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Which flower is the symbol of the country? | <answer> Tulip <context> I come from Holland . In our country, there are plenty of _ . There are more than 2,000 windmills in Holland. These windmills make electricity for the country.
It is a small country in Europe. About 20% of its land comes from the sea. The population of Holland is only 16,000,000.
The weather... |
Who has a volleyball? | <answer> Peter. <context> Jim: Let's play volleyball, OK?
Tony: Sorry, I don't have a volleyball. But I have a basketball.
Jim: I don't want to play basketball. I only want to play volleyball.
Tony: Who has a volleyball? Do you know?
Jim: Maybe Tom has one. Let's go and ask him. (Say to Tom.)
Hi, Tom! Do you have a vol... |
who is count orlock? | <answer> Count Orlok was a vampire. <context> — Orlok's quote to bring a deadly Satanic plague into the city Count Orlok was a vampire born in Transylvania, Romania, but is a creation of the Never Never Land. Orlok is one of the most satanic monsters of Hell - rivalling even his own creator Quan Chi, Noob, Clurkicus an... |
how long does orly nail polish take to dry? | <answer> Less than 8 minutes when exposed to natural/ambient light. <context> With EPIX, long dry times and smudged nails are a thing of the past, drying in less than 8 minutes when exposed to natural/ambient light. The EPIX Flexible Color formula contains flexible polymers that self-level and self-correct. 5. |
Who could read the note? | <answer> Asta's papa read the note <context> Once there was a beautiful fish named Asta. Asta lived in the ocean. There were lots of other fish in the ocean where Asta lived. They played all day long.
One day, a bottle floated by over the heads of Asta and his friends. They looked up and saw the bottle. "What is it?"... |
where is mt airy maryland? | <answer> Mount Airy is located on the border between Frederick and Carroll counties, in the far eastern part of Frederick County and the southwest corner of Carroll County. <context> Mount Airy is located on the border between Frederick and Carroll counties, in the far eastern part of Frederick County and the southwest... |
what is Merhige being charged with? | <answer> is charged with four counts of premeditated murder and attempted first-degree murder <context> (CNN) -- A tip from a television viewer led to the arrest of a Florida man accused of killing four of his family members on Thanksgiving Day, authorities said early Sunday.
Paul M. Merhige is accused of fatally sho... |
are ticks the same as lice? | <answer> No <context> Lice are commonly found in the hair, while ticks can be found all over the body, including hair, arms, stomach, clothes, etc. Ticks and lice are often confused as the same due to their similarities in appearance; however they differ from each other in many ways. |
what is an ear infection? | <answer> It is a common type of infection and is the result of an invasion of bacteria or viruses into the ear. <context> Ear infection: Introduction. An ear infection is a common type of infection and is the result of an invasion of bacteria or viruses into the ear. An ear infection is a general term for several types... |
What happens if it's not released tomorrow? | <answer> If not tomorrow, definitely next week." <context> (RollingStone) -- Just one week after being released from prison, Lil Wayne has already finished a new song and is ready to put it out.
