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What make of car was Mike Hawthorn driving when he won the F1 World Drivers Championship in 1958 | three different drivers have won the Championship, with German Michael Schumacher holding the record for most titles, at seven. He also holds the record for most consecutive Drivers' Championships, winning five from to . The United Kingdom has produced the most Champions with ten; Brazil, Germany and Finland are next w... | 1958 Formula One season
The 1958 Formula One season was the 12th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1958 World Championship of Drivers which commenced on 19 January 1958, and ended on 19 October after eleven races. This was the first Formula One season in which a Manufacturers title was awarded, th... | 43,500 | triviaqa-train |
Which Everley Brothers hit was the best selling single in Britain in the year 1958 | British-Australian band of the same name, contains a track named after Don's place of birth, "Brownie Kentucky".. The 1976 single "Let 'Em In" by Paul McCartney and Wings namechecks "Phil and Don" Everly.
Jeff Lynne recorded a version of "So Sad" for his 2012 album release "Long Wave".
Deerhunter's "Basement Scene" "in... | 1965, becoming the biggest hit single in Britain that year and selling over a million copies in the UK alone. The recording is the third best selling song of the 1960s in Britain; at the time it was the UK's biggest selling single by a solo artist, and remains one of the biggest selling singles of all time. Dodd was se... | 43,501 | triviaqa-train |
What did Sir Winston Churchill win in 1953 | 20th century's most significant figures, Churchill remains popular in the UK and Western world, where he is seen as a victorious wartime leader who played an important role in defending Europe's liberal democracy from the spread of fascism. Also praised as a social reformer and writer, among his many awards was the Nob... | Alfred Savage
Sir Alfred William Lungley Savage (5 May 1903 – 5 March 1980) was the colonial Governor of British Guiana in 1953–55.
On 9 October, 1953, upon instruction from Winston Churchill to stop what the Colonial Office called a brewing "Communist conspiracy", Savage dismissed the democratically elected government... | 43,502 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the ITV pop show hosted by Marty Wilde in 1958 | and Cliff Richard. Wilde's backing group was called the Wildcats. At various times they featured Big Jim Sullivan on lead guitar, Tony Belcher on rhythm guitar, Bobby Graham or Bobbie Clarke on drums; plus Brian Locking on bass guitar and Brian Bennett on drums who both later joined the Shadows.
He appeared regularly o... | Marty Wilde
Marty Wilde, (born Reginald Leonard Smith; 15 April 1939) is an English singer and songwriter. He was among the first generation of British pop stars to emulate American rock and roll, and is the father of pop singers Ricky, Kim and Roxanne Wilde.
Career.
Wilde was born in Blackheath, London. He was perform... | 43,503 | triviaqa-train |
Who were Young Gifted and Black in the sixties | Bob and Marcia
Bob and Marcia were a Jamaican vocal duo, that consisted of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths. They had a #5 UK hit single in 1970 with "Young, Gifted and Black". They followed up with "Pied Piper", which peaked at #11 in the UK Singles Chart in 1971. Those two releases spent a total of twenty five weeks in ... | To Be Young, Gifted and Black
"To Be Young, Gifted and Black" is a song by Nina Simone with lyrics by Weldon Irvine. It was written in memory of Simone's late friend Lorraine Hansberry, author of the play "A Raisin in the Sun", who had died in 1965 aged 34. The song was originally recorded and released by Simone in 196... | 43,504 | triviaqa-train |
Which oil tanker ran aground on Seven Stones Reef in 1967 (Pollard Rock) | Seven Stones Reef
The Seven Stones reef is a rocky reef nearly west-northwest (WNW) of Land's End, Cornwall and east-northeast (ENE) of the Isles of Scilly. The reef consists of two groups of rocks and is nearly long and in breadth. They rise out of deep water and are a navigational hazard for shipping with 71 named wr... | ) Ran aground on Pollard's Rock on Seven Stones Reef between Lands End and the Isles of Scilly, causing one of the world's largest oil spills.
1966–2000 1969.
- 12 May – Tanker Hemsley 1 () ran aground in thick fog at Fox Cove, near Treyarnon Bay and was close enough to the coast for most of her crew to scramble on to ... | 43,505 | triviaqa-train |
For which role did John Cleese win a BAFTA in 1979 | in Monty Python films, which include: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975), "Life of Brian" (1979) and "The Meaning of Life" (1983).
In the mid-1970s, Cleese and his first wife, Connie Booth, co-wrote the sitcom "Fawlty Towers", and he starred in it as Basil Fawlty. The series resulted in Cleese receiving the 1980 ... | the Spanish waiter in the iconic sitcom "Fawlty Towers" (1975 and 1979), a role for which he was nominated for a BAFTA award. (The award went to co-star John Cleese.) During the shooting of the "Fawlty Towers" episode "The Germans", Sachs was left with second degree acid burns due to a fire stunt. He was hit with a fau... | 43,506 | triviaqa-train |
Who did Terry Griffiths beat to win the snooker World Championship in 1979 | come in the 1979 World Championship. After qualifying, he defeated Perrie Mans in the first round and Alex Higgins in the quarter-finals. Interviewed after beating Eddie Charlton in a long semi-final, it suddenly occurred to him what he had done, and he said "I'm in the final now, you know!" in his broad Welsh accent. ... | was only the second qualifier to win the World Championship, after Terry Griffiths in 1979. Murphy won 2 qualifying matches and then 5 matches at the Crucible to take the title.
Graeme Dott beat Peter Ebdon 18–14 in the 2006 final. The match finished at 00:52 am, the latest finish of a World Snooker Championship final.... | 43,507 | triviaqa-train |
In what year was Lord Mountbatten murdered | Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (born Prince Louis of Battenberg; 25 June 1900 – 27 August 1979) was a British Royal Navy officer and statesman, an uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and second ... | newsreader on the day Lord Mountbatten was murdered by the IRA. The audience that night of 26 million is still the record for a British TV news bulletin as ITN was on strike. It's a record unlikely ever to be surpassed with the proliferation of so many digital satellite channels.
For almost two years in 1988 he returne... | 43,508 | triviaqa-train |
Who directed the 1976 film Taxi Driver | Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul Schrader, and starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, Albert Brooks (in his first film) and Leonard Harris. Set in a decaying and morally bankrupt New ... | Ms. 45
Ms .45 (also known as Angel of Vengeance, and mistyped as Ms. 45) is a 1981 American exploitation thriller film directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Zoë Tamerlis.
Inspired by films such as "Thriller – A Cruel Picture" (1973), "Death Wish" (1974) and "Taxi Driver" (1976), the film is a rape and revenge story abo... | 43,509 | triviaqa-train |
With which group did Stevie Nicks sing in the seventies | Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. Nicks is best known for her work as a songwriter and vocalist with Fleetwood Mac, and also for her chart-topping solo career. She is known for her distinctive voice, mystical stage persona and poetic, symbolic lyrics. Collective... | Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" is a song by Stevie Nicks, the first single from her 1981 debut solo album, "Bella Donna". The track is the album's only song that was neither written nor co-written by Nicks. Written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell as a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song, ... | 43,510 | triviaqa-train |
Which London embassy was stormed by S.A.S. troops in 1980 | Iranian Embassy siege
The Iranian Embassy siege took place from 30 April to 5 May 1980, after a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The gunmen, members of Arabs of KSA group campaigning for Arab national sovereignty in the southern Iranian region of Khuzestan... | 1980 Dominican Republic Embassy siege in Bogotá
The Dominican Republic Embassy siege was the 1980 siege of the embassy of the Dominican Republic by M-19 guerrillas in Bogotá, Colombia. The guerrillas held nearly 60 people, including 14 ambassadors, hostage for 61 days.
Siege.
