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Leonard Bernstein wrote the music for the musical 'West Side Story'. Who wrote the lyrics? | and amplification of the actors' singing voices in a way that would generally be disapproved of in an operatic context.
Some works (e.g. by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim) have been made into both "musical theatre" and "operatic" productions. Similarly, some older operettas or light operas (suc... | In considering composers for his lecture-concerts, Kogan selects ones who had intrapsychic conflicts that affected their creative processes, and who wrote for the piano so that he can illustrate his points with musical examples.
He often uses an anniversary as an occasion to examine a certain composer. In 2006 he explo... | 37,300 | triviaqa-train |
In which county is Plumpton racecourse? | of Wight, Northumberland and Rutland are ceremonial counties consisting of a non-metropolitan county of a single district, and are known as unitary authorities.
Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Devon, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Yorks... | of Plumpton doubles and the rail service is supplemented with extra trains. Races are sometimes televised, bringing Plumpton to a much wider audience than it would otherwise reach.
In the early 1970s, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page purchased Plumpton Place, an Elizabethan manor, with 20th-century alterations by Sir ... | 37,301 | triviaqa-train |
A Luau is a traditional feast or party celebrated on which islands? | Hula
Hula is a Polynesian dance form accompanied by chant (oli) or song (mele, which is a
cognate of "meke" from the Fijian language). It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form.
Additiona... | Club Huanchaco, and now consists of several activities including the crowning of the queen, surf contest, luau party, creativity in the sand, championships of Caballito de totora, and the carnival parade among. In 2012 the carnival parade was held on 25 February.
- San Pedro, the patron saint of fishermen at sea, is al... | 37,302 | triviaqa-train |
In Arthurian legend who threw the sword Excalibur into the lake, at Arthur's request, after his death? | failed attempts (as he felt such a great sword should not be thrown away), Griflet finally complies with the wounded king's request and a hand emerges from the lake to catch it. This tale becomes attached to Bedivere instead of Griflet in Malory and the English tradition. Malory records both versions of the legend in h... | In folklore Arthurian legend.
- Excalibur - The sword King Arthur got from the lady of the lake.
- Caliburn – Another name for Excalibur, but in some versions of the legends is the sword King Arthur pulled from the stone.
- Clarent – King Arthur's sword of peace. Also known as the "Coward's Blade", as it is the sword M... | 37,303 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the largest Canadian province in terms of area? | List of Canadian provinces and territories by area
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As a country, Canada has ten provinces and three territories. These subdivisions vary widely in both land and water area. The largest subdivision by land area is the territory of Nunavut. The largest subdivision by water area is the province of Quebec. The ... | most popular in most areas. The general speed limits on most Canadian highways range between on two-lane highways, and between on multi-lane, divided highways. In 2014 the Province of British Columbia raised the speed limit on some portions of its multi-lane, divided highways to 120 km/h.
- Canada is the second largest... | 37,304 | triviaqa-train |
"Which word means a device to aid memory e.g. ""Richard of York gave battle in vain""?" | those for lists, numerical sequences, foreign-language acquisition, and medical treatment for patients with memory deficits.
Applications and examples For lists.
A common mnemonic for remembering lists is to create an easily remembered acronym, or, taking each of the initial letters of the list members, create a memora... | unsuccessfully sued Lewis Galoob Toys stating that its cheating device, the Game Genie, created derivative works of games and thus violated copyright law.
Modification of runtime game data Memory editing Memory editing software.
The most basic way of achieving this is by means of memory editor software, which allows th... | 37,305 | triviaqa-train |
Which England cricketer holds the record for the highest individual score for his country - 364 versus Australia in 1938? | interrupted by war, with the last Test series in 1938 made notable by Len Hutton scoring a world record 364 for England, with Chuck Fleetwood-Smith conceding 298 runs in England's world record total of 7/903. Ross Gregory, a notable young batsman who played two Tests before the war, was killed in the war.
History Crick... | Aaron Finch
Aaron James Finch (born 17 November 1986) is an Australian international cricketer who captains the Australian cricket team in limited overs cricket. Finch currently holds the record for two of the three highest individual scores in Twenty20 Internationals, with his score of 172 against Zimbabwe in July 201... | 37,306 | triviaqa-train |
Buster Bloodvessel was the lead singer of which pop group - popular in the early 1980s? | Buster Bloodvessel
Douglas Trendle (born 6 September 1958), better known as Buster Bloodvessel, is an English singer and the frontman of the ska revival band Bad Manners. His stage name was taken from the bus conductor played by Ivor Cutler in the Beatles' 1967 film "Magical Mystery Tour".
Biography.
Born in Stoke Newi... | known for his falsetto vocal range. He sometimes played keyboards, guitars and bass on his own songs. During the 1980s, in addition to his work with Queen, he formed a parallel band known as the Cross, in which he was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist. During the early 1980s, Taylor was also a panellist on the popul... | 37,307 | triviaqa-train |
Which cocktail allegedly gets its name from the practice of 1950's American engineers stirring vodka into their cans of orange juice with this tool? | Vodka Tonic, Screwdriver, Greyhound, Black or White Russian, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, and Bloody Caesar.
Etymology.
The name "vodka" is a diminutive form of the Slavic word "voda" (water), interpreted as "little water": root вод- ("vod-") [water] + -к- ("-k-") (diminutive suffix, among other functions) + "-a" (ending ... | Orange Tundra
The Orange Tundra is a cocktail of Vodka, Kahlúa, Creme Soda, and Orange juice. It is traditionally poured over 2 to 3 cubes of ice in an old-fashioned 8-12 oz. glass.
Origin.
This mixed drink was first discovered in 2003 and became wildly popular thereafter. This drink's name is largely attributed to its... | 37,308 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the smallest Canadian province in terms of area? | List of Canadian provinces and territories by area
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As a country, Canada has ten provinces and three territories. These subdivisions vary widely in both land and water area. The largest subdivision by land area is the territory of Nunavut. The largest subdivision by water area is the province of Quebec. The ... | Lake Erie
Lake Erie (; ) is the fourth-largest lake (by surface area) of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the eleventh-largest globally if measured in terms of surface area. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residenc... | 37,309 | triviaqa-train |
Who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 2008 film 'Milk'? | Milk (film)
Milk is a 2008 American biographical film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Dustin Lance Black, ... | the Berlin Film Festival. Penn received another two Oscar nominations for Woody Allen's comedy-drama "Sweet and Lowdown" (1999) and the drama "I Am Sam" (2001), before winning his first Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003 for "Mystic River" and a second one in 2008 for "Milk". He has also won a Best Actor Award at the... | 37,310 | triviaqa-train |
Which singer was lead singer with band Frankie Goes to Hollywood in the mid 1980s? | Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Frankie Goes to Hollywood were a British band formed in Liverpool, England in the 1980s. The group was fronted by Holly Johnson (vocals), with Paul Rutherford (vocals), Peter Gill (drums, percussion), Mark O'Toole (bass guitar), and Brian Nash (guitar).
The group's 1983 debut single "Relax" wa... | and "Karma Chameleon". As well as Boy George having his own UK number one with his cover of Bread's "Everything I Own", he is considered a major icon of this era. Liverpool band Frankie Goes to Hollywood's initially controversial dance-pop gave them three consecutive UK number ones in 1984, until they faded away in the... | 37,311 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the Arsenal captain when they won the 2005 FA Cup -on penalties against Manchester United? | appointed in 1996. New, attacking football, an overhaul of dietary and fitness practices, and efficiency with money
have defined his reign. Accumulating key players from Wenger's homeland, such as Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, Arsenal won a second League and Cup double in 1997–98 and a third in 2001–02. In addition... | on 23 August 2000, Darren Eadie scoring the goal. He became a FIFA referee in 2002.
