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History
In what century were the mechanicas of modern fencing originated?
Fencing
false
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "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 ]
Initial reactions
What conditions were placed on the offer?
Marshall Plan
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 7 ]
[ "While the Soviet ambassador in Washington suspected that the Marshall Plan could lead to the creation of an anti-Soviet bloc, Stalin was open to the offer.", "He directed that—in negotiations to be held in Paris regarding the aid—countries in the Eastern Bloc should not reject economic conditions being placed up...
[ 0 ]
Critical response
What rating did the American hustle get on rotten tomatoes?
American Hustle
false
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"American Hustle\" received critical acclaim upon its release.", "The cast received praise for their performances, notably Adams and Lawrence.", "Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 93% rating, based on reviews from 240 critics with an average score of 8.2/10.", "The site's con...
[ 0 ]
U.S. broadcast
On what date did Dexter premiere?
Dexter (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 5 ]
[ "Criticism.U.S.", "When U.S. network CBS publicly announced in December 2007 that it was considering \"Dexter\" for broadcast reruns, the Parents Television Council (PTC) protested the decision.", "When the network began posting promotional videos of the rebroadcast on YouTube on January 29, 2008, PTC president...
[ 0 ]
Sustainability
When was the scientific study regarding the collapse of the ecosystem published?
Seafood
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Research into population trends of various species of seafood is pointing to a global collapse of seafood species by 2048.", "Such a collapse would occur due to pollution and overfishing, threatening oceanic ecosystems, according to some researchers.", "A major international scientific study released in Novemb...
[ 2 ]
Risks
How many athletes have died in preparation of a Winter Olympics competition?
Luge
false
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "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, ...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
When did the Napoleonic Wars happen?
Napoleonic Wars
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a series of wars between Napoleon's French Empire and opposing coalitions led by Great Britain.", "As a continuation of the wars sparked by the French Revolution of 1789, they revolutionized European armies and played out on an unprecedented scale, mainly owing to the applica...
[ 2 ]
Skirt steak
How are Skirt steaks prepared?
Steak
false
9FOOD
[ 2, 3, 4 ]
[ "A skirt steak is a part of the plate (situated at the cow's abdomen), the steak is long, thick and tender and it is usually priced by its flavour rather than the tenderness because its flavour is better than its tenderness.", "Skirt steaks are not to be confused with flank steaks because they are near the sirloi...
[ 5 ]
Critical response
How many stars did Alan Morrison give the film?
Amélie
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Alan Morrison from \"Empire\" Online gave \"Amélie\" five stars and called it \"one of the year’s best, with crossover potential along the lines of \"Cyrano De Bergerac\" and \"Il Postino\".", "Given its quirky heart, it might well surpass them all.", "\"Paul Tatara from CNN Reviewer praised \"Amélie\"s playfu...
[ 5 ]
Origins
When did tug of war begin to commonly refer to an athletic contest between two teams who haul at the opposite ends of a rope?
Tug of war
false
4SPORT
[ 13 ]
[ "The origins of tug of war are uncertain, but it is beyond dispute that this once royal sport was practised in ancient Egypt, Greece and China, where it was held in legend that the Sun and Moon played Tug of War over the light and darkness.", "It is also widely believed the sport was made popular in Great Britain...
[ 2, 3 ]
Types of shots played
What is a reverse angle?
Squash (sport)
false
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...
[ 0 ]
Jibbing
What is jibbing?
Snowboarding
false
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ "Jibbing is technical riding on non-standard surfaces, usually performing tricks.", "The word \"jib\" is both a noun and a verb, depending on the usage of the word.", "As a noun: a jib includes metal rails, boxes, benches, concrete ledges, walls, vehicles, rocks and logs.", "As a verb: to jib is referring to ...
[ 0 ]
Reception
What age was Wood when his father died?
American Gothic
false
3ART
[ 12 ]
[ "Wood entered the painting in a competition at the Art Institute of Chicago.", "The judges deemed it a \"comic valentine\", but a museum patron persuaded them to award the painting the bronze medal and $300 cash prize.", "The patron also persuaded the Art Institute to buy the painting, which remains there today...
[ 2, 0 ]
Historical accuracy
Why was mayor Angelo Errichetti prasied?
