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what are chicken coop?
<answer> The Quad chicken Coop is a one-of-a-kind polyethylene design made with simplicity in mind. <context> The Quad Coop Chicken Coop is a one-of-a-kind The Quad Coop Chicken Coop is a one-of-a-kind polyethylene design. Made with simplicity in mind this coop assembles in mere minutes. The unique egg-like shape can a...
What is written with two characters?
<answer> bisyllabic morphemes <context> In Old Chinese, (e.g. Classical Chinese) most words were monosyllabic and there was a close correspondence between characters and words. In modern Chinese (esp. Mandarin Chinese), characters do not necessarily correspond to words; indeed the majority of Chinese words today consis...
What is the average temperature eureka ca?
<answer> The average temperature of Eureka, California is 53.95 degrees Fahrenheit. <context> Eureka, CA Weather. The average temperature of Eureka is 53.95°F, which is much lower than the California average temperature of 61.17°F and is about the same as the national average temperature of 54.45°F.
What is the fiber usually spun into?
<answer> The fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread <context> The fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. The use of cotton for fabric is known to date to prehistoric times; fragments of cotton fabric dated from 5000 BC have been excavated in Mexico and the Indus ...
Who was the US president?
<answer> Bush <context> (CNN) -- Saddam Hussein let the world think he had weapons of mass destruction to intimidate Iran and prevent the country from attacking Iraq, according to an FBI agent who interviewed the dictator after his 2003 capture. Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in an unknown location in Iraq after his cap...
How many Dominican nunneries were there by 1358?
<answer> one hundred and fifty-seven <context> Although Dominic and the early brethren had instituted female Dominican houses at Prouille and other places by 1227, some of the brethren of the order had misgivings about the necessity of female religious establishments in an order whose major purpose was preaching, a dut...
could giffords speak during schultz' visit?
<answer> even though Giffords couldn't speak to her during a visit two weeks ago, <context> (CNN) -- When Debbie Wasserman Schultz visited her friend Gabrielle Giffords in the hospital last week, she talked to her about the demonstrations in Egypt and the Republicans' proposed budget cuts -- not exactly topics you migh...
did he write poems in notes?
<answer> poetic notes <context> (CNN) -- They are some of the last thoughts of a serial killer, found on blood-soaked, handwritten and often poetic notes in his Alaska jail cell after he took his own life. "Speak soft in your ear so you know that it's true. You may have been free, you loved living your lie, fate had ...
which scientist discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
<answer> Hans Christian Orsted discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism. <context> 2016-12-13T11:32:22-05:00. Hans Christian Orsted often rendered Oersted in English; 14 August 1777 – 9 March 1851) was a Danish physicist and chemist who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields, whic...
How many years old were the Quran fragments discovered in Birmingham in 2015?
<answer> 1370 <context> In 2015, fragments of a very early Quran, dating back to 1370 years ago, were discovered in the library of the University of Birmingham, England. According to the tests carried out by Oxford University Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit, "with a probability of more than 95%, the parchment was from bet...
Who argued that physiological responses were insufficient to explain emotional experiences?
<answer> Walter Bradford Cannon <context> Walter Bradford Cannon agreed that physiological responses played a crucial role in emotions, but did not believe that physiological responses alone could explain subjective emotional experiences. He argued that physiological responses were too slow and often imperceptible and ...
what is ilivid?
<answer> The iLivid virus is a term for a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker that is known to cause many complications for computer and internet users. <context> The iLivid virus is a term for a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker that is known to cause many complications for co...
Are Rokoff and Tarzan friends?
<answer> His mind revolved many memories, recalled by the escape of his arch-enemy from the French military prison <context> Chapter 1 Kidnapped "The entire affair is shrouded in mystery," said D'Arnot. "I have it on the best of authority that neither the police nor the special agents of the general staff have the...
Which eastern boroughs host large Muslim populations?
<answer> Tower Hamlets and Newham <context> London is also home to sizeable Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Jewish communities. Notable mosques include the East London Mosque in Tower Hamlets, London Central Mosque on the edge of Regent's Park and the Baitul Futuh Mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Following the oil bo...
