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Who was the first Irish poet to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923? | John Everett Millais. His most important work is the long poem, "Laurence Bloomfield in Ireland" (1864), a realist narrative which wittily and movingly deals with the land agitation in Ireland during the period. He was also known for his work as a collector of folk ballads in both Ireland and England.
Ferguson's resear... | - Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Prize for Literature . A Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of "Gitanjali" he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
- The English visionary artist and poet William Blake was an autodidact. He was initially educated b... | 38,800 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the disc shaped region beyond the orbit of Neptune, discovered in 1992, which contains dwarf planets and small icy bodies? | the mass of Earth's Moon. Furthermore, having some unusual characteristics, such as large orbital eccentricity and a high orbital inclination, it became evident that it was a different kind of body from any of the other planets.
In the 1990s, astronomers began to find objects in the same region of space as Pluto (now k... | (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), two gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and two ice giants (Uranus and Neptune). The Solar System also has at least five dwarf planets, an asteroid belt, numerous comets, and a large number of icy bodies which lie beyond the orbit of Neptune.
Religious aspects.
Solar deities play a major... | 38,801 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the only US President to serve two non-consecutive terms of office? | Grover Cleveland
Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was an American politician and lawyer who was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office (1885–1889 and 1893–1897). He won the popular vote for three pres... | also during Bill Clements's two non-consecutive terms). The Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor if the elected Governor resigns, dies or is removed from office via impeachment and conviction. Former Governor Rick Perry took office upon George W. Bush's resignation on December 21, 2000. Bush became US President on Janu... | 38,802 | triviaqa-train |
Who plays the part of Charles Xavier in the 2011 film `X-Men First Class'? | in the "X-Men" film series and in various video games, while James McAvoy portrayed a younger version of the character in the 2011 prequel "". Both actors reprised the role in the film "". McAvoy reprised the role in "", and Stewart in "Logan". McAvoy made a cameo in "Deadpool 2" and reprised his role in "Dark Phoenix"... | Emma Frost. He is then guided by the telepathic voice of Professor X who guides him and the other mutants to safety. Outside, he meets Professor X for the first time and leaves with the other mutants on his helicopter. Cyclops' optic blasts are represented differently here than in the comics, generating heat as well as... | 38,803 | triviaqa-train |
Which British Prime Minister wrote a novel 'Savrola' in 1898, while serving as an army officer in India? | , he usually travelled using the alias Colonel Warden.
Since the appearance in 1966 of Lord Moran's memoir of his years as Churchill's doctor, with its claim that "Black Dog" was the name Churchill gave to "the prolonged fits of depression from which he suffered", many authors have suggested that throughout his life Ch... | in British India, where he took part in, and reported on the Siege of Malakand; the reports were published in "The Pioneer" and "The Daily Telegraph". The reports formed the basis of his first book, "The Story of the Malakand Field Force", which was published in 1898. To relax he also wrote his only novel, "Savrola", w... | 38,804 | triviaqa-train |
Which horse, trained by Jonjo O'Neil, won the 2010 Grand National? | 2010 Grand National
The 2010 Grand National (known as the John Smith's Grand National for sponsorship reasons) was the 163rd renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at the Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 10 April 2010.
The main race was held at 16:15 BST and was won by Don't... | 1961 Grand National
The 1961 Grand National was the 115th renewal of the world-famous Grand National horse race that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 25 March 1961.
The winner was 28/1 shot Nicolaus Silver who became the first grey winner for 90 years. He was ridden by jockey Bobby Beasley ... | 38,805 | triviaqa-train |
Which TV cartoon series features the Griffin family of Quahog, Rhode Island? | Griffin family
The Griffin family is a cartoon family from the animated television series "Family Guy". The Griffins are a nuclear family consisting of the married couple Peter and Lois, their three children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their anthropomorphic dog Brian. They live at 31 Spooner Street in the fictional tow... | insecure to speak back.
The cartoon also features a large number of friends, family, short-term boyfriends, and Goths.
Nemi in the United States.
The Nemi books are available for sale in the United States, one of which has the foreword by Tori Amos.
In episode 3 of the US TV series "Defying Gravity", the character of S... | 38,806 | triviaqa-train |
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2010 for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in the film 'The Blind Side'? | , to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football, then finally becoming a first-round pick of the Ravens.
Quinton Aaron stars as Michael Oher, alongside Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, and Kathy Bates as Miss Sue, Oher's tutor. The film also features appear... | Blind Side" opened at number two behind "" with US$34.2 million, making it her second-highest opening weekend ever. "The Blind Side" grossed over US$309 million, making it her highest-grossing domestic film, her fourth-highest-grossing film worldwide, and the first one in history to pass the US$200 million mark with on... | 38,807 | triviaqa-train |
Which British group released the albums 'Pablo Honey', 'The Bands' and 'OK Computer' in the 1990s? | OK Computer
OK Computer is the third studio album by English rock band Radiohead, released on 16 June 1997 on EMI subsidiaries Parlophone and Capitol Records. The members of Radiohead self-produced the album with Nigel Godrich, an arrangement they have used for their subsequent albums. Other than the song "Lucky", reco... | In 1997, formed their own label: TTM Discos (Todos Tus Muertos records) and released "Subversiones", and too released albums by another bands as Cienfuegos and Karamelo Santo. In 1998, Todos Tus Muertos released "El Camino Real", the last with the classic line-up. By the late 1990s, Fidel Nadal and Pablo Molina formed ... | 38,808 | triviaqa-train |
Which German composed the 1911 opera 'Der Rosenkavalier'? | Richard Wagner in Germany. The popularity of opera continued through the verismo era in Italy and contemporary French opera through to Giacomo Puccini and Richard Strauss in the early 20th century. During the 19th century, parallel operatic traditions emerged in central and eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Bo... | December: Premiere of Strauss' opera "Salome".
- 1910
- (city library) formed.
- Augustus Bridge constructed.
- 1911
- Dresden Museums Association formed.
- Premiere of Strauss' opera "Der Rosenkavalier."
- 1912 – Ihagee camera company and German Hygiene Museum founded.
- 1914 – Saxon army museum established.
- 1919
- ... | 38,809 | triviaqa-train |
In which Irish county would you find the Cliffs of Moher? | Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher (; ) are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres. At their southern end, they rise above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head, and, eight kilometres to the north, they reach their maximum height of just n... | distinct species and named for its finder Dr Eamon N. Doyle. This find attracted international attention, and a well-known Irish nature writer, Michael Viney, suggested that it advanced the case for a "Maam Valley and Joyce Country" Geopark, on the lines of the successful Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark.
Religion.
T... | 38,810 | triviaqa-train |
What are the elements with atomic numbers from 57 to 71 in the periodic table called? | elements are La 0, Ce 1, Pr 3, Nd 4 and Pm 5.
Open questions and controversies Group 3 and its elements in periods 6 and 7 Lanthanides and actinides.
A few authors position all thirty lanthanides and actinides in the two positions below yttrium (usually via footnote markers).
