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How do scientists study the past climate change?
<answer> By analyzing fossilized pollen in lake mud. <context> Walk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it steamy, warm, damp and thick. But if you had been there around 15,000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the same? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about h...
How did Gaddafi's father earn a living?
<answer> Abu Meniar earned a meager subsistence as a goat and camel herder <context> Muammar Gaddafi was born in a tent near Qasr Abu Hadi, a rural area outside the town of Sirte in the deserts of western Libya. His family came from a small, relatively un-influential tribal group called the Qadhadhfa, who were Arabized...
is the dna of koreans, chinese and japanese identical?
<answer> Yes <context> Japanese have korean and chinese dna, but What about chinese dna. I think they also have some variation of Japanese in northern or northeast china. My believe is migration out of africa came to populate CHina, Korea, Japan from east to west, so that explain why Japanese and korean male carry a ti...
was anyone injured?
<answer> killing one person and injuring three <context> SRINAGAR, Indian-administered Kashmir (CNN) -- Six family members were buried alive after an avalanche crashed into their house in a remote village in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said Friday. A total of 10 people were killed Friday following five day...
Going back - who were feeling good about their surroundings?
<answer> the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions <context> CHAPTER XIII THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions. Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the...
where did steve maclean start training to be an astronaut?
<answer> In February 1984 <context> Selected as one of the first six Canadian astronauts in December 1983, MacLean began. astronaut training in February 1984. From 1987 to 1993, MacLean was the Program Manager for the Advanced Space Vision. System (ASVS), a computer-based camera system designed to provide guidance data...
when did erwin schrodinger die?
<answer> Erwin Schrodinger died from an illness on January 4, 1961. <context> During World War 1, Schrodinger served as an artillery officer. Erwin wrote many books such as What is Life? in 1944 and Nature and the Greeks in 1954. Sadly, at the age of seventy-four, Erwin Schrodinger died from an illness on January 4, 19...
What is Saint Helena tropical island named after?
<answer> Saint Helena of Constantinople <context> Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between Namibia and Angola in ...
When did the torch arrive in Canberra?
<answer> April 24 <context> Australia: The event was held in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on April 24, and covered around 16 km of Canberra's central areas, from Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park. Upon its arrival in Canberra, the Olympic flame was presented by Chinese officials to local Aboriginal ...
which genre was most important to the classical era composers?
<answer> Sonata genre was most important to the classical era composers. <context> Sonata form is by far the most important of these forms, and one that continued to evolve throughout the Classical period. Although Baroque composers also wrote pieces called sonatas, the Classical sonata was quite different. One of the ...
What trees are located in drier portions?
<answer> chestnut oak <context> The oak forests of the southern and central Appalachians consist largely of black, northern red, white, chestnut and scarlet oaks (Quercus velutina, Q. rubra, Q. alba, Q. prinus and Q. coccinea) and hickories, such as the pignut (Carya glabra) in particular. The richest forests, which gr...
who does she live with?
<answer> She lives in the countryside outside London with her family <context> We all know about this famous Kitty. She has no mouth,and she wasn't born out of a TV show or a video game. So how did this cute character become popular? How did she change the world? Hello Kitty was created in Japan in 1974.Sanrio,a compan...
which describes the economy of fascist germany during the great depression?
<answer> Strong military. <context> The economy of Fascist Germany was based on building a strong military, with complete control of the economy by the Nazi Party, and was celebrated with extreme nationalism by a large percentage of the German population. There was also minimal international trade.
When was London the biggest city in the world?
<answer> In 1850. <context> London has a population of over 7,000,000. From about the year 1800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world. But now there are many cities which are much bigger than it. London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its famous buildings...
is any of his work named?
<answer> in Empire of the Sun, Saving Private Ryan, War Horse and Bridge of Spies <context> In a career spanning more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as archetypes of modern Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking. In lat...
how far away to release mice from house?
<answer> You should release a mouse about 2 to 3 miles from your house. <context> In order to keep the mouse from returning, you should take it about 2 to 3 miles from your house. Try to find a location away from human habitation that provides some shelter like a pile of wood, branches or rocks, or at least some low gr...
when did professional basketball teams start organizing?
