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1,479,975 | In the shape of which animal does the Hindu God Hanuman appear? | Symbolic Significance of Hanuman or Anjaneya Symbolic Significance of Hanuman or Anjaneya by Jayaram V Summary: Hanuman from the epic Ramayana goes by many names such as Maruti, Chiranjivi, Anjaneya, etc. He exemplifies supreme devotion to Lord Rama. He is also the most ancient super human, who is popular beyond the In... | Heart of Hinduism: The Trimurti Brahma – the creator (in charge of raja-guna – the quality of passion). Vishnu – the maintainer On charge of sattva-guna – the quality of goodness). Shiva – the destroyer (in charge of tama-guna – the quality of ignorance). In the material world there are three principal deities called t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,976 | Arthroscopy refers to surgery performed on what parts of the human body? | Arthroscopy | definition of arthroscopy by Medical dictionary Arthroscopy | definition of arthroscopy by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/arthroscopy Definition Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a s... | Knowledge Knowledge You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 21 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 25 to 35 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 39 to 115 are not shown in this preview. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,977 | In particle physics, which fundamental constituent of matter is named after a word invented by the author James Joyce in his novel 'Finnegan's Wake'? | Physics_Ch_21 - Particle Physics PARTICLE PHYSICS J.1 Particles and Physics_Ch_21 Physics_Ch_21 - Particle Physics PARTICLE PHYSICS J.1... SCHOOL View Full Document This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: Particle Physics PARTICLE PHYSICS J... | 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 |
1,479,978 | The last element to be discovered in nature, rather than synthesized, was discovered In 1939. What was it? | Francium (Fr) | AMERICAN ELEMENTS ® Isotopes About Francium Francium is the second rarest and the most unstable naturally occurring element on the periodic table; only astatine is rarer. A product of a disintegration of actinium , which undergoes beta-disintegration 99% of the time, francium is so highly radioactive th... | Gold - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: gold (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello, in this week's episode of Chemistry in its element, we'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,979 | Knitting uses needles. What does crochet use? | A Beginner's Guide to Tapestry Needles A Beginner's Guide to Tapestry Needles By Amy Solovay Updated October 20, 2016. A tapestry needle is a hand-sewing needle that is useful to needleworkers who do a variety of different craft techniques: cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, crochet, knitting and others. I'm writing thi... | Fusilly Cross Fusilly Cross Here's a yarn about a common design for a heraldic coat of arms Fusilly Cross & Mascly Cross also known as Lozengy Cross This cross is typically seen with four or five elongated lozenges, which look like diamonds, arrow heads or perhaps spear heads. As a Christian cross, when there are five ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,980 | Richard Parker is a major character in the book and film 'Life of Pi', what is he? | SparkNotes: Life of Pi: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs & Symbols Piscine Molitor Patel Piscine Molitor Patel is the protagonist and, for most of the novel, the narrator. In the chapters that frame the main story, Pi, as a shy, graying, middle-aged man, tells the author about hi... | Oscars 2013: Best Picture nominees - Photo 1 - Pictures - CBS News Oscars 2013: Best Picture nominees Next Nine films have been nominated for Best Picture of the Year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, representing a broad range of storytelling and cinematic craft, from period dramas and musicals to taut... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,981 | What important discovery was made in 1964 by radio astronomers Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson? | Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson - Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ More The Large Horn Antenna and the Discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation As part of the APS historic sites initiative, on December 9, 2008, APS Vice-President Curtis Callan presented a plaque to B... | Carnie Wilson - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Carnie Wilson Wilson at the Arizona Ultimate Women's Expo in October 2014 Born Carnie Wilson (born April 29, 1968) [1] is an American singer and television host, perhaps best known as a member of the pop music group Wilson Phillips . Contents 5 External links Early life and musi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,982 | Which actor, born in Prescot in 1757, was the brother of famous actress Sarah Siddons? | Gilbert Stuart: Famed siblings of the English stage John Philip Kemble and sister Sarah ~ portraits by Gilbert Stuart Famed siblings of the English stage John Philip Kemble and sister Sarah ~ portraits by Gilbert Stuart Sarah Siddons by Gilbert Stuart 