This variant, which is stated in the 2005 "... | History of the periodic table
The periodic table is an arrangement of the chemical elements, which are organized on the basis of their atomic numbers, electron configurations and recurring chemical properties. Elements are presented in order of increasing atomic number. The standard form of the table consists of a grid... | 38,811 | triviaqa-train |
Which American Football team won the 45th Superbowl on 6 February 2011? | Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2010 season. The Packers defeated the Steelers by th... | Jacob McQuaide
Jacob McQuaide (born December 7, 1987) is an American football long snapper for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011. McQuaide played college football at Ohio State. McQuaide was the right guard on the back to back to bac... | 38,812 | triviaqa-train |
Which was the first Liverpool group to have their first three singles reach number one in the charts? | members. Liverpool is most famous as the birthplace of the Beatles and during the 1960s was at the forefront of the Beat Music movement, which would eventually lead to the British Invasion. Many notable musicians of the time originated in the city including Billy J Kramer, Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers and The ... | Subsequent singles, "Gotta Be You", "One Thing", and "More than This", had moderate success, with the first two becoming top ten hits in the UK. In November of that year, the group's debut album "Up All Night" was released in Ireland and the UK, reaching number one and number two on the charts, respectively. The album ... | 38,813 | triviaqa-train |
Named after a-Dutch astronomer; what is the name of the spherical cloud of comets, which lies about 1 light year from the sun? | such objects entered the Solar System, they would have positive specific orbital energy and would be observed to have genuinely hyperbolic trajectories. A rough calculation shows that there might be four hyperbolic comets per century within Jupiter's orbit, give or take one and perhaps two orders of magnitude.
Orbital ... | which the planets lie. All long-period comets have very large orbits, on the order of thousands of AU, and appear from every direction in the sky.
A. O. Leuschner in 1907 suggested that many comets believed to have parabolic orbits, and thus making single visits to the solar system, actually had elliptical orbits and w... | 38,814 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the US President who sought a third term of office when he ran as a Bull Moose or Progressive candidate? | Progressive Party (United States, 1912)
The Progressive Party was a third party in the United States formed in 1912 by former President Theodore Roosevelt after he lost the presidential nomination of the Republican Party to his former protégé and conservative rival, incumbent President William Howard Taft. The new part... | for a third term. As the Republicans would not nominate him, he ran as a third-party Progressive candidate, but the ticket became widely known as the Bull Moose Party. The election was mainly a contest between Roosevelt and Wilson, Taft receiving little attention and carrying just eight electoral votes.
Wilson, in a sp... | 38,815 | triviaqa-train |
Who won the 2010 Wimbledon Men's Singles title? | 2011 US Open – Men's Singles
Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, but was defeated in the final by Novak Djokovic with a score of 6–2, 6–4, 6–7, 6–1 in a rematch of the 2010 final. Djokovic claimed his first US Open title, his third Grand Slam of the year, and his fourth Grand Slam overall.
This was also the first ... | 2017 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
Roger Federer won the title, winning a record eighth Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles tennis title and 19th Grand Slam men's singles title, defeating Marin Čilić in the final, 6–3, 6–1, 6–4. With the win, Federer surpassed Pete Sampras and William Renshaw, who had each won it s... | 38,816 | triviaqa-train |
Who plays the part Green Lantern in the 2011 film 'Green Lantern'? | the aid of his magic ring. For the Silver Age of Comic Books, John Broome and Gil Kane reinvented the character as Hal Jordan in 1959 and shifted the focus of Green Lantern stories from fantasy to science fiction. Other notable Green Lanterns include Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner.
The Green Lanterns are am... | Mr. Mxyzptlk. There was also a "Collect-and-Connect" figure of Kalibak in his Super Powers color scheme. In 2017, Mattel as part of its DC Comics Multiverse line produced Wal-Mart exclusive Super Friends figures for Aquaman, Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern.
A light-up Bearbrick based on the Green Lantern's lantern ... | 38,817 | triviaqa-train |
Which Booker Prize winner coined the advertising slogan 'Naughty by nice'? | 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... | at the Manchester Theatre Awards, being hailed as a "bracing and ambitious production that wowed everyone who saw it".
Awards and recognition.
- Winner of the Hawthornden Prize and the Yorkshire Post Fiction Prize for "Changing Places"
- Whitbread Book of the Year (1980) for "How Far Can You Go?"
- Shortlisted for the ... | 38,818 | triviaqa-train |
Which horse, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, won the 2010 Epsom Derby? | 2010 Epsom Derby
- The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter – nse = nose; shd = short-head; hd = head; nk = neckbr† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated
Winner's details.
Further details of the winner, Workforce:
- "Foaled:" 2007
- "Sire:" King's Best; "Dam:" Soviet Moon
- "Owner... | 1986 Epsom Derby
The 1986 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 4 June 1986. It was the 207th running of the Derby, and it was won by Shahrastani. The winner was ridden by Walter Swinburn and trained by Michael Stoute. The prerace favourite Dancing Brave finished second.
Race details... | 38,819 | triviaqa-train |
In what year did Yasir Arafat die? | Yasser Arafat
Mohammed Yasser Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini (; ; 4 / 24 August 1929 – 11 November 2004), popularly known as Yasser Arafat ( , ') or by his kunya Abu Ammar ( , '), was a Palestinian political leader. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1969 to 2004 a... | and youth. A British report from the period stated that "the growing youth and scout movements must be regarded as the most probable factors for the disturbance of the peace".
As a youngster, Yasir Arafat led neighborhood children in marching and drills, beating those who did not obey. In the 1940s, Arafat's father org... | 38,820 | triviaqa-train |
Which was the second Liverpool group to have their first three singles reach number one in the charts? | the human universe". Other musicians from Liverpool include Billy Fury, A Flock of Seagulls, Echo and the Bunnymen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Frankie Vaughan, Anathema, Ladytron, The Zutons, Cast, Atomic Kitten and Rebecca Ferguson. The La's 1990 hit single "There She Goes" was described by "Rolling Stone" as a "found... | +1". "The Living Dead" received no modifications. In July, the group released "Only Lonely Glory", which became their first single to chart at number one on the Oricon Weekly Charts. A month later, they released their fourth album, "Yggdrasil", which was their second album to reach number one on the Oricon Weekly Chart... | 38,821 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the screenplay for 'You Only Live Twice'? | You Only Live Twice (film)
You Only Live Twice is a 1967 British spy film and the fifth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film's screenplay was written by Roald Dahl, and loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel of the same name. It i... | cover from the 250 guineas he received for "The Spy Who Loved Me".
"You Only Live Twice" was published in the United States by New American Library in August 1964; it was 240 pages long and cost $4.50.
Release and reception Reviews.
Cyril Connolly, reviewing "You Only Live Twice" in "The Sunday Times", wrote that Flemi... | 38,822 | triviaqa-train |
In which Irish county would you find the Hill of Tara? | Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara ( or "Cnoc na Teamhrach") is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. According to tradition, it was the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland, and it also appears in Irish mythology. Tara consists of numerous monuments and eart... | it had been specially sent to Windsor Castle for her inspection).
Waterhouse had invented the brooch's name; in fact, it has nothing to do with the Hill of Tara, but the true circumstances of its find still remain unclear (essentially to avoid a claim by the landowner), and Waterhouse chose to link it to the site assoc... | 38,823 | triviaqa-train |
"Which Spanish City was known by the Romans as ""Hispalis""?" | Seville
Seville (; ) is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville, Spain. It is situated on the plain of the river Guadalquivir. The inhabitants of the city are known as (feminine form: ) or , after the Roman name of the city, . Seville has a municipal population ... | Pottery' ("La Ciudad de la Cerámica", in Spanish). Mexico's famous Talavera pottery was named after the city.
Toponymy.
There are remnants of prehistoric cultures in the area. The village was founded by the Celts as a ford of the Tagus. The first mention of the city (with the name "Aebura") occurs in Livy's description... | 38,824 | triviaqa-train |
"Which fashion designer born in New York introduced the ""Polo"" label in 1967?" | Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren, KBE (né Lifshitz; born October 14, 1939) is an American fashion designer, philanthropist, and business executive, best known for the Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global multibillion-dollar enterprise. He has also become well known for his collection of rare automobiles, some of which have been... | Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss
Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss (born May 29, 1975) is an American fashion designer and the founder and creative director of the fashion label Shoshanna, which was launched in 1998.
Early life.
