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According to the passage, why is it exciting to begin college life? | <answer> Because you prepare for your future career and life there.. <context> Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to meet and many decisions to make.Your future begins here.
However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily ... |
is otezla a pill? | <answer> Yes, Otezla is a pill. <context> Otezla is a pill you take twice a day, starting low and increasing your dose over a week to limit side effects. Typical doses are a 20 mg tablet or a 30 mg tablet, twice a day. What are the common side effects? The most common one is a short-term risk of diarrhea, especially in... |
Why was the writer anxious? | <answer> He was feeling anxious about turning thirty. <context> It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was not sure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.
My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout( ) before going to work. Every morni... |
where was peter c doherty born? | <answer> Peter C. Doherty was born in Brisbane, Australia. <context> Peter C. Doherty. Born: 15 October 1940, Brisbane, Australia. Affiliation at the time of the award: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA. Prize motivation: for their discoveries concerning the specificity of the cell mediated immune... |
In what way is the"nunav"system special? | <answer> Users can find the best possible route by the system. <context> More than 700 business leaders, government officials and investors gathered in Mountain View, California in December,2012 to attend the Social Innovation Summit. It is an invitation-only conference aimed at finding new ways to deal with old proble... |
What type of materialism defined the Marxist philosophy? | <answer> dialectical materialism <context> During the 19th century, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels extended the concept of materialism to elaborate a materialist conception of history centered on the roughly empirical world of human activity (practice, including labor) and the institutions created, reproduced, or destr... |
What was it named? | <answer> "making a living" <context> What is the hottest topic at your school? In Hangzhou Yongjin Middle School, it's money. The school had an activity called "making a living" recently. About 800 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 112 teams. They went out to make money by selling things. What did they c... |
Where did the Russians retreat to? ? | <answer> into the city. <context> Believing the northern approaches to the city too well defended, especially due to the presence of a large star fort and because Sevastopol was on the south side of the inlet from the sea that made the harbour, Sir John Burgoyne, the engineer advisor, recommended that the allies attack... |
What are the causes of prolonged pt ptt? | <answer> The liver disease may cause prolonged PT and PTT. <context> Most coagulation factors are produced by the liver, thus liver disease may cause prolonged PT and PTT. With liver disease and vitamin K deficiency, PT is more likely to be prolonged than is PTT. A nonspecific inhibitor such as the lupus anticoagulant—... |
Why were films banned by Victorian politicans in 1912? | <answer> perceived promotion of crime <context> The Story of the Kelly Gang, the world's first feature film, was shot in Melbourne in 1906. Melbourne filmmakers continued to produce bushranger films until they were banned by Victorian politicians in 1912 for the perceived promotion of crime, thus contributing to the de... |
Where was the cup held in 2005? | <answer> In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium. <context> The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-fina... |
From how many nations does the WCAA boast members from? | <answer> about three dozen <context> This meagre statistic expanded in the 20th century to comprise anthropology departments in the majority of the world's higher educational institutions, many thousands in number. Anthropology has diversified from a few major subdivisions to dozens more. Practical anthropology, the us... |
What group is considered part of the Poles? | <answer> Silesians <context> ^1 Also considered part of Rusyns
^2 Considered transitional between Ukrainians and Belarusians
^3 The ethnic affiliation of the Lemkos has become an ideological conflict. It has been alleged that among the Lemkos the idea of "Carpatho-Ruthenian" nation is supported only by Lemkos residing ... |
What did that do? | <answer> grey granite, which can sparkle like silver <context> Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 37th most populous built-up area, with an official population estimate of 196,670 for the city of Aberdeen and for the local author... |
How old is he? | <answer> 30 <context> New York (CNN) -- The man accused of attempting to set off a car bomb in Times Square considered other targets in and around New York before the failed attack, an investigator said.
Faisal Shahzad, 30, pondered attacks on Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, the World Financial Center and... |
Did he ever transport his kid to school? | <answer> When the weather was bad he would drive me to school <context> The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up and knocked into the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. "How embarrassing! I am getting so clumsy in my old age."
Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling storie... |
what part of the cell divides in cytokinesis? | <answer> The cytoplasm becomes divided into two parts. <context> cytokinesis a part of CELL DIVISION that usually occurs during TELOPHASE of nuclear division. The cytoplasm becomes divided into two parts which are sometimes unequal, e.g. the production of ova and polar bodies during OOGENESIS. The mode of splitting dif... |
What is your bird's name? | <answer> So I call her Xiaobai <context> My name is Lisa.I have a bird.She is white.So I call her Xiaobai.Xiaobai is only two years old.She's not big.But she is beautiful and clever.She can speak. One day I go shopping with my sister Gina and Xiaobai.At Green Clothes Store Gina sees a red skirt and says, "Look! Lisa! T... |
Who created a dam in the southern branch of The Yellow River? | <answer> Han engineers <context> Wang Mang initiated a series of major reforms that were ultimately unsuccessful. These reforms included outlawing slavery, nationalizing land to equally distribute between households, and introducing new currencies, a change which debased the value of coinage. Although these reforms pro... |
When does the carnival season traditionally start? | <answer> the Carnival season traditionally opens on 11/11 (often at 11:11 a.m.) <context> The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence. However, the Philippines, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, does not celebrate Carnival anymore since the dissolution of the Manila Carnival af... |
Why do young people seem more willing to take adventures? | <answer> Because their dorsal-lateral prefrontal cortex appears undeveloped. <context> Parents might tell older children to "Act your age". But some researchers say that is what persons from thirteen to nineteen years old are doing. While teenagers can look all grown up, studies have shown that their brains are still d... |
Why do some students hate exams according to the passage? | <answer> Because they don't have enough self-confidence. <context> How to prepare for exams? Well, it is a big question that you always ask yourself.
There is no short cut to success, which is the first thing you should remember. For this reason you have to study hard first of all. Besides, here are some tips for you.
... |
How many people are in the video? | <answer> Each group had three members <context> We usually believe what our brain tells us, but there are some amazing facts which show that the brain tricks us. As a result, we think we can see something that is not actually there or we ignore things that actually are there. Scientists Daniel Simons and Christopher C... |
What was the profession of Gaddafi's father? | <answer> goat herder <context> The son of an impoverished Bedouin goat herder, Gaddafi became involved in politics while at school in Sabha, subsequently enrolling in the Royal Military Academy, Benghazi. Founding a revolutionary cell within the military, in 1969 they seized power from the absolute monarchy of King Idr... |
What is the definition of haram? | <answer> forbidden <context> Encompasses both secular and religious styles, the design and style made by Muslims and their construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture included the architectural types: the Mosque, the Tomb, the Palace and the Fort. Perhaps the most important expression of Islamic art is ... |
How far apart are Novak and Marko in rank? | <answer> At 20, Marko is four years younger, and 868 places further down the rankings <context> (CNN) -- They share the same surname -- Djokovic -- but for now at least, that is where the similarity ends.
Novak is at the pinnacle of his sport and was the center of attention in Dubai after completing in his first vict... |
Is the building manager cooperating with investigations? | <answer> This is a tragedy, and our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Ms. Rosoff," he said. "We are cooperating fully with the investigation into the cause of this terrible accident." <context> New York (CNN) -- A 35-year-old woman on a first date plummeted to her death early Thursday morning when... |
how many miles can an electric car run? | <answer> 125 miles. <context> The average electric vehicle can run for 40 to 200 miles on one charge. Toyota makes the RAV4 electric car, which travels for up to 125 miles per charge. For a range of 200 miles or more, buyers will need to look at a more expensive electric vehicle, such as the Tesla Roadster. |
What did the fishing culture live in? | <answer> living in reed huts in the marshlands, <context> However, some scholars contest the idea of a Proto-Euphratean language or one substrate language. It has been suggested by them and others, that the Sumerian language was originally that of the hunter and fisher peoples, who lived in the marshland and the Easter... |
How does he feel about the death? | <answer> "My most, most respected teacher Fang Lizhi has died," Wang wrote on Facebook. "I am immensely sad. <context> (CNN) -- Fang Lizhi, a famed Chinese democracy activist, has died in the United States, where he fled in exile more than 20 years ago, fellow activists said.
