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The German national anthem Der Deutschlandlied with words by Hoffman, has a tune by which composer? | instrumental genres such as opera and oratorio became more popular.
The best known composers of Classicism are Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Beethoven and Schubert are also considered to be composers in the later part of the Classical era, as it began to move towards Ro... | to have as composer, had rejected the request and suggested Reutter instead. Heuss’ attempts failed, and in 1952 he and Chancellor Adenauer recognized the "Deutschlandlied" as the new national anthem, with only the third stanza being sung on official occasions.
See also.
- Brecht's Kinderhymne
- Auferstanden aus Ruinen... | 34,400 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did the following occur: formation of the Football Association, opening of the Metropolitan Railway in London and the wedding of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark? | she was chosen as the future wife of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent of Queen Victoria. They married eighteen months later in 1863, the same year her father became King Christian IX of Denmark and her brother was appointed as King George I of Greece. She was Princess of Wales from 1863 to 1901, the lo... | Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark
For her marriage to the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), the wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark was the first in British royal history to be photographed while being worn. The gown was made by London dressmaker Mrs James of Belgrav... | 34,401 | triviaqa-train |
Guinea-Bissau is a former colony of which country, represented in its official language? | of Europe's most important commercial centres, to Dutch cities, particularly Amsterdam, which became Europe's foremost centre for shipping, banking, and insurance. Efficient access to capital enabled the Dutch in the 1580s to extend their trade routes beyond northern Europe to new markets in the Mediterranean and the L... | Portuguese-speaking African countries
The Portuguese-speaking African countries (; PALOP), also known as Lusophone Africa, consist of six African countries in which the Portuguese language is an official language: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and, since 2011, Equatorial Guinea. T... | 34,402 | triviaqa-train |
According to the New Testament, shortly after the resurrection Jesus appeared to two disciples and took supper with them at which town north of Jerusalem? | in a common room. They were held on Sundays, which became known as the Lord's Day, to recall the resurrection, the appearance of Christ to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the appearance to Thomas and the Pentecost which all took place on Sundays after the Passion.
Passover parallels.
Since the late 20th century, w... | considered the beginning of his ministry and the Last Supper with his disciples in Jerusalem as the end. However, some authors also consider the period between the Resurrection and the Ascension part of the ministry of Jesus.
In the New Testament, the date of the Last Supper is very close to the date of the crucifixion... | 34,403 | triviaqa-train |
What is the alternative name of The First Battle of Manassas fought on 21st July 1861, the first major land battle in the US Civil War? | thus it is generally referred to today as the Army of Northern Virginia, even if that is correct only in retrospect. On July 4 at Harper's Ferry, Colonel Thomas J. Jackson assigned Jeb Stuart to command all the cavalry companies of the Army of the Shenandoah. He eventually commanded the Army of Northern Virginia's cava... | dt.) (Repertorien zur deutschen Literaturgeschichte)
- Susanne Zahn: Töchterleben. Studien zur Sozialgeschichte der Mädchenliteratur.
Frankfurt/Main: dipa 1983. (= Jugend und Medien. 4.) . S. 263-336.
- "Gesamtverzeichnis des deutschsprachigen Schrifttums" (Geils, Peter)
External links.
- Kirkus review of Nesthäkchen a... | 34,404 | triviaqa-train |
In 1916 the USA purchased the Virgin Islands from which country? | Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, and many other surrounding minor islands. The total land area of the territory is . The territory's capital is Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas.
Previously known as the Danish West Indies of the Kingdom of Denmark–Norway, they were sold to the United States by Denm... | and Uruguay made "a full commitment to exchange information to the OECD standards" and were removed from the "blacklist" which was thus empty.
Panama was ‘white listed’ because it signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with France.
The British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands were white listed by Augu... | 34,405 | triviaqa-train |
Which Football League club moved into its new home in 2007 at the New Meadow, now known as the Greenhous Meadow for sponsorship purposes? | New Meadow
New Meadow, also known as Montgomery Waters Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is the home ground of English football club Shrewsbury Town.
The stadium is situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm, and close to the A5. It was completed in... | Cliftonhill
Cliftonhill Stadium, commonly known as Cliftonhill currently 'The Reigart Stadium' for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League team Albion Rovers F.C., who have played at the ground since 1919.
His... | 34,406 | triviaqa-train |
Which is Charles Dickens' thirteenth published novel, its characters include: Uncle Pumblechook, Bentley Drummle, John Wemmick and Biddy? | Great Expectations
Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens and his penultimate completed novel: a bildungsroman that depicts the personal growth and personal development of an orphan nicknamed Pip. It is Dickens's second novel, after "David Copperfield", to be fully narrated in the first person. T... | few days later.
- March – Serialization of Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House" begins; the September installment introduces the first detective in an English novel.
- March 20 – Harriet Beecher Stowe's abolitionist novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly" is first published in book form, by John P. Jewett o... | 34,407 | triviaqa-train |
Which cocktail is made by muddling sugar with bitters, adding whisky or brandy and a twist of citrus rind? | beverages to make several popular cocktails; these include the Brandy Sour, the Brandy Alexander, the Sidecar, the Brandy Daisy, and the Brandy Old Fashioned.
Consumption Culinary uses.
Brandy is a common deglazing liquid used in making pan sauces for steak and other meat. It is used to create a more intense flavour in... | Champagne cocktail
A champagne cocktail is an alcoholic drink made with sugar, Angostura bitters, Champagne, brandy and a maraschino cherry as a garnish. It is one of the IBA official cocktails.
A recipe for the cocktail appears as early as "Professor" Jerry Thomas' "Bon Vivant's Companion" (1862), which omits the bran... | 34,408 | triviaqa-train |
What model name was assigned to the classic Land Rover design after the introduction of the Discovery and Freelander models in the 1980's and 1990's? | launched in 1948. It developed into a brand encompassing a range of four-wheel-drive models, including the Defender, Discovery, Freelander, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Evoque.
Land Rovers are currently assembled in England, India, China, and other markets.
History.
The design for the original vehicl... | (The original Range Rover was continued under the name 'Range Rover Classic' until 1995)
- 1997: Land Rover introduces the Special Edition Discovery XD with AA yellow paint, subdued wheels, SD type roof racks, and a few other off-road upgrades directly from the factory. Produced only for the North American market, the ... | 34,409 | triviaqa-train |
In 2013 Yahoo purchased which pictures and video microblogging website business that was founded in 2007 in New York City by David Karp? | Tumblr
Tumblr (stylized as tumblr and pronounced "tumbler") is a microblogging and social networking website founded by David Karp in 2007 and owned by Verizon Media. The service allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short-form blog. Users can follow other users' blogs. Bloggers can also make their blo... | Waywire
Waywire is a video-sharing website launched in April 16, 2013. The company was founded by Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, Nathan Richardson, former president of Gilt City, and Sarah Ross, former executive at Yahoo! and TechCrunch.
The company raised $1.75 million in seed funding. Its investors include Eric Schmid... | 34,410 | triviaqa-train |
What is the first forename of David and Victoria Beckham's fourth child, a girl born in 2011 in Los Angeles? | period exclusively dressed by him for red-carpet and social events. For the March 2006 issue of "Harper's Bazaar", Beckham acted as fashion editor when she styled her close friend, Katie Holmes, for a fashion shoot.She has admitted to a personal love of sunglasses, saying "I'm quite obsessed with sunglasses. I collect ... | use my best judgment to discipline her depending on the situation and what happens. I definitely will try to obviously not leave bruises or anything like that on her, but I definitely will discipline her, harshly, depending on what the situation is."
Personal life Media career.
On June 26, 2007, David Beckham's first m... | 34,411 | triviaqa-train |
What is the most common name of the British bird Pandon Haliaetus, also known as the sea hawk, fish eagle or fish hawk? | It is found on all continents except Australia and Antarctica, although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.
