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Which year was used for estimates in the 2011 report? | <answer> 1990 <context> The origins of the HDI are found in the annual Development Reports of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). These were devised and launched by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990 and had the explicit purpose "to shift the focus of development economics from national income accou... |
what is ixquick search engine? | <answer> Ixquick search engine is the world's most private search engine and Ixquick has been third-party certified by EuroPriSe, a European Union privacy initiative. <context> A Trusted Party. 1 StartPage is brought to you by Ixquick, the world's most private search engine. Ixquick has been third-party certified by E... |
How do you keep mushroom spores syringes? | <answer> A lot of people dry spores on aluminum foil like a spore print and then keep it in a jar with some kind of desiccant added. A cheap one is just to add epsom salt to an old pan (it makes a bit of mess and requires some scraping) and increase the heat to about medium to drive off the water. <context> Answers. Be... |
did she ever get to go to space? | <answer> in 1984, she became the second woman in space. <context> The majority of astronauts from America have been men. At the start of the space programme there was strong resistance from some people against having women in space. However, some women were very keen to become astronauts and in the end they were succe... |
How many residents were killed in Beichuan County? | <answer> 3,000 to 5,000 <context> One rescue team reported only 2,300 survivors from the town of Yingxiu in Wenchuan County, out of a total population of about 9,000. 3,000 to 5,000 people were killed in Beichuan County, Sichuan alone; in the same location, 10,000 people were injured and 80% of the buildings were destr... |
Who came to Beijing last week? | <answer> Last week Bill Gates and Warren Buffett came to Beijing <context> Yu Pengnian is an 88-year-old real estate Chinese businessman. He amassed a fortune of $1.3 billion dollars during his career but instead of keeping the money and living like an emperor, he decided to give it all away. All of his fortune will be... |
What devised a method where kerosene could be distilled from petroleum? | <answer> Dr. Abraham Gesner <context> In 1849, Dr. Abraham Gesner, a Canadian geologist, devised a method where kerosene could be distilled from petroleum. Earlier coal-gas methods had been used for lighting since the 1820s, but they were expensive. Gesner's kerosene was cheap, easy to produce, could be burned in exist... |
what molecule is the soluble fiber in lemons? | <answer> Pectin and certain hemicelluloses <context> Types of soluble fiber seen in fruits include pectin and certain hemicelluloses. So whether you are grabbing one as a snack or blending it into a smoothie – including fruit is one way to get your soluble fiber. Citrus fruits, including - oranges, kiwi, grapefruit, li... |
to the south east? | <answer> Kiribati to the south-east, <context> The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Aolepān Aorōkin M̧ajeļ),[note 1] is an island country located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. Geographically, the country is part of the... |
Who made rough calculations and implied that Ashkenazi Jews make up less than 74% of the Jewish population worldwide? | <answer> Sergio DellaPergola <context> It is estimated that in the 11th century Ashkenazi Jews composed only three percent of the world's Jewish population, while at their peak in 1931 they accounted for 92 percent of the world's Jews. Immediately prior to the Holocaust, the number of Jews in the world stood at approxi... |
what are the food sources for astaxanthin? | <answer> Astaxanthin is available from natural sources, crustaceans, algae, certain marine plants, animals and yeast. <context> Find out the uses, top facts, side effects, food sources, and health benefits of astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid which belongs to a larger clas... Find out the uses, top facts, s... |
what do trees make? | <answer> Trees help create rain as they expel moisture into the atmosphere: their roots draw it from the soil and their leaves return it to the air. Trees clean the air we breathe by taking in carbon dioxide through the leaves and then giving off oxygen we need to breathe. <context> Trees help create rain as they expel... |
where is he educated? | <answer> Beijing Chenjinglun High School <context> Wang Jiaming from Beijing Chenjinglun High School says he is a lucky boy. He's happy that he's sitting the senior high school entrance exam in 2014 instead of 2016. On Oct 22, Beijing Municipal Commission of Education announced that, from 2016, the English scores in th... |
Carranza met with his opposition at a meeting called what? | <answer> Convention of Aguascalientes <context> Villa and Carranza had different political goals causing Villa to become an enemy of Carranza. After Carranza took control in 1914, Villa and other revolutionaries who opposed him met at what was called the Convention of Aguascalientes. The convention deposed Carranza in ... |
