question
stringlengths
8
324
text
stringlengths
55
6.59k
Where was it located?
<answer> Antioch on the Orontes (; , also Syrian Antioch) was an ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. <context> Antioch on the Orontes (; , also Syrian Antioch) was an ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. Its ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey, ...
Where did Fred go to school?
<answer> Don't you remember how Fred Garrison fared at Holly School <context> CHAPTER V ON THE WAY TO PUTNAM HALL "I don't think we'll want to send word to Aunt Martha to be taken back," observed Sam, who sat on the driver's seat with the hired man. "Neither do I," returned Tom. "To be sure, we have a nice enough...
Was it obvious to her what happened in the meeting?
<answer> but she could learn nothing from either. There was no radiance as of joy in Mrs. Burton's face, nor was there written there anything of despair. <context> Chapter XLVI Showing How Mrs. Burton Fought Her Battle "Florence, I have been to Bolton Street, and I have seen Lady Ongar." Those were the first wor...
what should you eat after a workout?
<answer> 1 Whole-grain cereals or bread. 2 Low-fat milk. 3 Juice. 4 Bananas. 5 Yogurt. 6 A waffle or pancake. <context> If you don't eat, you might feel sluggish or lightheaded when you exercise. If you plan to exercise within an hour after breakfast, eat a light breakfast or drink something to raise your blood sugar, ...
Did they win the bronze?
<answer> She was a key player on China's 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team <context> A couple of years ago, before a trip to China, Nicole Davis and her US women's volleyball teammates were warned about the prominence (, ) of coach "Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country. "I was pushed over by Chinese journalists wh...
would there be tea at the party?
<answer> ake tea either in the marquee <context> CHAPTER XIV. WATER-PARTY Every year Mr Crich gave a more or less public water-party on the lake. There was a little pleasure-launch on Willey Water and several rowing boats, and guests could take tea either in the marquee that was set up in the grounds of the house,...
What did Solange's husband make hours after Chopin's death along with his death mask?
<answer> a cast of his left hand. <context> Some of his friends provided music at his request; among them, Potocka sang and Franchomme played the cello. Chopin requested that his body be opened after death (for fear of being buried alive) and his heart returned to Warsaw where it rests at the Church of the Holy Cross. ...
What did Tom use as a light source when entering the room?
<answer> a match <context> CHAPTER XXII FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock. Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew...
How many CPUs do supercomputers typically possess?
<answer> thousands <context> Supercomputers in particular often have highly unique architectures that differ significantly from the basic stored-program architecture and from general purpose computers. They often feature thousands of CPUs, customized high-speed interconnects, and specialized computing hardware. Such de...
According to the passage, which of the following is not the reason why Americans are becoming interested in learning Chinese?
<answer> China has become the largest economy country in the world. <context> China is casting a huge shadow on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn Chinese in order to maintain their competitive edge. "Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown dramatically ...
How many colleges did he study at?
<answer> three <context> Passage 1 The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web,e-mail,and software,to mention just a few. Not long ago,the Information Highway was a new road,with not many users. Now,everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 ...
why is there a problem with my paypal account?
<answer> There is a problem with your paypal account because PayPal isn't a bank because it doesn't call itself a bank. If your PayPal account is frozen, you can't add or withdraw any funds from your account, and you're required to go through a long, complicated process to verify your identity. <context> In other words...
Why didn't Dawn want to have a look at first?
<answer> Because she didn't think people would leave a dog out on such a cold day. <context> A ten-year-old boy from Howell, Michigan America is being hailed (...) a hero due to his persistence that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The chain of events unfolded late in the evening on Sunday, January 26th...
when was the navy pier built?
<answer> Navy Pier was built in 1916. <context> Navy Pier was built in 1916 as a local dock point for passenger and freight boats on southern Lake Michigan. It was called Muni … cipal Pier #2 and offered cooler conditions to the public on hot summer days.
who was albert ellis?
<answer> An American psychologist who in 1955 developed rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). <context> Albert Ellis. For other people named Albert Ellis, see Albert Ellis (disambiguation). Albert Ellis (September 27, 1913 – July 24, 2007) was an American psychologist who in 1955 developed rational emotive behavior...
