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How many volumes does the Nanjing Library have? | <answer> more than 10 million volumes <context> Nanjing Library, founded in 1907, houses more than 10 million volumes of printed materials and is the third largest library in China, after the National Library in Beijing and Shanghai Library. Other libraries, such as city-owned Jinling Library and various district libra... |
Where in France is Paris located? | <answer> northern central <context> Paris is located in northern central France. By road it is 450 kilometres (280 mi) south-east of London, 287 kilometres (178 mi) south of Calais, 305 kilometres (190 mi) south-west of Brussels, 774 kilometres (481 mi) north of Marseille, 385 kilometres (239 mi) north-east of Nantes, ... |
Who surveyed the landscape to determine the best path? | <answer> Weston, who took the glasses, swept them along the hillside <context> CHAPTER IV
IDA'S FIRST ASCENT
The party had spent another day or two beside the lake when, one drowsy afternoon, Kinnaird, who sat on the hot, white shingle by the water's edge, with a pair of glasses in his hand, sent for Weston. Miss K... |
How do you change from m4a to wav? | <answer> To convert M4A to WAV, click the small triangle to the right of Profile and set WAV-Waveform Audio (*.wav) as the output format from the General Audio category. <context> To convert M4A to WAV, click the small triangle to the right of Profile and set WAV-Waveform Audio (*.wav) as the output format from the Gen... |
Which Apple technology did Pat-rights complain breached their patent in a lawsuit? | <answer> FairPlay <context> In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Ap... |
Who supposedly said it? | <answer> In various versions of the command, Capt. James T. Kirk, played by William Shatner, would ask his Scottish-descended colleague to activate a matter teleportation device that would transport Kirk or others to the starship Enterprise.
<context> (CNN) -- In the end, it was Scotty who got beamed up.
The ashes ... |
what did he use instead? | <answer> Since he could not find it he had to stand on a table <context> A man named Jerry lived in a small town in the state of Kentucky. Jerry owned a sheep farm. His favorite time of year was when lambs were born. They were very cute. Jerry also had other animals on his farm, such as pigs, dogs, cats, and cows.
O... |
Where did Sir Harry Hotspur go? | <answer> London <context> CHAPTER IV.
VACILLATION.
When the spring-time came, Sir Harry Hotspur with his wife and daughter, went up to London. During the last season the house in Bruton Street had been empty. He and his wife were then mourning their lost son, and there was no place for the gaiety of London in thei... |
Who is expected to be there to greet him? | <answer> Students and other members of the USD community are expected to join him for the last 13 miles. <context> Nathan Phillips, who will formally begin his freshman year at the University of San Diego(USD) on Aug. 31, will arrive on campus in an unusual and philanthropic manner.
Phillips is expected to arrive b... |
What did Bruce Pardo do Wednesday? | <answer> Bruce Jeffrey Pardo went on a shooting rampage <context> LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The man who police say dressed as Santa Claus and killed nine people at a Christmas Eve party may have also had plans to kill his mother and his former wife's divorce attorney, police said Monday night.
Bruce Jeffrey P... |
Are scientists allowed to clone pets? | <answer> Scientists have not been able to clone dogs, cats or other pets <context> Many people consider their pets members of the family and are very sad when they die, but what if you could clone your dog, cat or bird?
A scientist in New Orleans, who has proved his ability to clone other animals, is now offering the... |
Which proverb can best describe the story? | <answer> Misfortune may be an actual blessing. <context> A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft.The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test."You are employed," he said."Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as ... |
does water hold sound? | <answer> Yes, water holds sound. <context> Cannot travel in vaccum. Sound is energy and it causes vibration, which travels in a medium. So imagine molecules transfering the energy (vibration) from source toward a particular direction. In water molecules are more rigid than in gas. So vibration is transferred faster. |
What are the opposites of injective maps? | <answer> surjective maps <context> Sub- and quotient groups are related in the following way: a subset H of G can be seen as an injective map H → G, i.e. any element of the target has at most one element that maps to it. The counterpart to injective maps are surjective maps (every element of the target is mapped onto),... |
Where did I sleep? | <answer> attic was the place for me <context> CHAPTER XX
THE LAST NIGHT
"Juist another sax nichts, Jamie," Jess would say, sadly. "Juist fower nichts noo, an' you'll be awa." Even as she spoke seemed to come the last night.
