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Abstract
Who produced Cabin in the Woods?
The Cabin in the Woods
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The Cabin in the Woods is a 2012 American satirical horror film directed by Drew Goddard in his directorial debut, produced by Joss Whedon, and written by Whedon and Goddard.", "The film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, and Jesse Williams.", "Goddard and Whedon, having worke...
[ 3 ]
Sino-Soviet split, space race, ICBMs
Was sputnik the launch of the Space Race
Cold War
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "The period after 1956 was marked by serious setbacks for the Soviet Union, most notably the breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, beginning the Sino-Soviet split.", "Mao had defended Stalin when Khrushchev attacked him after his death in 1956, and treated the new Soviet leader as a superficial upstart, accusing...
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Ratings
How many people watched the finale of Falling skies for the first season?
Falling Skies
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "The two-hour premiere of \"Falling Skies\" was watched by 5.9 million viewers, making it cable television's biggest series launch of the year, with more than 2.6 million adults 18–49 and 3.2 million adults 25–54.", "The eighth episode was watched by 4.31 million viewers and scored a 1.5 ratings share among adult...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
When was the third season of Two Broke girls announced?
2 Broke Girls
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "2 Broke Girls is an American television sitcom created for Warner Bros. Television by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings.", "It premiered on CBS in the United States on September 19, 2011, during the 2011–12 television season.", "On March 27, 2013, CBS announced that \"2 Broke Girls\" has been renewed f...
[ 2 ]
Hematopathology
What does hematophathology study?
Pathology
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Hematopathology is the study of diseases of blood cells (White blood cells, red blood cells, platelets) and cells/tissues/organs comprising the hematopoietic system.", "The term hematopoietic system refers to tissues and organs that produce and/or primarily host hematopoietic cells and include bone marrow, lymph...
[ 0 ]
Old age, 1513–19
Where is da Vinci buried?
Leonardo da Vinci
false
3ART
[ 13 ]
[ "From September 1513 to 1516, under Pope Leo X, Leonardo spent much of his time living in the Belvedere in the Vatican in Rome, where Raphael and Michelangelo were both active at the time.", "In October 1515, Francis I of France recaptured Milan.", "On December 19, Leonardo was present at the meeting of Francis...
[ 4 ]
Beverages
What does the soup consist of besides yogurt and rice?
Yogurt
true
9FOOD
[ 20 ]
[ "Dugh (\"dawghe\" in Neo-Aramaic), ayran or dhallë is a yogurt-based, salty drink popular in Iran, Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Republic of Macedonia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.", "It is made by mixing yogurt with water and (sometimes) salt.", "The same drink is ...
[ 0 ]
Television, films and video games
When was Dance Central 2 released?
Party Rock Anthem
false
0MUSIC
[ 11 ]
[ "In popular culture.", "Television, films and video games.", "\"Party Rock Anthem\" was used in several TV series such as in the first episode of \"Awkward\", in the season 3, episode 8 of \"Glee\", in the season 5, episode 12 of \"Gossip Girl\", in the season 3 finale of \"Parenthood\", episode 5 of 2 Broke Gi...
[ 2 ]
Biodiversity
How many species of wildlife does Japan have?
Japan
false
5COUNTRY
[ 2 ]
[ "Japan has nine forest ecoregions which reflect the climate and geography of the islands.", "They range from subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Ryūkyū and Bonin Islands, to temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the mild climate regions of the main islands, to temperate coniferous forests in the cold, w...
[ 5 ]
Religion
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by what?
South Korea
false
5COUNTRY
[ 5 ]
[ "As of 2005, just under half of the South Korean population expressed no religious preference.", "Of the rest, most are Buddhist or Christian.", "According to the 2007 census, 29.2% of the population at that time was Christian (18.3% identified themselves as Protestants, 10.9% as Roman Catholics), and 22.8% wer...
[ 0 ]
Home media
When did TNT show the Shawshank Redemption for the first time on American cable TV?
The Shawshank Redemption
false
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "Despite its disappointing box office return, Warner Bros. shipped 320,000 rental video copies throughout the United States, and it became one of the top rented films of 1995.", "The film's home viewing success was considered to be based on positive recommendations and repeat customers.", "The film's Academy Aw...
[ 2 ]
SeaWorld Ohio sale, re-birth, and eventual transition
How far back does the name "Geuaga Lake" date back to?