How old was Daniel?
<answer> Daniel Fernandez, a 16-year-old <context> New York (CNN) -- A New Jersey teenager was killed when his head hit a highway overpass after he apparently stuck it out of a party bus near the George Washington Bridge, which connects Manhattan with New Jersey over the Hudson River. Daniel Fernandez, a 16-year-old...
why was it called that?
<answer> had been the residence of Richard Cobden <context> The former Victoria University of Manchester, now the University of Manchester, was founded in 1851 as Owens College. In 1880, the college joined the federal Victoria University, gaining an independent university charter in 1904 as the Victoria University of M...
Do they make the head get hot or cold?
<answer> mobile phones heat the brain. <context> "Mobile phones killed our man,"screamed one headline last year. Also came claims that an unpublished study had found that mobile phones cause memory loss. And a British newspaper devoted its front page to a picture supposedly showing how mobile phones heat the brain. ...
Did the man say anything?
<answer> Mum, oh, Mum, why didn't I tell you how much I loved you? God, please help me find my mum and tell her I love her.' <context> It is Mother's Day. John is busy with his work during the day. When he passes by a flower shop in the evening, he thinks, 'I'll send Mum some roses .' While John is looking at the flowe...
How many languages are spoken by the people of New York City?
<answer> 800 <context> Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estima...
did he recognize someone?
<answer> Dickory recognised one of the men <context> CHAPTER XL CAPTAIN ICHABOD PUTS THE CASE In the river at Bridgetown lay the good brig King and Queen, just arrived from Jamaica. On her deck was an impatient young gentleman, leaning over the rail and watching the approach of a boat, with two men rowing and a pas...
Who are the other makers from the Loar period? ?
<answer> Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers <context> Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Oth...
where is legoland in boston?
<answer> Assembly Row neighborhood of Somerville, and with its close proximity to Cambridge. <context> Kids, adults, and Lego fans rejoice: Legoland Boston is here! Legoland Discovery Center Boston opened in the Assembly Row neighborhood of Somerville, and with its close proximity to Cambridge, it is sure to become a p...
did they get along with the locals?
<answer> The native Lenape were displaced after 1643 by settlers <context> The Bronx /ˈbrɒŋks/ is the northernmost of the five boroughs (counties) of New York City in the state of New York, located south of Westchester County. Many bridges and tunnels link the Bronx to the island and borough of Manhattan to the west ov...
Who is the first cabinet official in the presidential line of succession?
<answer> The Secretary of State is the first Cabinet official in the order of precedence and in the presidential line of succession <context> The United States Department of State (DOS), often referred to as the State Department, is the United States federal executive department that advises the President and leads th...
Is it referred to by any other names other than Qing?
<answer> Manchu dynasty <context> The Qing dynasty (Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: Qīng Cháo; Wade–Giles: Ch'ing Ch'ao; IPA: [tɕʰíŋ tʂʰɑ̌ʊ̯]), officially the Great Qing (Chinese: 大清; pinyin: Dà Qīng), also called the Empire of the Great Qing, or the Manchu dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912...
how much do dental implants for dentures cost?
<answer> $3,500-$30,000 or more. <context> 1 Two to six implants with a removable denture plate can cost $3,500-$30,000 or more depending on the number and type of implants (mini-implants are less expensive), denture materials (in some cases an existing denture plate can be adapted for use with implants) and any other ...
Did that mean he was a good man?
<answer> no good man <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 and kill you." I explained that all m...
What would the man probably do with the cat if the woman didn't help him?
<answer> Give it up. <context> In the tenth grade,I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However,on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important. The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer ...
Against which football club?
<answer> Alex Ferguson left him out of his entire squad for the final in Moscow against Chelsea. <context> CNN -- South Korea midfielder Park Ji-Sung has made history by becoming the first player from his homeland to figure in the Champions League final, Europe's premier club match. Park's opening goal in the semifi...
How many major periods is European history divided into?