The last night! Reserve slipped unheeded to the floor. Hendry wandered ben and but the ho... |
What did the strange man go into the shop for? | <answer> He tried to rob the shop. <context> A woman went into a shop one evening to buy a new blouse. A strange man followed her into the shop and stood about while she was at the counter. Suddenly she screamed and the man turned and ran out of the shop, right into the arms of a passing policeman. Then he was caught b... |
The U.S. Army invaded Iraq in what year? | <answer> 2003 <context> In response to the September 11 attacks, and as part of the Global War on Terror, U.S. and NATO forces invaded Afghanistan in October 2001, displacing the Taliban government. The U.S. Army also led the combined U.S. and allied invasion of Iraq in 2003. It served as the primary source for ground ... |
What was the hypothesis that attempted to explain heredity? | <answer> hypothesis of pangenesis. <context> More detail was given in Darwin's 1868 book on The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication, which tried to explain heredity through his hypothesis of pangenesis. Although Darwin had privately questioned blending inheritance, he struggled with the theoretical diff... |
what did NBC split off to form ABC? | <answer> ordered NBC to spin off the former NBC Blue Network into an independent company in 1943. <context> ABC News is the news division of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), owned by the Disney Media Networks division of The Walt Disney Company. Its flagship program is the daily evening newscast "ABC World News... |
How much money was spent to revamp Tsaghkadzor for winter sports? | <answer> $9.3 million <context> Due to the lack of success lately on the international level, in recent years, Armenia has rebuilt 16 Soviet-era sports schools and furnished them with new equipment for a total cost of $1.9 million. The rebuilding of the regional schools was financed by the Armenian government. $9.3 mil... |
What chemical compounds can make glass nearly black? | <answer> iron polysulfides <context> Color in glass may be obtained by addition of electrically charged ions (or color centers) that are homogeneously distributed, and by precipitation of finely dispersed particles (such as in photochromic glasses). Ordinary soda-lime glass appears colorless to the naked eye when it is... |
Why is the bike-share program bad news for Frank's Bike Shop? | <answer> Its customers have been drawn away by Citi Bikes. <context> Bright blue Citi Bikes are becoming a fine sight in the New Yorker street. New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops ? Is City Bike booming at their expense? At Gotham... |
What was the minority view on evolution that was believed by August Weismann? | <answer> neo-Darwinism <context> By the mid-1870s, most scientists accepted evolution, but relegated natural selection to a minor role as they believed evolution was purposeful and progressive. The range of evolutionary theories during "the eclipse of Darwinism" included forms of "saltationism" in which new species wer... |
What was one of the items important to consumers that was addressed by the new regulatory proposals introduced in June 2009? | <answer> consumer protection <context> United States President Barack Obama and key advisers introduced a series of regulatory proposals in June 2009. The proposals address consumer protection, executive pay, bank financial cushions or capital requirements, expanded regulation of the shadow banking system and derivativ... |
When did that one exist? | <answer> 750–1258 <context> A caliphate ( "khilāfa") is a territory under the leadership of an Islamic steward known as a caliph, a person considered a religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad (Muhammad ibn ʿAbdullāh) and a leader of the entire Muslim community. Historically, the caliphates were polities bas... |
what pairs well with tea? | <answer> Serve lemon green tea with tuna salad, Earl Grey tea pairs fabulously with dishes with citrus as the main ingredient as well as dark chocolate, Raspberry flavored black tea is yummy with milk chocolate and black tea paired with red wines such as veal, lamb, beef. <context> Black teas pair well with foods that ... |
how much does it cost to go to college for a police officer? | <answer> $5000 <context> 1 According to HowStuffWorks.com, the average policy academy is going to cost upwards of $5,000 for the entire program. 2 For example, Oakland Community College, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, charges $5,500 for the entire program. |
Who composed a popular Venetian-styled piece in 1675? | <answer> Nikolai Diletsky <context> In the Byzantine Rite of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches, the music performed in the liturgies is exclusively sung without instrumental accompaniment. Bishop Kallistos Ware says, "The service is sung, even though there may be no choir... In the Orthodox ... |
