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Which is true of the Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon? | <answer> He was the first Israeli astronaut to fly on the shuttle. <context> The space shuttle Columbia flared and broke up in the skies over Texas on Saturday, February 1,2003, killing the seven astronauts on board in what NASA and President Bush called a tragedy for the entire nation. NASA launched an investigation i... |
How was the pre-war population in East Prussia referred to as? | <answer> Germanized Poles <context> Representatives of the Polish government officially took over the civilian administration of the southern part of East Prussia on 23 May 1945. Subsequently Polish expatriates from Polish lands annexed by the Soviet Union as well as Ukrainians and Lemkos from southern Poland, expelled... |
Where did Mr. Whittlestaff go? | <answer> London <context> CHAPTER XX.
MR WHITTLESTAFF TAKES HIS JOURNEY.
Mr Whittlestaff did at last get into the train and have himself carried up to London. And he ate his sandwiches and drank his sherry with an air of supreme satisfaction,--as though he had carried his point. And so he had. He had made up his mi... |
If a guest likes surfing the Net very much, which of the following would be his first choice? | <answer> Ancasa Express <context> Kuala Lumpur is an exciting capital city in Malaysia. Here are the top 4 budget hotels there:
The Chinatown Inn (About $30 per night)
Just a block from the railway station, located in Chinatown's open market. It has clean beds, central air conditioning, hot water for coffee and tea, an... |
In what year did Jerome Green send his first wireless message? | <answer> Around 1899 <context> In 1882, Albert Zahm (John Zahm's brother) built an early wind tunnel used to compare lift to drag of aeronautical models. Around 1899, Professor Jerome Green became the first American to send a wireless message. In 1931, Father Julius Nieuwland performed early work on basic reactions tha... |
How did Melbourne grow as major port for exporting the agricultural products? | <answer> gold mining <context> With the gold rush largely over by 1860, Melbourne continued to grow on the back of continuing gold mining, as the major port for exporting the agricultural products of Victoria, especially wool, and a developing manufacturing sector protected by high tariffs. An extensive radial railway ... |
The Cretaceous is a part of which geologic era? | <answer> Phanerozoic <context> To the north of Africa the Tethys Sea continued to narrow. Broad shallow seas advanced across central North America (the Western Interior Seaway) and Europe, then receded late in the period, leaving thick marine deposits sandwiched between coal beds. At the peak of the Cretaceous transgre... |
how does a transistor work? | <answer> The design of a transistor allows it to function as an amplifier or a switch. This is accomplished by using a small amount of electricity to control a gate on a much larger supply of electricity, much like turning a valve to control a supply of water. <context> The design of a transistor allows it to function ... |
How long did David stay on the train? | <answer> Over 5 hours. <context> Dear Sir or Madam.
Last Thursday. I traveled on the 8:00 a.m. train from Glasgow to London King's Cross and I was quite angry with the service of your company.
