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What is the main purpose of the text? | <answer> To introduce a heart-shaped tomato. <context> It's not often a tomato is described as so sweet 'whenever people see it they just want to hug it'--but this was no ordinary piece of fruit.
The heart-shaped tomato was grown by the retired worker, Rod Matless, who said he was surprised when he noticed it in his fi... |
who is at Stanford? | <answer> Geoffrey Nurnberg <context> My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8. Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Net speak: the language of ... |
Who arrived just in time? | <answer> Agatha came home in due time <context> CHAPTER IX--GONE OVER TO THE ENEMY
"Can I teach thee, my beloved? can I teach thee?" E. B. BROWNING.
Agatha came home in due time, and Magdalen sent her sister to meet her at the station, where they found a merry Clipstone party in the waggonette waiting for Gillian... |
what charge is dna attracted to? | <answer> DNA is attracted by a positive charge. <context> Since DNA has a phosphate group it has a negative charge and so it is attracted by a positive charge. |
what age to wean piglets? | <answer> 21-28 days of age. <context> Gone is the milk, gone is the peace and quiet, help! What can producers do to help this piglet through weaning? Despite the advances in technology, research, and experience, post-weaning feed intake remains low compared to the genetic growth potential of early-weaned pigs (weaned a... |
What ranks in the Song dynasty wore blue? | <answer> eighth and ninth <context> Red was also a badge of rank. During the Song dynasty (906–1279), officials of the top three ranks wore purple clothes; those of the fourth and fifth wore bright red; those of the sixth and seventh wore green; and the eighth and ninth wore blue. Red was the color worn by the royal gu... |
Who patented a steam engine in 1781? | <answer> James Watt <context> In 1781 James Watt patented a steam engine that produced continuous rotary motion. Watt's ten-horsepower engines enabled a wide range of manufacturing machinery to be powered. The engines could be sited anywhere that water and coal or wood fuel could be obtained. By 1883, engines that coul... |
Who did he use it on? | <answer> Norman did not know the precise quantity needed and so Aryan did not suffer the full effects until after the bell called the community into the dining hall for the evening meal."
<context> "How did Norman know, Sister Emma?"
"He overheard you and Aryan arguing. I suspect that he purposely overheard on you.... |
What is the benefit that Yahoo!Contributor Network offers? | <answer> You can easily communicate with other writers. <context> It has been two years since I published my first article on Yahoo!Contributor Network.I was very excited when I saw that what I had written was published on the Internet.
I recognized that the content sites such as Associated Content can provide a fertil... |
Where was he born? | <answer> Jeremy Lin, the 23-year-old American-born point <context> Beijing (CNN) -- Entrepreneurs of all stripes are cashing in on the Lin-sanity phenomenon as swiftly as the NBA sensation can pull off his furious fast breaks.
It has been only three weeks since Jeremy Lin, the 23-year-old American-born point guard of... |
How is the weather in barksdale afb la? | <answer> For Apr 10, 0am: 65 degrees and Partly cloudy. There is 75 percentage chance of rain and 11 mph winds from the South. 3am: 64 degrees and Light rain shower. There is 89 percentage chance of rain and 10 mph winds from the South. 6am: 62 degrees and Patchy light rain with thunder. There is 88 percentage chance o... |
How was Steve Zhou's passion for music rekindled? | <answer> When he passed by a store and heard a song that enchanted him. <context> In his lowest days when few people bought his records, Taiwan singer Steve Chou lived alone in Canada and did little. One day, he passed by a local CD store and accidentally heard a song that greatly enchanted him. His passion for mus... |
In 1939 Hitler said bombing of Britain would begin when? | <answer> the moment was right <context> Adolf Hitler failed to pay as much attention to bombing the enemy as he did to protection from enemy bombing, although he had promoted the development of a bomber force in the 1930s and understood that it was possible to use bombers for major strategic purposes. He told the OKL i... |
who is robert walton? | <answer> An Englishman with a passion for seafaring, is the captain of a ship headed on a dangerous voyage to the North Pole. <context> The novel itself begins with a series of letters from the explorer Robert Walton to his sister, Margaret Saville. Walton, a well-to-do Englishman with a passion for seafaring, is the c... |
what is feijoas fruit? | <answer> The green round or oval juicy fruit of a shrub or small tree (Feijoa sellowiana) of the myrtle family that is native to South America and is grown commercially especially in New Zealand. <context> Definition of FEIJOA. : the green round or oval juicy fruit of a shrub or small tree (Feijoa sellowiana) of the my... |
Who ordered the inquiry? | <answer> Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered an investigation <context> Bristow, Virginia (CNN) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered an investigation after a man who was in the United States illegally killed a nun in a car crash, authorities said.
