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what age do you apply for medicare? | <answer> 65 <context> Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for people 65 years of age or older, under 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). |
How many cantons are in Switzerland's federal directorial republic? | <answer> 26 <context> Switzerland (/ˈswɪtsərlənd/), officially the Swiss Confederation (Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica, hence its abbreviation CH), is a country in Europe. While still named the "Swiss Confederation" for historical reasons, modern Switzerland is a federal directorial republic consisting of 26 cantons, w... |
Who introduced plague to Europe? | <answer> Genoese traders <context> Plague was reportedly first introduced to Europe via Genoese traders at the port city of Kaffa in the Crimea in 1347. After a protracted siege, during which the Mongol army under Jani Beg was suffering from the disease, the army catapulted the infected corpses over the city walls of K... |
What is the cost of flooring materials? | <answer> $1925 <context> Let’s figure materials first. $7 per square foot for the hardwood multiplied by 250 square feet, which equals $1,750. Add in 10% and the total for flooring materials comes to $1925. For labor, $3 times 250 square feet equals $750. No need to add 10% here. Add in the removal and haul away for th... |
When transmitted over the internet, colors are typically to what? | <answer> 8-bit RGB channels <context> There is no single standard for HDTV color support. Colors are typically broadcast using a (10-bits per channel) YUV color space but, depending on the underlying image generating technologies of the receiver, are then subsequently converted to a RGB color space using standardized a... |
How can dying have meaning? | <answer> make a difference <context> I'll never forget that summer day in 1965 when my mother suddenly died of an unexplained illness at the age of 36. Later that afternoon, a police officer stopped by to ask my father if the hospital could use Mother's corneas . I was shocked. "The doctors want to _ Mum and give her ... |
If you want to have a two-hour business talk in the coffee house, what time may you go there? | <answer> 12:00 <context> Welcome to Franklin Hotel! We will make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. We hope we will give you the best service.
*Room Service: You can use the service 24 hours a day.
*Dining Room: You can have three meals a day in the dining room. Breakfast is from 8:00 to 9:30. Also the room waite... |
What part of the populace does not identify with conformists religious majority? | <answer> 7% of the population identifies as Christian; 4% as Muslim; 1% follows traditional animistic beliefs; and 2% follow other religions <context> According to Pew Research, 7% of the population identifies as Christian; 4% as Muslim; 1% follows traditional animistic beliefs; and 2% follow other religions, including... |
Was anyone else sentenced at the same time? | <answer> The other Americans were sentenced to five years. <context> Washington (CNN) -- A former CIA base chief wanted by Italy and detained in Panama has been released, a State Department spokeswoman said Friday.
Robert Seldon Lady, who had been convicted by an Italian court for his role in a 2003 rendition case, ... |
Which year was used for estimates in the 2014 report? | <answer> 2013 <context> The 2014 Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program was released on July 24, 2014, and calculates HDI values based on estimates for 2013. Below is the list of the "very high human development" countries: |
When do the pictograms suggest Sumerians had domesticated livestock? | <answer> Uruk period <context> In the early Sumerian Uruk period, the primitive pictograms suggest that sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs were domesticated. They used oxen as their primary beasts of burden and donkeys or equids as their primary transport animal and "woollen clothing as well as rugs were made from the wool... |
Do additive or subtractive methods use less raw materials? | <answer> additive <context> Subtractive methods remove copper from an entirely copper-coated board to leave only the desired copper pattern. In additive methods the pattern is electroplated onto a bare substrate using a complex process. The advantage of the additive method is that less material is needed and less waste... |
what kind of dogs that are protective of their owners? | <answer> A German shepherd, Rottweiler, or Doberman, they are very protective dogs and will tell you if someones around. <context> Asker's rating. 1 I do agree with the above answers, 2 There are breeds that guarding comes so natural it's second nature, don't need any training at all and are quite sensible about it. ... |
Did he ever make it to Hispaniola Ovando? | <answer> On reaching Hispaniola Ovando, <context> Chapter 11: Cortez.
