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At at time was radio gaining popularity? | <answer> 1925 <context> Electric recording which developed during the time that early radio was becoming popular (1925) benefited from the microphones and amplifiers used in radio studios. The early electric recordings were reminiscent tonally of acoustic recordings, except there was more recorded bass and treble as we... |
What two countries did Victoria take a large interest in improving relations between? | <answer> France and Britain <context> Internationally, Victoria took a keen interest in the improvement of relations between France and Britain. She made and hosted several visits between the British royal family and the House of Orleans, who were related by marriage through the Coburgs. In 1843 and 1845, she and Alber... |
Was she from Bolivia? | <answer> Pat spoke a little Spanis <context> When Pat Jones finished college, she decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could while she was young. Pat wanted to visit Latin America first, so she got a job as an English teacher in a school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish, so she... |
Was it early or late? | <answer>
Hailey saw she was losing daylight. <context> Hailey stood in her kitchen. She was looking for ideas of what to make for dinner. She could make pasta, soup, chili, or steak. She opened the refrigerator and took out a cartoon of juice. She sat down at the table and tried to write a list of ingredients she woul... |
Where did the sale take place? | <answer> the auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square <context> New York (CNN) -- More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million.
Profits from the auction at ... |
What diplomatic crisis was Bismarck credited with skillfully creating? ? | <answer> succession to the Spanish throne <context> According to some historians, Bismarck adroitly created a diplomatic crisis over the succession to the Spanish throne, then edited a dispatch about a meeting between King William of Prussia and the French ambassador, to make it appear that the French had been insulted... |
Which department did Popper found at the London School of Economics? | <answer> Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method <context> Popper played a vital role in establishing the philosophy of science as a vigorous, autonomous discipline within philosophy, through his own prolific and influential works, and also through his influence on his own contemporaries and students. Pop... |
Can there be more than one? | <answer> each acorn contains one seed (rarely two or three) <context> An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus (; Latin "oak tree") of the beech family, Fagaceae. There are approximately 600 extant species of oaks. The common name "oak" also appears in the names of species in related genera, notably "Lithocarpus"... |
What did George Hudson spend time collecting when he wasn't working? | <answer> insects <context> Modern DST was first proposed by the New Zealand entomologist George Hudson, whose shift-work job gave him leisure time to collect insects, and led him to value after-hours daylight. In 1895 he presented a paper to the Wellington Philosophical Society proposing a two-hour daylight-saving shif... |
What happened in the late 1960's? | <answer> Manchester United became the first English football club to win the European Cup <context> Manchester United Football Club is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. Nicknamed "the Red Devils", the... |
how far from London is Greenwich? | <answer> ive miles from the middle of London <context> Greenwich is on the River, five miles from the middle of London, and its history is two thousand years old. The first English people were fishermen there, and they named the place Greenwich, meaning "green village". Later the English kings and queens lived at Green... |
In what year did Nuruddin Farah win the Neustadt International Prize for Literature? | <answer> 1998 <context> Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972 to transcribe the Somali language, numerous contemporary Somali authors have also released novels, some of which have gone on to ... |
Why is the top of the seamount formed by marine organisms? | <answer> periods of complete submergence, <context> The archipelago is formed by high points on the rim of the caldera of a submarine volcano that forms a seamount. The volcano is one part of a range that was formed as part of the same process that formed the floor of the Atlantic, and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The top o... |
What is the average temps orlando florida? | <answer> 28°C (82°F) in july and 15°C (59°F) in january. <context> Orlando: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Orlando with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is January at 15°C (59°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in June. The wettest month is July with an average of 19... |
Who fell down and got hurt? | <answer> Paul. <context> The snow went on falling, and they could see only a few meters in front of them.
"We should go back," said Judy.She was afraid.
"But where is the path ?"