As its other common names suggest, the osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in huntin... | Bonelli's eagle
The Bonelli's eagle ("Aquila fasciata") is a large bird of prey. The common name of the bird commemorates the Italian ornithologist and collector Franco Andrea Bonelli, who is credited with gathering the type specimen, mostly likely from an exploration of Sardinia. Some antiquated texts also refer to th... | 34,412 | triviaqa-train |
Under what name does author Daniel Handler write children's fiction? | Daniel Handler
Daniel Handler (born February 28, 1970) is an American writer and musician. He is best known for his children's series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "All the Wrong Questions", published under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket. The former was adapted into a Nickelodeon film in 2004, and a Netflix series... | their parents that answers many of their questions but also raises many more. The children leave with another young orphan on a boat from a remote island at the end of the series, their fates left unknown.
Origins.
The author of the series, Daniel Handler, has said in an interview with "The A.V. Club" that he decided t... | 34,413 | triviaqa-train |
The insignia of King John of Bohemia, killed at the Battle of Crecy, has now become the crest of which noble Englishman? | .
The English army was deployed in three divisions, or "battles", with two forward and one in reserve. Edward's son, Edward, the Prince of Wales, aided by the Earl of Warwick, commanded the largest of the frontline battles. The other was led by the Earls of Northampton and Suffolk and positioned to the left of the Prin... | ) in 1885. The statue is the centrepiece of an array of statues in the square, including more local people such as Joseph Priestley.
- "The Black Prince at Crecy" by Julian Russell Story is a large and detailed painting of Edward, in black armour, standing after a battle above vanquished enemy King John of Bohemia. The... | 34,414 | triviaqa-train |
What word is used to descibe the position of a planet when it is closest to the sun? | are the unique suffixes commonly used. Typically, for other host systems the generic suffix, "-apsis", is used instead..
Perihelion and aphelion.
Perihelion and aphelion Inner planets and outer planets.
The two images below show the positions of perihelion and the aphelion in the orbits of the planets of the Solar Syst... | they orbit. The term "primary" is often used to avoid specifying whether the object near the barycenter is a planet, a star, or any other astronomical object. In this sense, word "primary" is always used as a noun.
The center of mass is the average position of all the objects weighed by mass. The Sun is so massive that... | 34,415 | triviaqa-train |
Who played the parts of the twins in the 1998 remake of the film 'The Parent Trap'? | was remade in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan, and has been released on digital stereo LaserDisc format in 1986 as well as VHS and DVD in 2002. The original film was Mills' second of six films for Disney.
Plot.
Identical twins Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers (Hayley Mills) meet at Miss Inch's Summer Camp for Girls, unaware t... | comedy "The Parent Trap", a remake of the 1961 movie. She played dual roles of twins, separated in infancy, who try to reunite their long-divorced parents, played by Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. The film earned $92 million worldwide, and received largely positive reviews. Lohan received unanimous acclaim for he... | 34,416 | triviaqa-train |
In which decade of his life was Jackson Pollock when he died? | Pollock spent a summer touring the Western United States together with Glen Rounds, a fellow art student, and Benton, their teacher.
Career (1936–1954).
Pollock was introduced to the use of liquid paint in 1936 at an experimental workshop in New York City by the Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros. He later used pa... | , "Love Affair: A Memoir of Jackson Pollack", about her relationship with Pollock.
Personal life.
Kligman was involved with Pollock in 1956 for a few months before his death. She was 26 and he was 44 when they met at a gallery where she was working. He was struggling with alcoholism. On August 11, 1956, Pollock had bee... | 34,417 | triviaqa-train |
In which town are the headquarters of Derbyshire County Council? | a three-tier local government since the local government reorganisation in 1974. It has a county council based in Matlock and eight district councils and since 1997, a unitary authority area of the City of Derby. Derby remains part of Derbyshire only for ceremonial purposes.
Derbyshire has become fractionally smaller d... | . The local television stations are ITV Yorkshire, BBC Yorkshire and Sheffield Live TV, both transmitted from Leeds and Sheffield. The digital switchover date for the area was August 2011. Also in the town are the headquarters of the "Derbyshire Times", the local newspaper, which does not cover all of the county.
The C... | 34,418 | triviaqa-train |
Whose historical novels about the Royal Navy include the Richard Bolitho novels set during the Napoleonic era, written under the pseudonym Alexander Kent? | The Bolitho novels
The Bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by Douglas Reeman (using the pseudonym Alexander Kent). They focus on the military careers of "Richard Bolitho" and "Adam Bolitho" in the Royal Navy, from the time of the American Revolution past the Napoleonic Era.
Richard Bolitho.
Richa... | naval stories, whose central character is Richard Bolitho, and, later, his nephew, Adam Bolitho. Reeman also wrote a series of novels about several generations of the fictional Blackwood family who served in the Royal Marines from the 1850s to the 1970s, and a non-fiction account of his own Second World War experiences... | 34,419 | triviaqa-train |
How many points does it take to win a game of table tennis? | table tennis more viable as a televised spectator sport. First, the older balls were officially replaced by balls in October 2000. This increased the ball's air resistance and effectively slowed down the game. By that time, players had begun increasing the thickness of the fast sponge layer on their paddles, which made... | . Basically it means when you bluff and win the game or round having absolutely nothing in your hand.
- Passar de baixo da mesa (to pass under the table) - When the opponents lose without making any points, they have to literally pass under the table as a punishment. It is used mainly in the southern like in the state ... | 34,420 | triviaqa-train |
Which football clubs original name was Thames Ironworks FC? | a variety of kits including the claret and sky blue house colours of Thames Ironworks, as well as sky blue or white kit.
The Irons permanently adopted claret and blue for home colours in 1903.
One story suggests that Thames Ironworks right-half Charlie Dove received the Aston Villa kit from William Belton, who was a pr... | 1898–99 Southern Football League
The 1898–99 season was the fifth in the history of the Southern League. This season saw the expansion of Division One up to 14 teams and creation of Division Two South-West, though it was disbanded at the end of the season after all its clubs left. No Southern League clubs applied for p... | 34,421 | triviaqa-train |
Which talent show was won in 2012 by Leanne Mitchell? | Leanne Mitchell
Leanne Sian Mitchell (born 14 December 1983) is an English former singer–songwriter, known for winning the first series of "The Voice UK" on 2 June 2012. Mitchell released her debut solo single "Run to You" on 3 June 2012.
Her debut self-titled album was released in May 2013 and was described as a "huge... | . After discovering that she still stunk in the cafeteria, he ordered her to stand on a table in the cafeteria, where she remained until the prison was put on lockdown after Aydin's remains were found. Following the takeover of the prison by the inmates, he is held hostage with the other guards and eventually is forced... | 34,422 | triviaqa-train |
In which state was US President John F Kennedy assassinated? | Street for one block northward, before turning again west onto Elm, that way they could proceed through Dealey Plaza before exiting Elm onto the Stemmons Freeway. The Texas School Book Depository was situated at the northwest corner of the Houston and Elm Street intersection.
Three vehicles were used for Secret Service... | Attorney General was his younger brother John F. Kennedy. During an argument with the First Lady, JPK once remarked that he wished that he had married Jack's wife Jacqueline Kennedy as he was certain that she would have been a vacuous First Lady who would remain out of politics.
K John F. Kennedy.
- In the parallel uni... | 34,423 | triviaqa-train |
Who captained the US team in the 2012 Ryder Cup? | 2012 Ryder Cup
The 39th Ryder Cup was held September 28–30, 2012, in the United States at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago. This was the first time that the Ryder Cup was held in Illinois. Europe went into the competition as the cup holders, having won in 2010 to regain it. T... | mid-August Tiger Woods announced that he would not be able to play in the 2014 Ryder Cup because of back problems and would therefore not be one of Watson's three captain's picks. Woods had finished 71st in the Ryder Cup points list.
