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Live performances
Taylor Swift performed We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together for what event, held in Cannes, France?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
true
0MUSIC
[ 6 ]
[ " Swift performed the song live for the first time at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6, 2012, which was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.", "Swift was the last performance of the night and, wearing a red and white striped shirt and black shorts, began her performance in an area resembling a...
[ 0 ]
Growth and acquisitions
What year did Six Flags open in the state of Georgia?
Six Flags
false
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "The original park, in Arlington (between Dallas and Fort Worth) was sold in 1966 to a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was actively pursuing non-railroad investments in an effort to diversify its sources of income.", "(In 1968, the Pennsylvania Railroad merged with the New York Central Railroad to ...
[ 0 ]
Boards
Are shallow fins good for tricks?
Wakeboarding
true
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "Boards are buoyant with the core usually made up of foam, honeycomb or wood mixed with resin and coated with fiberglass.", "Metal screws are inserted to attach bindings and fins.", "The configuration and positioning of the fins and bindings vary according to rider preference and are adjusted for a variety of r...
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Luddites
Who did the attackers supposedly follow?
Industrial Revolution
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "The rapid industrialisation of the English economy cost many craft workers their jobs.", "The movement started first with lace and hosiery workers near Nottingham and spread to other areas of the textile industry owing to early industrialisation.", "Many weavers also found themselves suddenly unemployed since ...
[ 3 ]
Awards and nominations
What was Simon Baker nominated for in 2009?
The Mentalist
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ " 2009: People's Choice Award for \"Favorite New TV Drama\"", " 2009: Simon Baker received a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series", " 2009: nomination for The International TV Dagger at the Crime Thriller Awards, an awards ceremony presented by the British Crime Writers'...
[ 0 ]
DVD releases
Which 3 episodes have uncensored material?
American Dad!
false
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ " The \"Volume One\" release was retitled \"Season One\" for the Region 2 and 4 releases, however the subsequent releases retained the \"Volume\" titles.", " On the packaging for the \"Season 1\" release on Region 2 DVD, there was no mention of audio commentaries or some of the bonus features, leading many to mis...
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Plot
What was Grant hoping to win enough money to pay off?
Wake in Fright
false
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "John Grant is a middle-class teacher from the big city.", "He feels disgruntled because of the onerous terms of a financial bond which he signed with the government in return for receiving a tertiary education.", "The bond has forced him to accept a post to the tiny school at Tiboonda, a remote township in the...
[ 0 ]
Reaction in the Balkan States
When did Serbia accept annexation of Bosnia?
Balkan Wars
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "Serbia was frustrated in the north by Austria-Hungary's incorporation of Bosnia.", "In March 1909, Serbia was forced to accept the annexation and restrain anti-Habsburg agitation by Serbian nationalists.", "Instead, the Serbian government looked to formerly Serb territories in the south, notably \"Old Serbia\"...
[ 2 ]
History
Why is an extra egg and additional square of chocolate added to the Boston Cooking School brownie recipe?
Chocolate brownie
false
9FOOD
[ 6 ]
[ "A chef at Chicago's Palmer House Hotel created the confection after Bertha Palmer requested a dessert for ladies attending the Chicago 1893 World Fair; it should be, she said, smaller than a piece of cake, though still retaining cake-like characteristics and easily eaten from boxed lunches.", "These first browni...
[ 1 ]
From Cantonese
In what way do Chinese vendors advertise Pho?
Pho
true
9FOOD
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "Hue and Eugèn Gouin (1957) both define ' by itself as an abbreviation of '.", "Elucidating on the 1931 dictionary, Gouin and Lê Ngọc Trụ (1970) both give ' as a corruption of ' (), which was commonly sold by Chinese immigrants in Hanoi.", "Some scholars argue that pho (the dish) evolved from ', a Vietnamese di...
[ 0 ]
Philosophy
What is of prime importance in karate?
Karate
true
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ "In \"Karate-Do Kyohan,\" Funakoshi quoted from the Heart Sutra, which is prominent in Shingon Buddhism: \"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form itself\" (\"shiki zokuze kū kū zokuze shiki\").", "He interpreted the \"kara\" of Karate-dō to mean \"to purge oneself of selfish and evil thoughts ... for only with a cl...
[ 0 ]
Ahwahneechee and the Mariposa Wars
When did Jim Savage lead the Mariposa Battalion in to the west?
