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Misogamy is the hatred of what?
qb_256
marriage
Misogamy - definition of misogamy by The Free Dictionary Misogamy - definition of misogamy by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/misogamy Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Encyclopedia . mi·sog·a·my mis′o·gam′ic (mĭs′ə-găm′ĭk) adj. mi·sog′a·mist n. misogamy mis•o•gam•ic (ˌmɪs əˈgæm ɪk, ˌmaɪ sə-) ad...
In the animal world, nidification is the building of what?
qb_344
nests
Nidification - definition of nidification by The Free Dictionary Nidification - definition of nidification by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nidification Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . nid·i·fy intr.v. nid·i·fied, nid·i·fy·ing, nid·i·fies To build a nest. [Latin nīdificāre : nīdus, nest; s...
What colours are on the national flag of Belgium?
qb_367
black yellow and red
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Which US actor appears in the video for Travis’s ‘Closer’?
qb_533
ben stiller
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The Saporta Cup was played for in which sport?
qb_557
basketball
A college football legend starts a tradition - SaportaReport A college football legend starts a tradition Pin Shares 33 They say that football is a contact sport. Those who’ve actually played the game disagree. Basketball, they say, is a contact sport…football is a collision sport. Football is a tough and strategic ...
‘Hector the Cat’ is a fictional mascot created for teaching children what in Australia?
qb_586
road safety
Watch "Hector the Cat" Video Family Filter: ON OFF Watch Hector the Cat Video Hector the Cat is a fictional cat and mascot created to aid the teaching of road safety to children in Australia. Educational material relating to the character was developed by the Australian Department of Transport in association with state...
In Edward Lear’s ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’, how much did they pay the pig for the ring in his nose to use as a wedding ring?
qb_601
one shilling
The Owl and the Pussycat Edward Lear's Nonsense Poetry and Art  I T he Owl and the Pussy-cat went to seaIn a beautiful pea green boat,They took some honey, and plenty of money,Wrapped up in a five pound note.The Owl looked up to the stars above,And sang to a small guitar,'O lovely Pussy! O Pussy my love,What a beautifu...
A luce is the name for which fully grown fish?
qb_671
pike
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In Russia, what is a kazachok?
qb_842
folk dance
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Sabadell Airport is in which European country?
qb_851
spain
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Which land animal is known as an urchin?
qb_854
hedgehog
Sea Urchins Purple sea urchin. From "The Intertidal Zone." Courtesy of Bullfrog Films and the National Film Board of Canada. Sea Urchins You could call sea urchins the porcupines of the sea. Like a porcupine's quills, sea urchins count on their long spines to deter hungry predators from making them a snack. In fact, ...
A ‘Flying Mare’ is a term used in which sport?
qb_1090
wrestling
Flying mare - definition of flying mare by The Free Dictionary Flying mare - definition of flying mare by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/flying+mare Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . flying mare n. A wrestling throw in which one grabs one's opponent's wrist, turns one's back to the opponent, ...
Which part of a baby’s body stays the same size from birth?
qb_1110
eyes
Re: What body part or organ stays the same size from birth? Re: What body part or organ stays the same size from birth? Date: Fri Jun 2 21:24:24 2006 Posted By: Brian Bauereis, Grad student, Clinical Neuropharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Area of science: Anatomy Message: Hi Jamie,...
What does a noctambulist do?
qb_1119
sleepwalk
What does noctambulist mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word noctambulist Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: sleepwalker, somnambulist, noctambulist(noun) someone who walks about in their sleep Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: noctambulist(Noun)...
Florimania is a passion for what?
qb_1212
flowers
Florimania | Define Florimania at Dictionary.com florimania a passion for flowers, flowering plants Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon Florimania Meaning - YouTube Florimania Meaning 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 con...
Which actor narrated the 1970’s UK tv documentary ‘The World At War’?
qb_1230
laurence olivier
“Spectacular series” Director Oliver Stone This ‘jewel in the nation’s crown’ is being re-released to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its first broadcast which took place on 31st October 1973 The World at War is regarded by many to be one of the greatest documentary series of all time. This BAFTA and Emmy Award winni...
