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why is it notable?
<answer> world's tallest building <context> Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirate...
is it bad to eat oatmeal before bed?
<answer> Yes, it is bad to eat oatmeal before bed. <context> Rep Power: 108. oatmeal before bed? okay so i know its 'bad to have carbs before bed' but i am HUnnggrry at night! im doing Jamie Easons 12 week program and im havig ahard time filling up!! the cals are quite low!! usually i eat 1800 and with this plan im eat...
what did they do there?
<answer> "Help me check the prices." <context> One day Mrs Wilson took Trudy and Ben to go shopping. They went to the supermarket in the new shopping mall . "Why do you buy things here, Mum?" Trudy asked. "Because they are cheaper than those at the corner store," Mrs Wilson said. "Help me check the prices." The Wilson...
Does the road need to shut down for repair sometimes?
<answer> close down for repair <context> Passage 1 The information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services; the Web, e-mail, and software, to mention just a few. Not long ago, the information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems to want to take a...
Who is the prisoner?
<answer> "It's all right, Henry; I've made Stiger a prisoner." <context> CHAPTER XVI. AFTER A MISSING MUSTANG. "What are you going to do with me?" asked Hank Stiger, after a moment of painful silence, during which Dan glanced toward Henry, to find his friend reviving rapidly. "You'll find out later, Stiger. I can...
what amendment is the right to carry out their arms?
<answer> The Second Amendment is the right to carry out their arms. <context> But under Justice Stevens’ reading of the Second Amendment (we think), the protected right is the right to carry arms to the extent one is enrolled in the militia, not the right to be in the militia.
Why were the rockets really fired?
<answer> To signal for help. <context> It was about 11:15 pm on the passenger ship California. The night was freezing cold and the water was filled with ice from the North Pole, making it difficult for the ship to sail on. In the radio room, ship California's operator Cyril Evans listened to the radio-talk between a ne...
who runs a UPS shop?
<answer> UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores <context> Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into a physical object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were ...
Meaning rich with money?
<answer> riches in livestock. <context> Somalis (Somali: Soomaali, Arabic: صومال‎) are an ethnic group inhabiting the Horn of Africa (Somali Peninsula). The overwhelming majority of Somalis speak the Somali language, which is part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. They are predominantly Sunni Muslim. E...
Did he help Clarence?
<answer> I could only utter a vain wish that I had been there and able to fight for him, and I attacked Griff <context> CHAPTER III--WIN AND SLOW 'The rude will shuffle through with ease enough: Great schools best suit the sturdy and the rough.' COWPER. At school Griffith was very happy, and brilliantly success...
At which show did SanDisk have their assets seized?
<answer> IFA <context> In September 2006, German officials seized MP3 players from SanDisk's booth at the IFA show in Berlin after an Italian patents firm won an injunction on behalf of Sisvel against SanDisk in a dispute over licensing rights. The injunction was later reversed by a Berlin judge, but that reversal was ...
What often lacks in software developed when its released that can eventually lead to errors?
<answer> a lack of backward compatibility <context> A common cause of software failure (real or perceived) is a lack of its compatibility with other application software, operating systems (or operating system versions, old or new), or target environments that differ greatly from the original (such as a terminal or GUI...
Who played the match in question?
<answer> the world's No. 1 female tennis star <context> (CNN) -- At times it was almost painful to watch. At one end of the court the world's No. 1 female tennis star playing well within herself; at the other her sister, a long way away from regaining that form and status. "Venus has had a great week, and honestly, i...
Who discovered the idea of true north?
<answer> Shen Kuo <context> There are many notable contributors to the field of Chinese science throughout the ages. One of the best examples would be Shen Kuo (1031–1095), a polymath scientist and statesman who was the first to describe the magnetic-needle compass used for navigation, discovered the concept of true no...
If you wake up at six in the morning, when will you begin working ineffectively?
<answer> At about 9 pm <context> Let's face it -- you're going to get a lot of well-intentioned advice from friends, parents and grandparents about your sleep. Some of this advice is going to be just wrong. Myth 1: Sleeping late on the weekends will make up for lost sleep during the week. Fact: Getting less than the am...