The train didn't come on time and it was forty minutes late when it left Glasgow. A man at the station said sorry to us, but he... |
Who ranked different graduates according to their average starting salary after graduation in the UK? | <answer> Sunday Times <context> Furthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
what is the meaning of flood? | <answer> A overflow of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water. <context> Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: flood (Noun). A (usually disastrous) overflow of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water. floo... |
How can the saturation speed be increased? | <answer> with the gain of the amplifier between the sensor and the analog-to-digital converter <context> where is the maximum possible exposure that does not lead to a clipped or bloomed camera output. Typically, the lower limit of the saturation speed is determined by the sensor itself, but with the gain of the ampli... |
When werer virtual particles confirmed? | <answer> late 20th century <context> In 1930, Paul Dirac proposed a model of the vacuum as an infinite sea of particles possessing negative energy, called the Dirac sea. This theory helped refine the predictions of his earlier formulated Dirac equation, and successfully predicted the existence of the positron, confirme... |
what is tony hawk's stan lee net worth? | <answer> Stan Lee Net Worth is $200 Million and Tony Stark Net Worth is $12.4 billion. <context> Net Worth: $12.4 billion. Tony Stark, otherwise known as Iron Man, narrowly edges out Wayne in the battle of billionaire playboys. Interestingly, while Forbes ranks Stark's wealth ahead of Batman, the publication lists Star... |
how much does the oscar statue cost? | <answer> The 24 karat gold-plated Oscar statue is worth $629. <context> First off, what's it like to actually hold the award? The 24 karat gold-plated Oscar statue is worth $629 and is 13.5 inches tall. At 8.5 pounds, it's no wonder pretty much everyone who receives one is surprised by just how heavy it is. Advertiseme... |
Does Andy think he should go? | <answer> Should he advise someone to run away from home? Probably not. <context> "I believe you're the right person to write an advice column for the students called Dear Amy!" Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who finally agreed to accept the job if Jenny promised not to tell it to anyone else. At f... |
How do you calculate change in internal energy? | <answer> Change of internal energy equals heat transferred to plus work done on the gas, i.e : ∆U = Q + W. <context> Best Answer: Change of internal energy equals heat transferred to plus work done on the gas, i.e.: ∆U = Q + W = 300kJ - 350kJ = -50kJ. Source(s):est Answer: Change of internal energy equals heat transfer... |
In which year did Chopin begin experiencing a serious decline in health? | <answer> 1842 <context> From 1842 onwards, Chopin showed signs of serious illness. After a solo recital in Paris on 21 February 1842, he wrote to Grzymała: "I have to lie in bed all day long, my mouth and tonsils are aching so much." He was forced by illness to decline a written invitation from Alkan to participate in ... |
who has left trump's white house? | <answer> Steve Bannon has left trump's white house. <context> Steve Bannon. Steve Bannon, the White House chief strategist, has left the Trump administration and returned to Breitbart News, the right-wing website he led before joining President Donald Trump's campaign last year. |
Did he practice a lot? | <answer> He played basketball every day <context> There were four men who all played basketball. They did not play baseball, football, or soccer. Their names were Seth, Tanner, Henry, and Ryan. One of them had the best shot in the west. He was so good that he almost never missed a shot. Everyone in the world wanted to ... |
According to the author, what is necessary for companies to do? | <answer> Make some improvements to their office design. <context> Green living has become more important than ever and as time goes by, it will only become a more important issue. While it used to be a matter of making an extra effort to save energy and reduce waste in our homes, this has extended to the professional s... |
Did he have a deadline? | <answer> "But I've got to clean up this sloo by dark." <context> CHAPTER XXVI
DROUGHT
The wheat was growing tall and changing to a darker shade; when the wind swept through it, it undulated like the waves of a vast green sea, rippling silver and white where the light played on the bending blades.
Harding lay am... |
what are three characteristic properties of an acid? | <answer> 1.Sour tasting 2. Reacts with a base to neutralize its properties 3. Reacts with active metals to liberate hydrogen gas (H 2) Bases. <context> Sour tasting 3. Reacts with a base to neutralize its properties 4. Reacts with active metals to liberate hydrogen gas (H 2) Bases: 1. Conducts electricity 2. Bitter Tas... |
How common are variations in text that alter the meaning of the Urtext of the Hebrew Bible? | <answer> extremely rare <context> Shemaryahu Talmon, who summarized the amount of consensus and genetic relation to the Urtext of the Hebrew Bible, concluded that major divergences which intrinsically affect the sense are extremely rare. As far as the Hebrew Bible referenced by Old Testament is concerned, almost all of... |
What's the main purpose of the passage? | <answer> To give some information about community colleges. <context> Suppose you are thinking about attending college in the United States, but perhaps you might not be ready for a university with a four-year program. About 88,000 international students have found solution. They are attending U.S. community colleges. ... |
what do the longer days of summer provide the birds? | <answer> time for breeding birds to feed their young. <context> The primary motivation for migration appears to be food; for example, some hummingbirds choose not to migrate if fed through the winter. Also, the longer days of the northern summer provide extended time for breeding birds to feed their young. This helps d... |
When did it get its modern spelling? | <answer> 15th and 16th centuries <context> The name evolved during the Middle Ages from Gallaecia, sometimes written Galletia, to Gallicia. In the 13th century, with the written emergence of the Galician language, Galiza became the most usual written form of the name of the country, being replaced during the 15th and 1... |
Who is the medalist from Michigan? | <answer> Dingell has served nearly 60 years in Congress representing a district outside Detroit. <context> The longest-serving lawmaker in U.S. congressional history, a legendary Motown artist, and the matriarch of a renowned political family will be among this year's recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor,... |
Was Mr. Goshut older? | <answer> Mr. Groschut, who was a younger man, <context> CHAPTER LII.