He was 76.
Fang died Friday in Tucson,... |
Zeus was paired with which local god? | <answer> Ammon <context> In the Hellenistic period, there was much continuity in Greek religion: the Greek gods continued to be worshiped, and the same rites were practiced as before. However the socio-political changes brought on by the conquest of the Persian empire and Greek emigration abroad meant that change also ... |
What does engineering controls mean? | <answer> Eliminate or reduce exposure to a chemical or physical hazard through the use or substitution of engineered machinery or equipment. <context> <b>Engineering controls</b> eliminate or reduce exposure to a chemical or physical hazard through the use or substitution of engineered machinery or equipment. |
When did he stop? | <answer> 1985 <context> The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals), Keith Richards (guitar, backing vocals), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums), and Ian Stewart (piano). Stewart was removed ... |
what is median of a data set? | <answer> Collectively known as measures of central tendency as these three measures focus on where the data is centred or clustered. <context> Analysing Data. The mean, median and mode of a data set are collectively known as measures of central tendency as these three measures focus on where the data is centred or clus... |
What organization ranked New Delhi 39th in economic activity in 2011? | <answer> World Wealth Report <context> The 2011 World Wealth Report ranks economic activity in New Delhi at 39, but overall the capital is ranked at 37, above cities like Jakarta and Johannesburg. New Delhi with Beijing shares the top position as the most targeted emerging markets retail destination among Asia-Pacific ... |
The Rhine flowed through Swabia, Franconia and what other location in the 10th Century? | <answer> Lower Lorraine <context> By the 6th century, the Rhine was within the borders of Francia. In the 9th, it formed part of the border between Middle and Western Francia, but in the 10th century, it was fully within the Holy Roman Empire, flowing through Swabia, Franconia and Lower Lorraine. The mouths of the Rhin... |
When was the first criminal part of copyright law in the U.S. added? | <answer> 1897 <context> The first criminal provision in U.S. copyright law was added in 1897, which established a misdemeanor penalty for "unlawful performances and representations of copyrighted dramatic and musical compositions" if the violation had been "willful and for profit." Criminal copyright infringement requi... |
How is a court hierarchy established? | <answer> the Judiciary Acts <context> In turn, according to Kozinski's analysis, the contemporary rule of binding precedent became possible in the U.S. in the nineteenth century only after the creation of a clear court hierarchy (under the Judiciary Acts), and the beginning of regular verbatim publication of U.S. appel... |
which fish retains the most mercury? | <answer> Cod fish. <context> alot af fish has mercury catfish , shrimp , and many more but the cod fish has the most. 4 people found this useful. |
who did they force? | <answer> who forced the city <context> Today is National Bike-to-Work Day. And on New York City's jammed streets, people are cycling on hundreds of miles of new bike lanes. But New York's widespread efforts to make streets safer for bikes have also left some locals complaining about the loss of parking spots and lanes ... |
The financial crisis of 2007 was the worst economic crisis since which crisis that occurred in the 1930s? | <answer> Great Depression <context> A cover story in BusinessWeek magazine claims that economists mostly failed to predict the worst international economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania's online business journal examines why economists failed to pre... |
Who asked the boy about his math assignment? | <answer> Flora <context> CHAPTER XXV.
Oh, no, we never mention her, We never breathe her name.--SONG.
A great deal of merriment had come home with Harry, who never was grave for ten minutes without a strong reaction, and distracted the house with his noise and his antics, in proportion, as it sometimes seemed, to... |
Did she think he did it? | <answer> Ralph is indeed innocent <context> CHAPTER XIX.
ABOUT THE ROBBERY.
If Ralph had been astonished before, he was doubly so now. He looked from one to another of the men in amazement.
"Do you really think I am one of the thieves?" he gasped.