He was referee for the 2003 FA Youth Cup Final when Manchester United beat Middlesbrough 3–1. However, his highest honour was his selection as referee for the 2005 FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, between Arsenal and Man... | 37,312 | triviaqa-train |
Arundel Castle in Sussex is the family seat of which Dukes? | 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 ... | Britain. The family seat is Arundel Castle in West Sussex and Carlton Towers in Yorkshire.
Balfour is a niece of British broadcaster and TV presenter Sir David Frost and also a niece of television and stage actress Marsha Fitzalan.
Background Education.
Balfour attended St. Mary's Convent School, Ascot, followed by a d... | 37,313 | triviaqa-train |
Kyle MacLachlan played agent Dale Cooper in which early 1990s US TV series? | Kyle MacLachlan
Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (; born February 22, 1959) is an American actor. MacLachlan is best known for his role as Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" (1990–1991; 2017) and its film prequel "" (1992), as well as roles in two of David Lynch's films: Paul Atreides in "Dune" (1984) and Jeffrey Beaumont in "Blue Vel... | "I was leaning against a car — the front of me was leaning against this very warm car. My hands were on the roof and the metal was very hot. The Red Room scene leapt into my mind. 'Little Mike' was there, and he was speaking backwards... For the rest of the night I thought only about The Red Room."
FBI / DEA.
FBI / DEA... | 37,314 | triviaqa-train |
Name the author of the novel 'Shame', shortlisted for the 1983 Booker Prize. | prize be given to him so that he could use the money to buy every copy of the longlisted books in Ireland and donate them to libraries, "thus ensuring that the books not only are bought but also read — surely a unique occurrence."
Judging for the 1983 award produced a draw between J. M. Coetzee's "Life & Times of Micha... | Waterland (novel)
Waterland is a 1983 novel by British author Graham Swift. It won the Guardian Fiction Prize and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. (Swift won this prize in 1996 with his novel "Last Orders"). It is considered the author's premier novel.
In 1992, the book was adapted as a film, starring Jeremy Irons... | 37,315 | triviaqa-train |
Which naturalised American electrical/mechanical engineer and inventor (1856-1943) has given his name to the SI unit of magnetic flux density? | effect was conceptualized by Nikola Tesla, and later utilized in his and others' early AC (alternating current) electric motors.
A rotating magnetic field can be constructed using two orthogonal coils with 90 degrees phase difference in their AC currents. However, in practice such a system would be supplied through a t... | (1856–1943), Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist, best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Read and memorized the entirety of many books, and was capable of speaking eight languages: Serbo-Croatian, Slo... | 37,316 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the Arsenal captain when they won the 2003 FA Cup - beating Southampton 1-0? | former captain Tony Adams comes second, having played 669 times. The record for a goalkeeper is held by David Seaman, with 564 appearances.
Thierry Henry is the club's top goalscorer with 228 goals in all competitions between 1999 and 2012,
having surpassed Ian Wright's total of 185 in October 2005.
Wright's record had... | the League Cup. In the 2001–02 season he won a double (the FA Premier League and the FA Cup) with Arsenal. He contributed 18 league appearances as Arsenal won the 2001-02 FA Premier League. His last match for the Gunners was the 2003 FA Cup Final (which Arsenal won, beating Southampton 1–0), Luzhny's best performance f... | 37,317 | triviaqa-train |
Name the family seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. | the coat of arms of Churchill with his paternal arms of Spencer. The modern Dukes thus originally bore the surname "Spencer": the double-barrelled surname of "Spencer-Churchill" as used since 1817 remains in the family, though some members have preferred to style themselves "Churchill".
The 7th Duke was the paternal gr... | Churchill (surname)
Churchill is an English surname. The Churchill family lived in Somerset in the town of Curcelle. The name "Curcelle", of Norman origin, in England became confused with the name "Churchill", which derives from the Old English "cyrice", which means "church", and "hyll", which means "hill".
Notable peo... | 37,318 | triviaqa-train |
In the Bible, which Philistine city was the home of Goliath? | reference to Philistines in the Hebrew Bible is in the Table of Nations, where they are said to descend from Casluhim, son of Mizraim (Egypt). However, the Philistines of Genesis who are friendly to Abraham are identified by rabbinic sources as distinct from the warlike people described in Deuteronomistic history. Deut... | tenth/early-ninth-century BC Philistine culture. The name "Goliath" itself is non-Semitic and has been linked with the Lydian king Alyattes, which also fits the Philistine context of the biblical Goliath story. A similar name, Uliat, is also attested in Carian inscriptions. Aren Maeir, director of the excavation, comme... | 37,319 | triviaqa-train |
Steve Pemberton played shopkeeper Tulip 'Tubbs' Tattsyrup in which British TV series which ended in 2002? | Steve Pemberton
Steven James Pemberton (born 1 September 1967) is an English actor, comedian and writer, best known as a member of "The League of Gentlemen" with Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. Pemberton and Shearsmith also co-wrote and appeared in the sitcom "Psychoville" and the comedy-drama "Inside ... | all of the action involves the characters Herr Lipp, Hilary Briss and Geoff Tipps, played by Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Reece Shearsmith respectively. Other characters such as Mr Chinnery, Pauline Campbell-Jones, Mickey Michaels, Barbara Dixon, Reverend Bernice Woodall, Tubbs & Edward Tattsyrup and Papa Lazarou a... | 37,320 | triviaqa-train |
Which island is referred to by its inhabitants as Kalaalit Nunaat? | in 2008, Greenlanders voted in favor of the Self-Government Act, which transferred more power from the Danish government to the local Greenlandic government. Under the new structure, in effect since 21 June 2009, Greenland can gradually assume responsibility for policing, judicial system, company law, accounting, and a... | Marstrand
Marstrand () is a seaside locality situated in Kungälv Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,319 inhabitants in 2010. The town got its name from its location on the island "Marstrandsön". Marstrand is, despite its small population, for historical reasons often still referred to as a "city" (t... | 37,321 | triviaqa-train |
Which sport was, allegedly, invented by Abner Doubleday in Cooperstown, New York in 1839? | , and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Baseball.
Although Doubleday achieved minor fame as a competent combat general with experience in many important Civil War battles, he is more widely known as the supposed inventor of the game of baseball, in Elihu Phinney's cow pasture in Coopersto... | Bulbophyllum teretilabre
Bulbophyllum teretilabre is a species of orchid in the genus "Bulbophyllum".
References.
- The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia | 37,322 | triviaqa-train |
Which writer created the the character Walter Mitty? | Walter Mitty
Walter Mitty is a fictional character in James Thurber's first short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", first published in "The New Yorker" on March 18, 1939, and in book form in "My World and Welcome to It" in 1942. Thurber loosely based the character, a daydreamer, on his friend Walter Mithoff. It ... | personal vanity were labelled as "Walter Mitties" and quietly sent home.
Films.
The character was first played by Danny Kaye in the 1947 film version. Thurber opposed this 1947 production.
Ben Stiller directed and starred in a 2013 adaptation of the Walter Mitty story.
Music.
Walter Mitty is referenced in the lyrics o... | 37,323 | triviaqa-train |
The Afon Hafren is Welsh name for which British river? | The River Severn upstream of the M48 Severn Bridge. This section includes all tributaries of the Severn which lie wholly or partly in England. For tributaries of the Severn which lie partly or wholly within Wales, see List of rivers of Wales.
Severn catchment
- River Severn (Afon Hafren) (MS)
- Little Avon River (L)
- ... | the river here in the Middle Ages to maintain high water levels for several water mills which stood on its banks.
The River Dee rises on the eastern slopes of Dduallt in Snowdonia, Wales and enters the Dee Estuary on the outskirts of Chester. The English name for the river is derived from its Welsh name, . Its Latin na... | 37,324 | triviaqa-train |
In WWII what name was given to the top secret material gained from the Enigma machines? | and equipment, including Zygalski sheets and the cryptologic bomb, and promised each delegation a Polish-reconstructed Enigma. The demonstration represented a vital basis for the later British continuation and effort. During the war, British cryptologists decrypted a vast number of messages enciphered on Enigma. The in... | practical.