ANOTHER LOVER.
The party at Rudham Park had hardly been a success,--nor was it much improved in wit or gaiety when Mrs. Montacute Jones, Lord Giblet, and Jack de Baron had gone away, and Canon Holdenough and his wife, with Mr. Groschut, had come ... |
Did she get another one earlier? | <answer> Last year, Sandra Bullock won Best Actress -- just days after taking home a Razzie <context> (The Frisky) -- By T-minus 18 days until the Oscars and, of course, we are all starting to place bets on who we think will walk away with little golden men this year. Luckily, the Academy has proven itself to be pretty... |
Why did the viewer often reflect back on the scene? | <answer> The scene left a great impression on him. <context> We have all heard the expression: "Remember to stop and smell the roses." But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us?
I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when ... |
what causes your knee to have fluid on it? | <answer> Lyme disease, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, brucellosis and forms of infectious arthritis. <context> Infection in your knee joint can lead to swelling and fluid buildup in the joint. Some infections that can cause knee effusion include Lyme disease, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, brucellosis and forms of infectious arthr... |
Living from 973–1048 CE he was one of the earliest Persian geologists, what was his name? | <answer> Abu al-Rayhan al-Biruni <context> Some modern scholars, such as Fielding H. Garrison, are of the opinion that the origin of the science of geology can be traced to Persia after the Muslim conquests had come to an end. Abu al-Rayhan al-Biruni (973–1048 CE) was one of the earliest Persian geologists, whose works... |
what is a hsa and hdhp presentation? | <answer> HSA is a component of a High Deductible Health Plan and HDHP is a traditional health insurance plan. <context> The Basics of a Health Savings Account. 1 A Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) provide a tax-advantaged way to save for future medical expenses. 2 An HSA is a ... |
Was the interview in person? | <answer> Sally Anne Aldous, 29, told CNN over the phone. <context> (CNN) -- From street corners, buses and subways to phone calls, e-mails, text messages, online posts and tweets, people around the world commented, pondered, and paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson, who died Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles.