Who was the main opponent that began to argue that the flat canvas did not support Cubism? ? | <answer> Clement Greenberg. <context> The assertion that the Cubist depiction of space, mass, time, and volume supports (rather than contradicts) the flatness of the canvas was made by Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler as early as 1920, but it was subject to criticism in the 1950s and 1960s, especially by Clement Greenberg. Cont... |
Did he always write about kings? | <answer> He wrote not only about kings and queens and princes, but also about friends and ordinary people. <context> William Shakespeare is the most famous playwright . Although he died in 1616, people still go to see his plays. Among the most popular are Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet -- the st... |
what causes me to keep curling my toes? | <answer> A condition called a hammertoe causes pain and keep curling your toes. <context> Moreover, that’s just how you should treat your toes if they curl in real life. If your smaller toes buckle or curl, you can have some real pain and discomfort. Commonly called a hammertoe, this condition causes pain, and may even... |
Yale claim to have the oldest college art museum in the United States, what is the name of the place? | <answer> Yale University Art Gallery <context> New Haven has a variety of museums, many of them associated with Yale. The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library features an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible. There is also the Connecticut Children's Museum; the Knights of Columbus museum near that organization's w... |
What's the best title of the passage? | <answer> Economic change, the only hope for china. <context> BEIJING, Feb 13 -- Never has China's economic growth attracted so much global attention. The shock waves from the financial crisis that started in the United States have spread across the entire world, sending developed nations, including Japan and those of... |
What did he do about it? | <answer> he picked the kid up <context> Foday Gallah saw the sick child was distressed and felt he had to do something. So he picked the kid up to comfort him.
And with that act of kindness, the 37-year-old ambulance supervisor in Monrovia, Liberia, contracted Ebola himself.
"Of course, he got vomit all over him an... |
What kind of figure gets this award? | <answer> international figure within the entertainment industry <context> Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association beginning in January 1944, recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.
The annual ceremony at which the awards... |
Is that tall for a basketball player? | <answer> As a professional basketballer he's not overly tall <context> (CNN) -- In the last week, Jeremy Lin has gone from an unknown professional basketball player struggling to get time on court to an overnight sporting and media sensation. CNN takes a closer look at the first U.S.-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese... |
who is hanna alstrom? | <answer> Hanna Carolina Alström is a Swedish actress. <context> Hanna Carolina Alström is a Swedish actress. |
who was the leader of the first american political parties? | <answer> The first two political parties were the Federalist headed by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams and the NON-Federalists, who in time turned out to be the Democratic-Republic headed by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. <context> The first two political parties were the Federalist headed by Alexander Hamilton ... |
Who is responsible for Road to Serfdom being shortened for Reader's Digest in 1945? | <answer> Max Eastman <context> Hayek was concerned about the general view in Britain's academia that fascism was a capitalist reaction to socialism and The Road to Serfdom arose from those concerns. It was written between 1940 and 1943. The title was inspired by the French classical liberal thinker Alexis de Tocquevill... |
What's the purpose of the writer in writing this passage? | <answer> To warn people of the danger of tired driving <context> Almost one in five drivers had dozed off behind the wheel, a shocking news report had showed. Of those who were dozing off, 29% have done so with their cars speeding at 70 miles per hour. The report also found a quarter of men have fallen asleep while dri... |
Who has the authority to carry out a number of functions that havae implications for the feasiblity of renewable energy projects? | <answer> Energy regulators <context> Public policy determines the extent to which renewable energy (RE) is to be incorporated into a developed or developing country's generation mix. Energy sector regulators implement that policy—thus affecting the pace and pattern of RE investments and connections to the grid. Energy ... |
What happened to Harsha's empire after his death? | <answer> collapsed <context> From the fifth century to the thirteenth, Śrauta sacrifices declined, and initiatory traditions of Buddhism, Jainism or more commonly Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism expanded in royal courts. This period produced some of India's finest art, considered the epitome of classical development... |
How long before he turned himself in, did he do that? | <answer> A day earlier <context> (CNN) -- Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who was found guilty of using a webcam to spy on and intimidate his gay roommate, has reported to a New Jersey jail Thursday where he will serve a 30-day sentence, according to Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott.