The expedition, whose arrival had caused such excitement in Mexico, was commanded by Hernando Cortez, a man who united in his person all the gifts requisite for a great leader of men. He possessed a handsome person, great strength and skill at arm... |
What is "to go hands-free"? | <answer> The new suitcase. <context> Pulling luggage through the airport can be a pain, as any frequent traveler will tell you. A new suitcase called only "Hop" is looking to change all of that, though, using signals from your cell phone to go hands-free.
According to Hop's official website, the suitcase uses threesen... |
Did anyone die from that? | <answer> Authorities allege the brothers are responsible for the 2013 Boston marathon bombing, which left three people dead and more than 260 others injured <context> (CNN)Silent, almost shy as she headed into Manhattan Criminal Court, Ailina Tsarnaeva was anything but timid when it came to a perceived rival, prosecuto... |
How large is Nanjing, in miles? | <answer> 2,548 sq mi <context> Nanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of drainage area of lower reaches of Yangtze River, and in Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China. The Yangtze River flows past the west side and then north side... |
how much can i expect to get from social security? | <answer> $1,300 per month <context> The average Social Security retirement benefit is about $1,300 per month ($1,328 in 2015), and the maximum at full retirement age is more than $2,600 per month ($2,663 in 2015), but the exact amount you’ll get every month depends on how much you earned over your lifetime and how old ... |
for how long? | <answer> or seven years. <context> Mark is 30 years old, and lives in a big house. He is a doctor. Mark enjoys his job because he helps sick people get better. He works with another doctor, named Zeke, and with four nurses.
Mark had to study hard to become a doctor. He had to go to a special school for seven years. L... |
what are the indigenous people of new zealand called? | <answer> The indidenous people are called 'Maori', and non indigenous people are 'Pakeha'. <context> New Zealanders. People from New Zealand are Maori or Pakeha (non-Maori). Maori can be also be called Tangata Whenua and Pakeha people might also be called kiwi. New Zealanders. New Zealanders. The indidenous people are ... |
Why was Armstrong absent from the film? | <answer> Because someone wanted to make money off him. <context> This recently-released documentary had some fantastic footage in it, and a very personal look at many of the astronauts who went to the moon. Overall, that is a very exclusive club; only about a dozen men ever did it in the history of the world and just... |
what is afe medical? | <answer> In medical, amniotic fluid embolism is a pregnancy complication that causes life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure. <context> Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a pregnancy complication that causes life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure. It can affect you, your baby, or both of you. It ha... |
Lee's detailed explanations of the characters' behaviors caused one writer to catagorize the book as what? | <answer> Southern romantic regionalism <context> When the book was released, reviewers noted that it was divided into two parts, and opinion was mixed about Lee's ability to connect them. The first part of the novel concerns the children's fascination with Boo Radley and their feelings of safety and comfort in the neig... |
How many are against it? | <answer> 58 percent oppose it, <context> WASHINGTON (CNN) -- There are no immediate plans to commit more U.S. troops to the ongoing war in Afghanistan, President Obama said Wednesday.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, and President Obama meet in Washington on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters alongside C... |
How many hosts do parasites typically have? | <answer> one or at most a few in their lifetime <context> Parasites can at times be difficult to distinguish from grazers. Their feeding behavior is similar in many ways, however they are noted for their close association with their host species. While a grazing species such as an elephant may travel many kilometers in... |
What job did he volunteer at when at the hospital? | <answer> at his volunteer part-time job at a hospital library. <context> Washington (CNN) -- Testimony on day three of proceedings about the future of presidential assailant John Hinckley Jr. turned to whether Williamsburg, Virginia, is the right place for him to eventually live as an outpatient.
"I think it is rig... |
was Judy involved in any movements? | <answer> important artist in the peace movement of the 1960s <context> Patty Griffin Patty Griffin is a songwriter, and has been highly respected for her works in music. Her childhood. was full of music because both her mother and her grandmother liked singing. She bought her first guitar at 16, began writing songs in ... |
Where were the bluebirds? | <answer> he bluebirds in the trees <context> Marvin woke up on Monday morning. He yawned and stretched and got out of bed to go to the bathroom. When he got there he brushed his teeth and combed his hair. He went to the kitchen, where he poured some milk into his favorite green bowl and added some cereal. After he fini... |
Which musical style did ars nova replace in the 14th century? | <answer> ars antiqua <context> The main representatives of the new style, often referred to as ars nova as opposed to the ars antiqua, were the composers Philippe de Vitry and Guillaume de Machaut. In Italy, where the Provençal troubadours had also found refuge, the corresponding period goes under the name of trecento,... |
What's the best title of the passage? | <answer> Roosevelt's Death Makes Truman President <context> It was an afternoon Truman would never forget.
