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What pigment especially associated with oil painting, derives its name from heat treatment and a Tuscany city?
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Which fictional character was crowned as the ‘Pope of Fools’ in an 1831 novel?
SparkNotes: Hunchback of Notre Dame: Book 1 Hunchback of Notre Dame page 1 of 2 Summary The novel opens in medieval Paris on January 6, 1482, during the Festival of Fools. The timing of this yearly feast coincides with the marriage of Louis XI's son to a Flemish princess, and the city is full of revelers and Flemish di...
Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy   Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ...
Which Welsh golfer won the award for BBC Sports Personality Of The Year in 1957 ?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 60 years of Welsh competition - BBC News BBC News BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 60 years of Welsh competition 14 December 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel As the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award celebrates its 60th show, take a look at all the winners and...
Wales legend JPR Williams recalls Wimbledon and that ‘99 call’ - The Scotsman Wales legend JPR Williams recalls Wimbledon and that ‘99 call’ Legendary full-back JPR Williams at home in Wales. Picture: Richard Saker Have your say A big, fat book has just been published called 1966: The Year the Decade Exploded. It’s sat...
Which sporting event takes place in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day?
Old Pasadena : Calendar of Events give us feedback Copyright 2007-2016 © Old Pasadena Management District, Pasadena California - All rights reserved. Old Pasadena is the business district of Pasadena, a lively and diverse city located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. This eclectic old town area features entert...
"Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;...
The Stephen Sondheim musical 'Sunday In The Park With George' was inspired by a painting by which French artist?
Sunday in the Park with George | Guthrie Theater Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George June 17 - August 20, 2017 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage Single tickets on sale Wed. 2/1/17 at 11 a.m. music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by James Lapine directed by Joseph Haj Stephen Sondheim’s artistic ...
Songwriters Hall of Fame - Stephen Sondheim Exhibit Home Hal Leonard Sondheim - the name be-speaks theatrical excitement and applause. He is one of the singularly gifted within the ranks of the Broadway musical elite, a man who has spent his entire career making wonderful music. While Stephen Sondheim may be best known...
The city of Akron is in which US state?
Income Tax : City of Akron A Small Text Size The deadline to file the 2015 Individual Akron Income Tax return is April 18, 2016. For Information on how to file your 2015 taxes click here .  The City of Akron Income Tax Division collects and administers the Akron City Income Tax as well as the Income Tax for the followi...
What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the f - Pastebin.com What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los A...
What was the name of the live-in cook for Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright in a long running TV series?
Bonanza Bonanza It’s hard to think of this show without that well-known Bonanza theme song immediately playing in your mind, and remembering the whole Cartwright clan riding across the Ponderosa. But I have to admit that, as a young teenager, I had something of a crush on Little Joe! Who could resist his character with...
TV and Movies A Penny For Your Thoughts TV and Movies No one probably reads this page.....except for you and the last person.....lol Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, was home to Rocky and Bullwinkle. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first film featuring the character Indiana Jones, was crawling with four-, eight-, ...
Who was the Iranian religous leader who returned to Iran from exile in 1979 to establish a fundamentalist Islamic republic? He supported the seizing of the US embassy and the Iran-Iraq war.
Iranian Revolution - 必应 Sign in Iranian Revolution The Iranian Revolution (also known as the Islamic Revolution or the 1979 Revolution; Persian: انقلاب اسلامی, Enghelābe Eslāmi or انقلاب بیست و دو بهمن) refers to events involving the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who was supported b...
Mohamed Anwar El-Sadat, President of Egypt (1969-81) (1918 - 1981) - Genealogy brother About Mohamed Anwar El Sadat, President of Egypt Muhammad Anwar El Sadat, محمد أنور السادات‎ ( 25 December 1918 – 6 October 1981) was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalis...
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of what?
DMOZ - Science: Biology: Mycology DMOZ Science Biology Mycology 81 Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties and their taxonomy. Much study focuses on yeasts and microscopic fungi, many of which are plant and animal pathogens. Subcategories 1...
Archaeology - Ancient History Encyclopedia Archaeology by Maisie Jewkes published on 15 July 2013 Archaeology is a wide subject and definitions can vary, but broadly, it is the study of the culture and history of past peoples and their societies by uncovering and studying their material remains, i.e. tools, ruins, and ...
Which edible fruit contains the most calories?