How many hours of television does the average teenager watch per year? | <answer> 1500 <context> Much research has been conducted on the psychological ramifications of body image on adolescents. Modern day teenagers are exposed to more media on a daily basis than any generation before them. Recent studies have indicated that the average teenager watches roughly 1500 hours of television per ... |
Who won the election? | <answer> João Bernardo Vieira <context> In June 2005, presidential elections were held for the first time since the coup that deposed Ialá. Ialá returned as the candidate for the PRS, claiming to be the legitimate president of the country, but the election was won by former president João Bernardo Vieira, deposed in th... |
Where do the Red Wings play? | <answer> Joe Louis Arena <context> Detroit is one of 12 American metropolitan areas that are home to professional teams representing the four major sports in North America. All these teams but one play within the city of Detroit itself (the NBA's Detroit Pistons play in suburban Auburn Hills at The Palace of Auburn Hil... |
How old is Margery? | <answer> 88 <context> A brother and sister have been reunited after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwyn and Hatfield Times.
For years John Hannant Kept a photograph of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again. Margery, the eldest of the three children, had signed up to the Royal Air Force a... |
What does: cheat sheet mean? | <answer> A cheat sheet is a piece of paper bearing written notes intended to aid one's memory, typically one used surreptitiously in an examination. <context> Definition of cheat sheet - a piece of paper bearing written notes intended to aid one's memory, typically one used surreptitiously in an examination. Definition... |
Where do they finally arrive? | <answer> corner where Jimmy lives <context> A little boy named Jimmy and his best friend Jeremy are walking home from school one day in the cold. They walk and talk about how different kindergarten is from the first grade. Jimmy and Jeremy are in different classes and they do different things. Jimmy's teacher has the k... |
Who had the American Dream? | <answer> the Belarskys came to America in search of freedom--to them the American Dream meant liberty. <context> What Is Today's American Dream
They may not have called it the American Dream, but for centuries people have gone to America in search of freer, happier, and richer lives. But is today's American Dream a m... |
Where did she attend uni? | <answer> Wayne State University <context> Helen Thomas, born on August 4, 1920, is a famous news reporter, a Hearst Newspapers columnist, and member of the White House Press Corps. She served for fifty-seven years as a correspondent and White House bureau chief for United Press International (UPI). She is called "First... |
Where was it the last 4 decades? | <answer> tooth has been in Canada for 40 years <context> The tooth fairy's trash became another man's treasure Saturday when a discolored molar that once belonged to John Lennon was put up for auction.
The winning bid came in at 19,500 pounds (U.S. $31,200), according to auction results posted online.
Michael Zuk,... |
How long did they maintain control? | <answer> native Carib Indians in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667 <context> Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Ba... |
What could be said about the author? | <answer> He considers his books treasured possessions. <context> My bookshelves are full of dust--and with good reason.When iIt comes to cleaning that part of my home,I suffer from the most serious case of avoidance .
The thing is this:when I do set out to clean and re-organize my books,which seldom happens,I place my... |
how much is that per capita? | <answer> $32,434 <context> Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with a population of 552,700 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km. Its urban area extends beyond the city's administrative limits with a population of around 3 million people, being the 11th-most populous urban area i... |
How many pilots remained in February 1941? | <answer> 87 pilots <context> Whitehall's disquiet at the failures of the RAF led to the replacement of Dowding (who was already due for retirement) with Sholto Douglas on 25 November. Douglas set about introducing more squadrons and dispersing the few GL sets to create a carpet effect in the southern counties. Still, i... |
what is skin tyte? | <answer> A new, great way to tighten loose skin. <context> What is Skin Tyte? A new, great way way to tighten loose skin. Skin tightening is one of the most popularly treatments in our office. The Skin Tyte procedure uses safe infrared light to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin to induce new collagen. |
What was the sentence? | <answer> life in prison <context> The exact number of exonerated American prisoners is unknown. But data gathered by university law schools indicates it's more than 2,000. Fascinating details surrounding some of these exonerations set them apart from the rest. Here are five recent exonerations that made headlines.
