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Overview
Will Greys Anatomy always end with a finale?
Grey's Anatomy
false
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ "Series synopsis.", "\"Greys Anatomy\" follows the lives of surgical interns and residents at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (formerly Seattle Grace Hospital, Season 1-6, Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, Season 6-9, and then Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Season 9-present), as they gradually evolve i...
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Promotional partners
What was the name of the president of consumer products at Marvel Entertainment?
The Avengers (2012 film)
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "Paul Gitter, Marvel Entertainment's president of consumer products, commented that the build-up to the film helped strengthen retail partnerships: \"Retailers have been less tolerant with property films, so we decided that if we started on this coordinated strategy several years ago, retailers would give us shelf ...
[ 0 ]
Military
Who's the Czech Republic's commander in chief.
Czech Republic
true
5COUNTRY
[ 1 ]
[ "The Czech armed forces consist of the Army, Air Force and of specialized support units.", "The president of the Czech Republic is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.", "In 2004 the army transformed itself into a fully professional organization and compulsory military service was abolished.", "The country...
[ 3 ]
Recurring cast
Who plays Aiden Wells in the TV show "Body of Proof"?
Body of Proof
false
1TV
[ 4 ]
[ " 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 ]
Background
When did Kennedy take office as a New York Senator?
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 4 ]
[ "Kennedy visited the British Mandate of Palestine in 1948 and wrote dispatches at the time for the \"Boston Post\" about his trip and the effect it had on him when he was twenty-two years old.", "During his stay, he wrote that he grew to admire the Jewish inhabitants of the area.", "As a Senator, he later becam...
[ 2 ]
Raising the duck
What is the force feeding schedule of a duck?
Peking duck
true
9FOOD
[ 7 ]
[ "Raising the duck.", "The ducks used to prepare Peking Duck originated in Nanjing.", "They were small, had black feathers, and lived in the canals around the city linking major waterways.", "With the relocation of the Chinese capital to Beijing, supply barge traffic increased in the area.", "Often these bar...
[ 0 ]
Special-purpose cakes
How do I perform a confarreatio?
Cake
true
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "Cakes may be classified according to the occasion for which they are intended.", "For example, wedding cakes, birthday cakes, cakes for first communion, Christmas cakes, Halloween cakes and Passover plava (a type of sponge cake sometimes made with matzo meal) are all identified primarily according to the celebra...
[ 5 ]
Health and education
What was the purpose of the Act of 1539?
Dissolution of the Monasteries
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "The Act of 1539 also provided for the suppression of religious hospitals; which had constituted in England a distinct class of institution, endowed for the purpose of caring for older people.", "A very few of these, such as Saint Bartholomew's Hospital in London, were excepted by special royal dispensation, but ...
[ 0 ]
Additional main cast
Who does Sean Gunn play in Gilmore Girls?
Gilmore Girls
false
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "The following characters have been promoted to main character status since season 2.", "All additional main cast are only credited in episodes in which they appear.", "\"*\" In the second episode of Season One ('The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton'), Sean Gunn played a character named \"Mick\", who worked for a...
[ 3 ]
Premise
Alicia was a stay-at-home mother for how many years before returning to work?
The Good Wife
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "The series focuses on Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies), whose husband Peter Florrick (Chris Noth), a former Cook County state's attorney, has been jailed following a very public sex and corruption scandal.", "Alicia returns to her old job as a litigator (having taken 13 years out to be a stay-at-home mother)...
[ 5 ]
Quantum gravity
How can quantum gravity predictions be tested?
General relativity
true
8SCIENCE
[ 15 ]
[ "The demand for consistency between a quantum description of matter and a geometric description of spacetime, as well as the appearance of singularities (where curvature length scales become microscopic), indicate the need for a full theory of quantum gravity: for an adequate description of the interior of black ho...
[ 5 ]
Hollywood
What show is a 3-d experience with a stage show?
Universal Studios Florida
false
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...
[ 0 ]
Equipment
What do clipless pedals enable a cyclist to do?
Cycling
false
4SPORT
[ 16 ]
[ "In many countries, the most commonly used vehicle for road transport is a utility bicycle.", "These have frames with relaxed geometry, protecting the rider from shocks of the road and easing steering at low speeds.", "Utility bicycles tend to be equipped with accessories such as mudguards, panier racks and lig...