Teams.
Teams Captains.
Tom Watson was named the USA team captain on 13 December 2012. ... | 34,424 | triviaqa-train |
During a 1973 boxing match, who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw? | . In 1973, Ken Norton broke Ali's jaw while giving him the second loss of his career. After initially considering retirement, Ali won a controversial decision against Norton in their second bout. This led to a rematch with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 1974; Frazier had recently lost his title to ... | in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. and resigned from the board of directors after a Muhammad Ali boxing match was scheduled for the Gardens. He found Ali's refusal to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War to be offensive because, as he put it in his autobiography, "The Gardens was founded by men – sportsmen – who fough... | 34,425 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the double-decker bus designed by Douglas Scott and introduced into London Transport in the 1950s? | Routemaster
Routemaster may refer to:
- AEC Routemaster, a front-engined double-decker bus built 1954–1968 in London
- New Routemaster, a hybrid diesel-electric double-decker bus operated in London from 2012 | Many RLHs were sold for further use after London Transport. Due to their lower height of , about lower than standard double-decker buses, a significant number found their way to other countries especially in Europe and the USA where maximum vehicle height restrictions allowed them to operate.
The RT-type.
The AEC Regen... | 34,426 | triviaqa-train |
Regulus is the brightest star in which zodiacal constellation? | Biblical scholar E. W. Bullinger interpreted some of the creatures mentioned in the books of Ezekiel and Revelation as the middle signs of the four quarters of the Zodiac, with the Lion as Leo, the Bull as Taurus, the Man representing Aquarius and the Eagle standing in for Scorpio. The biblical Book of Job also makes r... | Hamal
Hamal , designation Alpha Arietis (α Arietis, abbreviated Alpha Ari, α Ari), is the brightest star in the northern zodiacal constellation of Aries.
With an apparent visual magnitude of 2.0, it is the mean 50th brightest star in the night sky. Based upon parallax measurements made with the Hipparcos astrometry sat... | 34,427 | triviaqa-train |
"Who wrote the ""Beggars Opera"" in 1728?" | The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. It is one of the watershed plays in Augustan drama and is the only example of the once thriving genre of satirical ballad opera to remain popular today. Ballad operas were s... | (1727–1779), was an opera composer who in some senses anticipated Gluck's reforms of the medium.
- Niccolò Piccinni (1728–1800), was better known for his comic operas, though he was equally adept in the realm of opera seria.
- Giovanni Paisiello (1740–1816), composer of operas admired for their robust realism and drama... | 34,428 | triviaqa-train |
Which composer had the first name Modest? | Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (; – ) was a Russian composer, one of the group known as "The Five". He was an innovator of Russian music in the romantic period. He strove to achieve a uniquely Russian musical identity, often in deliberate defiance of the established conventions of Western music.
Many of ... | 's children Hank Williams III (real first name Shelton) and Holly Williams are both successful country musicians.
- Jett Williams, the posthumously born daughter of Hank and half-sister to Hank Jr., had modest success in country music.
- Williams (John)
- Composer/conductor John Williams and actress/singer Barbara Ruic... | 34,429 | triviaqa-train |
"Which bandleader was known as ""The sentimental gentleman of swing"" because of his smooth trombone style?" | becoming the star attraction of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, inciting mass hysteria among bobby-soxers. Vocalist Peggy Lee joined the Goodman Orchestra in 1941 for a two-year stint, quickly becoming its star attraction on its biggest hits. Some big bands were moving away from the swing styles that dominated the late 193... | among the hundreds of popular bands. Many of the better known bands reflected the individuality of the bandleader, the lead arranger, and the personnel. Count Basie played a relaxed, propulsive swing, Bob Crosby more of a dixieland style, Benny Goodman a hard driving swing, and Duke Ellington's compositions were varied... | 34,430 | triviaqa-train |
Antares is the brightest star in which zodiacal constellation? | Biblical scholar E. W. Bullinger interpreted some of the creatures mentioned in the books of Ezekiel and Revelation as the middle signs of the four quarters of the Zodiac, with the Lion as Leo, the Bull as Taurus, the Man representing Aquarius and the Eagle standing in for Scorpio. The biblical Book of Job also makes r... | ) summer solstice is the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
- Antares (Alpha Scorpii) autumnal equinox is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.
- Fomalhaut (Alpha Piscis) winter solstice is the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus.
To medieval astrologers, Aldebaran was one of fifteen ... | 34,431 | triviaqa-train |
At 52, who was the oldest man to play test cricket for England? | )
Note: The Test career of Wilfred Rhodes spanned a record 30 years, 315 days. England's youngest Test cricketer and another Yorkshireman, Brian Close (born 24 February 1931), lies second in this regard. He made his debut against New Zealand in 1949 and was recalled, after an absence of almost nine years, to oppose Wes... | Playing in the fourth Test against the West Indies in 1930 at Sabina Park, in Kingston, Jamaica, he was aged 52 years and 165 days on the final day's play. The second-oldest Test player is Bert Ironmonger who was aged 50 years and 327 days when he represented Australia for the final time in the fifth Test of the 1932–3... | 34,432 | triviaqa-train |
Ramsay McDonald was the first Labour Prime Minister of the UK. Who was the second? | Clement Attlee, the leader of the Labour Party, served as deputy Prime Minister. After the general election of 2015, the nation returned to one party government after the Tories won an outright majority.
Foundations Treasury Commission.
The Premiership is still largely a convention of the constitution; its legal author... | Ramsay MacDonald
James Ramsay MacDonald (' James McDonald Ramsay; 12 October 18669 November 1937) was a Scottish statesman who was the first Labour Party politician to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading minority Labour governments for nine months in 1924 and then in 1929–31. From 1931 to 1935, he head... | 34,433 | triviaqa-train |
In which Dickens novel does Bob Sawyer appear? | whimsical names. The likes of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Oliver Twist, The Artful Dodger, Fagin, Bill Sikes, Pip, Miss Havisham, Sydney Carton, Charles Darnay, David Copperfield, Mr Micawber, Abel Magwitch, Daniel Quilp, Samuel Pickwick, Wackford Squeers, and Uriah Heep are so well known as... | in the form of a fictionalized memoir. Arrested in 1981, the author was herself held there for eleven months in for sedition after signing Charter 77, which criticised the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic for human rights failings related to the Helsinki Accords. Kantůrková herself does not appear in the book, which is ... | 34,434 | triviaqa-train |
Which woman is the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington? | Hackney North and Stoke Newington (UK Parliament constituency)
Hackney North and Stoke Newington is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom since 1987 by Diane Abbott of the Labour Party, who has served as Shadow Home Secretary since 6 October 2016. Abbott was one of the first three Bla... | alongside Bernie Grant, Paul Boateng and Keith Vaz, campaigning for greater ethnic minority political representation. In 1985 she unsuccessfully fought to be selected in Brent East, losing out to Ken Livingstone. In 1987 she was elected to the House of Commons, replacing the deselected serving Labour MP Ernie Roberts a... | 34,435 | triviaqa-train |
"Which actress played the female lead in Alfred Hitchcock's film ""To Catch a Thief""?" | Production.
Production Development and writing.