<answer> 1891 <context> Basketball was first played in 1891 in Springfield, Masschusetts in the United States. thats great. im 69 and i saw basketball when i was 8 years old so haha. i am 11 years old amd i ply it so haha. 17 people found this useful.
how many carbs in fennel?
<answer> There are 100 gram carbs in fennel. <context> The highest amount of carbs from the 1 raw items is in Fennel, bulb, raw where the content is 7.3 g per 100g. Average Content for fennel The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of carbs contained in 100g of fennel, based on the list below of 2 di...
What country is she from?
<answer> A 42-year-old immigrant from Rwanda <context> (CNN) -- A 42-year-old immigrant from Rwanda, who is accused of lying her way into the United States after allegedly participating in the 1994 genocide that left up to 800,000 people dead, is going on trial in a New Hampshire federal court. Jury selection is set...
what's the temperature in charlotte?
<answer> The month of December is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing by 6°F, from 58°F to 52°F over the course of the month, and rarely exceeding 70°F or dropping below 39°F. <context> In Charlotte, the month of December is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, wit...
how does autoclave tape work?
<answer> Autoclave tape has chemical strips sensitive to high heat and pressure which change color when they are exposed to sufficiently high heat and pressure, indicating that a package of materials has been in an autoclave. <context> Autoclave tape is a specialized tape product which is used on packages of materials ...
When did China and India fight a war over South Tibet and Aksai Chin?
<answer> 1962 <context> After the Dalai Lama's government fled to Dharamsala, India, during the 1959 Tibetan Rebellion, it established a rival government-in-exile. Afterwards, the Central People's Government in Beijing renounced the agreement and began implementation of the halted social and political reforms. During t...
Are there any other dogs there?
<answer> Bella is one of more than a dozen stray dogs that have found a home at the sanctuary <context> When elephants retire, many head for the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn. They arrive one by one, but they tend to live out their lives two-by-two. "Every elephant that comes here searches out someone that she ...
Why have there been no cures used for Ebola in humans so far?
<answer> Ebola is rare and its research money is lacking. <context> The virus "Ebola" is named after the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That's where the virus was discovered in 1976. A person can only get Ebola through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids, for example...
On what day was Ali appointed as the prophet's successor?
<answer> Ghadir Khumm <context> Shias believe that Imamah is of the Principles of Faith (Usul al-Din).As the verse 4:165 of quran expresses the necessity to the appointment of the prophets; so after the demise of the prophet who will play the role of the prophet; till the people have not any plea against Allah.So the s...
Consent by all parties to a treaty to a particular interpretation of the treaty has what legal effect?
<answer> adding another clause to the treaty <context> No one party to a treaty can impose its particular interpretation of the treaty upon the other parties. Consent may be implied, however, if the other parties fail to explicitly disavow that initially unilateral interpretation, particularly if that state has acted u...
When was Yale Graduate Schools and Arts and Sciences established?
<answer> (1847 <context> Yale expanded gradually, establishing the Yale School of Medicine (1810), Yale Divinity School (1822), Yale Law School (1843), Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1847), the Sheffield Scientific School (1847), and the Yale School of Fine Arts (1869). In 1887, as the college continued to ...
What is the best absorbed dietary zinc compound?
<answer> zinc glycinate <context> For fortification, however, a 2003 review recommended zinc oxide in cereals as cheap, stable, and as easily absorbed as more expensive forms. A 2005 study found that various compounds of zinc, including oxide and sulfate, did not show statistically significant differences in absorption...
When will you probably be Jealous of someone?
<answer> When your coworker gets the promotion you wanted. <context> Jealousy is a horrible feeling that weeds its way into your life and relationships before you know it. You might want something someone else has, or feel like they're happier than you. It might seem like an uncontrollable emotion, but it's truly not...
Who paid for the most lavish of festival events?
