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Who is the patron saint of Portugal? | bb_7127 | st george | Saint of the Day for April 23 (c. 280 – April 23, 303) Saint George’s Story Saint George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to ... |
Which American celebrity claims to have a maid called Vaginica Seaman? | bb_7141 | david gest | Vaginica Seaman TV Personality Of The Year Campaign Vaginica Seaman TV Personality Of The Year Campaign WHO IS VAGINICA SEAMAN? In the Uk version of this years “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” there was a contestant called David Gest . David amused viewers by telling remarkable stories about his life. One of the st... |
Which common chemical element has the atomic number 20? | bb_7171 | calcium | What Are the First 20 Elements? - Names and Symbols What Are the First 20 Elements? Periodic Table and the Elements What Are the First 20 Elements? Hydrogen is the first element on the periodic table. It's also the most abundant element in the universe. Science Picture Co / Getty Images Updated June 13, 2016. Question... |
The river Han flows through which capital city? | bb_7204 | seoul | Rivers Of The World's Capital Cities - worldfactsinc worldfactsinc Rivers Of The World's Capital Cities Most of the world's major cities were built on or around areas of freshwater. Our ancestors chose to settle near these areas as rivers wer... |
The USA's official National Christmas Tree is in which National Park? | bb_7257 | king s canyon national park california | The Other National Christmas Tree The Other National Christmas Tree The official Christmas tree of the wild, wild west General Grant tree with a cover of snow and a Christmas wreath, Photo By: Alexandra Picavet By Christina Scannapiego Recreation.gov We Americans have the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington,... |
Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? | bb_7294 | nrs ltd | Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? - Bayt.com Specialties Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? 7 Answers Answer added by: Bassam AL - Mujamami مدير الموارد البشرية والشئون الإدارية 1 year ago NRS Ltd (National ... |
What is the management technique that is commonly and informally abbreviated to MBWA? | bb_7325 | management by walking about | What is the management technique that is commonly informally abbreviated to MBWA? - Bayt.com Specialties What is the management technique that is commonly informally abbreviated to MBWA? 2 Answers Answer added by: Emad Mohammed said abdalla ERP & IT Software, operation general manager . 1 year ago the management te... |
Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager? | bb_7423 | jerry lee lewis | America Rocks and Rolls [ushistory.org] 53d. America Rocks and Rolls The prosperity of the '50s allowed teenagers to spend money on records by their favorite bands and singers. Rock and roll was everything the suburban 1950s were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and big band... |
How many farthings were in a British guinea? | bb_7592 | 1 008 | How many farthings does it take to equal a guinea? Advanced_Stats How many farthings does it take to equal a guinea? Farthings and Guineas were British coins. They were in use a couple of hundred years ago. For bonus points, tell how many farthings equal a shilling, and how many equal a crown. Votes So, the answer is: ... |
What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? | bb_7603 | pentahedron | Geometric solid - definition of Geometric solid by The Free Dictionary Geometric solid - definition of Geometric solid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Geometric+solid Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . pol·y·he·dron n. pl. pol·y·he·drons or pol·y·he·dra (-drə) A solid bounded ... |
What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? | bb_7620 | elevator brake | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason... |
What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? | bb_7647 | tock | What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? View the step-by-step solution to: What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? This question was answered on Mar 1... |
In the early 1900s a thriller was instead more commonly referred to as what sort of book? | bb_7699 | shocker | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... |
The Butut is the monetary unit of which country? | bb_7729 | gambia | Bututs - definition of bututs by The Free Dictionary Bututs - definition of bututs by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bututs Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial . bu·tut n. A Gambian unit of currency equal to 1/100 of the dalasi. [From Wolof bu-tuut, the small one : bu, the (b-, noun class marker ... |