Alfred Hitchcock began developing the film adaptation of Winston Graham's novel "Marnie" in 1961. He commissioned Joseph Stefano, the screenwriter of Hitchcock's recently released "Psycho", to work on the script. Stefano made extensive notes and wrote a 161-page treatment... | Jean Martinelli
Jean Martinelli (1909–1983) was a French actor who appeared in over 50 French films between 1933 and 1983, mostly in supporting roles. One of his few international films was Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "To Catch a Thief" (1955), where he played the role of a one-legged waiter. Martinelli also worked... | 34,436 | triviaqa-train |
Which island, a former Dutch colony with its capital at Orangestad, continues to move slowly towards complete independence? | lost a number of its colonial possessions and trade monopolies to the British Empire and the conquest of the wealthy Mughal Bengal at the Battle of Plassey. Nevertheless, major portions of the empire survived until the advent of global decolonisation following World War II (1939–1945), namely the East Indies (Indonesia... | states. The peak population was less than 10,000. The Dutch established a patroon system with feudal-like rights given to a few powerful landholders; they also established religious tolerance and free trade. The colony's capital of New Amsterdam was founded in 1625 and located at the southern tip of the island of Manha... | 34,437 | triviaqa-train |
From which football club did Liverpool sign TV pundit Mark Lawrenson in 1981? | Mark Lawrenson
Mark Thomas Lawrenson (born 2 June 1957) is a former Republic of Ireland international footballer who played as a defender for Liverpool, among others, during the 1970s and 1980s. After a short career as a manager, he has since been a radio, television and internet pundit for the BBC, TV3 and Today FM. B... | -wingers in the world, his style of play has won admiration from managers, current and past players such as Luís Figo, José Mourinho, Igor Štimac, and Dani Alves. Bale has been described as a footballer with "tremendous speed, great crossing ability, a great left foot and exceptional physical qualities". Former Liverpo... | 34,438 | triviaqa-train |
Which bird of the pigeon family was found in huge numbers in North America until the 19th century but then went into decline due to hunting and became extinct in 1914? | Passenger pigeon
The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon ("Ectopistes migratorius") is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word "passager", meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species. The scientific name also refers to its migrator... | or specimens of the bird were ever obtained, Raper's painting, and a second painting, provide the only concrete evidence of the bird's existence.
Dr Foulis, who was a resident of the island from 1844 until 1847, recorded the bird as being the only bird of value on the island. At this time the island's population was on... | 34,439 | triviaqa-train |
Which mammal closely related to the zebra died out in the 1880s? | , or particular subspecies of it, have also been known as the common zebra, the dauw, Burchell's zebra (actually the subspecies "Equus quagga burchellii"), Chapman's zebra, Wahlberg's zebra, Selous' zebra, Grant's zebra, Boehm's zebra and the quagga (another extinct subspecies, "Equus quagga quagga").
The mountain zebr... | when the term was first recorded for the American mammal. It thus has a much longer history than the term "bison", which was first recorded in 1774. The American bison is very closely related to the wisent or European bison.
History.
American Bison once numbered in the millions, perhaps between 25 million and 60 millio... | 34,440 | triviaqa-train |
Which French overseas department east of Madagascar has its capital at Saint-Denis? | Saint-Denis, Réunion
Saint-Denis (, or unofficially Saint-Denis de la Réunion for disambiguation) is the "préfecture" (administrative capital) of the French overseas region and department of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. It is located at the island's northernmost point, close to the mouth of the Rivière Saint-Denis.
Sa... | Paris with the regimental staff and the 2nd Battalion headquartered in Clignancourt, the 1st Battalion in Ivry-sur-Seine then Saint-Denis and the 3rd Battalion at Bicêtre Hospital. Cadres of the regiment retake accordingly the rhythm of deployments in Outre-mer territories. Overseas service postings included the Levant... | 34,441 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the President of the Republic of Ireland between 1959 and 1973? | cabinet called the "Executive Council", and a prime minister called the President of the Executive Council.
History Irish Civil War.
The Irish Civil War (June 1922 – May 1923) was the consequence of the creation of the Irish Free State. Anti-treaty forces, led by Éamon de Valera, objected to the fact that acceptance of... | Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia further extending the Trade Agreement of 17 December 1959
- 1972 – Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines
- 1972 – Agreement on Trade Relations between the Commonwealt... | 34,442 | triviaqa-train |
In which Dickens novel does Newman Noggs appear? | Charles Mathews, and Dickens learnt his "monopolylogues", (farces in which Mathews played every character), by heart. Then, having learned Gurney's system of shorthand in his spare time, he left to become a freelance reporter. A distant relative, Thomas Charlton, was a freelance reporter at Doctors' Commons, and Dicken... | .
- Nipper, Susan Florence Dombey's maid who is discharged when she confronts Paul Dombey about his treatment of Florence. She later marries Toots. Dickens describes Susan as "a short, brown womanly girl, with a little snub nose, and black eyes like jet beads." in "Dombey and Son"
- Noggs, Newman Once a well-to-do gent... | 34,443 | triviaqa-train |
Which woman is the MP for Derby South? | Derby South (UK Parliament constituency)
Derby South () is a constituency formed of part of the city of Derby represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 1983 by Margaret Beckett of the Labour Party.
Boundaries.
1950-1955: The County Borough of Derby wards of Alvaston, Arboretum, Castle, Dale, Litchu... | since 2005
- Greg Knight, MP for Derby North (1983–1997) and East Yorkshire since 2001
- Kwasi Kwarteng, MP for Spelthorne since 2010
- Mark Lancaster, MP for MP for Milton Keynes North East (2005–2010) and Milton Keynes North since 2010
- Andrea Leadsom, eliminated 2019 leadership candidate, Leader of the House of Com... | 34,444 | triviaqa-train |
Which actress played the title role in the film Barbarella? | Barbarella (film)
Barbarella is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Roger Vadim, based on the comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest. The film stars Jane Fonda as Barbarella, a space-traveler and representative of the United Earth government sent to find scientist Durand Durand, who has created a weapo... | Barbarella (musical)
Barbarella is a musical based on the film "Barbarella", which in turn was based on a French science fiction comic book created by Jean-Claude Forest. The story is about Barbarella, a young woman who has numerous adventures, often involving sex, while journeying around the galaxy.
The musical was wr... | 34,445 | triviaqa-train |
John Sebastian was a member of which 1960s folk rock group? | Sebastian was joined by Zal Yanovsky, Steve Boone, and Joe Butler in the Spoonful, which was named after "The Coffee Blues," a Mississippi John Hurt song. The Lovin' Spoonful, which blended folk-rock and pop with elements of blues, country, and jug band music, became part of the American response to the British Invasio... | been used in the 1960s and 1970s on records by prominent folk rock artists such as John Martyn, Nick Drake and Thompson's father's original band Fairport Convention.
The album was co-produced by the band, Scottish musician Edwyn Collins (best known for his work in the band Orange Juice) and Sebastian Lewsley. Many of t... | 34,446 | triviaqa-train |
St Boniface Down is the highest point of which British island? | deposits at Binnel Bay, Woody Bay, St Catherine's Point and Rocken End. The Isle of Wight was the last part of England to be converted to Christianity, and Saint Boniface is believed to have preached locally in the 8th century. During the 13th century, the area was covered by the manors of Holloway and Steephill, both ... | the steep south-facing terraces between Ventnor Bay and St Boniface Down, which, at , is the highest point on the island. The town itself extends from the seashore up to the slopes of the downs, with its commercial centre being above sea-level; the urban area is contiguous with the neighbouring settlements of St Lawren... | 34,447 | triviaqa-train |
Sgurr Alasdair is the highest point of which British island? | Sgùrr Alasdair
Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and the highest peak on the Isle of Skye and in the Inner Hebrides, at . Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. It is named for Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1... | Sgùrr na Lapaich
Sgurr na Lapaich is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, situated north of Loch Mullardoch in the high ground that separates Glen Cannich and Glen Strathfarrar. The mountain reaches a height of 1,150 metres (3,773 feet), and is the fourth highest mountain north of the Great Glen. There is... | 34,448 | triviaqa-train |
In which county is Silverstone motor racing circuit? | came to Northants, in slightly more clement conditions and victory went to Julian Bailey and Jamie Campbell-Walter driving a Lister Storm GT from no fewer than four Chrysler Viper GTS-Rs.
