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does it ever close? | <answer> Biven described the track's backside as "like a mini city," with 48 barns, workers' dormitories and areas where trainers live. "It's a 24-hour operation," he said. <context> (CNN) -- A body discovered at Churchill Downs on Sunday, a day after the storied Louisville racetrack hosted the Kentucky Derby, may hav... |
what is a taft hartley health plan? | <answer> A Taft-Hartley plan, the plan sponsor is a joint board of trustees consisting of equal representation from labor and management, these trustees are responsible for the overall operation and administration of the plan. <context> If the multiemployer plan is a Taft-Hartley plan, the plan sponsor is a joint board... |
Then what will happen? | <answer> the median will not give an arbitrarily large or small result. <context> That median is the value separating the higher half of a data sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. For a data set, it may be thought of as the "middle" value. For example, in the data set {1, 3, 3, 6, ... |
What was the name of the doctrine that separated church and non-religious affairs? | <answer> doctrine of the two kingdoms <context> In the Middle Ages, the Church and the worldly authorities were closely related. Martin Luther separated the religious and the worldly realms in principle (doctrine of the two kingdoms). The believers were obliged to use reason to govern the worldly sphere in an orderly a... |
Who brought Armenia to success in the 1st century BC? | <answer> Tigranes the Great <context> Armenia is a unitary, multi-party, democratic nation-state with an ancient cultural heritage. Urartu was established in 860 BC and by the 6th century BC it was replaced by the Satrapy of Armenia. In the 1st century BC the Kingdom of Armenia reached its height under Tigranes the Gre... |
Which era included a rapid growth period? | <answer> the Cambrian explosion <context> The history of biodiversity during the Phanerozoic (the last 540 million years), starts with rapid growth during the Cambrian explosion—a period during which nearly every phylum of multicellular organisms first appeared. Over the next 400 million years or so, invertebrate diver... |
can i use bug spray while pregnant? | <answer> Yes, Scientists have generally found bug repellents to be safe for pregnant women and their unborn children. <context> I'm pregnant and need Zika protection. Choose a repellent with: Picaridin (20 percent concentration), IR3535 (20 percent concentration) or DEET (20-30 percent concentration). Scientists have g... |
can humans get ear mites? | <answer> Yes, but in rare condition. <context> Can people get ear mites? A: While it is possible for humans to become infected with ear mites, it is highly unlikely, as most humans are immune to ear mites, according to the ASPCA. Ear mites are eight-legged parasites that feed on the oils and wax present in a cat's or d... |
Along with silk, saree fabric or chiffon, what might the dirac be made out of? | <answer> taffeta <context> During regular, day-to-day activities, Somali women usually wear the guntiino, a long stretch of cloth tied over the shoulder and draped around the waist. It is usually made out of alandi, which is a textile common in the Horn region and some parts of North Africa. The garment can be worn in ... |
What two business drive Bermuda's economy? | <answer> offshore insurance and reinsurance, and tourism <context> Bermuda's economy is based on offshore insurance and reinsurance, and tourism, the two largest economic sectors. Bermuda had one of the world's highest GDP per capita for most of the 20th century and several years beyond. Recently, its economic status h... |
is your hot water heater connected to your breakers? | <answer> Yes <context> The water heater circuit wires both connect to a 2-pole 30 amp 240 volt circuit breaker for proper circuit overload protection. The ground wire is connected to the ground bar of the panel. All the circuit wires should be verified, identified and marked. |
which lever has the effort force between the resistance force and the fulcrum? | <answer> A first class lever has the effort force between the resistance force and the fulcrum. <context> Which class of lever has the fulcrum between the effort force and the resistance force?A first class lever. Think of a seesaw, or a crowbar. The fu... |
Whos answers the phone? | <answer> Mrs Lee <context> Linda and David have traveled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too... |
What is the name of the entertainment company that Madonna founded? | <answer> Maverick <context> Madonna's popularity was further enhanced by her film roles, including Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), and Evita (1996); the latter earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. However, most of her other films have been panned by critics. Her other ventures include ... |
Did he work anywhere before cooking for Ben? | <answer> Alan, who had once been an officer's servant <context> Ben lived in the same house as I did, on the same floor, his door facing mine; we often saw each other, and I knew how he lived when he was at home. And at home it was the same story: dressing-gown, nightcap, closed windows, locked doors, and -'Oh, I hop... |