"We're trying to put it out, like, tomorrow," Cortez Bryant, Wayne's manager, told Rolling Stone. "We got a crazy song. If... |
How many main parts does it have? | <answer> The ICC has four principal organs: the Presidency, the Judicial Divisions, the Office of the Prosecutor, and the Registry. <context> The International Criminal Court (ICC or ICCt) is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague in the Netherlands. The ICC has the jurisdic... |
Despite its atomic structure, cooled glass acts like what? | <answer> a solid <context> Although the atomic structure of glass shares characteristics of the structure in a supercooled liquid, glass tends to behave as a solid below its glass transition temperature. A supercooled liquid behaves as a liquid, but it is below the freezing point of the material, and in some cases will... |
Lady Middleton and Mrs. Dashwood. Why were they mutually attracted to each other? | <answer> There was a kind of cold hearted selfishness on both sides <context> CHAPTER 34
Mrs. John Dashwood had so much confidence in her husband's judgment, that she waited the very next day both on Mrs. Jennings and her daughter; and her confidence was rewarded by finding even the former, even the woman with whom ... |
Was there a known motive? | <answer> Everybody wants to know why the shooter opened fire," Sparks vice chief Tom Miller said at a news conference. "That's the big question. The answer is we don't know <context> Beloved teacher Michael Landsberry, a former Marine, died a hero at Sparks Middle School in Nevada on Monday in another tragic campus sho... |
what foods can u eat if you are fructose intolerant? | <answer> The foods you can eat if you are fructose intolerant are fish such as salmon, catfish. <context> For example, a 3-ounce serving of lean beef or pork, or 1 slice of bacon, contains neither sugar, while chicken and turkey meat is also fructose- and lactose-free. Fish is also a good choice if you're fructose- or ... |
when did everybody hates chris air? | <answer> Everybody Hates Chris aired on March 27, 2009. <context> Everybody Hates Chris - Everybody Hates The Car Air Date: 03/27/09 After Chris gets his driver's license, Rochelle and Julius give him permission to buy a car, but when the car is stolen and vandalized Chris realizes owning a car is a huge responsibility... |
who commanded the union army during the civil war?robert e. lee? | <answer> General Robert E. Lee, the Confederate commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, invaded Union territory. <context> A: General Robert E. Lee, the Confederate commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, invaded Union territory in an attempt to persuade the United States into a negotiated peace after a hoped-f... |
Who's land is it? | <answer> It is their land." <context> CHAPTER TWO
Babalatchi ceased speaking. Lingard shifted his feet a little, uncrossed his arms, and shook his head slowly. The narrative of the events in Sambir, related from the point of view of the astute statesman, the sense of which had been caught here and there by his inatt... |
what are some of the tools used by operations consultants? | <answer> Operations and Lean consulting tools <context> Operations and Lean consulting tools. For the Operations and lean manufacturing consultant the tools available to identify, analyse and solve problems within any operation or business are many and may suite some applications better than others depending on the iss... |
What are the two main things differentiating Sunni and Shia? | <answer> how the life of the ummah ("faithful") should be governed, and the role of the imam <context> The two main denominations of Islam are the Sunni and Shia sects. They differ primarily upon of how the life of the ummah ("faithful") should be governed, and the role of the imam. These two main differences stem from... |
can copd cause low degree fever? | <answer> No. <context> Fever is uncommon. A person with COPD may initially have one or two acute exacerbations per year, which resolve readily with therapy. The number of exacerbations per year increases as the diseases progresses. |
how far back can irs collect? | <answer> 10 years <context> There are several questions here. First, the IRS can collect for 10 years following the assessment of any tax. It appears from your post that your soon to be husband doesn't owe any tax for 2009 - If the IRS determines there is a tax due, they will complete his tax return for him (substitute... |
Is he allowed to leave? | <answer> under house arrest <context> (CNN) -- For much of the world, February 14 is known as a day to celebrate love.
But in Iran, Valentine's Day has come to mark another occasion as well—the anniversary of the house arrest of Iran's leading opposition figures Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mehdi Karroubi and Zahra Rahnavar... |
What does the "Union jack-like" flag represent? | <answer> the union of the two déprtements <context> There is controversy around the recognition of the Alsacian flag. The authentic historical flag is the Rot-un-Wiss ; Red and White are commonly found on the coat of arms of Alsacian cities (Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Sélestat...) and of many Swiss cites, especially in Base... |
what is the leading cause of death from injury? | <answer> Drug overdose, Motor vehicle accidents, Drowning. <context> Drowning Drowning is the most common cause of death from injury in children ages 1 to 4. Three children die every day from drowning. Poisoning Two children die every day from poisoning. Each day, more than 300 children ages 0 to 19 in the United State... |
Where does he compete? | <answer> London (CNN) -- Olympic star Ryan Lochte said Friday that he tries to maintain a sense of humor and perspective despite his intense focus on swimming -- one that leaves him little time for romantic relationships or much else besides training and competing. <context> London (CNN) -- Olympic star Ryan Lochte sa... |
Melbourne is the world's most liveable city according to whom? | <answer> Economist Intelligence Unit <context> Melbourne rates highly in education, entertainment, health care, research and development, tourism and sport, making it the world's most liveable city—for the fifth year in a row in 2015, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. It is a leading financial centre in the... |
What families rose to power in the 6th century? | <answer> Rajput families <context> Modern Rajasthan includes most of Rajputana, which comprises the erstwhile nineteen princely states, two chiefships, and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara. Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Mewar (Chittorgarh), Alwar and Dhundhar (Jaipur) were some of the main Rajput princely states. Bha... |
What was the name of Kanye's fifth album? | <answer> My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy <context> My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to rave reviews from critics, many of whom described it as his best work that solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist so... |
Who wanted to take a nap? | <answer> After Luka had slept for six hours, Godfrey roused him. <context> CHAPTER XV.
