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1,479,475 | Of the 37 venues used to host events at the 2008 Summer Olympics, how many new ones were constructed for use at the Games? | 2008 Summer Olympics - 必应 Sign in 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (Chinese: 第二十九届夏季奥林匹克运动会; pinyin: Dì Èrshíjiǔ Jiè Xiàjì Àolínpǐkè Yùndònghuì) and commonly known as Beijing 2008, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijin... | Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow New events Snowboarding debuted as an official discipline. Curling returned to the Olympic Winter programme, this time with a tournament for both men and women. Ice hockey For the first time, the men’s ice hockey tournament was opened to al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,476 | With which English university does the John Innes Centre share a campus? | Items from the John Innes Memory Bank Cell Biology at Bayfordbury - Dr Norman Sunderland It was his new department for cell biology, the ill-fated dream enterprise of Kenneth Dodds, that brought me to Bayfordbury in 1958. Robert Brown FRS, who was at the time seeking an outlet for expanding his limited facilities in th... | Enoch Powell - Metapedia Enoch Powell 27 July 1960 – 18 October 1963 Prime Minister July 1965 – 21 April 1968 Leader 10 October 1974 – 11 June 1987 Preceded by 23 February 1950 – 28 February 1974 Preceded by 8 February 1998 (1998-02-09) (aged 85) London, England Miss Pamela Wilson, from 1952 to 1998 (46 years) Children... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,477 | What were introduced to the British calendar by Sir John Lubbock, Governor of the Bank of England? | Bank Holidays | Office Holidays Bank Holidays Name for Holiday in various countries Bank Holidays may seem like a general term used for holidays in the British Isles, but as with most cultural events, there is always an interesting story behind everything... On Bank Holidays, generally on a Monday, all shops and banks ... | Eddie George, who led Bank of England to independence, dies of cancer at 70 | Business | The Guardian Eddie George, who led Bank of England to independence, dies of cancer at 70 Former governor of the Bank of England, Lord 'Eddie' George. Photograph: Phil Noble/PA Archive/PA Photos Close This article is 7 years old Lor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,478 | The 1979 film 'Quadrophenia' featured a battle between mods and rockers in which British seaside town? | View All Critic Reviews (11) Audience Reviews for Quadrophenia Mods vs. Rockers, Battlefield: England, 1960s. Disenchantment with adulthood and responsability hits harder than fists or kicks in the head for a real Mod like Jimmy. A reckless youngman infatuated with the pleasures of his generation, vespas, italian suits... | 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 |
1,479,479 | The Norfolk town of Cromer is particularly famed for which seafood? | Cromer: A Victorian Pier and the best crabs in England Cromer Tasty Seafood and a Famous Pier Seaside holidays are an English institution of buckets and spades, sand castles, donkey rides on the beach, fish & chips and crabbing competitions. Even the odd shower does not dampen the enthusiasm. Stroll along the flower-li... | Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer - IT - 402 View Full Document Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer was nicknamed The Boston Strong Boy John L Sullivan 42 Stage role, written for a man, took 80 years to be played by one Peter Pan RSC 1982 43 Sicily is the tradit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,480 | In which county are Hailes Abbey, Sudeley Castle and Berkeley Castle? | Castles, Monuments & Heritage Sites in Gloucestershire Berkeley Castle | Chedworth Roman Villa | Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines | Dean Heritage Centre | Hailes Abbey | Odda's Chapel | Prinknash Abbey and Pottery | Sudeley Castle & Gardens | Uley Long Barrow Berkeley Castle Berkeley Castle is an amazingly well prese... | HOASM: Henry Purcell Henry Purcell (ca. 1659 - 1695) English composer. Little is known of his life, and his parentage remains unclear, although it is certain that he had three brothers: Edward, Daniel, and Joseph. As a boy Henry was a chorister in the Chapel Royal, where he presumably studied with Cooke , Humfrey , and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,481 | According to Elvis Presley, what do you find at the end of Lonely Street? | Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel Lyrics Instrumental Karaoke - YouTube Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel Lyrics Instrumental Karaoke 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. ... | 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 |
1,479,482 | A deficiency of which vitamin cause rickets? | Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency Important It is possible that the main title of the report Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms None General Dis... | 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 |
1,479,483 | A logrunner is what type of creature? | 12 Animals Named After The Noises They Make | Mental Floss 12 Animals Named After The Noises They Make istock Like us on Facebook If you were asked to name an onomatopoeic word, then you’d probably come up with something like boom, boing, whizz, smash, or tick-tock. They’re all perfectly good examples, of course, but o... | 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 |
1,479,484 | "Who played Alex Jeffreys, the discoverer of genetic fingerprinting, in the recent ITV drama ""The Code of a Killer"", the story of the first murderer convicted by DNA?" | Code of a Killer (TV Mini-Series 2015) - IMDb Code of a Killer The story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer. Stars: a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 37 titles created 22 Feb 2012 a list of 42 titles created 31 Mar 2014 a... | Oscars 2015: The Imitation Game director Morten Tyldum defends lack of gay storyline in Alan Turing biopic | The Independent Oscars 2015: The Imitation Game director Morten Tyldum defends lack of gay storyline in Alan Turing biopic The film focuses on his relationship and brief engagement to fellow code-breaker Joan Cl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,485 | "Which TV comedy series featured agents 86 and 99 and ""Chief""?" | Get Smart (TV Series 1965–1970) - 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 Bumbling Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles ... | Amazon.com: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 1: George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, David Berman, William Petersen, Gary Dourdan: Movies & TV Disc 1: Pilot, Cool Change; Crate and Burial; Pledging Mr. Johnson Disc 2: Friends and Lovers; Who Are You?; Blood D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,486 | Renowned sportsman Michael Phelps decided in 2014 to come out of retirement and compete in what sport? | Michael Phelps - Swimmer, Athlete - Biography.com Michael Phelps Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 28, of any Olympic athlete in history. IN THESE GROUPS “Records are always made to be broken no matter what they are.” “Anybody can do anything that they set their mind to.” “Dream as ... | Michael Phelps' history run at 2008 Olympics - Olympics - ESPN • Caple: Mike won me over | Blog: All's quiet in China | Beijing '08 Must Read Pat Forde: Who is the mastermind behind this insane plan to have Michael Phelps compete in 17 swims in nine days? The man responsible for every arm stroke and dolphin kick? Meet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,487 | True or False: Chewing gum can take up to seven years to pass through the human digestive system? | Does Chewing Gum Take Seven Years to Digest? : snopes.com Claim: Chewing gum takes seven years to pass through the human digestive system. FALSE Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2000] Last night, I gave our son a small piece of gum. I figure it's better, overall, for his teeth than candy. He normally spits it out, b... | Human Body Activities – Digestive System - Homeschool Den Homeschool Den Human Body Activities – Digestive System by homeschooldenadmin · October 23, 2013 We had an amazing time studying the Digestive System. We did a whole range of hands-on activities from making