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What did he want?
<answer> business or friendship?" "Mostly business," declared Deane. <context> CHAPTER VIII AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY John Hardaway, although he was a solicitor in a very busy practice, did not keep his friend waiting for a moment. "Come in, Deane, old chap," he said. "Is this business or friendship?" "Mostly ...
who brought it to him?
<answer> M. de Belle-Isle and young de Lugeac <context> CHAPTER XXXII THE DAWN M. le Comte de Stainville only shrugged his shoulders when M. de Belle-Isle and young de Lugeac brought him milor's reply. "Bah!" he said with a sneer, "he'll have to fight me later on or I'll hound him out of France! Never fear, gentl...
when was school of medicine founded?
<answer> The school of medicine was founded in 1765. <context> The Perelman School of Medicine, commonly known as Penn Med, is the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania. It is located in the University City section of Philadelphia. Founded in 1765, the Perelman School of Medicine is the oldest medical school...
Between what years did Jews increase to an estimated 2 million?
<answer> 200 CE – 500 CE <context> By the 1st century, Babylonia, to which Jews migrated to after the Babylonian conquest as well as after the Bar Kokhba revolt in 135 CE, already held a speedily growing population of an estimated 1,000,000 Jews, which increased to an estimated 2 million between the years 200 CE – 500...
What type of glass absorbs some light?
<answer> colored <context> Glass is in widespread use largely due to the production of glass compositions that are transparent to visible light. In contrast, polycrystalline materials do not generally transmit visible light. The individual crystallites may be transparent, but their facets (grain boundaries) reflect or ...
What does the term "Moors" refer to?
<answer> Muslims <context> The term "Moors" has been used in Europe in a broader, somewhat derogatory sense to refer to Muslims, especially those of Arab or Berber descent, whether living in North Africa or Iberia. Moors were not a distinct or self-defined people. Medieval and early modern Europeans applied the name to...
Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist?
<answer> Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools. <context> An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork ...
what is blog sites? blogger?
<answer> It is an abbreviated version of weblog, which is a term used to describe websites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. <context> What is a blog? Blog is an abbreviated version of weblog, which is a term used to describe websites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. A blog features d...
How many forms are there?
<answer> There are various national standard lists of characters, forms, and pronunciations <context> Chinese characters are logograms used in the writing of Chinese and some other Asian languages. In Standard Chinese they are called Hanzi (simplified Chinese: 汉字; traditional Chinese: 漢字). They have been adapted to wri...
Who would ask him for a favor?
<answer> she overheard Leslie tell his wife that he would ask Prescott, who was going to Sebastian the next morning <context> CHAPTER XXV A WOMAN'S INFLUENCE Muriel found it needful to wait several days for an opportunity for speaking to Prescott. It did not seem advisable to visit his house again, and she was at a...
Who started the Manchun dynasty?
<answer> Jurchen Aisin Gioro clan <context> The dynasty was founded by the Jurchen Aisin Gioro clan in Manchuria. In the late sixteenth century, Nurhaci, originally a Ming vassal, began organizing Jurchen clans into "Banners", military-social units. Nurhaci formed these clans into a unified entity, the subjects of whic...
is it official in Serbia?
<answer> in Serbia, <context> The Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group that formed in the Balkans. The majority of Serbs inhabit the nation state of Serbia (with a minority in disputed Kosovo), as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia. They form significant minorities in Macedonia and Slovenia. There...
What's the attitude of the mayor of Biritiba Mirim towards the federal regulations?
<answer> He objects to them. <context> Generally speaking, government regulations normally ban anything from smoking in public places to parking in certain zones. But officials in the Brazilian town of Biritiba Mirim, 70km (45miles) east of Sao Paulo, _ . They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because the loc...
where is san fernando valley ca?
<answer> Northwestern Los Angeles County. <context> San Fernando, CA. Sponsored Topics. San Fernando is a city located in the San Fernando Valley, in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 23,645 at the 2010 census, up from 23,564 at the 2000 census.
did her government know about this trip before she took it?
<answer> It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, <context> It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arrivi...
what is congress d?
<answer> It is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two houses. <context> The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in ...
who handed the tickets over?