Yosemite National Park
false
2TRAVEL
[ 5 ]
[ "Ahwahneechee and the Mariposa Wars.", "As revealed by archeological finds, the Yosemite Valley has been inhabited for nearly 3000 years.", "The Paiute and Sierra Miwok peoples lived in the area long before the first explorations by American settlers into the region.", "A band of Paiute called the \"Ahwahneec...
[ 2 ]
Medicine and materials
What is the basis for alcoholic beverages?
Botany
true
8SCIENCE
[ 8, 9, 7 ]
[ "Phytochemistry is a branch of plant biochemistry primarily concerned with the chemical substances produced by plants during secondary metabolism.", "Some of these compounds are toxins such as the alkaloid coniine from hemlock.", "Others, such as the essential oils peppermint oil and lemon oil are useful for th...
[ 0 ]
Synopsis
When did Sound City Studios close?
Sound City (film)
false
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "Sound City Studios was located in the San Fernando Valley, amidst rows of dilapidated warehouses.", "The little-known recording studio housed a unique analog Neve recording console and had a reputation for recording drums.", "Artists such as Nirvana, Kyuss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Ric...
[ 2 ]
Civil war (1967-1970)
What month and year did the 30 Month War end?
Nigeria
true
5COUNTRY
[ 12 ]
[ "Civil war (1967-1970).", "The disequilibrium and perceived corruption of the electoral and political process led in 1966 to several back-to-back military coups.", "The first was in January and led by a collection of young leftists under Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna and Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu.", "It was partially...
[ 0 ]
Sport
What are Venezuela's 3 most popular sports?
Venezuela
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "Baseball is Venezuela's most popular sport, with the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League existing since 1945.", "Besides baseball, Venezuela's most popular sports are basketball and football.", "Venezuela hosted the 2012 Basketball World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 2013 FIBA Basketball Americas C...
[ 0 ]
Housing and social services
How many weekly bags of groceries are delivered to homebound residents by Downtown Food Bank?
Pike Place Market
true
2TRAVEL
[ 15 ]
[ "The Market is also a significant provider of low-income housing and social services.", "The Market Foundation supports the Pike Market Medical Clinic, Pike Market Senior Center, Downtown Food Bank, and Pike Market Childcare and Preschool (all within the Market), as well as low-income housing in and near the Mark...
[ 5 ]
War between Britain and France, 1803–1814
When did the British Army defeat Napoleon at Waterloo?
Napoleonic Wars
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 7 ]
[ "Unlike its many coalition partners, Britain remained at war throughout the period of the Napoleonic Wars.", "Protected by naval supremacy (in the words of Admiral Jervis to the House of Lords \"I do not say, my Lords, that the French will not come.", "I say only they will not come by sea\"), Britain maintained...
[ 2 ]
Architecture
How many total degrees does the Space Needle rotate every 47 minutes?
Space Needle
false
2TRAVEL
[ 9 ]
[ "The architecture of the Space Needle is the result of a compromise between the designs of two men, Edward E. Carlson and John Graham, Jr.", "The two leading ideas for the World Fair involved businessman Edward Carlson's sketch of a giant balloon tethered to the ground (see the gently sloping base) and architect ...
[ 5 ]
Home media
When was the first release of the movie "Amélie"?
Amélie
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "The film has no overall worldwide distributor, but Blu-ray discs have been released in Canada and Australia.", "The first release occurred in Canada in September 2008 by TVA Films.", "This version did not contain any English subtitles and received criticisms regarding picture quality.", "In November 2009, an...
[ 2 ]
Awards
Which season of Friends did the actors choose to submit theirselves on the best actor ballet?
Friends
false
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "To maintain the series' ensemble format, the main cast members decided to enter themselves in the same acting categories for awards.", "Beginning with the series' eighth season, the actors decided to submit themselves in the lead actor balloting, rather than in the supporting actor fields.", "The series was no...
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Synopsis
Why do the massacres make the younger members of the Pemuda Pancasila boastful?
The Act of Killing
true
6MOVIES
[ 12 ]
[ "The film focuses on the Indonesian killings of 1965–1966, an anti-communist purge in which more than 500,000 people were killed.", "When Suharto overthrew Sukarno, the President of Indonesia, following the failed coup of the 30 September Movement in 1965, the gangsters Anwar Congo and Adi Zulkadry in Medan (Nort...
[ 1 ]
Sport
In the 1962 Commonwealth Games, who Was the host?
Australia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 10 ]
[ "Approximately 24% of Australians over the age of 15 regularly participate in organised sporting activities.", "Australia has strong international teams in cricket, field hockey, netball, rugby league, and rugby union, having been Olympic or world champions at least twice in each sport in the last 25 years for bo...
