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Which fictional detective made a first appearance in the 1916 novel 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'? | five or six people to be on the spot when B is murdered and all have a motive for killing B." She first met Poirot in the story "Cards on the Table" and has bothered him ever since.
Recurring characters Miss Felicity Lemon.
Poirot's secretary, Miss Felicity Lemon, has few human weaknesses. The only mistakes she makes w... | -winning Belgian cytologist and biochemist. He was born in Thames Ditton, Surrey, Great Britain, of an estate agent Alphonse de Duve and wife Madeleine Pungs, Belgian refugees during the First World War. They returned to Belgium in 1920.
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was ... | 38,500 | triviaqa-train |
In the Jewish religion what is the Day of Atonement called? | Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (; , , or ), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue serv... | the Jewish Virtual Library estimated a Jewish population of 291,000 (not limited to adherents of Judaism) in 2012, making Britain's Jewish community the fifth largest in the world.
The 2001 Census included a (voluntary) religion question ("What is your religion?") for the first time in its history; 266,740 people liste... | 38,501 | triviaqa-train |
Who directed the 1963 film The Birds? | aerial assault.
The story was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds", released in 1963, the same year that "The Apple Tree" was reprinted as "The Birds and Other Stories". In 2009, the Irish playwright Conor McPherson adapted the story for the stage at Dublin's Gate Theatre.
Plot.
In a small Cornish se... | Strictly for the Birds
Strictly for the Birds is a 1963 British comedy film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring Tony Tanner, Joan Sims and Graham Stark. Terry Blessing seems to be having a lucky day, winning at gambling, until suddenly an ex-girlfriend turns up with what she claims is his son. One of the films famil... | 38,502 | triviaqa-train |
What is the state capital of Vermont? | Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Washington County. As the site of Vermont's state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. The population was 7,855 at the 2010 Census. However, the daytime population grows to about 21,000... | Index of Vermont-related articles
The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to the U.S. state of Vermont.
0–9.
- .vt.us – Internet second-level domain for the state of Vermont
- 14th state to join the United States of America
A.
- Adjacent states and province:
- Agriculture in Vermont
- Airports in Verm... | 38,503 | triviaqa-train |
Which English rugby union club play home matches at Sandy Park? | Sandy Park
Sandy Park is a rugby union stadium and conference and banqueting centre in Exeter, England. It is the home ground of Exeter Chiefs, who from the 2010–11 season have been playing in the Aviva Premiership, the top flight of the English rugby union league system. The club relocated there from their former stad... | Verwood Rugby Club
Verwood Rugby Club is a rugby union football club based in Verwood, Dorset, England. Verwood rugby club play their home matches at Potterne Park, Potterne Way, Verwood, which is on the southern edge of the town between Verwood and Three Legged Cross.
History.
Founded in 1994, Verwood Rugby Union Foot... | 38,504 | triviaqa-train |
Who is the author of a series of 21 historical novels featuring Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin? | Jack Aubrey
John "Jack" Aubrey, is a fictional character in the Aubrey–Maturin series of novels by Patrick O'Brian. The series portrays his rise from lieutenant to rear-admiral in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The twenty (and one incomplete draft)-book series encompasses Aubrey's adventures and various com... | Full Nelson, choosing for his topic Admiral Nelson's victory in the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
Literary career Aubrey-Maturin series.
Beginning in 1969, O'Brian began writing what turned into the 20-volume Aubrey–Maturin series of novels. The books are set in the early 19th century and describe the life and careers of... | 38,505 | triviaqa-train |
Which monarch wrote A Counterblast to Tobacco? | A Counterblaste to Tobacco
A Counterblaste to Tobacco is a treatise written by King James VI of Scotland and I of England in 1604, in which he expresses his distaste for tobacco, particularly tobacco smoking. As such, it is one of the earliest anti-tobacco publications.
Style and content.
It is written in Early Modern... | Guy Morgan (writer)
Guy Morgan (1908–1964) was a British screenwriter. He was a POW during World War II, after which he wrote his first novel, "The Captive Heart", which he sold to Ealing, launching his career.
Selected filmography.
- "The Captive Heart" (1947)
- "Counterblast" (1948)
- "Anna Karenina" (1948)
- "There ... | 38,506 | triviaqa-train |
The island of Trinidad lies off which country? | , rhyming with "lumbago", "sago", and "may go".
Geography.
Trinidad and Tobago are islands situated between 10° 2' and 11° 12' N latitude and 60° 30' and 61° 56' W longitude. At the closest point, Trinidad is just from Venezuelan territory. Covering an area of , the country consists of the two main islands, Trinidad an... | Toco
Toco is the most northeasterly village on the island of Trinidad in the County of Saint David at the point where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Tobago lies only some 35 kilometers to the northeast which renders Toco the closest point in Trinidad to the sister island. The name Toco was ascribed to t... | 38,507 | triviaqa-train |
The Marina Bay Street Circuit, used in Formula 1 for the first time in 2008, is the venue for which Grand Prix? | . The layout of the rest of the circuit varies widely, although in most cases the circuit runs in a clockwise direction. Those few circuits that run anticlockwise (and therefore have predominantly left-handed corners) can cause drivers neck problems due to the enormous lateral forces generated by F1 cars pulling their ... | Bilal (27), both believed to be members of Islamist militant terrorist organisation LeT. Baig was said to have taken bomb-making training in Colombo in 2008.
On 30 November 2011, Delhi Police special cell arrested six suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives whom they claimed to be the perpetrators of the 2010 Pune bombi... | 38,508 | triviaqa-train |
What was Rasputin's first name? | Grigori Rasputin
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (; ; – ) was a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia, and gained considerable influence in late imperial Russia.
Born to a peasant family in the Siberian village of Pokrovskoye, Tyumen Oblast, R... | the first of a final race of men, but she was executed by Lobster Johnson and the end of the world was averted with the destruction of the Conqueror Worm. Afterward, Rasputin attempts to command Hecate into doing his bidding, and they begin bickering about the Apocalypse and Hellboy. Hecate then destroys Rasputin's gho... | 38,509 | triviaqa-train |
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as the twelfth disciple? | Matthias.
Due to his notorious role in all the gospel narratives, Judas remains a controversial figure in Christian history. For instance, Judas's betrayal is seen as setting in motion the events that led to Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection, which, according to traditional Christian theology, brought salvation to h... | Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot (died AD) was a disciple and one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ. According to all four canonical gospels, Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane by kissing him and addressing him as "rabbi" to reveal his identity to the crowd who had come to arr... | 38,510 | triviaqa-train |
In what year was the old age pension introduced in the UK? | and women will rise to 68 by no later than 2046 and possibly much earlier.
The basic state pension, then known as the "Old Age Pension" was introduced in the United Kingdom (which included all of Ireland at that time) in January 1909. A pension of 5 shillings per week (25p, equivalent, using the Consumer Price Index, t... | for the first three months of employment, after which they become eligible for the adult minimum wage rate.
History of changes.
History of changes Liberal Government reforms.
Among the early forms of social welfare in New Zealand was the old age pension, introduced by the Liberal Government in 1898. The scheme was intr... | 38,511 | triviaqa-train |
Which motorway connects London to Swansea? | the only major clashes occurring between Swansea City supporters and Cardiff City supporters. Many matches between these sides have ended in violence in both Swansea and Cardiff. These two clubs have a long history of intense rivalry, being described in the media as "tribal".
Transport.
Transport Road.
The M4 motorway,... | -prone. In 1991, encouraged by his mother to pursue something he liked, Ferrell moved to Los Angeles. He successfully auditioned for the comedy group The Groundlings, where he spent time developing his improvisation skills.
Career.
Career "The Groundlings".
