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Transport
Who manages the railway network?
Portugal
false
5COUNTRY
[ 15 ]
[ "By the early 1970s Portugal's fast economic growth with increasing consumption and purchase of new automobiles set the priority for improvements in transportation.", "Again in the 1990s, after joining the European Economic Community, the country built many new motorways.", "Today, the country has a road networ...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What is the Latin meaning of nebula?
Nebula
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "A nebula (from Latin: \"cloud\"; pl.", "\"nebulae\" or \"nebulæ\", with ligature, or \"nebulas\") is an interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium and other ionized gases.", "Originally, \"nebula\" was a name for any diffuse astronomical object, including galaxies beyond the Milky Way.", "The Andromeda Gal...
[ 0 ]
Awards
What did 'Life is Beautiful' achieve in 1998?
Life Is Beautiful
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Life is Beautiful\" was shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, and went on to win the Grand Prix.", "At the 71st Academy Awards, the film won awards for Best Music, Original Dramatic Score, and Best Foreign Language Film, with Benigni winning Best Actor for his role.", "The film also received Academy ...
[ 0 ]
Background and release
What magazine revealed that "Rumor Has It" would be released as the third single from "Set Fire to the Rain"?
Set Fire to the Rain
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Set Fire to the Rain\" was written by Adele and Fraser T Smith while the production was handled by Smith.", "On 28 October, during an interview with \"Billboard\", Columbia Records revealed that \"Rumour Has It\" would be released as the third single from the album and serviced to pop and adult contempor...
[ 0 ]
Society
What percentage of France's citizens have a favorable opinion of the US?
France
false
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "According to a BBC poll in 2010, based on 29,977 responses in 28 countries, France is globally seen as a positive influence in the world's affairs: 49% have a positive view of the country's influence, whereas 19% have a negative view.", "The Nation Brand Index of 2008 suggested that France has the second best in...
[ 0 ]
Environment
What impact did Japan's 1973 oil crisis have on their energy use?
Japan
true
5COUNTRY
[ 2 ]
[ "In the period of rapid economic growth after World War II, environmental policies were downplayed by the government and industrial corporations; as a result, environmental pollution was widespread in the 1950s and 1960s.", "Responding to rising concern about the problem, the government introduced several environ...
[ 0 ]
Synopsis
Why does Patrick Jane cooperate with the CBI?
The Mentalist
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "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...
[ 1 ]
Competitive strategy
Why do divers have coaches?
Diving
false
4SPORT
[ 13, 14, 15 ]
[ "To win dive meets, divers create a dive list in advance of the meet.", "To win the meet the diver must accumulate more points than other divers.", "Often, simple dives with low DDs will look good to spectators but will not win meets.", "The competitive diver will attempt the highest DD dives possible with wh...
[ 1 ]
Photographs
Who donated the first major collection to the Museum?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
true
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "The Met's collection of photographs, numbering more than 25,000 in total, is centered on five major collections plus additional acquisitions by the museum.", "Alfred Stieglitz, a famous photographer himself, donated the first major collection of photographs to the museum, which included a comprehensive survey of...
[ 3 ]
Infrastructure
How many shinkansen trains connect major cities?
Japan
false
5COUNTRY
[ 10 ]
[ ", 46.1 percent of energy in Japan was produced from petroleum, 21.3 percent from coal, 21.4 percent from natural gas, 4.0 percent from nuclear power, and 3.3 percent from hydropower.", "Nuclear power produced 9.2 percent of Japan's electricity, as of 2011, down from 24.9 percent the previous year.", "However, ...
[ 5 ]
Marketing
What was the name of the free smartphone application that was released by Best Buy to translate the Minion language?
Despicable Me
false
6MOVIES
[ 4 ]
[ "Marketing.NBC (which is owned by Universal) had an extensive marketing campaign leading up to the film's release.", "Sneak peeks were shown in episodes of \"The Biggest Loser\".", "\"Despicable Me\" was also featured on \"Last Comic Standing\" when Gru comes in to audition.", "IHOP restaurants promoted the f...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
How much money did The Matrix gross in 1999 worldwide when first released?
The Matrix
false
6MOVIES
[ 7 ]
[ "The Matrix is a 1999 American–Australian science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.", "It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated...
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Popular interest
Where is the Henry Moore Institute located?
Henry Moore
false
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "Today, the Henry Moore Foundation manages the artist's former home at Perry Green in Hertfordshire as a visitor destination, with 70 acres of sculpture grounds as well as his restored house and studios.", "It also runs the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds which organises exhibitions and research activities in inte...
