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Possible sequel
Which actors have signed up for Toy Story 4?
Toy Story 3
true
6MOVIES
[ 4 ]
[ "According to an article on NOLA.com, \"Toy Story 3\" director Lee Unkrich has confirmed that a \"Toy Story 4\" sequel is not being planned.", "\"Well, we don't have any plans for \"Toy Story 4\",\" Unkrich said.", "\"I'm flattered that people ask about it—it reminds me how much people love the characters, but ...
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Chile
Which two cities are considered to have the best longanizas?
Sausage
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"Longaniza\" is the most common type of sausage, or at least the most common name in Chile for sausages that also could be classified as chorizo.", "The Chilean variety is made of four parts pork to one part bacon (or less) and seasoned with finely ground garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika and ...
[]
Overs
How do the umpires change positions?
Cricket
false
4SPORT
[ 6 ]
[ "The bowler bowls the ball in sets of six deliveries (or \"balls\") and each set of six balls is called an over.", "This name came about because the umpire calls \"Over!\"", "when six balls have been bowled.", "At this point, another bowler is deployed at the other end, and the fielding side changes ends whil...
[ 5 ]
Sequels, shows, and spin-offs
How many Toy Story movies are there?
Toy Story
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Toy Story\" has spawned two sequels: \"Toy Story 2\" (1999) and \"Toy Story 3\" (2010).", "Initially, the first sequel to \"Toy Story\" was going to be a direct-to-video release, with development beginning in 1996.", "However, after the cast from \"Toy Story\" returned and the story was considered to b...
[ 5 ]
Soundtrack
Who produced the Toy Story soundtrack?
Toy Story
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The soundtrack for \"Toy Story\" was produced by Walt Disney Records and was released on November 22, 1995, the week of the film's release.", "Scored and written by Randy Newman, the soundtrack has received praise for its \"sprightly, stirring score\".", "Despite the album's critical success, the soundtrack on...
[ 3 ]
Music video
The musical video "Every Breath You Take" was directed by whom?
Every Breath You Take
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The song had a music video (directed by duo Godley & Creme) that was praised for its black-and-white cinematography.", "Both MTV (1999) and VH1 (2002) named it as one of the best music videos ever, placing it 16th and 33rd in their respective top 100 lists.", "Daniel Pearl won the first MTV cinematography awar...
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Notable named nebulae
Which of the following is a notable named nebula: a) the Ant Nebula; b) the Cricket Nebula; or c) the Goldfish Nebula
Nebula
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Ant Nebula", "Barnard's Loop", "Boomerang Nebula", "Cat's Eye Nebula", "Crab Nebula", "Eagle Nebula", "Eskimo Nebula", "Eta Carinae Nebula", "Fox Fur Nebula", "Helix Nebula", "Hourglass Nebula", "Horsehead Nebula", "Lagoon Nebula", "Orion Nebula", "Pelican Nebula", "Red Square Nebula"...
[]
SeaWorld response
Who did the Oceanic Preservation Society and The Orca Project write letters to?
Blackfish (film)
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "SeaWorld Entertainment refused to take part in the production of \"Blackfish\", and later claimed the film was inaccurate, saying in a statement:SeaWorld responded further with an open letter rebutting the claims.", "The Oceanic Preservation Society and The Orca Project, a non-profit focusing on orca in captivit...
[ 3 ]
Allied plans and dispositions
When did the Allied council meet?
Battle of Austerlitz
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "An Allied council met on 1 December to discuss proposals for the battle.", "Most of the Allied strategists had two fundamental ideas in mind: making contact with the enemy and securing the southern flank that held the communication line to Vienna.", "Although the Tsar and his immediate entourage pushed hard fo...
[ 2 ]
Rebounding
What is the objective of rebounding?
Basketball
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The objective of rebounding is to successfully gain possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard.", "This plays a major role in the game, as most possessions end when a team misses a shot.", "There are two categories of rebounds: offensive rebo...
[ 0 ]
Architecture
Who has been the architect for the master plan and expansion of the museum for the past 42 years?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
false
2TRAVEL
[ 8 ]
[ "After negotiations with the City of New York in 1871, the Met was granted the land between the East Park Drive, Fifth Avenue, and the 79th and 85th Street Transverse Roads in Central Park.", "A red-brick and stone \"mausoleum\" was designed by American architect Calvert Vaux and his collaborator Jacob Wrey Mould...
[ 3 ]
Official disapproval and attempts to ban football
In which years was football banned in England?
Football
false
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "Numerous attempts have been made to ban football games, particularly the most rowdy and disruptive forms.", "This was especially the case in England and in other parts of Europe, during the Middle Ages and early modern period.", "Between 1324 and 1667, football was banned in England alone by more than 30 royal...
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Live performances
When did Minaj perform "Starships" on American Idol?