<answer> three <context> The Middle Ages is one of the three major periods in the most enduring scheme for analysing European history: classical civilisation, or Antiquity; the Middle Ages; and the Modern Period.
What is the Nanjing Library's ranking in China?
<answer> the third largest library in China <context> Nanjing Library, founded in 1907, houses more than 10 million volumes of printed materials and is the third largest library in China, after the National Library in Beijing and Shanghai Library. Other libraries, such as city-owned Jinling Library and various district...
Had their relationship been strained for a while?
<answer> Although the couple's relationship had been strained for a few months <context> (RealSimple.com) -- A lengthy separation -- and a surprise trip to Paris -- caused this husband and wife to realize that their marriage could be saved. Mary L. Tabor and Del Persinger Washington, D.C. Married 26 years Mary was ...
can bending yiur fingers backward cause finger pain?
<answer> Yes <context> Common causes of finger pain include injury or trauma, such as bending your finger backward (hyperextension) or from repetitive use, such as long periods of keyboarding. More serious conditions, such as diabetes or a neck or spinal cord injury, can also cause pain or a burning sensation in your f...
what is a canker sore in mouth?
<answer> It is small, shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. <context> Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores. Certain foods -- including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables (such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, apples, figs, tomato...
which antimicrobial substances reduce viral replication in an infected cells?
<answer> Interferons <context> IFNs belong to the large class of proteins known as cytokines, molecules used for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that help eradicate pathogens. Interferons are named for their ability to interfere with viral replication by protecting ce...
Due to the heavy upkeep, DeStefano decided to close what major infrastructure in the city?
<answer> New Haven Coliseum <context> When John DeStefano, Jr., became mayor of New Haven in 1995, he outlined a plan to transform the city into a major cultural and arts center in the Northeast, which involved investments in programs and projects other than sports franchises. As nearby Bridgeport built new sports faci...
When did he order it?
<answer> Julius Caesar forced major Germanic tribes to retreat to the east bank of the Rhine <context> Of approximately 100 million native speakers of German in the world, roughly 80 million consider themselves Germans.[citation needed] There are an additional 80 million people of German ancestry mainly in the United S...
how many people live there?
<answer> the population of Ireland was about 6.4 million <context> Ireland (; ; Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in...
What time should she get there?
<answer> around 11:30 to prepare for the party <context> Dear Jenny, Gary is having a _ party after Month Exam! He invites all of us to come! Since it is a potluck party, I think I will bring some beef noodles. As I know, Lily will take care of the drinks and Gina will bring a big homemade chocolate cake. Can you ask ...
Did Lothair feel lonely?
<answer> Lothair was walking on the terrace, his favorite walk, for it was the duly occasion on which he ever found himself alone. <context> CHAPTER 71 The terrace of the Villa Catalano, with its orange and palm trees, looked upon a sea of lapiz lazuli, and rose from a shelving shore of aloes and arbutus. The waters...
Who purchased the tramway in 1871?
<answer> In 1871 the tramway was purchased by the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR), and operated until the 1950s <context> The Somerset Coal Canal was built in the early 19th century to reduce the cost of transportation of coal and other heavy produce. The first 16 kilometres (10 mi), running from a junction w...
what is the structural difference between the sugar found in rna and the sugar found in dna?
<answer> DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose. <context> This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences. Summary of Differences Between DNA and RNA DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains...
For what would a bill be submitted to the Supreme Court of Scotland?
<answer> review of its legality <context> Royal assent is the final stage in the legislative process for acts of the Scottish parliament. The process is governed by sections 28, 32, and 33 of the Scotland Act 1998. After a bill has been passed, the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament submits it to the monarch ...
How many balls does Gina Smith have?
<answer> Fourteen <context> Frank Brown doesn' t have a soccer ball, but his brother Alan does. They go to the same school and they love soccer. They play it at school with their friends. They think it's relaxing. Gina Smith has two soccer balls, three volleyballs, four basketballs and five baseballs and bats. She love...
Could the mouse speak?
