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"Which British comedian used the catchphrase, ""Can you hear me mother""?" | Sandy Powell (comedian)
Albert Arthur Powell MBE (30 January 1900 – 26 June 1982), known as Sandy Powell, was an English comedian best known for his radio work of the 1930s and for his catchphrase "Can you hear me, mother?". He first said this in a theatre in Coventry. Fifty years later, deciding he needed a rest from ... | Bill Saluga
William Saluga (born September 16, 1937) is an American comedian and founding member of the improvisational comedy troupe, Ace Trucking Company. He has appeared on several television programs, including "Seinfeld".
Youngstown, Ohio native Saluga is best known for his cigar-smoking, zoot-suit-wearing televis... | 35,500 | triviaqa-train |
At which location did Captain Matthew Webb die in 1883? | Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. The largest is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, which straddles the international border between Canada and the United States. The smaller... | Merchant Navy Victoria Cross recipient.
- Captain Matthew Webb: (19 January 1848–24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids.
Medals and awards.
Members of the UK Merchant Navy have been awarded the Victoria Cross, George Cross, George Medal, Distinguished ... | 35,501 | triviaqa-train |
Which airline, founded as Jersey European Airways in 1979, has its largest base at Southampton Airport? | % stake in UK regional airline Flybe from the sale of BA Connect in March 2007. It sold the stake in 2014. BA also owned a 10% stake in InterCapital and Regional Rail (ICRR), the company that managed the operations of Eurostar (UK) Ltd from 1998 to 2010, when the management of Eurostar was restructured.
With the creati... | Cubana de Aviación
Cubana de Aviación S.A., commonly known as Cubana, is a national airline based in Cuba, as well as the country's largest airline. It was founded in , becoming one of the earliest airlines to emerge in Latin America. It has its corporate headquarters in Havana, and its main base is located at José Mar... | 35,502 | triviaqa-train |
The first stations on the three railway lines out of which Scottish city are Beauly, Carrbridge and Nairn? | Nairn
Nairn ( ; ) is a town and former burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is an ancient fishing port and market town around east of Inverness. It is the traditional county town of the county of Nairn, also known as Nairnshire.
As of the 2011 Census, Nairn had a population of 9,773, making it the third-l... | Skelbo railway station
Skelbo railway station formerly served Skelbo in Sutherland, Scotland.
History.
The station was opened in 1902. James Farquhar, formerly chief goods clerk at Nairn railway station, was appointed the first agent of the company.
The station was on the Dornoch Light Railway, a branch railway which... | 35,503 | triviaqa-train |
King Gama and King Hildebrand are monarchs in which Gilbert and Sullivan opera? | in any of his earlier works..."
"Iolanthe" is one of a number of Gilbert's works, including "The Wicked World" (1873), "Broken Hearts" (1875), "Princess Ida" (1884) and "Fallen Fairies" (1909), where the introduction of men and "mortal love" into a tranquil world of women wreaks havoc with the status quo. Gilbert had c... | BBC radio, and in 1945 he toured in "Naughty Marietta", with Derek Oldham, "The Gypsy Baron", and "The Melody of Love". In 1947, he appeared as himself and as Pooh-Bah in the original radio biography, "Gilbert and Sullivan", written by Leslie Baily.
He died suddenly in Kingsbury, London, in 1951, aged 77.
Recordings.
W... | 35,504 | triviaqa-train |
The first stations on the four railway lines out of which city are Saxilby, Hykeham, Metheringham and Market Rasen? | Sleaford
Sleaford (historically known as New Sleaford) is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. Since 1973, the parish boundaries have included Quarrington to the south-west, Holdingham to the north and Old Sleaford to the east – contiguous settlements and former civil parishes which, with New Sleafo... | 's, Scarbrough, Seacroft, Sibsey, Skirbeck, South, Staniland North, Staniland South, Stickney, Swineshead and Holland Fen, Wainfleet and Friskney, West, Winthorpe, Witham, Wyberton.
Gainsborough: Bardney, Caistor, Cherry Willingham, Dunholme, Fiskerton, Gainsborough East, Gainsborough North, Gainsborough South-West, He... | 35,505 | triviaqa-train |
Who is the head of the CSI team, in the TV series of that name? The series is set in Las Vegas, and the character played by American actor, William Petersen. | Plot summary.
Mixing deduction and character-driven drama, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" follows a team of crime-scene investigators, employed by the Las Vegas Police Department, as they use physical evidence to solve murders. The team is originally led by Gil Grissom (Petersen), a socially awkward forensic entomolo... | "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", played by actor William Petersen
- Gil Gunderson, a recurring character on the animated TV series "The Simpsons"
- Gil Chesterton, a supporting character on the TV sitcom "Frasier"
- Gil, in the 1985 arcade game "The Tower of Druaga"
- Gil, in the manga Dragon Knights
- Gil, on the Ame... | 35,506 | triviaqa-train |
In which Commonwealth country is the low cost airline, Virgin Blue based? | Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Birmingham is set to be the host for 2022 Commonwealth Games. As well as the usual athletic disciplines, as at the Summer Olympic Games, the games include sports particularly popular in the Commonwealth, such as bowls, netball, and rugby sevens. Started in 1930 as the Empire... | Romstrade
Almost all of Romstrade's business is conducted in Romania. An international branch of the company was started in 2009 with the opening of an office in one of the largest cities in Iraq, Arbil the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. The company is a member of the Romstrade Group which also includes the charter airlin... | 35,507 | triviaqa-train |
In which Canadian province is the city of Niagara Falls? | Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. The largest is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls, which straddles the international border between Canada and the United States. The smaller... | of fish, known as buffalos
Places.
Places Canada.
- Buffalo, Alberta, a ghost town
- Buffalo National Park, Alberta
- Buffalo No. 409, Saskatchewan, a rural municipality
- Calgary-Buffalo, Alberta, a provincial electoral district
- Province of Buffalo, a proposed Canadian province
Places United States.
- Buffalo, New Y... | 35,508 | triviaqa-train |
Which colloquial name is given to the Pakistani film industry, after the city where it is based? | him the "chocolate hero" and in essence, he became the Marlon Brando and Elvis Presley of Pakistan. In 1966, "Armaan" was released and became one of the most cherished Urdu films to ever release. The film is said to have given birth to Pakistani pop music, by introducing playback singing legends like composer Sohail Ra... | the state of Kerala.
- Sandalwood refers to the Kannada language film industry in Karnataka, India.
- Jollywood refers to the film industry of Jharkhand state, or cinema in Nagpuri dialect.
- Ollywood is the colloquial name given to the Odia language movie industry in Odisha, India.
- Kariwood refers to the Pakistani ... | 35,509 | triviaqa-train |
"""The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole"", was written by which English authoress?" | The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (TV series)
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is a British television series based on the book of the same name written by Sue Townsend. It started in 1985 and starred Gian Sammarco, as the title character Adrian Mole, Stephen Moore as Adrian's father George Mole and Julie Walter... | Adrian Mole: From Minor to Major
Adrian Mole: From Minor to Major is a compilation of the first three books "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾", "The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole" and "The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole". The book also contains the specially written bonus, "Adrian Mole and the Small Amp... | 35,510 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the general, and political leader, who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836? | near Lynchburg Ferry. The Mexican army was taken by surprise, and the Battle of San Jacinto was essentially over after 18 minutes. During the fighting, many of the Texian soldiers repeatedly cried "Remember the Alamo!" as they slaughtered fleeing Mexican troops. Santa Anna was captured the following day, and reportedly... | United States 21st century Active militias.
- National Guard
- State defense forces
United States Texas.