... |
is broadcom a us company? | <answer> Yes, Broadcom Corporation was an American Fabless Semiconductor Company. <context> Broadcom Corporation was an American fabless semiconductor company that made products for the wireless and broadband communication industry. It was acquired by Avago Technologies in 2016 and currently operates as a wholly owned ... |
does honey contain vitamin? | <answer> Yes, it contains vitamin. <context> Honey is so much more than glucose and fructose, it is a nutrient rich substance with an impressive array of vitamins and minerals with trace amounts of amino acids and antioxidants. Honey contains proteins, carbohydrates, hormones, organic acids, and anti-microbial compound... |
Who grants a charitable status to an NPO in Canada? | <answer> Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) <context> Canada also permits a variety of charities (including public and private foundations). Charitable status is granted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon application by a nonprofit; charities are allowed to issue income tax receipts to donors, must spend a certain percen... |
Who ran the Boston School for Deaf Mutes? | <answer> Sarah Fuller <context> Bell's father was invited by Sarah Fuller, principal of the Boston School for Deaf Mutes (which continues today as the public Horace Mann School for the Deaf), in Boston, Massachusetts, to introduce the Visible Speech System by providing training for Fuller's instructors, but he declined... |
What was Whitehead's second area of study? | <answer> philosophy <context> Beginning in the late 1910s and early 1920s, Whitehead gradually turned his attention from mathematics to philosophy of science, and finally to metaphysics. He developed a comprehensive metaphysical system which radically departed from most of western philosophy. Whitehead argued that real... |
Why did universities have these gardens? | <answer> facilitated the academic study of plants <context> Botany originated in prehistory as herbalism with the efforts of early humans to identify – and later cultivate – edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, making it one of the oldest branches of science. Medieval physic gardens, often attached to monasteries, c... |
Was Buck ok with this? | <answer> Buck roared,and was surprised when the rope tightened around his neck <context> Buck did not read the newspapers,or he would have known that trouble was coming,not only for himself,but for every big dog,strong of muscle and with long,warm hair in California.Men had found gold in the Yukon,and these men wanted ... |
what is a golden alert? | <answer> A Golden Alert is in effect for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. <context> A Golden Alert is in effect for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. We are calling for immediate action to address the various injustices and conditions plaguing our communities. We will host a series of national community forums next year to ad... |
Which towns in Thuringia are known as mining towns? | <answer> Schmalkalden, Suhl and Ilmenau <context> Mining was important in Thuringia since the later Middle Ages, especially within the mining towns of the Thuringian Forest such as Schmalkalden, Suhl and Ilmenau. Following the industrial revolution, the old iron, copper and silver mines declined because the competition... |
Why are so many people interested in these books beginning with titles "How to . . ."? | <answer> Because people want to deal with all kinds of problems well. <context> Books, which give instructions on how to do things, are very popular in the USA today. A lot of books like these begin with titles that start with the words "how to". Many "how to" books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a... |
Who was wounded? | <answer> Dick, are you badly hurt?" cried Tom. <context> CHAPTER XXX
THE LANDSLIDE-CONCLUSION
"Dick, are you badly hurt?" cried Tom.
"No--it's only a scratch. But it was a close call."
"To cover!" came from Jack Wumble. "Quick, all of you!"
There was no need to call out, for all realized that they were in a ... |
Where was the highest known temperature in Tennessee recorded? | <answer> Perryville <context> Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnigh... |
what causes weakness and shakes and fatigue? | <answer> Lack of exercise, Hypocalcemia, and Parkinson disease. <context> Both weakness and fatigue are symptoms, not diseases. Because these symptoms can be caused by many other health problems, the importance of weakness and fatigue can be determined only when other symptoms are evaluated. |
How does Al-Qaeda operate? | <answer> Al-Qaeda operates as a network <context> Al-Qaeda ( or ; ', , translation: "The Base", "The Foundation" or "The Fundament" and alternatively spelled al-Qaida, al-Qæda and sometimes al-Qa'ida) is a militant Sunni Islamist multi-national organization founded in 1988 by Osama bin Laden, Abdullah Azzam, and sever... |
Early exposure to what makes a stronger adult immune system? | <answer> germs <context> A new study suggests that early exposure to germs strengthens the immune system. That means letting children get a little dirty might be good for their health later in life.