SeaWorld
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ " Ohio sale, re-birth, and eventual transition.", "In February 2001, Anheuser-Busch sold the SeaWorld Ohio park to Six Flags, Inc., operators of neighboring \"Six Flags Ohio\" (Geauga Lake until the end of 1999, reverting to the \"Geauga Lake\" name in 2004).", "Upon completion of the sale, the two parks were c...
[ 5 ]
Composition and structure
What are the three chords that McCartney plays on?
Hey Jude
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Hey Jude\" begins with McCartney singing lead vocals and playing the piano.", "The patterns McCartney plays are based on three chords: F, C, and B-flat (I, V and IV); the second verse adds accompaniment by guitar and a single tambourine.", "The main chord progression is \"flipped on its head\" for the ...
[ 0 ]
Season 4
What is Leaslie's, from Parks and Recreation, ex-boyfriend's name?
Parks and Recreation
false
1TV
[ 7 ]
[ "With Ben's encouragement, Leslie decides to run for city council, and the two end their relationship.", "Leslie hires Andy as her assistant.", "Patricia Clarkson appears as Ron's first ex-wife, \"Tammy One\", who uses her power as an IRS employee to trick Ron into thinking he's being audited and temporarily ta...
[ 0 ]
Military
How long is full time in the Thailand military?
Thailand
true
5COUNTRY
[ 12 ]
[ "The Royal Thai Armed Forces ( constitute the military of the Kingdom of Thailand.", "They consist of the Royal Thai Army (กองทัพบกไทย), the Royal Thai Navy (กองทัพเรือไทย), and the Royal Thai Air Force (กองทัพอากาศไทย).", "It also incorporates various paramilitary forces.", "Currently, the Royal Thai Armed F...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
What video games was the song "Starships" included in?
Starships (song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 13 ]
[ "Starships (song)\"Starships\" is a song by Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter and rapper Nicki Minaj, taken from her second studio album \"\".", "It was released on February 14, 2012 by Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic as the lead single from the album.", "The song was written by Minaj, Nadir Kh...
[ 0 ]
Conception
What was the original name of Modern Family?
Modern Family
false
1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "As creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan retold stories about their families, they realized that the stories could be the basis for a show.", "They started working on the idea of a family being observed in a mockumentary-style show.", "They later decided that it could be a show about three families and...
[ 0 ]
Ice cream cone
What was Agnes Marshall's profession when she helped popularize ice cream?
Ice cream
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ " cone.", "\"Mrs Marshall's Cookery Book,\" published in 1888, endorsed serving ice cream in cones, but the idea definitely predated that.", "Agnes Marshall was a celebrated cookery writer of her day and helped to popularise ice cream.", "She patented and manufactured an ice cream maker and was the first pers...
[ 2, 0 ]
Composition and lyrical interpretation
What is the tonal range of the melody for Part of Me?
Part of Me (Katy Perry song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"Part of Me\" is a power pop song set to a house beat.", "It is composed in the key of D minor and set in a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 130 beats per minute.", "The melody spans the tonal range of D4 to D5, while the music follows the chord progression of Dm–F–Bb-C. Production was done by Perry's f...
[ 0 ]
Synopsis
Where does the music video for "We are never ever getting back together" end?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
false
0MUSIC
[ 8 ]
[ "The video begins with Swift in colorful pajamas recounting the events of her off and on again relationship with her ex-boyfriend (played by Noah Mills).", "The video then segues into Swift going into her living room where her band is dressed up in animal costumes and Swift belts out the chorus of the song.", "...
[ 4 ]
Abstract
What are french fries mostly made of?
French fries
true
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 ]
Gastrointestinal distress
What are the main side effects of chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and constipation are common side-effects of chemotherapeutic medications that kill fast-dividing cells.", "Malnutrition and dehydration can result when the patient does not eat or drink enough, or when the patient vomits frequently, because of gastrointesti...
[ 0 ]
Infrared astronomy
In what conditions do some molecules radiate strongly?
Astronomy
true
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "Infrared astronomy is founded on the detection and analysis of infrared radiation (wavelengths longer than red light).", "The infrared spectrum is useful for studying objects that are too cold to radiate visible light, such as planets, circumstellar disks or nebulae whose light is blocked by dust.", "Longer in...
[ 0 ]
Lower lot
Which ride is a high speed in door roller coaster?