Napolitano is trying deter... |
Were they conservatives or liberals? | <answer> The leaders were conservatives <context> The Congress of Vienna (German: "Wiener Kongress") was a meeting of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens von Metternich, and held in Vienna from November 1814 to June 1815, though the delegates had arrived and were already negotiating by ... |
Was Mr. Hurd very patient? | <answer> He was wholly unable to conceal his annoyance <context> CHAPTER IX
FOILED
"We seem to be just in time, Mr. Hurd," Wilhelmina said. "Do you mind coming back for a moment into your study? Mr. Macheson and I have something to say to you."
He glanced at his watch. He was wholly unable to conceal his annoyanc... |
What religion alleged Freemasons as unnatural and irrational? ? | <answer> Catholic <context> In contrast to Catholic allegations of rationalism and naturalism, Protestant objections are more likely to be based on allegations of mysticism, occultism, and even Satanism. Masonic scholar Albert Pike is often quoted (in some cases misquoted) by Protestant anti-Masons as an authority for ... |
Did the people who did this know each other? | <answer> aid the seven who had killed themselves appeared to have known each othe <context> LONDON, England (CNN) -- The death of a teenage girl in a Welsh village in an apparent copycat suicide has raised fears she may have been part of an Internet death cult already blamed for the deaths of six young men.
Natasha R... |
is tom selleck alive? | <answer> Yes, he is alive. <context> A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (89%) of respondents think those Tom Selleck death rumors are not funny anymore. Tom Selleck Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’. On Tuesday (August 16) the actor's reps officially confirmed ... |
what channel is metv on? | <answer> MeTV is an American broadcast television network that is owned by Weigel Broadcasting and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. <context> MeTV is an American broadcast television network that is owned by Weigel Broadcasting and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Marketed as The Definitive Destination for Classi... |
Which Dell committee keeps the company from violating antitrust laws? | <answer> Antitrust Compliance Committee <context> The board consists of nine directors. Michael Dell, the founder of the company, serves as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Other board members include Don Carty, William Gray, Judy Lewent, Klaus Luft, Alex Mandl, Michael A. Miles, and Sam Nunn. Shareho... |
Milena Sterio includes what former axis powers among great powers? | <answer> Germany, Italy and Japan <context> Milena Sterio, American expert of international law, includes the former axis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan) and India among the great powers along with the permanent members of the UNSC. She considers Germany, Japan and Italy to be great powers due to their G7 membership ... |
where were they going? | <answer> Turks colonising Anatolia <context> The Crusades were a series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period. The most commonly known Crusades are the campaigns in the Eastern Mediterranean aimed at recovering the Holy Land from Islamic rule but the term "Crusades" is also applied to ... |
What board do the members of the BYU Board of Trustees also belong to? | <answer> Church Board of Education <context> Brigham Young University is a part of the Church Educational System of LDS Church. It is organized under a Board of Trustees, with the President of the Church (currently Thomas S. Monson) as chairman. This board consists of the same people as the Church Board of Education, a... |
Who is the most likely to benefit from behavior changes according to the passage? | <answer> A 45-year-old housewife. <context> People who drink moderately , exercise, quit smoking and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables each day live on average 14 years longer than people who adopt none of these behaviors, researchers said on Tuesday.