our own epiglottis to seeing how the digestive tract ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,488 | What is cockney rhyming slang for feet | Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases - Londontopia Londontopia You are here: Home / Culture / Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases Jan 29, 2012 By jonathan 129 Comments Hot on the heels of our success with our Top 100 Be... | Glossary of Poetry Terms for Writing & Reading Poems The shorter final stanza of a poem, as in a ballade. epic A long, serious poem that tells the story of a heroic figure. Two of the most famous epic poems are the Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer, which tell about the Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus on his voy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,489 | All but three of the moons of Uranus are named after Shakespearean characters; the names of the other three are taken from a poem by whom? | Shakespeare's Moons, the moons of Uranus - Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System Welcome to Uranus The Tilted Planet Discovery of Uranus Shakespeare's Moons Miranda, a moon of Uranus Facts about Uranus Thousands of years ago, when the Romans and Greeks were naming the planets that were visible to them, they decide... | 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 |
1,479,490 | Mother Gothel, Vladimir and Flynn Rider are all characters in which 2010 Disney film? | Rapunzel | Tangled Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Rapunzel is not a typical Disney Princess; she carries her blonde hair, which is 70 feet long, and has the magical ability to both heal and reverse aging when she sings a special Healing Incantation song. Kidnapped by Mother Gothel when she was still an infant, Rap... | Edgar Balthazar | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia v - e - d Disney Villains Disney Parks Celebrate A Dreams Come True Parade | Celebrate the Magic | Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour | Club Villain | Disney's Fantillusion | Disney's Maleficious Halloween Party | Disney's Not-So-Scary Halloween Show | Disney's Once U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,491 | Which Indian God is usually depicted with the head of an elephant? | The Hindu God Ganesh - Who is this Elephant Headed Deity Anyway? - Kashgar Tribal Artifacts - Life for the Modern Nomad | Handmade Jewellery, ethnic handicrafts, antique furniture The Hindu God Ganesh - Who is this Elephant Headed Deity Anyway? Added over 9 years ago Ganesh is one of the best known and loved deities in... | Mantra & Shlokas: Churning of the Ocean in Hindu Mythology Churning of the Ocean in Hindu Mythology Churning of the Ocean in Hindu Mythology by Mantra & shlokas on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 4:34pm In Hindu Mythology there is a story in which Gods and Demons work together. to churn the Ocean in hope of getting preci... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,492 | "What Hawaiian word is informally used for ""an important person""?" | `Elemakule kama`ole moe ike ala. An oldster who has never reared children sleeps by the roadside. Caring for and rearing the young ones (with Aloha) results in being cared for in old age. M�lama (take care of) each other. E m�lama i ka m�kua,... | CityPages May 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 128) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1.Teriyaki is a Japanese: Martial art; Intelligence service; Cooking method; or Cartoon hero? 2. In 2015 artist Oscar Santillan controv... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,493 | Which American president had a sign on his desk saying 'The buck stops here'? | Truman: The Buck Stops Here Support "The Buck Stops Here" Desk Sign The sign "The Buck Stops Here" that was on President Truman's desk in his White House office was made in the Federal Reformatory at El Reno, Oklahoma. Fred A. Canfil, then United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri and a... | 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 |
1,479,494 | Martin Riggs is a police officer in which series of films? | Lethal Weapon (TV Series 2016– ) - 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 on Amazon Video ON TV TV show based on the popular 'L... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,495 | "What is the legal tender (face) value of the ""American Buffalo"", a 24-karat gold bullion coin first offered for sale by the US Mint on 22 June 2006?" | Buy 2017 Gold Buffalo Coins | Golden Eagle Coins Location: Buy Gold → American Gold Buffalo Coins → Uncirculated Gold Buffalo Coins Uncirculated Gold Buffalo Coins The American Buffalo, also known as a Gold Buffalo Coin, is a 24-karat gold bullion coin first offered for sale by the United States Mint on June 22, 2006. ... | 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 |
1,479,496 | How many dice are used in a standard game of ‘Craps’? | Craps Rules, How To Play Rules and how to play Craps: The basics Casino Craps (or Bank Craps), a dice game, is one of the most exciting casino games. It is common to hear yelling and shouting at a craps table. It is played on a purpose-built table and two dice are used. The dice are made after very... | 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 |
1,479,497 | "Which Hollywood star wrote the recent book ""Always Looking Up"" about life as a Parkinson sufferer?" | Emma Brockes talks to Michael J Fox about Parkinson's disease | Life and style | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close After he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease , but before he started writing books about optimism, Michael J Fox went through a period of seeing himself as he thought others saw him. "Peculiar," he ... | Sandie Shaw’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sandie Shaw (real name Sandra Ann Goodrich) (born February 26, 1947) was the most successful British girl singer of the 1960s. With her hair, slender frame, model cheekbones and outfits, she has been described ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,498 | In Basketball, what is the term for the offence of carrying the ball for too many steps without dribbling? | How to Dribble a Basketball: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e6/Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/300px-Dribble-a-Basketball-Step-1-Version-3.jpg /7/7c/Dribble a Basketball Step 1 Version 2.360p.mp4 Not only will your fingertips give you more control than your palms - ... | The R&A - Quick Guide to the Rules THE R&A Shop Quick Guide to the Rules This guide provides a simple explanation of common Rules situations. It is not a substitute for the Rules of Golf, which should be consulted whenever any doubts arises. For more information on the points covered, please refer to the relevant Rule.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,499 | What usual first step in the identification of a bacterial species is like a litmus test in that the results are identified by colors (blue/purple for positive and pink/red for negative)? | Biology Labs Archives - Odinity Introduction: Question: Will the girls’ and boys’ responses to the same level of exercise differ on its effect to their heart rate and blood pressure? Background: The functions of the human cardiopulmonary physiology can be broken down into the circulatory system and the respiratory syst... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,500 | The Meteorological Office is part of the B.I.S., for what does the I stand? | Website terms of use - Met Office Met Office Your Concerns Agreement to terms of use These terms and conditions of use (the "Terms of Use") apply to your use of this website www.metoffice.gov.uk and all associated Met Office micro-sites linked to this website (collectively the "Site"). Please read the Terms of Use care... | SAILOR TERMINOLOGY Zero Dark Thirty A Ahoy. A nautical hail, once the dreaded war cry of the Vikings. Airdale. A naval aviator. It can also refer to any member of the naval aviation community, officer or enlisted. "Brownshoe" also refers to an officer or chief petty officer in the aviation branch a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,501 | In The X-files, what is the name of Mulder and Skully's assistant director? | Fox Mulder | X-Files Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia David Duchovny Fox William "Spooky" Mulder is a highly skilled FBI Special Agent who brought his often-criticized method of formulating unconventional theories to the X-files . ( TXF : " Pilot ", et al.) He was dismissed from the FBI in 2001 and, in 2002 , he went on ... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,502 | Who won the 2011 Spanish Formula One Grand Prix? | Spain FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA PIRELLI 2015 Spain Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:21.670 by Kimi Räikkönen (2008) Fri 08 – Sun 10 May 2015 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W04 leads at the start of the race. Formula One World Cha... | Open de Espana (Spanish Open Golf Tournament) Updated April 17, 2016. About the Open de Espana: What's in a name? The Open de Espana was called "Spanish Open" for much of its history. Of course, Open de Espana translates to Spanish Open, so why point that out? The English-language title used to be the official name of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,503 | In which English county is Frankland Prison? | Pair disembowelled rapist at Durham's Frankland Prison - BBC News BBC News Pair disembowelled rapist at Durham's Frankland Prison 12 July 2012 Close share panel Image caption Michael Parr (left) and Nathan Mann were both already serving life sentences Two prisoners who disembowelled a fellow inmate at Durham's Franklan... | Girl, 7, challenges Queen on exclusion of women from the Household Cavalry - Telegraph How about that? Girl, 7, challenges Queen on exclusion of women from the Household Cavalry A seven-year-old girl who challenged the Queen on why there were so few women in the Household Cavalry was rewarded with an invitation to the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,504 | Originating in the Scottish town of Forfar, which pie is made from minced beef, and sometimes onions, in shortcrust pastry folded into a semi-circular shape? | Scotland's Finest Dishes - the "must taste's" of Scotland's traditional dishes - The Edinburgh Address Scotland's Finest Dishes - the "must taste's" of Scotland's traditional dishes Details Written by Aija Published: 24 October 2013 One of the most enjoyable things to do when travelling is to try all the local special... | 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 |
1,479,505 | The Unasur Constitutive Treaty, signed on 23 May 2008 in Braslia, Brazil, founded what international body? | Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations - Wikisource, the free online library Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations From Wikisource Jump to: navigation , search Constitutive Treaty of the Union of South American Nations Source: Ministry of External Relations of Brazil: Text of th... | Chapter 6 -- Terrorist Organizations Chapter 6 -- Terrorist Organizations Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism April 30, 2008 Report Terrorist Organizations Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) aliases cited are consistent with and drawn from the Specially Designated Nationals list maintained by the Departmen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,506 | Who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress? | Pilgrim's Progress - Introduction | Learn The Bible Learn The Bible Pilgrim's Progress The Preacher Who Wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress" Turning back through the pages of history, we come upon many events which were not thought of as significant by contemporaries, but around which the years that followed have placed a ha... | Free Flashcards about GK 1 What does 'Beijing' mean? Northern capital Which author (1874-1936) said 'thieves respect property, they merely wish the property to become their property that they may properly respect it'? GK Chesterton What was the original meaning of 'decimated'? Reduced by 10% The Circumlocution Office a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,507 | What is the common name for the flower Bellis Perennis? | Daisy plant DAISY PLANT Common daisy characteristics English common name: daisy flower, common daisy, lawn daisy, English daisy, dog daisy, bairnwort, bruisewort or woundwort The English name comes from "day's eye" (eye of the day), in reference to its beauty, as daisy flowers open during the day, and close when the ... | Perennials Perennials Perennials Perennials Perennials, or plants and flowers that come back year after year, are found in virtually every yard. Perennial flowers work in multiple situations: in whole garden beds, in combination with annuals and bulbs, as accent to shrubs and trees, and in containers and windowboxes. I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,508 | In what modern-day country was Christopher Columbus born? | Christopher Columbus - Biography of the Explorer Christopher Columbus A Biography of the Explorer of the Americas The Columbus Monument in Barcelona. Mehmet Salih Guler/The Image Bank/Getty Images By Amanda Briney, Contributing Writer Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (located in Italy today) in 1451 to Domenico... | General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,509 | Who had a 60s No 1 hit with Johnny Angel? | Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel - Amazon.com Music Shelley Fabares Audio CD, July 19, 2005 "Please retry" $5.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Details Only 12 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. Frequently Bought Together One of these items ships soo... | 1959 Song Hits by Roger Lee Hall There are movie critics and fans who say that 1939 was the peak year for great Hollywood films. And that's true. Well, I believe 1959 was one of the peak years for popular songs, because it was the end of a decade when a great deal of change had taken place in the pop music world. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,510 | Oil is traditionally sold in barrels. How many gallons in a barrel of oil? | History of the 42-Gallon Oil Barrel - American Oil & Gas Historical Society History of the 42-Gallon Oil Barrel Soon after America’s first oil discovery in 1859, oilmen met in northwestern Pennsylvania and decided a 42-gallon barrel was best for transporting oil. By the 1860s, barges floated barrels of oil down the A... | March 24, 1989: Valdez Spill Causes Environmental Catastrophe | WIRED 1989: The Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil across 1,300 miles of Alaskan coastline. In terms of environmental damage, it ranks among the worst man-made catastrophes ever, and one whose... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,511 | What is the name of the ship that sails to the island in Treasure Island? | Part II Part II Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Summary As Chapter 7 ("I Go to Bristol") begins, Jim is staying at the squire's Hall for his protection and that of the map, while Dr. Livesey is in London to arrange for someone to take over his medical practice and Squire Trelawney is in Bristol to buy a... | RMS St Helena will make historic visit to London before retirement in 2016 - Captain Greybeard RMS St Helena will make historic visit to London before retirement in 2016 The last sailings of RMS St Helena next year will include a rare visit to the UK. The two-week trip from the remote South Atlantic island, via Tenerif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,512 | What is the common name for the plant Vinca? | Plants Profile for Vinca minor (common periwinkle) common periwinkle periwinkle This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,513 | Which acid found in wood sorrel and rhubarb leaves is traditionally used in dyeing and bleaching? | In Defense of Oxalic Acid In Defense of Oxalic Acid Moderate OxalateContent: - unsalted saltine or soda crackers - spaghetti in tomato sauce - pepper, more than 1 tsp/day - ginger - soy sauce The word "Oxalic" formed from the Latin "oxalis", which referred to plants with leaves similar to clover. A plant such as wood s... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,514 | What is the smallest instrument in an orchestra | Instruments of the Orchestra - Arapahoe Philharmonic Instruments of the Orchestra Select Page Instruments of the Orchestra Welcome to the world of classical music instruments! Musical instruments are grouped into different families based on the way the instrument makes its sound. There are four main families of instrum... | sweet potato (wind instrument) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Wikipedia: Ocarina a wind instrument in the category of vessel flutes. Variations do exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It's traditionally made from clay or ceramic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,515 | Who was Princess Alexandra married to | 1000+ images about Princess Alexandra's Wedding on Pinterest | Princess alexandra, City of london and Wedding day Britain's Princess Alexandra and her husband Hon. Angus Ogilvy pose on the steps of the west door of Westminster Abbey, London, after their wedding, April 24, 1963. (AP Photo/Pool) / BE See More | 'Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy', David Hockney, 1970–1 | Tate Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy 1970–1 Support: 2134 x 3048 mm frame: 2170 x 3084 x 58 mm Collection Presented by the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1971 Reference Display caption Summary This is one of a series of large double portraits whic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,516 | What is the world's biggest selling copyrighted board game? | stumbleupon Email Comment In this era when “Halo,” “Call of Duty” and absolutely realistic sports games are the choice of kids and teenagers, it is sometimes fun to look back at where it all came from. Back in the day, all that was needed was a pre-marked surface or board, and game pieces are then moved or placed based... | Clue (board game) | Clue Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Genre Murder-Mystery Clue (Cluedo outside the U.S.) is a popular murder-mystery board game. It was originally published in Leeds, England in 1949. It was devised by Anthony E. Pratt, a so ly move around the game board (a mansion), as of one of the game's six suspe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,517 | Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs were two elderly residents in which UK tv sitcom? | BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Sitcom quiz Sitcom quiz Sitcom quiz Taking a shameless cue from that fine television institution, University Challenge, here is the Magazine's midweek quiz. Students on the BBC quiz were asked to identify characters from British sitcoms. Can you do any better? 1.) Sitcom quiz Where would you ... | Greatest Films of 1944 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) , 118 minutes, D: Frank Capra A hilariously-funny, frantic farce and black comedy - a frenzied adaptation of the smash Broadway comedy from 1941 to 1944, with three of the stage performers reprising their roles. Set around Halloween night in Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,518 | Since 1961 what has been the name of the city known from 1589 to 1925 as Tsaritsyn? | Gorod.Tsaritsyn - Webfont & Desktop font « MyFonts 4 fonts: $30.00 About this font family The general idea: it is a hanger in a tsar palace on which all crowned persons have hung up their crowns before going to bed. A few jokers' caps are hanging also on some hooks of the hanger. Release: in the form of “gorod.Tsaritsy... | On this day...: October - Learning English Online Learning English Online October 1 331 BC – Alexander the Great of Macedon defeated Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela, and was subsequently crowned "King of Asia" in a ceremony in Arbela. 1850 – The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, was... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,519 | What disease is known by the symptoms of a rash and a strawberry coloured tongue | Red Tongue and Fever: Kawasaki Disease Vs. Strep Throat Newer Comments → Mike My wife had Kawasaki’s at the age of 11. She remembers the high fever, strawberry tongue and she said it looked and felt like her eyes were bleeding. She was a very active kid and her heart was in good shape, so the Doctors told her that she... | Articles about Scott Mckenzie - tribunedigital-orlandosentinel Strawberry Festival a sweet celebration Heather McPherson and FOOD, February 27, 2013 What do Florida farmers do when the harvest is over? They throw one heck of a party. The Florida Strawberry Festival starts Thursday with midway rides, daily concerts and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,520 | The Trưng Sisters who successfully rebelled against the Chinese Han-Dynasty in the 1st century AD are regarded as national heroines in which country? | Trưng Sisters | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main articles: Han–Nanyue War and Southward expansion of the Han Dynasty Nanyue (Nam Việt) was a kingdom founded by the former Qin Dynasty commander Zhao Tuo (Triệu Đà). [1] The Han Dynasty Emperor Wu of Han dispatched soldiers against Nanyue, and the kingdom was ... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,521 | Donald Neilson, convicted of four murders in 1975, was known by which nickname? | Donald Neilson - Murderer - Biography.com Donald Neilson Donald Neilson, also known as the "Black Panther," is the English murderer responsible for the death of Lesley Whittle. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Who Died in Norwich, Norfolk, England Synopsis Donald Neilson was born on August 1, 1936, in Bradford, England. A... | Watergate - The Committee to Re-elect the President The Committee to Re-elect the President Nixon Forms the CRP The Committee to Re-elect the President, abbreviated as CRP, later nicknamed CREEP, was a fund-raising organization for President Nixon's 1972 election campaign. Many of its members were later indicted with c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,522 | What sort of sea creatures are fulmars and petrels? | Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World -Fulmars, Petrels and allies Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World - Fulmars, Petrels and allies Conservation rankings are from the preliminary guidelines set out by BirdLife International and posted to Seabirds Internet discussion group by John Cooper. Systematics an... | 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 |
1,479,523 | On which puppet series was the phrase “anything can happen in the next half hour” spoken? | Stingray - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT "Stand by for Action! We're about to launch Stingray! Anything can happen within the next half hour!" These were the words spoken by Commander Shore at the beginning of each episode of Stingray, the first Gerry Anderson Supermarionation show to be made in c... | 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 |
1,479,524 | Saint-Ettienne is the capital of which French department that shares its name with the country's longest river? | Take a day out to visit one of the world's most famous wine regions, Saint-Emilion, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll sample the region's fine wines, take a cellar tour and visit the medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Highlights Led by a local guide Free drinks included The day begins with a tour of a Clas... | 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 |
1,479,525 | Which London building was adapted to become the Tate Modem which opened in 2000? | Tate Modern | Tate Tate Modern International modern and contemporary art Opening times Discover the artist who changed American art forever Tate Modern Exhibition Elton John’s unrivalled modernist photography collection comes to Tate Modern Tate Modern Exhibition The Turbine Hall is transformed into an immersive experi... | 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 |