Which TV programme's theme tune was called Hit and Miss? | bb_7877 | juke box jury | John Barry 7 + 4 - Hit And Miss - 1960 45rpm - YouTube John Barry 7 + 4 - Hit And Miss - 1960 45rpm 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 availabl... |
What is an otter's home called? | bb_7916 | holt | Otter Habitat - Otter Facts and Information Otter Habitat Otter Habitat Otter Habitat and Distribution Otters are found on every single continent in the world except for Australia and Antarctica. They enjoy the freshwater but they are also known to live in the saltwater of the oceans as well. Other places you will find... |
What did Harry Beck design in 1931 and is still used in London today? | bb_7963 | map of london tube system | Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Last updated on 30 Sep, 2010 by Editor This is 5th part of the business quiz series of business questions and answers. These are all the business quiz questions added so far with answers. This busin... |
The song Luck be a Lady features in which musical? | bb_8012 | guys and dolls | Guys and Dolls - Luck Be a Lady - YouTube Guys and Dolls - Luck Be a Lady 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 available when the video has been ren... |
Which British comedian features in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV? | bb_8028 | ricky gervais | Ricky Gervais | GTA Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Wikipedia Ricky Dene Gervais (born 25 June 1961 in Reading, Berkshire, England) is a British former radio presenter, voice actor, comedian, producer, musician, actor, writer, and director who is best known as David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras, both s... |
Loyola University is in which US city? | bb_8037 | chicago | Loyola University: Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago News and Features More stories Diversity & Inclusion LOYOLA is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country. Below are some highlights from the 2017 rankings released by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. TOP 100 Ranking among more than 1,30... |
What were the first names of English novelist H E Bates? | bb_8068 | herbert ernest | Herbert: Meaning Of Name Herbert | Nameberry.com Famous People Named Herbert Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st U.S. president Herbert George "H.G." Wells, English novelist Herbert Ernest "H.E." Bates, English novelist Herbert Anthon... |
Passat, the Volkswagen car model, is German for a type of what? | bb_8136 | wind | Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Home Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Vehicle Make/Model Specifications: Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan, built by Volkswagen AG, that has been produced in various forms since 1973. It is situated between the Volkswagen Je... |
P is the symbol for which chemical element? | bb_8150 | phosphorus | Chemical Elements.com - Phosphorus (P) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Phosphorus, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Phosphorus. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/p.html>. For more information about citing online sources, pleas... |
Who illustrated Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass? | bb_8165 | john tenniel | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass: Illustrated: Lewis Carroll, Sir John Tenniel: 9781514380291: Amazon.com: Books By A Customer on February 22, 2001 Format: Hardcover I finally, and seemingly permanently, misplaced the 40 year old copy of 'The Annotated Alice' (which I had pilfered from my mo... |
What was the basic monetary unit of Greece before the Euro? | bb_8238 | drachma | Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Greek drachma , drachma - formerly the basic unit of money in Greece lepton -... |
What date of the year is Burns Night? | bb_8279 | 25th of january | When is Burns Night in 2017? When is Burns Night in 2017? The date of Burns Night in 2017 is on Wednesday, January 25th. What is Burns Night? The 25th of January is celebrated each year in Scotland and throughout Great Britain in commemoration of the birthday of Robert Burns. The national poet of Scotland was born in ... |
Who was appointed the first woman cabinet minister in the UK? | bb_8296 | margaret bondfield | Chard Museum Powered Flight First Woman Cabinet Minister Pioneers in Artifical Limbs Chards Pubs TimeTeam at Whitestaunton Manor The Birthplace of the First Woman Cabinet Minister Margaret Grace Bondfield was born in Chard, Somerset, in 1873. She went to school in the town but moved to Bri... |
What is the basic monetary unit of Morocco? | bb_8332 | dirham | Moroccan monetary unit - definition of Moroccan monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Moroccan monetary unit - definition of Moroccan monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Moroccan+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Moroccan dirham , dirham - the basic unit of money in Morocco;... |
