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1,479,175 | In Greek mythology, which Cyclops had his only eye blinded by Odysseus? | Odysseus and the Cyclops After 10 years of fighting against Troy , Odysseus, one of the victorious Greek leaders and known for his cleverness, sailed for home with his men and ships.� After many adventures, they came to an island.� Unbeknownst to them, the island was inhabited by the Cylops people, a race of giants... | MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of Greek Mythology Terrible, Fierce (gorgos) Gorgon Medusa, Athenian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., Staatliche Antikensammlungen THE GORGONES (Gorgons) were three powerful, winged daimones named Medousa (Medusa), Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,176 | What was Reg Vamey's character called in 'On The Buses'? | On the Buses (TV Series 1969–1973) - 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 Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack... | Lotus Seven Register - Brighton Speed Trial 1957 LOTUS SEVEN REGISTER the web site for the Seven made by Lotus between 1957 and 1973 Patrick McGoohan The Prisoner Patrick McGoohan who passed away on January 13th 2009 at the age of 80, starred in two of the most memorable British television series of the 1960s; Dangerma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,177 | Mills and Boon are publishers of what type of books? | Romance, fiction books and ebooks from Mills & Boon The Boss's Moonlight Secret Michele Hauf Blaise Bowen isn't sure what's wrong with him. Since the car accident two months ago, he's twice woken to find himself in a neighbor's lawn—naked! So he recruits his personal assistant, Cady Cooper, to keep an eye on him. After... | NEA Big Read NEA Big Read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they’re quite different from people who must write. About the Book Introduction to the Book Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,178 | What name was given to the architectural style adopted in Britain from 1714 to 1820 largely due to the influence of Sir Christopher Wren? | American Architecture: Origins, History, Characteristics American Architecture Statue of Liberty , New York Harbor. (1886). Arguably the most iconic example of American art in existence. Sculpted by the Frenchman Bartholdi, its pedestal was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt. Notice the use of Classical elements... | Double-breasted frock coat, unknown maker, 1871. Museum no. T.47-1947. © Victoria & Albert Museum, London Men's Dress By the early 19th century men's fashions had also undergone a radical change. The coat still finished in long tails at the back but was cut higher in front. The waist-length square-cut waistcoat showed ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,179 | Which planet is named after the Roman god of war? | Mars is Named After... - Universe Today Universe Today by Jerry Coffey Mars is named after the Roman god of war. Many believe that ancient peoples associated Mars with bloodshed and war because of its red color. The Romans were not the only society to associate the planet with bloodshed. The ancient Babylonians calle... | Mercury (Hermes), First Planet from the Sun | Wyzant Resources Mercury Mercury, messenger of the Roman gods (first planet from the Sun). Snakes entwined on his staff protect Mercury, messenger of the Roman gods. With a little imagination, you can visualize the snakes entwined in Mercurys symbol, seen below... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,180 | What estate, presented to the British nation in 1917, is the official residence of the Prime Minister? | Great British Houses: Chequers - The Country Home of Britain's Prime Minister - Anglotopia.net Issue #4 Now Shipping! We received Issue #4 from the printer last week and have begun the process of shipping out. There’s almost 900 to send, so it will take a about 7-10 days to ship them all out. It will be with you soon! ... | Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street - GOV.UK GOV.UK Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street 17 January 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May set out the Plan for Britain, including the 12 priorities that the UK government will use to negotiate Brexit. 13 January 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May and Prime Minister Bi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,181 | In which town or city was Frederick Delius born? | Frederick Albert-Theodor Delius (1862 - 1934) - Genealogy Frederick Albert-Theodor Delius Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Jan 29 1862 - Bradford, England Death: June 10 1934 - Grez-sur-Loing, Frankreich Parents: Julius Friedrich-w... | Desiderius Erasmus (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Desiderius Erasmus First published Mon Sep 22, 2008; substantive revision Mon Oct 8, 2012 Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467?–1536) was the most famous and influential humanist of the Northern Renaissance, a man of great tal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,182 | Dr Smith was the cowardly troublemaker in "Lost in Space". What was his first name? | Jonathan Harris | Lost in Space Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lost in Space Wiki Edit Jonathan Harris played Dr. Zachary Smith in Lost in Space . He was the only member of the original cast to reprise his role in Lost in Space (a Hanna-Barbera animated episode). Jonathan Harris (born Jonathan Charasuchin, November 6, ... | Mrs. Dale's Diary Mrs. Dale's Diary The first post-war soap on British radio was Mrs. Dale's Diary and was first broadcast on the Light Programme at 4pm on Monday 5th. January 1948. Who could forget Marie Goossens' harp introduction to the programme or the reflective comments of Dr. Dale's ever-earnest wife? The title ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,183 | The 'Congo' river is now known as what? | Congo River | river, Africa | Britannica.com Congo River Livingstone Falls Congo River, formerly Zaire River, river in west-central Africa . With a length of 2,900 miles (4,700 km), it is the continent’s second longest river, after the Nile . It rises in the highlands of northeastern Zambia between Lakes Tanganyika and... | Final Exam History - Psychology 210 with Patterson at Benedictine University - StudyBlue allowed the United States to forgive German war debts from World War I. How did the Hoover administration respond to the Japanese conquest of Manchuria? It refused to grant diplomatic recognition to the new Japanese territories. In... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,184 | In 1896, a short extension was built on the Liverpool Overhead Railway, from Herculaneum Dock to which final destination on the line? | Liverpool Overhead Railway - Unseen Steam Unseen Steam Liverpool Overhead Railway Published Mon, 2015-06-01 11:01 The first of our new DVDs features as its ‘lost lines’ section the much-mourned Liverpool Overhead Railway — or Docker’s Umbrella as it was popularly known — which was finally closed in 1956 and dismantled ... | National Heroes’ Day – April 28 (Barbados) National Heroes’ Day – April 28 (Barbados) National Heroes’ Day is a public holiday in Barbados. Trafalgar Square, Bridgetown A country occupying the easternmost island of the West Indies. Probably first visited by the Portuguese, the island was settled by the British in the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,185 | In which radio show did Sandi Toksvig take over from Simon Hoggart in 2006? | Sandi Toksvig: BBC denied me host role because I'm a woman | Media | The Guardian BBC Sandi Toksvig: BBC denied me host role because I'm a woman Outgoing News Quiz presenter says her gender was the reason the corporation didn’t choose her for Have I Got News For You 25 years ago Sandi Toksvig says she is leaving presen... | BBC - Press Office - Network Radio Programme Information BBC Week 33 Monday 16 August 2011 BBC AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE Scott Mills Show At Edinburgh Festival Fringe Monday 15 to Thursday 18 August 4.00-7.00pm BBC RADIO 1 BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a third year presen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,186 | Which motor manufacturer makes the 'Getz' model of car? | 2007 Hyundai Getz | car review @ Top Speed continue reading Successful compromise in roominess and economy Hyundai’s first model in the popular super mini segment With the newly launched GETZ, the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is aiming at the European volume market. This is Hyundai’s first appearance in the po... | Game Show NewsNet - Cash Cab: After Dark Destination: Chat 'n Chew, 16th West and Union Square Blocks: 