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What is the first name of former Irish boxer Barry McGuigan? | qb_8665 | finbarr | Barry McGuigan - BoxRec Barry McGuigan Hall of Fame bio: click World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Name: Barry McGuigan Birth Name: Finbar Patrick McGuigan Born: 1961-02-28 Amateur Record: 21-2 with 19 knockouts [1] Bantamweight Gold Medalist representing Ireland at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Cana... |
Which was the first planet in our solar system to be discovered by telescope? | qb_8679 | uranus | When were each of the planets first discovered and who did it? When were each of the planets first discovered and who did it? Answer: Only 3 of the 9 planets in our solar system have official "discoverers" and "times of discovery". The reason is simple - all of the other planets are easily seen by the unaided human eye... |
Which army rank does actor Windsor Davies play in the UK television series ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum’? | qb_8763 | battery sergeant major | BBC - Windsor Davies Windsor Davies Full site A-Z index Windsor Davies Born in London to Welsh parents, Windsor Davies is best known for his role as Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the TV sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. He was born in Canning Town in east London on 28 August 1930, but returned to his parents' native O... |
What is the famous last line of the 1959 comedy film ‘Some Like it Hot’? | qb_8817 | well nobody s perfect | Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been liv... |
Gamba is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_8900 | leg | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small... |
Spalla is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_8988 | shoulder | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small... |
What is a female lemur called? | qb_9086 | princess | WHAT DO YOU CALL A FEMALE LEMUR? What do you call a female lemur? Answer: princess A female lemur is called a princess. Lemurs make up the infraorder Lemuriformes and are members of a group of primates known as prosimians. The term lemur is derived from the Latin word lemures, meaning spirits of the night or ghosts. Th... |
In mathematics, what is 3 cubed? | qb_9096 | 27 | Cubes and Cube Roots Cubes and Cube Roots To understand cube roots, first we must understand cubes ... How to Cube A Number To cube a number, just use it in a multiplication 3 times ... Example: What is 3 Cubed? 3 Cubed Note: we write down "3 Cubed" as 33 (the little 3 means the number appe... |
Sheading is each of the six administrative divisions of which European island? | qb_9145 | isle of man | sheading - definition of sheading in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of sheading in English: sheading Each of the six administrative divisions of the Isle of Man. Example sentences ‘As well as sheadings, the island was sectioned into 17 parishes, each having a patron saint from which it got its name.’ ‘The nee... |
What does the Latin phrase ‘Omnia Vincit Amor’ translate to in English? | qb_9165 | love conquers all | Translation of Amor vincit omnia in English Amor vincit omnia in English Love Conquers All, , or may refer to: omnia vincit amor, Latin phrase from Eclogue X by Virgil Amor Vincit Omnia (Caravaggio), 1601–1602 painting by Caravaggio Amor Vincit Omnia (Draco Rosa album), 2009 album by Draco Rosa Amor Vincit Omnia (Pur... |
Caviglia is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_9212 | ankle | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small... |
Dydd Gwener is Welsh for which day of the week? | qb_9243 | friday | Dydd gwener - Welsh - English Translation and Examples Reference: Translated.net Welsh Ann Jones : A gytunwch fod cyfarfod dydd Gwener ar dai o fudd i bawb yn y cyfarfod hwnnw a dorrodd record a fynychwyd gan dros 200 o bobl ac yr ystyriwyd y materion a godwyd ac y cânt eu gweld o ran sut yr ydym yn cydlynu polisïau , ... |
Main is French for which part of the body? | qb_9325 | hand | Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) - YouTube Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) 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 av... |
Which Roman numerals depict the year 1980? | qb_9339 | mcmlxxx | Hess Trucks - 1980's Hess Truck Information & Identification Page Hess Trucks Below are all the Hess Trucks made during the period of 1980 to 1989. All of the Hess Trucks made in the 1980's now had a date on the truck in roman numerals located on the battery compartment door. The box still had no date to confir... |
