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1,477,975 | Which battle of 1876 was Custer's last stand? | Custer's Last Stand Custer's Last Stand June 25, 1876 What do you know about the Battle of Little Big Horn? You might know the story better as Custer's Last Stand. On the morning of June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry charged into battle against Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indi... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,976 | What is the common name of the warning police officers give to arrestees that include phrases such as “You have the right to remain silent” and “You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning”? | united states - You have the right to one phone call when arrested - A Hollywood myth? - Skeptics Stack Exchange (Image Source ) According to Cracked.com the "one phone call" rule is a Hollywood invention. They base this on the information this attorney gives: The one phone call is another one of the urban myths. You ... | Understanding the Right to Remain Silent Understanding the Right to Remain Silent Understanding the Right to Remain Silent Posted By Salvador Phillips, PLLC || Aug 3, 2016 In most cases, the criminal process starts with a stop or an arrest. A police officer only has the right to arrest a person if they have probable ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,977 | Who was on the throne immediately before Queen Victoria? | Queen Victoria - The UK's Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Victoria Queen Victoria The Longest Ruling Monarch of the United Kingdom Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Original Artist: By T H Maquire. (1852). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By Patricia Daniels, Contributing Writer Updated July 26, 2016. Who Was Quee... | The British Monarchy has evolved over almost 2 millennium. This web site explores the history, chronology, and the multifarious and fascinating characters of the individual kings and queens from ad 839 until ad 2000 Custom Search Search results published at bottom of page London 1 August 1714. Cannon fired, drums ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,978 | In which year was the Panama Canal opened? | Panama Canal open to traffic - Aug 15, 1914 - HISTORY.com Panama Canal open to traffic Share this: Panama Canal open to traffic Author Panama Canal open to traffic URL Publisher A+E Networks The American-built waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is inaugurated with the pas... | History of the Panama Hat — Brent Black Panama Hats The Panama Hat—Fashion Phenomenon The Fall from Fashion Favor Myths, Legends, and Lore of the Panama Hat 1. Why Is a Hat from Ecuador Called a “Panama” Hat? You’ve probably heard the old saying that the three most important factors in retail success are location, loca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,979 | In 1907, who became the first British writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature? | Rudyard Kipling - Biographical Rudyard Kipling The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907 Rudyard Kipling Share this: Rudyard Kipling - Biographical Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, but educated in England at the United Services College, Westward Ho, Bideford. In 1882 he returned to India, where he worked for ... | Christopher Fry, playwright: papers - Archives Hub Archives Hub https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/data/gb71-thm/319 Scope and Content This material has been arranged chronologically according to the order that works were first performed or broadcast, except correspondence, which has been arranged alphabetically by surname... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,980 | When she arrived in Eastenders, who was Binnie Roberts’ girlfriend? | Binnie Roberts | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Binnie Roberts made her first appearance 9 June 1994. She is portrayed by Sophie Langham. Binnie was an out and proud lesbian, which was in stark contrast to her shy and retiring girlfriend. Storylines Binnie arrives in Albert Square in June 1994. She is the se... | Milburn Drysdale - The Beverly Hillbillies Characters - ShareTV Milburn Drysdale: [Presents Jed with a gift] With my compliments. Jed Clampett: Well doggies! Would you look at that?... What is it? Milburn Drysdale: It's a genuine imported Oriental magic music maker. Jethro Bodine: Hot dog! A Japanese transistor radio! ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,981 | What type of tree do acorns come from? | How to Identify Oaks by the Acorns: 13 Steps (with Pictures) Characteristics of an Acorn 1 Examine the acorn cup scales. The nut of the acorn grows from a woody cup, which may remind you of a hat. The small scales that make up the cup may be thin and flat, or thick and forming wart-like growths (tubercles). This variat... | Acorn Antiques (Video 1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error We meet the regulars of Acorn Antiques going about their d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,982 | Which deep inlet of the Ionian Sea separates Peloponnese from western mainland Greece? | Gulf of Corinth Gulf of Corinth . NASA Corinth Canal Image The Gulf of Corinth or the Corinthian Gulf is a deep inlet of the Ionian Sea separating the Peloponnese from western mainland Greece. It is bounded in the east by the Isthmus of Corinth which includes the shipping route of the Corinth Canal , and in the west by... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,983 | A 3-seater tandem bicycle is called a? | Whats a 2-3 seater bicycle called? Whats a 2-3 seater bicycle called? Answers: double-pedal bike? or bi-bicycle?... A 2 seater is commonly called a bicycle built for two. A 3 seater is more like a challenge in motion. tricycle or tribike I've always head a two-seater bike called a "tandem" bike. tandem bicycle More Re... | 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 |
1,477,984 | In London, the Lord Mayor’s Show takes place on the second Saturday of which month? | Click on the image to download the 2016 Lord Mayor's Show leaftet (4MB) Beginning with the river procession and ending with the spectacular fireworks, the Show takes place every second Saturday in November. Saturday 12 November 2016 Over the centuries Lord Mayor's Show has become a City institution in its own right, re... | Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts Lord Mayors What is a Lord Mayor? A Lord Mayor is the chief citizen of a UK City and is an honour bestowed on the city by the monarch. In Scotland they are called Lord Provosts. Does every British City have a Lord Mayor? NO. The honour is not automatic and every city has to apply for it. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,985 | In which state of the USA would you find Yosemite National Park? | Animals - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Animals From a bug’s eye view, Yosemite is a good home for creeping, crawling, buzzing creatures to live, breed, and feed. Wildlife Observation Card Fill out a Wildlife Observation Card to report wildlife sightings to the park. [38 kb PDF] Diverse Habit... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,986 | What element comes between Uranium and Plutonium in the periodic table? | Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 0 History Plutonium is the second transuranium element of the actinide series. Element 93 was discovered in 1940/41 by Glenn T. Seaborg , Edwin M. McMillan , J. W. Kennedy , and A. C. Wahl by deuteron bombardment of uranium-238 in the 60-inch cyc... | Uranium and the natural nuclear reactor Contact Us Uranium and the natural nuclear reactor Uranium is the element having 92 protons in its nucleus with typically 146 neutrons. It is the largest naturally occurring element. Like naturally occurring Thorium, uranium is radioactive and eventually decays into radium and ra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,987 | What nationality was the artist Frida Khalo? | Frida Kahlo Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Like The Art Story on Facebook Follow The Art Story on Google+ "I've done my paintings well... and they have a message of pain in them, but I think they'll interest a few people. They're not revolutionary, so why do I keep on believing they're combative?... | Collection | Artists | The Scapegoat | The Pre-Raphaelite Gallery William Holman Hunt (1827 - 1910) The Scapegoat (1854-6) is a painting by William Holman Hunt which depicts the "scapegoat" described in the Book of Leviticus. On the Day of Atonement, a goat would have its horns wrapped with a red cloth - representing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,988 | "Which famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson begins with the lines, ""On either side the river lie, long fields of barley and rye""?" | Best Famous Alfred Lord Tennyson Poems | Famous Poems Home » Famous Poems » Best » Alfred Lord Tennyson » Best Poems Best Famous Alfred Lord Tennyson Poems Here is a collection of the all-time best famous Alfred Lord Tennyson poems. This is a select list of the best famous Alfred Lord Tennyson poetry. Reading, writing,... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,989 | What is the Scientific observation and study of the atmosphere called? | Meteorology | Scholastic Meteorology Grades 6–8, 9–12 Meteorology is the study of the Earth's atmosphere and the variations in temperature and moisture patterns that produce different weather conditions. Some of the major subjects of study are such phenomena as precipitation (rain and snow), thunderstorms, tornadoes, a... | Mission:Science Science Mission Directorate. "Space Weather 101" Mission:Science. 2009. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Variable Sun A widely spreading coronal mass ejection (CME) blasts more than a billion tons of matter out into space at millions of kilometers per hour. Looking at the sky with the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,990 | Which is the fourth planet from the Sun? | Mars Facts: Life, Water and Robots on the Red Planet Mars Facts: Life, Water and Robots on the Red Planet By Charles Q. Choi, Space.com Contributor | November 4, 2014 09:00pm ET MORE NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped this shot of Mars on Aug. 26, 2003, when the Red Planet was 34.7 million miles from Earth. The pict... | BBC Solar System – The Sun contains 99% of the Solar System's mass Listen now 45 min Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. Melvyn Bragg discusses our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. What causes them to form and what is the likelihood of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,991 | Michael Gordon Peterson, often referred to by the British press as ‘The most violent prisoner in Britain’, changed his name to that of which US actor in 1987? | Charles Bronson: Quotes, Before Prison, Life in Prison, Personal Life, Film of Bronson's Life, Bibliography, and a List of Books by Author Charles Bronson Quotes more � � less "Audiences like to see the bad guys get their comeuppance.""I don't have friends, I have thousands of acquaintances. No friends. I f... | Gary Holton - Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Escape to Victory Gary Holton Gary Frederick Holton (22 September 1952 – 25 October 1985) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and actor from London. He was the frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids, for whom he played lead voca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,992 | The gardens at Sissinghurst Castle, Kent were created in the 1930's by which poet and gardening writer on the fringes of the 'Bloomsbury Group'? | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens | The garden at Sissinghurst Cas… | Flickr Richard Watkins LRPS By: Richard Watkins LRPS Sissinghurst Castle Gardens The garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent, near Sissinghurst village, is owned and maintained by the National Trust. It is among the most famous gardens in Englan... | The Lake Poets Essay - Critical Essays - eNotes.com The Lake Poets Essay - Critical Essays link Link The Lake Poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey became known as the Lake Poets in the early years of the nineteenth century when critic Francis Jeffrey conferred this designation on them. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,993 | Which boxer LOST the 'Thrilla in Manila'? | The Thrilla in Manila: Boxing's greatest-ever bout - CNN.com 1 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, poses in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, prior to his amateur boxing debut in 1954. He was 12 years old and 85 pounds. As an amateur, he won 100 out of 108 fights. Hide Caption ... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,994 | Arranged alphabetically, which would be the first book of the Old Testament? | Old Testament Books | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry The Old Testament has 39 books total, which consist of . . . Pentateuch - 5 books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Historical Books - 12 books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicl... | Hebrew Bible Final Study Guide - Test Outline Deuteronomy- The book consists Hebrew Bible Final Study Guide Hebrew Bible Final Study Guide - Test Outline Deuteronomy-... SCHOOL View Full Document Test Outline Deuteronomy- The book consists of three sermons or speeches delivered to the Israelites by Moses on the plain... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,995 | The Pitt Rivers Museum is in which English city? | · Yesterday at 6:29am · Journeys! Become an explorer for the night; trace the journeys of various anthropologists connected to the Pitt Rivers Museum, have a look at their personal belongings, discover what objects were valuable to them. Students from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University Anthropology ... | Richmond-upon-Thames - Credo Reference Embedding articles is subject to our Terms of use . [{"style":"mla","pubnonperiodical":{"title":"Topic Pages","city":"Boston","publisher":"Credo Reference Publisher Contributors","year":2017,"state":"MA"},"pubtype":{"main":"pubnonperiodical","suffix":"pubdatabase"},"pubdatabase":{... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,996 | In which modern country is the ancient Roman province of Africa? | List of Roman provinces | Romapedia | Fandom powered by Wikia List of Roman provinces Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove th... | Ancient Ephesus and the New Testament - Mark D. Roberts Mark D. Roberts Ancient Ephesus and the New Testament Ancient Ephesus How our knowledge of the ancient city of Ephesus enriches our knowledge of the New Testament by Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts Copyright © 2011 by Mark D. Roberts and Patheos.com Note: You may downloa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,997 | On which date do we celebrate 'Boxing Day'? | Why do we celebrate Boxing Day? - Telegraph Why do we celebrate Boxing Day? What is the point of Boxing Day and why do we celebrate it? The most common leisure pursuit now associated with Boxing Day is shopping Photo: Warren Allott for the Telegraph Follow Boxing Day is an institution in the British calendar but there ... | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Chapter IV Animal Farm Chapter V Summary By late summer, news of Animal Farm has spread across half the county. Mr. Jones lives ignominiously in Willingdon, drinking and complaining about his misfortune. Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick, who own the adjoining farms, fear that disenchantment wil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,998 | Where could you spend your Gourde? | Haiti Gourde - HTG | CurrencyConverter.co.uk CurrencyConverter.co.uk The gourde is the official currency that is used today in Haiti. You may also see it referred to as the goud, but both these terms refer to the same currency. What coins and notes are available for this currency? The gourde is divided into 100 centime... | GIARDINO : “How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?” former French President Charles de Gaulle once asked about his native country. Good thing he never got around to governing Peru, a country with 2,500 soup recipes, more than 3,000 different types of potato and 2,000 species of fish. Nuestro Blo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,477,999 | Which fruit is the principal ingredient of the traditional pudding 'Brown Betty'? | Apple Betty Recipe - Allrecipes.com WILLIAMSRUS 12/16/2005 Easy and soooo good. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish. Don't slice the apples too thin though or they end up too mushy. IREALLYHATECOOKING 9/6/2002 super delicious. This tastes mighty fine. And so easy to make too. (ps substitute some brown sugar... | Fresh Food Central - Cantaloupe Melon - Jersey Potatoes, the best spuds of the year - The finest potatoes in the world? Possibly? - English Apples - Our Lost Heritage - There are thousands of varieties of apples known, but less than 20 commonly sold in supermarkets, and typically less than 5 are common English apple va... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,000 | Which daughter of Zeus and Demeter became Queen of Hades? | Persephone - The Wife of Hades Persephone Previous Page The Daughter of Demeter and Zeus Persephone is the beautiful daughter of Demeter and Zeus. Persephone and Demeter are called the Holy Twain and usually worshipped together even though their divine duties are quite opposite from one another. Demeter is the goddess ... | Artemis Artemis See More Artemis Pictures > Artemis was the goddess of chastity, virginity, the hunt, the moon, and the natural environment. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto , twin sister of Apollo . She was born on the island of Ortygia (Delos), where Leto had found shelter after being hunted by the lawful wife o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,001 | Which German mathematician developed calculus at about the same time that Isaac Newton did so? | Newton Isaac Newton 1642 - 1727 Sir Isaac Newton has been described by some as "one of the greatest names in human thought" (Cohen, 1985). Newton was responsible for discovering many outstanding scientific and mathematical concepts. Among those discoveries were his theories of motion and gravitation, the components of ... | Oughtred Society Slide Rule History. Slide Rule History Prologue In the 16th Century, engineering design as we know it today, with its emphasis on precise measurements and finely calculated tolerances, is unthinkable. And yet, every scientist, mathematician and alchemist feels that there are basic fundamental mathemati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,002 | In which town in Southern England is the grave of Pocahontas? | Pocahontas (d. 1617) Pocahontas (d. 1617) Pocahontas was the daughter of Powhatan , paramount chief of an alliance of Virginia Indians in Tidewater Virginia . An iconic figure in American history, Pocahontas is largely known for saving the life of the Jamestown colonist John Smith and th... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,003 | Yesterday marked the first day of fall. Was it a solstice? Or an equinox? | First Day of Seasons 2017 and 2018 | Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice | The Old Farmer's Almanac December 21, 5:23 P.M. EST Why Do the Seasons Change? The four seasons are determined by shifting sunlight (not heat!)—which is determined by how our planet orbits the Sun and the tilt of its a... | Mission:Science Science Mission Directorate. "Space Weather 101" Mission:Science. 2009. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Variable Sun A widely spreading coronal mass ejection (CME) blasts more than a billion tons of matter out into space at millions of kilometers per hour. Looking at the sky with the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,004 | The Ohm are a tribute band to which group? | Band Members - Rain Tour - A Tribute to the beatles Aaron Chiazza (Drums, Percussion, Vocals) Aaron Chiazza began playing music at the young age of 5 when his parents gifted him a drumset. This drumset did not last long under the strength of a kindergartner and eventually he moved into a full size instrument by early ... | 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 |
1,478,005 | What US TV series concerned a New Jersey crime family? | Top 5 mob movies and TV shows - Television - Boston.com Top 5 mob movies and TV shows composite | 03.01.13 | 4:30 PM A Hollywood spotlight is on Boston once again as three different Whitey Bulger film projects are underway, including “Black Mass,” in which Johnny Depp will play the South Boston gangster . In addition, ... | Dallas | Soap Opera Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Dallas was an hour long primetime soap opera on the CBS network at 10 o'clock in the evening from 1978 to 1991. The show started out as a mini-series. Contents [ show ] Premise The show chronicled the tales of the Ewing family, whose wealth comes from the twin industri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,006 | French farmer's wife, Marie Harel, reputedly invented which cheese in 1791? | Camembert Camembert Vieux-Boulogne Camembert is a soft, creamy, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese. It was first made in the late 18th century in Normandy in northern France. The first Camembert was made from unpasteurised milk, and the AOC variety "Camembert de Normandie" is still required by law to be made only with u... | Famous French Food Famous French Food Famous french food is created using ingredients renowned for being the Food of France. Specialities the french call their own!! France is full of Famous Foods, creating food delicacies is in french history. That's why French Food is respected all over the world. Some of the world's... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,007 | Which jockey rode 'Shergar' to Derby victory in 1981? | BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Shergar: 'He was a dream horse' Printable version Shergar: 'He was a dream horse' Twenty-five years ago, one of the greatest racehorses of modern times was kidnapped in Ireland and never seen again. The jockey who rode Shergar to a legendary derby victory talks to BBC News. "I have vi... | Frankie Dettori wins Epsom Derby on favourite Golden Horn - BBC Sport BBC Sport Frankie Dettori wins Epsom Derby on favourite Golden Horn By Frank Keogh From the section Horse Racing Share this page Read more about sharing. Dettori led favourite Golden Horn to victory by three-and-a-half lengths Frankie Dettori capped ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,008 | In which country would you find the Test Cricket Ground of Sabina Park? | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica - Upcoming Match Schedule - Cricketwa.com Home Stadium Jamaica Sabina Park Sabina Park Established in 1930, Sabina Park serves as the Kingston Cricket Club's home. It is located in Kingston Jamaica. The first test match was played in the same year it was established. This cricket ground w... | Viv Richards: A Look Back Love > Features > Sir Viv Richards Sir Vivian Richards: A look back Looking back with fondness at his early career, Sir Richards remembers as young man, being filled with confidence and pride for playing one’s country. Sir Vivian Richards, former West Indies Captain, discusses his start in cri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,009 | Which of Beethoven’s symphonies was nicknamed ‘The Eroica’? | Beethoven's Eroica: Keeping Score | PBS Shop Beethoven's Eroica Beethoven called his Third Symphony Eroica (“Heroic”). The Eroica is two hundred years old yet still seems modern. In this symphony Beethoven began to use broad strokes of sound to tell us how he felt, and what being alive meant to him. The piece caused a ... | San Francisco Symphony - Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Opus 95, From the New World San Francisco Symphony Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Opus 95, From the New World Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Opus 95, From the New World ANTONÍN LEOPOLD DVOŘÁK BORN: September 8, 1841. Nelahozeves, near Kralupy, Bohemia DIED: Ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,010 | Who wrote the 1950 novel ‘A Town Like Alice’? | Nevil Shute Foundation—Title "A Town Like Alice/The Legacy" Review by Darci Evans Nevil Shute is a classical author for any time period. He was born in 1900 and based his writing on his life occurrences. Early on, Shute was earning his living as an aeronautical engineer, doing stress calculations. His job became an inc... | 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 |
