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what does the lithosphere float on?	<answer> Asthenosphere <context> Above the asthenosphere, at the same rate of deformation, rock behaves elastically and, being brittle, can break, causing faults. The rigid lithosphere is thought to float or move about on the slowly flowing asthenosphere, creating the movement of tectonic plates.
How many B-29 bombers were airbases need for in Okinawa?	<answer> 3,000 <context> The largest and bloodiest American battle came at Okinawa, as the U.S. sought airbases for 3,000 B-29 bombers and 240 squadrons of B-17 bombers for the intense bombardment of Japan's home islands in preparation for a full-scale invasion in late 1945. The Japanese, with 115,000 troops augmented ...
What is the benefit to using copper for things such as counter tops and hand rails?	<answer> antimicrobial <context> Copper has been used since ancient times as a durable, corrosion resistant, and weatherproof architectural material. Roofs, flashings, rain gutters, downspouts, domes, spires, vaults, and doors have been made from copper for hundreds or thousands of years. Copper's architectural use has...
what is koloa surf company?	<answer> It is a Nevada Domestic Corporation filed on June 18, 2014.The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is E0317142014-8. <context> Koloa Surf Company, Inc. is a Nevada Domestic Corporation filed on June 18, 2014.The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is E031...
Can Amish children work legally?	<answer> certain categories of work such as those by Amish children <context> Child labour refers to the employment of children in any work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful. This...
Did he donate anything else?	<answer> a blanket <context> Bill was cleaning his room and giving away some of the toys that he no longer used. Bill put a duck and a truck in the pile to give away. He added a car and a blanket and a push mower to the give a way pile. Bill liked the car and took it out of the give a way pile, so he did not give the c...
What was the state of Utrecht ?	<answer> Utrecht remained an atypical city in the new republic with about 40% Catholic in the mid-17th century, and even more among the elite groups <context> In 1579 the northern seven provinces signed the Union of Utrecht, in which they decided to join forces against Spanish rule. The Union of Utrecht is seen as the ...
Why couldn't he flip over?	<answer> It's known that his entire body was so swollen he couldn't turn over in bed; <context> So ill he could not move, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart supposedly sang parts of his final masterpiece, "Requiem," from his deathbed. Two centuries later, the exact cause of the Austrian composer's premature death, in December 17...
What is the name of the school?	<answer> Take a class at Dulangkou School, <context> Take a class at Dulangkou School, and you'll see lots of things different from other schools, You can see the desks are not in rows and students sit in groups. They put their desks together so they're facing each other. How can they see the blackboard? There are thre...
Did they continue being friends?	<answer> From then on, Emily and Daisy took turns being first on the swing, and they were friends for the rest of their lives. <context> Emily was a princess that lived in a castle made out of rainbows and chocolate. Her mom and dad were very kind to her. Her favorite thing to do was to play on the swings on the chocol...
Why did Michael decide not to go home immediately?	<answer> Because he didn't want to give his mother any trouble. <context> The date was like any other day in his life. After school, Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday. He sadly wa...
As relationships between people and dogs got closer, what happened to the art that had dogs in it?	<answer> became more elaborate <context> Cultural depictions of dogs in art extend back thousands of years to when dogs were portrayed on the walls of caves. Representations of dogs became more elaborate as individual breeds evolved and the relationships between human and canine developed. Hunting scenes were popular i...
what is airmypc?	<answer> AirMyPC is basically a mirroring application to make the link of Windows PC to ChromeCast or Apple TV. <context> AirMyPC It is basically a mirroring application to make the link of Windows PC to ChromeCast or Apple TV. By using this tool, you can equally share the sound and screen of your PC to Apple TV or Chr...
Was Tate a felon?	<answer> Tate is not a felon, contrary to prior media reports. <context> (CNN) -- A former security guard told CNN on Monday that he was unjustly fired after he took pictures of President Barack Obama's motorcade during a visit to Atlanta in September. Kenneth Tate worked for a private security firm when President O...