How Many Calories In Fruit Chart How many calories in fruit. Calories in fruits chart. We are often asked how many calories are in fruit. Of course the amount of calories between different fruit varies, but when compared to vegetables in general, fruit contains more calories because of the fructose (fru...
"Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w...
Who founded the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1961?
History of the RSC | A timeline | Royal Shakespeare Company History A timeline of key dates from our history - from building the first theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon to today. The idea of a theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon was not new in 1875 when Charles Flower donated the building site. But what he came up with was the...
List of books and articles about Richard III (Shakespeare's play) | Online Research Library: Questia Home » Browse » Literature » Drama » Shakespeare » Richard III (Shakespeare's play) Richard III (Shakespeare's play) Shakespeare, William William Shakespeare, 1564–1616, English dramatist and poet, b. Stratford-upon-Avo...
Where is the only population of wild apes in Europe?
Europe's Only Monkey has no Tail! Europe's only non-human primate lives on Gibraltar Macaca sylvanus The Barbary macaque is the only species of macaque found outside of Asia. They are native to forests of Algeria and Morocco and a couple of places in northern Libya. Except for humans, they are the only wild primates fo...
European History/Print version - Wikibooks, open books for an open world European History/Print version This is the print version of European History You won't see this message or any elements not part of the book's content when you print or preview this page. European History Chapter 01 - The Crises of the Middle Ages...
In the nursery rhyme, who found Lucy Locket's lost pocket?
Lucy Locket Lucy Locket Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it; Not a penny was there in it, Only ribbon round it. History: Lucy Locket was a barmaid at the Cock, in Fleet Street, London, for a while in the 1700s. Lucy discarded one of her lovers (her 'pocket') when she had run through all his cash. Kitty F...
V&A The Origin of Popular Pantomime Stories Frontispiece for 'Jack and the Beanstalk', published by JL Marks, London, 1850s. Museum no. MB.JACB.MA, © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Pantomime text for 'jack and the Beanstalk' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, 1899. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London In the...
"What is the first line of the speech by the 3 witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth that ends ""toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble""?"
Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Shakespeare A dark Cave. In the middle, a Caldron boiling. Thunder.                 Enter the three Witches.        1 WITCH.  Thrice the brinded cat hath mew'd.        2 WITCH.  Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin'd.        3 WITCH.  Harpier cries:—'tis time! 'tis time!        1 WITCH....
General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w...
On Oct 12, 1901 which great US president gave the Executive Mansion its current name, The White House?
History | whitehouse.gov Holidays History This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we ...
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What is the theatrical equivalent of an Oscar
Sophie Okonedo interview: 'I have to go across the Atlantic to get work' | Stage | The Guardian Saturday interview Sophie Okonedo interview: 'I have to go across the Atlantic to get work' Sophie Okonedo is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed actors – but most of her job offers come from the US, where last ...
1965 Academy Awards® Winners and History A Thousand Clowns (1965) Actor: LEE MARVIN in "Cat Ballou", Richard Burton in "The Spy Who Came In From the Cold", Laurence Olivier in "Othello", Rod Steiger in "The Pawnbroker", Oskar Werner in "Ship of Fools" Actress: JULIE CHRISTIE in "Darling", Julie Andrews in "...
Who traded places with Eddie Murphy in the film Trading Places?
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Who did Squeaky Fromme try to assassinate?
‘Squeaky’ Fromme released from prison - US news - Crime & courts | NBC News ‘Squeaky’ Fromme released from prison Manson follower spent decades in prison for trying to shoot President Ford Below: x + - FORT WORTH, Texas  — Three decades after basking in the national spotlight as "Squeaky" the infamous Charles Manson di...
Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now?   Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic...
Who played Fu Manchu in the 1960s films based on the books by Sax Rohmer?
The Face of Fu Manchu Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 23 reviews in total  15 out of 16 people found the following review useful: 'The Face Of Fu Manchu' isn't a great movie by any means but it's fun to watch. Christopher Lee and especially Nigel Green are just terrific. from Perth, Australia 12 April 2004 'The Face Of F...
David Mamet David Mamet David Mamet   David Alan Mamet ( born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and film director. As a playwright, Mamet has won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) and Speed-the-Plow (1988). As a screenwriter, he has receive...
It is now generally accepted that the human tongue can detect how many basic tastes?