How many functions of snow are discussed in the passage?
<answer> Three <context> Much of the water we use comes from snow. Melting snow provides water for rivers, electric power centers and agricultural crops. In the western United States, mountain snow provides up to 75% of all surface water supplies. Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from cold, winter...
Who were the models for future generations of samurai?
<answer> The warriors in the Heike Monogatari <context> In his book "Ideals of the Samurai" translator William Scott Wilson states: "The warriors in the Heike Monogatari served as models for the educated warriors of later generations, and the ideals depicted by them were not assumed to be beyond reach. Rather, these id...
when can one ovulates?
<answer> In the middle of your menstrual cycle. <context> Having a menstrual period is usually an indication that you have ovulated. Ovulation typically occurs in the middle of your menstrual cycle. So when you have a period, this means that you are beginning your next cycle and have likely ovulated during your previou...
how old car has to be to become classic?
<answer> The Classic Car Club of America maintains that a car must be between 30 and 49 years old to be a classic. <context> Report Abuse. A classic car is an older car; the exact definition varies around the world. The Classic Car Club of America maintains that a car must be between 30 and 49 years old to be a classic...
who manufactures hellfire missiles?
<answer> Lockheed Martin subsidiary that manufactures Hellfire air-to-ground missiles for the military. <context> One single company won more than three-quarters of these funds, however, in a single contract win: Hellfire Systems. Hellfire, as we've discussed in the past, is the wholly owned Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) ...
What can be the best title for the passage?
<answer> Social Media, a Threat to Marriage <context> Facebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage - with social media now a factor in an increasing number of divorce cases, say lawyers. One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouse's postings of Facebook or othe...
The Times features what in the first half of its newspaper?
<answer> news <context> The Times features news for the first half of the paper, the Opinion/Comment section begins after the first news section with world news normally following this. The business pages begin on the centre spread, and are followed by The Register, containing obituaries, Court & Social section, and re...
how long does a background check come back hotel?
<answer> It takes 5 days for a background check to come back hotel. <context> show more I just got hired at a hotel, They said they need to check my background , they said it should take 5 days ,and if it comes back clean then I start work in a week. When it takes 5 days to come back, does that mean a full background c...
How do you figure the degrees of interior angles of a concave triangle?
<answer> It is easy to construct a concave figure if the figure has at least 4 sides Just make sure that one interior angle is bigger than 180 degrees. <context> It is easy to construct a concave figure if the figure has at least 4 sides Just make sure that one interior angle is bigger than 180 degrees. In other words,...
What is the temperature in argentina in december?
<answer> 28°C (82°F) <context> Weather in Argentina in December. The average maximum daytime temperature in Argentina in December is a warm 28°C (82°F) with moderate heat & humidity. There are usually 8 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 57% of the 14 hours of daylight. The average sea temperature in a...
What must she do to make her way outside?
<answer> Why can't I get smaller?" <context> Poor Alice was very unhappy. "What a wonderful garden!" she said to herself. "I'd like to be out there - not in this dark room. Why can't I get smaller?" It was already a very strange day. and Alice was beginning to think that anything was possible. After a while she locked...
what is an indian gaur?
<answer> It is a large endangered herbivore, and can be seen in protected sanctuaries in India. <context> The Gaur or Indian Bison is a large endangered herbivore, and can be seen in protected sanctuaries in India.n the wild its young are preyed upon by tigers and leopards and the loss of its habitat due to human encro...
where is kent lake in michigan?
<answer> In Oakland County, Michigan reservoir lake near the headwaters of the Huron River. <context> Milford Township, Michigan. Kent Lake is a 1,200-acre Oakland County, Michigan reservoir lake near the headwaters of the Huron River. It is the second largest lake in Oakland County, Michigan. The lake is located entir...
where do light reactions occur in chloroplast?