"Tube Alloys" was part of a shipment of the most secret scientific research in Great Britain that was sent to the United States for safekeeping when the threat of German invasion was significant. Materials included the cavity magnetron which was essential to RADAR, British information related to the German E... | 37,325 | triviaqa-train |
On TV Stan Smith is father figure in which cartoon series? | Stan Smith (American Dad!)
Stanford Leonard "Stan" Smith (born November 26, 1958) is the main protagonist of the adult animated sitcom "American Dad!". He is voiced by the series' co-creator and executive producer, Seth MacFarlane.
Stan is the patriarch of the Smith family. As the family's breadwinner, he works for the... | Wendy's most defining traits over the course of the series is her on-again, off-again relationship with Stan Marsh. Despite the problematic elements of their relationship, Stan is still shown to have feelings for Wendy whenever the two breakup: in the episode "Raisins", he is left devastated for weeks after she dumps h... | 37,326 | triviaqa-train |
William George Morgan of Holyoke, Massachusetts invented which sport in 1895? | William G. Morgan
William George Morgan (January 23, 1870 – December 27, 1942) was the inventor of volleyball, originally called "Mintonette", a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport. He was born in Lockport, New York, US.
He met James Naismith... | who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. F... | 37,327 | triviaqa-train |
Three of the stations on an English monopoly board are King's Cross, Marylebone and Liverpool Street what is the fourth? | Night" were filmed there in April 1964, as was the opening scene of the 1965 film of "The IPCRESS File" and the 1978 film of "The Thirty-Nine Steps" (standing in for ). The station continues to be so used according to Film London.
Marylebone is one of four London termini on the British version of the "Monopoly" board g... | on grounds of cost, the disruption it would cause to the Central line while being built, and because the platforms would be too close to sidings at Liverpool Street; the proposal will not be reconsidered until after Crossrail is fully operational in late 2019.
Cultural references.
Liverpool Street is one of the four ra... | 37,328 | triviaqa-train |
"Who played Cat Woman in the 1997 film ""Batman Returns""?" | Batman Returns
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is a sequel to the 1989 film "Batman" and the second installment of Warner Bros. initial "Batman" film series, with Michael Keaton reprising the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman. The film, pro... | " (2009)
- Tank Girl from "Tank Girl" (1995)
- DC
- Amazons from "Wonder Woman (2017 film)" and the DC Extended Universe
- Antiope from "Wonder Woman (2017 film)" and the DC Extended Universe
- Batgirl from "Batman and Robin" (1997)
- Catwoman from "Batman Returns" (1992), "Catwoman" (2004), and "The Dark Knight Rises"... | 37,329 | triviaqa-train |
Which small European country's flag is two horizontal bands light blue over white with the nation's coat of arms in the centre? | Arms may also be used on souvenirs or other effects, given that an application has been granted by the municipal council.
Regional traditions Other national traditions.
At a national level, "coats of arms" were generally retained by European states with constitutional continuity of more than a few centuries, including ... | Navy fly as a naval ensign a version in which the five star emblem is replaced by the coat of arms of Honduras above an inverted arch of five small turquoise stars.
The flag consists of three horizontal bands of equal width with an overall length:width ratio of 1:2. The two outer Cerulean Blue bands represent the Pacif... | 37,330 | triviaqa-train |
In the game of Scrabble how many blank files are there? | the sum of all the values of the words formed is 14+3+2 = 19. But since this is a seven-letter play, 50 points are added, resulting in a total score of 69. Player 1 now has a 117–51 lead.
The player with the highest final score wins the game. In case of a tie, the player with the highest score before adjusting for unpl... | the end, when there are no more consonants or no more vowels, the player with the most points wins the game. This form of Scrabble can often result in many players participating simultaneously; the official record for participation in France, where Duplicate Scrabble is the preferred form of the game, is 1485 at the 19... | 37,331 | triviaqa-train |
Whom did Valerie Solanas shoot in 1968? | 's release, Reed and John Cale included a song about Solanas, "I Believe", on their concept album about Warhol, "Songs for Drella" (1990). In "I Believe", Reed sings, "I believe life's serious enough for retribution... I believe being sick is no excuse. And I believe I would've pulled the switch on her myself." Reed be... | importance of biofuels produced within their State, a coordinated statewide public endeavor undertaken by varied parties must in the next five years work for and fund informed leadership, targeted education and workforce development, and consumer awareness.
Recognizing the many stakeholders impacted by "Strategy 8", th... | 37,332 | triviaqa-train |
"Which of the United States is known as the ""Garden"" state?" | such as Tropical Storm Floyd in 1999), tornadoes, and earthquakes are rare, although New Jersey was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 with the storm making landfall in the state with top winds of .
Demographics.
Demographics State population.
The United States Census Bureau estimates that the pop... | University of Kentucky Arboretum
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky (Also known as University of Kentucky Arboretum or Lexington Arboretum), 40 hectares or , is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year.
I... | 37,333 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the ruling house of Monaco? | by 20 percent; in 2005, it had an area of only . Monaco is known to be the most expensive and the wealthiest place on Earth, Vatican City excluded, due to its tax laws. In 2014, it was noted that about 30% of the population was made up of millionaires.
Monaco is a principality governed under a form of constitutional mo... | House of Al Falasi
The House of Al Falasi () is both a name of a tribe and a name of its Al Maktoum branch (ruling family of Dubai).
History.
The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah (now known as Al-Falasi) section of the Bani Yas, a tribal federation that has been the dominant power throughout most of wh... | 37,334 | triviaqa-train |
Which lion did Hercules kill as one of his twelve labours? | are performed at Chinese New Year, the August Moon Festival and other celebratory occasions for good luck.
Cultural significance Western world.
Lion-headed figures and amulets were excavated in tombs in the Greek islands of Crete, Euboea, Rhodes, Paros and Chios. They are associated with the Egyptian deity Sekhmet and ... | than "Heracles" as the name of the hero. Hercules was a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition.
Labours.
Hercules is known for his... | 37,335 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did George the Fourth become king of the United Kingdom? | George IV of the United Kingdom
George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover following the death of his father, King George III, on 29 January 1820, until his own death ten years later. From 1811 until his accession,... | town also houses many veterinary medicine (mostly third, fourth and fifth-year) students from the [[Royal Veterinary College]].
Sports, entertainment and recreation.
Potters Bar has a [[List of King George V Playing Fields (Hertfordshire)|King George's Field]] in memorial to [[George V of the United Kingdom|King George... | 37,336 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the ruling house of Sweden? | kings of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1599 to 1660. Following his abdication Sigismund continued to claim the throne from 1599 to his death in 1632. After his death the claim was continued by his sons, Vladislaus IV (from 1632 to 1648) and John II Casimir (from 1648 to 1660).
The Swedish monarchs have been o... | House of Al Falasi
The House of Al Falasi () is both a name of a tribe and a name of its Al Maktoum branch (ruling family of Dubai).
History.
The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah (now known as Al-Falasi) section of the Bani Yas, a tribal federation that has been the dominant power throughout most of wh... | 37,337 | triviaqa-train |
Who, in Greek myth, killed the gorgon Medusa? | chieftain-vassal of the kingdom of Argos. Some scholars suggest the story of Heracles is an allegory for the sun's yearly passage through the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Others point to earlier myths from other cultures, showing the story of Heracles as a local adaptation of hero myths already well established... | only Medusa is mortal.