Universal Studios Hollywood
false
2TRAVEL
[ 6 ]
[ "The Lower lot is the smaller of the two lots.", "There are three thrill rides at this section of the park.", "All three of the rides have certain height and ride restrictions.", "It is home to ', \"The NBC Universal Experience\", \"Revenge of the Mummy\" (where E.T.", "Adventure once stood) and most recent...
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Cast
Who played the character of Kitten?
The Selfish Giant (2013 film)
false
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ " Conner Chapman as Arbor", " Shaun Thomas as Swifty", " Sean Gilder as Kitten", " Lorraine Ashbourne as Mary", " Ian Burfield as Mick Brazil", " Steve Evets as Price Drop Swift", " Siobhan Finneran as Mrs. Swift", " Ralph Ineson as Johnny Jones", " Rebecca Manley as Michelle 'Shelly' Fenton", " R...
[ 3 ]
Setting
What show was produced previously on the set of "Hell's Kitchen"?
Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)
true
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "For the show's first two seasons, the \"Hell's Kitchen\" restaurant set itself was housed in the former studios of Los Angeles television station KCOP at 915 North La Brea Avenue, in Hollywood, which at one time hosted production of game shows \"Tic Tac Dough\" and \"The Joker's Wild\".", "Originally the studio ...
[ 0 ]
Television series
The show Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness airs on what network?
Kung Fu Panda
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "A television series titled \"Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness\" is airing on Nickelodeon since its premiere on November 7, 2011.", "From the cast of \"Kung Fu Panda\", only Lucy Liu and James Hong are reprising their roles of Master Viper and Mr. Ping.", "In the series, Po continues to defend the Valley o...
[ 0 ]
Tourism in recent years
Why should visitors check the rules before crossing the border?
Victoria Falls
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "By the end of the 1990s almost 300,000 people were visiting the falls annually, and this was expected to rise to over a million in the next decade.", "Unlike the game parks, Victoria Falls has more Zimbabwean and Zambian visitors than international tourists; the attraction is accessible by bus and train, and is ...
[ 1 ]
Sequels, shows, and spin-offs
How many Toy story movies were made?
Toy Story
true
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 ]
Universal's Super Star Shuttle
Where does the Super Star Shuttle go?
Universal Orlando
true
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "The vicinity of Universal Orlando consists of several hotels and a major airport all located within 20 minutes of the resort.", "Universal's Super Star Shuttle service is broken into two main routes.", "One provides transportation to all thirty Universal Partner hotels while the newest route will begin service...
[ 4 ]
Reception
What percentage of critics positively reviewed Wadjda?
Wadjda
true
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Wadjda\" received critical acclaim.", "The film-critics aggregate Rotten Tomatoes reported 99% of critics gave the film a positive review based on 68 reviews, with an average score of 8.2/10.", "The critical consensus is: \"Transgressive in the best possible way, Wadjda presents a startlingly assured n...
[ 0 ]
Possible sequel
What has been stated about Toy Story 4?
Toy Story 3
true
6MOVIES
[ 0, 1, 2, 3 ]
[ "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 ...
[ 0 ]
Thailand
Which meat is Thai sausage made of?
Sausage
true
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "There are many varieties of sausages known to Thai cuisine, some of which are specialities of a specific region of Thailand.", "From northern Thailand comes \"sai ua\", a grilled minced pork sausage flavored with curry paste and fresh herbs.", "Another grilled sausage is called \"sai krok Isan\", a fermented s...
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Composition
"We Found Love" falls into what music genre?
We Found Love
true
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"We Found Love\" is an electro house and dance-pop song.", "It also displays elements of Europop, pop, techno, trance, and Eurodisco.", "According to the digital music sheet published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of E♭ minor and it is set at a tempo of 128 beats per minute.", "The...
[ 0 ]
Critical reception
Who wrote that the best results come when Guetta rips artists from their comfort zone?
Turn Me On (David Guetta song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 3 ]
[ "The song has garnered generally positive responses.", "Scott Schelter wrote for \"Pop Crush\" that \"It’s cool that Guetta is going for a little bit of a different sound, but different for him sounds like what everybody else is doing in the dance music world.", "Still, having Minaj sing makes the tune worthwhi...
[ 2, 3 ]
History
In what country did modern fencing originate?
Fencing
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The ancestor of modern fencing originated in Spain, where several books on fencing were written.", "\"Treatise on Arms\" was written by Diego de Valera between 1458 and 1471 and is one of the oldest surviving manuals on western fencing shortly before dueling came under official ban by the Catholic Monarchs.", ...
