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The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930
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Which American-born Sinclair won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930?
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The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 Sinclair Lewis The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 Sinclair Lewis Prize share : 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 was awarded to Sinclair Lewis `` for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create , with wit an...
Judi Dench - IMDb
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Where in England was Dame Judi Dench born?
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Judi Dench - IMDb IMDb Actress | Music Department | Soundtrack Judi Dench was born in York , England , to Eleanora Olive ( Jones ) , who was from Dublin , Ireland , and Reginald Arthur Dench , a doctor from Dorset , England . She attended Mount School in York , and studied at the Central School of Speech and Dram...
David Soul - IMDb
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Which city does David Soul come from?
{ "answer_start": [ 414 ], "text": [ "chicago" ] }
David Soul - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Director David Soul achieved pop icon status as handsome , blond-haired , blue-eyed Detective Kenneth Hutchinson on the cult `` buddy cop '' TV series Starsky and Hutch ( 1975 ) , Soul also had a very successful singing career recording several albums , with worldwide n...
Super Bowl XX Game Recap - NFL.com - Official Site of the ...
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Who won Super Bowl XX?
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Super Bowl XX Game Recap Chicago 46 , New England 10 SuperBowl.com wire reports Buddy Ryan 's '46 ' defense squashed the Patriots . ( AP ) The NFC champion Chicago Bears , seeking their first NFL title since 1963 , scored a Super Bowl-record 46 points in downing AFC champion New England 46-10 in Super Bowl XX ....
Bruce Willis - Biography - IMDb
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What is Bruce Willis' real first name?
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Bruce Willis - Biography - IMDb Bruce Willis Biography Showing all 169 items Jump to : Overview ( 4 ) | Mini Bio ( 1 ) | Spouse ( 2 ) | Trade Mark ( 7 ) | Trivia ( 102 ) | Personal Quotes ( 36 ) | Salary ( 17 ) Overview ( 4 ) 6' ( 1.83 m ) Mini Bio ( 1 ) Actor and musician Bruce Willis is well known for...
William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies by ...
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Which William wrote the novel Lord Of The Flies?
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William Golding : The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies by John Carey | Book review | Books | The Guardian The Observer William Golding : The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies by John Carey A diligent biography of William Golding does n't fully capture the creative madness of its subject , finds Peter Conrad Willia...
Motoring Firsts - The National Motor Museum Trust
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Which innovation for the car was developed by Prince Henry of Prussia in 1911?
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Motoring Firsts - The National Motor Museum Trust The National Motor Museum Trust Home > Story of Motoring > Motoring Firsts Motoring Firsts Among the questions we are most frequently asked are the various motoring firsts . Listed below are some of the most common questions that have been answered by our Motori...
Big Bill Broonzy, Blues Musician from Scott Mississippi
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How is musician William Lee Conley better known?
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Big Bill Broonzy , Blues Musician from Scott Mississippi William Lee Conley Broonzy : A Biography By Anton Duck ( SHS ) Anton Duck ( SHS Researcher ) William Lee Conley Broonzy , one of the masters of country blues , was born in Scott , Mississippi , on June 26 , 1893 . However , one source says Broonzy had a t...
Joan Rivers Net Worth - TheRichest
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How is Joan Molinsky better known?
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stumbleupon More StatsView More About Joan Rivers Joan Alexandra Molinsky , better known by her professional name Joan Rivers has an estimated net worth of $ 150 million . Rivers is an American television personality , comedian , writer , film director , and actress . As a young adult she studied anthropology at ...
Edward Villella - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida ...
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In which branch of the arts is Patricia Neary famous?
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Edward Villella - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs Inducted in 1997 Biography Edward Villella is generally regarded as America 's most celebrated male dancer . During his career with the New York City Ballet , his supreme artistry–marked by grace , athletic...
Silk in World Markets - International Tradeforum
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Which country is Europe's largest silk producer?
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Silk in World Markets SILK IN WORLD MARKETS © International Trade Centre , International Trade Forum - Issue 1/1999 Japan is the world 's leading silk consumer . Silk has a miniscule percentage of the global textile fibre market-less than 0.2 % . This figure , however , is misleading , since the actual trading ...
S-46/VS-300/VS -300A Helicopter - Sikorsky Archives
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The VS-300 was a type of what?
{ "answer_start": [ 147 ], "text": [ "copter" ] }
Untitled Document VS-300A NX 28996 in Forward flight with Igor Sikorsky at the controls Background Igor Sikorsky dreamed of building a helicopter from his youth . In 1931 , he applied for a patent for a single main rotor helicopter which included nearly every feature that would be incorporated in the VS-300 . B...
Goebbels - MISS DUERDIN
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At which university did Joseph Goebbels become a doctor of philosophy?
