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572793f2dd62a815002ea0f4 | question: In what year did Rogers Cable begin to include TCM ? context: Turner Classic Movies is available in many other countries around the world . In Canada , TCM began to be carried on Shaw Cable and satellite provider Shaw Direct in 2005 . Rogers Cable started offering TCM in December 2006 as a free preview for su... | 2006 |
5729225a1d04691400779095 | question: People are more frequently similar to members of what populations ? context: Witherspoon et al . ( 2007 ) have argued that even when individuals can be reliably assigned to specific population groups , it may still be possible for two randomly chosen individuals from different populations / clusters to be mor... | other populations |
56e702456fe0821900b8ec89 | question: What industry having to do with shopping benefits from DST ? context: The practice has received both advocacy and criticism . Putting clocks forward benefits retailing , sports , and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours , but can cause problems for evening entertainment and for other act... | retailing |
572825042ca10214002d9eeb | question: How much of near - shore marine annelids are burrowing ? context: Earthworms are Oligochaetes that support terrestrial food chains both as prey and in some regions are important in aeration and enriching of soil . The burrowing of marine polychaetes , which may constitute up to a third of all species in near ... | up to a third |
56d3887c59d6e4140014667c | question: What television network originally aired the show Glee ? context: The show pushed Fox to become the number one U . S . TV network amongst adults 18 – 49 , the key demographic coveted by advertisers , for an unprecedented eight consecutive years by 2012 . Its success also helped lift the ratings of other shows... | Fox |
5731a8f7e17f3d14004222ce | question: An activist in the Arab spring said they were using Twitter to do what ? context: YouTube has enabled people to more directly engage with government , such as in the CNN / YouTube presidential debates ( 2007 ) in which ordinary people submitted questions to U . S . presidential candidates via YouTube video , ... | coordinate |
57301c06947a6a140053d117 | question: When did lumber shortages start to occur in Britain ? context: As with most of Europe , prehistoric Britain and Ireland were covered with forest and swamp . Clearing began around 6000 BC and accelerated in medieval times . Despite this , Britain retained its primeval forests longer than most of Europe due to ... | 17th century |
57267a3ef1498d1400e8e111 | question: What is the Carnival celebration known as in Lutheran countries ? context: The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence . However , the Philippines , a predominantly Roman Catholic country , does not celebrate Carnival anymore since the dissolution of the Manila Carnival aft... | Fastelavn |
57278fc7dd62a815002ea070 | question: Which club at Eaton is for motorcyclists ? context: As with other public schools , a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas . The project of establishing an ' Eton Mission ' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in... | 59 Club |
572faff7b2c2fd1400568353 | question: What is the ideal junction forward voltage ? context: The junction forward voltage is the voltage applied to the emitter – base junction of a BJT in order to make the base conduct a specified current . The current increases exponentially as the junction forward voltage is increased . The values given in the t... | lower |
56f7f1d8a6d7ea1400e172f7 | question: What Brazilian institution has ruled that a treaty must be incorporated into domestic law by means of a presidential decree ? context: The Brazilian federal constitution states that the power to enter into treaties is vested in the president and that such treaties must be approved by Congress ( articles 84 , ... | the Federal Supreme Court |
570baaabec8fbc190045baa8 | question: What equations are used to figure out the index of refraction and extinction Coefficient ? context: In the semiconductor industry , infrared light can be used to characterize materials such as thin films and periodic trench structures . By measuring the reflectance of light from the surface of a semiconductor... | Forouhi - Bloomer dispersion |
5728dc82ff5b5019007da873 | question: Which of Popper ' s works responds to critiques of naive falsificationism ? context: The Quine - Duhem thesis argues that it ' s impossible to test a single hypothesis on its own , since each one comes as part of an environment of theories . Thus we can only say that the whole package of relevant theories has... | The Logic of Scientific Discovery |