Starships (song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "On February 26, 2012, Minaj performed the single live for the first time along with \"Moment 4 Life\", \"Turn Me On\" and \"Super Bass\" at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.", "Minaj also performed the single on the eleventh season of \"American Idol\" results show on March 29, 2012, and on \"Today\" on April 6.", "...
[ 2 ]
Walls and gates
The Forbidden City has an East and a West gate, what are they known as, respectively?
Forbidden City
true
2TRAVEL
[ 10 ]
[ "The Forbidden City is surrounded by a high city wall and a deep by wide moat.", "The walls are wide at the base, tapering to at the top.", "These walls served as both defensive walls and retaining walls for the palace.", "They were constructed with a rammed earth core, and surfaced with three layers of speci...
[ 0 ]
Editing and pre-release
WHat happened in one of the deleted scenes in "Toy Story"?
Toy Story
true
6MOVIES
[ 2, 3 ]
[ "It was difficult for crew members to perceive the film's quality during much of the production process, when the finished footage was in scattered pieces and lacked elements like music and sound design.", "Some animators felt the film would be a significant disappointment commercially, but felt animators and ani...
[ 0 ]
Rafiki's Planet Watch
What place does Rafiki's Planet Watch connect to?
Disney's Animal Kingdom
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "Rafiki's Planet Watch is a section for young children and with families and the only section of the park not connected to Discovery Island, and is instead connected to Africa.", "Guests board the List of track gauges narrow gauge Wildlife Express Train for the short trip to and from the area, which consists of t...
[ 0 ]
Origin of volleyball
Where was basketball invented?
Volleyball
false
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Origin of volleyball.", "On February 9, 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts (USA), William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, created a new game called \"Mintonette\" as a pastime to be played (preferably) indoors and by any number of players.", "The game took some of its characteristics from tennis an...
[ 4 ]
Golf
In 2011, who was the world champion of women's gold croquet?
Croquet
true
4SPORT
[ 12 ]
[ "In golf croquet, a hoop is won by the first ball to go through each hoop.", "Unlike association croquet, there are no additional turns for hitting other balls.", "Each player takes a stroke in turn, each trying to hit a ball through the same hoop.", "The sequence of play is blue, red, black, yellow.", "Blu...
[ 3 ]
Delivery
What is a typical rate of turn for the stone in the game of curling?
Curling
false
4SPORT
[ 22 ]
[ "The process of sliding a stone down the sheet is known as the \"delivery\".", "The \"skip\", or the captain of the team, will usually determine the required \"weight\", \"turn\", and \"line\" of the stone.", "These will be influenced by the tactics at this point in the game, which may involve taking-out, block...
[ 0 ]
Biodiversity
How many species of breeding birds are there in Finland?
Finland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 6 ]
[ "Phytogeographically, Finland is shared between the Arctic, central European and northern European provinces of the Circumboreal Region within the Boreal Kingdom.", "According to the WWF, the territory of Finland can be subdivided into three ecoregions: the Scandinavian and Russian taiga, Sarmatic mixed forests a...
[ 5 ]
Commercial performance
What was "Rolling In The Deep"'s debut in the UK?
Rolling in the Deep
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "In the UK, \"Rolling in the Deep\" debuted at number 2 (her second number 2 debut, after \"Chasing Pavements\"), behind Bruno Mars's \"Grenade\".", "The song spent the first ten weeks of its chart run in the top ten.", "Upon its American release, \"Rolling in the Deep\" became Adele's second single to chart in...
[ 0 ]
Mudd's culpability
When did Booth look for help with his plot?
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "The degree of Mudd's culpability has remained a controversy ever since.", "Some, including Mudd's grandson Richard Mudd, claimed that Mudd was innocent of any wrongdoing and that he had been imprisoned merely for treating a man who came to his house late at night with a fractured leg.", "Over a century after t...
[ 2 ]
Background
What group was responsible for handling choreography for the Party Rock Anthem video?
Party Rock Anthem
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "Music video.", "The music video was released on March 8, 2011 and was produced by the two members of LMFAO, Redfoo and SkyBlu, with the assistance of Shinzu Ai.", "It was choreographed by, and featured, Quest Crew members Hokuto Konishi, Victor Kim, Ryan Conferido, Steve Terada, Aris Paracuelles, Brian Hirano ...
[ 0 ]
Origins
When was the Thinker originally begun?
The Thinker
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Originally named \"The Poet\" (\"\"), the \"Thinker\" was initially a figure in a large commission, begun in 1880, for a doorway surround called \"The Gates of Hell\".", "Rodin based this on \"The Divine Comedy\" of Dante, and most of the many figures in the work represented the main characters in the epic poem....
[ 2 ]
Popular culture
John Wayne starred in what early Vietnam War film?