[ 0 ]
Reception
Das Boot was ranked as what what according to Empire Magazine?
Das Boot
false
6MOVIES
[ 2 ]
[ "The film drew highest critical acclaim and is seen as one of the greatest of all German films.", "For its unsurpassed authenticity in tension and realism, it is regarded internationally as pre-eminent among all submarine films.", "The film was ranked #25 in \"Empire\" magazine's \"The 100 Best Films Of World C...
[ 0 ]
Prediction of Judas' betrayal
During the Last Supper who did Jesus predict would betray him?
Last Supper
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "In , , and during the meal, Jesus predicted that one of his Apostles would betray him.", "Jesus is described as reiterating, despite each Apostle's assertion that he would not betray Jesus, that the betrayer would be one of those who were present, and saying that there would be \"woe to the man who betrays the S...
[ 3 ]
Influences
What worldview of Tolkien is reflected in the themes of the Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings
false
6MOVIES
[ 7 ]
[ "The influence of the Welsh language, which Tolkien had learnt, is summarised in his essay English and Welsh: \"If I may once more refer to my work.", "The Lord of the Rings, in evidence: the names of persons and places in this story were mainly composed on patterns deliberately modelled on those of Welsh (closel...
[ 0 ]
Track listing
What is the length of "Murder By Numbers"?
Every Breath You Take
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "7\": A&M / AM 117", " \"Every Breath You Take\" – 4:13", " \"Murder By Numbers\" – 4:31", "2x7\": A&M / AM 117", " \"Every Breath You Take\" – 4:13", " \"Murder By Numbers\" – 4:31", " \"Man In A Suitcase\" (live) – 2:18", " \"Truth Hits Everybody '83\" -3:34", " rare 2x7\" single" ]
[ 0 ]
Recordings
When was the earliest recording of a song?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
true
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,...
[ 2 ]
Bush declares "End of major combat operations" (May 2003)
How did Iraq fare after the first invasion?
2003 invasion of Iraq
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "Bush declares \"End of major combat operations\" (May 2003).", "On 1 May 2003, Bush landed on the aircraft carrier USS \"Abraham Lincoln\", in a Lockheed S-3 Viking, where he gave a speech announcing the end of major combat operations in the Iraq war.", "Bush's landing was criticized by opponents as an unneces...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
How did Vincent Van Gogh perish?
Vincent van Gogh
true
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "Vincent Willem van Gogh (; 30 March 185329 July 1890) was a post-Impressionist painter of Dutch origin whose work, notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty and bold color, had a far-reaching influence on 20th-century art.", "After years of painful anxiety and frequent bouts of mental illness, he died aged...
[ 5 ]
Society
How does the world view France?
France
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "According to a BBC poll in 2010, based on 29,977 responses in 28 countries, France is globally seen as a positive influence in the world's affairs: 49% have a positive view of the country's influence, whereas 19% have a negative view.", "The Nation Brand Index of 2008 suggested that France has the second best in...
[ 5 ]
Development
Which production studio did the Wachowskis present their script for Assassins to?
The Matrix
false
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1994, the Wachowskis presented the script for the film \"Assassins\" to Warner Brothers.", "After Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the president of production of the company at the time, read the script, he decided to buy rights to it and included two more pictures, \"Bound\" and \"The Matrix\", in the contract.", "...
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SeaWorld Orlando
What is the count of roller coasters at Seaworld Orlando?
SeaWorld
true
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ " Orlando.", "SeaWorld Orlando opened on December 15, 1973, and had crowds topping 5,400 on its opening day.", "\"One Ocean\", a new Shamu show which premiered April 22, 2011, is hosted here, along with \"Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island\", an adventure with two sea lions, and \"Blue Horizons\", the park's ...
[ 0 ]
Arsenic concerns
Rice from Thailand and India contain the least what?
Rice
false
9FOOD
[ 6 ]
[ "Rice and rice products contain arsenic, a known poison and Group 1 carcinogen.", "There is no safe level of arsenic, but, as of 2012, a limit of 10 parts per billion has been established in the United States for drinking water, twice the level of 5 parts per billion originally proposed by the EPA.", "Consumpti...
[ 0 ]
Cable
How did the show rank in January 2009?