<answer> emperors <context> Other public festivals were not required by the calendar, but occasioned by events. The triumph of a Roman general was celebrated as the fulfillment of religious vows, though these tended to be overshadowed by the political and social significance of the event. During the late Republic, the ...
How many Lucille Lortel Awards was In Transit nominated for?
<answer> four <context> The fourth a cappella musical to appear Off-Broadway, In Transit, premiered 5 October 2010 and was produced by Primary Stages with book, music, and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan, and Sara Wordsworth. Set primarily in the New York City subway system its score fea...
After 1997, The Times declined from making any party endorsements however, they supported individual candidates known by what name?
<answer> Eurosceptic <context> Historically, the paper was not overtly pro-Tory or Whig, but has been a long time bastion of the English Establishment and empire. The Times adopted a stance described as "peculiarly detached" at the 1945 general election; although it was increasingly critical of the Conservative Party's...
Where is the original Times based?
<answer> The Times is a British daily national newspaper based in London. <context> The Times is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register and became The Times on 1 January 1788. The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times (founded in 1821) ar...
Which is the best title of the report?
<answer> A <context> HANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China. "We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should ch...
Which of the four parts of the ant philosophy means "look ahead"?
<answer> The second part. <context> Over the years I've been teaching my grandchildren about a simple but powerful concept--the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: Ants never quit. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop the...
was someone rescued?
<answer> The four cadets who had taken part in the rescue of John Franklin and his son Phil <context> CHAPTER IV IN THE GYMNASIUM "Company attention! Carry arms! Present arms! Shoulder arms! Forward march!" Captain Jack Rover, assisted by Lieutenant Fred Rover and his other officers, was drilling Company C in a c...
On what day did the game take place?
<answer> on Saturday <context> (CNN) -- Argentina's star-studded team went top of South America's 2014 World Cup qualifying group as Lionel Messi inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Ecuador on Saturday. With his top Europe-based players to call on, coach Alejandro Sabella saw his side effectively end the match with three go...
Who didn't want them to go?
<answer> father and daughter <context> CHAPTER XXXV. THE HULL OF THE URSULA. Ten days had passed, and Mark and Annaple were thinking that they ought to return to ordinary life, and leave the bereaved ones to endeavour to construct their life afresh under the dreadful wearing uncertainty of their darling's fate. Sti...
When do recessive alleles give rise to their corresponding phenotype?
<answer> when paired with another copy of the same allele <context> Alleles at a locus may be dominant or recessive; dominant alleles give rise to their corresponding phenotypes when paired with any other allele for the same trait, whereas recessive alleles give rise to their corresponding phenotype only when paired wi...
How old is he?
<answer> the 43-year-old Dutch prince <context> (CNN) -- Johan Friso, the 43-year-old Dutch prince who was injured in an avalanche at an Austrian ski resort last week, has suffered brain damage, his doctor said Friday. "After the latest neurological test we conducted yesterday it became clear that the lack of oxygen ...
What is the North Island also known as?
<answer> Te Ika-a-Māui <context> New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (or "Te Ika-a-Māui"), and the South Island (or "Te Waipounamu")—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some east of Australia ac...
is an estuary found in salt marsh?
<answer> Yes <context> In New Zealand, most salt marshes occur at the head of estuaries in areas where there is little wave action and high sedimentation. Such marshes are located in Awhitu Regional Park in Auckland, the Manawatu Estuary, and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary in Christchurch.n New Zealand, most salt marshes o...
What do Jonathon Israel claim caused the change that eventually led to the revolutions of the latter half of the 18th centure and early 19th century?
<answer> the ideas themselves <context> Jonathan Israel rejects the attempts of postmodern and Marxian historians to understand the revolutionary ideas of the period purely as by-products of social and economic transformations. He instead focuses on the history of ideas in the period from 1650 to the end of the 18th ce...
Does he stay fresh?
<answer> Sometimes Joey gets a little dried out so Marsha's mom told her to soak him in water every few days. <context> Marsha loves playing with her noodle friend. She had it for a long time so it is now a dark brown color. When her mom first made it, it was white. The night she met her noodle friend was spaghetti ni...
