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Who founded the Mission San Xavier del Bac?
<answer> Eusebio Francisco Kino <context> Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino visited the Santa Cruz River valley in 1692, and founded the Mission San Xavier del Bac in 1700 about 7 mi (11 km) upstream from the site of the settlement of Tucson. A separate Convento settlement was founded downstream along the Santa ...
Does he also think on life?
<answer> "My lad, I'm thinking of Life. <context> CHAPTER VII IN WHICH MIKE IS DISCUSSED Trevor and Clowes, of Donaldson's, were sitting in their study a week after the gramophone incident, preparatory to going on the river. At least Trevor was in the study, getting tea ready. Clowes was on the window-sill, one leg...
what is anti-dna (ds) antibody?
<answer> Anti double stranded DNA antibody is one of a group of autoantibodies called antinuclear antibodies. <context> Anti-double stranded DNA antibody (anti-dsDNA) is one of a group of autoantibodies called antinuclear antibodies (ANA). Normally, antibodies protect against infection, but autoantibodies are produced ...
Does it tackle tough things?
<answer> .The girls dealt with issues including hanging out late, money, school pressures, smoking etc. <context> One school night this month I walked quietly up to Alexander, my 15-year-old son, and touched his cheek gently in a manner I hoped would seem casual.A year ago he would have ignored this disturbance but no...
what was the union strategy to defeat the confederacy called?
<answer> The Confederacy's strategy was the hope that the North would tire of the war and demand that Lincoln sue for peace allowing the Confederate states to go their own way.- <context> The Confederacy's strategy was the hope that the North would tire of the war and demand that Lincoln sue for peace allowing the Conf...
when is the summer?
<answer> June <context> The June solstice is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter Solstice the Southern Hemisphere. The June Solstice. (Not to scale)'Solstice' (Latin: 'solstitium') means 'sun-stopping', because the point where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after...
Tremont Street is named after what original hill in Boston?
<answer> Trimountain <context> More than two-thirds of inner Boston's modern land area did not exist when the city was founded, but was created via the gradual filling in of the surrounding tidal areas over the centuries, notably with earth from the leveling or lowering of Boston's three original hills (the "Trimountai...
how many times was it moved?
<answer> second time <context> The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai?) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at the...
Where was Steven Spielberg born?
<answer> Cincinnati, Ohio <context> Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to an Orthodox Jewish family. His mother, Leah (Adler) Posner (born 1920), was a restaurateur and concert pianist, and his father, Arnold Spielberg (born 1917), was an electrical engineer involved in the development of computers. His paternal g...
Which son thought the tree was ugly?
<answer> The first one. <context> Many years ago, there was an old man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he told them to go and look at a pear tree. It was far away from his home. The first son went in winter, the second in spring, the third in summer, and the youngest ...
The serpent is what type of instrument?
<answer> Brass <context> Baroque instruments included some instruments from the earlier periods (e.g., the hurdy-gurdy and recorder) and a number of new instruments (e.g, the cello, contrabass and fortepiano). Some instruments from previous eras fell into disuse, such as the shawm and the wooden cornet. The key Baroque...
When did the Roman Republic end?
<answer> 27 BC <context> The Roman Republic (Latin: Res publica Romana; Classical Latin: [ˈreːs ˈpuːb.lɪ.ka roːˈmaː.na]) was the period of ancient Roman civilization beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom, traditionally dated to 509 BC, and ending in 27 BC with the establishment of the Roman Empire. It was d...
Which class became a new military elite?
<answer> provincial upper class <context> Shōen holders had access to manpower and, as they obtained improved military technology (such as new training methods, more powerful bows, armor, horses, and superior swords) and faced worsening local conditions in the ninth century, military service became part of shōen life. ...
How did they get to the river?
<answer> The best way to get to the river was along the path <context> Andrew waited for his granddaddy to show up. They were going fishing. His mom had packed them a lunch. She had made Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. She also packed a bottle of nice cool water to drink. Andrew had wanted something else for lunch....