COASTING.
The current was now losing its power, and Godfrey, dipping his hand into the water and then putting it to his lips, found that it was distinctly brackish, and congratulated himself upon having laid in a stock of water ... |
Were things clear between Allan and me? | <answer> Paris a bit, you know, and I was fool enough to imagine for a moment that there might be something in it <context> CHAPTER X
I knew the moment I opened the door that changes were on foot. Our studio sitting-room was dismantled of many of its treasures. Allan, with his coat off and a pipe in his mouth, was th... |
what county is norton police department in? | <answer> Norton Police Department is a cultural feature in Norton County. <context> Norton Police Department - Cultural Feature (Building) in Norton (city) County Norton Police Department is a cultural feature (building) in Norton (city) County. The primary coordinates for Norton Police Department places it within the ... |
What force gives glass its surface texture? | <answer> surface tension <context> Glass is in widespread use largely due to the production of glass compositions that are transparent to visible light. In contrast, polycrystalline materials do not generally transmit visible light. The individual crystallites may be transparent, but their facets (grain boundaries) ref... |
When could someone buy it in the US? | <answer> until 2011 <context> By the 1890s the profound effect of adrenal extracts on many different tissue types had been discovered, setting off a search both for the mechanism of chemical signalling and efforts to exploit these observations for the development of new drugs. The blood pressure raising and vasoconstr... |
Who told him that? | <answer> Nick's teacher told him that he got 95 in his test. <context> Nick and his friends were talking about things that can bring them luck . "I have a lucky red pen," said Andrea. "I have a lucky penny ," said Manuel. Every time I want to do really well in tests, I carry my lucky penny." Nick thought for a moment, ... |
where is van alstyne texas? | <answer> Grayson and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. <context> Van Alstyne, Texas. Van Alstyne is a city in Grayson and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 3,046 at the 2010 census, up from 2,502 at the 2000 census. The Grayson County portion of Van Alstyne is part of the Sherman–... |
Was the country at peace? | <answer> Battle of Torgau <context> Chapter VI.--WINTER-QUARTERS 1760-1761.
A melancholy little event, which afterwards proved unexpectedly unfortunate for Friedrich, had happened in England ten days before the Battle of Torgau. Saturday, 25th October, 1760, George II., poor old gentleman, suddenly died. He was in hi... |
What is the usual condition of precipitation in the Antarctic? | <answer> snow <context> Due to its location at the South Pole, Antarctica receives relatively little solar radiation. This means that it is a very cold continent where water is mostly in the form of ice. Precipitation is low (most of Antarctica is a desert) and almost always in the form of snow, which accumulates and f... |
How many main archipelagos does it consist of? | <answer> There are four main archipelagos <context> Micronesia (from "mikrós" "small" and "nêsos" "island") is a subregion of Oceania, comprising thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It has a shared cultural history with two other island regions, Polynesia to the east and Melanesia to the south.
T... |
What is the author's purpose in writing the article? | <answer> To inform us about what the first day of college is like in the UK. <context> Every September in China, people love to talk about the overprotective parents following their children around everywhere during university enrollment.
Now, with more than 420,000 youngsters in the UK starting their new college schoo... |
Who was arrested on October 10th? | <answer> Elisa Baker was arrested on October 10 <context> (CNN) -- The stepmother of a missing 10-year-old North Carolina girl joined police as they searched for the girl's body Monday, the same day the girl's father landed behind bars.
Elisa Baker, who police said last week admitted to writing a fake ransom note a d... |
Who was holding on to the master's ride? | <answer> Ralph Penrose held his master's horse, <context> CHAPTER III
The morning of departure arrived. The men-at-arms were drawn up in the court like so many statues of steel; Leonard Ashton sat on horseback, his eyes fixed on the door; Gaston d'Aubricour, wrapped in his gay mantle, stood caressing his Arab steed B... |
Who will be revered in a half century? | <answer> Gladwell said that people a half-century from now will revere Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates <context> (CNN) -- Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.