NCIS (TV series)
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ " The show ranked number eighteen (4.793 million viewers) in the list of Nielsen ratings top twenty most-watched cable shows for the week ending January 25, 2009.", " The show ranked number ten (4.535 million viewers), twelve (4.264 million viewers), thirteen (4.221 million viewers), fifteen (4,161 million viewer...
[ 5 ]
Caribbean and Latin America
Who were the people who introduced rice in the Americas?
Rice
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Rice is not native to the Americas but was introduced to Latin America and the Caribbean by European colonizers at an early date with Spanish colonizers introducing Asian rice to Mexico in the 1520s at Veracruz and the Portuguese and their African slaves introducing it at about the same time to Colonial Brazil.", ...
[ 3 ]
Creamy puddings
How is it possible to prepare instant puddings quickly?
Pudding
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "The second and newer type of pudding consists of sugar, milk, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch, gelatin, eggs, rice or tapioca to create a sweet, creamy dessert.", "These puddings are made either by simmering on top of the stove in a saucepan or double boiler or by baking in an oven, often in a bain-mar...
[ 5 ]
Bomber and Coastal Command contributions
On what date was the raid on the Channel ports?
Battle of Britain
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 7 ]
[ "Bomber Command and Coastal Command aircraft flew offensive sorties against targets in Germany and France during the battle.", "After the initial disasters of the war, with Vickers Wellington bombers shot down in large numbers attacking Wilhelmshaven and the slaughter of the Fairey Battle squadrons sent to France...
[ 0 ]
Scholarship and legacies (1875–1900)
When was it removed to the new British Museum of Natural History?
British Museum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Scholarship and legacies (1875–1900).", "The natural history collections were an integral part of the British Museum until their removal to the new British Museum of Natural History, now the Natural History Museum, in 1887.", "With the departure and the completion of the new White Wing (fronting Montague Stree...
[ 2 ]
Initial reactions
What countries were willing to receive Marshall Plan aid?
Marshall Plan
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "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 ]
Europe
The returning soldiers from what army were exposed to rice while on expedition in Asia?
Rice
true
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "Rice was known to the Classical world, being imported from Egypt, and perhaps west Asia.", "It was known to Greece by returning soldiers from Alexander the Great's military expedition to Asia.", "Large deposits of rice from the first century A.D. have been found in Roman camps in Germany.", "The Moors brough...
[ 0 ]
Initial reactions
Which countries showed a willingness to receive Marshall Plan aid?
Marshall Plan
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5, 6 ]
[ "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...
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Abstract
What year was The Scream stolen?
The Scream
false
3ART
[ 15 ]
[ "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...
[ 0 ]
Competitive shooting
What plays an important role when handling a rifle or handgun?
Shooting
true
4SPORT
[ 4 ]
[ "Marksmanship has inspired competition, and in several countries rifle clubs started to form in the 19th century.", "Soon international shooting events evolved, including shooting at the Summer Olympics (from 1896) and World Championships (from 1897).", "The International Shooting Sport Federation still adminis...
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Georgia – massacre in Tbilisi
When was Jumber Patiashvili removed from his position as First Secretary of the Georgian Communist Party by Gorbachev?
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "On April 7, 1989 troops and armored personnel carriers were sent onto the streets of Tbilisi after more than 100,000 people gathered in front of the Government and Communist Party headquarters, many with banners calling for Georgia to secede from the Soviet Union and urging the full integration into Georgia of the...
[ 2 ]
Legacy
Of the top 100 songs of the century, when did "Every Breath You Take" get added to the list by BMI?
Every Breath You Take
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "In 1999, \"Every Breath You Take\" was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Century by BMI.", "In 2003, VH1 ranked the song the #2 greatest Break-up song of all time.", "And also as of 2003, Sting was still taking in an average of $2000 per day in royalties for the then 20-year-old song \"Every Breath You...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
What is marzipan commonly used for?
Marzipan
false
9FOOD
[ 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 ]
[ "Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar or honey and almond meal, sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.", "It is often made into sweets; common uses are marzipan-filled chocolate and small marzipan imitations of fruits and vegetables.", "It is also rolled into thin sheets and glazed fo...
[ 0 ]
Foreign relations and military
The Canadian volunteer military employs how many individuals?