Everything was covered with snow.The sky was grey."What's the time?" asked Paul.Judy looked at her watch."Nearly 5 o'clock.It gets dark in a... |
why is he being called hero? | <answer> our hero may be looked on as having performed his duties in a manner <context> CHAPTER XLVII
How the Bride Was Received, and Who Were Asked to the Wedding
And thus after all did Frank perform his great duty; he did marry money; or rather, as the wedding has not yet taken place, and is, indeed, as yet hardl... |
how far down do great white sharks live? | <answer> Great white sharks live in waters as shallow as 300 meters deepand up to 1200 thousand meters deep. <context> Great white sharks live in all coastal temperate waters around theworld. They have been found in waters as shallow as 300 meters deepand up to 1200 thousand meters deep. great white sharks live in the ... |
Currently how much of Egypt's population is connected to sanitary sewers? | <answer> 99% <context> Drinking water supply and sanitation in Egypt is characterised by both achievements and challenges. Among the achievements are an increase of piped water supply between 1990 and 2010 from 89% to 100% in urban areas and from 39% to 93% in rural areas despite rapid population growth, the eliminatio... |
Who is the head of the Secret Service? | <answer> Mark Sullivan <context> Washington (CNN) -- A Senate committee will expand its probe into the U.S. Secret Service this week following a scandal involving prostitutes in Colombia in advance of a recent trip by the president.
The Homeland Security Committee will send the Secret Service "some questions this wee... |
Where would Paul live? | <answer> We are even prepared to put him in the Moscow City Aquarium if that were the condition. <context> (CNN) -- A Russian bookmaking company is offering to pay 100,000 euros for Paul, the prognosticating octopus who correctly predicted Spain's win in the World Cup.
"100,000 euros (about $129,800) was our starting... |
According to who? | <answer> Fred <context> CHAPTER XIV
OUT OF AN UNPLEASANT SITUATION
Not one of the party was just then in a position to give poor Hans any assistance. All were stuck in the ooze, and one horse after another was slowly but surely sinking.
"We must turn back," cried Songbird, "and do it in a hurry, too."
"Easier s... |
Who was an important esoteric interpreter of the Quran in the 11th century? | <answer> Sulami <context> One of the notable authors of esoteric interpretation prior to the 12th century is Sulami (d. 1021) without whose work the majority of very early Sufi commentaries would not have been preserved. Sulami's major commentary is a book named haqaiq al-tafsir ("Truths of Exegesis") which is a compil... |
what is phi epsilon kappa? | <answer> Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in Physical Education, Health, Human Performance, Exercise Science, and Sports Medicine. <context> Founded on April 12, 1913 at the Normal College of the American Union in Indianapolis, Indiana, Phi Ep... |
Who's birthday was it? | <answer> Sally's <context> It was Sally's birthday. She was very excited. She was going to have a sleepover at her house for her birthday. She invited all of her best friends. The party was at 1 on Saturday. Jessica, Erin, and Cathy all arrived at 1, but Jennifer was late. She did not come until 2, because she could no... |
Is there going to be any new precautionary measures in place? | <answer> with new precautionary measures in place <context> (CNN) -- SeaWorld will resume killer whale shows while the company and two federal agencies investigate the death of a whale trainer at SeaWorld Orlando, company and federal officials announced Friday.
The shows, which were suspended at all SeaWorld location... |
What is next to the West Campus? | <answer> the main Gothic-style West Campus away is adjacent to the Medical Center <context> Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric ... |
Who took over the package from Sentana? | <answer> ESPN took over the package Setanta <context> Many[who?] expected BSkyB to make a bid to show some of the remaining FA Cup games for the remainder of the 2009–10 season which would include a semi-final and shared rights to the final. ESPN took over the package Setanta held for the FA Cup from the 2010–11 season... |
what county is waconia, mn? | <answer> Waconia, Minnesota is in Carver County. <context> Carver County Fair - Waconia, MN · August 12, 2017 · Today we have dairy fun and games for kids, Carver County Parks log rolling, kids pedal pull & diaper derby, the rock-paper-scissors tournament ($500 prize!), the local tractor, pick-up and semi pull, and mus... |
what is bunching in economics? | <answer> In economic, bunching is the elasticity of annual spending with respect to the out-of-pocket price. <context> The key focus is the implications of these different models – all of which are designed to fit the bunching pattern – for the economic object of interest: the elasticity of annual spending with respect... |
Did the soda companies mention the analysis was strong? | <answer> Statements from Pepsi and Coca-Cola said there was " no scientific basis" for _ . But their dealers are enjoying increasing sales. <context> Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are busily buying Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy( ) drinks kills pests.
