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Rules and regulations
When does a shot earn three points?
Basketball
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Measurements and time limits discussed in this section often vary among tournaments and organizations; international and NBA rules are used in this section.", "The object of the game is to outscore one's opponents by throwing the ball through the opponents' basket from above while preventing the opponents from d...
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Historiography and memory
In what year was "Social History" created?
Cold War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 5 ]
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[ 0 ]
Product placement
What company had a five-season contract with Gossip Girl?
Gossip Girl
true
1TV
[ 2 ]
[ "", "\"Gossip Girl\" is known for its product placement.", "The show had a contract with Verizon Wireless for its first five seasons; all the characters were seen with phones chosen by the brand until the deal ended by the sixth season.", "During their contract, Verizon Wireless offered exclusive \"Gossip Gir...
[ 0 ]
Holidays
When did Kogalniceanu proclaim Romania's independence from the Ottoman Empire?
Romania
false
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Since 2013, there are 14 non-working holidays.", "In Romanian language, the consecrate Christian holidays have untranslatable correspondents, such as \"Rusalii\" (Pentecost), \"Dragobete\" (Valentine's Day) and \"Florii\" (Palm Sunday).", "Nowadays, the National Day of Romania, a legal non-working holiday, is ...
[ 2 ]
Etymology
In the English language, when was the word "vegetable" first used?
Vegetable
true
9FOOD
[ 0 ]
[ "The word \"vegetable\" was first recorded in English in the early 15th century from Old French, and was in origin applied to any plant.", "This is still the sense of the adjective \"vegetable\" in biological context.", "The word is taken from Medieval Latin \"vegetabilis\" \"growing, flourishing\" (i.e.", "o...
[ 2 ]
History
How did egg tarts evolve?
Egg tart
false
9FOOD
[ 2 ]
[ "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...
[ 5 ]
Racial characteristics
Have authors made comments about the Sphinx's characteristics?
Great Sphinx of Giza
true
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "Over the years several authors have commented on what they perceive as \"Negroid\" characteristics in the face of the Sphinx.", "This issue has become part of the Ancient Egyptian race controversy, with respect to the ancient population as a whole.", "The face of the Sphinx has been damaged over the millennia....
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Ice cream cone
How were waffle cones created?
Ice cream
false
9FOOD
[ 5, 6 ]
[ " cone.", "\"Mrs Marshall's Cookery Book,\" published in 1888, endorsed serving ice cream in cones, but the idea definitely predated that.", "Agnes Marshall was a celebrated cookery writer of her day and helped to popularise ice cream.", "She patented and manufactured an ice cream maker and was the first pers...
[ 5 ]
Films
What season sees the most snowboarding fils released?
Snowboarding
true
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Snowboarding films have become a main part of progression in the sport.", "Each season, many films are released, usually in Autumn.", "These are made by many snowboard specific video production companies as well as manufacturing companies that use these films as a form of advertisement.", "Snowboarding video...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
Which administration was in control during Watergate?
Watergate scandal
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s as a result of the June 17, 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement."...
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Mexico
What comes on a Hawaiian burger?
Hamburger
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "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...
[ 0 ]
U.S. Nielsen ratings
When was the series premiere of the show "The Vampire Diaries"?
The Vampire Diaries
false
1TV
[ 0 ]
[ "The series premiere on September 10, 2009 gave The CW its biggest series premiere scoring 4.91 million viewers.", "Adding in DVR numbers, the ratings for the premiere swelled to an official 5.7 million viewers.", "The following is a table for the seasonal rankings, based on average total estimated viewers per ...
[ 2 ]
Impressionism
In what year was the first Impressionist art exhibition held?
Claude Monet
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The first Impressionist exhibition was held in 1874 at 35 boulevard des Capucines, Paris, from 15 April to 15 May.", "The primary purpose of the participants was not so much to promote a new style, but to free themselves from the constraints of the Salon de Paris.", "The exhibition, open to anyone prepared to ...
[ 0 ]
Electron microscopy
Who started the development of the transmission electron microscope, the first electron microscope, in 1931?
Microscope
true
8SCIENCE
[ 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...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What areas of interdisciplinary areas of research does physics intersect with?
Physics
false
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "Physics (from , from \"phúsis\" \"nature\") is the natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.", "More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.", "...