1,479,526 | Published in 1928, Who wrote the novel Point Counter Point? | Point Counter Point - Aldous Huxley - Google Books Point Counter Point 9 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Point_Counter_Point.html?id=acBlt9gBPDoC Aldous Huxley's lifelong concern with the dichotomy between passion and reason finds its fullest expression both thematically and formally in his masterpiece Poi... | Cold Comfort Farm definition/meaning Share this page Film "Cold Comfort Farm" is a 1995 British comedy film directed by John Schlesinger and produced by the BBC and Thames Television, an adaptation of Stella Gibbons' 1932 book of the same name, the film stars Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellen and Rufus Sewel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,527 | According to the nursery rhyme, what followed Mary everywhere? | "Mary Had a Little Lamb" Poem : University of Dayton, Ohio "Mary Had a Little Lamb" Poem Q: Is Mary of the "Little Lamb" the Blessed Virgin Mary? A: We are familiar with the popular nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb," but we probably don't remember the poem in its entirety. Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, litt... | Queen of Hearts | Mother Goose Club Playhouse Kids Video - YouTube Queen of Hearts | Mother Goose Club Playhouse Kids Video 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.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,528 | Nov 24, 1859 saw the first edition of On The Origin of Species, under the authorship of who? | Darwin in letters, 1858-1859: Origin | Darwin Correspondence Project Darwin in letters, 1858-1859: Origin Darwin Correspondence Project F.F. Geach; Alfred Russel Wallace by Unknown photographer bromide copy print, (1862) NPG x5110 mw178180 © National Portrait Gallery, London CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 The years 1858 and 1859 were... | Thomas Kuhn: the man who changed the way the world looked at science | Science | The Guardian The Observer Thomas Kuhn: the man who changed the way the world looked at science Fifty years ago, a book by Thomas Kuhn altered the way we look at the philosophy behind science, as well as introducing the much abused phrase '... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,529 | The first ‘Miss World’ winner, in 1951, was from which country? | stumbleupon Email Comment Miss World is the oldest of the Big Four international beauty pageants, along with Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth. Although Miss Universe has become arguably the grandest of the competitions (thanks to the influence of Donald Trump ), it is something of a misnomer, as there n... | 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 |
1,479,530 | Thirty years after he painted the Sistine chapel's ceiling, what is the title of the fresco painted by Michelangelo, also in the chapel? | 1000+ images about Michelangelo (1475-1564) on Pinterest | Vatican city, Florence and Michelangelo Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Michelangelo (1475-1564) Michelangelo di Buonarroti 1475-1564, sculptor, painter, architect, poet, archetypal Renaissance man, along with Leonardo da Vinci. One of the greatest art... | Sistine Ceiling, Rome: Unlocking the secrets of the Vatican Museums | Daily Mail Online comments You don’t need to be the Pope to enjoy a private audience with the world’s most famous ceiling. Closing time in the Sistine Chapel and the noisy crowds are gone. Hush descends. We have the place to ourselves. Craning up at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,531 | She and her alto egofirst appeared in 1941 in 'All Star Comics', the creation of Chester Gould. Who is she? | Alter Ego Collection Volume 1 by TwoMorrows Publishing - issuu issuu Roy Thomas Collected Comics Fanzine THE All characters TM & Š2006 DC Comics. VOLUME 1 Reprinting the first two issues of the acclaimed magazine, plus new material! 4 Table of Contents A/E COLLECTION, VOL. 1, EXTRA! Writer/Editorial For Collected Edit... | Rolls Royce "flying Lady" Hood Ornament - Northstar Gallery 1933 Rolls Royce "Flying Lady" SPIRIT OF ECSTASY "The Flying Lady" The Spirit of Ecstasy is one of the most well known motor car mascot in the world. Designed by Charles Robinson Sykes, The Spirit of Ecstasy has adorned the radiators of Rolls-Royce motor cars... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,532 | Cape Trafalgar is situated in which Spanish province? | Learn and talk about Cape Trafalgar, Geography of the Province of Cádiz, Headlands of Spain, Shipping Forecast areas This article is about a geographic region in Spain. For the German ship of the same name, see SMS Cap Trafalgar . Cape Trafalgar Cape Trafalgar ( /trəˈfælɡər/ ; [1] Spanish : Cabo Trafalgar [ˈkaβo tɾafal... | The News Newspaper - Issue 104 - (22-12-2010) by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 104 Wednesday, December 22nd 2010 We wish you all a Merry Christmas an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,533 | The world’s first nuclear bomb was detonated in 1945 in which US state? | The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 Printer Friendly Version >>> The events that took place in a remote area of New Mexico during the predawn hours of July 16, 1945 forever changed the world. In the early morning darkness the incredible destructive powers of the atom were first unleashed... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,534 | The 'BRIC Group' of developing economies became the 'BRICS Group' in 2010 by the addition of which country? | BRIC Countries - Background, Facts, News and Original Articles BRIC Countries Select Page BRIC Countries – Background, Key Facts, News and Original Articles The BRIC countries label refers to a select group of four large, developing countries ( Brazil , Russia, India and China ). The four BRIC countries are distinguish... | 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 |
1,479,535 | What instruction to a printer means ‘let the original stand’? | Stet | Define Stet at Dictionary.com stet verb (used without object), stetted, stetting. 1. let it stand (used imperatively as a direction on a printer's proof, manuscript, or the like, to retain material previously cancelled, usually accompanied by a row of dots under or beside the material). verb (used with object), ... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,536 | In the children's TV series, 1968-1970, whose best friends were Zaza the cat, and Mrs. Kiki the frog? | Little Gems - Hector's House Little Gems Click above for start theme music (zipped Wav) Click below for end theme music (zipped Wav) Original French Titles Hector's House This may probably be one of the first true puppet series that people born in the 1960s will remember vividly. Hector's House was first shown on t... | The C Programmes - Kids TV - Classic programmes from yesteryear. B From Bad Boyes to Button Moon Bad Boyes : A story of a public school where one of the pupils was called Boyes who was bad (pranks, scrapes, the kind of things boys get up to in kids TV). Fansite Bagpuss : Voted as the best BBC Kids programme of all time... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,537 | What kind of creature is a Bonobo? | Bonobo | Species | WWF Species d Weight 68 to 86 pounds Bonobos and chimpanzees look very similar and both share 98.7% of their DNA with humans—making the two species our closest living relatives. Bonobos are usually a bit smaller, leaner and darker than chimpanzees. Their society is also different—bonobo groups tend t... | Mammals of Costa Rica Sloth by Adrian Hepworth Before man hunted them to extinction, there were many more mammal species. Even today all large- and many small-mammal populations are subject to extreme pressure from hunting or habitat destruction, and it is only recently that large-mammal populations in the national par... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,538 | Bafana Bafana, the South African nickname for its national football team means? | BBC SPORT | Football | African | Mbeki wants 'Bafana' name change Mbeki wants 'Bafana' name change The South Africa national team are also known as the Bafana Bafana South African President Thabo Mbeki has called for the national football team to drop its Bafana Bafana (The Boys, The Boys) nickname, saying it is unsuit... | Why is there a South African team called Proteas? - Quora Quora Written Mar 1, 2015 The giant or King Protea, South Africa's national flower ( Protea ), is the largest of the proteas species, which make up an important part of the Cape Floral Region, a major global biodiversity hotspot and Unesco World Heritage sit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,539 | ‘A ‘what’ in the Sun’ is a 1959 play by Lorraine Hansbury? | A Raisin in the Sun - Lorraine Hansberry - Google Books A Raisin in the Sun 6 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Raisin_in_the_Sun.html?id=MbMnCy_sqRkC When it was first produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and hailed as a watershed in American drama. Not... | 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 |
