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1,478,275 | What colour is the ribbon on the Victoria Cross? | Victoria Cross Heroes :: The Victoria Cross Victoria Cross Heroes The Victoria Cross The VC can be awarded to women although no woman has yet received one. Originally the VC could not be awarded posthumously, i.e. to anyone who had died whilst performing the act of gallantry; this was changed by an incident in 1900 alt... | RFU - Twickenham Twickenham Tweet Why a Rose? The simple answer is that we do not know why a rose was chosen as England’s emblem, but there are three possibilities: The royal English rose is white and red. This rose was created to symbolise the marriage between Henry VII (House of Lancaster) and Elizabeth (House of Yor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,276 | Nel Gwyn was the mistress of which King of England? | Nell Gwyn - mistress of King Charles II "Pray good people be civil, I am the Protestant whore" was Nell Gwyn's cheeky retort to the masses pushing around her coach in the mistaken belief that it was that of the Duchess of Portsmouth, the Catholic Louise de Keroualle. 'Pretty, witty Nell' was perhaps the best known and ... | King Henry VI | Britroyals Event 1422 Henry aged 8 months becomes King of England on the death of his father, Henry V, and then, two months later, King of France on the death of his grandfather, Charles VI. 1422 John, Duke of Bedford, is appointed Regent of France; Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, becomes Regent of Englan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,277 | Late US singer/songwriter Jiles Perry Richardson Jr, born October 1930, was better known by what name? | Attention:You are browsing our famous burial locations. If you are looking for a non-famous grave, please start from our home page . b. March 9, 1950 d. December 22, 2004 Major League Baseball Player. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he made his major league debut on September 9, 1976, and played his final game on October... | The Doors, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore - Band Members - The Doors Are Open History of The Doors The Doors took their name from the title of Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception (a reference to the "unlocking" of "doors of perception" through LSD use), Huxley's own title was a quotation... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,278 | As one of his twelve Labours, Heracles was sent to Mount Erymanthos to capture which animal? | Heracles - The Ancient Greek Hero Myth « « Heracles 12 LABOURS *Slaying the Nemean Lion and bringing back its skin*: The Nemean lion had a skin so thick that it was impenetrable, so all of Heracles' weapons were useless against it. Eventually he managed to kill it by strangling it. His next problem was how to skin the ... | 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 |
1,478,279 | Douglas McGregor defined two main styles of management; what did he call them and how are each of the two styles typified? | My MBA My MBA Thursday, 28 October 2010 What is SENSEX? The SENSEX, short form of the BSE-Sensitive Index, is a "Market Capitalization-Weighted" index of 30 stocks representing a sample of large, well-established and financially sound companies. It is the oldest index in India and has acquired a unique place in the col... | Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never - IT - 402 View Full Document Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never did run smooth Midsummer Nights Dream 22 All my Yesterdays is which actors autobiography Edward G Robinson 23 Which type of full moon follows a harvest moon Hunters M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,280 | Which 17th/18th century Irish political leader was nicknamed “The Liberator”? | Daniel O'Connell - Biography of Irish Statesman By Robert McNamara Updated May 31, 2016. Daniel O'Connell was an Irish patriot who came to exert enormous influence on the relationship between Ireland and its British rulers during the first half of the 19th century. O'Connell, a gifted orator and charismatic figure, ral... | Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector In 1649, after the proclamation of the republican Commonwealth, Cromwell led a punitive expedition into Ireland, especially remembered for the massacre of the royalist garrison at Drogheda. He then initiated a policy of systematic dispossession of the Irish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,281 | Dr. Sam Beckett jumps from person to person to "put things right that once went wrong" in what 90s TV series that had a 5 year run on NBC? | Quantum Leap (TV series) | Maveric Universe Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Quantum Leap (TV series) Template:Infobox television Quantum Leap is an American television series that was broadcast on NBC from March 1989 to May 1993. The series was created by Donald Bellisario , and starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett ,... | 'Nurse Jackie': On the Set With Edie Falco as Show Says Goodbye for Good | Hollywood Reporter 9:00am PT by Ashley Lee 'Nurse Jackie': On the Set With Edie Falco as Show Says Goodbye for Good Jessica Chou "A lot of people think [wrapping the show] is bittersweet," says episode director Jesse Peretz (far ri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,282 | What is the star sign for the 1st November? | Scorpio - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au, Horoscopes Online! Scorpio The Zodiac Sign Scorpio | Oct 24 - Nov 22 Introduction Magnetic, elusive, sexy and determined. That’s you Scorpio! You were born under the eighth sign of the zodiac which is referred to by astrologers as a fixed water (ice) sign. In many ways, ice ... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,283 | "Who wrote ""The Naked Ape"" and ""The Human Zoo""?" | Desmond Morris : Naked Ape Human Zoo Desmond Morris Naked Ape : Human Zoo Desmond Morris (Desmond John Morris) author of The Naked Ape and The Human Zoo was born in the village of Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England on January 24th, 1928 as the son of an author of children's fiction and as the great-grandson of Wi... | The French spy who wrote The Planet of the Apes - BBC News BBC News The French spy who wrote The Planet of the Apes By Hugh Schofield BBC News, Paris 4 August 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Jean Loriot Before the newly released Dawn of the Planet of the Apes film, there was a long franchise going back to the fi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,284 | The Arab food falafal is commonly made from? | Falafel Recipe : Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Watch how to make this recipe. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas , scallions , garlic, cumin, coriander , cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice . Pulse to combine and season with salt. The mixtur... | Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a - IT - 402 View Full Document Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a galactophagist drink Milk 88 What did God create on the fifth day (both) Sea creatures and birds 89 Where was Bob Dylan born Duluth Minnesota 90 In the 18th centu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,285 | Where was Expo 2010 held from 1 May to 31 October 2010, the most expensive Expo in the history of world's fairs with the largest site (5.28 square km), with more than 190 countries and over 50 international organisations participating? | DSA October 2010 by Defence and Security Alert - issuu issuu 1st A N N I V E R S A R Y S P E C I A L SAARC COUNTRIES : US$ 20 REST OF THE WORLD : US$ 25 INDIA : ` 120 > VOLUME 2 > ISSUE 1 > OCTOBER 2010 security from the mother to the motherland... the world of nuclear world editor-in-chief FABULOUS PRIZES mission The ... | 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 |