<answer> In the grana. <context> The Light Reactions occur in the grana and the Dark Reactions take place in the stroma of the chloroplasts. Overview of the two steps in the photosynthesis process. Image from Purves et al., , 4th Edition, by Sinauer Associates (www.sinauer.com) and WH Freeman (www.whfreeman.com), used ...
how many diseases have vaccines eradicated?
<answer> Vaccines eradicated chicken pox, diphtheria, Invasive H. flu, Malaria, Pneumococcal disease, polio, tetanus, typhoid fever, Yellow fever and smallpox. <context> Despite the success of vaccines, only one of these diseases — smallpox — has been erased from the globe. Because of vaccines, 12 deadly diseases can b...
Which one is NOT true in the following statements about Audrey Hepburn?
<answer> In 1988, Audrey ended her acting career and became a special ambassador to the United Nations UNICEF fund. <context> Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch baroness . After her...
Who was the Polish teenager?
<answer> Eighteen-year-old Mach was the youngest person in Poland <context> What can technology do to make the world better? Three young people are starting new businesses to answer the question. Eighteen-year-old Mach was the youngest person in Poland to receive money from others to develop his company. He started FIV...
who is the information security officer for the city of sacramento?
<answer> Adam Cook is Information Security Officer of City of Sacramento. <context> Adam Cook is Information Security Officer of City of Sacramento. CTOsOnTheMove profile includes an email address, @url, linkedin, biography
But what did Philip II call himself?
<answer> The first king calling himself "Roi de France <context> The Kingdom of France () was a medieval and early modern monarchy in Western Europe. It was one of the most powerful states in Europe and a great power since the Late Middle Ages and the Hundred Years' War. It was also an early colonial power, with posses...
In a house?
<answer> of a suite of apartments <context> CHAPTER I THE ARRIVAL OF THE BOY "What's the news, Uncle?" asked Miss Patricia Doyle, as she entered the cosy breakfast room of a suite of apartments in Willing Square. Even as she spoke she pecked a little kiss on the forehead of the chubby man addressed as "Uncle"--no...
What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415?
<answer> Battle of Agincourt <context> Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion publ...
Why do you think Shah Jehan was buried next to his wife?
<answer> His own tomb hadn't been built. <context> The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture . It is at Agra in northern India. It lies beside the River Jumna in the middle of gardens with quiet pools. The Taj Ma...
Why he has man-made legs?
<answer> he had to have his legs cut below the knees <context> Lots of people make it as their aim to get to the top of Mount Everest. Mark is one of them. The difference between Mark and other climbers is that he lost both his legs when climbing. New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook. He was caught in a big ice ...
when do cardinals breed?
<answer> Northern cardinals breed between March and September. <context> Northern cardinals breed between March and September. They usually raise two broods a year, one beginning around March and the second in late May to July. The female builds a cup-shaped nest in dense shrubs and vines. The nest is built with twigs,...
what continent is nicaragua located?
<answer> Nicaragua is in the continent North America. <context> Where Is Nicaragua Located. Sorry 'DogRover166', but Central America is not a continent. It's a region that is located on the continent of North America. North America. Nicaragua is in the continent North America, dont mix up central america as a continent...
caused by what?
<answer> heart attack brought on apparently by over-work or excitement. <context> CHAPTER IV ALAN AND BARBARA There was no bridge or billiards at the Court that night, where ordinarily the play ran high enough. After Mr. Haswell had been carried to his room, some of the guests, among them Sir Robert Aylward, went...
Which invention won an award?
<answer> The wind-up radio. <context> Have you dreamed of building your own machine? Do you wish you could invent something new? Here we look at a few British inventions of recent times. Adaptable glasses Do you wear glasses? If so, can you imagine life without them? In 1985, Joshua Silver, a professor at Oxford Univer...
What did Mr Bradley think about the swimming pool?
<answer> He felt disappointed because the swimming pool was closed for the whole time of their stay. <context> Dear Sir, I am writing to you about my stay at your hotel. My wife and I arrived on Saturday, 15thMay and stayed for a week. Though we were treated well and found the service excellent, we think there are one ...
how many points are required to pass tasc exam?