Before joining The Groundlings, Ferrell's attempts at standup ... | 38,512 | triviaqa-train |
In Star Wars what alien species is Chewbacca? | amount lost during the previous mission, Chewbacca spots several other Wookiees being held as slaves, and manages to successfully free them. However, while making a choice whether to go with them or with Han, Chewbacca decides to assist Han instead, and helps him throughout the rest of the mission. During the Kessel Ru... | because she reminded her of the "Star Wars" character Chewbacca. Since then, Chewie made sporadic appearances as a comforting companion throughout Carol's career as Ms. Marvel and when she finally took up the mantle of Captain Marvel.
This all changed when Carol took Chewie into space with her and they encountered the ... | 38,513 | triviaqa-train |
In terms of population what is New Zealand's largest city? | During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal, and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while i... | business, international trade, culture, fashion and horticultural science. The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest port in terms of gross export tonnage and efficiency. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities, with a 14 percent increase in population between the 2001 census and the 2006 census, an... | 38,514 | triviaqa-train |
Which motorway connects Bristol to the M4? | A second main-line station serving the city, , opened in 1972. It is on the northern outskirts of the conurbation close to the M32 motorway and was designed as a park and ride facility for long-distance travellers.
In the late 1960s the Royal Mail built a mail conveyor at the northern end of the station, with significa... | from Earley or Winnersh Triangle stations.
Earley is to the north of the M4 motorway which connects London with Bristol.
Economy.
Earley is home to the Thames Valley Business Park which is alongside the Thames to the east of the A329(M) motorway. The park houses offices of many major companies including the UK headquar... | 38,515 | triviaqa-train |
Number One Canada Square, London, is better known as what name? | to bombing attacks by the Provisional IRA for two decades, starting with the Old Bailey bombing in 1973. Racial inequality was highlighted by the 1981 Brixton riot.
Greater London's population declined steadily in the decades after the Second World War, from an estimated peak of 8.6 million in 1939 to around 6.8 millio... | Jme (rapper)
Jamie Adenuga (born 4 May 1985), better known by his stage name Jme, is an English grime MC and record producer from Hackney, London. He is the co-founder of the crew and label Boy Better Know. He was previously part of the grime crew "Meridian Crew" alongside his older brother Joseph Adenuga, better known... | 38,516 | triviaqa-train |
In literature whose manservant was Bunter? | Mervyn Bunter
Mervyn Bunter is a fictional character in Dorothy L. Sayers' novels and short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey.
Literary Background.
Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) wrote a number of novels and short stories concerning the adventures of a fictional private detective called Lord Peter Wimsey who had his g... | to Bunter, plus the lease of the flat in Piccadilly, but Bunter does not appear in the story.
c. 1929 "In the Teeth of the Evidence" (Short story published 1939 in 'In the Teeth of the Evidence') Bunter does not appear.
c. 1929 "Absolutely Elsewhere" (Short story published 1939 in "In the Teeth of the Evidence") Bunter... | 38,517 | triviaqa-train |
Denmark Street in London is also known by what nickname? | The street was originally residential, but became used for commercial purposes in the 19th century. At first, metalwork was a popular trade but it became most famous as Britain's "Tin Pan Alley" housing numerous music publishers' offices. This market declined in the 1960s to be replaced by music shops and independent r... | Street) to help establish what is now Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National Steeplechase, of which he was one of the principal sponsors and a committee member.
In London, he acquired the nickname 'Lord Dashalong' because of his fondness for racing through the streets in a carriage with four horses; along with ... | 38,518 | triviaqa-train |
To within 1 year either side, in what year did the UK first win the Eurovision Song Contest? | Bang-a-Bang", and Sandie Shaw, winner in 1967 with "Puppet on a String". Women have dominated the contest since its inception, either performing solo or as a member of a group on 50 of the 67 winning entries . The 2017 winner was a solo male performance by Salvador Sobral. However, his sister and the song's composer Lu... | Kiss Your Baby", again with a Martin Lee lead vocal. Later that year, the writing team set about composing a song they would enter for the Eurovision Song Contest.
The song they came up with was "Save Your Kisses for Me" and featured Lee on lead vocals. The song went on to win the Eurovision and made No.1 in several co... | 38,519 | triviaqa-train |
The Olympic Games of 1944 were cancelled - where would they have taken place? | St. Louis, MO; the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec; the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta; the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China; the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC; the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England; the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai and the 2022 Winter Olympics in... | 1944 Winter Olympics
The 1944 Winter Olympics, which would have been officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games (after the cancellation of 1940's V Olympic Winter Games) (Italian: "V Giochi olimpici invernali"), were to have been celebrated in February 1944 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo had been aw... | 38,520 | triviaqa-train |
Vermilion is a shade of which primary colour? | nm (violet), 546.1 nm (green), and 700 nm (red) were used in this application due to the convenience they afforded to the experimental work.
Red, green, and blue light are popular primaries for additive color mixing since primary lights with those hues provide a large triangular chromaticity gamut. Small red, green, an... | translucent, or allows much light to pass through it. A paper's opacity determines the extent to which printing on a particular side of paper will be visible from the reverse side (called show-through)
Paper test Optical properties Paper shade.
Paper shade plays a significant role in the quality of colour reproduction.... | 38,521 | triviaqa-train |
Hg is the chemical symbol for which element? | Mercury (element)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum ( ). A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure; the only other e... | (geology) and Sandstone.
Chemical Properties.
The Chemical composition of capgaronite was determined by Electron probe microanalysis of capgaronite. This analysis technique uses an electron beam to bombard a sample and recording the resultant x-rays for wavelengths know to each element. Chemical analysis of capgaronnit... | 38,522 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the first English king of the House of Lancaster? | the chances of deposition. Nevertheless, when Bolingbroke returned from exile in 1399, initially to reclaim his rights as Duke of Lancaster, he took advantage of the support of most of the nobles to depose Richard and was crowned King Henry IV, establishing the House of Lancaster on the throne.
Origins of the conflict ... | Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster
Thomas, Earl of Lancaster and Leicester (c. 1278 – 22 March 1322) was an English nobleman. A member of the House of Plantagenet, he was one of the leaders of the baronial opposition to his first cousin, Edward II of England.
Life.
Thomas was the eldest son of Edmund Crouchback and Blanche ... | 38,523 | triviaqa-train |
Lapis Lazuli is a shade of which primary colour? | as the later Greeks and Romans. Ancient Egyptians obtained this material through trade from Afghanistan with the Aryans. During the height of the Indus Valley Civilisation about 2000 BCE, the Harappan colony now known as Shortugai was established near the lapis mines.
According to the Sorbonne's mineralogist Pierre Bar... | which was named much later, but is an adjective which translates as "gold-stone", meaning either that it was golden, as in the Libyan desert glass, or that it contained flecks of gold. With golden flecks it could refer to lapis lazuli, which would fit the Targums' description of the gem being "the colour of the sea". A... | 38,524 | triviaqa-train |
Where were the first Winter Olympics held in 1924? | 1924 Winter Olympics
The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games (), were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Originally held in association with the 1924 Summer Olympics, the sports competitions were held at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, and Haute-S... | , but archery was removed. 1924 saw the inception of the Winter Olympics where women competed only in the figure skating. Herma Szabo became the first ever female Winter Olympic champion when she won the ladies' singles competition.
At the summer Games held the same year in Paris, women's fencing made its debut with Da... | 38,525 | triviaqa-train |
What grape is used to make Beaujolais wine? | to release. Recent years have seen a rise in the number of terroir driven estate-bottled wines made from single vineyards or in one of the Cru Beaujolais communes, where the name of the commune is allowed to be displayed on the label.
History Gamay grape.
Gamay noir is now known to be a cross of Pinot noir and the anci... | are less thin.
In Alsace it is generally used to make , similar in character to red Burgundy and Beaujolais wines but usually consumed chilled. Prominent examples are Rouge de Barr and Rouge d'Ottrott. Pinot noir is the only red wine produced in Alsace.