American Hustle
false
6MOVIES
[ 9 ]
[ "", "\"American Hustle\" does not attempt to directly document the events of Abscam.", "The names are changed, and the film begins with the on-screen message, \"Some of this actually happened\".", "Major departures from reality include:", " In the film, Irving Rosenfeld begins a life of criminality when he ...
[ 1 ]
Music video
During what year was a live version of the song Wake Me Up When September Ends recorded?
Wake Me Up When September Ends
true
0MUSIC
[ 11 ]
[ "Like the majority of the videos from the album \"American Idiot\", it was directed by Samuel Bayer.", "The video features Green Day's support guitarist, Jason White.", "This is the second time Jason White has appeared in a Green Day video, first appearing in \"When I Come Around\", ten years earlier but not as...
[ 2, 0 ]
Animal physiology
"Animal Physiology" by Hill, R.W., Wyse, G.A., Anderson, M. was published on what day?
Physiology
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0, 1 ]
[ " Hill, R.W., Wyse, G.A., Anderson, M. \"Animal Physiology\", 3rd ed.", "Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, 2012.", " Moyes, C.D., Schulte, P.M. \"Principles of Animal Physiology\", second edition.", "Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.", "Boston, MA, 2008.", " Randall, D., Burggren, W., and French, K. \"Eckert Anima...
[ 0 ]
Introduction
What is the lowest frequency wave detectable?
Gravitational wave
true
8SCIENCE
[ 23 ]
[ "In Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity is treated as a phenomenon resulting from the curvature of spacetime.", "This curvature is caused by the presence of mass.", "Generally, the more mass that is contained within a given volume of space, the greater the curvature of spacetime will be at the boun...
[ 0 ]
Cinema
What country in Europe is known for being a leader in filmmaking?
France
true
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "France has historical and strong links with cinema, with two Frenchmen, Auguste and Louis Lumière (known as the Lumière Brothers) having created cinema in 1895.", "France remains a leader in filmmaking, as of 2006 producing more films than any other European country.", "The nation also hosts the Cannes Festiva...
[ 0 ]
Media
What country has the worlds highest internet penetration rate?
Singapore
false
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "Companies linked to the government control much of the domestic media in Singapore.", "MediaCorp operates most free-to-air television channels and free-to-air radio stations in Singapore.", "There are a total of seven free-to-air TV channels offered by Mediacorp.", "The channels are Channel 5 (English channe...
[ 0 ]
Primary sources in translation
Which person edited the book titled, "The Protestant Reformation Major Documents"?
Protestant Reformation
true
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...
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Before the Market
What was produce sold at The Lots also referred to as?
Pike Place Market
false
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "Before the Market.", "Before the creation of the Pike Place Market in 1907, local Seattle area farmers sold their goods to the public in a three-square block area called The Lots, located at Sixth Avenue and King Street.", "Most produce sold at The Lots would then be brought to commercial wholesale houses on W...
[ 0 ]
Layout
What happened to the spies before they could strike?
Grand Central Terminal
false
2TRAVEL
[ 16 ]
[ "The tracks are numbered according to their location in the terminal building.", "The upper level tracks are numbered 11 to 42 east to west.", "Tracks 22 and 31 were removed in the late 1990s to build concourses for Grand Central North, track 12 was removed to expand the platform between tracks 11 and 13, and t...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
How do humans achieve locomotion?
Human swimming
true
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Human swimming is the self propulsion of a person through water or other liquid, for survival, recreation, sport, exercise or other reason.", "Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both.", "Humans are able to hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomo...
[ 5 ]
Rocket teams assembled
How much did the Soviet engine weigh?
Space Race
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 9 ]
[ "The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation.", "On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems.", "The Soviet rocket engineers were led...
[ 5 ]
Accolades
What did Christain Bale win?
Batman Begins
false
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "Wally Pfister was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 78th Academy Awards, receiving the film's only Academy Award nomination.", "The film received three nominations at the 59th British Academy Film Awards.", "Just months after its release, \"Batman Begins\" was voted by \"Empire\" readers as the 36th gre...
[ 0 ]
Garden
Where is Garden Croquet popular?
Croquet
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Garden croquet is widely played in the UK.", "The rules are easy to learn and the game can be played on lawns of almost any size but usually around by .", "The rules are similar to those described above for Association Croquet with three major differences:", " The starting point for all balls is a spot three...