57278f1edd62a815002ea059 | question: How can two different plants acquire the same traits ? context: Judging relationships based on shared characters requires care , since plants may resemble one another through convergent evolution in which characters have arisen independently . Some euphorbias have leafless , rounded bodies adapted to water co... | arisen independently |
56cfb6bb234ae51400d9bed1 | question: What are the insolation levels of most populated areas ? context: The Earth receives 174 , 000 terawatts ( TW ) of incoming solar radiation ( insolation ) at the upper atmosphere . Approximately 30 % is reflected back to space while the rest is absorbed by clouds , oceans and land masses . The spectrum of sol... | 150 to 300 watts per square meter or 3 . 5 to 7 . 0 kWh / m2 per day |
5725b8e6271a42140099d0b1 | question: What were the invading Arab armies aim ? context: The following day , the armies of four Arab countries — Egypt , Syria , Transjordan and Iraq — entered what had been British Mandatory Palestine , launching the 1948 Arab – Israeli War ; Contingents from Yemen , Morocco , Saudi Arabia and Sudan joined the war ... | slaughter the Jews |
56bfbf2fa10cfb14005512a4 | question: How does Madonna influence her ? context: Beyonc é has stated that she is personally inspired by US First Lady Michelle Obama , saying " She proves you can do it all " and she has described Oprah Winfrey as " the definition of inspiration and a strong woman " . She has also discussed how Jay Z is a continuing... | to take control of her own career |
5726419e38643c19005ad398 | question: What was a common application for this type of bulb ? context: A variation of the incandescent lamp did not use a hot wire filament , but instead used an arc struck on a spherical bead electrode to produce heat . The electrode then became incandescent , with the arc contributing little to the light produced .... | scientific instruments such as microscopes |
572a31b73f37b319004787a1 | question: What was the name of one of the party ' s leader that also happen to be on trial ? context: In 1970 , the New Haven Black Panther trials took place , the largest and longest trials in Connecticut history . Black Panther Party co - founder Bobby Seale and ten other Party members were tried for murdering an all... | Bobby Seale |
57277421708984140094ddfa | question: Which country did Saint Francis of Capistrano come from ? context: Hunyadi succeeded during the Siege of Belgrade in 1456 against the Ottomans , the biggest victory against that empire in decades . This battle became a real Crusade against the Muslims , as the peasants were motivated by the Franciscan monk Sa... | Italy |
572935886aef051400154b70 | question: The continual playing of Dean ' s post - rally speech by the media stirred what type of controversy ? context: The dismal results caused Gephardt to drop out and later endorse Kerry . Carol Moseley Braun also dropped out , endorsing Howard Dean . Besides the impact of coming in third , Dean was further hurt b... | whether Dean was the victim of media bias |
57264597f1498d1400e8dad0 | question: What standards did the DIN begin to use ? context: On an international level the German DIN 4512 system has been effectively superseded in the 1980s by ISO 6 : 1974 , ISO 2240 : 1982 , and ISO 5800 : 1979 where the same sensitivity is written in linear and logarithmic form as " ISO 100 / 21 ° " ( now again wi... | ISO standards |
57272cf65951b619008f868d | question: Who was the first President to address the NAACP ? context: In June , Truman became the first president to address the NAACP . His speech was a significant departure from traditional race relations in the United States . In front of 10 , 000 people at the Lincoln Memorial , the president left no doubt where h... | Truman |
572764c9f1498d1400e8f756 | question: Which of the four TB - causing bacteria do scientists think might be more common than we know ? context: The M . tuberculosis complex ( MTBC ) includes four other TB - causing mycobacteria : M . bovis , M . africanum , M . canetti , and M . microti . M . africanum is not widespread , but it is a significant c... | M . microti |
5733c81c4776f41900661220 | question: What do doctors usually do when a patient seems to want antibiotics even though they may not be right ? context: Common forms of antibiotic misuse include excessive use of prophylactic antibiotics in travelers and failure of medical professionals to prescribe the correct dosage of antibiotics on the basis of ... | prescribe antibiotics |