Shoshanna Lonstein was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. She attended Nightingale-Bamford School for g... | 38,825 | triviaqa-train |
Which City in France was known to the Romans as 'Argentoratum'? | Argentoratum
Argentoratum or Argentorate was the ancient name of the city of Strasbourg. The name was first mentioned in 12 BC, when it was a Roman military outpost established by Nero Claudius Drusus. From 90 AD the Legio VIII Augusta was permanently stationed there.
History.
The Romans under Nero Claudius Drusus esta... | Julian and Severus at the Battle of Argentoratum. The Romans were heavily outnumbered and during the heat of battle a group of 600 horsemen on the right wing deserted, yet, taking full advantage of the limitations of the terrain, the Romans were overwhelmingly victorious. The enemy was routed and driven into the river.... | 38,826 | triviaqa-train |
Which landlocked country in Africa was formerly called Nyasaland? | was released in April 1960 and invited to London to discuss proposals for responsible government.
Following the Malawi Congress Party's overwhelming victory in August 1961 elections, Banda and four other Malawi Congress Party members or supporters joined the Executive Council as elected ministers alongside five officia... | Outline of Burkina Faso
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Burkina Faso:
Burkina Faso – landlocked sovereign country located in West Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south east, Togo, Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire... | 38,827 | triviaqa-train |
Which bird is the largest bird in the crow family? | that of the aforementioned Vikings.
The 6th century BC Greek scribe Aesop featured corvids as intelligent antagonists in many fables. Later, in western literature, popularized by American poet Edgar Allan Poe's work "The Raven", the common raven becomes a symbol of the main character's descent into madness.
The book "M... | , is (in the wild) the largest estrild, at up to and . **The largest honeyeater, perhaps the most diverse Australasian bird family, is the crow honeyeater ("Gymnomyza aubryana"), at up to and . The largest of the "true finches" is the collared grosbeak ("Mycerobas affinis") of central and south Asia at up to and .
- Am... | 38,828 | triviaqa-train |
Which is the most southerly golf course in Britain that the British Open can be played at? | tricky to navigate. Briefly removed from the rota in 2016–17 due to not having any female members.
Royal St George's Golf Club (1887): The first venue to host in England, and the only venue on the current rota in Southern England. It went 32 years without hosting between 1949 and 1981, but returned following the rebui... | the two opening par-5 holes, was put together by English lady professional Karen Stupples, on her way to a final round of 64 and a win in the 2004 Women's British Open at Sunningdale (Old). This score of five under par after only two holes is believed to be a world record at any level of competition.
Like many golf cou... | 38,829 | triviaqa-train |
Which Scottish port lies on Loch Ryan? | Loch Ryan
Loch Ryan (, ) is a Scottish sea loch that acts as an important natural harbour for shipping, providing calm waters for ferries operating between Scotland and Northern Ireland. The town of Stranraer is the largest settlement on its shores, with ferries to and from Northern Ireland operating from Cairnryan fur... | Gair Loch
Loch Gairloch is a sea loch on the North West coast of Highland, Scotland. In Scottish Gaelic it is "an Geàrr Loch" meaning 'the short loch'. Around long by wide, it leads west to the Little Minch. The B8021 and B8056 run around its northern and southern shores respectively, connecting the villages of Gairloc... | 38,830 | triviaqa-train |
In which European City is the Mariinsky Ballet based? | Mariinsky Ballet
The Mariinsky Ballet is the resident classical ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in the 18th century and originally known as the Imperial Russian Ballet, the Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world's leading ballet companies. Internationally, the Mariinsky Ballet... | 3D-project at the press-conference in Barbican-centre, London. General Satellite Corporation announced the launch of its own European 3D TV channel 3DV which will be filled with different content, including the one dedicated to culture and travelling. Considerable part of channel's programs will be the Mariinsky Theatr... | 38,831 | triviaqa-train |
Which Roy Orbison song featured in the 'Only Fools and Horses' episode called 'Stage Fright'? | (1961), "Crying" (1961), "In Dreams" (1963), and "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964). Soon afterward, he was struck by a number of personal tragedies while his record sales declined.
In the 1980s, Orbison experienced a resurgence in popularity following the success of several cover versions of his songs. In 1988, he co-founded t... | "Stagefright", a song by Welsh guitarist Dave Evans from his 1974 album Sad Pig Dance
Television.
- "Stage Fright" ("Only Fools and Horses"), a 1991 episode of the BBC situation comedy "Only Fools and Horses"
- "Stage Fright", an episode of "Dollhouse"
Other uses.
- Stagefright (bug), a remotely exploitable software bu... | 38,832 | triviaqa-train |
Which American lost in a play off in 2009 British Open (golf)? | The only British champion in this period was Tony Jacklin, and it is also notable for having the first winner from Argentina, Roberto De Vicenzo.
History Tom Watson, Ballesteros, Faldo, and Norman (1975–1993).
By 1975, the concept of the modern majors had been firmly established, and the PGA Championship had been moved... | wickets in the space of eight balls and lost the match by five runs.
Examples of choking in sports Golf.
Greg Norman was leading the 1996 Masters Tournament by six strokes after three rounds, but scored a 6 over par 78 to allow Nick Faldo to win by five strokes, with a 5 under par 67.
Jean van de Velde only needed a d... | 38,833 | triviaqa-train |
John of Gaunt was the uncle of which English King? | John of Gaunt
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was an English prince, military leader, and statesman. He was the third of the five sons of King Edward III of England who survived to adulthood. Due to his royal origin, advantageous marriages, and some generous land grants, Gaunt was one ... | play a martial role just as his father, Edward the Black Prince, and grandfather Edward III had done. There was some disagreement amongst the English leadership whether to invade France or Scotland; the King's uncle, John of Gaunt, favoured invading France, to gain him a tactical advantage in Castile, where he himself ... | 38,834 | triviaqa-train |
Which of the Goodies wore union jack underwear? | The Goodies
The Goodies are a trio of British comedians: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, and Bill Oddie. They wrote for and performed in their eponymous television comedy show during the 1970s and early 1980s, combining sketches and situation comedy.
Beginnings.
The three actors met each other as undergraduates at Ca... | underwear design.
Underwear advertising first made an appearance in the 1910s. The first underwear print advertisement in the US appeared in "The Saturday Evening Post" in 1911 and featured oil paintings by J. C. Leyendecker of the "Kenosha Klosed Krotch". Early underwear advertisements emphasised durability and comfor... | 38,835 | triviaqa-train |
Which other flag was raised on Mount Everest alongside the flags of Great Britain and Nepal by Hillary and Tensing in 1953? | monarchy.
The Constitution of Nepal, adopted in 2015, affirms Nepal as a secular federal parliamentary republic divided into seven provinces. Nepal was admitted to the United Nations in 1955, and friendship treaties were signed with India in 1950 and the People's Republic of China in 1960. Nepal hosts the permanent sec... | 's eve. At this event, Terrell Suggs was named the Defensive Player of the Year and Matt Birk was named Walter Payton Man of The Year.
2012: Ray Lewis' final season and 2nd Super Bowl.
Despite early injuries that led to struggles on the defensive side of the football, the Ravens jumped out to a 9–2 start thanks in part... | 38,836 | triviaqa-train |
Which Chancellor of the Exchequer introduced Premium Bonds? | Premium Bond
A Premium Bond is a lottery bond issued by the United Kingdom government's National Savings and Investments agency. The bonds are entered in a monthly prize draw and the government promises to buy them back, on request, for their original price. The bonds were introduced by Harold Macmillan in 1956.