[ 4 ]
Jehovah's Witnesses
What number of Jehovah's Witnesses were killed?
The Holocaust
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "Refusing to pledge allegiance to the Nazi party or to serve in the military, roughly 12,000 Jehovah's Witnesses were forced to wear a purple triangle and were placed in camps where they were given the option of renouncing their faith and submitting to the state's authority.", "Between 2,500 and 5,000 were killed...
[ 0 ]
Geology
Stone Mountain at it's longest point continues into which county?
Stone Mountain
false
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Stone Mountain is a pluton, a type of igneous intrusion.", "Primarily composed of quartz monzonite, the dome of Stone Mountain was formed during the formation of the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains.", "It formed as a result of the upwelling of magma from within the Earth's crust.", "T...
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Soundtrack
The original NCIS soundtrack was released by which company?
NCIS (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "CBS Records released the show's first soundtrack on February 10, 2009.", "\"The Official TV Soundtrack\" is a two-disc, 22-track set that includes brand new songs from top artists featured prominently in upcoming episodes of the series as well as the show’s original theme by Numeriklab (available commercially fo...
[]
Spin-off
When did AMC/Sony Pictures order Better Call Saul?
Breaking Bad
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "In April 2013, it was revealed that AMC and Sony were interested in a spin-off series that would focus on Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), with Gilligan and series writer Peter Gould developing the project.", "Gilligan had previously hinted at a possible spin-off series focused on Saul Goodman in July 2012.", "In ...
[ 2 ]
States and territories
How many states does Australia have?
Australia
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Australia has six states—New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), Victoria (VIC) and Western Australia (WA)—and two major mainland territories—the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT).", "In most respects these two territories function as states...
[ 5 ]
Regional varieties
Where does Hōtō, a flat and wide type of udon noodle, hail from in Japan?
Udon
false
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...
[ 4 ]
Photoelectric effect
When was Plankc's and Einstein's theory formed and how has it impacted physics?
Electromagnetism
false
8SCIENCE
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "In another paper published in that same year, Albert Einstein undermined the very foundations of classical electromagnetism.", "In his theory of the photoelectric effect (for which he won the Nobel prize for physics) and inspired by the idea of Max Planck's \"quanta\", he posited that light could exist in discre...
[ 2, 5 ]
1968 election
Who did Humphrey lose the 1968 presidential race to?
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5 ]
[ "At the time of his death, Kennedy was substantially behind Humphrey in convention delegate support, but many believe that Kennedy would have ultimately secured the nomination following his victory in the California primary.", "Only thirteen states held primaries that year, meaning that most delegates at the Demo...
[ 3 ]
Common block signals
What is an angle attack?
Beach volleyball
false
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ "Closed fist", "No block should be attempted for the opponent on that side of the court, also known as \"pull-off\"", "One finger", "The blocker should block an opponent's \"line\" attack, or a ball hit toward the nearest sideline", "Two fingers", "The blocker should block an opponent's \"angle\" attack, ...
[ 0 ]
Infrared astronomy
What is the infrared system used to study?
Astronomy
false
8SCIENCE
[ 1 ]
[ "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 ]
France
When did France establish an American aid program?
American Revolution
true
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...
[ 2 ]
Practical uses
When did the United Kingdom ban the shooting of pigeons?
Shooting
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Shooting is used for hunting upland game birds such as grouse or pheasant, rabbits, culling, deer hunting, or other wild game animals, or shooting pest animals.", "Clay pigeon shooting is meant to simulate shooting live pigeons released from traps, after doing so was banned in the United Kingdom in 1921.", "So...
[ 2 ]
Critical reception
What score did Orange is the New Black receive from Rotten Tomatoes?
Orange Is the New Black
false
1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"Orange Is the New Black\" has received positive reviews from critics.", "For Season 1, Metacritic gives a score of 79/100 based on reviews from 31 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews.", "Rotten Tomatoes gives a score of 89%, with an average rating of 8.4/10 based on 37 reviews.", "The sit...
[ 0 ]
Geography
The Rhone river is both the main input and output of which lake?
Switzerland
false
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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Casts
When was "The Thinker" moved to the Hotel Biron?
