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Abstract
What country is Taekwondo baised out of?
Taekwondo
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Taekwondo or (Korean 태권도 (hangul) / 跆拳道 (hanja), ) is a Korean martial art.", "It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise.", "\"Gyeorugi\" (), a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000.", "Taekwondo was developed by a variety of Korean masters during the 1940s as pa...
[ 0 ]
Production
Who helped turn ice harvesting into a big business?
Ice cream
false
9FOOD
[ 2, 3 ]
[ "Before the development of modern refrigeration, ice cream was a luxury reserved for special occasions.", "Making it was quite laborious; ice was cut from lakes and ponds during the winter and stored in holes in the ground, or in wood-frame or brick ice houses, insulated by straw.", "Many farmers and plantation...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What percentage of people are Tai?
Thailand
true
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Thailand ( or ; , ), officially the Kingdom of Thailand (, ; ), formerly known as Siam (; ), is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia.", "It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and ...
[ 0 ]
Casting
What actor was prevented from working on the movie Silver Linings Playbook due to having to film The Dark Knight Rises?
Silver Linings Playbook
true
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "Russell initially intended to make the film with Vince Vaughn and Zooey Deschanel, but went on to make \"The Fighter\" instead.", "Mark Wahlberg was set to work with Russell for the fourth time but had to drop out after delays in production created a scheduling conflict.", "Russell had planned to work with Bra...
[ 0 ]
Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt
Where was Ptolemaic Kingdom's location?
Egypt
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "The Ptolemaic Kingdom was a powerful Hellenistic state, extending from southern Syria in the east, to Cyrene to the west, and south to the frontier with Nubia.", "Alexandria became the capital city and a center of Greek culture and trade.", "To gain recognition by the native Egyptian populace, they named thems...
[ 4 ]
Architecture
When did Japan annex Korea?
South Korea
true
5COUNTRY
[ 8 ]
[ "Because of South Korea's tumultuous history, construction and destruction has been repeated endlessly, resulting in an interesting melange of architectural styles and designs.", "Korean traditional architecture is characterized by its harmony with nature.", "Ancient architects adopted the bracket system charac...
[ 2 ]
Location
Where did the last supper take place?
Last Supper
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "According to later tradition, the Last Supper took place in what is called today The Room of the Last Supper on Mount Zion, just outside of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, and is traditionally known as \"The Upper Room\".", "This is based on the account in the Synoptic Gospels that states that Jesus had ...
[ 4 ]
Clothing and fashion
Where is the Pakistan Fashion Design Council based?
Pakistan
false
5COUNTRY
[ 8 ]
[ "The shalwar kameez is the national dress of Pakistan and is worn by men and women in all four provinces Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and FATA in the country and in Azad Kashmir.", "Each province has its own style of wearing the Shalwar Qameez.", "Pakistanis wairclothes range from exquisite c...
[ 4 ]
Plot
What was Suzy Bishop's house called in "Moonrise Kingdom"?
Moonrise Kingdom
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "In September 1965, on a New England island called New Penzance, 12-year-old orphan Sam Shakusky is attending a Khaki Scout summer camp, Camp Ivanhoe, led by Scoutmaster Randy Ward.", "Suzy Bishop, also 12, lives on the island with her parents, Walt and Lauraboth attorneysand her three younger brothers in a house...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Was 1880 the year Robin conceived the figure?
The Thinker
false
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "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 ...
[]
Homosexuals
How many gays were in concentration camps?
The Holocaust
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "Between 5,000 and 15,000 homosexuals of German nationality are estimated to have been sent to concentration camps.", "James D. Steakley writes that what mattered in Germany was criminal intent or character, rather than criminal acts, and the \"\"gesundes Volksempfinden\"\" (\"healthy sensibility of the people\")...
[ 5 ]
Origins
Who is the model for the statue "The Thinker?"
The Thinker
false
3ART
[ 4, 5 ]
[ "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....
[ 3 ]
Recognition and awards
Who penned We found love?
We Found Love
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "MTV chose \"We Found Love\" as the third best song of 2011, and \"Video of the Year\" at the MTV Video Music Awards 2012.", "The writers of the website further commented, \"The leadoff single from \"Talk That Talk\" is where Rihanna fully embraced EDM.", "Produced by Calvin Harris, 'We Found Love' is a swirlin...
[ 3 ]
Synopsis
Who is the lead character in The Mentalist?
The Mentalist
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The series follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based in Sacramento, California.", "Although not an officer of the law, he uses skills from his former career as a successful yet admittedly fraudulent psychic medium to help a team of CBI agents solve mur...
