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Who asserted Russia's right to "self-determination?"?
<answer> Lenin <context> Bolshevik leaders had effectively reestablished a polity with roughly the same extent as that empire by 1921, however with an internationalist ideology: Lenin in particular asserted the right to limited self-determination for national minorities within the new territory. Beginning in 1923, the ...
what are the Roland TR-808, TR-909, and TB 303 examples of?
<answer> synthesizers and drum machines <context> Larry Heard, a.k.a. "Mr. Fingers", claims that the term "house" became popular due to many of the early DJs creating music in their own homes using synthesizers and drum machines such as the Roland TR-808, TR-909, and the TB 303.[citation needed] These synthesizers were...
are they in the same class?
<answer> They are in the same( ) school, but in different classes. <context> Bob is a middle school student. He is 13years old. He lives in Shanghai with his parents and his twin brother, Jack. They are in the same( ) school, but in different classes. Bob is good at Maths, but not good at English. He thinks it's a lit...
where or what is key banks?
<answer> KeyBank is a branch bank founded in 1849 and headquartered in Cleveland, OH. <context> States Served. 1 KeyBank is a branch bank founded in 1849 and headquartered in Cleveland, OH. It operates 1,002 branches in 15 states. 2 Based on its fees, size, and account interest rates this bank receives a Smart Rating...
how many types of android devices are there?
<answer> There are 11,868 android devices. <context> In 2012, there were some 3,997 distinct Android devices. This year there are a whopping 11,868. Eight versions of Android are currently in use and 37.9 percent of users are running Jelly Bean, the latest version of the mobile OS. Samsung's apparent share of the marke...
Colors are typically broadcast using YUV and then converted to what?
<answer> a RGB color space <context> There is no single standard for HDTV color support. Colors are typically broadcast using a (10-bits per channel) YUV color space but, depending on the underlying image generating technologies of the receiver, are then subsequently converted to a RGB color space using standardized al...
How often does Max Wu eat chili con carne?
<answer> Every day. <context> Food or friends? Lip salve or iPod? What is the most important thing in the US teenagers' lives today? Let's take a look. Some find that they can't do without people. "My biggest need is my friends. Without them, I wouldn't do much," said Adrian Fernandez, a 14-year-old boy. With others,...
What denomination do the Brethren originate from?
<answer> Anglicanism <context> The Plymouth Brethren are a conservative, low church, evangelical movement, whose history can be traced to Dublin, Ireland, in the late 1820s, originating from Anglicanism. Among other beliefs, the group emphasizes sola scriptura. Brethren generally see themselves not as a denomination, b...
What was the population of China in 2 AD?
<answer> 57,671,400 <context> From roughly 115 to 60 BC, Han forces fought the Xiongnu over control of the oasis city-states in the Tarim Basin. Han was eventually victorious and established the Protectorate of the Western Regions in 60 BC, which dealt with the region's defense and foreign affairs. The Han also expande...
How long ago was the stele abandoned?
<answer> 600 years ago <context> A monument to the huge human cost of some of the gigantic construction projects of the early Ming dynasty is the Yangshan Quarry (located some 15–20 km (9–12 mi) east of the walled city and Ming Xiaoling mausoleum), where a gigantic stele, cut on the orders of the Yongle Emperor, lies a...
Who wrote Carmen?
<answer> Georges Bizet's <context> In the late 12th-century, a school of polyphony was established at the Notre-Dame. A group of Parisian aristocrats, known as Trouvères, became known for their poetry and songs. Troubadors were also popular. During the reign of Francois I, the lute became popular in the French court, a...
what do parakeet eat?
<answer> Seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, blossoms, leaf buds, and some enjoy nectar, insects, spray millet and grains. <context> Best Answer: Care and feeding: Fresh food and water must be provided daily. In the wild, parakeets feed on seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, blossoms, leaf buds, and some enjoy nectar, insects, spr...
was it a smooth street?
<answer> rough <context> CHAPTER IV "Which of them is it?" asked Longueville of his friend, after they had bidden good-night to the three ladies and to Captain Lovelock, who went off to begin, as he said, the evening. They stood, when they had turned away from the door of Mrs. Vivian's lodgings, in the little, rough-...
