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was his team successful? | <answer> 1-0 defeat <context> (CNN) -- It's been a weekend of contrasting fortunes for American club owners in the English Premier League.
The Glazer family can look forward to Manchester United's imminent record-extending 20th league title, and their fifth since a leveraged takeover in 2005 that left one of the wor... |
is menstruation the normal condition for humans? | <answer> Yes <context> Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus, or womb, sheds its lining. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from inside the uterus. |
How long may it take for persistent pesticides to be broken down? | <answer> months or years <context> Pesticides are often referred to according to the type of pest they control. Pesticides can also be considered as either biodegradable pesticides, which will be broken down by microbes and other living beings into harmless compounds, or persistent pesticides, which may take months or ... |
What is the definition distort? | <answer> Distort refers to twist awry or out of shape. <context> Distort definition, to twist awry or out of shape; make crooked or deformed: Arthritis had distorted his fingers. See more. |
How many square meters of space does Virginia BioTechnology Research Park consist of? | <answer> 53,400 <context> Richmond is home to the rapidly developing Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, which opened in 1995 as an incubator facility for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Located adjacent to the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, the park currentl... |
Dogs contributed to what migration 1400 years ago? | <answer> Apache and Navajo tribes <context> Emigrants from Siberia that walked across the Bering land bridge into North America may have had dogs in their company, and one writer suggests that the use of sled dogs may have been critical to the success of the waves that entered North America roughly 12,000 years ago, al... |
what are asic miners? | <answer> An application-specific integrated circuit is an integrated circuit customized for a particular use, rather than intended for general-purpose use. <context> An application-specific integrated circuit (abbreviated as ASIC) is an integrated circuit (IC) customized for a particular use, rather than intended for g... |
Did they want them in jail? | <answer> "Will you have them locked up?" asked Sam.
"To be sure--if we can." <context> CHAPTER XXI
OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT
While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full... |
Who finally identified him? | <answer> Wooten says the name was included in an evidence sheet <context> The day after Michael Brown was killed by a police officer, Syreeta Myers drove from her South City home to the northwest suburb of Ferguson. She marched on the street demanding justice for Brown's death. She wanted to stand by his parents.
Tw... |
How did they say he got injured? | <answer> and found the captain had fallen down <context> CHAPTER XXIII
A RUN IN THE DARK
Both girls were thoroughly alarmed by the unexpected appearance of Dan Baxter and his companion and brought their horses to a standstill.
"How do you do, Miss Stanhope?" said Baxter, with a grin.
"What are you doing here?"... |
what are the benefits of polymers? | <answer> Improved shear stability, enhanced water resistance, and increased yield. It is available in a variety of forms, including liquid, gel, powder and pellet, for ease of use. <context> The benefits of polymer additives in this study are shown to include improved shear stability, enhanced water resistance, and inc... |
Which was NOT possibly included in the interviewers' questions? | <answer> Have your children done well in reading and maths tests? <context> Everyone knows that regular bedtimes are important, especially for children. But a research by Yvonne Kelly of University College, London, shows that daughters, it seems, do benefit from regular bedtimes. Sons do not.
Dr Kelly and a team of col... |
If you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, what kind of gifts will you bring? _? | <answer> Books <context> When you hear Westerners say " Drop in anytime" or "Come and see me soon" , you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by say... |
What year was it when Del told her he wanted to live alone? | <answer> "I didn't know what had hit me," Mary, 64, recalls of that fall morning in 2005. <context> (RealSimple.com) -- A lengthy separation -- and a surprise trip to Paris -- caused this husband and wife to realize that their marriage could be saved.
Mary L. Tabor and Del Persinger Washington, D.C. Married 26 years ... |
when is a company quiet period? | <answer> A publicly listed company cannot make any announcements about anything that could cause a normal investor to change their position on the company's stock. <context> During a Quiet Period, a publicly listed company cannot make any announcements about anything that could cause a normal investor to change their p... |
Do they make good money? | <answer> No; my friend Thorward and I are not men of war. We prefer the peaceful occupation of the merchant, and, to say truth, it is not unprofitable." <context> CHAPTER TWO.