Rayburn and his friend were talking in the office before Truman arrived. The telephone rang. It was a call from the White House asking whether Vice-President Truman had arrived yet. No, Rayburn replied. The caller... |
When did the Second Great Awakening start? | <answer> around 1790 <context> The Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism,... |
Who called themselves King Mithridates Eupator Dionysus? | <answer> Mithridates VI <context> The kingdom grew to its largest extent under Mithridates VI, who conquered Colchis, Cappadocia, Paphlagonia, Bithynia, Lesser Armenia, the Bosporan Kingdom, the Greek colonies of the Tauric Chersonesos and for a brief time the Roman province of Asia. Mithridates VI, himself of mixed Pe... |
how many Anglo Maratha wars were there? | <answer> three <context> With the gradual weakening of the Marathas in the aftermath of the three Anglo-Maratha wars, the British also secured the Ganges-Jumna Doab, the Delhi-Agra region, parts of Bundelkhand, Broach, some districts of Gujarat, the fort of Ahmmadnagar, province of Cuttack (which included Mughalbandi/t... |
What type of steam engine produces most electricity in the world today? | <answer> turbine <context> Reciprocating piston type steam engines remained the dominant source of power until the early 20th century, when advances in the design of electric motors and internal combustion engines gradually resulted in the replacement of reciprocating (piston) steam engines in commercial usage, and the... |
Do they let them join? | <answer> ISIS is pretty good at luring Westerners to its ranks <context> (CNN)For a group of radical anti-Western militants, ISIS is pretty good at luring Westerners to its ranks.
The latest is an American teen from suburban Chicago who was allegedly on his way to join ISIS. Mohammed Hamzah Khan was stopped just befo... |
What can we infer from the passage? | <answer> The gentleman was in great need of help because of his illness. <context> My parents always raised me to have strong values and hold firm to my confidence in life, and this was never more proved than when a situation arose when it would be easy for most people to ignore it.
A gentleman at my father's work smel... |
Was Frank ready to go home? | <answer> he would not have been sorry to head for home <context> CHAPTER XVI
FRANK KILLS A DEER
They plodded through the bush for an hour or two without seeing any living thing except a few pigeons, and Harry began to look doubtful.
"If it was early morning, I'd try one of the rock outcrops where nothing grows," ... |
how long does it take to heal from a broken ankle surgery? | <answer> 6-12 weeks <context> Introduction. A broken or fractured ankle is a relatively common injury, often caused by twisting the ankle, a fall, or a sporting accident. It may be treated with a cast or surgery and usually takes between six and 12 weeks to heal. |
how do you measure horses hands? | <answer> To measure your horse, have him stand square on a level surface. Hold the tape or stick so it is perpendicular to the ground and beside the horse so it is even with the top point of the horse’s withers. If you are using a proper measuring stick, lower the bar so it meets the top of the horse’s withers. <contex... |
What is the contesting force to Ahura Mazda called? | <answer> The contesting force to Ahura Mazda was called Angra Mainyu, <context> e Lord"), as its Supreme Being. Major features of Zoroastrianism, such as messianism, heaven and hell, and free will have, some believe, influenced other religious systems, including Second Temple Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity, and Isla... |
in which district? | <answer> in the District of Columbia, <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 contempt of Congress, sets up a fight that has had mixed results in the past.
At s... |
When was Peterson born? | <answer> March 14 <context> The birth of native Estonian literature was in 1810 to 1820 when the patriotic and philosophical poems by Kristjan Jaak Peterson were published. Peterson, who was the first student at the then German-language University of Dorpat to acknowledge his Estonian origin, is commonly regarded as a ... |
Who does he drive for? | <answer> Sebastian Vettel taking third spot for his new team Ferrari <context> (CNN)Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate Nico Rosberg resumed where they left off last season as the 2015 Formula One season kicked off in Melbourne.