The "Bibliotheca" (2.2.6, 2.4.1, 2.4.2) provides a good summary of the Gorgon myth. Much later stories claim that each of three Gorgon sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, had snakes for hair, and that they had the power to turn anyone who looked at them to stone. According to Ovid ("Metamorphos... | 37,338 | triviaqa-train |
Which religious leader won the 1989 Nobel Prize for Peace? | Nobel Peace prize, whether Nobel committee can do without Gandhi is the question". In 1948, following Gandhi's death, the Nobel Committee declined to award a prize on the ground that "there was no suitable living candidate" that year. Later, when the Dalai Lama was awarded the Peace Prize in 1989, the chairman of the c... | Prime Minister of Israel.
- Yitzhak Rabin (1922–1995): Israeli politician, statesman and general. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel. He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize together with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat.
Asia Russia/Soviet Union.
- Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870–1924): Marxist revolutionary and leader of ... | 37,339 | triviaqa-train |
"Which type of car did Steve McQueen drive in the film ""Bullitt""?" | Bros. as part of a promotional agreement. The Mustangs' engines, brakes and suspensions were heavily modified for the chase by veteran car racer & technician Max Balchowsky. Ford also originally lent two Galaxie sedans for the chase scenes, but the producers found the cars too heavy for the jumps over the hills of San ... | at ground level was used for close-up filming of the RC10 in action. Engine sound effects for the electric-motor RC10 were added in post production. The chase scenes have many similarities with the famous car-chase in the Steve McQueen film "Bullitt", which Eastwood has said was his favorite part of the McQueen film. T... | 37,340 | triviaqa-train |
Which US President, along with Queen Elizabeth ,opened the St. Lawrence Seaway in June 1959? | of the dam in October 1952. U.S. Senate debate on the bill began on January 12, 1953, and the bill emerged from the House of Representatives Committee of Public Works on February 22, 1954. It received approval by the Senate and the House by May 1954. The first positive action to enlarge the seaway was taken on May 13, ... | were dedicated to then Fremont's sister city, Elizabeth, South Australia which, in turn, was named after Queen Elizabeth II, who visited the city in 1963
- Illinois: Queen's Landing, Chicago The place got its name in July 1959 when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip sailed down the newly opened St. Lawrence Seaway an... | 37,341 | triviaqa-train |
What is the desert that occupies the southern part of Israel? | to house fields of mirrors for solar plants.
The Negev Desert, Israel, and the surrounding area, including the Arava Valley, receive plenty of sunshine and are generally not arable. This has resulted in the construction of many solar plants. David Faiman has proposed that "giant" solar plants in the Negev could supply ... | Aden. Yemen's land boundaries total . Yemen borders Saudi Arabia to the north () and Oman to the northeast ().
Topography.
Yemen occupies the southern end of the Arabian Plate.
The country's mountainous interior is surrounded by narrow coastal plains to the west, south, and east and by upland desert to the north along ... | 37,342 | triviaqa-train |
Which country were the first winners of FIFA's Women's World Cup? | . Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania, and South America.
Today, FIFA outlines a number of objectives in the organizational Statues, including growing football inter... | the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Within a month the country hosted their first international match as World Cup quarterfinalists Cameroon came to play in three matches to celebrate the unity process. In September 1992, South Africa played its first junior international against Botswana at unde... | 37,343 | triviaqa-train |
"Which character in Shakespeare ""was more sinned against than sinning""?" | and histories and are regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. Until about 1608, he wrote mainly tragedies, among them "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", and "Macbeth", all considered to be among the finest works in the English language. In the last phase of his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also know... | her another chance of rising from the ruin into which "you" have plunged her, do you, as respectable Members of Parliament, as Guardians of the Poor, as Magistrates and upholders of right, and putters down of wrong - do you now ignore all thoughts of the kind? and will you leave these poor women, more sinned against on... | 37,344 | triviaqa-train |
"Who appeared on the first cover of ""Playboy"" magazine?" | The first issue, in December 1953, was undated, as Hefner was unsure there would be a second. He produced it in his Hyde Park kitchen. The first centerfold was Marilyn Monroe, although the picture used originally was taken for a calendar rather than for "Playboy". Hefner chose what he deemed the "sexiest" image, a prev... | When Brandt was 12 years old, she met comedic actor Jon Lovitz, who at the time was in a Groundlings class with American Girls bandmate Hillary Matthews. Brandt and Lovitz became friends.
Career.
Career Playboy.
At age 18, Brandt appeared as the "Playmate of the Month" and cover girl for the October 1987 "Back To Campu... | 37,345 | triviaqa-train |
"Who had a UK No.1 album, in 2002, with ""Escapology""?" | Robbie Williams
Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter and entertainer. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1989 to 1995, but achieved greater commercial success with his solo career, beginning in 1997. Williams has released seven UK number 1 singles and all ... | concept band 1 Giant Leap on their single "My Culture", which reached number nine in the UK. His next two albums, "Escapology" (2002) and "Intensive Care" (2005), maintained this success, both topping the UK Albums Chart, and contained the international top-five hits "Feel" and "Tripping". Williams released his first l... | 37,346 | triviaqa-train |
"Which character in Shakespeare ""loved not wisely but too well""?" | and histories and are regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. Until about 1608, he wrote mainly tragedies, among them "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", and "Macbeth", all considered to be among the finest works in the English language. In the last phase of his life, he wrote tragicomedies (also know... | "Love and Learn: The Story of a Telephone Girl Who Loved Not Too Well But Wisely" (1924)
- "Bill Grimm's Progress" (1926)
- "Roughly Speaking" (1926)
- "The Classics in Slang" (1927)
- "Yes Man's Land" (1929)
External links.
- Sample panel from Witwer's comic strip "Switchboard Sally"
- Sample panel from Witwer's comic... | 37,347 | triviaqa-train |
Who, in 1954, were the first winners of Rugby League's World Cup? | formats. So far three nations have won the competition (Australia eleven times, Great Britain three times and New Zealand once). Australia, France and New Zealand are the only teams to have played in all tournaments (Great Britain has been split into England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland since 1995, while England and Wa... | 2000 FIFA Club World Championship and the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. They were knocked out of the 2000 tournament at the group stage, but went on to win the 2008 competition, becoming the first English side to do so.
History.
History Early years.
Following their league title win the previous season, Manchester United fi... | 37,348 | triviaqa-train |
Which ice-cream business was founded by Rueben and Rose Mattus? | Reuben and Rose Mattus
Reuben and Rose Mattus were Polish-Jewish entrepreneurs who founded the Häagen-Dazs ice cream business in the United States.
Biography.
Biography Reuben Mattus.
Reuben Mattus (1912 – January 27, 1994) was born in Poland of Jewish parents. He arrived at the Port of New York on the SS "Vestris" wit... | uncle who was in the Italian lemon-ice business in Brooklyn, helping his mother squeeze lemons for the ices. By the late 1920s, the family began making ice pops, and by 1929 chocolate-covered ice cream bars and sandwiches under the name Senator Frozen Products, selling them from a horse-drawn wagon in The Bronx.
Biogra... | 37,349 | triviaqa-train |
Steve Brookstein won the first series of which TV show in 2004? | Steve Brookstein
Stephen Desmond "Steve" Brookstein (born 10 November 1968) is an English singer, who rose to fame after winning the first series of "The X Factor" in 2004. He is originally from Mitcham, South London.
Early and personal life.
Brookstein was born in Dulwich, London, England, the son of Malle, a council ... | contestant Sam Bailey. This marked the first time someone from the over 25s category had won the show since Steve Brookstein won series 1 in 2004. It also marked the first time that Osbourne had been the winning mentor, having failed during her first stint on the show. As the winner, Bailey received a £1 million record... | 37,350 | triviaqa-train |
Who, between 1859-1885, composed the four Mephisto Waltzes? | Mephisto Waltzes
The Mephisto Waltzes are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt from 1859 to 1862, from 1880 to 1881, and in 1883 and 1885. Nos. 1 and 2 were composed for orchestra, and later arranged for piano, piano duet and two pianos, whereas nos. 3 and 4 were written for piano only. Of the four, the first is the mo... | western parts of Derajat.