The siege began on the mid-day of February ... | 43,511 | triviaqa-train |
For which cosmetic company did Liz Hurley become the model face in 1995 | Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Jane Hurley (born 10 June 1965), more generally known as Liz Hurley, is an English businesswoman, actress, and model. She has been associated with the cosmetics company Estée Lauder since the company gave Hurley her first modelling job at the age of 29. They have featured her as a representat... | click away, while instantaneous box scores make the morning paper seem like the Stone Age.
How did we ever play fantasy baseball before the Internet? The same question can be asked of an online service that is changing the face of the industry. In just two short years, RotoNews.com has become the industry leader for ne... | 43,512 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the restaurant opened in London in 1993 by Bruce Willis Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger | Planet Hollywood
Planet Hollywood International Inc. (stylized as planet hollywood, planet Hollywood observatory and ph) is a theme restaurant inspired by the popular portrayal of Hollywood. The company is owned by Earl Enterprises corporation. Earl Enterprise was founded by Robert Earl.
It was launched in New York Ci... | World War 2 that included champion boxer Henry Cooper, actor Derek Nimmo and author Ben Wicks.
Aspel was the host of the chat show "Aspel & Company", which ran in the 1980s and 1990s on ITV. The show was successful in attracting high-profile guests including then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, George Harrison and Ri... | 43,513 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the craft that made a man powered flight over the Channel in 1979 | MacCready Gossamer Albatross
The Gossamer Albatross is a human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr. Paul B. MacCready's company AeroVironment. On June 12, 1979, it completed a successful crossing of the English Channel to win the second £100,000 (£ today) Kremer prize.
Design and development.
Th... | and paper folding became popular within a century of this period, approximately 460-390 BCE. It is impossible to ascertain where and in what form the first paper aircraft were constructed, or even the first paper plane's form.
For over a thousand years after this, paper aircraft were the dominant man-made heavier-than-... | 43,514 | triviaqa-train |
In which TV quiz show does a computer called Mr Babbage feature | Family Fortunes
Family Fortunes is a British television game show based on the American game show "Family Feud". The programme ran on ITV from 6 January 1980 to 6 December 2002, before being revived by the same channel in 2006 under the title "All Star Family Fortunes".
The game involves two families providing answers ... | which was aired in the old TV days of Doordarshan. He has written and produced "PC aur Mausi" — a mini TV series which explored the prejudices a 'mausi' (maternal aunt) had with the advent of the 'dreaded' personal computer (PC) in the mid-1980s in India. Amongst his earlier work is an educational TV programme in which... | 43,515 | triviaqa-train |
Which car manufacturer make the Megane | Renault Mégane
The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault since the end of 1995, and was the successor to the Renault 19. The Mégane has been offered in three and five door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles at various points in its lifetime, and ha... | are serviced in a remote location. The service duration is 15 minutes, only four mechanics are allowed and the only parts which can be changed (save for tires) are the ones carried in the car itself.
Since 2006 manufacturer is understood to mean a manufacturer, a team designated by a manufacturer, or a privateer team t... | 43,516 | triviaqa-train |
In which English city did trams return to the U.K. In 1992 after an absence of 40 years | longest-serving current head of state. The United Kingdom's capital and largest city is London, a global city and financial centre with an urban area population of 10.3 million. Other major cities include Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds and Liverpool.
The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: En... | after their first relegation in nearly 40 years by delivering an instant return to the First Division as his exciting young side were crowned champions of the Second Division. Aston Villa - with arguably an even more exciting side - ended their eight-year absence from the top flight by finishing runners-up, being divis... | 43,517 | triviaqa-train |
The surname of which Wimbledon Champion can be formed using the chemical symbols for beryllium, carbon, potassium and erbium? | Gentlemen's Singles: Boris Becker in 1985 and Goran Ivanišević in 2001. In 1985 there were only 16 seeds and Becker was ranked 20th; Ivanišević was ranked 125th when he won as a Wild Card entrant, although he had previously been a finalist three times, and been ranked no. 2 in the world; his low ranking was due to havi... | Beryllium carbonate
Beryllium carbonate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula BeCO.
Structures.
There are three forms reported, anhydrous, a tetrahydrate and basic beryllium carbonate. The anhydrous form is reported to be unstable, decomposing to BeO and carbon dioxide, and requiring storage under CO. The te... | 43,518 | triviaqa-train |
Although not the capital, Douala is the largest city of which country? | Douala
Douala () is the largest city in Cameroon and its economic capital. It is also the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Region. Home to Central Africa's largest port and its major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA), it is the commercial and economic capital of Cameroon and the entire CEMAC regio... | Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Bata () is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea. With a 2005 estimated population of 173,046, it is the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Río Muni.
Bata was formerly capital of Equatorial Guinea and is a transport hub and port, from whi... | 43,519 | triviaqa-train |
In which English city is the E4 dama series 'Skins' set? | Skins (British TV series)
Skins is a British teen comedy-drama television series that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of sixth form. Its controversial story-lines have explored issues like dysfunctional families, mental illness (such as depression, eating ... | Hannah Murray
Tegan Lauren-Hannah Murray (born 1 July 1989) is an English actress best known for portraying Cassie Ainsworth in the E4 teen drama series "Skins" (2007–2008; 2013), for which she was the recipient of a BAFTA Audience Award, and Gilly in the HBO series "Game of Thrones" (2012–2019), for which she has been... | 43,520 | triviaqa-train |
Although not the capital, Guayaquil is the largest city of which country? | Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; ; Shuar: "Ecuador" or "Ekuatur"), officially the Republic of Ecuador (, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; ; Shuar: "Ekuatur Nunka"), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. ... | City of San Marino
The City of San Marino ("Italian": Città di San Marino) (also known simply as San Marino or locally as Città) is the capital city of the Republic of San Marino, Southern Europe. The city has a population of 4,044. It is on the western slopes of San Marino's highest point, Monte Titano.
Geography.
Alt... | 43,521 | triviaqa-train |
Which moon of Uranus shares its name with 'Caliban's' mother in 'The Tempest'? | " was an early play.
Themes and motifs Magic.
Prospero is a magician, whose magic is a beneficial "white magic". Prospero learned his magic by studying in his books about nature, and he uses magic to achieve what he considers positive outcomes. Shakespeare uses Caliban to indicate the opposite — evil black magic. Calib... | portion of the population escaped and became the Reavers. The Alliance tried to cover up what had happened on the planet by creating a story that the colony was lost due to failure of the terraforming process. Like Ariel, Miranda shares its name both with a character from "The Tempest" and a moon of Uranus.
Planets and... | 43,522 | triviaqa-train |
Dr. Byron McKeeby was the model for a figure in which painting of 1930? | Grant Wood
Grant DeVolson Wood (February 13, 1891 – February 12, 1942) was an American painter best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest, particularly "American Gothic" (1930), which has become an iconic painting of the 20th century.
Early life.
Wood was born in rural Iowa, 4 mi (6 km) east of A... | sketch displayed a steeper roof and a longer window with a more pronounced ogive than on the actual house, features which eventually adorned the final work.
Wood decided to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that house." He recruited his sister Nan (1899–1990) to be the model for th... | 43,523 | triviaqa-train |
The NATO membership bid of which European country was rejected earlier this month (April 2008) due to opposition from Greece? | .
There are five recognised candidates for future membership of the Union: Turkey (applied on 14 April 1987), North Macedonia (applied on 22 March 2004 as "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"), Montenegro (applied in 2008), Albania (applied in 2009), and Serbia (applied in 2009). While the others are progressing, Tu... | NATO Secretary General.
Disputes Turkey and the EU.
Greece has come out in support of Turkey's bid for European Union membership, and supports its full integration to the union when conditions for its acceptance are met. On 6 May 2004, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan became the first Turkish leader to visi... | 43,524 | triviaqa-train |
In which English county is Dedham Mill, made famous by the paintings of John Constable? | of Wight, Northumberland and Rutland are ceremonial counties consisting of a non-metropolitan county of a single district, and are known as unitary authorities.
Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Devon, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Yorks... | John Constable
John Constable, (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the naturalistic tradition. Born in Suffolk, he is known principally for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, the area surrounding his home – now known as "Constable Country" – which he invested with an intensity of a... | 43,525 | triviaqa-train |
Easter Island, famous for its stone statues, is administered by which country? | Easter Island
Easter Island (, ) is a Chilean island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. Easter Island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called "moai", created by the early Rapa Nui people. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Isla... | sharp-edged implements such as Mataa and for the black pupils of the eyes of the moai.
- Red scoria from Puna Pau, a very light red stone used for the pukao and a few moai.
- Tuff from Rano Raraku, a much more easily worked rock than basalt that was used for most of the moai.
Culture Stone work Statues.
The large stone... | 43,526 | triviaqa-train |
In which 2002 film and musical does a nightclub star called 'Velma' shoot dead her cheating husband? | Chicago (musical)
Chicago ("Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville") is an American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Set in Jazz-age Chicago, the musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported... | the 1975 musical character inspired by her, won Bebe Neuwirth the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for its acclaimed 1996 revival; it also won Catherine Zeta-Jones the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2002 film based on it. The character was known as simply "Velma" in the 1927 film and ... | 43,527 | triviaqa-train |
Which perfume house introduced a brand called 'Amarige' in 1991? | Amarige
Amarige is a perfume produced by French fashion house Givenchy. Amarige was introduced in 1991, created by perfumer Dominique Ropion. Its bottle was designed by Pierre Dinand, taking as its inspiration the ruffled sleeves of the Bettina blouse.
External Links.
- Amarige on Fragrantica.com
- Amarige on Basenotes... | launch his own brand of perfume, marketed by Revlon. Norell took an active role in making selections for the composition of the new fragrance, which he described as "floral with green overtones." The perfume sold at $50 an ounce when it was successfully introduced in 1968, earning Norell an estimated $1 million. The ve... | 43,528 | triviaqa-train |
In the folklore of which country does 'Diedre' kill hersel after being forced to marry 'King Conchobar'? | as a distinct sub-category of folklore, which has received attention from such folklorists as Richard Dorson and has found a journal in "The Folklore Historian", sponsored by the History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society. The study of folk history has been particularly developed in Ireland, where th... | .
Mythic biography.
When Deirdre was born, Cathbad the druid named her, and prophesied that she would cause much trouble and strife - on hearing this the assembled lords would have had her killed then, but king Conchobar prevented it and decided to have her brought up in seclusion, and that when she was old enough, he ... | 43,529 | triviaqa-train |
Bouganville, an island in the Solomon Sea, is administered by which country? | Solomon Sea
The Solomon Sea is a sea located within the Pacific Ocean. It lies between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Many major battles were fought there during World War II.
Extent.
The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Solomon Sea as follows:
"On the Northwest." By the Sout... | as barges could ferry both troops and supplies.
On the night of 11 November, Kennedy's "59" gunners fired at two Japanese armored barges emerging from the Warrior River on Choiseul, but they quickly fled. Barge traffic in the vicinity had begun to diminish slightly by this period in the Solomon campaign as thousands of... | 43,530 | triviaqa-train |
'Prelude', 'Minuet', 'Claire de Lune' and 'Passé pied' are all parts of which piano suite by Debussy? | from this period is on a small scale, such as the "Deux arabesques", "Valse romantique", "Suite bergamasque", and the first set of "Fêtes galantes". Newman remarked that like Chopin, the Debussy of this period appears as a liberator from Germanic styles of composition – offering instead "an exquisite, pellucid style" c... | , had the crowd applauding and cheering "until their hands were red". The final pieces were chosen the following morning, which included "Toccata and Fugue in D minor", "Cydalise et le Chèvre-pied" by Gabriel Pierné, "The Nutcracker Suite", "Night on Bald Mountain", "Ave Maria", "Dance of the Hours", "Clair de Lune" by... | 43,531 | triviaqa-train |
What is the main ingredient of the Italian dish 'Frito Misto'? | the French "gateau". Seafood includes swordfish, shrimp, lobster, sea urchin, and squid. Macaroni-type pasta is widely used in regional dishes, often served with goat, beef, or pork sauce and salty "ricotta".
Main courses include "frìttuli" (prepared by boiling pork rind, meat, and trimmings in pork fat), different var... | salade Olivier", and on open sandwiches with cold cuts or "pâtés".
"Persillade" is a mixture of chopped garlic and chopped parsley in French cuisine.
Parsley is the main ingredient in Italian salsa verde, which is a mixed condiment of parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, and sometimes bread, soaked in vinegar. It is an ... | 43,532 | triviaqa-train |
In Norse mythology, 'Baldur' the son of 'Odin', was invulnerable to everything except what? | a terrific battle. Though Odin and Thor and the other gods fought for Balderus, he was defeated and fled away, and Høtherus married the princess.
Nevertheless, Balderus took heart of grace and again met Høtherus in a stricken field. But he fared even worse than before. Høtherus dealt him a deadly wound with a magic swo... | allegory of the Norse gods. Loki, Thor, Odin, Frey and Freya are characters in the story. Several other characters from Norse mythology such as Siegfried, Brunhilde, Baldur and Sigyn are mentioned as well (though not all by name).
- "The Book of the Dun Cow" (1978) by Walter Wangerin, Jr. combines Norse legends with bi... | 43,533 | triviaqa-train |
How many points are there on a Maltese Cross? | of merit have used the eight-pointed cross.
In Australia, the eight-pointed cross is part of the state emblem of Queensland.
The eight points of the eight-pointed cross have been given a number of symbolic interpretations,
such as representing the eight Langues of the Knights Hospitaller (Auvergne, Provence, France, ... | , the Polish white eagles were replaced with gold Russian double-headed imperial eagles, their wings partially overlapping the arms of the cross and the central medallion bearing the letters "SS" in red on a white enamel background instead of the original image of the saintly bishop, surrounded by a green enamel laural... | 43,534 | triviaqa-train |
In November 1943 which South American country sent 60,000 troops plus aircraft to assist allied forces in Europe? | Argentina, Chile and Brazil, while most of the other Latin American countries also have a considerable population of European origins). Australia and New Zealand have large European derived populations. Africa has no countries with European-derived majorities (or with the exception of Cape Verde and probably São Tomé a... | the control of Nazi Germany and Vichy France. On November 8, 1942 the Allies launched a major offensive codenamed Operation Torch. Allied Forces landed and advanced south against an army of 60,000 Vichy troops. The Allies retook Morocco along with Algeria, establishing the liberation of northern Africa.
During the War,... | 43,535 | triviaqa-train |
Which group had number one hits in 1966 with 'Somebody Help Me' and 'Keep On Running'? | Keep On Running
"Keep On Running" is a song written and originally recorded by Jackie Edwards, which became a number one hit in the UK when recorded by The Spencer Davis Group.
Recordings.
"Keep On Running" was written by Jamaican singer-songwriter Jackie Edwards, who as well as having a successful singing career, work... | Jamaican-born musician Jackie Edwards, who had also penned their earlier number one hits, "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me". The band auditioned and rejected other songs Edwards offered them, and they let the matter slide until, with a recording session looming, manager Chris Blackwell took them to London, put t... | 43,536 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the novels 'The Planet Of The Apes' and 'Bridge On The River Kwai'? | Pierre Boulle
Pierre Boulle (20 February 1912 – 30 January 1994) was a French novelist best known for two works, "The Bridge over the River Kwai" (1952) and "Planet of the Apes" (1963), that were both made into award-winning films.