The go... | to expand its range of products notably changing its reliance on toffee to products with chocolate toffee such as "Quality Street" in 1936 and "Rolo". To launch "Quality Street", he had a full page advertisement on the front of the "Daily Mail" on 2 May 1936. His brother Eric managed the Caleys factory. He was Chairman... | 38,837 | triviaqa-train |
The flag of which of the United States of America incorporates a Union Jack? | World Heritage site. In the southern Great Lakes region, the Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) was established at some point between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries.
The date of the first settlements of the Hawaiian Islands is a topic of continuing debate. Archaeological evidence seems to indicate a settlement a... | "Congress Flag", the "Cambridge Flag", and the "First Navy Ensign") is considered to be the first national flag of the United States of America. This flag was thirteen red and white stripes, representing the union of the thirteen colonies, together with the combined crosses of St. Andrew and St. George in the canton or... | 38,838 | triviaqa-train |
How many test centuries did Don Bradman score? | List of international cricket centuries by Don Bradman
Australian cricketer Sir Don Bradman, often called the greatest batsman of all time, scored twenty-nine Test cricket centuries during his international career which lasted from 1928 to 1948. However, his cricketing career was interrupted from 1940 to 1946 due to th... | Don Bradman.
- Youngest Australian batsman and fourth youngest in the world to reach 6000 runs in Test cricket.
- Fastest Australian batsman to reach 3,000 One Day International (ODI) runs.
- Fifth player to win the Allan Border Medal more than once.
- First cricketer to win the McGilvray Medal four times.
- Only the s... | 38,839 | triviaqa-train |
Which German footballer won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup? | In the 2010 World Cup, Germany won the group and advanced to the knockout stage. In the round of 16, Germany defeated England 4–1. The game controversially had a valid goal by Frank Lampard disallowed.
In the quarterfinals, Germany defeated Argentina 4–0, and Miroslav Klose tied German Gerd Müller's record of 14 World ... | seven goals in a tournament, while Brazil's Jairzinho became the only footballer to score at least seven goals without being the top goalscorer of that tournament in 1970. These 30 top goalscorers played for 19 nations, the most (five) for Brazil. Another five came from other South American countries, with the remainin... | 38,840 | triviaqa-train |
The Latin 'Dunelm' relates to which Church of England diocese? | who is the metropolitan of the northern province of England, the Province of York. For historical reasons (relating to the time of York's control by the Danes) he is referred to as the Primate of England. John Sentamu became Archbishop of York in 2005. The Bishop of London, the Bishop of Durham and the Bishop of Winche... | Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of South Africa
The Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of South Africa (REACH-SA; known until 2013 as the Church of England in South Africa, CESA) is Christian denomination in South Africa. It was constituted in 1938 as a federation of churches. It appointed its first bishop in 19... | 38,841 | triviaqa-train |
In which year between the World Wars did Britain go off the Gold Standard? | down by Canada and South Africa, and Canada had refused to be bound by the Treaty of Lausanne (1923). After pressure from the Irish Free State and South Africa, the 1926 Imperial Conference issued the Balfour Declaration of 1926, declaring the Dominions to be "autonomous Communities within the British Empire, equal in ... | Hill coined a new gold sovereign in 1817. At the same time, the Spanish Empire was in decline with revolutions underway in the New World. The silver Spanish pieces of eight that had formed the staple international currency for nearly four hundred years were mostly minted at the New World mints at Potosí, Mexico, and Li... | 38,842 | triviaqa-train |
From 1881 Russian Jews and their property were subjected to periodic mob attacks. What were these attacks called? | , the Jewish section of the Communist party in order to destroy the rival Bund and Zionist parties, suppress Judaism and replace traditional Jewish culture with "proletarian culture".
In March 1919, Vladimir Lenin delivered a speech "On Anti-Jewish Pogroms" on a gramophone disc. Lenin sought to explain the phenomenon o... | Chinese hackers were blamed for some of the attacks.
In some instances, Israeli security forces responded to attacks with 'counter hacks' targeting Hamas websites. Pro-Israeli hackers called the Israeli Elite Force published what were said to be 45,000 usernames and passwords of government officials at the Gaza Ministr... | 38,843 | triviaqa-train |
Which present day State of America was known officially as Indian Territory? | and built its first entirely TBN-owned affiliate in Oklahoma City in 1980.
Transportation.
Transportation in Oklahoma is generated by an anchor system of Interstate Highways, inter-city rail lines, airports, inland ports, and mass transit networks. Situated along an integral point in the United States Interstate networ... | , became part of Indian Territory and present-day Texas)
- Sarber County, Arkansas (1871–1875, renamed Logan County)
California.
- Klamath County – created in 1851 from the northern half of Trinity County, but in 1874 it was divided between Humboldt and Siskiyou counties.
- Pautah County – created by the California leg... | 38,844 | triviaqa-train |
What is the stage musical that tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons? | ... The Music Of Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons" was released in mid-2007, marketed as the most comprehensive collection of Four Seasons music yet. The album title "Jersey Beat" is a play on "Jersey Boys," a wildly successful Broadway musical about the Four Seasons, as well as on "Mersey Beat", a term first coined as th... | " – The Four Seasons
- "Who Loves You" – The Four Seasons
- "Sherry"/"December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) - (Reprise)" - Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Full Cast
Musical numbers Background songs.
Includes songs heard only on the background.
- "(Who Wears) Short Shorts" – The Royal Teens
- "Stay" ... | 38,845 | triviaqa-train |
RAF Brize Norton is in which county? | RAF Brize Norton
Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. It is close to the settlements of Brize Norton, Carterton and Witney.
The station is home to Air Transport, Air-to-Air refuelling and Military Parachuting, wi... | the RAF station. British Railways closed the line and station in 1962. The site of the station is now a small industrial estate.
Amenities.
Brize Norton has two public houses: The Chequers and The Masons Arms. Brize Norton has a women's Football Club and a Women's Institute.
Brize Norton has a primary school which serv... | 38,846 | triviaqa-train |
Mohamed Al Fayed erected a statue of whom outside Craven Cottage in 2011? | the SW6ers (previously called The Cravenettes) which are a group of female cheerleaders. However, other events have included brass bands, Michael Jackson (albeit just walking on the pitch once, as opposed to performing), Travis playing, Arabic dancing, keepie uppie professionals and presentational awards. Most games al... | .
In April 2011, Mohamed Al-Fayed, chairman of Fulham Football Club, unveiled a statue of Jackson outside the club stadium, Craven Cottage. It was moved to the National Football Museum in Manchester in May 2014, then removed from display in March 2019 following renewed sexual assault allegations.
In 2012, in an attemp... | 38,847 | triviaqa-train |
Which official is sometimes referred to by the acronym POTUS? | presidents have gradually surrounded themselves with many layers of staff, who were eventually organized into the Executive Office of the President of the United States. Within the Executive Office, the president's innermost layer of aides (and their assistants) are located in the White House Office.
To allow the gover... | Liberties and Responsibilities of Universities (France)
Liberties and Responsibilities of Universities is the official name of a French law aiming at revamping entirely the French public higher education system. The bill was presented by the French Ministry of Higher Education Valérie Pécresse and was officially voted ... | 38,848 | triviaqa-train |
Who provided the voice for Shrek in the films? | Shrek
Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 fairytale picture book of the same name by William Steig. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson in their directorial debuts, it stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow as the voices of the lead characters... | also provided his voice for the Hardi Volmer directed animated short "Lõpuõhtu". Sukk has also provided voice dubbing for foreign animated films, including Donkey in the American DreamWorks Animation computer-animated "Shrek" films and Joakim in the 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios 3D computer animation musical fanta... | 38,849 | triviaqa-train |
In which county is Runnymede? | Runnymede
Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Surrey, and just over west of central London. It is notable for its association with the sealing of Magna Carta, and as a consequence is, with its adjoining hillside, the site of memorials. Runnymede Borough is named after the are... | East Lake Tohopekaliga
East Lake Tohopekaliga (East Lake Toho for short) is a lake in Osceola County, Florida, United States. It is the primary inflow of Boggy Creek, which rises in the Orlando International Airport at above sea level. Three places surround the lake, they are St. Cloud on the south shore, Narcoossee an... | 38,850 | triviaqa-train |
Who succeeded Tsar Alexander III in 1894? | , and in the presence of his physician, Ernst Viktor von Leyden, at Maly Palace in Livadia on the afternoon of at the age of forty-nine, and was succeeded by his eldest son Tsesarevich Nicholas, who took the throne as Nicholas II. After leaving Livadia on 6 November and traveling to St. Petersburg by way of Moscow, his... | a representative assembly to consider new reforms in addition to the abolition of serfdom designed to ameliorate revolutionary demands.