<answer> The cartoon mouse could talk <context> People usually hate mice, but people almost all over the world like one mouse-- the famous Mickey Mouse. About eighty years ago, most films had no sounds. A man called Walt Disney made a cartoon mouse. The cartoon mouse could talk in these films. He made his mouse become ...
What does the name come from?
<answer> The name "Uralic" derives from the fact that areas where the languages are spoken spread on both sides of the Ural Mountains <context> The Uralic languages (; sometimes called Uralian languages ) constitute a language family of 38 languages spoken by approximately 25 million people, predominantly in Northern E...
Is Santa known by anything else?
<answer> known in Turkey as "Noel Baba," or Father Christmas. <context> Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- The day after Christmas was a tough one for Santa in his ancestral homeland of Turkey. A Muslim youth group held a demonstration Thursday in Istanbul, blasting the "jolly old elf" of legend and lore for contributing to ...
When did she and Jay Z become the highest paid black celebrity couple?
<answer> 2011 <context> Forbes magazine began reporting on Beyoncé's earnings in 2008, calculating that the $80 million earned between June 2007 to June 2008, for her music, tour, films and clothing line made her the world's best-paid music personality at the time, above Madonna and Celine Dion. They placed her fourth ...
European imperialism was focused on what?
<answer> economic growth <context> Europe's expansion into territorial imperialism was largely focused on economic growth by collecting resources from colonies, in combination with assuming political control by military and political means. The colonization of India in the mid-18th century offers an example of this foc...
Ashkenaz is linked to Scandza/Scanzia, which is viewed as what?
<answer> cradle of Germanic tribes <context> In the Yoma tractate of the Babylonian Talmud the name Gomer is rendered as Germania, which elsewhere in rabbinical literature was identified with Germanikia in northwestern Syria, but later became associated with Germania. Ashkenaz is linked to Scandza/Scanzia, viewed as th...
How many deaths are believed to have been caused by alcohol?
<answer> 3.3 million <context> The main active ingredient of beer is alcohol, and therefore, the health effects of alcohol apply to beer. Consumption of small quantities of alcohol (less than one drink in women and two in men) is associated with a decreased risk of cardiac disease, stroke and diabetes mellitus. The lon...
is yemen included?
<answer> This definition, however, would not apply to countries in the Middle East such as Iraq and Yemen <context> A tribe is viewed, developmentally or historically, as a social group existing before the development of nation states, or outside them. A tribe is a group of distinct people, dependent on their land for ...
What years did Germany hold possession over Lorrain-Alscace?
<answer> 1871–1918 <context> The region, as part of Lorraine, was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and then was gradually annexed by France in the 17th century, and formalized as one of the provinces of France. The Calvinist manufacturing republic of Mulhouse, known as Stadtrepublik Mülhausen, became a part of Alsace aft...
What is one of its goals?
<answer> the goal of reconstructing the international payment system <context> The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., of "189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote h...
when was the total stations first used in surveying?
<answer> The first total station was developed in the late 1970s. <context> Total stations are one of the most common surveying tools used today. They comprise of an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance metre/measurement (EDM) component. Robotic total stations are also available which allow for single-perso...
How many dead troops leave behind?
<answer> 1,000 dead <context> The fighting within the town had become extremely intense, becoming a door to door battle of survival. Despite a never-ending attack of Prussian infantry, the soldiers of the 2nd Division kept to their positions. The people of the town of Wissembourg finally surrendered to the Germans. The...
is labor day?
<answer> The first Monday of September. <context> In the United States, Labor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September. It is customarily viewed as the end of the summer vacation season. Many schools open for the year on the day after Labor Day. The holiday is shared with Canada, where it is k...
Why were 45s more popular with jukeboxes?
<answer> The large center hole <context> The 45 rpm discs also came in a variety known as extended play (EP), which achieved up to 10–15 minutes play at the expense of attenuating (and possibly compressing) the sound to reduce the width required by the groove. EP discs were cheaper to produce, and were used in cases wh...
what is beyond the pale mean?
