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How do Hokkien vowels compare to Standard Mandarin vowels? | <answer> similar <context> Hokkien has one of the most diverse phoneme inventories among Chinese varieties, with more consonants than Standard Mandarin or Cantonese. Vowels are more-or-less similar to that of Standard Mandarin. Hokkien varieties retain many pronunciations that are no longer found in other Chinese varie... |
is it lego or legos? | <answer> Lego <context> So why does it matter LEGO, Lego, lego, legos? The LEGO Group explains it the following way: “LEGO is a brand name that is very special to all of us in the LEGO Group Companies. We would sincerely appreciate your help in keeping it special by referring to our bricks as “LEGO Bricks or Toys and n... |
What is it called in Japan? | <answer> Japan, where it became known as Japanese Zen <context> Zen () is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty as Chan Buddhism. Zen school was strongly influenced by Taoism and developed as a distinct school of Chinese Buddhism. From China, Chan Buddhism spread south to Vietn... |
How did the Japanese refer to the atomic bombings and the Soviet invasion? | <answer> "Twin Shocks" <context> The effects of the "Twin Shocks"—the Soviet entry and the atomic bombing—were profound. On 10 August the "sacred decision" was made by Japanese Cabinet to accept the Potsdam terms on one condition: the "prerogative of His Majesty as a Sovereign Ruler". At noon on 15 August, after the Am... |
how far is wimax? | <answer> About 50 km (30 miles). <context> Part of a “fourth generation,” or 4G, of wireless-communication technology, WiMax far surpasses the 30-metre (100-foot) wireless range of a conventional Wi-Fi local area network (LAN), offering a metropolitan area network with a signal radius of about 50 km (30 miles). |
Why do some comets only go around once? | <answer> They have been captured by the sun <context> Comets are parts of our solar system. Like the planets, they go around the sun. But comets are not made of solid rocks like planets. A comet is a ball of dust, stones, and ice. Many people call comets dirty snowballs. The "snowball" may be only a few miles across. B... |
How did he feel about that? | <answer> Aleck Pop was highly delighted <context> CHAPTER XVI
ALECK BRINGS NEWS
"I reckon we got square," was Tom's comment, after the fun was over and they were on their way to the farm. "My, but wasn't that circus owner mad!"
"I don't think he'll have another such crowd to-night," said Fred, and he was right. T... |
What do airports use to assure smooth traffic flow between departing and arriving aircraft? | <answer> traffic pattern <context> The majority of the world's airports are non-towered, with no air traffic control presence. Busy airports have air traffic control (ATC) system. All airports use a traffic pattern to assure smooth traffic flow between departing and arriving aircraft. There are a number of aids availab... |
In March 2014, The Times had an average daily circulation of how many people? | <answer> 394,448 <context> Though traditionally a moderate newspaper and sometimes a supporter of the Conservative Party, it supported the Labour Party in the 2001 and 2005 general elections. In 2004, according to MORI, the voting intentions of its readership were 40% for the Conservative Party, 29% for the Liberal Dem... |
When will DSCOVR begin its work _ ? | <answer> during the worst of the 11-year-long solar cycle <context> A new satellite is travelling 1.5 million kilometers over a 110-day period to enter an orbit of the sun. It is called DSCOVR--the Deep Space Climate Observatory. It will replace a satellite that has been observing space weather.
DSCOVR will begin its w... |
What makes communication the most important part of wolves' lives? | <answer> Living in packs <context> Wolves travel in groups, and they perform almost all the other activities of their lives in the company of fellow wolves. This is one of the most important facts that modern science have learned about wolves and one of the things that most clearly explain their way of life.
The pack i... |
Since when have Amalgams been used? | <answer> 200 BC <context> Mercury has been smelted from cinnabar for thousands of years. Mercury dissolves many metals, such as gold, silver, and tin, to form amalgams (an alloy in a soft paste, or liquid form at ambient temperature). Amalgams have been used since 200 BC in China for plating objects with precious metal... |
What's the name of Coulter's? | <answer> the _Rosebud_ <context> CHAPTER XXV
THE MAN AT POINT VIEW LODGE
At first it was an even race. Reff Ritter knew how to handle an iceboat to perfection and brought his craft up in the breeze in a manner that won considerable admiration.