STRONG EMOTIONS ARE SUCCEEDED BY SUPPER, AND FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSIONS ON DISCOVERY, WHICH END IN A WILD ALARM!
When Karlsefin had been intro... |
how long to cook brats? | <answer> 5-10 minutes <context> Some people recommend that you grill your brats first and then poach or simmer the brats afterwards. The cooking times here are about the same but the order is reversed; 5-10 minutes on the grill first then 20 minutes or more simmering. |
What is the name of a location in Spectre which draws its inspiration from an Ian Fleming short story? | <answer> Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques <context> Further references to Fleming's material can be found throughout the film; an MI6 safehouse is called "Hildebrand Rarities and Antiques", a reference to the short story "The Hildebrand Rarity" from the For Your Eyes Only short story collection.[citation needed] Bond's... |
how much do you tip for a bell boy? | <answer> Between $2 and $5. <context> Generally you offer gratuity to this person each time they pull your car for you. However, a tip is never a bad idea upon arrival, and always greatly appreciated. Standard tips to valet are between $2 and $5. Next up, the bellhop (or porter)—the person carrying all the heavy bags f... |
What did the two boys do in order to play a trick on Darwin? | <answer> They made a strange bug by putting together different parts of different insects and took it to Darwin. <context> Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) was a great naturalist, famous for his theory of evolution .
One day two boys decided to play a trick on the great man. They took the body of a centipede , the head o... |
How many seats did the SNP take from the Liberal Democrats? | <answer> eight <context> The election produced a majority SNP government, making this the first time in the Scottish Parliament where a party has commanded a parliamentary majority. The SNP took 16 seats from Labour, with many of their key figures not returned to parliament, although Labour leader Iain Gray retained Ea... |
About how many people live in New York City's metropolitan area? | <answer> 20 million <context> The wider New York City metropolitan area, with over 20 million people, about 50% greater than the second-place Los Angeles metropolitan area in the United States, is also ethnically diverse. The New York region continues to be by far the leading metropolitan gateway for legal immigrants a... |
Who was invited to the wedding? | <answer> a lot of men from Drumleesh, and some also from Mohill <context> CHAPTER XII.
THE WEDDING.
When Ussher first came into the parlour at Ballycloran, he asked after Thady, and it will be necessary to explain why he did so; the terms on which the two men stood towards each other not being such as to render it... |
Did they have real things to trade as well? | <answer> eing to some extent real traders in ivory, palm-oil, indigo, and other kinds of native produce, <context> CHAPTER THREE.
RELATES THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HAROLD AND DISCO, AND LIFTS THE CURTAIN A LITTLE HIGHER IN REGARD TO THE SLAVE-TRADE.
So Captain Romer and his lieutenants went to dine with the worthy ... |
which parish is kentwood in? | <answer> Tangipahoa Parish is in Kentwood. <context> Tangipahoa Parish Assessor in Kentwood Louisiana Tangipahoa Parish Assessor, a Assessor Office, in Kentwood, LA 70444, address and phone number. Assessors provide information on property and land tax assessment, property listings, values, valuations, property search,... |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not true? | <answer> You won't make good progress unless you set big targets <context> Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?
Be positive about school. Don't say things are difficult or boring. ... |
Which is NOT TRUE about Rebecca? | <answer> She can remember every detail of all the events. <context> We have heard about people who have special memories. Recently there has been a report about a woman from Australia who can remember almost every detail of all the events in her daily life.