Why is grilling better than frying?
<answer> It's healthier. <context> Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease,lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick from contaminated fish. Ongoing s...
What's the name of the town that he and his aunt live in?
<answer> Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St. Petersburg, Missouri. <context> My favourite great book is The adventure of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St. Petersburg, Missouri. He's a lively and clever young boy, and he finds himself in many exciting a...
what gave the president authority to declare selected public lands as national monuments?
<answer> Antiquities Act of 1906. <context> National monuments can be so designated through the power of the Antiquities Act of 1906. President Theodore Roosevelt used the act to declare Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument.ational monuments can be managed by one of several federal agencies: the Natio...
What time of day?
<answer> Winters died Thursday evening <context> (CNN) -- Jonathan Winters, the wildly inventive actor and comedian who appeared in such films as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "The Loved One" and played Robin Williams' son on the TV show "Mork & Mindy," has died. He was 87. Winters died Thursday evening of na...
How did they survive?
<answer> Larry heard, and he ran over and hissed at the dogs <context> There was once a group of kittens who all liked to play together. Their names were Fluffy, Snowball, Cookie Monster, and Larry. Fluffy was the leader of the group, and whatever he said, the others did. One day he said, "Hey, everybody, let's go chas...
can you take cialis and levitra together?
<answer> No, you can take either once a day but not both on the same day or less than 24 hours apart. <context> Cialis is: recommended to be taken once every 24 hours at same time. Levitra (vardenafil) is recommended also to be taken once every 24 hours. So you can take either once a day. But not both on the same day o...
What did Pena like to do in the mine to spend time?
<answer> Since they were rescued last October, the miners have traveled the world. Edison Pena, the miner whose underground workouts <context> (CNN) -- They spent 69 days in the bowels of the earth, 700 meters deep, not knowing if they would survive. For 17 days after the mine in which they were working collapsed, nob...
what is an incision?
<answer> An incision is a surgical “cut” through which an operation is performed. <context> Incision Care and Dressing Change What is an incision? An incision is a surgical “cut” through which an operation is performed. Some incisions are small and others are very long. An incision may be closed with sutures (stitches)...
Helper and regulatory T cells can only recognize antigens coupled to what kind of molecules?
<answer> Class II MHC molecules <context> Both B cells and T cells carry receptor molecules that recognize specific targets. T cells recognize a "non-self" target, such as a pathogen, only after antigens (small fragments of the pathogen) have been processed and presented in combination with a "self" receptor called a m...
What's the purpose of stand-up comedians?
<answer> To entertain the audience. <context> For any person who must speak in public, to business or pleasure groups, humor is a helpful, and necessary, tool for getting your message across. Why does humor work a lot? There are several reasons. People will enjoy what you have to say if it is presented with humor. But,...
Who was the first war between in 2525 BC?
<answer> Lagash and Umma <context> The almost constant wars among the Sumerian city-states for 2000 years helped to develop the military technology and techniques of Sumer to a high level. The first war recorded in any detail was between Lagash and Umma in c. 2525 BC on a stele called the Stele of the Vultures. It show...
Which is the smallest?
<answer> the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle <context> The iPod is a line of portable media players and multi-purpose pocket computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first line was released on October 23, 2001, about 8½ months after iTunes (Macintosh version) was released. The most recent iPod redesigns were annou...
Who was major's friend?
<answer> Major was suddenly touched with affectionate reminiscences of his friend Bill Bitherstone of Bengal <context> CHAPTER 10. Containing the Sequel of the Midshipman's Disaster Major Bagstock, after long and frequent observation of Paul, across Princess's Place, through his double-barrelled opera-glass; and afte...
Did she win any awards before that?
<answer> The famous violin teacher Erna Honigberger, who lived nearby, became Anne-Sophie's tutor. After only nine months of lessons, she entered the six-year-old in a nationwide competition for young musicians. With Christoph accompanying her on the piano, Anne-Sophie won first prize. <context> Today, at 28, the you...
Did the council discuss something with him?
<answer> were told that the Council had discussed with Governor Hutchinson the question of removing the troops from the city <context> CHAPTER V. A NIGHT OF TERROR. Amos and Jim were early astir on Monday morning, the fifth of March, but before noon came both were convinced that the threatened trouble would blow ov...
what is the fret on a guitar?