Boulle was an engineer serving as a secret agent with the Free French in Singapore, when... | about the notorious Death Railway, which became an international bestseller. The film, named "The Bridge on the River Kwai", by David Lean won seven Oscars, and Boulle was credited with writing the screenplay, because its two actual screenwriters had been blacklisted.
His science-fiction novel "Planet of the Apes", in ... | 43,537 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote several books featuring the heroine 'Worrals'? | Worrals
Flight Officer Joan Worralson, better known as "Worrals", is a fictional character created by W. E. Johns, more famous for his series of books about the airman Biggles.
Worrals was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in the Second World War. She has a sidekick called Betty "Frecks" Lovell.
Johns ... | receiving complaints from young readers that the storyline had made Biggles "go soft" by taking up a blonde female lover.
Another female character appears in the form of Worrals (Flight Officer Joan Worralson), eponymous heroine of a related series of books featuring this resourceful and "plucky" member of the WAAF. A ... | 43,538 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did the Ayatollah Khomeini die, American troops remove Noriega in Panama, and Alain Prost become World Motor Racing Champion for the third time? | Ruhollah Khomeini
Sayyid Ruhollah Mūsavi Khomeini ( ; 24 September 1902 – 3 June 1989), also known in the Western world as Ayatollah Khomeini, was an Iranian politician and cleric. He was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the last Shah ... | Alain Prost
Alain Marie Pascal Prost (born 24 February 1955) is a retired French racing driver and a four-time Formula One Drivers' Champion. From 1987 until 2001 Prost held the record for most Grand Prix victories and is considered as one of the greatest F1 drivers ever. Michael Schumacher surpassed Prost's total of 5... | 43,539 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did the Bosnian Civil War begin, Steffi Graf win the Ladies Singles title at Wimbledon for the seventh time, and TWA become bankrupt? | then won in Leipzig, with her 500th career victory coming in a quarterfinal against Judith Wiesner. After winning two more indoor tournaments at Zurich and Brighton, she failed once again in the Virginia Slims Championships, losing her quarterfinal to Novotná. Soon after, she split with her long-time coach, Pavel Složi... | 1990 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Zina Garrison in the final, 6–4, 6–1 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 1990 Wimbledon Championships. This was Navratilova's ninth singles title at Wimbledon, which would be her 18th and final Grand Slam singles title, tying the the... | 43,540 | triviaqa-train |
In American Football, how many points does a touchdown score? | coming off the bench during a play and tackling the runner, who would otherwise have scored.
A touchdown is worth six points. The scoring team is also awarded the opportunity for an extra point or a two-point conversion. Afterwards, the team that scored the touchdown kicks off to the opposing team, if there is any time... | ", prohibiting the kicking of a point after touchdown in the 23 preseason exhibition games between NFL and American Football League teams. Running or passing the ball, good for two points in AFL games, was worth one point. Sid Blanks of the AFL's Houston Oilers tried and failed to score the pressure point after the lon... | 43,541 | triviaqa-train |
"""If music is the food of love, play on"", is the first line of which Shakespearian play?" | magic, and comic lowlife scenes. Shakespeare's next comedy, the equally romantic "Merchant of Venice", contains a portrayal of the vengeful Jewish moneylender Shylock, which reflects Elizabethan views but may appear derogatory to modern audiences. The wit and wordplay of "Much Ado About Nothing", the charming rural set... | which pictorial use was made of the Empire style, the subjects, as a rule, being only just enough to suggest a title. "An Enigma", "A Social Eddy", "Reflections", "If music be the food of love, play on!", "Music, when sweet voices die, vibrates on the memory", "Her First Dance"— in these, opportunities are made to intr... | 43,542 | triviaqa-train |
Who was assassinated by John Bellingham? | Spencer Perceval
Spencer Perceval (1 November 1762 – 11 May 1812) was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812. Perceval is the only British prime minister to have been murdered. He was also the only Solicitor General or Attorney Genera... | the 2nd Earl Egmont and grandson of the 1st Earl Egmont. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when he was assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons in 1812. Another member of the family Robert, the second son of the first baronet, had also been assassinated in 1677, by an unknown hand ... | 43,543 | triviaqa-train |
Who had a number one hit for six weeks in 1973 with 'Blockbuster'? | Block Buster!
"Block Buster!" (also sometimes listed as "Blockbuster!") is a 1973 single by Sweet. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, and produced by Phil Wainman, "Block Buster!" was the band's sole UK No. 1 hit. Released in January 1973, it spent five weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart, and also made #1 i... | the fourth season of "American Idol", who had previously achieved a number-one hit on the Hot 100, but reached the top of the country chart for the first time in January with "Jesus, Take the Wheel", which spent six weeks in the top spot, the longest run of the year at number one. Later in the year Underwood spent a fu... | 43,544 | triviaqa-train |
'Caractacus Potts' is a character from which book and film? | give chase. They almost catch up with Grandpa, but they accidentally drive off a cliff.
Intermission.
A screen with the words Entr'acte appears with the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" theme playing.
The film continues with the family falling off the cliff. As they approach the bottom, Chitty sprouts wings and propellers an... | author, are usually double entendres, Truly Scrumptious is rather more innocent, and appropriate to a children's book. The pun is also used in the recurring song of the same name "Truly Scrumptious".
A running gag is Truly running her car off the road in the film. The registration plate of Truly's motor car was CUB 1, ... | 43,545 | triviaqa-train |
In which country was the world G7 Conference held in 2008? | Cameron announced that the meeting would not take place in Russia due to the Crimean crisis.
The G8 is an unofficial forum which brings together the heads of major world powers: Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, the United States, and Canada (all since 1976) the EU Commission (since 1981) and Russia (u... | North Sea continental shelf by Germany. The ICJ held that the matter ought to be settled, not according to strict legal rules, but through applying equitable principles.
- "Case concerning maritime delimitation in the Black Sea (Romania v Ukraine)" [2009] ICJ 3
International relations International organisations.
- Uni... | 43,546 | triviaqa-train |
Who married both Billy Bob Thornton and Johnny Lee Miller? | the Emmy Awards and won Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards. In 2016, he starred in an Amazon original series, "Goliath," which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama.
Thornton has been vocal about his distaste for celebrity culture, choosing to keep h... | Price
- 2002
- Tanya Tucker
- Gene Watson
- Nat Stuckey
- 2003
- Kris Kristofferson
- Lefty Frizzell
- Johnny Bush
- 2004
- The Big Bopper
- Johnny Lee
- Mac Davis
- 2005
- Roger Miller
- Jimmy Dean
- Johnny Gimble
- Glenn Sutton
- 2006
- The Gatlin Brothers
- Billy Joe Shaver
- 2007
- Johnny Rodriguez
- Red Steagall
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In which country were 63 people killed in a nightclub fire on New Year's Eve 2008? | Asia Taiwan.
The most prominent New Year's event in Taiwan is a major fireworks show launched from the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. In 2018, the show was enhanced by the installation of a new LED display system on the north face of the tower between its 35th and 90th floors, which can be used to display digital ani... | New Year's fireworks celebration in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
- January 1, 2013: 10 people were killed and 120 injured in Luanda, Angola, as they tried to enter the overcrowded Estádio da Cidadela for a New Year's Eve vigil.
- January 27, 2013: at least 242 people were killed and 168 injured as a result of a nightclub fire... | 43,548 | triviaqa-train |
Which road in London connects Marble Arch with Hyde Park Corner? | Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner is an area in London, England, located around a major road junction at the southeastern corner of Hyde Park, that was designed by Decimus Burton. Six streets converge at the junction: Park Lane (from the north), Piccadilly (northeast), Constitution Hill (southeast), Grosvenor Place (so... | LNWR (the present-day North London Line)
- Kilburn - a station at Belsize Road, close to Kilburn and Maida Vale LNWR station)
- Hall Road - not far from Maida Vale station
- Praed Street - close to the Metropolitan Railway's Edgware Road station
- Marble Arch - offering future interchange with the Central London Railwa... | 43,549 | triviaqa-train |
In which year did Victoria become Queen? | Queen Victoria
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India. Known as the Victorian era, her reign of 63 years and seven months was longer... | Rangiātea Church for his local pā. It would later become the oldest Māori church in the country and was known for its unique mix of Māori and English church design. Te Rauparaha did not live to see the church completed and he died the following year on 27 November 1849.
