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Who played the title role in the film version of Jesus Christ Superstar? | Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) - IMDb
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What was the name of the sax player in New York New York who fell for Francine? | “Jesus Christ Superstar” - Salon.com
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Who was the leader of the band that appeared in The Brady Bunch Movie? | The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) - IMDb
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"In which film was chorus girl Peggy Sawyer told to ""come back a star?""" | Top 10 made-for-TV bands of all time – The Mercury News
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Music and television have long had an important relationship, dating back to even before Elvis Presley and The Beatles drove teens wild on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
One intriguing offspring of that... | i don't know |
What are the last lines of My Fair Lady? | Professor Henry Higgins (Character) - Quotes
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My Fair Lady (1964)
Professor Henry Higgins : She's so deliciously low. So horribly dirty.
Professor Henry Higgins : Eliza, you are to stay here for the next six months learning to speak beautifully, like a lady in a florist's sho... | where devil are my slippers |
In The Muppet Movie what was the name of the restaurant Doc Hopper wanted to open? | My Fair Lady Script - transcript from the screenplay and/or Audrey Hepburn movie based on the musical play
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Voila! Finally, the My Fair Lady script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the Audrey Hepburn movie based on the musical play. This script is a t... | i don't know |
Who directed The Cable Guy? | The Cable Guy (1996) - IMDb
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A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television just... | Ben Stiller |
What type of drug is Sherman Klump trying to perfect in The Nutty Professor? | Ben Stiller
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Ben Stiller is the son of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara , a bickering comedy team famous from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. In addition to their work as a duo, his father was also a regular on Seinfeld and King of Queens;... | i don't know |
Which First Lady had to give evidence over the Whitewater scandal? | Washingtonpost.com: Hillary Clinton and the Whitewater Controversy: A Close-Up
Hillary Clinton and the Whitewater Controversy: A Close-Up
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"About which British politician did Francois Mitterrand say, ""She has the mouth of Marilyn Monroe and the eyes of Caligula?""" | Hillary Clinton's Long History of Hiding Documents - Breitbart
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Nigel Short was the youngest champion in which game in 1984? | The chess games of Nigel Short
IM (1979); GM (1984); British Champion (1984, 1987, 1998); English Champion (1991); European Union Champion (2001); Commonwealth Champion (2006 & 2008); Candidate (1985, 1988, 1991, 1994 (PCA)); World Championship Challenger (PCA) (1993).
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What did Woody Allen call his son as a tribute to Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong? | Kasparov, Garry - Chess.com
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Garry Kasparov, originally named Weinstein, was born on April 13, 1963. He is unainamously regarded as the greatest chess player of all time. In 1976, he was the strongest player in the world under age 13. He became a grandmaster at 17, the youngest Sov... | i don't know |
Which princess took out an injunction against a photographer after he tried to take photographs of her? | Will and Kate Take Legal Action Over Topless Photos – ModernMom
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Britain’s beloved royal couple is taking legal action against a magazine that published photos of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Attorneys for Prince William and Kate filed a criminal complaint on Monday against ... | Diana, Princess of Wales |
In which decade did Berry Gordy set up Tamla Motown? | Royal Family Will Seek Injunction Over Kate Middleton Topless Photos
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In 1984 how was the baby who received the heart of a baboon known? | Infant receives baboon heart - Oct 26, 1984 - HISTORY.com
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At Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, Dr. Leonard L. Bailey performs the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, replacing a 14-day-old infant girl’s defective heart with the he... | Baby Fae |
What was the name of NATO spokesman in the 1999 Kosovo crisis? | October 26, 1984: 'Baby Fae' receives baboon's heart in pioneering transplant operation - BT
October 26, 1984: 'Baby Fae' receives baboon's heart in pioneering transplant operation
An American baby became the first infant to receive a cross-species heart transplant when her incomplete organ was replaced by a baboo... | i don't know |
Which daughter of the last Tsar of Russia was said to have escaped to America? | Mystery of murdered Russian Tsar's missing children solved by DNA study - Telegraph
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All five children of Russia's last Tsar were murdered by the Bolsheviks, according to a new DNA analysis that ends decades of conspiracy theories about f... | Anastasia |
Which soul singer is Whitney Houston's god mother? | Explosive new book claims Princess Anastasia DID escape to the West | Daily Mail Online
Did Grand Duchess Anastasia survive the Bolshevik bullets? Explosive new book claims fresh evidence shows the Russian princess really DID escape to the West
Veniamin Alekseyev says Grand Duchess Anastasia probably did escape
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Which Russian-born American wrote I, Robot? | Isaac Asimov (Author of Foundation)
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In which state were Bonnie & Clyde killed? | Isaac Asimov Home Page
Isaac Asimov Home Page
Welcome to the Isaac Asimov Home Page. Here you'll find a comprehensive collection of resources pertaining to Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), the quintessential author, who in his lifetime wrote over 500 books that enlightened, entertained, and spanned the realm of human knowle... | i don't know |
Which Biblical name does Boris Becker's older son have? | BORIS BECKER AND HIS WIMBLEDON FAMILY – BCK Online
Legendary Tennis player Boris Becker was joined by his family as they hosted a party celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his first win at Wimbledon. Pictured are (LtoR) Noah, 16, wife Sharley Lily Kerssenberg, 10-year-old Elias and Boris.