[ 0 ]
Commercial performance
How many weeks did Adele's song "Rolling in the Deep" spend in the Billboard top 10?
Rolling in the Deep
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "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...
[ 5 ]
The Paris "Sunflowers"
When was it revealed that Van Gogh painted Sunflowers?
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
false
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "Little is known of Van Gogh's activities during the two years he lived with his brother Theo in Paris, 1886-1888.", "The fact that he had painted Sunflowers already is only revealed in spring 1889, when Gauguin claimed one of the Arles versions in exchange for studies he had left behind after leaving Arles for P...
[ 2 ]
Track listing
What is the 5th track on Some Nights?
Some Nights
false
0MUSIC
[ 4 ]
[ "Deluxe edition:", "\"Out on the Town\" (4:21)", "\"We Are Young\" (featuring Janelle Monáe) (acoustic) (4:32)", "\"Carry On\" (acoustic) (4:08)", "\"Why Am I the One\" (acoustic) (4:22)", "\"We Are Young\" (featuring Janelle Monáe) (Alvin Risk Remix) (4:09)" ]
[ 0 ]
Shish
What is a kebab?
Kebab
true
9FOOD
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "Shish kebab (\"Şiş\", pronounced , meaning \"skewer\" is a Turkish word.)", "is a dish consisting of meat threaded on a skewer and grilled.", "Any kind of meat may be used; cubes of fruit or vegetables are often threaded on the spit as well.", "Typical vegetables include tomato, bell pepper, onions, and mush...
[ 0 ]
Recording and production
What date did the band complete production on the album?
Some Nights
false
0MUSIC
[ 14 ]
[ "The most common creative process in the recording of \"Some Nights\" began with Ruess.", "Ruess would come in with lyrics and a melody, leading Andrew Dost and guitarist Jack Antonoff to build chord structure and instrumentation from there, or \"support that melody.\"", "Dost noted that in recording, despite t...
[ 0 ]
Variations
Which ingredient is replaced in the Shawinigan region?
Poutine
true
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "There are many variations of poutine.", "Some restaurants offer poutine with such additions as chicken, bacon, or Montreal-style smoked meat.", "Some such restaurants even boast a dozen or more variations of poutine.", "For instance, more upscale poutine with three-pepper sauce, merguez sausage, foie gras or...
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First use: commercial pier and entertainment
Chicago Municipal Pier was officially named Navy Pier in honor of what?
Navy Pier
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Even as Chicago Municipal Pier was being built, mass-produced automobiles and trucks were beginning to wreak havoc on the package freight and passenger steamboat industries of Lake Michigan.", "The Pier proved to be much more successful as a public gathering place.", "In the 1920s, the Pier expanded to have it...
[ 0 ]
Foreign relations and military
The Indonesian army has how many active personnel?
Indonesia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 10 ]
[ "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 ...
[ 5 ]
France
In what year did France set up an aid program for Americans?
American Revolution
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "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...
[ 0 ]
Victor Steinbrueck Park
When was the newer Market Park redesigned?
Pike Place Market
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Victor Steinbrueck Park directly north of the market was originally Market Park.", "From about 1909 the site held an armory, which was damaged by fire in 1962.", "The land was taken over by the city in 1968, and the remnant of the armory was razed.", "In 1970 the land passed to park usage.", "The resulting...
[ 2 ]
Economy
What city is the largest financial center in Europe?
England
false
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "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 ]
Abstract
Where was Wadjda filmed?
Wadjda
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Wadjda () is a 2012 Saudi Arabian–German film, written and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.", "It is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and is the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director.", "It has won numerous awards at film festivals around the world.", "The film was selec...
[ 4 ]
Rediscovery and legacy
Which famous 20th century artist was an admirer of Vermeer?
Johannes Vermeer
false
3ART
[ 7 ]
[ "For two centuries after Vermeer's death, his works were appreciated by a number of connoisseurs in Holland—although attributed in many cases to better-known artists such as Metsu or Mieris—but were largely overlooked by art historians.", "The Delft master's modern rediscovery began about 1860, when the German mu...
[]
Nuclear power
What year did Pakistan sign an agreement with China for their assistance in building nuclear power plants?
Pakistan
true
5COUNTRY
[ 9 ]
[ "As of 2012, nuclear power in Pakistan is provided by three licensed-commercial nuclear power plants.", "Pakistan is the first Muslim country in the world to construct and operate civil nuclear power plants.", "The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the scientific and nuclear governmental agency, is sole...
