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Libreville is the capital of which West African country? | Libreville
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, in western central Africa. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade center for a timber region. , its census population was 703,904.
History.
The area was inhabited by the Mpongwé tribe long before the French acquired the... | Parachute Regiment to the Central African capital of Bangui. At noon, a company of the 3rd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment from Libreville, was also transported to Bangui.
Until November 1979, "Barracuda" aimed to protect French citizens in the country and the Dacko government, in addition to supporting the Central ... | 35,900 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did the Easter Rising, against British rule in Ireland, take place? | bill was defeated in Parliament. Although the bill, if passed, would have granted Ireland less autonomy within the UK than the Canadian provinces had within their own federation, many MPs feared that a partially independent Ireland might pose a security threat to Great Britain or mark the beginning of the break-up of t... | Republican Brotherhood had many cells in the British Army waiting to take part in the planned Fenian Rising. Many IRA members during the Easter Rising and War of Independence were veterans, including some of the leaders, such as James Connolly and Tom Barry and in 1920 the Connaught Rangers mutinied in protest against ... | 35,901 | triviaqa-train |
Which American President acquired the nickname 'The Gipper'? | Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan (; February 6, 1911June 5, 2004) was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975.
Reagan was raise... | he scored seven touchdowns and had 354 rushing yards, 91 kick return yards, and 24 receiving yards, totalling 469.
He acquired the nickname "Gip" (sometimes spelled "Gipp") because of his admiration for Notre Dame back George Gipp, the subject of Knute Rockne's "win one for the Gipper" speech.
While at West Virginia We... | 35,902 | triviaqa-train |
In WW2, which company made the Halifax bomber? | Handley Page Halifax
The Handley Page Halifax was a Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester.
The Halifax has its origins in the twin-engine "HP56" proposal of the late 1930s, produ... | MMM, CD, Chief Warrant Officer (ret) WWII veteran RCE, of South Surrey, BC, with 18 Field Company, RCE that landed with the Nova Scotia Highlanders at Bernieres sur Mer before noon on 6 June. He later served in France, Holland and Germany. Postwar he trained as a glider pilot and parachutist, had two tours during the K... | 35,903 | triviaqa-train |
What acid is found in rhubarb leaves? | Triangle" between Wakefield, Leeds, and Morley.
Rhubarb damaged by severe cold should not be eaten, as it may be high in oxalic acid, which migrates from the leaves and can cause illness.
The colour of rhubarb stalks can vary from the commonly associated crimson red, through speckled light pink, to simply light green. ... | Rhein (molecule)
Rhein, also known as cassic acid, is a substance in the anthraquinone group obtained from rhubarb. Like all such substances, rhein is a cathartic. Rhein is commonly found as a glycoside such as rhein-8-glucoside or glucorhein. Rhein was first isolated in 1895. It is found in rhubarb species like "Rheum... | 35,904 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the music for the 1948 film 'Scott of the Antarctic'? | exteriors shot in the Swiss Alps and in Norway; no actual scenes were made in Antarctica, though some pre-war stock footage from Graham Land may have been used. The film was made in Technicolor. The script was by Ivor Montagu, Walter Meade and the novelist Mary Hayley Bell, Mills' wife. The film is also known for its s... | , "Angel" (1947), "Duet for Two Hands" (1945), and "The Uninvited Guest" (1953). She also wrote the novel "Whistle Down the Wind" (1959), co-wrote the screenplay and story of "Sky West and Crooked" (1966) (released as "Gypsy Girl" in the United States), and wrote additional dialogue for "Scott of the Antarctic" (1948).... | 35,905 | triviaqa-train |
Who made a series of television programmes from River Cottage? | River Cottage
River Cottage is a brand used for a number of ventures by television chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. These include a long-running Channel 4 television series, cookery courses, events, restaurants and products such as beer and yogurt.
Television series.
The first TV series was "Escape to River Cottage" a... | be caught around the British Isles.
Television shows "River Cottage" seasonal specials.
From 2008, Fearnley-Whittingstall filmed magazine-style food programmes, produced at River Cottage HQ, based on the seasonal themes. "River Cottage Spring" ran from 28 May 2008 to 25 June 2008 on Channel 4 and in one of the episodes... | 35,906 | triviaqa-train |
A sepoy was a soldier from which country? | Rajputs and Bhumihar, mostly from the Awadh and Bihar regions, and even restricted the enlistment of lower castes in 1855. In contrast, the Madras Army and Bombay Army were "more localized, caste-neutral armies" that "did not prefer high-caste men". The domination of higher castes in the Bengal Army has been blamed in ... | . The roof was partially set fire to, which was extinguished at the spot by a Sepoy of the Belooch battalion, a soldier of the 61st Regiment having in vain attempted to do so.
The roof having been again set on fire, Captain Renny with great gallantry mounted to the top of the wall of the magazine, and flung several she... | 35,907 | triviaqa-train |
In Jules Veme's 'Around the World in 80 Days', Phileas Fogg starts and finishes his journey at which London club? | Phileas Fogg
Phileas Fogg () is the protagonist in the 1873 Jules Verne novel "Around the World in Eighty Days". An inspiration for the character were the real round-the-world travels of the American writer and adventurer William Perry Fogg.
Fictional biography.
Fogg makes a wager of £20,000 (£2 million in 2017) with m... | main protagonist, Phileas Fogg, travels eastward around the world. He had bet with his friends that he could do it in 80 days. To win the wager, Fogg must return by 8:45 pm on Saturday, 21 December 1872. However, the journey suffers a series of delays and when Fogg reaches London, it's 8:50 pm on Friday, 20 December, a... | 35,908 | triviaqa-train |
Which literary work, completed in 1353, contains the tales of ten travellers escaping from the plague in Florence? | examples of the power of human will; love tales that end tragically; love tales that end happily; clever replies that save the speaker; tricks that women play on men; tricks that people play on each other in general; examples of virtue. Only Dioneo, who usually tells the tenth tale each day, has the right to tell a tal... | , on illuminated manuscripts and on ancient scrolls such as Japanese ones. Stories remain a common way of entertaining a group that is on a journey. Showing how stories are used to pass the time and entertain an audience of travellers, Chaucer used pilgrims in his literary work "The Canterbury Tales" in the 14th centur... | 35,909 | triviaqa-train |
In a Dickens novel, who lived at Satis House? | 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... | Satis
SATIS or Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme, is a traffic improvement project in Mumbai, India.
Satis or SATIS may also refer to:
- Satis (goddess) AKA Satet, the cult of deification of the floods of the Nile River in Egyptian mythology
- Satis (inhabited locality), name of several inhabited localities in Ru... | 35,910 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the medieval poem 'Piers Plowman'? | Piers Plowman
Piers Plowman (written 1370–90) or "Visio Willelmi de Petro Ploughman" ("William's Vision of Piers Plowman") is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem by William Langland. It is written in unrhymed, alliterative verse divided into sections called "passus" (Latin for "step"). Like the Pearl Poet's "Si... | Pierce the Ploughman's Crede
Pierce the Ploughman's Crede is a medieval alliterative poem of 855 lines, lampooning the four orders of friars.
Textual history.
Surviving in two complete 14th-century manuscripts and two early printed editions, the "Crede" can be dated on internal evidence to the short period between 1393... | 35,911 | triviaqa-train |
Which actor appeared in the first and the last episodes of 'Grange Hill'? | 's official 30th birthday.
"Grange Hill" ended on Monday 15 September 2008 with a further return appearance by Todd Carty, in which Tucker persuaded his nephew Togger Johnson not to give up on school like he did. Other than that there would be no spectacular conclusion; characters simply walked out of the school gates ... | Kevin Bishop
Kevin Brian Bishop (born 18 June 1980) is an English comedian, actor, writer and star of "The Kevin Bishop Show", which he co-wrote with Lee Hupfield.
Life and career.