Where is the expert's business located?
<answer> near Harley Street in London <context> Dr.Michael Prager, a leading Botox expert, said that a growing number of women are developing something called "computer face".He also mentioned that professionals who worked long hours in front of a screen were ending up with saggy jowls , "turkey neck" and deep-set wrin...
how did economic nationalism affect trade in the world?
<answer> Economic nationalism affect trade because, in order to achieve autarky, the State must restrict trade with other countries. It does this by putting taxes, tariffs, on incoming goods. <context> Best Answer: Economic nationalism is the idea that the government of a country should favour the producers of that cou...
where did the linzer torte originated?
<answer> Linzer Torte was originated in Linz, Austria. <context> “Linzer Torte is a holiday classic in the Austrian, Hungarian, Swiss, German and Tyrolean traditions, often prepared for Christmas. The recipe for this rich dessert has been known since the late 1600s and is thought to have originated in Linz, Austria. A ...
What does Packet switching contrast with ?
<answer> circuit switching <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 cases of billable services, s...
How did he drop the weight?
<answer> Hanks ate little and exercised a lot. <context> Tom Hanks ranks as one of Hollywood's most popular actors. Moviegoers eagerly anticipate in the opening of his new pictures. If you're a Hank fan, you don't have to wait much longer. Hank's newest film, Cast Away, opens this winter. Tom Hanks plays Chunk Nolan...
Was it a group of 4 magistratesthat kept the decision to send him home?
<answer> three-judge panel <context> (CNN) -- An American man who was held in Aruba for nearly four months in connection with the disappearance of his traveling companion insisted Thursday he had nothing to do with her vanishing but said it will "weigh heavily on me for a very long time." "I feel as if a person I ca...
Three Days Grace is from what country?
<answer> Canada <context> Although Foo Fighters continued to be one of the most successful rock acts, with albums like In Your Honor (2005) reaching number two in the US and UK, many of the first wave of post-grunge bands began to fade in popularity. Acts like Creed, Staind, Puddle of Mudd and Nickelback took the genre...
During the Ottoman Empire, what types of schools were typical?
<answer> lower schools and specialised <context> The word madrasah derives from the triconsonantal Semitic root د-ر-س D-R-S 'to learn, study', through the wazn (form/stem) مفعل(ة)‎; mafʻal(ah), meaning "a place where something is done". Therefore, madrasah literally means "a place where learning and studying take place...
.Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
<answer> The Successful Launching of "Shenzhou IV ". <context> The dream of flying into outer space, cherished by the Chinese people for centuries, will soon come true. China launched its fourth unmanned spacecraft "Shenzhou IV" on December 30 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province. It was the 27th c...
The fictional detective, Nero Wolfe, is described as fond of solving what kind of puzzle in the London Times newspaper?
<answer> crossword <context> Rex Stout's fictional detective Nero Wolfe is described as fond of solving the London Times' crossword puzzle at his New York home, in preference to those of American papers.
who was done with their work?
<answer> "Yes," answered Dave Porter. "They are not so hard." "And your Latin?" "That's done, too." <context> CHAPTER I THE BOYS OF OAK HALL "Hello, Dave; where are you bound?" "For the river, Phil. I am going out for a row. Want to come along?" "That suits me," answered Phil Lawrence, throwing down the a...
Where is the National Museum of Visual Arts located?
<answer> Parque Rodó <context> There are several other important art museums in Montevideo. The National Museum of Visual Arts in Parque Rodó has Uruguay's largest collection of paintings. The Juan Manuel Blanes Museum was founded in 1930, the 100th anniversary of the first Constitution of Uruguay, significant with reg...
Where does Thula live?
<answer> Thula came to live with the family. <context> For Iris Grace Halmshaw, the world was a lonely place. The autistic five-year-old girl tried to speak, and she was often thrown into pain by the world around her. She filled her days with painting, and nothing could quite change this situation. Until, that was, a ...
is georgetown an achievable school?