Who was the model for Humboldtian science?	<answer> Alexander von Humboldt <context> Humboldtian science refers to the early 19th century approach of combining scientific field work with the age of Romanticism sensitivity, ethics and aesthetic ideals. It helped to install natural history as a separate field, gave base for ecology and was based on the role model...
do gnats bite humans?	<answer> Yes,These gnats bite humans as well as livestock animals. <context> Scientifically, not all gnats bite. There are list of six species that can travel up to 10 miles to get a meal of blood. These gnats bite humans as well as livestock animals. Among the biting species, Buffalo gnats are the most common.
what geographical region is the black mesa in in oklahoma?	<answer> The black mesa is situated near its far northwest corner in the Oklahoma Panhandle. <context> Its highest and lowest points follow this trend, with its highest peak, Black Mesa, at 4,973 feet (1,516 m) above sea level, situated near its far northwest corner in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The state's lowest point i...
can someone record you without permission missouri?	<answer> No, it is legal to record a conversation as long as one person involved in the conversation is aware it is being recorded, that person could be you. <context> As others have stated, it depends on the laws of the state you live in. In Missouri, it is legal to record a conversation as long as one person involved...
how many homes were destroyed?	<answer> 23 <context> (CNN) -- Authorities have made a second arrest related to a series of arsons in the Coatesville, Pennsylvania, area, the Chester County Arson Task Force said late Thursday. Roger Leon Barlow is one of two people arrested in suspected arsons around Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Mark Gilliam, 20, o...
what is beltane celebration?	<answer> The celebration of May 1st, or Beltane as it is known in Wicca Circles, is one of the most important festivals of our religious year. <context> The celebration of May 1st, or Beltane as it is known in Wicca Circles, is one of the most important festivals of our religious year. I will attempt here to answer som...
Did he want something more than a desktop environment?	<answer> but a desktop environment in which users could expect things to look, feel, and work consistently. <context> KDE () is an international free software community that develops Free and Libre software. Well-known products include the Plasma Desktop, KDE Frameworks and a range of cross-platform applications desig...
What was the French 75 optimised to directly support?	<answer> advancing infantry <context> The events of the Franco-Prussian War had great influence on military thinking over the next forty years. Lessons drawn from the war included the need for a general staff system, the scale and duration of future wars and the tactical use of artillery and cavalry. The bold use of ar...
What area of the Americas did the Inca Empire, Moche culture and Muisca confederation hail from?	<answer> Andes <context> While technically referring to the era before Christopher Columbus' voyages of 1492 to 1504, in practice the term usually includes the history of American indigenous cultures until Europeans either conquered or significantly influenced them, even if this happened decades or even centuries after...
what is the combin function excel?	<answer> The Excel Combin function returns the number of combinations of a given number of items. <context> Excel COMBIN Function. Summary. The Excel Combin function returns the number of combinations (in any order) of a given number of items. To use COMBIN, specify the total number of items and number chosen which re...
What did Leo call Broxton?	<answer> rascal <context> CHAPTER IX.—THE MAD ELEPHANT. From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon. At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better. The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.” ...
Do the headlines read, sexy at 50?	<answer> seen "Sexy at 70" headlines <context> Sandra Bullock turned 51 last month. But because she looks exactly the same as she did inMiss Congeniality, a movie filmed back in the 20thcentury, everyone calls her "ageless." Bullock is just one of a number of stars in their 40s and 50s who've had birthdays recently but...
Has the American Psychiatric Association listed Internet Addiction in its diagnostic manual?	<answer> may consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition of its diagnostic manual <context> Caught in the Web A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging prog...
What is required of hunting migratory waterfowl?	<answer> duck stamp <context> Hunting big game typically requires a "tag" for each animal harvested. Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and the number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. In cases where there are more prospective hunters than the quota for that species, tags are...
In what European areas is Protestantism still the most practiced religion?	<answer> the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom <context> In European countries which were most profoundly influenced by the Reformation, Protestantism still remains the most practiced religion. These include the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom. In other historical Protestant strongholds such as Germany, t...
what causes puffiness under eyes?	<answer> 1 Diet; highly salty foods can cause fluid retention in the muscles under the eye, making them swollen up. 2 Injury; a sudden blow or shock to the eye to the muscles around it can make it swollen. <context> 1 Diet; highly salty foods can cause fluid retention in the muscles under the eye, making them swollen u...