Tip of the Tongue: Humans May Taste at Least 6 Flavors Tip of the Tongue: Humans May Taste at Least 6 Flavors By Adam Hadhazy | December 30, 2011 11:59am ET MORE Scientists disagree about whether humans can detect more than five basic tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami). Credit: Rafa Irusta , Shutterstock We ...
8. All the Arts Equal Beauty 8. All the Arts Equal Beauty                 Chapter 8 of Experiencing the Humanities by Richard Jewell                                     Art is a language completely different from English, French, Chinese, or any other normal spoken language. The language of all the arts is feeling: emo...
Which foodstuff is made by coagulating soy milk, and pressing the resultant curd into blocks?
Yu Do-fu | Kyoto Travel Guide <Official> Food Culture Yu Do-fu Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curd into blocks. The making of tofu from soy milk is similar to processing cheese from milk. Yu do-fu is easy to make, low in calories and fat, and is ideal for dinner in the winter. Cut ...
Roquefort Cheese Roquefort Cheese Roquefort Cheese © Denzil Green Roquefort Cheese is a blue cheese made from raw sheep's milk curdled with Calf Rennet. The breed of sheep that the milk is taken from is called "Lacaune." The wheels are 8 inches wide by 3 to 4 inches (7.5 x 10 cm) tall, and weigh 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds (...
Who was the first American President not of British descent?
All presidents bar one are directly descended from a medieval English king | Daily Mail Online comments What do Barack Obama, Thomas Jefferson, George W. Bush and the other past U.S. presidents have in common? Besides holding the coveted title of commander-in-chief, it appears that all of them but one are cousins.   Th...
John F. Kennedy | whitehouse.gov Air Force One John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), the youngest man elected to the office. On November 22, 1963, when he was hardly past his first thousand days in office, JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, becoming also the younge...
Which river runs through Shrewsbury?
Shropshire Walking Routes - with Walking maps Attingham Park 5 miles (8 km) A circular walk around this lovely deer park in Shrewsbury. The walk includes woodland sections, the beautiful Walled Garden and a riverside stretch along the River Tern which runs through the park. The garden boasts a 3 acre orchard, with over...
Cycling at River Severn | Cycle Route | Worcester|Worcestershire Cycling at River Severn Canoeing Details Cycling is a great way of seeing the network of canals and rivers and getting some exercise at the same time. The canals and rivers attract over 21 million visits from cyclists each year and with thousands of miles...
How many players are there in a men's lacrosse team?
How Many Players are Needed in Lacrosse? How Many Players are Needed in Lacrosse? by Anonymous How many players are required to play lacrosse? ------------------------------------------------------------- Answer This is a tricky question. And it depends on the type and level of lacrosse. For college mens field lacrosse...
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Which form of Buddhism is prevalent in Japan?
3 Forms of Buddhism 3 Forms of Buddhism Many forms of Buddhism are actually practiced around the world. Buddhists don’t all follow the same teachings and the same texts. The core principles stay the same but different important aspects are observed in each type. Each form is also subdivided into schools . Map Of Buddhi...
About Japanese Food: Soya Beans About Japanese Food The staple food of Japan Soya beans are available in a wide variety of dishes in Matsuri restaurants, such as edamame (boiled soya beans in their pods), agedashi tofu (Golden deep-fried bean curd in a sweet soya sauce), tofu teriyaki and miso soup. Matsuri St James's ...
Tonitrophobia is the fear of which weather condition?
Weather Phobia Signs and Symptoms By Tiffany Means Updated December 02, 2016. Do you jump at every flash of lightning and rumble of thunder? Or monitor the TV whenever there's a severe weather threat near your home or workplace? If you do, it's very possible you have a weather phobia —a marked fear of or anxiety about ...
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Ron Hickman invented a much used DIY aid after damaging a chair while sawing wood?
8 Surprising Uses For Sheds What's the Best Circular Saw? 8 Surprising Uses For Sheds They're a man's refuge (47 percent of men say they've spent a whole day in their shed), storage space for all those things you promise yourself you'll need someday, and the ideal place for mechanical research, more commonly known as "...
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The State Hermitage Museum is in which Russian city?
State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia State Hermitage Museum State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg's most popular visitor attraction, and one of the world's largest and most prestigious museums, the Hermitage is a must-see for all first-time travellers to the city. With over 3 million items in its collection, ...