The 2000 Silverstone 500 USA Challenge was the first American Le Mans Series race to be held outside of North America. It served as ... | Silverstone Classic
The Silverstone Classic is an annual three-day car and race event at the UK's Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix. Over a long weekend every July, the event features a large number of historic racecars in races and static displays and draws together a large number of car clubs. It is... | 34,449 | triviaqa-train |
"Which sibling trio had top ten hits in 1984 with ""Automatic"" and ""Jump""?" | The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B singing group from Oakland, California, who achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Spanning over four decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country an... | " (1974). Bonnie left the group in 1978 to commence a solo career with modest success.
The group achieved its greatest commercial success as a trio during the 1980s consisting of the line-up of June, Ruth, and Anita, winning two more Grammys for the top 10 hits "Jump (For My Love)" (1984) and "Automatic" (1984). The gr... | 34,450 | triviaqa-train |
Which well known author was born David John Cornwell in 1931? | . I just want to devote myself entirely to writing and not to this particular art form of conversation."
The December 2010 Channel 4 broadcast "John Le Carre: A Life Unmasked" was described as his "most candid" television interview.
In the February 2013 edition of "Sunday Morning", at the end of his conversation for CB... | , he left MI6 to become a full-time author. Several of his books have been adapted for film and television, including "The Constant Gardener", "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Night Manager". In 2011, he was awarded the Goethe Medal.
Early life.
Cornwell was born on 19 October 1931 in Poole, Dorset, England. His fa... | 34,451 | triviaqa-train |
Which breakfast cereal was invented by Henry Perky in 1893? | took the original Robbins car (that had been outfitted as a private car for Atkinson's personal use) for a transcontinental tour. Though it attracted a good deal of attention, it attracted no orders.
The cylindrical car was shown at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, but again attracted no orde... | In 1883, the University of North Dakota was founded by George H. Walsh before North Dakota was formally recognized as an independent state (born from the Dakota Territory). In 1893, The Diamond Milling Company of Grand Forks started making a new breakfast cereal they called Cream of Wheat, invented by mill employee Tho... | 34,452 | triviaqa-train |
In which sport did Britain's Peter Wilson win a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics? | the British shooting team, by running fundraising events.
Wilson finished in fourth place at the 2011 European Shooting Championships in Belgrade with a score of 191 in the final. However, the British team came second overall, earning Wilson a silver medal alongside Stevan Walton and Richard Faulds. At a World Cup even... | was the UAE national champion in squash.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics he won the double trap event and finished fourth in the trap event.
At the 2005 ISSF World Cup he won another gold medal in double trap.
He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but did not reach the final in trap.
He subsequently began coaching young... | 34,453 | triviaqa-train |
What is the state capital of Wisconsin? | Wisconsin
Wisconsin () is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd la... | who was standing on the porch of his own home, holding what was later learned was a pellet gun.
Aftermath.
The Black Lives Matter movement has protested Robinson's death. Some 1,500 protesters, mostly high school students who had staged a walk-out, filled the state capitol on March 9 to protest Robinson's death, yellin... | 34,454 | triviaqa-train |
Which National Trust property in the north east of England was once owned by Lord William Armstrong? | . The company opened the first power station in the world to generate electricity using turbo generators in 1890, at Forth Banks in Newcastle.
William George Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong, CB, FRS (26 November 1810 – 27 December 1900) was an effective Tyneside industrialist who founded the Armstrong Whitworth manufact... | , set amongst the peaks and slopes of the Derwent Valley, near Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, North East England, which was previously owned by the Bowes Lyon family and is now a National Trust property.
- Glamis Castle, situated beside the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland, is the home of the Earl and Countess of St... | 34,455 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did Elvis Presley die? | Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
Presley was born ... | Presley film co-star from the 1960s). In 2008 she wrote the script for the documentary , which featured the tag line "Did Elvis really die when and how they said he did?" Brewer-Giorgio appeared in the 2015 documentary "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King."
Published works.
- "Orion" (1978)
- "The Most Incredible Elvis Pr... | 34,456 | triviaqa-train |
Which sub species of brown bear is the largest member of the bear family? | of the continent, while Kodiak bears descend from broad-skulled bears from Kamchatka, which colonized the Alaskan peninsula. Brown bear fossils discovered in Ontario, Ohio, Kentucky and Labrador show the species occurred farther east than indicated in historic records. In North America, two types of the subspecies "Urs... | Ursus spelaeus"
- "Ursus maritimus" – polar bear
- "Ursus arctos" – brown bear
Physical characteristics.
Physical characteristics Size.
The bear family includes the most massive extant terrestrial members of the order Carnivora. The polar bear is considered to be the largest extant species, with adult males weighing an... | 34,457 | triviaqa-train |
During the second Sudanese war in which battle in September 1898 did General Kitchener inflict a crushing defeat on the Dervishes? | Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, (; 24 June 1850 – 5 June 1916) was a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator who won notoriety for his imperial campaigns, most especially his scorched earth policy against the Boers and his establishment o... | killing white settlers along the way.
- August 21 – The Vienna Stadtpark opens its gates.
- August 28–30 – American Civil War – Second Battle of Bull Run: Confederate forces inflict a crushing defeat on Union General John Pope.
- August 29–30 – American Civil War – Battle of Richmond, Kentucky: Confederate forces, led ... | 34,458 | triviaqa-train |
To within a year, when did Tom Watson win his last Open Championship? | Tom Watson (golfer)
Thomas Sturges Watson (born September 4, 1949) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Watson was one of the leading players in the world, winning eight major championships and heading the PGA Tour money list five times. He was ... | win all four majors – in his 93rd sanctioned tournament, compared with 125 for Nicklaus
- He became the youngest to win a fourth major championship, breaking the mark held by Nicklaus ( at the 1965 Masters)
- In 2006, Woods became the first player to win the Open Championship in back-to-back years since Tom Watson in 1... | 34,459 | triviaqa-train |
During the Indian Mutiny in which town was the British Residency besieged by mutineers from June until November 1857 before being relieved by General Campbell? | balogun of Ibadan (a vassal state in Yorubaland), with the Emir of Illorin, with the Emir of and in Muri (Nigeria), with the Emir of Nupe
Pseudo-colonial Residents British & dominion Residents Residents in Asia.
British Residents were posted in various Princely states — in major states or groups of states—in the days o... | siege began on 30 June 1857. Early in June, the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Sir Henry Lawrence ordered the Martinière be evacuated and for several days the boys travelled from the Residency to the College collecting provisions. The force within the Residency then consisted of British and Indian troops and civilian volu... | 34,460 | triviaqa-train |
Which subspecies of tiger is the largest member of the cat family? | male lions, male tigers allow females and cubs to feed on the kill before the male is finished with it; all involved generally seem to behave amicably, in contrast to the competitive behaviour shown by a lion pride. Stephen Mills described a social feeding event in Ranthambhore National Park:
Occasionally, male tigers ... | dimensions of the body and weight, the modern tiger and lion are the two largest species of the genus "Panthera" and the cat family. Variations in opinions and measurements exist for them, especially across different populations or subspecies. Apart from that, similarities and differences exist for other characteristic... | 34,461 | triviaqa-train |
"Who wrote the play ""Miss Julie"" in 1888?" | Miss Julie
Miss Julie () is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg. It is set on Midsummer's Eve, and the following morning, which is Midsummer and also, as is pointed out in the text, the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. The setting is an estate of a count in Sweden. The young woman of the title is... | preview, the original Broadway production, directed by Charles Nelson Reilly and starring Julie Harris, opened on April 28, 1976 at the Longacre Theatre, where it ran for 116 performances. The "Wall Street Journal" reviewer wrote "With her technical ability and her emotional range, Miss Harris can convey profound inner... | 34,462 | triviaqa-train |
During World War 2 North American Aviation built a fighter with a single Rolls Royce Merlin engine which proved to be the best long range fighter of the war. What was its name? | fighters, by gaining air superiority over the European battlefield, played a crucial role in the eventual defeat of the Axis, which Reichmarshal Hermann Göring, commander of the German "Luftwaffe" summed up when he said: "When I saw Mustangs over Berlin, I knew the jig was up."