<answer> Beyond the pale mean that you are doing something that is not acceptable. <context> Beyond the pale mean that you are doing something that is not acceptable. A devil's advocate is someone who argues the opposite side to make sure that you mean what you say. WJVV · 1 decade ago
Why did Anna stand alone at the party?
<answer> She didn't know anybody in the room <context> Standing alone at Browns party,Anna Mackintosh thought about her husband Edward,establishing him clearly in her mind's eye. He was a thin man,forty-one years of age,with fair hair that was often untidy.In the seventeen years they'd been married he had changed very ...
what do people pay for cable?
<answer> The average American now pays $64.41 a month for expanded basic cable. <context> An FCC study showed that cable prices increased by a compound annual rate of 6.1% from 1995-2013. The average American now pays $64.41 a month for expanded basic cable, the most popular package in the country, compared to just $22...
what are vldl in lab?
<answer> Very low density lipoprotein is considered a type of bad cholesterol, because it helps cholesterol build up on the walls of arteries. <context> VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and o...
which of the following is the definition of diverticulitis?
<answer> When diverticulosis is associated with inflammation and infection it is called diverticulitis. <context> When diverticulosis is associated with inflammation and infection it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis as well as diverticular disease can be diagnosed with barium X-rays, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy,...
Why did the tournament pay off handsomely?
<answer> Chingaiz was crowned the junior boys' weightlifting champion <context> (CNN) -- Chingaiz Khan was an unknown quantity when he arrived for a junior weightlifting tournament in South Waziristan nine years ago. Chaotic and intensely religious, the Pakistani region is known by locals as "the most dangerous place...
Which may serve as the BEST title of the article?
<answer> Driving into the Grown-Up World <context> Every culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed. In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the mai...
Was she given money to continue?
<answer> who will receive $100,000 to continue her work <context> HOLLYWOOD, California (CNN) -- Singer Christina Aguilera joins fellow Grammy Award winners Alicia Keys and John Legend for "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing Thanksgiving night on CNN. Christina Aguilera performed her hit single "Beautiful" at "...
what are fructose and glucose?
<answer> Important carbohydrates. <context> Sugar cane is a natural source of sucrose, or table sugar. Sucrose, glucose and fructose are important carbohydrates, commonly referred to as simple sugars. Sugar is found naturally in whole foods and is often added to processed foods to sweeten them and increase flavor.imple...
What is the definition of sick leave?
<answer> Sick leave is a pre-determined amount of days allotted to an employee to take off from work if he or she becomes sick. <context> Definition of sick leave: A pre-determined amount of days allotted to an employee to take off from work if he or she becomes sick. The employee usually does not have to work a certai...
Why did the writer let the children in?
<answer> She showed great pity on them <context> It was Thanksgiving morning and in the crowded kitchen of my small home I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling together. "Any old papers, lady?" asked one of the...
Who was he playing with?
<answer> George was playing all by himself <context> Laura wanted to go to the park and play because she wanted to see her friends. When she got to the park Laura did not see anyone. After looking, she saw her friend George by the basketball hoop. George was playing all by himself. George was happy when he saw Laura. L...
Southern Nigeria is turning from a forest to what type of environment?
<answer> grassland <context> The area near the border with Cameroon close to the coast is rich rainforest and part of the Cross-Sanaga-Bioko coastal forests ecoregion, an important centre for biodiversity. It is habitat for the drill monkey, which is found in the wild only in this area and across the border in Cameroon...
Who were Roberts' business partners in this purchase?
<answer> Daniel Aaron and Julian A. Brodsky <context> In 1963, Ralph J. Roberts in conjunction with his two business partners, Daniel Aaron and Julian A. Brodsky, purchased American Cable Systems as a corporate spin-off from its parent, Jerrold Electronics, for US $500,000. At the time, American Cable was a small cable...
When were the Russian Empire, Serbia, and Montenegro the only free Slavic states in the world?
<answer> 1878 <context> As of 1878, there were only three free Slavic states in the world: the Russian Empire, Serbia and Montenegro. Bulgaria was also free but was de jure vassal to the Ottoman Empire until official independence was declared in 1908. In the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire of approximately 50 million pe...