<answer> Any of the ridges of metal set across the fingerboard of a guitar which help the fingers to stop the strings at the correct points. <context> Frets are any of the ridges of metal set across the fingerboard of a guitar which help the fingers to stop the strings at the correct points. A fretboard is a fingerboar...
What type of rechargeable battery does Apple use in its iPods?
<answer> lithium-ion <context> iPod batteries are not designed to be removed or replaced by the user, although some users have been able to open the case themselves, usually following instructions from third-party vendors of iPod replacement batteries. Compounding the problem, Apple initially would not replace worn-out...
Which companies did Nintendo try to get to make a CD add-on for the SNES?
<answer> Sony and Philips <context> During the SNES's life, Nintendo contracted with two different companies to develop a CD-ROM-based peripheral for the console to compete with Sega's CD-ROM based addon, Mega-CD. Ultimately, deals with both Sony and Philips fell through, (although a prototype console was produced by S...
what is taylor lautner ethnicity?
<answer> Taylor Lautner is White by ethnicity. <context> Taylor Daniel Lautner (born February 11, 1992) is an American Actor, Model. Taylor is White by ethnicity. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Name of his father is Daniel Lautner and he is Aircraft pilot by profession. His mother is Deborah Laut...
Is he speaking soon?
<answer> next Friday <context> Passage 1 The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web,e-mail,and software,to mention just a few. Not long ago,the Information Highway was a new road,with not many users. Now,everyone seems to want to take a drive, with ove...
Did Kay Hagan win her race?
<answer> Kay Hagan lost <context> Washington (CNN) -- First-term Democratic incumbent North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan lost in a tight contest against GOP challenger Thom Tillis, according to a CNN projection. It was the most expensive Senate race this cycle: A great deal of the funding was provided by out-of-state org...
who is q from impractical jokers?
<answer> Brian <context> Brian 'Q' Quinn On Impractical Jokers, Girlfriends & Friends. Brian 'Q' Quinn chats practical jokes, comedy and lifelong friendships that led to his TruTV show Impractical Jokers. Impractical Jokers centers on four longtime friends who dare one another to do ridiculous things in public.
In what year?
<answer> in its 2014 inde <context> Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest municipality in both the Community of Madrid and Spain as a whole. The city has almost 3.166 million inhabitants with a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union (EU) af...
Where did she hide her?
<answer> Lauren hid Chocolate in her bathtub <context> Chocolate was a box turtle. Lauren found her one day on the side of the road, hiding in her old, worn shell, frightened by the cars going by. Lauren picked Chocolate up to help her cross the street, because Lauren knew that turtles are very slow and cars are very f...
What is the definition cot?
<answer> A pen, coop, or like shelter for small domestic animals, as for sheep or pigeons. <context> A pen, coop, or like shelter for small domestic animals, as for sheep or pigeons; a cote. 3. A cover or sheath; as, a roller cot (the clothing of a drawing roller in a spinning frame); a cot for a sore finger. See also ...
what are the symptoms of synovial cancer in a dog?
<answer> The symptoms of synovial cancer in a dog are swelling, pain and lameness in the affected joint. <context> Symptoms and Diagnosis of Synovial Cell Sarcoma in Dogs. The most common symptoms of synovial cell sarcoma are swelling, pain and lameness in the affected joint. The joint may appear visible deformed. Your...
About how many acres is Pippy Park?
<answer> 3,400 <context> Pippy Park is an urban park located in the east end of the city; with over 3,400 acres (14 km2) of land, it is one of Canada's largest urban parks. The park contains a range of recreational facilities including two golf courses, Newfoundland and Labrador's largest serviced campground, walking a...
what are best months for migration?
<answer> April and May are best months for Migration. <context> April and May are also great months to see the Migration – they are now galloping north across the central Serengeti and you can ensure that you follow all the action by staying at a mobile camp (they move along with the Migration). Low season rates still ...
Who else had been driving down the same highway that night?
<answer> Bob Templeton <context> I was doing a weekend seminar at the Deerhurst Lodge, north of Toronto. On Friday night a tornado swept through a town north of us called Barrie, killing dozens of people and doing millions of dollars worth of damage. Sunday night, as I was coming home, I stopped the car when I got to B...