Much evidence has shown these things contribute to health... |
Who were the first people to be called cardinals in Rome? ? | <answer> the deacons of the seven regions of the city <context> There is disagreement about the origin of the term, but general consensus that "cardinalis" from the word cardo (meaning 'pivot' or 'hinge') was first used in late antiquity to designate a bishop or priest who was incorporated into a church for which he ha... |
why do celebrate st patrick's day? | <answer> On st Patrick's day, St. Patrick himself died. <context> Why was March 17 chosen as the day to celebrate St. Patrick and Ireland? iStock Have you ever wondered why St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 specifically? As it turns out, Ireland’s is celebrated on March 17 because that is the day St. Patrick ... |
Who was the movie geared towards? | <answer> Every generation had college films, but our generation didn't have one yet, and I don't know that our generation - this young, new generation of kids has a, you know, a sandal epic yet, and this is the one. This is for them. <context> NEW YORK (CNN) -- In the midst of the ongoing culture wars, can it be a good... |
In what year was the Legion of the United States renamed to the United States Army? | <answer> 1796 <context> After the war, though, the Continental Army was quickly given land certificates and disbanded in a reflection of the republican distrust of standing armies. State militias became the new nation's sole ground army, with the exception of a regiment to guard the Western Frontier and one battery of ... |
. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage? | <answer> Health. <context> This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight~ And you don' t even have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits that thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.
( 1 ) Wake - up
When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your ha... |
how long does it take water to pass through your body? | <answer> At least 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours. <context> Best Answer: Normal healthy kidney's produce approximately 30mL of urine every hour even with minimal intake of fluids. Therefore in order for water to go through your system and by processed by your kidney's it takes at least 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 ... |
how much for basement pump installation? | <answer> Plumbers may charge $1,500 to install a sump pump in Chicago, but only $1,000 in Milwaukee. <context> Just like average home prices, sump pump costs differ from city to city. Some plumbers may charge $1,500 to install a sump pump in Chicago, but only $1,000 in Milwaukee. The best way to ensure you get the best... |
How long has he been in charge? | <answer> Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia -- who had only been in charge for five months <context> (CNN) -- Newcastle's 16-year stay in the English Premier League has come to an end as a Damien Duff own goal saw them lose 1-0 at Aston Villa.
Newcastle players react after Damien Duff's own goal sees them relegated fro... |
what is rosicrucian? | <answer> An adherent of a 17th and 18th century movement professing esoteric and occult wisdom with emphasis on mysticism and spiritual enlightenment. <context> Definition of Rosicrucian. 1 : an adherent of a 17th and 18th century movement professing esoteric and occult wisdom with emphasis on mysticism and spiritual e... |
Following the crusades which country was dominated? | <answer> Estonia <context> The domination of Estonia after the Northern Crusades, from the 13th century to 1918 by Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and Russia delayed indigenous literacy in Estonia.[citation needed] |
how far from dublin to barcelona? | <answer> 914 miles or 1 471 kilometers. <context> The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line flight distance from Dublin, Ireland to Barcelona, Spain (as the crow flies), which is about 914 miles or 1 471 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dublin, Ireland. It ends in Barcelona, Spain. |
Who was the compound named after? | <answer> Morpheus <context> The modern pharmaceutical industry traces its roots to two sources. The first of these were local apothecaries that expanded from their traditional role distributing botanical drugs such as morphine and quinine to wholesale manufacture in the mid 1800s. Rational drug discovery from plants st... |
Will they meet in the final? | <answer> Barcelona will meet arch-rival Real Madrid in the semifinal <context> (CNN) -- Barcelona will meet arch-rival Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey after Leo Messi fired the Catalans past Malaga Thursday.
The Argentina international scored his 40th goal of the season as Barca claimed a 4-2 win to ... |
what power did the king of ghana have? | <answer> Ghana was the first West African empire. Ghana was rich with gold and the king became and held his power by collecting taxes on the gold trade and controlling the supply of gold. <context> How was power passed down when the king died? Ghana was the first West African empire. Ghana was rich with gold and the ki... |
How many tons of goods were transported through Greece in 2007? | <answer> 164.3 million tons <context> According to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis... |
They continued to wear what the insignia of what? | <answer> lower grade with the oak leaves <context> Any individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If ... |
who did Abi say should have it? | <answer> "Let it be reserved for the high-priest of Osiris <context> CHAPTER VIII
THE MAGIC IMAGE
That night Pharaoh and Tua rested in privacy with those members of the Court whom they had brought with them, but on the morrow began a round of festivals such as history scarcely told of in Egypt. Indeed, the feast wi... |
did he dominate european affairs for 20 years? | <answer> dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade <context> Napoléon Bonaparte (/nəˈpoʊliən, -ˈpoʊljən/; French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnapaʁt], born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led sev... |
How did the United States plan to subdue imperialistic tendencies? ? | <answer> the Monroe Doctrine <context> The early United States expressed its opposition to Imperialism, at least in a form distinct from its own Manifest Destiny, through policies such as the Monroe Doctrine. However, beginning in the late 19th and early 20th century, policies such as Theodore Roosevelt’s interventioni... |
What are ways that small social groups can force morality? | <answer> gossip or reputation <context> Likewise, Émile Durkheim was one of the earliest to suggest that gods represent an extension of human social life to include supernatural beings. In line with this reasoning, psychologist Matt Rossano contends that when humans began living in larger groups, they may have created ... |
Which officers were to command? | <answer> British officers <context> Chapter 3: A Terrible Disaster.