What US court dismissed the Puerto Rican case for information crucial to their own investigation of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos's killing?
<answer> Supreme Court <context> In 2005, fugitive Puerto Rican Nationalist leader Filiberto Ojeda Ríos died in a gun battle with FBI agents in 2005 in what some charged was an assassination.[citation needed] Puerto Rico Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá criticized the FBI assault as "improper" and "highly irregular" and de...
How was it used in 1877?
<answer> 1877 Albert Bernhard Frank used the word symbiosis (which previously had been used to depict people living together in community) to describe the mutualistic relationship in lichens. <context> Symbiosis (from Greek σύν "together" and βίωσις "living") is close and often long-term interaction between two differe...
What power it gives to the executive branch?
<answer> gives the executive branch the ability to withhold certain internal discussions and documents from scrutiny. <context> Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's assertion of executive privilege ahead of a hearing before a House committee, which subsequently recommended his attorney general be cited for con...
How many, then?
<answer> Timothy Poe wowed the three judges <context> (CNN) -- An "America's Got Talent" contestant's emotional story of getting hit by a grenade in Afghanistan is not backed up by military records. And now, questions surround whether he embellished his heroic tale. Timothy Poe wowed the three judges on the NBC progr...
What's the title of Schwarzenegger's 1977 book?
<answer> Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder <context> In 1977, Schwarzenegger's autobiography/weight-training guide Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder was published and became a huge success. After taking English classes at Santa Monica College in California, he earned a BA by correspondence from the University...
Which species have long-distance migrants in the same family?
<answer> the common chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita <context> Short-distance passerine migrants have two evolutionary origins. Those that have long-distance migrants in the same family, such as the common chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita, are species of southern hemisphere origins that have progressively shortened t...
What is the passage mainly about?
<answer> The history of Mother's Day. <context> You may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mother's Day? Cards, flowers, sales, TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves it --those are what probably come to mind for many people when they think of Mother's Day. But there's more about the ...
Which bowl game is held in Detroit?
<answer> Little Caesars Pizza Bowl <context> In college sports, Detroit's central location within the Mid-American Conference has made it a frequent site for the league's championship events. While the MAC Basketball Tournament moved permanently to Cleveland starting in 2000, the MAC Football Championship Game has been...
What is the meaning of the black liberation flag?
<answer> It is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of (from top down) red, black and green. <context> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-African_flag. The Pan-African flag — also known as the UNIA flag, Afro-American flag and Black Liberation Flag — is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal ho...
The king refrained from doing what during the war?
<answer> alcohol <context> During World War I, the palace, then the home of King George V and Queen Mary, escaped unscathed. Its more valuable contents were evacuated to Windsor but the royal family remained in situ. The King imposed rationing at the palace, much to the dismay of his guests and household. To the King's...
what does COBRa stand for?
<answer> Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. <context> Identification. COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It was passed by Congress in 1985 as a means for individuals to continue health insurance coverage for a period of time after losing group coverage due to termination of em...
Who were the three "disciples"?
<answer> three disciples of these poets who were destined to be far more widely, read than were their masters. Tennyson had been publishing poetry since 1827, his first poems appearing almost simultaneously with the last work of Byron, Shelley, and Keats; but it was not until 1842, with the publication of his collecte...
was the moon lander being manipulated by a computer?
<answer> controlled by a computer <context> A rocket began countdown . It was a common sound in the 1960s. But this was not just another countdown. It was the beginning of a historic event. It was the countdown of Apollo 11 -the space fligh that would carry men to the first landing on the moon. In the spaceship at th...
what impact did the westward expansion have on the american indians?
<answer> Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans and the Role of Government Document HLone Dog Winter CountCredit: Lone Dog Winter Count, National Museum of the American Indians. <context> Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans and the Role of Government Document HLone Dog Winter CountCredit: Lone Do...
Who was ordered to remove the Jews from the Ministry?