[ 3 ]
Pond hockey
Where are the US Pond Hockey championships played?
Ice hockey
false
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "Pond hockey is a form of ice hockey played generally as pick-up hockey on lakes, ponds and artificial outdoor rinks during the winter.", "Pond hockey is commonly referred to in hockey circles as shinny.", "Its rules differ from traditional hockey because there is no hitting and very little shooting, placing a ...
[ 4 ]
Abstract
Cereal was derived from the name of which Roman Goddess?
Cereal
true
9FOOD
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "A cereal is a grass, a member of the monocot family Poaceae, cultivated for the edible components of its grain (botanically, a type of fruit called a caryopsis), composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran.", "Cereal grains are grown in greater quantities and provide more food energy worldwide than any other type ...
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Critical response
What was written about moonrise kingdom in the atlantic?
Moonrise Kingdom
false
6MOVIES
[ 4 ]
[ "Critical response.", "\"Moonrise Kingdom\" received widespread acclaim; review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 94% based on reviews from 223 critics, with an average score of 8.2/10.", "Review aggregation website Metacritic gives the film a weighted average score of 84 (out of 10...
[ 0 ]
Stylistic analysis and artistic legacy
How many people went through the Vatican in one day in January 2007?
Sistine Chapel ceiling
false
3ART
[ 18 ]
[ "Michelangelo was the artistic heir to the great 15th-century sculptors and painters of Florence.", "He learnt his trade first under the direction of a masterly fresco painter, Domenico Ghirlandaio, known for two great fresco cycles in the Sassetti Chapel and Tornabuoni Chapel, and for his contribution to the cyc...
[ 5 ]
Vertebrate anatomy
What is used to make nervous tissue?
Anatomy
true
8SCIENCE
[ 1 ]
[ "All vertebrates are built along the basic chordate body plan: a stiff rod running through the length of the animal (vertebral column or notochord), with a hollow tube of nervous tissue, the spinal cord above it and the gastrointestinal tract below.", "Nervous tissue is derived from the ectoderm, connective tissu...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Did Sweden start the revolt and war with Britain during the Louisiana Purchase?
Louisiana Purchase
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 6 ]
[ "The Louisiana Purchase ( \"Sale of Louisiana\") was the acquisition by the United States of America in 1803 of of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana.", "The U.S. paid 50 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), for a total sum of 15 million dollars (...
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Captain Moreton's Eglinton Castle
The earliest known reference to croquet in Scotland is named what?
Croquet
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The earliest known reference to croquet in Scotland is the booklet \"The Game of Croquet, its Laws and Regulations\" which was published in the mid-1860s for the proprietor of Eglinton Castle, the Earl of Eglinton.", "On the page facing the title page is a picture of Eglinton Castle with a game of \"croquet\" in...
[ 0 ]
Minetown
What is the only place in the park where alcohol is served?
Hersheypark
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "Minetown was modeled to resemble a mining town, just as its name says.", "The section was officially opened in 1990 with the additions of Convoy, Red Baron, Flying Falcon and Dinosaur-Go-Round.", "All except Dinosaur-Go-Round are still in the area; Dinosaur-Go-Round was moved to Founder’s Circle for the 2007 s...
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Release and promotion
What year was Viva la Vida performed live for the first time?
Viva la Vida
true
0MUSIC
[ 6 ]
[ "", "\"Viva la Vida\" was initially released only with iTunes Store pre-orders of \"Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends\" on 7 May 2008 – the \"new edit\" version of the song – which led to the song's temporary exclusion from the UK Singles Chart.", "It was released as a download-only single on 25 May 200...
[ 0 ]
History
Galbi uses what ingredients?
Galbi
true
9FOOD
[ 0, 1, 2 ]
[ "The ingredients (often, ribs or meats) are marinated in a sauce made primarily from soy sauce, garlic, and sugar.", "However, several variations on the marinade exist, including recipes that utilize sesame oil, rice wine or hot pepper paste.", "Fruit juice, lemon-lime soda and honey have become more common add...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Which album was "She Will be Loved" released on?
She Will Be Loved
false
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "\"She Will Be Loved\" is the third single on the American band Maroon 5's 2002 debut album, \"Songs About Jane\".", "Released in 2004, the single peaked at #5 in the United States, and by December 2012 had sold more than 2,722,000 digital downloads.", "It peaked at #4 in the United Kingdom.", "In Australia, ...