{ "answer_start": [ 293 ], "text": [ "heidelberg" ] }
Goebbels - MISS DUERDIN MISS DUERDIN Goerring Joseph Goebbels Joseph Goebbels was born in 1897 and died in 1945 . Goebbels was Hitler ’ s Minister of Propaganda and one of the most important and influential people in Nazi Germany . Goebbels was born in the Rhineland and he attended Heidelberg University where...
Queen Elizabeth II is gran again - CNN.com
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Which prince is Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son?
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Queen Elizabeth II is gran again - CNN.com Queen Elizabeth II is gran again Story Highlights Prince Edward , the Queen Elizabeth II 's youngest son , becomes father again Child , Queen Elizabeth II 's eighth grandchild , is eighth in line to the throne Prince and wife have a daughter , Lady Louise Windsor , w...
Predictions of the end of the world by Jehovah's Witnesses ...
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When did the founder of Jehovah's Witnesses say the world would end?
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Predictions of the end of the world by Jehovah 's Witnesses after 1975 Sponsored link : Will TEOTWAWKI happen in our near future ? The WTS had taught that the generation that saw the events of 1914 would experience TEOTWAWKI ( The end of the world as we know it ) . But the people who were born in 1914 or earlier ...
The 'Titanic' Discovery: A Brief History - TIME
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Who found the remains of the Titanic?
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The 'Titanic ' Discovery : A Brief History - TIME The Titanic Discovery Send to Kindle Ralph White / CORBIS On Sept. 1 , 1985 , underwater explorer Robert Ballard located the world 's most famous shipwreck . The Titanic lay largely intact at a depth of 12,000 ft. off the coast of St. John 's , Newfoundland Fo...
MWWGHP: Spice Girls Characters - A Troop Of Echoes
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Who was the only Spice Girl not to have a middle name?
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MWWGHP : Spice Girls Characters Real Name : Geraldine Estelle Halliwell Born : 1972 , Height : 5 ' 2 '' , Weight : 100 lbs . Strength : 10 , Dexterity : 9 , Looks : 16 , Macho : 14 , Health : 10 Class : Macho Woman Skills : Beat Things with Whip , Cavort About , Gambling +1 , Interrogate , Know Weak Spot +1...
Jules' Book Reviews: Book Review: Evening Class
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Who wrote the novel Evening Class?
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Jules ' Book Reviews : Book Review : Evening Class Jules ' Book Reviews Come in , sit back with a coffee or hot chocolate , and read reviews of the books I 've read . Pages Author : Maeve Binchy Pages : 520 Summary : Aiden Dunne needs his new evening class project to succeed almost as much as his pupils do ...
Our History | Fiji Airways
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Which country does the airline Air Pacific come from?
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Our History | Fiji Airways Procurement Our History - Six Decades of Flying to Fiji On 1st September 1951 , a 7-seater De Havilland Dragon Rapide took off from the Fiji ’ s Nausori Airport to Drasa Airport near Lautoka , on the west coast of the main island . This first commercial flight saw the birth of what toda...
Intersections: Allegra Kent, Balanchine's Ballerina : NPR
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In which branch of the arts does Allegra Kent work?
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Intersections : Allegra Kent , Balanchine 's Ballerina : NPR Heard on Morning Edition Allegra Kent and partner Conrad Ludlow dance a pas de deux in Symphony in C , choreographed by Balanchine , during a 1965 performance in New York . From `` Dancing for Mr. B , '' directed by Anne Belle/Courtesy John Belle hide cap...
"Billy, Don't Be a Hero" - Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
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Who had a 70s No 1 hit with Billy, Don't Be A Hero?
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`` Billy , Do n't Be a Hero '' - Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods `` Billy , Do n't Be a Hero '' Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods ABC 11435 Billboard : # 1 illy , Do n't Be a Hero '' was a tale about the Civil War , composed by two British songwriters . Mitch Murray had already scored a number one single in Ameri...
The Discovery of Insulin - Nobel Prize
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Banting and Best pioneered the use of what?
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The Discovery of Insulin The Discovery of Insulin Before the discovery of insulin , diabetes was a feared disease that most certainly led to death . Doctors knew that sugar worsened the condition of diabetic patients and that the most effective treatment was to put the patients on very strict diets where sugar in...
La Dolce Vita (1960) - IMDb
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Who directed the movie La Dolce Vita?
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La Dolce Vita ( 1960 ) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM , UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title . Some parts of this page wo n't work property . Please reload or try later . X Beta I 'm Watching This ! Keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends . Error La...
LACSA Airlines - San Jose Forum - TripAdvisor
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Which country does the airline LACSA come from?
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LACSA Airlines - San Jose Forum - TripAdvisor LACSA Airlines - San Jose Forum Review a place you ’ ve visited JOIN Which San Jose hotels are on sale ? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy LACSA Airlines Aug 23 , 2005 , 4:30 PM I am looking into a trip to San Jose , and have come across some competitive airfares from L...