[ 3 ]
Original version
Why did The Reich Ministry of Public Enlightment and Propaganda confiscate the work?
Portrait of Dr. Gachet
false
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "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 ...
[ 1 ]
Origin and identity
The book, "Natural History", was written by which author?
Great Sphinx of Giza
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "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...
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Curries of Maharashtra
Which is the most famous dish in Khandeshi?
Curry
false
9FOOD
[ 6 ]
[ "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...
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Risk of Injury
How many people were hurt in Budapest on September 17, 2013?
Tug of war
true
4SPORT
[ 13 ]
[ "In addition to injuries from falling and back strains, (some of which may be serious), catastrophic injuries may result in the form of finger, hand or even arm amputations.", "Amputations or avulsions may result from two causes: looping or wrapping the rope around a hand or wrist, and from the elastic recoil of ...
[ 5 ]
Public policy
In the 2008 World Economic Forum Index what was Finland's ranking?
Finland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Finnish politicians have often emulated other Nordics and the Nordic model.", "Nordics have been free-trading and relatively welcoming to skilled migrants for over a century, though in Finland immigration is relatively new.", "The level of protection in commodity trade has been low, except for agricultural pro...
[ 0 ]
Nigirizushi
How are the topping served on sushi?
Sushi
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "", "\"Nigirizushi\" (, \"hand-pressed sushi\") consists of an oblong mound of \"sushi rice\" that the chef presses into a small rectangular box between the palms of the hands, usually with a bit of \"wasabi\", and a topping (the \"neta\") draped over it.", "\"Neta\" are typically fish such as salmon, tuna or o...
[ 5 ]
Cinema
Sorrentino directed what?
Italy
true
5COUNTRY
[ 11 ]
[ "The history of Italian cinema began a few months after the Lumière brothers began motion picture exhibitions.", "The first Italian film was a few seconds, showing Pope Leo XIII giving a blessing to the camera.", "The Italian film industry was born between 1903 and 1908 with three companies: the Società Italian...
[ 0 ]
Player rosters
how many pitchers are in a rotation?
Baseball
true
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ "Player rosters.", "Roster, or squad, sizes differ between different leagues and different levels of organized play.", "Major League Baseball teams maintain 25-player active rosters.", "A typical 25-man roster in a league without the DH rule, such as MLB's National League, features:", "eight position player...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
What year did Grand Central Station change its name?
Grand Central Terminal
true
2TRAVEL
[ 6 ]
[ "Grand Central Terminal (GCT) is a commuter (and former intercity) railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States.", "Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger rail travel, it is the largest such fa...
[ 0 ]
Organizations
When was the International Judo Federation(IJF) Founded?
Judo
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The international governing body for judo is the International Judo Federation (IJF), founded in 1951.", "Members of the IJF include the African Judo Union (AJU), the Pan-American Judo Confederation (PJC), the Judo Union of Asia (JUA), the European Judo Union (EJU) and the Oceania Judo Union (OJU), each comprisi...
[ 2 ]
Attractions
What has St Ann Street also been known as?
Bourbon Street
true
2TRAVEL
[ 15 ]
[ "Though largely quiet during the day, Bourbon Street comes alive at night, particularly during the French Quarter's many festivals.", "Most popular among these is the annual Mardi Gras celebration, when Bourbon Street teems with hundreds of thousands of tourists.", "Local open container laws in the French Quart...
[ 0 ]
Mexico
How are burgers served in Mexico?
Hamburger
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "In Mexico, burgers (called \"hamburguesas\") are served with ham and slices of American cheese (locally called \"queso americano\") fried on top of the meat patty.", "The toppings include avocado, jalapeño slices, shredded lettuce, onion and tomato.", "The bun has mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard.", "In certa...
[ 5 ]
28 June 1932
What does Khana Ratsadon translate to in English?
Thailand
true
5COUNTRY
[ 2 ]
[ "Prior to 1932, the Kingdom of Siam did not possess a legislature, as all legislative powers were vested within the person of the monarch.", "This had been the case since the foundation of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 12th century: as the king was seen as a \"Dharmaraja\" or \"King who rules in accordance with Dh...
[ 0 ]
Critical reception
What was Shona Craven's review of "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
true
0MUSIC
[ 10 ]
[ "Critical reception.", "\"All I Want for Christmas Is You\" was very well received by music critics.", "Parisien called the song \"well-crafted\", complimenting its instrumentation and melody.", "Steve Morse, editor of \"The Boston Globe\", wrote that Carey sang with a lot of soul.", "According to Barry Sch...
