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1,479,075 | What is the most common colour of a topaz? | Topaz Colors Topaz Colors London Blue Topaz Pure topaz , like pure corundum , is transparent and colorless. The wide range of topaz colors that are available is due to either natural trace impurities or defects in the crystal structure. Color diversity is also caused by enhancements performed by the gemstone industry. ... | Tuareg nomads of Niger: Blue Men of the Desert The Blue Men of the Desert a legendary culture Legendary herders and caravaners of the Sahara desert, the Tuareg are among the last nomads on earth. Their ancient written language, Tifinagh (or Tamasheq), their music, dance and culture have been the subject of fascinated... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,076 | Which British luxury liner made her maiden voyage from Southampton in May 1936? | Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5 May 27 Queen Mary's Maiden Voyage On this day in 1936, the British luxury liner RMS Queen Mary made her maiden voyage. She traveled from Southampton, England to New York. Back and Forth. For more than 30 years, the Queen Mary made 1001 ocean crossings, transporting hundreds of thousan... | The Official Chronology of the U.S. Navy in World War II--1939 September September 1, Fri. -- World War II begins as Germany invades Poland with a power and rapidity that convincingly demonstrates to the world the blitzkrieg, or "lightning war." Italy announces its neutrality. Ultimately, the global conflict set in mot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,077 | Of Mice And Men is a novel by which American novelist? | John Steinbeck - The Greatest Literature of All Time East of Eden [SHOW] [HIDE] Is it all timshel? Steinbeck has his main character drop the word at the end of the novel. Earlier it had been explained that the Hebrew word from the Bible meant that humankind.... more The highs and lows of a great author John Steinbeck's... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,078 | What nationality is tennis player Karen Hantze Susman who won the 1962 Ladies Singles title at Wimbledon, beating Vera Sukova in the final? | 50 Years Ago In Tennis – Rod Laver Clinches His First “Grand Slam” | World Tennis Magazine Home » Bud Collins , Featured , HEADLINES AND FEATURES , Lead , Top Stories » 50 Years Ago In Tennis – Rod Laver Clinches His First “Grand Slam” 50 Years Ago In Tennis – Rod Laver Clinches His First “Grand Slam” Posted by Admin ... | Broadway Musical Home - The King and I Broadway Musical Home Who starred in the original cast? Where can I buy the music? What’s the buzz on Broadway? Find out at Broadway Musical Home The King and I Buy Tickets About the Musical This 1952 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, a classic by Rodgers and Hammerstein , is ba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,079 | Misheard/called 'Pizza Marines' when founded in 1965 and renamed in 1968, what restaurant chain claims most outlets globally (since 2011)? | Outstanding Business Leaders Archives | Northwood University Outstanding Business Leaders Archives 36th Annual Outstanding Business Leader Honorees (2016) Robert Baidas CEO, General RV Center Click to read more As Chief Executive Officer, Robert Baidas leads the expansion, growth, and investment opportunities for Gener... | 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 |
1,479,080 | The city previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople is in what modern day country? | Brief History of Constantinople- Istanbul, Turkey By Amanda Briney Updated July 25, 2016. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and is among the 25 largest urban areas in the world. It is located on the Bosporus Strait and covers the entire area of the Golden Horn - a natural harbor. Because of its size, Istanbul exte... | The return of the King of Greece for the games - TODAY.com Today.com The return of the King of Greece for the games 2004-08-18T13:18:45.000Z comment () For the past thirty years, Greece has been a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state. But before that, the country had two periods of rule ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,081 | What is the total if you add the regnal numbers of our last three kings? | Naming Customs of British Royalty, Regnal Name and Numeration - The Royal Forums Naming Customs of British Royalty, Regnal Name and Numeration Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Posts: 30 Naming Customs of British Royalty, Regnal Name and Numeration Maybe this is a silly question but, if you don't ask you'll never... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,082 | What singer has the most Twitter followers? | The 100 most popular musicians on Twitter: get the full list | News | theguardian.com Blog home The 100 most popular musicians on Twitter: get the full list Twitter Music has gone live, but which musician has the most followers and how do music industry accounts fare in the overall rankings? • More data journalism and ... | X Factor winners: Where are they now? | The Independent X Factor winners: Where are they now? Winning isn't everything as One Direction, JLS and Olly Murs have proven Tuesday 10 December 2013 16:20 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Last year's winner James Arthur achieved the biggest-selling X Factor Christma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,083 | What was the name of the first nuclear submarine, launched in 1954? | History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) Current OIC Biography Construction of NAUTILUS was made possible by the successful development of a nuclear propulsion plant by a group of scientists and engineers at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission, under the leadership of... | Chronology of Australian Involvement in Vietnam A Calendar of Military and Political Events 14 January 1950 Nationalist leader Ho Chi Minh, who had trained in the Soviet Union but received aid from the US to fight the Japanese during World War II, declares that the Democrati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,084 | Which sport was author Bill Bryson talking about when said It is the only sport in which spectators burn as many calories as players -- more if they are moderately restless? | Quotes by Bill Bryson @ Like Success Quotes by Bill Bryson A cough so robust that I tapped into two new seams of phlegm. more... To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is tak... | Gulftimes : Five sports you won’t see in Rio Five sports you won’t see in Rio Font Size: Wednesday، 03 August 2016 10:07 PM Live pigeon shooting Pigeon shooting featured for the first — and only — time at the Paris Olympics in 1900, where around 300 birds were killed in the pursuit of sporting glory. The event was mess... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,085 | In 2000, who bared all at the Gielgud Theatre replacing Kathleen Turner in the role of Mrs Robinson in the play The Graduate? | BBC News | SHOWBIZ | The Graduate's London term ends Friday, 18 January, 2002, 17:45 GMT The Graduate's London term ends Kathleen Turner was the first Mrs Robinson in the show The London run of The Graduate, the stage show that has seen a string of actresses bare all as a middle-aged seductress, comes to the end of its... | Vicar of Dibley: Previous Broadcasts | KQED Public Media for Northern CA Election (Episode #105) KQED Plus: Sat, Sep 26, 2015 -- 5:30 AM David has been the Councillor in a safe Tory seat for a number of years. But when Geraldine becomes concerned that not enough has been done for his constituency, David finds he now ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,086 | Which motor manufacturer produced the 'Scimitar' sports car? | Reliant Scimitar | Classic Cars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Scimitar GT SE4 (1964–70) Reliant's first Scimitar was a coupé based upon the styling of a Daimler SP250 prototype (renamed the SX250) and the chassis of a Reliant Sabre. It was first displayed in 1964. It was powered by a 2.6 L Ford straight six f... | April 2010 - Sports Car Market Search This Issue Page -1 BONUS Arizona Coverage: 1,719 sold, $120m, 202 Cars Rated Keith Martin's Sports CarMarket The Insider's Guide to Collecting, Investing, Values, and Trends FOUND Collier on the $365k Bugatti Immergé April 2010 1959 Lister Costin Jag Stuns at $1.1m 1,000-hp Aero En... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,087 | Which is the largest of London's theatres, i.e. has the most seats? | Best Theatres in London | LondonTown.com � � London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling...2017/01/20 Where: London C... | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,088 | Which street is Dublin’s main shopping centre? | Shopping in Dublin Shopping in Dublin Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Hands up who’s visited London, Paris and Berlin purely to shop? Yes, shopping there is legendary, but the logistics are difficult. I've collapsed into cafés in these cities, far from my hostel/hotel, exhausted, vowing to return to complete the shoppi... | Sean O’Casey’s <em>Juno and the Paycock</em> in New York City - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock in New York City By David Walsh 2 December 2013 At the Irish Repertory Theatre, New York C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,089 | In African music an mbira is a (what?) piano? | Mbira - Thumb Piano of Africa - Australian Museum Mbira - Thumb Piano of Africa Ancient instrument with a promising future. Thumb Piano E24219 Photographer: Stan Florek © Australian Museum The thumb piano, or mbira is a percussion instrument. It has many local names but it is uniquely an African instrument, with origin... | Album reviews: The magic of Finzi and sublime cello classics - Classic FM Classic FM Album Reviews Now Playing Album reviews: The magic of Finzi and sublime cello classics 4 March 2016, 22:38 Throughout the week Classic FM's presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcast... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,090 | "Who captained the Nautilus in ""20,000 Leagues Under The Sea""?" | Captain Nemo | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Captain Nemo is the antiheroic deuteragonist in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea . Contents [ show ] Personality and Traits Nemo has always been a mysterious character. He is a brilliant genius, having created the Nautilus in the middle of the 19th Century, and powered i... | 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 |
1,479,091 | How many different political parties are there now in Parliament as a result of the General Election of May 2010? | BBC News - Q&A: Election results Printable version Q&A: Election results Key questions about how the general election results work, and how the BBC treats them, are answered below. Why do postcode searches not give the result I expect? HOW DO YOU WIN AN ELECTION? The simple answer is by winning more seats in the House ... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 10 | 1980: Michael Foot is new Labour leader 1980: Michael Foot is new Labour leader The Labour Party has chosen the outspoken left-wing MP Michael Foot as its new leader. In the second round of voting by party MPs Mr Foot defeated his main rival Denis Healey by 139 votes to 129 - an unexpectedly larg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,092 | What holiday, created by a future Cal State Long Beach professor in 1966, is celebrated the day after Christmas for 7 days? | Started By CSULB Professor, Kwanzaa Celebrates The Importance Of African Culture Started By CSULB Professor, Kwanzaa Celebrates The Importance Of African Culture Details Comment [Eds. note: I originally wrote about Kwanzaa when I was the Managing Editor of City Beat Long Beach and a version of this piece originally a... | Movember United States - Home The Movember website requires cookies Please enable cookies on your browser | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,093 | Claudia was the first name of the wife of which US President? | Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson Claudia Alta Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson served as First Lady of the United States (1963–1969) as the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson. A shrewd investor and manager, she broke ground for the role by interacting with ... | Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum Image: A6311-09 Description: Upon arriving at McClellan Air Force Base after the attempt on his life by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme in Sacramento, California, President Ford waits to board Air Force One and return to Washington. September 5, 1975 Click here... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,094 | What popular condiment in which egg yolk is the chief emulsifier originates from it being called as the 'sauce of Mahon'? | The Food Timeline history notes--sauce 3. Flavor enhancer Sauce ingredients, compostion, and preparation methods vary according to culture, cuisine and time period. The history of modern French sauces begins with Francois La Varenne. The French concept of "Mother Sauces" is an 18th century invention. Classification ens... | Five Mother Sauces of Classical Cuisine 1. Béchamel Sauce Béchamel is probably the simplest of the mother sauces because it doesn't require making stock. If you have milk, flour, and butter, you can make a very basic béchamel. Béchamel is made by thickening hot milk with a simple white roux. The sauce is then flavored... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,095 | Which is the most northerly inhabited island in the British Isles? | UNST: The Island Above All Others UNST: The Island Above All Others Home Unst, the ultimate destination for those with adventure in their soul. Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in the United Kingdom, and one of the most unique islands in Europe. Boasting scenic beauty, rich history, heritage and traditions... | VisitBritain_Top 12 Guide to Britain & Northern Ireland_01 by Jamm Design Ltd - issuu issuu TO PLACES IN BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Stonehenge Wiltshire, England The Peace Bridge Derry-Londonderry, Northen Ireland 2 Introduction 2012 is a big year and we are welcoming you to Britain with our Top 12 attractions and ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,096 | What was the name of the dog in Enid Blighton's Famous Five books? | Enid Blyton - The Famous Five The Famous Five Buy all the Famous Five books with free worldwide shipping The Famous Five are a group of children who have the sort of adventures most kids dream about, in a world where ginger beer flows and ham rolls are a staple diet. Julian, Dick and Anne get together with their cousin... | NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,097 | In Greek mythology, what did Prometheus steal from Zeus and give to mankind? | The Story of How Prometheus Gave Fire to Men DLTK's Countries and Cultures - Greek Mythology How Prometheus Gave Fire to Men written by James Baldwin, adapted and illustrated by Leanne Guenther -- based on Greek mythology Many years ago, according to the stories told by the people of ancient Greece, there lived two br... | Myth of Zeus, King of the Gods *** Zeus, King of the Gods The mythical story of Zeus, King of the Gods by Caroline H. Harding and Samuel B. Harding The Myth of Zeus, King of the Gods In the northern part of Greece there was a very high mountain called Mount Olympus; so high that during almost all the year its top was c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,098 | Tomorrow is another day is the last line in which film | Gone with the Wind (1939) - Quotes - IMDb Gone with the Wind (1939) Scarlett : Rhett, Rhett... Rhett, if you go, where shall I go? What shall I do? Rhett Butler : Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Scarlett : As God is my witness, as God is my witness they... | Toby Stephens: Being born into the theatre was a mixed blessing - Telegraph Toby Stephens: Being born into the theatre was a mixed blessing Actor Toby Stephens tells Tim Walker why having famous parents isn't always easy. Toby Stephens, above, is preparing for a role in Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' at the Donmar Warehouse... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,099 | What desert lies to the south of Fukah | Yuma Desert | desert, North America | Britannica.com desert, North America Atacama Desert Yuma Desert, arid part of the Sonoran Desert . It lies south of the Gila River and east of the Colorado River in the extreme southwestern corner of Arizona , U.S. , and in the northwestern corner of Sonora , Mexico . The desert so... | Red Sea A sea that lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa. The Red Sea is part of the main shipping routes between Europe, the Persian Gulf and East Asia. - ppt download Download Presentation is loading. Please wait. Red Sea A sea that lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa. The Red Sea is part of the main shipping routes ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,100 | Daimler, Siemens, and chemical company BASF are all based in what country? | BASF | UANI BASF anke.schmidt@basf.com Sources: According to its own reporting as of 2013, BASF maintained two wholly-owned subsidiaries in Iran, BASF Iran (PJS) Company and BASF Polyurethanes Pars (PJS) Company. (BASF Website, “ BASF Report 2013: BASF Group List of Shares Held 2013 pursuant to Section 313(2) of the Ge... | Citypages May 2016 online by CityPages Kuwait (page 114) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz Test Your Vocabulary 1. The Latin prefix 'dino' (as in dinosaur) means: Giant; Terrible; Noisy; or Old? The opposite of leader is: 3. Argan oil, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,101 | "The root of the word ""carotid"", as used for arteries carrying blood to the head, is the Greek for what?" | The root of the word "carotid", as used for arteries carrying blood to the head, is the Greek for what? The root of the word "carotid", as used for arteries carrying blood to the head, is the Greek for what? +2 votes posted Sep 30, 2015 by Anuradha Tabyal Share this question Your comment on this question: Email me at... | Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary P Paris Brest Paris P.C.D. Chiefly British variant of B.C.D. . "P.C.D." stands for "Pitch Circle Diameter" but "B.C.D." ("Bolt Circle Diameter") is preferable, because the term "pitch circle" has a different meaning when speaking of sprockets. (The primary, more correct meaning of " pit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,102 | "Which band had a UK number one hit in 2007 with ""Ruby""?" | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | The One and Only: October 2007 The One and Only Celebrating the 1, 2 and no-hit wonders of years gone by, from a British point of view. Sunday, 14 October 2007 Artist: Doctor and the Medics Title: Spirit In The Sky Year: 1986 Chart peak: 1 You can't say that one hit wonders aren't a mixed bunch. At one end of the scale... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,103 | Jacksonville is the largest city by population in which American state? | Single-family new house construction building permits: 1997: 3483 buildings, average cost: $111,100 1998: 3796 buildings, average cost: $110,500 1999: 3878 buildings, average cost: $119,800 2000: 3497 buildings, average cost: $114,700 2001: 4832 buildings, average cost: $120,300 2002: 5397 buildings, average cost: $122... | Famous Firsts by African Americans (Inventors, Government, Law, Literature, Film) Famous Firsts by African Americans The first African-American billionaire, combat pilot, Nobel Prize winner, poet laureate, Oscar winner, and Miss America by Borgna Brunner Local elected official: John Mercer Langston , 1855, town clerk... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,104 | Which is the only US state to begin with the letter ‘D’? | Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume VI, Kennedy-Khrushchev Exchanges - Office of the Historian Foreign Relations of the United States Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume VI, Kennedy-Khrushchev Exchanges 65. Telegram From the Embassy in the Soviet ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,105 | Journalist and writer Martha Gellhorn was the first wife of which author? | The ferocious journalist who gave as good she got: How Martha Gellhorn was Hemingway's toughest contender | Daily Mail Online The ferocious journalist who gave as good she got: How Martha Gellhorn was Hemingway's toughest contender comments To many, especially those captivated by Nicole Kidman's performance in HBO's tw... | 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 |
1,479,106 | What was the surname of outlaw Rob Roy? | Robert Roy MacGregor (c.1671 - 1734) - Genealogy Robert Roy MacGregor "Red MacGregor", "the Scottish Robin Hood", "Raibeart Ruadh" Birthdate: Glengyle, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom Death: Balquhidder Church Cemetery, Stirling, Scotland Immediate Family: Mar 7 1671 - Buchanan, Stirling, Scotland Parents:... | 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 |
1,479,107 | Which deposed king of England died in Pontefract Castle in 1400? | Pontefract Castle: History of England's Most Fearsome Fort - Exploring Castles Exploring Castles Home » UK » England » Pontefract Castle Pontefract Castle: History of England’s Most Fearsome Fort Pontefract Castle, in Yorkshire, England (or Pomfret Castle, as it was known at its time) used to be the most important, and... | Royal Styles and Titles in England and Great Britain Royal Styles and Titles in England and Great Britain Contents styles and titles in the British royal family England (to 1707) William II (1087) was the first to introduce the consistent use of the style N Dei Gratia Rex Anglorum. Under king John the phrase changed ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,108 | Who is considered to be the first Roman emperor? | First emperor of Rome First emperor of Rome The Roman Empire The question about who was the first emperor has never found a definitive answer. Under a purely technical point of view there is no clear first emperor, as the title itself was not an official post in the Roman constitutional system - rather, it was an amalg... | The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Early Christians | PBS Early Christians The spread of Christianity was made a lot easier by the efficiency of the Roman Empire, but its principles were sometimes misunderstood and membership of the sect could be dangerous. Although Jesus had died, his message ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,109 | What volcano destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum? | Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History By Mary Bagley, Live Science Contributor | June 29, 2016 07:31pm ET MORE Credit: Klagyi | Shutterstock Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is best known because of the eruption i... | The Flavian Dynasty (69–96) | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Flavian Dynasty (69–96) See works of art Works of Art (9) Essay The reigns of the emperors Vespasian (r. 69–79 A.D.), Titus (r. 79–81 A.D.), and Domitian (r. 81–96 A.D.) comprised ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,110 | Which is the largest coffeehouse chain in Britain? | UK coffee: market grows and to grow strongly - Hospitality & Catering News Hospitality & Catering News UK coffee: market grows and to grow strongly January 4, 2013 After more than a decade of rapid growth, the UK branded coffee shop market is defying all previous expectations as coffee wins the hearts and wallets of ma... | Starbucks almost named after Moby-Dick doomed ship Peqoud | Daily Mail Online comments It's the largest coffee house in the world, but Starbucks may have had a very different story had one of its founders had his way. Writer Gordon Bowke, who co-founded the company in 1971, originally wanted to name the company Peqoud,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,111 | For how long does Rip Van Winkle sleep in Washington Irving's story ? | Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle: Summary and Analysis - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle: Summary and Analysis Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must creat... | Virgil Tracy | Various episodes, staring with the end of "Trapped In the Sky" Plays guitar Seen in "Man from M.I.5" Paints Seen in "Move and You're Dead" and "Atlantic Inferno" Reads magazines Reads Kiné magazine in "The Uninvited" and reads a jazz magazine in "Cry Wolf" Enjoys a game of tennis with his father Seen in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,112 | What is the capital of the Dominican Republic? | Dominican Republic Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com Ethnicity: Mixed 73%, White 16%, Black 11% GDP total: $98.74 billion (2012 est) GDP per capita: $9,600 (2012 est) Land Sizes Language: Spanish (official) Largest Cities: (by population) Santo Domingo, Santiago, La Romana, San Pedro de Mac... | What is the Capital of Venezuela? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Venezuela The Capital City of Venezuela (officially named Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is the city of Caracas. The population of Caracas in the year 2001 was 2,762,759. Venezuela is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,113 | Which bookmaker was founded in 1988 by the merger of 40 shops of three Irish bookmakers ? | PaddyPower (paddypower.com) bookmaker review: rules, support, sign up Workability 0/10 Contents Company Review Company Review PaddyPower was founded in 1988 in Ireland following the merger of 40 betting shops owned between three bookmakers, Stewart Kenny, David Power, and John Corcoran. The general director of this pub... | Grand National 2010 - as it happened | Chris Cook and James Dart | Sport | theguardian.com Grand National Grand National 2010 - as it happened Tony McCoy finally won the National as Don't Push It - his 15th ride in the race - provided the champ with a famous win Saturday 10 April 2010 11.24 BST Tony McCoy celebrates on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,114 | Accounting for approximately 84% of the earths mass, what is the layer that falls between the core and the crust? | What are the Earth's Layers? - Universe Today Universe Today What are the Earth’s Layers? Article Updated: 21 Sep , 2016 by Matt Williams There is more to the Earth than what we can see on the surface. In fact, if you were able to hold the Earth in your hand and slice it in half, you’d see that it has multiple layers... | South Pole South Pole 90°S 0°W The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole . ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,115 | July 12th marks the anniversary of the first ever concert of the moderately famous band known as The Rolling Stones. In what year did this concert take place? | July in London 2016 | London Events 2016 | LondonTown.com July in London 2016 © Hamish Brown The Royal Academy of Arts displays intimate portraits by David Hockney, Florence and the Machine, Take That and Beyonce perform live, and the Museum of London marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London in July 20... | The Rolling Stones | Rolling Stone artists > T > The Rolling Stones > Bio The Rolling Stones Bio The Rolling Stones began calling themselves the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" in the Sixties, and few argued with them — even then. More than 40 years later, the band's music continues to sound vital. With l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,116 | Which American Chief was stabbed and subsequently died whilst under a flag of truce at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, in 1877? | Oglala Timeline Tiyospaye Oglala Timeline Main Page �- Master Index �- Surname Index �- Master Place Index �- Charts Around 1750 - 1775, the Lakota split off from the main Dakota homeland in Minnesota, and moved west. During the late 1700s to early 1800s, the Lakota established dominance versus other tribes in ... | 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 |
1,479,117 | Britain, USA, Japan, Germany and France hold the five permanent executive directorships of which financial organisation? | 70 years and half a trillion dollars later: what has the UN achieved? | World news | The Guardian A world of problems: the United Nations at 70 70 years and half a trillion dollars later: what has the UN achieved? The United Nations has saved millions of lives and boosted health and education across the world. But it i... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,118 | In Arthurian legend, who fought the Green Night? | The Green Knight ~ Other Characters in Arthurian Legend | King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table The Green Knight The Green Knight was a character featured in the classic poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (fourteenth century) and its derivative The Green Knight (c. 1500). This knight came into Art... | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Characters A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1, Scene 1 Theseus The duke of Athens. Theseus is a hero from Greek mythology—he refers to the fact that he’s Hercules' cousin at one point—so his presence signals to the reader that the play takes place in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,119 | In 1818 Bernadotte became King Charles XIV of Sweden due to the influence of whom? | Charles XIII | king of Sweden | Britannica.com king of Sweden Alternative Titles: Carl XIII, Karl II, Karl XIII Charles XIII Charles XIV John Charles XIII, Swedish Karl, or Carl (born Oct. 7, 1748, Stockholm —died Feb. 5, 1818, Stockholm), king of Sweden from 1809 and, from 1814 to 1818, first king of the union of Swed... | Ubique: Charles I and the Isle of Wight Saturday, 16 July 2011 Charles I and the Isle of Wight My brother and myself recently returned from the sunny Isle of Wight. One of the main historical attractions there is Carisbrooke Castle. The most famous resident of the castle was, of course Charles I. The onsite museum cont... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,120 | What is the second element in the periodic table? | PERIODIC TABLE PERIODIC TABLE FIND OUT MORE At first glance, the periodic table looks very complex. In fact it is a large grid of every element that exists. The elements are arranged in order of their atomic number. The atomic number is the number of protons each atom has in its nucleus. By arranging the elements in... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,121 | What is the name of the water sports that originated in Australia in the early 20th century, that has become popular in New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the USA? | Teaching Heritage Teaching Heritage Australian 20th century Australian 20th Century Timeline The ‘ Australian 20th century ’ timeline follows events and developments in Australia from Federation through to the year 2000. This collection of events provides another means of investigating Australia's past and trying to id... | 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 |
1,479,122 | The adjective hirundine refers to which birds? | Hirundine | Define Hirundine at Dictionary.com hirundine [hi-ruhn-din, -dahyn] /hɪˈrʌn dɪn, -daɪn/ Spell of, relating to, or resembling the swallow. Origin of hirundine Late Latin 1825-1835 1825-35; < Late Latin hirundineus of a swallow, equivalent to hirundin- (stem of hirundō) swallow + -eus adj. suffix; see -eous Di... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,123 | With which university did Magic Johnson win the 1979 NCAA title? | Magic vs. Bird: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game (TV Movie 1979) - 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 The 1979 NCAA Division... | Andy Katz Blog Archive - June 2009 - ESPN Memphis didn't make my Top 25 after the NBA draft's early-entry withdrawal deadline. I had Tulsa representing Conference USA at No. 21. Should Memphis now be in the mix? It's a worthy debate. But it's hard to know until a decision is reached on whether Duke transfer guard Ellio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,124 | What type of bird is considered a national symbol of New Zealand? | Kiwi – national symbol of New Zealand | VisaFirst Blog deyan + Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 | 0 comments | Kiwi – national symbol of New Zealand Kiwi is a national symbol and i con of New Zealand. The name of the bird – Kiwi comes from the language of Maori (indigenous NZ people). It means “hidden bird”. The association b... | Fiordland National Park | Fiordland, New Zealand Fiordland National Park National Parks › Fiordland National Park One of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand; the power of Fiordland's scenery never fails to enthral travellers. Take a scenic flight across one of the most dramatic and beautiful regions of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,125 | The Beaverton, Or sporting goods company Nike takes their name from a Greek Goddess. What was Nike the Goddess of? | NIKE, Inc. | Company Profile from Hoover’s Call (866) 473-3932 today to get started with a FREE TRIAL ! NIKE, Inc. Company Profile Fleet-of-footwear NIKE, named for the Greek goddess of victory, is the world's #1 shoe and apparel company. NIKE designs, develops, and sells a variety of products and services to help in... | Greek Stories about Athena-Athena, Arachne and the Weaving Contest Athena, Arachne and the Weaving Contest Athena, Arachne and the Weaving Contest In a small town of Ledia, in Northern Greece, there once lived a beautiful maid with the name Arachne. Arachne was famous in town for being a very skillful weaver and spinne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,126 | In which year of the 1970's was the 'Yom Kippur War'? | Yom Kippur War - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google 1973 Yom Kippur War: Background Israel’s stunning victory in the Six-Day War of 1967 left the Jewish nation in control of territory four times its previous size. Egypt lost the 23,500-square-mile Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, Jordan lost the West Bank and East... | 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 |