The most important previous activity of the Texas Militia was the Texas Revolution in 1836. Texans declared independence from Mexico while they were defeated during the Battle of the Alamo, in March 1836. On April 2... | 35,511 | triviaqa-train |
Which Ivy League university is situated in the city of Ithaca, in New York state? | Ivy League
The Ivy League is an American collegiate athletic conference comprising sports teams from eight private universities in the Northeastern United States. The term "Ivy League" is typically used to refer to those eight schools as a group of elite colleges beyond the sports context. The eight members are Brown U... | Six Mile Creek (Ithaca)
Six Mile Creek is a creek in Tompkins County, New York. It originates in the Town of Dryden near the intersection of Irish Settlement Road (Tompkins County Highway 162A) and Card Road, and drains into Cayuga Inlet which flows into Cayuga Lake. Its watershed is the principal source of drinking wa... | 35,512 | triviaqa-train |
"Name the actress, who played the part of Nurse Chappel in the original TV series, ""Star Trek"", and married the creator Gene Roddenberry in 1969." | Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (; born Majel Leigh Hudec; February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress and producer. She was best known for her roles as Nurse Christine Chapel in the and Lwaxana Troi on "" and "", as well as for being the voice of most onboard computer interfaces throughout t... | " (1951) were among his feature film writing credits. During 1959–1960 he worked in Australia on the TV series "Whiplash", directing numerous episodes of the series (several of which were written by later "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry).
In 1951 he married Australian born actress Joan Winfield. Together they rais... | 35,513 | triviaqa-train |
"The Carly Simon song, ""Nobody Does It Better"", was the theme song for which 1977 Bond film?" | No. 5, a duet with James Taylor), "You're So Vain" (No. 1), and "Nobody Does It Better" (No. 2) from the 1977 James Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me".
After a brief stint with her sister Lucy Simon as duo group the Simon Sisters, she found great success as a solo artist with her 1971 self-titled debut album "Carly Simo... | store" tagline were used with this campaign through 1986, until the buyout and divestitures, which reduced the store count and made the "America's favorite" line inaccurate; it also featured a song.
- "Nobody Does It Better" (1992 – late 1990s) — This campaign is unique for being adapted from a pop song. In this case, ... | 35,514 | triviaqa-train |
When served with an alcoholic drink, what is the Turkish word for appetisers or small dishes, equivalent to the Spanish word Tapas? | on the Aegean coast, the water of turşu is consumed as a drink. It comes from the Persian "Torshi", which refers to pickled "Torsh" (sour) vegetables.
Dishes and foods Egg dishes.
- Menemen consists of scrambled eggs cooked in tomato, green pepper, and can be onion and garlic.
- Çılbır is another traditional Turkish fo... | "bocas". In parts of Mexico, similar dishes are called "botanas".
History.
The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb "tapar", "to cover", a cognate of the English "top".
In pre-19th century Spain tapas were served by "posadas", "albergues", or "bodegas," offering meals and rooms for travellers. Since few innkee... | 35,515 | triviaqa-train |
Whom did Bernard Montgomery replace as head of the Eighth Army in North Africa in 1942? | 1955.
Later life Views.
Montgomery's memoirs (1958) criticised many of his wartime comrades in harsh terms, including Eisenhower. He was threatened with legal action by Field Marshal Auchinleck for suggesting that Auchinleck had intended to retreat from the Alamein position if attacked again, and had to give a radio br... | "A forceful personality, Leese proved extremely energetic in getting what he wanted from the War Office and then drove his men hard to create a thoroughly well organised division within a relatively short time".
Second World War North Africa and Sicily.
In September 1942 he was sent at the request of the British Eighth... | 35,516 | triviaqa-train |
Elected to office in November 2008, who is currently the Prime Minister of New Zealand? | John Key
Sir John Phillip Key (born 9 August 1961) is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016 and as Leader of the New Zealand National Party from 2006 to 2016. After resigning from both posts in December 2016 and leaving politics, Key was appointed to boar... | took over the deputy leadership and the finance portfolio.
Fifth National Government (2008–2017).
Fifth National Government (2008–2017) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance (2008–2016).
At the 2008 election, English was re-elected by his electorate, winning by a margin of about 15,500 votes. He became Deputy P... | 35,517 | triviaqa-train |
Standing on the shores of Loch Linnhe, which Scottish town lies at the southern end of the Great Glen? | William lies at the northeast end of the loch, at the mouth of the River Lochy.
References.
Notes
Bibliography | Glencoe, Highland
Glencoe or Glencoe Village (Gaelic: "A’ Chàrnaich") is the main settlement in Glen Coe in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. It lies at the north-west end of the glen, on the southern bank of the River Coe where it enters Loch Leven (a salt-water loch off Loch Linnhe).
The village falls with... | 35,518 | triviaqa-train |
The New Hebrides Condominium changed its name to which present title when it became independent in 1980? | Pam is possibly the worst natural disaster in Vanuatu's history. Vanuatu lands minister, Ralph Regenvanu said, "This is the worst disaster to affect Vanuatu ever as far as we know."
Geography Earthquakes.
Vanuatu has relatively frequent earthquakes. Of the 58 M7 or greater events that occurred between 1909 and 2001, fe... | and to its current name when the BOI was renamed FBI in 1935.
Lists of officeholders Federal Bureau of Investigation directors (1935–present).
The FBI became an independent service within the Department of Justice in 1935. In the same year, its name was officially changed to the present-day Federal Bureau of Investigat... | 35,519 | triviaqa-train |
In which position does England Rugby Union international Lee Mears play? | The front row consists of three players: two props (the loosehead prop and the tighthead prop) and the hooker. The role of the two props is to support the hooker during scrums, to provide support for the jumpers during line-outs and to provide strength and power in rucks and mauls. The third position in the front row i... | - professor of cardiology
- Lee Mears - former England rugby union international
- Bill Neely - NBC chief global correspondent
- Lawrence Okoye - British Olympic athlete, GB men's discus record holder, American football player
- Phil Packer MBE - former major in the British Armed Forces, fundraiser for charities that h... | 35,520 | triviaqa-train |
What is the family name of the Duke of Northumberland, who resides in Alnwick Castle? | Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Northumberland is a noble title that has been created three times in English and British history, twice in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of Great Britain. The current holder of this title is Ralph Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland.
1551 creation.
The title was first crea... | towns.
Main towns Alnwick.
Alnwick was the largest of the three main towns in the district. It is a reasonably busy rural market town. According to "Country Life", October 2002, "Alnwick is the most picturesque market town in Northumberland, and the best place to live in Britain". The town dates back approximately to t... | 35,521 | triviaqa-train |
At which North West University is the Robert Powell theatre, in the city of his birth? | University of Salford
The University of Salford, Manchester is a public research university in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status, following the R... | 24:7 Theatre Festival
The 24:7 Theatre Festival is an annual event in Manchester, United Kingdom, specialising in showcasing new writing talent from across the North West. It was founded in 2004 by David Slack and Amanda Hennessey, and has continued annually since, with patrons including the actors Robert Powell, John ... | 35,522 | triviaqa-train |
"Paula Dobriansky, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, coined the phrase ""Cedar Revolution"" to describe events in 2005 in which country?" | also as an allusion to famous freedom and independence movements such as the Prague Spring and Damascus Spring. The names used by the local media, like the LBC and Future TV, to describe this event include Lebanon Independence (Istiqlal Lubnan), Lebanon Spring (Rabi' Lubnan), or just Independence 05.
The word "Cedar" r... | , along with the State Prosecutor
- Unmasking the killers of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri
- Running free and democratic parliament elections in spring 2005 free from Syrian interference
Origins of the name.
The name "Cedar Revolution" is a term that was coined by the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Global Affai... | 35,523 | triviaqa-train |
"In which soap opera did Summer Strallen appear, before playing Maria in ""The Sound of Music"" in the West End?" | roughly 25% of the radio listening population of the UK at that time of the evening.