What sport Schwarzenegger played led to a trip to the gym that sparked his love of weightlifting? | <answer> soccer <context> As a boy, Schwarzenegger played several sports, heavily influenced by his father. He picked up his first barbell in 1960, when his soccer coach took his team to a local gym. At the age of 14, he chose bodybuilding over soccer as a career. Schwarzenegger has responded to a question asking if he... |
What type of relationship do the clownfish and anemone have? | <answer> mutual symbiosis <context> An example of mutual symbiosis is the relationship between the ocellaris clownfish that dwell among the tentacles of Ritteri sea anemones. The territorial fish protects the anemone from anemone-eating fish, and in turn the stinging tentacles of the anemone protect the clownfish from ... |
Was information on the lost parents on it? | <answer> Nicky did not discuss his particular task with his wife, Grete. It was only when she found a scrapbook in 1988, with names of the rescued children, their (lost) parents and the foster families that had taken them in, that his heroism came to light. Nicky has received several awards in Britain and the Czech Rep... |
do you need rows in a garden? | <answer> Yes <context> Straight garden rows look good and are easier to maintain. Row planting results in evenly spaced vegetable plants and a tidy bed. The space between rows gives the plants room to develop while also providing easy access paths to the center of the bed.Row spacing varies, but it needs to be wide eno... |
How many expansion slots did the Macintosh IIsi have? | <answer> only one <context> In response, Apple introduced a range of relatively inexpensive Macs in October 1990. The Macintosh Classic, essentially a less expensive version of the Macintosh SE, was the least expensive Mac offered until early 2001. The 68020-powered Macintosh LC, in its distinctive "pizza box" case, of... |
Who did that part? | <answer> Susan <context> John was very hungry. So he chose to make a sandwich. John invited Susan, Tim, and Jack over to help him. They all pulled out bread, lettuce, tomato, meat, pickle, and cheese. Cheese is Johns favorite food. One at a time, they each put one ingredient on the sandwich. John put the bread down. Ti... |
what is his first name? | <answer> Gerald <context> Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977, following the resignation of Richard Nixon. Prior to this he served eight months as the 40t... |
where is tree at rockefeller center? | <answer> Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and West 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues. <context> The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The 2015 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 30, with live perform... |
How many times is it suggested that you should warn people you are in disagreement with before parting ways? | <answer> two times <context> According to Titus 3:10 a divisive person should be warned two times before separating from him. The Greek for the phrase "divisive person" became a technical term in the early Church for a type of "heretic" who promoted dissension. In contrast correct teaching is called sound not only beca... |
is bam margera dead? | <answer> No <context> (Pacific Coast News)more pics » Proof: Bam Margera is not dead (via TMZ) Bam Margera got in a wreck with his Porsche this morning in Pennsylvania, but the Jackass star is not dead, contrary to Internet rumors. He's alive and well, though a bit ticked about his banged up car. Don't Miss: Bam Marger... |
How old is he? | <answer> Mayor Tony Mack, 46 <context> (CNN) -- Federal agents raided City Hall in New Jersey's capital on Thursday, one day after they swarmed the home of the city's mayor, his brother and a campaign supporter.
"The FBI is executing search warrants at various offices at Trenton City Hall, pursuant to an ongoing inve... |
when stimulus generalization occurs? | <answer> Stimulus Generalization can occur in both classical and operant conditioning. <context> Stimulus Generalization. Stimulus generalization is the tendency of a subject to respond to a stimulus or a group of stimuli similar but not identical to the original CS. For example, a subject may initially make the desire... |
Secret research and reports are things which should never be what? | <answer> given <context> Professional anthropological bodies often object to the use of anthropology for the benefit of the state. Their codes of ethics or statements may proscribe anthropologists from giving secret briefings. The Association of Social Anthropologists of the UK and Commonwealth (ASA) has called certain... |
How large is the recreated Mona Lisa? | <answer> 260 square feet <context> The Mona Lisa, one of the world's most famous paintings, has been recreated with 3,604 cups of coffee--and 564 pints of milk. The different colors were created by adding no, little or lots of milk to each cup of black coffee.