572f70f1b2c2fd1400568125 | question: What is the initial phantom body pain sensation experienced by people with spinal cord damage ? context: Paraplegia , the loss of sensation and voluntary motor control after serious spinal cord damage , may be accompanied by girdle pain at the level of the spinal cord damage , visceral pain evoked by a fillin... | burning or tingling |
571008eab654c5140001f776 | question: In what year did the American Law Institute change their mind about their contribution on the death penalty to the Model Penal Code ? context: In October 2009 , the American Law Institute voted to disavow the framework for capital punishment that it had created in 1962 , as part of the Model Penal Code , " in... | 2009 |
56d1d5e8e7d4791d00902281 | question: What are the " four Immeasurable minds " ? context: While he searched for enlightenment , Gautama combined the yoga practice of his teacher Kalama with what later became known as " the immeasurables " . [ dubious – discuss ] Gautama thus invented a new kind of human , one without egotism . [ dubious – discuss... | love , compassion , joy , and equanimity |
56f8cc9d9e9bad19000a0525 | question: Why do organisms inherit the characteristics of their parents ? context: The duplication and transmission of genetic material from one generation of cells to the next is the basis for molecular inheritance , and the link between the classical and molecular pictures of genes . Organisms inherit the characteris... | cells of the offspring contain copies of the genes in their parents ' cells |
56e03502231d4119001abfc0 | question: What did ships replenish at Saint Helena ? context: Throughout this period , Saint Helena was an important port of call of the East India Company . East Indiamen would stop there on the return leg of their voyages to British India and China . At Saint Helena ships could replenish supplies of water and provisi... | water and provisions |
572b8e48be1ee31400cb8435 | question: Who was the mayor for the city in the late 90s ? context: When John DeStefano , Jr . , became mayor of New Haven in 1995 , he outlined a plan to transform the city into a major cultural and arts center in the Northeast , which involved investments in programs and projects other than sports franchises . As nea... | John DeStefano , Jr |
56cee003aab44d1400b88bb5 | question: How much money was used to strengthen the construction of the school ? context: Ye Zhiping , the principal of Sangzao Middle School in Sangzao , one of the largest in An County , has been credited with proactive action that spared the lives of all 2 , 323 pupils in attendance when the earthquake happened . Du... | 400 , 000 yuan |
56f86baca6d7ea1400e17601 | question: Was it hundreds or thousands of buildings in Southampton that sustained damage from air raids ? context: 630 people lost their lives as a result of the air raids on Southampton and nearly 2 , 000 more were injured , not to mention the thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed . | thousands |
5731036405b4da19006bccde | question: What type of interpretation did the group believe was of concern in regard to Mary ? context: The report " Mary : Faith and Hope in Christ " , by the Anglican - Roman Catholic International Commission , concluded that the teaching about Mary in the two definitions of the Assumption and the Immaculate Concepti... | The question arises for Anglicans , however , as to whether these doctrines concerning Mary are revealed by God in a way which must be held |
5726bee05951b619008f7cda | question: How many kilocalories of energy per gram is dietary fiber able to produce when successfully metabolized ? context: Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate that is incompletely absorbed in humans and in some animals . Like all carbohydrates , when it is metabolized it can produce four Calories ( kilocalories ) of ener... | four |
56cebae8aab44d1400b8893e | question: How many schools collapsed in Mianyang City ? context: In terms of school casualties , thousands of school children died due to shoddy construction . In Mianyang City , seven schools collapsed , burying at least 1 , 700 people . At least 7 , 000 school buildings throughout the province collapsed . Another 700... | seven |
570d295cb3d812140066d4b7 | question: Which organization identified GE as the fourth largest corporate producer of air pollution in the US ? context: GE has a history of some of its activities giving rise to large - scale air and water pollution . Based on year 2000 data , researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute listed the corpora... | Political Economy Research Institute |
572f6ea004bcaa1900d7694a | question: What happened when Nicholas II was removed from power ? context: The Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917 , which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union . Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia , the Russian Provisional Government wa... | the Russian Provisional Government was established . |