Was she previously involved in this case?
<answer> having been involved <context> (CNN) -- The Supreme Court has just agreed to take on the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. Abigail Fisher, a white woman, argues that she has been a victim of the university's race-conscious admission policies; the university contends that its drive for racial and ethnic di...
how many autosomes do humans body cells have?
<answer> 22 <context> How many autosomes do human gamete cells have? A human gamete has 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome. However, special cases may arise due to aneuploidy which can result in two copies of an autosome, e.g. chromosome… 21, 18, etc. or the non-disjunction of sex chromosomes, X and/or Y.
Did he have to work as a young boy?
<answer> work in a shoe polish factory <context> (CNN) -- Charles Dickens, who was born 200 years ago this week, created some of the best-known and most loved figures in English literature, from Oliver Twist and David Copperfield to Pip, Miss Havisham and Magwitch. But of all the characters he wrote about, none playe...
What geographical barriers to land birds try to avoid?
<answer> large water bodies or high mountain ranges <context> Often, the migration route of a long-distance migrator bird doesn't follow a straight line between breeding and wintering grounds. Rather, it could follow an hooked or arched line, with detours around geographical barriers. For most land-birds, such barriers...
What, when taken orally, can reduce total crying time of newsborns undergoing a painful procedure?
<answer> Sugar <context> Sugar taken orally reduces the total crying time but not the duration of the first cry in newborns undergoing a painful procedure (a single lancing of the heel). It does not moderate the effect of pain on heart rate and a recent single study found that sugar did not significantly affect pain-r...
who are the tuareg?
<answer> Islamic African people. <context> 1 • INTRODUCTION. The Tuareg are an Islamic African people. They are classified as seminomadic , meaning that they travel with their herds on a seasonal basis but also have a home area where they grow some food crops. The Tuareg are best known for the men's practice of veiling...
what causes the earth's temperature to rise?
<answer> A greenhouse gas is any gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation in the thermal infrared range. These are the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect, which results in increased temperatures on Earth. The greenhouse effect occurs as the gases reach Earth’s surface. <context> A greenhouse gas (...
What's the only monocentric city on the South Coast larger than Southampton?
<answer> Plymouth <context> There are 119,500 males within the city and 117,400 females. The 20–24 age range is the most populous, with an estimated 32,300 people falling in this age range. Next largest is the 25–29 range with 24,700 people and then 30–34 years with 17,800. By population, Southampton is the largest mon...
How do you restore my asus desktop to factory settings?
<answer> Restart your ASUS laptop and press the “F9” key while the computer is booting up. This will open the boot screen. Select Recover Windows to Entire HD and press Enter..Press “Y” three times when asked if you are sure that you want to restore. The laptop will restore the factory settings. <context> Instructions....
Of every variety?
<answer> Provisions of fowl and fish were plentiful enough just then at the Eskimo village, but he knew that walrus beef was greatly prized by the natives, and none of the huge creatures had been killed for some weeks past. <context> CHAPTER TWENTY. BENJY'S ENJOYMENTS INTERRUPTED, AND POLOELAND OVERWHELMED WITH A CA...
what is mastic gum?
<answer> Mastic Gum is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). In pharmacies and nature shops, it is called Arabic gum (not to be confused with gum arabic) and Yemen gum. <context> Chios Mastic Mastiha (Greek: μαστίχα) is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). In pharmacies and ...
What fraction of New Yorkers in the private sector are employed by foreign companies?
<answer> One out of ten <context> Many Fortune 500 corporations are headquartered in New York City, as are a large number of foreign corporations. One out of ten private sector jobs in the city is with a foreign company. New York City has been ranked first among cities across the globe in attracting capital, business, ...
What's TRUE according to the passage?
<answer> Bottling up anger is not healthy for anyone. <context> Children should be allowed to get angry. I remember many years ago, when I was visiting my sister in Australia, and I told my oldest son that he wasn't allowed to do something he really wanted to do. He thought about it for a minute and said, "Mom, I'm ver...
What is the name for the state secondary schools begun by Napoleon that were intended to standardize education across France?