Bishop's first role was in "Grange Hill". His second role, at age 16, was as Ben Quayle in "Silent Witness". He played Stupid Brian in "My ... | 35,912 | triviaqa-train |
Which TV cook is married to presenter Fern Britton? | January 1998. A year later, Britton began dating celebrity chef Phil Vickery after they met on the set of BBC Two's "Ready Steady Cook". After her divorce was finalised, they married in spring 2000. The couple have a daughter, Winnie (born August 2001), and currently live in Buckinghamshire.
Personal life Charity.
Brit... | Fern Britton
Fern Britton (born 17 July 1957) is an English television presenter and author, best known for her television work with ITV and the BBC.
Britton came to national attention when she presented "Ready Steady Cook" between 1994 and 2000 on BBC One. Britton was presenter of ITV's "This Morning" programme from 1... | 35,913 | triviaqa-train |
Who designed the Avro Vulcan Bomber? | led by technical director Roy Chadwick and chief designer Stuart Davies; the type designation was "Avro 698". It was obvious to the design team that conventional aircraft could not satisfy the specification; knowing little about high-speed flight and unable to glean much from the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) or t... | Avro Vulcan
The Avro Vulcan (later Hawker Siddeley Vulcan from July 1963) is a jet-powered tailless delta wing high-altitude strategic bomber, which was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1956 until 1984. Aircraft manufacturer A.V. Roe and Company (Avro) designed the Vulcan in response to Specification B.35/46.... | 35,914 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the music for the films 'Dancing with Wolves' and 'Out of Africa'? | the Ngong Hills. The passenger car was actually a small combination office / sleeper that was originally used by supervisors during the building of the Uganda Railway and was the actual car from which a man was taken and killed by a marauding lioness.
Soundtrack.
The music for "Out of Africa" was composed and conducted... | which he also won the first BAFTA Award for Best Film Music), "Dances with Wolves" and "Out of Africa" (both of which also won him Grammy Awards). He also received ten Golden Globe Award nominations, winning once for Best Original Score for "Out of Africa" in 1986. Barry completed his last film score, "Enigma", in 2001... | 35,915 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the father of the Virgin Mary? | .
In the Quran Birth.
The birth of Mary is narrated in the Quran with references to her father as well as her mother. Mary's father is called "Imran". He is the equivalent of Joachim in Christian tradition. Her mother, according to al-Tabari, is called "Hannah", which is the same name as in Christian tradition (Saint A... | Saint Mary the Virgin".
Anglican devotion for the Virgin Mary was revived during the 19th century Oxford Movement of Anglo-Catholicism and by the activities of prominent figures such as John Henry Newman. British theologians such as Father Frederick Faber (who composed several hymns to Mary) took an enthusiastic approa... | 35,916 | triviaqa-train |
Architect Frank Matcham (1854-1920) specialized in designing which kind of building? | , and the Victoria Palace (1911). According to the dramatist Alan Bennett, there was a Matcham theatre in every corner of the UK.
Matcham was born in Newton Abbot, Devon, where he became apprenticed at the age of 14 to the architect George Sondon Bridgeman. Matcham moved to London, aged 21, where he joined the architec... | - Alexander Marshall Mackenzie (1847–1933)
- Frank Matcham (1854–1920)
- James Maxwell (1838–1893)
- Fr. Jeremiah McAuley
- Edward John May (1853-1941)
- John Stuart McCaig (11 July 1823 – 29 June 1902)
- Alfred Meeson (1808–1885)
- Edward William Mountford (1855–1908)
- William Chadwell Mylne (1781–1863)
Victorian arc... | 35,917 | triviaqa-train |
Of what institution was Sir John Houblon the first governor in 1694? | John Houblon
Sir John Houblon (13 March 1632 – 10 January 1712) was the first Governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697.
Biography.
John Houblon was the third son of James Houblon, a London merchant, and his wife, Mary Du Quesne, daughter of Jean Du Quesne, the younger. He had nine brothers and three sisters. T... | Nathaniel Tench (1694–) (Governor 1699–1701)
- Sir John Ward, MP (1694–97, 1698–99, 1703–1726) (Governor 1701–03)
- Abraham Houblon (1694–) (Governor 1703–05)
- James Bateman (1694–97, 1698–99, 1700–03 and 1707–11) (Governor 1705–07)
- Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 1st Baronet (1694–1702, 1704–25 and 1726–33) (Governor 1709–1... | 35,918 | triviaqa-train |
Which group had a hit in the 1960's with 'Keep on running'? | Keep On Running
"Keep On Running" is a song written and originally recorded by Jackie Edwards, which became a number one hit in the UK when recorded by The Spencer Davis Group.
Recordings.
"Keep On Running" was written by Jamaican singer-songwriter Jackie Edwards, who as well as having a successful singing career, work... | at the end of November or the beginning of December 1959.
Two sides from the Garrett sessions had a May 1960 single release credited to the Statues (the group name was a reference to the Statue of Liberty, as the group was signed to Liberty Records): the intended A-side was the Marijohn Wilkin original co-write (with P... | 35,919 | triviaqa-train |
Ernest Shepard was the original illustrator of which children's stories? | E. H. Shepard
Ernest Howard Shepard (10 December 1879 – 24 March 1976) was an English artist and book illustrator. He is known especially for illustrations of the anthropomorphic animal and soft toy characters in "The Wind in the Willows" and "Winnie-the-Pooh".
Career.
Shepard was born in St John's Wood, London. Having... | Criterion Books, later for Lothrop, Lee & Shepard; and Seabury Press. While at Seabury he founded a children's imprint, Clarion Books, which was later acquired by Houghton Mifflin. At Clarion he edited such notable children's book authors as Eileen Christelow, the author and illustrator of the "Five Little Monkeys" ser... | 35,920 | triviaqa-train |
In 1944, in which New Hampshire town was an agreement drawn up to establish the IMF and World Bank? | International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), also known as the Fund, is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment an... | agreed to establish a financial institution rivaling the western dominated World Bank and IMF, The bank would be named the New Development Bank as suggested by the Indian side but Modi govt. failed to bag the bank's headquarter for New Delhi, which would be located in Shanghai, China. Later the BRICS leader also attend... | 35,921 | triviaqa-train |
Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker prize for 2008 - what was the title of the book? | Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga (born 23 October 1974) is an Indo-Australian writer and journalist. His debut novel, "The White Tiger", won the 2008 Man Booker Prize.
Biography.
Biography Early life and education.
Aravind Adiga was born in Madras (now Chennai) on 23 October 1974 to Dr. K. Madhava Adiga and Usha Adiga, both... | Kanakadasa
- Trivikrama Panditacharya
- Narayana Panditacharya
- Kumudendu Muni, author of "Siribhoovalaya"
- Shishunaala Sharif Saheba, first Muslim poet in Kannada literature
Literature Modern writers.
- A.N. Krishna Rao
- Anupama Niranjana
- Aravind Adiga, won the Man Booker Prize in 2008
- B. G. L. Swamy
- B. M. Sr... | 35,922 | triviaqa-train |
Who shared the 1901 Nobel Peace Prize (the first) with Frederic Passy, for his work which inspired the creation of the Red Cross and the Geneva Convention? | Henry Dunant
Henry Dunant (born Jean-Henri Dunant; 8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910), also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman and social activist. He was the visionary, promoter and co-founder of the Red Cross.
During a business trip in 1859, Dunant was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of S... | of the Red Cross in 1863, and inspiring the Geneva Convention (Convention de Genève). He shared the prize with Frédéric Passy, founder and president of the first French peace society.
