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5706315b52bb891400689953 | question: It is easy for a prospective user of an encoder to research the best choice because of what factor ? context: The MPEG - 1 standard does not include a precise specification for an MP3 encoder , but does provide example psychoacoustic models , rate loop , and the like in the non - normative part of the origina... | Comparisons are widely available |
572fa77004bcaa1900d76b4b | question: Do bacteria have membrabe - bound organelles in their cytoplasm ? context: The bacterial cell is surrounded by a cell membrane ( also known as a lipid , cytoplasmic or plasma membrane ) . This membrane encloses the contents of the cell and acts as a barrier to hold nutrients , proteins and other essential com... | do not |
56d9b75edc89441400fdb73a | question: Because of what they eat , dogs are classified as what ? context: Despite their descent from wolves and classification as Carnivora , dogs are variously described in scholarly and other writings as carnivores or omnivores . Unlike obligate carnivores , such as the cat family with its shorter small intestine ,... | carnivores or omnivores |
571a663e4faf5e1900b8a988 | question: What did Saadia Marciano do with the Israeli Black Panthers ? context: Relations between Ashkenazim and Sephardim have not always been warm . North African Sepharadim and Berber Jews were often looked upon by Ashkenazim as second - class citizens during the first decade after the creation of Israel . This has... | led to protest movements |
57328a3b57eb1f1400fd2d92 | question: It is believed that a very warm earth would lead to more recycling of what ? context: The Earth of the early Archean ( 4 , 000 to 2 , 500 million years ago ) may have had a different tectonic style . During this time , the Earth ' s crust cooled enough that rocks and continental plates began to form . Some sc... | crustal material |
56db1df1e7c41114004b4d81 | question: Why did the banner say that was unveiled during the temporary halt ? context: French members of Parliament and other French politicians also organised a protest . All political parties in Parliament — UMP , Socialists , New Centre , Communists , Democratic Movement ( centre ) and Greens — jointly requested a ... | Respect for Human Rights in China |
5726d061f1498d1400e8ec12 | question: What document states that the Catholic church is not subject to any particlar government ? context: Like his predecessor Pius XII , Paul VI put much emphasis on the dialogue with all nations of the world through establishing diplomatic relations . The number of foreign embassies accredited to the Vatican doub... | Gaudium et spes |
5711215da58dae1900cd6c84 | question: What was the lockout chip number for UK , Italy , and Australia ? context: The Famicom contained no lockout hardware and , as a result , unlicensed cartridges ( both legitimate and bootleg ) were extremely common throughout Japan and the Far East . The original NES ( but not the top - loading NES - 101 ) cont... | 3197 |
573182e9e6313a140071cff1 | question: Who founded the NFSL ? context: The Jamahiriya ' s radical direction earned the government many enemies . In February 1978 , Gaddafi discovered that his head of military intelligence was plotting to kill him , and began to increasingly entrust security to his Qaddadfa tribe . Many who had seen their wealth an... | Mohammed Magariaf |
572a31636aef051400155354 | question: How many primary schools existed for Christians in the Ottoman empire in 1861 ? context: The Christian population of the empire , owing to their higher educational levels , started to pull ahead of the Muslim majority , leading to much resentment on the part of the latter . In 1861 , there were 571 primary an... | 571 |
5725f1c838643c19005acee9 | question: What other team besides the Chicago Cubs is tied for being the oldest currently active U . S . professional sports club ? context: The team played its first games in 1876 as a founding member of the National League ( NL ) , eventually becoming known officially as the Chicago Cubs for the 1903 season . Officia... | Atlanta Braves |
5728b8b93acd2414000dfd4c | question: What is believed to be the oldest known insect fossil ? context: The higher - level phylogeny of the arthropods continues to be a matter of debate and research . In 2008 , researchers at Tufts University uncovered what they believe is the world ' s oldest known full - body impression of a primitive flying ins... | Devonian Rhyniognatha hirsti |
5733ae95d058e614000b6033 | question: When did Bronislaw Malinoswki and Franz Boas do their relevant work ? context: Since the work of Franz Boas and Bronis ł aw Malinowski in the late 19th and early 20th centuries , social anthropology in Great Britain and cultural anthropology in the US have been distinguished from other social sciences by its ... | late 19th and early 20th centuries |