The study involved laboratory mice. It found that adult mice raised in a germ-free environment were more likely to deve... |
What movie is this? | <answer> Monayball is based on a true story, <context> When the film opens, the Oakland A's have just lost a game to the New York Yankees. And they're about to lose three of their best players to richer teams. Beane is sad, because he doesn't have enough money to compete with the big teams. But then he meets Peter Bran... |
Why does the writer introduce so many animals from different places to us? | <answer> Because the writer wants to attract us to the zoo. <context> Visit the Forest Zoo. Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from A... |
When did Chronicle rival newspaper, the Houston Post, cease operations? | <answer> 1995 <context> Houston is served by the Houston Chronicle, its only major daily newspaper with wide distribution. The Hearst Corporation, which owns and operates the Houston Chronicle, bought the assets of the Houston Post—its long-time rival and main competition—when Houston Post ceased operations in 1995. Th... |
What was the most visited art museum in Paris in 2014? | <answer> The Louvre <context> The Louvre was the world's most visited art museum in 2014, with 9.3 million visitors. Its treasures include the Mona Lisa (La Joconde) and the Venus de Milo statue. Starkly apparent with its service-pipe exterior, the Centre Georges Pompidou, the second-most visited art museum in Paris, a... |
what is a fife? | <answer> It is high-pitched, transverse flute, that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and shriller due to its narrower bore.The fife originated in medieval Europe and is often used in military and marching bands. Someone who plays the fife is called a fifer. <context> A fife /ˈfaɪf/ is a small, high-pitched, transv... |
When did John Melody, the town crier of Southampton, pass away? | <answer> 2014 <context> The city has a Mayor and is one of the 16 cities and towns in England and Wales to have a ceremonial sheriff who acts as a deputy for the Mayor. The current and 793rd Mayor of Southampton is Linda Norris. Catherine McEwing is the current and 578th sherriff. The town crier from 2004 until his dea... |
Where did Norman of Tom go for a meeting three weeks before? | <answer> For three weeks after his meeting with Bertrade de Montfort and his sojourn at the castle of John de Stutevill <context> CHAPTER X
For three weeks after his meeting with Bertrade de Montfort and his sojourn at the castle of John de Stutevill, Norman of Torn was busy with his wild horde in reducing and sackin... |
what does Edwin say he's going to be doing in Egypt? | <answer> ‘Reading? <context> CHAPTER VIII—DAGGERS DRAWN
The two young men, having seen the damsels, their charges, enter the courtyard of the Nuns’ House, and finding themselves coldly stared at by the brazen door-plate, as if the battered old beau with the glass in his eye were insolent, look at one another, look al... |
is drinking a bottle of wine a day bad? | <answer> No <context> A bottle of wine a day is not bad for you and abstaining is worse than drinking, scientist claims. Former World Health Organisation expert reportedly believes alcohol is only harmful when you consume over 13 units in a day. |
Was somebody already using that word before him? | <answer> Englishmen <context> "Indeed," George Washington wrote in his diary in 1985, "some kind of fly, or bug, had begun to eat the leaves before I left home." But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects as bugs for more than a century, and... |
Who joined him in the bowl on the table? | <answer> He sat in the bowl with Artie the apple and Gertie the grapes <context> Paul the pear lived in a bowl on the table. He was a plastic fruit, and no one could eat him. He sat in the bowl with Artie the apple and Gertie the grapes. He watched every day as the group of bananas that hung out in another basket got ... |
How many total Nobel prizes were awarded to Swiss scientists? | <answer> 113 <context> Many Nobel prizes have been awarded to Swiss scientists, for example to the world-famous physicist Albert Einstein in the field of physics who developed his Special relativity while working in Bern. More recently Vladimir Prelog, Heinrich Rohrer, Richard Ernst, Edmond Fischer, Rolf Zinkernagel an... |
did he bring something? | <answer> Marshal, with orders <context> CHAPTER XXII
THE TRIUMPH
Another week went by and the eve of the Triumph was at hand. On the afternoon before the great day sewing-women had come to the house of Gallus, bringing with them the robe that Miriam must wear. As had been promised, it was splendid, of white silk co... |
What have you learnt from the story? | <answer> The old couple had a free meal in the end <context> After our hospital visit, my husband and I needed cheering up, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a big breakfast at our favorite restaurant. While we were waiting for our meals, we decided to use all our small change and make our wallets light, so we ... |
Who said hello to Jimmy? | <answer> Chatterer the Red Squirrel. <context> CHAPTER XXII An Independent Family
Just as Old Mother Nature asked who they should learn about next, Happy Jack Squirrel spied some one coming down the Lone Little Path. "See who's coming!" cried Happy Jack.