What is the definition of offense and defense?	<answer> Offense is engaging an opposing team with the objective of scoring points or goals and defense is the act of defending against attack, danger or injury. <context> (dĭ-fĕns′) n. 1. The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury. 2. A means or method of defending or protecting. 3. Sports The act or an in...
how many great grand kids does jean ziglar have?	<answer> Jean Ziglar have 11 great-grandchildren. <context> Zig and Jean Ziglar had four children, who gave them seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. We spend a lot of time together and we talk about everything. That's been very significant in our family life, as well as in my personal and business life, he ...
Did he end up getting drafted?	<answer> drafted into the German army. <context> (CNN) -- Before he was Pope Benedict XVI, before he earned the nickname "Cardinal No" as the enforcer of church doctrine, he was Joseph Ratzinger -- the son of Maria and police officer Joseph Ratzinger, learning about life and God in Germany between two world wars. Ac...
Did the statue travel in one piece?	<answer> The statue had to be taken apart and packed into boxes. It was not until May 1885 that the statue -- in pieces -- left France for its new home. <context> It was in 1865 that two Frenchmen were looking into the future. Edouard de Laboulaye, who studied history, admired the United States greatly. Frederic Augus...
What is the writer trying to tell us with this story?	<answer> One should think and decide for oneself <context> Joe Bloggs always had a cigarette on his lips. He smoked while he read, while he watched TV, and while he drank a cup of coffee. He smoked forty cigarettes a day, but he was happy. Joe's friend, Fred Brown, said to him, "It is very bad to smoke". When Joe heard...
What's the main idea of the passage?	<answer> Lack of sleep raises your risk of stroke or heart disease. <context> Sleeping for less than six hours a night greatly increases the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke , a study has found. It is the stuff of nightmares for those whose busy work schedule or busy family life means getting up early and st...
In what year was S. Wanradt and J. Koell's book written?	<answer> 1535 <context> The first extant Estonian book is a bilingual German-Estonian translation of the Lutheran catechism by S. Wanradt and J. Koell dating to 1535, during the Protestant Reformation period. An Estonian grammar book to be used by priests was printed in German in 1637. The New Testament was translated ...
Why does Laurie Kobick think other colleges may not follow Harvard?	<answer> Because they may attract fewer top students than he[ore, <context> When Harvard was founded in 1636, there were no other colleges in the American colonies, and it would become the model for many of those that followed. When it began requiring applicants to take a test known as the SAT in 1935, Harvard started ...
is clematis poisonous?	<answer> Yes <context> All parts of the clematis plant carry a toxin known as anemonin, or irritant glycoside. Clematis vines prove toxic to humans, cats, dogs and horses.
How many times platinum did Classic Queen go in the US?	<answer> three times <context> Queen's popularity was stimulated in North America when "Bohemian Rhapsody" was featured in the 1992 comedy film Wayne's World. Its inclusion helped the song reach number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks in 1992 (it remained in the Hot 100 for over 40 weeks), and won the band a...
According to scientists, what can move things from the ground to the sky?	<answer> Tornadoes. <context> People sometimes say, "It's raining cats and dogs!" when there is a heavy rain. Nobody has ever really seen cats and dogs falling from the sky, but there have been many reports of other strange things "raining" down. In 1956, the people of a town in the USA saw a small black cloud in the s...
Who influenced his decision?	<answer> It was encouragement from his professor <context> Twenty years ago, Americans were a rare sight in China. But decades later, things have changed greatly. Americans are found in every Chinese province and region and in all walks of life. Much of this change is due to the increasing exchange and improving relat...
How did they get there?	<answer> a train <context> Kate's parents planned a family trip to Europe! This would be Kate's first big vacation out of America. She loves to be on planes. The plane ride was fun and they landed in Paris, France. They went to the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River. Kate even learned how to say hello in French! They ate...
How far away are they?	<answer> lying 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) from the nearest inhabited land <context> Tristan da Cunha /ˈtrɪstən də ˈkuːnjə/, colloquially Tristan, is both a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean and the main island of that group. It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world, lying 2,0...