The National Motor Museum is in which English county?
qb_1236
hampshire
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In humans, the medical condition aglutition is the inability to do what?
qb_1262
swallow
Aglutition - definition of Aglutition by The Free Dictionary Aglutition - definition of Aglutition by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Aglutition 1. (Med.) Inability to swallow. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for f...
In January 1986, George Younger took up which British cabinet post
qb_1291
defence secretary
Secretary of State for Defence : Wikis (The Full Wiki) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Secretary of State for Defence Incumbent: Politics portal view • talk • edit The Secretary of State for Defence, popularly known as the Defence Secretary, is the senior United Kingdom government minister in charge of the Minist...
Dydd Iau is Welsh for which day of the week?
qb_1305
thursday
BBC Wales - Learn Welsh the Big Welsh Challenge - Days Of The Week Helpful Notes Days Of The Week The days of the week are essential as they crop up all the time. Just remember to say 'Dydd' in front of each one. Also, it sometimes help to think of something in English to latch on to if you can't remember words. Sun...
Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs were two elderly residents in which UK tv sitcom?
qb_1325
fawlty towers
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In which mountain range is the Scottish mountain Ben Nevis?
qb_1361
grampians
Ben-Nevis.com BEN NEVIS - 'The Ben' Fàilte! Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William and is affectionately known as 'The Ben.' Ben Nevis attracts...
Which is the only species of deer of which both male and female have antlers?
qb_1397
caribou reindeer
What Species of Deer Has Antlers on Both Male & Female? | eHow What Species of Deer Has Antlers on Both Male & Female?  Email Save Although there are several species of deer, only the reindeer and caribou are species where both males and females have antlers. Caribou males and reindeer males start growing their antler...
What is the national flower of Cyprus?
qb_1406
cyclamen
Cyprus national flower | My Flower's Blog The national flower is lilium bosinacune. LILIUM It has bulbs 6-7 cm in diameter. The flowers form racemes that contains six flowers or more with no fragrance. Flowering in July. BULGARIA National flower is the rose . CROATIA National flower is the iris. IRIS It takes its name ...
Who played in the Men’s Singles Finals at Wimbledon in 1980?
qb_1422
bjorn borg and john mcenroe
One of the greatest? Borg v McEnroe Wimbledon Final 1980 - YouTube One of the greatest? Borg v McEnroe Wimbledon Final 1980 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. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This...
In Greek mythology, one of the labours of Hercules was to procure the ‘what’ belonging to Zeus, which were guarded by the Hesperides?
qb_1521
golden apples
The Twelve Labors of Hercules Arts and Entertainment > Mythology The Twelve Labors of Hercules Hercules performed twelve labors given to him by King Eurystheus of Tiryns. For twelve years, he traveled all over to complete these incredible tasks. NOTE: Because different ancient poets gave their own accounts of Hercules'...
The River Lyn is in which English county?
qb_1581
devon
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Which US state has borders with Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma?
qb_1637
missouri
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Which team won the 2011 US Super Bowl?
qb_1709
green bay packers
What team will win the 2011 Super Bowl? - Quora Quora As of Jan 03, 2011 (with the playoffs set), the Patriots are (unsurprisingly) the Vegas favorite, with most sportsbooks paying only 2 to 1 on them.  By contrast, the Seahawks are the biggest long-shot, paying 100 to 1. UPDATE (2011-01-17): As of the conclusion of th...
Which English singer commissioned a painting of the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants for his house in 2008?
qb_1805
liam gallagher
Liam's idol: SpongeBob | Metro News metrowebukmetro Friday 29 Aug 2008 9:40 am Liam Gallagher has apparently revealed he thinks he and SpongeBob SquarePants are soulmates. The Oasis singer believes he and the cartoon character live parallel lives and so has commissioned a portrait of SpongeBob to hang next to those of ...
Which two creatures are supporting the shield on the Australian coat of arms?
qb_1877
kangaroo and emu
Australian Coat of Arms Australian Coat of Arms & National Colours Australia's first national coat of arms was granted in 1908 and displayed the kangaroo and emu supporting the shield, and standing on a grassy mound.  The second coat of arms, made in 1912, included the ...