Nijinsky, the Legend - Russian Ballet History Russian Ballet History The Collection's Beginings Legendary Vaslav Nijinsky (March 12, 1889 - April 8, 1950) Nijinsky was a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer of Polish descent. Nijinsky was one of the most gifted male dancers in history.  His  ability to perform seemi...
The island of Lanzarote lies in which body of water?
Las Islas Canarias Las Islas Canarias Las Islas Canarias, the Canary Islands, are a group of volcanic islands in the subtropics, lying off the coast of Morocco. Politically they belong to Spain, geologically they are part of Macaronesia - a volcanic group of islands that includes the Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde ...
Turks and Caicos National MuseumMessage in a Bottle - Turks and Caicos National Museum Ocean Bottles Introduction In 2000 the Museum’s founder, Mrs. Grethe Seim, passed away. Among her collections that were donated to the Museum was a series of messages found in bottles on the beaches of Grand Turk over a period of nea...
Who directed the 2009 film Invictus?
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Indiana Jones and the Kingdo...
Which American was the youngest male Olympic gold medalist when he won in 1948?
Famous Olympians Famous Olympians Olympians ‧ since 1850 ‧ Birthday-Anniversaries Top Surnames This project is a place to list famous and "historic" Olympians and perhaps connect them to Geni profiles. Youngest Olympic Champions in History The youngest athlete to participate at the Modern Olympics was Dimitrios Loundra...
'Flying Housewife' wins again in London 'Flying Housewife' wins again in London CHRIS LEHOURITES Pin it Share FILE - This Aug. 4, 1948 file photo shows Fanny Blankers-Koen, of Netherlands, crossing the finish line of the 80-meter hurdle final of the 1948 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium in London. Blankers-Koen, who wa...
In Indian cookery 'brinjal pickle' is made from which vegetable?
Brinjal Eggplant Aubergine) Pickle Goa, India) Recipe - Food.com Julianne or dice small brinjal-eggplant. Layer brinjal with salt alternately. Let stand 4-5 hours till water separates from vegetable. Squeeze in handfuls brinjal till water is removed. Keep in separate bowl. Grind ginger and garlic in some of the vinegar...
The Curry House - Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries     balti Balti is more a style of cooking than one particular curry. The word balti can be translated as "bucket" (i.e. a cooking pan) and some say the style of cooking is indigenous to an area of northern Pakistan known as B...
What is the name of the revised version of the game Cluedo, with changes to board, gameplay and characters, created in 2008?
Cluedo | Board game manuals Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Board game manuals Wiki Cluedo ( Template:Pron-en ; Clue in North America ) is a deduction board game originally published by Waddingtons in Leeds , United Kingdom in 1949. [1] It was devised by Anthony E. Pratt, a solicitor's clerk and part-time clown from Bir...
"Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;...
What is the name of the ship that left Southampton on Easter Day this year for the Titanic Memorial Cruise?
Memorial cruise starts for Titanic's centenary in Britain - Xinhua | English.news.cn Memorial cruise starts for Titanic's centenary in Britain NetEase Weibo A woman sees off the Titanic Memorial Cruise ship "Balmoral" in Southampton, Britain, April 8, 2012. The cruise ship carrying 1309 descendants of some of the victi...
RMS Titanic | Titanic Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Built in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, the RMS Titanic was the second of the three Olympic-class ocean liners – the others were the RMS Olympic and the HMHS Britannic (originally named Gigantic). [2] They were by far the largest vessels of the Britis...
Lieutenant Pinkerton is a character in which opera by Puccini?
Pamina's Opera House » Character Study Corner: Lt. B.F. Pinkerton Character Study Corner: Lt. B.F. Pinkerton     In honor of the 4th of July, I’d like to discuss the most famous American character in opera, Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton from Madama Butterfly.   There are two ways of interpreting Pinkerton’s character… no,...
Tosca | Opera Idaho Soldiers, police agents, altar boys, noblemen and women, townsfolk, artisans (chorus) Overview Giacomo Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist contains many famous arias, including “Vissi d’arte” (Tosca) and “E lucevan le stele” (Cavaradossi). Sop...
What is the name of Germany's central bank
Germany's Central Bank and the Eurozone - Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations Germany's Central Bank and the Eurozone Connect With Us:  Germany's Central Bank and the Eurozone Author: Christopher Alessi Additional Resources Introduction The German Bundesbank was established in 1957 as the world's ...