[ 4 ]
Grizzly Peak
Are there any places to eat in the Grizzly Peak District?
Disney California Adventure
true
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Grizzly Peak is themed around California's wilderness and national parks with particular references to Yosemite and Redwood national parks.", "Its main attraction is Grizzly River Run, a Gold Rush-esque river rapids ride around the summit of Grizzly Peak.", "Nearby is the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail; a playg...
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Interpretations
The positions of what were compared to the painting "The Starry Night" in 1985?
The Starry Night
true
3ART
[ 4 ]
[ "Perhaps no other painting in Western Art has enjoyed such a varying array of intriguing interpretations.", "Academic theories tend towards two schools: \"the literal\" and \"the literary.\"", "The \"literal\" includes both \"he painted what he saw\" and the \"hallucinatory genius\" arguments (as an individual'...
[ 0 ]
Current
Where is the Fashion Show Mall located?
Las Vegas Strip
true
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ " Bonanza Gift Shop is billed as the \"World's Largest Gift Shop\", with over of shopping space.", " The Shoppes at The Palazzo feature luxury stores including the only Barneys New York department store in Las Vegas.", " Fashion Show Mall is adjacent to Treasure Island and opposite Wynn Las Vegas.", " Grand C...
[ 4 ]
Conclusion and legacy
When was the Peace of Augsburg recognized?
Protestant Reformation
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 6 ]
[ "The Reformation led to a series of religious wars that culminated in the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648), which devastated much of Germany, killing between 25 and 40% of its population.", "From 1618 to 1648 the Roman Catholic House of Habsburg and its allies fought against the Protestant princes of Germany, suppor...
[ 2 ]
Modern era
In what year did scientists invent a tap that prevents backflow into the tree?
Maple syrup
true
9FOOD
[ 17 ]
[ "Around the time of the American Civil War, syrup makers started using large, flat sheet metal pans as they were more efficient for boiling than heavy, rounded iron kettles, because of a greater surface area for evaporation.", "Around this time, cane sugar replaced maple sugar as the dominant sweetener in the US;...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What is the age of Yoshikazu?
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
true
6MOVIES
[ 4 ]
[ "Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 American documentary film directed by David Gelb.", "The film follows , an 85-year-old sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star restaurant, on his continuing quest to perfect the art of sushi.", "The film also profiles Jiro's two sons, both of whom are al...
[ 0 ]
Alternative candidates
How many degrees to the ground does The Leaning Tower of Wanaka in New Zealand lean?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Two German churches have challenged the tower's status as the world's most lop-sided building: the 15th-century square Leaning Tower of Suurhusen and the 14th-century bell tower in the town of Bad Frankenhausen.", "\"Guinness World Records\" measured the Pisa and Suurhusen towers, finding the former's tilt to be...
[ 5 ]
Inside the UK
Where is the Haxey Hood played and when is it played?
Football
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ " 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 ...
[ 2, 4 ]
Abstract
What year was the movie Forest Gump released
Forrest Gump
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Forrest Gump is a 1994 American epic romantic comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom.", "The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and starred Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise and Sally Field.", "The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a naïve and ...
[ 0 ]
Health
Since 1966, in which category have Americans received the most Nobel Prizes?
United States
false
5COUNTRY
[ 12 ]
[ "The United States has life expectancy of 78.4 years at birth, up from 75.2 years in 1990, ranks it 50th among 221 nations, and 27th out of the 34 industrialized OECD countries, down from 20th in 1990.", "Increasing obesity in the United States and health improvements elsewhere have contributed to lowering the co...
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Abstract
What is a luge?
Luge
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "A luge is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine (face up) and feet-first.", "Steering is done by flexing the sled's runners with the calf of each leg or exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the seat.", "Racing sleds weigh 21–25 kilograms (46–55 lb) for singles and 25–30 kilograms (55–66 l...
[ 0 ]
Metallic character
What does the staggered line between metals and nonmetals on the periodic table represent?
Periodic table
true
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "The lower the values of ionization energy, electronegativity and electron affinity, the more metallic character the element has.", "Conversely, nonmetallic character increases with higher values of these properties.", "Given the periodic trends of these three properties, metallic character tends to decrease go...
[ 0 ]
Season 3 (2009–10)
Who gets involved in a car accident during season 3 of Private Practice?