Regions Germany.
In Germany it is called Spätburgunder ("lit." "La... | 38,526 | triviaqa-train |
In The Jeeves Stories by P. G. Wodehouse, one of the characters was called Mrs Spenser Gregson. What did Bertie Wooster usually call her? | are well-described, and another prominent Wodehouse character, Psmith, has a distinctive monocle that is mentioned many times.
Personal characteristics Personality.
Bertie is pleasant and amiable, according to Jeeves. A well-intentioned and honorable young gentleman, he has a strong moral code and prides himself on hel... | ", famous "madam" in Birmingham, Alabama
- Reginald Wooster (1903-1968), English cricketer who made one first-class appearance for Northamptonshire
Fictional characters.
- Bertie Wooster, character in the stories of P. G. Wodehouse, adapted in the "Jeeves and Wooster" TV show
- Henry Wooster, character in the stories o... | 38,527 | triviaqa-train |
The Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland, lies in which Irish county? | Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara ( or "Cnoc na Teamhrach") is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. According to tradition, it was the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland, and it also appears in Irish mythology. Tara consists of numerous monuments and eart... | Kingship of Tara
The term Kingship of Tara () was a title of authority in ancient Ireland - the title is closely associated with the archaeological complex at the Hill of Tara. The position was considered to be of eminent authority in medieval Irish literature and Irish mythology, although national kingship was never a... | 38,528 | triviaqa-train |
Which is usually considered to be the 6th book of the Old Testament? | . The books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings follow, forming a history of Israel from the Conquest of Canaan to the Siege of Jerusalem c. 587 BC. There is a broad consensus among scholars that these originated as a single work (the so-called "Deuteronomistic history") during the Babylonian exile of the 6th century B... | Testament of Abraham
The Testament of Abraham is a pseudepigraphic text of the Old Testament. Probably composed in the 1st or 2nd century CE, it is of Jewish origin and is usually considered to be part of the apocalyptic literature. It is regarded as scripture by Beta Israel Ethiopian Jews, but not by any other Jewish ... | 38,529 | triviaqa-train |
Which species of deer, originally from South Asia but now with a large, feral population in England, is sometimes known as 'the barking deer'? | Muntjac
Muntjacs ( ), also known as barking deer or Mastreani deer, are small deer of the genus "Muntiacus" native to south Asia. Muntjacs are thought to have begun appearing 15–35 million years ago, with remains found in Miocene deposits in France, Germany and Poland. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Name.
T... | , gulls, plovers and sanderling. Feral cats originally introduced by fishermen to control the endemic rodent population, pose an increasing threat to wildlife breeding sites. E.g. the sooty gull ("Larus hemprichii") had a major breeding colony on the island, now extirpated because of introduced rats.
Vegetation on the ... | 38,530 | triviaqa-train |
"To within a year, either way, in which year was ""The Sky at Night"" first broadcast on TV?" | The Sky at Night
The Sky at Night is a monthly documentary television programme on astronomy produced by the BBC. The show had the same permanent presenter, Patrick Moore, from its first broadcast on 24 April 1957 until 7 January 2013. The latter date was a posthumous broadcast, which followed Moore's death on 9 Decemb... | slot further down the Entertainment category of the EPG. Later in the year Sumo TV moved to the Adult category followed by the Gaming and Dating category allowing them to broadcast content from Cellcast's adult channels at night. Sumo TV returned to the Entertainment category on 25 November 2008 with programming from P... | 38,531 | triviaqa-train |
Patrick Clifton is a popular fictional character on children's television. By what name is he better known? | he also presented, as a show which he could have tighter control of.
While Cunliffe visited post offices for inspiration, he has said that the character and village was not based on any one place or person. He commented in 2015 that "I got maybe half a dozen people last year saying they were the inspiration."
Cast.
- L... | Vitin Alicea
Victor Alicea Arévalo, better known as Vitín Alicea, is a fictional comedic character created and portrayed by Sunshine Logroño. Created in the mid-1980s, Vitín remains a popular radio and television character in Puerto Rico. He has appeared in Logroño's previous television programs ""Sunshine's Café"" and... | 38,532 | triviaqa-train |
Which US State has the smallest population? | state, contains more people than the 21 least populous states combined, and Wyoming, the least populous state, has a population less than that of the 31 most populous U.S. cities.
Methodology.
The United States Census counts total persons residing in the United States including citizens, non-citizen permanent residents... | Treasure County, Montana
Treasure County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 718, making it the second-least populous county in Montana. Its county seat is Hysham. The county was founded in 1919.
Geography.
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a... | 38,533 | triviaqa-train |
Aristide Bruant and Jane Avril feature in the art of which French painter? | Aristide Bruant
Aristide Bruant (; 6 May 1851 – ) was a French cabaret singer, comedian, and nightclub owner. He is best known as the man in the red scarf and black cape featured on certain famous posters by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He has also been credited as the creator of the "chanson réaliste" musical genre.
Bio... | de Clichy" was founded in 1889 by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler; it became the birthplace of the French cancan. Artists who performed in the cabarets of Montmartre included Yvette Guilbert, Marcelle Lender, Aristide Bruant, La Goulue, Georges Guibourg, Mistinguett, Fréhel, Jane Avril, and Damia.
Artists gather.
Durin... | 38,534 | triviaqa-train |
Which Indian God is usually depicted with the head of an elephant? | have been associated with lightning. Likewise in Hinduism, they are linked with thunderstorms as Airavata, the father of all elephants, represents both lightning and rainbows. One of the most important Hindu deities, the elephant-headed Ganesha, is ranked equal with the supreme gods Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Ganesha i... | the God of heaven, Varuna (the Vedic water god) became the God of the seas and rode on makara, which was called "the water monster vehicle".
Makara has been depicted typically as half mammal and half fish. In many temples, the depiction is in the form of half fish or seal with head of an elephant. It is also shown in a... | 38,535 | triviaqa-train |
Who replaced Steve Bruce as Manager of Sunderland in December 2011? | Sunderland started the 2010–11 season strongly, but after Bent left for Aston Villa in January 2011 in a deal potentially worth £24 million, a record transfer fee received for the club, they eventually finished 10th — which was still their highest top-flight finish for 10 years.
Short replaced Quinn as chairman in Octo... | Gardner made his debut as a substitute in the home defeat to Newcastle United on 20 August, and scored his first competitive goal on 18 September 2011 with a deflected shot that looped over Stoke Citys goalkeeper Asmir Begović as Sunderland beat Stoke City 4–0 at home to secure their first win of the season. Gardner fe... | 38,536 | triviaqa-train |
In October 2011 which militant separatist organisation declared an end to violent protest after 43 years? | Eta (disambiguation)
Eta (Η, η) is the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet
Eta or ETA may also refer to:
People.
- Eta (given name)
Aircraft.
- Eta (glider), a German glider
- CNA Eta, an Italian aircraft
Brands and enterprises.
- Eta, a snack food brand owned by Griffin's Foods
- Empresa de Transporte Aéreo, a defunc... | protest and the places in which protests were carried out. There were often dramatic stand-offs with segregationist authorities, who sometimes turned violent.
King was criticized by many groups during the course of his participation in the civil rights movement. This included opposition by more militant blacks such as ... | 38,537 | triviaqa-train |
Asti Spumante is a white bubbly wine from Asti in Northern Italy. What is the name of the red wine from the same area? | typically sweet and low in alcohol (often below 8%). It is made solely from the "moscato bianco" white muscat grape. Other wines include a premium version known as Moscato d'Asti (DOCG) and the red Barbera.