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Gamma-ray telescopes
At what photon energy level does the index of refraction start to increase again?
Telescope
true
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "Higher energy X-ray and Gamma-ray telescopes refrain from focusing completely and use coded aperture masks: the patterns of the shadow the mask creates can be reconstructed to form an image.X-ray and Gamma-ray telescopes are usually on Earth-orbiting satellites or high-flying balloons since the Earth's atmosphere ...
[ 0 ]
Funeral
Where and when did the John F. Kennedy's state funeral take place?
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "The state funeral took place in Washington, DC during the three days that followed the assassination.", "The body of President Kennedy was brought back to Washington, D.C. and placed in the East Room of the White House for 24 hours.", "On the Sunday after the assassination, his coffin was carried on a horse-dr...
[ 2, 4 ]
Characteristics
What are the most common arepa fillings?
Arepa
false
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "The \"arepa\" is a flat, round, unleavened patty made of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maizemeal or maize flour which can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled or steamed, etc.", "The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on th...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What was the airing day in 2013-2014 for the Once Upon a Time spinoff?
Once Upon a Time (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 10 ]
[ "Once Upon a Time (TV series)Once Upon a Time is an American fairy tale drama series that premiered on Sunday, October 23, 2011, on ABC.", "The show takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke, Maine, the residents of which are actually characters from various fairy tales that were transported to the...
[ 0 ]
References in fiction
Did the novel inspire any films or plays?
Girl with a Pearl Earring
false
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "Tracy Chevalier wrote a historical novel, also entitled \"Girl with a Pearl Earring\" (1999), fictionalizing the circumstances of the painting's creation.", "In the novel, Johannes Vermeer becomes close with a fictional servant named Griet (based on Chevalier's close friend Georgia Kendall), whom he hires as an ...
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Ancient history
Was there a large amount of building on the Vandal's land in North Africa?
Algeria
true
5COUNTRY
[ 30, 31 ]
[ "Ancient history.", "At Ain Hanech region (Saïda Province), early remnants (200,000 BC) of hominid occupation in North Africa were found.", "Neanderthal tool makers produced hand axes in the Levalloisian and Mousterian styles (43,000 BC) similar to those in the Levant.", "Algeria was the site of the highest s...
[]
Influences
What was the inspiration for the Shire?
The Lord of the Rings
true
6MOVIES
[ 14 ]
[ "The influence of the Welsh language, which Tolkien had learnt, is summarised in his essay English and Welsh: \"If I may once more refer to my work.", "The Lord of the Rings, in evidence: the names of persons and places in this story were mainly composed on patterns deliberately modelled on those of Welsh (closel...
[ 0 ]
SeaWorld San Diego
When does Shamu Rocks occur at SeaWorld?
SeaWorld
true
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "SeaWorld San Diego.", "SeaWorld San Diego, the first SeaWorld park, opened on March 21, 1964.", "The park features shows such as \"One Ocean\", the current Shamu show and \"Sea Lions Live\", a comedic show with sea lions and otters.", "Rides include Journey to Atlantis, a splashdown ride that also has charac...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
Where is a game of Association Football played?
Association football
false
4SPORT
[ 1, 2 ]
[ "Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball.", "It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries, making it the world's most popular sport.", "The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end."...
[ 4 ]
History
What has become a distinct subdiscipline?
Physiology
false
8SCIENCE
[ 9 ]
[ "The study of human physiology dates back to at least 420  BC to the time of Hippocrates, also known as the father of medicine.", "The critical thinking of Aristotle and his emphasis on the relationship between structure and function marked the beginning of physiology in Ancient Greece, while Claudius Galenus (c....
[ 0 ]
Abstract
How much did the Navy Pier cost to construct?
Navy Pier
false
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "Navy Pier is a long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan.", "It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.", "The pier was built in 1916 at a cost of $4.5 million.", "It was a part of the Plan of Chicago developed by architect and city planner Daniel Burnham...
[ 5 ]
Origins
Which publication revealed that ABC would be producing a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy?
Private Practice (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "Production history.", "On , \":The Wall Street Journal\" reported that ABC was pursuing a spin-off of \"Grey's Anatomy\" featuring Kate Walsh's character Addison Montgomery.", "Subsequent reports confirmed the report, stating that an expanded two-hour broadcast of \"Grey's Anatomy\" (which aired ) would serve ...
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Geography
Indonesia is home to how many non-dormant volcanoes?
