section
stringlengths
3
104
question
stringlengths
12
207
article
stringclasses
481 values
is_paraphrase
bool
2 classes
topic
class label
10 classes
answers
listlengths
1
12
candidates
listlengths
3
33
q_types
listlengths
0
3
Name
Around what episode was the term 'foofs' brought into use?
NCIS (TV series)
true
1TV
[ 7 ]
[ "Prior to the launch of the first season, advertisements on CBS identified the show as \"Naval CIS\".", "By the time of the launch of the first episode, \"NCIS\" was airing under the name \"Navy NCIS\", the name it held for the entire first season.", "Since the \"N\" in NCIS stands for \"Naval\", the name \"Nav...
[ 0 ]
Politics
What form of government does Ireland have?
Republic of Ireland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Ireland is a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system of government.", "The is the bicameral national parliament composed of the President of Ireland and the two Houses of the Oireachtas:The President serves as head of state, and is elected for a seven-year term and may be re-elected once.", "The Pr...
[ 0 ]
Curry in South Africa and a few other
Where is "Bunny Chow" popular?
Curry
false
9FOOD
[ 7 ]
[ " in South Africa and a few other.", "African curries, Cape Malay curries and Natal curries including the Traditional Natal Curry, the Durban curry, the Bunny chow and Roti Rolls.", "The history of South African curries go back as far as 250 years ago when the first Indians arrived on the shores of the Natal Co...
[ 4 ]
Health issues
How many hours of equestrian experience has shown a significant decline in risk of injury?
Equestrianism
false
4SPORT
[ 10 ]
[ "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 ]
Initial causes of temperature changes (external forcings)
How long does an orbital cycle take?
Global warming
true
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "Initial causes of temperature changes (external forcings).", "The climate system can respond to changes in \"external forcings.\"", "External forcings can \"push\" the climate in the direction of warming or cooling.", "Examples of external forcings include changes in atmospheric composition (e.g., increased ...
[ 5 ]
Origins
What was the occupation of the person who asked a question about bringing together five felons?
The Usual Suspects
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "Bryan Singer met Kevin Spacey at a party after a screening of the young filmmaker's first film, \"Public Access\", at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival.", "Spacey had been encouraged by a number of people he knew who had seen it, and was so impressed that he told Singer and McQuarrie that he wanted to be in whatev...
[ 0, 3 ]
Rewards
What were Napoleon's words to his troops after the battle?
Battle of Austerlitz
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0, 1 ]
[ "Napoleon's words to his troops after the battle were full of praise: \"Soldats!", "Je suis content de vous\" ().", "The Emperor provided two million golden francs to the higher officers and 200 francs to each soldier, with large pensions for the widows of the fallen.", "Orphaned children were adopted by Napo...
[ 0 ]
History
What is the origin of the word "cake?"
Cake
true
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "The term \"cake\" has a long history.", "The word itself is of Viking origin, from the Old Norse word \"kaka\".", "Although clear examples of the difference between cake and bread are easy to find, the precise classification has always been elusive.", "For example, banana bread may be properly considered eit...
[ 0 ]
Government and politics
What internal national system did Chile overhaul in 2005?
Chile
false
5COUNTRY
[ 15 ]
[ "The current Constitution of Chile was approved in a national plebiscite —regarded as \"highly irregular\" by some observers— in September 1980, under the military government of Augusto Pinochet.", "It entered into force in March 1981.", "After Pinochet's defeat in the 1988 plebiscite, the constitution was amen...
[ 0 ]
In Padua
When did Donatello create the reliefs of St. Anthony?
Donatello
true
3ART
[ 7 ]
[ "In 1443, Donatello was called to Padua by the heirs of the famous condottiero Erasmo da Narni, who had died that year.", "Completed in 1450 and placed in the square facing the Basilica of St. Anthony, his equestrian statue of Erasmo (better known as the \"Gattamelata\", or \"Honey-Cat\") was the first example of...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
What are Belgium's two largest regions?
Belgium
false
5COUNTRY
[ 5 ]
[ "Belgium (; Dutch: \"België\"; French: \"Belgique\"; German: \"Belgien\"), officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal monarchy in Western Europe.", "It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters as well as those of several other major international organisations such as NATO."...
[ 0 ]
Expansion and yield
How are popcorn varieties broadly categorized?
Popcorn
false
9FOOD
[ 16 ]
[ "Popping results are sensitive to the rate at which the kernels are heated.", "If heated too quickly, the steam in the outer layers of the kernel can reach high pressures and rupture the hull before the starch in the center of the kernel can fully gelatinize, leading to partially popped kernels with hard centers....