5726030e271a42140099d3c5 | question: What type of clubs does Arsenal have ? context: Like all major English football clubs , Arsenal have a number of domestic supporters ' clubs , including the Arsenal Football Supporters ' Club , which works closely with the club , and the Arsenal Independent Supporters ' Association , which maintains a more in... | domestic supporters ' clubs |
56d3823359d6e414001465af | question: What song did Caleb Johnson first release after winning American Idol ? context: Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season , with Jena Irene as the runner - up . Johnson released " As Long as You Love Me " as his coronation single while Irene released " We Are One " . | As Long as You Love Me |
570ac16f4103511400d5998d | question: What cannot launch using a ski - jump due to their high loaded weight ? context: The disadvantage of the ski - jump is the penalty it exacts on aircraft size , payload , and fuel load ( and thus range ) ; heavily laden aircraft can not launch using a ski - jump because their high loaded weight requires either... | heavily laden aircraft |
570967d5200fba1400367f65 | question: What is produced when copper compounds are treated with organolithium reagents ? context: Compounds that contain a carbon - copper bond are known as organocopper compounds . They are very reactive towards oxygen to form copper ( I ) oxide and have many uses in chemistry . They are synthesized by treating copp... | Gilman reagent |
570d5aabfed7b91900d45f08 | question: What proportion of the Valencia area ' s population were the Moriscos ? context: The crisis deepened during the 17th century with the expulsion in 1609 of the Jews and the Moriscos , descendants of the Muslim population that converted to Christianity under threat of exile from Ferdinand and Isabella in 1502 .... | a third |
5725cbf3271a42140099d1f3 | question: When was the IDF founded ? context: The Israel Defense Forces is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces , and is headed by its Chief of General Staff , the Ramatkal , subordinate to the Cabinet . The IDF consist of the army , air force and navy . It was founded during the 1948 Arab – Israeli Wa... | 1948 |
572ec84603f9891900756a14 | question: Who did the venues because cultural hubs for ? context: In the early 1980s , Downtown Manhattan ' s no wave scene transitioned from its abrasive origins into a more dance - oriented sound , with compilations such as ZE ' s Mutant Disco ( 1981 ) highlighting a newly playful sensibility borne out of the city ' ... | musicians and visual artists alike |
57062dd675f01819005e7a34 | question: Who released the audio player ? context: In the second half of ' 90s , MP3 files began to spread on the Internet . The popularity of MP3s began to rise rapidly with the advent of Nullsoft ' s audio player Winamp , released in 1997 . In 1998 , the first portable solid state digital audio player MPMan , develop... | Nullsoft |
570990a2200fba14003681a5 | question: What is the differences among regions in practices known as ? context: For guidance in practical application of Jewish law , the majority of Orthodox Jews appeal to the Shulchan Aruch ( " Code of Jewish Law " composed in the 16th century by Rabbi Joseph Caro ) together with its surrounding commentaries . Thus... | minhag |
57279071dd62a815002ea08e | question: How far back does Chapter One of On the Origin of Species go in its coverage of animal and plant species ? context: Chapter I covers animal husbandry and plant breeding , going back to ancient Egypt . Darwin discusses contemporary opinions on the origins of different breeds under cultivation to argue that man... | ancient Egypt |
5727acd3ff5b5019007d9256 | question: How many colleges compete at the Division 1 level in North Carolina ? context: College sports are also popular in North Carolina , with 18 schools competing at the Division I level . The Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) is headquartered in Greensboro , and both the ACC Football Championship Game ( Charlotte ... | 18 |
572805603acd2414000df279 | question: What popular game was demoed in a video at the game shows ? context: Sony officially unveiled PlayStation 3 ( then marketed as PLAYSTATION 3 ) to the public on May 16 , 2005 , at E3 2005 , along with a ' boomerang ' shaped prototype design of the Sixaxis controller . A functional version of the system was not... | Final Fantasy VII |