Which famous comedy double-act partner made the first ever UK mobile phone call, New Year's Day, 1985? | bb_8410 | ernie wise | BBC NEWS | Technology | Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Comedian Ernie Wise makes the UK's first mobile phone call Mobile phones in the UK are celebrating their 20th anniversary this weekend. Britain's first mobile phone call was made across the Vodafone network on 1 January 1985 by vete... |
What is the basic monetary unit in Vietnam? | bb_8466 | dong | Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Vietnamese+monetary+unit Related to Vietnamese monetary unit: Papuan monetary unit ThesaurusAntonymsRelated W... |
The introduction of what vegetable coincided with the coronation of the British monarch in 1902? | bb_8506 | king edward potato | Learn and talk about King Edward potato, Potato cultivars Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Edward_potato — Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. ... |
Which computer game invented by Alexi Pajitnov celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009? | bb_8532 | tetris | Google celebrates 25th anniversary of Tetris: Play Online tetris free game download and Google Tetris Logo | A Lifestyle Blog by Mommy Iris Google celebrates 25th anniversary of Tetris: Play Online tetris free game download and Google Tetris Logo June 6, 2009 By Mommy Iris 1 Comment June 6, 2009 — Google celebrated the... |
According to a ruling in 2009 by the UK Advertising Standards Authority what could women be shown to do in TV adverts before 11pm? | bb_8535 | orgasm | It's OK to orgasm before 11pm, rules Advertising Standards Authority | Media | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old Women may orgasm on television before 11pm, or at least appear to do so, without causing widespread offence, according to a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority . The case concerned an ... |
What famous sportsman starred in the 2009 film Looking for Eric? | bb_8552 | eric cantona | Eric Cantona - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Director Eric Cantona is most known for his skill on the soccer field. Starring at Old Trafford, Manchester United's homeground, Cantona got the nickname "The King". The controversial striker has been praised as the one who brought back the trophies to one of the world's most... |
What band won best international album and group awards at the 2009 Brits? | bb_8562 | kings of leon | Duffy wins three Brits - TV.com Duffy wins three Brits 2comments Welsh soulstress Duffy was the big winner at last night's Brit awards, picking up three gongs in recognition of her debut album Rockferry. The star beat out competition from the likes of Grammy award-winning Adele to take home the prizes for Best British... |
What London attraction features on the 2009 commemorative British 50p coin? | bb_8578 | kew gardens | 210,000 * About This Design A design showing the pagoda encircled by a vine and accompanied by the dates "1759" and "2009", with the word "KEW" at the base of the pagoda. In 2009 the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew marked its 250th anniversary as a botanical garden and The Royal Mint was proud to join in the celebrations ... |
Which celebrity fronted the successful campaign to grant UK residency rights to Gurkha soldiers? | bb_8592 | joanna lumley | Gurkhas get British settlement rights Email a friend BRITAIN has announced a climbdown over settlement rights for Gurkha veterans, saying all of the Nepalese fighters who have served at least four years can apply to live here. The amended settlement guidelines, announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith in the House of C... |
The tragic videoed killing of Neda Agha-Soltan became iconic following what city's demonstrations? | bb_8596 | tehran | Five of the eight British embassy staff seized in Iran released | Daily Mail Online Enlarge A protester holds placards during yesterday's Tehran protest It was the first sign of a softening of the rhetoric towards London by Tehran's hardline regime which has described Britain as being the 'most evil' of Western count... |
What country was judged in 2009 by the Economist Intelligence Unit to be the safest in the world? | bb_8603 | new zealand | The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named - ArtMatters.Info Home Travel The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named Posted By: ArtMattersInfo on: Published June 22, 2009 New Zealand is the safest destination on ear... |
Which film won the 2009 Bafta for best special visual effects? | bb_8655 | curious case of benjamin button | Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced | BAFTA Home Media Centre Press releases Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Share 8 February 2009 BAFTA / Richard Kendal The winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2009 have been announced at a ceremony in the Royal Opera Ho... |