Which British fashion designer once said ‘A woman is as young as her knees’? | qb_9375 | mary quant | "A Mini Marvel; It Is Some 50 Years since Mary Quant Took the World by Storm with Her Short Skirt. Marion McMullen Finds out the Lengths Women Went to in the Name of Fashion" - The Journal (Newcastle, England), May 24, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt BRITISH fashion designer Mary Qu... |
What colour is Teletubby Po in the children’s television series’ Teletubbies’? | qb_9387 | red | Teletubbies Favorite Colors | Teletubbies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad b... |
Former US President Jimmy Carter belonged to which political party? | qb_9567 | democratic party | Widgets Magazine 3 33660 Former US President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday that the US political campaign system has become increasingly corrupt as campaign financing was allowed to expand. © AP Photo/ Manish Swarup Pentagon Labels Russia Among Its Top 5 Challenges, Requests Billions to Support NAT... |
Who wrote the first series of the UK television show ‘Blackadder’? | qb_9576 | richard curtis and rowan atkinson | Blackadder - watch tv series streaming online Synopsis Blackadder is the name that encompassed four series of a BBC 1 period British sitcom, along with several one-off instalments. All television episodes starred Rowan Atkinson as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder and Tony Robinson as Blackadder's dogsbody, Baldrick. Each ... |
Who plays Dr Johnson in the UK television series ‘Blackadder the Third’? | qb_9594 | robbie coltrane | "Black Adder the Third" Ink and Incapability (TV Episode 1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Baldrick burns the only... |
In humans, Daltonism is better known by what name? | qb_9598 | colour blindness | Definition of Daltonism Definition of Daltonism Causes of a Heart Attack Slideshow Daltonism: Colorblindness of the red-green type (also known as deuteranopia or deuteranomaly). The term "Daltonism" is derived from the name of the chemist and physicist, John Dalton (1766-1844). Dalton was born in a village in Cumberla... |
Pied is French for which part of the body? | qb_9612 | foot | Le corps - body parts in French labelling activity and flashcard activity by Rushtini - Teaching Resources - TES 4.6 36 ratings (1) Labelling parts of the body activity: could be used in conjunction with singing "heads, shoulders, knees and toes" (in French - Tête, épaules, genoux, et pieds, genoux et pieds (feet inste... |
‘Lucky Man’ is a 2003 autobiography by which US actor? | qb_9638 | michael j fox | Lucky man : a memoir (Large print book, 2003) [WorldCat.org] The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message. E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/156200713 Title: Lucky man : a memoir Author: Michael J Fox Publisher: Oxford : Isis Large Print... |
Former US President John F Kennedy belonged to which political party? | qb_9701 | democratic party | President John F. Kennedy Facts, Information, and Trivia Facts, information, and Trivia about President John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was the United States of America�s thirty-fifth president. President John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917 and grew up to become America�s thirty-fif... |
How many shapes Make up the 2012 London Olympic logo? | qb_9709 | five | London 2012 Olympic Games - A free Sports Game London 2012 Olympic Games For ideal experince, you need to zoom in to 100% or more Sorry London 2012 Olympic Games is not working with your browser Share your favorite with your friends! Share: 0 4/5 based on 19418 reviews Share your rating with your friends! Share: Snowfi... |
Who was the first woman to top the UK singles chart with a song she had written herself? | qb_9719 | kate bush | Kate Bush - [118 Músicas] [ 11 Álbuns ] Catherine "Kate" Bush, CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, who is known for her eclectic musical style and her idiosyncratic vocal performances. ... Mais Catherine "Kate" Bush, CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songw... |
What colour are the ‘G’s’ in the regular Google logo? | qb_9738 | blue | Can you Identify the Colors of the Google Logo in Order? Search Site Can You Identify the Google Logo Colors in Order? You use Google search and other Google products all day but can you identify the correct Google Logo. This was recently asked at the ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ game show on TV. July 19, 2012 You p... |
How many countries make up Europe? | qb_9760 | 48 | How many countries are there in Europe? | Reference.com How many countries are there in Europe? A: Quick Answer As of 2014, there are 48 countries within Europe when qualifying the United Kingdom as a single entity. If the countries that comprise the United Kingdom are counted separately, there are 51 countries in Euro... |
