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Hemostasis/haemostasis is what in relation to bloodflow? | bb_1809 | stoppage | Hemostasis - definition of hemostasis by The Free Dictionary Hemostasis - definition of hemostasis by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hemostasis (hē′mə-stā′sĭs, hē-mŏs′tə-) also he·mo·sta·sia (hē′mə-stā′zhə, -zhē-ə, -zē-ə) n. 1. The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage. 2. The stoppage of blood flow... |
The word 'Torchwood' is what in relation to 'Doctor Who'? | bb_1851 | anagram | The Internet Anagram Server : Anagrams for: torchwood Anagrams for: torchwood Thought of the Moment Let the dictionary (for example) mark a good word as "obsolete" or "obsolescent" and few men thereafter venture to use it, whatever their need of it and however desirable its restoration to favor - whereby the process o... |
In excess of how many gallons of water are lost each day in the USA to leaks, equating to 14% of all 'withdrawals'? | bb_1887 | six billion | Solar panel 4 Sulphursulfur dioxide and various nitrogen - BUS - 234 View Full Document A photovoltaic module is more commonly known as what? Solar panel 4. Sulphur/sulfur dioxide and (various) nitrogen oxides are the main contributory factors in what unhelpful environmental effect: Acid rain; Landfill run-off; Globa... |
University of Portsmouth (UK) psychologists researching the quality of juries determined what to be the optimum number of people for effective debate? | bb_1974 | four | CRAMER_D_Ph.D._2010 | Trust (Social Sciences) | Marketing You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 10 to 90 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 100 to 228 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 238 to 248 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview ... |
At $12.5bn, what phone corporation became Google's biggest acquisition in Aug 2011? | bb_2044 | motorola | Facts about Google’s acquisition of Motorola Motorola Mobility Patents Overview On August 15, Google announced an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility , based in Libertyville, Illinois, for $40 per share. Both companies’ boards of directors have approved the deal. Benefits of the deal Google and Motor... |
The word apogee refers to what sort of point? | bb_2159 | highest | Apogee | Definition of Apogee by Merriam-Webster Examples of apogee in a sentence <shag carpeting reached the apogee of its popularity in the 1970s but is now considered outdated> Of apogees, climaxes, and culminations Apogee is often used in its figurative sense, signifying the high point of a career, endeavor, or sta... |
Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are all notable what? | bb_2261 | watchmakers | Audemars Piguet Patek Philippe Vacheron Constantin Brand Impressions ergobaby cheap beats by dre ergo baby dr dre beats ergo baby carrier australia Funny how so many things come in three's. I have been a long time fanatic about the "Big Three" (about two decades) so my thoughts on them are probably anachronistic, old g... |
Name the English 1960s playwright (of Loot and Entertaining Mister Sloane), imprisoned with (and later murdered by) boyfriend Kenneth Halliwell for defacing library books in 1962? | bb_2272 | joe orton | Book, Library books and History on Pinterest Forward Joe Orton/. Playwright. Born Leicester. Came to London in 1951 as a student at RADA, where he met fellow student Kenneth Halliwell. Works include Entertaining Mr Sloane and Loot, in which he wrote the part of Inspector Truscott for his close friend Kenneth Williams. ... |
Name the focus of the UK Leveson inquiry? | bb_2346 | press standards | No more Cameron, no more Coulson - and so, perhaps, no more Leveson? | Media | The Guardian No more Cameron, no more Coulson - and so, perhaps, no more Leveson? Theresa May’s reshuffle has ushered in an entirely new administration - and the baggage of the old one seems to be retreating into the past Lord Justice Leveso... |
...thought, an old term for a wishbone? | bb_2393 | merry | DIY Wishbone Garland » The Merrythought DIY Wishbone Garland Friday, November 15, 2013 I’m back from Nashville and trying to get back into my normal work schedule and deal with all this cold weather and snow! Yuck. I’ll be sharing more on Monday about my trip (it was incredible!) but today I’m sharing an easy Thanksgiv... |
What is Germany's biggest selling newspaper (at 2012)? | bb_2614 | bild | Germany's Best Selling Newspaper Just Published A Map Of The Biggest Breasts In The World - Business Insider Germany's Best Selling Newspaper Just Published A Map Of The Biggest Breasts In The World Apr. 26, 2012, 12:00 PM 45,800 German newspaper Bild, which has a daily circulation of 3 million and and only recently de... |
What country inspired the term Banana Republic? | bb_2626 | honduras | The Economist explains: Where did banana republics get their name? | The Economist Where did banana republics get their name? Nov 21st 2013, 23:50 Tweet VIOLENT, poor and politically wobbly, Honduras meets most people’s definition of a banana republic. On Sunday it will hold a closely-fought presidential election , fou... |