When was she on the Sports Illustrated cover?	<answer> 2007 <context> According to Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, Beyoncé uses different fashion styles to work with her music while performing. Her mother co-wrote a book, published in 2002, titled Destiny's Style an account of how fashion had an impact on the trio's success. The B'Day Anthology Video Alb...
Where does it's name originate?	<answer> The name Piedmont comes from medieval Latin <context> Piedmont ( ; , ; Piedmontese, Occitan and ; ) is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders France, Aosta Valley region, Switzerland, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna and Liguria regions. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres...
How many permanent Tibetan people live in Chengdu?	<answer> 30,000 <context> The majority of the province's population is Han Chinese, who are found scattered throughout the region with the exception of the far western areas. Thus, significant minorities of Tibetan, Yi, Qiang and Nakhi people reside in the western portion that are impacted by inclement weather and natu...
what age do you take baby off bottle?	<answer> By the time babies are between 9 and 12 months old. <context> By the time babies are between 9 and 12 months old, they're often ready to make the switch from bottle to cup. At this age, they're more interested in what's going on around them than they are in sucking on a breast or bottle. But phasing out the bo...
What did the writer do at the age of 59?	<answer> Ran for mayor. <context> The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor , and so on. Take Risks Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure. In 1981, at ...
Which government-sponsored entities had massive risky loan purchases?	<answer> Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac <context> In his dissent to the majority report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Peter J. Wallison stated his belief that the roots of the financial crisis can be traced directly and primarily to affordable housing policies initiated by...
What did the writer do when one of the kids noticed him eavesdropping?	<answer> He took an old receipt ,ripped it into four pieces, and wrote a different word on each piece. <context> Today, as I was relaxing at the beach, I couldn't help but eavesdrop(,) on a conversation four high school kids were having on the beach blanket next to me. Their conversation was about making a positive dif...
what was the name of the place they got educated at?	<answer> Avonlea <context> CHAPTER XV. A Tempest in the School Teapot "What a splendid day!" said Anne, drawing a long breath. "Isn't it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren't born yet for missing it. They may have good days, of course, but they can never have this one. And it's splen...
Which play will be shown for the longest period?	<answer> Groping for Words. <context> City Varieties The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808 Oct. 10 - 11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favouri...
Who called for him and his uncle?	<answer> his Auntie <context> Jack and his uncle went out walking in the woods near the river. They saw many things when they were in the woods. They saw a chipmunk, a butterfly, a squirrel and some birds. Jack heard a wolf howl. All of the sudden Jack heard a train whistle. It scared all of the animals away and that ...
How did his father talk with his family?	<answer> On the phone <context> Kangkang's father is a doctor. When SARS, a kind of serious disease, spread in Beijing, he took an active part in the battle against it. He left his wife and his son to work in the Xiaotangshan Hospital. He cared for the patients day and night. He couldn't go home and he could only talk ...
Who was the criminal?	<answer> which police say remains part of an ongoing investigation into Adam Lanza, the gunman <context> (CNN) -- For the first time since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Christine Wilford plans do something remarkable on Thursday that once was routine: drop her child off at school. The last time her 7...
Where else reported Slavic settlements?	<answer> Peloponnese and Asia Minor <context> Around the 6th century, Slavs appeared on Byzantine borders in great numbers.[page needed] The Byzantine records note that grass would not regrow in places where the Slavs had marched through, so great were their numbers. After a military movement even the Peloponnese and A...
which body cavity would have to be opened for removal of gallbladder?	<answer> Peritoneal cavity is to be accessed to remove the gall bladder. <context> The gallbladder connects the liver to the small intestine and carries bile to the food coming from the stomach. Peritoneal cavity is to be accessed to remove the gall bladder either by open method or by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Peri...
where are pella doors manufactured?	<answer> Murray, Ky <context> Pella Impervia and ThermaStar by Pella products are manufactured in Murray, Ky. ThermaStar by Pella windows and patio doors are also manufactured in Gettysburg, Pa.; West Columbia, S.C.; Portland, Ore.; and Tucson, Ariz. Entry-door systems are produced in Fairfield, Ohio. Pella s storm doo...