When was slavery completely outlawed in the state of New York?
<answer> 1827 <context> Under New York State's gradual abolition act of 1799, children of slave mothers were born to be eventually liberated but were held in indentured servitude until their mid-to-late twenties. Together with slaves freed by their masters after the Revolutionary War and escaped slaves, a significant f...
What is he known for?
<answer> ong before Chen Guangcheng became internationally known as a human rights crusader, <context> (CNN) -- Long before Chen Guangcheng became internationally known as a human rights crusader, villagers near his home knew him as the man to go to when they had trouble with local authorities. Despite having little ...
Did she see them when she got there?
<answer> Laura did not see anyone <context> Laura wanted to go to the park and play because she wanted to see her friends. When she got to the park Laura did not see anyone. After looking, she saw her friend George by the basketball hoop. George was playing all by himself. George was happy when he saw Laura. Laura and ...
Do smartphones use them?
<answer> ommonplace on other devices, such as smartphones, PDAs <context> USB was designed to standardize the connection of computer peripherals (including keyboards, pointing devices, digital cameras, printers, portable media players, disk drives and network adapters) to personal computers, both to communicate and to...
In what year?
<answer> returned to England in 1594 <context> Soon after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, London merchants presented a petition to Queen Elizabeth I for permission to sail to the Indian Ocean. The permission was granted, and despite the defeat of the English Armada in 1589, on 10 April 1591 three ships saile...
Did he receive any gifts?
<answer> Everyone gives a beautiful gift to him. <context> My friend Tom is a schoolboy. Everyone likes him very much because he is kind. He likes to help people. He is a smart boy and he can play many musical instruments . After school, when he is with his friends, he often plays musical instruments for them. On weeke...
is yale a private university?
<answer> Yes, Yale University is a private institution. <context> Yale University is a private institution that was founded in 1701. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,532, its setting is city, and the campus size is 343 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Yale University's ranking in the 2...
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
<answer> I learned a lot from my experience as a volunteer. <context> Indonesia is my mother's homeland and one of my favorite countries. Since I was young, I had learned a lot about the country and become interested in it. For a long time I had wanted to do something for the country and people there, and I thought vol...
what is an ablation surgery?
<answer> It is to remove tissue from the body. <context> Definition: In medicine, the term ablation means to remove tissue from the body. This process can be used to remove a tiny piece of tissue, or a large quantity of tissue. There are many types of ablations and multiple techniques that are used to perform the remov...
How did he leave?
<answer> that is if the abrupt resignation of Mozilla's new chief Brendan Eich <context> (CNN) -- We've all done things in our past we might prefer the general public not talk about, but only the lucky few get to be the targets of whole industries dedicated to digging those things up. Targets like celebrities. Pol...
why do chest exercises?
<answer> An effective chest exercise is key to any chest routine as it not only builds the pectoral muscles, but also your triceps and shoulders and therefore its importance can’t be stressed enough. <context> An effective chest exercise is key to any chest routine as it not only builds the pectoral muscles, but also y...
UChicago claims to have what kind of learning experience compared to other universities? ?
<answer> the most rigorous, intense <context> Undergraduate students are required to take a distribution of courses to satisfy the university's core curriculum known as the Common Core. In 2012-2013, the Core classes at Chicago were limited to 17 students, and are generally led by a full-time professor (as opposed to a...
what is pixel short for?
<answer> The term pixel is actually short for Picture Element. <context> The term pixel is actually short for Picture Element.. These small little dots are what make up the images on computer displays, whether they are flat-screen (LCD) or tube (CRT) monitors. The screen is divided up into a matrix of thousands or even...
Where does that one run?
<answer> Two major rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, run south through Iraq <context> Iraq (, , or ; '; '), officially known as the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to ...
which protocol is designed to manage connections? sip?
<answer> Session Initiation Protocol is designed to manage connections. <context> Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), connection management protocol developed by the IETF; H.323, one of the first VoIP call signaling and control protocols that found widespread implementation. Since the development of newer, less complex ...