Russian Empire (1721–1917) Autocracy and reaction under Alexander III.
Unlike his father, the new tsar Alexander III (1881–1894) was throughout his reign a staunch reactionary who revi... | 38,851 | triviaqa-train |
What was the real name of Lewis Carroll? | Lewis Carroll
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (; 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of world-famous children's fiction, notably "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass". He was noted for his facility at word play, logic, an... | the penguins' friend Max, in the episode "Cat's Cradle". When asked by Alice what his real name was, X responds that his mother never told him his real name, instead telling him that it was "classified." Officer X was defeated by a Red Rhodesian Slasher that was painted to look like Max.
X returns in the episode "What ... | 38,852 | triviaqa-train |
Guy Fawkes was born and schooled in which English city? | Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes (; 13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606), also known as Guido Fawkes while fighting for the Spanish, was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics who planned the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He was born and educated in York, England; his father died when Fawkes was eight years old, after w... | Fawkes (1570–1606), English Catholic famed for his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot
- Guy Fieri (born 1968), American chef, restaurateur, and television personality
- Guy Fletcher, English musician of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler's solo band
- Guy Forget (born 1965), retired French tennis player
- Guy Garvey (born 1... | 38,853 | triviaqa-train |
What is the star sign for the date of the Battle of Trafalgar? | Astrological sign
In Western astrology, astrological signs are the twelve 30° sectors of the ecliptic, starting at the vernal equinox (one of the intersections of the ecliptic with the celestial equator), also known as the First Point of Aries. The order of the astrological signs is Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, ... | Trafalgar Cemetery
The Trafalgar Cemetery is a cemetery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Formerly known as the Southport Ditch Cemetery, it occupies a small area of land just to the south of the city walls, in what had been a defensive ditch during the period of Spanish rule of Gibraltar. Although it is ... | 38,854 | triviaqa-train |
What mathematical instrument was invented by William Oughtred in 1622? | actually the first to do so.
"Trigonometria" contains about 36 pages of writing. In this book, the abbreviations for the trigonometric functions are explained in further detail consisting of mathematical tables.
Works Slide rules.
Oughtred's invention of the slide rule consisted of taking a single "rule", already know... | Ralph Greatorex
Ralph Greatorex (c. 1625–1675), was a mathematical instrument maker. He was an apprentice of London clockmaker Elias Allen.
Greatorex is mentioned in John Aubrey's Brief Lives as a great friend of William Oughtred the mathematician. He is also briefly referred to in Aubrey's 'Natural History of Wilts', ... | 38,855 | triviaqa-train |
Paddington Bear lives with which family? | Retired Bears in Lima. He claims, "I came all the way in a lifeboat, and ate marmalade. Bears like marmalade." He tells them that no-one can understand his Peruvian name, so the Browns decide to call him Paddington after the railway station in which he was found. Paddington's Peruvian name is ultimately revealed to be ... | opportunity, as a parent, to contribute to something as classic, authentic and generational to all of our lives, as Paddington Bear"; Stefani said that she was "honored to join forces with Pharrell and be part of bringing this beloved classic to life for Paddington's next big adventure". Williams called the song "a tra... | 38,856 | triviaqa-train |
Which large domesticated bird has the Latin name meleagris gallopavo? | Turkey (bird)
The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, which is native to the Americas. Males of both turkey species have a distinctive fleshy wattle or protuberance that hangs from the top of the beak (called a snood). They are among the largest birds in their ranges. As in many galliformes, the male is larg... | London Beth Din
The London Beth Din (LBD) is the Ashkenazi Beth Din of the United Synagogue, the largest Ashkenazi synagogal body in London, England. In its capacity as "Court of the Chief Rabbi", it is historically the supreme halakhic Authority for Ashkenazim in several Commonwealth countries and additionally is cons... | 38,857 | triviaqa-train |
Naiad and Proteus are two of the thirteen moons of which planet? | Rings of Neptune
The rings of Neptune consist primarily of five principal rings and were first discovered (as "arcs") on 22 July 1984 in Chile by Patrice Bouchet, Reinhold Häfner and Jean Manfroid at La Silla Observatory (ESO) during an observing program proposed by André Brahic and Bruno Sicardy from Paris Observatory... | distant to produce an umbra.
From this distance, the Sun's angular diameter is reduced to one and a quarter arcminutes across. Here are the angular diameters of the moons that are large enough to fully eclipse the Sun: Naiad, 7–13'; Thalassa, 8–14'; Despina, 14–22'; Galatea, 13–18'; Larissa, 10–14'; Proteus, 13–16'; Tr... | 38,858 | triviaqa-train |
Element 112, Cn, is named after which astronomer? | Copernicium
Copernicium is a synthetic chemical element with the symbol Cn and atomic number 112. Its known isotopes are extremely radioactive, and have only been created in a laboratory. The most stable known isotope, copernicium-285, has a half-life of approximately 28 seconds. Copernicium was first created in 1996 b... | On 14 July 2009, the discoverers, from the Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt, Germany, of chemical element 112 (temporarily named ununbium) proposed to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) that its permanent name be "copernicium" (symbol Cn). "After we had named elements after ... | 38,859 | triviaqa-train |
What organisation was founded by William Alexander Smith in 1883 in Glasgow? | William Alexander Smith (Boys' Brigade)
Sir William Alexander Smith (27 October 1854 – 10 May 1914), the founder of the Boys' Brigade, was born in Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland. He was the eldest son of Major David Smith and his wife Harriet. He and his siblings formed a family of three sons and one daughter.
Educa... | BB) is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values. Following its inception in Glasgow in 1883, the BB quickly spread across the United Kingdom and became a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s.
Faith-based ... | 38,860 | triviaqa-train |
The scientific suffix -ose indicates the presence of what type of carbohydrate? | cereal flour, such as bread, pizza or pasta. Sugars appear in human diet mainly as table sugar (sucrose, extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets), lactose (abundant in milk), glucose and fructose, both of which occur naturally in honey, many fruits, and some vegetables. Table sugar, milk, or honey are often added to dr... | caused the liquid to foam was saponins. However, the group's research has shown that aquafaba foaming property is a result of the presence of saponins, carbohydrates and protein fractions.