Canada
true
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 ]
Credits and personnel
Who sang Where Have You Been?
Where Have You Been
true
0MUSIC
[ 5 ]
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[ 4, 3 ]
World Taekwondo Federation
How are Taekwondo athletes divided in the World Taekwondo Federation?
Taekwondo
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Under World Taekwondo Federation and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square.", "A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins.", "Each match consists of three semi-...
[ 5 ]
Work in Florence
What are the foreground figures done in?
Donatello
false
3ART
[ 17 ]
[ "In Florence, Donatello assisted Lorenzo Ghiberti with the statues of prophets for the north door of the Florence Baptistery, for which he received payment in November 1406 and early 1408.", "In 1409–1411 he executed the colossal seated figure of \"Saint John the Evangelist\", which until 1588 occupied a niche of...
[ 0 ]
Background
Who replaced Lola Glaudini after she left from the show, during season 2?
Criminal Minds
false
1TV
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "When the series premiered in 2005, it featured FBI Agents Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin), Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Elle Greenaway (Lola Glaudini), Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore), Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler), Jennifer Jareau (A. J. Cook), and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness).", "During season one, Va...
[ 3 ]
Education
What age group is England's Department of Education responsible for?
England
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "The Department for Education is the government department responsible for issues affecting people in England up to the age of 19, including education.", "State-run and -funded schools are attended by approximately 93% of English schoolchildren.", "Of these, a minority are faith schools, primarily Church of Eng...
[ 0 ]
Interior seating
How many people could the colosseum seat?
Colosseum
false
2TRAVEL
[ 0 ]
[ "According to the Codex-Calendar of 354, the Colosseum could accommodate 87,000 people, although modern estimates put the figure at around 50,000.", "They were seated in a tiered arrangement that reflected the rigidly stratified nature of Roman society.", "Special boxes were provided at the north and south ends...
[ 5 ]
Casualties and survivors
On the Titanic, who was the only first-class child to perish?
Sinking of the RMS Titanic
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 9 ]
[ "The number of casualties of the sinking is unclear, due to a number of factors, including confusion over the passenger list, which included some names of people who cancelled their trip at the last minute, and the fact that several passengers travelled under aliases for various reasons and were double-counted on t...
[ 3 ]
SeaWorld response
What was the reason that SeaWorld filed a complaint with the Department of Labor against an OSHA worker?
Blackfish (film)
false
6MOVIES
[ 8 ]
[ "SeaWorld Entertainment refused to take part in the production of \"Blackfish\", and later claimed the film was inaccurate, saying in a statement:SeaWorld responded further with an open letter rebutting the claims.", "The Oceanic Preservation Society and The Orca Project, a non-profit focusing on orca in captivit...
[ 0 ]
Early changes and expansions
What game show appeared in the first year of Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure
true
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Two of the park's major criticisms in its first year were the lack of attractions appealing to children and the lack of a show or parade at night to keep visitors from leaving at nightfall.", "Within the first year of operation, Disney's Electrical Parade and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It!", "were br...
[ 0 ]
Geography
How many regions is Lebanon divided into?
Lebanon
false
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "Lebanon is located in Western Asia between latitudes 33° and 35° N and longitudes 35° and 37° E. The country's surface area is of which is land.", "Lebanon has a coastline and border of on the Mediterranean sea to the west, a border shared with Syria to the north and east and a long border with Israel to the sou...
[ 5 ]
UN forces cross partition line (September – October 1950)
What person ordered caution at the Sino-Korean border?
Korean War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 16 ]
[ "UN forces cross partition line (September – October 1950).", "On 27 September, MacArthur received the top secret National Security Council Memorandum 81/1 from Truman reminding him that operations north of the 38th parallel were authorized only if \"at the time of such operation there was no entry into North Kor...
[ 0 ]
DVD/Blu-ray releases
What was the release date for the first two season of Big Bang Theory on Blu-Ray/DVD combo packs?
The Big Bang Theory
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ " Despite the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons receiving Blu-ray releases in conjunction with their DVD releases, the first and second seasons were only available on DVD upon their time of release.", "Warner Bros. has since released the first two seasons on Blu-ray/DVD combo packs with UltraViolet download...
[ 0 ]
Block signals
How are beach volleyball block signals hidden from the opposing team?