"It's mighty suspicious," responded Jack Rodman. "You were seen ... |
what does proact stand for? | <answer> Proact stand for Prospective Randomized On-X Anticoagulation Clinical Trial. <context> On-X LTI), manufacturers of the On-X([R]) Prosthetic Heart Valve and On-X([R])carbon products for orthopedic implants, announced today that enrollment in the High-Risk Patient Group of the landmark PROACT (Prospective Random... |
is grocery shopping consider an exercise? | <answer> Yes <context> Grocery shopping is a little bit less efficient than walking, but you can still get a significant workout from it. Oprah.com says you can burn about 210 calories in an hour of grocery shopping, plus 15 minutes of stocking new groceries at home. |
What used to outline the region? | <answer> Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range <context> Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term "Kashmir" denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range. Today, it denotes a lar... |
how much does it cost to paint home exterior? | <answer> $3,737 for exterior house painting. <context> Know what factors contribute to the cost of changing the exterior paint color of your home. Angie’s List members report paying an average of $3,737 for exterior house painting. Some contractors say prices can range from $2,200 to $7,500 to paint a two-story home. T... |
How many counts is Hayes facing? | <answer> after going over all 17 counts <context> (CNN) -- Jurors did not reach a verdict in their first day of deliberations Monday in the trial of Steven Hayes, the man accused of killing three members of a Connecticut family in a 2007 home invasion.
They are expected to resume their work Tuesday morning.
Hayes, ... |
When did the unemployment rate of Thuringia peak? | <answer> 20% in 2005 <context> The unemployment rate reached its peak of 20% in 2005. Since then, it has decreased to 7% in 2013, which is only slightly above the national average. The decrease is caused on the one hand by the emergence of new jobs and on the other by a marked decrease in the working-age population, ca... |
how long do bananas last in the fridge? | <answer> Bananas last in the fridge for one to two days. <context> Bananas don't react well to refrigeration. If they are kept too cool, they don't ripen and the skins turn gray. If you must refrigerate bananas, do so only for a day or two. |
What did Russia receive in return for signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? | <answer> peace in World War I <context> On January 25, 1918, at the third meeting of the All-Russian Congress of Soviets, the unrecognized state was renamed the Soviet Russian Republic. On March 3, 1918, the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed, giving away much of the land of the former Russian Empire to Germany, in exc... |
How many races has he won this season? | <answer> 1 <context> (CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton extended his Formula One drivers' championship lead after finishing second behind Red Bull's Mark Webber at the British Grand Prix.
World champion Jenson Button, who narrowly missed out on his first podium finish at Silverstone after coming fourth, still trails McLaren tea... |
what does predi? | <answer> Predi is a graphic design subscription service for small to medium size businesses looking to re-brand themselves and don't want to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to accomplish it. <context> Predi is a graphic design subscription service for small to medium size businesses looking to re-brand themselves ... |
how old was sally field on the flying nun? | <answer> 30 year <context> After years of being typecast as America's cuddly‐poo sweetheart because of her roles in the television series “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun,” the 30-year-old actress is finally being taken seriously. Even comedians like Bob Hope have dropped the Sally Field “Flying Nun” jokes from their reper... |
is gallbladder a bile duct? | <answer> Yes <context> Overview. A biliary obstruction is a blockage of the bile ducts. The bile ducts carry bile from the liver and gallbladder through the pancreas to the small intestine (the duodenum). Bile is a dark-green or yellowish-brown fluid secreted by the liver to digest fats.Much of the bile is released dir... |
What military impact did Huguenot immigration have on Frederick's army? | <answer> Huguenots furnished two new regiments <context> Around 1685, Huguenot refugees found a safe haven in the Lutheran and Reformed states in Germany and Scandinavia. Nearly 50,000 Huguenots established themselves in Germany, 20,000 of whom were welcomed in Brandenburg-Prussia, where they were granted special privi... |
Who else was here? | <answer> Lady Carey <context> CHAPTER XXXV
The Prince crossed the hall and entered the morning-room. Felix was there and Raoul de Brouillac. The Duchess sat at her writing-table, scribbling a note. Lady Carey, in a wonderful white serge costume, and a huge bunch of Neapolitan violets at her bosom, was lounging in an ... |
Where did the official make his announcement of the meetings outcome? | <answer> at Chatham House <context> Following Thein Sein's first ever visit to the UK and a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron, the Myanmar president declared that all of his nation's political prisoners will be released by the end of 2013, in addition to a statement of support for the well-being of the Rohingya... |
When did the winning kick get made? | <answer> the winning goal came in the 69th minute <context> (CNN) -- Real Madrid have reduced Barcelona's lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga to three points after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Almeria on Thursday.