<answer> lycées <context> Napoleon's educational reforms laid the foundation of a modern system of education in France and throughout much of Europe. Napoleon synthesized the best academic elements from the Ancien Régime, The Enlightenment, and the Revolution, with the aim of establishing a stable, well-educated and pr...
When did Eritrea gain independence?
<answer> following the 1993 referendum <context> During the Middle Ages, the Eritrea region was known as Medri Bahri ("sea-land"). The name Eritrea is derived from the ancient Greek name for Red Sea (Ἐρυθρὰ Θάλασσα Erythra Thalassa, based on the adjective ἐρυθρός erythros "red"). It was first formally adopted in 1890, ...
During what period did the Berber Revolt occur?
<answer> 740–743 CE <context> The rivalries between the Arab tribes had caused unrest in the provinces outside Syria, most notably in the Second Muslim Civil War of 680–692 CE and the Berber Revolt of 740–743 CE. During the Second Civil War, leadership of the Umayyad clan shifted from the Sufyanid branch of the family ...
Was there a large body of water?
<answer> There was a little stream of water, coming down the hill in the middle of the road, and forming a long pool at the bottom. <context> CHAPTER IX. DIFFICULTY Although it was winter when the boys were taking this ride, yet the sun was shining in a very warm and pleasant manner, and the snow was every where so...
who is ted danson's wife?
<answer> Mary Steenburgen, Casey Coates and Randy Danson are the wives of Ted Danson. <context> Actress Mary Steenburgen is the longtime wife of Ted Danson and the two have been married since 1995. This is the third marriage for Danson, who has previously been married to Casey Coates and Randy Danson. With Coates, Dans...
Where was the The Maratha Empire centralized?
<answer> south west of present-day India <context> On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. Duri...
what's the temperature ever registered?
<answer> The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136 degrees Fahrenheit or 58 degrees Celsius in the Libyan desert. The coldest temperature ever measured was -126 degrees Fahrenheit or -88 degrees Celsius at Vostok Station in Antarctica. <context> What are the highest and lowest temperatures on Earth? The hi...
what is sata on motherboard?
<answer> A motherboard is manufactured with a specific maximum supported SATA standard. <context> A motherboard is manufactured with a specific maximum supported SATA standard. It doesn't matter which ports you use with the devices. Each SATA port on the motherboard has its own individual bandwidth, so you won't see a ...
what does xlsx mean in excel?
<answer> A file extension for an open XML spreadsheet file format used by Microsoft Excel. <context> XLSX is a file extension for an open XML spreadsheet file format used by Microsoft Excel. Microsoft introduced the open XML standard to Microsoft Office in 2007 after a push from business users who saw the value in an o...
What is the advice given in the passage?
<answer> Be careful when opening an attachment. <context> It is known to us that computer users are being warned by industry experts to pay attention to secret codes which could be used to record their conversation. E-mails, screen savers, and electronic greeting cards can carry a secret code which is able to turn on t...
what is description keywords, example?
<answer> The phrases that will appear under every title in Google, Yahoo, Bing and other search engines. <context> Step 2 Adding keywords - keyword meta tag example. The description are the phrases that will appear under every title in Google, Yahoo, Bing and other search engines. The search engines show the descriptio...
Why do some students often "have a headache"?
<answer> Because they don't think English is easy. <context> How I study English I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can't learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I'm good at it. I'm very glad to tell you something about how I study English. First, I think ...
When did the first volume of Directory of National Biography appear?
<answer> 1 January 1885 <context> The Dictionary of National Biography (DNB) is a standard work of reference on notable figures from British history, published from 1885. The updated Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (ODNB) was published on 23 September 2004 in 60 volumes and online, with 50,113 biographical arti...
When is the earliest known macrofossil identified as an angiosperm dated?
<answer> about 125 million years BP <context> The earliest known macrofossil confidently identified as an angiosperm, Archaefructus liaoningensis, is dated to about 125 million years BP (the Cretaceous period), whereas pollen considered to be of angiosperm origin takes the fossil record back to about 130 million years ...
What was he a member of until 2012?