Ravi tur... |
when do get tax returns back? | <answer> Tax returns generally come in within 4-6 weeks of your processing your tax forms. <context> Tax returns generally come in within 4-6 weeks of your processing your tax forms. Tax returns generally come in within 4-6 weeks of your processing your tax forms. ChaCha. If you mail a return and ask for a paper check ... |
how many grams of sugar should a person have in a day? | <answer> No more than six teaspoons, or about 25 grams, of added sugars per day for women, and nine teaspoons, or about 36 grams, for men. <context> That’s way more than the five percent of sugars we should be aiming to consume per day, as recommended by the World Health Organization. In order to stay healthy, the Amer... |
What party did Michael Foot become a leader of? | <answer> Labour <context> In 1945, Plymouth-born Michael Foot was elected Labour MP for the war-torn constituency of Plymouth Devonport and after serving as Secretary of State for Education and responsible for the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, went on to become one of the most distinguished leaders of the Labour ... |
can you put mollies with angelfish? | <answer> Yes <context> They prefer very soft, acidic water. Mollies and Angels can live together, but other livebearers such as platies and swordtails will work better with Angelfish. I once kept four Mollies in a tank especially suited to the needs of Angels, but I added aquarium salt for the Mollies.The poor mollies ... |
How much did the transfer of the Lithuanian Strip cost the Soviet Union? | <answer> 7.5 million dollars (31.5 million Reichsmark) <context> On 10 January 1941, Germany and the Soviet Union signed an agreement settling several ongoing issues. Secret protocols in the new agreement modified the "Secret Additional Protocols" of the German–Soviet Boundary and Friendship Treaty, ceding the Lithuani... |
What does George Del Barrio want to do? | <answer> George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; <context> Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book: they want you to fund their dreams.
A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people... |
If there is a fire breaking out in a restaurant, what will happen in China? | <answer> people will carry a basket or some water containers to help put out the flames <context> Every Friday we have a fire alarm test at nine o'clock sharp, and even though the sound is very noisy, I am so happy because when I heard that it reminded me today is Friday and tomorrow is weekend, it is the last working ... |
Who accused the Arab government of practicing acts of racism? | <answer> George Ayittey <context> American University economist George Ayittey accused the Arab government of Sudan of practicing acts of racism against black citizens. According to Ayittey, "In Sudan... the Arabs monopolized power and excluded blacks – Arab apartheid." Many African commentators joined Ayittey in accus... |
Who maintains law and order? | <answer> Superintendent of Police <context> A district of Himachal Pradesh is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service. The district magistrate or the deputy commissioner is assisted by a number of officers bel... |
what is the difference between polymerization and oligomerization? | <answer> As nouns the difference between oligomerization and polymerization is that oligomerization is (chemistry) the formation of an oligomer from a monomer while polymerization is (chemistry) the chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (mo... |
What types of uterine manipulators are there? | <answer> the Valtchev and Pelosi manipulators, Mangeshikar Uterine Manipulator are the types of uterine manipulators. <context> Mangeshikar Uterine Manipulator. Our company is very well known in the offering Mangeshikar Uterine Manipulator. We offer these equipment with high quality and smooth finishing. These are stri... |
Is she going there? | <answer> It would not be safe to do so <context> CHAPTER XI
Marie and Victor
"Are you taking me to the girls, Harry?"
"No," Harry said. "It would not be safe to do so. There are already suspicions, and they have been denounced."
Marie gave a cry of alarm.
"I have managed to suppress the document, Marie, and w... |
What is NOT mentioned in the material? | <answer> The price of the book. <context> Book Description
This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about :
What dogs are
Where they can be found
What they eat
And much more !
The... |
When did they decide to continue their travels? | <answer> He was directed to commence the march early next day <context> CHAPTER XXXVI.
BATTLE OF BLACK RIVER BRIDGE--CROSSING THE BIG BLACK--INVESTMENT OF VICKSBURG--ASSAULTING THE WORKS.