Everybody turned to look down the Lone Little Path. There, am... |
A section of 155th Street connects Harlem River Drive and what Avenue? | <answer> Bradhurst <context> 155th Street starts on the West Side at Riverside Drive, crossing Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue and St. Nicholas Avenue. At St. Nicholas Place, the terrain drops off steeply, and 155th Street is carried on a 1,600-foot (490 m) long viaduct, a City Landmark constructed in 1893, that slopes down... |
Who appoints the prime minister of Swaziland? | <answer> The king <context> The king appoints the prime minister from the legislature and also appoints a minority of legislators to both chambers of the Libandla (parliament) with help from an advisory council. The king is allowed by the constitution to appoint some members to parliament for special interests. These s... |
What position does Chris Christie have? | <answer> New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill Friday that would have banned crates that severely limit the mobility of pregnant pigs <context> New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill Friday that would have banned crates that severely limit the mobility of pregnant pigs, a move that will win favor with Iowa... |
What does vascular bio mean? | <answer> Biology anatomy of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate liquids. <context> vascular. adj. 1. (Biology) biology anatomy of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate liquids: a vascular bundle; the blood vascular system. 2. (Anatomy) biology anatomy of, relating to, or havi... |
According to legend, what body of water once existed on the site of Kathmandu? | <answer> lake <context> The ancient history of Kathmandu is described in its traditional myths and legends. According to Swayambhu Purana, present-day Kathmandu was once a huge and deep lake names "Nagdaha" as it was full of snakes. The lake was cut drained by Bodhisatwa Manjusri with his sword and the water was evacua... |
can tea cause miscarriage? | <answer> No <context> Although, every single doctor I have come accross tell me that the tea would have nothing to do with the miscarriage, I also understand that doctors don't believe in helbal medicines or remedies. Is there any one out there that has heard that chamomile is bad during pregnancy. |
From what centuries are the earliest passwords and rituals of Freemasonry known? | <answer> 17th–18th <context> There is no clear mechanism by which these local trade organisations became today's Masonic Lodges, but the earliest rituals and passwords known, from operative lodges around the turn of the 17th–18th centuries, show continuity with the rituals developed in the later 18th century by accepte... |
Are only Roman residents allowed to be one? | <answer> appointing ecclesiastics from outside Rome <context> In 1059, the right of electing the pope was reserved to the principal clergy of Rome and the bishops of the seven suburbicarian sees. In the 12th century the practice of appointing ecclesiastics from outside Rome as cardinals began, with each of them assign... |
can you drift in a rear powered car? | <answer> Yes <context> Seven Methods: Things to do Before You Begin Drifting Drifting with Rear Wheel Drive and Manual Transmission Hand brake technique Clutch Kick technique Drifting with Rear Wheel Drive Auto Preparing to Drift with a Front Wheel Drive Car Drifting with a Front Wheel Drive Car. Be fast and furious. |
what are kangaroos called? | <answer> Baby kangaroos are called joeys. <context> Kangaroos stand between five and six feet (1.5 meters to 1.8 meters) tall from their feet to their long, pointed ears. They weigh between 50 and 120 pounds (23 kilograms to 55 kilograms). Male kangaroos are taller and heavier than female kangaroos. What Are Baby Kanga... |
