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During daytime how high can the temperatures reach? | <answer> 80 °C (176 °F) <context> , July, August and September. In fact, there are even hotter spots in the Sahara, but they are located in extremely remote areas, especially in the Azalai, lying in northern Mali. The major part of the desert experiences around 3 – 5 months when the average high strictly exceeds 40 °C ... |
what is cardiomyopathy? | <answer> Any of several structural or functional diseases of heart muscle marked especially by hypertrophy and obstructive damage to the heart. <context> Definition of cardiomyopathy. plural. cardiomyopathies. : any of several structural or functional diseases of heart muscle marked especially by hypertrophy and obstru... |
What are the foods you can feed your parrot? | <answer> The foods you can feed your parrot include unsalted macadamia nuts, unsalted walnuts, unsalted pistachios, and unsalted cashews. <context> Because of the high fat content, you should feed them to your parrot in moderation. For example, you could feed your parrot nuts as a training reward or occasional treat. E... |
In what century did Saint Nicholas become the influence for red being worn by Santa Claus? | <answer> 4th <context> Red is the color most commonly associated with joy and well being. It is the color of celebration and ceremony. A red carpet is often used to welcome distinguished guests. Red is also the traditional color of seats in opera houses and theaters. Scarlet academic gowns are worn by new Doctors of Ph... |
The invention of elevators brought with it questions of social etiquette and formalities, generally referred to as what? | <answer> social protocols <context> Elevators necessitated new social protocols. When Nicholas II of Russia visited the Hotel Adlon in Berlin, his courtiers panicked about who would enter the elevator first, and who would press the buttons. In Lifted: A Cultural History of the Elevator, author Andreas Bernard documents... |
Who joined the Cossacks in 1648? | <answer> peasants of Ukraine <context> Russia experienced territorial growth through the 17th century, which was the age of Cossacks. Cossacks were warriors organized into military communities, resembling pirates and pioneers of the New World. In 1648, the peasants of Ukraine joined the Zaporozhian Cossacks in rebellio... |
Who owns more wealth than the bottom 90 percent of people in the U.S.? | <answer> richest 1 percent <context> According to PolitiFact the top 400 richest Americans "have more wealth than half of all Americans combined." According to the New York Times on July 22, 2014, the "richest 1 percent in the United States now own more wealth than the bottom 90 percent". Inherited wealth may help expl... |
who was rn's vice president? | <answer> Ms. Kathy Davis. <context> Background. Ms. Kathy Davis, RN serves as Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Ms. Davis served as Vice President of Patient Care at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Ms. Davis serves on the boards for the NM Organizatio... |
Who gave up during the big game? | <answer> high school athletics coach <context> As a high school athletics coach, I gave a speech about football to students and parents, aiming at getting new team members :I talked about how"everyone can benefit from football. This year, a worried-looking couple approached me. Their son, who had a sickly childhood, r... |
what does the hormone dhea do? | <answer> Dehydroepiandrosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in men and women. A hormone is a chemical produced in one part of the body that is carried to another part of the body where it has a specific effect. <context> Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal ... |
when did the motor carrier safety improvement act go into effect? | <answer> The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. <context> The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety ... |
Is there an English version? | <answer> (England), "burgh" <context> A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term "borough" designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
The word "borough" derives from common Proto-Germanic "*burgz", m... |
Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill? | <answer> The police officer <context> I will never forget the day--- September 10th2009, when my class went on a field trip to the beach and I had so much fun.When we returned to school, my teacher told me to go to the headmaster's office.When I got into the office, I saw a police officer.Suddenly, I realized something... |
what is the 3rd amendment for? | <answer> Places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime. <context> The Third Amendment (Amendment III) to the United States Constitution places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, f... |
How many people were in that group? | <answer> You and your brother came on with your uncle, didn't you?"
"Yes."
"Any others in the party?"
"Yes; two men." <context> CHAPTER XV.
ON TO LAKE BENNETT.