<answer> Molotov <context> Regarding the timing of German rapprochement, many historians agree that the dismissal of Maxim Litvinov, whose Jewish ethnicity was viewed unfavorably by Nazi Germany, removed an obstacle to negotiations with Germany. Stalin immediately directed Molotov to "purge the ministry of Jews." Given...
how many sworn police officers are in la police department?
<answer> 9,000. <context> Currently, the LAPD has approximately 9,000 sworn officers and 3,000 civilian employees. That is one officer for every 433 residents, giving Los Angeles one of the lowest ratios of police officers to residents of any major city in the country.
How long did poor Qi have to practice?
<answer> Through long years of practice <context> Qi Baishi (1863~1957) is one of the best-known contemporary Chinese artists. His life shows he achieved success by combining talent with hard work. He was born in a peasant family. At 11 he was sent to learn carpentry . Through his work he got to know some local schol...
Which famous clothing company was BYU alumnus Matthew K. McCauley CEO of?
<answer> Gymboree <context> BYU alumni in academia include former Dean of the Harvard Business School Kim B. Clark, two time world's most influential business thinker Clayton M. Christensen, Michael K. Young '73, current president of the University of Washington, Matthew S. Holland, current president of Utah Valley Uni...
Is he a real person?
<answer> Hollywood sitcom. <context> (CNN) -- Newman, Jerry Seinfeld's diabolical nemesis and United States postal worker, was denied his dream transfer to Hawaii when the Post Office discovered he hadn't been delivering a lot of the mail he was supposed to be. Unfortunately for Brent Morse, life isn't a Hollywood s...
How many square miles is the island of Iwo Jima?
<answer> 8 <context> The battle of Iwo Jima ("Operation Detachment") in February 1945 was one of the bloodiest battles fought by the Americans in the Pacific War. Iwo Jima was an 8 sq mile (21 km2) island situated halfway between Tokyo and the Mariana Islands. Holland Smith, the commander of the invasion force, aimed t...
What are the other 2?
<answer> It is the third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic <context> The Sahara (Arabic: الصحراء الكبرى‎, aṣ-ṣaḥrāʾ al-kubrā , 'the Greatest Desert') is the largest hot desert in the world. It is the third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. Its surface area of 9,400,000 square kilometres (3,60...
What is the resistance of a typical lit 100-watt incandescent bulb?
<answer> 144 ohms <context> The actual resistance of the filament is temperature dependent. The cold resistance of tungsten-filament lamps is about 1/15 the hot-filament resistance when the lamp is operating. For example, a 100-watt, 120-volt lamp has a resistance of 144 ohms when lit, but the cold resistance is much l...
Which birds drum territorially?
<answer> woodpeckers <context> Calls are used for a variety of purposes, including mate attraction, evaluation of potential mates, bond formation, the claiming and maintenance of territories, the identification of other individuals (such as when parents look for chicks in colonies or when mates reunite at the start of ...
How much did Comcast pay for 49% of NBCUniversal in 2013?
<answer> $16.7 billion <context> Burdened with debt, in 2004 Vivendi Universal sold 80% of Vivendi Universal Entertainment (including the studio and theme parks) to General Electric, parent of NBC. The resulting media super-conglomerate was renamed NBCUniversal, while Universal Studios Inc. remained the name of the pro...
what is granular material?
<answer> A granular material is a collection of distinct macroscopic particles, such as sand in an hourglass or peanuts in a container. <context> Granular Materials. A granular material is a collection of distinct macroscopic particles, such as sand in an hourglass or peanuts in a container. The evolution of the partic...
What was the follow-up advise?
<answer> His father said, "Don't worry <context> Harry had a very small farm. He only had one cow but dreamed about having a large farm. He once asked his father Bill, "I'd like to have that land over there. How can I get it?" His father encouraged him to go and talk to the landowner to see how they could get the land....
what is dll group?
<answer> DLL is a global vendor finance company with more than EUR 30 billion in assets. <context> DLL is a global vendor finance company with more than EUR 30 billion in assets. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, DLL provides asset-based financial solutions in the Agriculture, Food, Healt...