1,478,286 | After corn, what is the most-planted crop in the United States? | USDA ERS - Background Background Background The major U.S. oilseed crops are soybeans, cottonseed, sunflowerseed, canola, rapeseed, and peanuts. Soybeans are the dominant oilseed in the United States, accounting for about 90 percent of U.S. oilseed production. Most U.S. soybeans are planted in May and early June and ha... | From flax to linen From flax to linen From flax to linen Linum Usitatissimum translates from Latin as "most useful linen." In naming this species, botanists recognized the inherent value of the humble flax plant. For ten thousand years or more, man has known this gentle gift of nature was the source of textiles with ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,287 | Who composed the Manfred overture? | Robert Schumann – Manfred Overture | Rockford Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 by: Kelly Price Robert Schumann – Manfred Overture ROBERT SCHUMANN Overture to Manfred, Op. 115 Born June 8, 1810, Zwickau, Saxony, Germany. Died July 29, 1856, Endenich, near Bonn, Germany. Schumann wrote incidental music for Byr... | San Francisco Symphony - RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade, Symphonic Suite, Opus 35 San Francisco Symphony Music Then and Now: Twentieth Century and Contemporary Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Symphonic Suite, Opus 35 NICOLAI ANDREIEVICH RIMSKY-KORSAKOV was born on March 18, 1844, in Tishkin, near Novgorod, Russia, and di... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,288 | Who played Vicky Pollard’s twin sister in the 2006 Comic Relief episode of ‘Little Britain’? | Vicky Pollard - Latest news on Metro UK Vicky Pollard Housemates ready for first full day Contestants will spend their first day in the BB house This year’s Big Brother contestants are set to spend their first full day in the house. A live launch show saw the 16 new housemates enter in the ninth series of the reality s... | Doctor Who? Harry Hill’s secret past and 5 more career-change comics - BT Doctor Who? Harry Hill’s secret past and 5 more career-change comics Stars in Their Eyes host Harry Hill once underwent a transformation of his own, from doctor into high-collared comedian. And he’s not the only comic to have set out on a very ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,289 | Did 'Eli Wallach' play the 'Good'; the 'Bad; or 'the 'Ugly' in the 1966 film? | View All Photos (10) Movie Info In the last and the best installment of his so-called "Dollars" trilogy of Sergio Leone-directed "spaghetti westerns," Clint Eastwood reprised the role of a taciturn, enigmatic loner. Here he searches for a cache of stolen gold against rivals the Bad (Lee Van Cleef), a ruthless bounty hu... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,290 | English statesman John of Gaunt was regent to which future king of England while he was too young to take the throne? | John of Gaunt John of Gaunt John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster Born: March 6, 1340 Leicester, Leicestershire, England (Age 58) John of Gaunt in History Prince John, the future Duke of Lancaster, was born the third surviving son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault at some point in March 1340 while the royal fa... | Edward II, King of England b. 25 Apr 1284 Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales d. 21 Sep 1327 Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England Coat of Arms Notes Edward II who reigned as King of England from 1307-1327 was widely held as a weak and ineffective king, losing disastrously to the Scots at Bannockburn in 1314. His te... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,291 | Who played 'Fletcher Christian' to Charles Laughton's 'Captain Bligh' in the film 'Mutiny On The Bounty'? | Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Mutiny on the Bounty ( 1... | The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,292 | "Near which city did Shakespeare's ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"" take place?" | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Key Facts A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare full title · A Midsummer Night’s Dream author · William Shakespeare genres · Comedy; fantasy; romance; farce language · English time and place written · London, 1594 or 1595 date of first publi... | Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn - Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" [HD] - YouTube Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn - Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" [HD] 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,293 | The pungent essential oil eugenol comprises about 70-90% of the oil from which spice? | Indian Institute of Spices Research Indian Institute of Spices Research Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. And Perry (Syn. Eugenia caryophyllus) Family : Myrtaceae Description Clove, small, reddish-brown flower bud of the tropical evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum of the family Myrtaceae, was imp... | 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 |
1,478,294 | Which children's TV series began with the narrative: 'In the lands of the North, where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea....! ? | Noggin the Nog Blog « In the lands of the north where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea … Apr5 The sun is getting higher in the sky and warmer to boot. Noggin, Nooka, ThorNogson and Graculus the Great Green Bird have popped on their swimming togs and are having a lazy time … sitting in the azure waters o... | 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 |
1,478,295 | Which African explorer translated the Arabian Nights? | Richard Burton - Scholar, Explorer, Linguist - Biography.com Richard Burton Sir Richard Burton was a British explorer and linguist. He translated The Arabian Nights, and wrote extensively about his travels in Asia, Africa and America. IN THESE GROUPS Famous British People Synopsis Sir Richard Burton was a British explo... | Review of C.S. Forester's The African Queen - BrothersJudd.com [Cecil Scott] 1899-1966 C. S. Forester is well remembered for his Horatio Hornblower series (see Orrin's review ), which has won renewed popularity with the excellent A & E movie versions and a coattail effect from the cult status of Patrick O'Brien's best-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,296 | Which future king was the first Englishman to be given the title of Prince of Wales? | BBC Wales - History - Themes - The Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales Full site A - Z index The Prince of Wales Prince Charles is the latest in a long line of heirs to the British throne who have enjoyed the title of Prince of Wales. With the range of principalities that existed in Wales until the middle ages, it was ... | Famous Scots - King Charles I Famous Scots Dunfermline Palace, Birthplace of King Charles I. Early Years When Charles was born in Dunfermline Palace , on 19 November 1600, no-one knew that he would be the last king born in Scotland. He had an elder brother who was destined to be king and Charles was a frail, sickly chi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,297 | What was the name given to Jiang Qing (Mao Zedong's ex-wife), Zhang Chunqiao, Yao Wenyuan, and Wang Hongwen, Chinese Communist Party officials who were prominent during the Cultural Revolution and were arrested in 1976, charged with treason? | Jiang Qing Jiang Qing This is a Chinese name ; the family name is Jiang (江). Jiāng Qīng Spouse of the Paramount leader In office 1 October 1949 – 9 September 1976 Succeeded by 1 October 1949 – 27 April 1959 Succeeded by Zhucheng , Shandong , Republic of China Died Mao Zedong , married on 20 November 1938, widowed on 9 ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,298 | What was the first forename of the German composer Herr Orff? | Biographies of Carl Orff Composers Highest Rated Carl Orff ( 1895 - 1982 ) Category ( Composers ) [ suggest a correction ] Carl Orff was a twentieth-century German composer, most famous for his stirring interpretation of the Medieval German manuscript, Carmina Burana. One portion of tha... | Haydn, Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp-minor, “Farewell” « earsense blog Haydn, Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp-minor, “Farewell” Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp-minor, “Farewell”, 1772 During the thirty years Haydn served the Esterházy family, he almost singlehandedly evolved and perfected two extraordinary g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,299 | What family name is next in the series Ivanievi, Hewitt, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray? | Novak Djokovic - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN Mark Edmondson >> 1st Since Fred Perry in 1936 Murray joined Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal , Djokovic and Lleyton Hewitt as the fifth active player with multiple Grand Slam titles. It was Murray’s 18th straight grass-court match win. He’s 8-11 vs Djokovic, but 2-0 against him on... | Grand Slams | rogerfedererfan rogerfedererfan This blog covers all things RF. It is dedicated to my dearest friend and avid FedFan @EfieZac. May she RIP 💙 Grand Slams Roger Federer’s Grand Slam Records The Maestro’s Grand Slam records are outlined below. Information has been collected from the ATP website, Wikipedia a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,300 | Which country did cyclone Nargis devastate on 2 May 2008? | CYCLONE NARGIS OF MAY 2-3 2008 IN MYANMAR (BURMA) - George Pararas-Carayannis CYCLONE "NARGIS" OF MAY 2-3, 2008 IN MYANMAR (BURMA) George Pararas-Carayannis Introduction Cyclone Nargis was one of the deadliest and most destructive tropical cyclones to ever hit Myanmar (formerly Burma). The cyclone was r... | 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 |