In the UK, soap operas are one of the most popular genres, with most being broadcast during prime time. Most UK soap operas focus on everyday, working-class communities, influenced by the conventions of the kitchen sink drama. The most... | Summer Strallen
Summer Peta Vaigncourt-Strallen (born 21 December 1985) is an English actress who has performed various roles on stage and screen. Her most notable theatre credits include Meg Giry in the West End production of "Love Never Dies" and Maria von Trapp in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of "The Sound of Music... | 35,524 | triviaqa-train |
Victor Yushchenko was elected President of which country in 2005, mainly due to a series of protests known as the Orange Revolution? | Ukraine
Ukraine (; ), sometimes called the Ukraine, is a country in Eastern Europe. Excluding Crimea, Ukraine has a population of about 42.5 million, making it the 32nd most populous country in the world. Its capital and largest city is Kiev. Ukrainian is the official language and its alphabet is Cyrillic. The dominant... | brought about political change in the country, the term "Orange Revolution" came to represent the entire series of events.
In view of the success of using colour as a symbol to mobilise supporters, the Yanukovych camp chose blue for themselves.
Protests.
Protests began on the eve of the second round of voting, as the o... | 35,525 | triviaqa-train |
A theatre in Sale, Greater Manchester, his birthplace, is named after which Robert, a two- time Oscar winning screenwriter? | , grass area, a five a side football pitch and other amenities.
Culture Events and venues.
Situated next to the town hall, the Waterside Arts Centre houses a plaza, a library, the Robert Bolt Theatre, the Lauriston Gallery, and the Corridor Gallery. The centre, which was opened in 2004, regularly hosts concerts, exhibi... | - Ramón E. López, space physicist
- Robert Lord, Oscar-winning screenwriter
- Robert Lorenz, film producer, "American Sniper", "Mystic River"
- Fred Lorenzen, auto racer, winner of 1965 Daytona 500
- William Lorimer, banker and politician
- George Lott, 5-time U.S. doubles champion, 1931 US Open finalist
- Julia Louis-... | 35,526 | triviaqa-train |
Which members of the aristocracy reside at Arundel Castle in Sussex? | Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067. Roger became the first to hold the earldom of Arundel by the graces of William the Conqueror. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and ... | the city of Chichester. Adeliza gave her brother Joscelin a large estate at Petworth that was dependent on her castle of Arundel.
In 1138 Adeliza married William d'Aubigny. D'Aubigny has fought loyally for King Stephen who made him Earl of Sussex. In 1153 William d'Aubigny helped arrange the truce between Stephen and H... | 35,527 | triviaqa-train |
The Pacific Islands nation of Tuvalu was known by which name until becoming independent in 1974? | cardiac diseases, with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and cerebral-vascular disease among the other causes of death.
Society Education.
Education in Tuvalu is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 15 years. Each island has a primary school. Motufoua Secondary School is located on Vaitupu. Students bo... | combatants as well as tens of thousands of civilians. Aside from the period of Japanese occupation, the United States retained sovereignty over the islands until after World War II, when the Philippines was recognized as an independent nation. Since then, the unitary sovereign state has often had a tumultuous experienc... | 35,528 | triviaqa-train |
Which Italian region is the setting for the Inspector Montalban novels by Andrea Camilleri? | writing. A new book, "La Stagione della Caccia" ("The Hunting Season") turned out to be a best-seller.
In 1994 Camilleri published the first in a long series of novels: "La forma dell'Acqua" ("The Shape of Water") featured the character of Inspector Montalbano, a fractious Sicilian detective in the police force of Vigà... | Girgenti. Then, in 1863, the town changed its name into Porto Empedocle in memory of the Agrigentine philosopher Empedocles.
In 2003, the town changed its official denomination to Porto Empedocle Vigata, after the name of the fictional town where the popular novels by Andrea Camilleri, Italian writer and native of Port... | 35,529 | triviaqa-train |
"First premiered in 1786, who wrote the music for the opera, ""The Marriage of Figaro""?" | was the most prestigious form of Italian opera, until Christoph Willibald Gluck reacted against its artificiality with his "reform" operas in the 1760s. The most renowned figure of late 18th-century opera is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who began with opera seria but is most famous for his Italian comic operas, especially ... | Marriage of Figaro" at the Hamilton Opera. In 1988, she sang the title role in Fedora with "Opera in Concert". She also sang in the COC's production of "Andrea Chénier" in 1989.
Operatic roles.
Lois McDonall has performed over 40 principal roles. Some of these roles include:
Iain Hamilton and other contemporary music p... | 35,530 | triviaqa-train |
At which London railway station is there a statue of Sir John Betjeman? | ) and more extensively in "London's Historic Railway Stations" in 1972, defending the beauty of 12 stations. He led the campaign to save Holy Trinity, Sloane Street in London when it was threatened with demolition in the early 1970s.
He fought a spirited but unsuccessful campaign to save the Propylaeum, known commonly ... | box was abolished.
Wadebridge;
Wadebridge Station buildings are currently in use as "The John Betjeman Centre".
Padstow;
Steam railway.
A section of trackbed from Launceston is now in use as the Launceston Steam Railway, and the section from Wadebridge to Padstow is now part of the Camel Trail.
Poetical reference.
Th... | 35,531 | triviaqa-train |
"The W.W.II campaign, known as, ""The Battle of the Bulge"", was fought in which area of Europe?" | Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, and took place from 16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945. It was launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in eastern Be... | attached to the 6th Armored Division, with which it would serve for the duration of the campaign in North-West Europe.
It first saw action on 28 July during Operation Cobra, and advanced west into Brittany during the breakout from the Normandy bridgehead, arriving at Brest and moving south to Lorient; it was then order... | 35,532 | triviaqa-train |
In 2007, Lee Mead won a BBC reality contest to play which role? | Lee Mead
Lee Stephen Mead (born 14 July 1981) is an English musical theatre and television actor, best known for winning the title role in the 2007 West End revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" through the BBC TV casting show "Any Dream Will Do". As well as subsequent West End roles in "Wicked, " a... | .
External links.
- Official site | 35,533 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the most recent country to change its currency to the Euro, doing so in January 2009? | encompass 19 countries. The euro currency became the second largest reserve currency in the world. In 2004, the EU saw its biggest enlargement to date when Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the Union.
History Lisbon Treaty (2007present).
In 200... | , the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe licensed around 1,000 shops to deal in foreign currency. Citizens had increasingly been using foreign currency in daily exchanges, as local shops stated fewer prices in Zimbabwe dollars because they needed foreign currency to import foreign goods. Many businesses and street vendors contin... | 35,534 | triviaqa-train |
"""If you shall chance, Camillo, to visit Bohemia"", is the first line of which Shakespeare play?" | poetry and were considered his most successful tragedies by the poet and critic T.S. Eliot.
In his final period, Shakespeare turned to romance or tragicomedy and completed three more major plays: "Cymbeline", "The Winter's Tale," and "The Tempest", as well as the collaboration, "Pericles, Prince of Tyre". Less bleak th... | heart,” and our Sages said that the service of the heart is prayer.
In modern interpretation.
The parashah is discussed in these modern sources:
In modern interpretation Deuteronomy chapter 7.
Professor Harold Fisch, formerly of Bar-Ilan University, argued that William Shakespeare echoed the command of “you shall well ... | 35,535 | triviaqa-train |
In which country are the archaeological sites of Tikal and Yaxha? | Tikal
Tikal () ("Tik’al" in modern Mayan orthography) is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, found in a rainforest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the archaeological region of ... | with their populations in 2002 and 2012. Las Cruces was separated from La Libertad in 2011, and El Chal was separated from Dolores in 2014.