How many routes does Melbourne's bus network consist of?
<answer> almost 300 <context> Melbourne has the largest tram network in the world which had its origins in the city's 1880s land boom. In 2013–2014, 176.9 million passenger trips were made by tram. Melbourne's is Australia's only tram network to comprise more than a single line and consists of 250 km (155.3 mi) of trac...
Is it the only one in the country?
<answer> Today there is not just one school in the sun. <context> Northern Europeans spend a lot of time in their cold and cloudy winters planning their summer holidays. They are proud of their healthy color when they return home after the holiday. But they also know that a certain amount of sunshine is good for their ...
Who influenced Bismark besides his neighbors?
<answer> Hamburg merchants and traders <context> However, in 1883–84 Germany began to build a colonial empire in Africa and the South Pacific, before losing interest in imperialism. Historians have debated exactly why Germany made this sudden and short-lived move.[verification needed] Bismarck was aware that public opi...
do Gila monsters burrow?
<answer> Yes <context> Comments. Gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum), is found in southern Sonora and further south in thornscrub and tropical deciduous forest.he Gila monster is most commonly found in mountain foothills domin...
How did the author feel after seeing Dad's smiling to her talk of Kitty?
<answer> Happy. <context> Kitty is a little black-and-brown Australian dog. It's not a particularly bright dog. While Dad can make my sister and me afraid just by the tone of his voice, I have never heard him raise his voice at Kitty. In fact, one look from Kitty at the biscuit tin is enough to send my dad flying to ge...
who invented the chili dog?
<answer> Art Elkind <context> Out in Los Angeles, Art Elkind claims to have invented the chili dog in 1939. Entire generations of Southern Californians will name Pink’s as the formative chili dog. Regardless of who invented the chili dog, it was here to stay. By the time the fast food drive-ins and car culture of the 1...
Roughly what percentage of the population actually speaks Galician?
<answer> 91 <context> Nowadays, Galician is resurgent, though in the cities it remains a "second language" for most. According to a 2001 census, 99.16 percent of the populace of Galicia understand the language, 91.04 percent speak it, 68.65 percent read it and 57.64 percent write it. The first two numbers (understandin...
which ones did he lose?
<answer> Race to Dubai <context> (CNN) -- He has a habit of producing the goods at the season's finale, and 2014 was no different for Henrik Stenson as he successfully defended his DP World Tour Championship Sunday. Coming into the tournament in Dubai, Stenson was still searching for his maiden win of the year, havi...
When was the Quito Astronomical Observatory founded?
<answer> 1873 <context> One of the oldest observatories in South America is the Quito Astronomical Observatory. Founded in 1873 and located 12 minutes south of the Equator in Quito, Ecuador. The Quito Astronomical Observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador and is located in the Historic Center of Quito and is m...
In the 2000's, what was the concern perceived toward immigrants by institutions?
<answer> increase in xenophobia <context> In 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants f...
Where does this story take place?
<answer> Authorities believe two Arizona prison escapees <context> (CNN) -- Authorities believe two Arizona prison escapees and their alleged accomplice may be in the Yellowstone National Park area of Montana and Wyoming, based on recent information, the U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday. John Charles McCluskey, 45, ...
how does the placenta form?
<answer> The placenta functions as a fetomaternal organ with two components, the fetal placenta, which develops from the same blastocyst that forms the fetus, and the maternal placenta, which develops from the maternal uterine tissue. <context> The classical plural is placentae, but the form placentas is common in mode...
The 1080i30 or 1080i60 notion identifies interlaced scanning format with how many frames per second?
<answer> 30 <context> For example, 1920×1080p25 identifies progressive scanning format with 25 frames per second, each frame being 1,920 pixels wide and 1,080 pixels high. The 1080i25 or 1080i50 notation identifies interlaced scanning format with 25 frames (50 fields) per second, each frame being 1,920 pixels wide and ...
In what year did the American Law Institute change their mind about their contribution on the death penalty to the Model Penal Code?
<answer> 2009 <context> In October 2009, the American Law Institute voted to disavow the framework for capital punishment that it had created in 1962, as part of the Model Penal Code, "in light of the current intractable institutional and structural obstacles to ensuring a minimally adequate system for administering ca...
did the married girl think they were good looking?