27. First strike here... $50: The National Weather Service uses the slogan "Turn around, don't drown" to warn people about what specific type of flood? They think about "flash flood"... No follow-through, though. "Tsu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,187 | What is the title of the United States of America National Anthem? | National Anthem - The Star-Spangled Banner (USA Anthem) Lyrics | MetroLyrics On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the glea... | The Greatest Hits - The 1972 UK Favorites Here they are, the absolutely greatest hits from the history of popular music. The very best music. These are the year's Favorites in the UK. America - Horse With No Name - 01-72 Argent - Hold Your Head Up - 03-72 Badfinger - Day After Day - 02-72 Blackfoot Sue - Standing In Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,188 | On TV, who did the character Lurch work for? | Lurch | Addams Family Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "You rang?" -Lurch answering Morticia 's call. Lurch (first... or last... name is unknown) is the fictional manservant to The Addams Family created by cartoonist Charles Addams . Contents [ show ] Description Lurch is a tall, shambling, lugubrious butler who somewha... | Gary Dretzka « Movie City News Murders in the Rue Morgue/The Dunwich Horror: Blu-ray Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXV One of the things Hollywood-based reporters hear when assigned to write about movies that aren’t very good is that no one sets out to make a bad film. According to their stars and directors, the real ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,189 | Which famous sculpture, made approximately 150 BC, was found on the Aegean island of Melos in 1820? | Venus de Milo Venus de Milo Expanded Definition Ruben Dario, in his poem �I Seek a Form�, refers to the impossible embrace of the Venus de Milo: ��in the impossible embrace of the Venus de Milo� (4). This is indeed ironic because According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, Venus De Milo is an ancient statue o... | Monsters in Greek Mythology Monsters in Greek Mythology Argus Argus may have had as many as one hundred eyes, which were located all over his body. Hera employed him as a guard. He was killed by Hermes . Afterward, Hera put Argus's eyes in the tail of the peacock, her favorite bird. Cerberus Cerberus was a huge and pow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,190 | Caster Semenya was subjected to a badly handled inquiry into what? | Politicians weigh in on Semenya debate | News | Sport | M&G Politicians weigh in on Semenya debate Staff Reporter 26 Aug 2009 09:21 Politicians have weighed in on the Caster Semenya controversy, with Social Development Minister Edna Molewa saying on Tuesday the athlete had been humiliated. “What is deeply regrettable a... | Sebastian Coe lined up as new BBC Trust chairman after Boris Johnson lets slip the 'fantastic news' | Daily Mail Online Share this article Share He said: ‘I think you will find that whenever any job at the moment comes up I seem to be slated in for it. ‘Either the Mayor of London, Fifa, International Olympic Committee.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,191 | Which is the third most abundant elemental gas found in the Earth's atmosphere? | What Are the Three Most Abundant Gases in the Earth's Atmosphere? | Sciencing What Are the Three Most Abundant Gases in the Earth's Atmosphere? By Patricia Arnett Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surround the Earth. It is essential to all life and serves several purpose... | Volcanic Gases Volcanic Gases and temperature of the magma and the gas content determines if an eruption will be effusive or explosive. On a global scale, volcanic gases produced our atmosphere and our oceans. Without the atmosphere and oceans, life would not have evolved on Earth. Gases emitted by volcanoes continu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,192 | Europe’s first female President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was President of which country from 1980 to 1996? | Iceland Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the Election of Europe's 1st Female President | Iceland Naturally | The best photos, news and culture from Iceland. Iceland Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the Election of Europe's 1st Female President Attendees celebrated former Icelandic President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. On Sunday... | Eurovision Facts Eurovision Facts All the funny and weird facts from the Eurovision Song Contest history Did you know... Eurovision Song Contest always begins with the fanfare "Prélude du Te Deum" composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier In 1978 Jordan showed some flowers instead of the Israeli entry on their screening o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,193 | What technical term, prefixed with 'extraordinary/irregular', refers euphemistically to the abduction/transfer of a person by one nation to another? | CityPages March 2015 Issue by CityPages Kuwait (page 144) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz Test Your Vocabulary 1. What was originally called 'wireless telegraphy': Television; Video; Radio; or Telephone? 2. What internet mechanism is ... | Extradition E Extradition Extradition is the official process whereby one nation or state requests and obtains from another nation or state the surrender of a suspected or convicted criminal. Between nation states, extradition is regulated by treaties. Where extradition is compelled by laws, such as among sub-national ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,194 | Which is the highest order of chivalry in England? | Orders of Chivalry - Ede & Ravenscroft Orders of Chivalry The Six British Orders of Chivalry About Orders of Chivalry The orders of chivalry conjure up tales of courage and devotion. In medieval times monarchs rewarded loyal supporters for gallantry in battle with gifts of land, money or titles as a mark of distinction... | Arrayed in Gold: Wife to the Conqueror: Matilda of Flanders, Queen of England Matilda of Flanders Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, and the first woman to be crowned and titled Queen of England after the Norman Conquest, was born sometime in 1031. She was o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,195 | "What ""nerve tonic"" was created by John Pemberton of Atlanta, Georgia?" | Coca-Cola History - Invention of Coca-Cola in his unique script. The first newspaper ad for Coca-Cola soon appeared in The Atlanta Journal, inviting thirsty citizens to try "the new and popular soda fountain drink." Hand-painted oilcloth signs reading "Coca-Cola" appeared on store awnings, with the suggestion "Dr... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,196 | What is the surname of Florence of “Florence and the Machine”? | Behind the Name: User Comments for the name Florence My sister's name, of which I have always been very jealous. It's modern and classy yet understated. -- Anonymous User 8/9/2006 This was my great-grandmother's name and I think it has a certain class to it. Her nickname was 'Flo' which is rather nice too. Not very po... | Claire Bloom | Biography and Filmography | 1931 Led the cast of "Conversations After a Burial", produced in London 1998 Portrayed a former silent movie star running a New Jersey rooming house in Laurie Weltz's "Wrestling With Alligators" 1998 Had stage triumph as Clytemnestra in a staging of Sophocles' "Electra", starr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,197 | "Who launched a career with the book ""Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly""?" | Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly – Cooking Schools Availability: unspecified Product Description Most diners believe that their sublime sliver of seared foie gras, topped with an ethereal buckwheat blini and a drizzle of piquant huckleberry sauce, was created by a culinary artist of the highe... | Did you know? Did you know? More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night. Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain life. Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk. To sell your home faster and for more money, paint it yellow. Daphne du Maurier, best known for Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,198 | Who painted 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' in 1504? | The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1504 Art Print by Hieronymus Bosch at Art.com We apologize for the inconvenience Need help? Chat now High-quality printing gives this fine art print its vivid and sharp appearance. Produced on medium weight cover stock, this art reproduction is coated with a silken finish that protects... | The Garden of Earthly Delights, circa 1500 Giclee Print by Hieronymus Bosch at Art.com Product Details Product Details The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel), Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) / Prado, Madrid, Spain / The Bridgeman Art Library This giclée print offers beautiful color accuracy on a high-qua... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,199 | The vessel had two sister ships the Olympic and which other? | Titanic Sister Ships Titanic Sister Ships The Titanic and her Sisters Assembled by the Harland Wolff Company, the Titanic was the most luxurious and celebrated vessel of her time. Built to be the apex of sophistication, the massive cruise liner was an industrial marvel and would become what is likely the most famous ve... | Olympic Gold Olympic Gold Olympic Gold The City of London Police struck gold for Great Britain in the 1908 Olympic Games held in the purpose-built stadium at The White City, Shepherd's Bush. These were the first Olympics to see the now traditional gold, silver and bronze medal awards. The medals won by the City Pol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,200 | Who won the FA Cup in 2006 | Liverpool West Ham FA Cup Final 2006 - YouTube Liverpool West Ham FA Cup Final 2006 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 ha... | FA Cup: 17 years since Ryan Giggs' semi-final magic - BBC Sport BBC Sport - FA Cup: 17 years since Ryan Giggs' semi-final magic FA Cup: 17 years since magical Giggs goal 14 Apr 2016 From the section Football It is 17 years to the day since Ryan Giggs scored a magical solo goal in an FA Cup semi-final replay against Ars... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,201 | How are the bright stars 'Alnitak', 'Alnilam' and 'Mintaka' known collectively? | APOD: 2006 December 29 - Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2006 December 29 Credit: Digitized Sky Survey , ESA/ESO/NASA FITS Li... | What Are the Stars in Orion's Belt? - Universe Today Universe Today What Are the Stars in Orion’s Belt? Article Updated: 23 Dec , 2015 by Elizabeth Howell Orion dominates the winter sky in the northern hemisphere. Its large size and collection of bright stars — such as Betelgeuse at the shoulder, Rigel below the bel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,202 | Geraldine McQueen is the comedy character creation of which comedian? | Peter Kay's - Geraldine McQueen’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography This has been copied from the original Geraldine McQueen wiki page on Last.fm to reflect the iTunes artist name change for the release of the song 'once upon a Christmas song' Peter Kay's Br... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,203 | What country celebrated on August 15th 2007 its 60th anniversary of independence from British rule? | India celebrates 60th anniversary of independence Associated Press Published Wednesday, August 15, 2007 7:15AM EDT NEW DELHI - India celebrated the 60th anniversary of its independence from British rule Wednesday in a triumphant mood, with many here feeling the country is finally taking its rightful place as a major gl... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,204 | Which British territory was captured by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941? | British surrender Hong Kong - Dec 25, 1941 - HISTORY.com British surrender Hong Kong A+E Networks On this day, the British garrison in Hong Kong surrenders to the Japanese. Hong Kong was a British Crown colony whose population was overwhelmingly ethnic Chinese. It was protected by a garrison force composed of British, ... | SECRET World War II Jersey Channel Islands bunkers - YouTube SECRET World War II Jersey Channel Islands bunkers 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,205 | In 2010, Asda (owned by Walmart) bought the UK stores of which discount grocers for £778m? | Asda buys Netto for £778m | Business | The Guardian Supermarkets Asda buys Netto for £778m Asda has been struggling to keep pace with its rivals and last week revealed its first decline in quarterly sales since 2006 Asda intends to buy Netto's smaller stores to compete with Tesco and Sainsbury's. Photograph: Guardian T... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,206 | Which sport has been included in only one Olympic Games, in Paris in 1900, when competition was between the Devon and Somerset Wanderers (representing England) and a team from the British embassy in Paris (representing France)? | International Cricket Council - ICC Europe - News - Features and Columns Wins for Afghanistan and Scotland on day one of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015 Two of the favourites to top Group B of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015 got off to winning starts in Edinburgh on Thursday with Afghanistan eventually over... | Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 | australia.gov.au Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 The exceptionally well-organised Sydney Games were a true celebration of Olympic values and sporting excellence. Olympic Committee The Sydney Olympic Games were held from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Sydney was awarded the right to host the 200... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,207 | What is the main ingredient of Hoisin Sauce? | Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe - Food.com (41) Most Helpful Cooking gluten free often means making what you need from scratch to avoid contaminants. I used trusted ingredients from my pantry to put this recipe together and could rest easy knowing the dish I prepared was truly gluten free. The side benefit to making your ... | 15 Raw Meat Dishes from Around the World | Bon Appetit 15 Raw Meat Dishes from Around the World Written By Sam Dean Yookhwe (Korea) Korean food has a whole category of raw meat dishes, called hwe, but most of them are made with fish or other seafood, a la Japanese sashimi. Yookhwe, however, is typically made with beef,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,208 | Which fictional character has been played by the largest number of different actors? | Sherlock Holmes awarded title for most portrayed literary human character in film & TV | Guinness World Records Sherlock Holmes awarded title for most portrayed literary human character in film & TV By Guinness World Records News Published Google+ Having been depicted on screen 254 times, GWR today announces that Sherl... | The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,209 | On which body of water does Kampala stand? | Kampala - Wikitravel Kampala Understand[ edit ] The people of Kampala, and Ugandans in general, are very kind and friendly and are very approachable. Kampala, with a population of approximately 2.5 million, is by far the largest city in Uganda. It is not yet completely overwhelmed with traffic and sprawl like Nairobi a... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,210 | Which Italian TV chef was jailed for two years in the 1990s for burgling singer Paul Young’s house? | I'm A Celebrity star Gino D¿Acampo spent two years in prison for burgling Paul Young's house | Daily Mail Online comments Jungle chef Gino D’Acampo spent two years in prison after being convicted of burgling 1980s singer Paul Young’s home. The TV personality, 32, best known for appearing on BBC show Ready Steady Cook, ... | M People M M People M People are a British house music act from Manchester formed in 1990 which achieved success throughout most of the 1990s. The name M People is from the initials of Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Career Pickering had been a member of Factory Records dance act Quando Quango, but became more no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,211 | Who wrote 'Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man'? | Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man's ambiguous idyll | Books | The Guardian Reading group Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man's ambiguous idyll Was Sassoon a modernist or a conservative? His novel may be shot through with nostalgia for a lost age of privilege, but one of the most fascinating things about it is its ambivalence 'Howe... | Brief biographies of 25 poets of the First World War, THE WAR POETRY WEB SITE RUPERT CHAWNER BROOKE , 1887-1915. Georgian poet. Born at Rugby. Educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. He was an atheist and active Socialist. He was a friend of Edward Marsh and worked with him to prepare and pr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,212 | Who captained England when they won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup? | England's World Cup final winners 2003: Whatever happened to...?: Rugby Union - Telegraph