Beach volleyball
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Beach volleyball players use hand signals to indicate the type of block they intend to make.", "Block signals are made behind the back to hide them from the opposing team.", "They are usually given with both hands by the serving player's partner prior to the serve, with each hand referring to the type of block...
[ 5 ]
Electron microscopy
The first commercial scanning election microscope was developed in what year?
Microscope
true
8SCIENCE
[ 7 ]
[ "In the early 1900s a significant alternative to light microscopy was developed, using electrons rather than light to generate the image.", "Ernst Ruska started development of the first electron microscope in 1931 which was the transmission electron microscope (TEM).", "The transmission electron microscope work...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What year is time travel invented in the movie?
Looper (film)
true
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Looper (film)Looper is a 2012 American science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Rian Johnson and starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Emily Blunt.", "In the film, time travel is invented by the year 2074 and, though immediately outlawed, is used by criminal organizations to send t...
[ 0 ]
Healthcare
About what percentage of the UK GDP is spent on healthcare?
United Kingdom
false
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Healthcare in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter and each country has its own system of private and publicly funded health care, together with alternative, holistic and complementary treatments.", "Public healthcare is provided to all UK permanent residents and is mostly free at the point of need, being pai...
[ 0 ]
Animation Courtyard
The Courtyard section hosts how many live shows?
Disney's Hollywood Studios
false
2TRAVEL
[ 12 ]
[ "This section of the park originally was the starting point for the tours of the park's active production studios.", "Its entrance is marked by a square \"studio arch,\" much like a real Hollywood studio lot entrance might be marked.", "The Animation Courtyard is home to a number of attractions based on Disney ...
[ 5 ]
Assessment of the battle
During Operation Fortitude what was the purpose of the deception?
Invasion of Normandy
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 8 ]
[ "The Normandy landings were the first successful opposed landings across the English Channel in over eight centuries.", "They were costly in terms of men, but the defeat inflicted on the Germans was one of the largest of the war.", "Strategically, the campaign led to the loss of the German position in most of F...
[ 0 ]
Transportation
What were the main modes of getting coal to rivers for shipment?
Industrial Revolution
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 1 ]
[ "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 ]
World War II
What become the basis of early Soviet and American rocket designs after the second world war?
Space Race
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 11, 12 ]
[ "World War II.", "The Space Race can trace its origins to Germany, beginning in the 1930s and continuing during World War II when Nazi Germany researched and built operational ballistic missiles.", "Starting in the early 1930s, during the last stages of the Weimar Republic, German aerospace engineers experiment...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Where was the film Wadjda filmed?
Wadjda
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Wadjda () is a 2012 Saudi Arabian–German film, written and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.", "It is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and is the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director.", "It has won numerous awards at film festivals around the world.", "The film was selec...
[ 4 ]
Top ten lists
"The Act of Killing" was ranked the number 1 film in 2013 by what 4 critics?
The Act of Killing
false
6MOVIES
[ 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
[ "", "\"The Act of Killing\" has been named as one of the best films of 2013 by various critics:", " 1st – \"Sight & Sound\"", " 1st – The Guardian", " 1st – LA Weekly", " 1st – Nick Schager, \"The A.V.", "Club\"", " 2nd – Mark Kermode, \"The Observer\"", " 3rd – David Edelstein, \"New York\"", " 3...
[ 0 ]
Funeral
If we went to see Kennedy's coffin, where would we go?
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "The state funeral took place in Washington, DC during the three days that followed the assassination.", "The body of President Kennedy was brought back to Washington, D.C. and placed in the East Room of the White House for 24 hours.", "On the Sunday after the assassination, his coffin was carried on a horse-dr...
[ 4 ]
Young Turk revolution
Who was forced to readopt the Ottoman constitution of 1876?
Balkan Wars
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "It is no surprise that the \"Young Turk\" revolution occurred in the troubled European provinces of the Empire.", "There the threat to its integrity was the most pronounced, and the need for reforms was most evident.", "When the revolt broke out, it was supported by intellectuals, the army, and almost all the ...
[ 3 ]
Ratings
The premiere episode of Falling Skies was watched by how many people?