1,478,011 | In 2012 who became the first black person to feature on South African banknotes? | Mandela is the new face of South Africa banknotes - YouTube Mandela is the new face of South Africa banknotes 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 no... | | Politics , United States , Business & Economy , History , slavery The portrait of Harriet Tubman, the late abolitionist born into slavery in the 1800s, will replace the countenance of the US' seventh president, Andrew Jackson, on the $20 bill. Tubman, known as the leader of the Underground Railroad - a network of ant... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,012 | Which 80 year old said well, good for me, after being told she was the oldest person to win an Oscar for acting? | Jessica Tandy, a Patrician Star Of Theater and Film, Dies at 85 Jessica Tandy, a Patrician Star Of Theater and Film, Dies at 85 By MARILYN BERGER Jessica Tandy, who enhanced the American theater and enriched the American screen as few actresses have, died yesterday at her home in Easton, Conn. She was 85. The cause was... | 1981 Academy Awards® Winners and History Reds (1981) Actor: HENRY FONDA in "On Golden Pond", Warren Beatty in "Reds", Burt Lancaster in "Atlantic City", Dudley Moore in "Arthur", Paul Newman in "Absence of Malice" Actress: KATHARINE HEPBURN in "On Golden Pond", Diane Keaton in "Reds", Marsha Mas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,013 | In which magazine were the Sherlock Holmes stories first published? | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published - Oct 31, 1892 - HISTORY.com The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published Share this: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published Author The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,014 | By what name do actors call stage blood | film techniques - What kind of blood do they use in movies for bloody scenes? - Movies & TV Stack Exchange What kind of blood do they use in movies for bloody scenes? up vote 10 down vote favorite I always wondered what kind of blood is used in movies. I thought it could be from animals or color or least possibly human... | Movie Stars Real Names Movie Stars Real Names Criteria: Here is an alphabetical list of the most popular Movie Stars real names. Edited By: Lew Edie Adams - Elizabeth Edith Enke Maud Adams - Maud Wickstrom Ben Affleck - Benjamin Geza Affleck Eddie Albert - Edward Albert Heimberger Alan Alda - Alphonso D'Abruzzo Don Ame... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,015 | Who wrote the 1851 novel ‘Moby Dick’? | Moby-Dick published - Nov 14, 1851 - HISTORY.com Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1851, Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published by Harper & Brothers in New York. Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most f... | 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 |
1,478,016 | Real name Alecia Moore, which colourful US diva sold out three London O2 dates in May 2009? | Gallery Magazine 52 - 'The Show' by factory - issuu we talk exclusively about her foray into the high street Corker take a trip to the emerald isle Lloyd Yates the live music man of the moment Jersey Live The headliners and the latest 1 refreshing the parts other Jersey media fail to reach. Winner: Best Brand Campaign ... | Creamfields festival History of Creamfields 1998 The first Creamfields festival is staged in Winchester in Southern England attracting 25,000 people and featuring live performances from Run DMC, Primal Scream and DJ sets from over 100 DJs including the likes of Daft Punk, Paul van Dyk and Sasha. 1999 Creamfields decamp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,017 | What nationality was 16th century astrologer Nostradamus? | Nostradamus - The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com z Nostradamus (1503-1566) Michel Nostradamus was a 16th-century French physician and astrologer . His modern followers see him as a prophet. His prophecies have a magical quality for those who study them: They are muddled and obscure before the predicted event, b... | TIME Magazine Mar. 07, 2016 by Jerry Brinn - issuu issuu M A R C H 7, 2 0 1 6 No traffic. No accidents. No deaths. All you have to do is give up your right to drive. By Matt Vella time.com Follow the crumbs. They will take you home. WorldMags.net Conversation WorldMags.net A return to Earth Six members of the TIME team... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,018 | Who painted 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' in 1665? | GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING by Johannes Vermeer Arthur K. Wheelock Jr. Vermeer: The Complete Works, New York, 1997) c. 1665-1667 Walter Liedtke Vermeer: The Complete Paintings, New York, 2008) The fine, plain-weave linen support, which has been lined, has a threadcount of 14.7 x 14.3 per cm 2. Only fragments of the origi... | Artwork details, Liverpool museums See a larger version About the artwork One of the most famous paintings by the Victorian artist Sir John Millais has been placed on long loan at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. It has been lent by Unilever. 'Bubbles' was painted in 1885-6. It shows a boy blowing bubbles with a pipe and a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,019 | Which English king, who lived from about 988-993 to 1016, was nicknamed Ironside? | Edmund (988 - 1016) - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Edmund II 'Ironside', King of England public profile Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Lithuanian: Edmundas Narsusis, Anglijos Karalius Also Known... | London travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] The Tower of London "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford" — Samuel Johnson History[ edit ] London has existed in various incarnations for two millennia. The city has been the principal seat of British roy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,020 | In which country was Mike Gatting once involved in a slanging match with Umpire, Shakoor Rana? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 9 | 1987: Gatting row halts play in Pakistan About This Site | Text Only 1987: Gatting row halts play in Pakistan The England cricket tour to Pakistan could be called off following a row between Mike Gatting and the umpire Shakoor Rana. There was no play during the second test today after Rana refused... | BBC SPORT | Cricket | Ashes 2005 | England clinch thrilling victory England clinch thrilling victory Second Test, Edgbaston (day four) England 407 & 182 beat Australia 308 & 279 by two runs More day four photos England survived a last-ditch Australia fightback to complete a thrilling two-run victory in the second Test ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,021 | "What is known most usually in the UK as ""The Sport of Kings""?" | 10 Very Strange British Traditions - Listverse 10 Very Strange British Traditions ChrisJB April 2, 2010 Britain has a long and varied past – it has been conquered repeatedly, it has conquered others, and it has colonized half the planet. Through its history, many strange traditions and festivals have arisen. This list ... | Horse racing: Lester Piggott, king of the Derby | Sport | The Guardian King of the Derby Clare Balding The great Lester Piggott was the best jockey in the world for decades. He rode his first winner aged 12, his first Derby at 18 and went on to win racing's most famous Classic nine times, a record that will surely neve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,022 | What was first framed in 1864 and ratified in 1906 concerning the conduct of warfare? | Full text of "The Geneva convention of 1906 for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded in armies in the field" See other formats Carnegie En THE GENEVA CONVENTION OF 1906 FOR THE AMELIORATION THE CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED IN ARMIES IN THE FIE! Carnegie Endowment for International Peace DIVISION OF INTERN... | Archduke Ferdinand assassinated - Jun 28, 1914 - HISTORY.com Archduke Ferdinand assassinated Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are shot to death by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during an official visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The killings spark... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,023 | "What is the title of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater's sequel to ""The Phantom of the Opera""?" | The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) | Phantompedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) 13pages on Share The musical's iconic logo. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical/opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber , based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,024 | Which politician was attacked by green custard in March 2009 | Police to investigate green custard attack on Mandelson | Environment | The Guardian Police to investigate green custard attack on Mandelson Detectives to make inquiries after business secretary calls action by Plane Stupid activist an 'adolescent protest' Friday 6 March 2009 11.42 EST First published on Friday 6 March... | Julia Gillard, who are you? Julia Gillard, who are you? Politics The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, is the consummate modern politician: sharp, tactically aware and unburdened by ideology. The sort of politician that lives for the game, for gaining and retaining power for its own sake and not because she has... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,025 | Who preceded Queen Elizabeth II as monarch? | 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... | The British Queen The British Queen Queen since 6 February 1952 HM Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) was born on 21 April, 1926 at 17 Bruton Street, London. Her birthday is officially celebrated in Britain on the second Saturday of June each year. The day is referred to as “ the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,026 | What is the state capital of Queensland? | Queensland | history - geography - state, Australia | Britannica.com Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk (Australian Labor Party) Date of admission Seats in federal House of Representatives 30 (of 150) Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 10) 1Mainland and island areas only; excludes coastal water. Queensland, state of... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,027 | The F1 function key produces what in most computer systems? | Function Keys | Tutorials | Classroom Function Keys Details Written by Sandy Berger One of the biggest differences between a typewriter keyboard and the computer keyboard is the row of keys at the top of the keyboard that are labeled F1 through F12. Commonly referred to as Function Keys, these keys were frequently used... | musical notation-Musical keyboard - www.musicinformationkgf.com musical notation-Musical keyboard Jump to: navigation , search This article is about keyboards on musical instruments. For instruments referred to as "keyboards", see Keyboard instrument . Layout of a musical keyboard (three octaves shown) The musical keyb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,028 | In which English county is the river Kent | Farson Digital Watercams - Hi-def webcam on River Kent, at Kendal Website | Email | 01539 530047 More information Many thanks to Peill & Company Chartered Surveyors for facilitating this camera's location and to South Cumbria Rivers Trust for capitally funding its installation. The River Kent is a short river and one o... | Joan of Kent: About More than Just Controversial Marriages By Jone Johnson Lewis Updated August 31, 2015. Known for: Joan of Kent was known for her relationships with several important royal figures of medieval England, and for her impetuous clandestine marriages, and for her beauty. She's less well known for her milit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,029 | Three species of swan are commonly found in Britain, mute and whooper are two, what is the third? | Swan Species Swan Species THE SEVEN SPECIES OF SWANS Mute Swans originated in Europe and Asia and are the most common captive swans found on lakes and ponds in private settings such as resorts, zoos, parks and estates. Mute Swans are not really mute. They are less vocal than other species of swans due to the anatom... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,030 | In Scotland, what colour petticoat should women wear, and make sure it is partly visible, to ensure success when they propose to a man? | February 29th and Leap Year superstitions By Ellen Castelow , Contributing Writer | Comments Thirty days hath September, All the rest have thirty-one, Excepting February alone Which hath but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine. - old saying Our everyday calendar is an artificial medium t... | The FunBoxs Biggest Quiz Ever .. | Page 2 | Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum | Guild Forums | Gaia Online Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm 6501..In fashion correspondent and bar are types of what item? 6502..Artemis is Greek Goddess of what - only one among all Gods? 6503..25% of the adult ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,031 | Name the soft cloth made from silk that derives its name from the French word for rag. | Silk Chiffon Nude fabric by the yard | NY Fashion Center Fabrics Imported Fabric Soft, pebbly texture due to the tight, crepe twist silk yarns Has a velvety sheen due to the way the silk filaments reflect light, but is not particularly shiny Silk chiffon does not lend itself to garments that are tailored or require a l... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,032 | Which British prime minister wrote History of the English Speaking Peoples? | National Academic Quiz Tournaments, LLC School You Gotta Know These British Prime Ministers The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of the Cabinet (the executive council that leads the government) and is also de facto head of the legislature by his or her presence in the House of Commons. By modern convent... | Tony Blair Tony Blair The Rt Hon. Tony Blair Tony Blair addressing a news conference at the 2006 G8 summit in Strelna, Saint Petersburg , Russia Spouse Cherie Booth Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom , First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,033 | Often with obscene or risque intent, what poetry uses a strict AABBA rhyme scheme? | Poetry – Befuddled Bard Haiku Poems A haiku in English is a very short poem in the English language, following to a greater or lesser extent the form and style of the Japanese haiku. A typical haiku is a three-line observation about a fleeting moment involving nature. Limerick Poems A limerick is a form of poetry, espe... | ABBA — Listen for free on Spotify ABBA Play on Spotify The most commercially successful pop group of the 1970s, the origins of the Swedish superstars ABBA dated back to 1966, when keyboardist and vocalist Benny Andersson , a onetime member of the popular beat outfit the Hep Stars , first teamed with guitarist and vocal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,034 | Who first coined the term paradigm for all the factors that influence the scientist's research? | Thomas Kuhn: the man who changed the way the world looked at science | Science | The Guardian The Observer Thomas Kuhn: the man who changed the way the world looked at science Fifty years ago, a book by Thomas Kuhn altered the way we look at the philosophy behind science, as well as introducing the much abused phrase '... | Definition and Examples of Names in English The plumed war-bonnet of Medicine Hat, Tucson and Deadwood and Lost Mule Flat. . . ." (Stephen Vincent Benét, "American Names," 1927) Common Words and Proper Names "There is no sharp dividing line between common words and proper names. They feed off each other. Many medieva... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,035 | What substance is the most used man-made material in the world? | 10 Amazing Man-Made Substances - Listverse 10 Amazing Man-Made Substances Lester Boyce June 20, 2013 We all know that mankind is capable of genius. But if you scratch the surface of what we can come up with, even those of us who have already discovered chocolate-covered pretzels can be blown away. For instance, did you... | Elemental Composition of the Human Body Elemental Composition of the Human Body Elemental Composition of the Human Body Elements in the Human Body By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Here's a look at the chemical composition of the human body, including element abundance and how each element is used. Elements are listed i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,036 | What is a dish sprinkled with breadcrumbs or grated cheese and browned? | Cheese – Wartime Recipes Cheese is an A.1 food source because: – It is an excellent body-builder, better than meat for building firm muscles. It builds strong bones and teeth too. Therefore it is invaluable for growing children. Plenty of cheese in childhood means less dental troubles in later life. It is a concentra... | Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese Recipe : Aarti Sequeira : Food Network Cheese Ball Recipes 4.8 104 Excellent recipe, turns out perfectly! I also made the cheese :)<br /><br />I'm about to make it for the second time, wish me luck! Anonymous 2016-07-18T18:24:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Amazi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,037 | Who had a hit in 1968 with Yummy Yummy Yummy | OHIO EXPRESS - Yummy Yummy Yummy (1968) - YouTube OHIO EXPRESS - Yummy Yummy Yummy (1968) 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 no... | 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 |