Museums.
- Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén in Dolores.
Archaeological sites.
The Petén department includes a large number of archaeological sites belonging to the ancient Maya ... | 35,536 | triviaqa-train |
In which country are the archaeological sites of Sipan and Ollantaytambo? | Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo () is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some by road northwest of the city of Cusco. It is located at an altitude of above sea level in the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, Cusco region. During the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emper... | pots have been found not just at major north coast archaeological sites, such as Huaca de la luna, Huaca del sol, and Sipan, but also at small villages and unrecorded burial sites as well.
At least 500 Moche ceramics have sexual themes. The most frequently depicted act is anal sex, with scenes of vaginal penetration be... | 35,537 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the first signatory of the American declaration of Independence? | after that date.
The Declaration was transposed on paper, adopted by the Continental Congress, and signed by John Hancock, President of the Congress, on July 4, 1776, according to the 1911 record of events by the U.S. State Department under Secretary Philander C. Knox. On August 2, 1776, a parchment paper copy of the D... | an origin with signatory James Wilson, who had argued strongly that the Declaration was made not by the States but by the whole people.
Legacy.
The Declaration was given little attention in the years immediately following the American Revolution, having served its original purpose in announcing the independence of the ... | 35,538 | triviaqa-train |
Nelson's tomb stands in St Paul's Cathedral but for whom was it originally made although this person never occupied it? | Horatio, Lord Nelson is located in the crypt, next to that of Wellington. The marble sarcophagus which holds his remains was made for Cardinal Wolsey but not used as the cardinal had fallen from favour. At the eastern end of the crypt is the Chapel of the Order of the British Empire, instigated in 1917, and designed by... | misquoted. A number of ships in the fleet recorded the signal as "England expects every man "to" do his duty" (omitting "that" and replacing "will" with "to"). This version became so prevalent that it is recorded on Nelson's tomb in St. Paul's Cathedral. The word "that" is also omitted on the version around the base of... | 35,539 | triviaqa-train |
Born in Hungary in 1912, which pianist and conductor was music director at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1961-71, and music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1969-91? | 1904. The orchestra was renamed "Theodore Thomas Orchestra" in 1905 and today, Orchestra Hall still has "Theodore Thomas Orchestra Hall" inscribed in its façade.
In 1905, Frederick Stock became music director, a post he held until his death in 1942. The orchestra was renamed the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1913.
Subs... | citizen in 1967.
Kubelík was music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1950–53), musical director of The Royal Opera, Covent Garden (1955–58), and music director of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (1961–79), and was a frequent guest conductor for leading orchestras in Europe and America.
As a composer, Ku... | 35,540 | triviaqa-train |
Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day? | by the papacy. Harold's claim to the throne was not entirely secure, however, as there were other claimants, perhaps including his exiled brother Tostig. King Harald Hardrada of Norway also had a claim to the throne as the uncle and heir of King Magnus I, who had made a pact with Harthacnut in about 1040 that if either... | the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. After further military efforts William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066, in London. He made arrangements for the governance of England in early 1067 before returning to Normandy. Several unsuccessful rebellions followed, and by 1075 William's hold on England was mostly s... | 35,541 | triviaqa-train |
Close to the village of St Just, what is the name of the only cape in England? | Methodist chapels.
St Just is the home of Cape Cornwall School which also serves Sennen, Sancreed, Pendeen, St Buryan and other places in the district.
There are seven Cornish crosses in the parish; there are two in the vicarage garden and one built into the church wall. Other crosses are at Leswidden, Nanquidno and Ke... | Mead of Katherine Grey is in Kent.
Miss Marple lives in "Danemead Cottage", the last cottage in Old Pasture Lane. Her telephone number is "three five" on a manual exchange.
Once it has been fully established as Miss Marple's home village, St. Mary Mead is supposed to be in South East England, from London. It is just ou... | 35,542 | triviaqa-train |
"In the TV comedy series, ""Dad's Army"", which character spoke the line, ""Mum won't like it Uncle Arthur""?" | in the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV, later known as the Home Guard) and highlighted a somewhat forgotten aspect of defence during the Second World War. Perry was only 17 years old when he joined the 10th Hertfordshire Battalion. His mother did not like him being out at night, and feared he might catch cold; he partly ... | - Yvette Wilson (1964–2012), American comedian and actress
- Yvonne S. Wilson (born 1929), American politician
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- Zuleica Wilson (born 1993), Angolan model
Fictional characters.
- Sergeant Arthur Wilson in television comedy "Dad's Army"
- David "Pudd'nhead" Wilson, title character of novel by Mark Twain
- Debbie Wils... | 35,543 | triviaqa-train |
Who did the Italian former model Carla Bruni marry in February 2008? | Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni Sarkozy (born Carla Gilberta Bruni Tedeschi; ; 23 December 1967) is an Italian-French singer-songwriter and former model. In 2008, she married Nicolas Sarkozy, the then President of France and "ex-officio" Co-Prince of Andorra.
Bruni was born in Italy and moved to France at the age of seven. She... | .
Aside from his native French, Garrel speaks English and Italian.
Garrel was in a relationship with Valeria Bruni Tedeschi from 2007 to 2012. She is the elder sister of Carla Bruni, the former French First Lady. In 2009 Bruni Tedeschi and Garrel adopted a baby from Senegal, whom they named Céline.
In June 2017, Garrel... | 35,544 | triviaqa-train |
Which star of Hollywood musicals died in 1987; his straight roles included that of a con man in The Towering Inferno? | tie or silk scarf in place of a belt.
Astaire married 25-year-old Phyllis Potter in 1933 (formerly Phyllis Livingston Baker (1908–1954), a Boston-born New York socialite and former wife of Eliphalet Nott Potter III (1906–1981), despite his mother and sister's objections. Phyllis's death from lung cancer, at the age of ... | Star".
Film roles that Wood turned down during her career hiatus went to Ali MacGraw in "Goodbye, Columbus"; Mia Farrow in "The Great Gatsby"; and Faye Dunaway in "The Towering Inferno". Later, Wood chose to star in the disaster film "Meteor" (1979) with Sean Connery, and the sex comedy "The Last Married Couple in Amer... | 35,545 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the novel Room at the Top? | Room at the Top (1959 film)
Room at the Top is a 1959 British film based on the novel of the same name by John Braine. The novel was adapted by Neil Paterson with uncredited work by Mordecai Richler. It was directed by Jack Clayton and produced by John and James Woolf. The film stars Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, H... | a laboratory and a factory before becoming, after the war, a librarian in Bingley, a small town five miles up the Aire Valley .
Although he wrote 12 works of fiction, Braine is chiefly remembered today for his first novel, "Room at the Top" (1957). The novel was conceived when he was being treated for tuberculosis in a... | 35,546 | triviaqa-train |
In the Beverley Hills Cop films, what is the name of the character played by Eddie Murphy? | Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest, written by Daniel Petrie Jr. and starring Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who visits Beverly Hills, California to solve the murder of his best friend. Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, Lisa E... | Beverly Hills Cop (disambiguation)
Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 American action comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold.
It may also refer to:
- "Beverly Hills Cop" (franchise), the series of films that began with "Beverly Hills Cop"
- "Beverly Hills Cop" (soundtrack), the soundtrack album corresponding to ... | 35,547 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the longest mountain range in the world? | or the Alpide Belt. The Pacific Ring of Fire includes the Andes of South America, extends through the North American Cordillera along the Pacific Coast, the Aleutian Range, on through Kamchatka, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, to New Zealand. The Andes is long and is often considered the world's longe... | Atlas Mountains. The belt also includes other European and Asian mountain ranges. The Himalayas contain the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, which is high and traverses the border between China and Nepal.