Vietnam War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "The Vietnam War has been featured extensively in television, film, video games, and literature in the participant countries.", "In American popular culture, the \"Crazy Vietnam Veteran\", driven mad or otherwise disturbed by his experiences in Vietnam, became a common stock character after the war.", "One of t...
[ 0 ]
Track listing
What is the duration of the "Where Have You Been" (Hardwell Club Mix)" song?
Where Have You Been
true
0MUSIC
[ 8 ]
[ ";Digital download", "\"Where Have You Been\" — 4:03", ";The Calvin Harris Extended Remix - Digital download", "\"Where Have You Been\" (The Calvin Harris Extended Remix) — 6:01", ";Germany, Austria and Switzerland CD single ", "\"Where Have You Been\" (Album Version) — 4:02", "\"Where Have You Been\" (...
[ 4, 0 ]
War between Britain and France, 1803–1814
When did the Peninsular War take place?
Napoleonic Wars
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5 ]
[ "Unlike its many coalition partners, Britain remained at war throughout the period of the Napoleonic Wars.", "Protected by naval supremacy (in the words of Admiral Jervis to the House of Lords \"I do not say, my Lords, that the French will not come.", "I say only they will not come by sea\"), Britain maintained...
[ 2 ]
Tumbler
Who designed the Tumbler?
Batman Begins
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Crowley started the process of designing the Tumbler for the film by model bashing.", "Crowley used the nose cone of a P-38 Lightning model to serve as the chassis for the Tumbler's turbine engine.", "Six models of the Tumbler were built to 1:12 scale in the course of four months.", "Following the scale mode...
[ 3 ]
Rhineland
What is Rhineland named after?
Hersheypark
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "Rhineland is named after its Bavarian architecture and is the first park section located within the park’s gates.", "Like Tudor Square, Rhineland is not home to any attractions but does include a wide variety of gift shops as well as a Nathan’s, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria, and the Central PA's Kosher Mart.", "Th...
[ 0 ]
Rory's friends
when did doyle date paris?
Gilmore Girls
false
1TV
[ 6 ]
[ "Rory's friendships with long-time best friend Lane Kim (Keiko Agena), a second-generation Korean American from a strict Christian home, and Paris Geller (Liza Weil), a friend/rival at both Chilton and Yale, play strongly in the show.", "Although she shares a close bond with the two, they do not appear to get alo...
[ 2 ]
Music
What was the original release date of the Fruitvale Station OST?
Fruitvale Station
true
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "The musical score to \"Fruitvale Station\" was composed by Ludwig Göransson.", "Also a USC graduate, Göransson said of the scoring process: \"Ryan and I talked a lot about how sound design was going to have a huge role in the movie and very early on I got sent the actual sound recordings of the Bart Train.", "...
[ 0 ]
Critical reception
Who is the front man of the band Train?
Drive By (song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 4 ]
[ "", "\"Billboard\" gave the song a positive review stating:If at first you succeed -- why not try again?", "For the first single from its forthcoming \"California 37,\" Train returns to the Espionage, the Norwegian songwriting and production duo of Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund that helped the group put togeth...
[ 3 ]
Modern Olympics marathon
When did the modern Olympics began?
Marathon
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "When the modern Olympics began in 1896, the initiators and organizers were looking for a great popularizing event, recalling the ancient glory of Greece.", "The idea of a marathon race came from Michel Bréal, who wanted the event to feature in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens.", "This idea was ...
[ 2 ]
Festivals
When is Sham en Nisim celebrated?
Egypt
false
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "Egypt celebrates many festivals and religious carnivals, also known as \"mulid\".", "They are usually associated with a particular Coptic or Sufi saint, but are often celebrated by Egyptians irrespective of creed or religion.", "Ramadan has a special flavor in Egypt, celebrated with sounds, lights (local lante...
[ 2 ]
Live performances
Which year did Mariah Carey Sing "All I Want for Christmas Is You" at the Christmas Day parade?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "Carey has performed the song during concerts as well as live televised performances.", "It was part of the set-list during the Japanese shows of Carey's Daydream World Tour (1996), Butterfly World Tour (1998), Rainbow World Tour (2000), (2002–03) (also sung during the December leg of the tour) and The Adventures...
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Production
Which company produced "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem?
Love the Way You Lie
true
0MUSIC
[ 18 ]
[ "Music video.", "The music video for \"Love the Way You Lie\" was Eminem's third to be directed by the American filmmaker Joseph Kahn.", "Despite having planned to shoot a feature film and stop directing pop videos, Kahn chose to work on \"Love the Way You Lie\" because, according to him, the song discusses an ...
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Pedestrian traffic
At what time sidewalks on the Las Vegas strip is over crowded ?
Las Vegas Strip
true
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Pedestrians can walk the length of the Las Vegas Strip with wide sidewalks in many places.", "Sidewalks can get crowded in the evenings and early mornings, especially on weekend nights.", "Crowds also gather near the outdoor shows at The Mirage, Treasure Island and Bellagio.", "To improve pedestrian safety a...