The Thinker
false
3ART
[ 8 ]
[ "", "\"The Thinker\" has been cast in multiple versions and is found around the world; the history of the progression from models to castings is complicated and still not entirely clear.", "About 28 monumental-sized bronze casts of the sculpture are in museums and public places.", "In addition, there are scul...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
How many people could the Colosseum hold?
Colosseum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 7 ]
[ "The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: \"Amphitheatrum Flavium\"; Italian: \"Anfiteatro Flavio\" or \"Colosseo\") is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.", "Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is ...
[ 5 ]
Auroral mechanism
What is the most common color of auroras?
Aurora
true
8SCIENCE
[ 14 ]
[ "l mechanism.", "Auroras are associated with the solar wind, a flow of ions continuously flowing outward from the Sun.", "The Earth's magnetic field traps these particles, many of which travel toward the poles where they are accelerated toward Earth.", "Collisions between these ions and atmospheric atoms and ...
[ 0 ]
Education
When the the ACM and CSTA release a report entitled "Running on Empty: The Failure to Teach K-12 Computer Science in the Digital Age"?
Computer science
true
8SCIENCE
[ 8 ]
[ "Some universities teach computer science as a theoretical study of computation and algorithmic reasoning.", "These programs often feature the theory of computation, analysis of algorithms, formal methods, concurrency theory, databases, computer graphics, and systems analysis, among others.", "They typically al...
[ 2 ]
Cast
Who played Wadjda in the movie?
Wadjda
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ " Reem Abdullah as Mother", " Waad Mohammed as Wadjda (وجدة)", " Abdullrahman Algohani as Abdullah", " Sultan Al Assaf as Father", " Ahd Kamel as Ms Hussa", " Ibrahim Al Mozael as Toyshop Owner", " Noof Saad as Qu'ran Teacher", " Rafa Al Sanea as Fatima", " Alanoud Sajini as Fatin" ]
[ 3 ]
Protective equipment
What is the definitoin of "brassard"?
Archery
true
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Most archers wear a bracer (also known as an arm-guard) to protect the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string and prevent clothing from catching the bow string.", "The bracer does not brace the arm; the word comes from the armoury term \"brassard\", meaning an armoured sleeve or badge.", "The Navaj...
[ 0 ]
New York
What was the ride "Twister...Ride It Out" inspired by?
Universal Studios Florida
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "This section of the park is aptly named.", "Within its boundaries can be found architectural styles and sets that resemble the New York from the past and present.", "New York's flagship attraction is Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.", "Opening in May 2004, this indoor roller coaster was inspired by \"The Mumm...
[ 0 ]
Professional vs. amateur boxing
Which centuries did people box mainly for money in?
Boxing
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Throughout the 17th through 19th centuries, boxing bouts were motivated by money, as the fighters competed for prize money, promoters controlled the gate, and spectators bet on the result.", "The modern Olympic movement revived interest in amateur sports, and amateur boxing became an Olympic sport in 1908.", "...
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Architecture
What type of architectural feature does Union Station pay homage to?
Union Station (Washington, D.C.)
true
2TRAVEL
[ 8 ]
[ "Architect Daniel H. Burnham, assisted by Pierce Anderson, was inspired by a number of different architectural styles.", "Classical elements included the Arch of Constantine (exterior, main façade) and the great vaulted spaces of the Baths of Diocletian (interior); prominent siting at the intersection of two of P...
[ 0 ]
List
When was the first BBC mini-series based on Das Boot?
Das Boot
false
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ " 150 minutes (1981, 1982) Theatrical", " 209 minutes (1981) unreleased", " 300 minutes (1984, 1988) BBC mini-series", " 208 minutes (1997) Director's Cut", " 293 minutes (2004) \"Das Boot: The Original Uncut Version\"" ]
[ 2 ]
Scientific research
Why can't humans stay in spaceflight for longer?
International Space Station
false
8SCIENCE
[ 13, 14 ]
[ "The ISS provides a platform to conduct scientific research that cannot be performed in any other way.", "While small unmanned spacecraft can provide platforms for zero gravity and exposure to space, space stations offer a long term environment where studies can be performed potentially for decades, combined with...
[ 1 ]
Abstract
What does nebula mean in Latin?
Nebula
false
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 ]
Foreign relations and military
How many people does Canadian reserve military personnel counts?