What is the smallest capital city in the European Union? | qb_9771 | valletta malta | Deepti Bhatnagar explores the smallest capital city of European Union, Valletta - YouTube Deepti Bhatnagar explores the smallest capital city of European Union, Valletta 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 intera... |
Brombeere is German for which fruit? | qb_9780 | blackberry | Brombeere translation English | German dictionary | Reverso "Brombeere": examples and translations in context Kaugummi nach Anspruch 13, wobei die Samen von einer Frucht ausgewählt sind aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Erdbeere, Brombeere und Himbeere. A chewing gum according to claim 13 wherein said seeds are from a fruit... |
The song ‘Tea For Two’ is from which 1925 musical? | qb_9890 | no no nanette | Tea for Two – Institute for Music and Health For all the boys to see. We will raise a family – A boy for you And a girl for me – Can’t you see How happy we would be? Background “Tea for Two” is a song from the 1925 musical No, No, Nanette – a duet sung by Nanette and Tom in Act II as they imagine their future. The stor... |
What is the southernmost capital city in the world? | qb_9896 | wellington | Southernmost World Capital What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand . The cultural capital and geographical center of the country, Wellington is the only world capital located in the roaring 40s latitudes . It was the first world ... |
English country and western songwriter Samuel Hutt is better known by what name? | qb_9929 | hank wangford | Hank Wangford, Musical artist • Biography & Facts Hank Wangford Musical artist Samuel Hutt, known by the stage name Hank Wangford (born 15 November 1940), is an English country and western songwriter. "Hank is a good smoke screen. He can do things I can't do. He's my clown," says Dr. Hutt, who has been struggling to ba... |
Lake Mamry and Lake Drawsko are in which European country? | qb_10059 | poland | Poland Lakes and Rivers Online Quiz Poland Lakes and Rivers There are a number of Poland Lakes and Rivers. The number of Poland Lakes and Rivers are one of the highest in the world. The Poland Lakes and Rivers are shattered all over the country but the lakes or the closed water bodies are mainly concentrated in the Lak... |
Dydd Sadwrn is Welsh for which day of the week? | qb_10062 | saturday | 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... |
The world’s oldest original model village is in which English county? | qb_10101 | buckinghamshire | Model Village Beaconsfield (Hero4 Silver 60fps) - YouTube Model Village Beaconsfield (Hero4 Silver 60fps) 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 not av... |
What is the square root of 900? | qb_10141 | 30 | What is the square root of 900? | Reference.com What is the square root of 900? A: Quick Answer The positive square root of 900 is 30. Similarly, the negative square root of 900 is -30. The positive square root, 30, is also known as the principal square root of 900. Full Answer The square root of 900 is any number, whi... |
Which European porcelain company introduced its black and white ‘Dazzle’ collection in 2013? | qb_10159 | lladro | LLADRÓ: SPANISH DESIGN HOUSE PRESENTS NEW PORCELAIN FIGURINES - brandnewdaydesigns LLADRÓ: SPANISH DESIGN HOUSE PRESENTS NEW PORCELAIN FIGURINES By Harold Abrams · Leave a Comment I’m always excited to see what’s new from the Spanish company Lladró, known for creating fine, artistic porcelain figurines. In celebration ... |
Hals is German for which part of the body? | qb_10211 | neck | German for Beginners Lesson 15: Parts of the Body - Von Kopf bis Fuss Updated August 23, 2016. From Head to Toe - Parts of the Body in German The German words for many parts of the body are similar or identical to English: der Arm, die Hand, der Finger, das Haar, das Kinn. (English is, after all, a Germanic language.) ... |
The English city of Sheffield lies on which river? | qb_10217 | river sheaf | LSFM2016 :: About Sheffield About Sheffield The City Sheffield lies in the metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire; its origins come from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. We’re the UKs fifth largest city with a population of around 600,000 people. During the mid-19th century, the city gained an internation... |
St Moritz in Switzerland has what famous Bobsled track? | qb_10247 | cresta run | Sports in St. Moritz, Engadin St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland Sports in St. Moritz 7 nights from 1520.- CHF St. Moritz was famously the birthplace of winter Alpine tourism and winter sports in the 19th century, as well as the venue for two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and numerous ski and bobsleigh world c... |