Johnson buliding on decisions 14 Nov 2008 14 Jason Robinson: Retired from international rugby in September 2005 to raise sheep and hens in a farm north of Preston at which there is no broadband or mobile reception. Is currently pa... | Nick Abendanon wins Europe's player of year, but will Stuart Lancaster pick him for World Cup? - Telegraph England Nick Abendanon wins Europe's player of year, but will Stuart Lancaster pick him for World Cup? Abendanon beats 2014 winner Steffon Armitage to Europe's best-player honour, adding to pressure on England co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,213 | Which Shakespearean character was the daughter of Brabantio? | Othello Characters - eNotes.com Othello Characters link Link Othello Othello (oh-THEHL-oh), a Moorish general in the service of Venice. A romantic and heroic warrior with a frank and honest nature, he has a weakness that makes him vulnerable to Iago’s diabolic temptation. He becomes furiously jealous of his innocent wi... | Learn and talk about Pandosto, 1588 books, Romance (genre), Works by Robert Greene Twitter Pandosto: The Triumph of Time is a prose romance written by the English author Robert Greene , first published in 1588. [1] A later edition of 1607 was re-titled Dorastus and Fawnia. [2] Popular during the time of William Shakesp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,214 | Which famoust picture by Constable shows a wagon in the river near Flatford? | Flatford Mill InfoBritain - Travel Through History In The UK : Flatford Mill Flatford Mill, Suffolk "But I should paint my own places best... I associate my careless boyhood to all that lies on the banks of the Stour. They made me a painter. That is I often thought of pictures of them before I ever touched a pencil."... | Canaletto: Grand Designs Canaletto: Grand Designs Download this lecture In 1746 the great Venetian artist, Canaletto, moved to London following the market and wealth for his work. Nine years later, he left the city attacked by the critics as repetitive and a fake. What was 18th Century London like to be the centre of s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,215 | What is the name for an organised body of professional applauders employed in French theatres? | Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms - Stage Management - Theatrecrafts.com Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms > Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms – Stage Management 10 out of 12 (USA) A contractual term for a long all-day actor (or crew) call. A typical contract will have at least one of these days, when the actors ... | Cabaret Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 137 out of 162 people found the following review useful: Divine decadence from Paris, France 15 February 2006 Director Bob Fosse hasn't achieved an immense degree of recognition, but his movies have a distinctive flavour. He seems to have an obsess... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,216 | Which Italian invented the first battery? | Electric Battery History - Invention of the Electric Battery Invention: electric battery in 1800 Function: noun / electric bat�tery Definition: In science and technology, a battery is a device that stores energy and makes it available in an electrical form. A battery converts chemical energy into electr... | ECG timeline - History of the electrocardiogram Otto Von Guericke builds the first static electricity generator. 1662 Descarte's reflex ©BIU The work of Rene Descartes, French Philosopher, is published (after his death) and explains human movement in terms of the complex mechanical interaction of threads, pores, passag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,217 | What is the profession of world famous Annie Liebovitz? | Annie Leibovitz: A life behind the lens - CNN.com Annie Leibovitz on John Lennon 08:03 Yet at times, Leibovitz's photos themselves have done the transforming. Her cover for Vanity Fair magazine of a naked, pregnant Demi Moore changed the way people perceived pregnancy and the female form, while her portraits of Caitlyn... | 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 |
1,479,218 | 'Boston Crab' is a term used in which sport? | How to Do a Boston Crab: 5 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Do a Boston Crab Community Q&A The Boston Crab is a professional wrestling submission move that many wrestlers have used to make their opponent tap out, for example Chris Jericho and Lance Storm. Like many other moves, wrestlers have created their own ni... | 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 |
1,479,219 | Five tons of which precious jewels are mined annually - ? | Home - www.gemstone.org Home GIA Teams Up with Harvard Business School for Global Leadership Program GIA, in conjunction with the Harvard Business School (HBS), hosted a four-day global leadership program for 44 senior executives representing gem and jewelry firms from 15 countries at the Harvard campus in Cambridge, M... | 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? 2. What type of material is produced in a ginnery? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. What type of material is produced i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,220 | Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the fear of which number? | Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is Fear of the Number 666 By Lisa Fritscher Updated September 09, 2016 Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the fear of the number "666." Related to triskaidekaphobia , or fear of the number 13, this phobia has its origins in both religious belief and superstition. Some experts question whethe... | The Phobia List Amaxophobia- Fear of riding in a car. Ambulophobia- Fear of walking. Amychophobia- Fear of scratches or being scratched. Anablephobia- Fear of looking up. Ancraophobia- Fear of wind. (Anemophobia) Androphobia- Fear of men. Anemophobia- Fear of air drafts or wind.(Ancraophobia) Anginophobia- Fear of ang... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,221 | Which fruit is distilled to make Calvados? | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) Using Potatoes Methods for Using Fruits If tempted to try some of the European use of fruits, the following is somewhat of a guide. Apple brandy is usually 60% apple, 30% pear, and 10% your choice. Run the fruit through a juice extractor or similar, no pips unl... | Calvados and Apple Brandy Spirits | Cellar.com (view all) Calvados and Apple Brandy Named after the department in France where it’s made, Calvados is responsible for some of the World’s finest apple brandy. Like Cognac, there are several grades that reflect different levels of age and quality. Fine or Trois Pommes is a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,222 | "Who was ""Britain's first ever Labour prime minister in 1924?" | Who was "Britain's first ever Labour prime minister in 1924? View the step-by-step solution to: Who was "Britain's first ever Labour prime minister in 1924? This question was answered on May 22, 2016. View the Answer Who was "Britain's first ever Labour prime minister in 1924? longman86 ... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,223 | Alma, Brown Turkey, Desert King, Italian Black, and Kadota are types of what fruit/plant? | FIGS Ficus carica (common fig - fig tree - edible fig) - This is one of the easiest to grow fruit trees in existense. It has been grown since the earliest times for its "fruit". The plant is typically a large shrub from 15 to 20 feet tall and almost as wide. Although not particular as to soil type, figs generally do... | www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com: List of General Knowledge Questions and Answers, All type Questions and Answers, Basic General Knowledge, General Awareness Question Answers, Better in Competitive Exam and Quiz contests.13 www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com Friday, 13 May 2016 List of General Knowledge Questio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,224 | Who was leader of the British Conservative Party between June 1997 and September 2001? | Conservative Party (UK) Conservative Party (UK) Movement for European Reform, European Democrat Union European Parliament Group Political parties Elections The Conservative and Unionist Party more commonly known as the Conservative Party is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of ... | Britain Magazine | The official magazine of Visit Britain | Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the short... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,225 | What sort of creature is a 'Criollo'? | What Breed of Horse Is Used for Polo? | Animals - mom.me Wildlife and Exotic Animals What Breed of Horse Is Used for Polo? Polo ponies have roached or shaved manes and braided tails to prevent the hair from catching on the reins and the mallet. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Horses that serve the... | Rumpelstiltskin: Fairy Tale from the Brothers Grimm Ruidoquedito (meaning "little noise") in Spain Ooz'Li Gootz'Le in Hebrew Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale summary: ( Jump to the fairy tale .) A down on his luck miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The poor girl is now faced with a seemingly... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,226 | What is the largest loch in Scotland? | The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland - Holiday Parks The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland January 22, 2013 at 2:44 pm The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland: Lochs by Volume, Area, Length and Depth Loch Ness might get almost all the press when it co... | Stornoway, Scotland | By Scotland Channel City finder Stornoway of Lewis Island Located in the Western Isles of Scotland is a fascinating town called Stornoway. With a history dating back many centuries, a beautiful setting and much to please the eye, Stornoway of Lewis is well worth a visit. Stornoway is said to have ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,227 | What is the call-sign name of the US presidential helicopter? | Presidential Aircraft Call Signs – History By Zim August 8, 2011 Leave a Comment Written by Zim Air Force One The following are the presidential aircraft call signs (meaning the air traffic control name given to any aircraft carrying the president). Perhaps the most well-known call sign is Air Force One, the Air Force ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,228 | Kenneth Clark, Neil MacGregor, Charles Saumarez Smith and currently Nicholas Penny have been Directors of which art museum? | charles saumarez smith : definition of charles saumarez smith and synonyms of charles saumarez smith (English) 4 External links Biography A great-grandson of the 19th-century Archbishop of Sydney William Saumarez Smith and son of William Hanbury Saumarez Smith, a former Indian civil servant, Charles Saumarez Smith wa... | 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 |
1,479,229 | Who were the parents of King Solomon? | King Solomon | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet The biblical King Solomon was known for his wisdom, his wealth and his writings. He became ruler in approximately 967 B.C.E. and his kingdom extended from the Euphrates River in the north to Egypt in the south. His ... | James and John (bo-an-erg-es'); sons of commotion. (uproar-agitation-disturbance) Thunder-to roar (noisy display-discord-friction) Mark 10:35-38 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And he said unto them, What woul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,230 | On a standard athletic track how many laps are ran in the 10,000 metres | 10,000 Metres | iaaf.org 10,000 Metres 10000 metres How it works Runners compete over 25 laps of a 400m track. They make bunched standing starts and can break immediately for the inside. History The Ancient Greeks organised a number of events akin to today’s long-distance races. During the mid-19th century, races for b... | The Fight To Establish The Women's Marathon Race Back to History & Records | Previous Chapter | Next Chapter By the 1970s, the Olympic Marathon had come a long way from the dusty roads of Athens. Yet women were still not allowed to compete and the struggle to establish a women's Olympic Marathon was itself something of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,231 | Horus, the Egyptian god of the sun, war and protection had the head of which creature? | Horus | Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Hapy , Duamutef , Qebehsenuef , Imseti , Ahy , (the Pharaoh) Horus was considered by the Egyptians to be the sky god. He was the son of Isis and Osiris , born after his father's death at the hands of Set , Horus' uncle (on both sides). He later avenged his father and bec... | Ares (Mars) - Greek God of War. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon > Ares (Mars) – Greek God of War Ares (Mars) – Greek God of War Ares (Mars) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Ares (Mars) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Ares (Roman equivalent is Mars) was the Greek god o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,232 | Who was the president of the Confederate States of America following its formation in 1861? | Confederate States of America - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Confederate States of America A+E Networks Introduction During the American Civil War, the Confederate States of America consisted of the governments of 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860-61, carrying on all the affairs of a separate g... | Milestones: 1830–1860 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1830–1860 Founding of Liberia, 1847 The founding of Liberia in the early 1800s was motivated by the domestic politics of slavery and race in the United States as well as by U.S. foreign policy interests. In 1816, a group of white Americans ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,233 | Who wrote the Norman Conquests? | Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website Rosalind Adams, Alex Marshall, Christopher Godwin & Janet Dale in the world premiere (1973). Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust Alex Marshall, Christopher Godwin & Rosalind Adams in the world premiere of Make Yourself At Home (1973). Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust Alex Marshall... | Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Whole Book - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Whole Book From Wikibooks, open books for an open world This is the latest reviewed version , approved on 25 September 2016. (+) Quality: good Introduction[ edit ] Welcome to the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,234 | Which English king was married to Anne of Bohemia? | Anne of Bohemia and her contribution to Richard II's treasure Larger image (96KB) On 20 January 1382 Richard II married Anne of Bohemia (1366-94), daughter of the Emperor Charles IV and sister of Wenceslas IV of Bohemia, 'this tiny scrap of humanity', as the Westminster chronicler described her. Two days later she was ... | Learn All About The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, Their Lives & Deaths | Historic Royal Palaces Find out more about the lives (and deaths) of Henry VIII's six wives Katherine of Aragon Divorced The first of Henry VIII's six wives, Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was a Spanish princess who was married to Henry for 18 years b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,235 | What is the variety of coffee bean grown almost exclusively world-wide? | Coffee Beans: coffee varieties Coffee > The Bean > Coffee Varieties CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA All Arabica plants in the Caribbean and the Americas descend from a plant taken secretly by De Clieu to Martinique from the gardens of King Louis XIV. COSTA RICA Costa Rican coffees have the strongest flavour of all Latin ... | Starbucks : definition of Starbucks and synonyms of Starbucks (English) Starbucks.com Starbucks Corporation ( NASDAQ : SBUX ) is an international coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle , Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 19,555 stores in 58 countries, including ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,236 | Diplopia is the medical term for what condition? | Diplopia | definition of diplopia by Medical dictionary Diplopia | definition of diplopia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/diplopia [dĭ-plo´pe-ah] the perception of two images of a single object; called also double vision . binocular diplopia double vision in which the images of an... | Face Blindness (Prosopagnosia): Get Treatment Information *Prosopagnosia (face blindness ) facts medical author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Face blindness is a brain disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces. Face blindness is thought to be the result of abnormalities, damage, or impairment i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,237 | In ballet which position has the whole of the body supported on one leg, and the other leg and arms extended outwards? | Ballet Terms Dictionary - BalletHub Ballet Terms Dictionary Learn Ballet Vocabulary BalletHub / Ballet Terms Dictionary Welcome to BalletHub’s Ballet Terms Dictionary. Here you can find and browse our online dictionary for ballet terms. Every ballet term will include it’s definition and a simple explanation possibly ... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,238 | What is the Zodiac sign of someone born on 31st May? | Birthday Horoscope May 31st Gemini, If your Birthday is May 31 Birthday Horoscope for May 31st If your Birthday is May 31 and your Zodiac Sign is Gemini Birthday Persona Profile People born specifically on the 31st of May are conceived to be clever, communicative, capable and determined with lots of the typical Gemini ... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,239 | What type of food is Cullen Skink? | BBC Food - Recipes - Cullen skink Cullen skink 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 4 Cullen skink is a classic Scottish smoked fish soup with velvety leeks and potato. Perfectly warming for winter. 2 onions , peeled, roughly chopped 2 fennel bulbs, roughly chopped 500g/17½oz smoked haddock 750ml/1 pint 7fl oz water For the... | Ian Anderson's Guide to Choosing Indian Food - Jethro Tull GUIDE TO INDIAN FOOD By Ian Anderson In this day and age, it’s hard to imagine that anyone could be completely unfamiliar with “curry”, if not with the subtle variety of Indian cuisine. Wherever we look, the supermarket shelves are filled with ever-more interes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,240 | Lemurs in the wild are unique to which country? | Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Ring-Tailed Lemur Pictures, Ring-Tailed Lemur Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Mad... | Maseru, Lesotho : Image of the Day News & Notes acquired August 28, 2010 download large image (760 KB, JPEG, 1440x960) Maseru is the capital city of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and is located along the northwestern border of the country with the Republic of South Africa. The footprint of the urban area, recognizable by str... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,241 | What name is given to the speculation mania that ruined a great many investors in 1720? | South Sea Bubble South Sea Bubble (1720) Speculation mania that caused financial ruin for many British investors. Parliament's acceptance of a proposal by the South Sea Co. to take over the British national debt resulted in an immediate rise in its stock. After soaring from 12812 to over 1,000 in nine months, the bubbl... | Agatha Christie / Bibliography - TV Tropes The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920). First novel by Christie. First appearances for Hercule Poirot , Arthur Hastings, and Inspector Japp. The Secret Adversary (1922). The first of Christie's spy thriller novels. First appearances for Thomas "Tommy" Beresford, Prudence "Tupp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,242 | What was the occupation of Otto Klemperer? | Otto Klemperer | The Annoyatorium (May 14, 1885-July 6, 1973) Born in Breslau, Germany (now Poland) Recorded ##1770>Beethoven</a>’s symphonies and ‘Missa Solemnis,’ ##3478>Brahms</a>’ ‘German Requiem,’ ##3466>Bruckner</a> and Mahler symphonies, ##1750>Bach</a>’s ‘St. Matthew Passion’ and operas of ##1... | Today in History: 23 May 1533: Thomas Cranmer Voids Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon Britain Thomas Cranmer , Archbishop of Canterbury, rules at a special court convened at Dunstable Priory that the marriage of King Henry VIII of England to Catherine of Aragon is null and void. This decision is based large... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,243 | In which German town or city could you walk in the 'Englische Garten'? | English Garden, Munich English Garden English Garden "The Englische Garten (“English Garden”) is one of the largest urban parks in the world. The layout has undergone constant change throughout the centuries as new buildings and green spaces were added time and again. History of recreation Foto: Nagy / Presseamt Münche... | The Project Gutenberg eBook of Nooks and Corners of Old London, by Charles And Marie Hemstreet. The Project Gutenberg EBook of Nooks and Corners of Old London, by Charles Hemstreet and Marie Hemstreet This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, gi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,244 | In the game of Scrabble how many points is a letter ‘H’ tile worth? | Stefan Fatsis is the author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic and is a panelist on Hang Up and Listen . Follow him on Twitter. Any Scrabble player can tell you that the X is actually worth eight points. But as Butts was creating the game, in a fifth-floor walkup in Queens, he tinkered—with the layout of the boa... | 1938 Scrabble - Carolus Chess Board, Card Games and Puzzles (under construction) > 1938 Scrabble In 1948, James Brunot, [6] a resident of Newtown, Connecticut — and one of the few owners of the original Criss-Crosswords game — bought the rights to manufacture the game in exchange for granting Butts a royalty on eve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,245 | Bad Finger, King Krule and the Dave Matthews Band all released a song about which colour Baby? | Pandora Internet Radio - Listen to Free Music You'll Love more Peter Tosh Singer, musician, composer, and rebel Peter Tosh cut a swathe through the Jamaican musical scene, both as a founding member of the Wailers and as a solo artist. He toured with the Rolling Stones and had an international hit with a duet with Mick ... | Foo Fighters | Rolling Stone artists > F > Foo Fighters > Bio Foo Fighters Bio The Foo Fighters emerged from the ashes of Nirvana, but the band's true roots lay in the years of personal recordings made by leader Dave Grohl. The former Nirvana drummer had played guitar and written songs since he was a Washingt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,246 | What was the name of the ship commanded by Captain Pugwash? | Captain Pugwash - Childrens TV | Jedi's Paradise Captain Pugwash Captain Pugwash is a 50’s children’s TV show. The characters were first created by John Ryan in 1950 and appeared in the first 12 issues of the 'Eagle' comic. He was turned down by 12 publishers before Captain Pugwash was published. He also created the co... | Real names of 23 fictional characters - CNN.com Real names of 23 fictional characters By Jason English, Mental Floss "Mr. Clean" got a first name during a 1962 promotion. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Many famous fictional characters are known only as their nicknames Cap'n Crunch's full name is Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch Wizar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,247 | What was the forename of 'Private Fraser', the undertaker in 'Dad's Army'? | The Curse, dads army private frazer. (John Laurie) - YouTube The Curse, dads army private frazer. (John Laurie) 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 ... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,248 | What is the name of the Hobbit who carries the ring to Mordor to be destroyed? | Mordor | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mordor was protected from three sides by large mountain ranges, arranged roughly in a rectangular manner: Ash Mountains in the north, Ephel Dúath in the west and south. In the northwest corner of Mordor the deep valley of Udûn was the only few entran... | The Lord of the Rings | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings 6,117pages on Cover of the 50th Anniversary One-Volume Edition The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien , which waslater fitted as a trilogy. The story ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,249 | The plot of which 1999 film revolves around a giant, 30-foot long man-eating crocodile of Black Lake, Maine? | Lake Placid | Horror Film Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit An officer of Maine Fish and Game researching American beaver populations is scuba diving in Black Lake, Aroostook County, Maine, when he is savagely attacked and bitten in half by something unseen in the water. A tooth is found in the diver's remains and, a... | 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 |