1,478,038 | Who directed the 2012 film Les Miserables? | Les Misérables (2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC In 19th-century France, ... | 1962 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: GREGORY PECK for "Lawrence of Arabia" Actress: ANNE BANCROFT in "The Miracle Worker", Bette Davis in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" , Katharine Hepburn in "Long Day's Journey Into Night", Geraldine Page in "Sweet Bird of Youth," Lee Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,039 | "Which film musical ends with ""Eliza? Where are my slippers?""" | Why My Fair Lady betrays Pygmalion - Telegraph Theatre Features Why My Fair Lady betrays Pygmalion It is 100 years since George Bernard Shaw premiered Pygmalion amidst scandal and controversy. And the arguments go on Not as the author intended: Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison as Eliza and Professor Higgins in My Fair ... | Guide to Musical Theatre - Operetta Book and Lyrics by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens, Paris - 21 October, 1858 Stadt Theatre, Broadway - March, 1861 (in German) Her Majesty's Theatre, London - December 26, 1865 (76 perfs) - adapted by J.R. Planché Revis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,040 | The Thar Desert is MAINLY in which country? | Thar Desert | desert, Asia | Britannica.com Thar Desert Alternative Title: Great Indian Desert Related Topics Thar Desert, also called Great Indian Desert, arid region of rolling sand hills on the Indian subcontinent. It is located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India , and partly in Punjab and Sindh (Sind) pr... | 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 |
1,478,041 | Which British writer also wrote under the name of Jack Harvey? | Jack Harvey Novels: Ian Rankin: 9780752837888: Books - Amazon.ca By RachelWalker on Dec 22 2002 Format: Paperback This is a must for any fan of Ian Rankin. Each story is an ideal showcase of his talent when writing outside the restrictions set when he is writing his brilliant Inspector Rebus novels, and it is great to ... | Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca - Strand Mag by The Strand Magazine by Charles L.P. Silet Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” The opening line to Daphne du Maurier’s most famous novel, Rebecca is one of the great opening lines in English fiction. In one stroke, du Maurier establishes the voice, the locale, and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,042 | If you start your sport with a face-off, what are you playing? | You Can't Just Wait For A College Scholarship After High School Written by David Frank NCAA eligibility is a complex subject, and most athletes do not realize they start losing eligibility just one year after they graduate high school. Make sure you fully understand the rules for your sport before you decide to delay y... | Card Games: Commercial Games Alpha There are 74 cards representing letters of the alphabet - 42 consonants, 32 vowels and 2 wild cards. While the consonant cards each represent a single letter, the vowel cards give a choice of two vowels and the wild cards represent any letter. Several games for these cards are offered... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,043 | Conducted mission of preaching and healing, with reported miracles, in Palestine, c.28-30AD? | 14K GOLD JESUS PIECE 14K GOLD JESUS PIECE 14k Gold Jesus Piece jesus Jesus of Nazareth (c. 5 BC/BCE – c. 30 AD/CE),Sanders (1993).p.11, p 249. also known as Jesus Christ or simply Jesus, is the central figure of Christianity, which views him as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. The central figure of the Christ... | John Flynn | A tribute to Influential Australian Christians A tribute to Influential Australian Christians Posted on 22 October 2010 by A tribute to Influential Australian Christians John Flynn (1880 – 1951) Presbyterian minister The Reverend John Flynn was an Australian Presbyterian minister who founded the Royal Flyi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,044 | Which composer died at Bayreuth in Germany in 1886? | Liszt, Franz | San Francisco Classical Voice San Francisco Classical Voice As much a superstar in his time as Michael Jackson was in ours, he revolutionized the art of piano playing. As a composer he remains most famous for his tuneful and brilliant Hungarian Rhapsodies. Vital Statistics Born: October 22, 1811 in Raidi... | Music History 102 Born: Salzburg, January 27, 1756 Died: Vienna, December 5, 1791 At the age of four he could learn a piece of music in half an hour. At five he was playing the clavier incredibly well. At six he began composing, writing his first symphonies at the age of eight. He was constantly traveling all over Euro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,045 | What began in 1877 but banned women until 1884? | Women's History {Let me know what's missing from this list ~ email the webmistress } 1520 Susannah Hornebolt (later, Whorstly) was the first known female artist in England. 1536 Wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, beheaded for 'adultery'. 1542 Wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, beheaded for 'improper conduct'. 1546 Poe... | britishtennis.com - The British Tennis Website History of Tennis Lets take a step back in time. Below we have identified key moments in tennis history. Cream boxes containing the General heading represent general tennis history facts, while green boxes containing the Wimbledon heading represent specific moments in Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,046 | Stringhalt is a nervous disorder which affects the legs of which animal? | Stringhalt Stringhalt What is stringhalt? Stringhalt or springhalt is an involuntary, greater-than-normal flexion of the hock while the horse is in motion and may affect one or both hind limbs. How is this caused? The true cause is unknown, but the condition is associated with nervous disorders, degeneration of the sci... | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Napoleon - The pig who emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Joseph Stalin, Napoleon uses military force (his nine loyal attack dogs) to intimidate the other animals and consolidate his power.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,047 | In France, what would you buy in a fromagerie? | Fromagerie Pascal Beillevaire - David Lebovitz Fromagerie Pascal Beillevaire 106 comments - 04.24.2012 I’m not going to say it’s the top reason I live here, but one of the main reasons that I live in France is because of the cheese. It’s not just that I like cheese – which I do very dearly – but it also represents some... | 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 |
1,478,048 | What was the name of the motel in Tennessee in which Martin Luther King Jr was shot dead in 1968? | Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (4 April 1968) Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (4 April 1968) At 6:05 P.M. on Thursday, 4 April 1968, Martin Luther King was shot dead while standing on a balcony outside his second-floor room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. News of King’s assassination prom... | Loretta Lynn | Country Music Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lynn is the daughter of coal miner Theodore Melvin "Ted" Webb (October 24, 1906 – February 23, 1959) and Clara Marie "Clary" ( née Ramey; May 5, 1912 – November 24, 1981). [3 ] Path to stardom Edit In January 1948, Loretta married Oliver "Doolittle" Lynn [4 ]... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,049 | What is the lowest voice register in a barbershop quartet? | Glossary of Barbershop Terms Impromptu quartet singing without arrangements; singing by ear. Additional Vocabulary �Bright� - is singing using a bright airy sound which comes from the resonators in your head. There are five resonators, namely, the tongue and teeth (front of the mo... | 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 |