"Take care that he doesn't beat you, Fred," said Pepper. "If he does, ... |
how many kilobytes in in a mb? | <answer> There are 1,024 KB or kilobytes in 1 MB or Megabyte. <context> The correct answer...... 1,024kB(kilobytes) = 1MB(Megabyte) 1,024 MB(Megabytes) = 1GB(Gigabyte). I just can NOT believe that the so-called best answer above, and soon to be below, is MORE than halfway misleading! 1 bit is NOT 1,024 kbs, as stated a... |
When was he a rookie? | <answer> a rookie in 1962 <context> (CNN) -- Like he does every week, Chris Hardwick hosted "Talking Dead" on Sunday night -- but this time, he was coping with a heartbreaking loss.
His father, Billy Hardwick, died of an apparent heart attack a day earlier.
Chris Hardwick, who hosts the aftershow for AMC's most-wat... |
how much is joe francis worth? | <answer> Joe Francis Net Worth is $150 Million. <context> Joe Francis Net Worth is $150 Million. Joe Francis was born in Laguna Beach, California and has an estimated net worth of $150 million dollars. Joe Francis is the entrepreneur be...[read more] |
How is the weather in paris france in december? | <answer> During this month, the average temperature begins at 5.5°C on December 1st and drops down to 4°C by December 31st. <context> Averages for Paris in December. December is one of the coldest months in Paris, France, when the weather is cold, wet and there is a small chance of snow. During this month, the average ... |
who are the pleiadians mythology? | <answer> The Pleiades, in Greek mythology, are the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione named Alcyone, Merope, Electra, Celaeno, Taygeta, Maia, and Asterope. Atlas and Pleione are the neighboring stars, and many Greek temples were oriented to the rising and setting of the Pleiades. <context> Many legends of cultural an... |
What does the trade agreement encompass? | <answer> Economic Partnership Agreement <context> In July 2013 Tuvalu signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Pacific Regional Trade and Development Facility, which Facility originated in 2006, in the context of negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Pacific ACP States an... |
When was the main entrance constructed? | <answer> beginning of the 18th century <context> In the 15th century the dome was added and the naves extended back of the choir, uniting the building to the tower and forming a main entrance. Archbishop Luis Alfonso de los Cameros began the building of the main chapel in 1674; the walls were decorated with marbles and... |
Is this a recurring problem for him? | <answer> You are late for class three times this week. <context> Tom gets up at half past seven in the morning. He has an egg and some milk for his breakfast. Then he begins to go to school slowly. When he is on his way to school, he thinks, "I tell my teacher my mother is ill on Monday morning. I tell him my bike is w... |
how much are ferrets cost? | <answer> The cost of ferrets is between $75 and $250. <context> Both male and female ferrets do need to be spayed and neutered. Some ferrets are also descended. This is sometimes already done when purchasing your ferret. If not, it will cost the owner between $75 and $250. Ferrets also need routine veterinary checkups ... |
how long was the battle of passchendaele timeline? | <answer> 31 July - 6 November 1917 <context> Battle of Passchendaele: 31 July - 6 November 1917. Officially known as the Third Battle of Ypres, Passchendaele became infamous not only for the scale of casualties, but also for the mud. |
What would be the best title for the passage? | <answer> A special Christmas gift <context> The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his special Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if... |
how did everything get on the ground? | <answer> He had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove. <context> Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him. He had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a ... |
What did Feynam think of the Talmud? | <answer> "wonderful book" and "valuable" <context> Richard Phillips Feynman was born on May 11, 1918, in Queens, New York City, the son of Lucille (née Phillips), a homemaker, and Melville Arthur Feynman, a sales manager. His family originated from Russia and Poland; both of his parents were Ashkenazi Jews. They were n... |
what is chris's wife? | <answer> Sarah is Chris's wife. <context> But things look gorgeous between Chris and his newly married wife, Sarah! For few years Chris didn't appear with any woman and questions on his sexuality being gay was asked! But now, this gentleman is expecting a baby with his wife. You can read his biography in Wikipedia. He ... |
How long were the units in inches of the Mohenjo-daro ruler? | <answer> 1.32 inches <context> Mathematics: The earliest traces of mathematical knowledge in the Indian subcontinent appear with the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 4th millennium BC ~ c. 3rd millennium BC). The people of this civilization made bricks whose dimensions were in the proportion 4:2:1, considered favorable fo... |
What dance did he perform? | <answer> Ribeiro and pro dancer Witney Carson took the floor with a jazz routine <context> (CNN) -- Alfonso Ribeiro didn't make us wait long before he revived "The Carlton" on "Dancing With the Stars."