56cdcb2c62d2951400fa6834 | question: How long after the earthquake were aftershocks felt ? context: It is also known as the Wenchuan earthquake ( Chinese : 汶 川 大 地 震 ; pinyin : W è nchu ā n d à d ì zh è n ; literally : " Great Wenchuan earthquake " ) , after the location of the earthquake ' s epicenter , Wenchuan County , Sichuan . The epicenter... | months after |
57345902acc1501500babe24 | question: In what district did A . Carl Prince win election to the city council ? context: In 1990 religion and politics intersected to impact the outcome of the Eighth District election in South Richmond . With the endorsements of black power brokers , black clergy and the Richmond Crusade for Voters , South Richmond ... | Eighth |
5726a86a708984140094cd1e | question: What is one of the features that have come to be considered as an important part of the Gothic style ? context: The Basilica of Saint Denis is generally cited as the first truly Gothic building , however the distinction is best reserved for the choir , of which the ambulatory remains intact . Noyon Cathedral ... | flying buttresses |
57310bcda5e9cc1400cdbbcc | question: When did the USAF stop appointing warrant officers ? context: Although provision is made in Title 10 of the United States Code for the Secretary of the Air Force to appoint warrant officers , the Air Force does not currently use warrant officer grades , and is the only one of the U . S . Armed Services not to... | 1959 |
5733eb23d058e614000b65c6 | question: Who is the current CEO of the Premier League ? context: The Football Association Premier League Ltd ( FAPL ) is operated as a corporation and is owned by the 20 member clubs . Each club is a shareholder , with one vote each on issues such as rule changes and contracts . The clubs elect a chairman , chief exec... | Richard Scudamore |
572f7f3f04bcaa1900d76a27 | question: Which environmental preserve in Hyderabad is known to be a home for migratory birds ? context: Hyderabad ' s lakes and the sloping terrain of its low - lying hills provide habitat for an assortment of flora and fauna . The forest region in and around the city encompasses areas of ecological and biological imp... | Patancheru Lake |
56f71d1c3d8e2e1400e37367 | question: Which group did Tito order his forces to assist ? context: Despite conflicts with the rival monarchic Chetnik movement , Tito ' s Partisans succeeded in liberating territory , notably the " Republic of U ž ice " . During this period , Tito held talks with Chetnik leader Dra ž a Mihailovi ć on 19 September and... | escaping Jews , |
56cffcf3234ae51400d9c20d | question: In what suite did Schumann name a work for Chopin ? context: Chopin ' s qualities as a pianist and composer were recognized by many of his fellow musicians . Schumann named a piece for him in his suite Carnaval , and Chopin later dedicated his Ballade No . 2 in F major to Schumann . Elements of Chopin ' s mus... | Carnaval |
571af2219499d21900609bb3 | question: Who conduced an investigation on doctors ? context: An investigation by ProPublica found that at least 21 doctors have been paid more than $ 500 , 000 for speeches and consulting by drugs manufacturers since 2009 , with half of the top earners working in psychiatry , and about $ 2 billion in total paid to doc... | ProPublica |
56dd328e66d3e219004dac4f | question: When did Thatcher last hold power ? context: Most prime ministers in parliamentary systems are not appointed for a specific term in office and in effect may remain in power through a number of elections and parliaments . For example , Margaret Thatcher was only ever appointed prime minister on one occasion , ... | 1990 |
56df457b8bc80c19004e49d3 | question: What was the first way humans used to find food ? context: Hunting and gathering was humanity ' s first and most successful adaptation , occupying at least 90 percent of human history . Following the invention of agriculture , hunter - gatherers have been displaced or conquered by farming or pastoralist group... | Hunting and gathering |
5727a9314b864d19001639c6 | question: What church is the sacrifice important to ? context: Jesus ' death and resurrection underpin a variety of theological interpretations as to how salvation is granted to humanity . These interpretations vary widely in how much emphasis they place on the death of Jesus as compared to his words . According to the... | the Roman Catholic church |
570c0dc5ec8fbc190045bc40 | question: Which Barcelona player was the fourth to win European Footballer of the Year ? context: Like Maradona , Ronaldo only stayed a short time before he left for Internazionale . However , new heroes emerged , such as Lu í s Figo , Patrick Kluivert , Luis Enrique and Rivaldo , and the team won a Copa del Rey and La... | Rivaldo |