Mountain ranges outside these two systems include the Arctic Cordillera, the Urals, the App... | 35,548 | triviaqa-train |
Whose theme song was 'Minnie the Moocher'? | Minnie the Moocher
"Minnie the Moocher" is a jazz song first recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, selling over a million copies. "Minnie the Moocher" is most famous for its nonsensical ad libbed ("scat") lyrics (for example, "Hi De Hi De Hi De Ho"). In performances, Calloway would have the audience and t... | Mini-Theme: Moocher from the Future" from his 2009 album "'Em Are I".
In 1931, the same year that Calloway recorded the first version of "Minnie the Moocher", his sister Blanche (who performed as Blanche Calloway with her "Joy Boys") recorded "Growlin' Dan", in which Minnie is evoked, along with a variation on Calloway... | 35,549 | triviaqa-train |
What is the first name of the wife of French president Nikolas Sarkozy? | He initiated the reform of French universities (2007) and the pension reform (2010). He married Italian-French singer-songwriter Carla Bruni in 2008 at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
In the 2012 election, François Hollande, candidate of the Socialist Party, defeated Sarkozy by a 3.2% margin. After leaving the presidential... | Ministry of Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Codevelopment
The Ministry of Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-Development of France () is a ministry that was created by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007. Sarkozy had suggested the formation of such a government agency during his 200... | 35,550 | triviaqa-train |
In which year in the 20th Century were there three Popes? | Year of three popes
A year of three popes is a common reference to a year when the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church are required to elect two new popes within the same calendar year. Such a year generally occurs when a newly elected pope dies or resigns very early into his papacy. This results in the Catholi... | apparitions such as in Lourdes and Fátima. Popes Alexander VII and Clement X both promulgated the veneration of the Heart of Jesus and the Heart of Mary, a concept which was embraced by pope John Paul II in the 20th century as the Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
The two Marian dogmas of Immaculate Conception ... | 35,551 | triviaqa-train |
What Is the SI unit of power? | Power (physics)
In physics, power is the rate of doing work or of transferring heat, i.e. the amount of energy transferred or converted per unit time. Having no direction, it is a scalar quantity. In the International System of Units, the unit of power is the joule per second (J/s), known as the watt in honour of James... | Horsepower-hour
A horsepower-hour (hph or hp⋅h) is an outdated unit of energy, not used in the SI system of units. The unit represents an amount of work a horse is supposed capable of delivering during an hour (1 (one) horsepower integrated over a time interval of an hour). Based on differences in the definition of wha... | 35,552 | triviaqa-train |
What is the SI of force? | Newton (unit)
The newton (symbol: N) is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.
See below for the conversion factors.
Definition.
"One newton is the force needed to acceler... | the force of a revolutionary proletariat. This stance was reaffirmed very clearly in a discussion on "To what extent is the SI a political movement?", during the Fourth SI Conference in London. The SI remarked that this is a core Situationist principle, and that those that don't understand it and agree with it, are not... | 35,553 | triviaqa-train |
What Is the first name of the wife of US President Barack Obama? | left-handed.
Obama lived with anthropologist Sheila Miyoshi Jager while he was a community organizer in Chicago in the 1980s. He proposed to her twice, but both Jager and her parents turned him down. The relationship was only made public in May 2017, several months after Obama's presidency had ended.
In June 1989, Obam... | this message of Hanukkah that speaks to us no matter what faith we practice or what beliefs we cherish…it invites all of us to rededicate ourselves to improving the lives of those around us, spreading the light of freedom and tolerance wherever oppression and prejudice exist.
White House Hanukkah Parties hosted by Pres... | 35,554 | triviaqa-train |
"""Suicide Is Painless"" Is associated with which American TV Show?" | 's main theme, despite Mandel's initial objections. This version was sung by uncredited session singers John Bahler, Tom Bahler, Ron Hicklin and Ian Freebairn-Smith and the single was attributed to "The Mash". During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in the 1980s, Robert Altman said that while ... | the Guns, God and Government Tour to celebrate the album's US release date with a brief, invitation-only acoustic set at the Saci nightclub in New York City. Tickets for the show were given out via their website, in radio contests, and to the first 100 album buyers at Tower Records on Broadway in New York. The set cons... | 35,555 | triviaqa-train |
Sphalerite is the main ore of which metal? | Zinc
Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a blue-silvery appearance when oxidation is removed. It is the first element in group 12 of the periodic table. In some respects zinc is chemically similar to magnesium: both elements ex... | about 400 million years ago by an ancient ocean. In the following million years geological movements carried it to the surface where erosion removed large amounts. About 200 million years ago aqueous metal solutions filled the cavernous rocks. Primary ores were created mostly consisting of Sphalerite, Marcasite and Gal... | 35,556 | triviaqa-train |
Malachite is the main ore of which metal? | cast iron, tool steel, alloy steel) make up the largest proportion both by quantity and commercial value. Iron alloyed with various proportions of carbon gives low, mid and high carbon steels, with increasing carbon levels reducing ductility and toughness. The addition of silicon will produce cast irons, while the addi... | 1802.
Smithsonite is a variably colored trigonal mineral which only rarely is found in well formed crystals. The typical habit is as earthy botryoidal masses. It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 and a specific gravity of 4.4 to 4.5.
Smithsonite occurs as a secondary mineral in the weathering or oxidation zone of zinc-bearing... | 35,557 | triviaqa-train |
Burkina Faso was known by which name until 1984? | Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as "Burkinabé" ( ). Its capital is Ouagadougou.
The Republic of Upper Volta was established on 11 December 1958 as a self-governing colony within the ... | National Culture Week of Burkina Faso
The National Culture Week of Burkina Faso, better known by its French name La Semaine Nationale de la culture (SNC), is one of the most important cultural activities of Burkina Faso. It is a biennial event which takes place every two years in Bobo Dioulasso, the second-largest city... | 35,558 | triviaqa-train |
In Morse code what letter is signified by dash dash? | Letter (alphabet)
A letter is a segmental symbol of a phonemic writing system. The inventory of all letters forms the alphabet. Letters broadly correspond to phonemes in the spoken form of the language, although there is rarely a consistent, exact correspondence between letters and phonemes.
The word "letter", borrowed... | Cedric James
Cedric James (born March 19, 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He played college football at Texas Christian University.
Early years.
James attended Kennedale High School... | 35,559 | triviaqa-train |
On which Caribbean island were England dismissed for 51 in a test match in 2009? | The geography and climate in the Caribbean region varies: Some islands in the region have relatively flat terrain of non-volcanic origin. These islands include Aruba (possessing only minor volcanic features), Curaçao, Barbados, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Saint Croix, the Bahamas, and Antigua. Others possess rugged to... | a trial match which would help select the touring party for the West Indies' debut Test series, to be played against England in 1928. Hylton's performance in the match was modest, and he was not chosen for the England tour. The cricket writer Mark Whitaker believes that race may have been a factor in Hylton's non-selec... | 35,560 | triviaqa-train |
As at 1.2.2009 who is the coach of St Helens RLFC? | . His personality and relationship with the fans was an additional reason why St Helens fans were disgruntled in him leaving after four years in charge and why next boss Mick Potter faced a fair amount of criticism in his initial period as boss.
History Summer era 2000s The Potter years (2009–2010).
Mick Potter was ann... | David Lyon (rugby league)
David Lyon (born 3 September 1965) is an English former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played as a for Widnes, Warrington, St. Helens and Sheffield Eagles and Leigh Centurions.
He is the son of Geoff Lyon the former Wigan RLFC great who played at Wigan from 1959 to 19... | 35,561 | triviaqa-train |
Which horse won the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup? | 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup
The 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup was a horse race which took place at Cheltenham on Friday 14 March 2008. It was the 80th running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by Denman. The winner was ridden by Sam Thomas, and the first three horses were all trained by Paul Nicholls. The odds-on favo... | 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup
The 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup was a horse race which took place at Cheltenham on Friday March 13, 2009. It was the 81st running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by the pre-race favourite Kauto Star. The winner was ridden by Ruby Walsh and trained by Paul Nicholls.