On Monday night, the former "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" star dusted off his old familiar moves in week four of the com... |
In what settlement were the dockyards located? | <answer> Devonport <context> Some of the greatest imports to Plymouth from the Americas and Europe during the latter half of the 19th century included maize, wheat, barley, sugar cane, guano, sodium nitrate and phosphate Aside from the dockyard in the town of Devonport, industries in Plymouth such as the gasworks, the ... |
During what seasons are courses offered at the Washington University School of Law? | <answer> Spring, Summer, and Fall <context> Washington University School of Law offers joint-degree programs with the Olin Business School, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the School of Social Work. It also offers an LLM in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, an LLM in Taxati... |
how long does abby lee miller have to spend time in jail? | <answer> 100 years. <context> Abby Lee Miller is facing up to 100 years in jail if convicted and hit with a maximum sentence on an indictment today (Oct. 14) for bankruptcy fraud. The charges could end her controversial show, “Dance Moms.”. |
What does genomics allow the study of? | <answer> variations in brain structure to be correlated with variations in DNA properties and neuroimaging. <context> In the 21st century, these trends have continued, and several new approaches have come into prominence, including multielectrode recording, which allows the activity of many brain cells to be recorded a... |
What is the definition of gentrification? | <answer> A process of urban renewal wherein a neighborhood or city develops economically so that original residents are displaced. <context> DEFINITION of 'Gentrification'. Gentrification refers to a process of urban renewal wherein a neighborhood or city develops economically so that original residents are displaced. ... |
what does adv mean for sec? | <answer> ADV is a required submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission by a professional investment advisor. <context> Form ADV is a required submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by a professional investment advisor that specifies the investment style, assets under management (AUM) and ke... |
how do you make cyanide? | <answer> 100 g of sodium hydroxide is mixed with 43g of cyanuric acid and 12g of carbon. This is heated to 600 Celsius with occasional stirring for at least an hour. <context> How to Make Cyanide. How to Make Cyanide. Here is a complete recipe on how to make sodium cyanide. First, 100 g of sodium hydroxide is mixed wit... |
Who should have? | <answer> Royce <context> CHAPTER XXIII
ON THE EAST SIDE
If Royce began to cry there must have been something radically wrong with him," declared Tom. "Dora, do you think he had been drinking? Sometimes when men drink they break down and cry, you know."
"I don't know anything about that, Tom; but I do know that he... |
How old was Iris? | <answer> The autistic five-year-old girl <context> For Iris Grace Halmshaw, the world was a lonely place. The autistic five-year-old girl tried to speak, and she was often thrown into pain by the world around her. She filled her days with painting, and nothing could quite change this situation. Until, that was, a cat c... |
Who turned 90? | <answer> Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace laureate and South Africa's first black president, celebrated his 90th birthday <context> (CNN) -- Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace laureate and South Africa's first black president, celebrated his 90th birthday Friday by doing something he had i... |
what is assumed name? | <answer> An Assumed Name, is the same as a Trade Business Name, DBA, Fictitious Business Name, Fictitious Firm Name, or Doing Business As Certificate. <context> An Assumed Name, is the same as a Trade Business Name, DBA, Fictitious Business Name, Fictitious Firm Name, or Doing Business As Certificate. In addition, you ... |
how many regions are in ohio? | <answer> There are five regions in Ohio. <context> Ohio's 5 Major Regions . Northwest Ohio. Northeast Ohio. Central Ohio. Southwest Ohio. Southeast Ohio . Ohio is really made up of a patchwork of lands and terrains, each unique, and each diverse in what it provides travelers visiting the area. But when you start examin... |
how are the testes and ovaries similar? | <answer> The testes and ovaries produces steroid hormones. <context> The testes also produce steroid hormones, much like we see from their female counterpart, the ovaries. The male sex hormones are collectively referred to as androgens. Testosterone is the most important androgen and can be defined as a steroid hormone... |