The Mercedes duo, who took pole position in all but one of last season's... |
Who is upset that they went a different way? | <answer> Friedrich reins him up into the right course <context> Chapter XI. --NUSSLER IN NEISSE, WITH THE OLD DESSAUER AND WALRAVE.
The Old Dessauer with part of his 20,000,--aided by Boy Dietrich (KNABE, "Knave Dietrich," as one might fondly call him) and the Moravian Meal-wagons,--accomplished his Troppau-Jablunka ... |
what does activated b cells do? | <answer> It receives a constant supply of antigen through circulating lymph. <context> B cell activation occurs in the secondary lymphoid organs (SLOs), such as the spleen and lymph nodes. After B cells mature in the bone marrow, they migrate through the blood to SLOs, which receive a constant supply of antigen through... |
How long ago were Paleo-Indians known to be in the Tucson area? | <answer> about 12,000 years ago <context> Tucson was probably first visited by Paleo-Indians, known to have been in southern Arizona about 12,000 years ago. Recent archaeological excavations near the Santa Cruz River have located a village site dating from 2100 BC.[citation needed] The floodplain of the Santa Cruz Rive... |
Who is she married to? | <answer> Ellen DeGeneres' wedding to Portia de Rossi <context> (CNN) -- It used to be called "the love that dare not speak its name" -- particularly in Hollywood, where the revelation of homosexuality was believed to be a career-killer.
Clay Aiken recently announced he was gay on the cover of People magazine.
Now... |
Along with aristocratic writers, where do contemporary written descriptions of peasants come from? | <answer> law codes <context> Peasant society is much less documented than the nobility. Most of the surviving information available to historians comes from archaeology; few detailed written records documenting peasant life remain from before the 9th century. Most the descriptions of the lower classes come from either ... |
Did he know anything about navigating? | <answer> had taught him what he knew of navigation <context> Chapter 4: Among The Islands.
"Now, let us go through our calculations again," the captain said when they entered his cabin.
"How long will you be, Captain?" the first mate asked.
"Half an hour, Standing."
"Then I will come again or, if you want me be... |
Did they ever get it? | <answer> This is the first of five attempts by Toronto up to 2001, which all ended in failure <context> The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad (Italian: "Giochi della XVII Olimpiade"), was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960, in Rome, Italy... |
Who played that afternoon? | <answer> That afternoon Steven invited John to play football. <context> John and Jack met at the old bench every afternoon. Then they played football. But they didn't have enough money to buy a real football. So Jack made a ball out of old socks covered with a piece of plastic. Every time, the two friends didn't stop k... |
Was Blake Clarke's lover? | <answer> "Here's your patient," the American said to Clarke. "We expect you to cure him, and you had better get to work at once." <context> CHAPTER XII
THE FEVER PATIENT
When Harding scrambled to his feet, with his pistol still aimed, Clarke laughed.
"You're not only very rash--and very clumsy--but you're lucky.... |
how many american mensans? | <answer> There are currently six million Americans in Mensa membership. <context> The organization for smart people like you. With more than 50,000 members, American Mensa is the largest national Mensa operating under the auspices of Mensa International, Ltd. There are currently more than 130,000 members worldwide, and... |
How many times was Seoul captured in a year? | <answer> This was the city's fourth conquest <context> In the last two weeks of February 1951, Operation Roundup was followed by Operation Killer, carried out by the revitalized Eighth Army. It was a full-scale, battlefront-length attack staged for maximum exploitation of firepower to kill as many KPA and PVA troops as... |
where is it located? | <answer> Los Angeles, California. <context> The University of Southern California (USC or SC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880, it is the oldest private research university in California. USC has historically educated a large number of the region's business leaders a... |
Does he have a teenager? | <answer> Mr Gates said that he doesn't for Jennifer, 16, who he says is "old enough" <context> Microsoft founder Bill Gates has talked about to be a good parent, saying that 13 is a right age for a child's first mobile phone. The 57-year-old father of three said on the Today show that his children Jennifer and Rory wer... |
how tall is ray stevens? | <answer> Ray Stevenson height is 6ft 3 ¼ or 191.1 cm tall. <context> Ray Stevenson height is 6ft 3 ¼ or 191.1 cm tall. Discover more Celebrity Heights and Vote on how tall you think any Celebrity is! |
When did Nigeria start reorganizing its healthcare system? | <answer> 1987 <context> Health care delivery in Nigeria is a concurrent responsibility of the three tiers of government in the country, and the private sector. Nigeria has been reorganising its health system since the Bamako Initiative of 1987, which formally promoted community-based methods of increasing accessibility... |
what is the annual hsa contribution limit? | <answer> The annual HSA contributions limit remained the same as they were the previous year: $3,050 for individuals and $6,150 for families that own an HSA. <context> For tax year 2011, the annual HSA contributions limit remained the same as they were the previous year: $3,050 for individuals and $6,150 for families t... |
what are the muted colors? | <answer> Muted colors are primary or secondary colors mixed with grey to tone them down. <context> Muted colors are primary or secondary colors mixed with grey to tone them down. Muted Colors. Muted colors are colors that are less intense. Colors that have been toned down or softened using black, white or a complimenta... |
Which questions does she want her students to answer? | <answer> "why <context> We know the famous ones--the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells --but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper ? Shouldn' t we know who they are?
Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics... |
Which airlines first agreed to install seat connections for iPods? | <answer> United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates <context> Beginning in mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached agreements to install iPod seat connections. The free service will allow passengers to power and charge an iPod, and view video and music libraries on individual seat... |
Why did the author move furniture and toys into the living room? | <answer> Because she wanted to have her sons closer to her. <context> The "babies" tend to be on or near me, or crying, or both. I spend a fair amount of time trying to get William to sleep, to get Elliott to get involved in something that will actually keep him happy for a little while, or to get William to play on th... |
what are viral infections caused from? | <answer> Childhood viral infections cause Widespread exanthems : 1 Measles 2 German measles 3 Chickenpox. <context> Several common childhood viral infections cause widespread exanthems (rashes): 1 Measles (morbilli) 2 German measles (rubella) 3 Chickenpox (varicella) Erythema infectiosum and papular purpuric glove... |
Is Shiloh adopted? | <answer> Shiloh, the daughter born to Jolie and Brad Pitt, 43, in May. <context> COVER STORY--Pax's New Life
By Michelle Tauber and Mary Green
The actress and 3-year-old Pax Thien Jolie, whom she adopted last weekfrom an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, left Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport in a private jet on Wednesday, bou... |
When did the guilds' rebellion take place? | <answer> 1519–1523 <context> Faced with this loss of business, Valencia suffered a severe economic crisis. This manifested early in 1519–1523 when the artisan guilds known as the Germanies revolted against the government of the Habsburg king Charles I in Valencia, now part of the Crown of Aragon, with most of the fight... |
In which division was Arsenal ranked by the start of WWI? | <answer> second division <context> Arsenal Football Club was formed as Dial Square in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, south-east London, and were renamed Royal Arsenal shortly afterwards. The club was renamed again to Woolwich Arsenal after becoming a limited company in 1893. The club became the first... |
what is huffing? | <answer> It is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to attain a mental high or euphoric effect. <context> Inhalant abuse (commonly called huffing) is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to attain a mental high or euphoric effect. A wide variety of substances, including many common household products,... |
what are the brown spots on face? | <answer> Melasma is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face. <context> Melasma (muh-LAZ-muh) is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appe... |
what groups invaded the roman western empire? | <answer> The barbarian tribes invaded the Western Roman Empire. <context> The Invasion of the Western Roman Empire. by Barbarian Tribes. The purpose of this document is to summarize the period of barbarian invasion of the western Roman Empire over the period from the third century A.D. to the fifth century. The primary... |
whos home did they go to first? | <answer> Bill's <context> Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him. He had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the things. Since they were going the same way, he offered ... |
Who was the State Department giving money to? | <answer> drug traffickers <context> The Kerry Committee report found that "the Contra drug links included..... payments to drug traffickers by the U.S. State Department of funds authorized by the Congress for humanitarian assistance to the Contras, in some cases after the traffickers had been indicted by federal law en... |
Do they have time to study after class? | <answer> English or French, and their first language. There is also math, science, history, social studies and geography. _ take up much of children's time after school. <context> Do you want to know something about children in Africa? What to they do for fun every day? Find out here: Education School is expensive fo... |
what event caused the establishment of the united states department of homeland security? quizlet? | <answer> Attack on the World Trade Center in 1993 bombing of the US embassy caused the establishment of the united states department of homeland security. <context> What event caused the establishment of the United States Department of Homeland Security? attack on the World Trade Center in 1993 bombing of the US embass... |
what are considered rituals during catholic mass? | <answer> The entire Mass is a series of rituals and rites practiced by all Catholics the world over, and each section of the Mass i.e. the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rites has its own structure and set of rituals. <context> Rituals During the Mass. The e... |
Has he won the Derby before? | <answer> It was the first victory for trainer Doug O'Neill and the first win from the No. 19 post position with a full field. <context> Louisville, Kentucky (CNN) -- I'll Have Another cut loose on the home stretch to run down Bodemeister and earn the first Kentucky Derby wins for his rider and trainer Saturday.