The recreated Mona Lisa measured 20 feet long and 13 feet w... |
How old was Chopin when his family moved to Warsaw? | <answer> six months <context> In October 1810, six months after Fryderyk's birth, the family moved to Warsaw, where his father acquired a post teaching French at the Warsaw Lyceum, then housed in the Saxon Palace. Fryderyk lived with his family in the Palace grounds. The father played the flute and violin; the mother p... |
What did the Greeks wants to be imparted to their descendants? | <answer> the transmission of the Hellenic paideia to the next generation. <context> This age saw the Greeks move towards larger cities and a reduction in the importance of the city-state. These larger cities were parts of the still larger Kingdoms of the Diadochi. Greeks, however, remained aware of their past, chiefly ... |
Who will that go to? | <answer> written declaration notifying parliament <context> Royal assent is sometimes associated with elaborate ceremonies. In the United Kingdom, for instance, the sovereign may appear personally in the House of Lords or may appoint Lords Commissioners, who announce that royal assent has been granted at a ceremony he... |
What percent vertical resolution increase did Squeeze LDs feature over regular widescreen LDs? | <answer> 33% <context> With the release of 16:9 televisions in the mid-1990s, Pioneer and Toshiba decided that it was time to take advantage of this aspect ratio. Squeeze LDs were enhanced 16:9-ratio widescreen LaserDiscs. During the video transfer stage, the movie was stored in an anamorphic "squeezed" format. The wid... |
They're the largest selling what? | <answer> largest selling English-language daily in the world <context> The Times of India (TOI) is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world according to Audit Bureau of Circulat... |
The name "ApocalyPS3" combines "PS3" with what other word? | <answer> apocalypse <context> On March 1, 2010 (UTC), many of the original "fat" PlayStation 3 models worldwide were experiencing errors related to their internal system clock. The error had many symptoms. Initially, the main problem seemed to be the inability to connect to the PlayStation Network. However, the root ca... |
what are alpha investments? | <answer> Alpha Investment Partners is a real estate investment manager headquartered in Singapore with offices in Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo. <context> Alpha Investment Partners is a real estate investment manager headquartered in Singapore with offices in Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo. The firm is managed b... |
What terms did African Americans use instead? | <answer> "Negro" or "colored" <context> By that time, the majority of black people in the United States were native-born, so the use of the term "African" became problematic. Though initially a source of pride, many blacks feared that the use of African as an identity would be a hindrance to their fight for full citize... |
Which President did he meet with? | <answer> Jalal Talabani <context> BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid a visit to Baghdad on Friday to congratulate its citizens for last weekend's "remarkable" Iraq-led provincial elections, a process he said "augurs well for the transition process and the solidifying of Iraq's national recon... |
what does adjourned sine die mean? | <answer> It means that the proceedings will be adjourned without a date being set for them to be resumed. <context> exists and is an alternate of . Sine die (pronounced sinnay deeay) is Latiin for 'without the day'. So an adjournment sine die means that the proceedings will be adjourned without a date being set for the... |
Who looked like the other tribe? | <answer> he had all the curiosity of the monkey tribe which he so much resembled <context> CHAPTER XII
THE WHITE WITCH
I descended from the litter and told the others what the old fellow had said. Robertson did not want to come, and indeed refused to do so until I suggested to him that such conduct might prejudice ... |
How effective is it? | <answer> kill 99.9 percent <context> Phone Soap: Charge and Clean Your Phone
You may charge your phone every day, but do you clean your phone as much? Whatever your hands touch, your phones touch. It has been discovered that some phones have 18 times more bacteria and viruses than any surface in a public restroom. So... |
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SPEECH? | <answer> 'Mind the gap <context> A widow's wish to hear her late husband's voice again has pushed London's Subway system to restore a 40-year-old recording of the subway's famous " Mind the gap" announcement.