The first products from the province of Asti to become known internationally are Martini and Rossi, Gancia and Ri... | Asti wine
Asti (also known as Asti Spumante) is a sparkling white Italian wine that is produced throughout southeastern Piedmont but is particularly focused around the towns of Asti and Alba. Since 1993 the wine has been classified as a "Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita" (DOCG) and as of 2004 was Italy'... | 38,538 | triviaqa-train |
Margaretha Zelle was shot as a spy in Paris in 1917, how was she better known? | Mata Hari
Margaretha Geertruida "Margreet" MacLeod ("née" Zelle; 7 August 187615 October 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari (), was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I and executed by firing squad in France.
Early life.
Margaretha Zelle was bo... | with the director, describing him as "a very good director whom everyone thought should be working on much better things than this lowbudget spy film."
The film was filmed on location in Korem, Turkey and Paris between 24 June and 9 August 1965. Two endings for the film were shot, one with Coplan ending up with a girl ... | 38,539 | triviaqa-train |
In which Country is Graham Greene's Novel The Comedians set? | damaging to the reputation of the priesthood; but later, in a private audience with Greene, Pope Paul VI told him that, although parts of his novels would offend some Catholics, he should ignore the criticism.
Greene first travelled to Haiti in 1954, where "The Comedians" (1966) is set, which was then under the rule of... | is repeatedly quoted in Graham Greene's 1938 novel "Brighton Rock" by its antihero Pinkie Brown.
- "Dona Nobis Pacem" is used in Graham Greene´s 1966 novel "The Comedians"
- The third movement of "Symphonie Liturgique" by Arthur Honegger (1945)
- Included in Bobby Darin's 1960 Christmas album "The 25th Day of December"... | 38,540 | triviaqa-train |
What is the nickname of Chopin's short piano piece 'Waltz in D flat, Op.64, No.1'? | Minute Waltz
The Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64, No. 1, Valse du petit chien (French for "Waltz of the little dog"), popularly known in English as the "Minute Waltz", is a piano waltz composed by Frédéric Chopin. It is dedicated to the Countess Delfina Potocka.
History.
Chopin wrote the waltz in 1847 and had it publishe... | are Schubert's Impromptu No. 4, Scriabin's Etude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8/12, Chopin's C minor Prelude and Polonaise in A flat major, Schumann's "Carnaval" and Piano Concerto in A minor, Brahms's Concerto No. 1 in D minor, and Beethoven's "Appassionata" Sonata.
- The Mephisto Waltz (1971): A horror film where a dying pi... | 38,541 | triviaqa-train |
In which year in the 1950'S did the UK Top 20 see hits like 'Volare' by Dean Martin, 'Stupid Cupid' by Connie Francis and 'Hello my Darlings' by Charlie Drake? | Stupid Cupid
"Stupid Cupid" is a song written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka which became a hit for Connie Francis in 1958.
Recording history.
After almost three years of failure, Connie Francis finally had a hit in the spring of 1958 with a rock ballad version of the standard "Who's Sorry Now?" Unfortunately, he... | at number 72 with 2,790 copies sold in its first week. The single charted for two weeks and has sold a total of 5,360 copies.
- Track listing
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"Vacation" was one of three Connie Francis hits remade by Maywood for their 1991 "Walking Back to Happiness" album, the others being "Stupid Cupid" and "Lips... | 38,542 | triviaqa-train |
Haliaeetus albicilla is the Latin name for the largest bird of prey in the UK. By what name is it normally known? | diet is made up of birds, 39.95% by fish, 9.95% by mammals and 1.6% by other foods. In total, more than 300 prey species are known throughout the bird's range. However, based on studies of prey remains and pellets in laboratories from Greenland white-tailed eagles, birds were shown to be biased in both kinds of remains... | Western marsh harrier
The western marsh harrier ("Circus aeruginosus") is a large harrier, a bird of prey from temperate and subtropical western Eurasia and adjacent Africa. It is also known as the Eurasian marsh harrier. The genus name "Circus" is derived from the Ancient Greek "kirkos", referring to a bird of prey na... | 38,543 | triviaqa-train |
Within a year either way when was the radio programme 'The Archers' first broadcast throughout the UK? | The Archers
The Archers is a British radio soap opera on BBC Radio 4the BBC's main spoken-word channelbroadcast since 1951. It was initially billed "an everyday story of country folk" and now, "a contemporary drama in a rural setting". Having aired over 18,950 episodes, it is the world's longest-running drama.
Five pil... | is broadcast live from many theatres and concert halls throughout the UK, although regularly from the Mermaid Theatre in London or the Watford Colosseum, or the Hackney Empire. The show is not broadcast live every week, but instead previous shows are repeated later in the year when the orchestra is on tour.
History.
Th... | 38,544 | triviaqa-train |
In Greek mythology, by what collective name are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne better known? | Mnemosyne
Mnemosyne (; , ) is the goddess of memory in Greek mythology. "Mnemosyne" is derived from the same source as the word "mnemonic", that being the Greek word "mnēmē", which means "remembrance, memory".
Mnemosyne is the mother of the nine Muses.
Family.
A Titanide, or Titaness, Mnemosyne was the daughter of the ... | , meaning "of memory, or relating to memory" and is related to Mnemosyne ("remembrance"), the name of the goddess of memory in Greek mythology. Both of these words are derived from μνήμη ("mnēmē"), "remembrance, memory". Mnemonics in antiquity were most often considered in the context of what is today known as the art ... | 38,545 | triviaqa-train |
Who plays the part of Sergeant Hathaway in ITV's detective series 'Lewis'? | Sergeant Hathaway
James Hathaway is the CID Detective Inspector working with Inspector Lewis in the ITV detective series "Lewis" (known as "Inspector Lewis" in the United States). He is played by Laurence Fox.
Hathaway holds the rank of Detective Sergeant until the penultimate series of Lewis in 2014, in which he is pr... | series 5 Hathaway informs Lewis that he was talent spotted for MI5 in university; this is neither confirmed nor denied by the end.
In "The Soul of Genius", the first episode of series 6, it is hinted that Hathaway is well known in the Oxbridge theology department. Rev. Conor Hawes shows interest in Hathaway after he ma... | 38,546 | triviaqa-train |
Which nation's flag is said to be the oldest still in use? | countries such as Austria, Denmark or Turkey emerged from the midst of legend while many others, including those of Poland and Switzerland, grew out of the heraldic emblems of the Middle Ages. The 17th century saw the birth of several national flags through revolutionary struggle. One of these was the flag of the Nethe... | is often referred to as "Dress Blues", due to its colour (as distinguished from the green and khaki service uniforms), and can be worn in many forms. It is the only uniform of the United States military to use all of the colours of the nation's flag and incorporates button designs which are the oldest military insignia... | 38,547 | triviaqa-train |
Barbara Euphan Todd wrote a series of children's books about which popular character later the star of several TV series? | Barbara Euphan Todd
Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was an English writer widely remembered for her ten books for children about a scarecrow called Worzel Gummidge. These were adapted for radio and television. The title story was chosen as the first in the new publisher's series Puffin Books.
Ear... | form, first appeared in series of novels by Barbara Euphan Todd in the 1930s and later in a popular television adaptation.
The Scarecrow is the alter ego of the Reverend Doctor Christopher Syn, the smuggler hero in a series of novels written by Russell Thorndike. The story was made into the movie "Doctor Syn" in 1937, ... | 38,548 | triviaqa-train |
"At which Washington monument, in August 1963, did Martin Luther King deliver his historic ""I have a dream"" speech?" | I Have a Dream
"I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civ... | . In 1952, his family emigrated to the United States, living first in Pacific Grove, California. In 1958, the family relocated to Washington, D.C., where his father worked for the United States Information Agency.
At the age of sixteen, Koper attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (28 August 1963), where... | 38,549 | triviaqa-train |
Which Italian painter is known for his images of human faces made up of such things as flowers, vegetables and fish? | heritage, estimates.