Gabel is German for which item of cutlery? | qb_10307 | fork | WW2 GERMAN MILITARIA - Utensils A. ARMY OFFICER�S ISSUE FIELD CUTLERY SET. (Essbesteck) Army officer�s early issue steel field cutlery set. The set consists of a butter knife, spoon, fork and handle can/bottle opener. All pieces has stamped same markermark and year GAG42 and national eagle. Hard to find set with s... |
Hombro is Spanish for which part of the body? | qb_10316 | shoulder | Hombro - Spanish to English Translation | Spanish Central hombro encogerse de hombrosto shrug one's shoulders hombro con hombroshoulder to shoulder llevé mi hija en hombrosI carried my daughter on my shoulders a hombroson one's shoulders arrimar el hombro : to lend a hand, to pull one's weight Seen & Heard What made yo... |
Who wrote the words to Jerusalem? | dpql_57 | william blake | Jerusalem - The Hymn - YouTube Jerusalem - The Hymn 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 not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on... |
At what time does the first dog watch begin? | dpql_60 | 4 p m | Watch Schedules and Ship's Bells - BoatSafe.com Watch Schedules and Ship's Bells As early as the 15th Century, a bell was used to sound the time onboard a ship. (Time, in those days, was kept with an hourglass. See The History of Navigation ) The bell was rung every half hour of the 4 hour watch. A 24 hour day was di... |
On which river does Preston stand? | dpql_66 | ribble | River Ribble Food RIVER RIBBLE The River Ribble is gently picturesque. At about 50 miles from its source it lazily meanders around Preston forming the southern border of the city. It reaches Preston close to the M6 / A59 exit (junction 32) and leaves it in the west at Preston Docklands. The river passes most of Engla... |
What opened in 1958 in Marylebone Rd next to Madame Tussauds? | dpql_83 | planetarium | 9 September 1940 | Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road | Bomb Incidents | West End at War Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road 9 September 1940 By Brittni Morris Established in 1835 on Baker Street and based on Marylebone Road NW1 since 1884, Madame Tussauds is world famous for its waxwork figures of royalty, celebrities and ... |
Tower Bridge was for many years the last of London’s bridges before the sea – what is now? | dpql_84 | queen elizabeth ii | SECRET LONDON / Trivia / Thames_Bridges SHOPPING TAKE A BREAK PEOPLE CALENDAR LINKS BLOG CONTACT There are 33 bridges across the tidal Thames from Teddington Lock to the open sea. The first of those is Richmond, the last the Dartford Crossing, or Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Here ... |
In which country is the ‘Van’ a large Salt Lake? | dpql_146 | turkey | Turkey's lakes - All About Turkey Home > Tourist Info > Turkey's lakes Lakes and Reservoirs in Turkey Turkey is a rich country for its fresh water sources, there are many rivers , lakes, lagoons and reservoirs around the country. Especially the Eastern Anatolian region and the north of the Taurus mountains in the Medit... |
What is the world’s largest natural harbour? | dpql_168 | sydney harbour | Which is the largest natural harbor in the world? | Reference.com Which is the largest natural harbor in the world? A: Quick Answer Sydney Harbour in Australia is the largest natural harbor in the world. It is also the location of many of the city's main attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Aquariu... |
The Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office? | dpql_179 | whitehall | Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office :: Historic Houses Association You are here: > home > friends' page > friends tours & events > ministry of defence & foreign and commonwealth office Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office London Thu 14th April 2016 Price: 65.00 We venture into Westmin... |
Where in the world are the Pensacola Mountains? | dpql_194 | antarctica | Pensacola Mountains - Peakware.com Pensacola Mountains Show Map Download any of the following KML maps for use in the full screen Google Earth application: Pensacola Mountains , Transantarctic Mountains , or Antarctica . For more information, see our Google Earth page. Paleomagnetic properties of the Dufek intrusion, P... |
What famous bridge is considered part of the motorway the M180? | dpql_257 | humber bridge | CBRD » Motorway Database » M180 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List The M180 runs along the south side of the Humber, connecting the wider world (via the M18 ) to Scunthorpe, the Humber Bridge and Grimsby. It is most famous for being very lightly used — most of the route is three lanes wide, and most of the time that fe... |