1,478,050 | In the game of scrabble, how many points is the ‘F’ tile worth? | Stefan Fatsis is the author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic and is a panelist on Hang Up and Listen . Follow him on Twitter. Any Scrabble player can tell you that the X is actually worth eight points. But as Butts was creating the game, in a fifth-floor walkup in Queens, he tinkered—with the layout of the boa... | Scrabble Tile Distribution and Point Values By Erik Arneson Updated September 29, 2016. One of the first things that beginner Scrabble players should learn is the game's tile distribution. It's vital to know that, for example, only one J, K, Q, X and Z are in the bag -- and that they provide the best opportunities for ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,051 | Who did Cassius Clay defeat in February 1964 to become World Heavyweight Boxing Champion? | Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston - Feb 25, 1964 - HISTORY.com Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Share this: Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston Author Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston URL Publisher A+E Networks On February 25, 1964, underdog Cassius Clay, age 22, defeats champion Sonny Liston in a technical knockout to... | Boxing Historian - Boxing History, facts, stats, prizefighters, history Heavyweight Champion of the World - 1937-1949 Record: 68 Wins, 3 Losses, 0 Draws - 54 KOs Joe Louis, an American Hero and Icon, is maybe the top fighter in boxing history. He made his professional debut in 1934 and rang up 68 victorie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,052 | What hip-hop artist was controversially chosen to headline the 2008 Glastonbury Festival? | Jay Z - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (39) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (4) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Shawn Corey Carter was born 4 December 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Raised in Brooklyn, Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G. . He firs... | What Happened in 1988? - Like Totally 80s What Happened in 1988? Posted By Pia Sooney on Aug 18, 2007 | 0 comments 1988 was a politically active year with indictments handed down in the Iran-Contra affair, a presidential election in which George HW Bush beats out Michael Dukakis, and the election of Sonny Bono as the n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,053 | "Who painted the famous painting known as ""The Night Watch""?" | The Night Watch by Rembrandt – Facts & History about the Painting The Three Trees Rembrandt painted The Night Watch in 1642 and is known as one of his most famous paintings. It is also been recognized as one of Rembrandt’s most debatable and controversial works of art. The Night Watch is the largest painting (at 142.9 ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,054 | "While most juries can only provide a verdict of ""Guilty"" or ""Not Guilty"", in which country can a jury decide ""Not Proven""?" | criminal law - Has a verdict of 'not proven' ever had a different effect to one of 'not guilty'? - Law Stack Exchange Has a verdict of 'not proven' ever had a different effect to one of 'not guilty'? up vote 8 down vote favorite 1 In Scotland there are three verdicts available in criminal trials: guilty, not guilty, an... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,055 | In the Elvis song, what was the name of his 'latest flame'? | Elvis Presley-(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame. - YouTube Elvis Presley-(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame. 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 ... | Elvis Presley | Rolling Stone artists > E > Elvis Presley > Bio Elvis Presley Bio Elvis Presley was rock & roll’s first real star, not to mention one of the most important cultural forces in history, a hip-shaking symbol of liberation for the staid America of the 1950s. A white Southerner singing blues laced ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,056 | On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? | Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information By Becky Oskin, Contributing Writer | May 7, 2015 04:52pm ET MORE This isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, but it could. This is an aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthqua... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,057 | In ‘The Wizard of Oz’ books, what is the name of the Good Witch? | Good Witch | Oz Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Good Witch is a title given to witches who are particularly good. Famous Good Witches Glinda the Good Witch of the South is the most famous good witch in all the Oz books and movies, she is the ruler of the Quadling Country , and the most powerful witch in the Land of ... | name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories | fasab Home Posts tagged 'name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories' name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories “Fight Against Stupidity And Bureaucracy” . Welcome to another quiz day on the fasab blog. As usual a random selection of questions, some quite d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,058 | Who composed the New World Symphony | Classical Classics - Dvorak's "New World" Symphony, Classical Notes, Peter Gutmann A bizarre aftermath of 9/11 was a resurgence of protest over how American influence had allegedly sullied the purity of other civilizations, depicting us as a sort of pernicious cultural kudzu overrunning and smothering the world's prist... | Read view.php?vol=10&iss=2&f=wierzbicki.pdf Read view.php?vol=10&iss=2&f=wierzbicki.pdf text version Banality Triumphant: Iconographic Use of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Recent Films The sublime and the ridiculous are often so nearly related, that it is difficult to class them separately. One step above the sublime m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,059 | What's the most popular sport in India? | Most Popular Sports in India Olympics Stats Most Popular Sports in India 1) Cricket: Cricket is by far the most popular sport in India. India has produced some of the finest cricketers in the world who hold or once held various world records. India won the cricket world cup in 1983 and recently the first ever T20 world... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,060 | Which German novelist, a Nobel prize winner in 1999, wrote 'A Wide Field' and 'The Tin Drum'? | German literary lion Gunter Grass dies at 87 German literary lion Gunter Grass dies at 87 Kate Millar German novelist Gunter Grass was awarded the Nobel literature prize in 1999 (AFP Photo/Marcus Brandt) More Berlin (AFP) - Germany's Nobel-winning author, Gunter Grass, who acted as a moral compass for many in the postw... | Claire Bloom | Biography and Filmography | 1931 Led the cast of "Conversations After a Burial", produced in London 1998 Portrayed a former silent movie star running a New Jersey rooming house in Laurie Weltz's "Wrestling With Alligators" 1998 Had stage triumph as Clytemnestra in a staging of Sophocles' "Electra", starr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,061 | Which insect does Isle of Wight Disease affect? | Welcome to Hillbans Pest Control - Hillbans Pest Control > Huck Nets Welcome to Hillbans Pest Control Hillbans have been providing high quality pest control services on the Isle of Wight since 1988 and remain the largest dedicated pest control company on the Island. We currently employ four service specialists, all of ... | The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father - Jim Wight - Google Books The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father 1 Review https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Real_James_Herriot.html?id=b1osAAAAYAAJ No one is better poised to write the biography of James Herriot than the son who worked alongside him in the Yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,062 | What name is given to the list of all the accounts contained in the ledger of a business and their values, from which most financial reports are produced? | Maintaining Your General Ledger | BizFilings Toolkit Maintaining Your General Ledger Filed under Bookkeeping. Fact checked on May 24, 2012. Article Tools Share Share The general ledger reflects a permanent summary of all your supporting journals, such as the sales and cash receipts journal and the cash disbursements jo... | Changing