Kauto Star became the... | 35,562 | triviaqa-train |
On which Caribbean island was a test match abandoned in 2009 after only 10 balls were bowled? | The geography and climate in the Caribbean region varies: Some islands in the region have relatively flat terrain of non-volcanic origin. These islands include Aruba (possessing only minor volcanic features), Curaçao, Barbados, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Saint Croix, the Bahamas, and Antigua. Others possess rugged to... | the captaincy garnered much media attention, played in the Caribbean during England's tour of the West Indies under the new captain, Strauss. Though Pietersen scored 97 in the first innings of the first Test, West Indies had a lead of 74 and England were bowled out for 51 with Pietersen making only one being bowled by ... | 35,563 | triviaqa-train |
Who is the only Croatian to win men's singles at Wimbledon? | was replaced for the 1927 Wimbledon Championships and from then on players were seeded on merit. The first players to be seeded as no. 1 were René Lacoste and Helen Wills.
The Committee of Management decide which players receive wildcards. Usually, wild cards are players who have performed well during previous tourname... | Slam tournaments (six at the Australian Open and eight at Wimbledon). Federer became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open era since Ken Rosewall in 1972. The time span between Federer's first Grand slam win at Wimbledon and this latest, almost 15 years, is an Open era record in the men's singles... | 35,564 | triviaqa-train |
Which horse won the 2008 Grand National? | 2008 Grand National
The 2008 Grand National (known as the John Smith's Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 161st official annual running of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase which took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 5 April 2008 and attracted the maximum permitted field o... | McKelvey (horse)
McKelvey (August 5, 1999 - 5 April 2008) was an Irish-bred, British-trained thoroughbred racehorse, ridden by Tom O'Brien and trained by Peter Bowen.
Racing career.
McKelvey won the 2006 Summer National and came second in the 2007 Grand National. On 5 April 2008 during the 2008 Grand National he dislod... | 35,565 | triviaqa-train |
As at 1.2.2009. Who is the coach of Warrington Wolves RLFC? | only received slight concussion. Utility back Paul Johnson missed most of the season after it was confirmed that he needed a full cruciate knee ligament reconstruction. Johnson was injured during the second half of Warrington's 40–34 cup defeat at St Helens.
On 27 May 2008 Head Coach Paul Cullen resigned from the coach... | List of Warrington Wolves players
Warrington Wolves (named Warrington Zingari in 1876, and just Warrington from 1877 to 1996) are an English rugby league club who have had numerous notable players throughout their history.
References.
External links.
- Warrington Rugby League RLFC players archive search
- Statistics (... | 35,566 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the first Poet Laureate appointed in 1668? | from the appointment of John Dryden in 1668.
In modern times a Laureate title may be conferred by an organization such as the Poetry Foundation, which designates a Young Person's Poet Laureate, unconnected with England's Poet Laureate.
The office is also popular with regional and community groups. Examples include the ... | Felipe Herrera was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown in March, 2012.
- Counties
- Kern County’s first poet laureate was chosen in 2016: Don Thompson.
- Marin County’s first Poet Laureate was appointed in 2008: Albert Flynn DeSilver
- San Mateo County’s first poet laureate was appointed in 2014: Caroline Goodwin. The curren... | 35,567 | triviaqa-train |
In which Jane Austin novel are the characters Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth? | Anne Elliot
Anne Elliot is the protagonist of Jane Austen's sixth and last completed novel, "Persuasion" (1818).
Anne Elliot was persuaded, when she was 19, to break off her engagement with Frederick Wentworth, a promising young lieutenant in the Royal Navy but a commoner without fortune, and she has never married. Lon... | Anne Elliot
- Paul Daneman as Captain Wentworth
- George Curzon as Sir Walter Elliot
- Jane Hardie as Elizabeth Elliot
- Fabia Drake as Lady Russell
- Thea Holme as Mrs. Croft
- William Mervyn as Admiral Croft
- Clare Austin as Mary Musgrove
- Edward Jewesbury as Charles Musgrove
- Jill Dixon as Louisa Musgrove
- Diane... | 35,568 | triviaqa-train |
"Which character in Shakespeare's Hamlet says ""Beware of entrance to a quarrel but being in, bear't that the opposed may be aware of thee""?" | late King Hamlet which they have recently seen, and bring Prince Hamlet's friend Horatio as a witness. After the ghost appears again, the three vow to tell Prince Hamlet what they have witnessed.
As the court gathers the next day, while King Claudius and Queen Gertrude discuss affairs of state with their elderly advise... | "Ur-Hamlet", appeared by 1589. The play is lost but is mentioned in a few other sources, the first being Thomas Nashe's 1589 preface to Robert Greene's "Menaphon".
William Shakespeare wrote his play "Hamlet" sometime between 1599 and 1602. The "Ur-Hamlet" is thought to be his primary source; his version owes but the ou... | 35,569 | triviaqa-train |
What is the capital of Bermuda? | Hamilton, Bermuda
Hamilton is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. It is the territory's financial centre and a major port and tourist destination. Its population of 1,010 (2010) is one of the smallest of any capital cities.
History.
The history of Hamilton as a British city began in 1790 when the ... | , Bermuda. The firm also has offices in São Paulo, Brazil, New York City, United States, and Zurich, Switzerland.
History.
History 1993 to 2005.
GP Investments was founded in 1993 to focus on investments in Latin America, what was at that point a nascent market in private equity.
In 1994, GP raised its first investment... | 35,570 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space? | Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (9 March 1934 – 27 March 1968) was a Soviet Air Forces pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space, achieving a major milestone in the Space Race; his capsule Vostok 1 completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961. Gagarin became an international cel... | Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov (, born 27 May 1948) is a retired Russian cosmonaut. He is a veteran of 3 space flights, including twice to the Mir Soviet space station, and is the father of cosmonaut Sergey Volkov.
Biography and career.
Volkov was born in Ukrainian SSR in a family of R... | 35,571 | triviaqa-train |
Who In 1963 became the first woman in space? | Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (; born 6 March 1937) is a member of the Russian State Duma, engineer, and former cosmonaut. She is the first and youngest woman to have flown in space with a solo mission on the Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963. She orbited the Earth 48 times, spent almost three days in s... | a win in the November general election. He won reelection in 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1970.
Representative Hickey took his oath of office on January 1, 1963 at the age of 24, being the youngest member of the legislature. Notable members of the Class of 1963 included: Congressman Joseph D. Early of Worcester, Governor Micha... | 35,572 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed the opera Tristan and Isolde? | On the other hand, Richard Strauss accepted Wagnerian ideas but took them in wholly new directions, along with incorporating the new form introduced by Verdi. He first won fame with the scandalous "Salome" and the dark tragedy "Elektra", in which tonality was pushed to the limits. Then Strauss changed tack in his great... | La Bohème" (2015), "Tristan und Isolde" (2015), "Aida" (2016) and "Lohengrin" (2017). GNO's repertoire was significantly increased and proposed 35 new opera and operetta titles, as well as 11 new ballets.
Michailidis also continued to champion the production of rare works and of contemporary music. Notably, he produce... | 35,573 | triviaqa-train |
Who played Tony Soprano on TV? | Tony Soprano
Anthony John Soprano (born 1959) is a fictional character and the protagonist in the HBO television drama series "The Sopranos" (1999–2007), portrayed by James Gandolfini. Usually referred to as Tony, the Italian-American character was conceived by "The Sopranos" creator and showrunner David Chase, who was... | Silvio Dante
Silvio Manfred Dante, played by Steven Van Zandt, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series "The Sopranos". He is the consigliere and second-in-command to Tony Soprano in the DiMeo crime family.