<answer> I used to know Foliot. Thousand pities. They say she was a very pretty woman." "Oh, not pretty! <context> CHAPTER XXX THE LADY FROM BEYOND The morning was sultry, brooding, steamy. Antonia was at her music, and from the room where Shelton tried to fix attention on a book he could hear her practising her ...
By which month, were the Taliban no longer controlling Kabul?
<answer> December <context> Just eight months into his presidency, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 suddenly transformed Bush into a wartime president. Bush's approval ratings surged to near 90%. Within a month, the forces of a coalition led by the United States entered Afghanistan, which had been sheltering...
How many movies has she been in?
<answer> She still only has three movies under her belt <context> (CNN) -- She's only 23, but Deepika Padukone is already living a life millions would envy. From calendar model to Bollywood big-time: Deepika Padukone. The model-turned-actress was spotted in a music video and then cast in one of the biggest grossing...
which statement is the best description of seoul?
<answer> Seoul is the capital city of South Korea that changed hands many times during the Korean War. <context> What is the best description of Seoul? Seoul is the capital city of South Korea that changed hands many times during the Korean War. Seoul has an area of 233.7 mi² and a population of 10.01 million (2014) pe...
Did the accident occur there?
<answer> in Hawaii <context> "Oh please God, no, no!" Stephen Eldredge cried out when he saw his wife, Shelli, badly wounded on the side of the road. She had broken actually every long bone in her body, along with her pelvis, jaw, and cheekbones. He was terrified his bride would bleed to death. Stephen and Shelli had...
in the giver what mistake did asher make at the age of three?
<answer> Asher stopped talking altogether, when he was a Three. Asher's mistakenly using the wrong word and being punished for it to the point that he stops talking demonstrates the community's relentless insistence that everyone be the same, and their complete lack of compassion. <context> At this point, “Asher whimpe...
is liquid cooling necessary?
<answer> No, water cooling is never necessary unless you're pushing WELL past the limits and breaking the CPU's temp threshhold as specified by the manufacturer. <context> especially these guys. but nah seriously, as others have said your temps are fine. water cooling is never necessary unless you're pushing WELL past ...
What does the author hope for the boys?
<answer> they get on well with family members.. <context> We tried so hard to make things better for our kids but we made them worse. For my naughty boys, I'd know better. I'd really like for them to know about hand-me-down clothes and home-made ice cream and leftover meatloaf. I really would. My cherished boys, I hope...
How did Internet hunting allow people to hunt?
<answer> using remotely controlled guns <context> When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. As a representative of the National Rifle Association (NRA) e...
on what night did that happen?
<answer> bottom club Hertha Berlin on Friday night, <context> (CNN) -- Schalke moved to within a point of German Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen after winning 2-0 away to fellow title hopefuls Werder Bremen on Saturday night. Kevin Kuranyi and Jan Moravek scored in the second half to put Schalke a point above thi...
How do you boil egg microwave?
<answer> Place it in the microwave and cook it on the highest power setting for 35 seconds. <context> Cook the egg. Place it in the microwave and cook it on the highest power setting for 35 seconds. When it's done cooking, remove the paper towel and inspect the egg. If the white is still liquid, put it back in the micr...
What was their boat called?
<answer> "Yes, we want to take advantage of the weather while it lasts," answered the captain of the _Ice King_. <context> CHAPTER XX FAST IN THE ICE "Well, there is one piece of luck," said Barwell Dawson, the next morning. "Our collier is here, so we can take on coal at once, and get away from here inside of thre...
what is a functional healthcare team?
<answer> A functional healthcare team is a practitioner support service provider. <context> Functional Health Team began out of the idea of, What could I fix, about the aspects of my day, that would make life easier, make my practice culture stronger, and provide more referrals and income. FHT is a practitioner support...
did it appear she wanted to be wed?
<answer> she was not particularly anxious <context> Chapter 9 Numa "El Adrea" On the same day that Kadour ben Saden rode south the diligence from the north brought Tarzan a letter from D'Arnot which had been forwarded from Sidi-bel-Abbes. It opened the old wound that Tarzan would have been glad to have forgotten; y...
what software to use to open an eps file?