- 1946: John R. Mott, USA, president of the World Alliance, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his "long and fruitful labors in drawi... | 35,923 | triviaqa-train |
"Which was the title of the 7th and final book in the ""Chronicles of Narnia"" by C.S. Lewis?" | denominations. In 2013, on the 50th anniversary of his death, Lewis joined some of Britain's greatest writers recognised at Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey. The dedication service, at noon on 22 November 2013, included a reading from "The Last Battle" by Douglas Gresham, younger stepson of Lewis. Flowers were laid by ... | The Beginning Place
The Beginning Place is a short novel by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin, written in 1980. It was subsequently published under the title "Threshold" in 1986. The story's genre is a mixture of realism and fantasy literature. The novel's epigraph "What river is this through which the Ganges flows?" i... | 35,924 | triviaqa-train |
"Which supermarket owner coined the phrase, ""Pile 'em high, Sell 'an cheap""?" | Tesco was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen as a group of market stalls. The Tesco name first appeared in 1924, after Cohen purchased a shipment of tea from "T. E. Stockwell" and combined those initials with the first two letters of his surname, and the first Tesco shop opened in 1931 in Burnt Oak, Barnet.
His business exp... | Dantan established a "Dantanorama" in the Passage des Panoramas in Paris, where he sold both is caricatures and serious works. He produced a catalogue illustrated by the caricaturist Grandville, first printed in 1834, which gives a good idea of his output. Grandville's illustrations of the Dantanorama itself make it lo... | 35,925 | triviaqa-train |
"Who composed the ballet, ""Daphnis et Chloe"" and a ""Piano Concerto for the Left Hand""?" | Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (Ravel)
The Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major was composed by Maurice Ravel between 1929 and 1930, concurrently with his Piano Concerto in G. It was commissioned by the Austrian pianist Paul Wittgenstein, who lost his right arm during World War I. The Concerto had its premiere... | une infante défunte (Paris Conservatoire Orchestra)
- "Daphnis et Chloé" (complete) (Paris Conservatoire Orchestra)
- "L'heure espagnole" (Paris Opéra-Comique)
- "Ma Mère l'oye" suite (Paris Conservatoire Orchestra)
- Piano Concerto in D Major for the Left Hand (Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, Samson François)
- Piano C... | 35,926 | triviaqa-train |
Amen Corner is a three-hole section on the back nine of which famous American golf course? | Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club, sometimes referred to as Augusta or the National, is one of the most famous and exclusive golf clubs in the world, located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Unlike most private clubs which operate as non-profits, Augusta National is a for-profit corporation, and ... | Road Hole", the par-4 17th, one of the world's most famous golf holes and perhaps the hardest hole in tournament golf. Among its unique features are:
- Players using the back tees cannot see where their tee shots land. This is not unusual except that they must take aim over a corner of replica railway sheds which lie b... | 35,927 | triviaqa-train |
In which Irish county is the district of Connemara and the town of Athenry? | of , i.e. just the far northwest of County Galway, bordering County Mayo. The name is also used to describe the (Irish-speaking areas) of western County Galway, though it is argued that this too is inaccurate as some of these areas lie outside of the traditional boundary of Connemara. There are arguments about where Co... | Ballinrobe
Ballinrobe () is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. It is located on the River Robe, which empties into Lough Mask two kilometres to the west. The population in the 2016 Census was 3,770.
History.
History Early history.
Dating back to 1390, Ballinrobe is said to be the oldest town in Mayo. The registry of the... | 35,928 | triviaqa-train |
Who is currently the Speaker of the House of Commons? | Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)
The Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the House of Commons, the United Kingdom's nominally lower, but more influential, chamber of Parliament. John Bercow was elected Speaker on 22 June 2009, following the resignation of Michael Martin. He was s... | Chairman of Ways and Means
In the United Kingdom, the Chairman of Ways and Means is a senior member of the House of Commons who acts as one of the Speaker's three deputies. The position is currently held by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, member of parliament for Chorley, who was elected by secret ballot on 8 June 2010.
History and... | 35,929 | triviaqa-train |
"In the monologue, ""Albert and The Lion"", what was the name of the lion?" | that he had fathered an illegitimate namesake son, Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace, with widowed actress Mrs Mary Jane "Polly" Richards, after a brief sexual encounter. Polly, having invented an obligation in London to hide her pregnancy, gave birth in secret on 1 April 1875, almost a month after Richard and Jenny marrie... | . When "The Co-Optimists" re-formed in 1930, he rejoined that company, now at the Savoy Theatre, and at the same venue appeared in "Savoy Follies" in 1931, where he introduced to London audiences the monologue "The Lion and Albert". The monologue was written by Marriott Edgar, who based the story on a news item about a... | 35,930 | triviaqa-train |
According to the 18th century nursery rhyme, after Lucy Locket lost her pocket, which famous courtesan of the day found it? | 17th to 19th centuries. Skirts or dresses of the time had a slit at the waistline to allow access to the pocket which hung around the woman's waist by a ribbon or something similar.
The rhyme was first recorded by James Orchard Halliwell in 1842, but there is evidence that it was popular in Britain and America at least... | Lucy Locket
"Lucy Locket" is an English language nursery rhyme. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 19536.
Lyrics.
Common modern versions include:
Another version
Tune.
The song shares its tune with "Yankee Doodle" which emerged in North America in the mid-eighteenth century, but it is not clear which set of lyrics... | 35,931 | triviaqa-train |
"Which 18th century English artist and engraver painted ""The Shrimp Girl"", held in The National Gallery in London?" | The Shrimp Girl
The Shrimp Girl is a painting by the English artist William Hogarth. It was painted around 1740–45, and is held by the National Gallery, London.
The painting, a relatively late work by Hogarth, is one of several in which he experimented with a loose, almost impressionistic style comparable to the work o... | Richard Phelps (artist)
Richard Phelps (1710–1785) was an 18th-century English portrait painter and designer. He painted portraits of gentry, a number of which are in the National Trust, Dunster Castle, University of Oxford, National Portrait Gallery, London, and other museums. The British Museum has an album of 312 of... | 35,932 | triviaqa-train |
Britain, France and which other country were the main opponents of Russia in the Crimean War? | in external policy. Britain and France desired more than any other states to preserve the integrity of the Ottoman Empire because they did not want to see Russia gaining access to the Mediterranean Sea. Austria had fears for the same reasons. The travel writer Charles Boileau Elliott wrote about the conflicts and relat... | some countries with strong democratic institutional structures (such as Britain, the United States and the Netherlands), he suggested that in other countries in which workers cannot "attain their goal by peaceful means" the "lever of our revolution must be force".
Thought International relations.
Marx viewed Russia as ... | 35,933 | triviaqa-train |
"Which singer/songwriter wrote the song, ""Hello Mary Lou"" based on a song called, ""Merry, Merry, Lou"", which became a big hit for Ricky Nelson in 1961?" | Hello Mary Lou
"Hello Mary Lou" is a song written by U.S. singer Gene Pitney first recorded by Johnny Duncan in 1960, and later by Ricky Nelson in 1961.
Nelson's version, issued as the B-side of his No. 1 hit "Travelin' Man", (Imperial 5741), reached No. 9 on the "Billboard" music charts on May 28, 1961. In the United ... | Travelin' Man
"Travelin' Man" is an American popular song, best known as a 1961 hit single sung by Ricky Nelson. Singer-songwriter Jerry Fuller wrote it with Sam Cooke in mind, but Cooke's manager was unimpressed and did not keep the demo, which eventually wound up being passed along to Nelson. His version reached No. ... | 35,934 | triviaqa-train |
Simmenthal cattle were originally bred in which country? | Simmental cattle
The Simmental or Swiss Fleckvieh is a Swiss breed of dual-purpose cattle. It is named after the Simmental – the valley of the Simme river – in the Bernese Oberland, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is reddish in colour with white markings, and is raised for both milk and meat.
History.
History ... | dip British-bred cattle fairly regularly, depending on the extent of the infestation. Some paddocks were fenced off, but much of the country was "open".
In 1943 the Wairuna Brahman cross-bred (hybrid) herd totalled 170 including the pure-bred bull "Abel" and one pure-bred female; the remainder being various cross-bred ... | 35,935 | triviaqa-train |
"Which actress played the title role in the 1945 film, ""Mildred Pierce""?" | Mildred Pierce (film)
Mildred Pierce is a 1945 American film noir crime-drama directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson and Zachary Scott, also featuring Eve Arden, Ann Blyth and Bruce Bennett. Based on a novel by James M. Cain, this was Crawford's first starring film for Warner Bros. after lea... | 1938) and the Marx Brothers' "At the Circus" (1939). Arden would go on to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Mildred Pierce" (1945).