Farmers say scientists advise... |
Who was the professor of Yale Divinity School that led the student militia to confront the Redcoats? | <answer> Naphtali Daggett <context> On July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor ... |
can you record someone without consent? | <answer> Yes <context> California provides an exception-You can record someone without their consent, if it will be used to prove kidnapping, extortion, bribery, or a violent felony. Most states will not allow you to record someone in furtherance of your own crime or tort. |
Did he know he was dying? | <answer> Doctor say to me that Señor Cristoval can not get well; I say so to Señor Cristoval. He say never mind, he have live long enough.” <context> CHAPTER XXII—FAITHFUL AND TRUE
Late that afternoon Arthur and Louise sat in the court, chatting with their guests, who were occupied in coddling and amusing baby Jane, ... |
how long does cantaloupe last in fridge? | <answer> 7-10 days or Once cut it will be 3-4 days. <context> Store in the refrigerator (top shelf), in a shallow container, covered with plastic wrap. Cantaloupe (once ripe, they can last another 7-10 days in the refrigerator) – Store at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate if needed. Once cut, cantaloupe las... |
what was the coldest temperature in the southwest region recorded? | <answer> Temperature of -25.6 degrees Celsius at Ranfurly, Central Otago on July 17, 1903 has been confirmed as the coldest ever recorded in the Southwest Pacific. <context> Temperature of -25.6 degrees Celsius at Ranfurly, Central Otago on July 17, 1903 has been confirmed as the coldest ever recorded in the Southwest ... |
Where are Dancing with the Stars, MasterChef, and The Block filmed? | <answer> in and around Melbourne <context> Television shows are produced in Melbourne, most notably Neighbours, Kath & Kim, Winners and Losers, Offspring, Underbelly , House Husbands, Wentworth and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, along with national news-based programs such as The Project, Insiders and ABC News Breakfa... |
when was yu-jer sheu appointed as the minister of finance? | <answer> Sheu Yu Jer was appointed as the minister of finance on 20 May, 2016. <context> Sheu Yu-jer (許虞哲) appointed 20 May 2016 Access The MOF building is accessible by walking distance East of Xiaonanmen Station of the Taipei Metro on the Green Line. |
What country besides France had colonies on the island for a substantial period of time? | <answer> Swedish <context> Saint Barthélemy, a volcanic island fully encircled by shallow reefs, has an area of 25 square kilometres (9.7 sq mi) and a population of 9,035 (Jan. 2011 estimate). Its capital is Gustavia[citation needed], which also contains the main harbour to the island. It is the only Caribbean island w... |
In what borough is the National Tennis Center located? | <answer> Queens <context> The annual United States Open Tennis Championships is one of the world's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and is held at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The New York Marathon is one of the world's largest, and the 2004–2006 events hold the top three places... |
Who did colonists ask for help in returning runaway slaves? | <answer> Indigenous American tribes <context> European colonists created treaties with Indigenous American tribes requesting the return of any runaway slaves. For example, in 1726, the British governor of New York exacted a promise from the Iroquois to return all runaway slaves who had joined them. This same promise wa... |
How long have the hipsters been around? | <answer> There have been hipsters since the seventies. <context> experimental, doing things just to save popularity and fans. The original elements that we were drawn to slowly _ for the sake of popularity." Many young adults have started to view hipsters' outlook as cool and are adopting their counterculture mindset t... |
who is Xerces brother? | <answer> Artobazanes <context> CHAPTER II.
EGYPT AND GREECE.
B.C. 484
Xerxes assumes the crown.--His message to Artobazanes.--Question of the succession again debated.--Advice of Atossa.--Decision of Artabanus.--Unfinished wars of Darius.--Egypt and Greece.--Character of the Egyptians.--Character of the Greeks.-... |
Who used Pan-Slavism as a political tool? | <answer> The Russian Empire <context> Pan-Slavism, a movement which came into prominence in the mid-19th century, emphasized the common heritage and unity of all the Slavic peoples. The main focus was in the Balkans where the South Slavs had been ruled for centuries by other empires: the Byzantine Empire, Austria-Hunga... |
Is another head-butting player discussed? | <answer> Zinedine Zidane <context> (CNN) -- A Portugal player embarrassed himself Monday with his crazy decision to use his head the wrong way and he got panned for the way he lashed out at an opponent.