Which bankrupt UK construction firm was scrutinised in 2009 for having an £11m ruby on its balance sheet? | bb_8677 | wrekin | Perplexing Tale Of A Bankrupt Construction Firm... - House prices and the economy - House Price Crash forum House prices and the economy Not recommended on shared computers Sign in anonymously Yes. A missing ruby. Has the world gone officially mad now? What is even more amazing is that we all have a little interest in ... |
A large statue of Apollo was discovered at a Unesco Heritage site in which country? | bb_8729 | turkey | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine... |
The Netherlands won the 2009 junior version of which international entertainment competition? | bb_8781 | eurovision song contest | Eurovision Song Contest 20:15 Germany Eurovision Song Contest - Unser Song 2017 National Final 11 Estonia Eesti Laul 2017 Semi-Final 11 Ukraine Ukrainian National Selection 2017 Semi-Final 11 Hungary A Dal 2017 Semi-Final 11 Poland Polish National Final National Final 11 Italy San Remo 2017 National Final 11 20:00 Swed... |
Which organisation retains copyright ownership of the laws of cricket? | bb_8873 | mcc | Laws Laws Laws Laws MCC has been the owner of the Laws of Cricket since the 18th century and continues to be a robust law-maker and guardian of the Spirit of Cricket today. The current, up-to-date Laws can be browsed, searched and read on the right-hand side of this page. Share this page LBW | The Laws of Cricket wi... |
Used by ancient Greeks and Romans what is a pelta? | bb_8959 | shield | A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1890), PA´CTIO, PELTA Current location in this text. Enter a Perseus citation to go to another section or work. Full search options are on the right side and top of the page. PELTA PELTA ( πέλτη ), a small shield. Iphicrates, observing that t... |
Who won the 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix? | bb_9078 | mark webber | Mark Webber wins 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix - Wikinews, the free news source Mark Webber wins 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Image: phstop . Mark Webber gained his maiden Formula 1 win today at the German Grand Prix, after 130 races. His Red Bull teammate S... |
A monorchid has one what? | bb_9151 | testicle | Monorchid | Define Monorchid at Dictionary.com monorchid having or appearing to have only one testis. noun 1820-30; New Latin monorchis (erroneous plural monorchides), equivalent to mon- + orchid- (< Greek orchid-; see orchid ) Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for monorchid Expand an animal or p... |
What is the website address of the United Nations? | bb_9183 | www un org | United Nations Foundation - Contact Us Contact Us PRINT THIS PAGE Contact Us We welcome your feedback. However, please note that due to the high volume of e-mail we receive daily, we may not be able to individually respond to each message. Complete the form below, or contact us: New York, NY 10017 212.697.3315 (phone... |
Who was the first driver to be knighted for his services to motor sport? | bb_9195 | jack brabham | Brabham | A Racing Dynasty A racing dynasty Store A Racing Dynasty The Brabham name has been synonymous in world-class motorsport for over 60 years. Triple Formula 1 World Champion (1959, 1960 and 1966), Sir Jack Brabham is one of the most accomplished drivers and team owners in the history of the sport. The legacy has... |
The original Greek meaning of the word Hippodrome was what? | bb_9288 | horse race | hippodrome - definition of hippodrome in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of hippodrome in English: hippodrome 1[as name] A theatre or concert hall: ‘the Birmingham Hippodrome’ More example sentences ‘No horse races took place at the Palermo hippodrome in the City of Buenos Aires on August 24 and 25.’ ‘The team... |
A 'Coney Island whitefish' is slang for a what? | bb_9323 | discarded condom | Coney island whitefish | Define Coney island whitefish at Dictionary.com coney island whitefish Slang definitions & phrases for coney island whitefish Expand noun phrase A discarded condom, esp a floating one; manhattan eel (1930s+) The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert... |
What word for a wild or half-tamed horse derives from the Spanish word for rough wood and specifically a knot in wood? | bb_9324 | bronco | Broncos vs. Panthers – mashed radish Categories Uncategorized In Groundhog vs. Shadow, Punxsutawney Phil easily walked to victory: his shadow didn’t even show up for his wintry wrangling with the woodchuck earlier this week. But we’ve got a bigger animal fight ahead. No, I’m not talking about Donkey vs. Elephant – or, ... |