[ 5 ]
Nitrogen narcosis
At the point when does narcosis begin to influence a few jumpers?
Scuba diving
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Nitrogen narcosis or inert gas narcosis is a reversible alteration in consciousness producing a state similar to alcohol intoxication in divers who breathe high pressure gas at depth.", "The mechanism is similar to that of nitrous oxide, or \"laughing gas,\" administered as anesthesia.", "Being \"narced\" can ...
[ 2 ]
Popular culture and cinema
Name one of the best known directors In Iran
Iran
true
5COUNTRY
[ 6 ]
[ "The musical culture of Persia, while distinct, is closely related to other musical systems of the West and Central Asia.", "It has also affinities to the music cultures of the Indian subcontinent, to a certain degree even to those of Africa, and, in the period after 1850 particularly, to that of Europe.", "Its...
[]
Neutral medium
In Electrochemistry, what procedure is used on a Neutral medium?
Electrochemistry
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "The same procedure as used on acid medium is applied, for example on balancing using electron ion method to complete combustion of propane.", "\"Unbalanced reaction\": C3H8 + O2 → CO2 + H2O", "\"Reduction\": 4 H+ + O2 + 4 e– → 2 H2O", "\"Oxidation\": 6 H2O + C3H8 → 3 CO2 + 20 e– + 20 H+", "As in acid and b...
[ 0 ]
Production
How much was the production budget for principal photography?
The Cabin in the Woods
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "With a production budget of $30 million, principal photography began on March 9, 2009 in Vancouver, and concluded in May 2009.", "Joss Whedon co-wrote the script with \"Cloverfield\" screenwriter Drew Goddard, who also directed the film, marking his directorial debut.", "Goddard previously worked with Whedon o...
[ 5 ]
Lyrics
Which performer sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on the album?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
true
0MUSIC
[ 11, 12, 13 ]
[ "Some of the original lyrics that were penned by Martin were rejected before the show began.", "They were: \"Have yourself a merry little Christmas / It may be your last/ Next year we may all be living in the past / Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Pop that champagne cork / Next year we may all be living ...
[]
Scuba diver training and certification
Does the scuba diving have have a regulatory agency?
Scuba diving
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "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 ...
[]
Abstract
When was the Beatles album "Let It Be" released?
Let It Be
true
0MUSIC
[ 1, 2 ]
[ "Let It Be is the twelfth and final studio album released by the English rock band the Beatles.", "It was released on 8 May 1970 by the band's Apple Records label shortly after the group announced their break-up.", "Most of \"Let It Be\" was recorded in January 1969, before the recording and release of the albu...
[ 2 ]
Conservation
What year was Mt. Rushmore digitally recorded?
Mount Rushmore
true
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "The ongoing conservation of the site is overseen by the US National Park Service.", "Physical efforts to conserve the monument have included replacement of the sealant applied originally by Gutzon Borglum, which had proved ineffective at providing water resistance (components include linseed oil, granite dust an...
[ 0 ]
Provenances
When did the Vincent van Gogh Foundation established?
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
true
3ART
[ 4 ]
[ "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...
[ 2 ]
Combined events
How athletes are allocated as per decathlon scoring table for track and field?
Track and field
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Combined (or multi-discipline) events are competitions in which athletes participate in a number of track and field events, earning points for their performance in each event, which adds to a total points score.", "Outdoors, the most common combined events are the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.", ...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
What band sang She Will Be Loved?
She Will Be Loved
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "\"She Will Be Loved\" is the third single on the American band Maroon 5's 2002 debut album, \"Songs About Jane\".", "Released in 2004, the single peaked at #5 in the United States, and by December 2012 had sold more than 2,722,000 digital downloads.", "It peaked at #4 in the United Kingdom.", "In Australia, ...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What is quantum mechanics?
Quantum mechanics
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "Quantum mechanics (QM – also known as quantum physics, or quantum theory) is a branch of physics which deals with physical phenomena at nanoscopic scales where the action is on the order of the Planck constant.", "It departs from classical mechanics primarily at the \"quantum realm\" of atomic and subatomic leng...
[ 0 ]
Europe and Oceania
How many copies did the single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" sell in the UK as of January 2013?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together\" gave Swift's second top ten hit in the United Kingdom after it debuted at number five, and eventually ascended to number four.", "As of January 2013, the single has sold 465,000 copies in the UK.", "It charted in United Kingdom for twenty-nine weeks; ten weeks ...
[ 5 ]
Other branches of anatomy
Why is surface anatomy important to study?