That, and Portugal's play in a humbling 4-0 loss, were two of the lowlights on the fifth day of play in Brazil. As... |
Where are Peter Carey, Germaine Greer, and Thomas Browne from? | <answer> Melbourne <context> Melbourne's rich and diverse literary history was recognised in 2008 when it became the second UNESCO City of Literature. The State Library of Victoria is one of Australia's oldest cultural institutions and one of many public and university libraries across the city. Melbourne also has Aust... |
What's more important for senior school students? | <answer> Reading and writing. <context> Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We mus... |
Whose work did Hunt stress in the first volume of The Anthropological Review? | <answer> Waitz <context> Waitz was influential among the British ethnologists. In 1863 the explorer Richard Francis Burton and the speech therapist James Hunt broke away from the Ethnological Society of London to form the Anthropological Society of London, which henceforward would follow the path of the new anthropolog... |
Who is Su Yunsheng? | <answer> Lu's Chinese teacher <context> Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries. Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 peopl... |
Why couldn't Alice get into the beautiful garden? | <answer> She was too small to get the key to the door. <context> Poor Alice was very unhappy. "What a wonderful garden!" she said to herself. "I'd like to be out there - not in this dark room. Why can't I get smaller?" It was already a very strange day. and Alice was beginning to think that anything was possible.
After... |
can you hardwire a plug in pendant light? | <answer> Yes <context> Roundup: Pendant Lamps Without Hard Wiring. A few weeks ago, we featured a roundup of colorful pendant lamps. However, most renters lack the ability to update their light fixtures. Here are some solutions where the only requirements for installation are a plug and a hook. 1 - Bubble Chandelier by... |
what is kansas minimum wage? | <answer> The current minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 per hour. <context> The current Kansas minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is the lowest amount a non-exempt employee in Kansas can legally be paid for hourly work. Special minimum wage rates, such as the Kansas waitress minimum wage for tipped employees, may apply to cer... |
What was a tradition? | <answer> traditions such as the "midnight ramp, <context> (CNN) -- Ohio State's former marching band director is speaking out for the first time since the university fired him over the band's overly sexual culture.
Jonathan Waters was fired in July after a university investigation concluded he "should have known abou... |
What was the author's first reaction when he knew it snowed heavily? | <answer> He was upset. <context> An early morning winter storm had brought several inches of snow on my small town in the mountains. Schools were canceled, roads were dangerous and all I wanted to do was to stay in bed. Still, I knew I had to get the day started so I put on warm clothes and walked outside. The snow got... |
can cll cause hypercalcemia? | <answer> Yes, The hypercalcemia would appear to be a direct consequence of the leukemia, and possibly involved secretion of a parathyroid hormone-like polypeptide by the CLL cells. <context> The serum immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) concentration, when measured, was inappropriately elevated for the degree of ... |
which specific ethical guideline did the tuskegee syphilis study violate? | <answer> The United States Syphilis Study at Tuskegee and its severe violation of biomedical ethics and human dignity profoundly diminished the trust between African Americans and the medical community. <context> The U.S. Syphilis Study at Tuskegee and its severe violation of biomedical ethics and human dignity profoun... |
Do any specific religions use it? | <answer> and is the sacred language of some religious texts of Hinduism and all texts of "Theravāda" Buddhism.