<answer> To open an EPS file, you need to have illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator. <context> Best Answer: : To open an EPS file, you need to have illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator. Note, however, that you do not need to OPEN an EPS file in order to USE the EPS file. In most situations, what y...
what county is greenwood village colorado?
<answer> Arapahoe <context> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The City of Greenwood Village is a Home Rule Municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The city is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the city has a total population of 13,925.
What was Eton's beagle club accused of in January 2016?
<answer> an illegal hare hunt <context> In January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call t...
Can they smell the food?
<answer> They can smell foo <context> On the first evening, the three of us were tired after walking for about eight hours. We soon fell asleep. In the morning, I was surprised to find the bag of food had been open. "Bears," said Joe, "we should hang the food in a tree tonight." Later that day we stopped in a beautiful...
Who created Ganlan Media?
<answer> Martin E. Judge <context> AFL Global and Ganlan Media were created in 2012 by businessman Martin E. Judge, founder and owner of the Judge Group. The company, called AFL Global, LLC, looks to introduce and launch professional Arena Football teams and franchises in various locations throughout the world (like NF...
How does the determination between Patois and Creole French usually determined?
<answer> racially <context> Residents of Saint-Barthélemy (Saint-Barthélemoise people) are French citizens and work at establishments on the island. Most of them are descendants of the first settlers, of Breton, Norman, Poitevin, Saintongeais and Angevin lineage. French is the native tongue of the population. English i...
What is the main idea of the passage?
<answer> Book pages could provide safe drinking water. <context> The expression "a thirst for knowledge" may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can turn dirty water into clean and drinkable water. They sa...
what is a new ability they can get from making that?
<answer> These skills can include things like how to get along with others, how to use technology and how to use your time wisely. <context> If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacati...
what county is omaha ne in?
<answer> Douglas <context> Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluf...
Who were the winners of World War II?
<answer> Allies <context> When World War II started in 1939, it divided the world into two alliances—the Allies (the United Kingdom and France at first in Europe, China in Asia since 1937, followed in 1941 by the Soviet Union, the United States); and the Axis powers consisting of Germany, Italy and Japan.[nb 1] During ...
What character in The Great Gatsby wrote editorials for the Yale News?
<answer> Nick Carraway <context> Yale University, one of the oldest universities in the United States, is a cultural referent as an institution that produces some of the most elite members of society and its grounds, alumni, and students have been prominently portrayed in fiction and U.S. popular culture. For example, ...
Which mountains contain those parts of Tennessee with a temperate climate?
<answer> Appalachians <context> Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in ...
Are there any other kinds of it?
<answer> Northern Kurdish <context> Kurdish is a continuum of Northwestern Iranian languages spoken by the Kurds in Western Asia. Kurdish forms three dialect groups known as Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji), Central Kurdish (Sorani), and Southern Kurdish (Palewani). A separate group of non-Kurdish Northwestern Iranian langu...
Who is her brother?
<answer> her brother Henry <context> There once was a beautiful princess named Lizzie who lived in a castle in the woods. One day she went for a walk to see if any of the spring flowers had started to bloom. Her mother's birthday was the next day. If there were flowers blooming she would pick some for her mother. Her ...
How is the weather in campinas sao paulo.?
<answer> In Campinas, the summers are long, warm, muggy, wet, and mostly cloudy and the winters are short, comfortable, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 55°F to 85°F and is rarely below 48°F or above 92°F.In Campinas, the average percentage of the sky covered by cloud...
Did the crime rate go up or down after the War years?
<answer> pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II <context> Like many American cities, Philadelphia saw a gradual yet pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II. There were 525 murders in 1990, a rate of 31.5 per 100,000. There were an average of about 600 murders a year for most o...
what does rfp stand for in healthcare?
<answer> RFP stand for in healthcare is Request for Proposal. <context> RFP Components. A Request for Proposal should clearly outline the service or equipment needed, such as the completion of a project or the fulfillment of a specific number of materials or equipment pieces. The RFP should include the scope of the pro...
What term describes the literally translated Indonesian versions of Dutch terms that have become standard?