Anatomy
true
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 ]
Abstract
What was The Frey
How to Save a Life
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "How to Save a Life is the debut album by American alternative rock group The Fray.", "Released on September 13, 2005 through Epic Records, the record charted in the top 15 on the \"Billboard\" 200 and was a top ten hit in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK.", "The first two singles from the alb...
[ 0 ]
Books/essays
Who was the publisher of "Chatting with Henri Matisse: The Lost 1941 Interview"?
Henri Matisse
true
3ART
[ 5 ]
[ " Notes of a Painter, 1908", " Painter's Notes on Drawing, 1930.", " \"Jazz\", 1947", " \"Matisse on Art\", collected by Jack D. Flam, 1973.", "ISBN 0-7148-1518-7", " \"Chatting with Henri Matisse: The Lost 1941 Interview\", Getty Publications 2013.", "ISBN 978-1-60606-128-2" ]
[ 3 ]
Closing theme
What flag is at the end of American Dad?
American Dad!
true
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "The final frame of the introduction was changed for seasons beyond the first season.", "At the end of the credits in the first season, all that could be seen was a big \"American Dad!\"", "logo in front of the American flag.", "In all subsequent scenes, this logo was shrunk to fit the names to the series cre...
[ 0 ]
Reception
What was katy perry's video compared to?
Part of Me (Katy Perry song)
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "The video garnered positive reviews from critics, who praised its self-empowerment theme and its different approach in comparison to Perry's previous music videos.", "Bruno Nessif of E!", "Online compared the video to Demi Moore's role in G.I.", "Jane.", "Ray Rahman from \"Entertainment Weekly\" echoed the...
[ 0 ]
Transportation
What did the Industrial Revolution improve in Great Britain?
Industrial Revolution
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, inland transport was by navigable rivers and roads, with coastal vessels employed to move heavy goods by sea.", "Railways or wagon ways were used for conveying coal to rivers for further shipment, but canals had not yet been constructed.", "Animals supplied all of...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
In which year did the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center open?
National Air and Space Museum
true
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) of the Smithsonian Institution holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world in of exhibition floor space.", "It was established in 1946, as the National Air Museum and opened its main building in 1976.", "Located in Washington, D.C., Uni...
[]
Climate
How can the climate of the United Kingdom be characterized by?
United Kingdom
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "The United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round.", "The temperature varies with the seasons seldom dropping below or rising above .", "The prevailing wind is from the south-west and bears frequent spells of mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean, although the eastern pa...
[ 5 ]
Cuisine
What is noodles in Russian?
Mongolia
false
5COUNTRY
[ 6 ]
[ "Mongolian cuisine refers to the local culinary traditions of Mongolia and Mongolian styled dishes.", "The extreme continental climate has affected the traditional diet, so the Mongolian cuisine primarily consists of dairy products, meat, and animal fats.", "Use of vegetables and spices is limited.", "Due to ...
[ 0 ]
Credits and personnel
Which artists can be credited with completing mastering "What Makes You Beautiful"?
What Makes You Beautiful
true
0MUSIC
[ 2, 12 ]
[ "\"What Makes You Beautiful\"", "Warren Casey – writing", "Tom Coyne – mastering", "Carl Falk – writing, production, programming, instruments, guitar", "Serban Ghenea – mixing", "John Hanes – mix engineering", "Jim Jacobs – writing", "Savan Kotecha – writing", "Phil Seaford – mix engineering assista...
[ 0 ]
Background
When the date signed for "IVMeer"?
Girl with a Pearl Earring
true
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The painting is signed \"IVMeer\" but not dated.", "It is unclear whether this work was commissioned, and, if so, by whom.", "In any case, it is probably not meant as a conventional portrait.", "The image is a tronie, the Dutch 17th-century description of a ‘head’ that was not meant to be a portrait.", "Af...
[ 2 ]
Closures and reopening (2001–present)
What was closed to the public immediately after the Sept. 11 attacks?
Statue of Liberty
false
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Closures and reopening (2001–present).", "Following the September 11 attacks, the statue and Liberty Island were immediately closed to the public.", "The island reopened at the end of 2001, while the pedestal and statue remained off-limits.", "The pedestal reopened in August 2004, but the National Park Servi...
[ 0 ]
Background and release
What magazine was informed that "Rumor Has It" would be the third single on the album Set Fire to the Rain?
Set Fire to the Rain
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Set Fire to the Rain\" was written by Adele and Fraser T Smith while the production was handled by Smith.", "On 28 October, during an interview with \"Billboard\", Columbia Records revealed that \"Rumour Has It\" would be released as the third single from the album and serviced to pop and adult contempor...