As at 2012 what is the only European country to routinely apply the death penalty? | bb_2657 | belarus | Map: Which Countries Use the Death Penalty? - The Atlantic The Atlantic Map: Which Countries Use the Death Penalty? Most Popular Print Text Size Tomorrow, the state of Texas is scheduled to execute a Mexican citizen named Humberto Leal Garcia. Throughout his trial, Texas denied him access to or legal consultation from ... |
Name Irvine Welsh's best selling 1993 novel about heroin addiction? | bb_2720 | trainspotting | Hot Project: "Trainspotting" sequel in the works Aug 28, 2001 Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie are back, or at least they will be soon. Writer Irvine Welsh told the Edinburgh Book Festival on Monday that his new novel, Porno, is a sequel to his best-selling 1993 novel Trainspotting, which centers on the lives of a han... |
Italian for angry, what is the pasta sauce of garlic, tomatoes, and red chili cooked in olive oil? | bb_2728 | arrabbiata | Penne Arrabbiata (Pasta cooked in Red Chili flakes and Olive Oil) - Honey, Whats Cooking Honey, Whats Cooking A food, travel & lifestyle blog. Main navigation Penne Arrabbiata (Pasta cooked in Red Chili flakes and Olive Oil) December 3, 2009 9 Comments Today I made, Penne Arrabbiata, which literally means, “Angry Penne... |
Chittagong beach in Bangladesh is famous for? | bb_2760 | shipbreaking | Chittagong Ship-breaking Yards – Bhatiari, Bangladesh | Atlas Obscura See more things to do in Bangladesh » Hundreds of meters long, ferrying millions of tons of goods across the globe, the sheer size of these immense vessels is awe inspiring. Construction of one such behemoth is a fascinating feat of engineering. Howe... |
Actor Tom Conti was found to descend from Napoleon Bonaparte after analysis of? | bb_2767 | y chromosome dna | Scottish lecturer may be 'grandfather of all Britons' You are here: Home » Lifestyle » Scottish lecturer may be 'grandfather of all Britons' Scottish lecturer may be 'grandfather of all Britons' London, Jul 1, 2012,(PTI) Meet the grandfather of all Britons: Ian Kinnaird, a 72-year-old retired lecturer of Scotland is di... |
What was the previous brand-name of the Nissan automotive corporation? | bb_2769 | datsun | NISSAN | BRAND & PRODUCTS Infiniti The Infiniti brand is highly regarded for its advanced design and powerful performance in each of its markets, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, China and Korea. With its highly refined style and responsiveness, Infiniti promises a driving experience with un... |
What is the international dialling code for Australia? | bb_2776 | 61 | Country Calling Codes - How to call Australia from United Kingdom How to Call Australia From United Kingdom Dial the following international dialing codes: 00 + 61 + How to call Australia from United Kingdom: 00 - United Kingdom exit code to dial first when calling international 61 - Australian country code must be di... |
What international jewellery/jewelry corporation is headquartered at 727 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, US? | bb_2795 | tiffany co | Tiffany & Co. - Contact Us Contact Us Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with the symbol TIF . Stockholder Inquiries Individual stock records, address changes or dividend payments. Computershare (which acquired BNY Mellon Shareowner Services) 480 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-190... |
Andrew McDougall, whose injury decided a serious international sport championship final in 2012, was a? | bb_2878 | linesman | David Nalbandian investigated by police for kick | Daily Mail Online comments The pressure was piling up on David Nalbandian on Monday night after the linesman whose leg he cut on Sunday made a formal complaint of assault to the police. Sportsmail understands that, rather than adopt a policy of forgive and forget, Andr... |
What nation has the country code internet top-level domain (TLD) .se? | bb_3065 | sweden | .SE domains • ccTLD for Sweden Why choose a .se domain extension? .SE presents great possibilities for domain hacks, like adverti.SE or birdhou.SE .SE presents great possibilities for domain hacks, like adverti.SE or birdhou.SE A .SE domain name demonstrates your business’ presence in Sweden. About .SE domain names The... |
International dialling codes beginning with the number 2 are chiefly for which continent? | bb_3075 | africa | World Telephone Numbering Guide Greenland Some country codes in World Zone 2 are not in Africa. Aruba (+297) is near the South American continent, but there are no spare codes available in World Zone 5. A free code from World Zone 2 seemed to be the next best choice. Faroe Islands (+298) and Greenland (+299) are in the... |
The major UK, US and Canada organizations abbreviated to NFU represent which industry? | bb_3113 | farming | Meat and Livestock Commission - How is Meat and Livestock Commission abbreviated? Meat and Livestock Commission - How is Meat and Livestock Commission abbreviated? http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Meat+and+Livestock+Commission (redirected from Meat and Livestock Commission) Also found in: Wikipedia . Midlife Crisi... |