Piston engine fighters World War II Pacif... | decided to purchase the type as a fighter.
A suggestion by the RAF that North American switch the P-51's powerplant from its original Allison engine to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine may have been one of the most significant events in World War II aviation, as it transformed the P-51 into what many consider to be the be... | 34,463 | triviaqa-train |
"Who directed the film ""Burn After Reading""?" | Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading is a 2008 black comedy film written, produced, edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, and Brad Pitt. The film had its premiere on August 27, 2008, opening at the 2008 Venice Film... | 65th Venice International Film Festival
The 65th annual Venice International Film Festival, held in Venice, Italy, was opened on 27 August 2008 by "Burn After Reading", and closed on 6 September 2008.
International competition jury, led by Wim Wenders, awarded Leone d'Oro to "The Wrestler", directed by Darren Aronofsky... | 34,464 | triviaqa-train |
In which English county is Alnwick? | Alnwick
Alnwick ( ) is a market town in north Northumberland, England, of which it is the traditional county town. The population at the 2011 Census was 8,116.
The town is on the south bank of the River Aln, south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish border, inland from the North Sea at Alnmouth and north of Newcastl... | same county, he also inherited the manor of Over (part of which later became the manor of Gavelock) His father did not own any lands in England as they had been stripped from him (David Olifard), for his loyalty to King David 1 of Scotland after 1141.
Career.
In 1174, King William of Scotland was captured by the Englis... | 34,465 | triviaqa-train |
In which US state is the Mohawk river situated? | settler migration.
The Mohawk Valley still plays an important role in transportation. Railroads followed the Water Level Route, as did major east-west roads such as Route 5 and Interstate 90.
The Mohawk River Heritage Corridor Commission was created to preserve and promote the natural and historic assets of the Mohawk ... | contrast, the largest towns in the state by area are Brookhaven, which covers an area of , though much of that is water, and Webb, which has the largest land area at .
History.
Today's town and village of Green Island is connected to the mainland. However, it was once called Tibbett's Island, and is situated on land th... | 34,466 | triviaqa-train |
"Which author's first autobiography was entitled ""Boy:Tales of Childhood""?" | Boy (book)
Boy: Tales of Childhood (1984) is an autobiographical book by British writer Roald Dahl. It describes his life from birth until leaving school, focusing on living conditions in Britain in the 1920s and 1930s, the public school system at the time, and how his childhood experiences led him to writing as a care... | three different titles. The novel contains a minimal plot, focusing mostly on the metaphysical ideas of its boy-genius protagonist and his only friend (eventually revealed to be Balzac himself). Although it is not a significant example of the realist style for which Balzac became famous, the novel provides insight into... | 34,467 | triviaqa-train |
Which former Labour MP and government minister contested the election for Mayor of London with Ken Livingstone? | Blair did not want Livingstone as London Mayor, claiming the latter was one of those who "almost knocked [the party] over the edge of the cliff into extinction" during the 1980s. He and the Labour spin doctors organised a campaign against Livingstone to ensure that he was not selected, with Campbell and Sally Morgan un... | presented in a question and answer format, with no interpretation or analysis". In addition, the interviews include a mini-interview called the ‘Quick Fire’ which is published as a box-out and involves more light-hearted questions. Past interviewees have included:
- Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP
- Mayor of Lond... | 34,468 | triviaqa-train |
Who chairs the BBC radio and TV panel show 'Just A Minute'? | Just a Minute
Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 radio comedy and television panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Its first transmission on Radio 4 was on 22 December 1967, three months after the station's launch. The Radio 4 programme won a Gold Sony Radio Academy Award in 2003.
The object of the game is for panellists... | performs stand-up comedy, and is a regular on TV and radio panel games in the UK, including "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue", "Just a Minute", "The Unbelievable Truth" and "Have I Got News for You", although he first came to prominence as one of two resident performers — the other was Jo Brand — on semi-successful BBC mono... | 34,469 | triviaqa-train |
Into which other war did the War of Jenkins Ear merge? | War of the Austrian Succession had broken out in Europe. Principally fought by Prussia and Austria over possession of Silesia, the war soon engulfed most of the major powers of Europe, who joined two competing alliances. The scale of this new war dwarfed any of the fighting in the Americas, and drew Britain and Spain's... | At the time it appeared the song was not a celebration of an existing state of naval affairs, but an exhortation. Although the Dutch Republic, which in the 17th century presented a major challenge to English sea power, was obviously past its peak by 1745, Britain did not yet "rule the waves", although, since it was wri... | 34,470 | triviaqa-train |
Which lake was formed by the building of the Hoover Dam? | torrid summer weather and lack of facilities near the site also presented difficulties. Nevertheless, Six Companies turned the dam over to the federal government on March 1, 1936, more than two years ahead of schedule.
Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume (when it is full)... | amenities within the Shasta Unit include boat ramps, campgrounds, shoreline picnic areas, and hiking/equestrian/mountain biking trails.
Shasta Lake is the largest reservoir in California. When full, the lake has of shoreline, which exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. The reservoir contains , and holds of water. Shasta L... | 34,471 | triviaqa-train |
Which English knight helped put Henry 4th on the throne but later rebelled and was killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403? | sent further south to Stony Stratford. At first convivial, Richard had Earl Rivers, his nephew Richard Grey and his associate, Thomas Vaughan, arrested. They were taken to Pontefract Castle, where they were executed on 25 June on the charge of treason against the Lord Protector after appearing before a tribunal led by ... | : Henry, Duke of Exeter (1430 – 1475) and Lady Anne Holland (d. 26 December 1486).
3. Philippa Stafford, died young.
Later life and death.
He was made a Knight of the Bath, along with his younger brother Hugh, at the coronation of Henry IV and a Knight of the Garter in 1403.
He was killed by the Scotsman, Archibald Dou... | 34,472 | triviaqa-train |
Name the composer born in Germany in 1685, he settled in England in 1712, was naturalised English in 1727 and died in London in 1759? | and William Byrd, followed up by Henry Purcell from the Baroque period. German-born George Frideric Handel spent most of his composing life in London and became a national icon in Britain, creating some of the most well-known works of classical music, especially his English oratorios, "The Messiah", "Solomon", "Water M... | Claudius Amyand (surgeon)
Claudius Amyand (c. 1660 – 6 July 1740) was an English surgeon who performed the first recorded successful appendectomy.
Amyand was born around 1660, the son of Isaac Amyand and Anne Hottot in Mornac, Saintonge, France. As Huguenots, the Amyands fled to England following the revocation of the ... | 34,473 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the largest member of the crow family? | that of the aforementioned Vikings.
The 6th century BC Greek scribe Aesop featured corvids as intelligent antagonists in many fables. Later, in western literature, popularized by American poet Edgar Allan Poe's work "The Raven", the common raven becomes a symbol of the main character's descent into madness.
The book "M... | Nias hill myna
The Nias hill myna or Nias myna ("Gracula robusta ") is a member of the starling family. It is an endemic resident of Nias and other nearby islands off western Sumatra.
Description.