Private Practice (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 0, 1, 7 ]
[ "Season 3 (2009–10).", "In the third season, Violet survives the cliffhanger in season two while she gives her baby Lucas to Pete while she recovers from the ordeal.", "Addison and Sam get even closer but decide not to become a couple because they don't want to hurt Naomi, Charlotte and Cooper break up, and Del...
[ 3 ]
Background and composition
How does Benjamin Levine feel about people liking the song "Moves Like Jagger"?
Moves like Jagger
false
0MUSIC
[ 5 ]
[ "", "\"Moves like Jagger\" was written and produced by Benjamin Levin and Shellback, while additional writing was done by Adam Levine.", "When asked about the song, Levine said, \"It was one of those songs that was definitely a risk; it's a bold statement.", "We've never really released a song like that.", ...
[ 5 ]
Publication history
In what year did Tolken demand "The Lord of the Rings" be published?
The Lord of the Rings
true
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "A dispute with his publisher, George Allen & Unwin, led to the book being offered to Collins in 1950.", "Tolkien intended \"The Silmarillion\" (itself largely unrevised at this point) to be published along with \"The Lord of the Rings,\" but A&U were unwilling to do this.", "After Milton Waldman, his contact a...
[ 0 ]
Production
Who tried their hand at fundraising the film's production?
Wake in Fright
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "A film version of \"Wake in Fright\", based on the 1961 novel by Kenneth Cook, was linked with the actor Dirk Bogarde and the director Joseph Losey as early as 1963.", "Morris West later secured the film rights and tried, unsuccessfully, to raise funding for the film's production.", "The rights were eventually...
[ 3 ]
Sources of gravitational waves
How can gravitational waves be described?
Gravitational wave
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "In general terms, gravitational waves are radiated by objects whose motion involves acceleration, provided that the motion is not perfectly spherically symmetric (like an expanding or contracting sphere) or cylindrically symmetric (like a spinning disk or sphere).", "A simple example of this principle is provide...
[ 5 ]
France
How much was spent in "livres tournaises" to buy munitions?
American Revolution
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "Other participants.", "In early 1776, France set up a major program of aid to the Americans, and the Spanish secretly added funds.", "Each country spent one million \"livres tournaises\" to buy munitions.", "A dummy corporation run by Pierre Beaumarchais concealed their activities.", "American rebels obtai...
[ 5 ]
Music
How long did it take the singer-songwriter Randy Newman to compose the hit song "You've Got a Friend in Me"?
Toy Story
true
6MOVIES
[ 14 ]
[ "Disney was concerned with Lasseter's position on the use of music.", "Unlike other Disney films of the time, Lasseter did not want the film to be a musical, saying it was a buddy film featuring \"real toys.\"", "Joss Whedon agreed saying, \"It would have been a really bad musical, because it's a buddy movie.",...
[ 5 ]
Location and setting
What area code is mentioned in Suburgatory?
Suburgatory
true
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "The series takes place in the fictional town of Chatswin.", "The onscreen map animation displayed in the opening credits zooms in on the affluent New York City suburbs of southern Westchester County as the geographic location of \"Chatswin\".", "The Westchester County 914 area code is also referenced in the sh...
[ 0 ]
Accolades
When did this movie win an Attitude Award?
How to Survive a Plague
false
6MOVIES
[ 8 ]
[ "", "\"How to Survive a Plague\" received awards for best documentary of 2012 from the Gotham Independent Film Awards and from the Boston Society of Film Critics.", "The Independent Spirit Awards nominated it for Best Documentary.", "It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in the 8...
[ 2 ]
Beefsteak
How are the more tender cuts cooked?
Steak
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "The more tender cuts of beef, from the loin and rib, are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole.", "Less tender cuts from the chuck or round are cooked with moist heat or are mechanically tenderized (\"e.g.\"", "cube steak).", "Steak can be cooked to a level of very rare (bleu, a cold raw center), ...
[ 5 ]
Local rules
What are field hockey players required to wear?
Field hockey
false
4SPORT
[ 8 ]
[ "There are sometimes minor variations in rules from competition to competition; for instance, the duration of matches is often varied for junior competitions or for carnivals.", "Different national associations also have slightly differing rules on player equipment.", "The new Euro Hockey League has made major ...
[ 0 ]
Supporting buildings
What is the name of the training school for gladiators in the east.
Colosseum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "The Colosseum and its activities supported a substantial industry in the area.", "In addition to the amphitheatre itself, many other buildings nearby were linked to the games.", "Immediately to the east is the remains of the \"Ludus Magnus\", a training school for gladiators.", "This was connected to the Col...