Rebecca Sharrock, 25, is one of just 80 people worldwide who... |
what is acute gvhd? | <answer> Acute graft-versus-host-disease is characterized by selective damage to the liver, skin, mucosa, and the gastrointestinal tract. <context> Graft-versus-host disease - Signs and symptoms. 1 In the classical sense, acute graft-versus-host-disease is characterized by selective damage to the liver, skin (rash), m... |
A colder city like Lugo has how many days with frosts? | <answer> 40 <context> As an example, Santiago de Compostela, the political capital city, has an average of 129 rainy days and 1,362 millimetres (53.6 in) per year (with just 17 rainy days in the three summer months) and 2,101 sunlight hours per year, with just 6 days with frosts per year. But the colder city of Lugo, t... |
do french fries have fiber? | <answer> Yes <context> You can make your plate of French fries a little healthier if you skip the ketchup, salt and vinegar. French fries are made from potatoes which is a great source of fiber. Your body needs to consume a certain amount of fiber because it helps to pass waste through your system as well as lowering c... |
In what language was the Lexicon Technicum written? | <answer> English <context> The first technical dictionary was drafted by John Harris and entitled Lexicon Technicum: Or, An Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Harris' book avoided theological and biographical entries; instead it concentrated on science and technology. Published in 1704, the Lexicon tech... |
On what weekday did he testify? | <answer> took the stand Friday, <context> New Brunswick, New Jersey (CNN) -- The man Tyler Clementi was intimate with just days before he committed suicide took the stand Friday, telling jurors that he had noticed a web camera aimed at Clementi's bed.
The witness, who prosecutors named only as "M.B." to protect his ... |
How many satellites? | <answer> The first BeiDou system, officially called the BeiDou Satellite Navigation Experimental System (simplified Chinese: 北斗卫星导航试验系统; traditional Chinese: 北斗衛星導航試驗系統; pinyin: Běidǒu wèixīng dǎoháng shìyàn xìtǒng) and also known as BeiDou-1, consists of three satellites and offers limited coverage and applications. <... |
what is the name of cartilaginous ridge where the trachea divides into the right and left main-stem bronchus? | <answer> The carina is the name of cartilaginous ridge where the trachea divides into the right and left mainstem bronchus. <context> The trachea extends through the neck into the mediastinum to a point behind the junction of the upper and middle thirds of the sternum, where it divides into the right and left main stem... |
What did they come up with? | <answer> came up with a plan for the months ahead <context> There once was a girl named Erin who had a really close friend named Kevin. They really liked being with each other, only it was difficult as Erin lived in England and Kevin lived in the United States. Because they both liked traveling and Erin wanted to see K... |
How do you change the color of a bar graph in powerpoint? | <answer> To Change the Color of a Data Series. Double click the chart. The datasheet appears and the chart is now available for editing. Within the chart, select the data series you want to recolor (e.g., the bars). From the Format menu, select Selected Data Series... The Format Data Series dialog box appears. <context... |
how long to slow cook a boston butt? | <answer> 10-12 hours or until fork tender. <context> Instructions. 1 Thinly slice onions and place in bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow-cooker. 2 Rinse the boston butt and place on top of the onions. 3 Sprinkle with spices and pour the whole can of pineapple juice over it. 4 Put lid on crock pot and cook on low fo... |
Who did the first concert of Chopin and Liszt benefit? | <answer> Harriet Smithson <context> The two became friends, and for many years lived in close proximity in Paris, Chopin at 38 Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Liszt at the Hôtel de France on the Rue Lafitte, a few blocks away. They performed together on seven occasions between 1833 and 1841. The first, on 2 April 1833,... |
Did he have any family support on learning? | <answer> the history of his family and his ethics of his father <context> Walter owns three Italian restaurants which are running very well in Rhode Island in America. Every day his restaurants welcome crowds of customers all over the world. He studied to be a cook, but he sees now that his success is the result of a l... |
Did he write about justice? | <answer> He wrote plays and books about justice <context> What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems ab... |
What language did most of Lower Canada speak? | <answer> French <context> Events in America influenced British policy in Canada, where between 40,000 and 100,000 defeated Loyalists had migrated from America following independence. The 14,000 Loyalists who went to the Saint John and Saint Croix river valleys, then part of Nova Scotia, felt too far removed from the pr... |
how much do credit card companies charge? | <answer> $25-$50 per month <context> In addition to the per transaction fee charged to you by the credit card processing company, you may also be assessed a minimum monthly fee. If you do not do a certain level of credit card business per month, the company will charge a minimum fee, usually around $25-$50 per month. |
which atmospheric layer contains e most ozone molecule? | <answer> Stratosphere is the layer of atmosphere which contains the maximum concentration of ozone. <context> Which layer of the atmosphere contains the most of the ozone? STRATOSPHERE is the layer of atmosphere which contains the maximum concentration of ozone i.e. in the form of ozone layer. Edit |
What is the average temperature in st paul mn? | <answer> The highest monthly average temperature in St. Paul for July is 75 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in St. Paul for January is 18 degrees. <context> The highest monthly average temperature in St. Paul for July is 75 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in St. Paul for January is 18 de... |
Is he a novice at making devices? | <answer> Saudi government described al-Asiri as an explosives and poison expert. <context> (CNN) -- The man suspected to be at the center of the plot to send bombs from Yemen to the United States is a Saudi national who authorities believe has been living in Yemen for the past three years.
Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri is... |
Who joined with Stan Lee in creating the Fantastic Four? | <answer> Jack Kirby <context> Lee and freelance artist and eventual co-plotter Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four originated in a Cold War culture that led their creators to revise the superhero conventions of previous eras to better reflect the psychological spirit of their age. Eschewing such comic-book tropes as secret ide... |
Who is Jensen Harris? | <answer> Microsoft developer <context> Windows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, o... |
How many women were in the top ten in season twelve? | <answer> five <context> The wildcard round returned in season eight, wherein there were three groups of twelve, with three contestants moving forward – the highest male, the highest female, and the next highest-placed singer - for each night, and four wildcards were chosen by the judges to produce a final 13. Starting ... |
What does UBC stand for? | <answer> The University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC <context> The University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC, is a public research university with campuses and facilities in British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1908 as the McGill University College of British Columbia, the universi... |
Was he the only one? | <answer> and then another little boy showed up <context> One day a young boy went to visit a toy store. In the toy store the young boy found many fun toys. One toy that the boy really liked was a small blue toy truck. The small blue toy truck was a lot of fun to play with, and made a lot of funny noises. The young boy... |
What do all living humans belong to? | <answer> the same species <context> Even though there is a broad scientific agreement that essentialist and typological conceptualizations of race are untenable, scientists around the world continue to conceptualize race in widely differing ways, some of which have essentialist implications. While some researchers some... |
when did martin luther king jr timeline? | <answer> January 15, 1929 <context> One of the world's best known advocates of non-violent social change strategies, Martin Luther King, Jr., synthesized ideas drawn from many different cultural traditions. Born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929, King's roots were in the African-American Baptist church. |
How old is Matthew Hoffman? | <answer> 30 <context> (CNN) -- An Ohio judge on Tuesday set a $1 million bond for the man accused of kidnapping and keeping a 13-year-old girl bound and gagged in his basement, authorities say.
Matthew Hoffman, 30, is suspected of having abducted Sarah Maynard, who authorities discovered over the weekend. She disappe... |
Why was Mrs. Tappit annoyed with the women? | <answer> I cannot bear to see so much fuss made with the young men," said Mrs. Tappitt. <context> CHAPTER XI.
LUKE ROWAN TAKES HIS TEA QUITE LIKE A STEADY YOUNG MAN.
It was the custom of the Miss Tappitts, during these long midsummer days, to start upon their evening walk at about seven o'clock, the hour for the f... |
What did he do? | <answer> wrote in "The Miner's Friend":
<context> Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement of power (the rate at which work is done). There are many different standards and types of horsepower. Two common definitions being used today are the mechanical horsepower (or imperial horsepower), which is 745.7 watts, and t... |
What's the writer's opinion? | <answer> Don't save him if someone's brain is dead <context> Suppose a man has a car accident. He is hurt badly and is _ , that is, he can't think, speak, or hear. His family takes him to the hospital. The doctors tell the family that his brain is dead. A machine can make him breathe .