This large, stocky and superficially crow-like myna is the largest of the hill mynas and may be the largest living species ... | 34,474 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice'? | The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Though classified as a comedy in the First F... | The Rialto (poetry magazine)
The Rialto is an independent poetry magazine and poetry publisher. The magazine is published three times a year. It is part-funded by Arts Council England. First published in April 1984 in Norwich, Norfolk. The name was a result of a friend enquiring on "what news on the Rialto?" referring ... | 34,475 | triviaqa-train |
Which team beat Glasgow Rangers in the 2008 UEFA Cup Final played at the City of Manchester Stadium? | following season Rangers contested the UEFA Cup after dropping into the competition from the Champions League. The club reached the final, defeating Panathinaikos, Werder Bremen, Sporting Lisbon and Fiorentina along the way. The final in Manchester against Zenit St. Petersburg, who were managed by former Rangers manage... | finals in 2005–06 before claiming their first European title by beating Scottish club Rangers 2–0 in the 2008 UEFA Cup Final at the City of Manchester Stadium. This win meant that they would play in the 2008 UEFA Super Cup against Champions League winners Manchester United, whom they beat 2–1. Following their first thr... | 34,476 | triviaqa-train |
Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain for just seven months from October 1922 to May 1923? | Law resigned in May 1923, and died later that year. He was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the twentieth century (211 days in office), and is sometimes called "The Unknown Prime Minister".
Early life and education.
Law was born on 16 September 1858 in Kingston (now Rexton), New Brunswick, to Eliza Kidston Law an... | World War I
- Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) with an estimate of 250,000 casualties.
20th century World War II.
World War II in the Balkans started from the Italian attempts to create an Italian empire. They invaded Albania in 1939 and annexed after just a week to the Kingdom of Italy. Then demanded Greece to surrender ... | 34,477 | triviaqa-train |
2007 was the 75th anniversary of the mass trespass on which Peak District hill, an action that led to the formation of the Rambler's Association? | upland above . Its high point is Kinder Scout at . Despite its name, the landscape generally lacks sharp peaks, and is characterised mostly by rounded hills, plateaus, valleys, limestone gorges and gritstone escarpments (the "edges"). The area, mostly rural, is surrounded by conurbations and large urban areas including... | the song "You Can (Mass Trespass, 1932)" on Chumbawamba's 2005 album "A Singsong and a Scrap".
Each year a combination of wardens and rangers from both The National Trust and the Peak District National Park Authority hold a walking event to mark the anniversary of the trespass. A commemorative plaque marks the start of... | 34,478 | triviaqa-train |
In mythology, which son of Zeus was immersed up to his neck in water which he could not drink and surrounded by fruits which were eternally out of reach? | Tantalus
Tantalus ( "Tántalos") was a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was also called Atys.
He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink.... | Demeter allowing him to be born again.
Mythology Second birth.
The birth narrative given by Gaius Julius Hyginus (c. 64 BC – 17 AD) in "Fabulae" 167, agrees with the Orphic tradition that Liber (Dionysus) was originally the son of Jove (Zeus) and Proserpine (Persephone). Hyginus writes that Liber was torn apart by the ... | 34,479 | triviaqa-train |
Which county cricket team waited until 1979 before their first county championship title but won it five more times by 1992? | , with a highest score of 260 not out against Essex, and 103 centuries in all. He scored another 8,699 runs in List A cricket, averaging 40.08. Boycott twice averaged over 100 in an English first-class season: 100.12 in 1971, and 102.53 in 1979. He is one of only two players to have achieved this twice, Mark Ramprakash... | title with Bedfordshire in 2004 and another title in 2006. Their most recent success came in 2011 when they defeated Cambridgeshire in the championship final. Devon has won the MCCA Knockout Trophy four times since its inception in 1983. It won in 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2008.
The county first played List A cricket in the... | 34,480 | triviaqa-train |
Which 1969 film told the story of contestants in a 1920s dance marathon, the title is also that of a 1977 top 20 hit for Racing Cars? | They?", based on the 1935 novel of the same title written by Horace McCoy, a bouncer at several such marathons, popularized the idea and prompted students at Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University, Ohio State University, the University of Florida, the University of Kentucky, the Univ... | a session vocalist at the time.
The "yowsah, yowsah, yowsah" part of the title, which appears as a spoken interjection in the middle of the song, originated with the American jazz violinist and radio personality Ben Bernie, who popularized it in the 1920s. The phrase was revived in 1969 by "They Shoot Horses, Don't The... | 34,481 | triviaqa-train |
What is the surname of retail guru Mary featured in the TV series 'Mary Queen of Shops'? | Mary Portas
Mary Portas ("née" Newton; born 28 May 1960) is an English retail consultant and broadcaster, known for her retail- and business-related television shows, founding her creative agency Portas and her appointment by David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, to lead a review into the future of Britain's high ... | helps them to start making money again. In season 3, Mary takes on other retail shops.
Mary Queen of Shops premiered in the United States on 14 August 2009 on BBC America. The programme also airs on GEM HD in Australia.
External links.
- Mary Queen of Shops
- Mary Queen Of Shops website
- Mary Queen of Charity Shops - ... | 34,482 | triviaqa-train |
What are 'hairstreaks' and 'skippers'? | in the Neotropical regions of Central and South America.
Description and systematics.
Traditionally, the Hesperiidae were placed in a monotypic superfamily Hesperioidea, because they are morphologically distinct from other Rhopalocera (butterflies), which mostly belong to the typical butterfly superfamily Papilionoidea... | Skippers, Virginia
Skippers is an unincorporated community in Greensville County, Virginia, United States. The community is located along US 301 and Virginia Secondary Route 629 east of Exit 4 along Interstate 95. It is also located along the CSX North End Subdivision, and has a wye that crosses US 301 as it runs west ... | 34,483 | triviaqa-train |
Which member of the crow family has a grey head? | predation of threatened marbled murrelets. However, Steller's jays, which are successful independently of human development, are more efficient in plundering small birds' nests than American crows and common ravens. Therefore, the human relationship with crows and ravens did not significantly increase nest predation, c... | Stresemann's bushcrow
The Stresemann's bushcrow ("Zavattariornis stresemanni"), also known as Abyssinian pie, bush crow, Ethiopian bushcrow, or by its generic name Zavattariornis, is a rather starling-like bird, which is currently thought to be member of the crow family, Corvidae, though this is uncertain. It is slight... | 34,484 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the famous cartoon strip drawn by Jim Davis? | , "The Angriest Dog in the World"), some have verbal thoughts but are not understood by humans, ("Garfield", Snoopy in "Peanuts"), and some can converse with humans ("Bloom County", "Calvin and Hobbes", "Mutts", "Citizen Dog", "Buckles", "Get Fuzzy", "Pearls Before Swine", and "Pooch Cafe"). Other strips are centered e... | The Potts
The Potts was an Australian comic strip.
The strip was created in August 1920 by Stan Cross under the name You & Me. In 1939 Jim Russell took over the series, while it changed to its current title. It would be continued by him until his death on August 15, 2001. This makes "The Potts" one of the longest-runn... | 34,485 | triviaqa-train |
Name the composer born in Russia in 1882, he became a French citizen in 1934, and an American citizen in 1945, he died in New York City in 1971? | traceable back to the 17th and 18th centuries, to the bearers of the Soulima and Strawinski Coat of Arms. Stravinsky's family branch most likely came from Stravinskas, polonized Lithuanian (or Belarussian) land owners, and nobles of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. According to Stravinsky himself, his family originally ha... | Ludwig Engländer
Ludwig Engländer (October 20, 1853 Vienna, Austria – September 13, 1914) was an Austrian-born American composer of more than 30 musicals.