1,479,540 | What is the name for two collections of lymphoid tissues, one on either side of the throat, level with the base of the tongue? | Tonsil | definition of tonsil by Medical dictionary Tonsil | definition of tonsil by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/tonsil [ton´sil] 1. a small, rounded mass of tissue. 2. one of the fleshy masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat. adj., adj ton´sillar. There are three di... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,541 | Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson have both played which Batman character? | Jared Leto On Playing Joker After Romero, Nicholson, Ledger Stacey Cole Jared Leto will be portraying the iconic role of the Joker in the upcoming movie Suicide Squad. The Joker is one of the most famous characters in current popular culture and is considered as one of the greatest comic book villains ever created. Jar... | Oscars: 10 nominations for Slumdog Millionaire | Film | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the curious movie about a man who ages backwards, headed the Oscar nominations announced today in Los Angeles. Slumdog Millionaire , Danny Boyle's Mumbai-set tale, which took best ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,542 | Ding Junhui is a rising star in which sport? | Ding junhui | Yutang Sports - China Sports Insights Yutang Sports - China Sports Insights picture from web By Global Times-Mark Dreyer When snooker star Ding Junhui won the China Open as an 18-year-old in 2005, many predicted that the face of the sport would change forever. Dozens of young players from across China wou... | Masters Snooker & Betting Tips | Draws & Results | Sporting Life Check out the playing schedule, odds and our expert predictions for Thursday's action at snooker's prestigious Masters. Wednesday January 18 2017, 21:11 GMT Mark Selby faces Barry Hawkins in the last eight of the Masters after contrasting wins against Mar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,543 | Who won 3 gold medals for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and was named 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year? | BBC SPORT | Olympics | GB Olympians power to new heights GB Olympians power to new heights Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Watch Christine Ohuruogu's thrilling 400m race (UK users only) Christine Ohuruogu's stunning 400m victory brought Team GB's gold medal haul to 16 as... | Olympics 2012 rowing: Team GB scores another gold in the women's double sculls rowing | Daily Mail Online Golden ladies of the lake: After three silvers, rowing wins the big prize at last Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins led from start to finish to claim GB's sixth gold medal Relief for Grainger who claims gold afte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,544 | In which country did Argentina first win soccer's World Cup? | World Cup winners list: A complete history - SBNation.com World Cup winners list: A complete history Rec Dean Mouhtaropoulos In 1930, thirteen teams participated in the first World Cup held in Uruguay. Since then, the countries of the world have come together every four years (except in the 1940's-yes Germany, looking ... | Maradona admits 'hand of God' goal was revenge for Falklands | The Independent Maradona admits 'hand of God' goal was revenge for Falklands Saturday 2 October 2004 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Diego Maradona, the world's most famous sports cheat, has claimed that his notorious hand-ball goal against... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,545 | What is the administrative centre of Suffolk | The English Administrative County of Suffolk The English Administrative County of Suffolk Suffolk Arms The Armorial Bearings (Arms) of the County of Suffolk Adjust the Suffolk map using controls or drag with mouse Map Centre Position: Lat , Long . Map Zoom Level: - Icon Help (The external website above will open... | Luton County Court and Family Court Luton County Court and Family Court Visit us: Luton County Court and Family Court Hearing Centre 2nd Floor Bedfordshire LU1 2PU All new divorce cases should be submitted to the Bury St Edmunds Divorce Centre, 2nd Floor, Triton House, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,546 | What is Dorothy’s surname in The Wizard of Oz? | Oz Characters - OzWiki Oz Characters Jump to: navigation , search [NOTE: As with the previous section, some parts of the Oz books may be given away here. If you'd prefer to meet the characters by reading their stories, you may wish to skip this section. Also, questions about characters who appear only in The Movie are ... | Puzzles - Fictional Addresses 1. Who lives at 4 Paget Drive, Little Whinging? 2. Which author created a fictional world that included Little Delving, Hardbottle and The Marrish? 3. Which family live at 742 Evergreen Terrace? 4. �Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again� is the opening line of which 1938 classic no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,547 | What name is given to 7 mathematics problems stated by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000, for which a US$1,000,000 prize will be awarded for a correct solution to any of them? | Dana C. Ernst | Mathematics, Teaching, & Technology Dana C. Ernst January 17, 2017 — Leave a comment I’m no longer updating this website. I’m slowly migrating all of the content to a site hosted on GitHub . You can find the new site here: In Uncategorized January 14, 2015 — 10 Comments Whenever I’m teaching via inq... | Amazon.com: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 1: George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, David Berman, William Petersen, Gary Dourdan: Movies & TV Disc 1: Pilot, Cool Change; Crate and Burial; Pledging Mr. Johnson Disc 2: Friends and Lovers; Who Are You?; Blood D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,548 | Besides chocolate, what is the main flavor of Nutella? | Nutella taste test: How do other hazelnut chocolate spreads compare? | Fox News Nutella taste test: How do other hazelnut chocolate spreads compare? By Grace E. Cutler Facebook 0 Twitter 0 livefyre Email Print There’s nothing better than spreading Nutella on a piece of toast, painting it on a strawberry, or just eating... | The Food Timeline--Christmas food history Buche de Noel is one of many traditional cakes baked at Christmas. As the name suggests, it is of French origin. The name of this recipe literally translates as "Christmas log," referring to the traditional Yule log burned centuries past. The ingedients suggest the cake is most... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,549 | The lands once rules by the Queen of Sheba now form part of which modern country? | Queen of Sheba in Yemen Sheba: The Ancient Empire The country Sheba or Saba, whose name means Host of Heaven and peace, was Abyssinia. Located in southwest Arabia on the eastern tip of the Red Sea, Sheba was thriving about 3000 years ago and occupied 483,000 square miles of mountains, valleys (wadis) and deserts in the... | 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 |
1,479,550 | Stockport in Greater Manchester has a museum dedicated to what item of clothing? | Stockport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Understand[ edit ] The borough contains the towns and suburbs of Marple , Cheadle , Brinnington, Bosden Farm, Cale Green, Cheadle Heath, Davenport, Davenport Park, Edgeley, Foggbrook, Great Moor, Heaviley, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor, Heaton Norris, Little Moor, Nort... | 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 |