The face of Tom Roland wore a smile, but in his eyes was an anxious look which Earl did not fail to notice as he surveyed the two acquaintances from ... |
who is sigrid thornton? | <answer> She is an Australian multi-award-winning actress. <context> Sigrid Thornton (born 12 February 1959) is an Australian multi-award-winning actress. Thornton was born in Canberra, the daughter of Merle, a teacher of women's studies and writer, and Neil Thornton, an academic. She spent most of her formative years ... |
what grows on a vine? | <answer> Grapes <context> What fruits grow on vines? grapes Grapes grow on vines which is why the drink that most grapes are grown to make is called wine in English and vino in french as an awful lot of grapes come from one of … many of the wine regions of France. |
What's the passage mainly about? | <answer> How to educate kids. <context> Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren't included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rul... |
For how many seasons was Steven Tyler a judge on American Idol? | <answer> two <context> In season eight, Latin Grammy Award-nominated singer–songwriter and record producer Kara DioGuardi was added as a fourth judge. She stayed for two seasons and left the show before season ten. Paula Abdul left the show before season nine after failing to agree terms with the show producers. Emmy A... |
In what year? | <answer> won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 <context> SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- South Korea bade farewell to former President Kim Dae-Jung Sunday in a ceremony attended by thousands of citizens, dignitaries and politicians.
South Korean Buddhist monks pray in front of a portrait of former president Kim Dae-jung duri... |
How many people were slaughtered in the terrorist attack in Mumbai? | <answer> 160 people <context> Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Pakistani Taliban vowed Thursday to carry out attacks against India to avenge the death of a man executed by Indian authorities for his role in the 2008 terrorist assault on Mumbai.
Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, a Pakistani, was hanged Wednesday in Pune, a city ... |
Why didn't the cattle run away when a cowboy sang beautiful songs? | <answer> Because the cattle enjoyed the music so much that they went to sleep. <context> American country music is very old. It came from the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain. It's a mixture of music from all of these places.
In West America, cowboys had to take care of the cattle. They had to watc... |
Was someone keeping something from her? | <answer> She was more firmly persuaded than ever that "Ambrose was hiding something from her. <context> CHAPTER VI.
THE LIME-KILN.
MR. MEADOWCROFT was the first to speak. "Somebody must find John," he said.
"Without losing a moment," added his daughter.
Ambrose suddenly stepped out of the dark corner of the ro... |
Who bought the Expo line from Southern Pacific? | <answer> Southern Pacific by Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority <context> Historical aspects of the Expo line route are noteworthy. It uses the right-of-way for the Santa Monica Air Line that provided electric-powered freight and passenger service between Los Angeles and Santa Monica beginning in the 192... |
How many Estonians chose to retreat or flee when in anticipation of another Soviet invasion? | <answer> tens of thousands <context> In the face of the country being re-occupied by the Red Army, tens of thousands of Estonians (including a majority of the education, culture, science, political and social specialists) chose to either retreat with the Germans or flee to Finland or Sweden where they sought refuge in ... |
What are the deadliest diseases caused by bacteria? | <answer> respiratory infections <context> There are approximately ten times as many bacterial cells in the human flora as there are human cells in the body, with the largest number of the human flora being in the gut flora, and a large number on the skin. The vast majority of the bacteria in the body are rendered harml... |
When did things change? | <answer> However,one autumn,things changed <context> Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms.For 35 years they farmed side by side,sharing machinery and goods as needed,without a single problem. However,one autumn,things changed.It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse,which grew ... |
what are quasars? | <answer> Quasars are part of a class of objects known as active galactic nuclei. <context> Quasars are part of a class of objects known as active galactic nuclei (AGN). Other classes include Seyfert galaxies and blazars. All three require supermassive black holes to power them. |
how much xbox games cost? | <answer> $80 to $250 <context> On average, the Xbox 360 cost will be anywhere from $80 to as much as $250 depending on the model purchased. The first edition, which isn’t sold new anymore, will cost about $60 to $75 used. The basic Xbox 360 will cost about $170. This console has a fairly small memory – only 4 GB. |
Was it a non-profit? | <answer> non-profit <context> The Linguasphere Observatory (or "Observatoire", based upon its original French and legal title: ) is a transnational linguistic research network.