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In which Spielberg film does an FBI agent pursue a highly talented fraudster?
STEVEN SPIELBERG WRITER AND FILM DIRECTOR. BIOGRAPHY   Steven Allan Spielberg KBE (born December 18, 1946) is an Oscar winning Jewish American film director and producer. His German last name comes from the name of the Austrian city where his Hungarian anc...
Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ...
What device measures its the proper acceleration relative to freefall, and is increasingly used in portable electronic devices and video game controllers to detect the orientation of the device or provide game input?
Accelerometers | Compare, Review, Quotes (RFQ) from Accelerometers Manufacturers, Suppliers RSS An accelerometer is a device that measures proper acceleration, the acceleration experienced relative to freefall. Single- and multi-axis models are available to detect magnitude and direction of the acceleration as a vector...
Free Flashcards about CBET What lab function uses Spectrophotometry Chemistry How does a spectrophotometer work It measures the absorption of light of various wavelengths by a sample of a substance. By determining the light absorption characteristics of the sample, a determination can be made about what is in the sampl...
US baseball player Pete Rose was accused in 1989 of (and he confessed in 2004 to) what, that has made him ineligible to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
MLB Hall of Fame: A-Rod’s actions hurt baseball more than Pete Rose : MLB : Sports World News Tags: mlb , MLB Hall of Fame , a-rod , Pete Rose Sign Up for Sports World News' Newsletter and never miss out on our most popular stories. Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is being accused by his cousin Yuri Sucart's wife of urinatin...
What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w...
Who directed and starred in the 1992 film ‘Unforgiven’?
Unforgiven (1992) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one l...
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Along with the Clwyd, which river burst its banks in November 2012 causing devastation to the town of St Asaph ?
- Funding for St Asaph flood defence plan still not secured Funding for St Asaph flood defence plan still not secured Published date: 03 December 2015 | Published by: Matt Jones    THREE years after floods hit St Asaph funding has still not been secured for a defence plan. More than 400 homes and business were...
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Who was the first U.S. President to wear a full beard in office?
Last President With Facial Hair - Benjamin Harrison By Tom Murse Updated October 12, 2016. It's been more than a century since the last president with facial hair served in office. The last president to wear a full beard  in office was  Benjamin Harrison , who served from March 1889 to March 1893. The last president to...
William J. Clinton | whitehouse.gov Air Force One William J. Clinton Bill Clinton is an American politician from Arkansas who served as the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby-boomer generation President.  During the administration of Willia...
What is the only dog allowed to give testimony to a US court of law?
CASES AND STATUTES ON THE USE OF DOGS BY WITNESSES WHILE TESTIFYING IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS: A Periodically Updated Online Article | Animal Legal & Historical Center Three children of defendant, respectively 6, 8, and 10 years old when the alleged abuse began Multiple charges of sexual assault and risk of injury to a c...
AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL Breed Standards - Certified Pet Registration Kennel Club Inc AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL Breed Standards   The “cocker” in the name Cocker Spaniel refers to the fact that the breed originally hunted woodcock. The first Cocker Spaniel in America is thought to have arrived in 1620 along with the Pilgr...
Who is the most famous daughter of Major Bruce Shand
Obituary: Major Bruce Shand | News | The Guardian Major Bruce Shand Camilla's father, cool under fire - military and matrimonial Tom Corby Share on Messenger Close Major Bruce Shand, who has died aged 89, was famous for keeping his cool: this earned him two military crosses in the second world war and, half a century l...
Greater Manchester People Greater Manchester People UK Portal - England Top Surnames Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928) From - (please visit for full citations) Emmeline Pankhurst (born Emmeline Goulden) (15 July 1858 – 14 June 1928) was a British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movemen... Great...
Which episode of Star Wars is being filmed 2014-15?
Star Wars 7: New filming location ‘revealed’ with Episode VII to shoot on Ireland's Skellig Michael - Mirror Online TV Star Wars 7: New filming location ‘revealed’ with Episode VII to shoot on Ireland's Skellig Michael We’ve had confirmation of Abu-Dhabi and Buckingham’s Pinewood Studios - now an island just off Irelan...