if i am turning 16 can i get passport now? | <answer> Yes <context> Will my passport expire when I turn 18? Question: If I am 17 now, and just applied for a new passport, will it expire in 6 months when I turn 18? Answer: No. Your passport will not expire in 6 months.Passports issued to persons age 16 and over are valid for 10 years. Since you were 16 or older at... |
When did much of the spread of Protestantism occur in the 20th century? | <answer> after World War II <context> Changes in worldwide Protestantism over the last century have been significant. Since 1900, Protestantism has spread rapidly in Africa, Asia, Oceania and Latin America. That caused Protestantism to be called a primarily non-Western religion. Much of the growth has occurred after Wo... |
Who removed Jesus from the cross? | <answer> Joseph of Arimathea <context> Once at Golgotha, Jesus was offered wine mixed with gall to drink. Matthew's and Mark's Gospels record that he refused this. He was then crucified and hung between two convicted thieves. According to some translations from the original Greek, the thieves may have been bandits or J... |
what is the temperature in washington dc? | <answer> The temperature in July is the hottest month in Washington DC with an average temperature of 27°C and the coldest is January at 4°C. <context> Washington DC: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Washington DC with an average temperature of 27°C (80°F) and the coldest is January at 4°C (38°F) w... |
during which period did mountains form in the western part of North America? | <answer> Eocene <context> The northern supercontinent of Laurasia began to break up, as Europe, Greenland and North America drifted apart. In western North America, mountain building started in the Eocene, and huge lakes formed in the high flat basins among uplifts. In Europe, the Tethys Sea finally vanished, while the... |
what continent is japan in? | <answer> Asia <context> As of 2011, the largest economies in Asia are China, Japan, India, South Korea and Indonesia. Based on Global Office Locations 2011, Asia dominated the office locations with 4 of top 5 were in Asia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. |
Where did it stop along the way? | <answer> Athens, and then to Beijing <context> The 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from March 24 until August 8, 2008, prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, with the theme of "one world, one dream". Plans for the relay were announced on April 26, 2007, in Beijing, China. The relay, also called by the organizers a... |
What does intrigues mean? | <answer> A complicated plot or scheme, often secret, intended for a purpose by some form of deception; a conspiracy. <context> Top definition. intrigue. A complicated plot or scheme, often secret, intended for a purpose by some form of deception; a conspiracy. The intrigue was heavy in the court as the various politici... |
The ideals of Hellenistic art are sensuality and what? | <answer> passion <context> Hellenistic art saw a turn from the idealistic, perfected, calm and composed figures of classical Greek art to a style dominated by realism and the depiction of emotion (pathos) and character (ethos). The motif of deceptively realistic naturalism in art (aletheia) is reflected in stories such... |
What are the foods for liver health? | <answer> Water, tea, coffee, fruit juice, low-fat milk, sports drinks and soft drinks. Fish, brazil nuts, broccoli, avocados, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and almonds, along with olives, coconut, chia seeds, and flax seeds. <context> Healthy fats that are beneficial for your liver include: avocados, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, ... |
Is he a good guy? | <answer> What a rascal he is getting to be! Almost as bad as Dan Baxter." <context> CHAPTER VII
FUN ON THE CAMPUS
"It was Lew Flapp, just as I supposed," said Dick, when he heard the news from Captain Putnam. "What a rascal he is getting to be! Almost as bad as Dan Baxter."