We were now assured of our position between Johnston and Pemberton, without a possibility of a junction of their forces. Pembert... |
who is elaine that does cbs evening news? | <answer> An American television reporter <context> Elaine Quijano. Elaine Quijano is an American television reporter. Formerly with CNN, she is now a correspondent and anchor with CBS News. |
According to the passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the tax bill of most young graduates? | <answer> Council income. <context> Normally when I pop in to see my parents, my mum bursts out of the house with a big smile. Not today. "Your brother," she says, "he's showered twice this afternoon. Does he know how much it costs to run this house?" Are we limiting water now? I didn't think the recession had got that... |
who was responsible for the invention of the telegraph? | <answer> Samuel Morse <context> These not only changed the course of the Civil War, but also the face of warfare to this day. Communications and Transport. Telegraph. The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse in 1844, and telegraph wires soon sprang up all along the East Coast. During the war, 15,000 miles of telegrap... |
How are forces classified with regard to push and pull strengt? | <answer> vector quantities <context> Forces act in a particular direction and have sizes dependent upon how strong the push or pull is. Because of these characteristics, forces are classified as "vector quantities". This means that forces follow a different set of mathematical rules than physical quantities that do not... |
Until how long? | <answer> 1981 <context> Buenos Aires, Argentina (CNN) -- A former Argentinian dictator and an ex-army chief are scheduled to go on trial this week on charges of human rights abuses during the nation's right-wing rule from 1976-83, the government's Judicial Information Center said.
Jorge Rafael Videla was among the co... |
which state has the most overweight people? | <answer> Schwarz state has the most overweight people. <context> Schwarz was also hopeful that trends will turn around in the most obese state, West Virginia. While rates have gone up, the state is trying to address the issue by implementing policy after policy. One policy the state has involves licensing laws associat... |
what county is downtown madison? | <answer> Madison is in Dane County. <context> Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. As of July 1, 2016, Madison's estimated population of 252,551 made it the second largest city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 82nd largest in the United Stat... |
What is the average time spent in front of pc? | <answer> US workers spend 7 hours on the computer a day on average. Children aged 5 to 16 spend an average of 6.5 hours a day in front of computer. <context> Children spent over six hours a DAY in front of screens - and are more likely to watch shows on a tablet that a TV. Children aged 5- 16 spend an average of 6.5 ho... |
How many cars did the young man want to buy for his friends? | <answer> 15 <context> A young man went to a car shop. He was wearing rubber boots and a dirty jacket. He needed a haircut very much. The young man looked at an expensive car carefully and then asked the shop owner , "How much is this car?" "Nine thousand two hundred and eighteen," the owner answered. "I want sixteen ... |
is immunomodulator immunosuppressant? | <answer> Yes <context> Having the ability to alter or regulate one or more immune functions. Supplement. An immunomodulatory agent is a drug that may be an immunosuppressant or an immunostimulator based on its effect on the immune system. Word origin: Contraction of immune and modulatory.See also: immune system.Please ... |
what county is centre, al in? | <answer> Centre is a city in Cherokee County, Alabama. <context> Centre, Alabama. Centre is a city in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 3,489. The city is the county seat of Cherokee County and is part of the Gadsden, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. |
who settled cincinnati? | <answer> Colonel Robert Patterson settled Cincinnati. <context> On December 28, 1788, 11 families and 24 men led by Colonel Robert Patterson arrived at a site of 747 acres located directly opposite the Licking River. This second settlement was first named Losantiville and renamed Cincinnati on January 4, 1790 by Arthur... |
What feeling did the author's mother express in her reply? | <answer> Worried <context> "I've changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back." Lucien Lawrence's letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched every heart. Lucien went on to say that without his fathe... |
What was Mr. Mirabels excuse for? | <answer> Mr. Mirabel has made the best excuse he could think of for shortening his visit <context> CHAPTER XLI. SPEECHIFYING.
On the Monday, a plowboy from Vale Regis arrived at Monksmoor.