[ 0 ]
Tracklisting
In what format is the David Guetta EP "Turn Me On" available?
Turn Me On (David Guetta song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ " Digital download - EP", " \"Turn Me On\" (Michael Calfan Remix) – 5:43", " \"Turn Me On\" (David Guetta & Laidback Luke Remix) – 5:08", " \"Turn Me On\" (Sidney Samson Remix) – 5:54", " \"Turn Me On\" (JP Candela Remix) – 7:02", " \"Turn Me On\" (Sabastien Drums Remix) – 6:19", " \"Turn Me On\" (Exten...
[ 0 ]
Reception
Was the film The Kid with a Bike received positively?
The Kid with a Bike
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "The film received near universal acclaim.", "It scored a 96% \"Certified Fresh\" approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 109 reviews; the film review aggregate site described the critical consensus that the film \"is a heart-wrenching, thematically and spiritually rich drama.\"", "Jonathan Romney wrote in ...
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Abstract
What is the traditional meat for a kebab?
Kebab
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Kebab (also kebap or kabab) is a Middle Eastern dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit originating in the Middle East, whereas in Europe it refers to doner kebab, sliced meat served in a pita.", "In the Middle East, however, kebab refers to meat that is cooked over or ...
[ 0 ]
Media usage
What TV series have featured the song "Rolling in the Deep"?
Rolling in the Deep
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Rolling in the Deep\" first gained attention when it was used in a trailer for the film \"I Am Number Four\" and in the film itself.", "It has since been featured in several television series such as in \"90210\" third season, in \"Doctor Who\" sixth series premiere, in \"One Tree Hill\" eighth season, i...
[ 0 ]
Scuba diver training and certification
In order to be scuba diving certified, do you need to know how to clear water from a mask?
Scuba diving
true
4SPORT
[ 10 ]
[ "Recreational scuba diving does not have a centralized certifying or regulatory agency, and is mostly self regulated.", "There are, however, several large diving organizations that train and certify divers and dive instructors, and many diving related sales and rental outlets require proof of diver certification ...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who created the four versions of the composition The Scream?
The Scream
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The Scream () is the popular name given to each of four versions of a composition, created as both paintings and pastels, by the Expressionist artist Edvard Munch between 1893 and 1910.", "Der Schrei der Natur (\"The Scream of Nature\") is the title Munch gave to these works, all of which show a figure with an a...
[ 3 ]
Acquisition by the Art Institute of Chicago
What year was Frederick Bartlett appointed trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago?
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1923, Frederick Bartlett was appointed trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago.", "He and second wife, Helen Birch Bartlett, loaned their collection of French Post-Impressionist and Modernist art to the museum.", "It was Mrs. Bartlett who had an interest in French and avant-garde artists and influenced her ...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
When is each episode of South Park typically written and produced?
South Park
false
1TV
[ 10 ]
[ "South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network.", "Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics.", "The ongoing narrative revolves a...
[ 2 ]
Organizations
Who is the organization that is responsible for organizing international competition and hosts the World Judo Championships?
Judo
false
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "The international governing body for judo is the International Judo Federation (IJF), founded in 1951.", "Members of the IJF include the African Judo Union (AJU), the Pan-American Judo Confederation (PJC), the Judo Union of Asia (JUA), the European Judo Union (EJU) and the Oceania Judo Union (OJU), each comprisi...
[ 3 ]
"The Theorists" controversy
Lorres alleged the program was plagiarized because of the use of what?
The Big Bang Theory
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "Through the use of his vanity cards at the end of episodes, Lorre alleged that the program had been plagiarized by a show produced and aired in Belarus.", "Officially titled Теоретики (\"The Theorists\"), the show features \"clones\" of the main characters, a similar opening sequence, and what appears to be a ve...
[ 0 ]
Conclusion and legacy
The Hapsburgs ruled which countries?
Protestant Reformation
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "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...
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Philosophy
Why is it a central dogma to Karate that it only be used in real confrontations?
Karate
false
4SPORT
[ 9, 10, 6 ]
[ "In \"Karate-Do Kyohan,\" Funakoshi quoted from the Heart Sutra, which is prominent in Shingon Buddhism: \"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form itself\" (\"shiki zokuze kū kū zokuze shiki\").", "He interpreted the \"kara\" of Karate-dō to mean \"to purge oneself of selfish and evil thoughts ... for only with a cl...