It was an anxious time for his wife, after Gregory started. He, and those with him, had left with a feeling of confidence that the insurrection would speedily be put down. The garrison of Khartoum had inflicted several severe defeats upon the Mahdi,... |
When was HiCap announced? | <answer> 2012 <context> An additional 4.6 billion tonnes of uranium are estimated to be in sea water (Japanese scientists in the 1980s showed that extraction of uranium from sea water using ion exchangers was technically feasible). There have been experiments to extract uranium from sea water, but the yield has been lo... |
What is the bipartisan leaders' attitude towards this meeting? | <answer> Hopeful. <context> Barack Obama urged congressional leaders on Monday to act quickly to pass a huge stimulus package for the U.S. economy. He met with a
(concerning or involving two different political parties) group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Later he met individually with Democratic and Republican House a... |
Why did the writer follow the first timetable only for a few days? | <answer> Because it brought her too much pressure. <context> In general, it's hard to spend enough time in both concentrating on lessons and taking part in social activities. But I wanted to succeed in both. I knew this would be a challenge but I didn't realize how difficult it was until my classes in the high school b... |
how are they created? | <answer> A photograph or photo is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface <context> A photograph or photo is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface, usually photographic film or an electronic medium such as a CCD or a CMOS chip. Most photographs are created using a camera,... |
Is her melodic ability just okay? | <answer> girl with the beautiful voice. <context> GUESS what's making 9 millionprefix = st1 /USteenagers scream at the top of their voices this summer? It's not the Hulk or Iron man hitting someone across a room, but the catchy beat of the music in Disney's latest TV movie Camp Rock, which came out in theUSon June 20.... |
How do they go home? | <answer> By bus. <context> Sam is a middle school student. He can't see. So he has a special friend -- a dog. Its name is Blackie. Blackie takes Sam to school every day. They get to school at 7:15. They are never late for school.
After school, Blackie takes Sam to the bus stop. Sometimes they stop first for an ice-cre... |
Were they surprised to see someone approaching on the road? | <answer> both gave a start of surprise when they discovered two soldiers walking along the roadway <context> Chapter Fourteen
The Frozen Heart
In the hut of Pon, the gardener's boy, Button-Bright was the first to waken in the morning. Leaving his companions still asleep, he went out into the fresh morning air and... |
Who's paying for the trip? | <answer> As the Rovers had plenty of money it was an easy matter to arrange for the expenses of the trip <context> CHAPTER VIII
THE ROVER BOYS IN NEW YORK
The more the Rover boys talked about the treasure hunt the more enthusiastic they became, until, as Tom expressed it, they were "simply boiling over with enthusi... |
How long did Clinton and his son walk the streets of New York when they first arrived? | <answer> After they arrived, they walked in the street for two hours, <context> Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony's birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series . They had no ticket but hoped to buy a pair from oth... |
what is his cats name? | <answer> Marbles <context> Tony was at home and making dinner. He wanted spaghetti so he made that and some bread too. He added some spices and sauce too. After making dinner, he fed his kitten. His kitten's name is Marbles. Tony was going to name him Arlo or Jack but chose Marbles. Tony played with Marbles for hours. ... |
Anyone else injured? | <answer> Two of Spain's other injury doubts, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Liverpool striker Fernando Torre <context> (CNN) -- Andres Iniesta could miss Spain's opening game at the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in a warm-up match.