Canada
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Canada currently employs a professional, volunteer military force of 68,250 active personnel and approximately 47,081 reserve personnel.", "The unified Canadian Forces (CF) comprise the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Canadian Air Force.", "In 2011, Canada's military expenditure totalled approxim...
[ 5 ]
Racial characteristics
Damage has occurred on which part of the Sphinx?
Great Sphinx of Giza
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "Over the years several authors have commented on what they perceive as \"Negroid\" characteristics in the face of the Sphinx.", "This issue has become part of the Ancient Egyptian race controversy, with respect to the ancient population as a whole.", "The face of the Sphinx has been damaged over the millennia....
[]
Fielding
What is the primary job of the wicket-keeper in Cricket?
Cricket
false
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "All eleven players on the fielding side take the field together.", "One of them is the wicket-keeper \"aka\" \"keeper\" who operates behind the wicket being defended by the batsman on strike.", "Wicket-keeping is normally a specialist occupation and his primary job is to gather deliveries that the batsman does...
[ 0 ]
Atomic number
How many isotopes of chlorine have 18 or 20 neutrons?
Proton
true
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ " in chemistry.", "Atomic number.", "In chemistry, the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is known as the atomic number, which determines the chemical element to which the atom belongs.", "For example, the atomic number of chlorine is 17; this means that each chlorine atom has 17 protons and that all...
[ 5 ]
Division of Korea (1954–present)
Who led the invasion of South Korea?
Korean War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "Division of Korea (1954–present).", "The Korean Armistice Agreement provided for monitoring by an international commission.", "Since 1953, the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC), composed of members from the Swiss and Swedish Armed Forces, has been stationed near the DMZ.", "In April 1975, South V...
[ 3 ]
Box office
How much did The Cabin in the Woods earn in North America, other territories and worldwide?
The Cabin in the Woods
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Box office.", "\"The Cabin in the Woods\" earned $42,073,277 in North America, along with $23,829,690 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $65,902,967.", "It is currently the 90th highest grossing film of 2012 internationally, 79th domestically.", "The film opened in North America on April 13, 2012...
[ 5 ]
Ratings
What was the rating of the pilot for the TV series Glee?
Glee (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The pilot episode of \"Glee\" averaged 9.62 million viewers, and the following eleven episodes attained between 6.10 and 7.65 million.", "The mid-season finale was watched by 8.13 million viewers, with the show returning in April 2010 to a season high of 13.66 million viewers.", "The following six episodes att...
[ 0 ]
Continental Europe
How did the Ruhr Valley earn the nickname "Miniature England"?
Industrial Revolution
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5 ]
[ "Industrialisation beyond Great Britain.", "Continental Europe.", "The Industrial Revolution on Continental Europe came a little later than in Great Britain.", "In many industries, this involved the application of technology developed in Britain in new places.", "Often the technology was purchased from Brit...
[ 5 ]
First version
Where was Van Gogh staying when he started the first version?
Bedroom in Arles
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
[ 2, 4 ]
Grand Slam tournaments
There are how many grand slam tournaments?
Tennis
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The four Grand Slam tournaments are considered to be the most prestigious tennis events in the world.", "They are held annually and comprise, in chronological order, the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.", "Apart from the Olympic Games, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and Hopman Cup, they are t...
[ 5 ]
Music
When did the track "Amen" featured in the movie All Is Lost come out?
All Is Lost
true
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "The film score to \"All Is Lost\" is composed by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ frontman Alex Ebert, who signed on to the film in November 2012.", "Speaking of the experience of working on the film, Ebert said, \"This project was a dream—an open space to play in but also space to listen to the elements—wi...
[ 2 ]
Critical response
Which famous actor starred in the film "All is Lost"?
All Is Lost
true
6MOVIES
[ 3, 12, 13 ]
[ "", "\"All Is Lost\" has received critical acclaim.", "Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 93% of critics gave the film a positive review based on 194 reviews, with an average score of 7.9/10.", "The site's consensus states: \"Anchored by another tremendous performance in a career full of them...
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Origin and identity
The legend of the Sphinx is called what?
Great Sphinx of Giza
true
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "The Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest and oldest statues but basic facts about it, such as when it was built, and by whom, are still debated.", "These questions have resulted in the popular idea of the \"Riddle of the Sphinx,\" alluding to the original Greek legend of the Riddle of the Sphinx.", "Plin...