The underground, or the tube, first opened in 1863, tracked down the voice recording by Oswald Lawrence after... |
what kind of tests does a physiatrist do? | <answer> Physiatrists maximize what a patient can do and assist the patient in adapting to what he or she cannot. <context> Physiatrists maximize what a patient can do and assist the patient in adapting to what he or she cannot. A physiatrist should be consulted when pain, weakness, or disability is preventing a patien... |
How many major hardware revisions has the 360 had? | <answer> Two <context> Two major hardware revisions of the Xbox 360 have succeeded the original models; the Xbox 360 S (also referred to as the "Slim") replaced the original "Elite" and "Arcade" models in 2010. The S model carries a smaller, streamlined appearance with an angular case, and utilizes a redesigned motherb... |
Who can't deny his buddies something? | <answer> But many kids find it hard to say no <context> In October, Ubayd Steed, a sixth grader in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was taking a math test when he noticed a classmate looking at his paper. " I quickly turned my paper over," he said. Later that day, Ubayd met the cheater and told him not to do it again. Unfor... |
What is the definition amortization? | <answer> Amortization is an accounting term that refers to the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time. <context> Amortization is an accounting term that refers to the process of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time. It also refers to the repayment of loan... |
When does Mrs. Green go to buy some fruit? | <answer> Monday. <context> Fruit is good for people. Many people eat some fruit every day. Mr. and Mrs. Green like fruit very much and every Monday Mrs. Green goes to buy some fruit in the shop near her house. The man in the shop knows her well and helps a lot. She can buy all kinds of fruit there, apples, pears, orang... |
Why is the author skeptical of the data revolution? | <answer> Data cannot always do what we imagine it can . <context> How to describe the rising philosophy of the day ? I'd say it is data-ism . We now have the ability to gather huge amounts of data . This ability seems to carry with it certain cultural assumptions--that everything that can be measured should be measured... |
What does trivium mean? | <answer> Trivium is defined as a group of studies consisting of grammar, rhetoric, and logic and forming the lower division of the seven liberal arts in medieval universities. <context> Define trivium: a group of studies consisting of grammar, rhetoric, and logic and forming the lower division of the seven liberal arts... |
What's her last name? | <answer> Sanders <context> Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. "Anne", I waved to her. "Why are you playing soccer?" "Well, the gym teacher is doing something different," she said.... |
According to Michelin, about how many fine dining restaurants exist in New York? | <answer> one thousand <context> New York City's food culture includes a variety of international cuisines influenced by the city's immigrant history. Central European and Italian immigrants originally made the city famous for bagels, cheesecake, and New York-style pizza, while Chinese and other Asian restaurants, sandw... |
In what century did the Ottoman's start to desire foreign manuscripts? | <answer> 15th Century <context> Over the course of Ottoman history, the Ottomans managed to build a large collection of libraries complete with translations of books from other cultures, as well as original manuscripts. A great part of this desire for local and foreign manuscripts arose in the 15th Century. Sultan Mehm... |
what it means to say someone is affected? | <answer> To say someone is affected means the experience of feeling or emotion. <context> Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Affect. Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion. Affect is a key part of the process of an organism's interaction with stimuli. The word also refers sometimes to affect d... |
what foods help reduce cholesterol levels? | <answer> Oatmeal <context> Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in... |
Who are the Pussy Riot? | <answer> of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot to two years in prison <context> Moscow (CNN) -- There is no basic human right to barge into a church to make a political statement, jump around near the altar, and shout obscenities. But there is most certainly the right not to lose your liberty for doing so, even if the ... |
Did he appear to be dishonest? | <answer> He looked like an honest chap <context> CHAPTER XXIV.
ALONG THE RIVER.
Matt could do nothing but stare at the freight agent. A man had come there and driven off with the horse and wagon and taken the cases of goods with him. It seemed too bold-faced to be true.