[ 1 ]
Music
How did Zimmer obtain the voices used for the chant in the score of The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises
true
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "In an interview in October 2010, composer Hans Zimmer confirmed that he would be returning to score \"The Dark Knight Rises.\"", "James Newton Howard was offered to return and write the score with Zimmer as he did for \"Batman Begins\" and \"The Dark Knight\", but he chose not to because he noted that the chemis...
[ 5 ]
Derivative works
Who was the creator of "Glad Day?'
Vitruvian Man
true
3ART
[ 5 ]
[ "The \"Vitruvian Man\" has inspired a number of derivative works:", " Cesare Cesariano (1521) who edited the important 1521 edition of \"De Architectura\" of Vitruvius (Leonardo da Vinci is supposed to have provided the illustrations for this edition).", " Albrecht Dürer (1528) in his book \"Vier Bücher von men...
[ 3 ]
U.S. standard ratings
How has 'The Big Bang Theory' been rated since it's release?
The Big Bang Theory
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"The Big Bang Theory\" has been highly rated since its premiere.", "When the third season premiered on September 21, 2009, \"The Big Bang Theory\" ranked as CBS's highest-rated show of that evening in the adults 18–49 demographic (4.6/10) along with a then-series-high 12.83 million viewers.", "After the...
[ 5 ]
Toppings and garnishes
For salad toppings, which form of cheese is the best?
Salad
true
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Popular salad garnishes are nuts, croutons, anchovies, bacon bits (real or imitation), garden beet,bell peppers, shredded carrots, diced celery, watercress, sliced cucumber, parsley, sliced mushrooms, sliced red onion, radish, french fries, sunflower seeds (shelled), real or artificial crab meat (surimi) and cherr...
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Beverages
The soup is a mix of yogurt, rize, flour, and what?
Yogurt
false
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 ]
Abstract
What genre is How to Survive a Plague?
How to Survive a Plague
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "How to Survive a Plague is a 2012 American documentary film about the early years of the AIDS epidemic, and the efforts of ACT UP and TAG.", "It was directed by David France, a journalist who covered AIDS from its beginnings.", "For France it was his first film.", "He dedicated it to his partner whom he lost...
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Military restrictions
How many ships were to be disarmed and converted to merchant use?
Treaty of Versailles
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 14 ]
[ "The treaty was comprehensive and complex in the restrictions imposed upon the post-war German armed forces (Reichswehr).", "The provisions were intended to make the incapable of offensive action and to encourage international disarmament.", "Germany was to demobilize sufficient soldiers by 31 March 1920, to le...
[ 5 ]
History
The word "brownie" first appeared when?
Chocolate brownie
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "A chef at Chicago's Palmer House Hotel created the confection after Bertha Palmer requested a dessert for ladies attending the Chicago 1893 World Fair; it should be, she said, smaller than a piece of cake, though still retaining cake-like characteristics and easily eaten from boxed lunches.", "These first browni...
[ 2 ]
Minetown
What did they use as a model for Minetown?
Hersheypark
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "Minetown was modeled to resemble a mining town, just as its name says.", "The section was officially opened in 1990 with the additions of Convoy, Red Baron, Flying Falcon and Dinosaur-Go-Round.", "All except Dinosaur-Go-Round are still in the area; Dinosaur-Go-Round was moved to Founder’s Circle for the 2007 s...
[ 0 ]
Hollywood
Which show includes a 3-d experience and a stage show?
Universal Studios Florida
true
2TRAVEL
[ 12 ]
[ "The Hollywood section of the park greets guests with recreations of some of Hollywood's greatest monuments, such as Schwab's Drug Store and Mel's Drive-In.", "These recreations are accompanied by two shows and a walkthrough exhibit.", "Hollywood is also home to the world famous state of the art Radio Broadcast...
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Music
Who was the composer of the "Letter Duet" which was heard in a big scene in the movie
The Shawshank Redemption
true
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "The score was composed by Thomas Newman and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1994, which was his first Oscar nomination.", "The majority of the score consists of dark piano music, which plays along the main character's role at Shawshank.", "The main theme (\"End Titles\" on the sou...
[ 3 ]
Middle distance
Where are the roots of the half mile run from?
Track and field
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "The most common middle-distance track events are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event.", "The 880 yard run, or half mile, was the forebear of the 800 m distance and it has its roots in competitions in the United Kingdom in the 1830s....
[ 4 ]
Awards and accolades
In which category did the television show "The Vampire Diaries" win a Saturn award for?