[ 0 ]
Music
What movie was the music of Llewyn Davis thought to have descended from?
Inside Llewyn Davis
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "Dave Van Ronk's music served as a starting point for the Coens as they wrote the script, and many of the songs first designated for the film were those he had recorded.", "Van Ronk co-author Elijah Wald said that the character of Llewyn Davis \"is not at all Dave, but the music is.” (The cover of Davis's solo al...
[ 0 ]
Track listing
How long is the version of Sexy and I Know It that was remixed by MADEin82?
Sexy and I Know It
true
0MUSIC
[ 10 ]
[ ";CD single", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (album version) – 3:19", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Mord Fustang) – 5:21", ";Digital download", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Audiobot Remix) – 5:55", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Mord Fustang) – 5:19", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Tomba and Borgore Remix) – 3:41", "\"Sexy and I...
[ 5 ]
Cover versions
When did singer Ed Sheeran perform an acoustic cover of "We Found Love" for Sirius XM Radio?
We Found Love
false
0MUSIC
[ 15 ]
[ "British pop rock band McFly covered \"We Found Love\" on their \"Keep Calm And Play Lounder\" tour 2012.", "Kele Okereke sang a verse of the song as the intro to his band Bloc Party's song \"Flux\" on their June 2012 U.K. tour.", "British alternative rock band Coldplay covered the song on October 27, 2011, dur...
[ 2 ]
Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt
Who was the last ruler of Egypt from the Ptolemaic line?
Egypt
false
5COUNTRY
[ 4 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Science and technology
Only ten other countries have more patents than Sweden.
Sweden
true
5COUNTRY
[ 15 ]
[ "Tycho Brahe, born in 1546 in an area of present-day Sweden which was then Denmark, made the careful astronomic observations upon which Kepler proved and quantified the heliocentric Copernican solar system.", "In the 18th century Sweden's scientific revolution took off.", "Previously, technical progress had mai...
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Prehistory
What resulted from the Peking Man site?
China
true
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "Archaeological evidence suggests that early hominids inhabited China between 250,000 and 2.24 million years ago.", "A cave in Zhoukoudian (near present-day Beijing) exhibits hominid fossils dated at between 680,000 and 780,000 BCE.", "The fossils are of Peking Man, an example of \"Homo erectus\" who used fire....
[ 0 ]
Recurring cast
Who played District Attorney Dan Russell?
Body of Proof
false
1TV
[ 7 ]
[ " Jeffrey Nordling as Todd Fleming", " Joanna Cassidy as Joan Hunt", " Cliff Curtis as Derek Ames", " Nathalie Kelley as Dani Alvarez", " Jamie Bamber as Aiden Wells", " Luke Perry as CDC Officer/Health Commissioner Charlie Stafford", " Annie Wersching as Yvonne Kurtz", " Richard Burgi as District Att...
[ 3 ]
Dress
Why do women put on abayas?
Saudi Arabia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 16 ]
[ "Saudi Arabian dress strictly follows the principles of hijab (the Islamic principle of modesty, especially in dress).", "The predominantly loose and flowing, but covering, garments are suited to Saudi Arabia's desert climate.", "Traditionally, men usually wear an ankle length garment woven from wool or cotton ...
[ 1 ]
Types
Why do telescopes such as TRACE and SOHO use special mirrors to reflect Extreme ultraviolet?
Telescope
false
8SCIENCE
[ 16 ]
[ "The name \"telescope\" covers a wide range of instruments.", "Most detect electromagnetic radiation, but there are major differences in how astronomers must go about collecting light (electromagnetic radiation) in different frequency bands.", "Telescopes may be classified by the wavelengths of light they detec...
[ 1 ]
Other branches of anatomy
Why is it important to study surface anatomy?
Anatomy
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "Superficial or surface anatomy is important as the study of anatomical landmarks that can be readily seen from the exterior contours of the body.", "It enables physicians or veterinary surgeons to gauge the position and anatomy of the associated deeper structures.", "Superficial is a directional term that indi...
[ 1 ]
Pioneer Frontier
What is the largest park area in Hershey Park?