In general, the composition of aquafaba depend on: 1. processing methods (soaking, cooking and industrial dehydration), 2. conditio... | 38,861 | triviaqa-train |
What sort of trees belong to the genus 'quercus'? | , and includes deciduous and evergreen species extending from cool temperate to tropical latitudes in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. North America contains the largest number of oak species, with approximately 90 occurring in the United States, while Mexico has 160 species of which 109 are endemic. The s... | Quercus kerrii
Quercus kerrii is an uncommon Asian species of tree in the family Fagaceae and the "ring-cupped oak" sub-genus. It is native to Thailand and Vietnam. There are also populations in southern China that according to some authors belong to "Q. kerrii" but considered by others to belong to a different species... | 38,862 | triviaqa-train |
Which candidate in the Labour leadership election of 2010 is MP for Leigh? | 2015 Labour Party (UK) leadership election
The 2015 Labour Party leadership election was won by Jeremy Corbyn with a landslide victory. The election was triggered by the resignation of Ed Miliband as Leader of the Labour Party on 8 May 2015, following the party's defeat at the 2015 general election. Harriet Harman, the... | election he was Secretary of State at the Department of Health. At the 2010 general election Burnham retained the Leigh seat with 24,295 votes and a majority of 15,011, representing 51.3% of the vote. Burnham was re-elected MP for the Leigh constituency in 2015 with 24,312 votes which was 53.9% of the total vote cast. ... | 38,863 | triviaqa-train |
The archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann Is most famous for his excavations of which ancient city? | Heinrich Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann (; 6 January 1822 – 26 December 1890) was a German businessman and a pioneer in the field of archaeology. He was an advocate of the historicity of places mentioned in the works of Homer and an archaeological excavator of Hisarlik, now presumed to be the site of Troy, along with t... | Numismatic Museum of Athens
The Numismatic Museum in Athens () is one of the most important museums of Greece and houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world. The museum itself is housed in the mansion of the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, formally known as "Iliou Melathron" (,... | 38,864 | triviaqa-train |
In World War I, what name was given to the vast system of defences in N E France stretching from Lens to Verdun? | Army Command issued orders to withdraw in the south to the Hindenburg Line. This ceded without a fight the salient seized the previous April. According to Ludendorff, "We had to admit the necessity ... to withdraw the entire front from the Scarpe to the Vesle. In nearly four weeks of fighting beginning on 8 August, ove... | continued night-bombing operations on Britain became known as the Blitz.
Historian Stephen Bungay cited Germany's failure to destroy Britain's air defences to force an armistice (or even outright surrender) as the first major German defeat in World War II and a crucial turning point in the conflict. The Battle of Brita... | 38,865 | triviaqa-train |
What is the title of the book (published 1954) which is considered to be a parody of Ballantyne's 'Coral Island'? | . At the end of the novel, for instance, one of the naval officers who rescues the children mentions the book, commenting on the hunt for one of their number, Ralph, as a "jolly good show. Like the Coral Island". Jack also makes an appearance in "Lord of the Flies" as Jack Merridew, representing the irrational nature o... | the text can most likely be attributed to Ballantyne's admitted blunder in "The Coral Island"
regarding the coconut shell thickness and how this mistake encouraged him to visit the scenes in which his stories were told for authenticity. This made him one of the first writers of fictional adventure stories to carry out ... | 38,866 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the first opera in Wagner's four opera Ring Cycle? | Rhine. The Ring itself as described by Wagner is a Rune-magic taufr ("tine", or "talisman") intended to rule the feminine multiplicative power by a fearful magical act termed as 'denial of love' ("Liebesverzicht"). With the assistance of the god Loge, Wotan – the chief of the gods – steals the ring from Alberich, but i... | Pappano's Essential Ring Cycle
Pappano's Essential Ring Cycle is a British television documentary first aired on BBC Four in 2013 presented by the Italian conductor Antonio Pappano about the German composer Richard Wagner and his tetralogical opera The Ring Cycle, also called by the formal title of "Ring of the Niebelu... | 38,867 | triviaqa-train |
Which British Prime Minister was born in Canada in 1858, the only one born outside the British Isles? | Law resigned in May 1923, and died later that year. He was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the twentieth century (211 days in office), and is sometimes called "The Unknown Prime Minister".
Early life and education.
Law was born on 16 September 1858 in Kingston (now Rexton), New Brunswick, to Eliza Kidston Law an... | governor general thus became solely the representative of the King within Canadian jurisdiction, ceasing completely to be an agent of the British Cabinet, and as such would be appointed by the monarch granting his royal sign-manual under the Great Seal of Canada only on the advice of his Canadian prime minister.
The Ca... | 38,868 | triviaqa-train |
"Which baseball star is mentioned in the lyrics of Simon and Garfunkel's hit ""Mrs Robinson""?" | Mrs. Robinson
"Mrs. Robinson" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fourth studio album, "Bookends" (1968). Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, it is famous for its inclusion in the 1967 film "The Graduate". The song was written by Paul Simon, who pitched it to director Mike Nichols alongside Art ... | & Fitch in their store playlist in May 2010.
He also remixed 30 Seconds To Mars' "Kings and Queens", for the Japan edit of their album "This Is War". The same year, he also composed the song "Be a Star", for the Chinese artist Sony Chan.
In parallel of his solo career, Tiborg remixed Simon & Garfunkel's hit "Mrs Robins... | 38,869 | triviaqa-train |
In which city is New Road County Cricket Ground? | New Road, Worcester
New Road is a cricket ground in the English city of Worcester. It has been the home ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club since 1896. Since October 2017 the ground has been known for sponsorship purposes as Blackfinch New Road following a five-year sponsorship arrangement with Blackfinch Inve... | its previous name of The Memorial Ground, is dedicated to the memory of the rugby union players of the city killed during World War I. It is currently the home ground of Bristol Rovers. Bristol Rovers are not developing a brand new purpose built stadium at UWE in Bristol.
Sports Venues County Ground.
The County Cricket... | 38,870 | triviaqa-train |
What was the first Apollo mission to leave Earth orbit and orbit the moon, in 1968? | " for these functions. Apollo used Saturn family rockets as launch vehicles, which were also used for an Apollo Applications Program, which consisted of Skylab, a space station that supported three crewed missions in 1973–74, and the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, a joint US-Soviet Union Earth-orbit mission in 1975.
Apollo... | lot. Bus bays are within the fare-paid zone. Stairs, escalators and elevators connect the ground level, concourse and train platforms. Automatic sliding doors, accessible fare gates and the addition of elevators, made the station became fully accessible in 2013.
History.
This was formerly the site of the Lipton Loop, w... | 38,871 | triviaqa-train |
What is Miss Marple's first name? | Plot outline.
"Agatha Christie's Marple" follows the adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St. Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages (and sometimes when simply being at home), Miss Marple often stumbles upon or hears about myster... | St. Mary Mead
St. Mary Mead was the fictional village created by popular crime fiction author Dame Agatha Christie.
The quaint, sleepy village was home to the renowned detective spinster Miss Marple. However, Christie first described a village of that name prior to Marple's introduction, in the 1928 Hercule Poirot nove... | 38,872 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of Harry Potter's godfather, played on film by Gary Oldman? | of Ron and Ginny's father, to be the culprit who slipped the book into Ginny's belongings.
The third novel, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", follows Harry in his third year of magical education. It is the only book in the series which does not feature Lord Voldemort in any form. Instead, Harry must deal with... | possessions, home, and house-elf Kreacher are to be inherited by Harry.
Sirius makes a final appearance toward the end of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" when he is summoned in semi-living substantial form by the Resurrection Stone to help Harry walk through the Forbidden Forest and sacrifice his life to Voldemo... | 38,873 | triviaqa-train |
Which US city is nicknamed 'The Big Orange'? | trees to Arizona between 1707 and 1710, while the Franciscans did the same in San Diego, California, in 1769. An orchard was planted at the San Gabriel Mission around 1804 and a commercial orchard was established in 1841 near present-day Los Angeles. In Louisiana, oranges were probably introduced by French explorers.
A... | reported that the Football Association of Wales were investigating his eligibility, but Hooper was unaware of having any Welsh ancestry. Hooper declared his desire to play for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but was not selected.