What, related etymologically to the Chinese Yuan and the Japanese Yen, is the currency of North and South Korea? | bb_3201 | won | North Korea (조선) - Mark Your Coin North Korea (조선) Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 (Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk) Other names: Korea DPR, DPRK 100 chon (single: chon) = 1 North Korean won (single: won) [KPW] Symbols: ₩ (won) National identification and other marks National emblem The emblem of North Korea shows a radiating f... |
A costermonger was/is a traditional street-seller of? | bb_3205 | fruit and vegetables | What does costermonger mean? Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Costermonger(noun) an apple seller; a hawker of, or dealer in, any kind of fruit or vegetables; a fruiterer Origin: [See Costard.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Costermonger Costermonger, Coster or Costard is a street s... |
What is the English translation of the German news magazine title Der Spiegel? | bb_3223 | mirror | Spiegel translation English | German dictionary | Reverso a mirror, glass old , (Med) speculum (fig) mirror in den Spiegel schauen or sehen to look in the mirror glatt wie ein Spiegel like glass im Spiegel der Öffentlichkeit or der öffentlichen Meinung as seen by the public, as reflec... |
What country has the internet top level domain (TLD) suffix .za? | bb_3278 | south africa | .CO.ZA Domain Name Registration Glossary .CO.ZA Domains from an ICANN Accredited Domain Registrar We would like to bring to your attention the fact that if you choose to, you will be purchasing a .CO.ZA TLD from a ICANN accredited Registrar Company: LiquidNet LTD (the owner of Resellers panel). Thus you can rest assure... |
What is India's smallest state (by area)? | bb_3321 | goa | Smallest State in India - Goa - Indian State with Smallest Area - Smallest Indian State Colors of India : Interesting Facts : Geography : Smallest State in India Smallest State in India Goa with an area of 3702 sq. km is the smallest State in India. Goa was a Portuguese colony and was liberated ... |
What is the year 2012 in Roman numerals? | bb_3346 | mmxii | How Do You Write This Year in Roman Numerals? How do you write this year in Roman numerals? Question: How do you write this year in Roman numerals ? The year is 2013. How do you write this year in Roman numerals? Answer: This year in Roman numerals is MMXIII. Each M stands for 1000; X stands for 10; each I stands for a... |
Which entertainer's gravestone was removed from a Scarborough UK cemetery in 2012? | bb_3377 | jimmy savile | Savile's headstone removed from cemetery Savile's headstone removed from cemetery By the Associated Press | October 10, 2012 | 8:34 AM EDT A general view showing flowers left on the grave of British TV host and Disc Jockey Jimmy Savile in Woodlands Cemetery, Scarborough, England, after the headstone was removed overni... |
What sort of fastener has a crown, legs and teeth? | bb_3512 | staple | Find Fasteners, Nuts, Bolts & Hardware - The Home Depot DEWALT 1/4 in. x 1-1/4 in. 18-Gauge Glue Collated Crown Staple 18-Gauge Narrow Crown Staples to complete fastening tasks 18-Gauge Narrow Crown Staples to complete fastening tasks in finishing applications. These steel staples feature bright finishes which are glue... |
What is a saury fish, a captain, and a South African long-sleeved shirt? | bb_3580 | skipper | skipper - definition of skipper in English | Oxford Dictionaries 1.1 The captain of a side in a game or sport: ‘the former Derbyshire batsman has been retained as skipper’ More example sentences ‘At 40, Terry Francona is the game's youngest skipper, and his ability to relate to players is an obvious strength.’ ‘Reds ha... |
What creature is a slang word in French for a newspaper? | bb_3756 | canard | canard - Wiktionary canard Borrowing from French canard (“duck”). etymology note The primary English meaning of "canard" comes from the Medieval French expression “Vendre des canard à moitié.” The meaning literally is “to sell ducks by half.” It is actually the punch line to a joke. Eventually the punch line came to s... |
What are named after English Dr John Braxton Hicks (1823-97)? | bb_3757 | contractions in pregnancy | Braxton Hicks contractions | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org 1. Dunn PM. John Braxton Hicks (1823-97) and painless uterine contractions. Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1999;81 (2): F157-8. Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. (link) - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation 2. Yiu-chiu V, Chiu L. Sono... |
Someone whose occupation is a gillie (or ghillie) works where? | bb_3827 | scottish highlands | ghillie - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus ghillie (shoe) a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep Synonyms: gillie. Type of: shoe (attendant) a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief Synonyms: gillie [masculine], gilly [masculine]. Type of: attendant Etymology summary from Scottish... |