Hersheypark
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "The largest area of the park, Pioneer Frontier, the southwestern-themed section of the park, includes four of the park’s roller coasters: Trailblazer (the second oldest in the park), Sidewinder, Storm Runner, and Fahrenheit.", "It also includes the Frontier Flyers, The Howler, Mini Scrambler, and Livery Stables....
[ 0 ]
Subjects
Was Ray Navarro in the movie 'How to Survive a Plague'?
How to Survive a Plague
false
6MOVIES
[ 15 ]
[ "People featured in the film include:", "Bill Bahlman", "David Barr", "Gregg Bordowitz", "George H. W. Bush (archive footage)", "Bill Clinton (archive footage)", "Spencer Cox", "Jim Eigo", "Mark Harrington", "Jesse Helms (archive footage)", "Garance Franke-Ruta", "Larry Kramer", "Mathilde Kr...
[ 5 ]
Health
How many different ministries have merged?
Belgium
true
5COUNTRY
[ 10 ]
[ "The Belgians are known to enjoy good health.", "According to 2012 estimates, the average life expectancy is 79.65 years.", "Since 1960, life expectancy has, in line with the European average, grown by two months per year.", "Death in Belgium is mainly due to heart and vascular disorders, neoplasms, disorders...
[ 5 ]
Andrew
Who are the three Kingston boys featured in "Seven Up!"?
Up Series
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Andrew was one of three boys chosen from the same pre-preparatory school in the wealthy London district of Kensington (the other two being Charles and John).", "The three are introduced in \"Seven Up!\"", "singing \"Waltzing Matilda\" in Latin.", "At the age of seven, when asked what newspaper he reads, if a...
[ 3 ]
Stage I: Podium
When was work on the podium completed?
Sydney Opera House
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "Stage I commenced on 2 March 1959 with the construction firm Civil & Civic, monitored by the engineers Ove Arup and Partners.", "The government had pushed for work to begin early, fearing that funding, or public opinion, might turn against them.", "However, Utzon had still not completed the final designs.", ...
[ 2 ]
Main works
What was the name of Donatello's famous work of art released in 1455?
Donatello
false
3ART
[ 7 ]
[ " \"St. Mark\" (1411–1413), Orsanmichele, Florence", " St. George Tabernacle (c. 1415–1417) — Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence", " \"Prophet Habacuc\" (1423–1425) — Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence", " \"The Feast of Herod\" (c. 1425) — Baptismal font, Baptistry of San Giovanni, Siena", " \"David\...
[ 0 ]
Tactics
What does the driver do in Tug of War?
Tug of war
false
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "Aside from the raw muscle power needed for tug of war, it is also a technical sport.", "The cooperation or \"rhythm\" of team members play an equally important role in victory, if not more, than their physical strength.", "To achieve this, a person called a \"driver\" is used to harmonize the team's joint trac...
[ 0 ]
Interpretation
What features of David are unusually large?
David (Michelangelo)
false
3ART
[ 15 ]
[ "The pose of Michelangelo's David is unlike that of earlier Renaissance depictions of \"David\".", "The bronze statues of David by Donatello and Verrocchio had both represented the hero standing victorious over the head of Goliath, the painter Andrea del Castagno had shown the boy in mid-swing, even as Goliath's ...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What is another name for Olympic weightlifting?
Olympic weightlifting
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Olympic weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting, or weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic programme in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.", "The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jer...
[ 0 ]
Provenances
In 1905 what person bought one of the Sunflower paintings.
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
true
3ART
[ 9 ]
[ "Two Paris versions Van Gogh exchanged with Gauguin in December 1887 or January 1888 were both sold to Ambroise Vollard: one in January 1895 and the other in April 1896.", "The first canvas resided for a short time with Félix Roux, but was reacquired by Vollard and sold to Degas from his estate to Rosenberg, then...
[ 0 ]
Annual events
What holiday event does Epcot celebrate every year?
Epcot
true
2TRAVEL
[ 8 ]
[ "Epcot hosts a number of special events during the year:", "The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, inaugurated in 1993, uses specially-themed floral displays throughout the park, including topiary sculptures of Disney characters.", "Guests can meet gardening experts and learn new ideas they can use...
[ 0 ]
Soundtrack
When was the soundtrack to the film "Forrest Gump" released?
Forrest Gump
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The 32-song soundtrack from the film was released on July 6, 1994.", "With the exception of a lengthy suite from Alan Silvestri's score, all the songs are previously released; the soundtrack includes songs from Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Aretha Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Three Dog...