<answer> You need 500 points to pass tasc exam. <context> Will the tasc test scores be accepted by colleges or recognized by 8 may 2014 the test assessing secondary completion (tasc) is an q what is the highest possible score for each subtest of the tasc test? A the if you do not score enough points to pass the tasc te...
Has the Kenyan government lost much money due to counterfeiting?
<answer> Counterfeit goods, or false versions of products, may cost the government of Kenya as much as $1 billion each year. <context> Counterfeit goods, or false versions of products, may cost the government of Kenya as much as $1 billion each year. The fake goods also hurt business owners who find it hard to keep cus...
When was the Mexico City metro system first opened?
<answer> 1969 <context> Mexico City is served by the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, a 225.9 km (140 mi) metro system, which is the largest in Latin America. The first portions were opened in 1969 and it has expanded to 12 lines with 195 stations. The metro is one of the busiest in the world transporting approximately...
According to PC Magazine, the 360 created the prototype for what?
<answer> online gaming <context> In 2009, IGN named the Xbox 360 the sixth-greatest video game console of all time, out of a field of 25. Although not the best-selling console of the seventh-generation, the Xbox 360 was deemed by TechRadar to be the most influential, by emphasizing digital media distribution and online...
what is the tallest skyscraper?
<answer> Dubai is building the world's tallest skyscraper (Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour). <context> Dubai is building the world's tallest skyscraper — here's what it'll look like. Construction on the tallest skyscraper in the world is underway. On October 10, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of...
How did the relationship end?
<answer> it just didn't work out <context> A modern-day love story of a man seeing the girl of his dreams across a New York subway train and tracking her down over the Internet has failed to have a fairytale ending with the relationship over. For Web designer Patrick Moberg, then 21, from Brooklyn, it was love at fir...
What must state parties to a treaty repeat to adopt a formal amendment to the treaty?
<answer> the ratification process <context> There are three ways an existing treaty can be amended. First, formal amendment requires State parties to the treaty to go through the ratification process all over again. The re-negotiation of treaty provisions can be long and protracted, and often some parties to the origin...
What happens to zinc when it is manipulated to the temperatures between 100 and 150 Celsius?
<answer> becomes malleable <context> Zinc is a bluish-white, lustrous, diamagnetic metal, though most common commercial grades of the metal have a dull finish. It is somewhat less dense than iron and has a hexagonal crystal structure, with a distorted form of hexagonal close packing, in which each atom has six nearest ...
What was he holding when he ran to help?
<answer> He ran from his living room, clutching a half-eaten McDonald's Big Mac <context> Within hours of becoming a national hero, a viral video star and the top topic on Twitter, Charles Ramsey talked about having trouble getting sleep. It wasn't because of all the excitement that followed his knocking down a Cleve...
When he made roller-skate what problem he had initially?
<answer> There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. <context> Today, roller-skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, no one had any ideas of roller-skating. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. He liked to make things and play the vio...
How do many Chinese feel about the signs?
<answer> Shameful. <context> There is a sign at a Korean university asking tourists not to step into the grass to take photos. The sign is not written in Korean or English; it is written in Chinese. These signs, and signs in other countries warning Chinese tourists about their behavior, have shamed many Chinese who wor...
Did Gilda seem to be full of energy?
<answer> Gilda's pale, wearied face <context> CHAPTER XXIX CHECK AGAIN Though the jongejuffrouw seemed inexpressibly tired and weak, her attitude toward Diogenes lost nothing of its cold aloofness. She was peeping out under the hood of the sledge when he approached it, and at sight of him she immediately drew in he...
what are landing pages?
<answer> A landing page is a page on your website that’s designed to persuade new visitors to take a certain action when they land on it. <context> Simply put, a landing page is a page on your website that’s designed to persuade new visitors to take a certain action when they land on it. Maybe you want people to sign u...
When was he there?
<answer> Mr. Delora, he has come here last year <context> CHAPTER XIV LOUIS EXPLAINS Louis returned of his own accord before long. "Monsieur has been well served?" he asked genially. "Excellently, Louis," I answered, "so far as the mere question of food goes. You have not, however, managed to satisfy my curiosi...