Madrid, looking to bounce back following their defeat in "El Clasico", suffered a poor start... |
How many museums does the Palais Rohan hold? ? | <answer> three <context> The German Renaissance has bequeathed the city some noteworthy buildings (especially the current Chambre de commerce et d'industrie, former town hall, on Place Gutenberg), as did the French Baroque and Classicism with several hôtels particuliers (i.e. palaces), among which the Palais Rohan (174... |
What other advantage did its residents enjoy? | <answer> nhabitants also had the privilege of free trade <context> Lublin is the ninth largest city in Poland and the second largest city of Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the center of Lublin Voivodeship ("province") with a population of 349,103 (March 2011). Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula... |
What is not required but can be chosen to protect a player from head injuries? ? | <answer> Headgear <context> The basic equipment or kit players are required to wear includes a shirt, shorts, socks, footwear and adequate shin guards. An athletic supporter and protective cup is highly recommended for male players by medical experts and professionals. Headgear is not a required piece of basic equipmen... |
How old is Myers? | <answer> But there's still one more piece of the Peacock's puzzle left to be added: Seth Meyers.
At 12:35 a.m., the 40-year-old "Saturday Night Live" star <context> (CNN) -- Thus far, NBC's late-night transition has been like butter.
Jay Leno hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show" on February 6 with massiv... |
What besides Modern Orthodox Judaism does Orthodox Judaism consist of? | <answer> Haredi Judaism <context> Orthodox Judaism is the approach to religious Judaism which subscribes to a tradition of mass revelation and adheres to the interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Tanaim and Amoraim. These texts were subsequently de... |
The parliament in Berlin is called what? | <answer> Abgeordnetenhaus <context> The governments in Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg are designated by the term Senate. In the three free states of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia the government is referred to as the State Government (Staatsregierung), and in the other ten states the term Land Government (Landesregierung) ... |
Who are some of the mathematicians involved? | <answer> Mathematicians Richard Courant, Otto Neugebauer and Harald Bohr <context> zbMATH, formerly Zentralblatt MATH, is a major international reviewing service providing reviews and abstracts for articles in pure and applied mathematics, produced by the Berlin office of FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Informati... |
How many parents were polled in the study? | <answer> The new study of around 1,000 parents <context> A recent report found 46% of parents agreed that their child knew more about the Internet than they did. And now new research shows parents are turning to their children for lessons in technology.
The new study of around 1,000 parents showed that 67% of parent... |
what town is anne frank house in? | <answer> Amsterdam <context> 1.2 million (2014) Ranked 3rd nationally (2014) The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterda... |
What does quid pro quo definition mean? | <answer> Something that is given to you or done for you in return for something you have given to or done for someone else. <context> Learner's definition of QUID PRO QUO. [count] : something that is given to you or done for you in return for something you have given to or done for someone else. If he helps us, he'll e... |
What can we learn about the Tough Mudder? | <answer> It is challenging <context> On Saturday 17 September 2016, you may catch sight of hundreds of apes running around the streets of London. They'll have been filming a new Planet of the Apes movie, you'll probably think. But in fact, when the starter's pistol sounds for the Great Gorilla Run next year, this high... |
How many fathers and their children are mainly mentioned on Where Are We Going, Dad? | <answer> Five. <context> Since two years ago, Where Are We Going, Dad? ( <<?>> ) has become one of the most popular TV shows. On the shows, the five fathers and their children traveled around China, riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare home in ... |
how long for the moon to orbit earth? | <answer> It takes 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth. <context> It takes 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth. how long does it take for the earth to rotate around the sun? It takes exactly 365 and a quarter d … ays for the earth to orbit around the sun once... |