What is the area dialling code for Liverpool, England?
qb_1910
0151
Liverpool - UK Codes - The Phone Book from BT The code for Liverpool is 0151 Dialling from abroad To dial 0151 from abroad, dial the international access code followed by the country code for the UK (44). Proceed to enter the local code 0151 without the first zero e.g. 151 followed by the remaining telephone number Liv...
Which type of seeds are traditionally used in a recipe for seed cake?
qb_1931
caraway seeds
Vintage Caraway Cake {anyone for tea?} | Foods of Our Lives Foods of Our Lives Share Vintage Caraway Seed Cake {anyone for tea?} This is a cake I saw in my vintage cake book  that I am baking my way through and just had to make. It just sounded so completely different and I really didn’t know what to expect. I did read...
Which late singer was known as the ‘Electric Poet’?
qb_1935
jim morrison
The Doors - Break on Through (to the other side) - YouTube The Doors - Break on Through (to the other side) 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. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is no...
In the children’s tv series, what is the name of Bob the Builder’s cat?
qb_2004
pilchard
Bob the Builder - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT Bob The Builder follows the adventures of Bob and his lovable gang of friends and machines ­ Scoop (a scooper), Muck (a dump truck), Lofty (a crane), Dizzy (a cement mixer), and Roley (a steam roller) ­ as they work together to solve problems. Along ...
Who captained the England rugby union team in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand?
qb_2120
lewis moody
Rugby World Cup 2011: England team guide | Sport | The Guardian Rugby World Cup 2011: England team guide Everything you need to know about Martin Johnson's men at the Rugby World Cup Matt Stevens, Dylan Hartley and Alex Corbisiero warm-up for the Rugby World Cup. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Tuesday 6 Septembe...
In England and Wales, what is the date of the legal birthday for someone born on 29th February?
qb_2130
1st march
Leap Day Birthdays and Events The last Leap Day was on February 29, 2016 . “Leapling” Birthdays Leap day on February 29 occurs nearly every four years , but leap day babies, or leaplings, still get to celebrate their birthdays in common years . Some celebrate on February 28, some prefer March 1. When and what is Leap D...
Which musical instrument does Kermit the Frog play?
qb_2220
banjo
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How many inches are in an imperial mile?
qb_2235
63360
Convert inches to miles - Conversion of Measurement Units ›› More information from the unit converter How many inches in 1 miles? The answer is 63360. We assume you are converting between inch and mile. You can view more details on each measurement unit: The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 39....
Which part of the body does a cariogenic affect?
qb_2299
teeth
Diet, cariogenic | Article about Diet, cariogenic by The Free Dictionary Diet, cariogenic | Article about Diet, cariogenic by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Diet%2c+cariogenic Dental Caries   an affection of the solid tissues of the teeth manifested by their gradual destruction (enamel, ...
Which BBC Radio 2 host includes ‘The Tracks of My Years’ in his weekday programme?
qb_2302
ken bruce
Ken Bruce 'to be replaced by Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 2' - Telegraph Celebrity news Ken Bruce 'to be replaced by Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 2' Ken Bruce is set to lose his job as the host of Radio 2's mid-morning show, angering listeners already infuriated by the station's efforts to attract younger listeners. Ken B...
In Sikhism, what is the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally, as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God’s creation?
qb_2303
kesh
Sikhism Flashcards a follower of Sikhism (or of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism) Term Guru Nanak Definition The founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Born Hindu and later had an inner conviction to create the Sikh religion. Term Ik Onkar Definition central tenet of Sikh religious philosoph...
Which country has the internet domain .fi?
qb_2331
finland
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Lake Geneva (or Lake Leman) lies in which two countries?
qb_2480
france and switzerland
Lake Geneva travel guide - Wikitravel 11 Get out For other places with the same name, see Lake Geneva (disambiguation) . Lake Geneva, known in French as Lac Léman, is one of the largest lakes in western Europe. It lies on the course of the Rhone river on the frontier between France and Switzerland . Aside from the cit...