[ 0 ]
East Europe breaks away
In 1989, the Communist governments from what countries became the first to negotiate the organizing of competitive elections?
Cold War
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 2 ]
[ "By 1989, the Soviet alliance system was on the brink of collapse, and, deprived of Soviet military support, the Communist leaders of the Warsaw Pact states were losing power.", "Grassroots organizations, such as Poland's Solidarity movement, rapidly gained ground with strong popular bases.", "In 1989, the Comm...
[ 0 ]
Critical response
What are some qualities that led to Sound City receiving a positive critical reaction?
Sound City (film)
true
6MOVIES
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[ "Critical response.", "\"Sound City\" received overwhelmingly positive reviews.", "Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 100% of critics gave the film a positive review based on 41 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.7/10.", "The site's consensus states: \"Smart, affectionate, and unabashedly ...
[ 0 ]
Sequels
When was the first episode of Teen Wolf aired?
Teen Wolf
false
1TV
[ 6 ]
[ "The film was followed by a cartoon spin-off in 1986, and a sequel in 1987 titled \"Teen Wolf Too\", with Jason Bateman starring as Todd Howard, Scott's cousin.", "A second sequel starring Alyssa Milano was planned, but never filmed.", "Another female version of \"Teen Wolf\" was in the works that later develop...
[ 2 ]
Biblical narrative
Why did Bathsheba's child with David die shortly after birth?
Bathsheba
false
3ART
[ 19 ]
[ "The meaning of the Hebrew form of the name \"Bathsheba\" is \"daughter of the oath\", \"bat\" meaning daughter.", "The second part of the name appears in as \"shua\" (signifying \"wealth\") (compare ).", "Bathsheba was the daughter of Eliam (, who is called Ammiel in ).", "Her father is identified by some sc...
[ 1 ]
Greco-Roman
What is one way to win a Greco-Roman wrestling match?
Wrestling
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "Greco-Roman is an international discipline and an Olympic sport.", "In Greco-Roman style, it is forbidden to hold the opponent below the belt, to make trips, and to actively use the legs in the execution of any action.", "Recent rule changes in Greco-Roman increase opportunities for and place greater emphasis ...
[ 0 ]
Chart performance
What 1996 film was the song featured in?
Jingle Bell Rock
false
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "Helms's original version charted at No.", "13 on \"Billboard\"'s Most Played C&W by Jockeys chart, a predecessor to the Hot Country Songs chart.", "After it was featured on the soundtrack to the 1996 film \"Jingle All the Way\", the original version returned to the country charts in late 1996-early 1997, reach...
[ 0 ]
South Korea
Korea's services account recorded a surplus of how much in the first nine months of this year?
Gangnam Style
false
0MUSIC
[ 1 ]
[ "In 2012, the South Korean government announced that \"Gangnam Style\" had brought in $13.4 million to the country’s audio sector, and it subsequently launched a campaign to further expand the K-Pop music industry overseas.", "According to the Bank of Korea, the country's services account recorded a surplus of US...
[ 5 ]
Destruction
Who did the controversial mural "Man at the Crossroads"?
Man at the Crossroads
false
3ART
[ 1 ]
[ "On 24 April 1933 the \"New York World-Telegram\" newspaper published an article attacking the mural as anti-capitalist propaganda.", "A few days later Rivera added the portrait of Lenin to the work.", "This precipitated a major controversy by May.", "The bad publicity greatly upset Rockefeller.", "Rivera w...
[ 3 ]
Food and nutrition
How many flavors does Agriculture Canada have on their flavour wheel?
Maple syrup
true
9FOOD
[ 15 ]
[ "The basic ingredient in maple syrup is the sap from the xylem of sugar maple or various other species of maple trees.", "It consists primarily of sucrose and water, with small amounts of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose from the invert sugar created in the boiling process.", "Organic acids, the most no...
[ 5 ]
Prizes
Who sponsors the prizes for Amazing Race Season 21?
The Amazing Race 21
true
1TV
[ 1 ]
[ "The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg.", "Trips are sponsored by Travelocity.", " Leg 1 – The \"Double Your Money\" prize – if the team that wins the first leg of the race also wins the final leg, the prize for winning the race will be doubled from its standard amount to .", ...
[ 3 ]
Season 2: 2008–2009
What character was Desmond Harrington on Gossip Girl?