Te Rauparaha's son Tāmihana was strongly influenc... | 43,550 | triviaqa-train |
Which group ha a number one hit for three weeks in 1982 with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'? | became a number one hit in the United States as adapted in English with the best-known version by the doo-wop group the Tokens. It went on to earn millions in royalties from cover versions and film licensing. The pop group Tight Fit had a number one hit in the UK with the song in 1982.
History.
"Mbube" (Zulu for "lion"... | Mitch Margo
Mitchell Stuart Margo (May 25, 1947 – November 24, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter.
Career.
Margo was a professional recording artist by the age of 14. Along with brother Phil Margo, he was a member of The Tokens. The vocal group is best known for its hit recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", ... | 43,551 | triviaqa-train |
"""Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour draws apace"" is the first line of which Shakespearian play?" | is an absence of patriarchal control. In his book "Power on Display", Leonard Tennenhouse says the problem in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is the problem of "authority gone archaic". The Athenian law requiring a daughter to die if she does not do her father's will is outdated. Tennenhouse contrasts the patriarchal rule ... | entering the University of Pennsylvania to study English and Philosophy.
Career.
Nash published two books on philosophy, "The Athenian Spirit" and "The Wounds of Sparta". Nash wrote his first play, "Parting at Imsdorf", in 1940, which won the Maxwell Anderson Verse Drama Award. He next penned the Shakespearian-themed c... | 43,552 | triviaqa-train |
What word connects a nuclear bomber with a radio call sign, and the television programme 'Z Cars'? | in Ulverston) was the detached part of Lancashire at the time around Barrow-in-Furness, "B" Division was Lancaster, and so on. Letters further into the alphabet were in the south around the Manchester and Liverpool areas. (See also the Wikipedia page about Home Office radio.) The TV series took the non-existent signs Z... | /oldies hybrid format. In September 1992, the station's call sign was changed to KKZR and the station became "Z-Rock 106.9", airing ABC Radio Networks' satellite-fed Z-Rock network from Dallas.
History The Word.
In early 1995, the station was purchased by Salem Communications, a company that specializes in Christian ra... | 43,553 | triviaqa-train |
Gillespie Road on London's Piccadilly line was renamed to that of which soccer team? | Gillespie Road
Gillespie Road is a road in Highbury, north London, running east-west along the north side of the Arsenal Stadium, previously home of Arsenal Football Club. Arsenal Underground station was originally named "Gillespie Road", before being given its current name in 1932 following pressure from the club. At ... | single lift shaft containing two lifts. Traffic levels were never high, and the station closed in 1932, on the same day that the northern extension of the Piccadilly Line from Finsbury Park to Arnos Grove opened.
Description.
York Road station was located at the junction between York Road, which has since been renamed ... | 43,554 | triviaqa-train |
'Dance Of The Tumblers' comes from which classical work by Rimsky Korsakov? | , he nevertheless ""cast off the shackles of counterpoint" [emphasis Rimsky-Korsakov]". He wrote the opera in a folk-like melodic idiom, and scored it in a transparent manner much in the style of Glinka. Nevertheless, despite the ease of writing this opera and the next, "The Snow Maiden", from time to time he suffered ... | for strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion to work out problems specific to their instrument and explore the musical nuances that enhance the overall orchestration. (Badelt/Rickett) "Pirates of the Caribbean"; (Bizet) 'Carmen Suite No. 1 & No. 2; (Elgar) "Pomp & Circumstance No. 1 & 4"; (Gershwin/Sayre) "Selections f... | 43,555 | triviaqa-train |
Which band released the album 'Pet Sounds' in 1966? | Pet Sounds
Pet Sounds is the 11th studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released May 16, 1966 on Capitol Records. It initially met with a lukewarm critical and commercial response in the United States, peaking at number 10 on "Billboard" Top LPs chart, a somewhat lower placement than the band's preceding a... | 1,100 visitors. There was hope that other Alaska-bound cruise ships would start to visit Ocean Falls, but it never happened.
There is a sign on the road that reads "July 13, 1929, Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you - Willy Buttner".
The town is now home to a bitcoin mining operation... | 43,556 | triviaqa-train |
Who was Prime Minister of Australia from 1949 to 1966? | , Melbourne on 15 May 1978. Tributes from across the world were sent to the Menzies family. Notably among those were from HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia: "I was distressed to hear of the death of Sir Robert Menzies. He was a distinguished Australian whose contribution to his country and the Commonwealth will... | drive, they drove all the way to New York's 23-yard line. But then Bettis fumbled and New York's Erik Coleman recovered it. After forcing a punt, the Steelers drove into scoring range for the third consecutive drive, this time scoring with Roethlisbeger's 4-yard touchdown pass to Hines Ward to tie it at 17.
The Jets re... | 43,557 | triviaqa-train |
Which football team play home games at Bloomfield Road? | Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is a football stadium in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which has been the home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901.
The record attendance at Bloomfield Road is 38,098, when Blackpool played Wolverhampton Wanderers on 17 September 1955.
The stadium hosted three matches of the 2005 UEFA Women's... | Ladies First Team Manager Dave Kelly had agreed a deal to join North Toronto Soccer Club and First Team Coach Chris Vickers would succeed him as First Team Manager.
Stadium.
"The Seasiders" first team and reserve home games are played at Hallgate Park, Stalmine, home of West Lancashire Football League side Wyre Villa.... | 43,558 | triviaqa-train |
Who wrote the 1895 novel 'The Time Machine'? | Time travel
Time travel is the concept of movement between certain points in time, analogous to movement between different points in space by an object or a person, typically using a hypothetical device known as a time machine. Time travel is a widely-recognized concept in philosophy and fiction. The idea of a time mac... | problems for McCormick Harvesting Machine Company.
Miller, in 1895 at age 15, was following the efforts of aviation pioneers at the time through books and magazines available in the small town. One such person was Samuel Pierpont Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, who was experimenting with the developm... | 43,559 | triviaqa-train |
How many permanent members are there on the Security Council of the United Nations? | as the body's five permanent members. These can veto any substantive resolution, including those on the admission of new member states or nominees for the office of Secretary-General. In addition, the council has 10 non-permanent members, elected on a regional basis to serve a term of two years. The body's presidency r... | ICC work independently from United Nations. Such dualistic structure between various international courts sometimes makes it hard for the courts to engage in effective and collective jurisdiction.
- The International Court does not enjoy a full separation of powers, with permanent members of the Security Council being ... | 43,560 | triviaqa-train |
Which US President was elected in 1896 and 1900? | York State Republican Party, did not like Theodore Roosevelt, New York's popular governor, even though he was a fellow Republican. Roosevelt's efforts to reform New York politics – including Republican politics – led Platt and other state Republican leaders to pressure President McKinley to accept Roosevelt as his new ... | He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of St. Antoine in the 1896 federal election. A Conservative he was re-elected in 1900. He helped pass the "Roddick Bill" or "Canada Medical Act" which created a national medical licensing standard that allowed physicians to practice in every province in Ca... | 43,561 | triviaqa-train |
In which 1986 film does John Cleese play 'Brian Stimpson', the head teacher of 'Thomas Tompian School'? | "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" (filmed 1980, released 1982) and starred in "The Secret Policeman's Ball" for Amnesty International. In 1985, Cleese had a small dramatic role as a sheriff in "Silverado", which had an all-star cast that included Kevin Kline, with whom he would star in "A Fish Called Wanda" thr... | by his disappointed wife, Laura's worried parents and several other parties he had hurt over the course of his journey. The film ends as he is led away by several policemen.