[ 0 ]
Cover versions
When did Wynonna Judd cover "Free Bird"?
Free Bird
false
0MUSIC
[ 3 ]
[ "The American dance-pop group Will to Power created a medley of this song and the 1976 Peter Frampton song \"Baby, I Love Your Way\" in 1988.", "Titled \"Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley\", it spent one week at No.", "1 on the \"Billboard\" Hot 100 chart.", "It was also covered by Wynonna Judd on the 199...
[ 2 ]
Pedestrian traffic
Can you walk the entire length of the Las Vegas Strip?
Las Vegas Strip
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
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Critical reception
What year did the song win a Grammy?
We Are Young
false
0MUSIC
[ 14 ]
[ "", "\"We Are Young\" has received generally positive reviews from critics.", "Jody Rosen of \"Rolling Stone\" called the song \"rollickingly catchy,\" writing that \"Ruess' knack for the anthemic is matched by Gen-Y humor – emo self-deprecation that leavens the bombast.\"", "In addition, fellow \"Rolling Sto...
[ 0 ]
Rediscovery and legacy
What artist admired Vermeer?
Johannes Vermeer
true
3ART
[ 7 ]
[ "For two centuries after Vermeer's death, his works were appreciated by a number of connoisseurs in Holland—although attributed in many cases to better-known artists such as Metsu or Mieris—but were largely overlooked by art historians.", "The Delft master's modern rediscovery began about 1860, when the German mu...
[ 0 ]
Traditional tacos
How are Tacos Sudados made
Taco
false
9FOOD
[ 13 ]
[ "There are many traditional varieties of tacos:", " Tacos de Asador (\"spit\" or \"grill\" tacos) may be composed of any of the following: \"carne asada tacos\"; tacos de tripita (\"tripe tacos\"), grilled until crisp; and, \"chorizo asado\" (traditional Spanish style sausage).", "Each type is served on two ove...
[ 5 ]
Synopsis
In the video for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", who is the lead?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The video begins with Swift in colorful pajamas recounting the events of her off and on again relationship with her ex-boyfriend (played by Noah Mills).", "The video then segues into Swift going into her living room where her band is dressed up in animal costumes and Swift belts out the chorus of the song.", "...
[ 3 ]
Event horizon
Which effect causes time to slow down near black holes?
Black hole
true
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "The defining feature of a black hole is the appearance of an event horizon—a boundary in spacetime through which matter and light can only pass inward towards the mass of the black hole.", "Nothing, not even light, can escape from inside the event horizon.", "The event horizon is referred to as such because if...
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Background and location
The Battle of the Hastings is referred to by which Norman-French word?
Battle of Hastings
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 10 ]
[ "Background and location.", "Because many of the primary accounts contradict each other at times, it is impossible to provide a description of the battle that is beyond dispute.", "The only undisputed facts are that the fighting began at 9 am on Saturday 14 October 1066 and that the battle lasted until dusk.", ...
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Entropy and thermodynamics
When was Strominger and Vafa's black hole theory published?
Black hole
true
8SCIENCE
[ 17 ]
[ "Open questions.", "Entropy and thermodynamics.", "In 1971, Hawking showed under general conditions that the total area of the event horizons of any collection of classical black holes can never decrease, even if they collide and merge.", "This result, now known as the second law of black hole mechanics, is r...
[ 2 ]
Collections
When does a girl snatched Warhol's wig off his head?
Andy Warhol
true
3ART
[ 6 ]
[ "Warhol was an avid collector.", "His friends referred to his numerous collections, which filled not only his four-story townhouse, but also a nearby storage unit, as \"Andy's Stuff.\"", "The true extent of his collections was not discovered until after his death, when the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh took ...
[ 2 ]
Sea level change
How much higher or lower was the sea level in the early Pliocene compared to today?
Climate change
false
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "Global sea level change for much of the last century has generally been estimated using tide gauge measurements collated over long periods of time to give a long-term average.", "More recently, altimeter measurements — in combination with accurately determined satellite orbits — have provided an improved measure...
[ 5 ]
International competitions
How many teams play in the World Cup's qualifying rounds?
Association football
true
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "The major international competition in football is the World Cup, organised by FIFA.", "This competition takes place over every four years.", "Approximately 190–200 national teams compete in qualifying tournaments within the scope of continental confederations for a place in the finals.", "The finals tournam...