"Oh, he would have to be a good deal w... |
Why should people eat orange food according to the text? | <answer> It is good for eyesight. <context> We all know that if we want to keep our body in good shape we have to do physical exercise regularly as well as be careful with what we eat. What we tend to forget is that this goes for our eyes as well. Medical science confirms that a diet rich in carotenoids can help main... |
What is mentioned as one of the conditions through which art is seen? | <answer> Optical illusions. <context> Art is visible. However, everything one sees is filtered through certain conditions, some of them historical, and others, natural. The historical conditions include the material which is used --oil, color1s, and the canvas; second, a certain style. There can be a general style, for... |
how many calories in a grande mac? | <answer> There are 860 calories in a 1 burger serving of McDonald's Grand Mac. <context> There are 860 calories in a 1 burger serving of McDonald's Grand Mac. Calorie breakdown: 53% fat, 28% carbs, 19% protein. |
For whom was Enlightenment mankind's final coming of age, the emancipation of the human consciousness from an immature state of ignorance?"? | <answer> Immanuel Kant <context> Enlightenment historiography began in the period itself, from what Enlightenment figures said about their work. A dominant element was the intellectual angle they took. D'Alembert's Preliminary Discourse of l'Encyclopédie provides a history of the Enlightenment which comprises a chronol... |
The Amazon rainforest makes up what amount of Earth's rainforests? | <answer> over half <context> The Amazon rainforest (Portuguese: Floresta Amazônica or Amazônia; Spanish: Selva Amazónica, Amazonía or usually Amazonia; French: Forêt amazonienne; Dutch: Amazoneregenwoud), also known in English as Amazonia or the Amazon Jungle, is a moist broadleaf forest that covers most of the Amazon ... |
what drugs causes hallucinations? | <answer> Sinemet and dopamine agonists. <context> Side effects of PD medications. In the majority of PD cases, hallucinations and delusions occur as a side effect of drug therapy. All PD medications can potentially cause these symptoms: 1 Classic PD medications (i.e., Sinemet and dopamine agonists) are designed to inc... |
what's there names did dr seuss publish books under? | <answer> Their names that Dr.Seuss publish under books are Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg, Dr. Theophrastus Seuss, LeSieg and Rosetta Stone. <context> Dr. Seuss was merely a pseudonym used by Theodor Seuss Geisel. While in college, he used the pen name Dr. Theophrastus Seuss, and would later use the pen names Theo LeSieg and R... |
Why is Modern Family so popular? | <answer> It reflects current US society. <context> It's not so surprising that US First Lady Michelle Obama has called Modern Family her favorite TV series. September saw the fun, heartwarming sitcom take home the Best Comedy Series award at the 2013 Emmys. This is the fourth year in a row that the series has won that ... |
In which region of the world were the Spanish pesos minted? | <answer> Spanish America <context> The symbol $, usually written before the numerical amount, is used for the U.S. dollar (as well as for many other currencies). The sign was the result of a late 18th-century evolution of the scribal abbreviation "ps" for the peso, the common name for the Spanish dollars that were in w... |
how much time do you process joico hair color? | <answer> It takes 10 minutes to process Joico hair color. <context> Unfortunately this colour is much more true to blue than green. I now have a soft turquoise but washed the colour out after only 10 minutes. So I'll be surprised if it lasts for more than 2 weeks. Overall I think the Joico colour has great pigment but ... |
what is a reflective cross-site scripting attack? | <answer> A link that contains malicious code. <context> What we’ve discussed above is a reflected XSS vulnerability. A reflected XSS attack is usually a link that contains malicious code. When someone clicks on that link, they are taken to a vulnerable website and that malicious code is ‘reflected’ back into their brow... |
What was Makro re-labeled as after it's purchase? ? | <answer> Lotte Mart <context> Parkson enters by acquiring local brand Centro Department Store in 2011. Centro still operates for middle market while the 'Parkson' brand itself, positioned for middle-up segment, enters in 2014 by opening its first store in Medan, followed by its second store in Jakarta. Lotte, meanwhile... |
how many carbs can i eat a day on the keto diet? | <answer> 20 to 100 grams per day <context> In general, the daily intake of net carbs required to enter ketosis could vary from 20 to 100 grams per day (and very rarely over 100 grams per day). Most people, who have experienced ketosis, claim to have reached that state at about 20-50 grams of net carbs per day. |
What did the Department of Defense say further sales of the book would aggravate? | <answer> breach and violation of your agreements <context> Washington (CNN) -- The Pentagon general counsel threatened legal action Thursday against a former Navy SEAL who wrote a revealing book about last year's Osama bin Laden raid, warning him he has violated secrecy agreements and broken federal law.
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