Boris and Lilly welcomed the... | Noah |
President Kennedy was shot on 22nd November; what day was Lee Harvey Oswald shot? | Boris Becker on how his four children keep him fit | Daily Mail Online
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Who founded General Motors in 1908? | Billy Durant and the Founding of General Motors [Mackinac Center]
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On September 16, 1908, one of Americas best known companies was born. That was the day that Billy Durant founded General Motors. When the local gossips heard what he had done, some were shocked bec... | William C. Durant |
Nicoletta Mantovani hit the headlines through her relationship with which big figure in the entertainment world? | GM Historical Timeline
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When a man looks back on his life from his eighty-fourth year, those who will listen to his memories expect him to become nostalgic about the good old days. But I happen to take more interest in the present and future than in the past, so to me ... | i don't know |
What was Clive Sinclair's personal transport vehicle called? | January 10, 1985: The C5, Clive Sinclair's battery-powered tricycle, hits the road - BT
January 10, 1985: The C5, Clive Sinclair's battery-powered tricycle, hits the road
The Sinclair C5 was hailed by its creator as the future of personal transport but at £399, the lightweight trike didn't have many takers.
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"Who designed Posh ""Spice Victoria Adam's wedding dress?" | Sinclair C5 inventor Sir Clive returns with new twist on battery-powered car | Daily Mail Online
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It was meant to herald the next generation of transport when it was unveiled in the 1980s - but instead became the decade's biggest laughing stock.
But now in the age of the electric car and battery-powered bicy... | i don't know |
Who is Julian Lennon's step-mother? | Julian Lennon - Biography - IMDb
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Julian Lennon was born on April 8, 1963 in Liverpool, England as John Charles Julian Lennon.
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Which American contralto was the first black singe to appear at the Metropolitan Opera? | Julian Lennon hits out at Paul McCartney over wedding reception 'snub' | Daily Mail Online
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Julian Lennon has extraordinarily claimed he has been ‘snubbed’ by his father’s former band-mates and their families.
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Which American was the first ever person to retain an Olympic springboard diving title? | USAdiver.com - The Best Site for Springboard Divers and Coaches
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Twenty years ago, the results of the U.S. Olympic diving trials would have all but foretold the results of the Olympics. .... "It used to be that sports added something to the rest of your life," O'Brien said. "Now th... | Greg Louganis |
Which university did Tony Blair and Bill Clinton both attend in their younger days? | The Greatest Athletes Who Never Got a Wheaties Box | Advocate.com
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Two-time Olympic Gold medal diver Greg Louganis is the only man in Olympic history to sweep the springboard and platform diving events in con... | i don't know |
What is the name of Paul and Linda McCartney's only son? | Paul McCartney's son speaks of drugs, family rifts and his 'new mother' - Telegraph
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Paul McCartney’s son James has spoken for the first time about the pair’s former rift, his past drug habit and how he “didn’t like” stepmother ... | James |
Who won the first men's US Tennis Open, in 1968? | Paul McCartney - Biography - IMDb
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Sir Paul McCartney is a key figure in contemporary culture as a singer, compos... | i don't know |
Timothy McVeigh was convicted for which bombing? | McVeigh convicted for Oklahoma City bombing - Jun 02, 1997 - HISTORY.com
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Who was Oliver North's secretary during the Irangate scandal? | CNN Programs - People in the News
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The 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killed 168 people.