The Barcelona midfielder set up two goals for Spain in their emphatic... |
What was the number of whooping cranes in the wild in 1941? | <answer> about only 16 birds <context> The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) is one of the few dozens of United States environmental laws passed in the 1970s, and serves as the enacting legislation to carry out the provisions outlined in The Convention on International Trade in Endangered S... |
how does the skeletal system affect the body's control and coordination? | <answer> Most skeletal muscles are attached to two bones across a joint, so the muscle serves to move parts of those bones closer to each other, according to The Merck Manual. <context> Three types of muscles. The muscular system can be broken down into three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth and cardiac, according to... |
If possessing a language leads to a group being regarded as a separate people, what political arrangement presumably follows? | <answer> its own independent state <context> Modern Nationalism, as developed especially since the French Revolution, has made the distinction between "language" and "dialect" an issue of great political importance. A group speaking a separate "language" is often seen as having a greater claim to being a separate "peop... |
Does he like afternoon receptions? | <answer> You know I hate all this sort of thing, and, as far as I can see, it's just a repetition of the usual performance--stale speeches, lionizing, gossip, and weak tea. <context> CHAPTER II
"THE NEW ART"
A tall, fair young man stood in the small alcove of Lady Swindon's drawing-room, with his eyes fixed upon th... |
Where were settlements made? | <answer> along the higher land in the wes <context> Norfolk () is a county in East Anglia in England. It borders Lincolnshire to the west and north-west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea and, to the north-west, The Wash. The county... |
when was the cwa passed? | <answer> CWA was passed in 1972. <context> The principal law governing pollution of the nation’s surface waters is the Federal Water. Pollution Control Act, or Clean Water Act. Originally enacted in 1948, it was totally revised by. amendments in 1972 that gave the act its current dimensions. |
Does this case mark a noun as modifying another noun? | <answer> English typically does not morphologically mark nouns for a genitive case <context> In grammar, genitive (abbreviated ; also called the possessive case or second case) is the grammatical case that marks a noun as modifying another noun. It often marks a noun as being the possessor of another noun. However, it ... |
Where did he ache? | <answer> in every joint <context> CHAPTER XXVII.
THE MEETING IN THE WOODS.
Ralph was so sore and stiff from his fall that he walked very slowly toward Westville. It seemed to him that he ached in every joint, and it was not long before he sought a soft grassy bank upon which to rest.
"If only somebody would come ... |
who wanted eustace to take him away? | <answer> Leonard <context> arms from the Lynwood estate. "Didst thou not hear a groaning?" "Some of the Castilians, Sir. To think that the brutes should be content to live in holes not fit for swine!" "But methought it was an English tongue. Listen, John!" And in truth English ejaculations mingled with the moans: "To S... |
what does heent stand for in medical terms? | <answer> The abbreviation for HEENT is Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat. <context> 10 meanings of HEENT acronym and HEENT abbreviation. Get the Medical definition of HEENT by All Acronyms dictionary. Top Definition: Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat In Medical dictionary category. Search for acronyms, abbreviations, |
How many of the Mayan glyphs had phonetic or syllabic interpretations? | <answer> some two hundred <context> The Maya writing system (often called hieroglyphs from a superficial resemblance to the Ancient Egyptian writing) was a combination of phonetic symbols and logograms. It is most often classified as a logographic or (more properly) a logosyllabic writing system, in which syllabic sign... |
What did Lin Dan give Xie Xingfang as a gift for the Valentinge's Day in 2006? | <answer> A Dior wallet <context> "Super Dan", as top-seeded Lin Dan of China is better known in the badminton world, had his Olympic dream come true after claiming the men's singles gold by beating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia on August 17 in the Beijing Olympics.