<context> Pali is a Prakrit language native to the Indian subcontinent. It is widely studied because it is the language of much of the earliest extant literature of Buddhism as collected in the "Pāli Canon" ... |
what is direct and indirect bilirubin? | <answer> The water-soluble bilirubin, called direct or conjugated, is transported along with other bile constituents in to the bile ducts, then to the intestines and In unconjugated form, bilirubin is water-insoluble and binds avidly to tissues such as brain, sclera, and mucous membranes. <context> Bilirubin is a tetra... |
what was the emancipation and proclamation? | <answer> The emancipation and proclamation was an executive action, which was issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, freeing the slaves in those territories still in rebellion against the Union. <context> Contemporary Examples. 1 The Emancipation Proclamation, as Nancy Pelosi reminds us, was an executive acti... |
what is bronchitis causes? | <answer> Viruses, Influenza, parainfluenza, RSV, rhinovirus and adenovirus, and corona viruses. <context> The most common causes of acute bronchitis are viruses. Influenza, parainfluenza, RSV, rhinovirus and adenovirus, and corona viruses are the main viral genera, but many people develop fairly mild symptoms so often ... |
What is Iran's most advanced missile? | <answer> The Fajr-3 (MIRV) <context> Since the 1979 Revolution, to overcome foreign embargoes, Iran has developed its own military industry, produced its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, guided missiles, submarines, military vessels, guided missile destroyer, radar systems, helicopters and fighter planes. In rece... |
what are other members more focused on? | <answer> what research has achieved <context> Should universities focus on training workers for the next decade or curing diseases for the next century? A group of governors, educators, and CEOs weighed in on the best way universities can prepare for the future. They debated how the U.S. can take the responsibility for... |
how do chameleons change colors? | <answer> When they are frightened and in response to temperature and other environmental changes. Hormones that affect special pigment-bearing cells in the skin cause the color change. <context> How Chameleons Change Color. In addition to being responsive to light, chameleons change color when they are frightened and i... |
how old is the idea of an autonomous machine? | <answer> classical times <context> Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and others. Robotics deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sen... |
In what year did Funday Night at the Movies first appear? | <answer> 2007 <context> Each August, Turner Classic Movies suspends its regular schedule for a special month of film marathons called "Summer Under the Stars", which features entire daily schedules devoted to the work of a particular actor, with movies and specials that pertain to the star of the day. In the summer of ... |
what is it called? | <answer> iTunes <context> iTunes ( or ) is a media player, media library, online radio broadcaster, and mobile device management application developed by Apple Inc. It is used to play, download, and organize digital downloads of music and video (as well as other types of media available on the iTunes Store) on persona... |
is one beer a day harmful? | <answer> No, one beer a day is not harmful. <context> 1 For lowering the chance of developing heart disease or stroke: one or two 12 oz drinks of beer per day. 2 For lowering the chance of developing heart failure: Up to four glasses per day. For a smaller reduction in thinking skills in older men: Up to one drink pe... |
What are the two hallmarks of the Swiss political system? | <answer> Direct democracy and federalism <context> Direct democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direc... |
Who was the most famous? | <answer> Picasso is probably the most famous <context> What do you see when you look at abstract art? Does it make sense to you? Does it look like anything? Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century. Artists did not want to paint, draw, or sculpt things like they looked. They didn't want their art to be re... |
In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed? | <answer> 1940s <context> On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the... |
Was it a boy or a girl? | <answer> his son Christopher <context> John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, (; 3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor who is best known as the author of the classic high-fantasy works "The Hobbit", "The Lord of the Rings", and "The Silmarillion".