The US Presidential official state guest house in Washington DC is called '(What?) House'? | bb_3988 | blair | Blair House | The President’s Guest House Blair House Guest Book About Blair House - A Step Into History Deeply ingrained in our nation’s history, Blair House has served as the home away from home for visiting chiefs of state, heads of government, and their delegations since 1942. An invitation from the President of th... |
What business is the Saks Fifth Avenue chain, named after its Manhattan NYC site? | bb_4067 | department store | Saks Fifth Avenue - a specialty department store | Flickr Saks Fifth Avenue - a specialty department store Map PatricksMercy ADMIN May 27, 2010 Thank you all for sharing your beautiful Saks Fifth Avenue photos you have captured in your travels! I worked at Saks in the 80's 90's and I remember an old poster size framed ... |
What medieval architectural feature was typically designed to the disadvantage of right-handed swordsmen? | bb_4079 | spiral staircase | An Upward Spiral - Living with Libby An Upward Spiral Leave a comment Spiral stairs in medieval times were generally made of stone and typically wound in a clockwise direction (from the ascender’s point of view), to place attacking swordsmen (who were most often right-handed) at a disadvantage. This asymmetry forced th... |
What is the traditional flavour/flavor additive in cream soda? | bb_4080 | vanilla | Low Calorie Cream Soda - Steviabenefits.org Steviabenefits.org 2 liters plain seltzer water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 packets Stevia In The Raw® Directions Open 2-liter bottle of seltzer and pour out 1/2 cup to make room for soda flavor mixture. Add vanilla extract and Stevia In The Raw®. Careful! The carbonat... |
In 2013 Birmingham UK opened Europe's biggest? | bb_4125 | public library | Library of Birmingham: Europe's largest public library is set to open in a matter of days | Daily Mail Online Next A very big read: Europe's largest public library set to open in Birmingham Library of Birmingham is due to officially open on September 3 after taking more than three years to build Construction work start... |
What is a rock containing a mineral/element, and is also a sub-unit of Scandinavian currencies? | bb_4160 | ore | Ore - definition of ore by The Free Dictionary Ore - definition of ore by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ore (ôr) n. A mineral or an aggregate of minerals from which a valuable constituent, especially a metal, can be profitably mined or extracted. [Middle English, from Old English ōra and from Ol... |
What does the internet top level domain '.cat' represent? | bb_4198 | catalan | List of Internet Top Level Domains List of Internet Top Level Domains The following is a list of Internet top-level domains. The top-level domain article provides the background information. The official list of all top-level domains is maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Notes: Name: DNS name... |
What is the square root of 529? | bb_4250 | 23 | Square Root of 529 Theorems What is Square Root of 529 ? We know that 202 is 400 and 302 is 900. So square root of 529 is between 20 and 30. Since the number ends in 9, the square root either ends in 3 or 7. (i.e.,) 3 x 3 = 9, 7 x 7 = 49. We already know 232 is 529. 23 is the 9 th prime number of the perfect square val... |
Dainik Jagran is (at 2014) India's, and perhaps the world's, most popular? | bb_4355 | newspaper | Jagran’s Newspaper Deal in Black, White — and Red - India Real Time - WSJ Jagran’s Newspaper Deal in Black, White — and Red By European Pressphoto Agency A collection of front pages of Indian national newspapers Indian newspaper publisher Jagran Prakashan Ltd .’s deal Wednesday to buy the print business of English-lang... |
Indonesia is dissected by the? | bb_4435 | equator | Indonesia is dissected by the: Equator; Tropic of Cancer; Tropic of Capricorn; or None of these? View the step-by-step solution to: Indonesia is dissected by the: Equator; Tropic of Cancer; Tropic of Capricorn; or None of these? This question was answered on May 31, 2016. View the Answer Indonesia is dissected by the: ... |
Goreng, Bakar, Tumis, Rebus, and Kukus are major Indonesian? | bb_4445 | cooking styles | Goreng, Bakar, Tumis, Rebus, and Kukus are major Indonesian: Cooking styles; Volcanoes; Soccer clubs; TV soap operas? View the step-by-step solution to: Goreng, Bakar, Tumis, Rebus, and Kukus are major Indonesian: Cooking styles; Volcanoes; Soccer clubs; TV soap operas? This question was answered on May 31, 2016. View ... |
Bandung, Tangerang, Palembang, Semarang and Serang are popular Indonesian? | bb_4451 | cities | Indonesia Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com (conversion rates) 1000 rupiah Ethnicity: Javanese 40.6%, Sundanese 15%, Madurese 3.3%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.4%, Bugis 2.4%, Banten 2%, Banjar 1.7%, other or unspecified 29.9% GDP total: $1.212 trillion (2012 est.) GDP per capita: $5,000 (20... |
The highest recorded bird strike by an aircraft is a? | bb_4572 | vulture | Highest ALT for bird strike? - PPRuNe Forums PPRuNe Forums Tech Log The very best in practical technical discussion on the web Page 1 of 2 Posts: 100 Highest ALT for bird strike? One possible cause that has been discussed recently involves a bird strike involving a passenger aircraft that recently lost both engines a... |