1,479,127 | "Who said, ""A man is only as old as the woman he feels?""" | A man's only as old as the woman he feels. - Groucho Marx - BrainyQuote A man's only as old as the woman he feels. Find on Amazon: Groucho Marx Cite this Page: Citation | 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 |
1,479,128 | How many degrees are there in a triangle | How Many Degrees in a Triangle | How Many Are There You Are Here: Home » Science » How Many Degrees in a Triangle How Many Degrees in a Triangle Posted by: admin Posted date: April 26, 2012 In: Science | Comment : 0 | 14,056 views Three are three angles in a triangle which all add up to exactly 180 degrees. A triangle ... | How many degrees are in a right angle? | Reference.com How many degrees are in a right angle? A: Quick Answer A right angle has 90 degrees. Angles are measured on a scale from 0 to 360 degrees. Right angles represent one-fourth of a full 360-degree revolution. Full Answer Right angles have their own symbol, which is a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,129 | Which Celtic quarter day falls on the 1st of May? | celtic calendar cross-quarter quarter days holidays | The Old Farmer's Almanac Rate this Article: Average: 4.6 (47 votes) Ever wonder how Groundhog Day got started, why weddings were traditionally in June, or why we hold elections in the fall? The timing of present-day rituals and holidays may be based on the calendar... | 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 |
1,479,130 | Which American guitar-maker, who died in 1991, introduced models known as the Telecaster, and the Stratocaster, favoured by many rock guitarists since the 1950s ? | Telecaster - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Telecaster: Wikis Advertisements Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics (Redirected to Fender Tel... | Early History of Rickenbacker The Earliest Days of the Electric Guitar The Rickenbacker International Corporation (RIC) grew out of the first company founded for the sole purpose of creating and manufacturing fully electric musical instruments and amplifiers-the Los Angeles-based Electro String Instr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,131 | Which 1945 film, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, was shot mostly at Carnforth Station in Lancashire? | Film locations for Brief Encounter (1945) Stanley Holloway visit the film locations Lancashire: Carnforth Station and Visitor Centre , Carnforth LA5 9XP (tel: 01524.735165) Open daily 10am – 4pm (closed Mondays October to Easter) Admission free. Buckinghamshire: Rail: Beaconsfield, from London Marylebone Brief Encounte... | 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 |
1,479,132 | In which sport could a half nelson be used | How to Do a Half-nelson | iSport.com How to Do a Half-nelson How to Do a Half-nelson The half-nelson, or simply “the half,” is one of the most well-known wrestling techniques in the world. Why? Because it works! The half is used to turn and pin an opponent on his back from the top position. Typically, the half-nelson ... | New Zealand's top 20 Olympic medal hopes Olympic medals: G1 S0 B0 Sport is a capricious beast. She can be kind, then cruel with absolutely no room for sentiment. The unpredictability captivates and entrances us. So why then are we so enthralled by Val Adams? She is afterall the closest thing to a certainty sport permit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,133 | "Who had a 1978 hit with ""Love is in the Air""?" | John Paul Young — Love Is in the Air — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm love Love Is in the Air is a 1977 disco song sung by John Paul Young. It became his only worldwide hit during 1978, peaking at #2 on the Australian charts and #5 in the UK singles chart. In the United States, the song ... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,134 | John Newcombe was one half of a famous tennis pairing who were Wimbledon Doubles Champions three times. Who was his partner ? | The 25 Greatest Male Tennis Players of the Open Era | Bleacher Report The 25 Greatest Male Tennis Players of the Open Era By Sergey Zikov , Senior Analyst Feb 21, 2009 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 91.1K 115 Comments Here are the 25 greatest athletes of the tennis world in the Open Era, meaning since... | BBC SPORT | Tennis | Wimbledon History | Wimbledon legends: Billie-Jean King Wimbledon legends: Billie-Jean King Wimbledon titles: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1975 Runner up: 1963, 1969, 1970 Grand Slam titles: 12 Prize money: $1,996,487 Billie-Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam titles in total, was probably the greate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,135 | Which horse won the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup? | Cheltenham totesport Gold Cup 2008 - YouTube Cheltenham totesport Gold Cup 2008 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has be... | Burghley Horse Trials brought to you by Madabout Horses Eventing > Burghley Horse Trials > Burghley Horse Trials The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is an annual three day event held at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, currently in early September. The Land Rover Freelander Burghley Horse Trial is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,136 | The Scottish dish Kilted Sausages is sausages wrapped in what? | Kilted Sausages - BigOven Kilted Sausages 2 pkgs Wieners, small; I get the all beef ones 1 pkg Bacon ; cut into thirds 1 ea Brown sugar ; to sprinkle Original recipe makes 6 Servings Servings Preparation Preheat oven to 325 Take sausages out of packages and rinse and dry them (they get kind of slimy in there) Take unco... | JWS Water Engineering What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Pigs in blankets Question 2. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames Question 3. In Victorian England which people were popularly called robins becaus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,137 | Which 2007 convicted celebrity drunkard is nicknamed Lilo? | Entertainment Celebrity DUI Spotlight on Hollywood By: Chris Kramer Entertainment Celebrity DUI Spotlight Movie and television stars do not always limit their entertainment to the big and small screens. Big-time entertainers captivate and create intrigue with their luxurious lifestyles, bad boy/girl images and frequent... | 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 |
1,479,138 | Who played the title role in the film Nevada Smith | View All Critic Reviews (7) Audience Reviews for Nevada Smith Solid, interesting, and unusual Western. The biggest problem is the casting. McQueen hands in an excellent performance, but he is supposed to be much younger than he is, and it doesn't quite work. Acting, directing, soundtrack, etc., are all top flight. If y... | Famous Born Texans Famous Born Texans "Texas Born and Texas Bred ....When I die I'll Be Texas dead!" Abbott Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas on April 30, 1933 Country music singer and songwriter. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were combined into a genre called outlaw country ("outlaw" because it did not con... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,139 | Which organisation refers to God as ‘The Great Architect of the Universe’? | The Great Architect of the Universe - Subliminal Messages and Propaganda - tribe.net The Great Architect of the Universe topic posted Mon, October 1, 2007 - 12:48 AM by Unsubscribed The Great Architect of the Universe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grea...e_Universe (GAOTU, also Grand Architect of the Universe or Supreme Archi... | Who Is the Pope? | by Eamon Duffy | The New York Review of Books Who Is the Pope? Bloomsbury, 227 pp., $20.95 (paper) Pope Francis; drawing by James Ferguson On December 22, 2014, Pope Francis delivered the traditional papal Christmas speech to the assembled ranks of the Roman Curia. This annual meeting with the staff ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,140 | Henry Cecil Booth patented which household appliance in 1901? | Household Amenities and Appliances: Timeline of Their Arrival| PartSelect Canada Household Amenities and Appliances: Timeline of Their Arrival A Beginner's Guide to Soldering Household Amenities and Appliances: Timeline of Their Arrival Technology sure has come a long way! Though some may be opposed to it, one cannot d... | 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 |