Now the patient's family must ans... |
is the georgian bay part of lake huron? | <answer> Yes, the Georgian bay is a part of Lake Huron. <context> Georgian Bay (French: Baie Georgienne) is a large bay of Lake Huron, located entirely within Ontario, Canada. The main body of the bay lies east of the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island. To its northwest is the North Channel. |
When were contradictory views to the belief of Mary's parentage struck down? | <answer> 1677, the Holy See condemned the belief that Mary was virginally conceived, <context> The doctrine of the immaculate conception (Mary being conceived free from original sin) is not to be confused with her virginal conception of her son Jesus. This misunderstanding of the term immaculate conception is frequentl... |
How did he feel after that length of time? | <answer> he grew hungry and weak <context> Many, many years back, in a place full of magic, there lived a man and a woman who were married. The man and woman did not love one another or anything else. The man was a wood man and often spent days alone in the wood. One day the man spent more time in the wood and he beca... |
Which band performed at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday? | <answer> Queen + Paul Rodgers <context> On 15 August 2006, Brian May confirmed through his website and fan club that Queen + Paul Rodgers would begin producing their first studio album beginning in October, to be recorded at a "secret location". Queen + Paul Rodgers performed at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute... |
Has Cuba ever played a football player before? | <answer> Playing a football player won Cuba Gooding Jr. an Oscar. Could playing another -- one who was the focus of "the trial of the century" -- win him further accolades? <context> Playing a football player won Cuba Gooding Jr. an Oscar. Could playing another -- one who was the focus of "the trial of the century" -- ... |
Who took over the territory and made it part of their empire? | <answer> Alexander the Great <context> The earliest recorded history of the region dates back to about 500 BCE when much, if not all, of modern Tajikistan was part of the Achaemenid Empire. Some authors have also suggested that in the 7th and 6th century BCE parts of modern Tajikistan, including territories in the Zera... |
Where did she live? | <answer> in a castle made out of rainbows and chocolate <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 chocolate tree in their front yard with her friend Daisy. Emily always got fi... |
is superior vena cava a vein? | <answer> Yes <context> Anatomy. The superior vena cava (SVC, also known as the cava or cva) is a short, but large diameter vein located in the anterior right superior mediastinum. |
Was this only a rumor? | <answer> This would have been regarded simply as a rumor <context> CHAPTER V.
MESSRS. TREAT, JONES, WESTON & DOWD.
The particular circle of society in which Ben and Johnny moved was shaken to its very centre by the news which was whispered from one to the other on the day after those young gentlemen and Paul had ta... |
what is orphan drugs? | <answer> Orphan drugs is a drug that is not developed or marketed because its extremely limited use makes it unprofitable. <context> Medical Definition of orphan drug. : a drug that is not developed or marketed because its extremely limited use (as in the treatment of a rare disease) makes it unprofitable. |
What were Sumerian temples known as? | <answer> Ziggurats <context> Ziggurats (Sumerian temples) each had an individual name and consisted of a forecourt, with a central pond for purification. The temple itself had a central nave with aisles along either side. Flanking the aisles would be rooms for the priests. At one end would stand the podium and a mudbri... |
Which one makes the driver cam out? | <answer> . Whereas Phillips heads were allegedly designed to "cause" the driver to cam out <context> Torx (pronounced ), developed in 1967 by Camcar Textron, is the trademark for a type of screw head characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern. A popular generic name for the drive is "star", as in star screwdriver o... |
how many oscars has lnt eastwood won? | <answer> Clint Eastwood has currently won two Oscars. <context> How many Oscars has Clint Eastwood won? The KGB Agent answer: Clint Eastwood has currently won two Oscars. He won the award for 'Best Director' for 'Unforgiven' (1992) and also for 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004). Tags: unforgiven, million dollar baby, clint ... |
Is Alice healthy? | <answer> This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice <context> I'm Marie. I work in a nursing home and my job is to look after the old people. Alice is one of them. She's a very nice old woman. This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice. In November, I finally could get her ... |
What can doctors do with nanometer particles? | <answer> doctor can separate the fetus cells from the blood of a pregnant woman <context> Simply by analyzing a drop of blood, a doctor will be able to diagnose a birth defect or even cancer when it is in the early stage; using new technology, a material lighter but much stronger than steel can be produced.