During a recent interview in Toronto, Gladwell said that people a half-century from now will revere Micro... |
Sam Mendes directed what? | <answer> directed by Sam Mendes as his second James Bond film following Skyfall <context> Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. It features Daniel Craig in his fourth performance as James Bond, and Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, with the film marking the character's ... |
Who helped them with this research? | <answer> Ten nurses there agreed to give them little scrapings off the top side of their nails. <context> Ashleigh Fraser and Leah Guskjolen, both 18, wondered why they would not be allowed to wear nail polish or artificial nails during their training to become certified nursing assistants. But when they asked, the on... |
In what year was Thompson v. Oklahoma decided? | <answer> 1988 <context> Sixteen was held to be the minimum permissible age in the 1988 Supreme Court decision of Thompson v. Oklahoma. The Court, considering the case Roper v. Simmons in March 2005, found the execution of juvenile offenders unconstitutional by a 5–4 margin, effectively raising the minimum permissible a... |
In which year did the Carnation Revolution take place? | <answer> 1974 <context> Since the Carnation Revolution of 1974, which culminated in the end of one of Portugal's most notable phases of economic expansion (that started in the 1960s), a significant change has occurred in the nation's annual economic growth.[citation needed] After the turmoil of the 1974 revolution and ... |
According to the American Journal of Human Genetics, what percentage of modern Iberian population has Sephardic Jewish ancestry? | <answer> 19.8% <context> Throughout history, many rulers, empires and nations have oppressed their Jewish populations or sought to eliminate them entirely. Methods employed ranged from expulsion to outright genocide; within nations, often the threat of these extreme methods was sufficient to silence dissent. The histor... |
who is chancellor of germany? | <answer> Angela Merkel is a chancellor of germany. <context> Angela Merkel is a German politician best known as the first female chancellor of Germany and one of the architects of the European Union. Who Is Angela Merkel? Angela Dorothea Kasner, better known as Angela Merkel, was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July ... |
at what age can children decide visitation in tennessee? | <answer> Children can decide visitation in Tennessee at age 18. <context> Choosing Living Arrangements. The age of majority in Tennessee is 18; children do not have absolute control over their living arrangements until they reach this age. However, at 12, a child's preference regarding which parent they wish to live wi... |
who did odysseus fight? | <answer> Eurymachos tries to rally the suitors to fight Odysseus. <context> 1 Nope. 2 So, Eurymachos tries to rally the suitors to fight Odysseus, who responds by promptly killing Eurymachos with an arrow to the heart. 3 As Amphinomos rushes Odysseus, Telemachos stops him with a spear to the heart. |
Who did the Make A Wish Foundation send there in October 2013? | <answer> Juniper <context> (CNN)Juniper and Violet are best friends who are both battling the same rare form of cancer.
They also shared a dream to visit "the happiest place on Earth" -- Disneyland.
Violet's wish came true in December 2013, thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation. When the nonprofit group granted 3-year-o... |
The areas surrounding which university has been historically a Democratic stronghold? | <answer> University of Alaska Fairbanks <context> The Alaska Bush, central Juneau, midtown and downtown Anchorage, and the areas surrounding the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and Ester have been strongholds of the Democratic Party. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the majority of Fairbanks (including North Pole a... |
What are the goals of the Building Partnership interactions? | <answer> develop, guide, and sustain relationships for mutual benefit and security <context> Building Partnerships is described as airmen interacting with international airmen and other relevant actors to develop, guide, and sustain relationships for mutual benefit and security. Building Partnerships is about interacti... |
where did josiah henson create his afro-canadian community? | <answer> Josiah Henson was created his afro-canadian community in Lower and Upper Canada. <context> Fearing separation from his family, Henson fled north with his wife and children the summer of 1830. After passing through Ohio and New York, they settled in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. Henson became a preacher and a leade... |
is chromium carcinogenic? | <answer> Yes <context> Trivalent chromium (Cr(III)) ion is possibly required in trace amounts for sugar and lipid metabolism, although the issue remains in debate. In larger amounts and in different forms, chromium can be toxic and carcinogenic.The most prominent example of toxic chromium is hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)... |
How can you exclude animals from baby's area? | <answer> Consider setting up baby gates to limit your pet's access. <context> When your pet meets your infant, it might not be love at first sniff.