In respect of himself, he was a person beneath notice. In respect of his errand, he was sufficiently important to cast a gloom ... |
How is the prom significant to the students? | <answer> The prom marks the graduation and after it they will be independent. <context> Having put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, you have ended 12 years of hard study. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduat... |
How do you change size html code? | <answer> <font size=font size> </font> <context> HTML Font Size Codes. <font size=font size>...</font>. Here's a rundown on all the various HTML font size codes you can use to make text bigger or smaller on your web pages. First of all, you can designate the text size on your web page using the 'size' attribute in the ... |
What are the causes of porphyria? | <answer> Consuming too much iron, excessive use of alcohol or estrogen, excessive smoking, a long lasting liver disease such as Chronic hepatitis C, hereditary factors, and gene abnormalities are cause of Porphyria. <context> Porphyria disease is a rare hemoglobin disorder which is said to be caused due to hereditary f... |
what does sepa mean? | <answer> The Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA is a payment-integration initiative of the European Union for simplification of bank transfers denominated in euro. <context> Single Euro Payments Area. The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is a payment-integration initiative of the European Union for simplification of ba... |
How many places does the US Census Bureau say they can originate? | <answer> the United States Census Bureau are the following: Spanish, Argentine, Cuban, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican, Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Salvadoran, Bolivian, Chilean, Ecuadorian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, Uruguayan, and Venezuelan <context> Hispanic Americans and Latin... |
Does the loser of the cup gain anything? | <answer> the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place <context> The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English... |
are respite care payments taxable? | <answer> Yes, this type of grant money is taxable. <context> Respite Care Grant from Charitable Organization - Taxable? Self-Employment Tax? I received a 1099-MISC form from a charity which provided a total of $940 as reimbursement for respite care services for my special needs children so my wife and I could have a br... |
in prokaryotes where does photosynthesis occur? | <answer> Chloroplasts <context> One of the most widely recognized and important characteristics of plants is their ability to conduct photosynthesis, in effect, to make their own food by converting light energy into chemical energy. This process occurs in almost all plant species and is carried out in specialized organ... |
How did Lucy respond to Jack's best pal? | <answer> At first she was afraid <context> I've always felt a bit sad for weekend fathers, who are divorced and must maintain a bond with their children through visits on the weekend.Not having the opportunity for a lot of quality time, they go in for quantity giving lots of gifts and taking the children on non stop ou... |
who are the fins? | <answer> A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. <context> A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air... |
What are the benefits of playing in an ensemble? | <answer> By playing an ensemble, children can improve patience, learn to show their peers respect, to sit still and be quiet for designated periods of time, and to be attentive. <context> Group lessons, in which students learn to play the same instruments in an ensemble, also improve patience, as children must wait the... |
when was mr. fingers' "can you feel it?" released? | <answer> 1986 <context> Deep house's origins can be traced to Chicago producer Mr Fingers's relatively jazzy, soulful recordings "Mystery of Love" (1985) and "Can You Feel It?" (1986). According to author Richie Unterberger, it moved house music away from its "posthuman tendencies back towards the lush" soulful sound o... |
whose book did he put it in? | <answer> put into the squire's fly- book? <context> CHAPTER XI: THUNDERSTORM THE FIRST
But what had become of the 'bit of writing' which Harry Verney, by the instigation of his evil genius, had put into the squire's fly- book? Tregarva had waited in terrible suspense for many weeks, expecting the explosion which he... |
Is it the supporters or opponents of Daylight Saving Time who say it significantly reduces energy use? | <answer> Supporters <context> While the times of sunrise and sunset change at roughly equal rates as the seasons change, proponents of Daylight Saving Time argue that most people prefer a greater increase in daylight hours after the typical "nine-to-five" workday. Supporters have also argued that DST decreases energy c... |
What does Else learn from her father's story? | <answer> How to make friends with a horse. <context> "Tell me again how you learned to ride a horse," I would ask my father when I was a little girl in Denmark. I was no more than four years old--too little to learn to ride a horse by myself. But I liked to hear my father tell his story. And then he would begin.