<answer> calques <context> After independence, Dutch was dropped as an official language and replaced by Malay. Yet the Indonesian language inherited many words from Dutch: words for everyday life as well as scientific and technological terms. One scholar argues that 20% of Indonesian words can be traced back to Dutch ...
what is hess's law?
<answer> The change of enthalpy in a chemical reaction is independent of the pathway between the initial and final states. <context> Hess's law states that the change of enthalpy in a chemical reaction (i.e. the heat of reaction at constant pressure) is independent of the pathway between the initial and final states.
why is chrome so slow?
<answer> Google Chrome is so slow because of upgradation from Windows 8 pro to 8.1 pro. <context> google chrome very slow opening pages after 8.1 upgrade TonyMontreal Oct 31, 2013, 10:30 AM Everything has become very slow after upgrade from Windows 8 pro to 8.1 pro.
are narcotics illicit drugs?
<answer> Yes <context> In common parlance and legal usage, it is often used imprecisely to mean illicit drugs, irrespective of their pharmacology. For example, narcotics control legislation in Canada, USA, and certain other countries includes cocaine and cannabis as well as opioids (see also conventions, international ...
In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?
<answer> It offers readers ongoing context. <context> One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language. Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan It pr...
who appointed the governor of the ms territory by president jefferson?
<answer> David Holmes appointed the governor of the ms territory by President Jefferson. <context> Governor David Holmes. David Holmes, a U. S. Representative from Virginia, was appointed the fourth and final governor of the Mississippi Territory in 1808 by President Thomas Jefferson. During his tenure, Jefferson Colle...
When were the Netherlands' colonies annexed by Napoleon?
<answer> 1810 <context> The Napoleonic Wars were therefore ones in which Britain invested large amounts of capital and resources to win. French ports were blockaded by the Royal Navy, which won a decisive victory over a Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar in 1805. Overseas colonies were attacked and occupied, including t...
Name some automobile manufacturers in the city of Ann Arbor?
<answer> General Motors and Visteon <context> The University of Michigan shapes Ann Arbor's economy significantly. It employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. Other employers are drawn to the area by the university's research and development money, and by its graduates. High tech, hea...
how big does a pomsky get?
<answer> It is 12 to 17 inches long, 10 to 15 inches tall and weighs about 20 to 30 pounds. 10 to 15 inches tall. <context> Average Pomsky Size. On average, you can expect a full grown 50/50 pomsky to be about: A full grown adult pomsky is approximately 12 to 17 inches long, 10 to 15 inches tall (from floor to shoulder...
Who suggested smelling salts?
<answer> shall I get some smelling salts!" cried Grace <context> CHAPTER XIV DICK AND SAM IN CHICAGO "Get some water, Songbird, quick!" "Oh, Sam, shall I get some smelling salts!" cried Grace. "I guess the water will do, Grace. Here, stand on this side, so those other girls can't see Nellie," went on the boy. "...
How popular is the guitar?
<answer> Probably no other musical instrument is as popular <context> Probably no other musical instrument is as popular as the guitar around the world. Musicians use the guitar for almost all kinds of music. Country and western music would not be the same without a guitar. The traditional Spanish folk music called Fla...
is mega man a nintendo character?
<answer> Yes <context> Mega Man also appears a special playable guest character in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. He is a very unorthodox character, as his moveset, animations, movement and playstyle are almost completely based upon the gameplay and graphical style of the original Mega Man gam...
Which biologist ran the Committee on Eugenics?
<answer> David Starr <context> Bell was connected with the eugenics movement in the United States. In his lecture Memoir upon the formation of a deaf variety of the human race presented to the National Academy of Sciences on November 13, 1883 he noted that congenitally deaf parents were more likely to produce deaf chil...
how long to soak french fries before baking?
<answer> At least 10 minutes <context> First, slice your potatoes into 1/2 inch discs and then again to make 1/2 inch sticks. Also, preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Place the fries in a large bowl of ice water and let soak for at least 10 minutes.
How is the reality of maya viewed in Vedanta?
<answer> always changing <context> According to this school of Vedanta, all reality is Brahman, and there exists nothing whatsoever which is not Brahman. Its metaphysics includes the concept of māyā and ātman. Māyā connotes "that which exists, but is constantly changing and thus is spiritually unreal". The empirical re...