<answer> Derek handed him two tickets <context> Michael and Derek are good friends, but they like to pull each other's leg sometimes. One day during the holidays they decided to go to London together. They went to the station and bought their tickets. When the train came in, Michael broaden in first and without knowing...
Who does the narrator like to bake cakes for?
<answer> I love to bake cakes for my granddaughter Abigail <context> I love to bake cakes for my granddaughter Abigail. She gets so happy when she eats them! So one day, I thought I'd surprise her at school with cake for her school class! I thought that would make her love me even more. I went into the kitchen and wa...
Did he return to sleep?
<answer> wouldn't go back to sleep <context> One day, my dog woke up early and wouldn't go back to sleep. Why did the dog wake up early? I tried really hard to find out. "Are you sick, dog?" I asked. He didn't say anything, so I took his temperature. It said he wasn't sick! "Are you hungry, dog?" He didn't say anythin...
On that day, how long did it take to get to the summit?
<answer> wake up at two in the morning to do the climb. It was very tough to climb a mountain at night. We finally got to the top of the mountain at five in the morning. <context> I once went on a week-long backpacking trip through the mountains. We had a lot of fun and saw a lot of animals. We saw two bears on the fir...
how many angles does a right angle have?
<answer> Four <context> Facts about right angles. Four right angles fit around a point. The way we define degrees, a full turn around a point is 360°, so the measure of each right angle is one fourth of that: 90°. In informal speech (not mathematics), right-angle corners are sometimes called square corners even though,...
How many grandchildren do they have?
<answer> nine grandchildren <context> Eric and Doris King Turner are packing their bags for New Zealand. They're busy deciding what to pack and what to leave behind in Britain and are making plans to extend their new home in Nelson. Doris is looking forward to getting the garden into shape and Eric has his heart set on...
In which century did color theory begin to be systematically studied?
<answer> 19th <context> The 19th century also saw the use of red in art to create specific emotions, not just to imitate nature. It saw the systematic study of color theory, and particularly the study of how complementary colors such as red and green reinforced each other when they were placed next to each other. These...
Who was appointed presiding judge over the retrial in 2015?
<answer> Charles Wide <context> On 6 February 2015, it was announced that Judge Richard Marks is to be replaced by Judge Charles Wide at the retrial. Two days earlier, Marks had emailed counsel for the defendants telling them: "It has been decided (not by me but by my elders and betters) that I am not going to be doing...
What language do most historians agree upon where the Greek names for the British Isles came from?
<answer> native Celtic-language <context> The earliest known references to the islands as a group appeared in the writings of sea-farers from the ancient Greek colony of Massalia. The original records have been lost; however, later writings, e.g. Avienus's Ora maritima, that quoted from the Massaliote Periplus (6th cen...
What does the word madhhab mean?
<answer> school of thought <context> The word "Imām" denotes a person who stands or walks "in front". For Sunni Islam, the word is commonly used to mean a person who leads the course of prayer in the mosque. It also means the head of a madhhab ("school of thought"). However, from the Shia point of view this is merely t...
What street was it?
<answer> These doubtless opened on the Royal Road <context> CHAPTER IX. MONSIEUR LE BARON The sun beat down mercilessly on thatch and terrace, the yellow walls flung back the quivering heat, as Madame la Vicomtesse and I walked through the empty streets towards the Governor's house. We were followed by Andre and Mada...
did he have siblings?
<answer> "Ekeh told The Associated Press during an interview Tuesday at his home near the Belmont Park racetrack, his four younger brothers running around. <context> ELMONT, N. Y. (AP)---Elmont High School senior Harold Ekeh had a plan--he would apply to 13 colleges , including all eight Ivy League schools, figuring i...
how far to jim thorpe pa from carlisle pa?
<answer> There are 88.54 miles from Carlisle Barracks to Jim Thorpe in northeast direction. <context> There are 88.54 miles from Carlisle Barracks to Jim Thorpe in northeast direction and 104 miles (167.37 kilometers) by car, following the I-81 route. Carlisle Barracks and Jim Thorpe are 2 hours 15 mins far apart, if y...
how much does a semi pro footballer get paid?