[ 0 ]
Cake decorating
How do commercial bakeries use lard to introduce air bubbles?
Cake
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ " decorating.", "A finished cake is often enhanced by covering it with icing, or frosting, and toppings such as sprinkles, which are also known as \"jimmies\" in certain parts of the United States and \"hundreds and thousands\" in the United Kingdom.", "Frosting is usually made from powdered (icing) sugar, some...
[ 5 ]
Video games
South Park Rally was released in which year?
South Park
true
1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "Following the early success of the series, three video games based on the series were released by Acclaim Entertainment.", "A first-person shooter simply titled \"South Park\" was released in 1998 for the PC, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation.", "This was followed in 1999 by ', a party video game featuring quizzes ...
[]
Sunflowers, friendship and gratitude
What kind of flowers did Van Gogh paint?
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "Van Gogh began painting in late summer 1888 and continued into the following year.", "One went to decorate his friend Paul Gauguin's bedroom.", "The paintings show sunflowers in all stages of life, from full bloom to withering.", "The paintings were considered innovative for their use of the yellow spectrum,...
[ 0 ]
Social welfare
When can post-pregnancy mothers take a vacation in Romania?
Romania
true
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "In 1990, after the fall of the communist regime, the whole system was reformed.", "It was divided into multiple categories (healthcare, child care, adults and elderly), and the concept of generalized social welfare became reduced in scale.", "Families or mothers do not pay for giving birth, which is subsidized...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
What is the release date for the song "Sexy and I know it"
Sexy and I Know It
true
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "\"Sexy and I Know It\" is a song by American duo LMFAO from their second studio album, \"Sorry for Party Rocking\".", "It was released as the third single from the album on 16 September 2011.", "The song was written by Stefan Kendal Gordy, GoonRock, Erin Beck, George M. Robertson and Kenneth Oliver, and it was...
[ 0 ]
Episodes
When was it announced the Tennant and Piper would be returning to the show?
Doctor Who
false
1TV
[ 22 ]
[ "", "\"Doctor Who\" originally ran for 26 seasons on BBC One, from 23 November 1963 until 6 December 1989.", "During the original run, each weekly episode formed part of a story (or \"serial\") — usually of four to six parts in earlier years and three to four in later years.", "Notable exceptions were: \"The ...
[ 2 ]
Ratings
What was the air date for episode 2 of Body of Proof
Body of Proof
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "The series premiere (Tuesday, March 29, 2011) drew 14 million viewers.", "It finished in the top 10 in Nielsen ratings for the week, and was the second-most watched premiere of the 2010–11 season, following the CBS series \"Hawaii Five-0\".", "ABC ran the second episode on Sunday April 3, 2011; it dropped to 8...
[ 0 ]
"Hatfill v. Ashcroft"
Who was claimed to be a suspect in the 2001 anthrax attacks?
Person of interest
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The use of the term became widely critiqued when United States Attorney General John Ashcroft used it in a press conference when asked if Dr. Steven J. Hatfill was a suspect in the 2001 anthrax attacks case.", "In 2002, Hatfill's attorney filed a complaint with the Justice Department's Office of Professional Res...
[ 3 ]
Main cast
In Suburgatory, why does George Altman decide leave New York City for upstate New York?
Suburgatory
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ " Jeremy Sisto as George Altman, a single father and architect from New York City, who decides to move upstate to the suburbs wanting a better life for his daughter, Tessa.", " Jane Levy as Tessa Altman, George's daughter, who is less than thrilled about her new suburban surroundings.", " Carly Chaikin as Dalia...
[ 1 ]
Grand Duchy of Moscow
Why did Russia lose less population than other nations during plagues?
Russia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 4 ]
[ "The most powerful successor state to Kievan Rus' was the Grand Duchy of Moscow (\"Moscovy\" in the Western chronicles), initially a part of Vladimir-Suzdal.", "While still under the domain of the Mongol-Tatars and with their connivance, Moscow began to assert its influence in the Central Rus' in the early 14th c...
[ 1 ]
Dalí museums and permanent exhibitions
Where is Dali's permanent exhibition?
Salvador Dalí
true
3ART
[ 6 ]
[ "Dalí Theatre and Museum – Figueres, Catalonia, Spain", "Salvador Dalí House-Museum - Port Lligat, Catalonia, Spain", "Gala Dalí House-Museum - Púbol, Catalonia, Spain", "Salvador Dali Museum – St Petersburg, Florida, USA", "Dalí Universe – Venice, Italy ", "Espace Dalí – Paris, France", "Dalí, permanen...