[ 0 ]
Centrifuges
When did the centrifuge process stop being used?
Manhattan Project
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 11 ]
[ "The centrifuge process was regarded as the only promising separation method in April 1942.", "Jesse Beams had developed such a process at the University of Virginia during the 1930s, but had encountered technical difficulties.", "The process required high rotational speeds, but at certain speeds harmonic vibra...
[ 2 ]
Lucha libre
A traditional match in Lucha libre wrestling comprises of how many rounds?
Wrestling
true
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "Mexican professional wrestling, also known as \"Lucha libre\" is a style of wrestling that combines mixed-martial arts and the wrestling of North America.", "In Lucha libre the wrestler or \"luchador\" uses a mask to cover his face.", "Traditionally the match is for the best of three rounds without a time limi...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
What do people use marzipan for?
Marzipan
true
9FOOD
[ 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 ]
[ "Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar or honey and almond meal, sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.", "It is often made into sweets; common uses are marzipan-filled chocolate and small marzipan imitations of fruits and vegetables.", "It is also rolled into thin sheets and glazed fo...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
In Korean cuisine what is Kalbi or galbi?
Galbi
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Kalbi or galbi generally refers to a variety of \"gui\" or grilled dishes in Korean cuisine that are made with marinated beef (or pork) short ribs in a \"ganjang\"-based sauce (Korean soy sauce).", "In the Korean language, \"galbi\" literally means \"rib\" and can refer to cooked or uncooked ribs.", "Although ...
[ 0 ]
Ore
Wich place the uranium was found highest in the year 1940?
Manhattan Project
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "The key raw material for the project was uranium, which was used as fuel for the reactors, as feed that was transformed into plutonium, and, in its enriched form, in the atomic bomb itself.", "There were four known major deposits of uranium in 1940: in Colorado, in northern Canada, in Joachimstal in Czechoslovak...
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Box office
How much money did Terminator Salvation make on the first day of release?
Terminator Salvation
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The film's first nationwide U.S. screenings were at 12 A.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2009, making $3 million from midnight screenings and earning $13.3 million in its first day and grossed an additional $42,558,390 on its 4-day Memorial Day opening weekend from 3,530 theaters.", "It debuted at #2 behind \"\", giving...
[ 5 ]
At auction
What year was Pollock's last painting shown in the US?
Jackson Pollock
true
3ART
[ 6 ]
[ "Art market.", "At auction.", "In 1973, Blue Poles \"(Blue Poles: Number 11, 1952),\" was purchased by the Australian Whitlam Government for the National Gallery of Australia for US $2 million (A$1.3 million at the time of payment).", "At the time, this was the highest price ever paid for a modern painting.",...
[ 0 ]
Development and production
What was the date that the fifth season ordered for the series "Nurse Jackie"?
Nurse Jackie
true
1TV
[ 11 ]
[ "", "\"Nurse Jackie\" was created by Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, and Evan Dunsky with Brixius and Wallem serving as showrunners for the series and sharing executive producer duties with Caryn Mandabach and John Melfi.", "Showtime ordered an initial 12 episodes.", "Before the premiere, Brixius told the New York...
[ 0 ]
Music video
When did "Rolling in the Deep" music video won the Grammy Award?
Rolling in the Deep
false
0MUSIC
[ 4 ]
[ "The music video for \"Rolling in the Deep,\" directed by Sam Brown, premiered on Channel 4 on 3 December 2010.", "The video begins in an abandoned house, where Adele is sitting in a chair singing.", "During the video, the scenes show hundreds of glasses filled with water that vibrate to the beat of a drum, a m...
[ 2 ]
New York
"Twister... Ride It Out" was inspired by what?
Universal Studios Florida
true
2TRAVEL
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "This section of the park is aptly named.", "Within its boundaries can be found architectural styles and sets that resemble the New York from the past and present.", "New York's flagship attraction is Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.", "Opening in May 2004, this indoor roller coaster was inspired by \"The Mumm...
[ 0 ]
Geography
Geographically, where is the United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "The United Arab Emirates is situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia; it is in a strategic location along southern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil.", "The UAE lies between 22°30' and 26°10' north latit...
[ 4 ]
Scientific analysis and criticism
Who has astrology been rejected by?
Astrology
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Astrology has been rejected by the scientific community as having no explanatory power for describing the universe.", "Scientific testing of astrology has been conducted, and no evidence has been found to support any of the premises or purported effects outlined in astrological traditions.", "There is no propo...
[ 3 ]
Critical reception
What kind of reviews from critics and the public did Jiro Dreams of Sushi receive?