Art heritage, estimates Heritage.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo did not leave written certificates on himself or his artwork. After the deaths of Arcimboldo and his patron—the emperor Rudolph II—the heritage of the artist was quickly forgotten, and many of his works were lost. They were not mentioned in the ... | Developers Conference in March 1999 as his example of a fresh game concept.
The game presents the player's character design as being a self-made television stage talent or celebrity. It is a simple animation production studio which lets the user insert captured images such as human faces onto 3D models which had been m... | 38,550 | triviaqa-train |
To within 10 how many stations are served by the London Underground? | level. The system has 270 stations and of track. Despite its name, only 45% of the system is underground in tunnels, with much of the network in the outer environs of London being on the surface. In addition, the Underground does not cover most southern parts of Greater London, with fewer than 10% of the stations locat... | . London Underground, National Rail trains, and London buses are all available at Vauxhall station. The tube stop is on the boundary of zones 1 and 2 of the London Travelcard area on the Victoria line, and Northern line stations are within walking distance of many parts of Vauxhall, though the nearest is Oval. The rail... | 38,551 | triviaqa-train |
Which of the saints was martyred by being stoned to death? | for his testimony was Saint Stephen (whose name means "crown"), and those who suffer martyrdom are said to have been "crowned." From the time of Constantine, Christianity was decriminalized, and then, under Theodosius I, became the state religion, which greatly diminished persecution (although not for non-Nicene Christ... | the synagogue, dragged him out, and, after the most inhumane tortures, stoned him to death. His kinsman, John Mark, who was a spectator of this barbarous action, privately interred his body.
Although it is believed he was martyred by being stoned, the apocryphal Acts of Barnabas states that he was bound with a rope by ... | 38,552 | triviaqa-train |
Ballabriggs won the 2011 Grand National. Who was his jockey? | Nineteen of the forty participants completed the 4½-mile course; of the 21 who did not, two suffered fatal falls on the first circuit, reigniting debates over the safety of the event. Irish horse Ballabriggs won the race, securing the first-place prize money of £535,135 and a first Grand National win for trainer Donald... | , Ballabriggs immediately returned to the stable after the win, instead of going to the winners enclosure as tradition dictates. It was the first time only the jockey entered the winner's enclosure without his mount.
Following his Grand National win Maguire received a five-day ban for excessive use of the whip, Ballabr... | 38,553 | triviaqa-train |
Which Roman wrote 'Ars Poetica' and the 'Odes'? | .
Key concepts.
The work is also known for its discussion of the principle of decorum (the use of appropriate vocabulary and diction in each style of writing) (l.81–106), and for Horace's criticisms of purple prose "(purpureus pannus," l.15–16), a term coined by him to mean the use of flowery language. This principle i... | 0, then there is a sequence of epimorphisms
And if formula_67 for every "p" 0, then there is a sequence of monomorphisms:
The transgression is a not necessarily well-defined map:
induced by formula_72.
Multiplicative structure.
A cup product gives a ring structure to a cohomology group, turning it into a cohomology ri... | 38,554 | triviaqa-train |
The 'Occupy...' movement started in September 2011 and now has camps in more than 80 countries. But which was the first camp? | to the other 99 percent; the top 1 percent of income earners nearly tripled after-tax income over the last thirty years according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report.
The report was released just as concerns of the Occupy Wall Street movement were beginning to enter the national political debate. According to... | the start of Camp for Climate Action in 2006. Since September 2011, the tent has been used as a symbol of the Occupy movement, an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. Occupy protesters use tents to create camps in public places wherein they can form communit... | 38,555 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the bus in the 'Thomas the Tank Engine' stories? | Bertie the Bus
Bertie the Bus is a small red bus character from The Railway Series books by the Rev. W Awdry and who also appears in the spin-off children's television series "Thomas & Friends" (AKA Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends).
Book character.
Bertie first appeared in "Thomas, Terence and the Snow", a story in ... | . Awdry constructed a toy tank engine for Christopher, which gained the name Thomas. Stories about Thomas were requested by Christopher, and 1946 saw the publication of "Thomas the Tank Engine". This was illustrated by Reginald Payne, whom Wilbert felt to be a great improvement over Middleton. Like its predecessor, thi... | 38,556 | triviaqa-train |
Which city is near the Hawkesbury river and is served by Kingsford-Smith airport? | Sydney Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (colloquially Mascot Airport, Kingsford Smith Airport, or Sydney Airport; ; ) is an international airport in Sydney, Australia located 8 km (5 mi) south of Sydney city centre, in the suburb of Mascot. The airport is owned by the ASX-listed Sydney Airport Group. It is the ... | Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport
Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport is a registered aerodrome located north of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A short drive from the "gateway of Cape Breton Island" at the Canso Causeway, the airport is located near several tourist draws including the Cabot Links... | 38,557 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the first Prime Minister of an independent India in 1947? | India.
Since 1947, India has had 14 prime ministers, 15 including Gulzarilal Nanda who twice acted in the role. The first was Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947, when India gained independence from the British Raj. Serving until his death in May 1964, Nehru remain... | to his highly centralised policies for an independent India in 1947, which Jinnah opposed in favour of a more decentralised India.
Prime Minister of India (1947–64) Interim Prime Minister and Independence (1946–52) Integration of states.
The British Indian Empire, which included present-day India, Pakistan and Banglade... | 38,558 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed 'Belshazzar's Feast' cantata? | Belshazzar's Feast (Walton)
Belshazzar's Feast is a cantata by the English composer William Walton. It was first performed at the Leeds Festival on 8 October 1931, with the baritone Dennis Noble, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Leeds Festival Chorus, conducted by Malcolm Sargent. The work has remained one of Walt... | Rossini, first performed in 1812. Based on the Book of Daniel.
- "Belsatzar", an 1840 ballad written by Robert Schumann to the words of the poet Heinrich Heine, inspired by the Book of Daniel.
- "Belshazzar's Feast" by George Frederick Root. A cantata based on the biblical text, published in 1860.
- "Belshazzar's Feast... | 38,559 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the French government from 1870 to 1940 when it collapsed and was replaced by the Vichy Government? | emphasized "all disparities and the succession of waves of invaders" was first imprinted on the masses by the unified history curriculum of French textbooks in the late 1870s.
Since the beginning of the Third Republic (1871–1940), the state has not categorized people according to their alleged ethnic origins. Hence, in... | of French Algeria were sent to fight in metropolitan France during the Battle of France in 1940. After the Fall of France, the Third French Republic collapsed and was replaced by the Philippe Pétain's French State, better known as Vichy France.
Government and administration Under the Fourth Republic (1946–58).
Many Alg... | 38,560 | triviaqa-train |
Which company's original brief to Brian Eno was to compose a piece of inspirational music to last 3.25 seconds? | and Coldplay reunited and Eno contributed "enoxification" and additional composition on Coldplay's fifth studio album "Mylo Xyloto", released on 24 October of that year.
Career The Microsoft Sound.
In 1994, Microsoft designers Mark Malamud and Erik Gavriluk approached Eno to compose music for the Windows 95 project. Th... | Neuköln
"Neuköln" is an instrumental piece written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977 for the album ""Heroes"". It was the last of three consecutive instrumentals on side two of the original vinyl album, following "Sense of Doubt" and "Moss Garden".
Neukölln (correctly spelled with a double "L") is a district of Berl... | 38,561 | triviaqa-train |
Which Prime Minister signed the Common Market membership treaty? | 1964.
The four countries resubmitted their applications on 11 May 1967 and with Georges Pompidou succeeding Charles de Gaulle as French president in 1969, the veto was lifted. Negotiations began in 1970 under the pro-European government of Edward Heath, who had to deal with disagreements relating to the Common Agricult... | Toby Keith, American country music singer, as Toby Keith Covel in Clinton, Oklahoma
- Kelly Kryczka, Canadian synchronized swimmer; gold medalist, 1982 World Aquatic Championships
- Died: Julián Bautista, 60, Spanish classical music composer
July 9, 1961 (Sunday).