Gossip Girl
true
1TV
[ 8 ]
[ "The second season mainly explores the senior year of the characters with the premiere at the Hamptons and primarily focused on the relationship between Blair and Chuck, who were labeled \"the heart of \"GG\"\" by \"People\" magazine.", "At first, both characters negate their feelings for one another, and go thro...
[ 0 ]
Abstract
What caused the tower to tilt?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
true
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ "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 ]
The snorkel
What shape is a swimmer's snorkel usually in?
Snorkeling
false
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "A swimmer's snorkel is a tube typically about long and with an inside diameter of between , usually L- or J-shaped and fitted with a mouthpiece at the lower end, and constructed of rubber or plastic.", "It is used for breathing air from above the water surface when the wearer's mouth and nose are submerged.", ...
[ 0 ]
Middle Ages
In 1812, which country was Bessarabia occupied by?
Romania
true
5COUNTRY
[ 20 ]
[ "", "\"Gesta Hungarorum\" mentioned the existence of three voivodeships in Transylvania in the 9th century: the Voivodeship of Gelou, the Voivodeship of Glad and the Voivodeship of Menumorut.", "The anonymous author describes the first as Vlach.", "Another voivodeship, ruled by Gyula, was mentioned in the 11t...
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Influence of El Greco
Wh was one of Picasso's friends who acquired one of El Greco's masterpieces??
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
false
3ART
[ 2 ]
[ "In 1907, when Picasso began to work on \"Les Demoiselles\", one of the old master painters he greatly admired was El Greco (1541–1614).", "At the time El Greco was largely obscure and under-appreciated.", "Picasso's friend Ignacio Zuloaga (1870–1945) acquired El Greco's masterpiece, the \"Opening of the Fifth ...
[ 3 ]
Episode misreporting by Fox
To date, what has yet to be revealed in American Dad.
American Dad!
false
1TV
[ 9 ]
[ "It is evident that Fox either miscounts \"American Dad!\"", "episodes or at least intentionally discounts one episode of the series.", "This was established in Fox advertisements for the episode \"Lost in Space.\"", "The episode was promoted by Fox as \"American Dad!", "\"s 150th episode.", "Subsequently...
[ 0 ]
Curries of Punjab
The spice level should be what?
Curry
true
9FOOD
[ 4 ]
[ "Punjab is a rich agricultural land, where fresh vegetables and fruits have always been accessible.", "A typical Punjabi meal consists of some form of bread or rice with a \"salan\" (curry).", "Most preparations start with the frying of a masala which is a concoction of ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes with ...
[ 0 ]
Work
What meaning did the painting Man at the Crossroads have to Rivera?
Man at the Crossroads
true
3ART
[ 11 ]
[ "Rivera's composition depicted many aspects of contemporary social and scientific culture.", "In the center, a workman was depicted controlling machinery.", "Before him, a giant fist emerged holding an orb depicting the recombination of atoms and dividing cells in acts of chemical and biological generation.", ...
[ 0 ]
Advancing the ball
Where can the attacker go with the ball that would result in it being turned over to the defense in water polo?
Water polo
true
4SPORT
[ 3 ]
[ "When the offense takes possession of the ball, the strategy is to advance the ball down the field of play and to score a goal.", "Players can move the ball by throwing it to a teammate or swimming with the ball in front of them (\"dribbling\").", "If an attacker uses his/her arm to push away a defending player...
[ 4 ]
Resorts
What is the Express Pass?
Universal Orlando
false
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "The resort features three official on-site hotels: Loews Royal Pacific Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel & Spa.", "All three hotels are located in close proximity to the Universal Orlando theme parks.", "The hotels offer guests free water taxi or shuttle bus service to the Universal Orl...
[ 0 ]
In culture
How many pieces are in the Lego set of the Space Needle?
Space Needle
false
2TRAVEL
[ 16 ]
[ "Being a major symbol of the Pacific Northwest, the Space Needle has made numerous appearances in films, TV shows and other works of fiction.", "A few examples of films include \"It Happened at the World's Fair\" (1962), where it was used as a filming location, and \"Sleepless in Seattle\" (1993).", "In the 197...
[ 5 ]
Sino-Soviet split, space race, ICBMs
When was the first Soviet satellite launched?
Cold War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 7 ]
[ "The period after 1956 was marked by serious setbacks for the Soviet Union, most notably the breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, beginning the Sino-Soviet split.", "Mao had defended Stalin when Khrushchev attacked him after his death in 1956, and treated the new Soviet leader as a superficial upstart, accusing...
