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1,477,075 | "By what name is the modern game that was published by Milton Bradley Company in 1943 as the pad-and-pencil game ""Broadsides, the Game of Naval Strategy""?" | Arcade – I Grew Up In Home Games Arcade Pac-Man is an arcade game developed by Namco and first released in Japan on May 22, 1980 and is often credited with being a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time. It is also one of the highest-grossing video games of all time, hav... | Aircraft carrier warfare, World War 2 Europe 10th - Germany invaded Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg Norwegian Campaign - The Allies had evacuated central Norway, but continued to build up forces for the attack on Narvik in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,076 | "Named for the Spanish for ""little cake"", what name is given to a Mexican thin pancake, made from cornmeal?" | Tortilla - definition of tortilla by The Free Dictionary Tortilla - definition of tortilla by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tortilla Related to tortilla: Tortilla de patatas tor·til·la (tôr-tē′yə) n. A thin disk of unleavened bread made from masa or wheat flour and baked on a hot surface. [Ameri... | Quick Geography Facts About Mexico Bordering Countries: Belize, Guatemala, and the United States Land Area: 758,450 square miles (1,964,375 square kilometers) Coastline: 5,797 miles (9,330 kilometers) Highest Point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba at 18,700 feet (5,700 meters) Lowest Point: Laguna Salada at -32 feet (-10 meters... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,077 | Where are the headquarters of Essex County Cricket Club? | Contact Us CONTACT US Address: Essex County Cricket Club, The Essex County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0PG For matchday information, please call our Prospect of Play line on 01245 254049 | Surrey County Cricket Club : Wikis (The Full Wiki) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Surrey County Cricket Club Surrey Cricket Surrey's home ground of The Brit Insurance Oval, overlooked by the famous gasholders. Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English domesti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,078 | """Barwick Green"" is the name of the title music of which serial drama show?" | Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ The Archers - YouTube Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ The Archers Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. P... | UK Number One Songs of the 70s UK Number One Songs of the 70s Updated on November 15, 2015 Source The 1970s Number One Songs on Video 1970s popular music in the UK proved that variety is the spice of life, and the Number One hit songs of the decade reflect this phenomenon. From 1970 onwards, the music scene in Britain ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,079 | What is the title of the unfinished novel by Robert Louis Stevenson? | Weir of Hermiston: An Unfinished Romance eBook by Robert Louis Stevenson - 1230000275377 | Kobo View all Synopsis Weir of Hermiston (1896) is an unfinished novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Many have considered it his masterpiece. It was cut short by Stevenson's sudden death in 1894 from a cerebral hemorrhage. The novel... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,080 | Who played Jim Hacker in the TV series 'Yes Minister'? | BBC - Comedy - Yes Minister Yes Minister Yes Minister A bedrock programme in the UK comedy structure, Yes Minister embodied the early 1980s attitude to authority and politics as a gently hypocritical world filled with doubletalk. Three series were made between 1980 and 1984, before Jim Hacker achieved real power in Yes... | BFI Screenonline: Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1952-61) Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1952-61) BBC, tx. 19/2/1952-22/7/1961, 51 episodes across 7 series, black and white Joy Harington, Pharic Maclaren, Shaun Sutton, Clive Parkhurst Cast: Gerald Campion (Billy Bunter), Kynaston Reeves, Frank Melford (Mr Q... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,081 | Tansu Ciller became the first female Prime Minister of which Muslim country in 1993? | Profile : Turkey's First Female Prime Minister Is No Wallflower : Self-confident and reformist, she symbolizes her country's switch to youth and dynamism. - latimes Profile : Turkey's First Female Prime Minister Is No Wallflower : Self-confident and reformist, she symbolizes her country's switch to youth and dynamism. ... | Tanzania: Unheralded Sporting Event With Indisputable Records - allAfrica.com Tanzania: Unheralded Sporting Event With Indisputable Records more By Miguel Suleyman Dar es Salaam — While other sports struggle for places in the regional or continental level competitions, elite sports have done well internationally, only ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,082 | What is Canada's oldest city founded in 1608? | Canadian History Test 5 5. What is the capital city of Canada? a) Montreal, Quebec c) Toronto, Ontario d) Quebec, Quebec 6. Several Indian nations, including the Beothuk and the Micmac, inhabited Newfoundland and the Maritimes beginning in 1000 AD. What name did historians give to the l... | New France | French colonies, North America | Britannica.com French colonies, North America Alternative Titles: Gallia Nova, Nouvelle-France Related Topics François de Montmorency Laval New France, French Nouvelle-France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America , initially embracing the shores of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,083 | What was silent film actor 'Fatty' Arbuckle's christian name? | Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Biography - IMDb Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Biography Showing all 59 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (33) | Personal Quotes (12) | Salary (2) Overview (5) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Roscoe Arbuckle, one of nine children, was the baby of th... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,084 | Which state did JFK represent as a senator? | KENNEDY, John Fitzgerald - Biographical Information Senate Years of Service: 1953-1960 Party: Democrat Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office KENNEDY, John Fitzgerald, (brother of Edward M. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, grandson of John Francis Fitzgerald, and uncle of Joseph Patrick Kennedy II and Patrick J. Kennedy)... | President Roosevelt Appoints Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Ambassador to Britain | World History Project 1937 President Roosevelt Appoints Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Ambassador to Britain Late in 1937, Mr. Kennedy was appointed United States Ambassador to England and moved there with his whole family, with the exception of Joe and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,085 | Which US state has the largest population? | The United States Has The Largest Prison Population In The World — And It’s Growing The United States Has The Largest Prison Population In The World — And It’s Growing (Credit: Shutterstock) By Nicole Flatow Both in raw numbers and by percentage of the population, the United States has the most prisoners of any develop... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,086 | Wicca is the religion or practice of what? | Overview of Wiccan practices, rituals, tools, etc. Overview of practices, tools, rituals, etc. Sponsored link. Their practices include: Organizational Structure: Wicca is one religion (the largest) within Neopaganism . Other Neopagan groups include individuals and groups who are reconstructing Druidic, Egyptian, Greek,... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,087 | With an area of 820,000 square metres, which is the world's largest religious structure? | 10 Largest Temples in the World – Touropia Travel Experts Last updated on November 10, 2016 in World Religions 9 Comments So, what is the biggest temple in the world? To answer this question we first have to establish what a temple is. Although roughly defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activiti... | Lincoln Cathedral, the world's tallest building, circa 1300-1549 Lincoln Cathedral, the world's tallest building, circa 1300-1549 Lincoln Cathedral, the world's tallest building, circa 1300-1549 Blackleaf #1Sep 20th, 2007 An article on Lincoln Cathedral, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, in eastern England, which has the fanta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,088 | In 2009 which Swiss tennis player played the first match in The Championships at Wimbledon under the closed Centre Court roof, against Andy Murray? | Wimbledon top 10: Matches under the roof - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM Wimbledon top 10: Matches under the roof By Simon Cambers Whatever the weather... Wimbledon.com looks at some of the best matches under cover. 