5725c08389a1e219009abde1 | question: What year were the Oaths of Strasbourg written ? context: The Dutch language has been known under a variety of names . In Middle Dutch , which was a collection of dialects , dietsc was used in Flanders and Brabant , while diets or duutsc was in use in the Northern Netherlands . It derived from the Old Germani... | 842 |
57324d08e99e3014001e667a | question: When did the soviet Union invade Manchukuo ? context: The Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation began on 9 August 1945 , with the Soviet invasion of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo and was the last campaign of the Second World War and the largest of the 1945 Soviet – Japanese War which resumed hosti... | 9 August 1945 |
5732521e0fdd8d15006c6990 | question: What was the Bronx ' s population in 1900 ? context: The history of the Bronx during the 20th century may be divided into four periods : a boom period during 1900 – 29 , with a population growth by a factor of six from 200 , 000 in 1900 to 1 . 3 million in 1930 . The Great Depression and post World War II yea... | 200 , 000 |
5731c1260fdd8d15006c6506 | question: How many new classes of antibacterial antibiotics was introduced in the late 2000 ' s / context: Antibacterial antibiotics are commonly classified based on their mechanism of action , chemical structure , or spectrum of activity . Most target bacterial functions or growth processes . Those that target the bac... | four |
5724d5ba0a492a1900435637 | question: What disease was Albert diagnosed with ? context: In March 1861 , Victoria ' s mother died , with Victoria at her side . Through reading her mother ' s papers , Victoria discovered that her mother had loved her deeply ; she was heart - broken , and blamed Conroy and Lehzen for " wickedly " estranging her from... | typhoid fever |
572a8062f75d5e190021fb0e | question: When did Hayek start working on Abuse of Reason ? context: During World War II , Hayek began the ‘ Abuse of Reason ’ project . His goal was to show how a number of then - popular doctrines and beliefs had a common origin in some fundamental misconceptions about the social science . In his philosophy of scienc... | During World War II |
5732977f0342181400a20284 | question: What are gendarmerie ? context: A police force is a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law , protect property , and limit civil disorder . Their powers include the legitimized use of force . The term is most commonly associated with police services of a sovereign state that are ... | military units charged with civil policing |
56de7b7fcffd8e1900b4b969 | question: How many times did Schwarzenegger win the Mr . Olympia title ? context: One of the first competitions he won was the Junior Mr . Europe contest in 1965 . He won Mr . Europe the following year , at age 19 . He would go on to compete in , and win , many bodybuilding contests . His bodybuilding victories include... | seven |
56dfbd5e231d4119001abd58 | question: how do isps provide internet access ? context: ISPs provide Internet access , employing a range of technologies to connect users to their network . Available technologies have ranged from computer modems with acoustic couplers to telephone lines , to television cable ( CATV ) , wireless Ethernet ( wi - fi ) ,... | a range of technologies to connect users to their network |
570c2d336b8089140040fbcc | question: When was Hanssen a spy for Russia / the SU ? context: On 20 February 2001 , the bureau announced that a special agent , Robert Hanssen ( born 1944 ) had been arrested for spying for the Soviet Union and then Russia from 1979 to 2001 . He is serving 15 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of paro... | 1979 to 2001 |
56e17de1e3433e1400422f7a | question: When was the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom developed ? context: Because of its simple atomic structure , consisting only of a proton and an electron , the hydrogen atom , together with the spectrum of light produced from it or absorbed by it , has been central to the development of the the... | 1920s |
570715c09e06ca38007e93d5 | question: In which year did Doniphan march with men from Missouri ? context: On February 8 , 1847 , Doniphan continued his march with 924 men mostly from Missouri ; he accompanied a train of 315 wagons of a large commercial caravan heading to the state capital . Meanwhile , the Mexican forces in the state had time to p... | 1847 |
572659745951b619008f7049 | question: Where did a large number of British Colonist come to florida from context: The British divided Florida into the two colonies of British East Florida and British West Florida . The British government gave land grants to officers and soldiers who had fought in the French and Indian War in order to encourage set... | coming from South Carolina , Georgia and England though there was also a group of settlers who came from the colony of Bermuda |