[ 4 ]
Artistic depictions
How many themes are depicted in the last supper and what are they?
Last Supper
false
3ART
[ 8, 5, 6 ]
[ "The Last Supper has been a popular subject in Christian art.", "Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art date back to early Christianity and can be seen in the Catacombs of Rome.", "Byzantine artists frequently focused on the Apostles receiving Communion, rather than the reclining figures having a meal."...
[ 0, 5 ]
Frozen fries
What year did McDonald's stop using fresh-cut potatoes and change to frozen fries?
French fries
true
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "Spreading popularity.", "Frozen fries.", "The J. R. Simplot Company is credited with successfully commercializing French fries in frozen form during the 1940s.", "Subsequently, in 1967, Ray Kroc of McDonald's contracted the Simplot company to supply them with frozen fries, replacing fresh-cut potatoes.", "...
[ 0 ]
National parks
What is next to the Victoria Falls National Park?
Victoria Falls
false
2TRAVEL
[ 2, 3 ]
[ "Natural environment.", "National parks.", "The two national parks at the falls are relatively small—Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is and Victoria Falls National Park is .", "However, next to the latter on the southern bank is the Zambezi National Park, extending west along the river.", "Animals can move betw...
[ 0 ]
Culture
Which empire does Brazil have strong colonial ties with
Brazil
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "The core culture of Brazil is derived from Portuguese culture, because of its strong colonial ties with the Portuguese empire.", "Among other influences, the Portuguese introduced the Portuguese language, Roman Catholicism and colonial architectural styles.", "The culture was, however, also strongly influenced...
[]
Types
What is particle therapy?
Radiation therapy
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "Historically, the three main divisions of radiation therapy are external beam radiation therapy (EBRT or XRT) or teletherapy, brachytherapy or sealed source radiation therapy, and systemic radioisotope therapy or unsealed source radiotherapy.", "The differences relate to the position of the radiation source; ext...
[ 0 ]
Reception and contest
A video campaign for "Starships" was announced on what date?
Starships (song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "MTV's John Mitchell criticized the video's postponed release, finding it strange that the video for the album's third single, \"Beez in the Trap\", was released before that of \"Starships\".", "On May 28, 2012, a \"Starships\" video campaign was announced on Minaj's official website.", "It asked fans to record...
[ 0 ]
Pathogens
what are pathogens?
Bacteria
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "If bacteria form a parasitic association with other organisms, they are classed as pathogens.", "Pathogenic bacteria are a major cause of human death and disease and cause infections such as tetanus, typhoid fever, diphtheria, syphilis, cholera, foodborne illness, leprosy and tuberculosis.", "A pathogenic caus...
[ 0 ]
TeamGym
Where did the first official TeamGym competition take place?
Gymnastics
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "The TeamGym competition is one of the latest new events within the UEG.", "The first official competition was held in Finland in 1996 and it takes place every even-numbered year.", "TeamGym is a team competition for clubs and consist of three sections: women, men and mixed teams.", "TeamGym competitions exhi...
[ 4 ]
Modern era
When was the first evaporator patented?
Maple syrup
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Around the time of the American Civil War, syrup makers started using large, flat sheet metal pans as they were more efficient for boiling than heavy, rounded iron kettles, because of a greater surface area for evaporation.", "Around this time, cane sugar replaced maple sugar as the dominant sweetener in the US;...
[ 2 ]
Objections over the unattributed use of recordings of 9/11 victims
Were recordings used without attribution in Zero Dark Thirty?
Zero Dark Thirty
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "According to the relatives of Betty Ong, a flight attendant on a hijacked American Airlines plane, a clip from her call to headquarters was used in the beginning of the film without attribution.", "They demanded that, if the film won any awards, the filmmakers apologize at the Academy Awards ceremony for using t...
[]
Music
Who are the most famous 20th century French composers?
France
false
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "France has a long and varied musical history.", "It experienced a golden age in the 17th century thanks to Louis XIV, who employed several musicians and composers in the royal court.", "The most renowned composers of this period include Marc-Antoine Charpentier, François Couperin, Michel-Richard Delalande, Jea...
[ 3 ]
Nutritional value and health benefits
How much fat does yogurt contain?
Yogurt
true
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "Yogurt is nutritionally rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.", "It has nutritional benefits beyond those of milk.", "Lactose-intolerant individuals can sometimes tolerate yogurt better than other dairy products, because the lactose in the milk is converted to glucose and galactose,...
[ 5 ]
North Korea
What did Kim Il-sung tell his pilots to inspire them?