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Which singer married director Blake Edwards? | Blake Edwards - Biography - IMDb
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Blake Edwards' stepfather's father J. Gordon Edwards was a silent screen dire... | Julie Andrews |
"What relation was ""Waldorf Astor, who became a British member of Parliament, to US millionaire John Jacob Astor?" | Julie Andrews & Blake Edwards | Hollywood Marriages | XFINITY
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For which movie did Meryl Streep win her first Oscar? | How Meryl Streep Battled Dustin Hoffman, Retooled Her Role, and Won He | Vanity Fair
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On March 12, 1978, the man Meryl Streep had been dating for nearly two years died as she sat at his hospital bed. She had met John Cazale, the c... | Kramer vs. Kramer |
In the 1990s Babrak Karmal and Sultan Ali Keshtmond have been Prime Minister in which country? | Meryl Streep - Biography - IMDb
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Considered by many critics to be the greatest living actress, Meryl ... | i don't know |
Which 60s pop band made an unsuccessful movie called Head? | Best Bands of the 60s - Top Ten List - TheTopTens®
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the foremost and most influ... | The Monkees |
Who was Anne Sullivan's most famous pupil? | - rock band name origins - classicbands.com_
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An acronym for the first names of the band members: Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad.
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Which actress was voted Miss Burbank 1948? | Debbie Reynolds - Biography - IMDb
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Which state did Amelia Earhart land in on her first solo Pacific flight? | Debbie Reynolds | New Music And Songs |
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At the peak of her career, actress Debbie Reynolds was America's sweetheart, the archetypal girl next door; best remembered for her work in Hollywood musicals, she appeared in the genre's defining moment, Singin' in the Rain, as well as ma... | i don't know |
What is Billy Ocean's real name? | Billy Ocean - Biography - IMDb
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Billy Ocean was born on January 21, 1950 in Trinidad, British West Indies as Leslie Sebastian Charles. He has been married to Judy Bayne since October 1982. They have ... | Billy Ocean |
How was writer William Sydney Porter better known? | He’s Related To Billy Ocean? - Who Is Frank Ocean? | Complex
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Frank Ocean: "Billy Ocean is my uncle. I'm just fucking with you. The name Frank Ocean was born [Ed.—His government name is Christopher "Lonny" Breaux]. Allow me to tell that story another time, but I will say this: I cha... | i don't know |
What was The Zaire River called before 27th October 1971. | A brief history of the Congo later to be known as Zaire
1600's to 1700's The British, Dutch, Portuguese and French merchants exploited the slave trade.
1870s The Belgian King Leopold II set up a private venture to colonise the Congo.
1874-77 The British explorer Henry Stanley navigated the Congo river to the At... | Congo |
What was the profession of Thomas Eakins? | Republic of Zaire | Article about Republic of Zaire by The Free Dictionary
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Who is credited with the discovery of galaxies outside of our own? | Top 10 Most Important Astronomers - Listverse
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Since the very dawn of humankind, our species has looked out upon the cosmos in awe of the glory of the heavens above. While the spectacular views offered by our night sky haven’t changed a great deal... | Edwin Hubble |
Who was the defending champion when Andre Agassi first won Wimbledon singles? | HubbleSite - Reference Desk - FAQs
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A galaxy is an enormous collection of gas, dust and billions of stars held together by gravity. One galaxy can have hundreds of billions of stars and be as large as 200,000 light years across.