Indonesia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 12 ]
[ "Indonesia lies between latitudes 11°S and 6°N, and longitudes 95°E and 141°E.", "It consists of 17,508 islands, about 6,000 of which are inhabited.", "These are scattered over both sides of the equator.", "The largest are Java, Sumatra, Borneo (shared with Brunei and Malaysia), New Guinea (shared with Papua ...
[ 5 ]
Music
Smash Mouth is known for singing what song at the end of Sherk?
Shrek
true
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "", "\"Shrek\" is the third DreamWorks animated film (and the only film in the Shrek series) to have Harry Gregson-Williams team up with John Powell to composes the score (after \"Antz\" (1998) and \"Chicken Run\" (2000)).", "\"Shrek\" introduced a new element to give the film a unique feel.", "The film used ...
[ 0 ]
Public soup kitchen
What location did Van Gogh and George Hendrick sketch at?
Sien (Van Gogh series)
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "Quite poor, Sien's family often relied upon the public soup kitchen for food.", "Hulsker called the signed drawing \"The Public Soup Kitchen\" (F1020a below) important and attractive.", "Van Gogh and his contemporary George Hendrik Breitner had sketched together at a soup kitchen in the Geest (it is not known ...
[ 0 ]
Early life
Who was Pollocks inspiration to become an artist?
Jackson Pollock
true
3ART
[ 14 ]
[ "Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming, in 1912, the youngest of five sons.", "His parents, Stella May (née McClure) and LeRoy Pollock, were born and grew up in Tingley, Iowa and were educated at Tingley High School.", "Pollock's mother is interred at Tingley Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.", "His father had bee...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What can go in a taco?
Taco
true
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "A taco () is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling.", "A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety.", "A taco is generally eaten without utens...
[ 0 ]
Occupation
Who does Miliatry swimming?
Human swimming
false
4SPORT
[ 7 ]
[ "Some occupations require the workers to swim.", "For example, abalone- or pearl-divers swim and dive to obtain an economic benefit, as do spear fishermen.", "Swimming is used to rescue people in the water who may be in distress, including tired swimmers, non-swimmers who have accidentally entered the water, or...
[ 3 ]
Ethnicity
Where is the Kinh population mainly concentrated?
Vietnam
false
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "According to the 2009 census, the dominant Viet or Kinh ethnic group constituted nearly 73.6 million people, or 85.8% of the population.", "The Kinh population is concentrated mainly in the alluvial deltas and coastal plains of the country.", "A largely homogeneous social and ethnic group, the Kinh possess sig...
[ 4 ]
Abstract
Where and what was Abraham Lincoln doing when he was assassinated?
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 6, 7 ]
[ "United States President Abraham Lincoln was shot on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, while attending the play \"Our American Cousin\" at Ford's Theatre as the American Civil War was drawing to a close.", "The assassination occurred five days after the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, General R...
[ 2, 4, 0 ]
Commission
Who won the commission from the Operai?
David (Michelangelo)
false
3ART
[ 13 ]
[ "The history of the statue begins before Michelangelo's work on it from 1501 to 1504.", "Prior to Michelangelo's involvement, the Overseers of the Office of Works of Florence Cathedral, consisting mostly of members of the influential woolen cloth guild, the Arte della Lana, had plans to commission a series of twe...
[ 3 ]
Editing and pre-release
What was happening in the scene that was cut from the final edit?
Toy Story
false
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 ]
Abstract
In which countries did the single Part of Me debut at number one on the "Billboard" hot 100?
Part of Me (Katy Perry song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 11 ]
[ "Part of Me (Katy Perry song)\"Part of Me\" is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry, released as the lead single from \"\", the March 2012 re-release of her August 2010 album, \"Teenage Dream\".", "It was written by Perry and Bonnie McKee, with production and additional writing by Dr. Luke, Max Martin, ...
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Places of interest
How many historic buildings are located at the Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard museum?
Stone Mountain
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Confederate Hall, operated directly by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association or SMMA, is a museum that educates students and park guests on the geology and ecology of Stone Mountain as well as historical aspects of the area.", "A small theater shows a historical documentary about the Civil War in Georgia calle...
[ 5 ]
Synopsis
What was the duration of the film-making ban on Panahi?
This Is Not a Film
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Panahi is under house arrest, awaiting the result of his appeal of a six-year prison sentence and twenty-year ban on film-making, leaving the country or giving media interviews for \"propaganda against the regime\".", "Bored and desperate that this verdict may mean his artistic death, he starts documenting his l...
[ 0 ]
Howard's mother
How is Howard's mother a reflection of the Jewish mother stereotype?