Hundreds of different dog breeds exist because of what?	<answer> selective breeding <context> Most breeds of dog are at most a few hundred years old, having been artificially selected for particular morphologies and behaviors by people for specific functional roles. Through this selective breeding, the dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds, and shows more behavio...
How did they decide what food to eat?	<answer> Why don't we pick a color and eat something that is that color" said Tiger <context> Fox was hungry. He was very hungry because he had not eaten in 3 days. Bird flew to Fox's home and talked to him. Bird asked Fox why he had not eaten in so long. Fox said it was too cold outside. Bird said "But you have such n...
Who helped Ramsey?	<answer> Ramsey and a man named Angel Cordero broke down the door <context> Within hours of becoming a national hero, a viral video star and the top topic on Twitter, Charles Ramsey talked about having trouble getting sleep. It wasn't because of all the excitement that followed his knocking down a Cleveland neighbor'...
How many ways of the water returning to the air are discussed in the text?	<answer> Three. <context> Weather changes when the temperature and the amount of water in the atmosphere change. We can see and feel water coming from the atmosphere when we have rain. But the water must somehow get back to the atmosphere. Meteorologists call this the water cycle. There are many stages in the water cyc...
Who is the first character mentioned in the story?	<answer> Maggot <context> CHAPTER THIRTY TWO. TOUCHES ON LOVE AND ON PILCHARD FISHING. There can be no doubt that "Fortune favours the brave," and Maggot was one of those braves whom, about this time, she took special delight in favouring. Wild and apparently reckless though he was, Maggot had long cherished an a...
what are keystroke dynamics?	<answer> Keystroke dynamics refers to the process of measuring and assessing human's typing rhythm on digital devices. <context> 2. Keystroke Dynamics. Keystroke dynamics refers to the process of measuring and assessing human's typing rhythm on digital devices. Such device, to name a few, usually refers to a computer k...
How far in the future was 'Robopocalypse' set?	<answer> 15–20 years <context> Spielberg was scheduled to shoot a $200 million adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson's novel Robopocalypse, adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard. The film would follow a global human war against a robot uprising about 15–20 years in the future. Like Lincoln, it was to be released by Disney in...
For which company is Jackie Nickerson working?	<answer> Jackie Nickerson, who shot Gallah's image for Time's "Person of the Year" magazine <context> Foday Gallah saw the sick child was distressed and felt he had to do something. So he picked the kid up to comfort him. And with that act of kindness, the 37-year-old ambulance supervisor in Monrovia, Liberia, contra...
How many petrol stationsare included in Shell's downstream operations global network?	<answer> more than 40,000 <context> Downstream operations, which now also includes the chemicals business, generates a third of Shell's profits worldwide and is known for its global network of more than 40,000 petrol stations and its 47 oil refineries. The downstream business, which in some countries also included oil ...
does collagen affect hair color?	<answer> No <context> Collagen and Hair Care. Collagen is a protein and most people associate collagen with skin. While it is true that collagen is the support structure for skin, giving skin its resilience. Collagen is a very important protein for our whole body including our hair.
Will this be good for Dora as well?	<answer> There could not have been a more cordial invitation, but its acceptance was considered soberly and without enthusiasm. <context> CHAPTER XXIV THE DOCTOR'S MISSION The letter which Phoebe brought was a long and cordial one, in which Dora begged that Miriam would come and make her a visit of a few days. Sh...
How did early plants reproduce sexually?	<answer> with flagellated, swimming sperm <context> Fossilized spores suggest that higher plants (embryophytes) have lived on land for at least 475 million years. Early land plants reproduced sexually with flagellated, swimming sperm, like the green algae from which they evolved. An adaptation to terrestrialization was...
Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?	<answer> To limit the number of foreign movies. <context> The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day. I think that American movies are a good way to spread ...
How many people lived alone in 2000?	<answer> 33.1% <context> There were 112,608 households in the city in 2000, of which 26.5% included children below the age of 18, 39.5% were composed of married couples living together, 11.4% reported a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% classified themselves as nonfamily. Unmarried partners were pre...