In which European city is The Council of Europe? | bb_9352 | strasbourg | Council of Europe Treaty office Treaty office 18 January 2017 "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" signed the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism ( CETS No. 217 ). 16 January 2017 Portugal ratified Protocol No. 12 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Ri... |
If something is coriaceous, what does it resemble or have the texture of? | bb_9354 | leather | What does coriaceous mean? Definitions for coriaceousˌkɔr iˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkoʊr-, ˌkɒr- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word coriaceous Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery(adj) resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but ... |
What geographic term for a bay derives originally from the Greek word kolpos meaning bosom? | bb_9364 | gulf | Online Etymology Dictionary gulf (n.) late 14c., "profound depth," from Old French golf "a gulf, whirlpool," from Italian golfo "a gulf, a bay," from Late Latin colfos, from Greek kolpos "bay, gulf of the sea," earlier "trough between waves, fold of a loose garment," originally "bosom," the common notion being "curved ... |
What word, orginally meaning female slave in Greek, refers to a woman who gives support and help to a pregnant woman before, during and after childbirth? | bb_9383 | doula | doula - definition and meaning doula Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. A ... |
What is a car marque, a software company and the national flower of Egypt? | bb_9386 | lotus | Home 2016 | Lotus Cars Evora Sport 410 Hethel Test Track Lap × Evora 400 - From Road To Track, It’s Superior × 'Light is Right' - The Lotus Exige Sport 350 × 'Speed of Light' - The Lotus Elise Cup 250 × Lotus 3 Eleven – Two weeks in Germany × Evora 400 - From Road To Track, It’s Superior × 'Light is Right' - The Lotus ... |
If this were a cryptic crossword clue it could be 'Poetic Irish county'? | bb_9403 | limerick | Quiz 22nd August - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz 22nd August Posts: 1,403 Quiz 22nd August This week's quiz is all about colour. The answers all include a colour or is a colour. 1. What ball is worth three points in snooker? Green 2. Name Francis Drake's ship, in which he circumnavigated the globe, 1577-80? Golden Hinde... |
What is a tone of photography which results from or gives the effect of age? | bb_9405 | sepia | Create an Antique Sepia Effect in Photoshop Elements Create an Antique Sepia Effect in Photoshop Elements Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! Health Tip of the Day Sign up There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? |
Who was English King from 1650-1702? | bb_9417 | william of orange | William of Orange (1650 - 1702) - Find A Grave Memorial Kennington Greater London, England English Monarch. King William III (of England, Scotland and Ireland), called William of Orange (1650-1702), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689-1702), and stadtholder of the Netherlands (1672-1702), who helped form the G... |
The UK Advertising Standards Authority announced what bus poster advert had attracted the highest number of complaints in 2009? | bb_9456 | christian party there definitely is god | The News Newspaper - Issue 156 by The News Newspaper (page 26) - issuu Where fashion-buying meets cocktail drinking Daytime and late night shopping Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. With no repeats, that means that no number is repeated in any row, ... |
Leoprine relates to which animals? | bb_9483 | hares | Leporine - definition of leporine by The Free Dictionary Leporine - definition of leporine by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/leporine Of or characteristic of rabbits or hares. [Latin leporīnus, from lepus, lepor-, hare.] leporine (Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a hare [C17: from Latin lep... |
In botany, if a plant is monocarpic what does it do only once? | bb_9503 | bear fruit | Issue 157 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 - The East Cork Journal The Puzzler WIN2TICKETS FOR... TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR Tea-Break Crossword 4 Test your concentration with this word ladder H E A D 25 ELEANOR HERLIHY GARRYVOE Congratulations to last week’s winner: ACROSS ... |
The term perciforme, representing the largest order of vertebrates, refers to which backboned creatures? | bb_9521 | fish | The News Newspaper - Issue 095 (Date 20-10-10) by The News Newspaper (page 26) - issuu Read your favourite news, plus a whole lot more in www.thenewsonline.es Take a break TARGET PUZZLE SUDOKU by Papocom Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. With no repea... |
Which one of these planets was not represented in the musical work by Gustav Holst called The Planets? | qw_111 | earth | Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32 - YouTube Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32 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 ... |