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - IMDb
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Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
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2001 : A Space Odyssey ( 1968 ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title . Some parts of this page wo n't work property . Please reload or try later . X Beta I 'm Watching This ! Keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends . Error 2001 : A Space Odyssey ( 1968 ) ...
Volcanoes of the Volcano Islands, Japan - information ...
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Which is the largest of the Japanese Volcano Islands?
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Volcanoes of the Volcano Islands , Japan - information / VolcanoDiscovery Daikoku ( submarine volcano ) Daikoku is a sumbarine volcano with a conical summit in the Japanese Volcano Islands chain . It sits on an elongated E-W-trending ridge SE of Eifuku submarine volcano and rises to within 323 m of the sea surfac...
Ezzard Charles on Pinterest | Heavyweight Boxing, Boxing ...
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Ezzard Charles was a world champion in which sport?
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1000+ images about Ezzard Charles on Pinterest | Jersey , Days in and James toney Learn more at Uploaded by user This Day in Boxing History - December 12 , 1951 - Charles KOs Oma at the Garden . Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles stops Lee Oma at Madison Square Garden . Referee Ruby Goldstein calls a halt to the a...
Amelia Earhart Famous Female Aviator - About.com Education
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Who was the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic?
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Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Famous Female Aviator Studio headshot portrait of American aviator Amelia Earhart , the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight , wearing a leather jacket . ( circa 1932 ) . ( Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images ) By Dani Alexis Ryskamp , Contributing ...
Puget Sound Washington - Go Northwest! A Travel Guide
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Which port lies between Puget Sound and Lake Washington?
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Puget Sound Washington - Go Northwest ! A Travel Guide Novels set in the Puget Sound `` Superspill '' by Mary Kay Becker , 1974 . An hour-by-hour account of the havoc wrought by spreading oil after a tanker goes aground . `` Mighty Mountain '' by Archie Binns , 1940 . Historical novel about the Puget Sound co...
History of Rotary - springfieldrotary.org
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In which city were Rotary Clubs set up in 1905?
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History of Rotary History of Rotary You are here : Home / About STRC / History of Rotary History of Rotary It was February 23 , 1905 . The automobile was still evoking cries of “ Get a horse ! ” . The airplane had yet to stay aloft for more that a few minutes , though the Wright brothers had shown a little more...
Vice President Agnew resigns - Oct 10, 1973 - HISTORY.com
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Who became US Vice President when Spiro Agnew resigned?
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Vice President Agnew resigns - Oct 10 , 1973 - HISTORY.com Vice President Agnew resigns Publisher A+E Networks Less than a year before Richard M. Nixon ’ s resignation as president of the United States , Spiro Agnew becomes the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace . The same day , he pleaded no conte...
George Eastman - invented the roll of film - Famous Inventor
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Which George invented the Kodak roll-film camera?
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George Eastman - invented the roll of film - Famous Inventor Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz - invented calculus independently of Newton George Eastman - invented the roll of film George Eastman ( July 12 , 1854 – March 14 , 1932 ) founded the Eastman Kodak Company and invented the roll of film , helping to bring photo...
The Odd Couple (TV Series 1970–1975) - IMDb
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Which series had the characters Felix Unger and Oscar Madison?
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The Odd Couple ( TV Series 1970–1975 ) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM , UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title . Some parts of this page wo n't work property . Please reload or try later . X Beta I 'm Watching This ! Keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends...
The rise and fall of the CD: 12 facts you might not know - BT
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Who along with Philips developed the CD in the late 70s?
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The rise and fall of the CD : 12 facts you might not know - BT The rise and fall of the CD : 12 facts you might not know We celebrate the compact disc , a ground-breaking audio format that changed the way we listen to music . Print this story On March 8 1979 Philips demonstrated the compact disc for the fir...
Why Nestle Is Multinational Corporate Marketing Essay
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Where is the multinational Nestle based?
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Why Nestle Is Multinational Corporate Marketing Essay Why Nestle Is Multinational Corporate Marketing Essay Published : Last Edited : 23rd March , 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student . This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers . Introduction to MNC ( Multinatio...
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
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Do You Know Where You're Going To? was the theme from which film?
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Theme From Mahogany ( Do You Know Where You 're Going To ) - YouTube Rating is available when the video has been rented . This feature is not available right now . Please try again later . Uploaded on Dec 29 , 2008 This movie was the first movie I ever saw after moving to the Bay Area in 1975 . Having come from...
Chinese Zodiac, 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals, Find Your ...
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19969 was the Chinese year of which creature?
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The Chinese Zodiac , 12 Zodiac Animals , Find Your Zodiac Sign The Chinese animal zodiac , or shengxiao ( /shnng-sshyaoww/ ‘ born resembling ’ ) , is a repeating cycle of 12 years , with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes . Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the year...