1... |
In what year was the first commercial hotel built in Atlantic City? | <answer> 1853 <context> Because of its location in South Jersey, hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands, Atlantic City was viewed by developers as prime real estate and a potential resort town. In 1853, the first commercial hotel, The Belloe House, located at Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenue, was bu... |
Who releases guidelines that revolve around diet and physical activity recommendations? | <answer> USDA <context> In the US, nutritional standards and recommendations are established jointly by the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary and physical activity guidelines from the USDA are presented in the concept of MyPlate, which superseded the food pyramid, whic... |
Who is the scientist that is heading this project? | <answer> Mingxin Guo <context> In South America, the rich soil of the Amazon River basin in Brazil is known as "black gold". Scientists found that the secret of this rich soil was charcoal . Local people made it from animal bones and tree branches. They mixed the charcoal with the soil about 1.500 years ago.
Now, sci... |
Was anyone living there at the time? | <answer> The islands were uninhabited until their discovery <context> São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main... |
Where did they sit? | <answer> hey confronted each other, on either side of the table, in silent dismay. <context> CHAPTER 8
Early the next morning, Rufus rang at the cottage gate.
"Well, Mr. Frenchman, and how do _you_ git along? And how's Amelius?"
Toff, standing before the gate, answered with the utmost respect, but showed no incli... |
what are characteristics of a successful managed care organization? | <answer> The importance of prevention, wellness, the scope and complexity of the issues facing nurses and consumers as the health care industry. <context> The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a broad overview of managed care, including the scope and complexity of the issues facing nurses and consum... |
when did the last territory become a province? | <answer> The last national territory, Tierra del Fuego, became the Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province in 1990 <context> Argentina is subdivided into twenty-three provinces (, singular "provincia") and one autonomous city ("ciudad autónoma"), Buenos Aires, which is the federal capital of the ... |
what committees is juan vargas on? | <answer> Juan Vargas for Congress is a House campaign committee during the 2016. <context> Vargas for Congress 2016 House Committee in support of Juan C. Vargas. Vargas for Congress is a House campaign committee during the 2016 election based in the 51st District of California. As of December 31, 2016, the committee ra... |
so what did you do? | <answer> I went to sleep almost immediately <context> One hot summer day in August my family and I wanted to go to the beach. We had not gone to the beach in a very long time and felt that today was a great day to do it.
We piled everyone into the car-my mom, my dad, my sister, my dog, and me. I begged mom and dad t... |
what county is chillicothe ohio in? | <answer> Ross County <context> Ross County is a county located in the Appalachian region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,064. Its county seat is Chillicothe, the first and third capital of Ohio. Established on August 20, 1798, the county is named for Federalist Senator James Ross... |
Where did he stay? | <answer> He kept himself carefully out of sight, <context> CHAPTER NINETEEN.
MOUNTAINEERING IN GENERAL.
A week passed away, during which Nita was confined to bed, and the Count waited on her with the most tender solicitude. As their meals were sent to their rooms, it was not necessary for the latter to appear in th... |
What's the topic of the passage? | <answer> A cleanup story. <context> When Juliet was a child, she often went to the city park and played with her friends. On a sunny morning, when Juliet came to the park with her mum, she looked around and felt very unhappy.
"What's the matter, dear?" asked her mum.
Juliet replied, "Mum, there's so much trash on the g... |
How much was the charge per acre at first? | <answer> $.25 <context> The Desert Land Act of 1877 was passed to allow settlement of arid lands in the west and allotted 640 acres (2.6 km2) to settlers for a fee of $.25 per acre and a promise to irrigate the land. After three years, a fee of one dollar per acre would be paid and the land would be owned by the settle... |
What disappeared in 2009 prior to the suicide of a Foxconn employee? | <answer> Apple prototype <context> In 2010, a number of workers committed suicide at a Foxconn operations in China. Apple, HP, and others stated that they were investigating the situation. Foxconn guards have been videotaped beating employees. Another employee killed himself in 2009 when an Apple prototype went missing... |
what might have been moved too soon? | <answer> A lock-unlock lever <context> A lock-unlock lever on the doomed Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo was moved earlier than it should have been, the National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday night.