In November 2012, Hooper was set to join teammate Fraser Forster in the England... | 38,874 | triviaqa-train |
In which wine region is the Hospice de Beaune held annually where wines are auctioned in November? | entire Champagne region, similar to the use of Beaune for the wines of Burgundy. The poet Henry d'Andeli's work "La Bataille des Vins" rated wines from the towns of Épernay, Hautvillers and Reims as some of the best in Europe. As the region's reputation grew, popes and royalty sought to own pieces of the land with Pope... | Côte de Beaune (the exception being Musigny Blanc). This is explained by the presence of different soils, which favour Pinot noir and Chardonnay, respectively.
Further south is the Côte Chalonnaise, where again a mix of mostly red and white wines are produced, although the appellations found here such as Mercurey, Rull... | 38,875 | triviaqa-train |
In what year did Harold Macmillan introduce Premium Bonds? | Eden's absence. Macmillan later claimed in his memoirs that he had still expected Butler, his junior by eight years, to succeed Eden, but correspondence with Lord Woolton at the time makes clear that Macmillan was very much thinking of the succession. As early as January 1956 he told Eden's press secretary William Clar... | (45 m) from the finish, giving victory to E.S.B. at 100/7, ridden by Dave Dick and trained by Fred Rimell. Stan Mellor is the second placed jockey.
- 7 April – Manchester United, with an average team age of just 24, win the Football League First Division title.
- 17 April
- In his Budget speech, Chancellor of the Exche... | 38,876 | triviaqa-train |
Which insect-useful commercially-has the Latin name bombyx mori? | pigments have also been lost.
Types.
Mulberry silkworms can be categorized into three different but connected groups or types. The major groups of silkworms fall under the univoltine ("uni-"=one, "voltine"=brood frequency) and bivoltine categories. The univoltine type is generally linked with the geographical area with... | Hazel is the principal food source, supports insects, forms an understory of poles, especially when coppiced, which makes it useful for its arboreal activity. The hazel dormouse's Latin name "avellanarius" means 'hazel'.
- Oaks supply insect and flower food; the acorns are of little value.
- Honeysuckle bark is their p... | 38,877 | triviaqa-train |
Callisto and Io are moons of which planet? | , hurricanes, tectonics, and even hydrology.
Planets are generally divided into two main types: large low-density giant planets, and smaller rocky terrestrials. There are eight planets in the Solar System. In order of increasing distance from the Sun, they are the four terrestrials, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, the... | States. These stamps consisted only of one denomination the 2 centavo variety. They bore the words :FREE PHILIPPINES - GUERILLA POSTAL SERVICE – TWO CENTAVOS SERIES 1943".
On October 20, 1944, the American liberation forces finally landed on the shores of Leyte. Nineteen days later, with the characteristics dispatch of... | 38,878 | triviaqa-train |
Element 101, Md, is named after which Russian chemist? | Mendelevium
Mendelevium is a synthetic element with the symbol Md (formerly Mv) and atomic number 101. A metallic radioactive transuranic element in the actinide series, it is the first element that currently cannot be produced in macroscopic quantities through neutron bombardment of lighter elements. It is the third-t... | Samarium was discovered in 1879 by the French chemist Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran and named after the mineral samarskite from which it was isolated. The mineral itself was earlier named after a Russian mine official, Colonel Vassili Samarsky-Bykhovets, who thereby became the first person to have a chemical element ... | 38,879 | triviaqa-train |
What is the capital of the Republic of South Sudan? | A December 18, 2012 report on religion and public life by the Pew Research Center states that in 2010, 60.5% of South Sudan's population was Christian, 32.9% were followers of traditional African religion and 6.2% were Muslim. Some publishers described the conflicts prior to partition as a Muslim-Christian war, but oth... | , the Autonomous Government of Southern Sudan adopted a resolution to study moving the capital of the new Republic of South Sudan that was to be created in July of that year to a new, planned city. In September 2011, the government of South Sudan approved a project to build a new capital at Ramciel in Lakes state; it i... | 38,880 | triviaqa-train |
The scientific suffix -ase indicates the presence of what type of protein? | is a key to understand important aspects of cellular function, and ultimately the properties that distinguish particular cell types.
Cellular functions Enzymes.
The best-known role of proteins in the cell is as enzymes, which catalyse chemical reactions. Enzymes are usually highly specific and accelerate only one or a ... | ]" prefix indicates the N-terminus and a "[c]" suffix indicates the C-terminus; sequences lacking either are found in the middle of the protein.
See also.
- Protein targeting
- Signal peptide
External links.
- SPdb (Signal Peptide DataBase)
- Prediction methods:
- SignalP — predicts the presence and location of signal ... | 38,881 | triviaqa-train |
Which candidate in the 2010 Labour leadership elections is MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington? | Hackney North and Stoke Newington (UK Parliament constituency)
Hackney North and Stoke Newington is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom since 1987 by Diane Abbott of the Labour Party, who has served as Shadow Home Secretary since 6 October 2016. Abbott was one of the first three Bla... | and largely replaced by the newly created Hackney North & Stoke Newington constituency.
Elections.
Elections Elections in the 1910s.
- denotes candidate who was endorsed by the Coalition Government.
Elections Elections in the 1940s.
General Election 1939/40:
Another General Election was required to take place before th... | 38,882 | triviaqa-train |
The archaeologist SirArthur Evans is most famous for his excavations concerning which civilisation? | to achieve fame with the discovery of the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun.
The first stratigraphic excavation to reach wide popularity with public was that of Hissarlik, on the site of ancient Troy, carried out by Heinrich Schliemann, Frank Calvert and Wilhelm Dörpfeld in the 1870s. These scholars individua... | the early 1970s, following a chance flash flood which exposed a portion of an archaeological site at the foot of the Bolan Pass in Balochistan, excavations was carried out in Mehrgarh by French archaeologist Jean-François Jarrige and his team.
Chronology.
The cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation had "social hierarch... | 38,883 | triviaqa-train |
'Fish lizard' is the literal meaning of which extinct reptile's name? | of Euryapsida was uncertain. Ichthyosaurs were, at times, considered to have arisen independently of the other euryapsids, and given the older name Parapsida. Parapsida was later discarded as a group for the most part (ichthyosaurs being classified as "incertae sedis" or with Euryapsida). However, four (or three if Eur... | Increase (given name)
Increase is a male given name. It is the English language literal translation of the name Joseph, which originates from Hebrew.
Originating in England, the name was given primarily among Puritans in colonial New England and in the early 19th century in the United States. Since the 19th century, th... | 38,884 | triviaqa-train |
Where did Generals Ludendorff and Hindenburg crush the Russian armies in August 1914? | they discovered that Max Hoffmann had already shifted much of the 8th Army by rail to the south to do just that, in an amazing feat of logistical planning. Nine days later the Eighth Army surrounded most of a Russian army at Tannenberg, taking 92,000 prisoners in one of the great victories in German history. Twice duri... | Younger, Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914 replaced Prittwitz with Paul von Hindenburg (brought out of retirement) on 22 August. Hindenburg, along with his Chief of Staff, the formidable Ludendorff would approach the crisis in East Prussia very differently from Prittwitz, who panicked when the Russian... | 38,885 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the predecessor of Cecil Day Lewis as Poet Laureate? | a lecturer at Cambridge University, publishing his lectures in "The Poetic Image" (1947). Day-Lewis was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by George VI in his 1950 Birthday Honours. He later taught poetry at Oxford, where he was Professor of Poetry from 1951 to 1956. During 1962–1963, he... | Tamasin Day-Lewis
Lydia Tamasin Day-Lewis (born 17 September 1953) is an English television chef and food critic, who has also published a dozen books about food, restaurants, recipes and places. She writes regularly for "The Daily Telegraph", "Vanity Fair", and "Vogue".
Biography.