In the latter part of her career, she played the sardonic but engaging title character of a high school teacher in "Our Miss Brooks", winning th... | 35,936 | triviaqa-train |
Which powerful poison is extracted from the seeds of the Castor Oil plant? | Ricinus
Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae. The evolution of castor and its relation to other species are currently being studied using moder... | highly effective in controlling the number of whiteflies. Other natural oils such as cottonseed, castor, peanut, soybean, and sunflower can be effective. Peanut oil was the most effective out of this group in reducing the population. All of these oils cause direct mortality to immature life stages of the silverleaf whi... | 35,937 | triviaqa-train |
Which Bulgarian dissident was poisoned on Waterloo Bridge in 1978, with an umbrella into which had been inserted a pellet containing ricin? | Georgi Markov
Georgi Ivanov Markov (; 1 March 1929 – 11 September 1978) was a Bulgarian dissident writer.
Markov originally worked as a novelist and playwright in his native country, the People's Republic of Bulgaria, until his defection in 1968. After relocating, he worked as a broadcaster and journalist for the BBC W... | Peter Sie
Peter Sie (born Sie Tiam Ie; 28 December 1929, Bogor, West Java - 1 April 2011, Jakarta) was one of the pioneers of fashion design in Indonesia.
Sie learned sewing when he was five years old. He later travelled to Vakschool Voor Kleermaker & Coupeuse in the Netherlands to learn tailoring between 1947–1953. Hi... | 35,938 | triviaqa-train |
Which breed of white or grey horse is used exclusively at The Spanish Riding School in Vienna? | Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School () is an Austrian institution dedicated to the preservation of classical dressage and the training of Lipizzaner horses, based in Vienna, Austria, whose performances in the Hofburg are also a tourist attraction. The leading horses and riders of the school also periodicall... | The Spanish Riding School is located between Michaelerplatz and Josefsplatz inside the Hofburg in central Vienna. Performances take place in the Winter Riding School, built between 1729–1735. The Winter Riding School is a sunlight- flooded hall, mainly white with some beige and light grey, with a portrait of Emperor Ch... | 35,939 | triviaqa-train |
"Who wrote and recorded the song, ""Blue Suede Shoes"", later a hit record for Elvis Presley?" | Blue Suede Shoes
"Blue Suede Shoes" is a rock-and-roll standard written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. It is considered one of the first rockabilly records, incorporating elements of blues, country and pop music of the time. Perkins' original version of the song was on the Cashbox Best Selling Singles list... | , Elvis was hitting them with sideburns, flashy clothes, and no ring on the finger. I had three kids." After Presley hit the chart with his version of "Blue Suede Shoes," Perkins became known more for his songwriting than for his performing.
By mid-April, more than one million copies of "Shoes" had been sold, earning P... | 35,940 | triviaqa-train |
In which 1960's play, revived in London in 2007, does a Parisian architect have three air-hostess fiancees? | Boeing-Boeing (play)
Boeing-Boeing is a farce written by the French playwright Marc Camoletti. The English language adaptation, translated by Beverley Cross, was first staged in London at the Apollo Theatre in 1962 and transferred to the Duchess Theatre in 1965, running for a total of seven years. In 1991, the play was... | Broken Hearts
Broken Hearts is a blank verse play by W. S. Gilbert in three acts styled "An entirely original fairy play". It opened at the Royal Court Theatre in London on 9 December 1875, running for three months, and toured the provinces in 1876. It was revived at the Savoy Theatre in 1882 (with Gilbert playing Flor... | 35,941 | triviaqa-train |
In 1915, which Balkan nation joined W.W.I., on the side of the Central Powers (i.e. Germany), by declaring war on Serbia? | . In 1915, Italy joined the Allied Powers and opened a front in the Alps. Bulgaria joined the Central Powers in 1915 and Greece joined the Allies in 1917, expanding the war in the Balkans. The United States initially remained neutral, though even while neutral it became an important supplier of war materiel to the Alli... | Hungary declaring war on Serbia, on 28 July. Local war escalated, when Germany declared war on Russia, and invaded France and Belgium, thus drawing Great Britain into the conflict, that became the First World War. Serbia won the first major battles of World War I, including the Battle of Cer, and the Battle of Kolubara... | 35,942 | triviaqa-train |
Which Roman Catholic sacrament consists of the anointing of a dying person with oil, which has been blessed? | " or the term "Extreme Unction". Cardinal Walter Kasper used the latter term in his intervention at the 2005 Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. However, the Church declared that "'Extreme unction' ... may also "and more fittingly" be called 'anointing of the sick'" (emphasis added), and has itself adopted the latter ter... | whether the oil must necessarily be olive oil and have been previously specially consecrated, and about other details. Several Evangelical groups reject the practice so as not to be identified with charismatic and Pentecostal groups, which practice it widely.
Sacramental beliefs Other Protestant communities Use of Cath... | 35,943 | triviaqa-train |
"The ""Bloody Sunday"" massacre of 1972, took place in which Irish city?" | Bloody Sunday (1972)
Bloody Sunday, or the Bogside Massacre, was an incident on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland, when British soldiers shot 28 unarmed civilians during a protest march against internment. Fourteen people died: thirteen were killed outright, while the death of another man f... | songs concerning the hardships of war-torn Northern Ireland: "Sunday Bloody Sunday", written shortly after the 1972 massacre of Irish civil rights activists (which differs from U2's 1983 song of the same title in that it directly supports the Irish Republican cause and does not call for peace), and "The Luck Of The Iri... | 35,944 | triviaqa-train |
"Shortly after World War I, the Kennel Club gave which new name to the ""Deutsche Schaferhund"", after a region, which had been taken from Germany?" | German Shepherd
The German Shepherd (, ) is a breed of medium to big-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog (sometimes abbreviated as "GSD"). The breed was officially known as the Alsatian in Britain from after the First World... | which sent a contingent of troops under the leadership of General Friedrich Freiherr Kress von Kressenstein.
The German involvement was short-lived but effective - Berlin pressured Turkey into respecting Georgia's ethnic borders and by July 1918, Turkey handed over all Georgian ports and railways it had controlled up t... | 35,945 | triviaqa-train |
Who opened the bowling alongside Wes Hall for the West Indies on the 1963 and 1966 test tours to England? | the first innings. He then scored 246 and 87 not out in the second match to set up a 111-run win. His team was not so successful, winning two and losing one of the seven matches. Lawry ended the Sheffield Shield campaign with 788 runs at 98.50.
The season ended with a tour to the West Indies. He managed only 79 runs in... | West Indian cricket team in England in 1957
The West Indies cricket team toured England in the 1957 season to play a five-match Test series against England.
England won the series 3-0 with two matches drawn. West Indies' spinners Sonny Ramadhin and Alf Valentine were unable to repeat the success they had on the 1950 to... | 35,946 | triviaqa-train |
"In the opera, ""Tosca"", by Puccini, what is the name of the heroine's beloved, who is executed by firing squad in the final scenes?" | Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini (; 22 December 1858 29 November 1924) was an Italian opera composer who has been called "the greatest composer of Italian opera after Verdi".
Puccini's early work was rooted in traditional late-19th-century romantic Italian opera. Later, he successf... | Allan's father invents the condom, an invention that was seen by the Swedish monarchy as blasphemous. Enraged, Allan's Father travels to Russia to set up his own republic and support his invention, only to be executed by firing squad. Whilst still young, Allan's sick mother eventually dies, but her final words to him a... | 35,947 | triviaqa-train |
"Who was lead singer with the 1960's pop group, ""Amen Corner""?" | "Get Back" released as their swansong, they disbanded at the end of 1969. The band also appeared as themselves in the 1969 horror film, "Scream and Scream Again", singing the film's eponymous theme song.