What proclamation officially ended limited Huguenot autonomy? | <answer> Edict of Alès <context> Montpellier was among the most important of the 66 "villes de sûreté" that the Edict of 1598 granted to the Huguenots. The city's political institutions and the university were all handed over to the Huguenots. Tension with Paris led to a siege by the royal army in 1622. Peace terms cal... |
How many Billboard chart toppers did American Idol contestants have within the first ten seasons? | <answer> 345 <context> The success of American Idol has been described as "unparalleled in broadcasting history". The series was also said by a rival TV executive to be "the most impactful show in the history of television". It has become a recognized springboard for launching the career of many artists as bona fide st... |
Was corn planted? | <answer> so I planted seven tomato plants, three pepper plants, six corn plants, <context> One summer when I was sixteen, I planted a vegetable garden. I wanted a bunch of different vegetables, so I planted seven tomato plants, three pepper plants, six corn plants, and two cucumber plants. My mom loves zucchini so I al... |
Do teens have anything to do? | <answer> There're many football teams for teenagers in Africa. <context> Do you want to know something about children in Africa? What to they do for fun every day? Find out here: Education School is expensive for many African children. Lots of families can't afford school uniforms or exercise books even though they don... |
Where are people who speak the Geordie dialect from? | <answer> The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie <context> Newcastle upon Tyne (RP: i/ˌnjuːkɑːsəl əˌpɒn ˈtaɪn/; Locally: i/njuːˌkæsəl əˌpən ˈtaɪn/), commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh ... |
Why is it difficult for WWF to do all the things they want to? | <answer> Because WWF doesn't have enough money from donations <context> Over 30% of the natural world has been seriously destroyed by humans over the last 30 years. This is because the number of people living on Earth is nearly six billion . All of these people need food, space and energy. As a result, lots of Earth... |
what is commercial monoline insurance? | <answer> A monoline insurance policy provides interest and principal coverage for securities and bonds when the issuer defaults. <context> A monoline insurance policy provides interest and principal coverage for securities and bonds when the issuer defaults. Protections against defaults are packaged in the form of cred... |
What can be learnt about the new laboratories from the text? | <answer> They have not yet been set up. <context> Alex London Research Laboratory (ALRL) is part of Alex Co., Ltd., a major Australian medicine-making company. Opened in 1992, ALRL specialises in the development of new medicines for the treatment of heart diseases.
A position is now open for a Research Operations Manag... |
Primates have an EQ in what range? | <answer> 2-to-3 <context> The brains of humans and other primates contain the same structures as the brains of other mammals, but are generally larger in proportion to body size. The most widely accepted way of comparing brain sizes across species is the so-called encephalization quotient (EQ), which takes into account... |
Did Jenny help unpack? | <answer> Jenny was emptying box of her toys <context> Jenny's family lived in a small apartment in Seattle. One day Jenny came home from school and her mom told her that the family was moving to Utah. Jenny was sad to leave her friends. Jenny was sad to leave her school. Jenny helped her mom pack boxes and clean their ... |
Did they let him land? | <answer> refusing the plane <context> Johannesburg (CNN) -- A plane carrying Madagascar's ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana was turned away from Madagascan airspace Saturday as he tried to return from exile, his spokesman and the airline said.
Ravalomanana, who had been in South Africa in exile, took off from Johannesb... |
How many blind people should not have to suffer with medical knowledge and skills today? | <answer> 28 million. <context> Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you couldn't see. Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes but with your fingers. How do you feel, then?
With medical knowledge and skills today, two-thirds of the world's 42 million blind people should not ha... |
Along with Patton, who was a notable interwar tank leader? | <answer> Sereno E. Brett <context> He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration wi... |
how about the remaining 13? | <answer> The remaining 13 states are called Flächenländer (literally: area states) <context> Germany is a federal republic consisting of sixteen federal states (German: Bundesland, or Land).[a] Since today's Germany was formed from an earlier collection of several states, it has a federal constitution, and the constitu... |
What tourist place had he visited earlier in the day? | <answer> the Vatican <context> (CNN) -- The funeral service for "Sopranos" actor James Gandolfini will be held Thursday in Manhattan, a family friend told CNN on Sunday.