5731c1e2e99e3014001e6255 | question: What word is not defined in the Constitution ? context: Jefferson ' s concept of " separation of church and state " first became a part of Establishment Clause jurisprudence in Reynolds v . U . S . , 98 U . S . 145 ( 1878 ) . In that case , the court examined the history of religious liberty in the US , deter... | religion |
56e02fd17aa994140058e324 | question: When did gag single - panel illustrations become known as cartoons ? context: Gag and editorial cartoons usually consist of a single panel , often incorporating a caption or speech balloon . Definitions of comics which emphasize sequence usually exclude gag , editorial , and other single - panel cartoons ; th... | 1843 |
5727ee24ff5b5019007d98c6 | question: What was the administration which governed the City of London called ? context: During the 12th century , the institutions of central government , which had hitherto accompanied the royal English court as it moved around the country , grew in size and sophistication and became increasingly fixed in one place ... | the Corporation of London |
572808a2ff5b5019007d9b74 | question: What made up Leisure activities and goods as viewed by Marxist ? context: In the United Kingdom , sociologists and other scholars influenced by Marxism , such as Stuart Hall ( 1932 – 2014 ) and Raymond Williams ( 1921 – 1988 ) , developed cultural studies . Following nineteenth - century Romantics , they iden... | art , music , film , food , sports , and clothing |
572a7d5334ae481900deab45 | question: What is the largest venue in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts ? context: In addition to such annual festivals like Calle Ocho Festival and Carnaval Miami , Miami is home to many entertainment venues , theaters , museums , parks and performing arts centers . The newest addition to the Miami ar... | Ziff Ballet Opera House |
56f9fa1e8f12f31900630039 | question: Along with animals , what is depicted on the rock paintings of Laas Geel ? context: Ancient rock paintings in Somalia which date back to 5000 years have been found in the northern part of the country , depicting early life in the territory . The most famous of these is the Laas Geel complex , which contains s... | human figures |
5726817edd62a815002e8791 | question: What is one of the flavorings commonly used in Greek Mediterranean food ? context: Sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko , and drinks such as ouzo , metaxa and a variety of wines including retsina . Greek cuisine differs widely from different parts of the mainland and from island to island . It uses some flav... | oregano |
572abc96be1ee31400cb81f5 | question: What was Paul Tsongas ' s job in 1984 ? context: The junior U . S . Senator from Massachusetts , Paul Tsongas , announced in 1984 that he would be stepping down for health reasons . Kerry ran , and as in his 1982 race for Lieutenant Governor , he did not receive the endorsement of the party regulars at the st... | junior U . S . Senator from Massachusetts |
5735bf8cdc94161900571f96 | question: What is Sri - Lakshmi a deity of ? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as : Bhavani , Durga , Gaja - Lakshmi , Hariti - Sitala , Mahsishamardini , Saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and Sri - Lakshmi ( wealth - god... | wealth |
5731b5c6e99e3014001e61fa | question: What name did Japan call the war ? context: Japan used the name Greater East Asia War ( 大 東 亜 戦 争 , Dai T ō - A Sens ō ? ) , as chosen by a cabinet decision on 10 December 1941 , to refer to both the war with the Western Allies and the ongoing war in China . This name was released to the public on 12 December... | Greater East Asia War |
572fba31947a6a140053cbef | question: What did the label of Hellenes come to stand for during the Common Era of Greece ? context: Of the new eastern religions introduced into the Greek world , the most successful was Christianity . From the early centuries of the Common Era , the Greeks identified as Romaioi ( " Romans " ) , by that time the name... | the name ‘ Hellenes ’ denoted pagans |
5731789ee6313a140071cf75 | question: In what city did the 1972 attack on Israeli athletes occur ? context: His relationship with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat of Fatah was strained , with Gaddafi considering him too moderate and calling for more violent action . Instead he supported militia like the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palesti... | Munich |
5727c5ccff5b5019007d94d4 | question: What did quadraphonic recording feature ? context: The development of quadraphonic records was announced in 1971 . These recorded four separate sound signals . This was achieved on the two stereo channels by electronic matrixing , where the additional channels were combined into the main signal . When the rec... | recorded four separate sound signals . |