"When ... |
when was the rapids mall created? | <answer> 1978. <context> Date Created: 07/24/2009. Last Updated: 11/03/2009. The Rapids Mall and out lots are located at the intersection of West Riverview Expressway and West Grand Avenue in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The Rapids Mall was built in 1978. Several updates were made throughout the years to ac... |
does teething cause diaper rash? | <answer> Yes <context> Teething rash can make way into the babys life due to excessive drooling. Usually, little ones develop a rash around their mouth area. In some cases, babies also experience diaper rash due to the teething cycle. Ironically, the rash stays there, until one resort to proper treatment. |
Who didn't believe the story? | <answer> Tom Rover!" burst out Grace. "What a story-teller you are!" <context> CHAPTER XVI
DICK AND DORA
"Oh, Dick, how lovely!"
"Weren't you afraid, Sam?"
"What a big flying machine, Tom!"
Such were the exclamations from Dora, Grace and Nellie, as all rushed forward to where the boys were alighting from the... |
The amount of red in mandrill males is directly related to levels of what? | <answer> testosterone <context> Red is associated with dominance in a number of animal species. For example, in mandrills, red coloration of the face is greatest in alpha males, increasingly less prominent in lower ranking subordinates, and directly correlated with levels of testosterone. Red can also affect the percep... |
When did income inequality begin to increase in the US? | <answer> 1970s <context> Plotting the relationship between level of income and inequality, Kuznets saw middle-income developing economies level of inequality bulging out to form what is now known as the Kuznets curve. Kuznets demonstrated this relationship using cross-sectional data. However, more recent testing of thi... |
What is the best title for the passage? | <answer> Elephants recognise human voices <context> Elephants are able to differentiate between ethnicities and sexes, and can tell an adult from a child --- all from the sound of a human voice.
This is according to a study in which researchers played voice recordings to wild African elephants.
The animals showed more... |
where was it held? | <answer> BEIJING,July 16-Chinese President Hu Jintao left Beijing on Sunday morning for Russia's St. Petersburg <context> Bomb attack onprefix = st1 /Bombaytrains kills 190
BOMBAY, India-Eight bombs exploded in first -class compartments of packed Bombay Trains Tuesday, killing 190 people and wounding hundreds in a we... |
what is the sales tax for santa rosa ca? | <answer> The current total local sales tax rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 8.625%. <context> Santa Rosa, CA Sales Tax Rate. The current total local sales tax rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 8.625%. The December 2017 total local sales tax rate was also 8.625%. Sales Tax Breakdown |
How many terawatt hours did the energy consumption of new electronic gadgets reach? | <answer> Nearly 600. <context> An energy watchdog is alarmed about the threat to the environment from the increasing electricity needs of gadgets like MP3 players, mobile phones and flat screen TVs.
In a report today, the Paris-based International Energy Agency says new electronic gadgets will be three times their ener... |
Who was one of the most famous people born in Warsaw? | <answer> Maria Skłodowska-Curie <context> One of the most famous people born in Warsaw was Maria Skłodowska-Curie, who achieved international recognition for her research on radioactivity and was the first female recipient of the Nobel Prize. Famous musicians include Władysław Szpilman and Frédéric Chopin. Though Chopi... |
how much did the nra contribute to political campaigns last year? | <answer> The NRA on lobbying last year at $3.8 million. <context> Morgan Stanley, a major investment bank, spent $4.8 million on lobbying in 2014 to the NRA's $3.3 million. Morgan Stanley is one of Clinton's top campaign donors. Teachers' unions spent slightly more than the NRA on lobbying last year at $3.8 million. Va... |
Who did she say cold be of assistance? | <answer> She said she knew a detective who could try to find the robber who had broken into her house. <context> One day, Phoebe woke up and found that her house had been broken into. Her front door was wide open. She went into the living room and saw that her television set and stereo were missing. She checked the kit... |
is calcium good for arthritis? | <answer> No, calcium supplementation without magnesium can cause the deposition of calcium in the joints, it is not advisable since it does not properly mineralize the bone but cause joint pain. <context> Since calcium supplementation without magnesium can cause the deposition of calcium in the joints, it is not advisa... |
For how many months was Australia attacked from the air by Japan? | <answer> 19 <context> Australia had been shocked by the speedy collapse of British Malaya and Fall of Singapore in which around 15,000 Australian soldiers became prisoners of war. Curtin predicted that the "battle for Australia" would now follow. The Japanese established a major base in the Australian Territory of New ... |
Who has a secret? | <answer> Baldassarre, as Romola looked at him in silent expectation. It was plain that he had followed her, and had been waiting for her. She was going at last to know the secret about him. <context> CHAPTER FIFTY THREE.