A necromancer is a type of what? | qw_271 | sorcerer | necromancer - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word necromancer Necromancer is a fancy word for a magician. A necromancer might mix up a love potion or cast a spell on your mortal enemy. You can use the noun necromancer when you talk about a sorcerer of any kind, but it most often refers to someone who can... |
What is the next in the series: Calgary, Canada; Albertville, France; Lillehammer, Norway; Nagano, Japan? | qw_333 | salt lake city united states | Olympic Games: Years and Location Olympic Games: Years and Location 1896 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1932 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1936 Squaw Valley, United States (W) 1960 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1980 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1988 Salt Lake City, United States (W) 2004 2010 Vancouver, Canada (W) ... |
What is the next number in the series 1, 8, 27, 64, 125? | qw_334 | 216 | IQ Tests : Number Sequences I - Worksheet / Test Paper Worksheet / Test Paper Hide all answers Hide all answers View all answers View all answers Print Try the Quiz What number comes in the blank in each sequence below? 1. 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, _______ Answer: Answer: 128 Each number is multiplied by 2 to get the nex... |
At which event is milk, not champagne, the celebration drink? | qw_507 | indianapolis 500 | Indy 500 Winners Celebrate with Milk | Broken Secrets Indy 500 Winners Celebrate with Milk May 27, 2011 at 2:00 am Chad Upton 2 comments By Chad Upton | Editor Forget champagne this Sunday, one of the most popular car races in the world will award the winner an unusual prize: milk. This Indiapolis 500 tradition was ins... |
What is the next in the series: Waterloo, Blackfriars, Blackfriars Railway, Millennium ? | qw_652 | southwark | ibis London Blackfriars hotel - Book your budget hotel in LONDON Prev Next The hotel ibis London Blackfriars is located in Central London next to Southwark and Blackfriars stations. With close proximity to London Eye, vibrant Southbank attractions and many other landmarks; you can get to London attractions easily. The ... |
What is the next in the series: Williamsburg Bridge, Rutgers Street Tunnel, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge? | qw_752 | cranberry street tunnel | East River, New York City, NY, USA, Collage Video - youtube.com/tanvideo11 - YouTube East River, New York City, NY, USA, Collage Video - youtube.com/tanvideo11 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 ... |
What is the name for the 7 kingdoms into which England was supposedly divided in the early Middle Ages? | qw_792 | heptarchy | Heptarchy - Seven Kingdoms in England Heptarchy By Melissa Snell Definition: Strictly speaking, a heptarchy is a ruling body composed of seven individuals. However, in English history, the term Heptarchy referred to the seven kingdoms that existed in England from the seventh century to the ninth century. Some authors h... |
What does the Federation Internationale de Natation administer? | qw_911 | aquatic sports | International Amateur Swimming Federation | international sports organization | Britannica.com International Amateur Swimming Federation THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Titles: Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur, FINA Learn about this topic i... |
Which US President spent his term of office in a wheelchair? | qw_953 | franklin d roosevelt | Franklin D. Roosevelt | American President During World War II Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president who was elected four times and he served his country for 12 years. He died 83 days after he started his fourth term. As a young man Roosevelt became crippled by polio. He could not stand o... |
What is the next in the series: Innsbruck, Austria; Grenoble, France; Sapporo, Japan; Innsbruck, Austria? | qw_1174 | lake placid united states | Olympic Games: Years and Location Olympic Games: Years and Location 1896 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1932 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1936 Squaw Valley, United States (W) 1960 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1980 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1988 Salt Lake City, United States (W) 2004 2010 Vancouver, Canada (W) ... |
What is the name for an artificial feature creating extra turns in a roadway, used in motor racing and on city streets, to slow cars? | qw_1353 | chicane | chicane (bridge hand) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicane Chicane (disambiguation) may refer to the following: Chicane - a sequence of tight curves used to discourage excess speed | Chicane (recording artist), Nick Bracegirdle, British electronic music artist | Mark Winter, a New Zealand ca... |