Like Rome, which Yorkshire city is said to be built on seven hills? | dpql_337 | sheffield | Is Sheffield really built on seven hills? | Sheffield blog Is Sheffield really built on seven hills? It is one of the most-quoted facts about the city, but is it true? One of the things I like most about Sheffield, and it is something that I have started to appreciate more now that I live up on one of the hills, is the... |
Who was the gardener in the children’s tv series ‘The Magic Roundabout’? | dpql_467 | mr mchenry | "The Magic Roundabout - Doogle" Tri-blend T-Shirts by bleedart | Redbubble Artist website: Click Here An oldie but a goodie. Do you remember this show it was a really quirky stop frame animation show for kids with weird trippy drug overtones. Had some awesome characters and was really bizarre to watch. It always starte... |
Who was the last Conservative Chancellor before George Osborne? | dpql_476 | kenneth clarke | George Osborne ‘should cut pension tax breaks for rich’, says ex-Tory Chancellor | The Independent UK Politics George Osborne ‘should cut pension tax breaks for rich’, says ex-Tory Chancellor 'People will always tell you that it’s not the right time to do difficult and unpopular things' Monday 29 February 2016 12:17 BS... |
In 1985, which funny man was the first UK citizen to make a mobile phone call? | dpql_493 | ernie wise | The call that changed our world: Blue plaque to mark site where a mobile phone was first used in the UK – The Sun SMARTPHONES may have changed the way we communicate and view the world – but the first mobile phone, which was heavier than a new-born baby, was no less groundbreaking. On New Year’s Day in 1985, the UK’s f... |
A poem of 1735 saw the origin of which devoted couple? | dpql_562 | darby and joan | A.Word.A.Day --Darby and Joan Darby and Joan (Artist unknown; photo: Aida Yared ) This week's comments noun: A devoted old couple leading a quiet, uneventful life. ETYMOLOGY: After a couple named in an 18th century poem in The Gentleman's Magazine (London). NOTES: In 1735 Henry Woodfall, a printer's apprentice, wrote a... |
Which fictional detective has a name that is also a type of picture puzzle? | dpql_566 | rebus | Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers - Kids Environment Kids Health - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Environment Kids Health Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers (also called Frame Games© or Word Picture Puzzles) A REBUS is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each "rebus" puzzle box below portra... |
The coordinate Y is the ordinate – what do we call the coordinate X? | dpql_569 | abscissa | If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? - Quora If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? There are some references to the names 'applicate' and 'altitute'. I would suggest reading... |
If a dessert is served ‘a la mode’ what is it served with? | dpql_635 | ice cream | A La Mode! 5 Desserts That Are Even Better with Ice Cream — Recipes from The Kitchn | The Kitchn Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies If I've already made the decision to have dessert, then the question of whether or not to have it a la mode is a no-brainer. Yes, please! There's something about ice cream that makes each sw... |
What is a ‘tercel’ (‘tiercel’ in the USA)? | dpql_671 | male falcon | tiercel - WordReference.com Dictionary of English tiercel WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2017 tier•cel (tēr′səl),USA pronunciation n. [Falconry.] Sporttercel. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2017 ter•cel (tûr′səl),USA pronunciation n. [Fal... |
What does the word ‘antediluvian’ mean, literally? | dpql_678 | before flood | antediluvian - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word antediluvian Antediluvian means "before the flood" — that is, the Biblical flood with Noah's ark. Generally, though, the word is used — often humorously — to describe something really, really old. In popular language, antediluvian is almost always used t... |
A young man and woman sitting back-to-back is the logo of which company? | dpql_715 | kappa | Kappa Sportswear - Home Kappa Sportswear INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST ADD! BREAKING: KAPPA TRACK SUITS COMING BACK! In early 2013, we are rolling out the very famous Kappa Tracksuits again! As they were a once one of our most prominent and succesful pieces, we have decided that by bringing them back would make our follow... |
Which flat-topped upland has a name which is Spanish for table? | dpql_760 | mesa | Mesa | Definition of Mesa by Merriam-Webster Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for mesa Spanish Central: Translation of mesa Nglish: Translation of mesa for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mesa Seen and Heard What made you want to look up mesa? Please tell us where you read or heard it (i... |