What original Mrs Beeton sandwich filling did the Royal Society of Chemistry propose in 2014 as the most economically enjoyable? | bb_4603 | toast | well-off people. "You simply put a piece of dry toast between two slices of bread and butter, with salt and pepper to taste. I've tried it and it's surprisingly nice to eat and quite filling. I would emphasise that toast sandwiches are also good at saving you calories as well as money, provided you only have one toas... |
The Nazi exclamation 'Sieg heil' means? | bb_4666 | hail victory | Sieg Heil - Wiktionary Sieg Heil Etymology[ edit ] From German Sieg (“victory”) + Heil (“hail”), a common chant at political rallies in Nazi Germany , meaning roughly "Hail Victory!" The greeting Sieg Heil , used in the Third Reich during the Nazi era and by neo-Nazis today. 1971, Sydney Morrell, Spheres of Influence... |
What's a half plus a third? | bb_4682 | five sixths | Multiplying Fractions Multiplying Fractions When you have finished this page, try the Multiplying Fractions Quiz. Multiplying fractions is different than adding and subtracting fractions in that it is not necessary to have common denominators. There are some other things to be aware of,however. To multiply ... |
Originating in Turkish cuisine terminology the 'shish' in a shish kebab refers to? Lamb; Skewer; Spice; or the 'Sizzle' sound? | bb_4727 | skewer | Kabab Koobideh | کباب کوبیده کاردی Kabab Koobideh | کباب کوبیده کاردی Video details Kabab Koobideh | کباب کوبیده کاردی Channel: Hasan Kabaabi Description: https://www.facebook.com/AshpaziFarangi this video explain how to make Kabab Koobideh Kardi at Home like professionals and easy. Kebab (or originally kabab) is a wid... |
The headquarters of FIFA are in Brussels; London; Zurich, or Oslo? | bb_4762 | zurich | zurich - shoestringtravel zurich Areas, streets, squares and parks -Bahnhofstrasse Zurich Risk Room When you choose an insurer to protect your business and your employees, you’ll want to be confident that you’re making the right decision. Here’s why we believe we’re the best choice to keep your business and your employ... |
Suchen, Buscar, Rechercher and Zoeken appear commonly on German, Spanish, French and Dutch language websites, all meaning what? | bb_4859 | search | thesaurus | BARTOC.org BARTOC.org Kerameikos "Kerameikos.org is a collaborative project dedicated to defining the intellectual concepts of pottery following the tenets of linked open data and the formulation of an ontology for representing and sharing ceramic data across disparate data systems. While the project is foc... |
In biochemistry the suffix '-ose' usually denotes what common sort of substance? | bb_4884 | sugar | Amylase enzyme protease enzyme cellulase enzyme lipase enzyme breakdown starch protein fiber fat oil Activity and Stability of Enzymes? How Are Enzymes Named? One researcher reports treating grain, sorghum or barley with the enzyme "gumase" while another reports the same with ... |
The word dinosaur is from Greek 'deinos saurus' meaning? | bb_4908 | terrible lizard | Dinosaur Names Activity - Grades K–4 | American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Names Activity Activity for Grade K-4 Introduction Dinosaur names are often made up of combinations of Greek and Latin root words that describe characteristics or how the animal might have behaved. Other dinosaur names describe where the... |
The 1997 BS and 2005 EN No1836 safety standard applies to? | bb_5022 | sunglasses | Product Details This European Standard specifies physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare filters of nominal plano power which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving.... |
What is the number 333 in Roman numerals? | bb_5165 | cccxxxiii | 333 in roman numerals 333 in roman numerals The numer 333 is written in roman numerals like this: CCCXXXIII CCCXXXIII = 333 Roman Numerals: CCCXXXIII = 333 Roman Numerals: CCCXXXIII = 333 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 heavily hyped end-November shopping day of mass brawling for bargains in UK stores in 2014 is called? | bb_5264 | black friday | Black Friday frenzy turns violent as shoppers fight over bargains | Daily Mail Online Stampede of the sales 'animals': Black Friday frenzy turns violent as shoppers fight over bargains Greater Manchester Police chief said mayhem was 'totally predictable' but that stores did not have enough staff Manchester police mad... |
The word 'fabulous' originally referred to something? | bb_5437 | mythical | Fabulous Synonyms, Fabulous Antonyms | Thesaurus.com Word Origin & History fabulous early 15c., from L. fabulosus "celebrated in fable," from fabula (see fable). From "mythical," sense of "incredible" first recorded c.1600. Slang shortening fab first recorded 1957; popularized in reference to The Beatles, c.1963."Fab... |
What common product is named from Greek 'rock oil'? | bb_5446 | petroleum | Petroleum | Define Petroleum at Dictionary.com petroleum [puh-troh-lee-uh m] /pəˈtroʊ li əm/ Spell noun 1. an oily, thick, flammable, usually dark-colored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in various parts of the world and commonly obtained by drilling: used in a... |