His father, Lin Jianbin, said "Super Dan"has waited for f... |
what do fats, steroids, and waxes have in common? | <answer> The common characteristic of Fats, Steroids and Waxes is that they do not mix with water. <context> They are not water soluble , which means they can't be mixed with water. Fats Oils Waxes. They are called lipids. They have one characteristic in common, they do not mix with water. They are hydrophobic. |
How many fraternities does Northwestern recognize? | <answer> 21 <context> Northwestern has several housing options, including both traditional residence halls and residential colleges which gather together students who have a particular intellectual interest in common. Among the residential colleges are the Residential College of Cultural and Community Studies (CCS), Ay... |
Who can be credited with assisting the word humanism with finding a home in the English language? | <answer> Friedrich Immanuel Niethammer <context> In 1808 Bavarian educational commissioner Friedrich Immanuel Niethammer coined the term Humanismus to describe the new classical curriculum he planned to offer in German secondary schools, and by 1836 the word "humanism" had been absorbed into the English language in thi... |
who sang united we stand divided we fall song? | <answer> Brotherhood of Man <context> United We Stand. This song is by Brotherhood of Man and appears…. on the album United We Stand (1970) on the compilation Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 2 (1990) on the compilation Sounds of the Seventies: AM Pop Classics (1993) |
What else did Stacey call her? | <answer> She's worse than a snail. She's more like a statue. "
<context> Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. "Anne", I waved to her. "Why are you playing soccer?"
"Well, the gy... |
Why did it make sense to spend time fixing cloth? | <answer> worth more than labor <context> In past times, mending was an art. A meticulous tailor or seamstress could mend rips with thread raveled from hems and seam edges so skillfully that the tear was practically invisible. When the raw material – cloth – was worth more than labor, it made sense to expend labor in sa... |
Is the area geologically stable? | <answer> several active geologic faults <context> Central America () is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with the South American continent on the southeast. Central America is bordered by Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the east, a... |
when does the scheme run? | <answer> last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October each year <context> Western European Summer Time (WEST) is a summer daylight saving time scheme, 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. It is used in:
Western European Summer Time is known in the countries concerned as:
The scheme runs from the last S... |
Where can all the traditional costumes be seen parading on the Sunday of the festival? | <answer> in the street <context> The Carnival of Malmedy is locally called Cwarmê. Even if Malmedy is located in the east Belgium, near the German-speaking area, the Cwarmê is a pure walloon and Latin carnival. The celebration takes place during 4 days before the Shrove Tuesday. The Cwarmê Sunday is the most important ... |
What was Mexico City's old affiliation with the nation of Mexico? | <answer> Federal District <context> After years of demanding greater political autonomy, residents were given the right to directly elect a Head of Government and the representatives of the unicameral Legislative Assembly by popular vote in 1997. Ever since, the left-wing Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) has co... |
who were the cast of characters in the sharecroppers on gunsmoke? | <answer> The cast of characters in the Sharecroppers on Gunsmoke were Marshall Dillon and Guest Cast were Susanne Benton, Victor French, Terry Williams, Jacques Aubuchon, Brtice Boxtleitner, Lisa Eilbacher, Graham Jarvis. <context> Gunsmoke's last episode: The Sharecroppers, March 31, 1975 Written by Earl Wallace, Dir... |
How many national Ruby teams are there in the United Kingdom? | <answer> four <context> Many globally popular sports had modern rules codified in the British Isles, including golf, association football, cricket, rugby, snooker and darts, as well as many minor sports such as croquet, bowls, pitch and putt, water polo and handball. A number of sports are popular throughout the Britis... |
Who stated it was not the executives fault? | <answer> AEG Live's lawyers <context> Los Angeles (CNN) -- MIchael Jackson and Dr. Conrad Murray tried to recruit an anesthesiologist to join them on his comeback tour, according to testimony in the AEG Live wrongful death trial.
Murray arranged the meeting in March 2009 in which Jackson asked Dr. David Adams to trav... |
What other use did paper capacitors serve in the telecommunications industry? | <answer> as decoupling capacitors <context> Since the beginning of the study of electricity non conductive materials like glass, porcelain, paper and mica have been used as insulators. These materials some decades later were also well-suited for further use as the dielectric for the first capacitors. Paper capacitors m... |
Who went before them? | <answer> Pearson <context> CHAPTER XV.
THE ISLAND REFUGE.
The night was intensely cold and still and the stars shone brightly through the bare boughs overhead. "Are you sure you are going all right?" Nelly asked Harold. "It is so dark here that it seems impossible to know which way we are going." "You can trust the... |
Who jumped in to help? | <answer> Daniel Whitehead, a 17-year-old student, was walking by the river when the Buick crashed into the water just yards ahead .Without thinking, Daniel jumped in. Though a competitive swimmer, he was shocked by the icy chill.