The Vampire Diaries
false
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ "", "\"The Vampire Diaries\" won 7 Teen Choice Awards in 2010 including: Choice TV Show – Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Choice TV Actor – Fantasy/Sci-Fi (Paul Wesley), Choice TV Actress – Fantasy/Sci-Fi (Nina Dobrev), Choice TV Villain (Ian Somerhalder), Choice TV Breakout Show, Choice TV Female Breakout Star (Nina Dobrev) and...
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Health issues
How many equestrians were surveyed in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho?
Equestrianism
false
4SPORT
[ 8 ]
[ "Handling, riding, and driving horses has a number of health risks.", "Riding has some inherent risks, as when mounted, the rider's head may be up to from the ground, and the horse may travel at a speed of up to .", "The injuries observed range from very minor injuries to fatalities.", "A recent study in Germ...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
When was the SOLAS established?
Sinking of the RMS Titanic
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 13 ]
[ "The sinking of the RMS \"Titanic\" occurred on the night of 14 April through to the morning of 15 April 1912 in the north Atlantic Ocean, four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.", "The largest passenger liner in service at the time, \"Titanic\" had an estimated 2,224 people on board w...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
What is the Italian name for the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
true
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "The Leaning Tower of Pisa () or simply the Tower of Pisa (\"Torre di Pisa\") is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side.", "It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedra...
[ 0 ]
For children
What is the time period of quarters in High Five Netball?
Netball
true
4SPORT
[ 16 ]
[ "Netball has been adapted in several ways to meet children's needs.", "The rules for children are similar to those for adults, but various aspects of the game (such as the length of each quarter, goal height, and ball size) are modified.", "Fun Net is a version of netball developed by Netball Australia for five...
[ 0 ]
Literature
Which languages did José Saramago speak?
Spain
false
5COUNTRY
[ 26 ]
[ "The earliest recorded examples of a vernacular Romance-based literature date from the same time and location, the rich mix of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures in Muslim Spain, in which Maimonides, Averroes, and others worked, The Jarchas.", "During the Reconquista, the epic poem Cantar de Mio Cid was writt...
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Meaning
Which war does the painting Soft Construction with Boiled Beans represent?
Soft Construction with Boiled Beans (Premonition of Civil War)
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3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "This painting expresses the destruction during the Spanish Civil War.", "The monster in this painting is self-destructive just as a Civil War is.", "This painting is not meant to depict choosing sides although Dalí had many reasons to choose sides in the Spanish Civil War.", "His sister was tortured and impr...
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Abstract
What date was the premiere of the third season of Last Man Standing?
Last Man Standing (U.S. TV series)
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1TV
[ 5 ]
[ "Last Man Standing (U.S. TV series)Last Man Standing is an American television sitcom starring Tim Allen and Nancy Travis that currently airs on ABC.", "The series premiered on October 11, 2011.", "This is the second sitcom Allen starred in for ABC, the first being \"Home Improvement\".", "On May 11, 2012, th...
[ 0 ]
In film and television
What Leslie Chow does while singing a portion of the song?
I Believe I Can Fly
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0MUSIC
[ 9 ]
[ "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 ]
Lands
In what year did Holidayland close at Disneyland Park?
Disneyland
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2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "Disneyland Park consists of eight themed \"lands\" and a number of concealed backstage areas, and occupies approximately .", "The park opened with \"Main Street, U.S.A.\", \"Adventureland\", \"Frontierland\", \"Fantasyland\", and \"Tomorrowland\", and has since added New Orleans Square in 1966, Bear Country (lat...
[ 0 ]
Support crew
Name a member of the Apollo 11 support crew?
Apollo 11
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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War of the Third Coalition 1805
What was the name of the treaty that Austria signed?
Napoleonic Wars
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 17 ]
[ "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...
[ 0 ]
Music
What artists are featured on the soundtrack to the 2010 film "Despicable Me?
Despicable Me
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6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "", "\"Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack\" is the soundtrack to the film of the same name, and it was released on July 6, 2010.", "It featured new songs from the film written and performed by Pharrell Williams, and performances by Destinee & Paris, The Sylvers, Robin Thicke and The Bee Gees." ]
[ 0 ]
Rivalry with Matisse
In what place did Matisse reveal his painting "Blue Nude", shocking the public?
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
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3ART
[ 9 ]
[ "The Salon d'Automne of 1905 brought notoriety and attention to the works of Henri Matisse and the Les Fauves group.", "The latter gained their name after critic Louis Vauxcelles described their work with the phrase \"Donatello au milieu des fauves!\"", "(\"Donatello among the wild beasts\"), contrasting the pa...