571008d5a58dae1900cd67ec | question: What is the position on the Kinsey scale based on ? context: The Kinsey scale provides a classification of sexual orientation based on the relative amounts of heterosexual and homosexual experience or psychic response in one ' s history at a given time . The classification scheme works such that individuals i... | relation of heterosexuality to homosexuality in one ' s history |
570a5c404103511400d59666 | question: Roughly how many people are part of EmoNet ? context: Social sciences often examine emotion for the role that it plays in human culture and social interactions . In sociology , emotions are examined for the role they play in human society , social patterns and interactions , and culture . In anthropology , th... | 700 |
571d13cbdd7acb1400e4c214 | question: How much did Zocor reduce the chance of dying from a heart attack ? context: In April 1994 , the results of a Merck - sponsored study , the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study , were announced . Researchers tested simvastatin , later sold by Merck as Zocor , on 4 , 444 patients with high cholesterol and h... | 42 % |
572fcc11947a6a140053ccd2 | question: What shape is chromosome of bacteria ? context: Most bacteria have a single circular chromosome that can range in size from only 160 , 000 base pairs in the endosymbiotic bacteria Candidatus Carsonella ruddii , to 12 , 200 , 000 base pairs in the soil - dwelling bacteria Sorangium cellulosum . Spirochaetes of... | circular chromosome |
57311e12a5e9cc1400cdbc39 | question: What part of a battle line are the precision strike aircraft of the USAF deployed ? context: The ground - attack aircraft of the USAF are designed to attack targets on the ground and are often deployed as close air support for , and in proximity to , U . S . ground forces . The proximity to friendly forces re... | front of the battle |
5726fde1708984140094d7de | question: What other countries were in disagreement with the United Nations decision on Burma ? context: Until 2005 , the United Nations General Assembly annually adopted a detailed resolution about the situation in Myanmar by consensus . But in 2006 a divided United Nations General Assembly voted through a resolution ... | South Africa |
572828782ca10214002d9f79 | question: What paper did von Neumann produce in 1932 ? context: Von Neumann was the first to establish a rigorous mathematical framework for quantum mechanics , known as the Dirac – von Neumann axioms , with his 1932 work Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics . After having completed the axiomatization of set t... | Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics |
56df4ef296943c1400a5d363 | question: Are the Sustainable Development Goals considered ambitious or modest in scope ? context: The Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious , and they will require enormous efforts across countries , continents , industries and disciplines - but they are achievable . UNFPA is working with governments , partners ... | ambitious |
5735bb2adc94161900571f68 | question: What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy ? context: Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city , next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides . Kumari , or Kumari Devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre - pubescent girls as man... | Maoist |
5728aa533acd2414000dfc63 | question: How do robberies at BYU ' s Provo compare to the national average ? context: Many visitors to BYU , and Utah Valley as a whole , report being surprised by the culturally conservative environment . Brigham Young University ' s Honor Code , which all BYU students agree to follow as a condition of studying at BY... | about 1 / 10 |
5726ad72708984140094cda4 | question: How many fans saw Queen at the Nepstadion in Budapest ? context: In summer of 1986 , Queen went on their final tour with Freddie Mercury . A sold - out tour in support of A Kind of Magic , once again they hired Spike Edney , leading to him being dubbed the unofficial fifth member . The Magic Tour ' s highligh... | 80 , 000 |
57276ef15951b619008f89c7 | question: To which two people did Gorbachev grant membership into the Politburo for his own reasons ? context: Mikhail Gorbachev was elected General Secretary by the Politburo on March 11 , 1985 , three hours after predecessor Konstantin Chernenko ' s death at age 73 . Gorbachev , aged 54 , was the youngest member of t... | Yegor Ligachev and Nikolai Ryzhkov , |
57262801ec44d21400f3da71 | question: What does Hokkien mean ? context: The term Hokkien ( 福 建 ; h ɔ k ˥ ˥ k ɪ ɛ n ˨ ˩ ) is itself a term not used in Chinese to refer to the dialect , as it simply means Fujian province . In Chinese linguistics , these dialects are known by their classification under the Quanzhang Division ( Chinese : 泉 漳 片 ; piny... | Fujian province |