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Boukhalef International airport is in which country? | Location Map of Boukhalef Airport, Morocco
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What was the 70s No 1 hit for Hamilton, Joe Frank, & Reynolds? | Moroccan Airports - Marrakech Menara International Airport
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Two main Moroccan airports handle most of the country's incoming flights. One of these airports is the Marrakech Menara International Airport. The country's other major airport is the Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca . Due to t... | i don't know |
In what year was the Kellogg Company set up to manufacture cornflakes? | Our History | Kellogg's
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From one great day over 100 years ago all the way to today, Kellogg's has continued to fuel better days for American families. From going to the moon to feeding the U.S. Army to making your days great, some of our best days have b... | one thousand nine hundred and six |
Which wartime classic was the title of a 1980 film with Hanna Schygulla & Mel Ferrer? | Kellogg Company History, Timeline
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Will Keith (W.K.) Kellogg, was born April 7, 1860. W.K., along with his brother, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, was the co-inventor of flaked cereal. Although W.K. lacke... | i don't know |
Who was the voice of Matt Dillon for 11 years on radio's Gunsmoke? | Gunsmoke: Radio's Last Great Dramatic Series
Radio's Last Great Dramatic Series
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Gunsmoke's four continuing characters on both radio and television were
Matt Dillon, United States Marshall,
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Where was the UN Atomic Energy Agency based when it was set up in 1957? | 'Gunsmoke' Star James Arness Dead at Age 88
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Oran international airport is in which country? | Oran Es Senia Airport, Oran, Algeria Tourist Information
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Where did Johnny Ace die in 1954? | Algeria Airport Code, Algeria Codes | IATA 3 letter Lookup
Algeria Airport Codes (Airport Code Lookup)
Airports around the world are universally known by a unique three-letter code: the "Location Identifier" in aviation-speak. It's obviously much easier for pilots, controllers, travel agents, frequent flyers, comp... | i don't know |
Who was the first chemist to be Britain's Prime Minister? | Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher died today at 87. She'll be remembered as the first (and only) woman to be prime minister of Britain, but what's often missed or only glanced over in her biographies, and now her obituaries, is her career as a chemist.
Thatcher gradu... | Margaret Thatcher |
In which Olympics was taekwondo a demonstration sport? | Theresa May will be Britain's next prime minister
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What was Jimi Hendrix's middle name? | Jimi Hendrix - Biography - IMDb
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Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, to African-American parents Lucille (Jeter) and James Allen Hendri... | Marshall |
Who was buried in Milan under the name of Maria Maggi to discourage grave robbers? | If Jimi Was Johnny: Why Did Al Hendrix Change His Son’s Name? « 100.7 WZLX
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FILE- In this 1970 file photo, Jimi Hendrix performs on the Isle of Wight in England. A new Jimi Hendrix album is coming March 5... | i don't know |
In which month of the year did Bing Crosby record White Christmas? | White Christmas by Bing Crosby Songfacts
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This 8-line song that paints a picture of holiday nostalgia was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn, where Bing Crosby sings it from the perspective of a New Yorker stranded in sunny California during Chri... | May |
What was the last name of Judy in radio's A Date With Judy series? | Bing Crosby - 8/3
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With his remarkably smooth and velvety baritone voice, Bing Crosby rose from obscurity to become the most popular singer in the world, dominating the record and singles charts for a 20-year stretch and enjoying a more than respectable popularity for the rest of his life.... | i don't know |
In the 1940s, the University of North Carolina was founded at Charlotte and where else? | About the University - University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Acalog ACMS™
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Which country was the first to make catalytic converters compulsory? | History Of Raleigh | raleighnc.gov
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Raleigh's history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina's seat of government. To fully appreciate this uniquely blessed city, one must contemplate the history and delightfully complex composition of t... | i don't know |
Christa McAuliffe died in an accident in what type of vehicle in 1986? | Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA
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The space shuttle Challenger was one of NASA's greatest triumphs. It was the second shuttle to reach space, in April 1983. It successfully comp... | Space Shuttle |
Who was Benazir Bhutto's Father who was executed in 1988? | Challenger disaster: remembered - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Challenger disaster: remembered
On January 28, 1986, at 11:38 a.m., EST, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The entire crew of seven was lost in the explosion 73 seconds into the launch. Today, on ... | i don't know |
Which form of death penalty was abolished by Francois Mitterrand? | Abolition: One Man's Battle Against the Death Penalty, featuring Robert Badinter in conversation with Neal Katyal | The New York Public Library
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Which capital city was the scene of a major summit between Reagan and Gorbachev in 1986? | Abolition: One Man's Battle Against the Death Penalty, featuring Robert Badinter in conversation with Neal Katyal | The New York Public Library
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Which drink did the Coca Cola Company launch in 1982? | The Extraordinary Story of How Diet Coke Came to Be: The Coca-Cola Company
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Which telescope was launched into space on board a space shuttle in 1990? | Coca-Cola European Partners : News : Coca-Cola Enterprises announces the launch of Coca-Cola Life™
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Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) is reinforcing its commitment to innovation by announcing the launch of Coca-Cola Life™ in Great Britai... | i don't know |
Jonas Salk developed the Salk vaccine against which disease? | Jonas Salk, M.D. - Academy of Achievement
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Which of London's four airports is the only one to be connected to the city Underground system? | Jonas Salk and Albert Bruce Sabin | Chemical Heritage Foundation
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Who constructed the world's first laser? | The first laser
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When the first working laser was reported in 1960, it was described as "a solution looking for a problem." But before long the laser's distinctive qualities—its a... | Theodore Harold Maiman |
Which Wisconsin salesman developed a safety razor in 1901? | LaserFest | Early History
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In which country were Daewoo cars originally produced? | GM Daewoo
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Does it pay to be second? When people think "Korean automobiles", they usually talk about Hyundai or Kia. Both companies or "chaebols", represent two ends of a spectrumso that leaves Daewoo square in the m... | i don't know |
Which country was the first in the world to introduce a driving test? | History of Driving and the introduction of the UK driving licence.