[ 5 ]
Process
Why are pork bellies put into a tumbler?
Bacon
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "First, pork bellies are sorted by size and fat percentage.", "They are then placed into a large machine that rotates (often called a tumbler).", "This softens the bellies, which makes it easier to remove the rinds.", "The bellies are then cut, either manually or mechanically, to remove the skin from the meat...
[ 1 ]
Original version
What year was the painting put into a hidden room?
Portrait of Dr. Gachet
false
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "Original version.", "First sold in 1897 by Van Gogh's sister-in-law for 300 francs, the painting was subsequently bought by Paul Cassirer (1904), Kessler (1904), and Druet (1910).", "In 1911, the painting was acquired by the Städel (Städtische Galerie) in Frankfurt, Germany and hung there until 1933, when the ...
[ 0 ]
Bronze Age
When did usage of bronze begin to proliferate in Norway?
Norway
false
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "Between 3000 and 2500 BC new settlers (Corded Ware culture) arrived in eastern Norway.", "They were Indo-European farmers who grew grain and kept cows and sheep.", "The hunting-fishing population of the west coast was also gradually replaced by farmers, though hunting and fishing remained useful secondary mean...
[ 2 ]
Curries of Maharashtra
In what area of Maharashtra is peanut power added to the curries?
Curry
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "The curries of Maharashtra vary from mildly spicy to very spicy and include vegetarian, mutton, chicken and fish.", "Coastal Maharashtrian – Konkani – curries use coconut extensively along with spices.", "In western Maharashtra, curries are very spicy and groundnut (peanut) powder is often added to it.", "Vi...
[ 0 ]
Administrative subdivisions
How many provinces is Vietnam divided into?
Vietnam
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces (Vietnamese: \"tỉnh\", from the Chinese 省, \"shěng\").", "There are also five municipalities (\"thành phố trực thuộc trung ương\"), which are administratively on the same level as provinces.", "The provinces are subdivided into provincial municipalities (\"thành phố trực th...
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Axis advance stalls (1942–43)
When did the Americans extract a British commitment to limit Allied operations in the mediterranean?
World War II
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 12 ]
[ "Axis advance stalls (1942–43).", "In January, the United States, Britain, Soviet Union, China, and 22 smaller or exiled governments issued the Declaration by United Nations, thereby affirming the Atlantic Charter, and agreeing to not to sign separate peace with the Axis powers.", "During 1942 Allied officials ...
[ 2 ]
Electron microscopy
When was the first commerical scanning election microscope developed?
Microscope
false
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "In the early 1900s a significant alternative to light microscopy was developed, using electrons rather than light to generate the image.", "Ernst Ruska started development of the first electron microscope in 1931 which was the transmission electron microscope (TEM).", "The transmission electron microscope work...
[ 2 ]
Video game
Has any additional content for the game been released?
Dexter (TV series)
false
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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History
Who invented sushi
Sushi
true
9FOOD
[ 13 ]
[ "The original type of sushi, known today as \"nare-zushi\" (,) was first made in Southeast Asia, possibly along what is now known as the Mekong River.", "The term \"sushi\" comes from an archaic grammatical form no longer used in other contexts; literally, \"sushi\" means \"sour-tasting\", a reflection of its his...
[ 3 ]
Production design
Whose visual style affected Men in Black 3 the most?
The Dark Knight Rises
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Concept artist Tully Summers commented on Nolan's style of cinematography when asked about the difference between his designs for this film and fantasy-based designs for \"Men in Black 3\": \"The difference for me was Christopher Nolan's visual style.", "One of the things that makes his Batman movies so compelli...
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Health benefits
How much juice should kids 1-6 years old get a day?
Juice
false
9FOOD
[ 16 ]
[ "Juices are often consumed for their perceived health benefits.", "For example, orange juice is rich in vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, is an excellent source of bioavailable antioxidant phytochemicals and significantly improves blood lipid profiles in people affected with hypercholesterolemia.", "Prune juice...
[ 5 ]
Demographics
What is France's 2013 population and how much on average does it grow each year from 2006 to 2011?
France
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0, 15 ]
[ "With an estimated population of 66 million people as of July 2013, France is the 21st-most populous country in the world and the third-most populous in Europe.", "Although the French people are historically of Celtic, Romantic, and Germanic origin, they are today a mixture of several ethnic groups, due mostly to...
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Occupation
Who in the military swims?