<answer> Yes, georgetown is an achievable school for non-URM with 166 LSAT and 3.8 GPA. <context> Re: Changes at GEORGETOWN with 166 LSAT and 4.0 GPA. I agree with the poster above. But to answer your question, I think you have a very good shot. My non-URM friend just got in with a 166 and 3.8 GPA - I know that's just ...
How did old Czech allow some complex consonant clusters to be pronounced?
<answer> all at once <context> While Old Czech had a basic alphabet from which a general set of orthographical correspondences was drawn, it did not have a standard orthography. It also contained a number of sound clusters which no longer exist; allowing ě (/jɛ/) after soft consonants, which has since shifted to e (/ɛ/...
What's another cool feature his house has?
<answer> swimming pool. <context> There was once a baseball player who lived in a faraway land. The Baseball players name is Tyler. Tyler was very cool and had a lot of friends. Tyler could throw a baseball in many different ways. His favorite way to throw it was fast. Other people liked to throw it slow, some people ...
was the natalee holloway case ever solved?
<answer> Yes <context> The Natalie Holloway case is solved. (If its on Peter R. de Vries ofcorse) This is the video tape were the world is waiting for. Watch it NOW! 1 News & Politics. 2 Standard YouTube License.
Different documents that represent the same original text are called what?
<answer> witnesses <context> When comparing different documents, or "witnesses", of a single, original text, the observed differences are called variant readings, or simply variants or readings. It is not always apparent which single variant represents the author's original work. The process of textual criticism seeks ...
what is motor dyspraxia?
<answer> Dyspraxia is a form of developmental coordination disorder is a common disorder affecting fine or gross motor coordination in children and adults. <context> What is dyspraxia? Dyspraxia, a form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in c...
when did the news report the attack on pearl harbor?
<answer> The news report the attack on pearl harbor on December 7, 1941. <context> American response. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. After two hours of bombing, 18 U.S. ships were sunk or damaged, 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed, and 2,403 men were ...
Why was the man refused by the Microsoft?
<answer> He didn't have a computer or an e-mail. <context> A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft, The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. "You are employed," he said. "Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application form...
What did he record?
<answer> a log <context> Chapter 4: Among The Islands. "Now, let us go through our calculations again," the captain said when they entered his cabin. "How long will you be, Captain?" the first mate asked. "Half an hour, Standing." "Then I will come again or, if you want me before that, send for me," and the fir...
Who gave Lady Bird her nickname as a kid?
<answer> She got her unusual nickname while still a toddler from her nurse <context> AUSTIN, Texas (CNN) -- Lady Bird Johnson, who was first lady during the 1960s and in her later years became an advocate for beautifying public landscapes, died Wednesday, family spokesman Tom Johnson said. She was 94. Lady Bird Johns...
what school did benjamin go to?
<answer> Boston Latin School <context> 1 Franklin’s father sent Benjamin to the Boston Latin School at age eight. 2 This public school designed to provide education in the humanities to all boys regardless of their social class. 3 This was common practice at the time, especially for those who would eventually enter i...
What did Newton's philosophy do when applied to life, ?
<answer> yielded several successful campaigns for changes in social policy. <context> Following the Enlightenment's ideas, the reformers looked to the Scientific Revolution and industrial progress to solve the social problems which arose with the Industrial Revolution. Newton's natural philosophy combined a mathematics...
What percent of sub-prime loans had some connection with CRA in the run-up to the financial crisis?
<answer> 25% <context> A 2000 United States Department of the Treasury study of lending trends for 305 cities from 1993 to 1998 showed that $467 billion of mortgage lending was made by Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)-covered lenders into low and mid level income (LMI) borrowers and neighborhoods, representing 10% of a...
what type of paint is rustoleum enamel?
<answer> Rustoluem the paint is porous. Rustoleum general purpose spray paint delivers put to twice the coverage of other leading products. This allows you to cover more area faster with just one pass, making the job fast and easy. <context> Rustoleum general purpose spray paint delivers put to twice the coverage of ot...