[ 2 ]
Abstract
When was the film shown at South by Southwest?
The Cabin in the Woods
true
6MOVIES
[ 10 ]
[ "The Cabin in the Woods is a 2012 American satirical horror film directed by Drew Goddard in his directorial debut, produced by Joss Whedon, and written by Whedon and Goddard.", "The film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, and Jesse Williams.", "Goddard and Whedon, having worke...
[ 2 ]
Etymology
Give the greek name for lasagne.
Lasagne
false
9FOOD
[ 1 ]
[ "In the Ancient Rome, there was a dish similar to the lasagne called \"lasana\" or \"lasanum\" (Latin word for \"container\", \"pot\") described in the book \"L'arte culinaria\" by Marcus Gavius Apicius, but the word could have a more ancient origin.", "The first theory is that \"lasagne\" comes from Greek λάγανο...
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First Balkan War
Who were the allies Bulgaria and Montenegro during the First Balkan War?
Balkan Wars
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 0 ]
[ "The three Slavic allies (Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro) had laid out extensive plans to coordinate their war efforts, in continuation of their secret prewar settlements and under close Russian supervision (Greece was not included).", "Serbia and Montenegro would attack in the theater of Sandjak, Bulgarian and ...
[ 3 ]
Legal jurisdiction
How did the defendant plead in his case relating to wildlife crime?
Yellowstone National Park
false
2TRAVEL
[ 3 ]
[ "The entire park is within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, making it the only federal court district that includes portions of more than one state (Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming).", "Law professor Brian C. Kalt has argued that it may be impossible to impanel a jury ...
[ 5 ]
Role of women
Were patriot women allowed to legally divorce their husbands?
American Revolution
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 11 ]
[ "Women contributed to the American Revolution in many ways, and were involved on both sides.", "While formal Revolutionary politics did not include women, ordinary domestic behaviors became charged with political significance as Patriot women confronted a war that permeated all aspects of political, civil, and do...
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Legacy
When was the Still Life with GEraniums exhibited?
Henri Matisse
false
3ART
[ 0 ]
[ "The first painting of Matisse acquired by a public collection was \"Still Life with Geraniums\" (1910), exhibited in the Pinakothek der Moderne.", "His \"The Plum Blossoms\" (1948) was purchased on 8 September 2005, for the Museum of Modern Art by Henry Kravis and the new president of the museum, Marie-Josée Dro...
[ 2 ]
Crime
In U.S. dollars, how much did Nigeria's leaders steal from the Nigerian treasury between the years 1960 and 1999?
Nigeria
true
5COUNTRY
[ 16 ]
[ "Nigeria is home to a substantial network of organised crime, active especially in drug trafficking.", "Nigerian criminal groups are heavily involved in drug trafficking, shipping heroin from Asian countries to Europe and America; and cocaine from South America to Europe and South Africa.", "The various Nigeria...
[ 5 ]
Internationalization of the renminbi
What year did Russia begin using Chinese renminbi in it's trade?
China
false
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "In November 2010, Russia began using the Chinese renminbi in its bilateral trade with China.", "This was soon followed by Japan, Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.", "As a result of the rapid internationalization of the renminbi, it became the eighth-most-traded currency in the world in 2013." ]
[ 0 ]
Demographics
Women in Hong Kong have a life expectancy of how many years?
Hong Kong
true
5COUNTRY
[ 3 ]
[ "The territory's population in 2011 is 7.07 million, with an average annual growth rate of 0.6% over the previous five years.", "Residents from mainland China do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong, nor are they allowed to enter the territory freely.", "However, the influx of immigrants from mainland China...
[ 5 ]
Abstract
Who sang Every Breathe You Take and how did it do?
Every Breath You Take
true
0MUSIC
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[ "\"Every Breath You Take\" is a song by The Police on the band's 1983 album \"Synchronicity\", written by Sting.", "The single entered the charts at position 36 on 4 June 1983.", "The single was one of the biggest hits of 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight weeks and the UK Singles Chart...
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Harold moves south
Where did Harald Hardrada camp on the night of 13 October?
Battle of Hastings
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
[ 3 ]
[ "After defeating his brother Tostig and Harald Hardrada in the north, Harold left much of his forces in the north, including Morcar and Edwin, and marched the rest of his army south to deal with the threatened Norman invasion.", "It is unclear when Harold learned of William's landing, but it was probably while he...