Whilst saxophone player Allan Jones went on to form Judas Jump, guitarist and vocalist Andy Fairweather Low led Den... | area of the city centre before relocating to the nearby Morgan Arcade in 2010.
A study by the Performing Rights Society revealed that Cardiff is the second most musical city in the UK based upon the number of bands having their origins in each UK city.
History.
History 1960s-1980s.
1960s Cardiff produced Amen Corner, o... | 35,948 | triviaqa-train |
The Appian Way began in Rome and ends in which other Italian city? | of bad events") to Beneventum ("site of good events") as a result. Pyrrhus withdrew to Greece, where he died in a street fight in Argos in 272 BC. Tarentum fell to the Romans that same year, who proceeded to consolidate their rule over all of Italy.
The Romans pushed the via Appia to the port of Brundisium in 264 BC. T... | suddenly breaks out in an eruption during which the aviator undergoes a cruel rape experience from a group of drunken and upset soldiers, an experience that brings her to the same level of all the other innocent and defeated women around her.
The story ends with the arrival of the Fifth Army in Rome through the Appian ... | 35,949 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the founding father of the US state of Texas? | 1980, San Antonio has evolved into "The Tejano Music Capital Of The World". The Tejano Music Awards have provided a forum to create greater awareness and appreciation for Tejano music and culture.
Education.
The second president of the Republic of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, is the "Father of Texas Education". During his... | Stray Cats, and Counting Crows.
Family.
Bill Carter was born to Cash Carter, a US Navy Boatswains Mate and Francis Infantino, an Italian-American from Brooklyn. Though Carter was raised in Washington State where his father was stationed, his family roots trace back to Kentucky. Carter's paternal grandfather William Hen... | 35,950 | triviaqa-train |
Europa Point is the southern tip of which British territory? | British Overseas Territories
The British Overseas Territories (BOTs) or United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs) are 14 territories under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom. They are remnants of the British Empire that have not been granted independence or have voted to remain British territories... | of not only academic prowess but also one of tenacity and hard work.
Format Different languages.
To test their foreign or regional language students can choose among these different languages (not at all schools): English, German, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, Modern Greek, Hebrew, Ita... | 35,951 | triviaqa-train |
The Mall links Buckingham Palace and where? | in 1762 and has been used by the monarch for every coronation since George IV. It was last used for the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Also housed in the mews are the coach horses used at royal ceremonial processions.
The Mall, a ceremonial approach route to the palace, was designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in ... | The St James's Palace detachment of the Queen's Guard, led usually by the corps of drums, and bearing the colour (if the Queen is in residence, then this will be the Queen's colour; if she is not, then it is the regimental colour), marches along the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where the Buckingham Palace detachment has ... | 35,952 | triviaqa-train |
Which opera features the Polovtsian Dances? | Polovtsian Dances
The Polovtsian Dances, or Polovetsian Dances ( from the Russian "Polovtsy"—the name given to the Kipchaks and Cumans by the Rus' people) form an exotic scene at the end of act 2 of Alexander Borodin's opera "Prince Igor".
The work remained unfinished when the composer died in 1887, although he had wor... | opera have been made. The dances are performed with chorus and last between 11 and 14 minutes. They occur in act 1 or act 2, depending on which version of the opera is being used. Their music is popular and often given in concert as an orchestral showpiece. At such performances the choral parts are often omitted. The o... | 35,953 | triviaqa-train |
Who presides over a Court Martial? | appointed judge is either a New Zealand High Court or District Court Judge and he or she presides over the trial. Defendants are assigned Legal Counsel, and for the prosecution, a lawyer is assigned who generally comes from a military background. The Judge Advocate is usually made up of senior NZDF Officers and Warrant... | a court-martial that would show his innocence because it would publicly show Sylvia's guilt; so he must go to the front. With these matters settled, the novel ends with the Godhead inspecting Tietjens’ cook-houses, presented as a cathedral, where Sergeant-Cook Case presides as high priest. This ending is projected as a... | 35,954 | triviaqa-train |
Which Olympic city had the animal mascot called Amik the Beaver? | Summer Olympics held in Montreal with the name "Amik" ("beaver" in Ojibwe). The beaver is also the symbol of many units and organizations within the Canadian Forces, such as on the cap badges of the Royal 22 Régiment, the Calgary Highlanders, the Royal Westminster Regiment and the Canadian Military Engineers. Toronto P... | beaver in the development of Canada through the fur trade led to its official designation as the national animal in 1975. The animal has long been associated with Canada, appearing on the coat of arms of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1678. It is depicted on the Canadian five-cent piece and was on the first pictorial post... | 35,955 | triviaqa-train |
What time was anticipated by Will Kane? | Will Kane
William "Will" Kane is the protagonist of the film "High Noon" (1952). He was first played by Gary Cooper, then by Lee Majors in "" (1980), and by Tom Skerritt in "High Noon" (2000), a remake for cable television.
Appearances.
Gary Cooper originated the character in "High Noon" in 1952. Cooper briefly reprise... | Wilcox was listed at a cost of $550,000. Contracts were scheduled to be let for PA 321 south of Kane in 1968.
A public hearing took place January 27, 1970, at Kane Area Junior High School to discuss the section between Wilcox and East Kane. On February 25, 1971, it was announced that contracts were anticipated to be is... | 35,956 | triviaqa-train |
What kind of animal; is a 'sambar'? | on the local habitat. They also consume a great variety of shrubs and trees.
Sambar have been seen congregating in large herds in protected areas such as national parks and reserves in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. In Taiwan, sambar along with sika deer, have been raised on farms for their antlers, which they drop an... | Australian states and territories and can be hunted at any time with no bag limits. Environmental and conservation groups want them declared a feral species in all states, due to their exploding populations and the harm to biodiversity and native species.
In 2008/2009, hunters removed 35,000 sambar were from public lan... | 35,957 | triviaqa-train |
Which city in Scotland styles itself as the City of Discovery? | 'Scottish and British', 8% as 'British only', and 4% chose 'other identity only'.
Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the largest city is Glasgow, which has just over 584,000 inhabitants. The Greater Glasgow conurbation, with a population of almost 1.2 million, is home to nearly a quarter of Scotland's popul... | Housing in Glasgow
Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland (United Kingdom), has several distinct styles of residential buildings, and since its population began to grow rapidly the 18th century has been at the forefront of some large-scale projects to deal with its housing issues, some of which have been assessed as bei... | 35,958 | triviaqa-train |
Prior to Arsenal in 2004 which is the only other team to win the League (Div 1) without a defeat? | (92 as of 2017–18). Arsenal also have the highest average league finishing position for the 20th century, with an average league placement of 8.5.
Arsenal hold the record for the longest run of unbeaten League matches (49 between May 2003 and October 2004). This included all 38 matches of their title-winning 2003–04 se... | made his league debut for Arsenal on 31 August in a 6–1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. During the subsequent 1946–47 season, he made 27 league appearances and scored one goal, establishing himself as a regular in the Arsenal team. He also played a further three games for the club in the FA Cup. However, in the... | 35,959 | triviaqa-train |
Primrose Day on 19Ih April celebrates which 19th Century statesman? | Primrose Day
Primrose Day is the anniversary of the death of British statesman and prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, on 19 April 1881. The primrose was his favourite flower and Queen Victoria would often send him bunches of them from Windsor and Osborne House. She sent a wreath of primroses to... | Independence Day (Myanmar)
Independence Day () is a national holiday observed annually in Myanmar every 4 January. The date celebrates Myanmar's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on 4 January 1948.
Origin.
In the 19th century, following three Anglo-Burmese Wars, Burma was colonized by Britain. On 1 Ap... | 35,960 | triviaqa-train |
Prior to Zinedine Zidane being sent off in the world cup final of 2006 which other French player was also sent off in a World Cup Final (1998)? | eventual champions Greece in a surprise 1–0 loss. In the opening match against England, Zidane scored a free kick and penalty in stoppage time to turn impending defeat into a 2–1 victory. After France's elimination, Zidane announced his retirement from international football.