Vietnam War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "As a result of a decision of the Korean Workers' Party in October 1966, in early 1967 North Korea sent a fighter squadron to North Vietnam to back up the North Vietnamese 921st and 923rd fighter squadrons defending Hanoi.", "They stayed through 1968, and 200 pilots were reported to have served.", "In addition,...
[ 0 ]
Background
What was the director for the music video "Wide Awake"?
Wide Awake (Katy Perry song)
true
0MUSIC
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "Music video.", "In March 2012, during an interview with MTV, Perry stated: \"I know exactly what that music video is.", "I know exactly who is directing it.", "I know the art direction, the people, the narrative, and I had that idea while I was writing the song\".", "Filming of the official 3D music video ...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
How do you play the game of curling?
Curling
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric rings.", "It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard.", "Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called \"rocks\", across the ic...
[ 5 ]
Property boom and bust
What was the 2009 unemployment rate in Spain?
Spain
false
5COUNTRY
[ 5 ]
[ "The adoption of the Euro saw a marked reduction in interest rates to historic lows.", "The growth in the Spanish property market, which had begun in 1997, accelerated and within a few years had developed into a property bubble, financed largely by the cajas (regional savings banks under the oversight of the regi...
[ 0 ]
Soviet Moon program
How many was the N1 unsuccessfully tested?
Space Race
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "The Soviet Union had planned to divide their lunar program into two separate manned programs: circumlunar flights in 1967 and lunar landings from 1968.", "The circumlunar missions were to be launched by a UR-500 rocket, later known as the Proton.", "The cosmonauts would be flown to the Moon in the Soyuz 7K-L1 ...
[ 5 ]
Foundation
What is the mission of the Andy Warhol foundation?
Andy Warhol
false
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "Warhol's will dictated that his entire estate — with the exception of a few modest legacies to family members — would go to create a foundation dedicated to the \"advancement of the visual arts\".", "Warhol had so many possessions that it took Sotheby's nine days to auction his estate after his death; the auctio...
[ 0 ]
Production
Which pseudo cereal was a staple of the Aztec empire?
Cereal
true
9FOOD
[ 10 ]
[ "The following table shows the annual production of cereals in 1961, 2010, 2011, and 2012 ranked by 2012 production.", "All but buckwheat and quinoa are true grasses (these two are pseudocereals).", "Maize, wheat, and rice together accounted for 89% of all cereal production worldwide in 2012, and 43% of all foo...
[]
Background
The brother of Van Gogh was named what?
Portrait of Dr. Gachet
true
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1890, Van Gogh's brother Theo was searching for a home for the artist upon his release from an asylum at Saint-Rémy.", "Upon the recommendation of Camille Pissarro, a former patient of the doctor who told Theo of Gachet's interests in working with artists, Theo sent Vincent to Gachet's second home in Auvers."...
[ 0 ]
Impact of Hurricane Katrina
How many tourists came in 2009?
Bourbon Street
false
2TRAVEL
[ 14 ]
[ "Given Bourbon Street's high ground location in the French Quarter, it was mostly intact following 2005's Hurricane Katrina.", "A major tourist attraction, Bourbon Street renovation was given high priority after the storm.", "Despite these efforts, New Orleans was still experiencing a dearth of visitors.", "I...
[ 5 ]
Robert Lehman Collection
How does Robert Lehman's collection at the Met differ from other departments?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
true
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "On the passing of banker Robert Lehman in 1969, his Foundation donated 2,600 works of art to the museum.", "Housed in the \"Robert Lehman Wing,\" the museum refers to the collection as \"one of the most extraordinary private art collections ever assembled in the United States\".", "To emphasize the personal na...
[ 5 ]
Tea trade to 1767
What century did Europeans develop a taste for tea?
Boston Tea Party
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "As Europeans developed a taste for tea in the 17th century, rival companies were formed to import the product from China.", "In England, Parliament gave the East India Company a monopoly on the importation of tea in 1698.", "When tea became popular in the British colonies, Parliament sought to eliminate foreig...
[ 0 ]
History
Which southeast Asian country is a former British colony?
Egg tart
false
9FOOD
[ 5 ]
[ "Custard tarts were introduced in Hong Kong in the 1940s by cha chaan tengs.", "Which was derived from the original \"pastel de nata\" ( Portuguese egg tarts ).", "Egg tarts evolved from the very similar Portuguese egg tart pastries, known as pastel de nata, traveling to Hong Kong via the Portuguese colony of M...
[]
Dining and drinking in the Market
How far back does Three Girls Bakery date back to?