Who did the Talking Heads begin a series of collaborations with in 1978?
<answer> Brian Eno <context> In the mid 1970s, various American groups (some with ties to Downtown Manhattan's punk scene, including Television and Suicide) had begun expanding on the vocabulary of punk music. Midwestern groups such as Pere Ubu and Devo drew inspiration from the region's derelict industrial environment...
What did the author think of the woman's behavior?
<answer> It was unacceptable. <context> One day I was driving home with a woman. She rolled down the window, fifty feet away from the driveway and spit her gum out of the window. "Couldn't you just wait five seconds and put your gum where it belongs?" I asked, annoyed. She was not the only one who was gum-lazy. Consid...
Why do males that engage in extra-pair copulation closely guard their mates?
<answer> to ensure the parentage of the offspring that they raise <context> Ninety-five percent of bird species are socially monogamous. These species pair for at least the length of the breeding season or—in some cases—for several years or until the death of one mate. Monogamy allows for both paternal care and biparen...
Why did the woman call the area death valley?
<answer> Because the group of people lived a hard life here and their work animals were killed. <context> Today, we'll visit a place of strange and silent beauty. As beautiful as this place is, its name provides evidence of very real danger. We are exploring Death Valley National Park . Death Valley is a huge place. I...
Which part of St Mary's Catholic Technology College was burned to the ground in the fire?
<answer> The science block. <context> Five boys are suspected of starting a fire that destroyed their school on the eve of the new term. Police said yesterday that five boys -- one aged 11, two 12-year-olds, one aged 13 and one 15 -- arrested on suspicion of starting the fire had been released until later this month. P...
how many raised on orthodox Jewish homes abandon orthodox Judaism typically?
<answer> half <context> In contrast to the general American Jewish community, which is dwindling due to low fertility and high intermarriage and assimilation rates, the Orthodox Jewish community of the United States is growing rapidly. Among Orthodox Jews, the fertility rate stands at about 4.1 children per family, as ...
is a tyrannosaurus carnivore?
<answer> Yes, a tyrannosaurus is the first carnivore received by the player. <context> The T. Rex or Tyrannosaurus Rex is the first carnivore received by the player. It is a stocky, green, lizard-like dinosaur. It is lime green in color and has a lighter mint green underbelly. It has black claws and yellow eyes. Creato...
What did she want to do instead?
<answer> She wanted a more active part in making photographs. <context> Diane Arbus is known for creating intense black and white photographs of very unusual people. She used a special camera that produced square shaped images. One art expert said Diane Arbus turned photography inside out. Instead of looking at her sub...
How much could the fine be?
<answer> $250,000 <context> Chicago (CNN)An Illinois teenager accused of trying to support ISIS pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court. Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19, had invited his family to join him in his plans to travel to join ISIS in the Mideast, authorities said. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is using w...
How long was Maraton in the meeting that morning?
<answer> Maraton spent three hours and a half that morning in conclave <context> CHAPTER VI Maraton spent three hours and a half that morning in conclave with the committee appointed for his reception, and for that three hours and a half he was profoundly bored. Every one had a good deal to say except Richard Gravel...
Where did he go?
<answer> Billis decided to do an experiment by hiking up a mountain called Snowdonia, <context> Leave a camera on a mountaintop, and chances are, you'll never see it again. But 24-year-old Paul Bellis, a university student from Wales, believed that most people were better than that, and set up a creative experiment to ...
When was the earliest church labeled baptist traced back to?
<answer> Historians trace the earliest church labeled "Baptist" back to 1609 <context> Baptists are individuals who comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and...
What substance in CFL bulbs raises health concerns?
<answer> mercury <context> Objections to banning the use of incandescent light bulbs include the higher initial cost of alternatives and lower quality of light of fluorescent lamps. Some people have concerns about the health effects of fluorescent lamps. However, even though they contain mercury, the environmental perf...
Where was he moved to?
<answer> San Francisco <context> And he did not know that Manuel,one of the gardener's helpers,was in bad need of money for his hobby of gambling and for his large family.One day,the Judge was at a meeting and the boys were busy organizing an athletic club.No one saw Manuel and Buck go off on what Buck imagined was mer...