1,479,250 | Most of Patagonia lies within which country? | What is Patagonia? (with pictures) What is Patagonia? Last Modified Date: 29 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 facts about the world Patagonia is a large geographic region making up the southernmost third (approximately) of the continent of South America. The word comes from patagon, a term used by Magellan to ... | Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city - MBA - 217 View Full Document Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city Seattle 67 The word bungalow comes from which language Hindi 68 What is the Japanese Shinkasen High speed Train 69 In what country are the Drakesberg mountains South Afric... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,251 | What was the name of the Dutch cargo fluyt that carried the Pilgrims from Plymouth England to Plymouth, Mass? | Moving Across the Atlantic on the Mayflower | U-Pack Moving Across the Atlantic on the Mayflower Moving Across the Atlantic on the Mayflower Written By Becky Harris on Thursday, January 31 2013 Author: Becky Harris When you open up your history books, the information and facts found on the pages will take you bac... | Saint-Denis – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Understand[ edit ] Panoramic view of Saint-Denis Saint-Denis is the prefecture (administrative seat) of the French island of Réunion. The island lies between Mauritius and Madagascar and has the status of a French Overseas Department and is officially an administrative division ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,252 | Which actor was the puppet character from TV's Stingray said to have been modelled on? | Characters by Series - The World of Supermarionation The World of Supermarionation Merchandise The Characters This here is only the first page of the characters, it has to be seperated due to length. Page 2 | Page 3 This list is currently incomplete due to lack of information i've been able to find on certain charact... | William Shakespeare / Referenced By - TV Tropes The basis of an observation in Calvin and Hobbes . Calvin: "They say the world is a stage. But obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines." Hobbes: "Maybe that's why it's hard to tell if we're living in a tragedy or a farce." Calvin: "We need ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,253 | Miss Rosa Dartle is a character in which Charles Dickens novel? | Introduction mong the multitude of characters who people Dickens novels, it has often been remarked, there are few mature adult women who are portrayed in any convincing way as sexual beings, although critics such as Michael Slater, and, more recently, David Holbrook, Rita Lubitz, and Patricia Ingham have all explored... | Stories About Children Every Child Can Read by Charles Dickens: Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness Literature Network » Charles Dickens » Stories About Children Every Child Can Read » Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness RICHARD SWIVELLER, a good-hearted, though somewhat queer young man... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,254 | Which battle began on 1st. July 1916? | Battle of the Somme begins - Jul 01, 1916 - HISTORY.com Battle of the Somme begins Share this: Battle of the Somme begins Author Battle of the Somme begins URL Publisher A+E Networks At 7:30 a.m., the British launch a massive offensive against German forces in the Somme River region of France. During the preceding week... | The Story of the Flanders Fields Remembrance Day Poppy The Story Behind the Remembrance Poppy Field poppies growing near Connaught British Military cemetery on the old Western Front battlefields. This is the story of how the red field poppy came to be known as an internationally recognized symbol of Remembrance. From i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,255 | In 1954, which country suggested that it should join NATO to preserve peace in Europe but this proposal was rejected as the other countries felt that it would weaken the alliance? | Europe’s NATO Ambivalence – Consortiumnews Europe’s NATO Ambivalence July 10, 2016 The just-completed NATO summit repeated tiresome U.S. propaganda about “Russia’s aggressive actions” but some European leaders flinched at the heated rhetoric and warmongering, notes ex-CIA official Graham E. Fuller. By Graham E. Fuller ... | JPRI Working Paper No. 78 JPRI Working Paper No. 78, June 2001 A Just Peace? The 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty in Historical Perspective by John Price On September 4, 1951, delegates from over fifty countries gathered at the San Francisco Opera House to discuss the making of a peace treaty with Japan. Signed by forty... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,256 | "In what country was ""The Sound of Music"" set?" | The hills are alive as the Sound of Music finally returns to Austria - Telegraph Austria The hills are alive as the Sound of Music finally returns to Austria It is a story that was turned into one of the world's most successful and best-loved films and performed in theatres in many countries. But The Sound of Music has... | The Sound of Music (1965) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The Sound of Music (1965) was an exceptionally successful film in the mid-1960s - at the time of its release, it surpassed Gone With the Wind (1939) as the number one box office hit of all time. It was the high-point of the Hollywood musical. [In 1978,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,257 | Which airship crashed, killing most of its passengers and crew, just outside of Beauvais in France on 5 October 1930? | British Airship R.101 Crashes, Killing 48 - This Day in 1930 | Airships.net British Airship R.101 Crashes, Killing 48 – This Day in 1930 Posted By: Dan Grossman October 5, 2014 On October 5, 1930, the British airship R.101 crashed on a hill in Beauvais, France. The impact was gentle and survivable but the ship was infl... | 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 |
1,479,258 | How many years were between the Gunpowder Plot and the Battle of Trafalgar? | BBC - History - The Gunpowder Plot The Gunpowder Plot By Bruce Robinson Last updated 2011-03-29 The failed plot to assassinate James I and the ruling Protestant elite would, however unfairly, taint all English Catholics with treason for centuries to come. Who were the conspirators and what did they hope to achieve? On ... | British Royal Navy : Nelson : Napoleonic Wars : French & Spanish : Trafalgar The Royal Navy made Britain's trade boom and prosper, it sustained its colonies and reshaped its politics. The navy enabled Britain to avoid prolonged land wars on the European Continent. Great Britain is an island nation. The Royal Navy made ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,259 | The Latin term 'requiescat in pace' equates to what common English phrase? | Requiescat in pace (R.I.P.) - Definition of R.I.P. By N.S. Gill Updated December 20, 2015. Requiescat in pace is a Latin blessing with Roman Catholic ties that means “may he begin to rest in peace". This blessing is translated to ‘rest in peace’, a short saying or expression that wishes eternal rest and peace to an ind... | RELS 250 FAMOUS LAST WORDS.doc - Religious Studies 250 with Spiro at Virginia Commonwealth University - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. RELS 250 FAMOUS LAST WORDS.doc RELS 250 FAMOUS LAST WORDS.doc Kasia C. File Size: 15 Views: 9 Adverti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,260 | Who coached/managed both the England and Russia football teams during 2012? | Match Report - England vs Russia | 11 Jun 2016 England vs Russia England v Russia preview: Three Lions campaign begins in Marseille By David Bowers Last Updated: 11/06/16 6:29pm England face Russia in Saturday's Group B clash England kick off their Euro 2016 campaign on Saturday as Roy Hodgson's side face Group B oppon... | BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Croatia 1-4 England Croatia 1-4 England Walcott celebrates completing his hat-trick against Croatia in Zagreb By Jonathan Stevenson Theo Walcott hit a stunning hat-trick as England thrashed Croatia in a World Cup qualifying tie in Zagreb. The 19-year-old got the nod to start ahea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,261 | Which part of the ear is commonly known as the anvil? | Parts of the Ear | MD-Health.com Parts of the Ear Parts of the Ear There are several parts of the ear, which are divided into the outer, middle and inner ear sections. Each part of the ear is essential to the overall function of the organ and your brain’s ability to interpret the sounds your ear collects. The differe... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2007 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League FIRST ROUND OF THE CUP 27 NOVEMBER 1. WHAT DID WAINWRIGHTS ORIGINALLY MAKE? WAGONS 2. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TIRELESS WORKHORSE IN GEORGE ORWELL’S ANIMAL FARM? BOXER 3. WHAT IS THE MOST EASTERN SATE OF THE U.S.A.? MAINE 4. TO WHICH PRIME MINISTER... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,262 | What is the Soviet version of an astronaut? | Valentina Tereshkova Valentina Tereshkova Guess What! In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova orbited Earth 48 times! Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was born in the Yaroslavl Region of Russia on March 6, 1937. She was the second born of three children. Her father was a tractor driver and her mother worked in a textile plan... | :: First-Space, Visitors, Invaders & Expeditioners :: Home > First-Space, Visitors, Invaders & Expeditioners First-Space, Visitors, Invaders & Expeditioners The first man to enter space Yuri Gagarin (USSR) in 1961 02 The first person to land on the moon Neil A Armstrong (USA) on July 21, 1969 03 The first woman t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,263 | Which stage musical based on a 1950 Oscar winning film was first staged in 1993? | Musicals On Stage: A Capsule History Musicals On Stage: by John Kenrick (Copyright 1996-2003) The ancient Greeks had plays with songs, and Roman comedies included song and dance routines. But the music of these eras disappeared long ago, so they had no real influence on the development of modern musical theatre a... | Theatre Facts - Quick Theatre Facts - Fun Facts, Ticket Deals & Offers Kicky Wicky is a Shakespearean word meaning wife. There are over 5000 books on the subject of the disputed authorship of Shakespeare's works. The largest operating theatrical wardrobe department in the world is at Walt Disney World, Florida housing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,264 | What is NaCl better known as? | What is Sodium Chloride? - Definition, Structure & Formula - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com What is Sodium Chloride? - Definition, Structure & Formula 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 c... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,265 | What are the invisible lines that supposedly link ancient magical sites? | Ley-lines What was the Original Purpose(s) of Ley-lines? There are several developed theories on the purpose of ley-lines, many of which offer valid potential; something which in itself illustrates the complexity of unravelling the myriad of alignments from several millennia of activity. It is likely that... | Geographic Anomalies Some Geographic Anomalies or Paradoxes Or at least some surprises for the uninformed Global Division Alaska's Near Islands in the Aleutians are closer to Tokyo, Japan, than they are to Alaska's state capital of Juneau. Southernmost Algeria is farther from Algiers than is London, England. The dist... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,266 | "Who wrote the novel ""The Wide Sargasso Sea"" inspired by the novel Jane Eyre?" | Wide Sargasso Sea : Jean Rhys : 9780241951552 Wide Sargasso Sea US$6.44 US$18.62 You save US$12.18 Free delivery worldwide Add to basket Add to wishlist Description Jean Rhys's spell-binding novel Wide Sargasso Sea, inspired by Jane Eyre and winner the Royal Society of Literature Award is beautifully repackaged as part... | SparkNotes: Jane Eyre: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Jane Eyre - The protagonist and narrator of the novel, Jane is an intelligent, honest, plain-featured young girl forced to contend with oppression, inequality, and hardship. Although she meets with a series of individuals w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,267 | What is the Basque national sport? | Buber's Basque Page: Basque Sports and Games Nahas Mahas · Misc Basque Sports and Games Sports and games comprise a large part of Basque life. At most fiestas, there is some sporting event of some sort and Basque sport if often found on televisions in bars. Most traditionally Basque sports evolved out of activities on ... | Culture of Nauru : definition of Culture of Nauru and synonyms of Culture of Nauru (English) 4 See also Arts and crafts The inhabitants of Nauru wear the usual tropical clothes: short trousers and light shirts. Fishing still follows a traditional method: the island anglers wait in small light boats for fish to arrive... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,268 | Former US President Ronald Regan’s ‘Strategic Defence Initiative’, to use ground-based and space-based systems to protect the USA from attack by nuclear missiles, was known in the media by what nickname? | Strategic Defense Initiative : definition of Strategic Defense Initiative and synonyms of Strategic Defense Initiative (English) Federal government of the United States The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983, [1] to use ground and space-based systems to pro... | Ronald Reagan - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Google Ronald Reagan’s Childhood and Education Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois , to Edward “Jack” Reagan (1883-1941), a shoe salesman, and Nelle Wilson Reagan (1883-1962). The family, which included older son Neil Reagan (1908-1996), ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,269 | Who has become the first Muslim woman to serve in the Cabinet? | A top Muslim Tory warns Cameron not to alienate Muslims | UK | News | Daily Express UK Don't alienate us over terror top Muslim Tory tells Cameron DAVID Cameron could "alienate" and "demoralise Muslims" by suggesting they are not doing enough to tackle extremism, a former Conservative cabinet minister warned yesterday.... | Little-known facts about our First Ladies... Little-known facts about our First Ladies... Martha Washington, 1731-1802 George Washington’s wife was the first to be given the title “lady” by the press, as in “Lady Washington,” and the first wife of a president to appear on U.S. postage stamp. Abigail Adams, 1744-1818 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,270 | Pupils of which school are known as Carthusians? | Charterhouse History | Charterhouse Charterhouse History Home About Us Charterhouse History Charterhouse History Charterhouse is one of the great historic schools of England and among the most beautiful. Drawing deeply on the heritage of the past, within a framework of sensible discipline based on sound Christian value... | 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 |
1,479,271 | Ralph Boston won gold at the 1960 Olympics, silver at the 1964 Olympics and bronze at the 1968 Olympics, in which athletics event? | Ralph Boston Inducted to Hall of Fame: 1975 Profile Mt. SAC Relays Highlights Career Highlights It's a pretty impressive set of bookends on a career to say that you were the person who broke Jesse Owens' long jump world record (which had stood for 25 years), and Bob Beamon was the person who broke y... | decathlon | athletics | Britannica.com Decathlon high jump Decathlon, athletic competition lasting two consecutive days in which contestants take part in 10 track-and-field events. It was introduced as a three-day event at the Olympic Games in 1912. Decathlon events are: (first day) 100-metre dash , running long (broad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,272 | What local beverage company, which moved its' headquarters here in 2000, manufactures an energy drink called WhoopAss? | Jones Soda Co. FIND WHERE JONES IS SOLD Jones Soda Co. couldn't be more proud of being 'your soda, your brand,' for twenty-one years. We adore your iconic customer-submitted photos adorning our retro glass bottles. We cherish the under-the-cap wisdoms telling our future on the daily. Bottle after bottle, we're committe... | CityPages November 2015 by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu 71 NOVEMBER 2015 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. ‘Looking to the stars’ pinterest.com/citypagesmag Scan this QR code with your sm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,273 | Who became the Mayor of New York City in 2002? | City Mayors: Michael Bloomberg - Mayor of New York City Mayor of the Month for August 2012* Michael Bloomberg By Andrew Stevens 12 September 2013*: Michael Rubens Bloomberg became New York City's 108th mayor on 1 January 2002, re-elected in 2005 and, more controversially, 2009. America’s 12th richest person and proprie... | Mansion House, London, England Mansion House, London, England history Mansion House, London, England Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including an annual dinner, hosted by the Lord Mayor, at which the Chancellor of the E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,274 | What is the name of the special pack of cards used in the telling of fortunes | Fortune Telling by Cards: Chapter I CHAPTER I How we got our Pack of Cards Where do they come from?—The Romany Folk—Were they made in Europe?—Suits and signs—The power of cards—Their charm and interest—Necessity for sympathy—Value of Cartomancy. Where do They Come From? WHEN we take up an ordinary pack of cards to deal... | Divination and Fortune Telling - Moonslipper.com Divination and Fortune Telling One thing that fascinates everyone – whether they admit to it or not – is Divination and Fortune Telling. “My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there – Charles Kettering” Who wouldn’t like to know wha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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