Along with tall oil and rosin, what commercial product do we get from wood's extractives?
<answer> turpentine <context> Aside from the lignocellulose, wood consists of a variety of low molecular weight organic compounds, called extractives. The wood extractives are fatty acids, resin acids, waxes and terpenes. For example, rosin is exuded by conifers as protection from insects. The extraction of these organ...
What profesional roles from secular law does the Catholic Church also employ?
<answer> lawyers, judges <context> It is a fully developed legal system, with all the necessary elements: courts, lawyers, judges, a fully articulated legal code principles of legal interpretation, and coercive penalties, though it lacks civilly-binding force in most secular jurisdictions. The academic degrees in canon...
How many calories in kraft string cheese?
<answer> 60 calories in 1 stick. <context> There are 60 calories in a 1 stick serving of Kraft String Cheese with 2% Milk. Calorie breakdown: 56% fat, 0% carbs, 44% protein.
Would he go alone?
<answer> Gettysburg with comrades <context> (CNN) -- Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a bespectacled college professor turned soldier in the defense of the Union, often returned to Gettysburg, that legendary battlefield where on a grim and terrible July day in 1863, Chamberlain and his regiment, the 20th Maine, held t...
Did that newly developed empire begin to exchange goods with France?
<answer> As it developed, the new empire took on roles of trade with France, <context> The French colonial empire constituted the overseas colonies, protectorates and mandate territories that came under French rule from the 16th century onward. A distinction is generally made between the "first colonial empire", that e...
What monument commemorates the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers?
<answer> Mayflower Steps <context> The early port settlement of Plymouth, called "Sutton", approximates to the area now referred to as the Barbican and has 100 listed buildings and the largest concentration of cobbled streets in Britain. The Pilgrim Fathers left for the New World in 1620 near the commemorative Mayflowe...
Where was Karl von Löesch transferred to after he turned over the documents?
<answer> the American zone <context> The German original of the secret protocols was presumably destroyed in the bombing of Germany, but in late 1943, Ribbentrop had ordered that the most secret records of the German Foreign Office from 1933 on, amounting to some 9,800 pages, be microfilmed. When the various department...
What is the average sea temperature in punta cana in march?
<answer> The average sea temperature for Punta Cana in March is 26°C. <context> Average Sea Temperature. The average sea temperature for Punta Cana in March is 26°C – that's the same temperature as February.
How much of Apple's revenue resulted from purchases of laptop computers in Q1 2008?
<answer> 21% <context> On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% ...
Who led the group from San Diego that rescued Kearny's men?
<answer> Lieutenant Gray <context> In 1846, the United States went to war against Mexico and sent a naval and land expedition to conquer Alta California. At first they had an easy time of it capturing the major ports including San Diego, but the Californios in southern Alta California struck back. Following the success...
What was special about his telephone?
<answer> practical <context> Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.
After the coup, when were presidential elections held?
<answer> June 2005 <context> In June 2005, presidential elections were held for the first time since the coup that deposed Ialá. Ialá returned as the candidate for the PRS, claiming to be the legitimate president of the country, but the election was won by former president João Bernardo Vieira, deposed in the 1999 coup...
did she find love in a hopeless place?
<answer> She has performed in several concerts to raise money for charity <context> By the time Rihanna was seventeen ,she had released her first album and had an international hit with her first single Pon de Replay. Rihanna was born in Saint Michael , Barbados in 1988 . She grew up there with her two younger brothers...
Why did Russia insist that only Russian divers can work inside the submarine Kursk?
<answer> Because Russia feared that the top secrets inside the Kursk will be let out. <context> On Saturday August 12, 2000, during Northern Fleet training exercises in the Barents Sea, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sank in about 100 meters of water with some 118 sailors aboard. It's known later that several off...
How many classes does Judie have a day?