How many planes did the U.S. lose?
<answer> 130 <context> On the second day, U.S. reconnaissance planes located Ozawa's fleet, 275 miles (443 km)[citation needed] away, and submarines sank two Japanese carriers. Mitscher launched 230 torpedo planes and dive bombers. He then discovered the enemy was actually another 60 miles (97 km)[citation needed] furt...
What century did apprenticeships begin to take place?
<answer> 19th <context> Systematic use of child labour was common place in the colonies of European powers between 1650 and 1950. In Africa, colonial administrators encouraged traditional kin-ordered modes of production, that is hiring a household for work not just the adults. Millions of children worked in colonial ag...
Which subject was boring in the author's opinion?
<answer> Physics <context> Mr. Sankaram, a physics teacher, was known for his antics in his classroom to make the dull lessons in physics lively and interesting. Mixing different chemical drugs in the lab to become new substances in chemistry makes students excited. While studying botany or zoology, students can visit ...
How many miles?
<answer> 71,362 <context> Washington (), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, the state was made out of the western part of the Washington Territory, which had been ceded by Britain ...
Where did the fish live?
<answer> in his bowl. <context> Once there was a fish who had lived his whole life in his bowl. He often got bored and wished to see the rest of the world, but because he was a fish, he couldn't leave the water. So one day he made a special fish suit that would allow him to walk on land and breathe air like humans. He ...
who is ilan?
<answer> Ilan Ramon was an Israeli fighter pilot and later the first Israeli astronaut for NASA. <context> Ilan Ramon was an Israeli fighter pilot and later the first Israeli astronaut for NASA. Ramon was the space shuttle payload specialist of STS-107, the fatal mission of Columbia, in which he and six other crew memb...
Is it a small business?
<answer> rgest home Internet service provider i <context> Comcast Corporation, formerly registered as Comcast Holdings,[note 1] is an American multinational mass media company and is the largest broadcasting and largest cable company in the world by revenue. It is the second largest pay-TV company after the AT&T-DirecT...
What types of corporations are there?
<answer> The four main types of corporations are C corporations; S corporations; Limited Liability Companies; Nonprofit Organizations. <context> Four main types of corporations exist in the United States: C corporations; S corporations; Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Nonprofit Organizations; C Corporations. C corpo...
What is the purpose of the ASER?
<answer> evaluates learning levels in rural India <context> Legally, only non-profit trusts and societies can run schools in India. They will have to satisfy a number of infrastructure and human resource related criteria to get Recognition (a form of license) from the government. Critics of this system point out that t...
Why are so many people deciding to go on with their education? Because _ .?
<answer> Most of them believe: more education, better jobs <context> When we hear the words "college students", we usually think of a young person between 18 and 22 years old. But in the U.S.A today, a college student often is much older. In fact, educators say in the next few years colleges and universities may have m...
is uv or ozone more effective at killing bacteria?
<answer> Ozone is more effective at killing bacteria. <context> Ozone has a slightly sweet smell at very low concentrations but as the concentration increases it becomes irritating. 8. Will Ozone kill bacteria? Yes Ozone kills all bacteria and is known to be the most effective bactericide on earth. 9. Will Ozone kill(d...
Dophilosophers agree on the exisitence of God?
<answer> Many notable philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God <context> In monotheism and henotheism, God is conceived of as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowle...
did he sleep in them all?
<answer> He moved from one to another to fall asleep <context> How much sleep do we need? We are all different. Some people need only three hours of sleep a night. Others need ten hours of sleep a night. Most Americans sleep an average of seven to eight hours a night. After the age of fifty the average sleep time goes ...
Rainfall in the Thar Desert region is less than what amount each year on avarage?
<answer> 400 mm <context> The northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a directi...
what is considered inpatient types?
<answer> A patient is admitted to a room for an overnight stay or for numerous days with continuous general nursing services in an area of an acute care facility. <context> Inpatient: A patient is admitted to a room for an overnight stay or for numerous days with continuous general nursing services in an area of an acu...