Baby's Best Friend
When Jennifer Merritt brought her baby, Arielle, home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her boxer, Sonya, was imme... |
What was Dan DeCarlo's spooky but humorous comic aimed at kids called? | <answer> Homer the Happy Ghost <context> Atlas, rather than innovate, took a proven route of following popular trends in television and movies—Westerns and war dramas prevailing for a time, drive-in movie monsters another time—and even other comic books, particularly the EC horror line. Atlas also published a plethora ... |
Where is the student from? | <answer> I'm a Chinese student <context> I'm a Chinese student studying in Canada. I have been a boarder with the Carsons for more than a year and a half. The Carsons live in their own house, which has four bedrooms including the one in the basement which I live in. Judy does all the work in the house and Andrew is res... |
Did he have a dad-like figure? | <answer> familial relationship with the childless Anglo-Saxon King Edward <context> The Norman conquest of England was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army of Norman, Breton, and French soldiers led by Duke William II of Normandy, later styled as William the Conqueror.
William's claim to the... |
why do we usually use lead to block radiation? | <answer> As lead has a high density shield which means more interactions and hence quicker attenuation of gamma rays. <context> So you know that there are 3 kind of radiation, alpha, beta and gamma. Alpha can be stopped by a piece of paper. Beta by a few cm thick material but gamma has a high penetrating power and can ... |
how many grams of carbs does pizza have? | <answer> 1 piece of Cheese Pizza has 26 grams of carbohydrate. <context> Carbs in Pizza. The favorite choice for the term Pizza is 1 piece of Cheese Pizza which has about 26 grams of carbohydrate. The total carbohyrate, sugar, fiber and estimated net carbs (non-fiber carbs) for a variety of types and serving sizes of P... |
Who plays Fantine? | <answer> Anne Hathaway, as the wretched single mother-turned-prostitute Fantine <context> (EW.com) -- Since everything about Les Misérables is fortissimo — including but not limited to its unabashed pursuit of awards that are shiny or globular or both — you have perhaps already heard a little about the movie now stormi... |
When did they start growing cacao? | <answer> as early as 7000 BC, the domestication of cacao <context> Mesoamerica was a region and cultural area in the Americas, extending from approximately central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica, and within which pre-Columbian societies flourished before the... |
Are fungi more like plants or animals? | <answer> closely related to animals <context> From the 1990s onwards, the predominant approach to constructing phylogenies for living plants has been molecular phylogenetics, which uses molecular characters, particularly DNA sequences, rather than morphological characters like the presence or absence of spines and areo... |
what did he ask McCabe? | <answer> "It's too bad. Will you please tell me what time it is?"
<context> CHAPTER XX.
FOLLOWING ALLEN.
Hal was astonished to learn from Katie McCabe that Dick Ferris was coming up the tenement stairs.
"He can't be coming here!" exclaimed the youth.
"What shall we do if he does?" asked McCabe.
"I don't kno... |
What did an Indian report claim about cola products? | <answer> an Indian environment group made a report saying drinks made by Coca-Cola and Pepsi contained pesticides <context> Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are busily buying Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy( ) drinks kills pests.
Farmers say scientists advised them to mix pesticides w... |
What is the passage mainly about? | <answer> A nice trip in Beijing. <context> Dear Frank,
Thanks for your email. My friend Lily and I have a good trip in Beijing. We visit many interesting places and go shopping on Wangfujing Street. When we are in Beijing,we live in our Chinese friend Liu Ming's house. Have a look at our activities there.