56e87b7a0b45c0140094ccc4 | question: Which specific party has the most members in the City Parliament ? context: The last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period ( German : Legislatur , French : la l é gislature ) from 2013 to 2016 . Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the So... | Social Democratic Party |
5727f19a3acd2414000df06f | question: Who ordered the King to dismiss the Prime Minister ? context: In 1941 , Nasser was posted to Khartoum , Sudan , which was part of Egypt at the time . Nasser returned to Sudan in September 1942 after a brief stay in Egypt , then secured a position as an instructor in the Cairo Royal Military Academy in May 194... | British Ambassador Miles Lampson |
570c5d12b3d812140066d18d | question: The failure of the agreement lead to what ? context: Neither John nor the rebel barons seriously attempted to implement the peace accord . The rebel barons suspected that the proposed baronial council would be unacceptable to John and that he would challenge the legality of the charter ; they packed the baron... | First Barons ' War |
571034a1a58dae1900cd6963 | question: What is a term for someone who tries to determine someones sexuality ? context: One person may presume knowledge of another person ' s sexual orientation based upon perceived characteristics , such as appearance , clothing , tone of voice , and accompaniment by and behavior with other people . The attempt to ... | gaydar |
571a79a64faf5e1900b8a9bd | question: Reform Judaism originated among what type of Jew ? context: Religious Jews have Minhagim , customs , in addition to Halakha , or religious law , and different interpretations of law . Different groups of religious Jews in different geographic areas historically adopted different customs and interpretations . ... | Ashkenazi Jews |
57265fcf708984140094c3f5 | question: Where is the Greek Merchant Navy ranked ? context: In terms of total number of ships , the Greek Merchant Navy stands at 4th worldwide , with 3 , 150 ships ( 741 of which are registered in Greece whereas the rest 2 , 409 in other ports ) . In terms of ship categories , Greece ranks first in both tankers and d... | 4th worldwide |
570b1ef16b8089140040f73e | question: How many copies did Halo 3 sell ? context: The Xbox 360 launched with 14 games in North America and 13 in Europe . The console ' s best - selling game for 2005 , Call of Duty 2 , sold over a million copies . Five other games sold over a million copies in the console ' s first year on the market : Ghost Recon ... | 8 million copies |
57281249ff5b5019007d9c6e | question: What states did the chain extend over ? context: The Baltic Way or Baltic Chain ( also Chain of Freedom Estonian : Balti kett , Latvian : Baltijas ce ļ š , Lithuanian : Baltijos kelias , Russian : Б а л т и й с к и й п у т ь ) was a peaceful political demonstration on August 23 , 1989 . An estimated 2 million... | Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania |
570d75b4b3d812140066d994 | question: The French navy fell captive where ? context: The French Marines and naval infantry intended for the invasion of northern Germany were dispatched to reinforce the French Army of Ch â lons and fell into captivity at Sedan along with Napoleon III . A shortage of officers , following the capture of most of the p... | at Sedan |
5726e5f3708984140094d525 | question: Who was originally chosen to play Freddie Mercury in the movie bearing his name ? context: In September 2010 , Brian May announced in a BBC interview that Sacha Baron Cohen was to play Mercury in a film of the same name . Time commented with approval on his singing ability and visual similarity to Mercury . H... | Sacha Baron Cohen |
573405584776f4190066170f | question: What type of exploration does Portugal lack the potential for ? context: Portugal is a significant European minerals producer and is ranked among Europe ' s leading copper producers . The nation is also a notable producer of tin , tungsten and uranium . However , the country lacks the potential to conduct hyd... | hydrocarbon |
5733625f4776f41900660962 | question: Which magazine ran a cover story claiming that most economists failed to the the financial crisis ? context: A cover story in BusinessWeek magazine claims that economists mostly failed to predict the worst international economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s . The Wharton School of the Univer... | BusinessWeek |
573089508ab72b1400f9c55a | question: In what year did Rome Ciampino Airport open ? context: The title of " world ' s oldest airport " is disputed , but College Park Airport in Maryland , US , established in 1909 by Wilbur Wright , is generally agreed to be the world ' s oldest continually operating airfield , although it serves only general avia... | 1916 |