<answer> Seven classes. <context> Judie is a good student. She usually gets up at half past six in the morning. She does morning exercises for half an hour. Then she reads English from 7:00 a. m. to 7:30 a. m. She has breakfast at home. She goes to school at 7:45 a. m. She has four classes in the morning. She usually...
What is formed when a baptized member is accused of doing something serious enough for Jehovah Witnesses to take notice?
<answer> a judicial committee <context> Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide h...
Who had a loud and deep growl?
<answer> loud or as deep as the growl of the big Lavender Bear <context> CHAPTER 25 OZMA OF OZ "It's funny," said Toto, standing before his friend the Lion and wagging his tail, "but I've found my growl at last! I am positive now that it was the cruel magician who stole it." "Let's hear your growl," requested th...
What happened in Summer 2006?
<answer> In August 2006, Wikiversity became an independent Wikimedia Foundation project. <context> Wikibooks (previously called "Wikimedia Free Textbook Project" and "Wikimedia-Textbooks") is a wiki-based Wikimedia project hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation for the creation of free content textbooks and annotated texts...
First published by Sir Charles Lyell in 1830 this book was called what? ?
<answer> Principles of Geology <context> Sir Charles Lyell first published his famous book, Principles of Geology, in 1830. This book, which influenced the thought of Charles Darwin, successfully promoted the doctrine of uniformitarianism. This theory states that slow geological processes have occurred throughout the E...
is it ranked in the top 20 for research?
<answer> is ranked 14th in research <context> The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (often referred to as The University of Minnesota, Minnesota, the U of M, UMN, or simply the U) is a public research university in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses are approximately apart,...
Were Ford and Edison companions?
<answer> two men became f'ast friends <context> Henry Ford grew up on an un-electrified farm, and as a young man he followed Edison's career as the inventor became a national role model.Ford took a job at the Edison Illuminating Company working his way up to chief engineer. In 1896 Ford was thirty-three and, though ...
how intercostal muscles work?
<answer> The muscles are broken down into three layers, and are primarily used to assist with the breathing process.they raise the ribs and expand the chest cavity, and originate from ribs one through. <context> Intercostal muscles are muscle groups that are situated in between the ribs that create and move the chest w...
Which book written by Charles Lyell contains the argument that fossils are too rare to be used as proof of life suddenly arising?
<answer> Principles of Geology <context> Chapter IX deals with the fact that the geologic record appears to show forms of life suddenly arising, without the innumerable transitional fossils expected from gradual changes. Darwin borrowed Charles Lyell's argument in Principles of Geology that the record is extremely impe...
Who was one of the six american people murdered?
<answer> Libby Little, the wife of team leader Tom Little, confirmed to CNN that her husband was among the six Americans killed. <context> Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Two aid workers killed in Afghanistan had a deep commitment to the country, and knew the risks associated with humanitarian work there, friends and fam...
If a team is relegated in the Premier League what type of tv payment do they receive?
<answer> The Premier League distributes a portion of its television revenue to clubs that are relegated from the league in the form of "parachute payments". <context> The Premier League distributes a portion of its television revenue to clubs that are relegated from the league in the form of "parachute payments". Start...
How many Grammy awards did Beyoncé win for her first solo album?
<answer> five <context> Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biːˈjɒnseɪ/ bee-YON-say) (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead s...
Some animals and reptiles native to Florida ?
<answer> American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther, and manatee <context> A peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida, it has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), and is the only state that borders both the ...
What did Dupin fill?
<answer> Dupin filled his pipe with tobacco and lit it. <context> "Mister D'Arcy is not a policeman. He is, however, very wise. He knew the police would search his apartment. He also knew how police think. So, he did not hide the letter where he knew they would look for it. "Do you remember how Germont laughed when ...
who did you go with?
<answer> One day I go shopping with my sister Gina and 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 r...
Does anyone else share her beliefs?
<answer> Grayson Perry <context> Should Children Be Allowed to Get Bored? Children need time to stand and stare. They should be allowed to get bored to that they can develop their ability to be creative. Children are expected by their parents to be reading a textbook all the time. However, research shows that it may _ ...
what is the maximum tire year?