I'l... |
how long did they stay in Alaska? | <answer> In 1950, we moved back to Coeur d'Alene, <context> In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Fairbanks, Alaska, where adventure was never very far away.
We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun. All that sunlight was fantastic for Mom's vegetable garden. Wo... |
Where did the season one winner sing the national anthem that received huge criticism? | <answer> Lincoln Memorial <context> Early reviews were mixed in their assessment. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly considered that "As TV, American Idol is crazily entertaining; as music, it's dust-mote inconsequential". Others, however, thought that "the most striking aspect of the series was the genuine talent it r... |
What is Rio Nuevo? | <answer> a large retail and community center <context> At the end of the first decade of the 21st century, downtown Tucson underwent a revitalization effort by city planners and the business community. The primary project was Rio Nuevo, a large retail and community center that has been stalled in planning for more than... |
How much does Japan's largest military ship weigh? | <answer> 19,500-ton <context> In August 2013, a launching ceremony for Japan's largest military ship since World War II was held in Yokohama. The 820-foot-long (250 m), 19,500-ton flattop Izumo was deployed in March 2015. The ship is able to carry up to 14 helicopters; however, only seven ASW helicopters and two SAR he... |
When was the Niger Delta Nembe Creek Oil field found? | <answer> 1973 <context> The Niger Delta Nembe Creek Oil field was discovered in 1973 and produces from middle Miocene deltaic sandstone-shale in an anticline structural trap at a depth of 2–4 km. In June 2013, the company announced a strategic review of its operations in Nigeria, hinting that assets could be divested. ... |
what is a java interface? | <answer> An interface in Java programming language is an abstract type that is used to specify an interface that classes must implement. <context> An interface in Java programming language is an abstract type that is used to specify an interface (in the generic sense of the term) that classes must implement. class that... |
Will his invention tell you if you're about to hit a pothole? | <answer> your phone will warn you with a beep <context> Chokwe Selassie, aged 13, is working hard to help drivers avoid potholes . The eighth-grader was inspired to kick off his creation on a recent morning, when his mother was driving him to school. Their car was damaged as it went over a huge pothole in the middle of... |
what other military general is mentioned? | <answer> Grant, inflexible commander of a half-million men <context> CHAPTER XXIV
THE HANEYS RETURN TO THE PEAKS
The forces that really move most men are the small, concrete, individual experiences of life. The death of a child is of more account to its parents than the fall of a republic. Napoleon did not forget J... |
What is is job? | <answer> California Gov. Jerry Brown <context> Sandra Bullock is one of the highest-profile actresses in Hollywood and also one of the world's most photographed moms. It's hard to pick up a tabloid that doesn't feature a photo of the Oscar-winner with her adopted 3-year-old son, Louis Bardot. And now Bullock is speaki... |
The 3:2 Pulldown techniques gives what total time for two frames? | <answer> 1/12 of a second <context> Standard 35mm photographic film used for cinema projection has a much higher image resolution than HDTV systems, and is exposed and projected at a rate of 24 frames per second (frame/s). To be shown on standard television, in PAL-system countries, cinema film is scanned at the TV rat... |
Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card? | <answer> At a Tube station ticket office. <context> Visitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you're making a one-off trip to London or you're a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Si... |
Where was his brother going/? | <answer> his brother enjoys a long vacation in the Far East. <context> (CNN) -- Noah Baumbach is emerging as an emotionally acute, not to say eviscerating, observer of the middle-class intelligentsia, the kind of people who write letters to "The New York Times" and might plausibly pop up in a Woody Allen movie.