It was created in Quebec in 1983 and was subsequently established and registered in Normandy as a non-profit association under the honorary p... |
Who had fought the animal? | <answer> "I think it was the lion that thrust," answered Godwin. "I only held the sword straight. Drag it out, brother, I am still too weak." <context> Chapter Eleven: The City of Al-Je-Bal
"I pray you have done," said Godwin, "it is but a scratch from the beast's claws. I am ashamed that you should put your hair to... |
Was her teacher pleased? | <answer> Su is happy <context> Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries. Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people compete... |
what is banal? | <answer> BANAL is a bookkeeping or practice management system that allows you to create and track invoices, clients, projects, suppliers and expenses. <context> BANAL is a bookkeeping/practice management system that allows you to create and track invoices, clients, projects, suppliers and expenses. BANAL is a client/se... |
Why can an oil lamp work? | <answer> Because there is oil climbing up the wick. <context> You must have seen an oil lamp before. But do you know how it works?
One end of the lamp wick is immersed(............) in oil and the other end is not immersed. When you light the end which is not immersed, it
will burst into flame . This is because the... |
will i be able to get a job after college? | <answer> Yes <context> The myth that with a college education you will be able to get a good paying job is being laid to rest. The social contract that, if you work hard, play by the rules and graduate college, there will be a job waiting for you is just a myth.he myth that with a college education you will be able to ... |
what is the wip in construction? | <answer> In Construction Work-in-Progress is a long-term asset account in which the costs of constructing long-term assets are recorded. <context> What is Construction Work-in-Progress? Construction Work-in-Progress is a long-term asset account in which the costs of constructing long-term assets are recorded. The accou... |
How old was Schwarzenegger when he moved to the U.S.? | <answer> 21 <context> Schwarzenegger, who dreamed of moving to the U.S. since the age of 10, and saw bodybuilding as the avenue through which to do so, realized his dream by moving to the United States in September 1968 at the age of 21, speaking little English. There he trained at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles, Ca... |
What's the main point? | <answer> the Louvre Museum <context> The Louvre () or the Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum and an historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement (district or ward). Approximately 38,000 objects from prehi... |
Were people worried about him? | <answer> His parents and teachers worried about his rnenta1ability.
<context> Did you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and did not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his rnenta1ability.
Beethoven's music teacher said about him,"As a composer he is h... |
What section of the constitution was changed by Act 8 of 1925 to include Afrikaans with Dutch? | <answer> 137 <context> European Dutch remained the literary language until the start of the 1920s, when under pressure of Afrikaner nationalism the local "African" Dutch was preferred over the written, European-based standard. In 1925, section 137 of the 1909 constitution of the Union of South Africa was amended by Act... |
According to the author, what is the common view of those who have lost some weight first and gained it back later? | <answer> They feel optimistic about future plans on weight control. <context> For many years, I was sure that my suffering was because of my size. I believed that when the weight disappeared, it would take old wounds, hurts, and rejections with it.
Many obese(overweight)people also mistakenly believe that changing our ... |
Who else did? | <answer> Hermann Minkowsk <context> The theory of relativity usually encompasses two interrelated theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. Special relativity applies to elementary particles and their interactions, describing all their physical phenomena except gravity. General relativity ... |
what was the duration? | <answer> each was not over half a minute in duration, <context> CHAPTER V
For a number of days Michael saw only Steward and Kwaque. This was because he was confined to the steward's stateroom. Nobody else knew that he was on board, and Dag Daughtry, thoroughly aware that he had stolen a white man's dog, hoped to kee... |
Which machine is unsuitable for general use? | <answer> Philips 585 <context> Pocket Tape-Recorders "Family and Home Magazine" test what's on the market now.