On May 1stAr... |
when was homer plessy born and death? | <answer> Homer Adolph Plessy was born on March 17, 1862 and died on March 1, 1925. <context> Bronze plaque on the side of the Plessy tomb in New Orleans, Louisiana Homer Adolph Plessy (March 17, 1862 – March 1, 1925) was the American Louisiana Creole of Color plaintiff in the United States Supreme Court decision in Pl... |
New Delhi's alternate-day travel scheme allowed trucks to enter the city after what hour? | <answer> 11 p.m <context> In an attempt to curb air pollution in New Delhi, which gets worst during the winter, a temporary alternate-day travel scheme for cars using the odd- and even-numbered license plates system was announced by Delhi government in December 2015. In addition, trucks will be allowed to enter India's... |
During which entire century were companies and nations trying to achieve true HDTV? | <answer> 20th <context> The term high definition once described a series of television systems originating from August 1936; however, these systems were only high definition when compared to earlier systems that were based on mechanical systems with as few as 30 lines of resolution. The ongoing competition between comp... |
Who synthesized Amphetamine for asthma? | <answer> Gordon Alles <context> While highly effective, the requirement for injection limited the use of norepinephrine[clarification needed] and orally active derivatives were sought. A structurally similar compound, ephedrine, was identified by Japanese chemists in the Ma Huang plant and marketed by Eli Lilly as an o... |
To where did Saint Athanasius withdraw? | <answer> the desert of Upper Egypt <context> Through the influence of the Eusebian faction at Constantinople, an Arian bishop, George of Cappadocia, was now appointed to rule the see of Alexandria. Athanasius, after remaining some days in the neighbourhood of the city, finally withdrew into the desert of Upper Egypt, w... |
Who does city life not favor? | <answer> London life does not suit him <context> CHAPTER XXIII
LOVERS
Bernard Maddison kept his engagement that evening, and dined alone with Lady Thurwell and Helen. There had been some talk of going to the opera afterwards, but no one seemed to care about it, and so it dropped through.
"For my part," Lady Thu... |
When was the National Highway Designated Act signed? | <answer> November 28, 1995 <context> To help reduce consumption, in 1974 a national maximum speed limit of 55 mph (about 88 km/h) was imposed through the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act. Development of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve began in 1975, and in 1977 the cabinet-level Department of Energy was create... |
Is it it needed for him to come back? | <answer> But at some point it will be necessary for Ridge to return to the show. <context> (EW.com) -- Good news (we guess?) for Ronn Moss fans: Don't go looking for a brand new Ridge to take over for the old one on CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful."
Once Moss' last episode airs on Sept. 14, "B&B" has no plans to fil... |
How many wires did Bell send a signal through? | <answer> 1 <context> Returning home to Brantford after six months abroad, Bell continued his experiments with his "harmonic telegraph".[N 12] The basic concept behind his device was that messages could be sent through a single wire if each message was transmitted at a different pitch, but work on both the transmitter a... |
Where were possible suspects transferred to? | <answer> military court. <context> In the final days of World War II in Yugoslavia, units of the Partisans were responsible for atrocities after the repatriations of Bleiburg, and accusations of culpability were later raised at the Yugoslav leadership under Tito. At the time, Josip Broz Tito repeatedly issued calls for... |
Were there any couples? | <answer> the Dyers <context> CHAPTER XXX
FERN Mullins rushed into the house on a Saturday morning early in September and shrieked at Carol, "School starts next Tuesday. I've got to have one more spree before I'm arrested. Let's get up a picnic down the lake for this afternoon. Won't you come, Mrs. Kennicott, and the ... |
What's the main idea of the passage? | <answer> Games can help people in different ways. <context> Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member -- these are all "game" ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ... |
What is the south branch of the tree Gautama sat under called? | <answer> Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi <context> Gautama was now determined to complete his spiritual quest. At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment. After many days, he finally destroyed t... |
How many items are in The Yale University Art Gallery? | <answer> more than 180,000 <context> Yale's museum collections are also of international stature. The Yale University Art Gallery, the country's first university-affiliated art museum, contains more than 180,000 works, including Old Masters and important collections of modern art, in the Swartout and Kahn buildings. Th... |
in which italian region is pici pasta popular? | <answer> Tuscan region <context> If you are wondering what is pici, it is a pasta from the Tuscan region and usually made without the use of eggs (actually eggs are optional). I come across pici when we were in Tuscany in May. For more information on pici, here is a brief description from Wikipedia. |