<answer> Until March 2012, the charismatic, populist leader was a member of the policy-making politburo of the Communist Party <context> Beijing (CNN) -- It's the Chinese crime story of the century and a major embarrassment for the country's all-powerful Communist Party. In late July, Bo Xilai, a former darling of th...
Whose place had the men left?
<answer> "I'm no better off," replied one of the others. "I think we were fools to leave Macklin's place, Gilroy." <context> CHAPTER III. AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION. "Who ever saw such a downpour before?" growled one of the three men, as he switched the water from his soft felt hat. "I'm wet to the skin." "I'm no ...
can be become a environmental engineer with a geology degree?
<answer> No <context> What Environmental Engineers Do. Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.tud...
was there a lot to do there?
<answer> the only thing to do was play chess <context> In a far away land known as Board, there was a great man named Pawn. This was a very odd land because the only thing to do was play chess. Pawn did not very much care for chess as he was very bored with it. Another problem Pawn had was that he didn't like some of t...
What did he do in 1962?
<answer> he became the first African-American player chosen to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame <context> When Jackie Robinson walked onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, on April 15, 1947, he changed baseball forever. As the first African American to play in the Major League in modern times, many believe he changed...
What is amazing about that?
<answer> The sheep climbed to a height of seven metres <context> We live in an amazing world, reading the following news and you will find it yourself. News 1: Bao Xishun is the tallest man in the world. He is 2.36 metres tall. He Pingping is the shortest man in the world. He is only 0.73 metres tall. They are Chinese...
Were they successful in stopping the Indians?
<answer> Indians had made off with a thoroughbred, and Betty's pony. <context> CHAPTER V In the misty morning twilight Colonel Zane, fully armed, paced to and fro before his cabin, on guard. All night he had maintained a watch. He had not considered it necessary to send his family into the fort, to which they had oft...
what is myrtus?
<answer> Myrtus is a genus of chiefly South American shrubs having flowers with numerous ovules. <context> Definition of Myrtus : a genus of chiefly South American shrubs (the type of the family Myrtaceae) having flowers with numerous ovules — see myrtle People Are Reading
Who inhabited NJ first?
<answer> New Jersey was inhabited by Native Americans for more than 2,800 years, <context> New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is a peninsula, bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the ...
What is the name of the arboretum?
<answer> J. C. Raulston Arboretum <context> The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of leisure opportunities at more than 150 sites throughout the city, which include: 8,100 acres (33 km2) of park land, 78 miles (126 km) of greenway, 22 community centers, a BMX championship-caliber race track,...
of what type of fame?
<answer> Arctic <context> Chapter XL. Keep Your Temper. On the next day but one, Randal arranged his departure for Sydenham, so as to arrive at the hotel an hour before the time appointed for the dinner. His prospects of success, in pleading for a favorable reception of his brother's message, were so uncertain that ...
what is a chip base for roads?
<answer> A coating of hot applied liquid asphalt emulsions. <context> What is Chip Sealing? Chip sealing is a cost-effective way to both build a durable driveway and a decorative driveway or private road. Chip sealing is a coating of hot applied liquid asphalt emulsions. The second step is to imbed crushed rock chips i...
how many grams of sugar in one cup of sweet tea?
<answer> The McDonald's Sweet Tea in 38 grams of sugar. <context> The McDonald's Sweet Tea weighed in at 150 calories with 38 grams of sugar and the McDonald's Coca-Cola weighed in at a significantly higher 210 calories with a whopping 58 grams of sugar! So really unless you are drinking diet cola, the Sweet Tea isn't ...
can a hot fresh lemon drink help with reflux?
<answer> Yes <context> 1 First of all, take a fresh lemon and squeeze it to extract its juice. 2 Then pour this in warm water and stir it well. 3 Now add honey to sweeten up this water and mix it well. 4 Drink this lemon water in the morning with an empty stomach of about 15 – 20 minutes before eating anything to ge...
what md. t.v. show starred parnell roberts?
<answer> Bonanza and the star of the medical drama Trapper John, M.D., died of cancer. <context> Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Pernell Roberts, 81, a strapping actor who was an original cast member of the long-running TV western Bonanza and the star of the medical drama Trapper John, M.D., died of cancer Jan. 24 at his ...