ON SAN MINIATO.
"I would speak with you," said Baldassarre, as Romola looked at him in silent e... |
On average, how many children do Christians have? | <answer> 2.7 <context> According to 2012 Pew Research Center survey if current trends continue, Christianity will remains the world's largest religion by year 2050. By 2050, the Christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion. While Muslims have an average of 3.1 children per woman—the highest rate of all religiou... |
How are they going to the farm? | <answer> By bus <context> Tim and Li Fang are not going to have any classes next week. They're going to work on a farm. They are going to leave at about seven thirty on Monday morning. They are going to travel to the farm by bus. They are going to wear old clothes because they are going to grow rice. They are going to ... |
When did Clark make his debut? | <answer> January 13, 2014 <context> The official Cubs team mascot is a young bear cub, named Clark, described by the team's press release as a young and friendly Cub. Clark made his debut at Advocate Health Care on January 13, 2014, the same day as the press release announcing his installation as the club's first ever ... |
Where was the Cafe Procope established in 1686? | <answer> Paris <context> The Café Procope was established in Paris in 1686; by the 1720s there were around 400 cafés in the city. The Café Procope in particular became a center of Enlightenment, welcoming such celebrities as Voltaire and Rousseau. The Café Procope was where Diderot and D'Alembert decided to create the ... |
what is the meaning of dickie? | <answer> The meaning of Dickie is powerful ruler. <context> The name Dickie is of English origin. The meaning of Dickie is powerful ruler. Dickie is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Dic-kie. |
What time did Susan meet with Julia? | <answer> At 2:30 p.m. <context> Ted and Susan are good friends. Last Saturday, Ted asked Susan to go with him to watch a movie or take a walk down by the lake. Susan really wanted to go, but she was really busy all Saturday. First, her mom asked her to help clean the house in the morning, and then she had to go to the ... |
how many calories is cream of chicken wild rice soup? | <answer> There are 290 calories in 1 bowl of Panera Bread Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. <context> There are 290 calories in 1 bowl of Panera Bread Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. You'd need to walk 76 minutes to burn 290 calories. Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes. |
Why does the author always remember the particular traveling experience? | <answer> It was an unpleasant experience. <context> Traveling can be a very fun and exciting way to vacation with your family, but it does not always turn out as expected. I have traveled a lot with my family over the years, but some experiences are worth forgetting altogether. I remember a particular traveling experie... |
Who is the current president? | <answer> President Abdoulaye Wade, <context> Dakar, Senegal (CNN) -- Polls closed Sunday in Senegal where citizens voted in an election overshadowed by violence as protesters demand the elderly president refrain from seeking another term.
President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, was booed and jeered when he cast his ballot at a... |
What's the mother's problem? | <answer> Her daughter seems to be loosing her friends <context> Dear David,
My daughter will be five years old. She is happy, well-mannered, loving and pretty. She has attended a Montessori school since she was 16 months old and has made two friends. The three girls are always together, or talking with each other.
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what does k mean as a response? | <answer> The response k means an okay. <context> The response k is an okay, sure that sounds fine or okay, sure lets do that or if someone keeps saying k in response to something, it is an okay as in acknowledgement of what you just heard without a need to add any personal insight into the conversation, usually used wh... |
What are other names for a protagonist? | <answer> babyface, or "the good guy" <context> Typically, matches are staged between a protagonist (historically an audience favorite, known as a babyface, or "the good guy") and an antagonist (historically a villain with arrogance, a tendency to break rules, or other unlikable qualities, called a heel). In recent year... |
what river flows through the blue ridge mountains? | <answer> The James River flows through one of the gorges in the Blue Ridge Mountains. <context> As the James River flows through one of the gorges in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it drops in the Balcony Falls and again in a 3-mile (5-km) series of rapids (a total drop of 84 feet [26 metres]) above Richmond, where the rive... |
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