Unli... |
How much money has the traditional Northwestern Dance Marathon raised for children's charities? | <answer> more than 13 million dollars <context> The undergraduates have a number of traditions: Painting The Rock (originally a fountain donated by the Class of 1902) is a way to advertise, for example, campus organizations, events in Greek life, student groups, and university-wide events. Dance Marathon, a 30-hour phi... |
What does he look like? | <answer> Peter is a shy,quiet boy wearing glasses and has few friend <context> Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book heroes of all time.He was created by Stan Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the pages of Marvel comic books. Spiderman's story is the story of Peter Parker,a child who lost hi... |
How could a merchant prevent having to register as one? | <answer> working between a network of cities <context> The farmer, or specifically the small landowner-cultivator, was ranked just below scholars and officials in the social hierarchy. Other agricultural cultivators were of a lower status, such as tenants, wage laborers, and in rare cases slaves. Artisans and craftsmen... |
What did all this start as? | <answer> What began 17 months ago <context> Rebel-controlled northern Syria (CNN) -- Mohamed Rashid walked out of the gate of his house with a giant blood stain on his white T-shirt.
"This is the blood of a martyr! Of a hero! Of a lion!" he bellowed. "This is his blood. It is pure!"
Mad with grief, Rashid kissed h... |
When did Cyrus the Great found the Achaemenid Empire? | <answer> 550 BC <context> In 550 BC, Cyrus the Great, son of Mandane and Cambyses I, took over the Median Empire, and founded the Achaemenid Empire by unifying other city states. The conquest of Media was a result of what is called the Persian Revolt. The brouhaha was initially triggered by the actions of the Median ru... |
How many people died in the outbreak of 1471? | <answer> 10–15% of the population <context> In England, in the absence of census figures, historians propose a range of preincident population figures from as high as 7 million to as low as 4 million in 1300, and a postincident population figure as low as 2 million. By the end of 1350, the Black Death subsided, but it ... |
Who wrote "Confessions?"? | <answer> Augustine of Hippo <context> Augustine of Hippo ( or ; 13 November 354 – 28 August 430) was an early North African Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius in north Africa and is viewed as on... |
how long does it take for a finger sprain to heal? | <answer> 1 to 4 weeks <context> Your doctor will recommend that your sprained finger be splinted or buddy taped (taped to the finger next to it) for 1 to 4 weeks after your injury. In many cases, you will be able to return to your activities as long as you are wearing your splint or have your finger taped. |
From which time period did birds and reptiles began to appear from? | <answer> Carboniferous period <context> The early synapsid mammalian ancestors were sphenacodont pelycosaurs, a group that produced the non-mammalian Dimetrodon. At the end of the Carboniferous period, this group diverged from the sauropsid line that led to today's reptiles and birds. The line following the stem group ... |
What's the main idea of this passage? | <answer> Bear sightings in living areas worry people. <context> BROOKSVILLE -- It's the time of year again, when young bears are on their own for the first time. And that means more sightings where bears usually aren't supposed to be.
This weekend, a 258-pound black bear took a brief tour of Brooksville, with police an... |
who was john dee the astrologer? | <answer> John Dee was a true renaissance man and his remarkable life story has given the singer-songwriter plenty of scope. <context> John Dee Damon Albarn of Gorillaz and Blur fame has gone all mystical recently and has produced an album called Dr. Dee based around the life of astrologer, scientist, navigator, royal a... |
What did a teacher of religion from the college that was named after a Dominican friar do in 1839 of historical note? | <answer> published Esame Critico sulla dottrina dell’ Angelico Dottore S. Tommaso di Aquino circa il Peccato originale, relativamente alla Beatissima Vergine Maria <context> In 1839 Mariano Spada (1796 - 1872), professor of theology at the Roman College of Saint Thomas, published Esame Critico sulla dottrina dell’ Ange... |
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