<answer> $27,200 a year. <context> National Semi Pro Football Salary Information. The average yearly salary for Semi Pro Football is $27,200. If you are just beginning to work a new job as a Semi Pro Football, you could expect a starting pay rate of $22,400 annually.ou could potentially make an average income of around...
Do they have proof of what he did?
<answer> wish that we had clear evidence <context> CHAPTER XI: Free. It was late at night before Blois was reached, and having alighted at the Aigle d'Or they engaged a private room. "Even the Duke of Chateaurouge will be satisfied," Ronald said, "that his schemes have failed, and that no more can be done just at p...
what are the wings of the oposition armed with?
<answer> heir right and left wings composed of musketeers <context> CHAPTER II SHIPWRECKED Upon the following morning Nigel Graheme told his visitors that he had determined to accept their offer, and would at once set to work to raise a company. "I have," he said, "as you know, a small patrimony of my own, and as f...
Who ordered that a hymn be composed that first mentioned the Somalis?
<answer> the Abyssinian Emperor <context> An Ancient Chinese document from the 9th century referred to the northern Somali coast — which was then called "Berbera" by Arab geographers in reference to the region's "Berber" (Cushitic) inhabitants — as Po-pa-li. The first clear written reference of the sobriquet Somali, ho...
What do classical performers often achieve?
<answer> high reputations for their musicianship <context> Its written transmission, along with the veneration bestowed on certain classical works, has led to the expectation that performers will play a work in a way that realizes in detail the original intentions of the composer. During the 19th century the details th...
Why do the villagers want to keep the red phone boxes?
<answer> Because the red phone boxes have already become a symbol of Britain. <context> Britain's symbolic red phone boxes have become out of date in the age of the mobile, but villages across the country are stepping in to save them, with creative intelligence. Whether as a place to exhibit art, poetry, or even as a t...
what is a non example of speed?
<answer> A car is traveling at 60 miles per hour is a non example of speed. <context> Non Examples Of Velocity ... A car is traveling at 60 miles per hour. This is a non example of velocity. It is however an example of speed. Speed is not velocity. A ...
How many cricket squares does Eton have?
<answer> 30 <context> In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the ...
is lyme disease communicable between humans?
<answer> Yes, it is communicable between humans. <context> A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine suggests the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi — the cause of Lyme disease — may be a contagious illness, sexually transmitted between partners.
how much are what are the stock prices for mpwr?
<answer> On December 22, 2017, Monolithic Power Systems stock price is $113.17. <context> Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has the following price history information. Looking back at MPWR historical stock prices for the last five trading days, on December 22, 2017, MPWR opened at $113.18, traded as high as $113.73 and ...
what is an otaku?
<answer> A Japanese term for people with obsessive interests, commonly the anime and manga fandom. <context> Otaku (おたく/オタク) is a Japanese term for people with obsessive interests, commonly the anime and manga fandom.Its contemporary usage originated with Akio Nakamori 's 1983 essay in Manga Burikko.taku is derived fro...
What was the 2004-05 State Domestic Product of Delhi?
<answer> 83,085 crores <context> The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi does not release any economic figures specifically for New Delhi but publishes an official economic report on the whole of Delhi annually. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi, the metropolis has a net State Domestic Product (SD...
Did he do it?
<answer> leaving half to the shark and bringing the other half himself to the surface; and Tudor performed the feat, a flip from <context> CHAPTER XV--A DISCOURSE ON MANNERS The days passed, and Tudor seemed loath to leave the hospitality of Berande. Everything was ready for the start, but he lingered on, spending m...
How many pieces of advice does the writer give on saving money in Hawaii?
<answer> Two. <context> If you want to live in Hawaii,you need to think about how to save money,because it is one of the most expensive states in the USA. Hawaii buys most of its goods from other countries.This makes the prices very high.Eating out can be expensive.Breakfast is at$5 or$8 and lunch ia around$12,while di...
what materials do i need to make set walls?
<answer> Brick,sand <context> That means is that your tile is going to fall off the wall. There is also a product called “premixed thinset adhesive”. This product is pushed as a suitable material with which to set tile – it is not. It is only mastic with sand added to it. While sand does help materials from shrinking a...