[ 0 ]
In film and television
What prefromer on "The Voice" sang the song "I Believe I Can Fly"?
I Believe I Can Fly
true
0MUSIC
[ 6 ]
[ "Other than appearing on the soundtrack for the film \"Space Jam\", \"I Believe I Can Fly\" was performed by the school band in the movie \"Drumline\" during the high school graduation ceremony of Devon Miles (Nick Cannon).", "In \"\", Crash the possum sings the song before he crashes into a tree.", "In the fil...
[ 0 ]
Name
Under what name did NCIS air during its first season?
NCIS (TV series)
true
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 ]
Track listing
What's the length of the track "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri?
It Will Rain
true
0MUSIC
[ 5 ]
[ ";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" ]
[ 0 ]
Japanese casualties
How many casualties were there from the four carriers total?
Battle of Midway
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "By the time the battle ended, 3,057 Japanese had died.", "Casualties aboard the four carriers were:\"Akagi\": 267; \"Kaga\": 811; \"Hiryu\": 392; \"Soryu\": 711; a total of 2,181.", "The heavy cruisers \"Mikuma\" (sunk; 700 casualties) and \"Mogami\" (badly damaged; 92) accounted for another 792 deaths.", "I...
[ 5 ]
Primary sources in translation
Who wrote "The Protestant Reformation: Major Documents"?
Protestant Reformation
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 11 ]
[ " Fosdick, Harry Emerson, ed.", "\"Great Voices of the Reformation of other putative reformers before and after it: an Anthology\", ed., with an introd.", "and commentaries, by Harry Emerson Fosdick.", "New York: Modern Library, 1952. xxx, 546 p.", " Janz, Denis, ed.", "\"A Reformation Reader: Primary Tex...
[ 3 ]
Counter puncher
What is so great about counter hitting?
Boxing
true
4SPORT
[ 11 ]
[ "Counter punchers are slippery, defensive style fighters who often rely on their opponent's mistakes in order to gain the advantage, whether it be on the score cards or more preferably a knockout.", "They use their well-rounded defense to avoid or block shots and then immediately catch the opponent off guard with...
[ 0 ]
Sources of inspiration
What is the English translation of the Norwegian verb "skrik"?
The Scream
true
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "The original German title given to the work by Munch is \"Der Schrei der Natur\" (\"The Scream of Nature\").", "The Norwegian word \"skrik\" usually is translated as \"scream\", but is cognate with the English \"shriek\".", "Occasionally, the painting also has been called \"The Cry\".", "In his diary in an e...
[ 0 ]
Aquarium hobby
How do plants use CO2?
Yeast
true
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "Yeast is often used by aquarium hobbyists to generate carbon dioxide (CO2) to nourish plants in planted aquaria.", "A homemade setup is widely used as a cheap and simple alternative to pressurized CO2 systems.", "While not as effective as these, the homemade setup is considerably cheaper for less-demanding hob...
[ 5 ]
Diffuse nebulae
What does the term HII refer to?
Nebula
false
8SCIENCE
[ 2 ]
[ "Most nebulae can be described as diffuse nebulae, which means that they are extended and contain no well-defined boundaries.", "In visible light these nebulae may be divided into emission and reflection nebulae.", "Emission nebulae emit spectral line radiation from ionized gas (mostly ionized hydrogen); they a...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What is something that gives a free throw to the opposing team?
Basketball
true
4SPORT
[ 10 ]
[ "Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court.", "The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop in diameter and high mounted to a backboard at each end.", "Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports.", "A team can score a field goal by shooting...
[ 0 ]
Development
What year did chicken pho appear?
Pho
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "In the late 1920s, various vendors experimented with (a seasoning made of ground cinnamon, star anise, , and clove), sesame oil, tofu, and even \"Lethocerus indicus\" extract (\"\").", "This \"\" failed to enter the mainstream.", "\"\", served with beef cooked rare, had been introduced by 1930.", "Chicken ph...
[ 0 ]
Prizes
What position does a team have to take to win each leg of this race?
The Amazing Race 21
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg.", "Trips are sponsored by Travelocity.", " Leg 1 – The \"Double Your Money\" prize – if the team that wins the first leg of the race also wins the final leg, the prize for winning the race will be doubled from its standard amount to .", ...
[ 0 ]
Cast and characters
Who portrayed Julian Tatham in How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)?