The Big Bang Theory
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "In scenes set at Howard's home in which he interacts with his never-seen mother (voiced by Carol Ann Susi), he always does so via shouting conversations between the rooms in his house, and she similarly interacts with other characters in this manner, though she did appear momentarily in the overhead photo of Howar...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who attempted to assassinate William McKinley?
Assassination of William McKinley
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, was shot and fatally wounded on September 6, 1901, inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.", "McKinley was shaking hands with the public when he was shot by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist.", "The Pres...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What year was The Christmas Song recorded?
The Christmas Song
false
0MUSIC
[ 9 ]
[ "\"The Christmas Song\" (commonly subtitled \"Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire\" or, as it was originally subtitled, \"Merry Christmas to You\") is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé.", "According to Tormé, the song was written during a blistering hot summer.", "In an effort t...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
In what year did Belgium secede from the Netherlands?
Belgium
false
5COUNTRY
[ 12 ]
[ "Belgium (; Dutch: \"België\"; French: \"Belgique\"; German: \"Belgien\"), officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal monarchy in Western Europe.", "It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters as well as those of several other major international organisations such as NATO."...
[ 0 ]
Production
Which british actor co-starred in a video with Eminem?
Love the Way You Lie
false
0MUSIC
[ 4 ]
[ "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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Last years in Florence
In what year did Donatello return to Florence?
Donatello
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Donatello returned to Florence in 1453.", "The Judith and Holofernes, begun for the Duomo di Siena date from 1455 to 1460 but were later acquired by the Medici.", "Until 1461, Donatello remained in Siena, where he created a \"St. John the Baptist\", also for the Duomo, and models for its gates, now lost.", "...
[ 0 ]
Caribbean and Latin America
What primary type of rice did Native Americans grow?
Rice
true
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Rice is not native to the Americas but was introduced to Latin America and the Caribbean by European colonizers at an early date with Spanish colonizers introducing Asian rice to Mexico in the 1520s at Veracruz and the Portuguese and their African slaves introducing it at about the same time to Colonial Brazil.", ...
[ 0 ]
SeaWorld response
Why did SeaWorld file against the DoL for the OSHA worker?
Blackfish (film)
true
6MOVIES
[ 8 ]
[ "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...
[ 1 ]
Apoenzymes
What is an example of an organic cofactor?
Biomolecule
false
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "An apoenzyme (or, generally, an apoprotein) is the protein without any small-molecule cofactors, substrates, or inhibitors bound.", "It is often important as an inactive storage, transport, or secretory form of a protein.", "This is required, for instance, to protect the secretory cell from the activity of tha...
[ 0 ]
Conception
What person is the president of NBC Entertainment?
30 Rock
true
1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "Development and production.", "In 2002, Fey was the head writer and a performer on the television show \"Saturday Night Live\" (\"SNL\").", "She pitched the show that became \"30 Rock\" to NBC, originally as a sitcom about cable news.", "NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly felt that \"Fey was using the ...
[ 0 ]
Plot
What did grant want to pay off with his winnings?
Wake in Fright
true
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "John Grant is a middle-class teacher from the big city.", "He feels disgruntled because of the onerous terms of a financial bond which he signed with the government in return for receiving a tertiary education.", "The bond has forced him to accept a post to the tiny school at Tiboonda, a remote township in the...
[ 0 ]
Plot
Why does John Grant feel disgruntled?
Wake in Fright
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "John Grant is a middle-class teacher from the big city.", "He feels disgruntled because of the onerous terms of a financial bond which he signed with the government in return for receiving a tertiary education.", "The bond has forced him to accept a post to the tiny school at Tiboonda, a remote township in the...
[ 1 ]
Robert Lehman Collection
What is different about the Robert Lehman collection compared to other departments at the Met?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
false
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "On the passing of banker Robert Lehman in 1969, his Foundation donated 2,600 works of art to the museum.", "Housed in the \"Robert Lehman Wing,\" the museum refers to the collection as \"one of the most extraordinary private art collections ever assembled in the United States\".", "To emphasize the personal na...
[ 0 ]
Types of shots played
How do you explain a reverse angle?
Squash (sport)
true
4SPORT
[ 23 ]
[ "There are many types of shots played that lead to interesting games and strategy.", " Straight drive: The ball is hit parallel and close to a side wall to travel deep to the back of the court (the 'basic' squash shot).", "Often referred to as a 'good length' shot.", " Boast: The ball is played off a side wal...