Joe Hallenbeck reviews. STAR WARS EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE Joe Hallenbeck reviews.... STAR WARS EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE Published at: May 24, 1999, 1:22 p.m. CST by staff Warning.... You are about to read a review by Joe Hallenbeck. The man who always follows through by twisting the knife. This review wi...
In the Army, which rank comes below Major General and above Colonel?
Army Colonel - Military Ranks Army Colonel O-6 Colonel - Field Officer - U.S. Army Ranks Army Colonel Basic Pay $6,267/mo Colonel is the senior field-officer grade commissioned officer rank, directly above Lieutenant Colonel and below Brigadier General. Colonels typically command a brigade-sized unit consisting of 3,00...
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What is the title of the humorous country song released by Australian singer Slim Dusty in 1957, the first Australian single to ‘go gold’?
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What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
BBC Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Skeleton Layer Thighbone: Is the longest, largest, strongest bone in your body Kneecap: Is embedded in your quadriceps muscle Long and strong Your leg bones are the longest and strongest bones in your body. When you stand or walk, all the weight of your upper body rests on t...
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"What appears on the usual logo for the musical ""West Side Story"" and is the setting for Maria and Tony's duet, ""Tonight""?"
WEST SIDE STORY WEST SIDE STORY was first presented by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince, by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens, at the Winter Garden, New York City, September 26, 1957, with the following cast: THE JETS RIFF, the leader-Mickey Calin TONY, his friend-Larry Kert ACTION-Eddie Roll A-RAB-Tony Morden...
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Paul Shaffer, Canadian and bandleader, was born on Nov 28, 1949. On which entertainers show does he provide the music?
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Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The...
Complete the proverb, little strokes fell
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Which singer was lead singer with band Frankie Goes to Hollywood in the mid 1980s?
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Music on Google Play Frankie Goes To Hollywood About the artist Frankie Goes to Hollywood, formed in 1980, were a British band popular in the mid-1980s. The group was fronted by Holly Johnson, with Paul Rutherford, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole, and Brian Nash. The group's 1983 debut single "Rela...
Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The...
What is the name of the celebration held for a man shortly before his wedding?
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"The military action popularly known as ""The Charge of the Light Brigade"" took place in which war?"
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Who got the vote in Britain in 1829?
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BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Churchill voted greatest Briton Sunday, 24 November, 2002, 23:24 GMT Churchill voted greatest Briton Churchill notched up another victory in the poll Sir Winston Churchill has been named the greatest Briton of all time in a nationwide poll attracting more than a million votes. Participants in...
Which English city has parliamentary constituencies named Moor View and Sutton & Devonport?
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Rhodesian Ridgeback is which breed of animal?
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Birds beginning with R Birds beginning with R Fish Birds beginning with R R - It is a typical "sylvia" warbler, similar in size but slimmer than Sardinian Warbler. The adults have a plain grey back and paler grey underparts. The bill is fine and pointed, with brown legs and red eyes. The striking male has a black head ...
What is the name of the brother of Peppa Pig?
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"Which science fiction writer developed ""The Three Laws of Robotics""?"
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The Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov   Laws of Robotics What are the Laws of Robotics? The original Three Laws of Robotics were coined by Isaac Asimov in his 1942 short story Runaround. Eventually Runaround became only one of several similar stories published under the common name I, Robot. The three laws state t...
The secret police force created by Papa Doc Duvalier, the Tonton Macoute terrorized the citizens of what country?
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In which city were the first operas performed?
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Albert Herring Albert Herring By Benjamin Britten   Albert Herring, Op. 39, is a chamber opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten. Composed in the winter of 1946 and the spring of 1947, this comic opera was a successor to his serious opera The Rape of Lucretia. The libretto, by Eric Crozier, was based on Guy de Maupassa...
What one of these is a metallic chemical element? Brass, Barium, Steel, Sterling Silver, Pewter?
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Which cartoon character first appeared in an animated feature called The Wise Little Hen ?
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Which NW parliamentary constituency did Winston Churchill first represent?
The Churchill Society London. SCHOOLS. Who was Churchill?   The Young Politician He returned to England a military hero and with the large amount of money he had earned by his writing (he had not inherited any money) he then decided to try to get elected to Parliament. He failed at the first attempt, but succeeded at t...
BBC - History - World Wars: Why Churchill Lost in 1945 Why Churchill Lost in 1945 By Dr Paul Addison Last updated 2011-02-17 Labour's landslide in the 1945 general election remains one of the greatest shocks in British political history. How did Winston Churchill, a hugely popular national hero, fail to win? On this ...