What is the second longest river on the island of New Guinea? | qw_1433 | fly | What is the longest river in the world? - Ask History Ask History July 9, 2014 By Nate Barksdale Share this: What is the longest river in the world? Author What is the longest river in the world? URL Google The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Ama... |
How high, including about 20 cm landing mat, should a pommel horse be? | qw_1512 | 115 cm | Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Gymnastics pommel horse Encyclopedia > Gymnastics pommel horse Redirected from Gymnastics pommel horse The pommel horse is a Artistic_Gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts . It is made of a iron or metal or steel frame with wooden body and a leather cover. The pommels are f... |
In 1946, what did the USA offer to buy for $100,000,000? | qw_1522 | greenland | The Time the United States Tried to Buy Greenland | Mental Floss The Time the United States Tried to Buy Greenland istock Like us on Facebook Had a Cold War sales pitch worked out differently, Greenland just might have become an American territory. In 1946, this Arctic island looked like red-hot real estate to Pent... |
The United Nations Charter was signed by 50 nations in San Francisco on which day? | qw_1650 | 26 june 1945 | History of the United Nations | United Nations History of the United Nations History of the United Nations 1 January 1942 || The name "United Nations" is coined The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, durin... |
According to a survey carried out by Deloittes early in 2009, which was the world's richest soccer club at that time? | qw_1709 | real madrid | Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree * Premier League leads way as soccer clubs splash TV cash * Real Madrid and Barcelona defy Spain's economic downturn * Clubs seen complying with UEFA rules despite investment By Keith Weir LON... |
Who was the last king of Egypt? | qw_1713 | fuad ii | King Faroukh - Biography - IMDb King Faroukh Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (4) 6' 0½" (1.84 m) Mini Bio (1) King Farouk of Egypt was the penultimate King of Egypt, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936. His sister Fawzia was Queen of Iran for a brief... |
Canada is divided into how many provinces and how many territories? | qw_1724 | 10 provinces and 3 territories | Provinces and Territories of Canada 9:00 am Did You Know? In the first ballot-election, 1894, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan (then the Old Northwest Territories), the election ballots were blank. Since most of the voters were illiterate, they simply marked their ballot with one of several coloured pencils, the colour ind... |
"The song ""Hey There"" is from which musical?" | qw_1726 | pajama game | Doris Day - Hey There (The Pajama Game) - YouTube Doris Day - Hey There (The Pajama Game) 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 no... |
"How did the theme song for the TV show ""The Monkees"" begin?" | qw_1737 | here we come | (Theme From) The Monkees by The Monkees Songfacts Songfacts This was the first song written and recorded for The Monkees TV series, which ran on NBC 1966-1968. Written to introduce the irreverent act, a portion of it was used as the theme song for the show. It was written by the songwriter/producers Tommy Boyce and Bob... |
What term is applied to the situation when a woman has more than one husband? | qw_1784 | polyandry | Polyandry: Marriage with More Than One Man This type of marriage is, not surprisingly, very rarely found around the Globe. It occurs among populations where there are fewer women than men. Female tendencies to find husbands out of a sack first appeared among traditional matriarchal societies. In such primitive groups t... |
"If you went to Bizet's ""Carmen"", what would you expect to see?" | qw_1895 | opera | Bizet: Carmen: Amazon.co.uk: Music By Sissel M. Ãstdahl on 24 Aug. 2007 Format: Audio CD This is my favourite "Carmen" performance, not the least since Katia Ricciarelli and José Carreras are likewise my favorite opera singers. Katia Ricciarelli with her pure, clear voice, like silver bells, is totally free from the a... |
"What does ""Zorro"" mean in Spanish?" | qw_2013 | fox | What does zorro mean? Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Zorro Zorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York–based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media. Zorro is the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega, a ... |
What is the name of a whirlpool between two islands of the Lofoten Group north west of Norway, which is the result of opposing tidal currrents sweeping through a narrow channel? | qw_2050 | maelstrom | Islands, Roads and Chang'e 3 on Pinterest Forward The Lofoten Maelstrom, Norway: This watery abyss inspired both Edgar Allen Poe’s A Descent into the Maelstrom and Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. One of the world’s most ferocious eddies, it appears twice a day just off the Lofoten Islands in northe... |