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
true
6MOVIES
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "The film received very positive reviews from critics.", "The film earned a rating of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews and an average rating of 7.8/10, with the critical consensus saying, \"Beautiful, thoughtful, and engrossing, \"Jiro Dreams of Sushi\" should prove satisfying even for filmgoers who don...
[ 0 ]
History
When was the initiate a meting on moutain by George Washington ?
Stone Mountain
true
2TRAVEL
[ 7 ]
[ "Human habitation of Stone Mountain and its surroundings date back into prehistory.", "When the mountain was first encountered by European explorers, its summit was encircled by a rock wall, similar to that still to be found on Georgia's Fort Mountain.", "The wall is believed to have been built by early Native ...
[ 2 ]
Role of the media
When was the peak of applications to journalism school?
Watergate scandal
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 20 ]
[ "The connection between the break-in and the re-election committee was highlighted by media coverage — in particular, investigative coverage by \"The Washington Post\", \"Time\", and \"The New York Times\".", "The coverage dramatically increased publicity and consequent political repercussions.", "Relying heavi...
[ 2 ]
Puffy tacos, taco kits, breakfast tacos and tacodillas
Where does "Henry's Puffy Tacos" originate?
Taco
false
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "Since at least 1978, a variation called the \"puffy taco\" has been popular.", "\"Henry's Puffy Tacos\", opened by Henry Lopez in San Antonio, Texas, claims to have invented the variation, in which uncooked corn tortillas (flattened balls of masa dough) are quickly fried in hot oil until they expand and become \...
[ 4 ]
Cubism
What is synthetic cubism?
Pablo Picasso
false
3ART
[ 3, 5 ]
[ "Analytic cubism (1909–1912) is a style of painting Picasso developed with Georges Braque using monochrome brownish and neutral colours.", "Both artists took apart objects and \"analyzed\" them in terms of their shapes.", "Picasso and Braque's paintings at this time share many similarities.", "Synthetic cubis...
[ 0 ]
Early history
How long ago did Native Americans settle in the area where Chile would eventually be located?
Chile
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "Early history.", "About 10,000 years ago, migrating Native Americans settled in fertile valleys and coastal areas of what is present-day Chile.", "Example settlement sites from the very early human habitation are Monte Verde, Cueva del Milodon and the Pali Aike Crater's lava tube.", "The Incas briefly extend...
[ 4, 5 ]
Abstract
What is the definition of wave-particle duality?
Subatomic particle
true
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "In the physical sciences, subatomic particles are particles smaller than atoms.", "(although some subatomic particles have mass greater than some atoms).", "There are two types of subatomic particles: elementary particles, which according to current theories are not made of other particles; and \"composite\" p...
[ 0 ]
Demographics
How many centuries did it take to form Peru?
Peru
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Peru is a multiethnic country formed by different groups over five centuries.", "Amerindians inhabited Peruvian territory for several millennia before the Spanish Conquest of the 16th century; according to historian Noble David Cook their population decreased from nearly 5–9 million in the 1520s to around 600,00...
[ 5 ]
Bacon mania
What percentage did bacon sales climb in 2013 in the U.S.?
Bacon
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ " mania.", "The United States and Canada have seen an increase in the popularity of bacon and bacon related recipes, dubbed \"bacon mania\".", "The sale of bacon in the U.S. has increased significantly since 2011.", "Sales climbed 9.5% in 2013, making it an all-time high of nearly $4 billion in U.S.", "In a...
[ 0 ]
Beginnings as a sculptor
When did the Royal College of Art in London grant Moore a scholarship?
Henry Moore
true
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "After the war Moore received an ex-serviceman's grant to continue his education and in 1919 he became a student at the Leeds School of Art (now Leeds College of Art), which set up a sculpture studio especially for him.", "At the college, he met Barbara Hepworth, a fellow student who would also become a well-know...
[ 2 ]
Name
What was NCIS named prior to being named NCIS?
NCIS (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "Prior to the launch of the first season, advertisements on CBS identified the show as \"Naval CIS\".", "By the time of the launch of the first episode, \"NCIS\" was airing under the name \"Navy NCIS\", the name it held for the entire first season.", "Since the \"N\" in NCIS stands for \"Naval\", the name \"Nav...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What does Kalbi or galbi generally refer to in Korean cuisine?
Galbi
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Kalbi or galbi generally refers to a variety of \"gui\" or grilled dishes in Korean cuisine that are made with marinated beef (or pork) short ribs in a \"ganjang\"-based sauce (Korean soy sauce).", "In the Korean language, \"galbi\" literally means \"rib\" and can refer to cooked or uncooked ribs.", "Although ...
[ 0 ]
Critical reception
What did Loh Chuan Junn write of the song?
I Won't Give Up
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "The song received generally favorable reviews.", "David Greenwald of MTV wrote, \"The fresh track's wispy acoustic guitars and patient melody remind us of Irish crooner Damien Rice's 'Delicate,' though when Mraz soars into the chorus, it's with his own signature full-blast hook.\"", "Loh Chuan Junn of MSN Musi...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
When was The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp made?