Falling Skies
true
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The two-hour premiere of \"Falling Skies\" was watched by 5.9 million viewers, making it cable television's biggest series launch of the year, with more than 2.6 million adults 18–49 and 3.2 million adults 25–54.", "The eighth episode was watched by 4.31 million viewers and scored a 1.5 ratings share among adult...
[ 5 ]
Accolades
Who was nominated for an Academy Award for Batman Begins?
Batman Begins
true
6MOVIES
[ 0 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Types
What differentiates the gulai and kalio ingredients?
Rendang
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "In Minangkabau culinary tradition, there are three recognised stages in cooking meat in spicy coconut milk.", "The dish which results is categorised according to the liquid content of the cooked coconut milk, which ranges from the most wet and soupy to the most dry: Gulai — Kalio — Rendang.", "The ingredients ...
[ 0 ]
Descriptions of painting
When were Picassos best works made?
Dora Maar au Chat
false
3ART
[ 9 ]
[ "", "\"Dora Maar au Chat\" presents the artist's most mysterious and challenging mistress regally posed three-quarter length in a large wooden chair with a small black cat perched behind her in both an amusing and menacing attitude.", "The faceted planes of her body and richly layered surface of brushstrokes im...
[ 2 ]
Armoured reserves
Why were the Panzer division commanders unable to move on June 6?
Invasion of Normandy
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 14 ]
[ "Rommel's defensive measures were also frustrated by a dispute over armoured doctrine.", "In addition to his two army groups, von Rundstedt also commanded the headquarters of \"Panzer Group West\" under General Leo Geyr von Schweppenburg (usually referred to as \"von Geyr\").", "This formation was nominally an ...
[ 1 ]
Literature
Name an occasion on which the Czech literature and culture was a major influence.
Czech Republic
true
5COUNTRY
[ 3, 4 ]
[ "Czech literature is the literature written by Czechs, mostly in the Czech language, although other languages like Old Church Slavonic, Latin or German have been also used, especially in the past.", "Non-Czech inhabitants of the Czech lands who had written in German and other languages, such as Franz Kafka, are u...
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"Tampopo"
What type of shop does the widow have?
Ramen
false
9FOOD
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Early changes and expansions
What game show was brought in the first year of operation?
Disney California Adventure
false
2TRAVEL
[ 1 ]
[ "Two of the park's major criticisms in its first year were the lack of attractions appealing to children and the lack of a show or parade at night to keep visitors from leaving at nightfall.", "Within the first year of operation, Disney's Electrical Parade and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It!", "were br...
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Soviet historiography
How were historians' views on the Bolshevik victory changed by Stalin's death?
October Revolution
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[ "Soviet historiography of the October Revolution is intertwined with Soviet historical development.", "Many of the initial Soviet interpreters of the Revolution were themselves Bolshevik revolutionaries.", "(For example, the revolutionary Leon Trotsky wrote a major narrative of the October Revolution.)", "Aft...
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Codenames
What was the secret name of the officers that were aware of the arrangements for d-day intrusion of Normandy?
Invasion of Normandy
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[ 11, 12 ]
[ "The Allies assigned codenames to the various operations involved in the invasion.", "\"Overlord\" was the name assigned to the establishment of a large-scale lodgement on the northern portion of the Continent.", "The first phase, the establishment of a secure foothold, was codenamed \"Neptune\".", "According...
[ 0 ]
Background
What is Minaj's vocal range in the song?
Turn Me On (David Guetta song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 5 ]
[ "", "\"Turn Me On\" is an uptempo club song, with heavy beats and features Minaj on vocals.", "It is the second track from ‘Nothing but the Beat’ that features Minaj, along with the single ‘Where Them Girls At.", "Minaj sings, “Doctor doctor, need you back, call me babe / Doctor doctor, where you at, give me ...
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Aftermath
How many hours before the United States did Great Britain declare war on Japan?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
false
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[ 7 ]
[ "In the wake of the attack, 15 Medals of Honor, 51 Navy Crosses, 53 Silver Stars, four Navy and Marine Corps Medals, one Distinguished Flying Cross, four Distinguished Service Crosses, one Distinguished Service Medal, and three Bronze Star Medals were awarded to the American servicemen who distinguished themselves ...