But the agency's acting chairman stressed it was unclear whether pilot error, mechanical problems or a host of ... |
what causes foam in urine? | <answer> Due to the presence of high protein content in the urine, forceful urination, reaction to toilet cleaners and dehydration. <context> Dehydration: diminished fluid content in body result in dehydration. It usually occurs due to decreased intake of fluids and water. Diarrhea and vomiting, sweating are other caus... |
Why did Bob ask to do a special weather report? | <answer> Because he wanted to warn people of the coming storm. <context> Bob Harris was a weatherman at a small television station. He worked for twenty years and during those twenty years, he felt that his life was boring. Every day, he studied the weather and tried to predict the next day's weather. Then, he stood in... |
When did he do this? | <answer> Before returning home <context> CHAPTER XXIX
A QUESTION OF TITLE
It was as if each person who had doubted Sam's honesty felt it necessary to call at Mrs. Byram's and congratulate him upon what now appeared to be good proof of his innocence.
Fred and the miners also came in for their share of attention, ... |
In an adjustable spring-loaded valve, what needs to be broken to allow an operator to tamper with it? | <answer> seal <context> Steam engines frequently possess two independent mechanisms for ensuring that the pressure in the boiler does not go too high; one may be adjusted by the user, the second is typically designed as an ultimate fail-safe. Such safety valves traditionally used a simple lever to restrain a plug valve... |
what county is zeeland mi in? | <answer> Ottawa <context> Sponsored Topics. Zeeland ( /ziːlɨnd/ zee-lənd) is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,805 at the 2000 census. The city is located at the western edge of Zeeland Charter Township which is politically independent. Its name is derived from the Dutch provin... |
who scored then? | <answer> Bendtner was on hand to fire into an empty net <context> (CNN) -- Nicklas Bendtner scored a hat-trick as a rampant Arsenal side thrashed Porto 5-0 at The Emirates to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Danish international Bendtner had been widely criticized for missing a host of chan... |
Who was the Collector for the port of Pennsylvania in 1715? | <answer> John Moore <context> The earliest known American lodges were in Pennsylvania. The Collector for the port of Pennsylvania, John Moore, wrote of attending lodges there in 1715, two years before the formation of the first Grand Lodge in London. The Premier Grand Lodge of England appointed a Provincial Grand Maste... |
what was the long term effects of hurricane katrina? | <answer> It ripped through New Orleans, leaving a legacy of death and destruction in its wake, the storm's immediate effects were evident.But now, five years later, the long-term effects on the devastated population’s mental and physical health still linger. <context> Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gu... |
how much do daycare teachers with associate degree make? | <answer> $11.75 an hour or $24,440 for the year. <context> Even though preschool teachers' salaries skim the bottom, they are required to have an associate's degree and a teacher’s permit. Some have even more education. At L.A. Unified, one of the largest employers of preschool teachers, about 80 percent have a bachelo... |
what is the main roles of carbohydrates? | <answer> They are important in intestinal health and waste elimination. <context> 1 Carbohydrates can be stored in the muscles and liver and later used for energy. 2 Carbohydrates are important in intestinal health and waste elimination. 3 Carbohydrates are mainly found in starchy foods (like grain and potatoes), fru... |
Was the administration of George Washington nonpartisan? | <answer> The administration of George Washington and the first few sessions of the United States Congress were nonpartisan. <context> In a nonpartisan system, no official political parties exist, sometimes reflecting legal restrictions on political parties. In nonpartisan elections, each candidate is eligible for offic... |