1,478,301 | In 2014 who was accused of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in South Africa? | Oscar Pistorius goes on trial for murder of Reeva Steenkamp - as it happened | World news | The Guardian Reeva Steenkamp shooting Oscar Pistorius goes on trial for murder of Reeva Steenkamp - as it happened Trial begins of South African Paralympian for murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria on Val... | Allan Quatermain (c.1815-c.1886), Adventurer Allan Quatermain (c.1815-c.1886), Adventurer The Dates The dates I estimate for Allan (c.1815-c.1886) are based on information in the books about him. Born The first book about him according to internal chronology, Marie, says that ``as a very young man'' he accompanied Piet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,302 | "In ""Silence of the Lambs"", what was the nickname of the killer that Hannibal Lecter helped to catch?" | Hannibal Lecter | The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki Share I Ate His Liver With Fava Beans Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character in a series of suspense novels by Thomas Harris.Lecter was introduced in the 1981 thriller novel Red Dragon as a brilliant psychiatrist a... | 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 |
1,478,303 | In 1930, Ghandi headed a march in protest against a tax on which commodity? | Salt March to Dandi March 12 to April 6, 1930. | HPS SR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHERGARH HPS SR. SEC. SCHOOL, SHERGARH Posted on March 12, 2011 | Leave a comment Salt March to Dandi The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Salt March to Dandi, was an act of protest against the British salt tax in Colonial India. Mahatma Gandhi wal... | 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 |
1,478,304 | What was the name of the sheepdog in the Perishers cartoon strip? | The Perishers The Perishers , written by Maurice Dodd , drawn by Dennis Collins , and they have appeared in Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper since the 1960s at least. Perhaps because this is a British strip, searching the internet turns up very little information about it. Its debt to Peanuts seems indisputable, and ce... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,305 | The Bridalveil Waterfall is in which US national park? | Waterfalls - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Waterfalls Waterfalls Waterfalls Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Peak runoff typically occurs in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) oft... | Salzburg and Dresden – The Denver Post Editorial: Jeffco activists court disaster in Dinosaur Ridge dealership fight 1. To see some of the locations for the movie “The Sound of Music” you would stop in Salzburg, a famous city in which landlocked country? 2.Sugar cane is used to produce ethanol, which provides approxima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,306 | An athlete who in 2013 famously became the first active professional in one of the four major US team sports to declare he is homosexual, has a twin brother who was a professional in what sport? | NBA center Jason Collins becomes first openly gay active player in major U.S. sport « Hot Air NBA center Jason Collins becomes first openly gay active player in major U.S. sport posted at 2:01 pm on April 29, 2013 by Allahpundit Share on Facebook 1 1 SHARES Two weeks ago we were writing about a terrorist attack, today ... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,307 | The Land of the Long White Cloud? | Swirling cloud captured above New Zealand - 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' - Telegraph New Zealand Swirling cloud captured above New Zealand - 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' A spectacular, swirling cloud forms above a mountain range in New Zealand - a country known by Maoris as The Land of the Long White Cloud.... | 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 |
1,478,308 | Which county won the Cricket County Championship on six occasions during the 1960’s Including three consecutive titles in 1966, 1967 and 1968 ? | Goalkeeper facts and trivia | Goalkeepers are Different All those little oddities, snippets of trivia and quirky facts about goalkeepers that you were just dying to know about
Goalkeeper Awards, Gongs & Other Achievements International honours England, Wales and Northern Ireland's most capped players are all goalkeepe... | antrim - County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Antrim Ulster County Antrim is one of Northern Ireland's most desirable and picturesque destinations. The Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim are both areas of unsurpassed beauty, a unique blend of heritage and magnificent scenery. C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,309 | Which country was the birthplace of Mo Farah, Olympic and World Champion over 5,000 and 10,000 metres? | Mo Farah wins 10,000m World Championship crown in Moscow | Daily Mail Online comments Mo Farah exacted revenge on Ibrahim Jeilan, the Ethiopian who beat him in Daegu two years ago, by emerging from a sprint finish to become Britain's first 10,000 metres world champion. If Farah was not considered in the same breath as ... | 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 |
1,478,310 | Which ancient road linked Wroxeter to Dover via St Albans | Watling Street | Roman road, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Watling Street Tower Bridge Watling Street, Roman road in England that ran from Dover west-northwest to London and thence northwest via St. Albans (Verulamium) to Wroxeter (Ouirokónion, or Viroconium). It was one of Britain’s greatest arterial roads of the Ro... | Walking in the Malvern Hills - Information for Walkers Walking in the Malvern Hills The distinctive profile of the Malvern Hills are a dominant feature of south west Worcestershire and can be seen from the Cotswold escarpment in the east, to the Welsh border in the west. In the north the range is clearly visible duri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,311 | Name the Belfast vet who invented the pneumatic tyre? | Who Invented The Pneumatic Tyre? - Automotive More Motorcycles > Who Invented The Pneumatic Tyre? John Boyd Dunlop invented the first functional pneumatic tyre in 1888 and very soon after he began the world's very first tyre business beginning an entirely new industry John Dunlop was born on the 5th of February 184... | Christopher Cockerell and the History of the Hovercraft By Mary Bellis Updated August 17, 2016. A hovercraft is a vehicle supported on a cushion of air supplied by a powered fan mounted on the craft. The hovercraft was invented by Christopher Cockerell in 1956. The theory behind one of the most successful inventions of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,312 | Riley was the real first name of which singer, known by initials, who died last month? | Music | FamousDEAD List of Famous Dead People: Category - Music Prince : Born: 1958-06-07 - Died: 2016-04-21 Prince Rogers Nelson, better known as simply Prince (or at one point “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince” or an unpronounceable symbol), was a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a