1. Roger Federer v Andy Murray – Final, 2012. In his first Wimbledon final,... | Winners and Runner-ups of Wimbledon | The Tennis Freaks Share Your Thoughts In Wimbledon Championships, 2015 final Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 7-6. 6-7. 6-4, 6-3 to claim his third Wimbledon title and ninth Grand Slam title overall. By lifting the title, Djokovic has tied the number of Wimbledon trophies won ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,089 | A Biggin is a type of pot used for making what? | Brewing Techniques 3.16 A final note on brewing techniques 3.1 Proper extraction times As a general rule, extraction time is directly proportional to grind coarseness. That is, the smaller the coffee particles, the shorter the extraction time should be. French press coffee generally has the longest extraction times,... | Rowan Rowan "Rowan is the tree of power, causing life and magic to flower." The Lady of the Mountains Second month of the Celtic Tree calendar, January 21st - February 17th Second consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Luis Deity: Brigantia, Brigid, Virgin Mary, Thor Sabbat: Imbolc, Candlemas Folk Names: Delight of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,090 | Bodybuilder Angelo Siciliano was better known by what name? | Siciliano Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Siciliano Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The surname Siciliano comes from the name of the island of Sicily and was no doubt originally born by someone who came from the region. Siciliano Early Origins The surname Siciliano was first found in on the island of Sicily... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,091 | Which building is the home of the Irish parliament? | Government Buildings | Ireland Vacation Attractions Merrion Square, Dublin History The Republic of Ireland has two Houses of Parliament: The lower house is called the Dail while the upper house is called the Seanad. The Dail sits for 90 days during the year. There are no tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when th... | Ireland 1798-1921 page 3 7. THE LIBERALS AND HOME RULE In the years following the Phoenix Park murders and the formation of the National League Parnell tightened his grip on the home rule party. This ensured that at the next election, during November and December 1885, Parnell led a stronger and more homogenous party. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,092 | """I Whistle A Happy Tune"" and ""Getting To Know You"" are two songs from Which stage musical of 1951 ?" | The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] - Gertrude Lawrence | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's fifth musical, The King and I, was their first to be designed as a star ve... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,093 | Which ancient measurement ran from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger? | How Long Is a Cubit? | Ark Encounter How Long Is a Cubit? The Bible tells us the length of Noah’s Ark was 300 cubits, its width 50 cubits, and its height 30 cubits. Plan Your Visit What Is a Cubit? A cubit is an ancient measurement of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger. Cubit... | History Jeopardy Template Who is the Medici Family Who was the wealthy family in Florence that funded many artists during the Renaissance? 100 Who is Prometheus Who is that man that brought fire to the people of Greece by breaking off a piece of the sun? 100 Who is Helen of Sparta The Trojan War began because of the ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,094 | Which goalkeeper who played over 400 games for Everton in the 1960's and 1970's and won 3 England caps, dies in June this year? | England’s goalkeepers have gone West – Game of the People • ( Leave a comment ) Gordon West, former Everton and England goalkeeper from the late 1960s and early 1970s, died this week. West won just three England caps in an age when good goalkeepers came easy not just for England, but also the other home nations (well, ... | Ron Flowers named Wolves vice-president « Express & Star Flowers won three league titles and an FA Cup with Wolves and was also part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad. He joins Steve Bull, Robert Plant and Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint, who are also vice-presidents at Wolves. 'A fitting honour to an icon of Wol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,095 | What is the northernmost major city in the lower 48 U.S. states? | Geographic Anomalies Some Geographic Anomalies or Paradoxes Or at least some surprises for the uninformed Global Division Alaska's Near Islands in the Aleutians are closer to Tokyo, Japan, than they are to Alaska's state capital of Juneau. Southernmost Algeria is farther from Algiers than is London, England. The dist... | Alaska travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC -9/-8 and UTC -10/-9 Alaska [1] is the 49th and largest state in the United States of America . Separated from the rest of the country, (the "lower 48"), by Canada , Alaska lies on the Arctic Circle. It is still the least densely populated state in the union and for a long... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,096 | Ralph M. Steinman won the 2011 Nobel Prize, despite having died before the prize was announced. In which Nobel field did he win? | Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2011 – live blog | Science | theguardian.com Nobel prizes Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2011 – live blog Officials at the Nobel assembly face a dilemma after a recipient of the prize for medicine, Ralph Steinman, dies just days before the announcement. The prizes are not ... | Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths Updated August 13, 2014 22:20:57 Map: Iran, Islamic Republic Of An Iranian-born mathematician has... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,097 | Nancy Sinatra sang the theme tune for which 1967 James Bond film? | Nancy Sinatra, 'You Only Live Twice' (1967) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Barely Legal: 30 Nearly Pornographic Mainstream Films The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All S... | Goldfinger (1964) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,098 | What boy band shared its name with a type of Mexican soup? | Tripe Soup Tripe Soup Published July 1, 2013 | By Christine Szalay-Kudra If you were to ask most Americans about Menudo, they would probably assume that you were talking about the Mexican boy band rather than the recipe which follows. It is not a common item on the American table, at least not yet, but it is one which ... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,099 | What is the name of the World Heritage Site on the coastline of Dorset and East Devon? | The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site It was a nightmare scenario – a huge container ship heading down the English Channel is severely damaged in a Read More… © 2017 - Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Partnership | Interesting and quirky facts about Essex not everybody knows Group Travel Interesting and quirky facts about Essex not everybody knows Culturally vibrant, redolent with over two thousand years of history and an economic powerhouse, Essex is a fascinating place to discover and explore – here’s some fascinating things ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,100 | The Bruce Highway, the longest in Queensland, runs for 1,700km from Brisbane to which other city? | Cairns Map | Map of Cairns for Visitors Tweet Located 1,700km north of Brisbane, Cairns is a popular holiday destination and the gateway to Tropical Far North Queensland. As the below Cairns map shows, the city is situated on a stunning coastline overlooking the Coral Sea and is famous for its Esplanade, Lagoon and the... | Cricket officials discuss replacing Michael Clarke with Steven Smith as full-time Australian captain Cricket officials discuss replacing Michael Clarke with Steven Smith as full-time