Gandolfini, who was on a working vacation in Rome, died Wednesday. An autopsy determined his death was the result of a heart attack, according to Mi... |
what is fusing in printers? | <answer> The part of any laser printer or copier that makes the toner ink stick to the paper. <context> 10 hilariously insightful foreign words. A printer fuser is the part of any laser printer or copier that makes the toner ink stick to the paper. A fuser consists of two heated rollers, and it often is the main culpri... |
Where is Nancy's house? | <answer> It's beside a little tree. <context> Nancy and Sheila are in the same class. They are friends. Nancy wants to invite Sheila to dinner on Sunday. But Sheila doesn't know the way. Now Nancy is telling her.
"It's easy. You can take No. 4 bus. After you get off at Red Road. cross it and take the first turning on t... |
what is a trilogy? | <answer> A trilogy is a set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. <context> Trilogy A trilogy is a set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly fou... |
When was the slide rule first invented? | <answer> 1620–1630 <context> The slide rule was invented around 1620–1630, shortly after the publication of the concept of the logarithm. It is a hand-operated analog computer for doing multiplication and division. As slide rule development progressed, added scales provided reciprocals, squares and square roots, cubes ... |
how long does nicotine stay in your body? | <answer> Up to 30 days <context> Nicotine absorbed by the body through smoking, chewing and other tobacco use can linger for a longer period of time. Each person's unique metabolism also plays a role in how quickly the body gets rid of nicotine. In terms of testing, nicotine may be detectable up to 30 days after a pers... |
According to the passage, why are the soldiers made to protect themselves without guns? | <answer> Because they are punished for trying to escape duty. <context> Over three years ago, the French director Jean--Pierre Jeunet and actress Audery Tautou won people's hearts with their popular comedy "Amelie". The fairytale-like film tells the story of a single waitress who helps lonely people find love.
Now, _ a... |
how do i send mail to the us postal service government relations department? | <answer> The USPS has exclusive access to letter boxes marked U.S. Mail and personal letterboxes in the United States, but now has to compete against private package delivery services, such as the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx Ground, and has part use with FedEx Express. <context> The USPS still has exclusive a... |
When was Hornby's book published? | <answer> 1992 <context> As one of the most successful teams in the country, Arsenal have often featured when football is depicted in the arts in Britain. They formed the backdrop to one of the earliest football-related films, The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939). The film centres on a friendly match between Arsenal and a... |
How long ago did the Homo floresiensis live before they became extinct? | <answer> 12,000 years ago <context> Homo sapiens reached the region by around 45,000 years ago, having moved eastwards from the Indian subcontinent. Homo floresiensis also lived in the area up until 12,000 years ago, when they became extinct. Austronesian people, who form the majority of the modern population in Indone... |
what county is tarrytown, ny in? | <answer> Tarrytown is located in Westchester County, New York. <context> Tarrytown-On-Hudson is located in the western part of Westchester County, NY. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Hudson River in an area called The Tappan Zee. The first documented inhabitants of Tarrytown are the Weckquaesgeek Indians, a ... |
who is j rock? | <answer> He is an American hip hop recording artist from Watts, Los Angeles, California. <context> From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Johnny Reed McKinzie, Jr. , (born March 31, 1985), better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist from Watts, Los Angeles, California. Jay Rock grew... |
how many calories in a tyson chicken thigh? | <answer> There are 130 calories in a 4 oz serving of Tyson Foods Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Strips. <context> There are 130 calories in a 4 oz serving of Tyson Foods Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Strips. Calorie breakdown: 47% fat, 0% carbs, 53% protein. Related Chicken Thighs from Tyson Foods: |
What is movement by ripples called? | <answer> peristalsis <context> The basic annelid form consists of multiple segments. Each segment has the same sets of organs and, in most polychaetes, has a pair of parapodia that many species use for locomotion. Septa separate the segments of many species, but are poorly defined or absent in others, and Echiura and S... |
Who were the three people who died on the first Apollo mission before launch? | <answer> Command Pilot Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White, and Pilot Roger Chaffee <context> On January 27, 1967, the same day the US and USSR signed the Outer Space Treaty, the crew of the first manned Apollo mission, Command Pilot Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White, and Pilot Roger Cha... |
Where can we probably read the passage? | <answer> In a science magazine. <context> Wikipedia: The Online Know-It-All
If you want to find out a piece of information about anything, the best place to search for it is Wikipedia. The name "Wikipedia" is from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick". This online encyclopedia is written by thousands of people arou... |
Which state is the largest in the country by land? | <answer> Chihuahua <context> The state of Chihuahua is the largest state in the country and is known as El Estado Grande (The Big State); it accounts for 12.6% of the land of Mexico. The area is landlocked by the states of Sonora to the west, Sinaloa to the south-west, Durango to the south, and Coahuila to the east, an... |
what does hgb mean in a blood test? | <answer> A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. <context> Definition. A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and ti... |
where did the the trail of tears end? | <answer> Oklahoma <context> The Trail of Tears. The Indian-removal process continued. In 1836, the federal government drove the Creeks from their land for the last time: 3,500 of the 15,000 Creeks who set out for Oklahoma did not survive the trip. |
Did he feel as though he missed out last season in some way? | <answer> "It would be amazing to me (to play) as I missed out last season. <context> CNN -- South Korea midfielder Park Ji-Sung has made history by becoming the first player from his homeland to figure in the Champions League final, Europe's premier club match.