<answer> Ten years <context> 2- Ten years is a maximum. If the tires haven't been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tires. Even if they appear to be in usable condition and have not worn down to the tread wear indicator.
Behind what other city?
<answer> full-time electric tram network running through the city, following San Francisco <context> Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its current administrative limits. The Sarajevo metropolitan area, including Sarajevo Canton and East Sarajevo is home...
Who, in 1979, was discovered to be a communist spy?
<answer> Anthony Blunt <context> In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press...
how long can heartburn last?
<answer> Two hours or even longer. <context> How Long Does Heartburn Last. As stated earlier, heartburn could cause problems such as nausea, swallowing burping, bloating and burning pain. These symptoms sometimes could last for about two hours or even longer. Nevertheless, there are various ways for people experiencing...
What does a mixed tag team consist of?
<answer> a male and female on each team <context> In the 1980s, mixed tag team matches began to take place, with a male and female on each team and a rule stating that each wrestler could only attack the opponent of the same gender. If a tag was made, the other team had to automatically switch their legal wrestler as w...
What did the architects of the calendar notice about the astronomical tables?
<answer> discrepancies <context> Ancient tables provided the sun's mean longitude. Christopher Clavius, the architect of the Gregorian calendar, noted that the tables agreed neither on the time when the sun passed through the vernal equinox nor on the length of the mean tropical year. Tycho Brahe also noticed discrepan...
Who made sacrifices to the main deities in this period?
<answer> the emperor <context> In addition to his many other roles, the emperor acted as the highest priest in the land who made sacrifices to Heaven, the main deities known as the Five Powers, and the spirits (shen 神) of mountains and rivers. It was believed that the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Mankind were lin...
Who was asked to write the "Dear Amy" column?
<answer> "I believe you're the right person to write an advice column for the students called Dear Amy!" Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy <context> "I believe you're the right person to write an advice column for the students called Dear Amy!" Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who ...
how old is canada?
<answer> Canada is 148 years old as of July 1 2015. <context> Canada was finally established as a country in 1867. It is 148 years old as of July 1 2015. Canada has been a country for 147 years. The first attempt at colonization occurred in 1000 A.D. by the Norsemen. There was no further European exploration until 1497...
Which team does he drive for?
<answer> Renault <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 McLar...
Who was accusing another of a crime?
<answer> Michael <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- A lawyer who filed a teen sex abuse lawsuit against "X-Men" director Bryan Singer said three more "Hollywood types" will be targeted in similar suits soon. Michael Egan, who accuses Singer of sexually abusing him starting when he was 15, appeared with attorney Jeff Her...
what can a sugar spoon be used for?
<answer> A sugar spoon can be used for serving sugar or stirring cream or milk and to scoop-out jam. <context> Other names for sugar spoons also include sugar shovel because of the deep and square-shaped design of the spoon’s bowl. In informal settings, the sugar spoon, no matter what the Sugar Spoon Dimensions are or ...
how long did the visitor say it would take?
<answer> five months <context> An Englishman was showing a foreign visitor around London. "What's that strange building?" asked the visitor. "That's the Tower of London." "I see. How long did it take to build it?" "About 500 years." "In my country we can build it in five months," Shortly after that they came to St. Pau...
Is the the smallest of all the planets?
<answer> and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. <context> Located at a varying distance no closer than 33 million miles from the earth, Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. In English Mars carries a name of the Roman god of w...
Which Avenue is the starting location for East 2nd Street?
<answer> C <context> East 2nd Street begins just North of East Houston Street at Avenue C and also continues to Bowery. The East end of East 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Streets is Avenue D, with East 6th Street continuing further Eastward and connecting to FDR Drive.
What hormone can be triggered by the flavor of beer alone in males?