5726bf8b708984140094d04d | question: Who operated as the " police of Europe " ? context: Russia , as a member of the Holy Alliance , had operated as the " police of Europe " , maintaining the balance of power that had been established in the Treaty of Vienna in 1815 . Russia had assisted Austria ' s efforts in suppressing the Hungarian Revolutio... | Russia |
5728b45f3acd2414000dfd15 | question: To what Kingdom did many small kingdoms pay tribute ? context: There were several other kingdoms which ruled over parts of India in the later medieval period prior to the British occupation . However , most of them were bound to pay regular tribute to the Marathas . The rule of Wodeyar dynasty which establish... | Marathas |
57280ee3ff5b5019007d9c03 | question: Who developed a theory giving the first abstract definition of a finite group ? context: The modern concept of an abstract group developed out of several fields of mathematics . The original motivation for group theory was the quest for solutions of polynomial equations of degree higher than 4 . The 19th - ce... | Arthur Cayley |
57283e8bff5b5019007d9fe2 | question: On what day was the first atomic blast ? context: On July 16 , 1945 , with numerous other Manhattan Project personnel , von Neumann was an eyewitness to the first atomic bomb blast , code named Trinity , conducted as a test of the implosion method device , at the bombing range near Alamogordo Army Airfield , ... | July 16 , 1945 |
57301654a23a5019007fcd48 | question: What percentage of those sold as slaves in North America landed at Sullivan ' s Island ? context: Africans were brought to Charles Town on the Middle Passage , first as " servants " , then as slaves . Ethnic groups transported here included especially Wolof , Yoruba , Fulani , Igbo , Malinke , and other peopl... | 40 % |
570aa95e4103511400d598e4 | question: When was the Air Commerce Act passed ? context: The Air Commerce Act of May 20 , 1926 , is the cornerstone of the federal government ' s regulation of civil aviation . This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry , whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full com... | May 20 , 1926 |
570e1feb0b85d914000d7ce5 | question: According to Reporters Without Borders , where doesn ' t a single foreign news correspondent live ? context: In its 2014 Press Freedom Index , Reporters Without Borders ranked the media environment in Eritrea at the very bottom of a list of 178 countries , just below totalitarian North Korea . According to th... | Asmara |
572981b3af94a219006aa4dd | question: What are some examples of the changes of interior of neoclassicism from ancient rediscoveries ? context: Indoors , neoclassicism made a discovery of the genuine classic interior , inspired by the rediscoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum . These had begun in the late 1740s , but only achieved a wide audience i... | pedimented window frames turned into gilded mirrors , fireplaces topped with temple fronts |
56dddb4466d3e219004dad37 | question: In what year was the Union of Utrecht signed ? context: In 1579 a number of the northern provinces of the Low Countries signed the Union of Utrecht , in which they promised to support each other in their defence against the Spanish army . This was followed in 1581 by the Act of Abjuration , the declaration of... | 1579 |
572bc198be1ee31400cb8495 | question: When was the opening of first building in the second biotech district ? context: A second biotechnology district is being planned for the median strip on Frontage Road , on land cleared for the never - built Route 34 extension . As of late 2009 , a Pfizer drug - testing clinic , a medical laboratory building ... | late 2009 |
5729134aaf94a219006aa031 | question: What is the primary issue with running software testing ? context: A fundamental problem with software testing is that testing under all combinations of inputs and preconditions ( initial state ) is not feasible , even with a simple product . : 17 - 18 This means that the number of defects in a software produ... | testing under all combinations of inputs and preconditions ( initial state ) is not feasible |
5726f517dd62a815002e963a | question: How have international relations developed due to the recent political changes in Burma ? context: Though the country ' s foreign relations , particularly with Western nations , have been strained , relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections . After years of diplomatic isolation and ... | relations have thawed since the reforms following the 2010 elections . |
5731a4580fdd8d15006c6425 | question: Where did students after the scientific revolution put science on the scale of importance ? context: Regardless of the way the tension between universities , individual scientists , and the scientific revolution itself is perceived , there was a discernible impact on the way that university education was cons... | first |