Most of the Hindu and Sikh Derawal migrated to India at the time of the partition of India in 1947, who can now be found in Derawal Nagar, Delhi. There are several regional and national Derawal organizations in India today. | 37,351 | triviaqa-train |
"Who played the Prince Regent in ""Blackadder the Third""?" | George (Blackadder)
George is a supporting character who appeared in various adaptations of the BBC sitcom "Blackadder", played by Hugh Laurie. Each series saw a different incarnation of the character, because each was set in a different period of history. He was most prominently featured in the third and fourth series... | with the members of The Black Seal. ("The Black Seal")
- Sir Talbot Buxomly MP (Denis Lill) – Member of Parliament for the village of Dunny-on-the-Wold in Suffolk, who was recruited by Mr. E. Blackadder and the Prince Regent in the "Blackadder the Third" episode "Dish and Dishonesty" to prevent the Prince Regent from b... | 37,352 | triviaqa-train |
In the Old Testament, whose wife was Zipporah? | Zipporah
Zipporah or Tzipora (; , "Tsippōrāh", "bird") is mentioned in the Book of Exodus as the wife of Moses, and the daughter of Reuel/Jethro, the priest or prince of Midian. In the Book of Chronicles, two of her descendants are mentioned: Shebuel, son of Gershom, and Rehabiah, son of Eliezer.
Biblical narrative.
Bi... | given to the wives of Noah and his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Old Testament Ham's wife.
The Mormon Book of Abraham, first published in 1842, mentions Egyptus (Abraham 1:23) as being the name of Ham's wife; his daughter apparently had the same name (v. 25).
Old Testament Nimrod's wife.
A large body of legend has attac... | 37,353 | triviaqa-train |
Which US author wrote a series of novels about the Women's Murder Club? | Women's Murder Club (novel series)
Women's Murder Club is a series of mystery novels by bestselling author James Patterson. A television series is also based on the book series.
The books are set in San Francisco and feature an ensemble of lead characters.
Details.
Set in San Francisco, the novels follow a group of wom... | " Cadoux-Hudson said, "I thought Cambridge would murder us but we took 20 colossal strokes and there was a primeval scream from the crew. There was a huge release."
Legacy.
In 1989 Topolski and author Patrick Robinson's book about the events, "", was published. Seven years later, a film based on the book was released. ... | 37,354 | triviaqa-train |
"Who, in 1887, composed the symphonic poem ""Capriccio Espagnol""?" | Asia" "powerful orchestral pictures, each unique in its composer's output". Titled a "musical portrait", "In the Steppes of Central Asia" evokes the journey of a caravan across the steppes. "Night on Bald Mountain", especially its original version, contains harmony that is often striking, sometimes pungent and highly a... | movements from string quartet of 1878–1879
- "Capriccio Espagnol", Op. 34, 1887, (Based mainly on Asturian traditional folk music themes)
- "Scheherazade", Op. 35, symphonic suite, 1888
- "Russian Easter Festival Overture" ("Светлый праздник"), Op. 36, 1888
- Theme and Variation No. 4, 1903, from collective set of vari... | 37,355 | triviaqa-train |
Lulu Guinness and Anya Hindmarch are principally associated with which fashion accessory? | OBE for services to the Fashion Industry in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours and in 2009 received "The Independent" Handbag Designer Awards ICONOCLAST Award for "Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design".
Lulu Guinness company.
Lulu Guinness was launched in 1989 as a handbag and accessories retailer and currently operat... | of £20 million.
In 2013, Anya Hindmarch opened its New York flagship store on Madison Avenue that sold both manufactured and bespoke bags.
Career Awards.
In 2006, 2007, and 2015 Hindmarch won Designer of the Year by "Glamour" magazine, and became the first winner of the Designer brand of the Year at the 2007 British Fa... | 37,356 | triviaqa-train |
In ancient Greece, whose wife was Xanthippe? | Some of the well-known philosophers of ancient Greece were Plato and Socrates, among others. They have aided in information about ancient Greek society through writings such as "The Republic", by Plato.
Culture Literature and theatre.
The earliest Greek literature was poetry, and was composed for performance rather tha... | Xanthippe (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Xanthippe (Ancient Greek: Ξανθίππη "yellow horse" derived from "ξανθος xanthos" "yellow" and "‘ιππος hippos" "horse") is a name that may refer to:
- Xanthippe, daughter of Dorus, son of Apollo and Phthia. She was the wife of Pleuron and mother by him of Agenor, Sterope, Straton... | 37,357 | triviaqa-train |
Fanny Brawne was betrothed to which English romantic poet? | Coleridge, John Keats, Percy Shelley, and William Blake, wrote poetry that was meant to boil up from serious, contemplative reflection over the interaction of humans with their environment. Although many stress the notion of spontaneity in Romantic poetry, the movement was still greatly concerned with the difficulty of... | is composed of two homologous GIRK channel subunits: GIRK1 and GIRK4. The G-complex binds directly and specifically to the IKACh channel through interactions with both the GIRK1 and GIRK4 subunits. Once the ion channel is activated, K ions flow out of the cell and cause it to hyperpolarize. In its hyperpolarized state,... | 37,358 | triviaqa-train |
Which US author wrote a series of novels about the Camel Club? | Camel Club
The Camel Club is a group of fictional characters created by American novelist David Baldacci. They are the protagonists of five of his novels: "The Camel Club", "The Collectors", "Stone Cold", "Divine Justice", and "Hell's Corner". The original members are Oliver Stone, Reuben Rhodes, Caleb Shaw, and Milton... | Russia hacking the US and Great Britain's financial computers to spark a financial meltdown. The Russians' motivation is to distract the West as Russia moves into Estonia.
In 2015, Born was contacted by best-selling author James Patterson about collaborating on projects. Born wrote several novellas or "book shots" with... | 37,359 | triviaqa-train |
In which country will the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup be played? | 2015 Rugby World Cup
The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was only one change: Uruguay replaced Russia. This was the fir... | Rugby union is a moderately popular sport in Japan. The Japanese national rugby union team, controlled by the Japan Rugby Football Union, has been to every Rugby World Cup since 1987. The country will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019. Japan's first win in the Rugby World Cup was against Zimbabwe in 1991, which was also... | 37,360 | triviaqa-train |
Which newspaper was formerly called The Daily Herald'? | Daily Herald (Columbia, Tennessee)
The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper in Columbia, Tennessee. The newspaper is published six days a week Sunday through Friday; the paper does not publish on Saturday. Although it is primarily distributed to Maury County, Tennessee its Newspaper Designated Market (N.D.M.) stretches in... | The Chronicle Herald
The Chronicle Herald is a broadsheet newspaper published in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada owned by Sarah Dennis of Halifax. The largest newspaper company in Nova Scotia and the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, "The Chronicle Herald" was also the highest circulation newspaper ... | 37,361 | triviaqa-train |
In which English county is the village of Tolpuddle? | the non-metropolitan county of the same name and the county council is responsible for providing services in only part of the county. In Cornwall, Dorset, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Shropshire and Wiltshire the bulk of the area is a unitary authority which shares the name of the ceremonial county and the rest of... | the third weekend of July. An ancient sycamore tree on the village green, known as the Martyrs' Tree, is said to be the place where the Martyrs swore their oath. It is cared for by the National Trust.