FAQ | Formula One At & Genius
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In the 90s how many points have been awarded for finishing second in a Grand Prix?
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FAQ | Formula One At & Genius 1. Who organises the Formula One World Championship ? The sporting branch of the Fédération Internationale de l ’ Automobile , FIA Sport . The FIA governs motor sport worldwide and , as such , administers the Formula One and World Rally Championships , and the F3000 and GT Championship...
Stapleton International Airport Webcam
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Stapleton international airport is in which US state?
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Stapleton International Airport Webcam Stapleton International Airport Webcam Stapleton International Airport Forecast Widget Stapleton International Airport , Denver County , Colorado , United States The Stapleton International Airport webcam below is the best available in our database . This Stapleton Interna...
Famous Doberman Owners - Dobermans Den - The
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Which actor had a Doberman Pinscher called Kirk?
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Famous Doberman Owners Home > Fun Stuff > Famous Doberman Owners Famous Doberman Owners Usually we see celebrities with toy dogs that look more like a fashion accessories than a loved pet . And rarely do we see our beloved Doberman with a celebrity , photographed by the paparazzi . But of course , there are some ...
The Wall Street Crash, 1929 - EyeWitness to History
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What day of the week was the Wall Street Crash?
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The Wall Street Crash , 1929 The Wall Street Crash , 1929 Printer Friendly Version > > > The `` Roaring 20s '' that followed the end of World War I was a period of prosperity for most Americans . As the economy grew , stock prices soared . By the end of the decade , as many as 25 million Americans had placed mone...
Panama Canal - The Hacking Family
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The US signed a treaty with which country to allow the construction of the Panama Canal?
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Panama Canal On December 31 , 1999 , the Panama Canal became operated entirely by Panama for the first time in history , though over the proceeding 20 years , the United States had been slowly turning it over to them . The canal has long been a cause of conflict between Panama and the US . The changeover was very con...
The Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson ... - Apple
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Man In The Mirror first featured on which Michel Jackson album?
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The Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson on Apple Music 38 Songs iTunes Review This 2005 retrospective of career-spanning singles lives up to its name . After offering a few of Michael ’ s initial hits with his brothers ( “ I Want You Back ” and “ ABC ” ) and nascent singles as a solo artist , the compila...
Maurice Chevalier - Thank Heaven for Little Girls (from ...
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Which musical featured the song Thank Heaven for Little Girls?
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Maurice Chevalier - Thank Heaven for Little Girls ( from Gigi ) Lyrics Maurice Chevalier Thank Heaven for Little Girls ( from Gigi ) Maurice Chevalier - Thank Heaven for Little Girls ( from Gigi ) Lyrics Rated 2.72 out of 4 stars ★ Thank heaven for little girls for little girls get bigger every day ! Th...
On This Day: The Queen Elizabeth Catches Fire in Hong Kong ...
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The Queen Elizabeth liner was destroyed by fire in the 70s in which harbour?
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On This Day : The Queen Elizabeth Catches Fire in Hong Kong Harbor Fireboats spray water in vain on the burning Queen Elizabeth , Jan. 9 , 1972 . On This Day : The Queen Elizabeth Catches Fire in Hong Kong Harbor January 09 , 2011 06:00 AM by findingDulcinea Staff On Jan. 9 , 1972 , the British ocean liner Qu...
Breeds> Basset Hounds > Dog the dog (Columbo) - TV Acres
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What breed of dog did Columbo own?
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TV ACRES : Dogs > Breeds > Basset Hounds > Dog the dog ( Columbo ) Basset Hounds Dog the dog - Basset hound seen on episodes of the police drama COLUMBO/NBC/1971-77/ABC/1989-91 . Dog was owned by Lt. Columbo ( Peter Falk ) , a seemingly incompetent homicide detective who always got his man . The choice of a droop...
#219 Meryl Streep / Alan Osmond / Lindsay Wagner – 22 June ...
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Which Oscar-winning actress was born on exactly the same day as actress Lindsay Wagner?
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# 219 Meryl Streep / Alan Osmond / Lindsay Wagner – 22 June 1949 | Born On The Same Day Born On The Same Day Posted on January 29 , 2011 by Born On The Same Day Meryl Streep Mary Louise “ Meryl ” Streep ( born June 22 , 1949 ) is an American actress who has worked in theatre , television and film . She is widel...
The Supreme Court upholds national prohibition, 1920 | The ...
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Which Amendment to the Constitution brought in prohibition in 1920?
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The Supreme Court upholds national prohibition , 1920 | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Supreme Court upholds national prohibition , 1920 A primary source by Wayne B. Wheeler After more than a century of activism , the temperance movement ach...
Teapot Dome Scandal | United States history | Britannica.com
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Which oil scandal hit the US in 1924?