In the same year as they took control of South Georgia? | <answer> 1938 <context> South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) is a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands. South Georgia is long and w... |
what does the hebrew name zayit mean? | <answer> The meaning of the name Zayit is olive tree. <context> Apart from some names (see below) the only obvious, albeit disputed, derivation of our root is the masculine noun זית (zayit), meaning olive tree: The olive tree in the Bible The Hebrew word for olive tree is זית (zayit (Deuteronomy 8:8, 2 Kings 18:32, Amo... |
When did the Rus return to Byzatine seeking revenge? | <answer> 944 <context> Igor returned to Kiev keen for revenge. He assembled a large force of warriors from among neighboring Slavs and Pecheneg allies, and sent for reinforcements of Varangians from “beyond the sea.” In 944 the Rus' force advanced again on the Greeks, by land and sea, and a Byzantine force from Cherson... |
Where did they work? | <answer> About two years ago, daughters Jamie, 30, and Ali, 22, were working at an orphanage <context> Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Getting a 4-year-old to eat his lunch of pizza and applesauce on a recent Saturday afternoon wasn't exactly what Sam and Diane McMutrie thought they'd be doing after their three kids ... |
Where are the boys? | <answer> a school-yard filled with a mob of riotous boys <context> CHAPTER I
"NEREI REPANDIROSTRUM INCURVICERVICUM PECUS."
A Dingy, swashy, splashy afternoon in October; a school-yard filled with a mob of riotous boys. A lot of us standing outside.
Suddenly came a dull, crashing sound from the schoolroom. At the... |
When was OPEC production of oil being surpassed? | <answer> 1981 <context> OPEC soon lost its preeminent position, and in 1981, its production was surpassed by that of other countries. Additionally, its own member nations were divided. Saudi Arabia, trying to recover market share, increased production, pushing prices down, shrinking or eliminating profits for high-cost... |
Willam was concerned that Victoria would was being portrayed as what because of her trips to central England? | <answer> his rival <context> In 1830, the Duchess of Kent and Conroy took Victoria across the centre of England to visit the Malvern Hills, stopping at towns and great country houses along the way. Similar journeys to other parts of England and Wales were taken in 1832, 1833, 1834 and 1835. To the King's annoyance, Vic... |
Who was the mother? | <answer> Pelagia <context> CHAPTER XXIV: LOST LAMBS
And Philammon?
For a long while he stood in the street outside the theatre, too much maddened to determine on any course of action; and, ere he had recovered his self-possession, the crowd began to pour from every outlet, and filling the street, swept him away in ... |
Who invented the point-contact transistor? | <answer> Herbert Mataré and Heinrich Welker <context> In 1948, the point-contact transistor was independently invented by German physicists Herbert Mataré and Heinrich Welker while working at the Compagnie des Freins et Signaux, a Westinghouse subsidiary located in Paris. Mataré had previous experience in developing cr... |
How many terms may a president serve? | <answer> 2 terms <context> On 18 January 2014, the interim government successfully institutionalised a more secular constitution. The president is elected to a four-year term and may serve 2 terms. The parliament may impeach the president. Under the constitution, there is a guarantee of gender equality and absolute fre... |
What's a good tip if you feel shaky? | <answer> honey <context> It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?
Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morni... |
During which era did universities grow out of already extant schools? | <answer> early medieval period <context> European higher education took place for hundreds of years in Christian cathedral schools or monastic schools (scholae monasticae), in which monks and nuns taught classes; evidence of these immediate forerunners of the later university at many places dates back to the 6th centur... |
What does Bob come up with? | <answer> Bob can't think of what to do -until he comes up with a song <context> Tuesday
October 23 11:00 am
World Tree Day; World Tree Cuisine
For World Tree Day, Snook gives out badges to everyone who is nice to the tree, but Bob can't think of what to do -until he comes up with a song.Also: Madge and Snook plan... |
Does he have an accent? | <answer> speaks with a recognizable Serbian accent. <context> London, England (CNN) -- Former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic will not be extradited to Serbia, a British court ruled Tuesday, setting him free.