Who else has been involved in a structure crumbling to the ground?
<answer> Authorities charged crane operator Sean Benschop, 42, with involuntary manslaughter and other related charges after a four-story wall of the vacant building collapsed <context> Philadelphia (CNN) -- The inspector of a downtown building that collapsed last week has killed himself, city officials said Thursday....
What text was proof that Avicenna debated philosophy with some of the greatest scholars of the time?
<answer> the 'Ahd with Bahmanyar <context> The study of the Quran and the Hadith thrived in such a scholarly atmosphere. Philosophy, Fiqh and theology (kalaam) were further developed, most noticeably by Avicenna and his opponents. Al-Razi and Al-Farabi had provided methodology and knowledge in medicine and philosophy. ...
What's the writer's opinion?
<answer> Learning about culture is not easy and may take a long time. <context> Fluency in another language is one of the most important aims of a newcomer to another country. In addition, understanding the culture and learning to communicate comfortably with people of that culture are as important as learning the rul...
What do the President and Supreme Court justices vow to uphold?
<answer> the Constitution <context> All government officers of the United States, including the President, the Justices of the Supreme Court, state judges and legislators, and all members of Congress, pledge first and foremost to uphold the Constitution. These oaths affirm that the rule of law is superior to the rule o...
Are Jim and Bill in the same class? _?
<answer> No,they aren't. <context> I'm a boy. My name is Bill. I'm thirteen. I'm in Class Two, Grade One. I have a good friend. His name is Jim. He is an English boy. He is in Class 3,Grade 1.Mr Wang is our English teacher. He is 27. Miss Zhang is our Chinese teacher. She is 30. We are good friends, too.
what township is washington, pa?
<answer> Hopewell, North Franklin, Carroll. <context> Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. For other other Pennsylvania townships with similar names, see Carroll Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation). Municipal building. Carroll Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. T...
Did she have alternate intentions?
<answer> in reality bent on securing his presence at the impending ecclesiastical ceremony of high import, <context> CHAPTER 28 The Fenian adventure furnished the distraction which Lothair required It broke that absorbing spell of sentiment which is the delicious but enervating privilege of the youthful heart; yet, w...
what county is woodsboro md in?
<answer> Frederick County <context> Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland Land for Sale. Looking for rural homes and land for sale in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland? LandWatch.com has thousands of rural properties in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, including hunting & fishing properties, cabins, Land for ...
what does limited resources mean?
<answer> Limited resources are basically those resources that take a relatively long time to replenish. <context> Quick Answer. Some examples of limited resources include coal, nuclear, natural gas, metal ores and oil. Limited resources are basically those resources that take a relatively long time to replenish. Unlimi...
What subject may Eric be good at?
<answer> History. <context> Hi, I'm Harry. I'm fourteen years old. I live in Taipei, Taiwan. I am a second grader in a junior high school. I'm interested in playing computer games and watching TV. My favorite food is pizza. Hello, my name is Dolly. I was born on January 12th. There are four people in my family -- my mo...
Between 1974 and 2010, how did the Portuguese government encourage over-expenditure and investment bubbles?
<answer> unclear Public–private partnerships and funding of numerous ineffective and unnecessary external consultancy and advisory of committees and firms <context> A report released in January 2011 by the Diário de Notícias and published in Portugal by Gradiva, had demonstrated that in the period between the Carnation...
What does RIBA stand for?
<answer> The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) <context> The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally, founded for the advancement of architecture under its charter granted in 1837 and Supplemental Charter gr...
when did he buy the piano?
<answer> bought the instrument from Anton Walter, the most famous piano maker of his time, in 1782 <context> The piano on which Mozart wrote all of his late works returned home to Vienna for the first time since his death in 1791.The piano will stand in his former Vienna home, now a museum, for two weeks, ending in a c...
if i am having a hystocosopy does it mean i have cancer?
<answer> No <context> Why It Is Done. A hysteroscopy may be done to: 1 Find the cause of severe cramping or abnormal bleeding. 2 Your doctor can pass heated tools through the hysteroscope to stop the bleeding. 3 See whether a problem in the shape or size of the uterus or if scar tissue in the uterus is the cause of ...