Australian captain Police crackdown on city homeless camps Play Video Leadership rumblings not just for PM Leadership rumblings not just ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,101 | Which Jewish religious movement was founded by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov? | Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov | Jewish Virtual Library Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov (1698 - 1760) Tweet The early life of Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer, also known as the Baal Shem Tov (Besht), is surrounded by mystery. As founder of what is possibly the single most important religious moveme... | Guide to the Jewish Wedding: Ceremony, Traditions, Chuppah, Ketubah » Marriage Guide to the Jewish Wedding Learn the deeper significance of a Jewish wedding, and print out a copy for the wedding guests, too! A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of hus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,102 | The terms boobook, morepork and mopoke all refer onomatopoeically to a small Australasian? | Links to Micro-national and Fantasy coins: Listings A2 Links To Micro-National and Fantasy Coins: Listings A2 ANKH-MORPORK: This is the oldest city-state pertaining to Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Its first appearance was in 1983's The Colour of Magic, which was the series' earliest book. It is located on the St... | Translations of Australian English words into American English - Fiona Lake Translations — Australian into American & other versions of the English language Got Any Words To Add? It is very difficult to obtain accurate information on specific agricultural words (particularly in languages written in unfamiliar scripts).... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,103 | In which town was Oliver Cromwell born, in 1599? | The Birth of Oliver Cromwell | History Today The Birth of Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25th, 1599. Richard Cavendish charts his early life. Oliver Cromwell c. 1649 by Robert Walker A baby boy was christened in the church of St John the Baptist in Huntingdon on April 29th, 1599. Years later someone ... | Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction (1921) Huxley completed his first (unpublished) novel at the age of 17 and began writing seriously in his early 20's. His first published novels were social satires, beginning with Crome Yellow (1921). Huxley satirises the fads and f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,104 | By what name is actor and comedian Sir David John White better known? | David Jason - Biography - IMDb David Jason Biography Showing all 601 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (140) | Personal Quotes (454) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (1) Sir David Jason was born in Edmonton, London, in 1940. He has become one of Britain's most famou... | David Tennant | Tardis | Fandom powered by Wikia 11:48 David Tennant on Doctor Who exit - BBC One David Tennant (born David John McDonald on 18 April 1971 [1] [2] ), is a Scottish actor and voice actor who portrayed the Tenth Doctor from 2005-2010, taking over the role of the Doctor from Christopher Eccleston at the co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,105 | Jomo Kenyatta was born into which tribe? | Jomo Kenyatta, first Prime Minister and President of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta [joh' moh kehn yah' tah] first Prime Minister and President of Kenya Kamau wa Ngengi was born about 1890 in the village of Ichaweri, Gatundu, in British East Africa, a member of the Kikuyu tribe. He was educ... | John Sentamu : definition of John Sentamu and synonyms of John Sentamu (English) John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu ( English pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɑːmuː/ ; born 10 June 1949) is the 97th Archbishop of York , Metropolitan of the province of York, Primate of England and a columnist for a tabloid newspaper.[ which? ] He is the se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,106 | Which club resigned from the Football League in 1962 to be replaced by Oxford United? A new club was formed with the same name and won promotion to the League in 2006. One of the two clubs they replaced was Oxford United. | Oxford United FC History Oxford United FC History By David Crabtree, Chris Williams and Martin Brodetsky By David Crabtree, Chris Williams and Martin Brodetsky With grateful acknowledgement to Andy and Roger Howland The beginnings... Oxford United started in 1893 as an amateur club called Headington, a village team kn... | Leicester Rugby Club – Leicester Tigers Love Leicester Leicester Rugby Club The Leicester Rugby Club is an English rugby Union Club who currently plays at the Aviva Premiership and has been the standing champions since last year. They have managed to become one of the most successful clubs in the history of English rug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,107 | How many months of the year end in the letter ‘Y’? | 12 Months of the Year Calendar with holidays worldwide Tracking the Moon's Orbit The months of the year originated as a way to mark time and break up the seasons into shorter periods based on the Moon’s orbit around the Earth. Months were invented and first used in Mesopotamia to measure the natural period related to t... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,108 | In physics what single word term normally represents 'rate of change of position'? | Position, Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration as Vectors About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” ... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,109 | The 2010 book Arthur and George by Julian Barnes is a fictional account of a real relationship. Who was the real-life basis for the character of Arthur? | Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Arthur & George Arthur & George 4.0 out of 5 stars 221 176 people found this helpful 4.0 out of 5 starsGeorge Is My Hero ByBart Kingon April 21, 2006 Although I'm aware of his reputation, I have never read Julian Barnes before. But I could tell from the beginning of this book that I was in... | The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,110 | Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of which African country in 1964? | Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta | African American Registry Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta Jomo Kenyatta Date: Fri, 1893-10-20 On this date in 1893, we celebrate the birth of Jomo Kenyatta. He was an African political leader, and the first president of Kenya. He was from the Kikuyu tribe, and one of the... | Kenya, Corruption, and Terrorism | The Huffington Post Kenya, Corruption, and Terrorism 06/18/2014 10:37 am ET | Updated Aug 18, 2014 280 Daniel Wagner Managing Director of Risk Cooperative / Co-author of "Global Risk Agility and Decision Making". Shortly after Uhuru Kenyatta was elected president of Kenya early last y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,111 | Predominantly which grape is used in the manufacture of sherry? | Sherry production process | SherryNotes Published on December 4th, 2013 | by Ruben 2 Sherry production process I know a lot of people out there are still struggling with the different types of sherry. Why is a Fino different from an Amontillado or a Pedro Ximénez , or what makes a Pale Cream different from a regular C... | Vouvray Wine - A Guide to the Wines of Vouvray Vouvray Wine Shop all wines from Vouvray Join the Vouvray group Vouvray Vouvray is a large, varied appellation in the Touraine region of the Loire Valley. The grape variety used is Chenin Blanc. Vouvray can be dry (usually labeled “sec”), demi-sec, sweet, or sparkling. In ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,112 | "Which 20th century English author wrote ""Ruined City"", ""A Town Like Alice"" and ""On The Beach""?" | Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russia... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,113 | Swimming; running and cycling are the three disciplines of what sport? | Beginner Triathlon - All You Need To KNow To Get Started Beginner Triathlon All You Need To Know To Get Started With Confidence So you’re a beginner to triathlon? Great, we're here to help you get started with ease! There are probably a few things you'd like to know if you're a beginner to triathlon – OK, maybe lots of... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,114 | Which organisation, based in Maidenhead, campaigns to save and restore unusual buildings threatened with demolition? | Heritage | Building Design Building Design Big names back Comyn Ching listing bid 28 April 2016 Jencks and Knight argue Farrell project should be viewed alongside Neues Museum and Venturi Scott Brown’s work 29 March 2016 Rare listing U-turn criticised by conservation specialists No room for sheltered housing in the new... | The Curious Yarn of Paul's "Shipwreck" Journeys with an Apostle – The Final Mission The Curious Yarn of Paul's "Shipwreck" All at Sea! Paul's right arm? Wonder of wonders, the Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta, claims to possess "a portion of the right wrist bone" of the apostle. What the jewelled reliqu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,115 | Which detective lived on a boat called St Vitus Dance? | St. Vitus Dance | Miami Vice Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Living on a yacht in a Miami marina helped Crockett to keep his lives as an undercover detective and drug dealing middleman Sonny Burnett separate. The lack of a fixed address also helped him to stay "off the radar" and made him harder to find, even when ... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,116 | What was originally called the Pluto Platter? | The History of the Frisbee - Who Invented the Frisbee? The History of the Frisbee By Mary Bellis Updated August 13, 2016. Every object has a history, and behind that history an inventor. Sometimes who was first can be a topic for hot debate. Often several people independent of each other will all think of the same good... | PANORAMA TELEVISION SERIES DOCUMENTARY TV REPORTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME INVESTIGATING INJUSTICE CURRENT AFFAIRS Panorama is a long-running current affairs documentary series on BBC television, launched on 11 November 1953 and focusing on investigative journalism. Daily Mail reporter Pat Murphy was the original ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,117 | In Greek legend, who was the son of Daedalus who fell to his death? | Icarus | Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Daedalus, Icarus's father, who was a remarkable Athenian craftsman who was exiled in the palace of Knossos by King Minos . He was exiled because of his involvement in helping Theseus , who survived the Labyrinth and defeated the Minotaur . He had given Minos's daug... | Oedipus, Greece, Greek mythology Greek Mythology Zethos Oedipus Tragic king of Thebes, con of Laius and Jocasta, who was left to die by his father with a spear through his foot, since an oracle had said Oedipus would kill him. The baby was found by a shepherd, who named him and gave him to be adopted by the kin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,118 | With which county did Lancashire fast bowler Dominic Cork start his career in 1990? | Dominic Cork Profile - Cricbuzz | Cricbuzz.com vs India at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sep 22, 2002 Profile Dominic Cork is an English cricketer who also played for county teams like Derbyshire, Hampshire and Lancashire. The right-handed fast bowler was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and he got into the nat... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,119 | What relation are TV characters Phineas and Ferb to each other? | Phineas and Ferb's relationship | Phineas and Ferb Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Phineas and Ferb's relationship Share Now, just to make sure I didn't forget anything in my haste. Parts of this page have been identified as no longer being up to date with recently released material. Make sure to include information on ... | George McManus and Irish America George McManus and Irish America By Charles Fanning In his Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000), Michael Chabon evokes the cultural apogee during the Great Depression of the newspaper comic strip, "then in the full flower of its since faded glor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,120 | Which NASA space shuttle was lost after exploding 73 seconds after lift off in 1986? | Challenger lost after liftoff - Jan 28, 1986 - HISTORY.com Challenger lost after liftoff Publisher A+E Networks The space shuttle Challenger is lost just after liftoff on this day in 1986, killing the seven astronauts aboard. The Challenger was the second shuttle built by the National Aeronautics and Space Administrati... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,121 | Which Roman road linked Exeter and Lincoln? | Roman Roads | Romans In Britain Romans In Britain Contact Us Roman Roads If you look at a list of what the Romans were known for, you’ll often find mention of road building, which became evermore important as the Roman Empire expanded. Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, were heavily involved in producing road networks... | Roman Empire - All About Turkey Home > History > Roman Empire Roman Empire in Asia Minor The Roman Empire, also known as Res Publica Romana or Imperium Romanum or Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR), was one of the most important civilizations of the world history. The Roman Empire succeeded the 500 year old Roman Republ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,122 | """Nimrod"" is a piece of music written by Edward Elgar as part of what larger work?" | Enigma Variations | work by Elgar | Britannica.com work by Elgar Alternative Title: “Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), Op. 36” Related Topics Nimrod ” variation from Edward Elgar’s Enigma … Enigma Variations, byname of Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”), Op. 36 , series of 14 short musical portraits b... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,123 | Name the musician who succeeded Cherie Blair as Chancellor of the Liverpool John Moores University in 2007. | brian may(wikipedia) - davidsqueensite davidsqueensite Sitemap brian may(wikipedia) Brian Harold May, CBE (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen . As a guitarist he uses his home-built guitar, " Red Special ", and has comp... | Liverpool History Animation - Liverpool History - King John 1207 NEW: Check out the new comicbook history of Liverpool at www.historyofliverpool.com. Fun Liverpool history facts with quizzes and games galore! Liverpool’s official history starts on the 28th August 1207, when King John ‘founded’ the area of ‘Liuerpul’ gr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,124 | Which Grand Prix did Alain Prost win 5 times in the 80’s | The Races we Remember: the Specials of the 80s The Races we Remember: the Specials of the 80s Selected and narrated by Mark Alan Jones, Australia As the first 50 years of the Formula One come to an end, Atlas F1 looks back at the ten most memorable races of the World Championship - two races from every decade. They wer... | French Open flashback: Rafael Nadal's clay-court domination, Steffi Graf's final Grand Slam triumph and more at Roland Garros | Daily Mail Online French Open flashback: Rafael Nadal's clay-court domination, Steffi Graf's final Grand Slam triumph and more at Roland Garros comments The players are hard at work on the cla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,125 | Born in Newquay in 1911, who is the author of ‘The Spire’ and ‘Pincher Martin’? | William Gerald Golding. Biography 1911: Born in Newquay 1921: He went to the Marlborough grammar school 1932:He went to the Brasenose college and studied. - ppt download Download Presentation is loading. Please wait. William Gerald Golding. Biography 1911: Born in Newquay 1921: He went to the Marlborough grammar school... | England Caretaker Managers - Joe Mercer Joseph Mercer OBE Born 9 August 1914 in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire [registered in Wirral, September 1914]. To Joseph Powell Mercer & Ethel D. (neé Breeze) Married to Norah F. Dyson [registered in West Cheshire, September 1941]. Died 9 August 1990 in Wirral, aged 76 ye... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,126 | What is the more popular name for the plant impatiens? | Impatiens Flowers: Growing Tips, Best Types to Plant Updated February 28, 2016. Taxonomy and Plant Type for Impatiens Flowers There are many kinds of impatiens flowers (sometimes misspelled as "impatience" or "impatients"). Plant taxonomy classifies one of the more popular species as Impatiens walleriana, which include... | History Jeopardy Template Who is the Medici Family Who was the wealthy family in Florence that funded many artists during the Renaissance? 