Cast.
- John Cleese as Brian Stimpson
- Penelope Wilton as Pat
- Alison Steadman as Gwenda Stimpson
- Stephen Moore as Mr. Jolly
- Sharon Maiden a... | 43,562 | triviaqa-train |
"Which bank used the slogan devised by Rod Allen, ""the listening bank""?" | and 1939, and symbol of the 1930s pride of the biggest bank in the world, the building is currently (2015) under development as a hotel.
HSBC UK swift code (all offices in the United Kingdom) being "MIDLGB22" reflects its past as the Midland Bank.
Branding.
The Midland Bank was famous for its golden griffin logo, surro... | Drinker' advertising campaign was launched by London agency Allen, Brady and Marsh and devised by Rod Allen, who wrote the slogan. The adverts featured actor Julian Chagrin in pyjamas creeping downstairs to raid the fridge for R. Whites Lemonade. Ross McManus wrote and sang the advert's song, with his son Declan McManu... | 43,563 | triviaqa-train |
On which Gulf is Cameroon? | Cameroon
Cameroon (; ), officially the Republic of Cameroon (), is a country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west and north; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bigh... | List of airports in Cameroon
This is a list of airports in Cameroon, sorted by location.
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon (), is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Re... | 43,564 | triviaqa-train |
In which year of the 1960's was the 'Six Day War'? | Six-Day War
The Six-Day War (, "Milhemet Sheshet Ha Yamim"; Arabic: , "an-Naksah", "The Setback" or , "Ḥarb 1967", "War of 1967"), also known as the June War, 1967 Arab–Israeli War, or Third Arab–Israeli War, was fought between 5 and 10 June 1967 by Israel and the neighboring states of Egypt (known at the time as the U... | 's intelligence unit spied on Guatemalans and is accused by human rights groups of assassinations.
In the latter stages of the thirty-six-year Guatemalan Civil War (1960–1996), however, the CIA helped reduce the incidence and number of the violations of the human rights of Guatemalans; and, in 1983, thwarted a palace "... | 43,565 | triviaqa-train |
What was the first name of Dickens' 'Mr. Micawber'? | Wilkins Micawber
Wilkins Micawber is a clerk in Charles Dickens's 1850 novel "David Copperfield". He is traditionally identified with the optimistic belief that "something will turn up."
His role in the story.
Micawber was incarcerated in debtors' prison (the King's Bench Prison) after failing to meet his creditors' d... | criminal who changes Pip's life. Fiennes hadn't read a great deal of Dickens' work prior to gaining the role. Following the filming of "Great Expectations", he moved onto another Dickens-related role, both directing and playing the author himself in "The Invisible Woman".
- Robbie Coltrane as Mr Jaggers, a lawyer respo... | 43,566 | triviaqa-train |
Who captained the England Test Cricket Team in Bangladesh earlier this year? | a result, the team underwent an enforced period of transition. A 2–0 defeat in Pakistan was followed by two drawn away series with India and Sri Lanka.
In the home Test series victory against Pakistan in July and August 2006, several promising new players emerged. Most notable were the left-arm orthodox spin bowler Mon... | as well as four List A appearances in the Clydesdale Bank 40.
International career.
Prior to playing first-class cricket, Best played for England Under-19s, making his debut against Bangladesh Under-19s during their tour of Bangladesh. Best captained the team during this tour. He later played for the team in the 2010 U... | 43,567 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the voice of 'Charlie' in the TV series 'Charlie's Angels'? | John Forsythe providing the voice of their boss, the unseen Charlie Townsend, who directed the crime-fighting operations of the "Angels" over a speakerphone. There were a few casting changes: after the departure of Fawcett and Jackson came the additions of Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, and Tanya Roberts.
Despite mixed rev... | unseen boss in the 1976 television series "Charlie's Angels", the 2011 television series "Charlie's Angels", the 2000 film "Charlie's Angels" and the 2003 film ""
- Charlie Verducci, a character on the TV sitcom "Top of the Heap"
- Charlie Weasley, a character in the "Harry Potter" novels
- Charlie Wilcox, a character ... | 43,568 | triviaqa-train |
Who composed 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'? | reference to it), which in turn is based on the late-1890s symphonic poem by Paul Dukas and the 1797 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ballad. Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage), a "Merlinean", is a sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan, fighting against the forces of evil, in particular his nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina), whi... | , Holst again used a previously-composed vocal piece, "Dirge and Hymeneal", as the basis for the movement, where repeated chords represent the relentless approach of old age. "Uranus", which follows, has elements of Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" and Dukas's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", in its depiction of the magic... | 43,569 | triviaqa-train |
Which chemical element is named after the planet discovered in 1781 by William Herschel? | The security of those weapons and their fissile material following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 is an ongoing concern for public health and safety. See Nuclear proliferation.
Characteristics.
When refined, uranium is a silvery white, weakly radioactive metal. It has a Mohs hardness of 6, sufficient to scratc... | planet "with the point of his pen".
In retrospect, after it was discovered, it turned out it had been observed many times before but not recognized, and there were others who made various calculations about its location which did not lead to its observation. By 1847, the planet Uranus had completed nearly one full orbi... | 43,570 | triviaqa-train |
On which Gulf is Cambodia? | Cambodia
Cambodia (; also Kampuchea ; ; ), officially the Kingdom of Cambodia (, , ; ), is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is in area, bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
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What colour do Chelsea Pensioners wear in the winter | which they get a taste of what life is like for a Chelsea Pensioner. If they enjoy their stay and it is felt that they will fit in they are invited to become a Chelsea Pensioner. Upon arrival at the Royal Hospital, each In-Pensioner is measured up for their Blues (day-to-day uniform) and Scarlets (the famous uniform th... | , the pensioners wear their medal ribbons and the insignia of rank they reached while serving in the military. They may also wear other insignia they earned during their service and many pensioners now wear parachute jump wings and even SAS jump wings. Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to impersonate a Chel... | 43,572 | triviaqa-train |
Who in the Royal Family is married to Serena Stanhope | Monaco with her mother.
She went to St Mary's School, Wantage, where she was described as being "more interested in lacrosse than Latin". After leaving St Mary's School, she went on to study art in Italy. She also attended a finishing school in Switzerland.
Career.
In 1989, she joined Sotheby's as a trainee. She then w... | to his relation to the royal family.
Personal life and family.
On 8 October 1993, Snowdon married Hon. Serena Alleyne Stanhope (born 1 March 1970, Limerick, Ireland), a daughter of Viscount Petersham (later the 12th Earl of Harrington) at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster. There were 650 guests in attendance, includi... | 43,573 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of the Archers farm in the long running radio soap | Tucker), who manages a pub in the New Forest.
History.
A five-episodes pilot series started on Whit Monday, 29 May 1950, and continued throughout that week. It was created by Godfrey Baseley and was broadcast to the English Midlands in the Regional Home Service, as 'a farming Dick Barton'. Recordings were sent to Londo... | Emmerdale plane crash
The "Emmerdale" Plane Crash, also known as the Beckindale Air Disaster, was a storyline for the British soap opera "Emmerdale", broadcast on ITV. The episode aired on 30 December 1993, and gave "Emmerdale" its highest-ever viewing figures of 18 million.
Background.
"Emmerdale Farm" was originally ... | 43,574 | triviaqa-train |
Who led the Branch Dravidian sect that was largely destroyed in a fire at Waco in Texas | subsequent siege by the FBI of almost two months ended when the center caught fire in disputed circumstances. Koresh and 79 others were found dead after the conflagration.