Why did Ashikaga let his wife take over? | <answer> lost interest in politics <context> This does not mean that samurai women were always powerless. Powerful women both wisely and unwisely wielded power at various occasions. After Ashikaga Yoshimasa, 8th shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, lost interest in politics, his wife Hino Tomiko largely ruled in his plac... |
What are the causes for ringing in? | <answer> Acoustic neuroma can cause continuous, high-pitched ringing in one ear. <context> Tinnitus www.lifescript.com/health/a-z/mayo/t/tinnitus.aspx. However, if there's hearing loss as well, tinnitus may be permanent. Long-term noise exposure, age-related hearing loss or medications can cause a continuous, high-pitc... |
What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired day? | <answer> She suffers from Alzheimer's disease. <context> The gray-haired lady can't wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer's disease look like this, but Alzheimer's is a serious di... |
when may bedpans be needed? | <answer> A person may need to use a bedpan or urinal because he cannot walk to the bathroom. He may have an illness, injury, or surgery that makes him unable to walk. <context> Why does a person need to use a bedpan or urinal? A person may need to use a bedpan or urinal because he cannot walk to the bathroom. He may ha... |
was it released all at once? | <answer> , it was released in stages <context> Windows Vista (codenamed Longhorn) is an operating system by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and media center PCs. Development was completed on 8 November 2006, and over the following three months, it was r... |
Poetry is usually differentiated from prose by what factor? | <answer> verse <context> Poetry is a form of literary art which uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, prosaic ostensible meaning. Poetry has traditionally been distinguished from prose by its being set in verse;[a] prose is cast in sentences, poetry in lines... |
Who had sick soldiers? | <answer> Then Wellington, whose Anglo-Portuguese troops were much weakened by sickness, <context> CHAPTER XIX.
VITTORIA.
General Clausel fell back as Wellington advanced to Burgos, and the British laid siege to the castle of that place. Like all Wellington's sieges this was commenced with a wholly insufficient trai... |
why diabetic medication are beneficial? | <answer> It can help you manage your weight. Exercise can also help lower your blood sugar without medicines. It reduces your risk of heart disease and stress. <context> Diabetes and exercise. Exercise is an important part of managing your diabetes. If you are obese or overweight, exercise can help you manage your weig... |
what is the most dangerous city in nj? | <answer> Camden <context> For too long, Camden has been one of the most dangerous cities in New Jersey, and in America, said Governor Chris Christie in his State of the State Address this year. He wasn't kidding. |
Did it revert back to it's original name after that? | <answer> in which year its original Norwegian name of Oslo was restored. <context> Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. Founded in the year 1040, and established as a "kaupstad" or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada, the city was elevated to a... |
What are some factors that make developing and maintaining an identity during the adolescent years a difficult task? | <answer> family life, environment, and social status <context> Identity development is a stage in the adolescent life cycle. For most, the search for identity begins in the adolescent years. During these years, adolescents are more open to 'trying on' different behaviours and appearances to discover who they are. In ot... |
does reverse osmosis remove chloramines? | <answer> Yes,reverse osmosis removes chloramines. <context> Chloramine must be removed from the water with a GAC (granular activated carbon) filter followed by a reverse osmosis or Cation filter. Note: The GAC filtration filters out only the chlorine from the chloramine molecule leaving the ammonia behind. |
Who is the firs key point on the matter about? | <answer> James Foley <context> ISIS, as the Islamic State jihadists in Iraq and Syria are known, has become the new face of international terrorism in the eyes of the United States and its Western allies.
Now the focus in America and abroad has become what will President Barack Obama and other leaders do about it?
... |
What is the style called of putting tessere on a backing paper? | <answer> the indirect method <context> The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects... |
What did Calder try to expose in his book? | <answer> some of the counter-evidence of anti-social and divisive behaviours <context> A converse popular image arose of British people in the Second World War: a collection of people locked in national solidarity. This image entered the historiography of the Second World War in the 1980s and 1990s, especially after th... |
what is the purpose of wheel chocks? | <answer> The purpose of a wheel chock is serves different purpose like for safety being the prime benefit and transport stability is its main purpose. <context> Motorcycle Wheel Chocks. A wheel chock for a motorcycle serves a different purpose. Instead of safety being the prime benefit, transportation stability is its ... |
who is the creditor in a loan? | <answer> A principal creditor is the party who has a claim against the debtor that is far greater than the debt owed to any other creditor, and in some instances, to all other creditors combined. <context> A principal creditor is the party who has a claim against the debtor that is far greater than the debt owed to any... |
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