what makes canaries red? | <answer> Beacuse it has a red factor gene can be referred to as a red factor. <context> The Red Factor Canary. The Red Factor canary belongs to the Color canary (or Colorbred) canary Type. Color canaries are one of the... 1. Type. 2. Song. 3. Colorbred. The Colorbred is a type of canary that has been bred to bring a sp... |
what is abo incompatibility in newborn? | <answer> A relatively common type of hemolytic disease of newborns, and may occur during blood transfusion reactions of older people. <context> ABO Incompatibility is a fairly common and milder type of hemolytic disease of the newborn, and is caused by the result of an immune system reaction.hile ABO Incompatibility is... |
What is a very broad genre of Buddhist scripture? | <answer> Mahayana sutras <context> The Mahayana sutras are a very broad genre of Buddhist scriptures that the Mahayana Buddhist tradition holds are original teachings of the Buddha. Some adherents of Mahayana accept both the early teachings (including in this the Sarvastivada Abhidharma, which was criticized by Nagarju... |
As opposed to an industry-based economy, what industry is Armenia moving to? | <answer> technology industry <context> The economy relies heavily on investment and support from Armenians abroad. Before independence, Armenia's economy was largely industry-based – chemicals, electronics, machinery, processed food, synthetic rubber, and textile – and highly dependent on outside resources. The republi... |
what is the most popular men's shoe size? | <answer> The average shoe size for men is a 10.5. <context> , computer nerd, bookworm, student of life. The average shoe size for men in the United States is a 10.5. In case you were wondering, globally the range of men shoe sizes fall between a 9 and 12. Views. |
In what year did Massachusetts first require children to be educated in schools? | <answer> 1852 <context> Private schooling in the United States has been debated by educators, lawmakers and parents, since the beginnings of compulsory education in Massachusetts in 1852. The Supreme Court precedent appears to favor educational choice, so long as states may set standards for educational accomplishment.... |
Of the four positions,which offers the top yearly income? | <answer> A sales executive. <context> Sales Executive
Pindan Labor Solutions is expanding and we require a sales executive. Working hours from Monday to Friday,12 months a year. However,some weekend work may be required. You will be assisting our team of consultants with business development. You can get a monthly inco... |
what was it's name? | <answer> Rush <context> CHAPTER XI.
Ike Watson's Arrival
Let us go back to Allen.
We left him just as the sound made by Paul's horse aroused the leader of the horse thieves, whose full name was Saul Mangle.
"The feller that went over into the river, as sure as fate!" burst from the lips of Mangle, and he starte... |
How many countries got independence from Britain during decolonization? | <answer> Over 20 countries <context> The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Over 20 countries gained independence from Britain as part of a planned transition to self-government. In 1965, however, the Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves toward ... |
What does the author mean by "Mr Jones always seems to be ahead"? | <answer> It seems that one can never keep up with all people around. <context> It is said that in the United States much has been told about that anyone can become rich and successful if he works hard and has some good luck.
Yes, when one becomes rich he wants people to know it. And even though he does not become very ... |
Did she try to end her life? | <answer> she swallowed as many as 10 pills of cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant. <context> (CNN) -- Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time.... |
who did janet reno serve under? | <answer> Janet Reno served under Clinton. <context> Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general and the epicenter of several political storms during the Clinton administration, has died. She was 78. Reno died early Monday from complications of Parkinson's disease, her goddaughter Gabrielle D'Alemberte... |
When are they taking these pictures? | <answer> engagement photos months before the big day, <context> Hong Kong (CNN) -- Tired of the same old engagement and wedding photos? The cliched poses in gardens or on beaches?