Human swimming
true
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 ]
Event horizon
What is the effect where clocks near a black hole appear to tick more slowly?
Black hole
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "The defining feature of a black hole is the appearance of an event horizon—a boundary in spacetime through which matter and light can only pass inward towards the mass of the black hole.", "Nothing, not even light, can escape from inside the event horizon.", "The event horizon is referred to as such because if...
[ 4, 0 ]
Differences between the film and reality
Were Rayon and Dr. Eve real or fake?
Dallas Buyers Club
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The characters of Rayon and Dr. Eve Saks were fictional; the writers had interviewed transgender AIDS patients, activists, and doctors for the film and combined these stories to create the two composite supporting roles.", "However, Woodroof did lose all his friends after they found out he was HIV-positive.", ...
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Awards and nominations
When was Dexter from Showtime nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award?
Dexter (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ "", "\"Dexter\" was nominated for 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, in the category of Outstanding Drama Series four times in a row, from 2008 to 2011, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (for Michael C. Hall) five times in a row, from 2008 to 2012.", "It has also been nominated for nine Golden Globe Awards (w...
[ 2 ]
Results
What does n represent in cricket?
Cricket
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "If the team that bats last is all out having scored fewer runs than their opponents, the team is said to have \"lost by \"n\" runs\" (where \"n\" is the difference between the number of runs scored by the teams).", "If the team that bats last scores enough runs to win, it is said to have \"won by \"n\" wickets\"...
[ 0 ]
Paintings of the 1500s
In what century was the Mona Lisa created?
Leonardo da Vinci
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Among the works created by Leonardo in the 16th century is the small portrait known as the \"Mona Lisa\" or \"la Gioconda\", the laughing one.", "In the present era it is arguably the most famous painting in the world.", "Its fame rests, in particular, on the elusive smile on the woman's face, its mysterious q...
[ 0 ]
Strained yogurt
What is strained yogurt commonly called?
Yogurt
false
9FOOD
[ 14 ]
[ "Strained yogurt is yogurt which has been strained through a paper or cloth filter, traditionally made of muslin., to remove the whey, giving a much thicker consistency and a distinctive, slightly tangy taste.", "Strained yogurt is becoming more popular with those who make yogurt at home, especially if using skim...
[ 0 ]
Pedestrian traffic
When do sidewalks get crowded on the Las Vegas Strip?
Las Vegas Strip
false
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...
[ 2 ]
Food spoilage
Are yeasts able to grown food with low PH?
Yeast
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
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Costs of restoration programmes
How much money did the Ancien regime spend on Versailles?
Palace of Versailles
true
2TRAVEL
[ 20 ]
[ "The restoration initiatives launched by the Fifth Republic have proven to be perhaps more costly than the expenditures of the palace in the Ancien Régime.", "Starting in the 1950s, when the museum of Versailles was under the directorship of Gérald van der Kemp, the objective was to restore the palace to its stat...
[ 5 ]
DVD/Blu-ray releases
When were the first two seasons of Big Bang Theory released on Blue-Ray/DVD compo packs?
The Big Bang Theory
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ " Despite the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons receiving Blu-ray releases in conjunction with their DVD releases, the first and second seasons were only available on DVD upon their time of release.", "Warner Bros. has since released the first two seasons on Blu-ray/DVD combo packs with UltraViolet download...
[ 2 ]
Chop
How can you identify a good "chop?"
Table tennis
false
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "A chop is the defensive, backspin counterpart to the offensive loop drive.", "A chop is essentially a bigger, heavier push, taken well back from the table.", "The racket face points primarily horizontally, perhaps a little bit upward, and the direction of the stroke is straight down.", "The object of a defen...
[ 5 ]
Record sale at auction
What was the selling price of The Card Players?
The Scream
true
3ART
[ 6 ]
[ "The 1895 pastel-on-board version of the painting, owned by Norwegian businessman Petter Olsen, sold at Sotheby's for a record US$120 million at auction on 2 May 2012.", "The bidding started at $40 million and lasted for over 12 minutes when Leon Black by phone gave the final offer of US$119,922,500, including th...
[ 0 ]
Upper lot
How long is the "Studio Tour" at Universal Studios Hollywood?
Universal Studios Hollywood
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "The Upper lot is home to a variety of family based shows.", "It is also home to many dining and merchandise shops as well as the park's entrance.", "For older guests the park offers \"Universal's House of Horrors\", a year-round haunted house.", "The Upper lot is home to all of the park's 5 shows including \...