[ 5 ]
British Museum Press
When was the Research Publications series started?
British Museum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ " 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 ...
[ 2 ]
The proton and the idea of nuclear electrons
What charge do alpha particle have?
Atomic number
false
8SCIENCE
[ 2 ]
[ "In 1915 the reason for nuclear charge being quantized in units of Z, which were now recognized to be the same as the element number, was not understood.", "An old idea called Prout's hypothesis had postulated that the elements were all made of residues (or \"protyles\") of the lightest element hydrogen, which in...
[ 0 ]
TV Commercials
When did Six Flags start airing commercials linking together all of their parks?
Six Flags
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "In 2004, Six Flags began a series of commercials linking all of the parks.", "The commercials were notable for a new mascot, \"Mr. Six\", an apparently feeble old man in a tuxedo and red bow tie.", "In many of the commercials, Mr. Six would slowly exit a multi-colored bus, only to start frenetically dancing to...
[ 2 ]
Background
Who killed Lincoln?
Assassination of William McKinley
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 15 ]
[ "In September 1901, William McKinley was at the height of his power as president.", "Elected in 1896, during the serious economic depression resulting from the Panic of 1893, he had defeated his Democratic rival, William Jennings Bryan.", "McKinley led the nation both to a return to prosperity and to victory in...
[ 3 ]
Places of interest
How did they furnish the houses?
Stone Mountain
true
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "Confederate Hall, operated directly by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association or SMMA, is a museum that educates students and park guests on the geology and ecology of Stone Mountain as well as historical aspects of the area.", "A small theater shows a historical documentary about the Civil War in Georgia calle...
[ 5 ]
Names of the Sphinx
What are the origins for the word "Sphinx"?
Great Sphinx of Giza
false
3ART
[ 3, 4, 5 ]
[ "It is not known by what name the creators called their statue, as the Great Sphinx does not appear in any known inscription of the Old Kingdom, and there are no inscriptions anywhere describing its construction or its original purpose.", "In the New Kingdom, the Sphinx was called \"Hor-em-akhet\" (; Hellenized: ...
[ 0 ]
Public policy
Are most workers in Finland part of a Union if one is accessible for their role?
Finland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 19 ]
[ "Finnish politicians have often emulated other Nordics and the Nordic model.", "Nordics have been free-trading and relatively welcoming to skilled migrants for over a century, though in Finland immigration is relatively new.", "The level of protection in commodity trade has been low, except for agricultural pro...
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Pitch
Fields for non-international matches are what length?
Association football
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "As the Laws were formulated in England, and were initially administered solely by the four British football associations within IFAB, the standard dimensions of a football pitch were originally expressed in imperial units.", "The Laws now express dimensions with approximate metric equivalents (followed by tradit...
[ 0 ]
Personnel
Which duo are responsible for writing the song "Love the Way You Lie"?
Love the Way You Lie
true
0MUSIC
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "The credits for \"Love the Way You Lie\" are adapted from the liner notes of \"Recovery\".", " Eminem – mixing engineer, writer, vocalist", " Rihanna – vocalist", " Skylar Grey – writer", " Alex da Kid – mastering engineer, mixing engineer, producer, writer", " Mike Strange – mixing engineer, recording e...
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Grand Canyon tourism
Which states are the majority of Grand Canyon National park visitors from?
Grand Canyon
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0, 1, 2 ]
[ " tourism.", "Grand Canyon National Park is one of the world’s premier natural attractions, attracting about five million visitors per year.", "Overall, 83% were from the United States: California (12.2%), Arizona (8.9%), Texas (4.8%), Florida (3.4%) and New York (3.2%) represented the top domestic visitors.", ...
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Judo "waza" (techniques)
What is most known for "nage-waza"?
Judo
false
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ " \"waza\" (techniques).", "There are three basic categories of in judo: , and .", "Judo is most known for \"nage-waza\" and \"katame-waza\".", "Judo practitioners typically devote a portion of each practice session to , in order that \"nage-waza\" can be practiced without significant risk of injury.", "Sev...
[ 0 ]
Plot
What did sam say to suzy?
Moonrise Kingdom
true
6MOVIES
[ 24 ]
[ "In September 1965, on a New England island called New Penzance, 12-year-old orphan Sam Shakusky is attending a Khaki Scout summer camp, Camp Ivanhoe, led by Scoutmaster Randy Ward.", "Suzy Bishop, also 12, lives on the island with her parents, Walt and Lauraboth attorneysand her three younger brothers in a house...