Banking for Good - Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards 22.1 33.6 Source: The Kay Review of UK Equity Markets and Long-term Decision Making, Final Report, p 31 662. Investors that hold shares for a short period are less likely to be concerned by the long-term prospects of the company they own, other t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,063 | Which word of the phonetic alphabet is also a type of submarine? | Appendix:Glossary of military slang - Wiktionary Appendix:Glossary of military slang Jump to: navigation , search Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet , or otherwise incorpor... | Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ Part 1 - A through M This FAQ is maintained by Jeff Crowell (jeff_crowell@hp.com) ; web hosting provided by Haze Gray & Underway . Last Updated 31 October 2003. Notes: --'RN' denotes Royal Navy usage. Similarly, RCN = Royal Canadian Navy, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,064 | If Pluto is no longer recognised as a planet, which is the smallest planet in the solar system? | Pluto and the Solar System | IAU Pluto and the Solar System Pluto and the Developing Landscape of Our Solar System The discovery of Pluto Nearly eighty years ago an astronomer working at the Lowell Observatory in the United States made a discovery that would ultimately initiate a dramatic change in the way we look at o... | Why is Pluto no longer a planet? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) Why is Pluto no longer a planet? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,065 | Who was the founder of the S.A.S. | Special Air Service - SAS - History Special Air Service (SAS) - History (1941 to 1979) The following is a chronological history of the SAS: SAS History 1941 to 1979 1941 - The SAS is Born The Special Air Service was created by David Stirling in 1941. Conceived as a desert raiding force, the Regiment inserted behind Ger... | Brief History of the Jaguar Marque - Motorcars Ltd. A brief chronological history of the marque. The Swallow Cars In 1922, a young motorcyclist by the name of Bill Lyons joined sidecar builder William Walmsley to form the Swallow Sidecar Company in Blackpool, England. Their stylish, distinctive aluminum sidecars proved... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,066 | Ann Rules book The Stranger Beside Me, is about what serial killer, assumed to have murdered 35 people, before hitting the electric chair in Starke, Florida on January 24, 1989? | Theodore Robert Bundy #106 07-31-79 Summary: On November 7, 1974, Carol DeRonch, 18, was in a Utah Shopping Mall when she was approached by Bundy, who told her that someone had been trying to break into her automobile. She thought that he was a police officer and Bundy later showed her a badge. Bundy asked her to accom... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,067 | Who replaced Mickey Arthur as coach of the Australian cricket team in June? | Mickey Arthur sacked as Australia's coach | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo Australia news June 24, 2013 Mickey Arthur sacked as Australia's coach 254 Mickey Arthur has been axed as Australia's coach © Getty Images Mickey Arthur has been sacked as Australia's head coach less than three weeks before the start of the Investec As... | Men's Cricket | Oxford University Sport Men’s Cricket Club OUCC is one of the most prestigious cricket clubs in the country. The First-Class facilities at the University Parks have been graced by some of the most famous cricketers of all time, producing many Blues who have gone on to represent their country such as Imr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,068 | Charles Guiteau assassinated which US President in 1881? | 1881- President Garfield assassinated by Charles Guiteau, - POL SC - 1100 View Full Document This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: 1881- President Garfield assassinated by Charles Guiteau, a frustrated office s... | Presidents' Nicknames Long Tom, The Pen of the Revolution, Apostle of the Constitution, Sage of Monticello James Madison Father of the Constitution, Little Johnny, Sage of Montpelier James Monroe The Last of the Crooked Hats John Quincy Adams Old Man Eloquent, Publicola, Some Southern Senators sometimes call him "the M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,069 | Composed in 1831, what was Rossini's last opera? | ��ࡱ� | Performance Review Turandot | News Press | Opera Carolina Performance Review: Turandot Joseph Newsome, Voix des Arts article type Share This Performance Review: Turandot The première of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot at La Scala on 25 April 1926, seventeen months after the composer’s death, is one of the most famous occasi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,070 | What was late actress Elizabeth Taylor’s middle name? | Elizabeth Taylor - Biography - IMDb Elizabeth Taylor Biography Showing all 204 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (8) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (116) | Personal Quotes (45) | Salary (25) Overview (5) 5' 2" (1.57 m) Mini Bio (1) Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was considered one of the last, if not the... | Liberty X star Jessica Taylor tops up her tan in Barbados with husband Kevin Pietersen | Daily Mail Online comments She's been lying low since Liberty X made a pop comeback on The Big Reunion in 2013. And Jessica Taylor was making the most of her time off by embarking on a family holiday to Barbados alongside her profe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,071 | In what year did the first Rugby World Cup take place? | One year to go: How do the Rugby World Cup contenders rank? | The Rugby Blog One year to go: How do the Rugby World Cup contenders rank? September 18, 2014 21 With exactly a year to go until the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, let’s take a look at how the likely main contenders (taken from top eight in cu... | Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa 64-0 USA - BBC Sport Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa 64-0 USA By Matt Davis From the section Rugby Union Share this page Read more about sharing. South Africa (14) 64 Tries: De Allende, penalty try, Habana 3, Du Plessis, Louw 2, Kriel, Mvovo Cons: Pollard 5, Steyn 2 USA (0) 0 Bryan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,072 | The islands of Tristan da Cunha are 2,816 kilometres (1,750 miles) from the nearest land. What country is closest to them? | Tristan Da Cunha - Welcome - tristandacunha.org TristanDaCunha.org Welcome to Tristan Da Cunha Welcome to TristanDaCunha.org – a website about the remotest island in the world, Tristan Da Cunha. Tristan Da Cunha lies 2,816 kilometres (1,750 miles) from South Africa and 3,360 kilometres (2,088 miles) from South America.... | Agriculture | Falkland Islands Government Back Agriculture For 140 years, until the introduction of the Fishery Conservation Zone in 1987, sheep farming and the export of wool provided the main base of the Islands economy. Since 1987 the sale of fishing licences has become the major income source for the Islands. Howev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,073 | Doris Speed played which part in Coronation Street? | Doris Speed | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Doris Speed MBE ( 3rd February , 1899 - 16th November , 1994 ) was a British actress, best known for her role as snooty Rovers Return Inn landlady Annie Walker , a role she played from the debut episode of Coronation Street in December 1960 till 1983 ... | From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,074 | Lumley Castle overlooks a cricket ground used by which county? | Lumley Castle - Unique Hotel in County Durham, near Newcastle, Sunderland, North East Accommodation, Wedding Venue County Durham near Newcastle Book your Wedding at Lumley Castle by the [..] Special Offers Close Welcome to Lumley Castle Hotel Standing proud for more than 600 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley C... | Counties of England - United Kingdom Counties of England - United Kingdom List of counties of England England is a nation within the United Kingdom See Old Counties Map and select "full view" for detailed image of the map right This is the hub project for the counties of England. The history of local government in the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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