100 Who is Prometheus Who is that man that brought fire to the people of Greece by breaking off a piece of the sun? 100 Who is Helen of Sparta The Trojan War began because of the ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,127 | Which fictional doctor lives in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh? | Learn and talk about List of Doctor Dolittle characters, Characters in children's literature, Characters in fantasy literature, Doctor Dolittle, Lists of fictional animals by work Doctor Dolittle[ edit ] Doctor John Dolittle, M.D. is an English doctor who became a doctor for animals after his parrot , Polynesia, taught... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,128 | Electrum is an alloy chiefly consisting of gold and which other metal? | Electrum Metal Alloy Electrum Metal Alloy Electrum Metal Alloy Electrum or Green Gold This ancient Lydian electrum coin dates back to the early 6th century BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com Electrum is a naturally-occurring alloy of gold and silver with a small amount of other metals. The ma... | What Is the Most Conductive Element? What Is the Most Conductive Element? What Is the Most Conductive Element? The Element That Is the Best Conductor of Electricity Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element. Alchemist-hp, Creative Commons License Updated March 09, 2016. Question: What Is the Most C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,129 | In Greek mythology, who fired the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel? | Facts About Achilles In Greek Mythology Achilles, The Greek Hero written by: Noreen Gunnell • edited by: SForsyth • updated: 1/23/2012 The Greek hero Achilles is known from the tale of the Trojan War and his vulnerable heel. Learn all about the Greek Mythology of Achilles. slide 1 of 6 Hear the na... | Latin phrases glossary and listing - common and interesting Latin expressions, terminology, translations, meanings, origins glossary, usage in legal, business, science and English language (with) the defendant being absent (legal term) - in the absence of the accused a capite ad calcem thoroughly/completely... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,130 | What Swiss psychologist conceived 'extraversion' and 'introversion', and personality tendencies of intuition, sensing, feeling and thinking? | The Theory Behind the TypeFinder | Truity The Theory Behind the TypeFinder The TypeFinder looks at your tendencies and characteristics across four dimensions of personality: Extraversion/Introversion describes your approach to managing your energy level Sensing/Intuition describes your style of thinking about facts and... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,131 | What age was Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953? | Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Jun 02, 1953 - HISTORY.com Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Share this: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Author Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II URL Publisher A+E Networks On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom in a lavish ceremony steepe... | Queen Elizabeth II: The platinum monarch? - CNN.com Queen Elizabeth II: The platinum monarch? By Victoria Arbiter Updated 3:54 PM ET, Wed September 9, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: The life of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reig... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,132 | Which country has the shortest coastline? | which country has the shortest coastline which country has the shortest coastline Answers to which country has the shortest coastline Monaco has the shortest coastline (3.5 miles). Disclaimer - Answers to the questions are researched using various sources and are meant to increase the knowledge of our visitors. We cann... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,133 | In geometry, how many sides does a hendecagon have? | geometry - How many sides does a circle have? - Mathematics Stack Exchange How many sides does a circle have? up vote 143 down vote favorite 30 My son is in 2nd grade. His math teacher gave the class a quiz, and one question was this: If a triangle has 3 sides, and a rectangle has 4 sides, how many sides does a circle... | What is a six-sided polygon called? | Reference.com What is a six-sided polygon called? A: Quick Answer A six-sided polygon is called a hexagon. A polygon is an enclosed figure with straight lines that do not cross over one another. Polygons do not necessarily have equal sides. A convex polygon has all angles pointing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,134 | Who was the Iranian-US citizen who was jailed early in 2009 in Evin Prison, Teheran with an 8 year sentence for alleged spying? | Adnan & Hiva IPI Calls for Release of Journalists Being Used as ‘Political Hostages’ in Iran, North Korea 20 April 2009 Iran and North Korea should immediately free journalists who are being used as apparent political hostages in their wider diplomatic disputes with the United States, the International Press Institute ... | Lockerbie bomber dies more than two years after release - CNN.com Lockerbie bomber dies more than two years after release From Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Updated 5:32 AM ET, Mon May 21, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Lockerbie bomber takes secrets ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,135 | Who created the Garfield cartoon strip? | Garfield (Comic Strip) | Garfield Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Paws, Inc. (current) (1994-present) (recolored comic strips) Universal Press Syndicate (current) (1994-present)United Feature Syndicate (former) (1978-1993) Publisher Random House (under Ballantine Books), occasionally Andrews McMeel Publishing Garfield i... | Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Today in Toons Archive If this site is enjoyable or useful to you, Please contribute to its necessary financial support. Amazon.com or PayPal Wednesday, October 27, 2010 On this day in 1954 the longest-running TV show in prime-time history began. Disney land, which, despite the occasional na... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,136 | In which year was the Ford Anglia car first produced in the UK? | Ford Anglia is First Produced | World History Project 1939 Ford Anglia is First Produced The Ford Anglia was a British car from Ford in the UK. It was related to the Ford Prefect and the later Ford Popular. The Ford Anglia name was applied to four models of car between 1939 and 1967. 1,594,486 Anglias were produced, be... | Mary Quant, the Miniskirt and the Chelsea Palace on the King’s Road « Another Nickel In The Machine Bazaar in 1955 Bazaar and the Markham Arms (now a Santander bank) today The King’s Road in 1958. The Bluebird Garage can be seen down the road at numbers 330-350. The garage was opened in 1923 and was the largest in Euro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,137 | What is a baby skunk called? | What is a baby skunk called? | Reference.com What is a baby skunk called? A: Quick Answer A baby skunk is called a kit. Litters typically contain four to six kits; however, some litters have as many as 10. At birth, kits are mainly pink with traces of black and white and almost no fur. Full Answer Baby skunks are born ... | New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species | Dive Training Magazine May 13, 2004 New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species Go Back To The Library > Marine Life > New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species Library Dive Shop Locator The picture didn’t match the name. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,138 | Who beat Carl Lewis's best time of 9.86 seconds for the 100 meters? | ESPN.com: King Carl had long, golden reign King Carl had long, golden reign By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com Carl Lewis has always amazed us. By distinguishing himself in two seemingly simple actions -- jumping and running -- for the longest time, he became unlike any competitor. With his unsurpassed talent in the... | Olympics Timeline: 1990s to the Present Day Barcelona Games For the first time in decades, every single nation with an Olympic Committee shows up, even Cuba, North Korea, and South Africa. A record 172 nations participate, represented by 10,563 athletes. With the door open to professional athletes, the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,139 | "Who entitled his autobiography ""Memoirs of a Professional Cad""?" | Memoirs of A Professional Cad: George Sanders: 9781507777824: Amazon.com: Books Memoirs of A Professional Cad by Read more Read less Best Books of 2016 Looking for something great to read? Browse our editors' picks for the best books of the year in fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, children's books, and much more. Custom... | Shane Rimmer — The Movie Database (TMDb) Read More From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shane Rimmer (born 1932) is a Canadian actor and voice actor, probably best known as the voice of Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds. He has mostly performed in supporting roles, frequently in films and television series filmed in the Un... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,140 | Actor Neil Burgess plays Barry Scott in the UK television commercial for which cleaning product? | Neil Burgess - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Neil Burgess Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the fr... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,141 | In June 1987, which country introduced a one dollar coin nicknamed the ‘Loonie’? | Loonie turns 25 years old - Canada - CBC News Loonie turns 25 years old Iconic coin was only created after dies for original design were lost CBC News Posted: Jun 30, 2012 5:24 AM ET Last Updated: Jun 30, 2012 5:21 AM ET The loon design has taken a back seat to a number of commemorative one-dollar coins introduced sinc... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,142 | Who was the ten-year-old child pretender to the throne of England during the time of Henry VII who claimed, falsely, to be the Earl of Warwick? | Tudor and Stuart Britain HOME Henry VII and the Pretenders Posted on September 12, 2011, from Athens, Alabama Oh yes, I'm the great pretender Just laughing and gay like a clown I seem to be what I'm not you see I'm wearing my heart like a crown The Platters We don�t use the term �pretender� in American political discou... | Westminster Abbey, London Westminster Abbey, London Westminster Palace became a World Heritage Site in 1987. Its proper name is The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, but it is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey. A mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, in Westminster, London, beside... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,143 | What building became the world's tallest in 1931? | History of the World's Tallest Buildings | Statistics | EMPORIS Add Building History of the World's Tallest Buildings Tall structures have always fascinated mankind. There were buildings stretching well over 100 meters into the sky even before industrialization. But how has the history of the tallest buildings in the w... | STREETSCAPES - The Cloud Club - Still Exciting, but Still Vacant - NYTimes.com STREETSCAPES: The Cloud Club; Still Exciting, but Still Vacant By CHRISTOPHER GRAY Published: January 14, 1990 THE private Cloud Club at the top of the Chrysler Building, New York's flashiest skyscraper, seemed to its early members to be a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,144 | What canal connects the cities of Buffalo and Albany? | Erie Canal For Kids « Westward Expansion Online Activites During the early 1800’s, the new United States of America began to develop plans to build a waterway to transport goods from the Atlantic Ocean to ... | Canal Walking Routes - with Walking maps Aire Valley Towpath 16 miles (26 km) Follow the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the River Aire from Leeds to Bingley on this waterside cycle or walk. The route follows NCN route 66 and passes Kirkstall Abbey, Bramley Fall, Rodley, Calverley Woods, Apperley Bridge, Thackley, Shipley,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,145 | What was the pseudonym used by the English essayist Charles Lamb when contributing to the 'London Magazine'? | Charles Lamb Essay - Lamb, Charles - eNotes.com Charles Lamb Essay - Lamb, Charles Charles Lamb 1775-1834 (Also wrote under the pseudonym Elia) English essayist, critic, poet, dramatist, and novelist. The following entry presents criticism on Lamb from 1984 through 1998. For additional information on Lamb's life and ca... | Stephen Ward Stephen Ward London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames, Hammersmith New Cemetery And Mortlake Crematorium Person Stephen Thomas Ward (19 October 1912 – 3 August 1963) was an English osteopath and artist who was one of the central figures in the 1963 Profumo affair, a British political scandal which brought ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,146 | Which famous comic was first issued in Britain on 14 April 1950? | The History of British Comics Published: 07 April 2016 Hits: 4344 It is generally agreed that Funny Folks (1874 - 1894) became the first publication to meet the accepted definition of a comic. Funny Folks began as a supplement to the Weekly Budget. Its popularity led to it being published as a separate weekly paper. Th... | Stamp Master Album News Royal Mail Postal Service 2014 Issue Designed by Interabang Classic Childrens TV Stamp Set The Royal Mail Postal Service has issued 12 new stamps with a postage value of first class named "Classic Childrens TV Stamps" on the 7th of January 2014. The twelve stamps depict popular TV show character... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,147 | Which musical term means to gradually get louder? | MUGSS: Musical Terms The Crew Musical Terms Here are some common musical terms that you might find in your scores. This is of course not a complete list. There's an excellent music dictionary on the Dolmetsch website. http://www.dolmetsch.com/musictheorydefs.htm . Most of the terms used in music are Italian. Their abbr... | MusicalTheaterSongs.com Glossary 11:00 number: The last big solo in a show for the leading character. Usually occurs late in Act 2 and marks the pinnacle of his or her emotional and musical journey. Examples include “Rose’s Turn” from Gypsy (1959), “If He Walked Into My Life” from Mame (1964) and “The American Dream” f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,148 | Which range of mountains in France and Switzerland gives its name to the middle period of the Mesozoic era? | The Jurassic Period Online exhibits : Geologic time scale : Mesozoic Era The Jurassic Period Great plant-eating dinosaurs roaming the earth, feeding on lush ferns and palm-like cycads and bennettitaleans … smaller but vicious carnivores stalking the great herbivores … oceans full of fish, squid, and coiled ammonites, p... | Europe Landforms and Land Statistics - Europe Landforms, Land Statistics Print this map Alps: Located in south-central Europe, they extend for almost 700 miles from the coastline of southern France (near Monaco) into Switzerland , northern Italy and Austria, then southeast through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegov... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,149 | Which Asian country's flag consists of three vertical stripes of black, red and green with a picture of a mosque in the centre? | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | Morocco This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Morocco image by Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 12 April 2014 construction sheet of the 2005 version Red with Solomon’s seal (green outlined fivepointed star). It is one of the red arabic flags, though Morocco is quite far away from Emirates . Željko Heime... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,150 | Which was the first London Underground line to be built? | 1906 - Elephant & Castle station opens 1915 - The line is extended from Baker Street to Queen's Park 1939 - The Bakerloo line takes over the Stanmore branch of the Metropolitan line 1979 - The Jubilee line opens and, after 40 years, the Stanmore branch of the Bakerloo line closes 1982 - The four peak period trains betw... | History of London - 20th century London 20th century London BY DAVID ROSS , EDITOR The terrific population growth of the late Victorian period continued into the 20th century. In 1904 the first motor bus service in London began, followed by the first underground electric train in 1906, but perhaps more notable was the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,151 | Malmsey is a type of which alcoholic drink? | Types of Drinkware for Beer, Wine, and Cocktail | Greatist {{displayTitle}} READ Red solo cups are fine for backyard barbecues and certain country music artists , but when we're hosting a dinner party or feeling fancy, we prefer to drink our adult beverages out of slightly more sophisticated vessels. And, as if feeling... | Fredarth | The Ramblings of an Old Man The Ramblings of an Old Man Menu Well here it is – the big one same as ever some easy some not so easy and some…… to get the answers simply run the cursor over the space after the question but only after you have tried the question Happy Christmas In what country, the world’s seve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,152 | Who wrote The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor's New Clothes? | The Ugly Duckling eBook by H. C. Andersen - 9788771073089 | Kobo Show more Show less Tale of the little swan, growing up in the yard with geese and suffers much cruelty, before being joined by a swan family. The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005. ... | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famousl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,153 | Which class of birds are classed as 'raptors'? | Birds of Prey Class | Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Birds of Prey Class Raptor Enclosure Upgrade to Protect Educational Raptors from Avian Influenza RMRP Events Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm This is a great time to meet some of the RMRP educational ambassadors. 24th Annual Gala & Auction @ Fort Collins Hilton Feb 25 @ ... | Group Names for Birds Group Names for Birds: A Partial List By Terry Ross A bevy of quail A bouquet of pheasants [when flushed] A brood of hens A building of rooks A cast of hawks [or falcons] A charm of finches A colony of penguins A company of parrots A congregation of plovers A cover of coots A covey of partridges [... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,154 | What is the second most common word in written English behind the? | THE MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH The 500 Most Commonly Used Words in the English Language Based on the combined results of British English, American English and Australian English surveys of contemporary sources in English: newspapers, magazines, books, TV, radio and real life conversations - the ... | Words Word Origins and Interesting Words that I once knew but forgot, interesting sayings by philosophers and writers by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Ben Franklin said, "3 may keep a secret, if 2 of them are dead After three days men grow weary of a wench, a guest, and rainy weather", Franklin said in his Poor Richard's almana... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,155 | Which American expatriate poet and author was arrested by American soldiers in Italy in May 1945 for treason? | This Day in Military History – 5 MAY – Soldier of Fortune Magazine McDonnell FH-1 Phantom with VF-17A qualifying on USS Saipan (CVL 48) This Day in Military History – 5 MAY May 5, 2016 Comments Off on This Day in Military History – 5 MAY 668 Views 1494 – During his second voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher C... | April is the Cruelest Month (Especially on Tax Day) | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has conn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,156 | Who is credited with inventing the Sewing Machine in 1846? | Sewing Machine History - Invention of the Sewing Machine Invention : sewing machine Function: noun / sew�ing ma�chine Definition: A apparatus using a needle and thread to join or repair material. Primarily used in the making of clothing. Patent: 4,750 (US) issued September 10, 1846 Inventor: Elias Howe Criter... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,157 | On what ship did English sailors mutiny against Captain Bligh? | 6 Famous Naval Mutinies - History Lists History Lists November 6, 2012 By Evan Andrews Share this: Google Few accusations in maritime history were more serious than the charge of mutiny. Yet that didn’t stop countless sailors from attempting open rebellions on the high seas. Most of these mutinies were violent outburst... | Mutiny on the HMS Bounty - Apr 28, 1789 - HISTORY.com Mutiny on the HMS Bounty Share this: Mutiny on the HMS Bounty Author Mutiny on the HMS Bounty URL Publisher A+E Networks Three weeks into a journey from Tahiti to the West Indies, the HMS Bounty is seized in a mutiny led by Fletcher Christian, the master’s mate. Cap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,158 | The Salk vaccine was developed in 1954 to be used against which disease? | Canada and the Great Salk Vaccine Trial of 1954-55 New! For more Polio History Online Resources, view the updated Polio History pages For an illustrated verison of this article published in another magazine, click here Forty years ago the largest medical experiment in history took place to test a vaccine to prevent the... | Salk announces polio vaccine - Mar 26, 1953 - HISTORY.com Salk announces polio vaccine Publisher A+E Networks On March 26, 1953, American medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces on a national radio show that he has successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the crippling disease of p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,159 | Chennai is the capital and chief city of which Indian state? | 2016: Full list of Indian States, Capitals and their Chief Ministers; Union Territories and capital cities | India News Bulletin Names and capital cities of all Indian States and an up-to-date list of Chief Ministers and their political parties 2016: Full list of Indian States, capitals and their Chief Ministers Tuesda... | Heritage Education in India| Heritage Activities for Children| Conservation Activities Education Top HEAD TURNER In the scorching May heat, thousands of soldiers fought in the fortress city of Seringapatam in 1799. The month-long battle ended with the death of Tipu Sultan and the victory of the colonisers. While the ne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,160 | """I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"" is a line from what movie?" | The Godfather Quotes - 'I'm gonna make him an offer he won't refuse' ...Read More The Godfather Quotes Michael Corleone: What I want… what’s most important to me is that I have a guarantee. No more attempts on my father’s life. Sollozzo: What guarantees could I give you, Mike? I’m the hunted one. I’ve missed my chanc... | 1988 Academy Awards® Winners and History Working Girl (1988) Actor: DUSTIN HOFFMAN in "Rain Man", Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning", Tom Hanks in "Big", Edward James Olmos in "Stand and Deliver", Max von Sydow in "Pelle the Conqueror" Actress: JODIE FOSTER in "The Accused", Glenn Close in "D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,161 | How do we better know a list compiled in ancient times by Antipater of Sidon and by an observer identified as Philo of Byzantium? | Geometry.Net - Scientists: Philon Of Byzantium Philon Of Byzantium: I have seen the walls and Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon, wrote philon ofByzantium, the statue of Olympian Zeus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the mighty http://www.unmuseum.org/ephesus.htm Extractions: The Temple of Artemis Artist's conce... | A Visual History of the Safety Pin | Museum of Every Day Life A Visual History of the Safety Pin A Visual History of the Safety Pin A Visual History of the Safety Pin Antiquity In Homer’s Odyssey, Antinous, (one of the unscrupulous suitors of Odysseus’ wife Penelope) presents Penelope with a gift of jeweled pins in an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,162 | Jean Claude Juncker resigned as prime minister of which country in July 2013, being at that point the longest currently elected serving Prime Minister in the world? | Luxembourg PM quits amid spying scandal - Telegraph Luxembourg Luxembourg PM quits amid spying scandal Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg and the world's longest-serving elected leader, has resigned after a series of lurid scandals involving the tiny Grand Duchy's secret service. Jean-Claude Juncker ... | Belgium | Country report | Freedom in the World | 2014 Freedom in the World 1 Overview: King Albert II abdicated on July 21, 2013, at the age of 79, and his son, Crown Prince Philippe, 53, became king. The monarchy is largely ceremonial, although the king retained constitutional authority to mediate between parties du... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,163 | Kenny Shiels became permanent manager of which Scottish football club in 2011? | Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes for quick deal - BBC Sport BBC Sport Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes for quick deal 11 May 2012 Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes to conclude talks over a new deal soon after the final match of the season. The Scottish League Cup winners end their league campaign at Dunfe... | Ross County F.C. | Open Access articles | Open Access journals | Conference Proceedings | Editors | Authors | Reviewers | scientific events See also: List of Ross County F.C. seasons The club were formed in 1929 after the previous local clubs from the North Caledonian Football League , Dingwall Victoria United, the 'Di... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,164 | Which Australian group started their career in 1977 as The Ferris Brothers? | INXS facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about INXS COPYRIGHT 2004 Gale, a part of Cengage Learning INXS Rock group Few rock bands have achieved the success and longevity that INXS has enjoyed. All six original members recorded and performed together for more than 20 years before the death of singe... | Nintendo Player – A Not-For-Profit Classic Gaming Fansite - Happily Ever After (Unreleased, Nintendo Entertainment System) Nintendo Player – A Not-For-Profit Classic Gaming Fansite Happily Ever After (Unreleased, Nintendo Entertainment System) Once upon a time, in 1985, Filmation Associates, the animation production co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,165 | Which Yorkshire football club plays home games at New York Stadium, having played at Millmoor until 2008? | AESSEAL New York Stadium | Rotherham United FC | Football Ground Guide AESSEAL New York Stadium Address: New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH Telephone: 0844 4140733 Pitch Size: 110 x 72 yards Club Nickname: The Millers Home Kit: Red and White Away Kit: Sky and Navy Blue Third Kit: Lime Green With Black Trim External View ... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,166 | The fundamental philosophical and devotional epic stories Mahabharata and Ramayana originated in Sanskrit in which ancient country? | Hindu Scriptures & Epics Hinduism Hindu Scriptures & Epics The world's first scriptures, the oldest religious texts, the longest epic poems were all born in India. Here's your one-stop resource center on the Vedas, Upanishads, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata... Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! | Ancient Indian Games - History of India - Quatr.us Ancient Indian Games A die found in excavations at a Harappan period site. Note that the six is not opposite the one. December 2016 - People in India brought the idea of throwing the knucklebones of sheep or pigs to tell the future, or to play a game of skill like jack... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,167 | In the Bible, what are the names of the two cities destroyed by God for their sins? | Sodom And Gomorrah � Destroyed by God because of Homosexuality and Fornication! Sayville, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada: Modern Sodom & Gomorrah We also read in 2nd Peter 2:6,7... "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that afte... | Whom the Gods Would Destroy Whom the Gods Would Destroy by "When falls on man the anger of the gods, first from his mind they banish understanding." Lycurgus "When divine power plans evil for a man, it first injures his mind." Sophocles "Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first deprives of their senses." Eurip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,168 | Which agreement, signed by ten members of the European Community, removed border controls between them? | Schengen Visa Countries List - NigerianMuse | NigerianMuse Schengen Visa Countries List No Comments » January 27th, 2016 posted by NigerianMuse // Categories: World Affairs http://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/ Schengen Visa Countries List The Schengen Visa is the representative of the collect... | Schengen: Controversial EU free movement deal explained - BBC News BBC News Schengen: Controversial EU free movement deal explained 24 April 2016 Close share panel Media captionLaurence Peter looks at what the end of the Schengen zone could mean The Schengen Agreement abolished many of the EU's internal borders, enabli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,169 | Which Formula One team, founded in 1963 by a New Zealander, were the first to design a car using a carbon fibre monocoque? | FORMULA - ONE - Teams f1 | FORMULA - 1 - Teams | MotoSport | F1 Teams | Rally Raid | MotoGP | Sperbike Teams Martin Whitmarsh 2009 Formula One Season by Robin Heard and built in 1966. In the North American CanAm sports cars series, the McLaren's of Bruce and Danny were a formidable force, but sadly in June of 1970, B... | WRC Driver Legends | Best Rally Driver Legends| Profile - wrc.com Rally Wins: 25 Colin McRae was made to drive rally cars. He had an astonishing ability to fire a car between the trees faster than anybody else and it was that speed, allied to outrageous bravery, which enabled him to win 25 world rallies. McRae’s talent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,170 | Which animal appears on the coat of arms and flag of Berlin? | The Bear- the symbol of Berlin | Berlin: A Divided City Berlin: A Divided City Willkommen in unserem Blog. genießen! Menu bears Berlin buddy bears mascot Berlin’s founding date is set at 1237 because that is the earliest documentary evidence that exists for the city (a handwritten document naming a bishop of Cölln). Th... | USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - History of the Flag of the United States of America The Gadsden Flag The rattlesnake was the favorite animal emblem of the Americans even before the Revolution. In 1751 Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette carried a bitter article prote... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,171 | "Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding formed which Swindon band, whose albums include ""Drums and Wire,"" ""Oranges and Lemons"" and ""English Settlement""?" | Chalkhills: "Swindon Advertiser", 1873-2023 Ask Andy Ask Andy your music questions ANDY Partridge is a Swindon legend (butchers pronounce it leg-end, he tells us) — and now he's at your service, ready and willing to answer any of your music-related questions. He first rose to fame with XTC in 1977 at the tip of the pun... | UK Pop Charts for the Week Ending March 14, 2015 UK Pop Charts for the Week Ending March 14, 2015 James Masterton. Courtesy James Masterton By Bill Lamb It has taken until the middle of March, but here we are with what is only the second brand new Number One single of 2015 on the Official UK Singles chart. Ellie Gould... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,172 | What was the name by which we called Thailand before 1939 and between 1945 and 1949? | Siam Officially Renamed Thailand | History Today Siam Officially Renamed Thailand Richard Cavendish explains how the proposal to change the name of Siam to Thailand was eventually accepted on May 11th, 1949. On July 20th, 1948, the Siamese constituent assembly voted to change the name of Siam to Thailand, the change to... | Laos-Vientiane-Mekong River/Asia Part 1 - YouTube Laos-Vientiane-Mekong River/Asia Part 1 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,173 | Titicaca is the largest lake in? | Lake Titicaca | lake, South America | Britannica.com Lake Titicaca Puno Lake Titicaca, Spanish Lago Titicaca, the world’s highest lake navigable to large vessels, lying at 12,500 feet (3,810 metres) above sea level in the Andes Mountains of South America , astride the border between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the ... | Nature and conservation Introduction Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Tasman Glacier The park is a harsh land of ice and rock. Glaciers cover 40% of it. There are 19 peaks over 3,000 m including... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,174 | What is collected by bees? | What Do Honey Bees Collect: Bee Pollen Collection Tap here to give us a call: For service & immediate attention Call 844-514-3980 What Do Honey Bees Collect? Honey bees collect pollen and nectar as food for the entire colony, and as they do, they pollinate plants. Nectar stored within their stomachs is passed from one ... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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