Park's opening goal in the semifinal second leg against ... |
Why did the brothers name their sandals after Gandhi? | <answer> Because Gandhi always helps orphans. <context> Tragedy struck for brothers Rob and Paul Forkan when they lost their parents in the 2004 Asian tsunami. Now, over ten years later, they're using their flip flop business to help other orphans.
The boys had an unusual childhood. They were just 11 and 13 when their ... |
what is the average salary for a certified coder? | <answer> Between $34,000 and $57,000 a year <context> We Give You 3 Reasons. 1 The annual salary of certified medical coders in the US is between $34,000 and $57,000 a year. Certain specialties like neuropsychiatry coding pay up to $62,000 a year. 2 The hourly pay for coders and billers is between $16-29 per hour bas... |
Were there others? | <answer> the party which escorted them had two other captives <context> CHAPTER THE THIRTY-SIXTH.
But let us now, like soldiers on the watch, Put the soul's armour on, alike prepared For all a soldier's warfare brings. JOANNA BAILLIE.
The reader will recollect, that when Rochecliffe and Joceline were made prisoners... |
Why did they buy the postcard? | <answer> "Let's buy that postcard." he told Joey. "It will be important someday." <context> BALTIMORE. MARYLAND--An old postcard changed the lives of an eleven-year-old boy and a very sick woman. The postcard had a picture of the steamship Titanic. The Titanic was the largest ocean ship in the world. It hit an iceberg ... |
what meningeal layers are found in both the brain and spinal cord? | <answer> Dura, arachnoid, and pia mater meningeal layers are found in both the brain and spinal cord. <context> FIGURE 3-1 The coverings of the brain and spinal cord. (A) The brain and spinal cord are covered with three membranes: dura, arachnoid, and pia mater. The periosteal and meningeal layers of the dura are separ... |
What was considered to be the dominant language in the Roman Republic? | <answer> Latin <context> Many aspects of Roman culture were borrowed from the Greeks. In architecture and sculpture, the difference between Greek models and Roman paintings are apparent. The chief Roman contributions to architecture were the arch and the dome. Rome has also had a tremendous impact on European cultures ... |
How many inhabitants does the Los Angeles area contain? | <answer> 12 million <context> Southern California includes the heavily built-up urban area stretching along the Pacific coast from Ventura, through the Greater Los Angeles Area and the Inland Empire, and down to Greater San Diego. Southern California's population encompasses seven metropolitan areas, or MSAs: the Los A... |
How many people did Bobby find selling watermelons? | <answer> Bobby went, returned and said only one person sold watermelons. <context> John and Booby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary em... |
What branch of gevernment is responsible for ratifing treaties? | <answer> Senate <context> The law of the United States comprises many levels of codified and uncodified forms of law, of which the most important is the United States Constitution, the foundation of the federal government of the United States. The Constitution sets out the boundaries of federal law, which consists of a... |
does the cerebellar tonsils have a function? | <answer> Yes, Cerebellar tonsils help regulate human motor function. <context> Cerebellar tonsils are located in the brain and help regulate human motor function. This part of the brain provides balance, as well as coordination for motor tasks, and it also is involved in the... |
Who was the author? | <answer> Charles Dickens: Great Expectations <context> Are you looking for a summer reading list for your child or teen? Keep your child reading all summer with this selection of 2012 summer reading lists.