Was his mother able to do the work again?
<answer> until his mother was able to resume her usual work. <context> True Manliness "Please, mother, do sit down and let me try my hand,"said Fred Liscom, a bright active boy, twelve years old. Mrs. Liscom, looking pale and worn, was moving languidly about, trying to clear away the breakfast she had scarcely tasted...
Of what nationality was John Wycliffe?
<answer> English <context> Besides the schism, the western church was riven by theological controversies, some of which turned into heresies. John Wycliffe (d. 1384), an English theologian, was condemned as a heretic in 1415 for teaching that the laity should have access to the text of the Bible as well as for holding ...
If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what can the maximum length of his paper be?
<answer> 25 pages. <context> COURSE: History 101 "Instruction to American History" INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall OFFICE HOURS: 11:15 -12:30 M, W, F, (Monday Wednesday Friday) CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35 -5:00 T, Th (Tuesday Thursday) 10:00-11:00 M, W, F, othe...
What kind of recipes does it have?
<answer> budget recipes <context> Jamie Oliver has been invited by Gordon Brown to prepare a banquet at No.10 for President Barack Obama and other leaders of the G20, offering a cut-price menu to reflect times when trade and industry are far from prosperous and the rate of employment is decreasing. Downing Street sou...
where does the synthesis of triacylglycerol takes place in the cell?
<answer> In the enterocytes of intestines after a meal. <context> In the enterocytes of intestines after a meal, up to 75% of the triacylglycerols are formed via a monoacylglycerol pathway. 2-Monoacyl-sn-glycerols and free fatty acids released from dietary triacylglycerols by the action of pancreatic lipase within the ...
how do i describe a physical change?
<answer> A change like this, which alters a substance's appearance without changing its chemical composition, is known as a physical change. A usually reversible change in the physical properties of a substance, as size or shape. <context> physical change. a usually reversible change in the physical properties of a sub...
when was he born?
<answer> 540 <context> Pope Saint Gregory I (; c. 540 – 12 March 604), commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590 to his death in 604. Gregory is famous for instigating the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome, the Gregorian Mission, to convert a pagan peopl...
Who originally gave it it's name?
<answer> The city was originally given the name by Olav Tryggvason <context> Trondheim (), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It has a population of 187,353 (January 1, 2016), and is the third most populous municipality in Norway, although the four...
Why do some actors keep a sad thought or memory according to the passage?
<answer> Because it helps them meet the needs of their roles. <context> I have some work in Glasgow today. I was on a really tight schedule, which meant I would have no time for myself all day. I was having one of those days, the train was completely packed out and the conversation going on around me seemed to be parti...
Who was shot but didn't get hit?
<answer> Franklin D. Roosevelt <context> Washington (CNN) -- Ronald Reagan, shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr., on March 30, 1981, was the ninth American president, in or out of office, to be the target of an assassination attempt since the Civil War. Four presidents were killed. Will Hinckley go free? 1865: Abr...
do siblings share the exact dna?
<answer> No, only 25% of DNA. <context> Wayne Francis, Single father of a great son. You share roughly 25% of your DNA with your siblings. You got A & C, A from your mum and C from your father. You can see the chance that your sibling has the same set of chromosomes is 1 in 4 or 25%.
what is an urostomy belt used for?
<answer> Ostomy belt is used to help support the pouch or as an alternative to adhesives if skin problems develop and may be helpful in maintaining an adequate seal when using a convex skin barrier. <context> Ostomy Belts: Belts that wrap around the abdomen and attach to the loops found on certain pouches. Belts can al...
Aside from the activities of colonies, what other event fostered the transition from agriculture to manufacturing?
<answer> the Industrial Revolution of Great Britain <context> European overseas expansion led to the rise of colonial empires, producing the Columbian Exchange. The combination of resource inflows from the New World and the Industrial Revolution of Great Britain, allowed a new economy based on manufacturing instead of ...
when was the shazam movie released?fsndbjfkjsh?