How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)
false
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ " Sarah Chalke as Polly, the single and divorced mother.", " Elizabeth Perkins as Elaine Green, Polly's mother and Natalie's grandmother.", " Rachel Eggleston as Natalie Tatham, Polly's daughter and Elaine's granddaughter.", " Brad Garrett as Max Green, Elaine's husband and Polly's step-father.", " Jon Dore...
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Writing
Who did the Fight Club director invite to revise the script?
Fight Club
true
6MOVIES
[ 7 ]
[ "Screenwriter Jim Uhls started working on an early draft of the adapted screenplay, which excluded a voice-over because the industry perceived at the time that the technique was \"hackneyed and trite\".", "When Fincher joined the film, he thought that the film should have a voice-over, believing that the film's h...
[ 3 ]
Notation
What base is most commonly modified in RNA?
Nucleic acid sequence
true
8SCIENCE
[ 20 ]
[ "While A, T, C, and G represent a particular nucleotide at a position, there are also letters that represent ambiguity which are used when more than one kind of nucleotide could occur at that position.", "The rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) are as follows:", "A = adenine",...
[ 0 ]
Specialties
What are known as the Royal Colleges?
Medicine
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0, 1, 2 ]
[ "In the broadest meaning of \"medicine\", there are many different specialties.", "In the UK, most specialities have their own body or college, which have its own entrance examination.", "These are collectively known as the Royal Colleges, although not all currently use the term \"Royal\".", "The development ...
[ 0 ]
Casting
Who did Caroline Lagerfelt portray?
Gossip Girl
false
1TV
[ 16 ]
[ "Featuring nine regular speaking roles, the majority of the ensemble cast was assembled from February to April 2007.", "Leighton Meester and Blake Lively - who started auditioning in December 2006 - were the first two actresses to be chosen in February for the lead roles of Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodse...
[ 3 ]
Regional varieties
Which prefecture of Japan did Hoto originate from?
Udon
true
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "There are wide variations in both thickness and shape for udon noodles.", " Inaniwa udon (稲庭うどん): a thin type from Akita Prefecture.", " Mimi udon (耳うどん, literally \"ear udon\"): a lucky preserved food in Kuzu, Tochigi.", "It looks similar to ears.", " Himokawa (ひもかわ): an extreme flat and wide type from Ki...
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Aquarium hobby
What is year used to generate by aquarium hobbyists?
Yeast
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Yeast is often used by aquarium hobbyists to generate carbon dioxide (CO2) to nourish plants in planted aquaria.", "A homemade setup is widely used as a cheap and simple alternative to pressurized CO2 systems.", "While not as effective as these, the homemade setup is considerably cheaper for less-demanding hob...
[ 0 ]
Saccharides
What property of polysaccharides decreases their solubility in water?
Biomolecule
false
8SCIENCE
[ 13 ]
[ "Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates with only one simple sugar.", "They essentially contain an aldehyde or ketone group in their structure.", "The presence of an aldehyde group in a monosaccharide is indicated by the prefix \"aldo-\".", "Similarly, a ketone group is denoted by the prefix \...
[ 0 ]
Bacterial viruses
What is the function of the enzymes called "restriction endonucleases"?
Virus
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "Bacteriophages are a common and diverse group of viruses and are the most abundant form of biological entity in aquatic environments – there are up to ten times more of these viruses in the oceans than there are bacteria, reaching levels of 250,000,000 bacteriophages per millilitre of seawater.", "These viruses ...
[ 0 ]
Aviation accidents
Was the May 7, 1928 plane crash on Stone Mountain caused by alcohol?
Stone Mountain
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0, 2 ]
[ "According to George Weiblen's annotated calendar for Monday, May 7, 1928: \"Mail plane crashed on mountain at 8:00 P.M.\"Around dusk on September 16, 2003, in clear weather, a small airplane circled the mountain five times, then crashed headlong into the south side, burst into flames and killed the pilot.", "A w...
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Mercury
Mercury has a large iron what?
Solar System
false
8SCIENCE
[ 3 ]
[ " Mercury (0.4 AU from the Sun) is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest planet in the Solar System (0.055 Earth masses).", "Mercury has no natural satellites, and its only known geological features besides impact craters are lobed ridges or rupes, probably produced by a period of contraction early in it...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What was the year of death for Jochem de Neve?
Syndics of the Drapers' Guild
true
3ART
[ 16 ]
[ "The Sampling Officials (), also called \"Syndics of the Drapers' Guild\", is a 1662 oil painting by Rembrandt.", "It is currently owned by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.", "It has been described as his \"last great collective portrait\".", "The painting appears on the packaging of Dutch Masters cigars.", "T...