"Our man?" he stammered. "We have no man." ... |
how far past expiration date is yogurt safe? | <answer> Refrigerated yogurt is safe to eat up to 14 days after the expiration date. <context> The short answer is that refrigerated yogurt is safe to eat up to 14 days after the expiration date, according to the FDA and the food processing giant General Mills. (Expiration dates indicate the point at which a food may s... |
how many men work there? | <answer> They must have several hundred men at work there." <context> CHAPTER IX
The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself. Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch a... |
who does that help? | <answer> Project Hope to help poor students finish primary education <context> Do you know more and more Chinese artists have made regular donations to charity or put their efforts into charity work in China? Here let's know some of them. Faye Wong and her husband Li Yapeng started the Yan Ran Angel Foundation for hare... |
Is he ranked tenth in something? | <answer> The world No. 1 -- who is looking to reclaim his title in the Principality after Novak Djokovic ended his <context> (CNN) -- Rafael Nadal may be most at home on a clay tennis court, but he has always found comfort on the sea.
The "King of Clay" has racked up countless titles on his favored surface, but hail... |
does the hpv vac protect you from genital warts? | <answer> Yes, hpv vac can protect you from genital warts. <context> HPV vaccination can protect men and women from the infections that cause most cases of anal cancer, mouth/throat cancer, and genital warts — as well as many cases of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer in women, and penile cancer in men. |
what are aied? | <answer> AIED is an interdisciplinary community at the frontiers of the fields of computer science, education and psychology. <context> International AIED Society. AIED is an interdisciplinary community at the frontiers of the fields of computer science, education and psychology. It promotes rigorous research and devel... |
Which one is the best title of the story? | <answer> Go for it <context> When I was watching a sports event yesterday, I met with an amazing sight. It was not a gold medal, or a world record broken, but a show of pure courage and determination.
The event was swimming. I watched a man dive off the blocks and knew right away that something was wrong. I'm not an ex... |
how far is las vegas to grand canyon? | <answer> 200 to 300 miles <context> Make the drive. Las Vegas is 200 to 300 miles from the Grand Canyon, depending on the edge of the canyon that you want to visit, with the west-side canyon lookouts being the nearest and the South Rim at around the 300-mile mark. |
who invented the caesar salad in hollywood? | <answer> Caesar Cardini invented the caesar salad in hollywood. <context> That being said (and if you haven't already left to search for new killer ingredient combos), let's talk Caesar salad. Caesar salad was reportedly invented by a man named Caesar Cardini in 1924. The widely touted story goes a little something lik... |
What's the best title of the passage? | <answer> Secrets of Obama's successful speeches. <context> You might say that one reason why Barack Obama is president of the US is that he knows how to give a good speech.
Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. These are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intellig... |
is scout a girl? | <answer> Yes, Scout is a girl. <context> Scout is a girl. At the beginning of the book, she is 6 years old. Her full name is Jean Louise Finch. Scout is a girl. At the beginning of the book, she is 6 years old. Her full name is Jean Louise Finch. |
Who are they playing today? | <answer> hey are playing the Tigers today <context> School is out for the summer. Jake and Jimmy are playing on a baseball team. They are both nine years old this year. Their team is called the Knights. Jake plays first base and Jimmy is a pitcher. They both love baseball. They started playing when they were four years... |
How many kids? | <answer> About 800 <context> What is the hottest topic at your school? In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, it's money. The school had an activity called "making a living" recently. About 800 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 112 teams. They went out to make money by selling things. What did they choose to... |
Where did Mr. Green want to go that weekend? | <answer> Maine. <context> Mr. and Mrs. Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend. Mrs. Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister, but Mr. Green didn't want to go there. He wanted to go to Maine. "Maine is a little cold," said Mrs. Green. "I like swimming, but the water in Maine is usually not warm ... |
How many years? | <answer> 13 <context> (CNN) -- Three men were sentenced to prison for forcing an African-American man out of a South Carolina convenience store, threatening him with a chainsaw and stealing his car, an incident the Department of Justice said was fueled by hate.
Thomas Blue Sr., 49, owner of the convenience store, wa... |
what does tongue piercing symbolize? | <answer> To represent strength. <context> Also, on a side note some cultures believe tongue piercings to represent strength. If you are interested in the procedure of getting your tongue pierced, check out this link to BMEzine’s Wiki on Tongue Piercing. Please be warned it may be a bit extreme or graphic at points. |
Do she travel to get there? | <answer> with Madame de Melbain, had arrived about an hour ago, and turned towards Battersea <context> CHAPTER XXXVIII
INEFFECTUAL WOOING
"At last!" Wrayson said to himself, almost under his breath. "Shall we have a hansom, Louise, or do you care for a walk?"