What is the name of the male, well-muscled, blond, swimming trunk wearing, gel-filled rubber action figure, first introduced in 1976 by Kenner?
qb_2490
stretch armstrong
Stretch Armstrong : Memory Glands – Funny Nostalgic Photos Stretch Armstrong Stretch Armstrong was a large, gel-filled action figure first introduced in 1976 by Kenner. Stretch Armstrong was in the shape of a well-muscled blonde man wearing a pair of swimming trunks. Its most notable feature was that the doll could be ...
A score of 4 is for which part of the body in a game of ‘Beetle’?
qb_2504
wing
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Which river in Australia does the Narrows Bridge cross?
qb_2584
swan river
The Bridges - Swan River, Perth Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor More attraction details Attraction details Owner description: Perth's favourite playground, the Swan River is a stunning waterway which winds its way from the Darling Scarp to Fremantle. This natural attraction is popular location for Perth locals and visi...
The Manacle Rocks lie off the coast of which English county?
qb_2620
cornwall
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Which US singer released a 1962 album entitled ‘Pot Luck’?
qb_2714
elvis presley
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‘Jeudi’ is French for which day of the week?
qb_2723
thursday
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In surfing, ‘Men in Grey Suits’ is another name for what?
qb_2829
sharks
Sharks: the men in grey suits - ABC Sydney - Australian Broadcasting Corporation 3 July, 2012 10:08AM AEST Sharks: the men in grey suits By Ella Kennedy Share Glenn Orgias hit the headlines in 2009 when he was attacked by shark while surfing at Bondi. Just the day before, Navy diver Paul de Gelder had also been vicious...
Cointreau, lemon juice and which spirit make a Sidecar cocktail?
qb_2875
brandy cognac
Sidecar Cocktail Recipe You must be logged in to post a comment. Adding comment …  aronsjoberggmailcom515827292 posted 7 months ago I like the so-called French version of the Sidecar, with equal parts of cognac/brandy, Cointreau and lemon juice! San Francisco posted 6 years ago I have had trouble with the Sidecar too. ...
What do the interior angles of an octagon add up to in degrees?
qb_2962
1080
Cool math .com - Polygons - Octagons - properties, interior angles Sum of the Interior Angles of an Octagon: This image shows the process for a  HEXAGON: Using the same methods as for hexagons to the right (I'll let you do the pictures)...  To find the sum of the interior angles of an octagon, divide it up into triangl...
Which English Rugby Union team play their home games at Franklins Gardens?
qb_2976
northampton saints
Homepage - Northampton Saints © 2016 Northampton Saints. Privacy & Cookies . Website by X Wasps end losing streak at Franklins Gardens to upset Northampton Saints - Rugby - International | Sport360 article:30th January 2016 Fronting up: Nathan Hughes. Impressive Wasps defeated Northampton Saints in testing conditions t...
Which two states border the US state of Florida?
qb_3036
alabama and georgia
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Which English airport features in a television advert for ‘Specsavers’?
qb_3041
luton airport
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What does a philographist collect?
qb_3091
autographs
philography: meaning and definitions the collecting of autographs, esp. those of famous persons. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
The Gopik is a unit of currency in which country?
qb_3154
azerbaijan
Gopik financial definition of Gopik Gopik financial definition of Gopik http://financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Gopik Also found in: Dictionary . Gopik A subdivision of the Azerbaijani manat . One gopik is equal in value to 1/100 of a manat. See also: Cent . Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend ...
Which late singer had a favourite pet cat called Delilah?
qb_3163
freddie mercury
ENpodcast - Free english podcasts - Freddie Mercury Tweet Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury was the most famous and legendary rock star of all times. His real name was Farrokh Bulsara. However, even his official passport read Frederick Mercury. He hated if somebody called him anything but Freddie. He chose his first name...
Which Internet search engine was shortened to Ask.com in 2006?
qb_3185
askjeeves com
About Ask Jeeves | eHow About Ask Jeeves Ask.com AskJeeves is the name of a popular search engine from 1995 to 2006. Although the AskJeeves search engine still exists, it's title has been shortened to just Ask.com. The AskJeeves service represented a text-based search engine that encouraged users to enter questions ins...