Then take some inspiration from the creative couples in Hong Kong, who are memorializing their love with unconventional photo shoots featu... |
In what English colony were Huguenot settlers promised land? | <answer> Virginia <context> In 1700 several hundred French Huguenots migrated from England to the colony of Virginia, where the English Crown had promised them land grants in Lower Norfolk County. When they arrived, colonial authorities offered them instead land 20 miles above the falls of the James River, at the aband... |
At what Mosque? | <answer> After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, <context> (CNN)Thousands gathered in Riyadh on Friday to say farewell to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud, a cautious reformer who succeeded in securing broader freedoms in the conservative kingdom, but fell shor... |
What ice age signaled the end of the normal climate in the Ordovician period? | <answer> the Hirnantian faunal stage <context> The most-commonly accepted theory is that these events were triggered by the onset of an ice age, in the Hirnantian faunal stage that ended the long, stable greenhouse conditions typical of the Ordovician. The ice age was probably not as long-lasting as once thought; study... |
Which spelling was the most common spelling during the 13th century? | <answer> Galiza <context> The name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 16th centuries by ... |
Is that the above or below the national average? | <answer> below the national and state averages <context> Graduation rates among district-run schools, meanwhile, have steadily increased in the last ten years. In 2005, Philadelphia had a district graduation rate of 52%. This number has increased to 65% in 2014, still below the national and state averages. Scores on th... |
When did this happen? | <answer> November. <context> (CNN) -- The man closest to Tiger Woods when he plays golf says he had no idea about the extramarital affairs that have sidelined Woods from the game.
Steve Williams, Woods' caddy and confidant for nearly a decade, talked to New Zealand's TV3 about the scandal.
"I knew nothing," William... |
What is the main trial court called? | <answer> The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) <context> The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Philadelphia, hearing felony-level criminal cases and civil suits above the minimum jurisdictional limit of $7... |
what is jeremiah rhodes best known for? | <answer> Jeremiah Rhodes is known for painting. <context> Jeremiah Rhodes was active/lived in California, Ohio. Jeremiah Rhodes is known for painting. |
What matters when people are making some automatic responses? | <answer> Great imagination. <context> Do you often find yourself crying in arguments? Does it feel like you just can't stop your emotions defeating you completely when you are in the middle of a heated discussion with someone, and you particularly want to make clear strong points and express yourself effectively?
Many ... |
What part of the house was it by? | <answer> arbor around my front door <context> I hated writing thank-you notes as a child, but I had no choice: My mother was adamant about honoring other people's kindness and generosity. But now after a childhood spent crafting those notes, the music of gratitude flows naturally from me.
I hire Brant to build an arb... |
But what happened? | <answer> his assistants explain <context> There are stories about two US Presidents,Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren,which attempt to explain the American English term OK. We don't know if either story is true,but they are both interesting.
The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had ver... |
when did they let other work on their OS? | <answer> AT&T licensed Unix to outside parties from the late 1970s <context> Unix (; trademarked as UNIX) is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix, development starting in the 1970s at the Bell Labs research center by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and ot... |
what is the origin of Rosemarie as spice? | <answer> Latin ros marīnus (dew of the sea). <context> Origin of the name Rosemary: Combination name formed from the names Rose (horse; rose) and Mary. The name became popular at a time when flower names were coming into use, and it might therefore have originated as a borrowing of the name of the herb rosemary, which ... |
Who was leaving? | <answer> husband or sons <context> CHAPTER III
The brig sailed on a Monday morning in spring; but Joanna did not witness its departure. She could not bear the sight that she had been the means of bringing about. Knowing this, her husband told her overnight that they were to sail some time before noon next day hence w... |
.. What was her real problem? | <answer> She weighed too much. <context> Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs . She was soon out of breath.
"I think I had better go to the doctor, " she thought.
She went to the doctor and told him her problem.
"I'm not at all surprise... |
(yes) who was he fighting? | <answer> "That's what," added Fred. "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
<context> CHAPTER VI
CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES
"Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
"My, what blows they were!"
"Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
"That's what," added Fred. "He struck Jack a... |
what show did Britney Spears defends Miley on? | <answer> GMA <context> (CNN) -- Reactions to Miley Cyrus at the VMAs: People are still having them!
Earlier this week, we heard what both Britney Spears and Paula Patton had to say about the performance. (Spoiler alert: They think she's just being Miley.) But while both those stars were shrugging their shoulders, ano... |
Who is holding them captive? | <answer> "That blackguard Mahtawa is determined not to let us off till he gits all our goods, an' if he gits them, he may as well take our scalps too, for we would come poor speed in the prairies without guns, horses, or goods." <context> CHAPTER TEN.
PERPLEXITIES--OUR HUNTERS PLAN THEIR ESCAPE--UNEXPECTED INTERRUP... |
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