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Electron microscopy
Who started development of the first electron microscope in 1931 which was the transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
Microscope
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[ 1 ]
[ "In the early 1900s a significant alternative to light microscopy was developed, using electrons rather than light to generate the image.", "Ernst Ruska started development of the first electron microscope in 1931 which was the transmission electron microscope (TEM).", "The transmission electron microscope work...
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Avoidance of Dairy Products
How do followers of Strict Judaism approach meat and dairy products in a single meal?
Dairy product
false
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "Some groups avoid dairy products for non-health related reasons:", "Religious - Some religions restrict or do not allow for the consumption of dairy products.", "For example, some scholars of Jainism advocate not consuming any dairy products because dairy is perceived to involve violence against cows.", "Str...
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Bathsheba at her Bath
When did the artwork of Bathsheba become popular?
Bathsheba
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ " at her Bath.", "Bathsheba at her Bath is the formal name for the subject in art showing Bathsheba bathing, watched by King David.", "As an opportunity to feature a large female nude as the focus of a history painting, the subject was popular from the Renaissance onwards.", "Sometimes Bathsheba's maids, or t...
[ 2 ]
Administrative divisions
How many administrative regions is France separated into?
France
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[ 0 ]
[ "France is divided into 27 administrative regions, 22 in metropolitan France (including the territorial collectivity of Corsica), and five located overseas.", "The regions are further subdivided into 101 departments, which are numbered mainly alphabetically.", "This number is used in postal codes and vehicle nu...
[ 5 ]
Release and reception
Why was the video released a day earlier than it was supposed to be?
Wide Awake (Katy Perry song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "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:...
[ 1 ]
Current rankings
Did Entertanment Weekly name The Godfather as the greatest film ever made?
The Godfather
false
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[ 3 ]
[ " The film is ranked at the top of Metacritic's top 100 list, and is ranked 5th on Rotten Tomatoes' all time best list (100% \"Certified Fresh\").", " In 2002, \"The Godfather\" and \"The Godfather Part II\" reached No.", "2 on Film4's list of \"The 100 Greatest Films of All Time\".", " \"Entertainment Weekly...
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Major commissions in Florence
Who commissioned David from Donatello?
Donatello
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3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Around 1430, Cosimo de' Medici, the foremost art patron of his era, commissioned from Donatello the bronze David (now in the Bargello) for the court of his Palazzo Medici.", "This is now Donatello's most famous work.", "At the time of its creation, it was the first known free-standing nude statue produced sinc...
[ 3 ]
Dental health
What is in cheese that helps prevent tooth decay?
Cheese
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "Some studies claim that cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss and American cheeses can help to prevent tooth decay.", "Several mechanisms for this protection have been proposed:", " The calcium, protein, and phosphorus in cheese may act to protect tooth enamel.", " Cheese increases saliva flow, washing away acids and s...
[ 0 ]
Accessories
How can you improve visibility underwater during swimming?
Human swimming
false
4SPORT
[ 5 ]
[ " Ear plugs can prevent water from getting in the ears.", " Noseclips can prevent water from getting in the nose.", "However, this is generally only used for synchronised swimming.", "Using noseclips in competitive swimming can cause a disadvantage to most swimmers.", "It is for this reason that noseclips a...
[ 5 ]
Significant changes to Utzon's design
What is the one example of good original acoustics design?
Sydney Opera House
false
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[ 12 ]
[ " The major hall, which was originally to be a multipurpose opera/concert hall, became solely a concert hall, called the Concert Hall.", "The minor hall, originally for stage productions only, incorporated opera and ballet functions and was called the Opera Theatre, later renamed the Joan Sutherland Theatre.", ...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
When did Belgium leave the Netherlands?
Belgium
true
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[ 12 ]
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[ 2 ]
Dora Maar
Who did Picasso paint in "The Weeping Woman"?
The Weeping Woman
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3ART
[ 5 ]
[ "Dora Maar was Picasso's mistress from 1936 until 1944.", "In the course of their relationship, Picasso painted her in a number of guises, some realistic, some benign, others tortured or threatening.", "Picasso explained:\"\"For me she's the weeping woman.", "For years I've painted her in tortured forms, not ...
[ 3 ]
Founding of the Kodokan
What year was the Kodokan school and dojo opened?