1,479,141 | With examples such as tulip, South Sea company, and .com, what is the name for the economic condition characterized by "trade in high volumes at prices that are considerably at variance with intrinsic values"? | Elliott Wave | WaveTrades Elliott Wave A Aggregate: Any Elliott Wave pattern formed by the co-joined collection of separate wave sequences (opposite or antonym of ‘component’) e.g. a zig zag – itself composed by three separate waves, A-B-C co-joined to form the pattern. Alternation: If wave two is a sharp correction,... | SBC Jeopardy SpeedMatch Review Game I'm minoring in management and music. Michelle Lee I was a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search Srinidhi Viswanathan I founded my high school's Zero Robotics team. Flora Tan I provide the sweet bass in this favorite Christmas song. Frank Zhu I researched cancer development... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,142 | What is the main food of the giant panda | Welcome to Pandas International, for the Research and Preservation of the Giant Panda Plyllostachys Bissetii (a very cold hardy variety grown at the Denver Zoo) Dendrocalamus Latiflorus (Mei-Nung Bamboo) Fargesia Robusta (actually called Wolong Bamboo) There are 42 species of bamboo which pandas eat. Each species has a... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,143 | Duke Kahanamoku, an Olympic swimming champion during the years of 1912 and 1924 is credited with popularizing which sport? | The My Hero Project - Duke Kahanamoku DUKE KAHANAMOKU by Kainoa from Pukalani, Hawaii Stamp Image of Duke Kahanamoku Duke "Paoa" Kahanamoku is the "father of surfing," a Hawaiian legend, and an Olympic gold medalist in swimming. He is also my hero. Hawaii's Duke Kahanamoku is singularly recognized for popularizing surf... | Famous people of Jamaica Barrington Ainsworth Levy is a reggae and dancehall artist from Jamaica. Canibus Hip hop Artist Germaine Williams better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-American rapper, actor and member of The Hrsmn, Sharpshooterz, Cloak N Dagga, The Undergods, and one-half of T.H.E.M. Canibus r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,144 | Who played Great Train Robber Buster Edwards in the 1988 film ‘Buster’? | Buster (1988) - 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 This movie is based on the story of Buster Edwards , one of the thieves ... | ‘Ghostbusters’ Star Sigourney Weaver Loves the Reboot - Us Weekly By Jamie Blynn Sigourney Weaver in 'Harper’s Bazaar.' Philip-Lorca diCorcia She ain’t afraid of no change! Sigourney Weaver, who appeared in the original Ghostbusters flicks in the ’80s, opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about passing the ghoul gig on to the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,145 | What can be a political concept, a bell, and a ship? | THE STATE, POLITICAL SYSTEM, AND SOCIETY POLITICAL SYSTEM * By R.J. Rummel Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few. ---- David Hume, First Principles of Government 31.1 TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS Three ty... | Untitled Page Third Parties: The first third party in the U.S., the Anti-Masonic Party, is founded. Science André Ampere (1775-1836) publishes his "Treatise on Electrodynamics." Inventions The first permanent photograph is produced by J.N. Niepce (1765-1833), a French scientist. Inventions Samuel Morey (1762-1843) pate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,146 | Which actress played the role of identical twins, Susan and Sharon, in the 1961 film ‘The Parent Trap’? | The Parent Trap (1961) | The Parent Trap Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Parent Trap Wiki Share The Parent Trap is a 1961 Walt Disney film.[[|[1]]][[|[2]]] It stars Hayley Mills , Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith in a story about teenage twins and their divorced parents. The screenplay by the film's director David Swi... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,147 | Who preceded Gerald Ford as US President? | Gerald Ford - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Google Early Years and Congressional Career Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska , on July 14, 1913. His name at birth was Leslie Lynch King Jr., after his biological father. His mother, Dorothy, divorced King when her son was a baby and moved to Grand Rapids, ... | Gerald R. Ford | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Gerald R. Ford When Gerald R. Ford took the oath of office on August 9, 1974 as our 38th President, he declared, "I assume the Presidency under extraordinary circumstances...This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts." When Gerald R. Ford took ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,148 | Which was the last Olympic Games to be opened by a ruling British monarch? | 5 Fun Facts About Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch 5 Fun Facts About Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Anna Johansson At 5:30 p.m. BST on Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II officially became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. With this new record, her Majesty has been officially o... | 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth Anagrammy Awards > Miscellaneous files 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England. I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,149 | Who was the British nurse arrested in Brussels and shot by firing squad in 1915 on suspicion of helping Allied solders to escape? | Edith Cavell 1865-1915 | Commemorating Edith Cavell, the World War I British nurse who is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers in Brussels from all sides without distinction. Commemorating Edith Cavell, the World War I British nurse who is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers in Brussels from all sides wi... | International Nurses Day 12 May » Tripoli International Nurses Day Information about International Nurses Day with this year's events and a history and the origin of nurses week: Each year, on the 12th of May, nurses celebrate nursing and raise the profile of their work in a variety of ways and events. Few can say they... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,150 | The sassafras plant (or bark) provides the primary flavour of what? | Encyclopedia Rootannica: Frequently Asked Questions About Root Beer What's in root beer? In addition to sassafras flavor, root beer often has other flavorings, including anise, burdock, cinnamon, dandelion, ginger, juniper, spikenard / sarsaparilla, vanilla, wintergreen, and / or yellow dock and sweetened... | The hawthorn tree - Queen of the May The Hawthorn Tree - Queen Of The May By Glennie Kindred (Originally published at Beltane 1997) The Hawthorn (Crataegus mongyna), Whitethorn, Haegthorn, Quickthorn or May Tree, is one of the most wild, enchanted and sacred of our native trees. Known as the "faerie tree", this beautif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,151 | "What type of animal has adult males known as ""silverbacks""?" | Gorilla | Basic Facts About Gorillas | Defenders of Wildlife Gorilla Basic Facts About Gorillas Closely linked by DNA, gorillas (family Hominidae) are one of the four species of great apes that are the closest living relatives of humans – the other three are chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans. Great apes are different... | 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 |
