable for formal use? | <answer> Modern scholars <context> During the revival, in 1809 linguist and historian Josef Dobrovský released a German-language grammar of Old Czech entitled Ausführliches Lehrgebäude der böhmischen Sprache (Comprehensive Doctrine of the Bohemian Language). Dobrovský had intended his book to be descriptive, and did no... |
Which train line used to have an 18th Street Station at the crossing with Park Avenue South? | <answer> IRT Lexington Avenue Line <context> 18th Street has a local subway station at the crossing with Seventh Avenue, served by the 1 2 trains on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line. There used to be an 18th Street station on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line at the crossing with Park Avenue South. |
Where will you sit if you want to fly in the balloon? | <answer> Inside the basket <context> Have you ever hoped a toy balloon? They are very light. But there are much bigger balloons can fly very high up in the sky. They are big enough to carry people. They are called hot-air balloons.
To make a hot-air balloon go up, turn on the burner . That will make the air inside the ... |
What does the U.S. believe caused Thailand to help Japan? | <answer> blackmail <context> The official policy of the U.S. Government is that Thailand was not an ally of the Axis, and that the United States was not at war with Thailand. The policy of the U.S. Government ever since 1945 has been to treat Thailand not as a former enemy, but rather as a country which had been forced... |
Is wood production of a tree lessened or increased as it ages? | <answer> lessened <context> If a tree grows all its life in the open and the conditions of soil and site remain unchanged, it will make its most rapid growth in youth, and gradually decline. The annual rings of growth are for many years quite wide, but later they become narrower and narrower. Since each succeeding ring... |
how far was it to the river? | <answer> It was only about ten blocks to the river <context> The best afternoon I ever had with my grandfather was when we went down to the river and fished. It was a hot July day, and I was bored. My grandfather was sitting in the backyard, reading. "Hey, you look like you need some fun," he said. "Want to go fishing?... |
Besides a solid-state laser, what else was unique about the LD-700? | <answer> first LD player to load from the front and not the top <context> In March 1984, Pioneer introduced the first consumer player with a solid-state laser, the LD-700. It was also the first LD player to load from the front and not the top. One year earlier Hitachi introduced an expensive industrial player with a la... |
how fast is blast pro tier? | <answer> The speed of blast pro tier is 150 Mbps. <context> Comcast has announced that it is increasing the speed of XFINITY's popular Blast! tier to 150 Mbps (formerly 105 Mbps). Blast! Is one of XFINITY's fastest internet tiers. |
Do Lucy and Lily have Chinese pen pals? | <answer> Yes, they do. <context> Mrs. White comes from America. She is an English teacher in No. 12 High School of Guangzhou. She speaks Chinese a little and often has Chinese classes. She likes here very much. She often says the Chinese people are very nice. She is Lucy and Lily's mom. Lucy and Lily live in America wi... |
In what year? | <answer> 1943 <context> "He never asked nor accepted any reward, because he was good and simple and did not think that one did good for a reward." (Primo Levi, If This Is A Man)
Gino Bartali wanted to keep it to himself.
How could a man, so famous and so revered, keep it a secret for so long?
"Good is something y... |
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