Silvio, generally referred to as "Sil" by friends, was a soldier in the Soprano crew prior to becoming Consi... | 35,574 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed the opera Otello? | already sent, perhaps three-fifths of the Moor are ready".
But on 1 November 1886, in a laconic communication, Verdi was able to proclaim: "DEAR BOITO, It is finished! All honour to us! (and to "Him"!!). Farewell. G. VERDI".("sic") This left only a few minor tweaks to be done, with Boito providing two more lines in Dec... | to serious opera ("opere serie"). During the years 1813 (when Rossini composed "Tancredi") until 1822 he wrote a considerable series of them, mostly for the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples".
One reason for his new interest in the serious genre was his connection with the great dramatic soprano Isabella Colbran, who was fir... | 35,575 | triviaqa-train |
Who is the main Patron Saint of France? | "French work", was born in Île-de-France and was the first French style of architecture to be copied in all Europe. Northern France is the home of some of the most important Gothic cathedrals and basilicas, the first of these being the Saint Denis Basilica (used as the royal necropolis); other important French Gothic c... | - Saint Benedicta ("Beata"), sister of Sts Augustine and Sanctian, all three were born in Spain but went to France and were martyred in Sens under Aurelian (273)
- Saints Marcellus and Anastasius, Martyred in Bourges in France (274)
- Saint Syrus of Genoa, priest and later Bishop of Genoa in Italy from c. 324 to c. 380... | 35,576 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the Greek sorceress who turned Odysseus' men into swine? | Circe
Circe (; "Kírkē" ) is a goddess of magic or sometimes a nymph, enchantress or sorceress in Greek mythology. She is a daughter of the god Helios and either the Oceanid nymph Perse or the goddess Hecate. Circe was renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and herbs. Through the use of these and a magic wand or sta... | the object that is the recipient of an action (by a verb)
Mythology.
- Io (mythology), daughter of Inachus in Greek mythology, and lover of Zeus who was turned into a cow
- Io, an alternate spelling of the nereid Ino, later known as Leukothea, who in the Odyssey gave Odysseus a veil that allowed him to breathe underwat... | 35,577 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the Dutch MP refused entry into the UK in early 2009? | seats. The big winner of the 2010 elections was Geert Wilders, whose right wing PVV, the ideological successor to the LPF, more than doubled its number of seats. Negotiation talks for a new government resulted in a minority government, led by VVD (a first) in coalition with CDA, which was sworn in on 14 October 2010. T... | 15, 2009, Finnegan released a statement indicating that all legal matters regarding the case had been turned over to Ogletree. Shyne was deported to Belize on October 28, 2009, though he continued to fight for residency in the United States.
In February 2010, the rapper was refused entry into the United Kingdom due to ... | 35,578 | triviaqa-train |
Which art movement was originally formed by Walter Gropius in 1918 in Weimar? | Walter Gropius
Walter Adolph Georg Gropius (18 May 1883 – 5 July 1969) was a German architect and founder of the Bauhaus School, who, along with Alvar Aalto, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, is widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of modernist architecture. Gropius was also a l... | ". The only big change is in the last line - whereas the original calls to praise God for the miracles he performed, the Hebrew one praises the miracles and wonders performed by the Maccabees. This reflects the anti-religious polemic of early Zionism, evident in many other Israeli Chanukah songs.
In Israel, it’s still ... | 35,579 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did Mussolini seize power in Italy and the Irish Free State become established? | Blackshirts were established as the "squadristi" in 1919 and consisted of many disgruntled former soldiers. It was given the task of leading fights against their bitter enemies – the Socialists. They may have numbered 200,000 by the time of Mussolini's March on Rome from 27 to 29 October 1922. In 1922 the "squadristi" ... | Sultanate abolished by the Turkish Grand National Assembly; Sultan Mehmed VI is deposed. Irish Free State is established, while the Province of Northern Ireland is created within The United Kingdom. The Irish Civil War begins. The Italian reconquest of Libya begins. The union of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and El S... | 35,580 | triviaqa-train |
In which year was Gandhi assassinated and the state of Israel set up? | Nations (UN) adopted a Partition Plan for Palestine recommending the creation of independent Arab and Jewish states and an internationalized Jerusalem. The plan was accepted by the Jewish Agency, and rejected by Arab leaders. The following year, the Jewish Agency declared the independence of the State of Israel, and th... | entry into Malebennur and surrounding areas. On 10 January 2002, he was banned from entering the Bailhongal taluk in relation to communal incidents in Kittur. The ban also included fellow Bajrang Dal leaders Vilas Pawar and Manoj Hanagal.
Muthalik is an admirer of Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and reg... | 35,581 | triviaqa-train |
"Howard Schultz owner of Starbucks prompted which political figure to ask ""Who the f**k is he?" | UK. The UK is in a spiral", expressing concern with the levels of unemployment and consumer confidence in the United Kingdom. Peter Mandelson, then-British Business Secretary, responded saying that the United Kingdom was "not spiralling, although I've noticed Starbucks is in a great deal of trouble", and suggesting tha... | Howard Schultz
Howard D. Schultz (born July 19, 1953) is an American businessman and multi-billionaire. He was Chairman and Chief Executive of Starbucks from 1986 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2017, as well as its Executive Chairman from 2017 to 2018. He is a former owner of the Seattle SuperSonics, and was a member o... | 35,582 | triviaqa-train |
Which art movement was formulated as an anarchic form of expressionism in Zurich in 1916 possibly by poet Tristan Tzara? | Cabaret Voltaire, identified by Hugo Ball as "Rumanian poetry", and that they were recited in Tzara's own spontaneous French translation. Although they are noted for their radical break with the traditional form of Romanian verse, Ball's diary entry of 5 February 1916, indicates that Tzara's works were still "conservat... | developed her ideas about vitalism and movement, but she never became part of British Neo-Romanticism. In Paris she continuing her studies of the nude at the free and easy Académie de la Grande Chaumière. She associated with Giacometti, Tristan Tzara and the Surrealist circle but was committed to a figurative form of m... | 35,583 | triviaqa-train |
Who won X Factor in December 2008? | , Alexandra Burke, Joe McElderry, Matt Cardle, Little Mix, James Arthur, Sam Bailey, Ben Haenow, Louisa Johnson, Matt Terry, Rak-Su and Dalton Harris. Winners receive a recording contract with record label Syco Music with a stated value of £1 million. This includes a cash payment to the winner, but the majority is allo... | Chi (Who)
"Chi (Who)" is a 2008 Italian language debut single by Aram Quartet an Italian group of artists who won the first season of Italian series of "The X Factor" in 2008.
The song "Chi (Who)" was written by X Factor judge Morgan and vocal coach Gaudy for the show and was performed by Aram Quartet during the finals... | 35,584 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the first Old Testament Book named after a person? | . The books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings follow, forming a history of Israel from the Conquest of Canaan to the Siege of Jerusalem c. 587 BC. There is a broad consensus among scholars that these originated as a single work (the so-called "Deuteronomistic history") during the Babylonian exile of the 6th century B... | Particular judgment
Particular judgment, according to Christian eschatology, is the divine judgment that a departed person undergoes immediately after death, in contradistinction to the general judgment (or Last Judgment) of all people at the end of the world.
Old Testament, apocrypha and pseudepigrapha.