How did Mrs.Cobell feel about the record she set?
<answer> Dissatisfied <context> Down on the beach of Dover,56-year-old Channel swimmer Jackie Cobell bravely set off for Calais.The time was 6:40 am.28 hours and 44 minutes later the exhausted,successful mother from Kent crawled to the shore and walked proudly into the record books.After five years in training,Mrs.Co...
Did he have any siblings?
<answer> His brother Zack had given him the gun. <context> Once there was a boy named Bill who liked to play at being a cowboy. One day he was playing at chasing Indians in his room when he heard a loud crack of thunder. He got really scared. Bill's parents, Ned and Susan, came into his room. They told him not to be s...
is this a compliment to the female?
<answer> is the highest tribute a man can pay to a woman <context> CHAPTER XIX OF THE CHANGE IN THOMAS To find ways of making David propose to Elspeth, of making Elspeth willing to exchange her brother for David--they were heavy tasks, but Tommy yoked himself to them gallantly and tugged like an Arab steed in the p...
what was the result of the ottoman empire?
<answer> The decline and eventual collapse of the Ottoman Empire came about as a result of a combination of the following: - Lack of Innovation and industrialization. <context> The decline and eventual collapse of the Ottoman Empire came about as a result of a combination of the following: - Lack of Innovation and indu...
what would he do when alone?
<answer> mutter his thoughts aloud. <context> CHAPTER SIX. JACK HAS A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER. We never can tell what a day or an hour may bring forth. This is a solemn fact on which young and old might frequently ponder with advantage, and on which we might enlarge to an unlimited extent; but our space will not admit...
Whose ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence?
<answer> John Locke <context> Democracy, social-contract theory, separation of powers, religious freedom, separation of church and state – these achievements of the Reformation and early Protestantism were elaborated on and popularized by Enlightenment thinkers. Some of the philosophers of the English, Scottish, German...
what air force base is near tampa fl?
<answer> MacDill Air Force Base is located on the west coast of Florida near Tampa. <context> MacDill Air Force Base is located on the west coast of Florida near Tampa. The main gate is located at the end of Dale Mabry Highway, 12 miles south of I-275 on the tip of Interbay Peninsula. MacDill Air Force Base on-base tem...
Did Jackson ever attend the World Series with his dad?
<answer> I dreamed of going to a World Series game with my father. But my dream never came true." <context> Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony's birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series . They had no ticket but ...
Who was he consecrated by?
<answer> Giovanni Tacci Porcelli <context> In February 1925, the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri summoned him to the Vatican and informed him of Pope Pius XI's decision to appoint him as the Apostolic Visitor to Bulgaria (1925–35). On 3 March, Pius XI also named him for consecration as titular archbishop of...
how long is a flight from sfo to germany?
<answer> 5,698 miles or 9 170 kilometers <context> The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line flight distance from SFO to Frankfurt, Germany (as the crow flies), which is about 5,698 miles or 9 170 kilometers. Your trip begins at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California.
What accusations does the Watch Tower Society reject?
<answer> that it is a false prophet <context> The Watch Tower Society rejects accusations that it is a false prophet, stating that its teachings are not inspired or infallible, and that it has not claimed its predictions were "the words of Jehovah." George D. Chryssides has suggested that with the exception of statemen...
How is packet switching charecterized?
<answer> by a fee per unit of information transmitted <context> Packet switching contrasts with another principal networking paradigm, circuit switching, a method which pre-allocates dedicated network bandwidth specifically for each communication session, each having a constant bit rate and latency between nodes. In ca...
What was his name?
<answer> This zebra's name was John <context> Zebras cannot clap. However, one weekend a magic clown wiggled his nose and said a few magical words and a zebra could clap. This zebra lived in a zoo with many other zebras. This zebra's name was John, John the Zebra. John was so excited that he could clap. He tried to cla...
Who started a drive-in business?
<answer> Mac and Dick McDonald <context> In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue restaurant, then another drive-in. But i...
why did she dislike it?