Early life.
Koresh was born Vernon Wayne Howell on August 17, 1959, in Houston, Texas, to a 14-year-old single mother, Bonnie Sue Clark (1944–2009) ... | errors. After the bases were loaded, eight other players (including Callison) scored from third base by a player being walked, while another scored from third after a batter was struck by a pitch.
- In 1955, Florence Houteff, whose husband Victor had founded the Branch Davidian sect in Waco, Texas, had predicted that G... | 43,575 | triviaqa-train |
In which country would you see the emu in its natural habitat | a site specific requirement. A concept introduced in the United States in 1973 involves protecting the critical habitat of endangered species, and a similar concept has been incorporated into some Australian legislation.
International treaties may be necessary for such objectives as the setting up of marine reserves. A... | received during battles in Osoblažsko region the statue was given an impressive appearance which is unique especially in the sunset.
In Hlinka district near the village of Slezské Pavlovice Velký Pavlovický rybník (The great pond) Natural Reserve is situated. This natural reserve was created to protect the unique habit... | 43,576 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the Carly Simon song Your So Vain supposed to be about | You're So Vain
"You're So Vain" is a song written in 1971 by Carly Simon and released in November 1972. The song is a critical profile of a self-absorbed lover about whom Simon asserts "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you." The title subject's identity has long been a matter of speculation, with S... | song gained notoriety not only for explicit lyrics alluding to sex acts involving fruit (among other things) but also for controversial mentions of such celebrities as John Wayne and Steve McQueen. It was released about nine months after Carly Simon's affair with Jagger and the release of the song, "You're So Vain" on ... | 43,577 | triviaqa-train |
Which female singer began her career as lead singer with the Sugarcubes | The Sugarcubes
The Sugarcubes (Icelandic: Sykurmolarnir) were an Icelandic alternative rock band from Reykjavík formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. For most of their career, the band consisted of Björk (vocals, keyboards), Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet), Þór Eldon (guitar), Bragi Ólafsson (bass), Margrét "M... | by "Billboard" magazine.
Selena's career began as lead vocalist of Los Dinos in 1980. Her albums with Los Dinos on the indie labels failed to gain any chart success. She signed with EMI Latin nine years later as a solo artist though her band continued to tour with her. She released her self-titled debut album that same... | 43,578 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the first footballer to score ten Premier League hat tricks | is often regarded as being more competitive than other top European leagues.
Players Player transfer fees.
The record transfer fee for a Premier League player has risen steadily over the lifetime of the competition. Prior to the start of the first Premier League season Alan Shearer became the first British player to co... | into the Crystal Palace net by Damien Delaney to give Arsenal a 2–1 win at Selhurst Park. The goal, however, was later credited as an own goal by the Palace defender.
On 26 September 2015, Sánchez ended a run of ten Premier League matches without a goal by scoring his first hat-trick for Arsenal in a 5–2 win at Leicest... | 43,579 | triviaqa-train |
How many Grand Nationals did Red Rum run in | Red Rum
Red Rum (3 May 1965 – 18 October 1995) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser. He achieved an unmatched historic treble when he won the Grand National in 1973, 1974 and 1977, and also came second in the two intervening years, 1975 and 1976. The Grand National is a notoriously difficult race that has been des... | rival. Red Rum made up considerable ground, and two strides from the finishing post he pipped Crisp by three-quarters of a length to win his first of three Grand National titles.
Even in defeat, Crisp had bettered the Grand National completion time by a full 20 seconds, a record that had stood for the 40 previous years... | 43,580 | triviaqa-train |
From which country do we get Graves wine | The ancient Romans planted vineyards near garrison towns so wine could be produced locally rather than shipped over long distances. Some of these areas are now world-renowned for wine production. The Romans discovered that burning sulfur candles inside empty wine vessels kept them fresh and free from a vinegar smell. I... | The Chain". Overall, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 singles, including three which reached Number One on the "Billboard" country charts: "Strawberry Wine", "We Danced Anyway", and "How Do I Get There".
Biography.
Carter was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of singer Fred Carter, Jr. Despite her famous ... | 43,581 | triviaqa-train |
What was the name of the character played by Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen | The African Queen (film)
The African Queen is a 1951 British-American adventure film adapted from the 1935 novel of the same name by C. S. Forester. The film was directed by John Huston and produced by Sam Spiegel and John Woolf. The screenplay was adapted by James Agee, John Huston, John Collier and Peter Viertel. It ... | . The main character, brash director John Wilson, played by Eastwood, is based on real-life director John Huston. Jeff Fahey plays Pete Verrill, a character based on Viertel. George Dzundza's character is based on "African Queen" producer Sam Spiegel. Marisa Berenson's character Kay Gibson and Richard Vanstone's charac... | 43,582 | triviaqa-train |
How many red stripes are there on the U.S.A. flag | States were aware of the East India Company's activities and of their free administration of India under Company rule. In any case, both the stripes (barry) and the stars (mullets) have precedents in classical heraldry. Mullets were comparatively rare in early modern heraldry, but an example of mullets representing ter... | and widespread flag design, and white and red being the most popular colors used on flags,
there are many flags worldwide that are similar or near identical to the flag of Poland despite being unrelated to it. For example, the historical flag of Bohemia, the major historical region of Poland's southern neighbor, the Cz... | 43,583 | triviaqa-train |
Which European prime minister was assassinated in 1986 | Assassination of Olof Palme
On Friday, 28 February 1986, at 23:21 CET (22:21 UTC), Olof Palme, Prime Minister of Sweden, was fatally wounded by a single gunshot while walking home from a cinema with his wife Lisbet Palme on the central Stockholm street Sveavägen. Lisbet Palme was slightly wounded by a second shot. The ... | Party) of Vietnam (1986)
- Samora Machel, President of Mozambique (1986) – plane crash
- Errol Barrow, Prime Minister of Barbados (1987)
- Rashid Karami, Prime Minister of Lebanon (1987) – assassinated
- Seyni Kountché, President of the Supreme Military Council of Niger (1987)
- Cedric Phatudi, Chief Minister of KaNgwa... | 43,584 | triviaqa-train |
Which British prime minister resigned over the Suez crisis | . Israel fulfilled some of its objectives, such as attaining freedom of navigation through the Straits of Tiran, which Egypt had blocked to Israeli shipping since 1950.
As a result of the conflict, the United Nations created the UNEF Peacekeepers to police the Egyptian–Israeli border, British Prime Minister Anthony Ede... | Prime Minister, the Earl of Home, entered the cabinet as Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations in 1955. Gwilym Lloyd George, younger son of former Liberal leader David Lloyd George, remained as Home Secretary.
History Fate.
Eden's decision to take military action over the Suez Crisis of 1956 caused major embarr... | 43,585 | triviaqa-train |
From which opera does the Toreador Song come | "; and Georges Bizet composed "Carmen", which, once audiences learned to accept its blend of Romanticism and realism, became the most popular of all opéra comiques. Jules Massenet, Camille Saint-Saëns and Léo Delibes all composed works which are still part of the standard repertory, examples being Massenet's "Manon", S... | Vasyl Slipak
Vasyl Yaroslavovych Slipak (, 20 December 1974 – 29 June 2016) was a Ukrainian baritone opera singer. From 1994 he frequently performed in France at such venues as Paris Opera and Opéra Bastille. For his opera performance, Slipak received several awards, including "Best Male Performance" for the Toreador S... | 43,586 | triviaqa-train |
Who duetted on Endless Love with Diana Ross in 1981 | Endless Love (song)
"Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and fellow R&B singer Diana Ross. In this ballad, the singers declare their "endless love" for one another. It was covered by R&B singer Luther Vandross with fellow R&B singer Mariah Carey and also by ... | album "Share Your Love" the following year. Richie and Rogers maintained a strong friendship in later years. Latin jazz composer and salsa romantica pioneer La Palabra enjoyed international success with his cover of "Lady," which was played at Latin dance clubs. Also in 1981 Richie sang the theme song for the film "End... | 43,587 | triviaqa-train |
In which mountain range is Ben Nevis | Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis (, ; ) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William.