Pike Place Market
false
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "While one can easily graze one's way through the Market food stalls and shops, the Pike Place Market offers numerous other eating (and drinking) options.", "The once endemic workingmen's and sailors' taverns are gone; at roughly opposite corners of the Market, the Virginia Inn (founded as Virginia Bar, approxima...
[ 5 ]
Healthcare
Which bodies deliver healthcare in Ireland?
Republic of Ireland
true
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "Although the Irish healthcare system comes under constant criticism from politicians and the public, Ireland has one of the most developed systems of healthcare in the world and healthcare professionals who are highly trained.", "Healthcare in Ireland is provided by both public and private healthcare providers."...
[]
Scanning probe microscopy
What person invented the atomic force microscope?
Microscope
true
8SCIENCE
[ 2 ]
[ "The 1980s saw the development of the first scanning probe microscopes.", "The first was the scanning tunneling microscope in 1981, developed by Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer.", "This was closely followed in 1986 with Gerd Binnig, Quate, and Gerber's invention of the atomic force microscope." ]
[ 0 ]
Public soup kitchen
What is the definition of "chiaroscuro"?
Sien (Van Gogh series)
true
3ART
[ 4 ]
[ "Quite poor, Sien's family often relied upon the public soup kitchen for food.", "Hulsker called the signed drawing \"The Public Soup Kitchen\" (F1020a below) important and attractive.", "Van Gogh and his contemporary George Hendrik Breitner had sketched together at a soup kitchen in the Geest (it is not known ...
[ 0 ]
Curling culture
Where is curling a provincial sport at?
Curling
false
4SPORT
[ 11, 12 ]
[ " culture.", "Competition teams are normally named after the skip, for example, Team Martin after skip Kevin Martin.", "Amateur league players can (and do) creatively name their teams, but when in competition (a bonspiel) the official team will have a standard name.", "Top curling championships are typically ...
[ 4 ]
Astrophysics and gravitational waves
What did Hawking call the Big Bang theory?
Gravitational wave
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "During the past century, astronomy has been revolutionized by the use of new methods for observing the universe.", "Astronomical observations were originally made using visible light.", "Galileo Galilei pioneered the use of telescopes to enhance these observations.", "However, visible light is only a small p...
[ 0 ]
Sequels and spin-offs
When was "The Lion King 1½" released?
The Lion King
false
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "Sequels and spin-offs.", "Between 1995 and 1999, the characters of Timon and Pumbaa received their own animated show, \"The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa\", which ran for three seasons and 85 episodes.", "Ernie Sabella continued to voice Pumbaa, while Timon was voiced by Quinton Flynn and Kevin Schon in additio...
[ 2 ]
Plot
how old is scott howard?
Teen Wolf
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "Seventeen-year-old high school student Scott Howard is sick of being average and wishing he were special.", "His father runs a local hardware store.", "Scott plays basketball for his high school's team, the Beavers, with a not-so-good win-loss record.", "The girl of his dreams, Pamela Wells, is dating Mick M...
[ 5 ]
Composition and lyrics
When the song was written what was the key note?
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
true
0MUSIC
[ 3 ]
[ "The three minute and twelve second song features electronic heavy production and a pop music vocal styling, a musical transition for Swift.", "An alternate edition was recorded for country radio featuring a different instrumental arrangement.", "The country arrangement replaced the guitar, drum machine, and sy...
[ 2, 0 ]
Beginnings as a sculptor
When did Henry Moore become a student at the Leeds School of Art?
Henry Moore
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "After the war Moore received an ex-serviceman's grant to continue his education and in 1919 he became a student at the Leeds School of Art (now Leeds College of Art), which set up a sculpture studio especially for him.", "At the college, he met Barbara Hepworth, a fellow student who would also become a well-know...
[ 2 ]
Personnel
Who are the songwriters for rolling in the deep, sung by Adele?
Rolling in the Deep
true
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "Vocals – Adele", "Songwriting - Paul Epworth & Adele Adkins", "Production, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion and backing vocals – Paul Epworth ", "Mixing – Tom Elmhirst", "Mixing assistant – Dan Parry", "Recording – Mark Rankin", "Piano – Neil Cowley", "Drums – Leo Taylor", "Master...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
After a child is born where can stem cells be obtained?
Stem cell
true
8SCIENCE
[ 9 ]
[ "Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide (through mitosis) to produce more stem cells.", "They are found in multicellular organisms.", "In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inn...
[ 4 ]
Abstract
Was the year Robin conceived the figure 1880?
The Thinker
true
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "The Thinker (\"\") is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, usually placed on a stone pedestal.", "The work shows a nude male figure of over life-size sitting on a rock with his chin resting on one hand as though deep in thought, and is often used as an image to represent philosophy.", "There are about 28 full ...