- Greece, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Panagiot... | 38,562 | triviaqa-train |
Proton Cars were originally produced in which country? | consultancy firm Lotus Engineering, which has facilities in the United Kingdom, United States, China, and Malaysia.
Lotus was previously owned by DRB-HICOM through its subsidiary Proton, which acquired it following the bankruptcy of former owner Romano Artioli in 1996.
On 24 May 2017, Chinese multinational Geely announ... | a subsidiary of Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) and a company which specializes in the development of limousines and TD2000 cars produced the Proton Perdana V6 Executive, an extended wheelbase variant offering an additional 25 cm (10 in) in the rear passenger compartment. A special edition of the Executive was also deve... | 38,563 | triviaqa-train |
Who played Michael Murray in Alan Bleasdale's TV drama G.B.H.? | , Jim Morris' "Blood On the Dole", and Christopher Hood's "Pleasure", were screened over four consecutive weeks in October of that year.
Bleasdale continued his work for Channel 4 with 1995's serial "Jake's Progress," the story of a modern-day dysfunctional family (Robert Lindsay as the father and Julie Walters as the ... | shop owner in the BBC series "Goodnight Sweetheart", he played Basil Tyler a kind natured well meaning cab driver and postman who was unlucky in love in John Sullivan's BBC comedy drama "Roger Roger" appearing in all three series and Donald Moss, a DHSS officer in Alan Bleasdale's" Boys from the Blackstuff". In 1991 he... | 38,564 | triviaqa-train |
Charlotte Sophia was the Queen Consort to which King? | Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818) was the wife of King George III. She served as Queen consort of Great Britain and Queen consort of Ireland from her wedding in 1761 until the union of the two kingdoms in 1801, after which she was quee... | Sophia Charlotte of Hanover
Sophia Charlotte of Hanover (30 October 1668 – 1 February 1705) was the first Queen consort in Prussia as wife of King Frederick I. She was the only daughter of Elector Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg and his wife Sophia of the Palatinate. Her eldest brother George Louis succeeded to t... | 38,565 | triviaqa-train |
The Red Sea is a submerged section of which geographical feature? | Red Sea
The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean is in the south through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden. To the north lie the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez (leading to the Suez Canal). The Red Sea is a Globa... | of salt.
The story appears to be based in part on a folk legend explaining a geographic feature.
A pillar of salt named "Lot's wife" is located near the Dead Sea at Mount Sodom in Israel. The Mishnah states that a blessing should be said at the place where the pillar of salt is. Other pillars are said to be at the cros... | 38,566 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed music for many Hitchcock films including Psycho, North by North and Vertigo? | , of course, be most important that the indication that Elster will be brought back for trial is sufficiently emphasized."
Hitchcock finally succeeded in fending off most of Shurlock's demands (which included toning down erotic allusions) and had the alternative ending dropped. The footage was discovered in Los Angeles... | for his contributions to many Alfred Hitchcock films, including "Psycho", "North by Northwest", and "Vertigo". In fact, the welling strings, horn arrangements and harp glissandos throughout the film prefigure the soundtrack to Herrmann's final film score two years later for "Taxi Driver". The cast includes John P. Ryan... | 38,567 | triviaqa-train |
On an Indian restaurant menu what ingredient is found in a dish with `aloo' in its name? | , is featured in the hearty "locro de papas", a thick soup of potato, squash, and cheese.
Uses Europe.
In the UK, potatoes form part of the traditional staple, fish and chips. Roast potatoes are commonly served as part of a Sunday roast dinner and mashed potatoes form a major component of several other traditional dish... | , butters, or garnitures".
Most important is trying to achieve Maillard reaction on meat to ensure that restaurant-quality steak results each time.
Dining.
Steak has become a popular dish in many places around the world, cooked in domestic and professional kitchens, and is often a primary ingredient in a menu. It is us... | 38,568 | triviaqa-train |
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples? | (see ). The lot fell upon Matthias.
Paul the Apostle in his First Epistle to the Corinthians, appears to give the first historical reference to the Twelve Apostles: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, t... | Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot (died AD) was a disciple and one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ. According to all four canonical gospels, Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane by kissing him and addressing him as "rabbi" to reveal his identity to the crowd who had come to arr... | 38,569 | triviaqa-train |
The Finch family of Maycomb, Alabama feature in which 1960 novel? | town" of Maycomb, Alabama, the seat of Maycomb County. Jean Louise Finch, nicknamed Scout, lives with her older brother Jeremy, nicknamed Jem, and their widowed father Atticus, a middle-aged lawyer. Jem and Scout befriend a boy named Dill, who visits Maycomb to stay with his aunt each summer. The three children are ter... | Kidnapped (1960 film)
Kidnapped is a 1960 Walt Disney Productions live-action film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 1886 novel "Kidnapped". It stars Peter Finch and James MacArthur, and was Disney's second production based on a novel by Stevenson, the first being "Treasure Island". It also marked Peter O'... | 38,570 | triviaqa-train |
What is the surname of singer Adele? | Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. After graduating from the BRIT School in 2006, Adele signed a recording contract with XL Recordings. In 2007, she received the Brit Awards Critics' Choice award and won the BBC Sound of 2008 poll. Her debut album, "19", was released in ... | Wiseman
Wiseman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Adele Wiseman, Canadian author
- Bob Wiseman, Canadian musician, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, actor
- Chad Wiseman, Canadian ice hockey player
- Clarence Wiseman, 10th General of the Salvation Army
- Danny Wiseman, American professional bowler
- ... | 38,571 | triviaqa-train |
Sidney and Beatrice Webb founded which London educational establishment in 1895? | had any children. In retirement Beatrice would reflect on the success of their other progeny. For instance, in 1895 they had founded the London School of Economics with Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw:
In old age it is one of the minor satisfactions of life to watch the success of your children, literal children ... | New Statesman
The New Statesman is a British political and cultural magazine published in London. Founded as a weekly review of politics and literature on 12 April 1913, it was connected then with Sidney and Beatrice Webb and other leading members of the socialist Fabian Society, such as George Bernard Shaw who was a f... | 38,572 | triviaqa-train |
Holden Caulfield is the main character in which 1951 novel? | Bowling Balls" (c. 1945). "I'm Crazy" is closely related to the first chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye". It begins with Caulfield standing on a hill at Pencey Prep watching a football game below, and develops as Holden visits with his history teacher, Mr. Spencer, for a talk about his expulsion from school and his fu... | pavement and hills of Southern California." His writing style has been characterized as "neo-beat," with accessible, everyday language.
Abee's novel, "Johnny Future", received mixed reviews. The book follows the adventures of its Nyquil-guzzling, hallucinating, titular character, Johnny Future. MostlyFiction described ... | 38,573 | triviaqa-train |
Which TV presenter was married to Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard, daughter of the late Duke of Norfolk? | David Frost
Sir David Paradine Frost (7 April 1939 – 31 August 2013) was an English television host, media personality, journalist, comedian, and writer.
After graduating from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, Frost rose to prominence in the United Kingdom when he was chosen to host the satirical programme "That W... | Sellers, but they divorced the following year. He also had an 18-year intermittent affair with American actress Carol Lynley.
On 19 March 1983, Frost married Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard, daughter of the 17th Duke of Norfolk. Three sons were born to the couple over the next five years. His second son, Wilfred Frost, fol... | 38,574 | triviaqa-train |
What is the surname of singer Florence of 'Florence and the Machine'? | Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine (stylised as Florence + the Machine) are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007, consisting of vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other musicians. The band's music received praise across the media, especially ... | used the surname Matthews: Florence L., Mary, Charles A., and two others who died at birth.
And Mary Ann, still calling herself Mrs. I. M. Singer, had her husband arrested for bigamy. Singer was let out on bond and, disgraced, fled to London in 1862, taking Mary McGonigal with him.