Ganic called the extradition request "a textbook example of abuse," accusing the Serbian government of trying to "... |
In what year did Badly Drawn Boy provide a soundtrack for TCM Remembers? | <answer> 2007 <context> In December 1994, TCM debuted "TCM Remembers", a tribute to recently deceased notable film personalities (including actors, producers, composers, directors, writers and cinematographers) that occasionally airs during promotional breaks between films. The segments appear in two forms: individual ... |
What is the study of the outside of plants? | <answer> plant morphology <context> Plant anatomy is the study of the structure of plant cells and tissues, whereas plant morphology is the study of their external form. All plants are multicellular eukaryotes, their DNA stored in nuclei. The characteristic features of plant cells that distinguish them from those of an... |
how long have acute bronchitis? | <answer> Acute infectious bronchitis has an incubation period of four to six days. <context> Acute infectious bronchitis has an incubation period of four to six days. In the hours leading up to the start of your symptoms, you may feel tired, have a headache, and have a runny nose and sore throat. |
Who is having a conversation? | <answer> "Tom Blunt," said Richard Sharp <context> CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
A KNOTTY QUESTION.
"Tom Blunt," said Richard Sharp, "I deny your premises, condemn your reasoning as illogical, and reject your conclusions with scorn!"
The youth who made this remark with very considerable assurance and emphasis was a student. ... |
What is the term for ice that protrude's from a glacier's surface? | <answer> nunataks <context> Glacial bodies larger than 50,000 km2 (19,000 sq mi) are called ice sheets or continental glaciers. Several kilometers deep, they obscure the underlying topography. Only nunataks protrude from their surfaces. The only extant ice sheets are the two that cover most of Antarctica and Greenland.... |
what is average vitamin d level? | <answer> The average vitamin d level is 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL. <context> Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D. Tests for Vitamin D Deficiency. The most accurate... |
What was the label given to Queen Victoria during the Great Famine? | <answer> The Famine Queen <context> In 1845, Ireland was hit by a potato blight. In the next four years over a million Irish people died and another million emigrated in what became known as the Great Famine. In Ireland, Victoria was labelled "The Famine Queen". She personally donated £2,000 to famine relief, more than... |
who played aquaman in justice league? | <answer> Jason Momoa played Aquaman in Justice League. <context> From L-R: Ray Fisher as Cyborg, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as Flash and Jason Momoa as Aquaman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Justice League.” (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures/ DC Comics |
What did kids do to John? | <answer> throw snowballs at him <context> John was in the third grade, and nine years old. Every day he had to walk home from school. There were some kids in his class who were mean to him, and during the winter they would throw snowballs at him. John could have told the teacher, but one of the kids was a very pretty g... |
What should we never forget? | <answer> We can never forget our defenders, <context> (CNN) -- Gary Sinise has played many characters on television and the big screen, but one of his most important roles in real life is fighting for veterans.
"I have a passionate love for our country. I know that our freedom is provided by men and women, ordinary ... |
how many types of dances are there? | <answer> There are hundreds of types of dance, no one knows for sure how many. <context> There are hundreds of types of dance, no one knows for sure how many. Some types include hip hop, ballet, jazz, ballroom, swing, and folk. There are hundreds of types of dance, no one knows for sure how many. Some types include hip... |
more than once? | <answer> Linus Pauling,the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes <context> Linus Pauling,the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes,was born in Portland,Oregon. He attended Washington High School but because of an unimportant detail he did not receive his diploma until 1962,long after he had re... |
how much do you get for leave days in air force? | <answer> The Air Force offers 30 days of vacation with pay each year. <context> Air Force Officers are Offered the Following: The Air Force offers a benefits package that exceeds most FORTUNE 500 companies. Pay: highly competitive salary and allowance package. Vacation: 30 days of vacation with pay each year. Sick leav... |
Who got emails asking him to boycott the torch relay? | <answer> Sir Steve Redgrave <context> Of the 80 torch-bearers in London, Sir Steve Redgrave, who started the relay, mentioned to the media that he had received e-mailed pleas to boycott the event and could "see why they would like to make an issue" of it. Francesca Martinez and Richard Vaughan refused to carry the torc... |
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