[ 0 ]
Varieties
What is Tteokgalbi similar to?
Galbi
false
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "Dwaeji galbi () is made with pork ribs that can be seasoned with a typical ganjang-based sauce or gochujang-based sauce (chili pepper condiment).", "In the latter case, the dish is called \"maeun dwaeji galbi\" (), literally meaning \"hot and spicy pork ribs\" in Korean.", "Dak galbi () is made with chicken le...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Who recorded a modified version of the song?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "\"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\" is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical \"Meet Me in St. Louis\".", "Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics.", "The song was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.", "In 2007, ASCAP ranked \"Have Yourself a Merry Little Chr...
[ 3 ]
Philosophical implications
During what time period did relational quantum mechanics start to become studied?
Quantum mechanics
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8SCIENCE
[ 24 ]
[ "Since its inception, the many counter-intuitive aspects and results of quantum mechanics have provoked strong philosophical debates and many interpretations.", "Even fundamental issues, such as Max Born's basic rules concerning probability amplitudes and probability distributions took decades to be appreciated b...
[ 0 ]
Development and production
Who played Max and Polly's stepfather?
How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)
false
1TV
[ 7 ]
[ "In January 2012, ABC placed a pilot order for \"How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)\".", "Claudia Lonow wrote the pilot episode, and serves as showrunner and head writer.", "Lonow also executive produces the series alongside Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo, under their production company I...
[ 3 ]
Music video
When was the premiere of "What Makes You Beautiful"?
What Makes You Beautiful
true
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "The music video for \"What Makes You Beautiful\" was directed by John Urbano.", "Filmed for two days in July 2011, it premiered on 19 August 2011.", "On each of the five days preceding the video's premiere, One Direction posted a teaser trailer of the video online.", "Each teaser showed footage from the vide...
[ 2, 0 ]
T1rho MRI
What is t1p?
Magnetic resonance imaging
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "T1ρ (T1rho): Molecules have a kinetic energy that is a function of the temperature and is expressed as translational and rotational motions, and by collisions between molecules.", "The moving dipoles disturb the magnetic field but are often extremely rapid so that the average effect over a long time-scale may be...
[ 0 ]
Plutonium
Which substance does uranium-238 decay into first?
Manhattan Project
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "The second line of development pursued by the Manhattan Project used the fissile element plutonium.", "Although small amounts of plutonium exist in nature, the best way to obtain large quantities of the element is in a nuclear reactor, in which natural uranium is bombarded by neutrons.", "The uranium-238 is tr...
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Geography
Which lake has a main input and output from the Rhone river?
Switzerland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 20 ]
[ "Extending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of .", "The population is about 7.9 million, resulting in an average population density of around 190 people per square kilometre (485/sq mi).", "...
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Occupation
who conducted swim tests with geese as part of an animal behavior study?
Human swimming
true
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ "Some occupations require the workers to swim.", "For example, abalone- or pearl-divers swim and dive to obtain an economic benefit, as do spear fishermen.", "Swimming is used to rescue people in the water who may be in distress, including tired swimmers, non-swimmers who have accidentally entered the water, or...
[ 3 ]
Ski flying
Who is considered the originator of ski flying?
Ski jumping
true
4SPORT
[ 7 ]
[ "Ski Flying is an extension of ski jumping.", "The events take place on hills with a K-point of at least .", "The first ski flying hill was built in Planica in Slovenia.", "In 1936, the FIS started to regulate the construction of the jumping hills and issued international standards for their construction and ...
[ 3 ]
Premier events
When was the first tiering system in women's tennis introduced?
Tennis
false
4SPORT
[ 7 ]
[ "Women's tournament structure.", "Premier events.", "Premier events for women form the most prestigious level of events on the Women's Tennis Association Tour after the Grand Slam tournaments.", "These events offer the largest rewards in terms of points and prize money.", "Within the Premier category are Pr...
[ 2 ]
Administrative divisions
How does Austria divide its states?
Austria
true
5COUNTRY
[ 1, 2 ]
[ "As a federal republic, Austria is divided into nine states ().", "These states are then divided into districts () and statutory cities ().", "Districts are subdivided into municipalities ().", "Statutory Cities have the competencies otherwise granted to both districts and municipalities.", "The states are ...
[ 5 ]
Plot
What age is Scott Howard?
Teen Wolf
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "Seventeen-year-old high school student Scott Howard is sick of being average and wishing he were special.", "His father runs a local hardware store.", "Scott plays basketball for his high school's team, the Beavers, with a not-so-good win-loss record.", "The girl of his dreams, Pamela Wells, is dating Mick M...