Which politician issued a CD of love songs that he had written and co-written, in 2003? | qw_2059 | silvio berlusconi | CNN.com - Berlusconi: Politician to composer - Oct. 31, 2003 Berlusconi: Politician to composer Berlusconi releases love songs album, co-written by Apicella (left) Story Tools MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- As a businessman he wrote checks. As a politician, he has written speeches. Now Silvio Berlusconi has gone back to one... |
Pharology is the study of what? | qw_2068 | lighthouses and signal lights | pharology - definition of pharology in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of pharology in English: pharology The scientific study of lighthouses and signal lights. Origin Mid 19th century. From classical Latin Pharos or its etymon ancient Greek Φάρος pharos + -logy. Pronunciation Which of these words is a verb? r... |
"Where is the newspaper ""The Village Voice"" published?" | qw_2100 | new york | Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice - The New York Times The New York Times Media |Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice Over Staff Cuts Search Continue reading the main story The tumult that has characterized The Village Voice in recent years resurfaced on Thursday when the top two editors said they were leavi... |
Where is the House of Keys the governing body, with 24 elected members? | qw_2101 | isle of man | Isle of Man Government - Information Centre Skip To Menu Information Centre The Isle of Man is not, and never has been, part of the United Kingdom, nor is it part of the European Union. It is not represented at Westminster or in Brussels. The Island is a self-governing British Crown Dependency - as are Jersey and Guern... |
Stanley Mathews played which position for the English football team? | qw_2103 | inside right | My Football Facts & Stats | Legendary Football Players | Stanley Matthews 118. Stanley Matthews Stanley Matthews was born in Stoke-on-Trent and was the third of four sons. His father, Jack Matthews, was a renowned local boxer who fostered a sense of discipline, determination and sportsmanship that would serve his son w... |
"The English version of ""The Magic Roundabout"", a children's television programme created in France was broadcast from 18 October 1965 to January 1977. It was narrated by the father of which actress?" | qw_2104 | emma thompson | YouRememberThat.Com - Taking You Back In Time... - Magic Roundabout � 1960s / magic roundabout Le Man�ge enchant� (known in English as The Magic Roundabout) was a children's television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot. Some five hundred five-minute-long episodes were made and were originally bro... |
Where is the headquarters of the Surrey County Cricket Club? | qw_2244 | oval | Kia Oval - The Home of Surrey County Cricket Club Friday 7 April, 11:00AM Specsavers County Championship One The Kia Oval Thursday 1 June, 11:00am ICC Champions Trophy Six fixtures, including the Final The Kia Oval Thursday 27 July, 11:00am Investec Test Match The Kia Oval Home Surrey County Cricket Club, based in the ... |
In international sport, what is the IPL? | qw_2303 | indian premier league | IPL on Sky Sports: Indian Premier League live on Sky from 2015 | Cricket News | Sky Sports IPL on Sky Sports: Indian Premier League live on Sky from 2015 Sky Sports will show the Indian Premier League exclusively live for the first time next year. Last Updated: 17/02/14 10:57pm The IPL is packed with cricket's biggest ... |
What is the radius of a circle whose area is 154 square inches? | qw_2397 | 7 inches | What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is 7 inches? What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is 7 inches? –1 vote posted May 16, 2016 by Divya Bharti Share this puzzle solution May 16, 2016 by Jaikumar Bhatia Your comment on this solution: Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:... |
How high should a badminton net be at the centre? | qw_2446 | 1 524 metres 5 ft | Equipment – BWF Shuttle Time Shuttlecocks When teaching badminton to school pupils it is advised to use synthetic shuttles. Synthetic shuttles are more durable than feather ones and come in a variety of colors. Colored shuttles can be used to aid younger pupils or individuals with visual impairments. Net Click on a thu... |
Which country has the same name as a state of the USA? | qw_2624 | georgia | St. George, slaying the dragon The Web site of the president of Georgia was temporarily moved to servers based in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend, after what appeared to be an attack by Russian hackers. The move was overseen by a Georgian-born executive at a technology company based in Georgia (the state), who happe... |
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