[ 2 ]
Humanities
In Iran Which service must affirm media before it can be discharged?
Iran
true
5COUNTRY
[ 6 ]
[ "The Sassanid era was an important and influential historical period in Iran as Iranian culture influenced China, India and Roman civilization considerably, and so influenced as far as Western Europe and Africa.", "This influence played a prominent role in the formation of both Asiatic and European medieval art."...
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World production and consumption
What is the most common cheese in Iceland?
Cheese
false
9FOOD
[ 9 ]
[ "Worldwide, cheese is a major agricultural product.", "According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, over 20 million metric tons of cheese were produced worldwide in 2011.", "This is about three kilograms for each person on Earth.", "The largest producer of cheese is the United St...
[ 0 ]
Production
How many years did it take to make the film "Wadjda"?
Wadjda
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "According to the director Haifaa al-Mansour, it took five years to make \"Wadjda\".", "Most of the time was spent trying to find financial backing and getting filming permission, since she insisted on filming in Saudi Arabia for reasons of authenticity.", "She received backing from Rotana, the film production ...
[ 5 ]
Canned version
What are two flavors of Ramen?
Ramen
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "In Akihabara, vending machines distribute warm ramen in a steel can, known as .", "It is produced by a popular ramen restaurant and contains noodles, soup, menma, and pork.", "It is intended as a quick snack, and includes a small folded plastic fork.", "There are few kinds of flavor such as \"tonkotsu\" and ...
[ 0 ]
Other applications
What technology supplanted vacuum tubes?
Electron
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6, 7 ]
[ "In the free-electron laser (FEL), a relativistic electron beam passes through a pair of undulators that contain arrays of dipole magnets whose fields point in alternating directions.", "The electrons emit synchrotron radiation that coherently interacts with the same electrons to strongly amplify the radiation fi...
[ 0 ]
Cross section
How many interactions between photons and atoms are theoretically possible?
Photoelectric effect
true
8SCIENCE
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "The photoelectric effect is one interaction mechanism between photons and atoms.", "It is one of 12 theoretically possible interactions.", "At the high photon energies comparable to the electron rest energy of , Compton scattering, another process, may take place.", "Above twice this () pair production may t...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who directed 'The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain?'
Amélie
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Amélie ( (); \"The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain\") is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.", "Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre.", "It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Taut...
[ 3 ]
Marketing
What was Lots-O Huggin Bear known as in Japan?
Toy Story 3
true
6MOVIES
[ 14 ]
[ "The film's first teaser trailer was released with \"Up\" in Disney Digital 3-D, on May 29, 2009.", "On October 2, 2009, \"Toy Story\" and \"Toy Story 2\" were re-released as a double feature in Disney Digital 3-D.", "The first full-length trailer was attached as an exclusive sneak peek and a first footage to t...
[ 0 ]
Symbolism
How was the Forbidden City designed?
Forbidden City
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "The design of the Forbidden City, from its overall layout to the smallest detail, was meticulously planned to reflect philosophical and religious principles, and above all to symbolise the majesty of Imperial power.", "Some noted examples of symbolic designs include:", " Yellow is the color of the Emperor.", ...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Explain to me the rules of Netball.
Netball
true
4SPORT
[ 0, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ]
[ "Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players.", "Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s.", "By 1960, international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renam...
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Japan
What negative thing happened because of deficit spending?
Great Depression
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 10, 3, 14 ]
[ "The Great Depression did not strongly affect Japan.", "The Japanese economy shrank by 8% during 1929–31.", "Japan's Finance Minister Takahashi Korekiyo was the first to implement what have come to be identified as Keynesian economic policies: first, by large fiscal stimulus involving deficit spending; and seco...
[ 0 ]
Health benefits
What can coffee extracts hinder?
Coffee
true
9FOOD
[ 14 ]
[ "According to Cancer Research UK, the results of the large-scale study published in 2012 clarified the evidence of the effect of coffee drinking on cancer, and that evidence beforehand had been conflicting.", "They say the study showed that drinking coffee \"had no effect on the risk of dying from cancer.", "\"...
[ 0 ]
International competitions
Which organization is responsibile for the World Cup in football?
Association football
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
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