Judo
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "In February 1882, Kano founded a school and dojo at the , a Buddhist temple in what was then the Shitaya ward of Tokyo (now the Higashi Ueno district of Taitō ward).", "Iikubo, Kano's \"Kitō-ryū\" instructor, attended the dojo three days a week to help teach and, although two years would pass before the temple w...
[ 0 ]
Editing and pre-release
How did the movie Toy Story end?
Toy Story
false
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[ 13 ]
[ "It was difficult for crew members to perceive the film's quality during much of the production process, when the finished footage was in scattered pieces and lacked elements like music and sound design.", "Some animators felt the film would be a significant disappointment commercially, but felt animators and ani...
[ 5 ]
Conservation
who did a detailed analysis in 1933 to revealed that earlier restorers had "acted with a great deal of restraint"?
Mona Lisa
false
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "The \"Mona Lisa\" has survived for more than 500 years, and an international commission convened in 1952 noted that \"the picture is in a remarkable state of preservation.\"", "This is partly due to the result of a variety of conservation treatments the painting has undergone.", "A detailed analysis in 1933 by...
[ 3 ]
Production
Who's debut album is "Aim and Ignite"?
We Are Young
false
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "After the poor commercial performance of their debut album, \"Aim and Ignite\", Fun decided to put Jeff Bhasker as producer for their second studio effort.", "The band's frontman, Nate Ruess, met with Bhasker at his hotel in New York City in February 2011.", "Ruess was anxious about meeting Bhasker, so he arri...
[ 3 ]
Casting
Who portrays the character Georgina Sparks?
Gossip Girl
false
1TV
[ 13 ]
[ "Featuring nine regular speaking roles, the majority of the ensemble cast was assembled from February to April 2007.", "Leighton Meester and Blake Lively - who started auditioning in December 2006 - were the first two actresses to be chosen in February for the lead roles of Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodse...
[ 3 ]
Feather
In what popular book by Forrest is the feather stored?
Forrest Gump
true
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[ 10 ]
[ "Various interpretations have been suggested for the feather present at the opening and conclusion of the film.", "Sarah Lyall of \"The New York Times\" noted several opinions that were made about the feather: \"Does the white feather symbolize the unbearable lightness of being?", "Forrest Gump's impaired intel...
[ 0 ]
Paintings of the 1500s
What facial features does the Mona Lisa have?
Leonardo da Vinci
true
3ART
[ 2 ]
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[ 0 ]
Season 4
Why was the character Cary on The Good Wife angry at the Lockhart & Gardner firm?
The Good Wife
false
1TV
[ 2, 3, 4 ]
[ "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...
[ 1 ]
Apollo 11
In which year did the final leg of the moon race begin?
Space Race
true
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[ 0 ]
[ "1969 saw the final leg of the Moon Race, with the United States leading it after the flight of Apollo 8.", "Unbeknownst to the Americans, the Soviet moon program was in deep trouble.", "Without the N-1 rocket, the USSR had no way to land on the Moon.", "The next two Apollo missions proved that the Lunar Modu...
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Cake flour
In what ways may cake flour be substituted in a recipe?
Cake
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ " flour.", "Special cake flour with a high starch-to-gluten ratio is made from fine-textured, soft, low-protein wheat.", "It is strongly bleached, and compared to all-purpose flour, cake flour tends to result in cakes with a lighter, less dense texture.", "Therefore, it is frequently specified or preferred in...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
In what countries can you find Arepas?
Arepa
false
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "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 ]
Rhythmic gymnastics
How many elements does gymnastics combine?
Gymnastics
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Only women compete in rhythmic gymnastics although there is a new version of this discipline for men being pioneered in Japan (see Men's rhythmic gymnastics).", "This is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation.", "The sport involves the performance of five separa...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who voiced Woody in the film Toy Story?
Toy Story
false
6MOVIES
[ 1 ]
[ "Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated buddy-comedy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter, released by Walt Disney Pictures, \"Toy Story\" was the first feature-length computer-animated film and the first film produced by Pixar.", "\"Toy Story\" follows a group ...
[ 3 ]
Period
When can harvest begin on cereal plants?
Cereal
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "Once the cereal plants have grown their seeds, they have completed their life cycle.", "The plants die and become brown and dry.", "As soon as the parent plants and their seed kernels are reasonably dry, harvest can begin.", "In developed countries, cereal crops are universally machine-harvested, typically u...
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