[ 4 ]
Background
Where was the song Payphone recorded?
Payphone (song)
false
0MUSIC
[ 10 ]
[ "The song was written by Maroon 5's lead singer Adam Levine, along with Ammar Malik, Robopop, Benny Blanco, Shellback, and Wiz Khalifa, while production was helmed by Blanco and Shellback.", "Levine, Blanco, Shellback, and Malik also wrote the band's previous single \"Moves Like Jagger\".", "The writing process...
[ 4 ]
Mendeleev's table
How did Mendeleec's periodic table predict the properties of elements that hadn't been found yet?
Periodic table
true
8SCIENCE
[ 4, 5 ]
[ "Russian chemistry professor Dmitri Mendeleev and German chemist Julius Lothar Meyer independently published their periodic tables in 1869 and 1870, respectively.", "Mendeleev's table was his first published version; that of Meyer was an expanded version of his (Meyer's) table of 1864.", "They both constructed ...
[ 5 ]
Box office
What year was the opening of "The Cabin in the Woods" in America?
The Cabin in the Woods
true
6MOVIES
[ 3 ]
[ "Box office.", "\"The Cabin in the Woods\" earned $42,073,277 in North America, along with $23,829,690 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $65,902,967.", "It is currently the 90th highest grossing film of 2012 internationally, 79th domestically.", "The film opened in North America on April 13, 2012...
[ 0 ]
Criticism of modern medicine
What is modern medicine's main problem?
Medicine
false
8SCIENCE
[ 0 ]
[ "According to Paul Farmer, the main problem for modern medicine is lack of access in poor regions.", "There is an \"outcome gap\" between the rich and poor that is most noticeable with expensive-to-treat diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis.", "The majority of medical resources and therapies are concentrated in ...
[ 0 ]
Plot
In Teen Wolf, who is the girl of Scott Howard's dreams?
Teen Wolf
false
1TV
[ 3 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Media
When started German cinema?
Germany
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "German cinema dates back to the earliest years of the medium, it has made major technical and artistic contributions to film, as with the work of Max Skladanowsky, who showed the first film sequences ever to an audience, in 1895.", "Early German cinema was particularly influential with German expressionists such...
[ 2 ]
Miscellaneous
What song was ranked 8th on CNN's list in 2012?
Gangnam Style
true
0MUSIC
[ 2 ]
[ "The music video came in first with 21% rating in the 2012 Billboard.com's readers poll, beating \"Where Have You Been\" by Rihanna (19%) and \"Beauty and a Beat\" by Justin Bieber featuring Nicki Minaj (11%).", "The song was the most popular song played on New Year's Eve and the most sung song on the day, leavin...
[ 0 ]
Box office
What was the domestic box office total for The Lion King?
The Lion King
true
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[ 1 ]
[ "Box office.", "\"The Lion King\" earned $422,783,777 in North America and an $564,700,000 in other territories for a worldwide total of $987,483,777.", "It is the ninteenth highest-grossing film, the third-highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide and the second highest-grossing film of Walt Disney ...
[ 0 ]
Ethno-linguistic groups
Where do most minorities in Nigeria reside?
Nigeria
false
5COUNTRY
[ 7 ]
[ "Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups, with varying languages and customs, creating a country of rich ethnic diversity.", "The largest ethnic groups are the Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo and Fulani, accounting for more than 70% of the population, while the Edo, Ijaw, Kanuri, Ibibio, Ebira, Nupe, Gwari, Itsekiri, Jukun, ...
[ 4 ]
Critical reception
Who called that concept very flattering
Moves like Jagger
true
0MUSIC
[ 14 ]
[ "Bill Lamb from About.com gave the song a positive review, giving the single four-and-a-half out of five stars.", "Lamb wrote that, \"The funky, whistle driven melody here is loose, light, and irresistibly funky.", "The punchy guest vocal from fellow judge Christina Aguilera is simply icing on the cake.", "Th...
[ 3 ]
Notation
What is the most common modified base in RNA?
Nucleic acid sequence
false
8SCIENCE
[ 20 ]
[ "While A, T, C, and G represent a particular nucleotide at a position, there are also letters that represent ambiguity which are used when more than one kind of nucleotide could occur at that position.", "The rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) are as follows:", "A = adenine",...