He served as the R... |
In terms of a beach, why might one see a red flag? | <answer> bad water conditions <context> Red is one of the most common colors used on national flags. The use of red has similar connotations from country to country: the blood, sacrifice, and courage of those who defended their country; the sun and the hope and warmth it brings; and the sacrifice of Christ's blood (in ... |
Who is Claudius? | <answer> Roman emperors Tiberius, Claudius <context> Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (; ; – ) was a senator and a historian of the Roman Empire. The surviving portions of his two major works—the "Annals" and the "Histories"—examine the reigns of the Roman emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, and those who reigned in... |
Other than the British Virgin Islands, what other area in the Caribbean uses the dollar as it's sole currency? | <answer> Turks and Caicos islands <context> The U.S. dollar is fiat money. It is the currency most used in international transactions and is the world's most dominant reserve currency. Several countries use it as their official currency, and in many others it is the de facto currency. Besides the United States, it is a... |
Who was going to fix it? | <answer> leave the stage to be taken care of by the Cedarville blacksmith <context> CHAPTER IV
A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST
By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained. Among the last to put in an appearance was Capt... |
who is sodexo? | <answer> It is the world's #2 contract food service provider. <context> This company has a lot of mouths to feed. Formerly Sodexho Alliance, Sodexo is the world's #2 contract foodservice provider (after. ), with operations in about 80 countries. Its subsidiaries offer corporate foodservice and hospitality services, ven... |
Maximizing the right amount of light at the appropriate time for elderly may help systems of what? ? | <answer> Alzheimer's Disease <context> Analysis of lighting quality particularly emphasizes use of natural lighting, but also considers spectral content if artificial light is to be used. Not only will greater reliance on natural light reduce energy consumption, but will favorably impact human health and performance. N... |
What is the model for the "Mona Lisa", according to experts at the library? | <answer> Lisa Gherardini. <context> German academics believe they have solved the centuries-old mystery of the "Mona Lisa" in Leonardo ad Vinci's famous portrait . Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a wealthy Florentine merchant, Francesco del Giocondo, has long been seen as the most likely model for the sixteenth-century p... |
what is discovered using radio waves? | <answer> Radio waves make up the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with the longest wavelengths. Radio waves are used in radio and television broadcasts. <context> What are radio waves? A: Radio waves make up the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with the longest wavelengths. Radio waves are used in radio and tel... |
When did Britain pass Pitt's India Act? | <answer> 1784 <context> During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the British Crown began to assume an increasingly large role in the affairs of the Company. A series of Acts of Parliament were passed, including the Regulating Act of 1773, Pitt's India Act of 1784 and the Charter Act of 1813 which regulated the Com... |
Was Wingate prepared? | <answer> "I have found it necessary," Wingate remarked slowly, "to be prepared for all sorts of tricks when I am up against anybody as conscienceless as you <context> CHAPTER XVII
Wingate, after several strenuous hours spent in Slate's office, returned to his rooms late that night, to find Peter Phipps awaiting him. ... |
Do they have another name? | <answer> The Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Cantonese Romanisation Scheme. <context> Jyutping is a romanisation system for Cantonese developed by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong (LSHK), an academic group, in 1993. Its formal name is The Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Cantonese Romanisation Scheme. The LSHK promot... |
How many degrees off was Adams' prediction? | <answer> 12° <context> Meanwhile, Le Verrier by letter urged Berlin Observatory astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle to search with the observatory's refractor. Heinrich d'Arrest, a student at the observatory, suggested to Galle that they could compare a recently drawn chart of the sky in the region of Le Verrier's predic... |
Why did the man punish his little daughter? | <answer> Because his daughter used up their only gold wapping paper. <context> Once upon a time, a man punished his 5-year-old daughter for using up the family' s expensive gold wrapping ( ) paper. Money was always not enough, and he became even more upset when on Christmas Eve, he saw that the child had pasted ( ) the... |
Why did the author write this article? | <answer> To give some basic facts about clowns. <context> Throughout history there have always been people who can make other people laugh. Early clowns often both annoyed and delighted listeners with their comments and songs. They were not the silent performers seen in today's circus rings. Clowns _ when the big thre... |
What's the name of the feature that would let you play a game on your PSP without having it with you? | <answer> Remote Play <context> PlayStation Portable can connect with PlayStation 3 in many ways, including in-game connectivity. For example, Formula One Championship Edition, a racing game, was shown at E3 2006 using a PSP as a real-time rear-view mirror. In addition, users are able to download original PlayStation fo... |
can baths help a yeast infection? | <answer> Yes <context> 1 Alternatively, you can douche with a solution of 3 tablespoons of cidervinegar to one quart of water.To get relief from the burning and itching of a yeast infection, take a bath with colloidaloatmeal. |
How much was her bail? | <answer> $100,000 bail <context> New York (CNN) -- A self-described "ex-madam" who claims she supplied fellow city comptroller candidate Eliot Spitzer with escorts several years ago is facing charges of illegally distributing prescription drugs, authorities said.
Kristin Davis, 38, was arrested on Monday night and ch... |
. Who helps Mrs. Green take the rice? | <answer> Mr. Green. <context> There is a big supermarket near Mrs. Green's home. She usually goes there to buy food. The shop assistants are polite and helpful. The things are cheap, too.