Tolpuddle has a public house, The Martyrs Inn, which is owned by nearby Athelhampton House, a Tudor house open to the p... | 37,362 | triviaqa-train |
What is the thin muscular sheet that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? | Thoracic diaphragm
The thoracic diaphragm, or simply the diaphragm (), is a sheet of internal skeletal muscle in humans and other mammals that extends across the bottom of the thoracic cavity. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity, containing the heart and lungs, from the abdominal cavity and performs an importan... | . This is an upwardly domed sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. When it contracts the sheet flattens, (i.e. moves downwards as shown in Fig. 7) increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity. The contracting diaphragm pushes the abdominal organs downwards. But because the pelvic ... | 37,363 | triviaqa-train |
An ARP detachment leader called Thomas Alderson was the first recipient of which award? | Thomas Alderson
Thomas Hopper Alderson GC (15 September 1903 – 28 October 1965) was a British Air Raid Precautions (ARP) warden in Bridlington, and the first person to be directly awarded the George Cross shortly after its creation in 1940.
Alderson was fifth of six children. He went first to his local village school a... | , the Engineering Leader of the Year Award, the Pete du Pont Individual Freedom Award, and Delaware's Order of the First State. She is also a recipient of the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award from Catholic Charities.
Controversy.
On March 26, 2017, Kullman's alma mater Tufts University announced they would be awarding her a... | 37,364 | triviaqa-train |
The 'Daily Sketch' was taken over and merged with which other newspaper in 1971? | the "Daily Graphic". In 1952, Kemsley decided to sell the paper to Associated Newspapers, the owner of the "Daily Mail", who promptly revived the "Daily Sketch" name in 1953. The paper struggled through the 1950s and 1960s, never managing to compete successfully with the "Daily Mirror", and in 1971 it was closed and me... | Louis Kirby
Louis Kirby (30 November 1928–14 October 2006) was a British newspaper editor.
In 1971, the "Sketch" merged with the "Mail". "Sketch" editor David English was appointed as editor of the merged newspaper, leaving Kirby as acting editor of the last editions of the "Sketch". He then moved to join English, beco... | 37,365 | triviaqa-train |
Which car company manufacturers the Juke model? | production was very limited before World War II. Only a handful of companies were producing vehicles in limited numbers, and these were small, three-wheeled for commercial uses, like Daihatsu, or were the result of partnering with European companies, like Isuzu building the Wolseley A-9 in 1922. Mitsubishi was also par... | Grant (automobile)
The Grant Motor Co was an American automobile manufacturing company which produced automobiles from 1913 to 1922. The company was based in Findlay, Ohio. The company produced several thousand four and six cylinder automobiles and even exported cars to England as the Whiting-Grant. In 1916, a five-pas... | 37,366 | triviaqa-train |
Since 1971, which US Federal holiday has held been on the second Monday in October? | though Hawaii and South Dakota mark the day with an alternative holiday or observance. South Dakota is the only state to recognize Native American Day as an alternate. Hawaii recognizes Discoverer's Day.
Controversy and criticism Christmas Day.
Christmas Day as a federal or public holiday is also sometimes objected to ... | held in Tokyo. Since 2000 it has been held on the second Monday of October.
National sports day by country Malaysia.
National Sports Day () is a national holiday in Malaysia, held annually on the second Saturday in October, with the main objective of promoting a healthy lifestyle among its population. The first Nationa... | 37,367 | triviaqa-train |
In Greek mythology who was the muse of comedy? | portrayed as a sacrificer, mentioned as a founder of altars, and imagined as a voracious eater himself; it is in this role that he appears in comedy,
While his tragic end provided much material for tragedy—"Heracles" is regarded by Thalia Papadopoulou as "a play of great significance in examination of other Euripidean ... | . The side of Garrick's face towards Comedy is smiling and illuminated, while other side is in shadows as he looks worriedly at Tragedy.
Art historians often compare the painting to a scene in Greek mythology in which the god Hercules has to choose between Virtue and Pleasure. Reynolds' painting parodied this scene in ... | 37,368 | triviaqa-train |
What other, non-scientific, name is given to the extinct smilodon? | Smilodon
Smilodon is a genus of the extinct machairodont subfamily of the felids. It is one of the most famous prehistoric mammals, and the best known saber-toothed cat. Although commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger, it was not closely related to the tiger or other modern cats. "Smilodon" lived in the Americas dur... | . The name of the genus "Vermivora" means "worm-eating". The genus used to include nine other new world warblers but now includes only the golden-winged warbler and Bachman's warbler which is believed to be extinct.
The blue-winged warbler was one of the many species originally described by Linnaeus in his 18th-century... | 37,369 | triviaqa-train |
What do Ballinsloe in Co. Galway and Appleby in Cumbria have in common? | Appleby is overlooked by the (privately owned) Appleby Castle, a predominantly Norman structure, which provided the home for Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century. Appleby's main industry is tourism, due to its history, remote location, scenery and closeness to the Lake District, the North Pennines, Swaledale and Howg... | United Supporters’ Trust, NUI Galway, Sligo Rovers, St John's Athletic, Ballinsloe Town, Longford Town, Athlone Town and Willow Park. It was suggested that Salthill Devon and Mervue United would play in the new Connacht Senior League after they dropped out of the League of Ireland First Division to make way for the new... | 37,370 | triviaqa-train |
In which London building would you find the Jericho Parlour and the Jerusalem Chamber? | Jerusalem Chamber
The Jerusalem Chamber is a room in what was formerly the abbot's house of Westminster Abbey. It was added in the fourteenth century. The abbot's house was made the deanery when the monastery was dissolved in 1540.
Henry IV of England died in the Jerusalem Chamber on 20 March 1413 and the Committee to ... | to date to the 13th century. The building at that time would have had a great hall open to the roof, a parlour with a chamber above and some service rooms and kitchen. The original facing was decorated with flint rubble and herringbone tile courses. The original windows were of Ham Hill stone and traces of these are vi... | 37,371 | triviaqa-train |
In Greek mythology was the muse of astronomy? | Urania
Urania (; , "Ourania"; meaning "heavenly" or "of heaven") was, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy.
Family.
Urania was the daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne and also a great granddaughter of Uranus. Some accounts list her as the mother of the musician Linus by Apollo or Amphimarus, son of Poseidon, and Hymenae... | Libya (mythology)
Libya (Ancient Greek: Λιβύη) is the daughter of Epaphus, King of Egypt, in both Greek and Roman mythology. She personified the land of Ancient Libya in North Africa, from which the name of modern-day Libya originated.
Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, Libya, like Ethiopia or Scythia was one of the ... | 37,372 | triviaqa-train |
Which island is known as the 'Pearl of the Caribbean'? | Haiti
Haiti (; ; ), officially the Republic of Haiti (; ) and formerly called Hayti, is a country located on the island of Hispaniola, east of Cuba in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Sea. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is in size ... | Calala Island
Calala Island is a private island located in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of an archipelago of islands known as the Pearl Cays, off the coast of Nicaragua.
Calala Island is privately owned by the Wickham family. The whole island operates as a luxury resort, accommodating a maximum of eight guests.
Hist... | 37,373 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the only breed of Irish pony? | specific local draft and transportation needs while surviving in harsh environments. The usefulness of the pony was noted by farmers who observed that a pony could outperform a draft horse on small farms.
By the 20th century, many pony breeds had Arabian and other blood added to make a more refined pony suitable for ri... | Kerry Bog Pony
The Kerry Bog Pony is a mountain and moorland breed of pony that originated in Ireland. Possibly descended from the Irish Hobby horse, it originally lived a mainly feral existence in the peat bogs of what is now County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. Local inhabitants used the ponies as pack and cart hors... | 37,374 | triviaqa-train |
In 1565, which centre for commerce was created by Sir Thomas Gresham? | Thomas Gresham
Sir Thomas Gresham the Elder (; c. 1519 – 21 November 1579), was an English merchant and financier who acted on behalf of King Edward VI (1547–1553) and Edward's half-sisters, queens Mary I (1553–1558) and Elizabeth I (1558–1603).
In 1565 Gresham founded the Royal Exchange in the City of London.