[ 0 ]
Reception and contest
On what date did the announcement of "Starships" take place?
Starships (song)
true
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "MTV's John Mitchell criticized the video's postponed release, finding it strange that the video for the album's third single, \"Beez in the Trap\", was released before that of \"Starships\".", "On May 28, 2012, a \"Starships\" video campaign was announced on Minaj's official website.", "It asked fans to record...
[ 0 ]
Properties
How is stem cell function regulated?
Stem cell
false
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "The classical definition of a stem cell requires that it possess two properties:", "\"Self-renewal\": the ability to go through numerous cycles of cell division while maintaining the undifferentiated state.", "\"Potency\": the capacity to differentiate into specialized cell types.", "In the strictest sense, ...
[ 5 ]
Composition and cooking method
What is the name of the spice mixture used in Rendang?
Rendang
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "The cooking technique flourished because of its role in preserving meat in a tropical climate.", "Rendang is rich in spices.", "Along with the main meat ingredient, rendang uses coconut milk (Minangkabau: \"karambia\") and a paste of mixed ground spices, which includes ginger, galangal, turmeric leaves, lemon ...
[ 0 ]
Food spoilage
What is the major spoilage yeast of wine?
Yeast
false
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "Yeasts are able to grow in foods with a low pH (5.0 or lower) and in the presence of sugars, organic acids, and other easily metabolized carbon sources.", "During their growth, yeasts metabolize some food components and produce metabolic end products.", "This causes the physical, chemical, and sensible propert...
[ 0 ]
Medical concerns
In which country was it illegal to engage in the sport of boxing until 2007?
Boxing
true
4SPORT
[ 15 ]
[ "Knocking a person unconscious or even causing concussion may cause permanent brain damage.", "There is no clear division between the force required to knock a person out and the force likely to kill a person.", "Since 1980, more than 200 amateur boxers, professional boxers and Toughman fighters have died due t...
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Licensing with other brands and companies
When was Papa John's exclusivity announced by Six Flags?
Six Flags
true
2TRAVEL
[ 9 ]
[ "Six Flags has licensed its name and its theme park creations to other companies, who have used these assets to create licensed products.", "One such example is the theme park simulation game Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, which featured recreations of Six Flags parks and rides that could be expanded and operated at th...
[ 2 ]
Risks
Who died luging in 2010?
Luge
true
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "As with many extreme sports, luging has risks.", "Though most injuries involve bumps, bruises, broken bones and concussions, fatalities do occasionally occur.", "Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili suffered a fatal crash during his final practice run for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, ...
[ 3 ]
Current rankings
What film beat out "The Godfather" in "Time Out"'s 2003 reader's poll?
The Godfather
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ " The film is ranked at the top of Metacritic's top 100 list, and is ranked 5th on Rotten Tomatoes' all time best list (100% \"Certified Fresh\").", " In 2002, \"The Godfather\" and \"The Godfather Part II\" reached No.", "2 on Film4's list of \"The 100 Greatest Films of All Time\".", " \"Entertainment Weekly...
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Etchings
What year did Rembrandt start etching?
Rembrandt
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3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Rembrandt produced etchings for most of his career, from 1626 to 1660, when he was forced to sell his printing-press and virtually abandoned etching.", "Only the troubled year of 1649 produced no dated work.", "He took easily to etching and, though he also learned to use a burin and partly engraved many plates...
[ 0 ]
Cytotoxics and targeted therapies
What is the amount of proteins that targeted therapeutics initially conceived?
Chemotherapy
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8SCIENCE
[ 8 ]
[ "Targeted therapies are a relatively new class of cancer drugs that can overcome many of the issues seen with the use of cytotoxics.", "They are divided into two groups: small molecule and antibodies.", "The massive toxicity seen with the use of cytotoxics is due to the lack of cell specificity of the drugs.", ...
[ 0 ]
Foreign relations
Why was a hostile Islamist response developed internally?
Saudi Arabia
false
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "Saudi Arabia joined the UN in 1945 and is a founding member of the Arab League, Gulf Cooperation Council, Muslim World League, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (now the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation).", "It plays a prominent role in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and in 2...
[ 1 ]
Dance in Egypt
Where is the home of the belly dance?
Egypt
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Today, Egypt is often considered the home of belly dance.", "Egyptian belly dance has two main styles - raqs baladi and raqs sharqi.", "There are also numerous folkloric and character dances that may be part of an Egyptian-style belly dancer's repertoire, as well as the modern shaabi street dance which shares ...