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 oil painting on canvas by Rembrandt housed in the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, the Netherlands.", "Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is pictured explaining the musculature of the arm to medical professionals.", "Some of the spectators are various doctors who paid commissio...
[ 2 ]
July Crisis
On what date did Britain declare war on Germany following contention over Belgium's neutrality?
World War I
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 15 ]
[ "The assassination led to a month of diplomatic manoeuvring between Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, France, and Britain which was called the July Crisis.", "Believing correctly that Serbian officials (especially the officers of the Black Hand) were involved in the plot, and wanting to finally end Serbian interf...
[ 0 ]
Cast
Who played Ferruccio?
Life Is Beautiful
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ " Roberto Benigni as Guido Orefice", " Nicoletta Braschi as Dora", " Giorgio Cantarini as Joshua", " Giustino Durano as Uncle Eliseo", " Horst Buchholz as Doctor Lessing", " Marisa Paredes as Dora's mother", " Sergio Bustric as Ferruccio", " Amerigo Fontani as Rodolfo" ]
[ 3 ]
Quantum gravity
How is space represented with quantum gravity?
General relativity
false
8SCIENCE
[ 13 ]
[ "The demand for consistency between a quantum description of matter and a geometric description of spacetime, as well as the appearance of singularities (where curvature length scales become microscopic), indicate the need for a full theory of quantum gravity: for an adequate description of the interior of black ho...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who was the U.S. senator that sponsored the construction of Mount Rushmore?
Mount Rushmore
false
2TRAVEL
[ 8, 7 ]
[ "The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota Sioux name: Six Grandfathers) near Keystone, South Dakota, in the United States.", "Sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, Mount Rushmore features sculptures of the heads o...
[ 3 ]
Historical accuracy
How many ardent Nazis where in the crew?
Das Boot
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "In the film, there is only one ardent Nazi in the crew of 40, namely the First Watch Officer (referred to comically in one scene as \"Unser Hitlerjugendführer\", \"Our Hitler Youth Leader\"), with the rest of the officers either indifferent or, in the Captain's case, openly cynical.", "The enlisted sailors and n...
[ 4, 5 ]
Lyrics
What line did Frank Sinatra ask Martin to revise to make it more jolly?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
false
0MUSIC
[ 8, 9, 6 ]
[ "Some of the original lyrics that were penned by Martin were rejected before the show began.", "They were: \"Have yourself a merry little Christmas / It may be your last/ Next year we may all be living in the past / Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Pop that champagne cork / Next year we may all be living ...
[ 0 ]
Inscriptions, plaques, and dedications
When was the Statue of Liberty designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Statue of Liberty
false
2TRAVEL
[ 11 ]
[ "There are several plaques and dedicatory tablets on or near the Statue of Liberty.", "A plaque on the copper just under the figure in front declares that it is a colossal statue representing Liberty, designed by Bartholdi and built by the Paris firm of Gaget, Gauthier et Cie (\"Cie\" is the French abbreviation a...
[ 2 ]
Hibakusha
Who were the hibakusha?
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "The survivors of the bombings are called , a Japanese word that literally translates to \"explosion-affected people.\"", ", 201,779 \"hibakusha\" were recognized by the Japanese government, most living in Japan.", "The government of Japan recognizes about 1% of these as having illnesses caused by radiation.", ...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What date was "Silver Linings Playbook" released in the US?
Silver Linings Playbook
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell, adapted from the novel \"The Silver Linings Playbook\" by Matthew Quick.", "The film stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, and Julia ...
[ 0 ]
Painting
What was the High Renaissance viewed as?
High Renaissance
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "The High Renaissance was traditionally viewed as a great explosion of creative genius, following a model of art history first proposed by the Florentine Giorgio Vasari.", "Even relatively minor painters of the period, such as Fra Bartolomeo and Mariotto Albertinelli, produced works that are still lauded for the ...
[ 0 ]
The four building campaigns (1664–1710)
Who was the architect that created the main modern design of the Palace of Vesailles?
Palace of Versailles
false
2TRAVEL
[ 13 ]
[ "The four building campaigns (1664–1710).", "The first building campaign (1664–1668) commenced with the \"Plaisirs de l'Île enchantée\" (Pleasures of the Enchanted Island) of 1664, a fête that was held between 7 and 13 May 1664.", "The campaign involved alterations in the château and gardens to accommodate the ...
[ 3 ]
Acquisition by the Art Institute of Chicago
What was the name of Frederick Bartlett's second wife?
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
true
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "In 1923, Frederick Bartlett was appointed trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago.", "He and second wife, Helen Birch Bartlett, loaned their collection of French Post-Impressionist and Modernist art to the museum.", "It was Mrs. Bartlett who had an interest in French and avant-garde artists and influenced her ...