[ 0 ]
Photographs
The department of photography was established in which year?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
true
2TRAVEL
[ 4 ]
[ "The Met's collection of photographs, numbering more than 25,000 in total, is centered on five major collections plus additional acquisitions by the museum.", "Alfred Stieglitz, a famous photographer himself, donated the first major collection of photographs to the museum, which included a comprehensive survey of...
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Stonehenge 3 IV (2280 BC to 1930 BC)
How was Stonehenge arranged at the center of the inner ring?
Stonehenge
false
2TRAVEL
[ 2 ]
[ " 3 IV (2280 BC to 1930 BC).", "This phase saw further rearrangement of the bluestones.", "They were arranged in a circle between the two rings of sarsens and in an oval at the centre of the inner ring.", "Some archaeologists argue that some of these bluestones were from a second group brought from Wales.", ...
[ 5 ]
From Cantonese
Who were the initial creators of Pho?
Pho
true
9FOOD
[ 3 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Medicine and materials
Which popular stimulants come from plants?
Botany
false
8SCIENCE
[ 6 ]
[ "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...
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Costume design
Who created a 3d model of Tom Hardy's face?
The Dark Knight Rises
false
6MOVIES
[ 6 ]
[ "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...
[ 3 ]
Abstract
What is the name of the age in which Vermeer is typically grouped?
Johannes Vermeer
false
3ART
[ 9 ]
[ "Johannes, Jan or Johan Vermeer (; 1632 – December 1675) was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle-class life.", "Vermeer was a moderately successful provincial genre painter in his lifetime.", "He seems never to have been particularly wealthy, leaving his wife and children in de...
[ 0 ]
Theory of critical opalescence
What scientific principle explains why the sky is blue?
Albert Einstein
false
8SCIENCE
[ 4 ]
[ "Einstein returned to the problem of thermodynamic fluctuations, giving a treatment of the density variations in a fluid at its critical point.", "Ordinarily the density fluctuations are controlled by the second derivative of the free energy with respect to the density.", "At the critical point, this derivative...
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Media
In which year did the Mongolian press begin?
Mongolia
true
5COUNTRY
[ 0 ]
[ "Mongolian press began in 1920 with close ties to the Soviet Union under the Mongolian Communist Party, with the establishment of the \"Unen\" (\"Truth\") newspaper similar to the Soviet \"Pravda\".", "Until reforms in the 1990s, the government had strict control of the media and oversaw all publishing, in which ...
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Bush declares "End of major combat operations" (May 2003)
Post-invasion Iraq was marked by what?
2003 invasion of Iraq
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "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...
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Special point terms
How many times must the serve be broken to win a set?
Tennis
true
4SPORT
[ 12 ]
[ "Game pointA \"game point\" occurs in tennis whenever the player who is in the lead in the game needs only one more point to win the game.", "The terminology is extended to sets (set point), matches (match point), and even championships (championship point).", "For example, if the player who is serving has a sc...
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Abstract
Who stared in the 1985 comedy "Teen Wolf"?
Teen Wolf
false
1TV
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[ "Teen Wolf is a 1985 American fantasy comedy film released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation starring Michael J.", "Fox as Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself transforming into a werewolf.", "The film was directed by Rod Daniel based on...
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Abstract
What is the former name of Thailand
Thailand
true
5COUNTRY
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[ "Thailand ( or ; , ), officially the Kingdom of Thailand (, ; ), formerly known as Siam (; ), is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia.", "It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and ...
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Genesis
When did Van Gogh go to the asylum at Saint-Remy?
The Starry Night
false
3ART
[ 3 ]
[ "In a letter written to Émile Bernard in April 1888, Van Gogh expressed his desire to paint the night sky, and questioned whether he could achieve his intention by painting from nature as the Impressionists did:In September 1888, before his December breakdown that resulted in his hospitalisation in Arles, he painte...
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Vietnamese women
WAFC is the abbreviation for what?
Vietnam War
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "Unlike the American women who went to Vietnam, North Vietnamese women were enlisted and fought in the combat zone as well as provided manual labor to keep the Ho Chi Minh trail open, cook for the troops, and some served as \"comfort women\" for male communist fighters.", "They also worked in the rice fields in N...
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Preparation and serving
What is "Bulgogi" made of?