These ma... |
In which year was the Immaculate Conception dogmatized? | <answer> 1854 <context> Despite Martin Luther's harsh polemics against his Roman Catholic opponents over issues concerning Mary and the saints, theologians appear to agree that Luther adhered to the Marian decrees of the ecumenical councils and dogmas of the church. He held fast to the belief that Mary was a perpetual ... |
what is a university entrance diploma? | <answer> The University Entrance Diploma is a full time course designed for students who enjoy learning but want an alternative to traditional A-level or BTEC courses. <context> University Entrance Diploma (UEd) - Access to higher education - University of Kent. The University Entrance Diploma (UEd) is a full time cour... |
Serotonin comes from what part of the brain? | <answer> Raphe nuclei <context> There are dozens of other chemical neurotransmitters that are used in more limited areas of the brain, often areas dedicated to a particular function. Serotonin, for example—the primary target of antidepressant drugs and many dietary aids—comes exclusively from a small brainstem area cal... |
who does it affect? | <answer> The protagonist affects the main characters' circumstances <context> A protagonist () is the main character in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
The protagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions. The protagonist affects the... |
How much money could the science park programme have raised for the college? | <answer> £110m <context> In December 2005, Imperial announced a science park programme at the Wye campus, with extensive housing; however, this was abandoned in September 2006 following complaints that the proposal infringed on Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and that the true scale of the scheme, which could have... |
Where had they fled from? | <answer> a prison nearby <context> Wide awake in Aunt Bet's Southern house, Annie Van Lew shivered at the sounds of distant guns. It was bad enough that America was at war, but the young Virginia girl was not used to battles being fought this close. _ .Annie sat up in bed and listened.Had a stranger broken in? Earlier,... |
what is aerobic culture? | <answer> It is a method used to grow anaerobes from a clinical specimen. <context> Anaerobic bacteria culture. An anaerobic bacteria culture is a method used to grow anaerobes from a clinical specimen. Obligate anaerobes are bacteria that can live only in the absence of oxygen. Obligate anaerobes are destroyed when exp... |
What is Doctor Nobel's attitude towards the tests? | <answer> Positive. <context> The World Health Organization reports a number of people have died of the Ebola virus in central Africa during the last few months. Ebola, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever or Ebola viral disease, is a rare and deadly illness with high death rates in humans and primates. The natural ... |
Why is there an article written about him? | <answer> The one-eyed jihadist commander known as "Mr. Marlboro" is back in action.
Moktar Belmoktar, <context> (CNN) -- The one-eyed jihadist commander known as "Mr. Marlboro" is back in action.
Moktar Belmoktar, whose group was responsible for the deadly attack on the BP oil facility in southern Algeria last Jan... |
Though he urged for demonstrations in Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Hải was charged with what crime? | <answer> tax evasion. <context> Prior to the rally, seven anti-China protestors were arrested in Hanoi after unfurling a banner and shouting "Boycott the Beijing Olympics" through a loudhailer at a market. A Vietnamese American was deported for planning protests against the torch, while a prominent blogger, Điếu Cày (r... |
Who was Isaac Bickerstaff? | <answer> Isaac Bickerstaff, author of Love in a Village, <context> CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
DINNER AT BICKERSTAFF'S--HIFFERNAN AND HIS IMPECUNIOSITY--KENRICK'S EPIGRAM--JOHNSON'S CONSOLATION--GOLDSMITH'S TOILET--THE BLOOM-COLORED COAT--NEW ACQUAINTANCES--THE HORNECKS--A TOUCH OF POETRY AND PASSION--THE JESSAMY BRIDE
In ... |
Who started the pay-it-forward chain? | <answer> Torie Keene from Lakeland. <context> In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same.
ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to... |
When did it close? | <answer> "News of the World"—which was the subject of a phone hacking scandal that led to its closure in July 2011 <context> The original News Corporation or News Corp. was an American multinational mass media corporation headquartered in New York City. It was the world's fourth-largest media group in 2014 in terms of ... |
Who did John attempt to convince? | <answer> Pope Innocent III <context> Further desertions of John's local allies at the beginning of 1203 steadily reduced John's freedom to manoeuvre in the region. He attempted to convince Pope Innocent III to intervene in the conflict, but Innocent's efforts were unsuccessful. As the situation became worse for John, h... |
What Mongolian word did Qing dynasty get it's name from? | <answer> Mongolian word that means "warrior" <context> Nurhaci declared himself the "Bright Khan" of the Later Jin (lit. "gold") state in honor both of the 12–13th century Jurchen Jin dynasty and of his Aisin Gioro clan (Aisin being Manchu for the Chinese 金 (jīn, "gold")). His son Hong Taiji renamed the dynasty Great ... |
In what year? | <answer> The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 broadened the ADA <context> (CNN) -- In most of the country, employers can force pregnant workers out of the workplace when their pregnancy interferes with their normal job duties.