[ 0 ]
Fins and placement
When do the fins activate?
Wakeboarding
true
4SPORT
[ 8 ]
[ "The closer the fins are placed towards the centre of the wakeboard, the quicker and better the wakeboard releases from the wake.", "The farther out towards the tip and tail they are placed, the longer the wakeboard will stay hooked into the wake and it won’t release as well.", "Long based finsTheir effect is a...
[ 2 ]
Food
In what UAE city is alcohol not served?
United Arab Emirates
false
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "The traditional food of the Emirates has always been rice, fish, and meat.", "The people of the United Arab Emirates have adopted most of their foods from other West and South Asian countries including India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Oman.", "Seafood has been the mainstay of the Emirati diet for centur...
[ 0 ]
Healthcare
What kind of fee might a person be forced to pay for certain health care received?
Republic of Ireland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 4 ]
[ "Although the Irish healthcare system comes under constant criticism from politicians and the public, Ireland has one of the most developed systems of healthcare in the world and healthcare professionals who are highly trained.", "Healthcare in Ireland is provided by both public and private healthcare providers."...
[ 0 ]
Prediction of Judas' betrayal
How was Jesus able to identify the person who was going to betray him?
Last Supper
true
3ART
[ 4 ]
[ "In , , and during the meal, Jesus predicted that one of his Apostles would betray him.", "Jesus is described as reiterating, despite each Apostle's assertion that he would not betray Jesus, that the betrayer would be one of those who were present, and saying that there would be \"woe to the man who betrays the S...
[ 5, 3 ]
Nonalcoholic beverages
Is rye an ingredient of Kvass?
Yeast
true
8SCIENCE
[ 1 ]
[ "Root beer and other sweet carbonated beverages can be produced using the same methods as beer, except the fermentation is stopped sooner, producing carbon dioxide, but only trace amounts of alcohol, and a significant amount of sugar is left in the drink.", "\"Kvass\", a fermented drink made from rye, is popular ...
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Foreign relations and military
WHo is indonesia associated with?
Indonesia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "In contrast to Sukarno's anti-imperialistic antipathy to western powers and tensions with Malaysia, Indonesia's foreign relations since the Suharto \"New Order\" have been based on economic and political cooperation with Western nations.", "Indonesia maintains close relationships with its neighbors in Asia, and ...
[ 3 ]
Track listing
How long is the single It Will Rain?
It Will Rain
false
0MUSIC
[ 1, 4 ]
[ ";Digital download - single", " \"It Will Rain\" – 4:27", " \"It Will Rain\" (Music Video)", ";German CD single", " \"It Will Rain\" – 4:17", " \"A Thousand Years\" (performed by Christina Perri) - 4:45" ]
[ 5 ]
Plant hormones
What does auxins mean in Greek?
Botany
false
8SCIENCE
[ 8 ]
[ "Plants are not passive, but respond to external signals such as light, touch, and injury by moving or growing towards or away from the stimulus, as appropriate.", "Tangible evidence of touch sensitivity is the almost instantaneous collapse of leaflets of \"Mimosa pudica\", the insect traps of Venus flytrap and b...
[ 0 ]
In religion
What do restaurants put on the menu for Lent
Seafood
true
9FOOD
[ 6 ]
[ "For the most part Islamic dietary laws allow the eating of seafood, though the Hanbali forbid eels, the Shafi forbid frogs and crocodiles, and the Hanafi forbid bottom feeders such as shellfish and carp.", "The Jewish laws of Kashrut forbid the eating of shellfish and eels.", "According to the King James versi...
[ 0 ]
Casualties
How many people were killed in the Battle of Moscow?
Battle of Moscow
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 12 ]
[ "Both German and Soviet casualties during the battle of Moscow have been a subject of debate, as various sources provide somewhat different estimates.", "Not all historians agree on what should be considered the \"Battle of Moscow\" in the timeline of World War II.", "While the start of the battle is usually re...
[ 5 ]
The periodic table and a natural number for each element
What was the result of identifying more and more chemically similar lanthanide elements?
Atomic number
false
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "The periodic table and a natural number for each element.", "Loosely speaking, the existence or construction of a periodic table of elements creates an ordering of the elements, and so they can be numbered in order.", "Dmitri Mendeleev claimed that he arranged his first periodic tables in order of atomic weigh...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What direction is a fish steak cut in?
Steak
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "A steak (from Old Norse \"steik\", \"roast\") is generally a cut of beef sliced perpendicular to the muscle fibers, or of fish cut perpendicular to the spine.", "Meat steaks are usually grilled, pan-fried, or broiled, while fish steaks may also be baked.", "Steak can also be meat cooked in sauce, such as steak...