"A walk, by all means," she answered hurriedly.
"It ... |
Was Wesley Clark influential in gathering the Democratic backing? | <answer> did not flock to support his campaign <context> In September 2003, retired four-star general Wesley Clark announced his intention to run in the presidential primary election for the Democratic Party nomination. His campaign focused on themes of leadership and patriotism; early campaign ads relied heavily on bi... |
what is a weak d antigen? | <answer> The weak D phenotype (Du) is a weakened form of the D antigen that in routine D typing will react with some anti-D but not with others. <context> Definition: The weak D phenotype (Du) is a weakened form of the D antigen that in routine D typing will react with some anti-D but not with others (when an immediate... |
what are normal levels for the alt test? | <answer> The normal levels for the alanine aminotransferase test is 6 to 34. <context> Labs determine 'normal range' by surveying the people using that lab. For my lab, normal ALT is 6-34 and normal AST is 9-34. ALT is made in the liver so high levels indicate it is being leaked out of damaged liver cells into the bloo... |
who made his nickname? | <answer> is believed to come from a brother <context> LONDON, England (CNN) -- He's the man who has just rejected offers of up to $700,000 a week in wages -- but who really is Kaka? And what has he done to deserve so much money?
Wanted man: Kaka overcame a spine fracture before getting to the top of world football.
... |
Which organization focuses on helping kids who've gone bald? | <answer> Locks of Love <context> Not everyone can sit around and daydream while twirling hair or worrying about how they are going to style it for school pictures or a special event. Some kids have no hair at all due to illness. Locks of Love is an organization that helps kids deal with their hair loss by providing rea... |
who has syrians blood hands? | <answer> The blood of Syrians is on the hands of Americans, Canadians, Europeans and Saudis. <context> The blood of Syrians is on the hands of Americans, Canadians, Europeans and Saudis - are you prepared for war with Russia? Has enough blood not been spent? M y ancestors were native to Mount Lebanon. |
How did she look? | <answer> Anne was pale and quiet <context> CHAPTER XXXVI. The Glory and the Dream
On the morning when the final results of all the examinations were to be posted on the bulletin board at Queen's, Anne and Jane walked down the street together. Jane was smiling and happy; examinations were over and she was comfortably ... |
how much is it per day when locked up in county jail? | <answer> $28.00 a day. <context> The second, county jail backup provides space. for DOC commitments that cannot be housed. at the state level. The prisoner is wait-listed un-. til a space is available. The state reimburses the. county $28.00 a day, which covers room, board, and routine medical care. There is no maximum... |
Why did Darwin introduce a new chapter in On the Origin of Species in the sixth edition? | <answer> to respond to criticisms of earlier editions <context> In the sixth edition Darwin inserted a new chapter VII (renumbering the subsequent chapters) to respond to criticisms of earlier editions, including the objection that many features of organisms were not adaptive and could not have been produced by natural... |
Was his family poor? | <answer> Born the son of a wealthy farmer in Shaosha <context> Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung (; December 26, 1893September 9, 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary, poet, political theorist and founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he governed as the Chairman of the Co... |
Why do many customers choose the video room service? | <answer> Because they can have dinner with friends without traveling. <context> The video rooms have been open since Jan. 2. If successful, the chain hopes to expand the service to other provinces, or even other countries. In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.