5733e4294776f41900661439 | question: What is UNODC helping Tajikistan with to help the war on drugs ? context: Drug trafficking is the major illegal source of income in Tajikistan as it is an important transit country for Afghan narcotics bound for Russian and , to a lesser extent , Western European markets ; some opium poppy is also raised loca... | strengthen border crossings , provide training , and set up joint interdiction teams . It also helped to establish Tajikistani Drug Control Agency |
56f75884a6d7ea1400e171ea | question: An otherwise valid and agreed upon treaty may be rejected as what for several reasons most of which involve problems created at the formation of a treaty ? context: There are several reasons an otherwise valid and agreed upon treaty may be rejected as a binding international agreement , most of which involve ... | a binding international agreement |
570bf49d6b8089140040faf0 | question: Why did the committee consider a 8 bit code ? context: The committee considered an eight - bit code , since eight bits ( octets ) would allow two four - bit patterns to efficiently encode two digits with binary - coded decimal . However , it would require all data transmission to send eight bits when seven co... | eight bits ( octets ) would allow two four - bit patterns to efficiently encode two digits with binary - coded decimal |
57310deca5e9cc1400cdbbfa | question: Where was the Uxbridge Blue dress uniform developed ? context: The first USAF dress uniform , in 1947 , was dubbed and patented " Uxbridge Blue " after " Uxbridge 1683 Blue " , developed at the former Bachman - Uxbridge Worsted Company . The current Service Dress Uniform , which was adopted in 1993 and standa... | former Bachman - Uxbridge Worsted Company |
5731dee2e17f3d14004224d0 | question: Separationists opposed the Catholic church when it sought to do what ? context: J . Brent Walker , Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee , responded to Hamburger ' s claims noting ; " The fact that the separation of church and state has been supported by some who exhibited an anti - Catholic animu... | tap into the public till to support its parochial schools |
5730aa008ab72b1400f9c63d | question: During which period did Sumerian cities begin using slave labor ? context: By the time of the Uruk period ( c . 4100 – 2900 BC calibrated ) , the volume of trade goods transported along the canals and rivers of southern Mesopotamia facilitated the rise of many large , stratified , temple - centered cities ( w... | Uruk |
56fae4d9f34c681400b0c18a | question: Along with sport , games , literature , dress and festivals , what is a notable Somali cultural tradition ? context: All of these traditions , including festivals , martial arts , dress , literature , sport and games such as Shax , have immensely contributed to the enrichment of Somali heritage . | martial arts |
572671a8dd62a815002e8518 | question: What was most influential American 20th century tort law ? context: Notably , the most broadly influential innovation of 20th - century American tort law was the rule of strict liability for defective products , which originated with judicial glosses on the law of warranty . In 1963 , Roger J . Traynor of the... | rule of strict liability for defective products |
5728d611ff5b5019007da7d0 | question: How many royal parks are located in the center of London ? context: The largest parks in the central area of London are three of the eight Royal Parks , namely Hyde Park and its neighbour Kensington Gardens in the west , and Regent ' s Park to the north . Hyde Park in particular is popular for sports and some... | three |
570971e6ed30961900e8415a | question: Wifi , bluetooth , and cell phone networks are examples of what ? context: If access is gained to a car ' s internal controller area network , it is possible to disable the brakes and turn the steering wheel . Computerized engine timing , cruise control , anti - lock brakes , seat belt tensioners , door locks... | a potential entry point for malware or an attacker |
572fd46404bcaa1900d76d98 | question: What can viruses do to bacteria ? context: Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria . Many types of bacteriophage exist , some simply infect and lyse their host bacteria , while others insert into the bacterial chromosome . A bacteriophage can contain genes that contribute to its host ' s phenotype : f... | infect and lyse their host bacteria |