Bulgogi
false
9FOOD
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[ "", "\"Bulgogi\" is made from thin slices of sirloin or other prime cuts of beef.", "Before cooking, the meat is marinated to enhance its flavour and tenderness with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, pepper and other ingredients such as scallions, ginger, onions or mushrooms, especially white b...
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Function and construction
When was the Amesbury Archer buried?
Stonehenge
false
2TRAVEL
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[ "Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records.", "Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate.", "This multiplicity of theories, some of them very colourful, are often called the \"mystery of Stonehenge\".", "A number of myths surround the stones.", "There is little or no direct...
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Track listing
How long is the MADEin82 remix of "Sexy and I Know It"?
Sexy and I Know It
false
0MUSIC
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[ ";CD single", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (album version) – 3:19", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Mord Fustang) – 5:21", ";Digital download", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Audiobot Remix) – 5:55", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Mord Fustang) – 5:19", "\"Sexy and I Know It\" (Tomba and Borgore Remix) – 3:41", "\"Sexy and I...
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Sunflowers, friendship and gratitude
Who was Van Gogh writing when he wrote: "It is a kind of painting that rather changes in character, and takes on a richness the longer you look at it."?
Sunflowers (Van Gogh series)
false
3ART
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[ "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,...
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Sound effects and music
What individual was responsible for creating the sound effects for the movie The Matrix?
The Matrix
true
6MOVIES
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[ "Dane A. Davis was responsible for creating the sound effects for the film.", "The fight scenes sound effects, such as the whipping sounds of punches, came from using junk to create noises and capturing them, then editing the sounds.", "The sound of the pod containing a human baby closing required almost fifty ...
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Growth and acquisitions
When was the original park sold?
Six Flags
false
2TRAVEL
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[ "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 ...
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Abstract
What kind of points are awarded for technique?
Ski jumping
false
4SPORT
[ 1 ]
[ "Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers go down a take-off ramp, jump, and attempt to fly as far as possible.", "Judges award points for technique (often referred to as style points).", "The skis used for ski jumping are wide and long ().", "Ski jumping is predominantly a winter sport, performed on snow, and ...
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Foundation
Who is the Warhol digital images manager?
Andy Warhol
true
3ART
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[ "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...
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Young Turk revolution
What year was the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina Annexed by Austria Hungary
Balkan Wars
true
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "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 ...
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Official disapproval and attempts to ban football
When did Scotland pass the Football Act?
Football
false
4SPORT
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[ "Numerous attempts have been made to ban football games, particularly the most rowdy and disruptive forms.", "This was especially the case in England and in other parts of Europe, during the Middle Ages and early modern period.", "Between 1324 and 1667, football was banned in England alone by more than 30 royal...
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Production
How much did CBS Films pay for the domestic distribution rights of Inside Llewyn Davis?
Inside Llewyn Davis
false
6MOVIES
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[ "Set in 1961, \"Inside Llewyn Davis\" was inspired by the cultural disconnection within a New York–based music scene where the songs seemed to come from all parts of the United States except New York, but whose performers included Brooklyn-born Dave Van Ronk and Ramblin' Jack Elliott.", "Well before writing the s...
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Game variations
What is the number of players that can play racquetball at once?
Racquetball
true
4SPORT
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[ "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...
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Public policy
How was Finland ranked in the World Economic Forum 2008 Index?
Finland
false
5COUNTRY
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[ "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...
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Lyric video
Who was it that commented on the video, that was an employee of AOL Music?
Wide Awake (Katy Perry song)
true
0MUSIC
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[ "A lyric video of the track was released on May 20, 2012, when Perry was set to premiere the song at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.", "The video implemented the use of the Facebook timeline and displayed a range of posts about the release of the album \"Teenage Dream\", the seven singles from \"California Gurls...
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Tributes
Who was the first star to be remembered in a tribute song in Dancing with the Stars' season 9?
Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)
false
1TV
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[ "In seasons nine and ten, three tribute performances have been done in honour of some people.", "The first was a tribute to recently deceased actor Patrick Swayze, on Sep 23, 2009.", "\"She's Like the Wind\" from the \"Dirty Dancing\" soundtrack (originally written by Swayze for his film \"Grandview USA\"), \"U...
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Medicine in space
What is one of the medical studies being conducted in space by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute?