1)Pearlcorder S702 $64
This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket ... |
Who said that Chopin set out "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever?"? | <answer> Zdzisław Jachimecki <context> Chopin's successes as a composer and performer opened the door to western Europe for him, and on 2 November 1830, he set out, in the words of Zdzisław Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever." With Woyciechowski, he headed for Austria, intending... |
Where is this passage most probably from? | <answer> A diary. <context> Sunday, 31 August
We've been in China for a month now. Dad, Mom, Harry and I moved to Tianjin on 25 August. We're not very far from Beijing. Two days ago, we celebrated my 16thbirthday. It was great celebrating in China; the only thing that was strange was the cake--here they're not as sweet... |
How warm is her house? | <answer> Even with the air conditioning on, it's 82 degrees Fahrenheit in the house <context> Millions of citizens throughout the central US are jumping into pools, sitting in the shade, and turning on their air conditioners as they try to beat the heat.With record-breaking temperatures and unbearable humidity attackin... |
The argument of the public sphere was founded on what? | <answer> reason <context> One of the primary elements of the culture of the Enlightenment was the rise of the public sphere, a "realm of communication marked by new arenas of debate, more open and accessible forms of urban public space and sociability, and an explosion of print culture," in the late 17th century and 18... |
Why were the police and other drivers so kind to the writer? | <answer> Because they thought that somebody in the writer's family had died and he needed help. <context> We spent a day in the country and picked a lot of flowers. Our car was full of flowers inside! On the way home we had to stop at traffic lights, and there my wife saw the bookshelf.
It stood outside a furniture sh... |
What is the creation myth of Tuvalu? | <answer> te Pusi mo te Ali <context> An important creation myth of the islands of Tuvalu is the story of the te Pusi mo te Ali (the Eel and the Flounder) who created the islands of Tuvalu; te Ali (the flounder) is believed to be the origin of the flat atolls of Tuvalu and the te Pusin (the Eel) is the model for the coc... |
When did the story happen? | <answer> Over fifty years ago . <context> Some fifty years ago , I was studying in a middle school in New York . One day , Mrs. O'Neil gave a maths test to our class . When the papers were marked , she found that twelve boys had made exactly the same mistakes in the test .
There is nothing new about cheating in exams .... |
what is aggregate adjustment on city taxes? | <answer> Aggregate adjustment can refer to the payment itself or the relevant entry on the statement for the account. <context> Aggregate adjustment can refer to the payment itself, or the relevant entry on the statement for the account. House Purchases In many real estate transactions, the money for the purchase is te... |
How many total CDs has Kanye West released in his career so far? | <answer> 7 <context> Raised in Chicago, West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for artists such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 200... |
From where was Venus brought and lodged on the Capitoline Hill? | <answer> Sicily <context> Rome's diplomatic agreement with her neighbours of Latium confirmed the Latin league and brought the cult of Diana from Aricia to the Aventine. and established on the Aventine in the "commune Latinorum Dianae templum": At about the same time, the temple of Jupiter Latiaris was built on the Alb... |
Schwarzenegger said he was reading scripts that included the one for what WWII film based on a true story? | <answer> With Wings as Eagles <context> In January 2011, just weeks after leaving office in California, Schwarzenegger announced that he was reading several new scripts for future films, one of them being the World War II action drama With Wings as Eagles, written by Randall Wallace, based on a true story. On March 6, ... |
what is a duty? | <answer> In economics, a duty is a kind of tax levied by a state. <context> An aspect of fiscal policy. In economics, a duty is a kind of tax levied by a state. It is often associated with customs, in which context they are also known as tariffs or dues. The term is often used to describe a tax on certain items purchas... |
When was he kidnapped? | <answer> March 3.
<context> (CNN) -- A five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan earlier this month has been found safe and is back with his relatives, the British High Commission said Tuesday.
Sahil Saeed was released at a school in the Punjab province of Pakistan, said Assistant Chief Constable Dav... |
what are the building setbacks for cheboygan county michigan? | <answer> The building setbacks for Cheboygan County, Michigan are front and rear setbacks. <context> The Cheboygan County Zoning Board of Appeals, ZBA, approved front and rear setbacks for the construction of a dwelling on Michigami Drive, off of U.S.-23 in Beaugrand Estates.Property owners Tom and Ann Chastain were re... |
When did they get to the hotel? | <answer> On 15th May. <context> Dear Sir,
I am writing to you about my stay at your hotel. My wife and I arrived on Saturday, 15thMay and stayed for a week. Though we were treated well and found the service excellent, we think there are one or two matters we should bring your attention.