International career 2006 World Cup.
With t... | draw with Chile. After receiving a red card in the last game against "La Roja", Song broke another record—he became the first player ever to be sent off at two different World Cups. Zinedine Zidane, who was also sent off at this World Cup, has since achieved this feat as well, receiving his second red card in the final... | 35,961 | triviaqa-train |
Operation Husky was the code name for Allied landing where? | Allied invasion of Italy
The Allied invasion of Italy was the Allied amphibious landing on mainland Italy that took place on 3 September 1943 during the early stages of the Italian Campaign of World War II. The operation was undertaken by General Sir Harold Alexander's 15th Army Group (comprising General Mark W. Clark'... | Operation Dragoon
Operation Dragoon (initially Operation Anvil) was the code name for the Allied invasion of Southern France on 15August 1944. The operation was initially planned to be executed in conjunction with Operation Overlord, the Allied landing in the Normandy, but the lack of available resources led to a cance... | 35,962 | triviaqa-train |
Hoosiers are natives of which US state? | Hoosier (disambiguation)
Hoosier most commonly refers to a person from the U.S. state of Indiana, known as "The Hoosier State".
Indiana-related terms.
- Hoosier Athletic Conference
- Hoosier Bearcat – (Ernest Cutler Price, 1891–1942)
- Hoosier cabinet
- Hoosier Crossroads Conference
- Hoosier Dome (later the RCA Dome)
... | 1,000 voting delegates from across the state and the proceedings are broadcast live via television, radio and webcast reaching Alaska Natives and non-Natives alike from Russia, Utqiagvik, Ketchikan, and from the Aleutian Chain to the Canada–US border. During the convention, the entire state of Alaska is blanketed with ... | 35,963 | triviaqa-train |
The film 'Don't Look Now' with Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland was adapted from a book by whom? | Don't Look Now
Don't Look Now () is a 1973 independent film directed by Nicolas Roeg. It is a thriller adapted from the short story by Daphne du Maurier. Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland portray a married couple who travel to Venice following the recent accidental death of their daughter, after the husband accepts ... | graduate of Boston University and has lectured at Harvard Business School. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
Unger comes from a long line of successful entertainment industry executives. His father, Anthony Unger, produced numerous motion pictures including the highly acclaimed Don't Look Now, star... | 35,964 | triviaqa-train |
Who is the MP for Sheffield Hallam? | Nick Clegg
Sir Nicholas William Peter Clegg (born 7 January 1967) is a British former politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015 and as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2007 to 2015. An "" liberal, Clegg served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Hallam from 2005... | Blackpool North and Cleveleys since 2010, who has cerebral palsy and a congenital speech defect.
Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Elmet and Rothwell since 2010, who is partially deaf.
Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea since 2017, who is registered blind.
Jared O'Mara, MP for Sheffield Hallam since 2017, who has cerebral palsy... | 35,965 | triviaqa-train |
Who follows 'the eight fold path'? | or by "dhamma".
For monastics, the abstention from sensual misconduct means strict celibacy, states Christopher Gowans, while for lay Buddhists this prohibits adultery as well as other forms of sensual misconduct. Later Buddhist texts, states Bhikkhu Bodhi, state that the prohibition on sexual conduct for lay Buddhists... | ), or Rāja yoga (eight-fold path of Yoga). Dattatreya is also credited with the authorship of "Jivan-Mukti-Gita" ("Song of Living Liberation") that extols the adept who is liberated while still in the body, as well as "Tripura-Rahasya" ("Tripura's Secret Teaching").
Yoga, as a spiritual practice, most likely developed ... | 35,966 | triviaqa-train |
Which canal system links the River Thames (London) and Birmingham? | its connection to the British canal system. The river's position has put it at the centre of many events in British history, leading to it being described by John Burns as "liquid history".
Two broad canals link the river to other river basins: the Kennet and Avon Canal (Reading to Bath) and the Grand Union Canal (Lond... | from the end of the Oxford Canal to the River Thames at Oxford would be built. The Atherstone to Fradley link would connect with the end of the Birmingham and Fazeley at Fazeley Junction. The company wanted to ensure that the canal would be part of a larger network, once completed, that would carry trade to London. The... | 35,967 | triviaqa-train |
In which country now within the EU was the fictional Hannibal Lector born? | of "The Silence of the Lambs", protagonist Clarice Starling says of Lecter, "They don't have a name for what he is."
Lecter's pathology is explored in greater detail in "Hannibal" and "Hannibal Rising", which explains that he was traumatized as a child in Lithuania in 1944 when he witnessed the murder and cannibalism o... | which included The Gladiator, Big Titan, and Ricky Fuji.
In 1992, Olsen held the AWA World Light Heavyweight Championship.
On May 5, 1993, Dr. Luther and Hannibal Lector (Dr. Hannibal) lost to Sabu and Sabu's uncle The Sheik. Later, he fought as the Masked Canadian. On July 23, the Masked Canadian defeated The Sheik by... | 35,968 | triviaqa-train |
What starts in Chepstow and ends in Prestatyn? | was established dedicated to St. Cynfarch (alternatively Cynmarch, Kynemark or Kingsmark), a disciple of St. Dyfrig. This later became an Augustinian priory on what is now Kingsmark Lane, but no traces of it remain. The town is close to the southern point of Offa's Dyke, which begins on the east bank of the Wye at Sedb... | upper part of the river passes through the settlements of Rhayader, Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye, but the area designated as an AONB surrounds only the 58-mile stretch lower down the river, from just south of the city of Hereford to Chepstow.
The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley () is a series of hills and mountains in nor... | 35,969 | triviaqa-train |
The codename 'Corporate' was give to which post war British military operation? | ", from which Britain did not recover until the successful recapture of the Falkland Islands from Argentina in 1982.
While the Suez Crisis caused British power in the Middle East to weaken, it did not collapse. Britain again deployed its armed forces to the region, intervening in Oman (1957), Jordan (1958) and Kuwait (... | Operation Toral
Operation Toral is the codename for British presence within Afghanistan post-2014 as part of NATO's Resolute Support Mission.
UK forces have two major tasks: training and mentoring Afghan Forces, and providing force protection for NATO advisors via the Kabul Security Force/Kabul Protection Unit.
It is e... | 35,970 | triviaqa-train |
Whose official residence is Number One Observatory Circle? | wing of the United States Capitol, commemorating their service as presidents of the Senate. Dick Cheney is the most recent former vice president to be so honored.
Unlike former presidents, whose pension is fixed at the same rate, regardless of their time in office, former vice presidents receive their retirement income... | Convention Center. Continuing northwest, Massachusetts enters an underpass below Thomas Circle at 14th and M Streets NW, before curving around Scott Circle at 16th and N Streets NW; this is considered the starting point of Embassy Row.
Massachusetts Avenue passes through the inner ring of Dupont Circle and curves north... | 35,971 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the US presidential helicopter? | Marine One
Marine One is the call sign of any United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President of the United States. It usually denotes a helicopter operated by Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1 "Nighthawks"), either the large Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King or the newer, smaller VH-60N "White Hawk". Both helicop... | maintaining national champions, there is also the fear of a loss of competition in the domestic market, creating a situation where designs and prices become uncompetitive. Increasing competition by considering foreign designs is something the US government is especially loath to do. The selection of a foreign helicopte... | 35,972 | triviaqa-train |
Which Dickens character was apprenticed to 'Old Fezziwig'? | 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... | of the Industrial Revolution. Dickens used Fezziwig to represent a set of communal values and a way of life which was quickly being swept away in the economic turmoil of the early nineteenth century.
Character.
Character Dickens's characterization.
Scrooge is reminded how his own values have diverged greatly from those... | 35,973 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the longest running Broadway musical in history? | 2006, "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Majestic Theatre became the longest running Broadway musical, with 7,486 performances, overtaking "Cats".