[ 4 ]
Mission controls
What facility in Toulouse, France is involved in monitoring the International Space Station?
International Space Station
false
8SCIENCE
[ 2 ]
[ "The components of the ISS are operated and monitored by their respective space agencies at mission control centres across the globe, including:", " Roskosmos's Mission Control Center at Korolyov, Moscow Oblast, controls the Russian Orbital Segment which handles Guidance, Navigation & Control for the entire Stati...
[ 0 ]
Restoration
How many discs does the Blu-ray Disc box set contain?
The Godfather
true
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "After a restoration of the first two films, \"The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration\" was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on September 23, 2008 from a transfer by Robert A. Harris of Film Preserve.", "Coppola's first response to the new transfer, from a question-and-answer session for \"The Godfather Part III\...
[ 5 ]
Critical
What did "The Usual Suspect get for it's metascore?
The Usual Suspects
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "\"The Usual Suspects\" was well received by most critics, and it has an 88% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 77 metascore on Metacritic.", "While embraced by most viewers and critics, the film was the subject of harsh derision by some.", "Roger Ebert, in a review for the \"Chicago Sun-Times,\" gave the film one...
[ 0 ]
Early life, 1475-88
Who claimed to be a descendent of Countess Mathilde of Canossa?
Michelangelo
true
3ART
[ 6 ]
[ "Early life, 1475-88.", "Michelangelo was born on 6 March 1475 in Caprese near Arezzo, Tuscany.", "(Today, Caprese is known as Caprese Michelangelo).", "For several generations, his family had been small-scale bankers in Florence, the bank had failed and his father, Ludovico di Leonardo Buonarroti Simoni, bri...
[ 3 ]
New LED illumination
What allows LED displays to function and create color?
The Night Watch
true
3ART
[ 1, 3, 4 ]
[ "On 26 October 2011, the Rijksmuseum unveiled new, sustainable LED lighting for \"The Night Watch\".", "With new technology, it is the first time LED lighting has been able to render the fine nuances of the painting's complex color palette.", "The lighting was developed by Philips Lighting and was inaugurated b...
[ 0 ]
Series overview
How did the child die in Falling Skies?
Falling Skies
true
1TV
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "", "\"Falling Skies\" tells the story of the aftermath of a global invasion by extraterrestrials (including mechanical attack drones called \"mechs\", a species of green-skinned six-legged beings known as \"Skitters\" that appear to control the mechs, and a third mysterious species known as the Overlords, or \"e...
[ 5 ]
Concept
Which producer/engineer did McCartney invite to contribute to the recording?
Let It Be
false
0MUSIC
[ 7 ]
[ "By late 1968, more than two years after the Beatles gave up touring, Paul McCartney was eager for the group to perform live again.", "The sessions for that year's \"The Beatles\" (commonly known as the \"White Album\") had seen a number of serious arguments and strained relations among the group.", "McCartney ...
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Origins
When did Rodin begin working on The Thinker?
The Thinker
true
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 ]
Education
What portion of the GNP is represented by education?
Tunisia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 2 ]
[ "Science and technology.", "The adult literacy rate in 2008 was 78%.", "Education is given a high priority and accounts for 6% of GNP.", "A basic education for children between the ages of 6 and 16 has been compulsory since 1991.", "Tunisia ranked 17th in the category of \"quality of the educational system\...
[ 0 ]
Project Mercury (1959–63)
Who was the first man sent to space?
NASA
true
8SCIENCE
[ 10 ]
[ "Project Mercury (1959–63).", "Shortly after the Space Race began, an early objective was to get a person into Earth orbit as soon as possible, therefore the simplest spacecraft that could be launched by existing rockets was favored.", "U.S. Air Force's Man in Space Soonest program looked at many manned spacecr...
[ 3 ]
Role of the media
Who were the columnists tangled within the Watergate crime?
Watergate scandal
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Lucha libre
How many rounds are in a traditional match?
Wrestling
false
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 ]
National parks
What is the group called that patrols the main tourist areas and wears reflective yellow bibs?
Victoria Falls
false
2TRAVEL
[ 8, 7 ]
[ "Natural environment.", "National parks.", "The two national parks at the falls are relatively small—Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is and Victoria Falls National Park is .", "However, next to the latter on the southern bank is the Zambezi National Park, extending west along the river.", "Animals can move betw...
[ 0 ]
Modern era
When did researchers unveil a new type of tap that prevents backflow?