‘I must get a little hand put on this watch’ – heard regularly in which sitcom? | dpql_779 | nearest and dearest | Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show Home Programmes Genres Tributes Games Downloads Store Newsletter Contact Us Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show The comic talents of Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker join forces in the roles of Eli and Nellie, a brother and sister who inh... |
What is the appropriate gift for a 15 Wedding Anniversary? | dpql_837 | crystal | 15th Wedding Anniversary Crystal 15th Wedding Anniversary Crystal is the primary material for the fifteenth anniversary with glass as the modern material and watches as the alternate modern choice. Plenty of great options for gift giving! Beautiful crystal jewelry, crystal flowers, or a figurine woul... |
What do people who are viticulturists spend much of their time doing? | dpql_851 | growing grapes | Growing the Industry - Washington Wine Industry Foundation Scholarships Growing the Industry “I’ve never been one to do things like other people,” laughs Roger Gamache, a fourth generation farmer and Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) board member. Although he started out growing hops, today Roger finds himself... |
Who composed the work Tales From the Vienna Woods? | dpql_1042 | johann strauss | Johann Strauss II - Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz - YouTube Johann Strauss II - Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz 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 featu... |
In American criminal slang what is a ‘shamus’? | dpql_1045 | private detective | Shamus | Define Shamus at Dictionary.com shamus [shah-muh s, shey-] /ˈʃɑ məs, ˈʃeɪ-/ Spell Irish 1925-1930 1925-30; of obscure origin, though popularly derived from either Yiddish shames shammes or the Irish male given name Séamas Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for shamus Expand How ‘Transcendence’ Dir... |
What is the most northerly railway station on the Derwent Valley Line? | dpql_1117 | matlock | Liverpool to Norwich via Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Grantham, Peterborough and Ely We connect Norwich to Liverpool with hourly services via Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham. Advance ticket prices for popular journeys on this route: Liverpool to Manchester from £8.20 return Sheffield to Nottingham from £10.2... |
Published in 1960, Who wrote the novel A Kind of Loving? | dpql_1155 | stan barstow | A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s - Mature Times Home / LIFESTYLE / DVD REVIEWS / A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s Posts navigation A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s Robert Tanitch reviews the latest DVDs A KIND OF LOVING (StudioCanal). John Schlesinger’s fir... |
Which Neil Sedaka track was dedicated to an ex-girlfriend? | dpql_1191 | oh carol | Oh Carol: The Complete Recordings 1956-1966 - Neil Sedaka | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Oh Carol: The Complete Recordings 1956-1966 AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Neil Sedaka never gets the respect that he deserves because he's a man out of time. Hi... |
What is the V-shaped flying formation of a flock of wild geese called? | dpql_1222 | skein | What is a flock of geese in flight called ? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese in flight called ? A: Quick Answer A flock of geese in flight is called a skein of geese. When they are not in flight, a flock of geese is called a gaggle. Full Answer A skein of geese in a "V" formation is also called a wedge. Geese a... |
Which ‘ology’ is the study of sexually transmitted diseases? | dpql_1290 | venereology | Welcome to IASSTD & AIDS | IASSTD & AIDS Recent Announcements Welcome to IASSTD & AIDS Dr.C.N.Sowmini, the then Director of the Institute of Venereology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, who , with the co-operation of a handful of committed workers, founded the Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted D... |
Which Italian dish has a name meaning ‘pick-me-up’? | dpql_1327 | tiramasu | Tiramisu: Italy’s Most Popular Dessert Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Your Favorite Espresso-Kissed Italian Trifle Dessert POSTED August 23, 2016 Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory masc... |
A locum is a temporary replacement for a doctor and which other profession? | dpql_1373 | clergyman | Locum tenens - definition of locum tenens by The Free Dictionary Locum tenens - definition of locum tenens by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/locum+tenens (lō′kəm′ tē′nĕnz′, tĕn′ənz) n. pl. locum te·nen·tes (tə-nĕn′tēz) A person, especially a physician or cleric, who substitutes temporarily for an... |