[ 0 ]
Recordings
What is the earliest known recording of
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
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0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The earliest known recorded version of the song was by banjoist Harry Reser and his band on October 24, 1934 (Decca 264A) featuring Tom Stacks on vocal, the version shown in the Variety charts of December 1934.", "The song was a sheet music hit, reaching #1.", "The song was also recorded on September 26, 1935,...
[ 0 ]
Technical
What are the names of the engineers who worked on the movie "Sound City"?
Sound City (film)
true
6MOVIES
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[ " Sami Ansari – photography", " Matt Bissonette – composer", " James Brown – engineer, mixing", " Joe LaPorta – mastering", " Emily Lazar – mastering", " Chris Lord-Alge – mixing", " John Lousteau – engineer", " Jim Scott – engineer", " Chris Shiflett – composer", " Derek Silverman – engineering s...
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Origins
What did they call that clinic in Los Angeles?
Private Practice (TV series)
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1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "Production history.", "On , \":The Wall Street Journal\" reported that ABC was pursuing a spin-off of \"Grey's Anatomy\" featuring Kate Walsh's character Addison Montgomery.", "Subsequent reports confirmed the report, stating that an expanded two-hour broadcast of \"Grey's Anatomy\" (which aired ) would serve ...
[ 0 ]
Surveys of public opinion
How many UK poll respondents were convinced of climate change in 2010?
Global warming
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8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the public's belief as to the causes of global warming depends on the wording choice used in the polls.", "In 2007–2008 Gallup Polls surveyed 127 countries.", "Over a third of the world's population was unaware of global warming, with people in developi...
[ 5 ]
Legacy
Where did Free Bird come from?
Free Bird
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0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "It has become something of a humorous tradition for audience members at concerts to shout \"Free Bird\" as a request to hear the song, regardless of the performer or style of music.", "The phenomenon began earlier in the 1970s with The Allman Brothers Band's epic \"Whipping Post\", but then took off to a much gr...
[ 4 ]
Abstract
Who oversaw the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris in 1845?
Notre Dame de Paris
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2TRAVEL
[ 6 ]
[ "Notre-Dame de Paris (; French for \"Our Lady of Paris\"), also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral or simply Notre-Dame, is a historic Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France.", "The cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of Fr...
[ 3 ]
Development and production
In what year did Showtime order a 4th season of the show?
Nurse Jackie
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1TV
[ 10 ]
[ "", "\"Nurse Jackie\" was created by Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, and Evan Dunsky with Brixius and Wallem serving as showrunners for the series and sharing executive producer duties with Caryn Mandabach and John Melfi.", "Showtime ordered an initial 12 episodes.", "Before the premiere, Brixius told the New York...
[ 0 ]
Education
What was the adult literacy rate of Tunisia in 2008?
Tunisia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "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 ]
Analysis
Why did Cao Cao's generals prove unworthy for war at the Battle of Red Cliffs according to Zhou Yu?
Battle of Red Cliffs
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7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "A combination of Cao Cao's strategic errors and the effectiveness of Huang Gai's ruse had resulted in the allied victory at the Battle of Red Cliffs.", "Zhou Yu had previously observed that Cao Cao's generals and soldiers comprised mostly cavalry and infantry, and few had any experience in naval warfare.", "Ca...
[ 1 ]
Home media
The total number of video copies shipped by shawshank was how many?
The Shawshank Redemption
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Define croissant.
Croissant
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9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "A croissant ( or ; ) is a buttery flaky viennoiserie pastry named for its well known crescent shape.", "Croissants and other viennoiserie are made of a layered yeast-leavened dough.", "The dough is layered with butter, rolled and folded several times in succession, then rolled into a sheet, in a technique call...
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Reception
How did IGN rate "The Dark Knight Rises"?
The Dark Knight Rises
false
6MOVIES
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[ "", "\"The Dark Knight Rises\" received mostly positive reviews from critics; Rotten Tomatoes sampled 304 reviewers and judged 88% of the reviews to be positive.", "Metacritic, another review aggregator, assigned the film a weighted average score of 78 (out of 100) based on 45 reviews from mainstream critics, c...
[ 5 ]
Wushu as an Olympic event
What date did Wushu's bid get rejected?
Wushu (sport)
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4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "The IWUF placed a bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to have wushu included in future Olympic Games, but did not meet with success.", "However, the IOC allowed China to organize an international wushu event during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, but this event is not one of the 28 official Olympic ...