<answer> The shazam movie will have been released on April 5, 2019. <context> The Shazam movie has reportedly named its release date as April 5, 2019, Warner Bros. announced on Friday. Shazam, which will star Zachary Levi as the titular hero, will be the first movie released from Warner Bros. and DC Films following Dec...
After two hours, how many wolves were alive?
<answer> after about two hours, only one wolf was still alive and following us <context> Once an Englishman named Jack Brown went to Russia for a holiday. He stayed there for several months and then came home again. Some of his friends visited him a few days after he got back. "I had a very dangerous trip while I was ...
how fast is impulse speed?
<answer> Extra-fast nerve impulses at speeds of up to 390 feet per second (119 meter/second). <context> Some kinds of signals, like the ones for muscle position travel on extra-fast nerve impulses at speeds of up to 390 feet per second (119 meter/second). Close your eyes and wave your arms around: you can tell where th...
roughly what year does the anglo-saxon period begin?
<answer> in Britain between about 450 and 106 <context> The Anglo-Saxons were a people who inhabited Great Britain from the 5th century. They comprise people from Germanic tribes who migrated to the island from continental Europe, their descendants, and indigenous British groups who adopted some aspects of Anglo-Saxon ...
is nissan stadium located in downtown nashville tn?
<answer> Yes, Nissan stadium located in Downtown Nashville Tennessee. <context> About the Nissan Stadium. Nissan Stadium (formerly known as the Adelphia Coliseum) is a multi-purpose entertainment stadium located in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee. It is home to the Tennessee Titans, a National Football League ...
Notre Dame has a center in Beijing, what is it referred to as?
<answer> Global Gateways <context> The university owns several centers around the world used for international studies and research, conferences abroad, and alumni support. The university has had a presence in London, England, since 1968. Since 1998, its London center has been based in the former United University Club...
at what age do you take the polio vaccination?
<answer> Children get 4 doses of IPV at these age of 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and a booster dose at 4-6 years. <context> There are two types of vaccine that protect against polio: inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV). IPV is given as an injection in the leg or arm, depending on...
What is one way the government helps with the "Crush" of the rush hour riding of the subway system?
<answer> reserved a special carriage specifically for women <context> The World Bank has sponsored a project to curb air pollution through public transport improvements and the Mexican government has started shutting down polluting factories. They have phased out diesel buses and mandated new emission controls on new c...
In April 2014, how many New Zealand students attended private schools?
<answer> 28,000 <context> As of April 2014, there are 88 private schools in New Zealand, catering for around 28,000 students or 3.7% of the entire student population. Private school numbers have been in decline since the mid-1970s as a result of many private schools opting to become state-integrated schools, mostly due...
Is there another ferry?
<answer> or the Victoria Clipper passenger-only ferry <context> Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of 85,792, while the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria has a populat...
When were the 1st Penguin paperbacks published?
<answer> 1935 <context> Penguin Books is a British publishing house. It was co-founded in 1935 by Sir Allen Lane, his brothers Richard and John, as a line of the publishers The Bodley Head, only becoming a separate company the following year. Penguin revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its inexpensive paperb...
What was the name of the new anesthetic used during leopolds birth?
<answer> chloroform. <context> In 1853, Victoria gave birth to her eighth child, Leopold, with the aid of the new anaesthetic, chloroform. Victoria was so impressed by the relief it gave from the pain of childbirth that she used it again in 1857 at the birth of her ninth and final child, Beatrice, despite opposition fr...
Is Hanna an only child?
<answer> three granddaughters <context> "Mom, you should put some of your things away. The house should be safe for the baby," said my son Mark as he walked upstairs with his wife and fifteen-month-old Hannah. They visited us for the Thanksgiving holiday. After driving all day from Salt Lake to Ft. Collins, his tempe...
what room was this in?
<answer> as he entered the little parlour, <context> CHAPTER XIV WILLIAM BENT PITMAN HEARS OF SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE On the morning of Sunday, William Dent Pitman rose at his usual hour, although with something more than the usual reluctance. The day before (it should be explained) an addition had been made t...