What sort of inter-personal relationships does Building Partnerships encourage? ?
<answer> cross-cultural <context> Building Partnerships is described as airmen interacting with international airmen and other relevant actors to develop, guide, and sustain relationships for mutual benefit and security. Building Partnerships is about interacting with others and is therefore an inherently inter-persona...
Who wouldn't go with him?
<answer> but Elijah could not be persuaded into accompanying him <context> CHAPTER IX Ten days later, Harper and Joe Ladue arrived at Sixty Mile, and Daylight, still a trifle weak, but strong enough to obey the hunch that had come to him, traded a third interest in his Stewart town site for a third interest in theirs...
Who was he defending?
<answer> Frazer, but it makes me so darn sore when nobody stands up for him <context> CHAPTER X They were gone. Carl was full of the nauseating shame which a matter-of-fact man, who supposes that he is never pilloried, knows when a conscientious friend informs him that he has been observed, criticized; that his enth...
how did he desscribe the cars and the van?
<answer> The cars and the van were lying upside down." <context> Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A massive car bomb tore through the heart of a bustling marketplace in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday, killing at least 100 people -- including many women and children -- and injuring at least 200 others, officials said. A v...
what does rifampicin inhibit?
<answer> Rifampicin is used to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and Legionnaire's disease. <context> Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis, leprosy, and Legionnaire's disease. It is almost always used along with other antibiotics, ex...
How did he describe the response to the recording?
<answer> It was a revelation <context> (CNN) -- Robert Barchi believed he had much more important business to deal with at Rutgers, and in many ways, he's probably right. He is overseeing a massive merger between the university and the state's medical schools, one that will shape higher education in New Jersey for gene...
What do we know about the Lonely Planet guidebook from the text?
<answer> It's very useful to a person who's nervous about touring an unfamiliar place. <context> You can love them or hate them, but no matter which tourist destination you visit, chances are you'll see someone with their head buried in a Lonely Planet guidebook. Lonely Planet is one of the world's largest travel guide...
how long is unemployment benefits?
<answer> Unemployment benefits are available for up to 26 weeks. <context> Benefits are available for up to 26 weeks. If you are still unemployed when your regular state benefits run out, you may be eligible for Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and/or state extended benefits. (See Nolo's article Unemployment B...
What did the development of new imperialism cause?
<answer> the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. <context> The development of New Imperialism saw the conquest of nearly all eastern hemisphere territories by colonial powers. The commercial colonization of India commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Ben...
does adobe photoshop cost money?
<answer> Yes <context> It is the world’s premier image-editing software. Adobe’s Photoshop is used by everyone from Hollywood visual effects artists to moms who want to remove red-eye from their family vacation photos. The latest version, Adobe Photoshop CS6, releases on May 7, 2012. Adobe Photoshop CS6 offers many imp...
Are the other candidates seasoned politicians?
<answer> newbies to national politics <context> (CNN) -- I've returned to Washington after a long time away in my home in Britain to get a sense of the political mood in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. And I'm pretty depressed to discover that everyone is talking about Jeb Bush. It's not that he wouldn'...
name the lawyer?
<answer> Liu Honghui <context> Authorities will continue to take a hard line on Internet-based rumors and punish those creating fake information, a senior official said on Thursday. Authorities have removed more than 210,000 online posts and shut down 42 websites since mid-March in their latest crackdown on online ru...
Which one might be open on public holidays?
<answer> Public libraries. <context> Useful Information in Australia Useful Numbers All the telephone numbers are useful and free. . Fire/ Police/ Ambulance --000 Telephone information--12455 . Medical Care--1300369359 Taxi--1800421113 Surfing the Internet With so many Internet tearooms and public libraries,...
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
<answer> The Lieutenant Governor on the island is the personal representative of the Queen. <context> Jersey (, ; Jèrriais: "Jèrri" ), officially the Bailiwick of Jersey (; Jèrriais: "Bailliage dé Jèrri"), is a Crown dependency of The Crown located near the coast of Normandy, France. Jersey was part of the Duchy of Nor...