Origins.... | support of the Chapel of All Angels at Brentford End which he founded. Long after Denys's death, Syon Abbey leased Osterley to Robert Cheeseman in 1534. It was later known as "The Chapel Lands" when granted in 1547 to the Duke of Somerset. "Osterley Farm", a part of the land, then comprised with a farmhouse on the site... | 37,375 | triviaqa-train |
The vibrations of which element formed the basis of the first atomic clock? | tubes last more than ten years, and can cost as little as US$50. Caesium reference tubes suitable for national standards currently last about seven years and cost about US$35,000. The long-term stability of hydrogen maser standards decreases because of changes in the cavity's properties over time.
Modern clocks use mag... | to another, creating a chain of events. The association does not tie together two ideas, but rather physical objects. This association occurs on an atomic level. Small physical changes occur in the brain which eventually form complex ideas or associations. Thoughts are formed as these complex ideas work together and le... | 37,376 | triviaqa-train |
The Ashanti people, and region, are a part of which country? | Ashanti people
Ashanti (), also known as Asante, are an ethnic group native to the Ashanti Region of modern-day Ghana. The Asante speak Twi. The language is spoken by over nine million ethnic Asante people as a first or second language. Asante is often assumed to mean "because of wars".
The wealthy gold-rich Asante peo... | Due to large gold deposits that are mined within international borders of Ashanti region along with capital Kumasi is among the wealthier nations and cities on continental Africa. Ashanti region's major exports include gold bars in which Ashanti region is endowed with large deposits of gold as Ashanti region is a top-1... | 37,377 | triviaqa-train |
"Who portrayed Johnny Cash in the 2005 film ""Walk the Line""?" | portrayed Cash in John Lloyd Miller's award-winning 1999 short film "I Still Miss Someone".
In November 2005, "Walk the Line", a biographical film about Cash's life, was released in the United States to considerable commercial success and critical acclaim. The film featured Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny (for which he was n... | – bass (1981)
- John Carter Cash – vocals, rhythm guitar (1988–2003)
- Dave Roe – double bass (1992–2003)
- Rodney Blake Powell – drums (2008)
"Walk the Line".
In the 2005 film biography of Johnny Cash, "Walk the Line", the band members were portrayed by the following actors. True to their supposed characterizations de... | 37,378 | triviaqa-train |
The Tempranillo grape most famously makes which wine? | , flavor differences are less desirable for producers of mass-market table wine or other cheaper wines, where consistency takes precedence. Such producers try to minimize differences in sources of grapes through production techniques such as micro-oxygenation, tannin filtration, cross-flow filtration, thin-film evapora... | wine sold in 1 liter cardboard cartons or as grape concentrate which is exported worldwide with Japan being a considerably large market. In the late 20th century, as the Argentine wine industry shifted it focus on premium wine production capable for export, Malbec arose to greater prominence and is today the most widel... | 37,379 | triviaqa-train |
Who was Walter Mondale's female running mate in the 1984 US Presidential election? | H. W. Bush. In 1984, Mondale won the Democratic presidential nomination and campaigned for a nuclear freeze, the Equal Rights Amendment, an increase in taxes, and a reduction of U.S. public debt. His vice presidential nominee was Geraldine Ferraro, a Congresswoman from New York, who was the first female vice presidenti... | of Walter Mondale's top potential choices for his vice presidential running mate in 1984, he took his name out of the running early in the process.
Bumpers stated that his main reason for not running was fear of "a total disruption of the closeness my family has cherished." Many observers felt that Bumpers perhaps lack... | 37,380 | triviaqa-train |
In which year was Britain's currency decimalised? | , beginning in the early 20th century and continuing across the world until the late 20th century, when the regime of floating fiat currencies came into force. One of the last countries to break away from the gold standard was the United States in 1971, an action known as the Nixon shock. No country has an enforceable ... | The outer inscription on the coin is , where 2013 is replaced by the year of minting. In the original design both sides of the coin are encircled by dots, a common feature on coins, known as beading.
Anticipation of a switch to a decimalised currency led go the commissioning of a new Royal Portrait by artist Arnold Mac... | 37,381 | triviaqa-train |
Which Russian composer 1882-1971, wrote the ballets 'Firebird' and 'Petrushka'? | traceable back to the 17th and 18th centuries, to the bearers of the Soulima and Strawinski Coat of Arms. Stravinsky's family branch most likely came from Stravinskas, polonized Lithuanian (or Belarussian) land owners, and nobles of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. According to Stravinsky himself, his family originally ha... | talents to bring Russian folklore to life in "The Firebird" and "Petrushka" choreographed by Fokine. Diaghilev's next choreographic commissions went to Nijinsky. His First ballet was "L'apres-midi d'un Faune" (Afternoon of a Faun) to music by Debussy. It was notable for its two dimensional shapes and lack of ballet tec... | 37,382 | triviaqa-train |
Which sea lies between European and Asian Turkey and between the Bosporus and the Dardanelles? | Turkey
Turkey ( ), officially the Republic of Turkey ( ), is a transcontinental country located mainly in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. East Thrace, located in Europe, is separated from Anatolia by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorous strait and the Dardanelles (collect... | Bulgarian Turks in Turkey
The Bulgarian Turks in Turkey represent a community of Bulgarian Turks, who immigrated over the years from Bulgaria to Turkey. They are notable in Turkey that they managed over the years to continue to keep their linguistic and cultural connections with Bulgaria and moreover, part of them cont... | 37,383 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the 'Cadfael' series of novels? | Cadfael
Brother Cadfael is the main fictional character in a series of historical murder mysteries written between 1977 and 1994 by the linguist-scholar Edith Pargeter under the name "Ellis Peters". The character of Cadfael himself is a Welsh Benedictine monk living at the Abbey of St Peter and St Paul, in Shrewsbury, ... | Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael and set in 12th century Shrewsbury. Umberto Eco's one-off "The Name of the Rose" (1980) also helped popularize the concept, and starting in 1979, author Anne Perry wrote two series of Victorian era mysteries featuring Thomas Pitt (1979–2013) and William Monk (1990–2013). However it was ... | 37,384 | triviaqa-train |
Which female candidate was beaten by Nicolas Sarkozy in the 2007 French Presidential election? | second term. During Jacques Chirac's second presidential term he served as Minister of the Interior and as Minister of Finances. He was the leader of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party from 2004 to 2007.
He won the 2007 French presidential election by a 53.1% to 46.9% margin to Socialist Ségolène Royal. Durin... | of nation-states has permitted the extension of Islamic extremism, but Juppé has maintained his positions.
Endorsing Nicolas Sarkozy for the 2012 French presidential election, he deplored the role of biased media in the campaign and dismissed François Hollande’s economic program as ""dangerous"". Considering the weak s... | 37,385 | triviaqa-train |
In which South American country is Europe's Spaceport, Kourou? | . For the Apollo programme, an adjacent spaceport, Kennedy Space Center, was constructed, and achieved the first manned mission to the lunar surface (Apollo 11) in July 1969. It was the base for all Space Shuttle launches and most of their runway landings. For details on the launch complexes of the two spaceports, see ... | via an FTP website, which requires users to log in to access material. A username and password is made available by registering for the ESA Television Notification Service.
In 2008, ESA began webstreaming some activities using the Livestream.com platform. The channel aims to provide coverage of launches, astronauts and... | 37,386 | triviaqa-train |
Name the famous American pioneer who was involved in marking out the Wilderness Trail in the west and founded the first settlement in Kentucky which was named after him? | east in Martin County near Inez) and USP McCreary (in the south in McCreary County in the Daniel Boone National Forest).
The total gross state product for 2016 was $197 billion, 28th in the nation. Its per-capita personal income was US$38,926, 46th in the nation. An organization called the Institute for Truth in Accoun... | the lower 48 states. The Scapegoat Wilderness is a hike north of Rogers Pass via the Continental Divide Trail.
Origin of name.