The mountain is a popular destination, attracting an estimated 100,000 ascents a yea... | Peñalara
Peñalara is the highest mountain peak in the mountain range of Guadarrama, a subsection of Spain's larger Sistema Central mountain chain which lies at the center and divides the Iberian Peninsula. Straddling the provinces of Madrid and Segovia, Peñalara reaches a height of 2,428 metres above sea level. A possi... | 43,588 | triviaqa-train |
In which mountain range in the Americas would you find Pikes Peak | Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in North America. The ultra-prominent fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The mountain is named in honor of American explorer Zebulon Pike (though he was unable to reac... | located near the base of a major mountain or mountain range.
See also.
- Cheyenne Mountain Complex
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak Highway
- Pikes Peak
External links.
- City of Colorado Springs official website
- Visit Colorado Springs official website
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | 43,589 | triviaqa-train |
What is the highest mountain in the Alps | criterion value, has been used. Inclusion based on prominence is expedient for its objectivity and verifiability, but has its drawbacks. For example, an impressive mountain peak dominating a valley may be connected via long high ridges to a barely higher hidden summit. Among the better-known peaks absent from this list... | Habicht
The Habicht is a mountain in the Stubai Alps of Austria. For a long time, the locals believed it to be the highest mountain in Tyrol, due to its prominence above the surrounding mountains. Despite what they thought, the highest peak in the Stubai Alps is Zuckerhütl which is 230 metres higher than Habicht. The n... | 43,590 | triviaqa-train |
Which mountains divide Yorkshire from Lancashire | the House of York in London. In football, matches between Manchester United and Leeds United are usually described as "War of the Roses" games, the teams' home kits being the colour of the respective rose.
History Civil War and textile industry.
The wool textile industry, which had previously been a cottage industry, c... | School which involved much more handling of the ball than in association football, met to form the Rugby Football Union. Many new rugby clubs were formed, and it was in the Northern English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire that the game really took hold. Here rugby was largely a working class game, whilst the south... | 43,591 | triviaqa-train |
Who was known as the Elephant Man | Joseph Merrick
Joseph Carey Merrick (5 August 1862 – 11 April 1890), often erroneously called John Merrick, was an English man with severe deformities. He was first exhibited at a freak show as the "Elephant Man", and then went to live at the London Hospital after he met Frederick Treves, subsequently becoming well kno... | Mary (elephant)
Mary (c. 1894–September 13, 1916), also known as "Murderous Mary", was a five-ton Asian elephant who performed in the "Sparks World Famous Shows" circus. After killing a trainer in Kingsport, Tennessee, she was hanged in nearby Erwin, Tennessee, in 1916.
Death of Red Eldridge.
On September 11, 1916, a h... | 43,592 | triviaqa-train |
Who did author Gore Vidal describe in 1981 as, a triumph of the embalmer's art | explored the intricacies of power (political and cultural) in the contemporary United States. His criticism of the incumbent U.S. President, Ronald Reagan, as a "triumph of the embalmer's art" communicated that Reagan's provincial worldview, and that of his administration's, was out of date and inadequate to the geopol... | Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia is a 2013 documentary film about the life and career of author Gore Vidal. It premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.
Synopsis.
The film is a commentary on Vidal's professional and personal life, and the impact he had in art and polit... | 43,593 | triviaqa-train |
In which European city would you be most likely to travel in a vaporetto | Vaporetto
The vaporetto is a Venetian public waterbus. There are 19 scheduled lines that serve locales within Venice, and travel between Venice and nearby islands, such as Murano, Burano, and Lido.
The name, "vaporetto", could be translated as "little steamer", and refers to similarly purposed ships in the past that we... | regarding the death of UK citizen Jeffrey Spector, a businessman who decided to travel to Switzerland to undergo assisted suicide through Dignitas for an inoperable tumour which most likely would have caused paralysis later on in its development. This situation reignited the debate revolving around the morality of assi... | 43,594 | triviaqa-train |
Which cartoon character has the catch phrase what's up doc | is the ninth most-portrayed film personality in the world. On December 10, 1985, Bugs became the second cartoon character (after Mickey) to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He also has been a pitchman for companies including Kool-Aid and Nike. His Nike commercials with Michael Jordan as "Hare Jordan" for t... | , Baljit, Pasty the Worm, Mister Spanky, Naughty Torty, Gaston, Sam Sam, and Bro and Bro the Wolves. "What's Up Doc?" was designed to promote and feature products created by Warner Bros. in the UK of which included video games, movies, tours of their studios, and of course, their vast library of Looney Tunes animated s... | 43,595 | triviaqa-train |
How many milk bottles are on Fred Flintstone's step when he puts the cat out | T.H.E. Cat
T.H.E. Cat is an American action drama that aired on NBC during the 1966–1967 television season.
The series was co-sponsored by R.J. Reynolds (Winston) and Lever Brothers and was created by Harry Julian Fink.
Robert Loggia starred as the title character, Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat. The series preceded the 1968... | and closes his mouth to stop him snoring. Spike manages to stop the alarm clock and sneaks off to the kitchen. Spike prepares breakfast for himself and his pals while he sees Tom helping Jerry brush his teeth. While Tom helps Jerry brush his teeth, Spike prepares the milk. Tom puts Jerry on a stack of books on a chair,... | 43,596 | triviaqa-train |
Who is Dangermouse's arch enemy | the United States, the series was picked up by Netflix. Alexander Armstrong and Kevin Eldon voice Danger Mouse and Penfold, Dave Lamb takes the role of the narrator, whilst Stephen Fry and Ed Gaughan take on the roles of Colonel K and Baron Greenback respectively. Armstrong's "Pointless" co-host Richard Osman also appe... | Archenemy
An archenemy (sometimes spelled arch-enemy) is the main enemy of someone. In fiction, it is a character who is the hero's or protagonist's most prominent and worst enemy.
Etymology.
The word "archenemy" or "arch-enemy" originated around the mid-16th century, from the words "arch-" (from Greek ἄρχω "archo" mea... | 43,597 | triviaqa-train |
What is the name of Olive Oyl's brother | long black hair was usually rolled in a neat bun, like her mother's. She is the youngest sibling of Castor Oyl and Crude Oyl. She was the more-or-less fiancée of Harold Hamgravy, a "lounge lizard" or slacker type who did as little work as possible and was always borrowing money. His attraction to other women—particular... | Olive Oyl for President
Olive Oyl for President is a 1948 entry in the "Popeye the Sailor" animated short subject series, produced by Famous Studios and released on January 30, 1948 by Paramount Pictures. The short is a reworking of a 1932 "Betty Boop" cartoon, "Betty Boop for President", and depicts what Popeye imagin... | 43,598 | triviaqa-train |
Who was the baddy in the Penelope Pitstop's cartoons | Penelope Pitstop
Penelope Pitstop is a fictional character who appeared in the Hanna-Barbera animated series "Wacky Races", and starred in the spin-off "The Perils of Penelope Pitstop", voiced by Janet Waldo.
Background.
In "Wacky Races", Penelope Pitstop drives the Compact Pussycat, a pink, stereotypically feminine ca... | also filled in as needed at the Bala and Wrexham churches. Baddy was an author, translator, and wrote hymns, considered "the earliest known attempts at hymnody among Welsh Dissenters." A series was published in 1703 and "Caniad Salomon" was published in 1725. He translated "Christian's Passover" ("Pasc y Cristion") and... | 43,599 | triviaqa-train |
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