1,479,152 | According to Shakespeare, brevity is the soul of what? | Brevity is the soul of wit - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Brevity is the soul of wit Polonius: My liege, and madam, to expostulate What majesty should be, what duty is, What day is day, night night, and time is time, Were nothing but to waste night, day, and time; Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousne... | A Merry Devil - Launcelot Gobbo in the Merchant of Venice A Merry Devil: Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & Company. In that delightful comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," we have a type of the shrewd but ignorant serving man, or boy, drawn ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,153 | What is the name of a whirlpool between two islands of the Lofoten Group north west of Norway, which is the result of opposing tidal currrents sweeping through a narrow channel? | Islands, Roads and Chang'e 3 on Pinterest Forward The Lofoten Maelstrom, Norway: This watery abyss inspired both Edgar Allen Poe’s A Descent into the Maelstrom and Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. One of the world’s most ferocious eddies, it appears twice a day just off the Lofoten Islands in northe... | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,154 | In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is Salvatore Bonpensiero’s nickname? | The Sopranos | violinduett The Sopranos 26 Jul The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the crimi... | The Minder Songs The Minder Songs I Could Be So Good For You - Dennis Waterman & The Dennis Waterman Band (1979) The series itself had its own distinctive theme tune, written by Patricia Waterman and Gerard Kenny. The single "I Could Be So Good For You" / "Nothing At All" (EMI5009) reached number 4 in the UK charts. On... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,155 | "How does history better know Ioseb Jughashvili, who changed his surname to mean ""steel""?" | Josef Stalin | All The Tropes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All The Tropes Wiki File:Joseph stalin.jpg An ungainly dwarf of a man passed through gilded and marbled imperial halls, and a path opened before him; radiant, admiring glances followed him, while the ears of courtiers strained to catch his every word. And he,... | Royal Russia - 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty 1913 ||| VISIT OUR ROMANOV BOOKSHOP ||| RETURN TO WELCOME TO ROYAL RUSSIA ||| Tercentenary of the Accession of the House of Romanov (1913). This film was released to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Romanov rule in Russia, and is said to have had the blessing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,156 | For how many years did Henry111 rule? | Henry VIII - British History - HISTORY.com Google Henry VIII: Early Life Henry was born January 28, 1491, the second son of Henry VII, the first English ruler from the House of Tudor. While his older brother Arthur was being prepared for the throne, Henry was steered toward a church career, with a broad education in th... | Queen Berengaria of Navarre - Queen of England - MedievalQueens.com Queen of England, 1191-1199 "From unsung queen to beloved Dame of LeMans" From obscure Basque princess to queen of England was a long leap for Berengaria, daughter of King Sancho the Wise of Navarre. And not only queen of England, but wife of the most ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,157 | The Crusaders from western Europe during their fourth crusade destroyed what major Orthodox Christian city in 1204? | The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople | History Today The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople Crusades , Byzantine Empire Middle East , Turkey Military Jonathan Phillips sees one of the most notorious events in European history as a typical ‘clash of cultures’. The capture of Constantinople by the... | "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 |
1,479,158 | The Jordanian capital Amman formerly had the same name as which American city? | Amman Guide | Jordan Travel | Rough Guides Middle East » Jordan » Amman Consistently overlooked and underrated by travellers to the Middle East, the Jordanian capital Amman stands in marked contrast to its raucous neighbours, with none of the grand history of Damascus, not a whiff of Jerusalem’s tension and just a tiny... | Alhambra Alhambra /al ham"breuh/, n. 1. a palace and citadel of the Moorish kings in Granada, Spain: built chiefly between 1248 and 1354. 2. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles. 64,615. [ < Sp < Ar al-hamra' lit., the red] * * * Palace of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, Spain, built (1238–1358) on a plateau abov... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,159 | What famous bridge is considered part of the motorway the M180? | CBRD » Motorway Database » M180 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List The M180 runs along the south side of the Humber, connecting the wider world (via the M18 ) to Scunthorpe, the Humber Bridge and Grimsby. It is most famous for being very lightly used — most of the route is three lanes wide, and most of the time that fe... | The 5th of December 1958 AD, Opening of UK's 1st Motorway Preston , Lancashire The 5th of December 1958 AD Germany had its Autobahn network before WWII , but in Britain we had to wait until 1958 for the first section of what was to become the M6 to open. This was an 8 mile stretch taking traffic around the then town no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,160 | At a conference a 'plenary session' refers to a session which involves? | Chapter 12. Providing Training and Technical Assistance | Section 5. Organizing a Conference | Main Section | Community Tool Box Section 5. Organizing a Conference Chapter 12 Sections Will you help us make sure the Tool Box remains available? Will you help us make sure the Tool Box remains available? Learn how to organ... | 'Plebgate' row: Timeline - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image copyright Dispatches/Channel 4 News Image caption The affair concerns a 45-second encounter between Andrew Mitchell and police officers at the gates of Downing Street Allegations that Conservative chief whip Andrew Mitchell called some police officers... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,161 | Which part of the mouth can be affected by Quinsy? | Quinsy - Sore Throat Guide Changes to the tone or pitch of the voice Swelling around the neck and face Headache Feeling unwell or under the weather The worst aspect of quinsy is the painful sore throat. This causes a great deal of swelling around the infected area which makes it difficult to swallow and in some ca... | Salivary Glands and Saliva Salivary Glands and Saliva Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,162 | Saturday marks the 104 gridiron meeting between UW and WSU, when this years Apple Cup takes place at what stadium? | Washington State Cougars Official Athletic Site - WSUCougars.com | Washington State University Athletics Washington State Cougars Official Athletic Site Questions or comments? Please direct them to Joe Nickell, Assistant Director, Athletic Media Relations, Washington State University Department of Intercollegiate Athle... | - Dave Smith, Disney Archives 2003: Mickey's PhilharMagic, a new computer-animated 3-D attraction, has its official grand opening in the PhilharMagic Concert Hall at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Pop idols Howie Dorough of The Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone of 'N Sync are on hand for the premiere. Over at Epcot,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,163 | What is the capital city of Brunei? | Bandar Seri Begawan, capital city of Brunei All... Bandar Seri Begawan, capital city of Brunei Many visitors come to Bandar Seri Begawan expecting an extravagant mini-Dubai, but the capital city of Brunei is actually quite unassuming. The country's oil riches are certainly evident in many buildings, like the shopping m... | What is the Capital of Malaysia? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Malaysia The Capital City of Malaysia is the city of Kuala Lumpur. The population of Kuala Lumpur in the year 2008 was 27,730,000. Malaysia is a Melayu speaking Federation on the coasts o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,164 | Which car manufacturer produced the 'Victor' and 'Velox' models? | Vauxhall Velox | This model of the Vauxhall Velox was produc… | Flickr Vauxhall Velox This model of the Vauxhall Velox was produced between 1957–62. And Assembled in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. At the 1957 London Motor Show Vauxhall presented radically new Velox and Cresta models: these would come to be known as th... | Car Company Logos Car Company Logos By Mary Gormandy White In addition to being an essential part of advertising and brand identity, car company logos provide a powerful visual image for auto consumers. Each automobile manufacturer has a unique logo, many of which have changed dramatically over the years. In some cases... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,165 | A number written without any fractions is technically known as what? | single word requests - What do I call a number that has a period in it? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange What do I call a number that has a period in it? up vote 7 down vote favorite 2 My brain is standing completely still on this. I'm sure I've known this in the past. The difference between the number: 123 an... | Fun With Words: Numbers Eight is the first number alphabetically. Zero is the last. Four is the only number that, spelled out, has as many letters. Fifty and seventy are the only numbers divisible by ten that, when spelled out, have as many letters as ten divides into them. Therefore, fifty-four and seventy-four are eq... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,166 | In June 2009 it was announced that the rats on Rat Island had finally been eradicated, 229 years after a Japanese shipwreck caused an infestation. Where is Rat Island? | Also see exotic species over-population. . July 14, 09: Britain's honeybees are disappearing at an "alarming" rate, yet the government is taking "little interest" in the problem, a group of MPs has said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says bees, vital for pollinating crops, are worth �200m a year to the economy. I... | Japan-Russia Relations Northern Territories / Kuril Islands Japan-Russia Relations Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to host to the Russian President, even at the risk of violating sanctions against Moscow, showed Tokyo's strategic weakness and desperation to improve ties with Russia. Russian President Vlad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,167 | Which actor starred in the films The China Syndrome and Disclosure | Rent Michael Douglas Movies on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix Thrillers Michael Douglas Son of legendary star Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas was born Sept. 25, 1944, in New Brunswick, N.J. Despite his dad discouraging him from becoming an actor, Douglas launched his career on the TV series "The Streets of San Francisco" ... | Leonardo DiCaprio | Romeo and Juliet Movie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Romeo and Juliet Movie Wiki Share Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (/dɨˈkæpri.oʊ/; born November 11, 1974)[1] is an American actor and film producer. He has been nominated for the Golden Globe Award eight times as an actor, and won the Golden Globe Awar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,168 | In which month is Oak Apple Day? | Oak Apple Day - National Awareness Days Calendar & Download 2017 Oak Apple Day This event has passed. Oak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day was a formal public holiday celebrated in England on 29 May to commemorate the restoration of the English monarchy , in May 1660. In some parts of the country the day is still celebrated ... | Robbie Burns Day | January 25 | Scottish | Holiday | Robert | Poet Robbie Burns Day Hate 11 Robbie Burns Day is a Scottish holiday named after poet and writer , Robert Burns. Find out why we celebrate his work every January 25th! Who Was He? Robert Burns was born on January 25th, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland. At the age ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,169 | Which is the latest country to join the EU, doing so in July 2013? | EU enlargement: The next seven - BBC News BBC News EU enlargement: The next seven 2 September 2014 Close share panel Seven countries, as well as Kosovo, are waiting in the wings to join the European Union. Kosovo's independence is not recognised by all EU countries, but the EU nevertheless views it as a potential candi... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,170 | In which bond film did Britt Ekland play Mary Goodnight | Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) Last The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Mary Goodnight first appeared as 00-Section secretary in the Ian Fleming novels On Her Majesty's Secret Service , You Only Live Twice and The Man with the Golden Gun . In 1974 ... | Pierce Brosnan | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Brosnan in an interview about Everything or Nothing . Pierce Brosnan (Honorary) OBE (born May 16, 1953) is an Irish American film actor and producer. He is best known for portraying James Bond in four films: GoldenEye , Tomorrow Never Dies , The World Is Not En... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,171 | "Which American screenwriter, producer, director, actor, author and editor, most productive in the 1950's, made ""Plan 9 From Outer Space"", ""Glen or Glenda"" and ""Bride Of The Monster""?" | Ed Wood (Scriptwriter) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Show Less In 1952, Wood was introduced to actor Bela Lugosi by friend and fellow writer-producer Alex Gordon, Wood's roommate at the time, who went on to help create American International Pictures. … Read More Lugosi's son, Bela Lugosi, Jr., has been among those wh... | 1956 Academy Awards® Winners and History The Ten Commandments (1956) Actor: YUL BRYNNER in "The King and I" , James Dean in "Giant", Kirk Douglas in "Lust for Life", Rock Hudson in "Giant", Laurence Olivier in "Richard III" Actress: INGRID BERGMAN in "Anastasia", Carroll Baker in "Bab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,172 | Which actress joined the cast of `Downton Abbey' in Series 3 playing the mother of the Countess of Grantham? | Downton Abbey Series 3 | Meridian - ITV News 25 July 2012 at 8:49am Downton Abbey Series 3 Downton Abbey cast Photo: ITV/PA Wire Hollywood actress Shirley MacLaine stunned Downton Abbey bad boy Rob James-Collier by pouncing on him the minute she arrived on set - at the historic castle in our region, used for the filmin... | www.XpatDvd.com British TV Drama Grantchester SERIES 1: It is 1953 and Sidney Chambers [James Norton] is vicar of the seemingly quiet village of Grantchester. Or at least, it has been quiet, right up until murder came to town. Pushed into a dangerous world of lies, betrayal and murder, Sidney quickly finds that his nat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,173 | The climax of what great 1952 Italian film, Ingmar Bergman's favorite, has the title character attempting suicide on a train track with his pet dog? | Roberto Rossellini | White City Cinema White City Cinema By michaelgloversmith Sipping “Monty Python’s Holy Ale” while watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail A couple of years ago, my wife and I bought a DVD box set of the first season of Saturday Night Live on a whim when we found it used for a ridiculously low pric... | listography: facts (Greta Garbo) facts (Greta Garbo) Garbo's favorite TV program during her later years was Matlock and she greatly admired star Andy Griffith. A cigarette butt smoked by Greta Garbo once fetched $352 at a Hollywood auction. Garbo's brother emigrated to the United States in the 1930's and owned a ranch ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,174 | Who famously wore a pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat? | The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit | New York Post The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit Comment(required) November 15, 2013 | 9:11pm President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy leave St. Stephen's Church in DC following morning mass on November 12, 1961. Bettmann/CORBIS Jacquelin... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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