<answer> but cut so low that it shamed Miriam to put it on. <context> CHAPTER XXII THE TRIUMPH Another week went by and the eve of the Triumph was at hand. On the afternoon before the great day sewing-women had come to the house of Gallus, bringing with them the robe that Miriam must wear. As had been promised, it...
What is the current station called?
<answer> KFOR-TV <context> Oklahoma City was home to several pioneers in radio and television broadcasting. Oklahoma City's WKY Radio was the first radio station transmitting west of the Mississippi River and the third radio station in the United States. WKY received its federal license in 1921 and has continually broa...
What is the best title of the passage?
<answer> how to be a writer <context> Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer" and writing. In most cases these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone as a typewriter. "You've...
what is injected for veins?
<answer> Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment of varicose or spider veins involving the injection of a hypertonic saline solution into the enlarged vessels. <context> What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment of varicose or spider veins involving the injection of a hypertonic sal...
what knocked Aerts off his feet?
<answer> point the wind was so strong <context> They had been in Nepal for a week trying to reach Thorong La Pass, 17,769 feet above sea level, when they were caught in a snowstorm, unable to make it to the nearest village. Avalanches roared down the mountain. Jeremy Aerts and his girlfriend May Wong pressed on: Ex...
What was one historic theory of the szlachta origins?
<answer> descent from the ancient Iranian tribes known as Sarmatians <context> The origins of the szlachta, while ancient, have always been considered obscure.:207 As a result, its members often referred to it as odwieczna (perennial).:207 Two popular historic theories of origin forwarded by its members and earlier his...
On what date did the first public radio station in Hyderabad begin broadcasting?
<answer> starting on 3 February 1935 <context> One of Hyderabad's earliest newspapers, The Deccan Times, was established in the 1780s. In modern times, the major Telugu dailies published in Hyderabad are Eenadu, Andhra Jyothy, Sakshi and Namaste Telangana, while the major English papers are The Times of India, The Hind...
Why do people enjoy cycling in Europe?
<answer> Cycling is a good way to get around town. <context> Cycling isn't always easy. Busy streets and few bike lanes and parking areas can make it a battle. But not even these difficulties can stop Europeans' love for cycling. According to Reuters, more bicycles have been sold than cars in 26 of the European Union's...
How many films Anne Hathaway acted in are mentioned in the passage?
<answer> Three. <context> Princess Diaries star Anne Hathaway has announced she is engaged .The actress, 29,confirmed the news after she was photographed wearing a ring while with her boyfriend Adam Shulman in Brooklyn yesterday. Shulman, an actor and jewellery designer, worked with Kwiat Heritage Jewels to create the ...
Give one example of energy transformation.?
<answer> generating electric energy from heat energy via a steam turbine <context> Examples of energy transformation include generating electric energy from heat energy via a steam turbine, or lifting an object against gravity using electrical energy driving a crane motor. Lifting against gravity performs mechanical wo...
Who co-starred with Schwarzenegger in the film Stay Hungry?
<answer> Jeff Bridges <context> Months before the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest, filmmakers George Butler and Robert Fiore persuaded Schwarzenegger to compete, in order to film his training in the bodybuilding documentary called Pumping Iron. Schwarzenegger had only three months to prepare for the competition, after losing ...
In what areas of the world has interest in Whitehead's work spread in recent decades?
<answer> Europe and China <context> Isabelle Stengers wrote that "Whiteheadians are recruited among both philosophers and theologians, and the palette has been enriched by practitioners from the most diverse horizons, from ecology to feminism, practices that unite political struggle and spirituality with the sciences o...
What were the major advantages of the tantalum light filament?
<answer> These lamps were more efficient than even graphitized carbon filaments and could operate at higher temperatures. <context> In 1902, the Siemens company developed a tantalum lamp filament. These lamps were more efficient than even graphitized carbon filaments and could operate at higher temperatures. Since tant...
what is a dea license?
<answer> It is a federal law enforcement agency that operates within the United States Department of Justice. <context> The DEA (short for Drug Enforcement Administration) is a federal law enforcement agency that operates within the United States Department of Justice.