huge, iconic pop... | Music Stars Real Names Movie Lists Music Stars Real Names Here is an alphabetical list of the most popular music stars from past to present and what their real or full names really are. Edited By: Lew Johnny Ace - John Alexander Jr. Adele - Adele Laurie Blue Adkins Clay Aiken - Clayton Holmes Grissom Akon - Aliaune Dam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,313 | What is the medical name for the windpipe? | Definition of Windpipe Definition of Windpipe Windpipe : The trachea , a tube -like portion of the respiratory ( breathing ) tract that connects the larynx (the voice box ) with the lungs . Each time we inhale (breathe in ), air goes into our nose or mouth , then through the larynx, down the trachea, and into our lungs... | Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies - The Examining Room of Dr. Charles The Examining Room of Dr. Charles Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies July 11, 2013 The origin of a word is fascinating, and the etymology of a word’s evolution tells a story. You can almost picture syllables and letters marching l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,314 | Who is to replace Jessie J in the 2014 series of The Voice? | The Voice 2014: Kylie Minogue frontrunner to replace Jessie J | The Voice UK 2017 | TellyMix The Voice UK 2017 Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Kylie Minogue is said to be front runner to replace Jessie J on The Voice UK next year. Jessie J quit the BBC series earlier this year, saying of the third series next Spring... | ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note In case you’ve missed hype in last decade, the jukebox musical tells story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Post to Facebook ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,315 | Which Hollywood actress appeared on the centrefold of the first issue of ‘Playboy’ magazine? | The First Playboy Magazine, December 1953 The First Playboy Magazine The First Playboy Magazine The First Edition of Playboy Featured Marilyn Monroe Portrait of American publisher Hugh Hefner sitting in front of a wall collage of female centerfolds from his men's magazine "Playboy" which he launched in 1953. (Photo by... | 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 |
1,478,316 | What perennial herb with sweet pine and citrus flavours was known to the Greeks and Romans as a sign of happiness? | ThatsGreece.gr - Matzourana (Marjoram) Home » Greek Cuisine » Beverages » Infusions » Matzourana (Marjoram) Matzourana (Marjoram) Marjoram (Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. Marjoram is indigenous to the Mediterranean area, and w... | Bacchus - Roman God of Wine - Crystalinks Bacchus - Roman God of Wine Dionysus or Dionysos, was the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. His name in Linear B tablets shows he was worshipped from c. 1500-1100 BC by Mycenean Greeks: other traces of Dionysian-typ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,317 | Which Oscar-winning actress was born on exactly the same day as actress Lindsay Wagner? | #219 Meryl Streep / Alan Osmond / Lindsay Wagner – 22 June 1949 | Born On The Same Day Born On The Same Day Posted on January 29, 2011 by Born On The Same Day Meryl Streep Mary Louise “Meryl” Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television and film. She is widely regarded as one... | 1942 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: JAMES CAGNEY in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" , Ronald Colman in "Random Harvest", Gary Cooper in "The Pride of the Yankees", Walter Pidgeon in "Mrs. Miniver", Monty Woolley in "The Pied Piper" Actress: GREER GARSON in "Mrs. Miniver", Bette Davis in "Now, Vo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,318 | David Furnish, Canadian filmmaker and former advertising executive is the husband of which performer? | David Furnish - Hollywood Life Date of Birth: October 25, 1962 Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Elton John Best Quotes: “"When Elton (John) and I work on things, we want to invest out time, creativity and energy in things that hopefully bring the world closer together, not further apart. The movie's message esse... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,319 | What is the scientific scale for measuring the hardness of rocks? | Bestcrystals.com . Mohs Hardness Scale Mohs Hardness Scale Mohs Hardness Scale The hardness of a stone is one of the properties that contribute to identification. Hardness is also an attribute which is important to be aware of, because it may determine what a stone may be used for (jewelry, carving, faceting, handling... | Issue 214 by East Cork Journal (page 50) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PUZZLES The Puzzler WIN 2TICKETS FOR... All Mixed Up TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 21 23 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CHARLOTTE GRYZBOWSKI, COBH ACROSS 1. Invade (6) 3. Billie Jo, singer (6) 6. Larg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,320 | Which county cricket limited over side is nick-named The Steelbacks? | Official Steelbacks Cricket Magazine by Blayney Partnership - issuu issuu CONTENTS PAGE WITHIN THIS ISSUE MARK TAGG - WELCOME TO THE COUNTY GROUND 04 DAVID CAPEL - ‘WE ARE FIGHTERS’ 07 - 09 ANDREW HALL - ‘ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN’ 10/11 t20 REVIEW OF 2010 CAMPAIGN 13/14 STEELBACKS t20 PLAYERS TO WATCH 15 CHAMINDA VAAS - ‘I ... | Middlesex County Cricket Club,Recent Performance of Middlesex County Cricket Club,History of Middlesex County Cricket Club,More about Middlesex County Cricket Club Home » Types of Cricket » County Cricket » Middlesex County Cricket Club Middlesex County Cricket Club Apart from being known for producing a bunch of talen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,321 | In meteorology, what is measured in 'Oktas'? | Understanding Sky Conditions and Cloudiness Understanding Sky Conditions and Cloudiness Understanding Sky Conditions and Cloudiness No Photo, No Life!/Getty Images Updated August 01, 2015. Updated July 31, 2015 If your weather forecast says clear skies, you know what to expect. But if skies will be partly cloudy or mos... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,322 | Seas and oceans make up roughly what proportion of the earth's surface? | EARTH'S Oceans - Zoom Astronomy Earth's Oceans Zoom Astronomy EARTH'S OCEANS Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface. The oceans contain roughly 97% of the Earth's water supply. The oceans of Earth are unique in our Solar System. No other planet in our Solar System has liquid water (although recent finds on Mars ... | Asia and the Pacific Asia and the Pacific Afghanistan Afghanistan is located in southern Asia and shares a border with 6 countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Landlocked, with an area of 652,000 square kilometers (251,737 square miles), Afghanistan is a mountainous country dominate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,323 | In a game of chess, which colour is moved first? | Black Goes First? - Chess.com Chess.com I just watched this youtube video where Black goes first............................................ in GO. GO has been around for 4000 years. Why does White go first in chess? Did someone get it wrong a long time ago, and Black really should go first? This is but one example of ... | Backgammon Rules – And How To Play Backgammon Rules – And How To Play You are here: Home / Learn / Backgammon Rules and Terms / Backgammon Rules – And How To Play Backgammon Rules – And How To Play Backgammon is a game for two players, played on a board consisting of twenty-four narrow triangles called points . T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,324 | "On the Beaufort Scale of wind force what wind name is given to number 8, which ""...Breaks twigs off trees and impedes progress...""