A Potted History of Driving, and the UK Driving Licence.
The History of Driving and the UK Driving Licence.
We've started with the invention of motorised road vehicles. At that time there was no such thing as a driving licence. The development of t... | France |
Who launched the short-lived Skytrain air service? | Motoring Firsts - The National Motor Museum Trust
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Motoring Firsts
Among the questions we are most frequently asked are the various motoring firsts. Listed below are some of the most common questions that have been answered by our Motoring Re... | i don't know |
What did Guinness adopt as its trademark in the 60s? | The 60s and 70s Beer Guide
60s and 70s Beer Guide
Changing fashions ruled beer drinking in the 50s, 60s and 70s. First bottled pale ale challenged draught mild as the Nation's favourite drink. Then a few years later, everyone was drinking draught keg bitter, with Watneys Red Barrel the best known brand.
Lager was... | Harp |
Which city was the HQ of the European Space program? | The Guinness Collectors Club
The Guinnessman Collection Sat 19th September and 11th June!
One of the finest collections of Guinness memorabilia goes under the hammer at BBR Auctions in Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (www.onlinebbr.com). The collection belonged to the late Steve Smith, a lovely man and well-known ... | i don't know |
Which Andre built the first factory to mass-produce rubber tires? | John Dunlop, Charles Goodyear and the History of Tires
John Dunlop, Charles Goodyear and the History of Tires
John Boyd Dunlop with the first bicycle to have pneumatic tires. Hulton Archive/Getty Images
By Mary Bellis
Updated August 10, 2016.
The rubber pneumatic tires seen on millions of cars across the world ar... | Michelin |
Which film actor became mayor of Carmel, California in 1986? | About Michelin North America | Michelin US
In well over 100 years of innovation, Michelin continues to help define the tire industry.
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Michelin has been a part of the tire industry in the United States since 1907 when it purchased the International Rubber Company in Milltown, New Jersey. Tires and tubes... | i don't know |
Which pop artist died in New York in1987? | The day artist Andy Warhol died at 58 in 1987 - NY Daily News
The day Andy Warhol, pop art icon, died at 58 of a heart attack in 1987
The day artist Andy Warhol died at 58 in 1987
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Pop artist Andy Warhol is shown in this 1987 photo.
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How did James F Fixx, promoter of jogging for good health, die in 1984? | Keith Haring, Artist, Dies at 31 - Career Began in Subway Graffiti - NYTimes.com
Keith Haring, Artist, Dies at 31; Career Began in Subway Graffiti
By ANDREW L. YARROW
Published: February 17, 1990
Keith Haring, an artist whose graphic talents made him one of the stars of the youthful 1980's art scene and whose imag... | i don't know |
How was Jean Claude Duvalier known before he ws exiled in 1986? | Jean-Claude Duvalier - The New York Times
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Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as Baby Doc, is a former dictator of Haiti . Mr. Duvalier ruled with brutality... | Jean-Claude Duvalier |
Where did teenager Matthias Rust land his plane in 1987 much to the surprise of the country's authorities? | Jean-Claude Duvalier facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Jean-Claude Duvalier
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Jean-Claude (Baby Doc) Duvalier (born 1951) succeeded his father, François (Papa Doc) Duvalier, as president-for-life of Haiti in 1971. He ruled with less o... | i don't know |
Great Briton fought which country over the Falkland Islands? | The Problem with Alliances: Britain and the Falklands | Cato Institute
The Problem with Alliances: Britain and the Falklands
By Doug Bandow
This article appeared in the Daily Caller on April 2, 2010.