Description Audience.
Attending a Broadway show is a common tourist activity in New York. The TKTS booths sell same-day tickets (and in certain cases next-day matinee tickets... | in 1975 at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 936 performances until 1977. Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show. Following a West End debut in 1979 which ran for 600 performances, "Chicago" was revived on Broadway in 1996, and a year later in the West End.... | 35,974 | triviaqa-train |
The MPLA was the independence movement of which African country? | Angolan Civil War
The Angolan Civil War () was a civil conflict in Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with interludes, until 2002. The war began immediately after Angola became independent from Portugal in November 1975. The war was a power struggle between two former liberation movements, the People's Movement ... | Hamid Kereyid of Moghulistan is stated as a friend of Taraghai's.
Later Timurid dynastic histories claim that Timur was born on 8 April 1336, but most sources from his lifetime give ages that are consistent with a birthdate in the late 1320s. Manz suspects the 1336 date was designed to tie Timur to the legacy of Abu Sa... | 35,975 | triviaqa-train |
Whose motto is 'broadcast yourself? | A music video directed by Lamar Taylor and Hyghly Alleyne was released on YouTube on February 10, 2012 and features cameos from E-40 and Mistah F.A.B..
It is best known for popularizing the acronym YOLO (You Only Live Once).
Remixes and freestyles.
- Drake, featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga
- YG, Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg
... | motto of present-day Austria or the extensive Habsburg Monarchy.
See also.
- "Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus" – the motto of Ferdinand I.
- FERT – Another motto of a European dynasty (the House of Savoy) whose meaning and origin is unclear.
- In his novel "Ulysses", Irish novelist James Joyce uses the device for comic... | 35,976 | triviaqa-train |
Which opera is set in Catfish Row? | and reflect musical developments of their times. "Porgy and Bess" (1935), influenced by jazz styles, and "Candide" (1956), with its sweeping, lyrical passages and farcical parodies of opera, both opened on Broadway but became accepted as part of the opera repertory. Popular musicals such as "Show Boat", "West Side Stor... | , featuring top African-American singers and chorus. Large sections of dialogue from the play were set to music for the recitatives in the opera. Although it had limited success when first produced, it has since had numerous successful revivals, toured Europe, North America, and other continents, and been recognized as... | 35,977 | triviaqa-train |
Brown Willy is the highest point of which moor? | Brown Willy
Brown Willy (possibly meaning "highest hill") is a hill in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The summit, at above sea level, is the highest point of Bodmin Moor and of Cornwall as a whole. It is situated about north-west of Bolventor and south-east of Camelford. The hill has a variable appearance that depe... | Geology of Cornwall).
Dramatic granite tors rise from the rolling moorland: the best known are Brown Willy, the highest point in Cornwall at , and Rough Tor at . To the south-east Kilmar Tor and Caradon Hill are the most prominent hills. Considerable areas of the moor are poorly drained and form marshes (in hot summers... | 35,978 | triviaqa-train |
In Dickens who was jilted by Compeyson? | 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... | large sum of money has been offered by a gentleman from Pip's club for whoever turns in Magwitch. Pip describes him to Magwitch, who reveals his real name to be Compeyson, the man he fought with on the marshes years ago. Pocket and Pip realise Compeyson is the same man who jilted Havisham.
Magwitch assures Pip that the... | 35,979 | triviaqa-train |
From which country did Kosovo achieve independence in 2008? | would be ethnically and politically homogeneous. Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks insisted they were ethnically distinct although many communities had a long history of intermarriage. Presently Slovenia (89% Slovene), Croatia (90.4% Croat) and Serbia (83% Serb) could be classified as nation states per se, whereas North Maced... | stated his intention to declare the independence of Kosovo
- 2008 unrest in Kosovo
- 2008 (16 February) – The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo is formed which slowly replaced UNMIK.
- 2008 – (17 February), 15:39 – The Republic of Kosovo declared its independence
- 2008 (April) – Most of the member countries... | 35,980 | triviaqa-train |
What is the US equivalent of the SAS (Special Air Service)? | Iraq before the 2003 invasion. Following the invasion, it formed part of Task Force Black/Knight to combat the postinvasion insurgency; in late 2005/early 2006, the SAS were integrated into JSOC and focused its counterinsurgency efforts on combating al-Qaeda in Iraq and the Sunni insurgency alongside Delta Force. The c... | routine use in the British Army, it is now also used in reference to cavalry, armoured, artillery (though the term "battery" is a more common equivalent) or special forces units in other countries. The term is also used for operational squadrons of the British Special Air Service. The Australian SAS use the same term f... | 35,981 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed 'The Firebird' and 'The Rite of Spring'? | The Rite of Spring
The Rite of Spring (; ) is a ballet and orchestral concert work by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was written for the 1913 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company; the original choreography was by Vaslav Nijinsky with stage designs and costumes by Nicholas Roerich. When first ... | ", "Don Quixote", "La Sylphid", "La Bayadère", "Paquita", "Coppelia", "Romeo and Juliet", "The Firebird" and "The Rite of Spring". In addition, the company reviews and re-deciphers works from the ballet canon, commissioning new pieces by creators who reinterpret them with a contemporary outlook, often in dialogue with ... | 35,982 | triviaqa-train |
Who famously 'attacked' Russell Harty whilst being interviewed by him? | Danny Kaye, Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake, David Carradine, John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson. Harty won a Pye Television Award for the Most Outstanding New Personality of the Year in 1973.
Harty remained on ITV until 1980, at which point his show moved to the BBC. Harty interviewed the Jamaican American singer Grace Jo... | partner Tommy Gilbert that resulted in the former friends wrestling in a Cowboy Boot Match. It began when Gilbert's son, Doug, interrupted Marlin who was being interviewed by Lance Russell, and accused Marlin of showing favoritism towards Jerry Lawler. As Marlin argued against Doug Gilbert, Tommy Gilbert attacked him f... | 35,983 | triviaqa-train |
The dessert zabaglione is traditionally prepared by whipping together a mixture of sugar, egg yolks and which alcoholic drink? | Zabaione
Zabaione () or zabaglione (, , ) is an Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Moscato d'Asti or Marsala wine). Some versions of the recipe incorporate spirits such as cognac. The dessert version is a light custard, whipped to incorporate a large amount o... | Egg coffee
An egg coffee () is a Vietnamese drink which is traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and robusta coffee. The drink is made by beating egg yolks with sugar and coffee, then extracting the coffee into the half of the cup, followed by a similar amount of "egg cream" — egg yolks which a... | 35,984 | triviaqa-train |
Who scored an equalising goal for Coventry City against Spurs in the 1987 F.A. Cup Final, with a spectacular diving header, which enabled his side to go on and win the trophy in extra time? | at Highfield Road, attended by fewer than 5,000 spectators, the second leg at Love Street was postponed and eventually abandoned.
In Keith Houchen's 2006 book "A Tenner and a Box of Kippers: The Story of Keith Houchen", he described his goal which levelled the match. "The cross came in and I never took my eyes off it. ... | 24 February 2008 which was a header in the League Cup final against Chelsea in extra-time to win Tottenham their first trophy since 1999. His performance won him the Man of the match award.
Woodgate scored his first Spurs league goal on 19 March 2008, coincidentally also against Chelsea, in a 4–4 draw at White Hart Lan... | 35,985 | triviaqa-train |
The percheron, a breed of heavy carthorse, originated in which country? | Percheron
The Percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France, part of the former Perche province from which the breed takes its name. Usually gray or black in color, Percherons are well muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. Although their ex... | L'Aigle, Dreux, Chartres, Châteaudun, Le Mans, Mamers, Alençon and Sées.
Economy.
Agriculture and tourism constitute the economic focus of Perche's natural region, the largest parts of which are located within the departments of Orne and Eure-et-Loir, in the regions of Normandy and Centre-Val de Loire, respectively.