What's the cube root of 125,000? | bb_5502 | 50 | Cube root of 125000 Theorems What is Cube Root of 125000 ? 125000 is said to be a perfect cube because 50 x 50 x 50 is equal to 125000. Since 125000 is a whole number, it is a perfect cube. The nearest previous perfect cube is 117649 and the nearest next perfect cube is 132651 . |
Approximately how many litres of water is required to produce a kilo of grain-fed beef? | bb_5543 | 15 000 | Beef And Water: The Efficiency Equation Beef And Water: The Efficiency Equation The National Meat Association debunks myths about beef production. National Meat Association | Mar 12, 2012 In an ad last week in the Wall Street Journal, Fidelity Investments made the claim that “It takes 635 gals. of water to make one ham... |
What is the area of an isosceles right-angled triangle whose short sides are 2 metres each? | bb_5569 | 2 square metres | Shortcut and Formulas of Mensuration (Triangle) Shortcut and Formulas of Mensuration (Triangle) Nov 17 Shortcut and Formulas of Mensuration (Triangle) Today we are covering Shortcuts and formulas for how to solve Triangle problem in Mensuration. Before moving ahead with formulas of Triangle, let us first understand bas... |
What does the 'Real' mean in the names of Real Madrid and Real Sociedad Spanish footbal clubs? | bb_5654 | royal | New TV deal ends Barcelona and Real Madrid monopoly - Goal.com New TV deal ends Barcelona and Real Madrid monopoly Featured 0 Apr 30, 2015 5:51:00 PM Spain's two biggest teams will no longer have the lion's share of the money after a new agreement over broadcasting rights was agreed. Real Madrid and Barcelona will no ... |
What weapon is named from the French word meaning scratch or graze? | bb_5681 | rifle | rifle_1 noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com jump to other results a gun with a long barrel which you hold to your shoulder to fire a hunting rifle an assault rifle See related entries: Weapons Word Originnoun mid 17th cent.:... |
The Virginia Native American, Matoaka, aka Amonute, captured by the English 1613, becoming Rebecca Rolfe (c1595-1617), is better known by what name (also a 1995 Disney film)? | bb_5687 | pocahontas | 1000+ images about story of me on Pinterest | Statue of, The father and Portrait Forward Pocahontas (1595?- 1617) - The daughter of a powerful Powhatan Indian Chief in Virginia, she was born in the Tidewater region of Virginia around 1595 and was called Matoaka. However, at an early age she took on the nickname of Poca... |
The Cunard organization's Elizabeth, Victoria, and Mary 2 are? | bb_5714 | cruise ships | Cunard's Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth ships join Queen Mary 2 in Liverpool | Daily Mail Online Next Dancing Queens! Cunard's Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth cruise ships join the Queen Mary 2 in Liverpool for a synchronised 'river dance' celebrating the company's 175th anniversary The world's grandest ocean li... |
The process of becoming a (What?) begins with Aspirancy, then Postulancy and Novitiate? | bb_5728 | nun | Step By Step : Desert Nuns Step By Step Browse > Home / Vocation Information / Step By Step Step By Step (enjoy the pics of Sr. John-Mark’s progression through these steps…) Step 1 Getting to Know You – Beginning discernment with our community starts with a simple email . Tell us a little bit about yourself, ask any q... |
The popular website Pinterest was founded basically for? | bb_5798 | photo sharing | Pinterest Guided Search improves in-site search Pinterest Guided Search improves in-site search Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it x To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Popular photo-sharing and social networking website Pinterest said it... |
Humus refers to the component in soil (earth) that is? | bb_5812 | decomposed organic matter | What does humus mean? Definitions for humusˈhyu məs; often ˈyu- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word humus Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: humus(noun) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous(noun)... |
Strongly scented toilet water is named after which city of its origination? | bb_5879 | cologne | Toilet soap - definition of toilet soap by The Free Dictionary Toilet soap - definition of toilet soap by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/toilet+soap a mild soap, often coloured and scented, used for washing oneself toi′let soap` a mild and usu. perfumed soap. [1830–40] bath soap , face soap soap -... |
The Elvis Presley song Hound Dog was originally written about a? | bb_5930 | gigolo | Hound Dog - Elvis Presley Songs | HowStuffWorks Elvis Presley Songs Prev Next After Elvis Presley rocked The Milton Berle Show with his bump-and-grind rendition of "Hound Dog," this gritty R&B tune became indelibly linked with his name. Yet, he was not the first to record a hit version of it, nor did he sing the or... |