In the aftermath, another of Isaac's... | 38,575 | triviaqa-train |
Which Egyptian goddess had the head of a cow? | of the Egyptian calendar, Hathor or Athyr, was named for the goddess. Festivities in her honor took place throughout the month, although they are not recorded in the texts from Dendera.
Worship Worship outside Egypt.
Egyptian kings as early as the Old Kingdom donated goods to the temple of Baalat Gebal in Byblos, using... | Tenenet
Tenenet, alts. Tjenenet, Zenenet, Tanenet, Tenenit, Manuel de Codage transliteration "Tnn.t", was an ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and beer. She is mentioned in texts dating from the Ptolemaic period as well as in the Book of the Dead.
Associations with childbirth and beer.
Tenenet was associated with ... | 38,576 | triviaqa-train |
The fashion retailer 'Zara' has its headquarters in which country? | up to 20 clothing collections a year.
History.
History Early history.
Amancio Ortega opened the first Zara store in 1975 in central A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Ortega initially named the store "Zorba" after the classic film "Zorba the Greek", but after learning there was a bar with the same name two blocks away, they rea... | City of Yarra has a high concentration of fashion, technology, and media businesses. Companies located in the City of Yarra include:
- Aesop has its global headquarters on Smith Street, Collingwood.
- Carsales.com Ltd and its subsidiary Quicksales has its head office located on Punt Road, Richmond.
- Computershare, one... | 38,577 | triviaqa-train |
Which Chinese Year began on February 10th 2013? | year. For example, the 1989 year of the Snake began on 6 February 1989. The year 1989 is generally aligned with the year of the Snake. However, the 1988 year of the Dragon officially ended on 5 February 1989. This means that anyone born from 1 January to 5 February 1989 was actually born in the year of the Dragon rathe... | Mandarin immersion charter school, currently serves grades K through 4. It will eventually grow to K through 8 by adding a grade every year. Formerly located at 321 10th Street, the school moved to 1086 Alcatraz Avenue in February 2013.
Infrastructure Colleges and universities.
- Laney College is a community college lo... | 38,578 | triviaqa-train |
On an Indian restaurant menu what ingredient is found in a dish with `murgh' in its name? | and veal in 1996, linked to consumer awareness of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease).
Breeding.
Modern varieties of chicken such as the Cornish Cross, are bred specifically for meat production, with an emphasis placed on the ratio of feed to meat produced by the animal. The most common breeds of chicken... | , butters, or garnitures".
Most important is trying to achieve Maillard reaction on meat to ensure that restaurant-quality steak results each time.
Dining.
Steak has become a popular dish in many places around the world, cooked in domestic and professional kitchens, and is often a primary ingredient in a menu. It is us... | 38,579 | triviaqa-train |
Scott Quigg is a current British World Champion, at which sport? | Scott Quigg
Scott Quigg (born 9 October 1988) is a British professional boxer. He held the WBA (Regular) super-bantamweight title from 2013 to 2016, and the British super-bantamweight title from 2011 to 2012. As of June 2018, he is ranked as the world's eighth best active featherweight by BoxRec, and tenth by the Trans... | boasting 3 World Title holders
- WBA Lightweight Champion Anthony Crolla
- WBA Regular Super Bantam Champion Scott Quigg
- WBO LT Middle World Champion Liam Beefy Smith .
There has been European, British & Commonwealth titles for the Smith Brothers: Stephen, Paul, Liam and Callum along with Matthew Macklin, John Murray... | 38,580 | triviaqa-train |
Who succeeded Peter as Bishop of Rome, so becoming the second Pope? | in Rome later during Paul's two-year stay there in , about AD 60–62.
Connection to Rome Coming to Rome Church Fathers.
The writings of the 1st century Church Father Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35–c. 107) refer to Peter and Paul giving admonitions to the Romans, indicating Peter's presence in Rome.
Irenaeus of Lyons (c.130... | the diocese and control over the awarding of benefices. This arrangement continued until 1555. He succeeded as Administrator of the diocese of Padua in 1555, on the resignation of his uncle, Cardinal Francesco Pisani, who had been promoted Bishop of Albano by the new Pope, Paul IV (Carafa). There is no reference to Lui... | 38,581 | triviaqa-train |
"Who wrote the poem that begins ""April is the cruellest month""?" | The Waste Land
The Waste Land is a poem by T. S. Eliot, widely regarded as one of the most important poems of the 20th century and a central work of modernist poetry. Published in 1922, the 434-line poem first appeared in the United Kingdom in the October issue of Eliot's "The Criterion" and in the United States in the... | final published version. The significant cuts are in part due to Ezra Pound's suggested changes, although Eliot himself also removed large sections.
The now famous opening lines of the poem—"April is the cruellest month, breeding / Lilacs out of the dead land"—did not originally appear until the top of the second page ... | 38,582 | triviaqa-train |
What was patented in 1965 by Owen Finlay McLaren? | buggy went on sale in 1967. He also designed the 'Gadabout folding chair' which was produced from 1961, and was commissioned by the Ministry of Health to design a larger folding buggy for larger children with disabilities called the 'Buggy Major' this buggy was designed on square tubes instead of the usual round tubes ... | Old People's Home, Glasgow.
- Robert McCrae, Senior Executive Officer, Department of Employment.
- Coll MacPherson Macdonald, Senior Executive Officer, Ministry of Defence.
- John MAcDonald, Assessor, Crofters' Commission.
- Sylvia Mackenzie, Headteacher, Langworth Boulters Church of England School.
- Leslie Michie McL... | 38,583 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the 'Wedding March' taken from his incidental music to Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' written in 1842? | Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
Felix Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" in C major, written in 1842, is one of the best known of the pieces from his suite of incidental music (Op. 61) to Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It is one of the most frequently used wedding marches, generally being played on a church pip... | E-flat major, a work which has been regarded as "mark[ing] the beginning of his maturity as a composer." This Octet and his Overture to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", which he wrote a year later in 1826, are the best-known of his early works. (Later, in 1843, he also wrote incidental music for the play, inc... | 38,584 | triviaqa-train |
St George's is the capital of which Caribbean island? | St. George's, Grenada
St. George's is the capital of Grenada. The town is surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater and is on a horseshoe-shaped harbor.
St. George's is a popular Caribbean tourist destination. The town has developed in recent years, while preserving its history, culture, and natural environment... | and Bonnet went ashore and journeyed to Bath, which was then capital of North Carolina. Once there, both men accepted pardons from Governor Charles Eden under King George's Act of Grace, putatively on condition of their renouncing piracy forever. While Blackbeard quietly returned to Topsail Island, Bonnet stayed in Bat... | 38,585 | triviaqa-train |
Albert II abdicated as King of the Belgians in July 2013, what is the name of his son, the new king? | ), with whom he had three children. Albert's elder son, Philippe, is the current King of the Belgians.
On 3 July 2013, King Albert II attended a midday session of the Belgian cabinet. He then announced that, on 21 July, Belgian National Day, he would abdicate the throne for health reasons. He was succeeded by his son P... | and held the title of Rajmata until her death.
King father.
If a king were to abdicate and pass the throne to his child, then in that case the king could have his son or daughter style him as a king father. King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia was styled as HM King Father Norodom Sihanouk when he abdicated in favor of his... | 38,586 | triviaqa-train |
Horus, the Egyptian god of the sun, war and protection had the head of which creature? | as Osiris's heir and the rival to Set, the murderer of Osiris. In another tradition Hathor is regarded as his mother and sometimes as his wife. Horus served many functions, most notably being a god of kingship and the sky.
Etymology.
Horus is recorded in Egyptian hieroglyphs as "ḥr.w" "Falcon"; the pronunciation has be... | War Between Monotheism and Polytheism" and Joseph Campbell in "The Masks of God, Vol. 3: Occidental Mythology".)