What movement did the division of Bengal start?
<answer> anti-colonial <context> In 1905, Lord Curzon split the large province of Bengal into a largely Hindu western half and "Eastern Bengal and Assam", a largely Muslim eastern half. The British goal was said to be for efficient administration but the people of Bengal were outraged at the apparent "divide and rule" ...
Why does the writer compare the Holly Father with his friend?
<answer> Because he wants to show that ordinary people can be great as well. <context> The word "death" is a word many Chinese friends tell me I should not say aloud. They advise me to avoid the word because only speaking of it may bring ill fortune. I deeply believe, however, that to know how to live, we must also kno...
What family did he belong to?
<answer> the Smiths, <context> There once was a dog named Bruno. Bruno belonged to a family, the Smiths, but he was most loved by Sarah. Sarah was the youngest child in the house, she lived there with her mom, dad and older brother Fred. Bruno would sleep with Sarah every night, and wake up with her every morning. Tog...
Jean De Rely's illustrated French-language scriptures were first published in what city?
<answer> Paris <context> The availability of the Bible in vernacular languages was important to the spread of the Protestant movement and development of the Reformed church in France. The country had a long history of struggles with the papacy by the time the Protestant Reformation finally arrived. Around 1294, a Frenc...
In which magazine would you most likely find this article?
<answer> Mind and Body <context> As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse ...
Issues dealt with at Westminster are not ones who is able to deal with?
<answer> Scottish Parliament <context> Reserved matters are subjects that are outside the legislative competence of the Scotland Parliament. The Scottish Parliament is unable to legislate on such issues that are reserved to, and dealt with at, Westminster (and where Ministerial functions usually lie with UK Government ...
If the alleles on the chromatids are different, what effect arises from genetic recombination? ?
<answer> reassortment of otherwise linked alleles <context> During the process of meiotic cell division, an event called genetic recombination or crossing-over can sometimes occur, in which a length of DNA on one chromatid is swapped with a length of DNA on the corresponding sister chromatid. This has no effect if the ...
Along with insect infestation, what process can discolor wood and make it look like heartwood?
<answer> decay <context> Heartwood is often visually distinct from the living sapwood, and can be distinguished in a cross-section where the boundary will tend to follow the growth rings. For example, it is sometimes much darker. However, other processes such as decay or insect invasion can also discolor wood, even in ...
how soon can you take pregnancy test?
<answer> You can take pregnancy test between 7 and 10 days after ovulation. <context> If you decide to test as early as 7 days post ovulation and you get a negative result, we recommend testing again in a few days, just to be sure! Therefore, the simple answer to the “how early can you take a pregnancy test” question i...
Who did he imagined he'd have to lean on when he learned about his death?
<answer> Grafton would come hurrying in from Kent to Marlboro Street, disavowing all knowledge of the messenger from New York, and intent only upon comforting his father. <context> CHAPTER XX. A SAD HOME-COMING Mr. Lowrie and Auctherlonnie, the Dumfries bo'sun, both of whom would have died for the captain, assured me...
How does the food taste when it is eaten in a noisy environment?
<answer> Less salty but crunchier. <context> Some people surveyed tasted the sweet, salty, and crunchy together with other tastes of food as they listen to different noises. It shows that louder noises reduced the reported sweetness or saltiness of food while increasing the measure of crunchiness . It may go some way t...
Where did Jack go when he finished school?
<answer> Jack went to Cambridge University. <context> John "Mad Jack" Mytton (1796--1834) was a carefree English aristocrat who was born into immense wealth. However, he died a poor man after a life that was once described as " _ ". So, what went wrong? As a young boy, Jack went to Westminster School, but after only ...
What scientists headed it?
<answer> ed by American biologists Bruce A. Wilcox and Michael E. Soulé <context> Conservation biology is the management of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. It is an interdisci...
how long can cooked meat last in fridge?
<answer> 3 to 4 days <context> 1 Opened package of hot dogs: 1 week (refrigerator) or 1 to 2 months (freezer). 2 Opened package of deli meat: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 1 to 2 months (freezer). 3 Cooked meat dishes: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 2 to 6 months (freezer).
how many calories do you burn sitting for an hour?