The word 'impropriety' refers to actions that are? | bb_6005 | dishonest | Impropriety - Meaning, definition, usage of impropriety UnivSource.com You're Here : UnivSource Home > Vocabulary Builder (Beta Version) The current version of the vocabulary builder covers over 2720 words & is useful for students preparing for academic English examinations such as SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc. Now you can also... |
What handicraft takes its name from the French word for hook? | bb_6038 | crochet | CROCHETING & CRAFTS CROCHETING & CRAFTS This is a blog about my CROCHET projects, designs & teaching CROCHET to others. What is a Crochet? Crochet takes its name from the French word Croq, which means hook. Crochet Stitches are stitches of loops and wraps of thread around the hook. It is an easy stitching craft which ... |
Anne Hathaway was the girlfriend of? | bb_6090 | shakespeare | Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York An actress whose first big screen gig also proved to be her breakthrough, Anne Hathaway became a familiar face to millions of moviegoers thanks to her starring role in Garry Marshall's 2001 hit The Princess Diaries. Cast as a clumsy high school girl who finds out she is the princess of a ... |
In Australia and New Zealand a charity shop or thrift store is also known as a (What?) shop? | bb_6111 | opportunity | Thrift Store • Shop Online • Shop.Net / ShopNet by shopnet · May 25, 2015 Thrift Store • Shop Online Are you stuck thinking about where to find a great thrift store? Come on in, shop online and check out our featured products! Thrift shops have many different names according to where they are, but all of them are appro... |
What is a third of a half? | bb_6201 | sixth | Specific Intervals Specific intervals are measured both on the staff and in half steps on the keyboard. As you learned in the previous lesson, C to D and C to Db are both generic seconds. Specifically, however, C to D is one half step larger than C to Db. Let's learn a few specific intervals. A major second is made up... |
Philae, the spaceprobe thought dead/lost until it recommunicated with controllers in 2015 is on? | bb_6264 | comet 67p | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... |
Whose controversial US presidential campaigning greatly increased his popularity within his party in 2015, yet increased party fears that it would unelectable should he lead it? | bb_6330 | donald trump | 2016 Presidential Candidates & Election News - ABC News ABC News President Obama Reveals His Advice to Trump in Final Press Conference In his final White House press conference, President Obama said he's emphasized to President-elect Trump the importance of surrounding himself with a strong team of advisers. "This is a... |
A 2015 study found that what percentage of former American Football players had degenerative brain damage? | bb_6332 | 96 | 96% of Deceased NFL Players Found to Have Degenerative Brain Disease Charles Dharapak—AP The seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington on June 21, 2013. The brain bank's research furthers the argument that football is linked brain injury The brains of 76 out of 79 (96%) of d... |
Oxford University Press/Dictionaries announced what (most popularly used emoji icon) 'word of the year 2015'? | bb_6339 | face with tears of joy | Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2015 is… | OxfordWords blog Home > Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2015 is… Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2015 is… That’s right – for the first time ever, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year is a pictograph: , officially called the ‘Face with Tears of Joy’ emoji, th... |
Which country has the shortest coastline? | bb_6350 | monaco | which country has the shortest coastline which country has the shortest coastline Answers to which country has the shortest coastline Monaco has the shortest coastline (3.5 miles). Disclaimer - Answers to the questions are researched using various sources and are meant to increase the knowledge of our visitors. We cann... |
What is the French meaning of 'Marmite'? | bb_6354 | cooking pot | Marmite - definition of marmite by The Free Dictionary Marmite - definition of marmite by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/marmite Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Related to marmite: Bovril 1. A large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. 2. A small, covered earthenware casserole. [French... |
In human childbirth cervical dilation is considered complete at how many centimetres? | bb_6394 | 10cms | Is Cervix Dilation an Early Sign of Labor? Main Menu Is Cervix Dilation an Early Sign of Labor? Ultimately, cervix dilation is necessary for labor to progress. If the cervix doesn't open, then the baby can't be born vaginally. But is cervical dilation necessarily an early sign of labor? Not necessarily. A woman can rem... |
Numerology refers to what aspect of numbers? | bb_6395 | mystical | Number 7 Numerology – Maria, Online Numerologist – Meaning & Definition Number Seven Number 7, symbolic number Every day, we come across the number seven. We even sometimes don't realize it but it is part of our everyday life: the 7 days of the week or the 7 colors of the rainbow. This number is also a particularly... |