[]
The Dowding System
Define "Dowding system"?
Battle of Britain
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "RAF strategy.", "The Dowding System.", "During early tests of the Chain Home system, the slow flow of information from the CH radars and observers to the aircraft often caused them to miss their \"bandits\".", "The solution, today known as the \"Dowding system\", was to create a set of reporting chains to mo...
[]
Costume design
Why does Bane use a mask in the Dark Knight rises?
The Dark Knight Rises
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Costume design.", "Costume designer Lindy Hemming explained that Bane uses a mask to inhale an analgesic gas, which, in director Christopher Nolan's words, \"keeps his pain just below the threshold so he can function.\"", "In designing Bane's costume, Hemming needed it to look \"like an amalgam of all sorts of...
[ 1 ]
Characteristics
What exactly is the Arepa?
Arepa
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "The \"arepa\" is a flat, round, unleavened patty made of soaked, ground kernels of maize, or—more frequently nowadays—maizemeal or maize flour which can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled or steamed, etc.", "The characteristics vary by color, flavor, size, and the food with which it may be stuffed, depending on th...
[ 0 ]
Gorbachev reforms
What year was Mikhail Gorbachev appointed General Secretary?
Cold War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "Final years (1985–91).", "Gorbachev reforms.", "By the time the comparatively youthful Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary in 1985, the Soviet economy was stagnant and faced a sharp fall in foreign currency earnings as a result of the downward slide in oil prices in the 1980s.", "These issues prompted...
[ 0 ]
Release and reception
How many nominations did Katy Perry receive for the video of her song "Wide Awake"?
Wide Awake (Katy Perry song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 11 ]
[ "The video was supposed to have its world premiere on June 19, 2012.", "However, the video was unexpectedly uploaded by EMI to the Czech website mixer.cz.", "one day earlier.", "Due to this, it was announced that the June 19 premiere was being scrapped and that the release was pushed up to June 18, 2012 at 7:...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
What ground vegetable are Arepas made of?
Arepa
false
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Arepa () is a flatbread made of ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela.", "It is eaten daily in those countries and can be served with various accompaniments such as cheese (cuajada), avocado, jelly or jam, or (especially in Venezuela) split and used to make sandwic...
[ 0 ]
Track listing
How long is the track "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri?
It Will Rain
false
0MUSIC
[ 5 ]
[ ";Digital download - single", " \"It Will Rain\" – 4:27", " \"It Will Rain\" (Music Video)", ";German CD single", " \"It Will Rain\" – 4:17", " \"A Thousand Years\" (performed by Christina Perri) - 4:45" ]
[ 5 ]
Abstract
How many Critics' Choice Movie Awards did the film Enough Said receipt?
Enough Said (film)
false
6MOVIES
[ 5 ]
[ "Enough Said (film)Enough Said is a 2013 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nicole Holofcener.", "The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini (in one of his final roles), Toni Collette, Catherine Keener, Ben Falcone, and Toby Huss.", "It premiered at the Toronto International Film Fe...
[ 5 ]
Game variations
How many participants can partake in a game of racquetball?
Racquetball
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "Racquetball games can be played with two, three or four players, with doubles or singles matches being most common.", "Two player games are called singles or \"one-up\" (one vs. one for the entire game), while four player games are doubles with two pairs playing against each other (two vs. two for the entire gam...
[ 5 ]
Provenances
Who bought one of the Van Gogh series Sunflowers in 1905?
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
false
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...
[ 3 ]
Home media
Which year the Shawshank Redemption was showed by TNT cable TV of America?
The Shawshank Redemption
true
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...
[]
Earth
What is the earths natural satellite?
Solar System
false
8SCIENCE
[ 3 ]
[ " Earth (1 AU from the Sun) is the largest and densest of the inner planets, the only one known to have current geological activity, and the only place where life is known to exist.", "Its liquid hydrosphere is unique among the terrestrial planets, and it is the only planet where plate tectonics has been observed...
[ 0 ]
Players, equipment, and officials
How many assist the referee?
Association football
true
4SPORT
[ 16 ]
[ "Each team consists of a maximum of eleven players (excluding substitutes), one of whom must be the goalkeeper.", "Competition rules may state a minimum number of players required to constitute a team, which is usually seven.", "Goalkeepers are the only players allowed to play the ball with their hands or arms,...
[ 5 ]
Critical reception
Who was the reviewer of Popmatters?
Turn Me On (David Guetta song)
true
0MUSIC
[ 7 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]