NASA
true
8SCIENCE
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[ "Scientific research.", "Medicine in space.", "A variety of large-scale medical studies are being conducted in space by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI).", "Prominent among these is the Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound in Microgravity Study, in which astronauts (including former ISS Comm...
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History
What year brought the first recorded use of a telescope?
Telescope
true
8SCIENCE
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[ "The earliest recorded working telescopes were the refracting telescopes that appeared in the Netherlands in 1608.", "Their development is credited to three individuals: Hans Lippershey and Zacharias Janssen, who were spectacle makers in Middelburg, and Jacob Metius of Alkmaar.", "Galileo heard about the Dutch ...
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Future World
What is Future World's iconic landmark?
Epcot
false
2TRAVEL
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[ "Future World consists of a variety of pavilions that explore innovative aspects and applications including technology and science.", "Future World also serves as the park's main entrance and features the park's iconic landmark, Spaceship Earth, a large geodesic sphere structure which houses a themed attraction i...
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Fins and placement
What happens when you place the fins closer to the centre of the wakeboard?
Wakeboarding
true
4SPORT
[ 0 ]
[ "The closer the fins are placed towards the centre of the wakeboard, the quicker and better the wakeboard releases from the wake.", "The farther out towards the tip and tail they are placed, the longer the wakeboard will stay hooked into the wake and it won’t release as well.", "Long based finsTheir effect is a...
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Home media
Which television show was first to be released on Blu-ray by Fox?
Prison Break
false
1TV
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[ "The DVD and Blu-ray Disc sets of each season were released after their television broadcast in various regions.", "At the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that the complete first season of \"Prison Break\" was to be released on Blu-ray in early 2007.", ...
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Reheating
What material is used for the last rinse of the duck?
Peking duck
true
9FOOD
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[ "Whole Peking Ducks can be ordered as takeaways.", "The ducks can be reheated at home with an oven, grill or boiling oil.", "When an oven is used, the duck is heated at a temperature of 150 °C (300 °F) for 20 minutes, and then at 160 °C (325 °F) for another 10 minutes.", "The grilling method involves filling ...
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The Speech
Who did Marshall address?
Marshall Plan
false
7HISTORICAL EVENTS
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[ "After the adjournment of the Moscow conference following six weeks of failed discussions with the Soviets regarding a potential German reconstruction, the United States concluded that a solution could not wait any longer.", "To clarify the US's position, a major address by Secretary of State George Marshall was ...
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Cast
Who played Lieutenant Matt Kowalski?
Gravity (film)
true
6MOVIES
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[ " Sandra Bullock as Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer and mission specialist who is on her first space mission.", " George Clooney as Lieutenant Matt Kowalski; the commander of the team.", "Kowalski is a veteran astronaut planning to retire after the \"Explorer\" expedition.", "He enjoys telling stories abou...
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In popular culture
How long did it take the Sistine chapel to fall?
Sistine Chapel ceiling
false
3ART
[ 4 ]
[ "In many works, the painting of God and Adam are parodied.", "See The Creation of Adam for more.", "In the film \"2012\", the entire College of Cardinals are seen praying silently under the ceiling.", "The ceiling then starts to crack, commencing at the point where God's and Adam's fingers nearly touch, divid...
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Places of interest
Number of historic sites at Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard museum?
Stone Mountain
true
2TRAVEL
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[ "Confederate Hall, operated directly by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association or SMMA, is a museum that educates students and park guests on the geology and ecology of Stone Mountain as well as historical aspects of the area.", "A small theater shows a historical documentary about the Civil War in Georgia calle...
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Wine
For what reason is pure yeast cultures added to the must?
Yeast
true
8SCIENCE
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[ "Yeast is used in winemaking, where it converts the sugars present in grape juice (must) into ethanol.", "Yeast is normally already present on grape skins.", "Fermentation can be done with this endogenous \"wild yeast,\" but this procedure gives unpredictable results, which depend upon the exact types of yeast ...
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Critical reception
Did the Jason Mraz song "I won't give up" get good or bad reviews?
I Won't Give Up
true
0MUSIC
[ 0 ]
[ "The song received generally favorable reviews.", "David Greenwald of MTV wrote, \"The fresh track's wispy acoustic guitars and patient melody remind us of Irish crooner Damien Rice's 'Delicate,' though when Mraz soars into the chorus, it's with his own signature full-blast hook.\"", "Loh Chuan Junn of MSN Musi...
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