What long, loose over-garment was the distinctive garb of Jews in the Middle Ages? | dpql_1493 | gaberdine | Gaberdine - Encyclopedia Gaberdine GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES GABERDINE, or Gabardine, any long, loose over-garment, reaching to the feet and girt round the waist. It was, when made of coarse material,commonly worn in the middle ages by pilgrims, beggars and almsmen. The Jews, conservatively attached to the loose and flowing g... |
Purl, Plain, and Fisherman's Cable are all types of what? | dpql_1565 | knitting stitches | Different Types of Knitting Stitches | Knitting Published on April 25th, 2014 | by Rob 0 Different Types of Knitting Stitches To put it very simple, knitting is basically an art that comprises making fabric by the use of two pointed ticks and also a small piece of string. This is something that explains knitting in a v... |
Who became Vice-President of the USA in 2001? | dpql_1581 | dick cheney | Dick Cheney Biography (U.S. Vice President) Best known as: Vice president of the United States, 2001-2009 Name at birth: Richard Bruce Cheney Dick Cheney was elected vice president of the United States in 2000, as the running mate of George W. Bush , and served in that office from 2001-2009. Dick Cheney grew up in Wyom... |
"In the nursery rhyme 'Who Killed Cock Robin', ""Who saw him die?""?" | dpql_1592 | i said fly with my little eye | Who Killed Cock Robin? 'I' said the sparrow, 'with my little bow and arrow, I killed Cock-Robin'. 'I' said the fly, 'with my little eye, I saw him die'. 'I' said the owl, 'with my spade and trowel, I'll dig his grave'. 'I' said the rook, 'with my little book, I'll be the parson'. And all the birds of the air, Fell sigh... |
In which English city would you find The Mathematical Bridge? | dpql_1597 | cambridge | Myths but fun - Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor Reviewed 1 January 2016 via mobile It is fascinating to see the unique arrangement of straight pieces of wood makes this twelve metre long bridge appear arched. Myth has it that the structure had no bolts to hold the wood together. They were... |
Who became President of France in the early summer of 2007? | dpql_1636 | nicolas sarkozy | Francois Hollande Biography (President of France) Birthplace: Rouen, France Best known as: The President of France, 2012 - Francois Hollande is the longtime Socialist party leader who was elected President of France in 2012. He succeeded Nicolas Sarkozy and will serve a 5-year term through 2017. Hollande has been invol... |
Which country was formerly known as the 'Sugar Bowl of the World'? | dpql_1640 | cuba | Which Country Known as Sugar Bowl of the World? Which Country Known as Sugar Bowl of the World? 0 0 Cuba Cuba country is known as Sugar bowl of the world. It’s officially the Republic of Cuba an Island country in the Caribbean. Havana is the capital of Cuba. Total area of Cuba is 109, 884 km2. The Population of Cuba is... |
Tom Lehrer’s Elements Song is sung to which tune from a Gilbert and Sullivan opera? | dpql_1721 | i am very model of | Tom Lehrer - The Elements - LIVE FILM From Copenhagen in 1967 - YouTube Tom Lehrer - The Elements - LIVE FILM From Copenhagen in 1967 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... |
In which region of Germany was the notorious Dachau concentration camp? | dpql_1927 | bavaria | Dachau Concentration Camp - Dachau - TracesOfWar.com Dachau Concentration Camp ( Germany - Bayern - Dachau ) Even sixty years after the collapse of the Third Reich the name of the city of Dachau still recalls the memory off the notorious concentration camp (Konzentrationslager (KZ) Dachau) which was established here du... |
In which city is the HQ of the World Health Organisation? | dpql_1970 | geneva | WHO | WHO People and offices Vacancies WHO People and offices More than 7000 people from more than 150 countries work for the Organization in 150 WHO offices in countries, territories and areas, six regional offices, at the Global Service Centre in Malaysia and at the headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to... |
Which Russian author was reprieved from execution at the last minute? | dpql_1982 | dostoyevsky | Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute - Dec 22, 1849 - HISTORY.com Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute Share this: Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute Author Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day, writer Fyodor Dostoevsky is led before a firing squad and prepared for execution. He had... |