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When his mother wants to give away his fav... |
What gave today's historians a glimpse of the culture and knowledge of the indigenous civilizations? | <answer> a few documents <context> Many pre-Columbian civilizations established characteristics and hallmarks which included permanent or urban settlements, agriculture, civic and monumental architecture, and complex societal hierarchies. Some of these civilizations had long faded by the time of the first significant E... |
what body temperature does a snake have/? | <answer> The body temperature of a snake is between about 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. <context> Like other reptiles, rattlesnakes are “cold-blooded” or ectothermic, relying essentially on outside heat sources rather than an internal metabolism to maintain their body temperature. They typically function most effective... |
Whos power was curbed? | <answer> magnates <context> In 1454 King Casimir IV granted the Nieszawa Statutes (Polish: "statuty cerkwicko-nieszawskie"), clarifying the legal basis of voivodship sejmiks (local parliaments). The king could promulgate new laws, raise taxes, or call for a levée en masse (pospolite ruszenie) only with the consent of t... |
Where did Mr. Baker spend the weekend? _? | <answer> At home <context> Mrs. Baker's sister was ill. She had someone to look after her from Monday to Friday, but not at the weekend, so every Friday evening Mrs. Baker used to go off to spend the weekend with her at her home in a neighbouring town. But as Mr. Baker could not cook, she had arranged for his sister ... |
How many analogue transmitters were shut down on July 31, 2012? | <answer> 620 <context> On July 17, 2012, the CRTC approved the shut down of CBC's analogue transmitters, noting that "while the Commission has the discretion to refuse to revoke broadcasting licences, even on application from a licensee, it cannot direct the CBC or any other broadcaster to continue to operate its stati... |
what causes blood clot in cats? | <answer> In cats, Heart disease can cause disturbances in blood flow through the heart that can lead to the formation of blood clots. <context> What is a feline aortic thromboembolism? Feline cardiogenic arterial thromboembolus (ATE), also known as “saddle thrombus,” is a devastating complication of heart disease in ca... |
how long was judith resnik on the challenger? | <answer> Judith Resnik was on the Challenger for 145 hours in orbit. <context> Judith Resnik. Judith Arlene Resnik (April 5, 1949 – January 28, 1986) was an American engineer and a NASA astronaut who died when the Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed during the launch of mission STS-51-L. Resnik was the second Americ... |
how did george patton really die? | <answer> General George S Patton Car Crash Accident died on December 21,1945 from injuries sustained in a car accident that happened in Occupied Germany on December 9, 1945. <context> Celebrity Car Accidents Page. General George S Patton Car Crash Accident. Patton died on December 21,1945 from injuries sustained in a c... |
Which recurring James Bond characters appear in Spectre? | <answer> M, Q and Eve Moneypenny <context> The story sees Bond pitted against the global criminal organisation Spectre, marking the group's first appearance in an Eon Productions film since 1971's Diamonds Are Forever,[N 2] and tying Craig's series of films together with an overarching storyline. Several recurring Jame... |
Which phone made it popular? | <answer> popular with the iPhone <context> As young Chinese increasingly forget how to write characters because they don't have to, using keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones is changing the trend.
For Yin Liang, a 26-year-old purchasing agent at a company, his embarrassment over forgetting how to ... |
when composers invert a motive, they? | <answer> When composers invert a motive they a slow it down. <context> When composers invert a motive they a slow it down b. This preview shows pages 3–7. Sign up to view the full content. When composers invert a motive, they A) slow it down B) speed it up C) move it up an octave D) lower it an octave E) turn it upside... |
What is the population of washoe county nv? | <answer> Total population of Washoe County, Nevada is 421,407. <context> Total population of WASHOE County, NV: 421,407: Male population of WASHOE County, NV: 212,744: Female population of WASHOE County, NV: 208,663: Median age (years) 37: White Population: 324,070: Black Population: 9,814: Indian Population: 7,209: As... |
In what year did Mstislavich defeat the Kiev? | <answer> 1202 <context> To the southwest, the principality of Halych had developed trade relations with its Polish, Hungarian and Lithuanian neighbours and emerged as the local successor to Kievan Rus'. In 1199, Prince Roman Mstislavich united the two previously separate principalities. In 1202 he conquered Kiev, and a... |
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