What Anglicized-French word referring to prestige derives from the verb to press? | bb_6445 | cachet | Prestige | Define Prestige at Dictionary.com prestige reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. 2. distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others or for the public: The new discothèque has great prestige with the jet... |
Marfona, Charlotte, Jersey, and Desiree are? | bb_6536 | potato varieties | BBC - Food - Potato recipes Potato recipes Roast potatoes By Mike Robinson Potatoes are tubers that are a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly Europe and the West. They are commonly categorised according to when they're harvested (early, mid-season and late) as well as their characteristics (whether wax... |
Bloodhound, Bluebird, Koenigsegg, and Thrust are? | bb_6545 | fast cars | Bloodhound SSC: Building a 1000 mph Car - XCAR - YouTube Bloodhound SSC: Building a 1000 mph Car - XCAR 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. Loading... Rating is availab... |
Fleckerl, Natural Turn, Chasse, and New York are? | bb_6556 | dance steps | Natural Fleckerl - DanceCentral.info DanceCentral.info Thanks to all of you who have donated ! It is truly appreciated! Natural Fleckerl Viennese Waltz Natural Fleckerl The Viennese Waltz Natural Fleckerl is a Gold Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, fo... |
Leporine relates to which animal? | bb_6632 | hare | Leporine | Define Leporine at Dictionary.com leporine [lep-uh-rahyn, -rin] /ˈlɛp əˌraɪn, -rɪn/ Spell of, relating to, or resembling a rabbit or hare. Origin of leporine 1650-60; < Latin leporīnus, equivalent to lepor- (stem of lepus) hare + -īnus -ine 1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for leporine Expan... |
In 1865 what significant event happened at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC? | bb_6656 | abraham lincoln s assassination | Ford's Theatre Ford's Theatre Show Less Where Abraham Lincoln’s legacy lives. The site of Lincoln’s assassination, Ford’s Theatre offers museum exhibits, live theatre and immersive learning. Happening At Ford’s Events, Performances, Tours Explore the History Stories, Artifacts, Resources Education & Impact Programs, Su... |
The Latin prefix 'dino' (as in dinosaur) means? | bb_6682 | terrible | Dinosaur Names Activity - Grades K–4 | American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Names Activity Activity for Grade K-4 Introduction Dinosaur names are often made up of combinations of Greek and Latin root words that describe characteristics or how the animal might have behaved. Other dinosaur names describe where the... |
A famous sports car named after Argentina's hot dusty North wind, is the? | bb_6739 | zonda | Tamerlane's Thoughts: Cars named after winds Cars named after winds Bora (ancient Greek name for north wind) Ghibli (Libyan wind) Khamsin (hot dusty wind in North Africa and Arabian Peninsula) Mistral (wind from the north that blows over the northwest coast of the Mediterranean) Shamal (summer wind over Iraq and Persia... |
The 404 telephone dialling area code belongs to? | bb_6753 | atlanta georgia usa | International Dialing Codes - how to call from United Kingdom – England – London to USA – Georgia – Atlanta International Dialing Codes Dialing from London to Atlanta Result, dial: 00 1 404 885 1365 (If you are behind a switchboard you may have to dial '0' or '9' (or another number) to get an external line.) How the n... |
What in the world is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? | bb_6805 | weather observation buoy | What is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? - Geolounge What is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? September 17, 2015 254 Total Shares Zero degrees latitude is the line designating the Equator and divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres (north and south). Zero degrees longitude ... |
Tera, Peta, Exa, Zetta, Yotta are? | bb_6912 | metric prefixes | Yotta- | Googology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Yotta- is an SI prefix meaning one septillion . [1] The name is a modification of Greek "okto" meaning eight. It is the largest official SI prefix, with no SI prefixes for numbers past a septillion. For extensions to the SI prefixes other people have made, see th... |
In how many games did Leicester City FC not concede a goal in their 2015-16 Premiership winning season? | bb_6974 | 14 | Leicester City - Football - BBC Sport Leicester City Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri wants fellow Italian Antonio Conte to win the Premier League title with leaders Chelsea. 17 Jan Marcos Alonso scores twice as Chelsea beat Leicester to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. 14 Jan |
0.6214 mile is how many metres? | bb_6996 | 1000 | How Many Kilometers in a Mile Units of Measure / How Many Kilometers in a Mile How Many Kilometers in a Mile Aug 31, 2011 People, living in countries where the imperial measurement system is adopted, use miles1, yards, feet and some other units to reckon distances. These countries are few in number, but one of them ... |
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