1. We had hoped for a nice holid... |
is greece an emerging market? | <answer> No, Greece is not an emerging markets country. <context> Although Greece is selling off its public assets to reduce its billions of dollars' worth of debt, reclassifying the country as an emerging market economy is deeply offensive, according to one analyst. Greece is not an emerging markets country, because i... |
how many hours of rem sleep needed per night? | <answer> 5-6 hours of an 8-hour night’s sleep. <context> Stage 5 - REM Sleep: REM sleep usually occurs in cycles during the last 5-6 hours of an 8-hour night’s sleep. So how much sleep we get in this stage will depend on how much sleep we get for the night. During REM sleep, eye movements increase, heart rate increases... |
How do you cook baby potatoes in the oven? | <answer> Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Halve potatoes and place on a cookie sheet. Combine with cracked cloves of garlic. Coat potatoes and garlic with extra-virgin oil and season with rosemary, salt and pepper. Place potatoes on center rack of oven and roast 20 minutes, until just tender. <context> Directions. Prehea... |
What Pope was born into poverty? | <answer> John XXIII <context> (CNN) -- Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are to be made into saints this weekend in an unprecedented double papal canonization.
While millions across the world remember John Paul II affectionately, John XXIII -- known as "The Good Pope" -- may not be as familiar. Here are five thin... |
How is resource mismanagement allowed to happen so easily? | <answer> employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization <context> Resource mismanagement is a particular problem with NPOs because the employees are not accountable to anybody with a direct stake in the organization. For example, an employee may start a new program without disclosing i... |
who was arrested? | <answer> Bent <context> (CNN) -- The leader of an apocalyptic New Mexico church who claims to be the Messiah was arrested Tuesday on sex charges, state police said.
Wayne Bent, who also goes by the name Michael Travesser, was arrested at the compound that is home to his Lord Our Righteousness Church, called Strong C... |
Does Jane have a brother? | <answer> No, she doesn't. <context> Hello! I'm Jane. I'm thirteen . I have a sister, but I don't have a brother. I like games. I often play soccer with her. I have 2 volleyballs. I like ping-pong, too. I play ping-pong with my friends after school. Do you like games ? Do you play sports every day ? |
What can we infer from the passage? | <answer> Eating apples may bring us more advantages than we might believe before. <context> You are probably familiar with the saying:An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A recent research carried out by the Chinese University of Hong Kong may change the saying:
An apple a day may keep aging away.
The research chose f... |
Which alumni was a co-creator of "The Young and the Restless", and "The Bold and the Beautiful"? | <answer> Lee Phillip Bell <context> Northwestern's School of Communication has been especially fruitful in the number of actors, actresses, playwrights, and film and television writers and directors it has produced. Alumni who have made their mark on film and television include Ann-Margret, Warren Beatty, Jodie Markell... |
can you sue someone with just their name? | <answer> You sue any person using their legal name and any aliases <context> Suing a person. When you sue a person, you file your lawsuit against that person, using their legal name and any aliases. You also need that person’s address. Often, it is easy to get this information if you do not already have it, by looking ... |
what does chav mean? | <answer> Is a term used in the United Kingdom to refer to an aggressive teenager who repeatedly practices anti-social behavour. <context> Chav is a term used in the United Kingdom to refer to an aggressive teenager who repeatedly practices anti-social behavour. They are often from unemployed or working class … backgr... |
Who else played that day? | <answer> Meanwhile, a last-gasp Asamoah Gyan goal gave Ghana a 1-1 draw against England <context> (CNN) -- Australia shocked Germany 2-1 in their friendly international in Moenchengladbach on Tuesday, a result that saw the Socceroos gain some revenge for their 4-0 defeat by the Germans in South Africa 2010.