[ 0 ]
Niihau Incident
Who was rescued from the wreckage?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "The Japanese planners had determined that some means of rescuing fliers whose aircraft were too badly damaged to return to the carriers was required.", "The island of Niihau, only 30 minutes flying time from Pearl Harbor, was designated as the rescue point.", "The Zero flown by Petty Officer Shigenori Nishikai...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
Who created the famous sculpture "The Thinker?"
The Thinker
true
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The Thinker (\"\") is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, usually placed on a stone pedestal.", "The work shows a nude male figure of over life-size sitting on a rock with his chin resting on one hand as though deep in thought, and is often used as an image to represent philosophy.", "There are about 28 full ...
[ 3 ]
Venus
How does Venus's atmosphere compare to Earth's?
Solar System
false
8SCIENCE
[ 1 ]
[ " Venus (0.7 AU from the Sun) is close in size to Earth (0.815 Earth masses) and, like Earth, has a thick silicate mantle around an iron core, a substantial atmosphere, and evidence of internal geological activity.", "It is much drier than Earth, and its atmosphere is ninety times as dense.", "Venus has no natu...
[ 5 ]
Recurring cast
Who plays Bud Baxter?
Last Man Standing (U.S. TV series)
false
1TV
[ 6 ]
[ " Jordan Masterson (recurring, season two–present) and Nick Jonas (season one, guest star) as Ryan Vogelson, Boyd's father.", "Ryan holds staunchly liberal views both politically and philosophically.", "He and Mike routinely clash over their fundamentally opposing values, especially when it comes to child-reari...
[ 3 ]
Economy
What is England's average GDP per capita?
England
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "England's economy is one of the largest in the world, with an average GDP per capita of £22,907.", "Usually regarded as a mixed market economy, it has adopted many free market principles, yet maintains an advanced social welfare infrastructure.", "The official currency in England is the pound sterling, whose I...
[ 0 ]
France and other French-speaking countries
Where were French Fries commonly thought to be invented?
French fries
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "In France and other French-speaking countries, fried potatoes are formally \"pommes de terre frites\", but more commonly \"pommes frites\", \"patates frites\", or simply \"frites\".", "The word \"\"aiguillettes\"\" or \"allumettes\" is used when the chips are very small and thin.", "One enduring origin story h...
[ 4 ]
Terminology
What country considers avocado a fruit?
Vegetable
true
9FOOD
[ 12 ]
[ "There are at least four definitions relating to fruits and vegetables: ", "Fruit (botany): the ovary of a flowering plant (sometimes including accessory structures), ", "Fruit (culinary): any edible part of a plant with a sweet flavor, ", "Vegetable (culinary): any edible part of a plant with a savory flavor...
[ 0 ]
Artistic depictions
what religion is the last supper associated with?
Last Supper
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The Last Supper has been a popular subject in Christian art.", "Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art date back to early Christianity and can be seen in the Catacombs of Rome.", "Byzantine artists frequently focused on the Apostles receiving Communion, rather than the reclining figures having a meal."...
[ 0 ]
British Museum Press
What does the BMP stand for?
British Museum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ " Press.", "The British Museum Press (BMP) is the publishing business and a division of the British Museum Company Ltd, a company and a charity (established in 1973) wholly owned by the Trustees of the British Museum.", "The BMP publishes both popular and scholarly illustrated books to accompany the exhibition ...
[ 0 ]
Western-style sushi
Sushi prepared with crawfish can be found where?
Sushi
true
9FOOD
[ 9 ]
[ "The increasing popularity of \"sushi\" around the world has resulted in variations typically found in the Western world, but rarely in Japan (a notable exception to this is the use of salmon which was introduced by the Norwegians in the early 1980s).", "Such creations to suit the Western palate were initially fu...
[ 4 ]
Video game
Has there been more material for the Dexter game which has come out since 2009?
Dexter (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 7 ]
[ "Other media.", "Video game.", "A video game based on \"Dexter\" developed by Icarus Studios and based on the events of season one, was released on September 13, 2009.", "It is available for the iPhone platform in the iTunes App Store.", "The game was released on the iPad on October 15, 2010, and on PC on F...
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Nominations and awards
What was the Academy Award that Kevin Spacy won for "The Usual Suspects"?
The Usual Suspects
true
6MOVIES
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "Christopher McQuarrie was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay and Kevin Spacey was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards.", "They both won, and in his acceptance speech Spacey memorably said, \"Well, whoever Keyser Söze is, I can tell you he's gonna get gloriously drunk tonight.", "\...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What is the main ingredient in a French fry?
French fries
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "French fries (American English) or chips, fries, finger chips, or French-fried potatoes are batons of deep-fried potato.", "Americans and most Canadians refer to any elongated pieces of fried potatoes as \"fries\", while in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, long, thinly cut slices of fried ...
[ 0 ]