Two minutes earlier, Skip Womack had pulled to a halt as the Buick ran in front of him. ... |
what rock is gold in alabama found? | <answer> Igneous and metamorphic rocks. <context> Gold can be found in the igneous and metamorphic rocks of Alabama's Piedmont physiographic section. The Wedowee Schist, a metamorphic rock found in northeastern Alabama that formed at the same time as the Appalachian Mountains, is known to contain gold. |
Who was his teacher? | <answer> Itzhak Perlman <context> Matt Haimovitz is 42 and a renowned cellist in the world. He rushed into the classical music scene at the age of 12 after Itzhak Perlman, the famed violinist, heard him play. But nothing in his family history explains where Haimovitz got his extraordinary talent. And that's typical, El... |
Who said the switch from public life to private wasn't hard for him? | <answer> George Pataki <context> (CNN) -- Choosing to step down from a top job can be an extraordinary decision, whether the person is a pontiff or a politician. But George Pataki, former governor of New York, says making the switch from public figure to John Q. Public wasn't difficult for him.
"I made up my mind tha... |
Who was his trainer? | <answer> It was the first victory for trainer Doug O'Neill <context> Louisville, Kentucky (CNN) -- I'll Have Another cut loose on the home stretch to run down Bodemeister and earn the first Kentucky Derby wins for his rider and trainer Saturday.
I'll Have Another, with a finish of 2:01:83, earned nearly $1.5 million ... |
is rayon same as cotton? | <answer> No, cotton and rayon are entirely different, but they are both cellulose based fiber. <context> exists and is an alternate of . No, cotton and rayon are entirely different. Cotton is a material that comes from the cotton plant, whereas rayon is a synthetic material that is related to plastic. No, cotton and ra... |
In which country did Warsaw Pact regime remain in place? | <answer> Romania <context> This liberalization, however, fostered nationalist movements and ethnic disputes within the Soviet Union. It also led indirectly to the revolutions of 1989, in which Soviet-imposed communist regimes of the Warsaw Pact were peacefully toppled (Romania excepted), which in turn increased pressur... |
How did Nigerians view the Shagari administration? | <answer> corrupt and incompetent <context> Beginning in 1979, Nigerians participated in a brief return to democracy when Olusegun Obasanjo transferred power to the civilian regime of Shehu Shagari. The Shagari government became viewed as corrupt and incompetent by virtually all sectors of Nigerian society. The military... |
Did the other matrons agree with Juanita? | <answer> The other matrons echoed Juanita <context> CHAPTER XIX
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IN three years of exile from herself Carol had certain experiences chronicled as important by the Dauntless, or discussed by the Jolly Seventeen, but the event unchronicled, undiscussed, and supremely controlling, was her slow admission of longing to... |
how is the power grid controlled? | <answer> By PC SCADA <context> POWER GRID CONTROL THROUGH PC SCADA. POWER GRID CONTROL THROUGH PC AIM: The aim of the project is to provide a facility by which we can control all the appliances connected to the power grid through Pc. PURPOSE: The purpose of the project is to provide a flexible system by which we can co... |
Which licence follows completion of both the UEFA B and A licences? | <answer> UEFA Pro Licence <context> Managers in the Premier League are involved in the day-to-day running of the team, including the training, team selection, and player acquisition. Their influence varies from club-to-club and is related to the ownership of the club and the relationship of the manager with fans. Manag... |
was she awarded for her perfomace? | <answer> Charlize Theron won an Oscar <context> (CNN) -- Charlize Theron won an Oscar for covering up her beauty and finding grains of sympathy, as well as revulsion, for the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in "Monster."
She deserves to win a second nomination for playing the sexy, unmoored, utterly reprehensible Mavis ... |
Who did he name-check? | <answer> Jeb Bush name-checked Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Mark Zuckerberg <context> Jeb Bush name-checked Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Mark Zuckerberg on Monday while telling University of South Carolina graduates that "young people and newcomers are often the great discoverers."
The former Florida R... |
Is adolescence usually accompanied by increased parental supervision or increased independence? | <answer> independence <context> The end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood varies by country and by function. Furthermore, even within a single nation state or culture there can be different ages at which an individual is considered (chronologically and legally) mature enough for society to entrust them with... |
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