Germany c... |
Where did they question him? | <answer> Please come with me to the police office. <context> Mary went to Canada on vacation. After a week, she came back to New York. She told lots of interesting things to her best friend, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada and decided to have a visit there. The next summer vacation, Mary and Jack had a plan to... |
When had Catalan covered the eastern end of the Pyrenees? | <answer> 9th century <context> By the 9th century, Catalan had evolved from Vulgar Latin on both sides of the eastern end of the Pyrenees, as well as the territories of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis to the south. From the 8th century onwards the Catalan counts extended their territory southwards and west... |
Captian Every was the focus of the first recorded worldwide.... what in history? | <answer> manhunt <context> When the news arrived in England it caused an outcry. In response, a combined bounty of £1,000 was offered for Every's capture by the Privy Council and East India Company, leading to the first worldwide manhunt in recorded history. The plunder of Aurangzeb's treasure ship had serious conseque... |
can you use jewelry cleaner on silver? | <answer> Yes, you can use jewelry cleaner on silver. <context> Professional jewelers recommend having a selection of jewelry cleaners on hand to clean gold, silver, diamonds, precious stones, pearls, delicate or costume jewelry. Visit our jewelry cleaning chart, which shows the appropriate jewelry cleaner to use by the... |
Has Roger met Guy Frapley? | <answer> Yes <context> CHAPTER IX
THE FOOTBALL MEETING
In a few days Dave felt as much at home as ever. Nearly all of his old friends had returned to Oak Hall, and dormitories Nos. 11 and 12 were filled with as bright a crowd of lads as could well be found anywhere. In the number were Gus Plum and Chip Macklin, but... |
How did the little girl go to school every day? | <answer> On foot. <context> A little girl walked to and from school every day.Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her ... |
Why did Emma talk to Jake the next day? | <answer> She wanted to find out what he needed. <context> My ten-year-old daughter Emma got home yesterday and spoke of a boy called Jake in her class. Being quite overweight, Jake is the butt of many jokes and is treated very badly by other kids. Jake gives the impression that he's got a nice guy, mostly because he's ... |
What script runs counter to the traditional belief that the Qin dynasty had one script only? | <answer> clerical <context> Seal script, which had evolved slowly in the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, became standardized and adopted as the formal script for all of China in the Qin dynasty (leading to a popular misconception that it was invented at that time), and was still widely used for decorative... |
Name a movie he's associated with.? | <answer> X-Men <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 Herman... |
what title did he earn? | <answer> Youngest Sailor to Circumnavigate the Globe Solo <context> LONDON, England(CNN)-- The youngest person to sail solo around the world returned home Thursday from his 30,000-mile, 282-day ocean journey.
Mike Perham, 17, sailed into Lizard Point in Cornwall, the southernmost point in Britain, at 9:47 a.m., his r... |
Which calendars were among the first to appear? | <answer> Lunar calendars <context> Artifacts from the Paleolithic suggest that the moon was used to reckon time as early as 6,000 years ago. Lunar calendars were among the first to appear, either 12 or 13 lunar months (either 354 or 384 days). Without intercalation to add days or months to some years, seasons quickly d... |
During how many years did the Bell Company battle lawsuits? | <answer> 18 <context> As is sometimes common in scientific discoveries, simultaneous developments can occur, as evidenced by a number of inventors who were at work on the telephone. Over a period of 18 years, the Bell Telephone Company faced 587 court challenges to its patents, including five that went to the U.S. Supr... |
In what year did the Melbourne Cricket Club secure possession of its now famous ground, the MCG? | <answer> 1855 <context> The layout of the inner suburbs on a largely one-mile grid pattern, cut through by wide radial boulevards, and string of gardens surrounding the central city was largely established in the 1850s and 1860s. These areas were rapidly filled from the mid 1850s by the ubiquitous terrace house, as wel... |
In what year did waves overcome the walls of the capital city? | <answer> 2013 <context> In 2008, extreme waves and high tides caused widespread flooding in the capital city of Majuro and other urban centres, 3 feet (0.91 m) above sea level. On Christmas morning in 2008, the government declared a state of emergency. In 2013, heavy waves once again breached the city walls of Majuro. |
What did he give him? | <answer> Rudd looked happy and gave Dig a hug. <context> One day, the mouse, Rudd, got a splinter in his paw when he was putting a new fence around his house. His turtle friend with a weird name, Dig, came up to Rudd after he heard him yelling, "Ouch, I've got a splinter in my paw! Can someone help?" Dig, being the eve... |