He was born in Vienna, Austria. According to his obituary in the New York Times he had studied with Jacques Offenbach. He immigrated to New York City on October 13, ... | 34,486 | triviaqa-train |
Sir Anthony Mamo, who died in May 2008, was the first President of which European country, from 1974 to 1976? | Anthony Mamo
Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, (9 January 1909 – 1 May 2008) was the first President of Malta and previously served as the last Governor-General of the State of Malta before the country became a republic. He was also the first Maltese citizen to be appointed Governor-General, and before independence, briefly ser... | Eucalyptus ammophila
Eucalyptus ammophila, commonly known as the sandplain red gum, is a mallee that is endemic to central and southern Queensland. It has rough fibrous bark near the base and smooth greyish and orange to bronze bark higher up. It has lance-shaped leaves, yellow or creamy flower buds in groups of betwee... | 34,487 | triviaqa-train |
On which island in the Thames was Magna Carta signed in 1215? | after the suggestion of papal arbitration failed, John instructed Langton to organise peace talks.
History 13th century Great Charter of 1215.
John met the rebel leaders at Runnymede, a water-meadow on the south bank of the River Thames, on 10 June 1215. Runnymede was a traditional place for assemblies, but it was also... | by King John. On board the Jubilant was the Windsor Magna Carta, a facsimile of the original 1215 Magna Carta currently stored in the archives of the Windsor and Royal Borough Museum.
Outside state usage.
The "Gloriana" has been based in St Katharine Docks, London, where it is kept and prepared for usage. During the su... | 34,488 | triviaqa-train |
In which Texas town was Buddy Holly born? | Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American musician and singer-songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the Great Depression, and learned to... | Bob Montgomery (songwriter)
Bob Montgomery (May 12, 1937 – December 4, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer/publisher.
Biography.
Montgomery was born in Lampasas, Texas, United States. He was a songwriting partner and best friend of Buddy Holly, performing together as the duo "Buddy and Bob" wh... | 34,489 | triviaqa-train |
Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake in which French city? | V and Charles VI died within two months of each other in 1422, leaving an infant, Henry VI of England, the nominal monarch of both kingdoms. Henry V's brother, John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, acted as regent.
By the time Joan of Arc began to influence events in 1429, nearly all of northern France and some parts... | Canonization of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (1412–1431) was formally canonized as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on 16 May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV in his bull "Divina disponente", which concluded the canonization process that the Sacred Congregation of Rites instigated after a petition of 1869 of the French Catholic... | 34,490 | triviaqa-train |
Which European country gave votes to woman for the first time as recently as 1976? | a referendum. In 1979, the first direct elections to the European Parliament were held.
Greece joined in 1981, Portugal and Spain following in 1986. In 1985, the Schengen Agreement paved the way for the creation of open borders without passport controls between most member states and some non-member states. In 1986, th... | to award any points to either country, and Spain earned their first Eurovision victory. Rumours and allegations of vote-rigging have circulated ever since, with the German jury being particularly implicated. As recently as 2008, the issue rose to prominence once more when a Spanish journalist alleged that General Franc... | 34,491 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the famous cartoon strip drawn by Scott Adams? | Scott Adams
Scott Raymond Adams (born June 8, 1957) is the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business.
His "Dilbert" series came to national prominence through the downsizing period in 1990s America and was then distributed worldwide, as Adams we... | Prickly City
Prickly City is a daily comic strip originally drawn by Scott Stantis, the editorial cartoonist for the "Chicago Tribune", and distributed through United Features Syndicate. The cartoon follows the adventures of Carmen, a young girl of color, and a coyote pup named Winslow. The strip is frequently politica... | 34,492 | triviaqa-train |
Which historical figure was executed by emasculation, evisceration and beheading at Smithfield in 1305? | church, St Bartholomew-the-Great, founded in 1123 AD.
Smithfield has borne witness to many executions of heretics and political rebels over the centuries, including Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace, and Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasants' Revolt, among many other religious reformers and dissenters.
Smithfield Market... | the Duke's envoys, but in vain.
By order of the Duke, Bragadino was executed by beheading on 26 April 1591 in Munich's "Weinmarkt" square. The act turned into a disaster as the executioner had to use three strikes with the sword until Bragadino's head was eventually cut off.
Legacy.
His role as a colourful figure in th... | 34,493 | triviaqa-train |
Clun Forest lies in which English county? | Clun Forest
Clun Forest is a remote, rural area of open pastures, moorland and mixed deciduous/coniferous woodland in the southwest part of the English county of Shropshire and also just over the border into Powys, Wales.
It was once a large forest covering an area that stretched from Ludlow up the Clun Valley. It now ... | City, Powys
City is a hamlet in Powys, Wales.
Geography.
City is from the small village of Sarn (which is situated on the A489 road) and is on the slopes up to the Clun Forest and the English border, which is only to the southeast. The hamlet is situated in a small valley, at an elevation of between to above sea level.... | 34,494 | triviaqa-train |
In a Chinese restaurant, what does a diner get if he orders wonton? | hand, sealing the wonton into an unevenly squashed shape. These are called "xiao huntun" (literally "little wonton") and are invariably served in a soup, often with condiments such as pickles, ginger, sesame oil, and cilantro (coriander leaves).
Cuisine.
Each region of China has its own variations of wonton, examples i... | in return, he orders her to construct a bomb and detonate it in a crowded family restaurant. The characters report back on their progress to the Man, who evidently knows if they are lying to him, and they bargain with him as they become increasingly desperate. These exchanges take place entirely in the diner. The Book ... | 34,495 | triviaqa-train |
"In the TV series, ""To the Manor Born"", which character was played by actress, Angela Thorne?" | was not until Spence had nearly finished the first series that she was written in from the beginning. The characters of Brabinger and Marjory followed soon after. The first episode aired on 30 September 1979, a year after Keith had played Margo Leadbetter for the last time in "The Good Life".
Production Filming.
"To th... | name Angelababy
- Fictional characters
- Talking Angela, a female anthropomorphic white cat character featured in Outfit7 apps "Talking Angela" and "My Talking Angela"
- Angela, a character from Image Comics and Marvel Comics
- Angela Anaconda, a main cutout character from "Angela Anaconda"
- Angela Channing, a fiction... | 34,496 | triviaqa-train |
"Which car manufacturer produces a model called ""Legacy""?" | Subaru Legacy
The is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru since 1989. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine. The Legacy bears the name Liberty in Australia out of deference to Legacy Austra... | Lobini
Lobini was a Brazilian automobile manufacturer. The company produces a sports car called the H1 which uses Audi engines and fiberglass bodies produced by fellow Brazilian sports car manufacturer Chamonix.
Lobini, named after founders José Orlando Lobo & Fábio Birolini, was a project created in 1999 aimed at deve... | 34,497 | triviaqa-train |
Who played the part of Norman Bates in the 1998 version of the film,'Psycho'? | Norman Bates
Norman Bates is a fictional character created by American author Robert Bloch as the main antagonist in his 1959 thriller novel "Psycho". He was portrayed by Anthony Perkins in the 1960 version of "Psycho" directed by Alfred Hitchcock and the "Psycho" franchise. He was also portrayed by Vince Vaughn in the... | Lila Crane
Lila Loomis (née Crane) is a fictional character created by American author Robert Bloch in his 1959 thriller novel "Psycho"; portrayed by Vera Miles in the 1960 version of "Psycho" directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She is also portrayed by Julianne Moore in the 1998 version of "Psycho". She is the sister of Nor... | 34,498 | triviaqa-train |
What is the occupation of Silas Marner, in the book by George Eliot? | Silas Marner
Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community.
Plot summary.
The novel... | reverse, but it occurs. In the Indian epic "Mahabharata," Karna is never reconciled with his mother, and dies in battle with her legitimate son. In the Grimm fairy tale "Foundling-Bird," Foundling Bird never learns of, least of all reunites with, his parents. George Eliot depicted the abandonment of the character Eppie... | 34,499 | triviaqa-train |
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