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Teapot Dome Scandal | United States history | Britannica.com United States history Alternative Titles : Elk Hills Scandal , Oil Reserves Scandal Related Topics petroleum Teapot Dome Scandal , also called Oil Reserves Scandal or Elk Hills Scandal , in American history , scandal of the early 1920s surrounding t...
Hook (1991) - IMDb
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Phil Collins appeared in which Spielberg film with Robin Williams?
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Hook ( 1991 ) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM , UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title . Some parts of this page wo n't work property . Please reload or try later . X Beta I 'm Watching This ! Keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends . Error When Captai...
Year of the Tiger: Zodiac Luck, Romance, Personality..
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1998 was the Chinese year of which creature?
{ "answer_start": [ 12 ], "text": [ "tiger" ] }
Year of the Tiger : Zodiac Luck , Romance , Personality .. Years of the Tiger include 1914 , 1926 , 1938 , 1950 , 1962 , 1974 , 1986 , 1998 , 2010 , and 2022 . You can use the tool on the right to find your zodiac animal sign . The Tiger ’ s Personality : Brave , Confident ... People born in the year of the Tig...
Alfred Brendel: 'I am a pessimist who enjoys being ...
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Which country does musician Alfred Brendel come from?
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Alfred Brendel : ' I am a pessimist who enjoys being pleasantly surprised ' | Interview | Music | The Guardian The Observer Alfred Brendel : ' I am a pessimist who enjoys being pleasantly surprised ' As he is feted with a lifetime achievement award , the peerless concert pianist Alfred Brendel reflects on life tw...
Theodore Francis Green State Airport, Providence RI
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Theodore Francis international airport is in which US state?
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Theodore Francis Green State Airport , Providence RI Hotels Near the Airport T. F. Green Airport ( sometimes called T. F. Green International Airport ) ( IATA : PVD , ICAO : KPVD , FAA LID : PVD ) , also known as Theodore Francis Green State Airport and Providence International Airport is located in Warwick , six...
Demi Moore - Biography - IMDb
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In which soap did Demi Moore find fame?
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Demi Moore - Biography - IMDb Demi Moore Biography Showing all 122 items Jump to : Overview ( 3 ) | Mini Bio ( 1 ) | Spouse ( 3 ) | Trade Mark ( 2 ) | Trivia ( 71 ) | Personal Quotes ( 29 ) | Salary ( 13 ) Overview ( 3 ) 5' 5 '' ( 1.65 m ) Mini Bio ( 1 ) Demi Moore was born on November 11 , 1962 , in Ro...
London population predicted to near 10 million within a ...
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To the nearest million, what is the population of London, England?
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London population predicted to near 10 million within a decade as England continues to grow | The Independent Home News London population predicted to near 10 million within a decade as England continues to grow The ONS expects 315 out of England's 324 local authorities to see their population increase over the p...
Why did Clarice Cliff become so famous? - The Potteries
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What did Clarice Cliff create?
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Why did Clarice Cliff become so famous ? Why did Clarice Cliff become so famous ? Leonard Griffin , author of five books on Clarice , and founder of the Clarice Cliff Collectors Club , talks about the woman behind the art . When I bought my first piece of Clarice Cliff pottery in 1979 many antique dealers h...
1965 - U.S. Sends Troops to Vietnam - About.com Education
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In what year were US ground troops first dispatched to Vietnam?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "1965" ] }
1965 - U.S . Sends Troops to Vietnam 1965 - U.S . Sends Troops to Vietnam 20th Century History Expert By Jennifer Rosenberg U.S . Sends Troops to Vietnam ( 1965 ) : In response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident of August 2 and 4 , 1964 , President Lyndon B. Johnson , per the authority given to him by Congress in t...
The Monkees Washington, D.C. Tickets - $20.00 - $45.00 at ...
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Which member of the Monkees came from Washington DC?
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The Monkees Washington , D.C. Tickets - $ 20 - $ 45 at Warner Theatre . 2016-05-26 6 Stars 5.0 by 4 members Hey hey , it 's The Monkees , and here they come , treating you to a night of all their greatest hits at the Warner Theatre in D.C. Two of The Monkees ' original four members -- Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork ...
On the Sinking of the Lusitania vs the Athenia
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Which ship was sunk by a German submarine in 1915 with a loss of 1400 lives including 128 Americans?
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On the Sinking of the Lusitania vs the Athenia SS Athenia , War History — September 1 , 2014 Parallels Between the Sinking of the Lusitania and the Athenia Seventy-five years ago this week , September 3 , 1939 , a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British passenger liner Athenia in the opening hours of World W...
The History of Video Recorders - Video Tape and Camera
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In what decade were video recorders first developed?
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The History of Video Recorders , Video Tape and Television By Mary Bellis Updated August 21 , 2016 . Charles Ginsburg led the research team at Ampex Corporation in developing one of the first practical videotape recorders or VTRs in 1951 . It captured live images from television cameras by converting the informat...