?" | Beaufort Wind Scale Beaufort Wind Scale Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy Force Sea surface smooth and mirror-like Calm, smoke rises vertically Scaly ripples, no foam crests Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes 2 Small wavelets, crests glassy, no breaking Wind felt on face, le... | Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Climatology | Names | Wind Scale | Extremes | Models | Breakpoints The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,325 | Who is the patron saint of dancers and comedians? | St. Vitus - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online Saints & Angels Author and Publisher - Catholic Online Facts Take the Saints Trivia Quiz now! Unreliable legend has Vitus, the only son of a senator in Sicily, become a Christian when he was twelve. When his conversions and miracles became widely known to the administrator ... | Free Flashcards about LPA Christmas Quiz What is the name of the red nosed Reindeer? Rudolph How many reindeer does Santa have? nine On the 5th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 5 what? Gold rings Along with gold and Frankincense, what gift did the wise men bring? Myrrh According to the song, what are roasting o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,326 | Which 1997 album, voted the best ever by readers of Q magazine, contains tracks let Down', 'No Surprises' and 'Paranoid Android'? | OK Computer | TimePieces.nl - Greatest Albums of All Time In Charts OK Computer is the third studio album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released on 16 June 1997 on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and 1 July 1997 by Capitol Records in the United States. It marks a deliberate attempt by the band to mov... | Springbok Hit Singles 1968 Seven Single: Daydream believer/ Goin' down, RCA Victor 42.000 Four Jacks And A Jill: Master Jack Tracks: I looked back/ You and me and happiness/ You're the boy I wanna marry/ Mama said/ Sugartown/ Let love come between us/ Baby's gone/ Master Jack/ All I have to do is dream/ Summer avenue/ ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,327 | Geel is Dutch for which colour? | Colours in Dutch wit - white - zilver (heraldic name - silver) wit wegtrekken = to become pale (of fear) spierwit ('as white as a muscle') = very white. rood - red - keel (heraldic name) vuurrood ('firy red') = very red (used e.g. when somebody is blushing heavily). geel - yellow - goud (heraldic name - gold) groen en ... | 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 |
1,478,328 | Which actor was a Prefab Sprout album? | Steve McQueen - Prefab Sprout — Listen and discover music at Last.fm Steve McQueen mid Steve McQueen is the second studio album released by Prefab Sprout. Originally released in June 1985, it was retitled in the U.S. as Two Wheels Good due to a legal conflict with the estate of the late American actor. The album reache... | I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - Wikiquote I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation , search This article needs cleanup. Please review Wikiquote:Templates to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2008-09... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,329 | At the end of 2011, which Pacific island nation advanced a whole day by adjusting its time zone? | If It’s Tuesday, It Must Be Thursday Home Site information Newsletter All the Time in the World If It’s Tuesday, It Must Be Thursday If It’s Tuesday, It Must Be Thursday By Allan Eastman Strange Times at the Date Line Above is a map showing the approximate location of the International Date Line. The Time Zone ... | Nauru - Countries of the world Countries of the world datacard Nauru Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. 9,378 (July 2012 est.) Nauru (English i/nɑːˈuːruː/ nah-OO-roo), officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,330 | Mrs Pumphrey's pekingese James Herriot's vet stories? | A Collection of James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories | Free Essay Examples at Kingessays A Collection of James Herriot’s Favorite Dog Stories .This was a wonderful passionate book about well. James. Herriots favorite dog stories. They were all true some funny some inspirational and some sad. I have picked out some of m... | Barrack Room Ballads by Kipling, Rudyard Reviews (1) feeney (Black Mountain): Rudyard Kipling's two-part (1892, 1896) BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS is holding up as a good read more than a century after its 38 poems first appeared in book form. *** These are soldier stories, Tommy stories, British GI in India Thomas Adkins stor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,331 | In which year did the Bank of England 10 shilling note cease to be legal tender? | Bank of England Ten Shillings - Coin Community Forum Bank of England Ten Shillings To participate in the forum you must log in or register . Author Posted 04/17/2009 4:43 pm My grandmother has a Ten Shillings Bank of England note. It is redish in color and the Chief Cashier is L.K. O'Brien. Just wondering when t... | The World's oldest currency - key facts. | CMC Markets The World's oldest currency - key facts. The World's oldest currency - key facts. 00:00, July 06th 2015 · By Simone Tang Share Have you ever wondered what the oldest currency still in use is? The answer might be in your wallet. The British pound is the world's olde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,332 | What is the name for a male goose? | What is a male goose called? | Reference.com What is a male goose called? A: Quick Answer A male goose is called a "gander," and multiple birds are called "geese," according to Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology. The goose species is well known in Canada where the animal originated. Full Answer Geese are smaller t... | Origin of Pub names Flashcards - Course Hero Richard II reign - 1377 - his heraldic symbol White Swan? Appears in coat of arms of - Edward III - Earls of Essex - Vintners - Poulters - Musicians Livery Companies White Knight? Name of chess piece - Incompetent horseman and crazy inventor in "Alice Through the Looking-Gla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,333 | "Which actor has released the blues albums ""Let Them Talk"" and ""Didn't it Rain""?" | Hugh Laurie Didn't It Rain EXCLUSIVE: Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain – Noise11 Stream LISTEN by Paul Cashmere on April 23, 2013 Hugh Laurie will release his second album ‘Didn’t It Rain’ in May. Noise11.com has the exclusive first listen for you to hear ‘Didn’t It rain’ now. Hugh Laurie Didn't It Rain To many Laurie is b... | Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,334 | Complete the name of this popular ice cream flavour: Rum and _____? | Flavours | Snugburys This one is special! Snugburys homemade chocolate brownie with dark malted chocolate ice cream. Mint Choc Chip Fresh, cool mint ice cream speckled with dark chocolate chips. We sorted through lots of chocolate chips to find the right ones, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. They are so good... | On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion 26th January, 2016 by Rupert Millar On this day in 1808 Australia experienced its first and only military coup – against a governor who tried to control liquor sales. The “ Rum Rebellion ” in fact had many causes but it was governor William Bligh’s a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,335 | The actress Laila Ward, who played Dr Who's assistant, married which of the Doctors? | 11 Actors Who Have Played The Doctor | Mental Floss 11 Actors Who Have Played The Doctor Image credit: Like us on Facebook There have been many actors who have portrayed the Doctor in various settings, but eleven have been the official Doctors. We'll look at all of them here. 1. William Hartnell Veteran character acto... | BBC - Comedy - Fawlty Towers Fawlty Towers Fawlty Towers The British sitcom by which all other British sitcoms must be judged, Fawlty Towers withstands multiple viewings, is eminently quotable ("don’t mention the war"), and stands up to this day as a jewel in the BBC's comedy crown. Fawlty Towers was famously inspired ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,336 | What species of carnivore has the highest total population? | Biological Diversity 9 Ecology | Back to Top In previous chapters/units we have concentrated on the biology of the individual cell, tissue, and organism. There are levels of organization above the individual organism that will be the subject of this unit. Individual organisms are grouped into populations, which in turn... | Monitor Lizard (Varanus Indicus) - Animals - A-Z Animals Five groups that classify all living things Animalia A group of animals within the animal kingdom Chordata A group of animals within a pylum Reptilia A group of animals within a class Squamata A group of animals within an order Varanidae A group of animals within... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,337 | In the TV show 'The Simpsons', what is the name of the police chief? | Springfield Police Department | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Formerly Santa's Little Helper There were also at least five or six unnamed German Shepherd Dog members of the dog squad that Chief Wiggum had trained for events like citywide riots. However, they also hated Chief Wiggum due to his doing rather abu... | Harry Shearer returning to ‘The Simpsons’ - The Boston Globe Harry Shearer returning to ‘The Simpsons’ Harry Shearer will return to “The Simpsons” for its 27th season, Fox announced Tuesday. By the Associated Press July 08, 2015 Harry Shearer and his many voices are returning to ‘‘The Simpsons’’ after a contentious a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,338 | What date is Trafalgar Day? | Trafalgar Day October 21st - Commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar By Ben Johnson | Comments Celebrated on October 21st, Trafalgar Day marks the day on which Britain triumphed in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This historic marine conflict was fought off the Cape of Trafalgar, offshore from Cadiz, Spain, with fo... | AboutDarwin.com - Beagle Voyage Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty Early H.M.S. Beagle history About the second Beagle Survey The search for a Naturalist Charles Darwin receives a letter Preparing for the adventure of a lifetime How did Charles Darwin end... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,339 | "What right of a defendant was last used in ""Ashford v Thornton"", an 1818 English legal case that was a private appeal from an acquittal for murder?" | Legal Quote of the Week: Trial by Combat | businesslawbasics.com Reset Password Legal Quote of the Week: Trial by Combat “The King to the sheriff, greetings. I command you that, without delay, you give possession to X of [description of land], concerning which there was a suit between him and Y in my court; because suc... | British Women's Emancipation since the Renaissance British Women's Emancipation since the Renaissance {See also Custody of children } Divorce According to one source, 'There is ground for supposing that in the early periods of English law a divorce might be had by mutual consent. When, however, A.D.1215, Pope Innocent ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,340 | What is the name of the blue line on the Merseyrail map? | Merseyrail Extensions Attract overall growth of the airport when Merseyrail is extended into the complex Overall growth of the Liverpool Region Permanent social improvements in the inner-city areas Ensures that Merseyrail operates as metro and commuter rail network All the above points highlight extending the rapid-tra... | On the North Curve between Rickmansworth and Croxley Green, Metropolitan Line Longest tunnel 17.3 miles from Morden to East Finchley via Bank (Northern Line) Longest distance between 2 stations 6.26 kms Chalfont & Latimer to Chesham (Metropolitan) - 3.89 miles Shortest distance between 2 stations 0.25 km Le... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,341 | How many steeplechase fences are on the Aintree Grand National race course? | Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2� mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jum... | Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to the Aintree runners and riders - BBC Sport BBC Sport Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to the Aintree runners and riders By Frank Keogh From the section Horse Racing Share this page 16:15 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, online and mobile devices. Live text commentary... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,342 | What orange spice/colouring comes from the crocus plant, often associated with rice? | Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms : Recipes and Cooking : Food Network Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms Navigate Latin American markets and menus with confidence and ease Category: Email Acarajé: An Afro-Brazilian street food made with black-eyed peas and dried shrimp. Achiote: Brick-red se... | Wiccan Herbal Encyclopedia S - Spells Free Herbal Encyclopedia Saffron Sage St. John's Wort Encyclopedia Sandalwood Herbal Remedies Spearmint Star Anise Sunflower Samphire Herbal Encyclopedia Recipes In Wicca SAFFRON: (Crocus sativus) The stigmas and style tops flavor and color liqueurs and many dishes, especially rice... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,343 | What food might also be called Norway Lobster or Dublin Bay Prawn? | Ireland: Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque (March 13, 2009) | European Cuisines Ireland: Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque (March 13, 2009) Okay, maybe the slug line up in the browser's title bar is contentious. There are people who would argue loudly that Ireland's favorite shellfish is the oyster, or possibly the mussel. But all the... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,344 | Which group had a UK number one hit in August 2009 with 'I Gotta Feeling'? | Today's Music from ww_adh: UK Singles Chart, August 8, 2009 Today's Music from ww_adh Popular music commentary, reviews, and charts relevant to music fans in the United States and the United Kingdom. Monday, August 03, 2009 UK Singles Chart, August 8, 2009 1. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas climb 2 sp... | Oasis | New Music And Songs | Oasis About Oasis Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade in the process. Along with Blur and Suede, they were responsible for returning British guitar pop to the top of the charts. Led by guitarist/s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,345 | Fowler's Vacola, Kilner, Mason, and Weck are brands/designs of what? | Fowlers Vacola Lid | Demonstration - YouTube Fowlers Vacola Lid | Demonstration 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. Please ... | 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 |
1,478,346 | Which 1984 Bruce Springsteen album features the songs 'Dancing In The Dark', 'Glory Days' and 'My Hometown'? | Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Tour Album Released « Radio.com Related: Watch Bruce Springsteen Dance with His Mom to ‘Dancing in the Dark’ Now, for the first time ever, Springsteen will be officially releasing a complete recording from this tour. The album will be from the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Ru... | 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 |
1,478,347 | The Ainu are an aboriginal people from which country? | Japan Japan The two indigenous peoples of Japan, the Ainu and the Okinawans, live on the northernmost and southernmost islands of the country’s archipelago. The Ainu The Ainu territory stretches from Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands (now both Russian territories) to the northern part of present-day Japan, including the ... | Grand National 2014: All you need to know for the Aintree race - Daily Post New Articles Grand National 2014: All you need to know for the Aintree race The Daily Post give you all the key information into the famous race, taking place this Saturday, April 5 Share Auroras Encore lives at Sue Smith's stables now. Share... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,348 | Anna Wintour is globally famous in? | Anna Wintour - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Anna Wintour Scorpio Journalist#2 About Fashion icon who became famous as the editor-in-chief of the fashion bible, Vogue Magazine, in 1988. She began directing Conde Nast, which publishes Vogue, in 2013. Before Fame She first broke into the fashion industry by worki... | These were all hits in 1977 "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John Le Carre "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal Al Capp retires with the last appearance of Li�l Abner on November 14th. Nonfiction "Looking Out for #1" by Robert Ringer "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,349 | 'Neither a lender nor a borrower be' is a quotation from which Shakespeare play? | Neither a borrower nor a lender be - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Neither a borrower nor a lender be Polonius: Neither a borrower nor a lender be, For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window.... | Shakespeare's Parents Shakespeare's Parents Shakespeare's father, John, came to Stratford from Snitterfield before 1532 as an apprentice glover and tanner of leathers. John Shakespeare prospered and began to deal in farm products and wool. It is recorded that he bought a house in 1552 (the date that he first appears ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,350 | Whose quotes are known as hadiths? | Hadith WHAT IS HADITH? الحــــــديـث The Hadith is the record of the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The sayings and conduct of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) constitute the Sunnah. The Hadith has come to supplement the Holy Quran as a source of the Islamic religious law. The Hadith is the second pi... | BBC - Religions - Islam: Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca Women must not cover their faces, even if they would do so in their home country. Men may not wear clothes with stitching. Bathing is allowed but scented soaps are frowned upon. Umra The Hajj is a real pilgrimage - a journey, with rites and rituals to be done along the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,351 | Which English engineer (1907-1996) is usually credited with inventing the jet engine? | BBC Science - Brian Cox: The wonder of British science Brian Cox: The wonder of British science By Professor Brian Cox Scientist and presenter Britons Sir Isaac Newton, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Sir Tim Berners-Lee all changed the world through their discoveries and inventions Tyndall's climate message, 150 years on ... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,352 | The principle that 'work expands to fill the time available' is known as whose law ? | How to Use Parkinson's Law to Your Advantage Joel Falconer | 557 Shares Work expands to fill the time available for its completion. If you’re into productivity, you’ll know this proverb as Parkinson’s Law. This interesting statement was made by Cyril Northcote Parkinson, the famous British historian and author, in 1955... | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,353 | Which weightlifting lift was discontinued at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal due to difficulties in judging proper form? | Weightlifting Tickets Weightlifting Tickets Weightlifting Olympic History and Olympic Weightlifting Tickets Men's weightlifting has been an Olympic sport for many decades. Recently, women's weightlifting has become a recognized Olympic sport, although as early as 1987, there were official world championships awarded to... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,354 | According to the title of the 1964 hit by The Shangri-La's, who did the girl meet at the candy store? | lyrics for pc 3 - girl groups THE SHIRELLES - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW Tonight you're mine completely You give you love so sweetly Tonight the light of love is in your eyes But will you love me tomorrow? Is this a lasting treasure Or just a moment's pleasure? Can I believe the magic of your sighs? Will you ... | 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 |
1,478,355 | In the Book of Genesis, to which land to the east of Eden was Cain banished after killing his brother Abel? | Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Introduction Cain's Wife? After Cain was sent into exile east of Eden for killing Abel he found a wife and built a city. Even if Cain married one of his sisters, doesn't this produce theological and biological pr... | Map of the Origin of Nations in Genesis 10 (Bible History Online) What is the most ancient account of the distribution of nations? What family was saved during the flood? Why were they scattered? What were the names of Noah's three sons* Where did each locate? For what trait is each distinguished? Name and locate t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,356 | Which king formed the first English parliament? | BBC - History - British History in depth: The Birth of Parliament Print this page Early parliaments In November 1236, Henry III (1216-1272) adjourned a law case to a 'parliament' which was due to meet in January the following year - the very first occasion the term 'parliament' was recorded in an official document of... | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,357 | German physician Franz Mesmer's (1734-1815) 'animal magnetism' theory is considered foundational in the development of? | Mesmer - definition of Mesmer by The Free Dictionary Mesmer - definition of Mesmer by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mesmer Mes·mer (mĕz′mər, mĕs′-), Franz 1734-1815. Austrian physician who developed the theory of animal magnetism and treated many patients until his theory was discredited (1784) ... | Michael Faraday The English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday, b. Sept. 22, 1791, d. Aug. 25, 1867, is known for his pioneering experiments in electricity and magnetism. Many consider him the greatest experimentalist who ever lived. Several concepts that he derived directly from experiments, such as lin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,358 | Which European geographical feature was known to the Romans as Mons Calpe? | Physical geography and geology of Spain By Nick Lloyd - Home - Contact Physical geography and geology of Spain The name Iberia was first used in the 6th century BC by a Greek author in reference to the Iberians, or the people who lived along the Iberus river. Today Spanish-speakers call it the Ebro and Catalan-speake... | Mount Elbrus the highest mountain in Europe. The western Caucasus mountain Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe Mount Elbrus or Happiness Mountain is a dormant volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range, in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay�Cherkessia, Russia, near the border of Georgia. Mt. Elbrus'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,359 | What is a surgical procedure to improve the function or the appearance of a human nose? | Nose Surgery | American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery News media interested in covering the latest from AAO-HNS/F can find information on embargoes, Annual Meeting press registration and more below. Please direct any interview requests or policy questions to our media and public relations staff at new... | Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Nicolaes Tulp, Rembrandt: Analysis, Interpretation Anatomy Lectures The Netherlands had a tradition of anatomy lectures, established by the pioneer anatomist Andreas Vesalius (1514-64). Once a year the Praelector Anatomiae, the head of the surgeon's guild would hold a lecture for ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,360 | In which county of England would you find the royal residence of Sandringham? | The Sandringham Estate | Sandringham Estate The Sandringham Estate Season Tickets Welcome to the Sandringham Estate: The Norfolk retreat of HM The Queen. Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, s... | BBC NEWS | UK | Princess Margaret dies Saturday, 9 February, 2002, 17:14 GMT Princess Margaret dies The Princess's coffin is taken from King Edward Hospital Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, has died "peacefully in her sleep" at the age of 71. She had suffered a stroke on Friday afternoon and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,361 | For what purpose did Melvil Dewey devise his decimal system in 1876? | Full text of "Major classification systems : the Dewey Centennial" See other formats 020.715 A434 no. 21 Major Classification Systems: The Dewey Centennial LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 020/715 A434 no. 21 Lib. Scl The person charging this material is re- sponsible for its retur... | 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,362 | Who is the 1st century BC Roman architect who wrote that the figure of a man can be inscribed both in a circle and a square in his best known work De architectura? | Vitruvius - Wikiquote Vitruvius Jump to: navigation , search For neither talent without instruction nor instruction without talent can produce the perfect craftsman. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (born ca. 80/70 BC?; died ca. 25 BC) was a Roman writer, architect and engineer, active in the 1st century BC. Contents Quotes[ ed... | Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry - O N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z O The fifteenth letter in the English and in most of the Western alphabets The corresponding letter in the Hebrew and Phenician alphabets was called lye, that is, eye; the primitive form of the Phenieia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,363 | Which Football League Division One club's ground is the Matchroom Stadium? | Matchroom Stadium | Brisbane Road | Leyton Orient FC | Ground Guide Tuesday 9th August 2016, 7.45pm David Howells (Fulham fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Matchroom Stadium? I've been before to watch a League Two game due to a friend supporting Orient, so was never going to resist watchi... | The Premier League : History : Information More DVD's from Amazon.co.uk The Premier League (officially known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons, colloquially known as The Premiership), is an English professional league for football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,364 | Which Russian revolutionary died of head wounds on 21 August 1940? | Trotsky assassinated in Mexico - Aug 20, 1940 - HISTORY.com Trotsky assassinated in Mexico Publisher A+E Networks Exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded by an ice-ax-wielding assassin at his compound outside Mexico City. The killer–Ramón Mercader–was a Spanish communist and probable agent of Sovie... | Russia travel guide - Wikitravel History[ edit ] An imperial power[ edit ] Russian identity can be traced to the Middle Ages, with first eastern Slavic state known as Kievan Rus and its religion rooted in Byzantine Christianity adopted from Constantinople . Majority of Russians are Orthodox Christians. Peter The Great ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,365 | Which is the brightest comet in the solar system? | Age of Comets Article, Orbit Information, Solar System Facts -- National Geographic No telescope was needed to see comet Hyakutake above the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California, as it came within 9.3 million miles (15 million kilometers) of Earth in 1996. Photograph by Don Bartletti Written by William N... | 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 |
1,478,366 | What common pub name comes from the symbol associated with king Richard II ? | British Pubs Feature , Featured , Features The Skiving Scholar, the Drunken Duck and the Queen’s Head The local pub. Every British city, town and village has one, easily recognizable by their colorful signs and equally colorful names. My first pint, many years ago, was in the Black Bull. Now my regular haunt is the Wal... | The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens celebrated with a new £2 coin from the Royal Mint 05 Dec 2011 The Royal Mint is commemorating the 200th birthday of literary giant Charles Dickens with the release of a £2 coin featuring a profile of the author created from titles of some of his most famous works. A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,367 | On Sept 4, 1998, Google is founded by fellow students Sergey Brin and Larry Page. At what university were they classmates? | Our history in depth – Company – Google 1995-1997 1995 Larry Page and Sergey Brin meet at Stanford. Larry, 22, a U Michigan grad, is considering the school; Sergey, 21, is assigned to show him around. 1996 Larry and Sergey begin collaborating on a search engine called BackRub . BackRub operates on Stanford... | 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 |
1,478,368 | The 1792 Battle of Valmy in which a citizen army defeated the Prussian army is significant for saving/preserving what? | Battle of Valmy : definition of Battle of Valmy and synonyms of Battle of Valmy (English) Anglo-Spanish War The Battle of Valmy was the first major victory by the army of France during the French Revolution . The action took place on 20 September 1792 as Prussian troops commanded by the Duke of Brunswick attempted to m... | The Pegasus Daily Bulletin | Crap, the Name Escapes Me! Crap, the Name Escapes Me! A comfortable place to hang ~ chat ~ debate ~ have fun! ~*~ Etch a Sketch ~*~ Post by on Jan 29, 2012 10:45:50 GMT -5 Good morning Miss Who, Sus, Peg and Tuxy Flying Horse Gabber Extraordinaire I am sorry to be posting this. i am FH's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,369 | Who danced for King Herod and then asked for the head of John the Baptist? | Herodias Site map Herodias Herodias is most famous for her role in having John the Baptist beheaded after he criticized the illegality of her marriage. She was a granddaughter of King Herod the Great and she lived from about the year 15 BC to about 39 AD. The marriage that John the Baptist criticized was the union betw... | Salome | stepdaughter of Herod Antipas | Britannica.com stepdaughter of Herod Antipas John Hyrcanus I Salome, (flourished 1st century ad), according to the Jewish historian Josephus, the daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter of Herod Antipas , tetrarch (ruler appointed by Rome) of Galilee , a region in Palestine. In Bi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,370 | Which explorer's flagship was the Trinidad? Neither he nor his flagship survived his most famous voyage. | Magellan: Missing in Action | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Magellan: Missing in Action by Laurence Bergreen Ferdinand Magellan, celebrated as the first circumnavigator, has long been the orphan of history. Although he did not survive his famous voyage... | Treasure Island Analysis - eNotes.com Treasure Island Analysis link Link Admiral Benbow Inn Admiral Benbow Inn. Public inn owned by Jim Hawkins’s parents near Black Hill Cove, an isolated and sheltered bay on Devon’s north coast, along the road to Bristol, that is an ideal place for smugglers to come ashore. Tucked bet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,371 | Dorval International airport is in which country? | Montreal-Dorval International Airport, QC profile - Aviation Safety Network Montreal-Dorval International Airport, QC profile Last updated: 5 November 2013 Canada IATA code:YUL ICAO code: CYUL Elevation: 118 feet / 36 m Opened: 1941 Notams: Notams for CYUL Airport history: SEP 1941 | Articles Montserrat is a British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands section of the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles. Montserrat measures approximately 10 miles long and seven miles wide, with 25 miles of coastline. Montserrat is nicknamed “the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean,” both for its resemblance to coasta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,372 | What is the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet? | THE GREEK ALPHABET THE GREEK ALPHABET It is helpful to have a knowledge of the Greek alphabet and language to appreciate the nuances of meaning in the Greek Septuagint Old Testament and the Greek New Testament of the Bible. Reading the Greek text allows one to capture the full impact of what the Gospel writer is hoping... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,373 | Which book of the Bible tells of the parting of the Red Sea? | Exodus 14 NKJV - The Red Sea Crossing - Now the LORD - Bible Gateway Exodus 14New King James Version (NKJV) The Red Sea Crossing 14 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before... | TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,478,374 | What was the name of Roy Rogers' horse? | Trigger - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (6) Overview (3) Golden Cloud Mini Bio (1) Trigger, Roy Rogers ' beautiful Golden Palomino stallion, and co-star with Roy in many of his movies and Roy's TV show, was often billed as "the smartest horse in the movies". The two of them... | Gene Autry's Cowboy Code - Conrad Askland blog Conrad Askland blog askland Leave a comment Autry created the Cowboy Code or Cowboy Commandments in response to his young radio listeners aspiring to be just like Gene. I used to play keyboards for Roy Rogers Jr. – see Roy Rogers and Gene Autry had a friendly rivalry betwe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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