Which Michelin star chef launched his own brand of beer called ‘The Governor’ in 2011?
qb_3231
marco pierre white
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The Korac Cup was played for in which sport?
qb_3252
basketball
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A shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with which meat?
qb_3261
lamb
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In the human body, toxaemia is more commonly known by what name?
qb_3279
blood poisoning
Toxaemia - definition of toxaemia by The Free Dictionary Toxaemia - definition of toxaemia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/toxaemia 1. (Pathology) a condition characterized by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood 2. (Pathology) the condition in pregnancy of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia [C...
Who was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches?
qb_3290
david beckham
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Which event is sometimes referred to as the ‘Hop, step and jump’?
qb_3312
triple jump
Hop, step and jump - definition of Hop, step and jump by The Free Dictionary Hop, step and jump - definition of Hop, step and jump by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Hop%2c+step+and+jump Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Hop, step and jump: triple jump triple jump n. ...
Who was the only Olympic medallist to have won the Nobel Peace Prize?
qb_3321
philip noel baker
Noel-Baker School - School History School History School Status: School is Open School History In September 1960, Noel-Baker opened its doors to staff and pupils for the first time.  Noel-Baker Technical School, as it was then called, welcomed both girls and boys from year one to year three but only boys were allowed i...
The men’s football team from which country won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics?
qb_3330
argentina
Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison Date Started: August 19, 2008 Date Finished: August 19, 2008 Format: 240 laps (60 km) with a sprint every 20 laps (5 km). Sprint points awarded - 5-3-2-1 - to the first fou...
In which European city was the first opening ceremony of the Olympic Games held?
qb_3333
london
The Olympics Opening Ceremony Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Traditions > Opening Ceremony The Olympic Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony at the Olympic Games has become a major entertainment spectacle, costing many millions of dollars to stage. It has come a long way since the first opening ceremonies held du...
The ‘J’ approach and the ‘Flared’ approach are associated with which event?
qb_3342
high jump
High Jump Technique | High Jump | Athletics | Sports Coaching High Jump High Jump Technique The High Jump comprises of three main elements: the approach; the takeoff and the bar rotation. A good approach to high jump coaching is to look at and work on these three elements individually. Here we explain in more detail th...
What is the title of the theme tune to the BBC radio show ‘The Archers’?
qb_3403
barwick green
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Which luggage company is named after a Biblical strongman?
qb_3408
samsonite
Samsonite Luggage, Suitcases & Bags | Luggage Pros Receive Samsonite Email Alerts About Samsonite For almost 100 years, Samsonite has been regarded as a top-quality luggage producer and retailer. Named after the Biblical strongman, the company emerged as a travel trunk manufacturer during an age when travel was reserve...
What is the V-shaped formation of a flock of wild geese called?
qb_3483
skein
What is a flock of geese called? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese called? A: Quick Answer A group of geese can have several different names, depending on the physical location or activity of the group. These names include "flock," "gaggle" and "skein." Full Answer A flock of geese is a generic term that describ...
In the UK, which animals are traditionally associated with the first of the month?
qb_3509
white rabbits
British Superstitions Superstitions can be defined as, "irrational beliefs, especially with regard to the unknown" (Collins English Dictionary) General Superstitions Good Luck Lucky to meet a black cat. Black Cats are featured on many good luck greetings cards and birthday cards in England. Lucky to touch wood. We to...
In days, what is the average gestation period of a lioness?
qb_3568
110
FAQ #9 – What is the normal Gestation period for a lioness? « Ukutula September 18, 2014 lioness and cubs The normal gestation period for a lioness is roughly 110 days. A lioness conceives between 2 – 4 cubs. In the wild, roughly 15 percent of all cubs born reach maturity, which means there is quite a high mortality ra...
Roman numerals MCMLXVIII represent which year?
qb_3602
1968
Roman Numerals: MCMLXVIII = 1968 Roman Numerals: MCMLXVIII = 1968 XC IX The converter lets you go from arabic to roman numerals and vice versa. Simply type in the number you would like to convert in the field you would like to convert from, and the number in the other format will appear in the other field. Due to the l...