One day, Mrs. Green goes to the supermarket. She buys some noodles. Biscuits are also their children's favorite food. And she buys ... |
Who discovered Australia in 1606? | <answer> Willem Jansz <context> Since 1718, transportation to the American colonies had been a penalty for various criminal offences in Britain, with approximately one thousand convicts transported per year across the Atlantic. Forced to find an alternative location after the loss of the 13 Colonies in 1783, the Britis... |
when would she get married? | <answer> the marriage would take place on her return <context> CHAPTER XX. THE MUFFLED BRIDEGROOM.
This old fantastical Duke of dark corners.-- _Measure for Measure._
There was some coming and going of Mr. Hargrave in the ensuing weeks; and it began to be known that Miss Delavie was to become the wife of the reclus... |
how did she look? | <answer> You are beautiful <context> Tell them the style you'd like." Marina stood silent. I felt bad for bringing her, for forcing such an adult experience on a child. Marina picked an A-line dress. Or, more precisely, the ladies of Kleinfeld picked it for her. Marina was too shocked to do more than nod. As she took t... |
How many calories in breaded shrimp large? | <answer> 73 calories in 4 large shrimp that are breaded and fried. <context> Let's now look at the calories in breaded shrimp. 1 In a serving of 4 large shrimp that are breaded and fried and weight approximately 1.2 oz there are approximately 73 calories. 2 In a 4 oz serving of shrimp that are breaded and fried there... |
what does the black sheep term imply? | <answer> A black sheep term imply Someone who is a mark of disgrace. <context> He, truly was a wolf in a sheep's clothing. (3) A black sheep MEANING: Someone who is a mark of disgrace. EXAMPLE: Kids these days, unnecessarily blame themselves for being the black sheep of their families upon failing in exams. (4) To sepa... |
Do they have Museums? | <answer> Washington encompasses 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including over 26 university libraries, the UW Tower office building, art centers, museums, lecture halls, laboratories and conference centers. <context> The University of Washington (commonly referred to as UW, simply Was... |
In the opinion of Zhou Jiansong, what will employers probably do when interviewing women interviewees? | <answer> They may hope to know more about women interviewees' childbearing plan. <context> The new two-child policy is making job hunting more difficult for women when about 40 percent of them said they were asked whether they planned to have a second child during job interviews, according to a report in Chongqing.
Chi... |
How many years did Jorjan Sarich work as her father's full-time caregiver? | <answer> Two years. <context> A daughter's duty? Adult daughters are often expected to caregiver for older parents. In 2007, Jorjan Sarich and her dad moved from California to Idaho. It was where he wanted to live his rest time.
"I left my occupation, I left my friends; he did the same thing," said Sarich, who bought a... |
What is the definition of iou? | <answer> An IOU is usually an informal document acknowledging debt. <context> Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: IOU. An IOU is usually an informal document acknowledging debt. An IOU differs from a promissory note in that an IOU is not a negotiable instrument and does not specify repayment terms such as the... |
how old is elizabeth gillies? | <answer> 23 years old. <context> Elizabeth Gillies was born on the 26th of July 1993, which was a Monday. Elizabeth Gillies will be turning 24 in only 105 days from today. Elizabeth Gillies is 23 years old. To be more precise, the current age as of right now is 8661 days, 4 hours, 8 minutes and 49 seconds. Elizabeth Gi... |
Why was he acquitted? | <answer> Josh Gouker, Young's father, pleaded guilty to murder in Zwicker's death <context> (CNN) -- A jury in Kentucky Friday night acquitted 17-year-old Joshua Young in the beating death of his stepbrother, Trey Zwicker, two years ago.
Young also was found not guilty of tampering with evidence.
Josh Gouker, Young... |
did the dog follow her? | <answer> and the dog followed Leah <context> Leah and the Big Yellow Dog
Leah was very happy. It was a bright, sunny day and Mommy was taking her to Leah's favorite place. Leah loved the play park near the water!
Mommy parked the car and Leah ran out right away and climbed the big slide. Up she went and then down.... |
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