''The video rooms ha... |
What slowed the Japanese in their attacks on China? | <answer> mountainous terrain <context> The war entered a new phase with the unprecedented defeat of the Japanese at Battle of Suixian-Zaoyang and 1st Battle of Changsha. After these victories, Chinese nationalist forces launched a large-scale counter-offensive in early 1940; however, due to its low military-industrial ... |
had he checked to see if Kyle wanted to join? | <answer> This made him remember that he never even asked his son Kyle if he wanted to come for the ride. <context> One day Kyle's Dad had to go for a long ride. He went on this ride because he wanted to get breakfast. With breakfast the dad always loved to get a banana in a drink. This was his favorite drink. But along... |
Why was Webster a good teacher? | <answer> Because he often rewarded his students. <context> Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758 , is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the " Father of American Scholarship and Education. " His " Blue-Backed Speller" books were used to teach spelling and reading to five gene... |
Is that a TV show? | <answer> I recently interviewed him on my radio show, "Morning In America." <context> (CNN) -- Educators and policymakers have long dreamed of providing universal, low cost, first-class higher education. Their wish may come true soon thanks to an unlikely source: Silicon Valley.
The mecca of the technology universe ... |
What is the passage mainly about? | <answer> Tea break plays an important role in people's life in Britain. <context> China has been drinking tea since the time of Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Britain's relationship with tea is much shorter, but tea enjoys the pride as the UK's national drink. According to the UK Tea Council, British people drink an averag... |
Where was he sitting? | <answer> And the third at the tea-table was Monsieur Louis <context> CHAPTER XI
A WORD OF WARNING
"In the most unlikely places!" Duncombe murmured to himself as he bowed to the Frenchman, whose name his friend had mentioned. "I am very glad to meet you again, Monsieur le Baron!" he said, aloud.
They were in the ... |
What is an alloy composed of? | <answer> two or more elements <context> An alloy is a mixture of either pure or fairly pure chemical elements, which forms an impure substance (admixture) that retains the characteristics of a metal. An alloy is distinct from an impure metal, such as wrought iron, in that, with an alloy, the added impurities are usuall... |
Who wrote the poem Baseball's Sad Lexicon? | <answer> Franklin P. Adams <context> In 1902, Spalding, who by this time had revamped the roster to boast what would soon be one of the best teams of the early century, sold the club to Jim Hart. The franchise was nicknamed the Cubs by the Chicago Daily News in 1902, although not officially becoming the Chicago Cubs un... |
is skyler a name for both genders? | <answer> Yes, Skyler a name for both genders. <context> Related names Skylar, Skyler, Schuylar Schuyler (/ ˈ s k aɪ l ər /) is a given name that, together with many variants, including Schuller, is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, which in its turn is an adaptation of the German name Schüler. In the United Stat... |
From the passage. which of the following is not TRUE? | <answer> People have found a cure for old age. <context> The most common disease in the world is the cold. It often starts with a sore throat . You sneeze and your nose runs. You usually have a headache, too. Often you have a cough later. It's not a serious disease, but you can feel quite bad.
There isn't a cure for ... |
According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging? | <answer> It means a lot for a whole country. <context> Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member------these are all "game" ideas that you will have throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, s... |
what cats can't purr? | <answer> Many big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars cannot purr. <context> Many big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars cannot purr because of a strip of cartilage that runs from the hyoid bones to the skull. The only big cat that purrs but cannot roar is the... |
how was john wayne gacy arrested? | <answer> He was arrested in Cook County, Illinois for a series of murders in the area of Des Moines, Illinois. The FBI provided investigative assistance to Illinois police. <context> John Wayne Gacy. In 1979, John Wayne Gacy (1942-1994) was arrested in Cook County, Illinois for a series of murders in the area of Des Mo... |
How many lumens per watt does an incandescent bulb create? | <answer> The luminous efficacy of a typical incandescent bulb is 16 lumens per watt <context> An incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe is an electric light with a wire filament heated to a high temperature, by passing an electric current through it, until it glows with visible light (i... |
Which on of the following is true according to the passage? | <answer> The spacesuit for the flight of Shenzhou 7 hasn't been prepared well. <context> China has mapped out plans for its new launches in the Shenzhou program on the next flight. But one conclusion seems to have escaped most reports in the aerospace media.The flight of Shenzhou 7 could be timed to coincide with the B... |
Where does she teach? | <answer> Now she is a teacher in Beijing. <context> ,A,B,C,D,. Luisa is from the USA. She lives in New York. She is twenty-one years old. She likes her teaching job. Now she is a teacher in Beijing. From Monday to Friday, she is very busy and gives classes every day. She likes her students a lot and often plays games w... |
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