What two examples of ideas from Immanuel Velikovsky are stated as to have gained some acceptance?
<answer> extinction event and punctuated equilibrium <context> Immanuel Velikovsky is an example of a recent scientific exoheretic; he did not have appropriate scientific credentials or did not publish in scientific journals. While the details of his work are in scientific disrepute, the concept of catastrophic change ...
Was there anything else she was supposed to imagine?
<answer> magine you are eating chocolate ice cream! <context> A boy named Eduardo in a far away place is thinking about a girl he loves. He is cold. It is snowing where he lives. He lives in Argentina. It's warm where she lives in Hawaii. She eats fresh fruit. Her shower is outdoors under the warm sun as red birds ...
Despite conflicts with Arab governments, who continued to support Nasser?
<answer> citizens <context> Relations between Nasser and King Hussein deteriorated in April when Hussein implicated Nasser in two coup attempts against him—although Nasser's involvement was never established—and dissolved al-Nabulsi's cabinet. Nasser subsequently slammed Hussein on Cairo radio as being "a tool of the i...
When did the 1973 oil crisis begin?
<answer> October 1973 <context> The 1973 oil crisis began in October 1973 when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC, consisting of the Arab members of OPEC plus Egypt and Syria) proclaimed an oil embargo. By the end of the embargo in March 1974, the price of oil had risen from US...
Which contestant cared for his brain-damaged fiancee?
<answer> Chris Medina <context> One of the more prominent contestants this year was Chris Medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. Medina was cut in the Top 40 round. Casey Abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the Top 13 result s...
The Historic Center and the floating gardens are both examples of what?
<answer> World Heritage Sites <context> The Historic center of Mexico City (Centro Histórico) and the "floating gardens" of Xochimilco in the southern borough have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Famous landmarks in the Historic Center include the Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo), the main central square...
Where is uranium naturally formed?
<answer> in supernovae <context> Uranium is a naturally occurring element that can be found in low levels within all rock, soil, and water. Uranium is the 51st element in order of abundance in the Earth's crust. Uranium is also the highest-numbered element to be found naturally in significant quantities on Earth and is...
Did he have legal counsel?
<answer> attorney Farid El Deeb said <context> Cairo (CNN) -- The recent health crisis for former Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak started when he slipped in a prison bathroom, his attorney told CNN Thursday. The ousted strongman hurt his neck and developed a blood clot after the fall in Tora prison, attorney Farid El D...
how many points did michael jordan score in the flu game?
<answer> Michael Jordan score 38 points in the Flu Game. <context> Michael Jordan collapses in the arms of Scottie Pippen after scoring 38 points in the famous ‘Flu Game,’ of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. (tom cruze/ap) BY Bernie Augustine
what does the latin root word flect mean?
<answer> The root -flect comes from the adjective flectus meaning bent as in reflect to bend back deflect to bend away etc. <context> the root -flect comes from the adjective flectus meaning bent as in reflect to bend back deflect to bend away etc. Was this answer useful? Aquaintanceofthestate.
Who was a troublemaker?
<answer> Laurie <context> CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE Jo's face was a study next day, for the secret rather weighed upon her, and she found it hard not to look mysterious and important. Meg observed it, but did not trouble herself to make inquiries, for she had learned that the be...
what is a read only presentation powerpoint?
<answer> In powerpoint, the ReadOnly parameter is used to open a presentation as Read-Only. <context> The ReadOnly parameter is used to open a presentation as Read-Only. The following example opens a file named test.ppt as Read-Only. Sub OpenPresentationReadOnly() Presentations.Open c:\test.ppt, msoTrue End Sub.
how much caffeine should an adult have?
<answer> 400mg <context> Cup of coffee. If you thought Red Bull was bad, you might be surprised about how much caffeine is really in your favourite drinks. The amount of caffeine the healthy adult should consume a day is up to 400mg and the normal amount in 12-ounce coffee cups contains 90 to 120mg. But one 12-ounce 't...
What's the aim of the Slow Food movement?
<answer> To encourage people to slow down. <context> The clock rules our lives. The more we try to save time, the less time we seem to have. In every area of our lives we are doing things faster. And many of us live in towns and cities which are getting noisier and more stressful as each day passes. But now a worldwide...