Heather Wiseman, a retail sales associate, lost her job because consuming... |
What is she accusing them of? | <answer> gross human rights violations <context> Abidjan, Ivory Coast (CNN) -- The broadcast antennae for Ivory Coast's state news agency was targeted Saturday night by youths loyal to President-elect Alassane Ouattara, according to his representative to South Africa.
Patrice Mallet told CNN that Ouattara supporters ... |
what was civil disobedience in the civil rights movement? | <answer> In the civil rights movement, civil disobedience is usually defined as pertaining to a citizen's relation to the state and its laws, as distinguished from a constitutional impasse, in which two public agencies, especially two equally sovereign branches of government, conflict. <context> Civil disobedience is u... |
Does Felix think of himself as a gentleman? | <answer> gentleman a thief <context> CHAPTER IV.
HAL STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
Hal now found himself in a tight situation. Felix Hardwick had him by the throat, and was slowly but surely choking him.
"Don't! don't!" cried Mr. Sumner, in great alarm.
"The miserable tramp!" cried Hardwick. "I'll teach him to call a ... |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? | <answer> Chinese travelers should stop such bad manners as speaking loudly. <context> Have you heard of "Kong Nao"? A new word appears on the Internet recently. In fact, it refers to some passengers who behave badly by plane and could endanger flight safety. On December 11, on the airline flight from Bangkok Thailand t... |
What market share did it have when it overtook mach in 1984? | <answer> Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer (PC) market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, <context> Microsoft Windows, or simply Windows, is a metafamily of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It consists of several families of operating sys... |
How is he doing now? | <answer> he can move his head and shoulders when he talks <context> (CNN) -- In this dark and dismal year for college sports, when each scandal seems worse than the next, inspiration arrives in a motorized wheelchair.
In a month when Penn State is dealing with child sex abuse charges against former assistant coach Je... |
Which two residences did Albert buy from Edward? | <answer> Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House <context> Albert assumed the regnal name "George VI" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The beginning of George VI's reign was taken up by questions surrounding his predecessor and brother, whose titles, style and position were ... |
is scholarship owl legit? | <answer> Yes, scholarship owl is legit. <context> To create Scholarship Owl review we checked Scholarshipowl.com reputation at lots of sites, including Siteadvisor and MyWOT. Unfortunately, we did not find sufficient information whether Scholarshipowl is safe for children or does not look fraudulent. We would describe ... |
Do people seem to think Pepe didn't even do a proper head-butt? | <answer> But if you're gonna do it -- and again, shame on you for thinking about it -- at least do it right. <context> (CNN) -- A Portugal player embarrassed himself Monday with his crazy decision to use his head the wrong way and he got panned for the way he lashed out at an opponent.
That, and Portugal's play in a ... |
According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip? | <answer> Advertisements on billboards. <context> TV Shows and Long Bus Trips
Long bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end-- with ads thrown in every three or four minutes. The ads are unavoidable. They happen whether you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard appe... |
What are the symptoms of a perforated ulcer? | <answer> Heartburn like sensations, vomiting and nausea and abdominal pain. <context> Most commonly, the symptoms of a peptic ulcer include heartburn like sensations, vomiting and nausea and abdominal pain. In the case of a gastric ulcer, which is one that is found in the stomach as opposed to the higher duodenum, symp... |
Does Chuck look like he would do that kind of job? | <answer> Chuck was the last man you'd pick out of a lineup of guys suspected of aiding and abetting dangerous felons <context> (CNN) -- A line of angry protesters waving signs and wearing scows formed a ring around the front entrance of the Daily News' headquarters.
They took turns at the bullhorn accusing the paper ... |
Who is in charge of her campaign? | <answer> Davis' campaign manager, Andrew Miller, <context> New York (CNN) -- A self-described "ex-madam" who claims she supplied fellow city comptroller candidate Eliot Spitzer with escorts several years ago is facing charges of illegally distributing prescription drugs, authorities said.
Kristin Davis, 38, was arre... |
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