Maple syrup
false
9FOOD
[ 17 ]
[ "Around the time of the American Civil War, syrup makers started using large, flat sheet metal pans as they were more efficient for boiling than heavy, rounded iron kettles, because of a greater surface area for evaporation.", "Around this time, cane sugar replaced maple sugar as the dominant sweetener in the US;...
[ 2 ]
Synopsis
In the Maroon 5 song "One More Night," what is upsetting to the main character after winning the fight?
One More Night (Maroon 5 song)
true
0MUSIC
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "The video for \"One More Night\" opens with two goldfish swimming around in a spheric bowl before segueing into a sequence where the seemingly idyllic home life Levine enjoys with video girlfriend Minka Kelly and their baby daughter is set against scenes of his hands being wrapped and of him training in a boxing r...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Who shot William McKinley?
Assassination of William McKinley
false
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
How do you generally cook a fish steak?
Steak
false
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "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...
[ 5 ]
War of the Third Coalition 1805
When did Napoleon achieve his greatest victory?
Napoleonic Wars
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 15 ]
[ "Britain gathered together allies to form the Third Coalition against France.", "In response, Napoleon seriously considered an invasion of Great Britain, and massed 180,000 effectives at Boulogne.", "However, before he could invade, he needed to achieve naval superiority—or at least to pull the British fleet aw...
[ 2 ]
Comparisons of speed and athletic requirements
Have physical demands on players been studied?
Badminton
false
4SPORT
[ 6 ]
[ "Statistics such as the smash speed, above, prompt badminton enthusiasts to make other comparisons that are more contentious.", "For example, it is often claimed that badminton is the fastest racquet sport.", "Although badminton holds the record for the fastest initial speed of a racket sports projectile, the s...
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Administrative divisions
How are the states of Austria divided?
Austria
false
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 ...
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In popular culture
When was "The Scream" madeby Andy Warhol?
The Scream
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "In the late twentieth century, \"The Scream\" was imitated, parodied, and outright copies have been made following its copyright expiration, which led to it acquiring an iconic status in popular culture.", "It was used on the cover of some editions of Arthur Janov's book \"The Primal Scream\".", "In 1983–1984,...
[ 2 ]
Description
What is the most common isotope of the hydrogen atom?
Proton
true
8SCIENCE
[ 5 ]
[ "Protons are spin-½ fermions and are composed of three valence quarks, making them baryons (a sub-type of hadrons).", "The two up quarks and one down quark of the proton are held together by the strong force, mediated by gluons.", "A modern perspective has the proton composed of the valence quarks (up, up, down...
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Heeling
The opposite of weather helm is?
Sailing
true
4SPORT
[ 23 ]
[ "When a ship or boat leans over to one side, from the action of waves or from the centrifugal force of a turn or under wind pressure or from amount of exposed topsides, it is said to 'heel'.", "A sailing boat that is over-canvassed and therefore heeling, may sail less efficiently depending on fundamental or oppor...
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History
Who believed the celestial region was made up of Aether?
Astrophysics
false
8SCIENCE
[ 2 ]
[ "Although astronomy is as ancient as recorded history itself, it was long separated from the study of terrestrial physics.", "In the Aristotelian worldview, bodies in the sky appeared to be unchanging spheres whose only motion was uniform motion in a circle, while the earthly world was the realm which underwent g...
[ 3 ]
Boundaries
Interstate 15 runs parallel to which direction of Las Vegas Boulevard?
Las Vegas Strip
false
2TRAVEL
[ 10 ]
[ "Historically, the casinos that were not in Downtown Las Vegas along Fremont Street were restricted to outside of the city limits on Las Vegas Boulevard.", "In 1959 the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was constructed exactly outside of the city limits.", "The sign is today about south of the southernmost ent...
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Casting
What dramatic physical alteration to his body did Brad Pitt make for his role in Fight Club and why?
Fight Club
false
6MOVIES
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[ "Producer Ross Bell met with actor Russell Crowe to discuss his candidacy for the role of Tyler Durden.", "Producer Art Linson, who joined the project late, met with another candidate, Brad Pitt.", "Linson was the senior producer of the two, so the studio sought to cast Pitt instead of Crowe.", "Pitt was look...
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In culture
Which sports team's logo features the Space Needle?
Space Needle
true
2TRAVEL
[ 17 ]
[ "Being a major symbol of the Pacific Northwest, the Space Needle has made numerous appearances in films, TV shows and other works of fiction.", "A few examples of films include \"It Happened at the World's Fair\" (1962), where it was used as a filming location, and \"Sleepless in Seattle\" (1993).", "In the 197...
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