Spy Sinker by Len Deighton on iBooks - itunes.apple.com
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Who had the noels Spy Hook and Spy Line published in the 80s?
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Spy Sinker by Len Deighton on iBooks Sunday Express About the author Born in London , Len Deighton served in the RAF before graduating from the Royal College of Art ( which recently elected him a Senior Fellow ) . While in New York City working as a magazine illustrator he began writing his first novel , The Ipcr...
First Modern Credit Card Introduced - About.com Education
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the first credit cards were for use in what type of establishments?
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The History of the Credit Card The first credit card . Courtesy of Diners Club . Updated October 19 , 2015 . Charging for products and services has become a way of life . No longer do people bring cash when they buy a sweater or a large appliance , they charge it . Some people do it for the convenience of not car...
Ursula Andress - Biography - IMDb
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In which country was Ursula Andrews born?
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Ursula Andress - Biography - IMDb Ursula Andress Biography Showing all 59 items Jump to : Overview ( 3 ) | Mini Bio ( 1 ) | Spouse ( 1 ) | Trade Mark ( 4 ) | Trivia ( 34 ) | Personal Quotes ( 15 ) | Salary ( 1 ) Overview ( 3 ) 5' 5 '' ( 1.65 m ) Mini Bio ( 1 ) The quintessential jet-set Euro starlet , U...
Walter Cronkite's final broadcast on CBS Evening News ...
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What was CBS TV news broadcaster Walter Cronkite's stock closing phrase?
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Walter Cronkite 's final broadcast on CBS Evening News - YouTube Walter Cronkite 's final broadcast on CBS Evening News Want to watch this again later ? Sign in to add this video to a playlist . Need to report the video ? Sign in to report inappropriate content . The interactive transcript could not be load...
CHATTER - Mike Tyson's Boxing License - NYTimes.com
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Which state renewed Mike Tyson's boxing license in 1998?
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CHATTER ; Mike Tyson 's Boxing License - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |CHATTER ; Mike Tyson 's Boxing License Search CHATTER ; Mike Tyson 's Boxing License AUG. 16 , 1998 Should Mike Tyson have had his license to fight in New Jersey approved by the state Athletic Control Board ? A C...
Neil Armstrong - Astronaut, Explorer, Pilot - Biography.com
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Neil Armstrong was a pilot in which war?
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Neil Armstrong - Astronaut , Explorer , Pilot - Biography.com Neil Armstrong Astronaut , military pilot , and educator , Neil Armstrong made history on July 20 , 1969 , by becoming the first man to walk on the moon . IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “ It 's a brilliant surface in that sunlight . The horizon seems q...
A New 'Good Evening' For 'Masterpiece Theater' - NYTimes.com
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Which English-born US citizen hosted Masterpiece theater?
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A New 'Good Evening ' For 'Masterpiece Theater ' - NYTimes.com A New 'Good Evening ' For 'Masterpiece Theater ' By ELIZABETH KOLBERT Correction Appended It 's a tough chair to fill , but someone 's got to sit in it . Three months after Alistair Cooke ever so politely bade goodbye to `` Masterpiece Theater , '...
Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and ...
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Which element along with polonium did the Curies discover?
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Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium by Nanny Fröman * Introduction Marie and Pierre Curie 's pioneering research was again brought to mind when ...
The Banana Splits Opening and Closing Theme 1968 - 1970 ...
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In The Banana Splits what sort of animal was Snorky?
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REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling (music video ...
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Who had an 80s No 1 hit with Can't Fight This Feeling?
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REO Speedwagon - Ca n't Fight This Feeling ( music video ) - [ 043f6d673 ] REO Speedwagon - Ca n't Fight This Feeling Description buy Music video by REO Speedwagon performing Ca n't Fight This Feeling . ( C ) 1984 Sony BMG Music Entertainment `` Ca n't Fight This Feeling '' is a number-one power ballad perfor...
Korean War documents at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
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Which parallel was the truce line in the Korean War?
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Eisenhower Presidential Library The Korean War After five years of simmering tensions on the Korean peninsula , the Korean War began on June 25 , 1950 , when the Northern Korean People 's Army invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points along the 38th parallel , the line dividi...
Picture of Windows Keyboard - Explanation of Keys
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On a computer keyboard which letter is between A and D?
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Tommy Steele – Flash, Bang, Wallop Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
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Which musical featured the song Flash Bang, Wallop?
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Tommy Steele – Flash , Bang , Wallop Lyrics | Genius Lyrics The same thing happened long ago When man was in his prime And what went on we only know From the snaps he took at the time When Adam and Eve in their birthday suit Decided to get wed As Adam was about to taste the fruit The man with the camera...
Blackmail (1929): Hitchcock's First Sound Film | Emanuel Levy
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What was Hitchcock's first sound movie?