‘That’s All Folks’ is the epitaph of which US comedian?
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mel blanc
'That's all folks!' - the meaning and origin of this phrase That's all folks! The catchphrase on the banner shown at the end of Looney Tunes cartoons. Origin The phrase was first used at the end of a 1930 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon and was spoken by the character Bosko. This appears to have been a development of...
‘People in the Sun’ is the work of which American artist?
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edward hopper
Hopper Drawing | Whitney Museum of American Art Whitney Museum of American Art Wed–Thurs10:30 am–6 pm Fri–Sat10:30 am–10 pm Sun10:30 am–6 pm Works with Resources for Teachers Browse by artist’s name The perfect gift for any art enthusiast: Memberships start at just $85. Explore Hopper’s Studies Edward Hopper (1882–1967...
Who played football coach Dave Dodds in the 2001 film ‘Mike Bassett:England Manager’?
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bradley walsh
Mike Bassett England Manager Interview with Bradley Walsh - YouTube Mike Bassett England Manager Interview with Bradley Walsh 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 loaded. Loadin...
What is the square root of 361?
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19
Free Flashcards about Square Roots What is the Square Root of 1? 1 What is the Square Root of 4? 2 What is the Square Root of 9? 3 What is the Square Root of 16 4 What is the Square Root of 25? 5 What is the Square Root of 36? 6 What is the Square Root of 49? 7 What is the Square Root of 64? 8 What is the Square Root o...
Barry Butler, who was killed in a car accident in 1966, was the captain of which English football team?
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norwich city fc
My Football Facts & Stats | Premier League | Norwich City Player of the Year Search My Football Facts & Stats Norwich City FC Player of the Year 1967 - 2014                                                                                                   Web site designed & hosted by Paul Yarden © 2014 at Homestead™ No...
Who was the trainer of three-times English Grand National winner Red Rum?
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donald ginger mccain
Ginger McCain, trainer of Red Rum, dies aged 80 - Telegraph Horse Racing Ginger McCain, trainer of Red Rum, dies aged 80 Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain, trainer of the legendary Red Rum, the only horse to win three Grand Nationals, has died after a short illness. He would have been 81 on Wednesday.   Ginger McCain will h...
Mora-Siljan Airport is in which European country?
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sweden
Profile on Mora Siljan Airport | CAPA - Centre for Aviation Location of Mora Siljan Airport, Sweden Source: CAPA - Centre for Aviation and Google Maps   This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our le...
Which chemical element has the symbol Ba?
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barium
Chemical Elements.com - Barium (Ba) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Barium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/ba.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agr...
Lake Malaren is in which European country?
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sweden
Lake Malaren | lake, Sweden | Britannica.com Lake Constance Lake Mälaren, also called Lake Mälar, lake in eastern Sweden , located just west of Stockholm , which lies at the lake’s junction with Salt Bay, an arm of the Baltic Sea . At one time Lake Mälaren was a bay of the Baltic, and seagoing vessels using it were abl...
A Russian woman was arrested in Paris in August 2009 for throwing a cup of tea at which work of art?
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mona lisa
Woman attacks Mona Lisa with a cup of tea - Mirror Online Woman attacks Mona Lisa with a cup of tea A woman was arrested in Paris after attacking the Mona Lisa with a cup of tea.  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email A wo...
‘Trust pink, Forget stains’ is the advertising slogan for which brand of laundry product?
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vanish
Vanish Napisan Australia. Trust Pink. Forget Stains. Vanish keeps your carpets cleaner and softer than vacuuming alone! Discover The Tip Exchange, the place to share tips and ask questions on everything laundry related. It's an online community that harnesses the knowledge of real Australians! Check it out today! Try o...
In which English city is Preston Park railway station?
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brighton
Preston Park Station | Trains to Preston Park – Trainline Accessible Booking Office counter : False Accessible taxis : unknown Accessible taxis notes : Information on accessible taxis from this station is available from www.traintaxi.co.uk .  For passengers with a disability requiring assisted travel please contact the...
Nephology is the study of what?