[ 0 ]
New York
When did the indoor roller coaster at Univeral Studios Florida open?
Universal Studios Florida
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2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "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...
[ 2 ]
Conservation
What color was it before in the artwork of Lady with an Ermine?
Lady with an Ermine
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3ART
[ 8 ]
[ "The \"Lady with an Ermine\" has been subjected to two detailed laboratory examinations.", "The first was in the Warsaw Laboratories, the findings being published by K. Kwiatkowski in 1955.", "The painting underwent examination and restoration again in 1992, at the Washington National Gallery Laboratories under...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Describe a quantum.
Quantum
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8SCIENCE
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[ "In physics, a quantum (plural: quanta) is the minimum amount of any physical entity involved in an interaction.", "Behind this, one finds the fundamental notion that a physical property may be \"quantized,\" referred to as \"the hypothesis of quantization\".", "This means that the magnitude can take on only ce...
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Composition
What 70's band has Some Nights been compared to?
Some Nights
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0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The album and the band's music has received several comparisons to Queen.", "\"Rolling Stones\"'s Jody Rosen, called the album a mix of \"close harmony chorales, showy key changes, a dash of Queen here, a dollop of Les Miz there\".", "In an interview with \"Fuse\", producer Jeff Bhasker also stated that the al...
[ 0 ]
Layout
What section of the city was probably residential?
Machu Picchu
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2TRAVEL
[ 7 ]
[ "The site is roughly divided into an urban sector and an agricultural sector, as well as the upper town and the lower town.", "The temples are part of the upper town, the warehouses the lower.", "The architecture is adapted to the natural form of the mountains.", "Approximately 200 buildings are arranged on w...
[ 0 ]
Early life
Who encouraged Pollock to create art?
Jackson Pollock
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3ART
[ 14 ]
[ "Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming, in 1912, the youngest of five sons.", "His parents, Stella May (née McClure) and LeRoy Pollock, were born and grew up in Tingley, Iowa and were educated at Tingley High School.", "Pollock's mother is interred at Tingley Cemetery, Ringgold County, Iowa.", "His father had bee...
[ 3 ]
Later history
Why was the statue of David removed from the piazza?
David (Michelangelo)
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3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1873 the statue of David was removed from the piazza, to protect it from damage, and displayed in the Accademia Gallery, Florence, where it attracts many visitors.", "A replica was placed in the Piazza della Signoria in 1910.", "In 1991, a man attacked the statue with a hammer he had concealed beneath his j...
[ 1 ]
Season 4
What political office does Peter Florrick run for in the Good Wife
The Good Wife
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1TV
[ 5 ]
[ "Season 4 focuses on Lockhart & Gardner's efforts to come out from bankruptcy after rival lawyers Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to take them down.", "A trustee, Clarke Hayden, is appointed to watch over the firm, but Will and Diane are not happy once he starts getting in their way.", "Trying to gain mo...
[ 0 ]
Music Concourse Area
How many fountains are located in the Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
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2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "Major features.", "Music Concourse Area.", "The Music Concourse is a sunken, oval-shaped open-air plaza originally excavated for the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894.", "Its focal point is the Spreckels Temple of Music, also called the \"Bandshell,\" where numerous music performances hav...
[ 5 ]
Solar wind and the magnetosphere
What is the width of the mangetosphere of the Earth?
Aurora
false
8SCIENCE
[ 8 ]
[ "The Earth is constantly immersed in the solar wind, a rarefied flow of hot plasma (gas of free electrons and positive ions) emitted by the Sun in all directions, a result of the two-million-degree heat of the Sun's outermost layer, the corona.", "The solar wind usually reaches Earth with a velocity around 400 km...
[ 0 ]
Thermodynamic fluctuations and statistical physics
When was "Conclusions from the capillarity phenoma" published.
Albert Einstein
false
8SCIENCE
[ 1 ]
[ "Albert Einstein's first paper submitted in 1900 to \"Annalen der Physik\" was on capillary attraction.", "It was published in 1901 with the title \"Folgerungen aus den Capillaritätserscheinungen\", which translates as \"Conclusions from the capillarity phenomena\".", "Two papers he published in 1902–1903 (ther...
[ 2 ]
Training
A luger must have strength in what body parts?
Luge
true
4SPORT
[ 2 ]
[ "The sport of luge requires an athlete to balance mental and physical fitness.", "To become an elite luger, a competitor must begin training at an early age and spend decades honing their skills.", "Physically, a luger must have strong neck, upper body, abdominal, and thigh muscles.", "Strength training is es...
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