5731185a05b4da19006bcd92 | question: The two subdivisions of what group include Palaeognathae and Neognathae ? context: All modern birds lie within the crown group Aves ( alternately Neornithes ) , which has two subdivisions : the Palaeognathae , which includes the flightless ratites ( such as the ostriches ) and the weak - flying tinamous , and... | Aves |
5726def05951b619008f80d2 | question: What team that went on to become World Cup champions was almost bested by Manu Samoa in 2003 ? context: Rugby union is the national sport in Samoa and the national team , nicknamed the Manu Samoa , is consistently competitive against teams from vastly more populous nations . Samoa has competed at every Rugby ... | England |
5731142905b4da19006bcd62 | question: In what year did Tuvalu first appear in the Commonwealth Games ? context: A major sporting event is the " Independence Day Sports Festival " held annually on 1 October . The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games , which are held yearly since 2008 . Tuvalu first participat... | 1998 |
570b3d5fec8fbc190045b907 | question: What precipitated the Persian Gulf War ? context: The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States . The lead up to the war began with the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 which was met with immediate economic sanctions by the United Nations ... | the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait |
56f8d9209e9bad19000a05ec | question: If passengers don ' t want to take a train to the airport , what other transport is available ? context: Southampton Airport is a regional airport located in the town of Eastleigh , just north of the city . It offers flights to UK and near European destinations , and is connected to the city by a frequent rai... | bus |
56f8c57f9e9bad19000a0476 | question: Who was a member of the third ascent of Mont Blanc ? context: Conrad Gessner was the first naturalist to ascend the mountains in the 16th century , to study them , writing that in the mountains he found the " theatre of the Lord " . By the 19th century more naturalists began to arrive to explore , study and c... | Saussure |
5728f9abaf94a219006a9e93 | question: Who was Yodo - dono the concubine of ? context: This does not mean that samurai women were always powerless . Powerful women both wisely and unwisely wielded power at various occasions . After Ashikaga Yoshimasa , 8th shogun of the Muromachi shogunate , lost interest in politics , his wife Hino Tomiko largely... | Toyotomi Hideyoshi |
56f8928baef23719006261bd | question: What was the cause of the severe erosion ? context: In the Miocene Epoch the mountains underwent severe erosion because of glaciation , which was noted in the mid - 19th century by naturalist Louis Agassiz who presented a paper proclaiming the Alps were covered in ice at various intervals — a theory he formed... | glaciation |
5734009a4776f41900661692 | question: How is Punjabi written ? context: The major and native language spoken in the Punjab is Punjabi ( which is written in a Shahmukhi script in Pakistan ) and Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group in country . Punjabi is the provincial language of Punjab . There is not a single district in the province where... | in a Shahmukhi script |
57293720af94a219006aa1b0 | question: Which candidate received heighted support after winning caucuses and primaries in many states ? context: The following week , John Edwards won the South Carolina primary and finished a strong second in Oklahoma to Clark . Lieberman dropped out of the campaign the following day . Kerry dominated throughout Feb... | Kerry |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb8 | question: Why did the oversea nominations discontinue ? context: Appointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self - governing Dominions of the Empire , the Viceroy of India , and the colonial governors , as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom . As the Em... | established their own Orders |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f53 | question: What does non - fissile mean ? context: During the later stages of World War II , the entire Cold War , and to a lesser extent afterwards , uranium - 235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons . Initially , two major types of fission bombs were built : a relatively simple d... | unenriched |
570c23e26b8089140040fb56 | question: During what eras was the Antarctic Peninsula formed ? context: Geologically , West Antarctica closely resembles the Andes mountain range of South America . The Antarctic Peninsula was formed by uplift and metamorphism of sea bed sediments during the late Paleozoic and the early Mesozoic eras . This sediment u... | late Paleozoic and the early Mesozoic |
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