Washington collects alliances like people collect Facebook “friends.” As the Falklands Islands dispute heats up agai... | Argentina |
Which oil tanker disastrously ran aground off 'Brittany in 1987? | Falkland Islands War - Credo Reference
Topic Page: Falkland Islands War
Definition: Falklands War from The Macquarie Dictionary
an armed conflict between the UK and Argentina from March 1982 until Argentine surrender in June; resulting from Argentine claim to sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Summary Article: Fa... | i don't know |
Where did the US side of the Band Aid concert take place? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 13 | 1985: Live Aid makes millions for Africa
1985: Live Aid makes millions for Africa
The Live Aid concert for the starving in Africa has raised triple the �10m expected.
And as the London event draws to a close at Wembley Stadium, Britain had contributed �1,100,000 to the global total of �30m.
D... | Philadelphia |
Natan Sharansky was released from prison in the USSR to begin a new life where? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 13 | 1985: Was Live Aid the best rock concert ever?
1985: Was Live Aid the best rock concert ever?
Live Aid was billed as the biggest rock event the world would ever see.
The 16-hour music marathon, organised by Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof, took place in two continents and was beamed live to 1.... | i don't know |
Which country celebrated its bicentenary in 1988? | 1988: The Bicentenary – Australia Day
2016 Australia Day Message
On Australia Day 1988 Sydney Harbour, that 'chief amphitheatre of Australian life', was again the centre of attention. This time the extraordinary spectacle attracting some two million people to its shores was the arrival of Tall Ships from around the w... | Australia |
The mother of which Monkee invented typewriter correction fluid? | Indigenous Australians » Australia Day
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The date of 26 January is part of history for all Australians. It marks the s... | i don't know |
What type of aircraft is the Hawker Siddley Harrier? | Hawker Siddeley Harrier | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia
British Aerospace Harrier II
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, known colloquially as the "Harrier Jump Jet", was developed in the 1960s and formed the first generation of the Harrier series of aircraft . It was the first operational close-support and reconn... | VTOL |
What does the Transalaska Pipeline System transport? | Hawker Siddeley | BAE Systems | United States
Hawker Siddeley
Many of Hawker's fundamental design principles exist in today's modern aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited was the identity of the aircraft sector of the Hawker Siddeley Group between 1948 and 1959.
Shortly after acquiring... | i don't know |
What was the name of the world's first nuclear-powered submarine? | History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571)
History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571)
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Construction of NAUTILUS was made possible by the successful development of a nuclear propulsion plant by a group of scientists and engineers at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission, under the leaders... | Nautilus |
Which American company pioneered electric ignition in motor cars? | What was the worlds first nuclear submarine? - Quora
Quora
The USS Nautilus (SSN-571). She was launched in 1954 and although she wasn't completed, was commissioned later the same year. She first went to sea in January 1955 and was decommissioned in 1980.
She's now a museum ship in Groton, CT.
USS Nautilus aka The F... | i don't know |
Who invented the world's first photocopier? | History of the Photocopier Machine
Articles Photocopier guides History of the Photocopier Machine
History of the Photocopier Machine
Posted on November 22nd, 2012 · Posted in Photocopier guides
In October 1937 Chester Carlson, a patent attorney in New York, invented a process called electro photography. In 1938, th... | Chester Carlson |
Where were the 2002 Winter Olympic Games held? | Chester Carlson and the History of Xerox Photocopiers
By Mary Bellis
Updated February 03, 2016.
In 1937, the process called Xerography was invented by American law student Chester Carlson. Carlson had invented a copying process based on electrostatic energy. Xerography became commercially available in 1950 by the Xe... | i don't know |
"Who wrote the line, ""Do not go gentle into that good night?" | Do not go gentle into that good night - Poems | Academy of American Poets
Academy of American Poets
The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connecte... | Dylan Thomas |
What is Jennifer Jason Leigh's real name? | Dylan Thomas - Poet | Academy of American Poets
Academy of American Poets
The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to gr... | i don't know |
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