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Blackmail ( 1929 ) : Hitchcock 's First Sound Film | Emanuel Levy Blackmail ( 1929 ) : Hitchcock 's First Sound Film March 7 , 2013 by EmanuelLevy Leave a Comment Hitchcock ’ s “ Blackmail , ” made in 1929 , is considered to be the first significant sound feature made by the British film industry . The film was a...
Oval car stickers - World Standards
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What are the international registration letters of a vehicle from Turkey?
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Oval car stickers - World Standards Oval car stickers Google+3 What ’ s the deal with those white oval-shaped bumper stickers ? Good question ! The usage of these white oval decals originated in Europe in the early 20th century . European countries are relatively small and drivers have always frequently crossed...
American Literature from 1830 to the Turn of the Century ...
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Who wrote The Turn Of The Screw in the 19th century and The Ambassadors in the 20th?
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American Literature from 1830 to the Turn of the Century | Department of English and Comparative Literature Department of English and Comparative Literature American Literature from 1830 to the Turn of the Century RATIONALE My objective is to focus on mid-19th century American literature . In the most general t...
Nautilus travels under North Pole - American & World History
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Which American nuclear submarine was the first to sail across the North Pole under the ice cap?
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Nautilus travels under North Pole - Aug 03 , 1958 - HISTORY.com This Day in History : 08/03/1958 - Nautilus Reaches North Pole The Nautilus nuclear sub travels under the North Pole , the space shuttle Columbia launches , Jesse Owens wins his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics , and the Statue of Liberty reopens ...
This date in science: John Glenn first American to orbit ...
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What was John Glenn/'s first spacecraft called?
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This date in science : John Glenn first American to orbit Earth | Space | EarthSky This date in science : John Glenn first American to orbit Earth By EarthSky in Space | February 20 , 2016 On February 20 , 1962 , John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth . He made three turns around the planet befor...
The Iron Triangle (1989) - IMDb
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Where was The Iron Triangle?
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The Iron Triangle ( 1989 ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title . Some parts of this page wo n't work property . Please reload or try later . X Beta I 'm Watching This ! Keep track of everything you watch ; tell your friends . Error Based on the diary of an unknown Viet...
What is laughing gas? - Frostburg State University
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What is the correct name of laughing gas?
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General Chemistry Online : FAQ : Introduction to inorganic chemistry : What is laughing gas ? Introduction to inorganic chemistry Next Question What is laughing gas ? Laughing gas is nitrous oxide , N2O ( more properly called dinitrogen oxide ) . It is a colorless gas with a sweet odor and taste . Inhalation le...
Field Specifications - Little League Baseball and Softball
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What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field?
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Field Specifications Field Specifications Print The responsibility for the upkeep of the fields at a local Little League program belongs to the local league board of directors . In many areas , the local league has an agreement with a municipality to maintain the fields . Generally , the distance between base p...
The Official Web Site Of Ty Cobb ; Biography Of Ty Cobb
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How many home runs did baseball great Ty Cobb hit in the three world series in which he played?
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The Official Web Site of Ty Cobb ; Biography of Ty Cobb A 1942 survey of former major league managers pointed the finger toward Ty Cobb as the greatest baseball player of all time . Many great players have surfaced on the diamond , but none out-hit , outplayed , or out-hustled the man they called `` The Georgia Peach...
Steve Young Biography (Football Player) - Infoplease
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Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young?
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Steve Young Biography ( Football Player ) Birthplace : Salt Lake City , Utah Best known as : Quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers Steve Young played quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers for 13 years , 1987-99 , taking the starting job from highly popular quarterback Joe Montana in 1991 . Young was named the ...
The Bagel - Haruth
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"What breakfast food gets its name from the German word for ""stirrup""?"
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The Bagel A Short History of the Bagel According to legend , the world 's first bagel was produced in 1783 as a tribute to Jan Sobieski , King of Poland . The king , a renowned horseman , had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught by Turkish invaders . In gratitude , a local baker shaped yeast dough int...
Belltown Pub - Seattle Booze
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What popular drink did a Dutch medical professor produce in his laboratory while trying to come up with a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores?
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Belltown Pub - Seattle Booze Trivia Booze ( Q ) What popular drink did a Dutch medical professor produce in his laboratory while trying to come up with a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores ? ( Q ) Gin .
A Chilling History of Frozen Food - About.com Money
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When Birdseye introduced the first frozen food in 1930, what did the company call it/
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A Chilling History of Frozen Food A Chilling History of Frozen Food A Chilling History of Frozen Food Swanson TV Dinner . Courtesy of the Pinnacle Foods Corporation By Mary Bellis Updated April 01 , 2016 . When we crave fresh fruits and vegetables in the middle of winter , we can thank an American taxidermi...
Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the
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Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the Red Sea?