What was the country of birth of the Gilbert half of Gilbert and George? | dpql_2040 | italy | Who Is Gilbert Prousch? (2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Who Is Gilbert Prousch? ( 2012 ) 20min Gilbert Prousch,... |
“I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss” is a line from which 1971 Top 10 hit? | dpql_2153 | your song | Elton John - Your song - YouTube Elton John - Your song 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 not available right now. Please try again later. Uploade... |
Which tv private investigator lived on the island of Oahu, Hawaii? | dpql_2165 | thomas magnum | 7 Movies & TV Shows You Never Knew Shared the Same Location 7 Movies & TV Shows You Never Knew Shared the Same Location Share on Google+ Today, Peter Greenberg broadcasts live from Turtle Bay Resort on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because the resort is a filming hot spot for some of H... |
“I have lifted up mine eyes unto the hills” is the motto of which English county? | dpql_2186 | cumbria | You Made Me Chicken Soup • durdeninsomnia: Crimson Peak motto I did some... durdeninsomnia : Crimson Peak motto I did some research on the Latin motto on the mansion’s coat of arms which reads as follows: “Ad Montes Oculos Levavi” (“I have lifted up mine eyes unto the hills.”) “Mors Vincit Omnia” (“Death conquers all... |
Boris the ………….. (The Who)? | dpql_2250 | spider | The Who - Boris The Spider - YouTube The Who - Boris The Spider 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 not available right now. Please try again later.... |
In which town is the Officer Training School for the Royal Navy? | dpql_2255 | dartmouth | Britannia Royal Naval College - Military Schools Military Schools Type: Initial officer training school Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Yearly Tuition: None Year Founded: 1863 Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) is the initial officer training school for prospective cadets of the Royal Navy. It is located on... |
Who told us to Rock The Casbah in 1982? | dpql_2323 | clash | The Clash-Rock the Casbah - YouTube The Clash-Rock the Casbah 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 not available right now. Please try again later. P... |
What is the Japanese dish of beef and vegetables in soy sauce? | dpql_2342 | sukiyaki | Japanese Beef and Vegetable Stew recipe | Epicurious.com Special equipment : a deep 12-inch heavy skillet (3 1/2-quart capacity) Advertisements Preparation Wrap beef tenderloin in plastic wrap and freeze until firm but not frozen solid, about 45 minutes. Discard plastic wrap, then slice beef across the grain with a sha... |
Which Elgar piece is dedicated ‘ to my friends pictured within’? | dpql_2373 | enigma variations | Elgar - His Music : Enigma Variations ELGAR - HIS MUSIC VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME (Enigma), op 36 . A theme (Introduction) and fourteen variations for full orchestra. Approximate Length : Dedicated to : "To my friends pictured within" The story is told of how Elgar, returning home from giving violin lessons, sat ... |
Which creature features on the flag of Western Australia? | dpql_2430 | black swan | Western Australia State Identity, Flag, Coat of Arms, Floral & Animal Emblems - Aussie-Info.com State Identity Current flag adopted: circa 1953 All State flags, except the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory, use the Australian flag, based on the Blue Ensign, but have the particular badge of that State ... |
Which musical features the song Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat? | dpql_2448 | guys and dolls | GUYS & DOLLS (Broadway) - "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" [LIVE @ The 2009 Tony Awards] - YouTube GUYS & DOLLS (Broadway) - "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" [LIVE @ The 2009 Tony Awards] Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropr... |
Who said of Mick Jagger ‘This man has child-bearing lips’? | dpql_2472 | joan rivers | Joan Rivers | SComedy Joan Rivers Country USA Joan Alexandra Molinsky (born June 8, 1933), better known by her stage name Joan Rivers, is an American television personality, comedian, writer, film director, and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numer... |
What is the white knee-length pleated skirt worn by men as traditional dress in Greece? | dpql_2524 | fustanella | Fustanella | Define Fustanella at Dictionary.com fustanella [fuhs-tuh-nel-uh, foo-stuh-] /ˌfʌs təˈnɛl ə, ˌfu stə-/ Spell noun 1. a short stiff skirt, usually pleated, made of white cotton or linen, worn by men in some parts of the Balkans. Origin of fustanella 1840-50; < Italian < Modern Greek phoustanélla, diminutive ... |
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