What will happen to baby polar bears according to the text? | <answer> They are likely to die because of lack of food <context> Global warming has a great influence on species all over the world. Polar bears are particularly at risk because their habitat is increasingly threatened by global warming. Lots of scientific research has shown that polar bear numbers are on the decline,... |
Where was the first settlement in Victoria? | <answer> Sullivan Bay <context> Prior to European settlement, the area now constituting Victoria was inhabited by a large number of Aboriginal peoples, collectively known as the Koori. With Great Britain having claimed the entire Australian continent east of the 135th meridian east in 1788, Victoria was included in the... |
what is a biosphere? | <answer> The biosphere is the fourth sphere, and consists of the places where life can be found. <context> What the Biosphere Is. The biosphere is the fourth sphere, and consists of the places where life can be found. Since life exists in the air, on and in the earth, and on and in water, the biosphere overlaps, connec... |
besides not marry, what else would Grizel not allow? | <answer> She even made him promise not to kiss her again <context> CHAPTER XIX
OF THE CHANGE IN THOMAS
To find ways of making David propose to Elspeth, of making Elspeth willing to exchange her brother for David--they were heavy tasks, but Tommy yoked himself to them gallantly and tugged like an Arab steed in the p... |
Where is Cherry working now? | <answer> Guangzhou. <context> House For Sale
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Cherry, 24, a shining girl, good at oral English and Putongh... |
what year did the movie alice sweet alice? | <answer> The movie alice sweet alice was in the year 1976. <context> Alice Sweet Alice (1976) [Drama Mystery Religious Slasher] (self.HorrorReviewed) submitted 2 months ago * by Bokonon78. This is a review I wrote for Alice Sweet Alice a few years ago. I saw a review for the movie has not been posted here yet. Giallo M... |
In which direction is 181st Street mostly commercial? | <answer> East <context> West of Fort Washington Avenue, 181st Street is largely residential, bordering Hudson Heights and having a few shops to serve the local residents. East of Fort Washington Avenue, the street becomes increasingly commercial, becoming dominated entirely by retail stores where the street reaches Bro... |
how can you tell the cause of dark under eye circles? | <answer> oods which are high in sodium and potassium, Caffeine, Kidney problems, hormonal imbalance, food allergies, Lack of Vitamin, omega-3 fatty acids, Sun exposure and Dehydration cause dark under eye circles. <context> Dark circles and dehydration - Dehydration is one of the most common reasons for dark circles un... |
The initial state of earth was what? | <answer> molten <context> Earth was initially molten due to extreme volcanism and frequent collisions with other bodies. Eventually, the outer layer of the planet cooled to form a solid crust when water began accumulating in the atmosphere. The Moon formed soon afterwards, possibly as the result of a Mars-sized object ... |
Is that a good thing? | <answer> Laughing very loud during quiet reading time could get her into trouble! <context> Anna really likes school. She does well in school and gets good grades. Anna's favorite class time activities are reading, math, and writing. She also enjoys playing with her friends at recess. Anna has a lot of friends in her... |
According to the passage, what is the writer's advice to us when we are in a new environment? | <answer> We should learn from the cats. <context> Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat's ears were folded , bent forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the "Scottish Fold".
The Scottish Fold has a r... |
Was it a tight election? | <answer> a tight contest <context> Washington (CNN) -- First-term Democratic incumbent North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan lost in a tight contest against GOP challenger Thom Tillis, according to a CNN projection.
It was the most expensive Senate race this cycle: A great deal of the funding was provided by out-of-state or... |
what does paternalism do? | <answer> Paternalists maintain that restricting the autonomy of persons is justified if these persons would be likely to cause serious harm to themselves or fail to secure an important benefit for themselves. <context> Paternalists maintain that restricting the autonomy of persons is justified if these persons would be... |
who is Darren Hastings? | <answer> Darren Hastings, a witness in the trial <context> (CNN) -- An international football player has been found guilty of making a homophobic gesture during a league game by an English court.
Colin Kazim-Richards, who represented Turkey at the 2008 European Championship finals, was convicted following the inciden... |
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