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clouds
Nephology - definition of nephology by The Free Dictionary Nephology - definition of nephology by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nephology Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to nephology: nomology The branch of meteorology that deals with clouds. [Greek nephos, cloud; se...
Who took over as host of BBC’s Question Time In January 1994?
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david dimbleby
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | David Dimbleby injured by bullock David Dimbleby injured by bullock The presenter will return to host the programme next week David Dimbleby has missed chairing BBC One's Question Time for the first time in more than 15 years after being injured by a bullock at his farm. The 71-year-old was l...
What was the currency of Austria before the Euro?
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austrian schilling
Austria and the euro - European Commission European Commission Communicating on the euro Austria and the euro Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and was the first wave of countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999. Austria at a glance Surface area: 83 858 km2 Population: 8 356 707 (Eurostat 2009) Joined the E...
Vodka, Galliano and fresh orange juice are the ingredients of which cocktail?
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harvey wallbanger
Posted Dec 14th, 2012 at 2:30pm Helen Rosner Harvey Wallbanger Galliano liqueur gives this vodka and orange juice cocktail an herbal bite. All the rage in the 1970s, the Harvey Wallbanger is seeing a resurgence now that Galliano liqueur, one of its essential ingredients, has reverted to its original recipe. Robert Simo...
In cooking, 230 degrees Celsius is the equivalent of which gas mark?
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8
Metric, Celsius, & Gas Mark Equivalencies Metric, Celsius, & Gas Mark Equivalencies Imperial 1 tbs = 3 tsp = .5 fl.oz 1 cup = 16 tbs = 48 tsp = 8 fl.oz 1 pint = 16 fl.oz = 2 cups = .5 qt 1 qt = 4 cups = 2 pints = .25 gallon 1 gallon = 16 cups = 8 pints = 4 qt Gas Mark
Who played the title role in the 1996 film ‘Michael Collins’?
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liam neeson
Brendan Gleeson | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March , 1955 ) is an Irish actor. He plays the part of Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the Harry Potter films . Contents [ show ] Personal life Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland. Graduating from University College Dublin, he worked for ...
‘Twittering Machine’, declared ‘degenerate art’ by Adolph Hitler, was the 1922 work of which Swiss-German painter?
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paul klee
Posts, Art and Degenerate art on Pinterest Twittering Machine by Paul Klee (1922), MoMa collection, declared "degenerate art" by nazis. See More
What does ‘Son et Lumiere’ translate to in English?
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sound and light
Espectáculo in English | Spanish to English Translation espectáculo 1 (Teat) (representación) show; (función) performance sección de espectáculos entertainment guide; entertainments section; el deporte como espectáculo sport presented as show business dar un espectáculo to make a scene espectáculo de luz y sonido sound...
A tridecagon has how many sides?
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13
How many sides does a polygon have? | Reference.com How many sides does a polygon have? A: Quick Answer A polygon is a plane figure that has "at least three straight sides and angles," according to Oxford Dictionaries. However, polygons can have more than three sides; most have five or more. Full Answer The word polygo...
Farrokh Bulsara was the lead singer in which British band?
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queen freddie mercury
Farrokh Bulsara Ethnicity - Freddie Mercury Net Worth Farrokh Bulsara Ethnicity Read more... Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury Net Worth is $100 Million. Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar and has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars. As the lead singer and songwriter with the hugely successful British band...
Omonia, Enosis and Anorthosis are football clubs in which European country?
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cyprus
APOEL Nicosia vs Omonia Nicosia football statistcs and betting tips Huge bonus, design & live in-Play Our free betting football suggestion for the match APOEL Nicosia vs Omonia Nicosia: The betting tip for the game between APOEL Nicosia and Omonia Nicosia in 1st League:: Championship competition ( Cyprus ) on Saturday ...
The Rapa Nui are the native Polynesian inhabitants of which island?
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easter island rapa nui
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - Lonely Planet Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Adventures Welcome to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Few areas in the world possess a more mystical pull than this tiny speck of land, one of the most isolated places on Earth. It's hard to feel connected to Chile, over 3700km to the east, let alone the wider ...