The following is a list of war deities.
African mythology.
African mythology Ancient Egyptian.
- Anhur, god of war, not a native god
- Bast, cat-headed goddess associated with war, protection of Lower Egypt... | 38,587 | triviaqa-train |
The rock musical 'Rent' is based on which Puccini opera? | Verdi, onward, exercising tremendous influence on his successors Giacomo Puccini, Richard Strauss, and Benjamin Britten.
After Verdi, the sentimental "realistic" melodrama of verismo appeared in Italy. This was a style introduced by Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana" and Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci" that cam... | Tosca (1956 film)
Tosca is a 1956 Italian musical melodrama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Franca Duval, Afro Poli and Franco Corelli. It is based on the opera "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini, which was adapted from the play by Victorien Sardou. It was made at Cinecittà in Rome.
Cast.
- Franca Duval as Floria... | 38,588 | triviaqa-train |
Who replaced Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury? | Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. The current archbishop is Justin Welby, who was enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral on 21 Ma... | .
Broad church as an expression is now increasingly replaced by references in the Church of England to liberalism. For example, Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, in his "text of reflection" "The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican Today", released in 2006, described the three "components in our h... | 38,589 | triviaqa-train |
Give an alternative name for the flowering plant 'heartsease'? | , contains antioxidants and is edible.
Heartsease contains flavonoids (such as quercetin, luteolin and rutin), colorless crystalline compounds proven to be useful in prophylaxis, and in treatment of cardiovascular problems, complications of diabetes, inflammations, immune disorders, and liver problems, among other indi... | of the most common uses of "A. californicus" are:
- "Amaranthus californicus", the California amaranth, a flowering plant species native to most of the western United States and Canada
- "Andricus californicus", an alternative scientific name for "Andricus quercuscalifornicus", a species of gall wasp
- "Apostichopus ca... | 38,590 | triviaqa-train |
Which comedienne presents the Radio 4 panel game 'Dilemma' and co-presents 'The Great British Bake-Off'? | Sue Perkins
Susan Elizabeth Perkins (born 22 September 1969) is an English comedian, broadcaster, actress, and writer. Originally coming to prominence through her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc in "Mel and Sue", she has since become best known as a radio broadcaster and television presenter, notably of "The Great... | Fielding would co-host the upcoming series of "The Great British Bake Off" alongside Sandi Toksvig.
Fielding appeared as a contestant on Series 4 of the Dave comedy panel game "Taskmaster" in 2017, hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne: he was the overall series winner. He returned for a Taskmaster: Champion of Champion... | 38,591 | triviaqa-train |
In what year did the Jarrow Crusade take place? | Jarrow March
The Jarrow March of 5 – 31 October 1936, also known as the Jarrow Crusade, was an organised protest against the unemployment and poverty suffered in the English Tyneside town of Jarrow during the 1930s. Around 200 men (or "Crusaders" as they preferred to be referred to) marched from Jarrow to London, carry... | marches were supported by the British wing of the Communist party. While communism was at this time far more respectable than it was to become during the Cold War, authorities often regarded the Communist-organized hunger marches with hostility. The marches were often brutally oppressed, and by the late 20th century ha... | 38,592 | triviaqa-train |
Which TV policeman worked for the `Bureau des Etrangers'? | Bergerac (TV series)
Bergerac is a British television series set in Jersey, which ran from 18 October 1981 to 26 December 1991. Produced by the BBC in association with the Seven Network, and first screened on BBC1, it starred John Nettles as the title character Jim Bergerac, who initially is a detective sergeant in Le ... | of parts of the 1793 constitution which had guaranteed the right of asylum to "anyone persecuted because of his action for freedom" who are unable to seek protection in their home countries.
In addition to the constitutional right to asylum, the modern French right to asylum ("droit d'asile") is enshrined on a legal an... | 38,593 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the music commonly known as 'The Funeral March', it comes from his Piano Sonata No.2 written in 1837? | and after the late Romantic period.
Chopin's music, his status as one of music's earliest superstars, his (indirect) association with political insurrection, his high-profile love-life, and his early death have made him a leading symbol of the Romantic era. His works remain popular, and he has been the subject of numer... | : Piano Sonata No. 1 in C minor (1828; pub. 1851)
- Op. 35: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B minor, "Funeral March" (1839–40, Funeral March composed 1837)
- Op. 58: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor (1844–45)
Piano solo Variations.
- Op. 12: "Variations brillantes" in B major on "Je vends des scapulaires" from Hérold's "Ludovic" (1... | 38,594 | triviaqa-train |
In what year was the first British Census undertaken? | Census in the United Kingdom
Coincident full censuses have taken place in the different jurisdictions of the United Kingdom every ten years since 1801, with the exceptions of 1941 (during the Second World War) and Ireland in 1921. Simultaneous censuses were taken in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with the ret... | not censuses but "simple headcounts providing little information beyond the sub regional sex distribution". W. R. Cornish, who was the Madras Superintendent of the 1871 Census, the first organised census in British India, wrote
The first organized census of Madras city and its environs was undertaken in 1871 as a part ... | 38,595 | triviaqa-train |
Three people have featured on the reverse of the £5 note, the two most recent are George Stephenson and Elizabeth Fry, who was the first? | .
The opening ceremony of the L&MR, on 15 September 1830, drew luminaries from the government and industry, including the Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington. The day started with a procession of eight trains setting out from Liverpool. The parade was led by "Northumbrian" driven by George Stephenson, and included "... | women novelists, she was reported as saying: "It perpetuates the idea that men are the default and don’t need to be marked in any way, whereas women are still seen as the outliers."
Campaigns Women on banknotes.
In another campaign, she criticised the Bank of England’s decision to replace Elizabeth Fry with Winston Chu... | 38,596 | triviaqa-train |
Scott Waites is a current British World Champion, at which sport? | Scott Waites
Scott Waites (born 17 February 1977) is an English professional darts player who plays in tournaments organised by the British Darts Organisation events. Waites is a two time BDO World Darts Champion having won the 2013 tournament and 2016 tournament. He is also a former Winmau World Masters champion, WDF ... | the Group stages winning all 3 of his games against Ted Hankey, Wayne Mardle and Scott Waites. In the Last 16 he thrashed 1996 BDO World Champion Steve Beaton 10–1 but lost to eventual runner up Scott Waites in a tight encounter.
At the 2010 PDC World Championship, Whitlock made a great impression, beating Colin Osborn... | 38,597 | triviaqa-train |
In a castle, what was a garderobe? | architecture scholar Frank Bottomley, garderobes were "Properly, not a latrine or privy but a small room or large cupboard, usually adjoining the chamber [bedroom] or solar [living room] and providing safe-keeping for valuable clothes and other possessions of price: cloth, jewels, spices, plate and money."
Toilet.
The ... | film, she is Belle's closest confidante in the castle after Lumiere.
In the 2017 live-action remake, the Wardrobe is portrayed by Audra McDonald and is known as Madame de Garderobe, wife of court composer, Maestro Cadenza, and also a well-respected opera singer. The Enchantress' curse separated her from her husband, an... | 38,598 | triviaqa-train |
In which Walt Disney film does the song 'When You Wish Upon a Star' appear? | When You Wish Upon a Star
"When You Wish Upon a Star" is a song written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Walt Disney's 1940 adaptation of "Pinocchio". The original version was sung by Cliff Edwards in the character of Jiminy Cricket, and is heard over the opening credits and in the final scene of the film. The s... | significant" and preserved it into the National Recording Registry in 2009. Brian Wilson has said that the melody of the Beach Boys hit song, "Surfer Girl", which has the same AABA form, is loosely based on the Dion and the Belmonts version of "When You Wish Upon a Star".
Disney icon.
"When You Wish Upon a Star", alon... | 38,599 | triviaqa-train |
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