<answer> Working on a computer while sitting burns about 102 calories per hour.If other activity such as shuffling files, filing while sitting, or moving around to answer phones is included, up to 170 calories can be burned per hour. <context> Sitting and Working on a Computer. Working on a computer while sitting burns...
what type of boundary occurs where crust is generated as the plates pull away from each other?
<answer> Divergent, convergent and transform <context> Three types of boundaries, divergent, convergent and transform fault boundaries, occur in the lithosphere plate. As the plates diverge or pull apart from each other and converge or come together, tremendous amounts of energy are released, resulting in the transform...
What is the highest mountain there?
<answer> Mount Olympus being the highest peak <context> Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the northea...
Around how many French were killed, injured, or taken prisoner in the Battle of Borodino?
<answer> 35,000 <context> The Russians eventually offered battle outside Moscow on 7 September: the Battle of Borodino resulted in approximately 44,000 Russian and 35,000 French dead, wounded or captured, and may have been the bloodiest day of battle in history up to that point in time. Although the French had won, the...
what is the main factor associated with early onset puberty?
<answer> Body fat and/or body composition may play a role in regulating the onset of puberty. <context> Both genetic and environmental factors are involved in the timing of puberty. Body fat and/or body composition may play a role in regulating the onset of puberty. Puberty is associated with the development of seconda...
how many top 10 finishes did Spieth have?
<answer> who had nine top-10 finishes <context> (CNN) -- Henrik Stenson kept his cool to collect the biggest paycheck of his career Sunday, landing a $10 million FedEx Cup jackpot along with the $1.44 million prize for winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta. The Swede, who also collected $1.44 million for winning t...
Cells that detect and transmit pain are called what?
<answer> nociceptors <context> At least a few insects have nociceptors, cells that detect and transmit sensations of pain. This was discovered in 2003 by studying the variation in reactions of larvae of the common fruitfly Drosophila to the touch of a heated probe and an unheated one. The larvae reacted to the touch of...
Did Mu'awiyah keep the conditions of the contract?
<answer> Mu'awiyah broke the conditions of the agreement and began the Umayyad dynasty, with its capital in Damascus. <context> The rivalries between the Arab tribes had caused unrest in the provinces outside Syria, most notably in the Second Muslim Civil War of 680–692 CE and the Berber Revolt of 740–743 CE. During t...
what color is noir?
<answer> Noir is of black color. <context> The color displayed at right is café noir, also known as black coffee. It is a representation of the color of brewed coffee. The first recorded use of cafe noir as a color name in English was in 1928. The source of the color cafe noir displayed at right is the ISCC-NBS Color L...
When resin stays below Tg, its thermal expansion is similar to that of copper and what other material?
<answer> glass <context> At the glass transition temperature the resin in the composite softens and significantly increases thermal expansion; exceeding Tg then exerts mechanical overload on the board components - e.g. the joints and the vias. Below Tg the thermal expansion of the resin roughly matches copper and glass...
Who instructed the Governor of New South Wales Thomas Brisbane to send the worst convicts to Norfolk Island?
<answer> the British government <context> In 1824 the British government instructed the Governor of New South Wales Thomas Brisbane to occupy Norfolk Island as a place to send "the worst description of convicts". Its remoteness, previously seen as a disadvantage, was now viewed as an asset for the detention of recalcit...
Who is the only associate member of CAF?
<answer> hile Réunion remains an associate member <context> The Confederation of African Football (CAF, ; ; ) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the pr...
Who considered wearing jeans?
<answer> Linda?" "I'm not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, <context> There would be a school party on Friday evening. The girls were talking about what they were going to wear. "I'm going to wear a black dress, so everybody will notice me," said Emily. "How about you, Linda?" "I'm not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, a...
where is brazil located?
<answer> It is located on the east coast of South America. <context> Brazil is located on the east coast of South America. Its eastern side borders the Atlantic Ocean. It is south of Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname, southeast of Colombia, east of Bolivia and Peru, northeast of Argentina and Paraguay, and north of Urugua...