Th... | 35,986 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the character, consisting of two dots, placed over a vowel, especially in German, which changes the sound of that vowel in pronunciation? | include "igh" in "thigh" and "x" in "x-ray". In addition, extensions of the Latin alphabet have such independent vowel letters as "Ä", "Ö", "Ü", "Å", "Æ", and "Ø".
The phonetic values vary considerably by language, and some languages use "I" and "Y" for the consonant , e.g., initial "I" in Italian or Romanian and initi... | symbols for them:
Pronunciation Vowels Vowel points Meteg.
By adding a vertical line (called "Meteg") underneath the letter and to the left of the vowel point, the vowel is made long. The "meteg" is only used in Biblical Hebrew, not Modern Hebrew.
Pronunciation Vowels Vowel points Sh'va.
By adding two vertical dots (ca... | 35,987 | triviaqa-train |
On November 1st 1914, which naval battle took place in the South Atlantic, in which a squadron of British ships were routed by the Germans, under Maximilian von Spee? | he defeated the British 4th Cruiser Squadron under Rear Admiral Christopher Cradock in the Battle of Coronel, sinking two of Cradock's cruisers and forcing his other two ships to retreat. A month later, Spee decided to attack the British naval base in the Falkland Islands, but a superior British force surprised him. In... | squadron was present. The squadron's commander, Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee, was wary of "Australia", which he described as being superior to his squadron.
Following von Spee's withdrawal from the Pacific, "Australia" was belatedly ordered on 8 November 1914 to join with several Japanese cruisers off Mexico to res... | 35,988 | triviaqa-train |
Which of the four U.S. Presidents carved into Mt. Rushmore is wearing spectacles? | Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is centered on a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills in Keystone, South Dakota. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum created the sculpture's design and oversaw the project's execution from 1927 to 1941 with the help of his son Lincoln Borglum. T... | a large herd of bison. Badlands National Park was created in 1978. The park features an eroded, brightly colored landscape surrounded by semi-arid grasslands. Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills was established in 1925. The sculpture of four U.S. Presidents was carved into the mountainside by sculptor G... | 35,989 | triviaqa-train |
"The third movement of Debussy's ""Suite Bergamasque"" is better known by which name?" | more adventurous than existing music by Fauré; in a 2007 book about the piano works, Margery Halford observes that "Deux arabesques" (1888–1891) and "Rêverie" (1890) have "the fluidity and warmth of Debussy's later style" but are not harmonically innovative. Halford cites the popular "Clair de Lune" (1890) from the "Su... | movement of Claude Debussy's Suite bergamasque for piano
- The third movement of Igor Stravinsky's Symphony in C, which consists of a minuet, passepied, and fugue
- The second number in act 2 of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet "Cinderella"
- The first of five dances in the third movement, "Révérences engrenées, premier penta... | 35,990 | triviaqa-train |
"In the 1997 film, ""Independence Day"", which actor played the part of the US President?" | Independence Day (1996 film)
Independence Day (also known as ID4) is a 1996 American science fiction action film directed and co-written by Roland Emmerich. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, ... | included the lead in "Spaceballs" (1987), " The Serpent and the Rainbow" (with Zakes Mokae), and "While You Were Sleeping" (1995). In 1996, he played the president of the United States in the sci-fi film "Independence Day". A year later he had a major role in "Lost Highway" (1997) and voiced Korso in the animated post-... | 35,991 | triviaqa-train |
"Which group had a UK No I hit in 1967 with their song, ""Massachusetts""?" | a drummer, and typically one or more of these musicians also sing (sometimes all three members will sing, e.g. Bee Gees or Alkaline Trio). Some well-known power trios with the guitarist on lead vocals are The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Nirvana, Violent Femmes, Gov't Mule, Green Day,... | retitled cover of The Beatles' song "I Want to Hold Your Hand", which reached number 9. At the same time, Dollar had their first (and only) US hit with "Shooting Star", which made No.74. By February 1980, the group had scored four UK Top 20 hits, but this was not to last.
In 1980, Dollar moved to WEA Records. Buoyed by... | 35,992 | triviaqa-train |
The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is made up from which type of rock? | found in warmer waters with higher saline content than that found at the causeway.
Similar structures.
Although the basaltic columns of the Giant's Causeway are impressive, they are not unique. Basalt columns are a common volcanic feature, and they occur on many scales (because faster cooling produces smaller columns).... | as a result of contraction forces causing cracks as the lava cools. The extensive crack networks that develop often produce hexagonal columns of lava. One example of such an array of columns is the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. Tessellated pavement, a characteristic example of which is found at Eaglehawk Neck o... | 35,993 | triviaqa-train |
Which country lies between Zaire to the north and Namibia to the South? | Namibia
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean; it shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres of the ... | Namibia–North Korea relations
Namibia–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Namibia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals, although DPRK formerly had one in Windhoek, which closed down in 1994.... | 35,994 | triviaqa-train |
.North Yorkshire in terms of area is England's largest county. Which is the second largest? | , which is in length. There are many lakes in England; the largest is Windermere, within the aptly named Lake District.
Most of England's landscape consists of low hills and plains, with upland and mountainous terrain in the north and west of the country. The northern uplands include the Pennines, a chain of uplands di... | attract cavers from all over the country. It is home to England's highest waterfall at Gaping Gill, where the Fell Beck drops vertically down a pothole, into Britain's second largest cavern. The beck re-emerges further down the mountain adjacent to Ingleborough Cave, where visitors can take a guided tour of a floodlit ... | 35,995 | triviaqa-train |
Which one of Harold Wilson's peers went to jail for fraud? | retirement "was disfigured by his, at best, eccentric resignation honours list, which gave peerages or knighthoods to some adventurous business gentlemen, several of whom were close neither to him nor to the Labour Party." Some of those whom Wilson honoured included Lord Kagan, the inventor of Gannex (Wilson's preferre... | to vote and stand for elections to the House of Commons. It also permitted hereditary peers in the Peerage of Scotland and female hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords without the election of representative peers as had been the procedure in Scotland prior to the Act.
History of reform Reform and reform attempt... | 35,996 | triviaqa-train |
On which River does Pittsburgh stand? | began, while the population grew to around 1,400. Settlers came via routes over the Appalachian Mountains or through the Great Lakes. Fort Pitt (now Pittsburgh) at the source of the Ohio River became the main base for settlers moving into the Northwest Territory.
History 1800 to 1900.
The War of 1812 cut off the supply... | Port of Pittsburgh supports over 200 river terminals and barge industry service suppliers, including privately owned public river terminals. The port complex is served by the CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads and by four interstate highways. The Port of Pittsburgh Commission acts as a comprehensive service for shipper... | 35,997 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did Fidel Castro come to power in Cuba? | Spanish–American War of 1898, when Cuba was occupied by the United States and gained nominal independence as a "de facto" United States protectorate in 1902. As a fragile republic, in 1940 Cuba attempted to strengthen its democratic system, but mounting political radicalization and social strife culminated in a coup an... | the Gulf Stream off Florida's east coast. All the abandoned rafts had been marked with fluorescent orange paint, presumably marked by USCG personnel involved in rescue/recovery operations. Fidel Castro came to Power USCG documentation would be a more thorough depiction of this event.
History After 1994.
After 1994 bals... | 35,998 | triviaqa-train |
Which TV serial of 1984 was based on the Raj Quartet novels by Paul Scott? | fallen, and the Japanese invasion of the Indian subcontinent from the east appears imminent. The year 1942 is also marked by Indian nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi’s call for the Quit India movement to the British rulers of India. "The Raj Quartet" is set in this tumultuous background for the British soldiers and civ... | achieving home rule, Hamilton had transferred to the British army where his career necessitated he and his family relocate twenty-seven times over the next nineteen years, with Kaye utilizing several of these locales in a series of crime novels which inaugurated the utilization of the pen name M. M. Kaye, the writer's ... | 35,999 | triviaqa-train |
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