Why might a woman change her name?	<answer> married <context> Anne and Joseph are talking about an interesting question. Why do some people change their names? There can be many reasons. Hanna changed her name to Anne because she thought it would be easier for people to remember. On the other hand, Joseph is thinking about changing his name to an unusua...
Was Clara rich?	<answer> but as she had neither money nor title, <context> CHAPTER XXV. MISS AMEDROZ HAS SOME HASHED CHICKEN. Clara felt herself to be a coward as the Aylmer Park carriage, which had been sent to meet her at the station, was drawn up at Sir Anthony Aylmer's door. She had made up her mind that she would not bow dow...
What happened to the Sands Atlantic City a year after it closed?	<answer> demolished in a dramatic, Las Vegas styled implosion <context> Owing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to clo...
how long until you can start showing symptoms of pregnancy?	<answer> Fourth week <context> Takeaway. 1 The first trimester of pregnancy starts without any signs that you’re pregnant. 2 It ends with a body that’s adjusted to carrying a child. 3 Noticeable symptoms won’t start until the fourth week. This is when a woman can expect to miss her period and may experience mild cra...
was this a large dinner party?	<answer> For the shearing-supper a long table was placed on the grass-plot beside the house, the end of the table being thrust over the sill of the wide parlour window and a foot or two into the room. <context> CHAPTER XXIII EVENTIDE--A SECOND DECLARATION For the shearing-supper a long table was placed on the gra...
Is it an old city there?	<answer> state's oldest municipality <context> San Antonio ( Spanish for "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is the seventh-most populous city in the United States and the second-most populous city in Texas. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered...
What are both Branko Milanovic and Joseph Stiglitz?	<answer> Economist <context> Economist Joseph Stiglitz presented evidence in 2009 that both global inequality and inequality within countries prevent growth by limiting aggregate demand. Economist Branko Milanovic, wrote in 2001 that, "The view that income inequality harms growth – or that improved equality can help su...
Who is the sporting director of Lazio?	<answer> Lazio sporting director Igli Tare <context> (CNN) -- German striking legend Miroslav Klose has signed a two-year contract with Italian side Lazio, following his failure to agree a new deal with Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old leaves the Bavarian giants after four years at the club, although he endured a disap...
Were Hellenistic armies smaller or larger than traditional Greek armies?	<answer> larger <context> Hellenistic warfare was a continuation of the military developments of Iphicrates and Philip II of Macedon, particularly his use of the Macedonian Phalanx, a dense formation of pikemen, in conjunction with heavy companion cavalry. Armies of the Hellenistic period differed from those of the cla...
Hellinistic Gymnasiums could only be used by whom?	<answer> Greeks <context> Throughout the Hellenistic world, these Greco-Macedonian colonists considered themselves by and large superior to the native "barbarians" and excluded most non-Greeks from the upper echelons of courtly and government life. Most of the native population was not Hellenized, had little access to ...
In the American and Ireland Presbyterian church, which step is generally skipped?	<answer> Synod <context> Above the sessions exist presbyteries, which have area responsibilities. These are composed of teaching elders and ruling elders from each of the constituent congregations. The presbytery sends representatives to a broader regional or national assembly, generally known as the General Assembly, ...
When a big tree is cut up, will the pieces of wood differ or all be the same?	<answer> differ <context> Different pieces of wood cut from a large tree may differ decidedly, particularly if the tree is big and mature. In some trees, the wood laid on late in the life of a tree is softer, lighter, weaker, and more even-textured than that produced earlier, but in other trees, the reverse applies. Th...
When did the Second Sino-Japanese War begin?	<answer> 7 July 1937 <context> It is generally considered that the Pacific War began on 7/8 December 1941, on which date Japan invaded Thailand and attacked the British possessions of Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong as well as the United States military bases in Hawaii, Wake Island, Guam and the Philippines. Some hist...
whose garden was furthest from the rest?	<answer> John Williams <context> CHAPTER FIFTEEN. MURDER! The planting time came round at Pitcairn, and all was busy activity in the little settlement at Bounty Bay. The women, engaged in household work and in the preparation of food, scarcely troubled themselves to cast an anxious eye on the numerous children who,...
does risperidone cause weight gain?	<answer> No <context> Besides weight gain, risperidone use may cause nausea, headaches, a runny nose, unexpected sleepiness, fatigue, blurry vision, vomiting, cough, drooling, abdominal pain, rashes, anxiety, constipation, difficulty urinating, a dry mouth and a sharp decrease in your sex drive as well as an inability ...