5726821edd62a815002e87a4 | question: When was the last time the Chicago Cubs win a World Series championship ? context: The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908 , and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1945 , although between their postseason appearance in 1984 and their most recent in 2015 , they have made t... | 1908 |
5729508d3f37b31900478235 | question: Since when had the Swiss viewed themselves as a different nation ? context: The Nazis , led by Adolf Hitler , attempted to unite all the people they claimed were " Germans " ( Volksdeutsche ) into one realm , including ethnic Germans in eastern Europe , many of whom had emigrated more than one hundred fifty y... | 1648 |
572fdbf3947a6a140053cd6b | question: When the bomber crossed the first beam the bomber - aimer did what ? context: While Knickebein was used by German crews en masse , X - Ger ä t use was limited to specially trained pathfinder crews . Special receivers were mounted in He 111s , with a radio mast on the bomber ' s fuselage . The system worked on... | start the bombing - clock |
56e171d8e3433e1400422f1f | question: What agency oversees health concerns for city residents ? context: The Longwood Medical and Academic Area , adjacent to the Fenway district , is home to a large number of medical and research facilities , including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center , Brigham and Women ' s Hospital , Children ' s Hospital B... | The Boston Public Health Commission |
5728d8182ca10214002da948 | question: Who was Michigan ' s governor in 2013 ? context: In March 2013 , Governor Rick Snyder declared a financial emergency in the city , stating that the city has a $ 327 million budget deficit and faces more than $ 14 billion in long - term debt . It has been making ends meet on a month - to - month basis with the... | Rick Snyder |
5709a8dd200fba140036822d | question: Where are the clicks meant for the top level page routed ? context: Clickjacking , also known as " UI redress attack or User Interface redress attack " , is a malicious technique in which an attacker tricks a user into clicking on a button or link on another webpage while the user intended to click on the top... | some other irrelevant page |
5731092be6313a140071cb7d | question: What is the airport in Namibia ? context: The capital city of Windhoek plays a very important role in Namibia ' s tourism due to its central location and close proximity to Hosea Kutako International Airport . According to The Namibia Tourism Exit Survey , which was produced by the Millennium Challenge Corpor... | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
56e188e4cd28a01900c679c0 | question: How many dialects are in the eastern group ? context: Western Catalan comprises the two dialects of Northwestern Catalan and Valencian ; the Eastern block comprises four dialects : Central Catalan , Balearic , Rossellonese , and Alguerese . Each dialect can be further subdivided in several subdialects . | four |
5732696fe17f3d1400422962 | question: In May of 1955 , a treaty was signed giving independence to what country ? context: In 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament . The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of i... | Austria |
56d96901dc89441400fdb412 | question: The security given to the torch relay in New Delhi is reminiscent of the security of what ? context: Wary of protests , the Indian authorities have decided to shorten the route of the relay in New Delhi , and have given it the security normally associated with Republic Day celebrations , which are considered ... | Republic Day celebrations |
5728c930ff5b5019007da6ab | question: Which coast did the Carthaginians explore for trade ? context: By 500 BCE , Greeks arrived in the desert . Greek traders spread along the eastern coast of the desert , establishing trading colonies along the Red Sea . The Carthaginians explored the Atlantic coast of the desert , but the turbulence of the wate... | the Atlantic coast |
5728e95fff5b5019007da930 | question: In what year was the first Aboriginal Senator elected ? context: Socially , while liberty and freedom of enterprise form the basis of its beliefs , elements of the party have wavered between what is termed " small - l liberalism " and social conservatism . Historically , Liberal Governments have been responsi... | 1971 |
572f3b98b2c2fd1400567f99 | question: Where in Africa did Portuguese have control ? context: From the 1880s to 1914 , the European powers expanded their control across the African continent , competing with each other for Africa ’ s land and resources . Great Britain controlled various colonial holdings in East Africa that spanned the length of t... | southern Africa |