Rogers Pass in Montana was named by the Great Northern Railway for one of the line's locating surveyors, A.B. Rogers, who located the pass in 1887. Rogers has the distinction of having two pass... | 37,387 | triviaqa-train |
Keswick stands at the northern end of which Lake District lake? | tourists. Another heritage railway, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, runs between Lake Windermere and Haverthwaite, and tourists can connect at Lakeside with the boats up the lake to Bowness.
A vehicle-carrying cable ferry, the Windermere Ferry, runs frequent services across Windermere. There are also seasonal pa... | Hopegill Head
Hopegill Head is a fell in the English Lake District in Cumbria. It is located nine kilometres (5½ miles) west of the town of Keswick and is well seen from the B5292 road which crosses the Whinlatter Pass.
Topography.
Hopegill Head is the middle fell of three fells on a ridge that starts at Braithwaite a... | 37,388 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the longest London Underground line? | List of London Underground stations
The London Underground is a metro system in the United Kingdom that serves Greater London and the home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire. Its first section opened in 1863, making it the oldest underground metro system in the world – although in fact approximately 5... | -Platz. It was closed in 1970 for incorporation into an extension of line 7, which opened a few years later.
The Berlin subway network has around 146.2 kilometers of track and 173 underground stations. On the longest route with 32 kilometers runs the line U7. It is the longest rail track in Germany running completely ... | 37,389 | triviaqa-train |
Which sea lies to the northwest of the Crimea? | , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine.
The Black Sea has an area of (not including the Sea of Azov), a maximum depth of , and a volume of . It is constrained by the Pontic Mountains to the south, Caucasus Mountains to the east, Crimean Mountains to the north, Strandzha to the southwest, Dobrogea Plateau to t... | There are five recognised subspecies all of which winter in southern Africa. The breeding range is given below.
- "M. s. striata" (Pallas, 1764) – Europe to west Siberia, northwest Africa
- "M. s. inexpectata" Dementiev, 1932 – Crimea (southern Ukraine)
- "M. s. neumanni" Poche, 1904 – islands of the Aegean Sea through... | 37,390 | triviaqa-train |
Which general defended Moscow from the Germans in 1941? | within sight of the Mozhaisk line west of Moscow on Friday, 10 October, they encountered another defensive barrier manned by new Soviet forces. That same day, Georgy Zhukov, who had been recalled from the Leningrad Front on 6 October, took charge of Moscow's defense and the combined Western and Reserve Fronts, with Col... | for little gain during the fighting, giving the battle a notoriety reflected in its sobriquet: "The Rzhev Meat Grinder".
Rzhev lies west of Moscow and was captured by the German Wehrmacht in Operation Typhoon in the autumn of 1941, which took them to the gates of Moscow. When the Soviet counteroffensive drove them back... | 37,391 | triviaqa-train |
Which company produces the fragrances 'Opium' and 'Kouros'? | Kouros (perfume)
Kouros is a perfume for men produced by Yves Saint Laurent. The perfume was introduced in 1981. It was created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon.
The perfume was inspired by a trip to Greece Saint Laurent had taken. He was particularly impressed by the kouroi:
"(I had been fascinated by the blue of the sea, t... | Acqua di Parma
Acqua di Parma is an Italian lifestyle and fashion company that produces fragrances, candles, bathrobes and leather accessories. All of its ranges are exclusively made in Italy, and distributed in 43 countries.
History.
The company's original fragrance, Colonia, was created in 1916 in a small perfume fac... | 37,392 | triviaqa-train |
Distances from Paris are measured from Kilometre Zero, at which building is this situated? | visited art museum in the world in 2018, with 10.2 million visitors. The Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie are noted for their collections of French Impressionist art, and the Pompidou Centre Musée National d'Art Moderne has the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe. The historical district a... | Zero Kilometre Stone
The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign, with an inscription on its pedestal reading "KM" for kilometres. This stone marks the reference point from which all road distances to Budapest are measured in the country. The reference point had initially... | 37,393 | triviaqa-train |
In the 'Goon Show', what is the name of the blustering major? | road numbers and jazz standards of the 30s and 40s accompanied by the big band. Both Ellington and Geldray also made occasional cameo appearances; Ellington was often drafted in to play stereotypical "black" roles such as a tribal chieftain, native bearer or Major Bloodnok's nemesis (and counterpoint to Bloodnok's affl... | ". He appeared in two episodes of "The Twilight Zone", "The Whole Truth" (January 20, 1961) and the hour-long "I Dream of Genie" (March 21, 1963), playing two more blustering politicians. In "The Whole Truth" he is "Honest Luther Grimbley", a city alderman ready to buy one of used car dealer's Jack Carson's less-than-a... | 37,394 | triviaqa-train |
Which singer had a number 1 hit album in 2008 entitled 'Home Before Dark'? | Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark is the twenty-seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. Released on May 5, 2008; it was the artist's second album for American Recordings.
"Home Before Dark" received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release and topped the national albums charts i... | – they were offered the chance to tour Europe with reformed supergroup O.M.D (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) before heading home to Australia in 2008 to release their first album. Whatever You Want rapidly ascended the charts, hitting the iTunes Top 10 while their debut single, Honey hit number 1 on the club charts... | 37,395 | triviaqa-train |
Glenridding stands at the southern end and Pooley Bridge at the northern end of which Lake District lake? | Pooley Bridge
Pooley Bridge is a village in the Eden District of the northwestern English county of Cumbria, within the traditional borders of Westmorland.
The village takes its name from a bridge over the River Eamont at the northern end of Ullswater. The bridge, erected in 1764 and replacing an earlier bridge from th... | . There are connections with buses or boats at several points so the path can be walked as a series of short sections.
From Pooley Bridge the walk passes the Roman fortlet of Maiden Castle and Watermillock church, with an optional ascent of Gowbarrow Fell, to reach Aira Force. From here to Glenridding the path is close... | 37,396 | triviaqa-train |
Which Russian composer 1844-1908, wrote the operas 'The Snow Maiden' and 'The Golden Cockerel'? | The Snow Maiden
The Snow Maiden (subtitle: A Spring Fairy Tale) () is an opera in four acts with a prologue by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, composed during 1880–1881. The Russian libretto, by the composer, is based on the like-named play by Alexander Ostrovsky (which had premiered in 1873 with incidental music by Tchaikovs... | "Sinbad the Sailor") and any number of orchestral suites from his operas, including "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" (which also contains "Flight of the Bumblebee"), "The Golden Cockerel", "Christmas Eve", "The Snow Maiden", and "The Legend of The Invisible City of Kitezh".
In Scandinavia, Sibelius explored the Kalevala legen... | 37,397 | triviaqa-train |
Name the 14 year old British girl who won the Wimbledon Girl's Championship in 2008. | , Wimbledon was contested by top-ranked amateur players; professional players were prohibited from participating. This changed with the advent of the open era in 1968. No British man won the singles event at Wimbledon between Fred Perry in 1936 and Andy Murray in 2013, while no British woman has won since Virginia Wade... | retired from the British Army. He was succeeded as Chaplain-General by Peter Mallett.
Later life.
In 1978, Youens appeared before a Magistrate having been charged with 'insulting behaviour likely to cause a breach of the peace'. Two police officers stated that they had seen him lift up a girl's skirt, behind whom he wa... | 37,398 | triviaqa-train |
Which river forms part of the border between Namibia and South Africa? | inhabited since early times by San, Damara, and Nama. Around the 14th century, immigrating Bantu people began to arrive during the Bantu expansion from central Africa.
From the late 18th century onward, Oorlam people from Cape Colony crossed the Orange River and moved into the area that today is southern Namibia. Their... | ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
The ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is a peace park straddling the border between South Africa and Namibia. It was formed in 2003 by combining the Namibian "ǀAi-ǀAis Hot Springs Game Park" and the South African "Richtersveld National Park". Most of the South African par... | 37,399 | triviaqa-train |
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