Triton and Nereid are moons of which planet?
Kepler Observes Neptune and Its Moons Triton and Nereid Kepler Observes Neptune and Its Moons Triton and Nereid May 15, 2015 Space Seventy days worth of solar system observations from NASA’s Kepler spacecraft, taken during its reinvented “K2” mission, are highlighted in this sped-up movie. The planet Neptune appears on...
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The name of which pasta is sometimes thought to have a name derived from the Italian for little turnips?
Different Types of Pasta Explained A / B / C / D / E / F / G /H/ I /J/K/ L / M /N/ O / P / Q / R / S / T /U/ V /W/X/Y/ Z ACINI DI PEPE Acini di pepe translates as pepper corns in English, meaning these are seriously tiny pasta shapes. Scatter them across salads for a more filling effect, or drop them into soups a few m...
Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali...
"Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot was the ""real"" name of which Batman villain?"
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Japan's NTT DoCoMo mobile phone company developed which texting icon 'pictograph' series, Japanese for 'picture' and 'character'?
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The unified atomic mass unit is defined as being one 12th the mass of an atom of which element?
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Untitled Page Third Parties: The first third party in the U.S., the Anti-Masonic Party, is founded. Science André Ampere (1775-1836) publishes his "Treatise on Electrodynamics." Inventions The first permanent photograph is produced by J.N. Niepce (1765-1833), a French scientist. Inventions Samuel Morey (1762-1843) pate...
What was Sir John Franklin searching for when he died?
Sir John Franklin: Fabled Arctic ship found - BBC News BBC News Sir John Franklin: Fabled Arctic ship found 9 September 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Media captionBBC's Alpa Patel: "the mission set sail in high spirits and hope but contact was lost two years later" One of two British explorer ships th...
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What name is given to the Mafia code of silence?
Omerta - The Mafia The Mafia Vendetta Mafia's Law of Omerta Omerta is the Code of silence when dealing with the government. It literally means "manhood" and refers to the idea of a man dealing with his own problems without the help of an law-body, but the term has a also become synonymous with Mafia's code of silence. ...
Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a...
Writer and model, Sophie Dahl is married to which musician?
Sophie Dahl pregnant and expecting second child with Jamie Cullum | Daily Mail Online comments She's got one of the most famous families in Britain, and now there's going to be a new addition to the Dahl clan. Model turned author Sophie Dahl, who married jazz musician Jamie Cullum in 2010, has revealed that the couple ...
Steven Tyler store | aerosmith.com | janiesfund.org Steven Tyler (born Steven Victor Tallarico; March 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former television music competition judge, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmon...
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both the great-great grandchildren of whom?
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George II (Greek: Γεώργιος Β', Βασιλεύς των Ελλήνων) (20 July 1890 - 1 April 1947) ruled Greece from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1947. Early life, first period of kingship and exile George was born at the royal villa at Tatoi, near Athens, the eldest son of Constantine I, King of the Hellenes and his wife, Princess S...
Juliette Norton married which British television chef in 2000?
Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000 - crossword puzzle clues & answers - Dan Word «Let me solve it for you» Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000 Today's crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one: Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000. We will try to find the right answer...
Bad Boy in the Kitchen - The New Yorker Bad Boy in the Kitchen By Luke Jennings Bad Boy in the Kitchen The New Yorker, April 27, 1998 P. 136 This article is available to subscribers only, in our archive viewer. Get immediate access to this article for just $1 a week by subscribing now. This article is available to subs...
Which Scottish author died in Samoa?
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The 25th January is the day of the year on which Scots celebrate which national hero?
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The Supper at Emmaus, painted in 1601 and now part of the National Gallery's collection, is by whom?
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Artwork details, Liverpool museums See a larger version About the artwork In 1854 William Holman Hunt completed 'The Light of the World', which along with 'The Scapegoat' remains one of the best known religious images of the 19th century. His continuing interest in religious subjects for his paintings and a determinati...
Of which regal title is Princess Anne the seventh holder?
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Queen Anne Stuart of England Queen Anne of England Anne Stuart was an unlikely person to become queen of England. She was born on February 6, 1665 to the Duke and Duchess of York and was their second daughter out of three children. Shortly before her birth, her uncle, King Charles II,  had married and seemed destined t...