How tall is the City Hall?
<answer> 548 ft <context> The 548 ft (167 m) City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1987 when One Liberty Place was constructed. Numerous glass and granite skyscrapers were built in Philadelphia's Center City from the late 1980s onwards. In 2007, the Comcast Center surpassed One Liberty Place to beco...
Where did Rowan walk?
<answer> Luke Rowan, when he left the cottage, walked quickly back across the green towards Baslehurst. <context> CHAPTER XIII. MR. TAPPITT IN HIS COUNTING-HOUSE. Luke Rowan, when he left the cottage, walked quickly back across the green towards Baslehurst. He had sauntered out slowly on his road from the brewery t...
who was james hewitt?
<answer> James Hewitt is a former British Army captain who had an affair with Princess Diana in the Nineties. <context> James Hewitt is a former British Army captain who had an affair with Princess Diana in the Nineties Who is James Hewitt? James Hewitt is a former household cavalry officer in the British Army. The 58-...
True or False: He feels more at ease around Americans.?
<answer> not easy <context> Although international students want to dive into American culture, it is easier to stay close to the families. "Most international students told me that they want to meet and make friends with as many Americans as they can," said Mark Galloway, Institute for International Studies (IIS) st...
hom many multi million dollar productions he did?
<answer> King KongandCinderella Man <context> Ron Meyer is the president and COO of Universal Studios.As one of the most successful business leaders in Hollywood, he heads up Universal Pictures and Universal Parks & Resorts.He's the guy who oversees the production of Multimillion-dollar extravaganzas likeKing KongandCi...
Who bestowed the title of king to Demetrius Poliorcetes?
<answer> Antigonus <context> Antigonus then sent his son Demetrius to regain control of Greece. In 307 he took Athens, expelling Demetrius of Phaleron, Cassander's governor, and proclaiming the city free again. Demetrius now turned his attention to Ptolemy, defeating his fleet at the Battle of Salamis and taking contro...
When did the Dashnaktsutyun declare independence?
<answer> May 1918 <context> Although the Russian Caucasus Army of Imperial forces commanded by Nikolai Yudenich and Armenians in volunteer units and Armenian militia led by Andranik Ozanian and Tovmas Nazarbekian succeeded in gaining most of Ottoman Armenia during World War I, their gains were lost with the Bolshevik R...
what solution is the highest concentration of water?
<answer> The highest concentration of water is the water in any miscible liquid. <context> Water has a very low molecular weight, so its molarity in itself is one of the highest. If you want to go to extremes, the highest concentration I can think of is the concentration of water in any miscible liquid. Water by itself...
if meat is bad for you what should you eat?
<answer> A variety of protein-containing foods each day. <context> Vegetarians need to be aware of this. People who don’t eat meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or dairy products need to eat a variety of protein-containing foods each day in order to get all the amino acids needed to make new protein.
What country once only allowed their emperor to wear yellow?
<answer> China <context> In some societies, clothing may be used to indicate rank or status. In ancient Rome, for example, only senators could wear garments dyed with Tyrian purple. In traditional Hawaiian society, only high-ranking chiefs could wear feather cloaks and palaoa, or carved whale teeth. Under the Travancor...
what are poppers?
<answer> It is a type of drug that is typically amyl nitrate, isobutyl nitrite or alkyl nitrite. <context> What poppers are is a type of drug that is typically amyl nitrate, isobutyl nitrite or alkyl nitrite. People inhale them to get high or to increase their sexual pleasure. In addition for use as a sex drug poppers ...
does writing dialogue come in it's own paragraph?
<answer> Yes <context> It adds more white space to a page, which pleases the eye. Dialogue is the first thing many fiction editors look for in stories. If the dialogue doesn't work, the whole manuscript is rejected. In dialogue, each person gets his own paragraph each time he speaks, no matter how briefly. Even a simpl...
In what part of the church was the monumental entrance typically placed?
<answer> the west end <context> Few large stone buildings were constructed between the Constantinian basilicas of the 4th century and the 8th century, although many smaller ones were built during the 6th and 7th centuries. By the beginning of the 8th century, the Carolingian Empire revived the basilica form of architec...