56d9e79adc89441400fdb8f8 | question: According to a 2008 CDC report , how many are bitten in the United States annually ? context: Citing a 2008 study , the U . S . Center for Disease Control estimated in 2015 that 4 . 5 million people in the USA are bitten by dogs each year . A 2015 study estimated that 1 . 8 % of the U . S . population is bitt... | 4 . 5 million |
56e965790b45c0140094cdff | question: What is the name of the regional airport ? context: Bern is also served by Bern Airport , located outside the city near the town of Belp . The regional airport , colloquially called Bern - Belp or Belpmoos , is connected to several European cities . Additionally Z ü rich Airport , Geneva Airport and EuroAirpo... | Bern - Belp or Belpmoos |
5731596ee6313a140071ce62 | question: How long did British military presence remain in Egypt ? context: The new government drafted and implemented a constitution in 1923 based on a parliamentary system . Saad Zaghlul was popularly elected as Prime Minister of Egypt in 1924 . In 1936 , the Anglo - Egyptian Treaty was concluded . Continued instabil... | 1954 |
56df8ed54a1a83140091eb3b | question: On what day did Bell go back to Boston ? context: Bell ' s patent 174 , 465 , was issued to Bell on March 7 , 1876 , by the U . S . Patent Office . Bell ' s patent covered " the method of , and apparatus for , transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically . . . by causing electrical undulations , similar... | March 7 , 1876 |
5731b64f0fdd8d15006c647c | question: Who wrote a letter protesting the condemnation of Martin Luther ? context: Protestantism is a form of Christian faith and practice which originated with the Protestant Reformation , [ a ] a movement against what its followers considered to be errors in the Roman Catholic Church . It is one of the three major ... | Lutheran princes |
57295eafaf94a219006aa334 | question: What is different in comparison between the 1800 electoral system and the system in place in 2004 ? context: One elector in Minnesota cast a ballot for president with the name of " John Ewards " [ sic ] written on it . The Electoral College officials certified this ballot as a vote for John Edwards for presid... | under that electoral system only votes for the president ' s position were cast , with the runner - up in the Electoral College becoming vice president |
570c59fcfed7b91900d458ff | question: What team did Barcelona defeat to win the Champions League trophy ? context: In the 2005 – 06 season , Barcelona repeated their league and Supercup successes . The pinnacle of the league season arrived at the Santiago Bernab é u Stadium in a 3 – 0 win over Real Madrid . It was Frank Rijkaard ' s second victor... | Arsenal |
570a56e04103511400d59620 | question: Who ranked different graduates according to their average starting salary after graduation in the UK ? context: Furthermore , in terms of job prospects , as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university . In terms of specific course salaries , the Sunday Time... | Sunday Times |
57326b79e17f3d1400422973 | question: Where is the official city TV station broadcast from ? context: The City of New York has an official television station run by the NYC Media Group and broadcasting from Bronx Community College , and Cablevision operates News 12 The Bronx , both of which feature programming based in the Bronx . Co - op City wa... | Bronx Community College |
570b25ecec8fbc190045b880 | question: Where is the SSA ' s fifth videoconferencing only center located ? context: The U . S . Social Security Administration ( SSA ) , which oversees the world ' s largest administrative judicial system under its Office of Disability Adjudication and Review ( ODAR ) , has made extensive use of videoconferencing to ... | St . Louis , Missouri |
56f98cd19e9bad19000a0aa5 | question: What was Zhejiang ' s nominal GDP in yuan for 2011 ? context: Zhejiang ' s main manufacturing sectors are electromechanical industries , textiles , chemical industries , food , and construction materials . In recent years Zhejiang has followed its own development model , dubbed the " Zhejiang model " , which ... | 3 . 20 trillion |
57304904947a6a140053d39e | question: How long could a dictator be appointed for in times of certain emergencies ? context: Since the tribunes were considered to be the embodiment of the plebeians , they were sacrosanct . Their sacrosanctity was enforced by a pledge , taken by the plebeians , to kill any person who harmed or interfered with a tri... | six months |
57270deaf1498d1400e8f2b3 | question: When Comcast purchased AT & T Broadband , how many customers did they service ? context: In 2001 , Comcast announced it would acquire the assets of the largest cable television operator at the time , AT & T Broadband , for US $ 44 . 5 billion . The proposed name for the merged company was " AT & T Comcast " ,... | 22 million |
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