What did the mysteries seem to threaten that made the Romans occasionally attempt to ban them?	<answer> morality and unity <context> Imported mystery religions, which offered initiates salvation in the afterlife, were a matter of personal choice for an individual, practiced in addition to carrying on one's family rites and participating in public religion. The mysteries, however, involved exclusive oaths and sec...
what is the horizontal ruler in word?	<answer> The horizontal ruler is displayed just below the menu or ribbon bar. <context> Tip: The horizontal ruler is displayed just below the menu or ribbon bar and the vertical ruler is displayed on the left side of the Word program window. Microsoft Word 2013 and 2016. Click on the View tab, then click on the Ruler c...
How many blocks west of Second Avenue does E 122nd Street run?	<answer> four <context> E 122nd Street runs four blocks (2,250 feet (690 m)) west from the intersection of Second Avenue and terminates at the intersection of Madison Avenue at Marcus Garvey Memorial Park. This segment runs in East Harlem and crosses portions of Third Avenue, Lexington, and Park (Fourth Avenue).
What did they see there?	<answer> a baby bear <context> On the first evening, the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours. We soon fell asleep. In the morning, I was surprised to find the bag of food had been open. "Bears," said Joe, "we should hang the food in a tree tonight." Later that day we stopped in a beautiful field ...
New Delhi played host to what major athletic competition in 2010?	<answer> Commonwealth Games <context> The city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games and annually hosts Delhi Half Marathon foot-race. The city has previously hosted the 1951 Asian Games and the 1982 Asian Games. New Delhi was interested in bidding for the 2019 Asian Games but was turned down by the government on 2 Augus...
what conclusions did darwin draw from his experience on the galapagos islands?	<answer> Darwin Draw had not seen these species anywhere else before and concluded they were unique to the Galapagos Islands. <context> He had not seen these species anywhere else before and concluded they were unique to the Galapagos Islands. The other, similar, birds Darwin had brought back from the South American ma...
The EIC made what available to the government of the island between 1815 and 1830?	<answer> the packet schooner St Helena <context> After Napoleon's death, the thousands of temporary visitors were soon withdrawn and the East India Company resumed full control of Saint Helena. Between 1815 and 1830, the EIC made available to the government of the island the packet schooner St Helena, which made multip...
What continent moved to the southern-most part of the earth in the Cambrian era?	<answer> Gondwana <context> The Cambrian is a major division of the geologic timescale that begins about 541.0 ± 1.0 Ma. Cambrian continents are thought to have resulted from the breakup of a Neoproterozoic supercontinent called Pannotia. The waters of the Cambrian period appear to have been widespread and shallow. Con...
Why did she go back in the house?	<answer> for lunch <context> Susan was very happy to get some money from her grandmother. She spent all morning at her grandmother's house doing chores for her. Grandmother was getting older, and sometimes she needed help with small things around the house. The first thing that Susan did was clean the big window in her...
What does the term codon mean?	<answer> A sequence of three DNA or RNA nucleotides that corresponds with a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis. <context> codon. A codon is a sequence of three DNA or RNA nucleotides that corresponds with a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis. DNA and RNA molecules are w...
why do many substances dissolve in water, but others do not?	<answer> Substances that have ionic molecules or polar molecules generally dissolve in water and non-polar molecules do not interact with water molecules and are therefore insoluble in water therefore many substances dissolve in water, but others do not. <context> Quick Answer. Substances that have ionic molecules or p...
what is memory hole?	<answer> machine used in the book to change or disappear embarrassing documents. <context> Smith, realizes the enemy keeps changing. One week we're at war with Eastasia and friends with Eurasia. The next week, it's just the opposite. There seems little to distinguish the two opponents, and they are used primarily to k...

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