Which lake was formed by the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado river?
Bureau of Reclamation: Lower Colorado Region - Colorado River and Hoover Dam Facts and Figures How is the Colorado River Basin divided? The Colorado River Compact divided the Colorado River Basin into the Upper Basin and the Lower Basin. The division point is Lees Ferry, a point in the mainstem of the Colorado River ab...
Colorado State Facts - 50States.com Connecticut Colorado Facts and Trivia "Beulah red" is the name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive splendor. Cutting, polishing, and installing the marble in the Capitol took six years, from 1894 to 1900. All of the "Beulah red" marble in the world...
What alcoholic drink is made from molasses?
Historical liquor made from molasses, sugar | The Triangle Historical liquor made from molasses, sugar September 23, 2011 by Matthew.Hartshorne Rum has lately become a staple of college parties, but many people do not appreciate its long and varied history. First, though, it’s helpful to understand a little bit about w...
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In art, Saint Jerome is often shown with which animal?
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The Roman Arena - Archaeology Magazine Archive The Roman Arena by Shelby Brown How the Games Worked Many popular ideas about the Roman arena were formed in the nineteenth century from popular images and accounts. The influential artist Jean Léon Gérôme used genuine gladiatorial art and equipment from Pompeii as models ...
"Which actor has appeared in the most ""Carry On"" films making a total of 26 appearances?"
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James Bond James Bond 2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection . Related subjects: Films James Bond 007 is a fictional British agent (the Bond character is usually referred to as a spy, but was actually a counter-agent and a professional assassin) created by writer Ian Fleming in 1952. Fleming wrote numerous novels and short s...
According to the saying, where do all roads lead?
All Roads Lead to Rome According to New Map From Moovel Lab - CityLab CityLab This Map Shows That All Roads Basically Do Lead to Rome Data visualizers found a route from every point in Europe. Tweet Europe’s roads to Rome. ( moovel lab ) Over the course of centuries, the Roman Empire built some 50,000 miles of highways...
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In which county in Northern Ireland are the towns of Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus?
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US singer Aliane Thiam is better known by what name?
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Which sport was the subject of the 1963 film This Sporting Life?
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Mandrax is a 1963 French-originating trademark for a?
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New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex - BBC News New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex By Will Smale News reporter, BBC News 21 July 2010 Close share panel Image caption All of Durex's condoms are now made in Asia For adults looking to earn some extra money, there was a job advertisment last year that may h...
On a standard UK typewriter keyboard, over which number is a circumflex positioned?
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What is the name of the concert venue in Glasgow, completed in September 2013, becoming the largest entertainment venue in Scotland?
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Which British artist is best known for his painting 'And When Did You Last See Your Father'?
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What fate made Spencer Perceval unique among British Prime Ministers?
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What country was personally owned (and abused) by King Leopold of Belgium?
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Which awards were founded by American publicist John J B Wilson on Oscar night 1981?
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Biography – Wynton Marsalis Official Website with comparisons to Leonard Bernstein’s celebrated Young People’s Concerts of the 50s and 60s. That same month National Public Radio aired the first of Marsalis’ 26-week series entitled Making the Music . These entertaining and insightful radio shows were the first full expo...
In which Swiss resort is the famous bobsleigh track, the Cresta Run?
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Give a year in the life of of the English philosopher, statesman and scientist, Sir Francis Bacon.
Sir Francis Bacon > By Individual Philosopher > Philosophy (Lithograph) Introduction Sir Francis Bacon (Baron Verulam, 1st Viscount St Alban) (1561 - 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, essayist and scientist of the late Renaissance period. He was an astute and ambitious politician in the turbulent and poisono...
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Who is the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic?
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Garter, Chevron, Pavilion and Windmill are all terms used in which handicraft?
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Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ...
In which country was Ivana Trump born and brought up?
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In 1978 who became the first man in history to score a century and take eight wickets in one innings of Test Match Cricket
BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1978: Botham bowls into cricket history Search ON THIS DAY by date   About This Site | Text Only 1978: Botham bowls into cricket history Cricketing star Ian Botham has become the first man in the history of the game to score a century and take eight wickets in one innings of a Test match. The Som...
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Played by Dirk Benedict in the series and Bradley Cooper in the movie, by what nickname was Templeton Peck known on The A-Team?
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