[ 0 ]
Original theatrical run
What was the highest-grossing film in North America in 1994?
The Lion King
true
6MOVIES
[ 8 ]
[ "", "\"The Lion King\" had a limited release in North America on June 15, 1994, playing in only two theaters, El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles and Radio City Music Hall in New York City.", "It still earned $1,586,753 across the weekend of June 17–19, standing at the tenth place of the box office ranking.", "...
[ 0 ]
First version
Who was painted in the portrait labeled "The Poet"?
Bedroom in Arles
false
3ART
[ 18 ]
[ "Van Gogh started the first version during mid October 1888 while staying in Arles, and explained his aims and means to his brother Theo:", "\"This time it simply reproduces my bedroom; but colour must be abundant in this part, its simplification adding a rank of grandee to the style applied to the objects, getti...
[ 3 ]
Oxidation and reduction
How many electrons are lost by sodium metal in a redox reaction?
Chemical reaction
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8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "Redox reactions can be understood in terms of transfer of electrons from one involved species (reducing agent) to another (oxidizing agent).", "In this process, the former species is \"oxidized\" and the latter is \"reduced\".", "Though sufficient for many purposes, these descriptions are not precisely correct...
[ 5 ]
Military
What have the military done since independence?
Nigeria
true
5COUNTRY
[ 2 ]
[ "The Nigerian Military are charged with protecting The Federal Republic of Nigeria, promoting Nigeria's global security interests, and supporting peacekeeping efforts especially in West Africa.", "The Nigerian Military consist of an army, a navy and an air force.", "The military in Nigeria have played a major r...
[ 0 ]
FBI
Why did Atta have to check two of his bags?
September 11 attacks
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "Immediately after the attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation started PENTTBOM, the largest criminal inquiry in the history of the United States.", "At its height, more than half of the FBI's agents worked on the investigation and followed a half-million leads.", "The FBI concluded that there was \"clear ...
[ 1 ]
"Hatfill v. Ashcroft"
Who was accused as a suspect in the anthrax attacks of 2001?
Person of interest
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The use of the term became widely critiqued when United States Attorney General John Ashcroft used it in a press conference when asked if Dr. Steven J. Hatfill was a suspect in the 2001 anthrax attacks case.", "In 2002, Hatfill's attorney filed a complaint with the Justice Department's Office of Professional Res...
[ 3 ]
Inside the UK
What country still plays Ba Game around Christmas and Hogmanay?
Football
true
4SPORT
[ 8, 9, 10, 11 ]
[ " The Haxey Hood, played on Epiphany in Haxey, Lincolnshire", " Shrove Tuesday games", "* Scoring the Hales in Alnwick, Northumberland", "* Royal Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne, Derbyshire", "* The Shrovetide Ball Game in Atherstone, Warwickshire", "* The Shrove Tuesday Football Ceremony of the Purbeck ...
[ 0 ]
Cable
What was the ranking of the show NCIS for the week ending March 1, 2009?
NCIS (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ " The show ranked number eighteen (4.793 million viewers) in the list of Nielsen ratings top twenty most-watched cable shows for the week ending January 25, 2009.", " The show ranked number ten (4.535 million viewers), twelve (4.264 million viewers), thirteen (4.221 million viewers), fifteen (4,161 million viewer...
[ 0 ]
Tourism
What is Bahía de La Concepción known for?
Mexico
false
5COUNTRY
[ 18 ]
[ "Mexico has been traditionally among the most visited countries in the world according to the World Tourism Organization and it is the most visited country in the Americas, after the United States.", "The most notable attractions are the Meso-American ruins, cultural festivals, colonial cities, nature reserves an...
[ 0 ]
Swarmer/in-fighter
How can the essence of a swarmer be described?
Boxing
false
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "In-fighters/swarmers (sometimes called \"pressure fighters\") attempt to stay close to an opponent, throwing intense flurries and combinations of hooks and uppercuts.", "A successful in-fighter often needs a good \"chin\" because swarming usually involves being hit with many jabs before they can maneuver inside ...
[ 5 ]
Awards and nominations
Was an AFIA award given to "Gilmore Girls"?
Gilmore Girls
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Gilmore Girls\" received an American Film Institute Award and two Viewers For Quality Television Awards, and was named New Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association.", "The show won an Emmy for its only nomination: 2004's Outstanding Makeup for a Series for the episode \"The Festival of L...
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