1,479,551 | What form of singing involves an extended note which rapidly repeatedly changes in pitch from the chest register to falsetto, making a high-low-high-low sound? | Singing: What is yodelling? - Quora Quora Music Singing: What is yodelling? Wikipedia describes it as, "a form of singing that involves singing an extended note which rapidly and repeatedly changes in pitch from the vocal or chest register (or "chest voice") to the falsetto/head register; making a high-low-high-low sou... | What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town - IT - 402 View Full Document What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town is the champagne industry located Epernay 31 What country invented castanets Egypt 32 Who is the patron saint of music St Cecilia 33 Whose first box office film w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,552 | Who succeeded Joseph Stalin as leader of the Sovient Union? | Joseph Stalin - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Joseph Stalin’s Early Years and Family Joseph Stalin was born Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili on December 18, 1878, or December 6, 1878, according to the Old Style Julian calendar (although he later invented a new birth date for himself: December 21, 1879), in the s... | Georgi Malenkov Dies at 86 - Stalin Successor - NYTimes.com Georgi Malenkov Dies at 86; Stalin Successor Published: February 2, 1988 Correction Appended Georgi M. Malenkov, who was a leading political figure in the Soviet Union after the death of Stalin but who was ousted in a Kremlin power struggle and sent into polit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,553 | Marble is formed by the metamorphosis of which rock? | Marble: Metamorphic Rock: Pictures, Definition, Properties Marble A non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure. Pink Marble: A piece of pink marble about four inches (ten centimeters) across. The pink color is most likely derived from iron. Image by NASA. What is Marble? M... | Hellenistic Art (3rd-1st centuries BC) Author(s): Marie-Bénédicte Astier This graceful statue of a goddess has intrigued and fascinated since its discovery on the island of Melos in 1820. Is it Aphrodite, who was often portrayed half-naked, or the sea goddess Amphitrite, who was venerated on Milo? The statue reflects s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,554 | Which American president gave the order to withdraw from the Vietnam War? | Vietnam War: U.S. Withdrawal Vietnam War U.S. Withdrawal Serious negotiations to end the war began after U.S. President Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek reelection in 1968. Contacts between North Vietnam and the United States in Paris in 1968 were expanded in 1969 to include South Vietnam and the NLF. The United S... | Bill Clinton: Campaigns and Elections—Miller Center About the Administration The Campaign and Election of 1992: Bill Clinton easily defeated the leading Democratic contenders in the 1992 primaries, despite charges about having avoided the Vietnam draft and his rumored affairs with women. He dealt with the infidelity is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,555 | Which Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place on the Marina Bay circuit? | Singapore F1 - Formula 1 Night Race - Singapore Grand Prix Enhancements to Marina Bay Street Circuit 28 July 2015, Singapore – With the 2015 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX taking place in downtown Singapore in less than 2 months, race promoter Singapore GP announced that closer racing is expected... | Spain FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA PIRELLI 2015 Spain Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:21.670 by Kimi Räikkönen (2008) Fri 08 – Sun 10 May 2015 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W04 leads at the start of the race. Formula One World Cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,556 | Who played Lord Melchett in the TV comedy series Blackadder II? | Blackadder: Where are they now? Edmund, Baldrick, 'Bob', Lord Melchett and many more - Mirror Online TV Blackadder: Where are they now? Edmund, Baldrick, 'Bob', Lord Melchett and many more We would LOVE to see the comedy series back on the box but until then let's look at the stars then and now Share Get celebs update... | Colin Firth - Biography - IMDb Colin Firth Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (37) | Personal Quotes (25) Overview (3) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Colin Andrew Firth was born into an academic family in Grayshott, Hampshire, England. His mother, Shirley Jean (Rolles), was a comparative reli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,557 | By what more familiar avian moniker is the H-4 Hercules aircraft known? | Print Page - New Game! Wiki Links Title: Re: New Game! Wiki Links Post by: larryc on March 25, 2008, 8:31:38 pm The Oxford Round Table: Title: Re: New Game! Wiki Links Post by: poll_grad on March 25, 2008, 8:39:31 pm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Jovi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Jovi) Fun to look at and listen... | Boeing 747 Boeing 747 1970- 01-22 with Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines Primary user 747-300 $82,000,000 (1982) 747-400 $230,000,000 (2006) The Boeing 747, commonly called a Jumbo Jet, is among the most recognizable jet airliners and is the largest passenger airliner currently in service. First flown... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,558 | Who plays Violet, The Dowager Countess of Grantham in ‘Downton Abbey’? | Cheeky Countess: Actress Maggie Smith Has Never Actually Seen Downton Abbey | TIME.com Cheeky Countess: Actress Maggie Smith Has Never Actually Seen Downton Abbey You really think she could be bothered with such tawdry entertainment? Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess of Grantham, left, and Shirley MacLaine as Martha... | Julie Walters on new Channel 4 drama, Indian Summers | Life | Life & Style | Daily Express LIFE Julie Walters on new drama, Indian Summers: 'It isn’t romanticised and it isn’t nostalgic' ACTRESS Julie Walters heads the cast in a lavish new Channel 4 drama that’s been described as The Jewel In The Crown meets Downton Ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,559 | An official investigation as to proof of the US moon landings was demanded in 2015 by? | Moon Landings Investigation Demanded By Russian Official In Retaliation For US Fifa Probe | The Huffington Post Moon Landings Investigation Demanded By Russian Official In Retaliation For US Fifa Probe 19/06/2015 18:53 | Updated 23 June 2015 670 Paul Vale Front Page Editor, The Huffington Post A Russian official has de... | This Week @ NASA, June 27, 20214 | NASA This Week @ NASA, June 27, 20214 “Here’s some of the stories trending This Week at NASA!” NASA, 50 years after The Civil Rights Act During a special program at NASA headquarters, the agency’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in coordination with the Office of Legislativ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,560 | ‘Waverley’ is the title of the first prose novel by which British historical novelist/poet? | Waverley eBook by Sir Walter Scott - 1230000100840 | Kobo Show more Show less Waverley is an 1814 historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. Initially published anonymously as Scott's first venture into prose fiction, Waverley is often regarded as the first historical novel. It became so popular that Scott's later novels we... | An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 Index Part 1 of Volume 4 Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,561 | Which fruit or vegetable is an Autumn Queen? | Fruit and Vegetables Fruit and Vegetables Contact Us Your browser is out-of-date! Newer is always better! Why not update your browser to experience the web how it is meant to be? Update my browser now When in season Co-o have committed to 100% British produce on potatoes, carrots, cabbage, swede, onions and parsnip... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,562 | Who had a hit in 2012 with the song and video 'Gangnam Style'? | PSY - GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V - YouTube PSY - GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try agai... | Vogue by Madonna Songfacts Vogue by Madonna Songfacts Songfacts "Vogueing" was a dance craze popular in the gay community where dancers used elaborate hand gestures and frequently stopped to pose. This song brought the dance style to the mainstream and solidified Madonna's standing as an icon in the gay community. Mado... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,563 | Common in Australia the wattle is a tree of what genus? | Wattles, genus Acacia - Australian Plant Information Wattle Day interview with Joe Miller on his 'Tree of Trees' Acacia phylogeny in 2009 [MP4 file, 10,000 KB] Introduction The genus Acacia belongs to the family Mimosaceae. There are some 1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to 1000 of ... | Australian Animals - Tourism Australia Load More Mammals Australia’s mammalian wildlife is unique from the rest of the world. The dingo, or wild dog, is our largest carnivorous mammal, while the numbat, quoll and Tasmanian devil are each generally the size of an average house cat. Dingoes can be found all around Austr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,564 | Which fruit is found in the dish 'Sole Veronique'? | Fillets of Sole Véronique | Recipes | Delia Online Login + Sign up Fillets of Sole Véronique This famous French classic has always been a favourite of mine and, as it has somehow been neglected on restaurant menus, I think it's time for a revival. Personally I love to serve it with the grapes well chilled, which beauti... | Full text of "Fruit recipes : a manual of the food value of fruits and nine hundred different ways of using them" See other formats rfc No ^OQlD -\\QvV "Bi ^ Fruit Recipes A Manual of the Food Values of Fruits and Nine Hundred Different Ways of Using Them By RILEY M. FLETCHER BERRY Garden City N^w York DO... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,565 | Which American state's flag contains an image of a bison? | Wyoming State Flag Wyoming State Flag Wyoming State Flag A bison on a blue field bordered in white and red. The state seal branded on the bison. The woman represents the state motto "Equal Rights" and the two men represent cattle ranchers and miners. The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains" and "Oil" represent Wyomin... | Quiz: How well do you know the 50 states? - CSMonitor.com Quiz: How well do you know the 50 states? For kids: Test your knowledge of the nifty 50 states and their capitals. By Felice Prager Save for later Saved Here's a quiz about the United States. "Not geography," you protest! Not at all. Try this first without a map... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,566 | As of 1st. June 2011, who is the only Swiss Tennis player, other than Roger Federer, to be ranked in the Men's top twenty? | Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes open/close all folders Current ATP Players Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most nota... | Wimbledon revisited: A history of teenage kicks in the ladies' singles - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM Wimbledon revisited: A history of teenage kicks in the ladies' singles Belinda Bencic is just the latest teenager to make waves at Wimbledon. READ MORE By Paul Newman Belinda Bencic’s rapid ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,567 | Ombrophobia is an irrational fear of what? | Ombrophobia – Symptoms and Causes of Ombrophobia – Treatment Share your stories and support others... Ombrophobia Tweet Most of us are familiar with the idea of a “rainy day.” Rain is usually seen as a threat to our entertainment, forcing us to stay indoors and away from the inclement weather. However, some people may ... | Pyrophobia Is the Fear of Fire By Lisa Fritscher Updated July 17, 2016 One of the most common phobias is pyrophobia, or the fear of fire, which stems from an ancient and primal fear . Since fire is potentially dangerous, a bit of fear is healthy and normal. So not everyone who fears that a blaze can ignite in their ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,568 | The painting 'A Bar at the Folies-Bergere' c1882 displayed at the Cortauld Gallery, London is by which artist? | 1000+ images about artist-manet, edouard on Pinterest | Edouard manet, Manet and Berthe morisot Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas artist-manet, edouard (1832-1883) (french) periods: impressionism, modern art and realism. 184 Pins1.36k Followers | Sir John Houblon (1632–1712), First Governor of the Bank of England (1694–1697) | Art UK Art UK | Discover Artworks Sir John Houblon (1632–1712), First Governor of the Bank of England (1694–1697) Sir John Houblon (1632–1712), First Governor of the Bank of England (1694–1697) Start a discussion on Art Detective Notes A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,569 | What was F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel? | F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography | List of Works, Study Guides & Essays | GradeSaver Fitzgerald, F. Scott Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was a Jazz Age novelist and short story writer who is considered to be among the greatest twentieth-century American writers. Born on September 24, 1896, h... | 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 |
1,479,570 | Which substance forms the explosive component of dynamite? | How dynamite is made - material, manufacture, history, used, procedure, product, History, Process Design and Facilities Dynamite Background and Raw Materials Dynamite is a commercial explosive used mainly for demolition and mining. Invented in 1866 by Alfred Bernhard Nobel (1833-1896), it is more accurately descr... | Phantom Fireworks : Fireworks University : Pyrotechnic Compounds Pyrotechnic Compounds Pyrotechnic Compounds Pyrotechnic Compounds Colors in fireworks are usually generated by pyrotechnic stars—usually just called stars—which produce intense light when ignited. Stars contain five basic types of ingredients. A fuel whic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,571 | Glossitis affects which part of the human body? | 24 Effects of HIV on the Body 24 Effects of HIV on the Body Written by Ann Pietrangelo Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA on EFFECTS OF HIV ON THE BODY EFFECTS OF HIV ON THE BODY The Effects of HIV on the Body Once the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters your body, it launches a direct attack on your im... | The Armpit (Human Anatomy): Picture, Function, Parts, Conditions, & More Human Anatomy Next The arrangement of the chest wall, shoulder bones and muscles, and the upper arm create a small hollow called the armpit. The armpit is the underside of the shoulder joint, and is among the warmest areas of the body. The armpit ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,572 | What is the mascot of Children in Need | Pudsey, the Children In Need mascot Kids Corner Pudsey Pudsey was born in 1986. He was created by designer Joanna Ball and was designed to be the face of the forthcoming BBC Children in Need Appeal. Pudsey's name was taken from the Yorkshire town of Pudsey, Joanna's original home. Although Pudsey was only intende... | Free Flashcards about CHILDREN'S BOOKS AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS IS NAMED FOR THIS DANISH AUTHOR... HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN THIS AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR HAS SAID, "MAX IS LIKE MY DEMENTED SON AND HE'S TAKING CARE OF HIS FATHER FOR LIFE." MAURICE SENDAK "TO DEVELOP A HORSE-SURGERY.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,573 | Which American actor, best known for his role in the 1970's TV series 'Kung Fu', died in June 2009? | 1000+ images about Kung Fu Tv Series 70's on Pinterest | Legends, David and TVs Kung Fu. Starring David Carradine (pictured), Radames Pera and Keye Luke ran on ABC from 1972-1975. See props from this show and more at the Television Out of the Box Exhibit.http://bit.ly/TVOTB_Pinterest See More | 'Spartacus' Star Whitfield Dies at 39 | Fox News 'Spartacus' Star Whitfield Dies at 39 Published September 11, 2011 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 livefyre Email Print This Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 file photo shows actor Andy Whitfield at a screening of "Extraordinary Measures" in New York. Whitfield, the 37-year-old star ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,574 | What is the name of the strip of land between a golf tee and the green? | The Fairway on Golf Courses: Definition and In the Rules By Brent Kelley Updated October 06, 2016. What is the fairway? Such a simple question, and anyone who golfs knows the answer intuitively. But is there an agreed-upon definition within the golf world? You might be surprised to know that the governing bodies and ke... | Glossary – TalkBowling Glossary of ten-pin bowling terms A Action – The amount of spin placed on a ball. A slower ball with more action can be more effective at disrupting the pins than a faster ball with less action. Address – The stance a player takes before beginning the approach. Adjusting – A change that a player ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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