<answer> dopamine <context> A study published in the Neuropsychopharmacology journal in 2013 revealed the finding that the flavour of beer alone could provoke dopamine activity in the brain of the male participants, who wanted to drink more as a result. The 49 men in the study were subject to positron emission tomograp...
Where did Freemasonry originate?
<answer> Scotland <context> During the Age of Enlightenment, Freemasons comprised an international network of like-minded men, often meeting in secret in ritualistic programs at their lodges. they promoted the ideals of the Enlightenment, and helped diffuse these values across Britain and France and other places. Freem...
Who gets the fruit after it is harvested?
<answer> Now the fruit is donated to those who need it. <context> Kelly Christopher, a student at Lutheran High School in California, US, loves oranges. One day last week, she used a pole to pick oranges off trees and collect them in baskets. It's the first time in her 15 years she's picked fruit from trees. "This is ...
Why was it hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe in the past?
<answer> There were not any powerful telescopes. <context> Is there intelligent life on other planets? For years, scientists said "no." or "we don't know." But today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers . They believe intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe. They also think...
Where does Iran border the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman?
<answer> to the south <context> Iran has an area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi). Iran lies between latitudes 24° and 40° N, and longitudes 44° and 64° E. Its borders are with Azerbaijan (611 km or 380 mi, with Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave, 179 km or 111 mi) and Armenia (35 km or 22 mi) to the north-west; the Caspian S...
was warsaw square badly bombed during wwii?
<answer> Yes, warsaw square was badly bombed during wwii. <context> It is estimated that during World War II, 85% of Warsaw's left bank buildings were destroyed. 35% were destroyed in 1944 with dynamite, flamethrowers and bombs, building by building, in retaliatory actions by the German military for the failed Warsaw U...
Did Dick go into the house?
<answer> , inside <context> CHAPTER XXX On the way back from the sick mare, Dick paused once to listen to the restless stamp of Mountain Lad and his fellows in the stallion barn. In the quiet air, from somewhere up the hills, came the ringing of a single bell from some grazing animal. A cat's-paw of breeze fanned h...
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
<answer> If you are on a diet, you should always keep to your diet. <context> Are there fastest ways to lose weight? Yes, there are! This is no magic trick or miracle. It just needs sensible actions. *Drink water No, you don't have to fill up like a tub, but ensure that you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Don...
Who was acquitted?
<answer> A jury in Kentucky Friday night acquitted 17-year-old Joshua Young <context> (CNN) -- A jury in Kentucky Friday night acquitted 17-year-old Joshua Young in the beating death of his stepbrother, Trey Zwicker, two years ago. Young also was found not guilty of tampering with evidence. Josh Gouker, Young's fat...
What year was the first youtube question asked to a presidential nominee?
<answer> 2007 <context> YouTube has enabled people to more directly engage with government, such as in the CNN/YouTube presidential debates (2007) in which ordinary people submitted questions to U.S. presidential candidates via YouTube video, with a techPresident co-founder saying that Internet video was changing the p...
In 1924, what was created as part of Uzbekistan?
<answer> Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic <context> In 1924, the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was created as a part of Uzbekistan, but in 1929 the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR) was made a separate constituent republic, however the predominantly ethnic Tajik cities of Samarkand and ...
What significance does Dec 7/ 1948 hold?
<answer> The first 45 rpm record created for sale <context> In March 1949, as RCA released the 45, Columbia released several hundred 7 inch 33 1/3 rpm small spindle hole singles. This format was soon dropped as it became clear that the RCA 45 was the single of choice and the Columbia 12 inch LP would be the 'album' of ...
Where was she helping kids learn English?
<answer> n a school in Bolivia <context> When Pat Jones finished college, she decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could while she was young. Pat wanted to visit Latin America first, so she got a job as an English teacher in a school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she was...
what school did the boy visit?
<answer> Cole Bettles had been rejected by a number of universities when he received an e-mail from the University of California, San Diego <context> Cole Bettles had been rejected by a number of universities when he received an e-mail from the University of California, San Diego, last month, congratulating him on his ...