There are few,... | 35,585 | triviaqa-train |
Which Country's Monarchs were crowned on the Hill of Tara? | Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara ( or "Cnoc na Teamhrach") is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. According to tradition, it was the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland, and it also appears in Irish mythology. Tara consists of numerous monuments and eart... | Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority in ruling a country, also performing ceremonial duties and embodying the country's national identity. Although some monarchs are elected, in most cases, the monarch's position is inherited and lasts until death or abdication. I... | 35,586 | triviaqa-train |
Who was King of England at the outbreak of the Hundred Years War? | (later retroactively attributed to the ancient Salic law). In 1328, Charles IV of France died without sons or brothers. His closest male relative was his nephew Edward III of England, whose mother, Isabella of France, was sister of the deceased king. Isabella claimed the throne of France for her son, but the French rej... | further city rights to Dunkirk; his successor Count Louis I (1322–1346) had to face the Peasant revolt of 1323–1328, which was crushed by King Philippe VI of France at the 1328 Battle of Cassel, whereafter the Dunkirkers again were affected by the repressive measures of the French king.
Count Louis remained a loyal lie... | 35,587 | triviaqa-train |
"The Ali/Frazier fight, billed as ""The Thriller in Manila"" took place in which city?" | system in Southeast Asia).
The term "Manila" is commonly used to refer to the whole metropolitan area, the greater metropolitan area or the city proper. The officially defined metropolitan area called Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, includes the much larger Quezon City and the Makati Central Busine... | cable television from a re-transmitter to a program provider.
The "Thrilla in Manila" was also the very first boxing bout to be on pay-per-view home cable television, which was transmitted through HBO.
In 2006, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Óscar Larios fight in the Philippines was billed as "Thrilla in Manila 2".
See also.
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Catherine of Braganza, Portuguese princess, was married to which English king? | who became Lord Protector on the death of Oliver on 3 September 1658.
History Early modern history Restoration and Glorious Revolution.
Richard proved to be ineffectual and was unable to maintain his rule. He resigned his title and retired into obscurity. The Rump Parliament was recalled and there was a second period w... | Catarina, Duchess of Braganza
Infanta Catherine of Guimarães, Duchess of Braganza by marriage (Portuguese: Catarina; , 18 January 1540 – 15 November 1614) was a Portuguese "infanta" (princess) claimant to the throne following the death of King Henry of Portugal in 1580.
She was the second daughter of Infante Edward, 4t... | 35,589 | triviaqa-train |
Pheidippides reportedly ran the first marathon during the war between Greece and which other country? | Marathon, Greece
Marathon (Demotic Greek: Μαραθώνας, "Marathónas"; Attic/Katharevousa: , "Marathṓn") is a town in Greece and the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running... | a popular myth stemming from the Battle of Marathon, in which Pheidippides ran to Athens from the town of Marathon, Greece to carry the message of a Greek victory, the 1896 course began in the town of Marathon and finished in Athens' Panathenaic Stadium – a distance of around . On April 10, 1896, Greek water-carrier Sp... | 35,590 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed the opera La Traviata? | had agreed with the librettist Salvadore Cammarano on a subject for what would become "Il trovatore", but work on this opera could not proceed while the composer was writing "Rigoletto", which premiered in Venice in March 1851. In addition, personal affairs in his home town limited his activities that spring, but after... | can know about the novel, he must remain ignorant of the opera, since it has not yet been composed. In the Italian version of the movie, the opera "La Traviata" is used instead in this dialogue. As "La Traviata" premiered in 1853, this gets round this anachronism, making the story plausible to the Italian public. | 35,591 | triviaqa-train |
Which singer had the theme song 'Everybody Loves Somebody'? | Everybody Loves Somebody
"Everybody Loves Somebody" is a song written in 1947 by Sam Coslow, Irving Taylor and pianist Ken Lane.
History.
Although written almost 20 years earlier, by 1964 the song had already been recorded by several artists--including Frank Sinatra--but without much success. Lane was playing piano for... | film "Tamako Love Story" in 2014. For "Tamako Love Story", she was awarded the New Face Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. She storyboarded the entire film herself, and also wrote the lyrics for the opening theme song, "Everybody Loves Somebody". Yamada's next project was the feature film "A Silent Voice", an adap... | 35,592 | triviaqa-train |
Eve Pollard is the agony aunt from which daily newspaper? | in 1940.
She attended an all-girls Catholic school in South London where she developed a love of journalism. Her career began at "Honey" magazine where she was the tea girl, eventually becoming fashion editor in 1967, moving to the "Daily Mirror" the following year.
She was the second female editor, in modern times, of... | journalist
- Ernest Abraham Hart
- Matthew Kalman, editor-in-chief of "The Jerusalem Report"
- Dominic Lawson, journalist
- Nigella Lawson, cookery writer
- Norman Lebrecht, journalist, writer and critic
- Bernard Levin, journalist and broadcaster
- Emily Maitlis, TV newscaster and reporter
- Robert Peston, BBC Busines... | 35,593 | triviaqa-train |
Which element has the symbol Na? | Sodium
Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na (from Latin "natrium") and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. Sodium is an alkali metal, being in group 1 of the periodic table, because it has a single electron in its outer shell, which it readily donates, creating a positively ... | or , which has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. The full isotope symbol would also have the atomic number ("Z") as a subscript to the left of the element symbol directly below the mass number: . This is technically redundant, as each element is defined by its atomic number, so it is often omitted.
Mass number changes in radio... | 35,594 | triviaqa-train |
In which year was the Prime Minister Spencer Percival shot on entering the House of Commons? | Spencer Perceval
Spencer Perceval (1 November 1762 – 11 May 1812) was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812. Perceval is the only British prime minister to have been murdered. He was also the only Solicitor General or Attorney Genera... | High Street" in a national competition run by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Administration.
Administration Politics.
The Northampton constituency was established in 1295, which returned two MPs to the House of Commons. Spencer Perceval was the elected MP for the constituency in 1796, and became P... | 35,595 | triviaqa-train |
"In which film did Clint Eastwood sing the song ""I Talk To The Trees'?" | " films.
Eastwood was paid $750,000 in 1968 for the war epic "Where Eagles Dare", about a World War II squad parachuting into a Gestapo stronghold in the alpine mountains. Richard Burton played the squad's commander, with Eastwood as his right-hand man. Eastwood was also cast as Two-Face in the "Batman" television show... | song to the film, "9000 Days".
Overtone joined the promotional team in the United States where they appeared together with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman on talk shows including "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Lopez Tonight". Overtone was invited to the film première which w... | 35,596 | triviaqa-train |
In which war was the Battle of Bunker Hill? | Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle. It was the original objective of both the col... | the only mill in the state featuring dual water wheels.
A small Civil War skirmish between the Union Army and the Confederate Army occurred near Bunker Hill on July 17, 1861. Also Confederate General J. Johnston Pettigrew of North Carolina was mortally wounded during his army's retreat to Virginia a few days after the ... | 35,597 | triviaqa-train |
"Who painted ""The garden of earthly delights"" circa 1504?" | The Garden of Earthly Delights
The Garden of Earthly Delights is the modern title given to a triptych oil painting on oak panel painted by the Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch, between 1490 and 1510, when Bosch was between 40 and 60 years old. It has been housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid since 1939.
A... | part of the colors.
Some art historians identified this work as that acquired by Philip I of Castile in 1504, while others deny this. Dendrochronologic analysis proved that the painting was executed not before 1482 There is copy of the work, attributed to Lucas Cranach the Elder, in the Gemäldegalerie of Berlin.
Descri... | 35,598 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the smallest country in area in South America? | bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. It includes twelve sovereign states (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela), a part of France (Fre... | the isthmus of Central America between latitudes 13° and 15°N, and longitudes 87° and 91°W. It stretches from west-northwest to east-southeast and north to south, with a total area of . As the smallest country in continental America, El Salvador is affectionately called "Pulgarcito de America" (the "Tom Thumb of the Am... | 35,599 | triviaqa-train |
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