Day-Lewis was born in Hammersmith, L... | 38,886 | triviaqa-train |
Which mammal has a name which means 'river horse' in Greek? | plural. Hippopotamuses are gregarious, living in groups of up to thirty animals. A group is called a pod, herd, dale, or bloat.
Taxonomy and origins.
Taxonomy and origins Classification.
The hippopotamus is the type genus of the family Hippopotamidae. The pygmy hippopotamus belongs to a different genus in Hippopotamida... | Horolodectes
Horolodectes sunae is a prehistoric eutherian mammal species from the Late Paleocene of northern Alberta, Canada. The generic name means "hourglass biter" in Greek in direct reference of the hourglass-shape of its teeth.
"Horolodectes", along with the slightly older genus "Ferrequitherium", belongs to the ... | 38,887 | triviaqa-train |
'Hello darkness my old friend' are the first words of which Simon and Garfunkel song? | The Sound of Silence
"The Sound of Silence", originally "The Sound"s" of Silence", is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over several months in 1963 and 1964. A studio audition led to the duo signing a record deal with Columbia Records, and the song was recorded in Ma... | Recorded as Jerry Landis
Recorded as Jerry Landis is a compilation album of music by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Paul Simon, released in 2006. This album contains 18 songs recorded before Simon & Garfunkel released their first album, "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.". All songs are by Paul Simon except the song "Beat L... | 38,888 | triviaqa-train |
In the film Psycho what is the name of the deranged murderer? | Psycho (1960 film)
Psycho is a 1960 American psychological horror film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, and written by Joseph Stefano. It stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles, and Martin Balsam, and was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The film centers on an enco... | the hidden police records in a famous crime"). "Mother Sings" (1935) was a drama that prefigures "Psycho", portraying the lurid story of a boy who grows up to be a murderer after being psychologically poisoned against women by his deranged mother.
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Hugh is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington,... | 38,889 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the novel 'Fahrenheit 451' in 1953? | Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury, first published in 1953. It is regarded as one of his best works. The novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The book's tagline explains the title: "Fahrenheit 451 – the ... | , which are possibly a degenerate form of humans.
Wilson Tucker's novel "The Long Loud Silence" (1952) posits a post-nuclear holocaust America in which the eastern half of the country has been largely destroyed and its surviving inhabitants infected with a plague and barred from crossing the Mississippi River to try to... | 38,890 | triviaqa-train |
When 19th-century gangs called 'crimps' kidnapped men to work on board ships, what city was their most frequent destination? | Shanghaiing
Shanghaiing or crimping is the practice of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery, intimidation, or violence. Those engaged in this form of kidnapping were known as "crimps." The related term "press gang" refers specifically to impressment practices in Great Britain's ... | 19th century, most of the northern European emigrants who traveled to the New World embarked on their transatlantic voyages from Hamburg. The German shipping company Hamburg America Line, also known as the "Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien-Gesellschaft" (HAPAG), was involved in Atlantic transport for almost a c... | 38,891 | triviaqa-train |
Best known for 'The Gruffalo', who was appointed the new Children's Laureate in June 2011? | The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo is a children's book by writer and playwright Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, that tells the story of a mouse, the protagonist of the book, taking a walk in the woods. The book has sold over 13 million copies, has won several prizes for children's literature, and has been devel... | of The Gruffalo and other children's books, lived in the town. Gruffalo sculptures have been placed around Kilmardinny Loch (see photo).
- Jessie M. King, Scottish painter and member of the Glasgow Girls, was born in the New Kilpatrick manse as the daughter of the minister
- Edwin Morgan, The Scots Makar and Poet Laure... | 38,892 | triviaqa-train |
Which country's Prime Minister lives at 24 Sussex Drive? | 24 Sussex Drive
24 Sussex Drive, originally called "Gorffwysfa" and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of t... | protests, such as when farmers drove their tractors in a convoy past the front of the property in 2006 and when Greenpeace activists chained themselves to the front gates in March 2007.
Due to the poor state of repair, Justin Trudeau, who grew up in 24 Sussex Drive when his father was prime minister, has instead reside... | 38,893 | triviaqa-train |
The Septuagint, Targum and Vulgate are all translations of what? | " and "Septima"). His eclectic recension of the Septuagint had a significant influence on the Old Testament text in several important manuscripts. The canonical Christian Bible was formally established by Bishop Cyril of Jerusalem in 350 (although it had been generally accepted by the church previously), confirmed by t... | Gregor had failed to differentiate between those based on the Hebrew Targum, the Greek Septuagint or the Latin Vulgate and the more literal translations which, though somewhat lacking in style, made use of comparative philology to supply conjectural modifications for doubtful words.
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- Online text of "La... | 38,894 | triviaqa-train |
A church in Daresbury has a stained-glass window featuring a rabbit, a dodo and a lizard, because which man was born there in 1832, while his father was the parson? | Dodo (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
The Dodo is a fictional character appearing in Chapters 2 and 3 of the book "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson). The Dodo is a caricature of the author. A popular but unsubstantiated belief is that Dodgson chose the particular animal to ... | 1868—1869.
Parish Church of St John the Evangelist.
Ironmonger was a leading member of the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist. He presented a stained glass window by Ward and Hughes of London, in 1882. He also paid for the encaustic tiling around the font.
Family.
Ironmonger was born in London, England, and orphan... | 38,895 | triviaqa-train |
What singer's backing group was named after the address of keyboardist David Sancious' mother's home in Belmar, New Jersey? | E Street Band
The E Street Band is an American rock band, and has been musician Bruce Springsteen's primary backing band since 1972. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
The band members have also performed and recorded (both individually and as a band) with a wide range of other artists i... | Tone (band)
Tone (also known as David Sancious and Tone) was a jazz-fusion band founded in 1974 by former E Street Band keyboardist David Sancious and drummer Ernest "Boom" Carter. They made half a dozen albums between 1974 and 1980, the first and last of which were billed as Sancious solo projects. | 38,896 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the gentleman thief created by E.W.Hornung? | fiction.
In fiction, the phantom thief is typically superb at stealing while maintaining a gentleman's manners and code of honour. For example, Robin Hood is a former earl or yeoman who steals from the rich to give to the poor; A. J. Raffles steals only from other gentlemen (and occasionally gives the object away to a ... | Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin is a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. He was originally called Arsène Lopin, until a local politician of the same name protested. The character was first introduced in a series of short stories serialized in the magazine "Je sai... | 38,897 | triviaqa-train |
In the TV sitcom Rising Damp, what was the name of Rigsby's cat? | club. Rigsby is estranged from his wife, whom he still hates.
Seedy and furtive, Rigsby has poor interpersonal skills. His professed love of Miss Jones is mostly sexual. She rejects him due to him being married, until his marriage ends and Miss Jones accepts his proposal.
As he pries and spies upon his tenants, Rigsby ... | List of Rising Damp episodes
This list includes synopses and broadcast information for the 28 episodes of "Rising Damp", a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell. It stars Leonard Rossiter as landlord Rupert Rigsby, Richard Beckinsale as Alan Moore, Frances de la Tour as Ruth Jones, and Don Warrington as Philip Smith.... | 38,898 | triviaqa-train |
In which city is the HQ of Interpol? | Interpol
The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO-INTERPOL; ), more commonly known as INTERPOL ( , ), is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Headquartered in Lyon, France, it was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC)... | couple live together. Elena was present at the DSS HQ to check on Hobbs, and as she headed home, Hobbs gave her a letter of recommendation for her request to join Interpol. When Deckard Shaw breaks into the HQ to hack Hobbs's computer to find out who crippled his brother, she assisted Hobbs in attempt to bring him. Hob... | 38,899 | triviaqa-train |
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