What is the meaning of spartans?
<answer> Spartan means to something related to Sparta in ancient Greece. <context> The definition of spartan refers to something related to Sparta in ancient Greece, or a situation that is plain and not luxurious. A barren hotel room with no ornamentation is an example of a room that would be described as spartan. Your...
Who was the first one to find the bird's owner?
<answer> A participant's mother <context> If I raised the question, "What would be the last thing you would expect to happen while watching your son's flag football game?" you probably still couldn't come up with what happened to me and my family. As we were sitting on the sidelines enjoying the game, a low-flying bird...
When was the Colossus sent to Bletchley Park?
<answer> 18 January 1944 <context> During World War II, the British at Bletchley Park achieved a number of successes at breaking encrypted German military communications. The German encryption machine, Enigma, was first attacked with the help of the electro-mechanical bombes. To crack the more sophisticated German Lore...
What was humanism once considered the same as?
<answer> philanthropy <context> Gellius says that in his day humanitas is commonly used as a synonym for philanthropy – or kindness and benevolence toward one's fellow human being. Gellius maintains that this common usage is wrong, and that model writers of Latin, such as Cicero and others, used the word only to mean w...
Which eventually became a separate state, when?
<answer> 1993 <context> Bohemia is the westernmost and largest historical region of the Czech lands in the present-day Czech Republic. In a broader meaning, Bohemia sometimes refers to the entire Czech territory, including Moravia and Czech Silesia, especially in a historical context, such as the Lands of the Bohemian ...
what hospital did shooting victims go to parkland?
<answer> Broward hospital shooting victims go to parkland. <context> Trump, first lady visit Parkland shooting victims at Broward hospital by George Bennett, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited recovering victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shoot...
What is the temperature in burlington wi?
<answer> The Burlington, WI forecast for Aug 27 is 66 degrees and Overcast . There is 90 percentage chance of rain and 9 mph winds from the Southeast. <context> Burlington Weather Forecast for Sunday, August 27. Countries/United States/ Wisconsin/ Burlington. The Burlington, WI forecast for Aug 27 is 66 degrees and Ove...
The instruments used to point out the different corrupt forms looked to see if they were rigidly domestic or what?
<answer> transnational <context> The purpose of these instruments was to address the various forms of corruption (involving the public sector, the private sector, the financing of political activities, etc.) whether they had a strictly domestic or also a transnational dimension. To monitor the implementation at nationa...
is google street view live?
<answer> Yes,Google Street View add-on went live on May 29th 2007. <context> This Site and it's content is in no way affiliated with Google, Google Maps, or any Google Trademarks. Google Street View add-on went live on May 29th 2007. Five American cities - Denver, Las Vegas, New York, San Fransisco and Miami are live n...
name the capitol?
<answer> Khyber Pakhtunkhwa <context> A suicide bomber targeted a funeral in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 37 others, officials said. The blast took place just outside Peshawar, the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said city police official Kalam Khan. While no one...
what is cisco ignite?
<answer> Ignite Knowledge is the only Business Learning Partner authorized by Cisco to deliver the Business Transformation training programs throughout Latin America. <context> We have delivered, in local languages, classes in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, and will continue to do so in other major countries in LATAM. Ig...
Who was the Prime Minister of South Africa in 1947?
<answer> Jan Smuts <context> In 1947, the King and his family toured Southern Africa. The Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, Jan Smuts, was facing an election and hoped to make political capital out of the visit. George was appalled, however, when instructed by the South African government to shake hands only...
why was the march on washington dc a momentous event?
<answer> The march on Washington, District of Columbia was a momentous event because the historic gathering of some 250,000 people gathered for jobs and freedom at Lincoln Memorial and more than 3,000 members of the press covered the event. <context> Officially called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the h...
Which crops are produced in the Delta-area?
<answer> barley and hay <context> The Tanana Valley is another notable agricultural locus, especially the Delta Junction area, about 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Fairbanks, with a sizable concentration of farms growing agronomic crops; these farms mostly lie north and east of Fort Greely. This area was largely set a...