[ 5 ]
Information loss paradox
Why do we not have much information about the matter that forms the black holes?
Black hole
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Because a black hole has only a few internal parameters, most of the information about the matter that went into forming the black hole is lost.", "Regardless of the type of matter which goes into a black hole, it appears that only information concerning the total mass, charge, and angular momentum are conserved...
[ 1 ]
Critical reception
How was Blackfish rated by Metacritic?
Blackfish (film)
true
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "The review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes said 98% of 94 critics gave the film a positive review, with the site's consensus stating, \"\"Blackfish\" is an aggressive, impassioned documentary that will change the way you look at performance killer whales.\"", "The \"Deseret News\" called it \"a gripping exam...
[ 5 ]
Antibody-drug conjugates
Which two drugs are both in late clinical trials?
Chemotherapy
false
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprise an antibody, drug and a linker between them.", "The antibody will be targeted at a preferentially expressed protein in the tumour cells (known as a tumor antigen) or on cells that the tumor can utilise, such as blood vessel endothelial cells.", "They bind to the tumor a...
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Similar dishes
What's the name of the fast food restaurant in Southern California that sells a heavy, brownish gravy based meat chili?
Poutine
true
9FOOD
[ 13 ]
[ "", "\"Chips and Gravy\" (\"chips\" being the British term for thicker French fries) is a staple of the cheaper bistro style menus, in such places as Royal Canadian Legion and Workers Clubs.", "In Newfoundland and Labrador, most non-national chain restaurants serve a traditional dish called chips, dressing and ...
[ 0 ]
Cultural aftermath and wreckage
When was the movie Titanic released?
Sinking of the RMS Titanic
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"Titanic\"'s sinking became a cultural phenomenon, commemorated by numerous artists, film-makers, writers, composers, musicians and dancers from the time immediately after the sinking to the present day.", "On 1 September 1985 a joint US-French expedition led by Robert Ballard found the wreck of \"Titanic...
[ 2 ]
Food security
By how much is the maize production in Southern Africa predicted to decreade by 2030?
Global warming
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Under present trends, by 2030, maize production in Southern Africa could decrease by up to 30%, while rice, millet and maize in South Asia could decrease by up to 10%.", "By 2080, yields in developing countries could decrease by 10% to 25% on average while India could see a drop of 30% to 40%.", "By 2100, whil...
[ 5 ]
Soviet spies
Who was the most successful Soviet spy involved in the Manhattan Project?
Manhattan Project
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "The prospect of sabotage was always present, and sometimes suspected when there were equipment failures.", "While there were some problems believed to be the result of careless or disgruntled employees, there were no confirmed instances of Axis-instigated sabotage.", "However, on 10 March 1945, a Japanese fire...
[ 3 ]
Ball
Whether 40mm sized table tennis ball spins more or less than 38mm?
Table tennis
true
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "The international rules specify that the game is played with a light 2.7 gram, 40 mm diameter ball.", "The rules say that the ball shall bounce up 24–26 cm when dropped from a height of 30.5 cm onto a standard steel block thereby having a coefficient of restitution of 0.89 to 0.92.", "The 40 mm ball was introd...
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Goalkeeper
If a player is disqualified for throwing the ball against the head of the goalkeeper when he is not moving, what is it called?
Handball
true
4SPORT
[ 8 ]
[ "Only the goalkeepers are allowed to move freely within the goal perimeter, although they may not cross the goal perimeter line while carrying or dribbling the ball.", "Within the zone, they are allowed to touch the ball with all parts of their bodies including their feet.", "The goalkeepers may participate in ...
[ 2, 0 ]
Personnel
What is the name of the guitarist?
Love the Way You Lie
true
0MUSIC
[ 10 ]
[ "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...
[ 0 ]
Juice bar chains
What is the name of the Juice Chain?
Juice
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ " Boost Juice Australia", " Booster Juice", " Jamba Juice", " Orange Julius, an orange juice based drink and chain of stands" ]
[ 0 ]
Impressionism
Which of Monet's subject was painted first?
Claude Monet
true
3ART
[ 8 ]
[ "The first Impressionist exhibition was held in 1874 at 35 boulevard des Capucines, Paris, from 15 April to 15 May.", "The primary purpose of the participants was not so much to promote a new style, but to free themselves from the constraints of the Salon de Paris.", "The exhibition, open to anyone prepared to ...
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