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Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the RedSea ? View the step-by-step solution to : Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the RedSea ? This question was answered on Jun 08 , 2016 . View the Answer Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the RedSea ? Ch...
Aswan High Dam - About Geography: World Maps, Country ...
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In which country is the Aswan Dam?
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Aswan High Dam Controls the Nile River Aswan High Dam Aswan High Dam Controls The Nile River Cars drive on a bridge crossing the Nile River in central Cairo , Egypt . Getty Images Europe Share By Matt Rosenberg Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam , a huge rockfill dam wh...
History & Politics — Uganda — Our Africa
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Where did Idi Amin rule from 1971-1979?
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History & Politics — Uganda — Our Africa An unsettled history Idi Amin Idi Amin In this video… Charles talks about Idi Amin , former President of Uganda ( 1971 – 1979 ) . He was a brutal dictator and many people died during his regime . Uganda ’ s recent history includes civil war and two brutal dictatorships ....
ZAR | South African Rand | OANDA
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Which country has the rand as its currency?
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ZAR | South African Rand | OANDA South African Rand Overview The South African Rand is the currency of South Africa , and is issued by the South African Reserve Bank . The currency takes its name from the Witwatersrand ( `` White-waters-ridge '' ) , the ridge where most of South Africa 's gold deposits were found...
Benin: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture ...
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What is the former name of the People's Republic of Venin?
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Benin : Maps , History , Geography , Government , Culture , Facts , Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Boni Forms New Government without a Prime Minister Geography This West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea , between Togo on the west and Nigeria on the east , is about the size of Tennessee . It is bounded by Burk...
Country Information for Morocco - State
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In which country are Tangier and Casablanca?
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Morocco Send me a copy Subject : Email addresses provided here will be used solely to email the link indicated . They will not be saved , shared , or used again in any manner whatsoever . The CAPTCHA code you entered is not valid , please reenter the CAPTCHA code Morocco Official Name : Kingdom of Morocco ...
The president of Egypt is assassinated - Oct 06, 1981 ...
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Who was the Egyptian president who was assassinated in 1981?
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The president of Egypt is assassinated - Oct 06 , 1981 - HISTORY.com The president of Egypt is assassinated Share this : The president of Egypt is assassinated Author The president of Egypt is assassinated URL Publisher A+E Networks Islamic extremists assassinate Anwar Sadat , the president of Egypt ,...
Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984?
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Which country was called Upper Volta until 1984?
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Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984 ? View the step-by-step solution to : Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984 ? This question was answered on Jun 08 , 2016 . View the Answer Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984 ? BarbaraMcdonald posted a question · Ju...
Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered - Nov 04, 1922 ...
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Who was the Egyptian king whose tomb an treasures were discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922?
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Entrance to King Tut ’ s tomb discovered - Nov 04 , 1922 - HISTORY.com Entrance to King Tut ’ s tomb discovered Share this : Entrance to King Tut ’ s tomb discovered Author Entrance to King Tut ’ s tomb discovered URL Publisher A+E Networks British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discover ...
Which African countries does the equator pass through ...
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Name the East African country which lies on the equator.
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Which African countries does the equator pass through ? | Reference.com Which African countries does the equator pass through ? A : Quick Answer The equator passes through the African countries of Gabon , Congo , the Democratic Republic of Congo , Uganda , Kenya and Somalia . In total , the equator passes throu...
King Hassan of Morocco: world leaders mourn a ruthless ...
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In which country did King Hassan II ascend the throne in 1961?
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King Hassan of Morocco : world leaders mourn a ruthless despot - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International ( ICFI ) King Hassan of Morocco : world leaders mourn a ruthless despot By Jean Shaoul 28 July 1999 King Hassan II of Moro...
Siege of Khartoum - Mahdist War - General Charles Chinese ...
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Which British general was killed at Khartoum in 1885?
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Mahdist War and the Siege of Khartoum approx . 50,000 men Siege of Khartoum - Background : In the wake of 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War , British troops remained in Egypt to protect British interests . Though occupying the country , they allowed the Khedive to continue overseeing domestic affairs . This included dealin...
Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe border - 360 Degree ...
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On the border of which two countries is Victoria Falls?
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Victoria Falls , Zambia and Zimbabwe border - 360 Degree Aerial Panorama | 360° Aerial Panoramas , 360° Virtual Tours Around the World , Photos of the Most Interesting Places on the Earth Total Views : 3 792 394 `` Victoria '' — is one of the most spectacular attractions of Africa and one of the most unusual wate...
Africa Map: Interactive Map of Africa with countries and ...
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What is the name of the volcanic valley that runs from the Sinai peninsula to central Mozambique?
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Africa Map : Interactive Map of Africa with countries and capitals Africa is the warmest continent . The equator runs through Africa about halfway between the northern-most and southern-most points . Over three-quarters of Africa is in the tropics ; only the upper part of the Sahara , the Mediterranean area , and...