1787 ~~National Portrait Gallery London Contemplative and sensitive,... | Rory Kinnear - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack Rory Kinnear was born on February 17, 1978 in London, England as Rory Stewart Kinnear. He is an actor, known for The Imitation Game (2014), Skyfall (2012) and Quantum of Solace (2008). He is married to Pandora Colin . They have two children. See full bio » Born: a list of 31 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,983 | Which puppet hero is described as ‘Indestructible’? | SuperM - Live Auctioneers puppets Live auctioneers puppets After having first salvaged the material from the Christies auction , I subsequently stumbled on Bonham's version . And here is yet a third sale of Supermarionation related material, this one organised by Live Auctioneers. As with the other two, what follows ar... | Lady Godiva puppet to start journey from Coventry - BBC News BBC News Lady Godiva puppet to start journey from Coventry 29 July 2012 Close share panel Image caption Lady Godiva's journey to London will be powered by a team of cyclists Hundreds of people turned out to see the 6m-high puppet of Lady Godiva journey around... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,984 | William the Conqueror built a castle in York in 1068. Rebuilt in the 13th century, by what name is the ruined keep now known? | Motte and Bailey Castles - History Learning Site Home » Medieval England » Motte and Bailey Castles Motte and Bailey Castles Citation: C N Trueman "Motte and Bailey Castles" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 5 Mar 2015. 20 Oct 2016. Motte and bailey castles appeared in England after the Norma... | Richard III Society | RICHARD III | HIS LIFE A Brief Biography and Introduction to Richard's Reputation by Wendy E.A. Moorhen What follows is a brief factual biography of Richard III which provides links to more in-depth articles and papers on his life, career and reputation. Boyhood Fotheringhay Castle by Julian Row... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,985 | Which Dickens character was the illegitimate child of Edwin Leeford and Agnes Fleming? | Character List Character List Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Oliver Twist Son of Edwin Leeford and Agnes Fleming, he is thought to be an orphan. A dear, grateful, gentle child, who "instead of possessing too little feeling, possessed rather too much." He had not learned "that self-preservation is the f... | Esther Summerson: My favourite Charles Dickens character - Telegraph Charles Dickens Esther Summerson: My favourite Charles Dickens character Esther Summerson - from Bleak House - is one of Charles Dickens's best female characters and is the eleventh in the Telegraph pick of the best Charles Dickens characters. Rob... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,986 | Love apple is another name for what? | Love apple - definition of love apple by The Free Dictionary Love apple - definition of love apple by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/love+apple n. A tomato. [Probably translation of French pomme d'amour (from the former belief in the tomato's aphrodisiacal powers) : pomme, apple + de, of + amour, ... | CityPages December 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 146) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? 1. Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city? 2. What metal element, symbol B, was named after its natural mineral form, popu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,987 | What does the Latin phrase ‘Errare humane est’ translate to in English? | errare - English translation - bab.la French-English dictionary Did you mean: erreur , errer ? Context sentences Context sentences for "errare" in English These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content. Read more here . Madame la Présidente, errare huma... | 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 |
1,479,988 | What specially built city has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991, when it was moved from Lagos? | Abuja, Nigeria (1991- ) | The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed Abuja, Nigeria (1991- ) Back to Online Encyclopedia Index "Image Ownership: Public Domain" Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991 and the name refers not only to the city itself but also to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in which it is ... | May 14 2014 by GLOBAL MEDIA MIRROR LIMITED - issuu issuu Building collapse: COREN advocates death penalty for quacks Doctors demand special number plates Lawmakers worried over low-grade cement WOLE OLADIMEJI ABUJA Sada T he Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, yesterday proposed death penalty f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,989 | Which heritage railway runs seven miles inland from a station on the Cumbrian coast to Dalegarth Station? | Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway | Flickr Back to albums list Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 in (381 mm) minimum gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. The seven-mile line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale, in the Lake District. At... | North York Moors Historical Railway Trust - NYMR | Home North York Moors Historical Railway Trust - NYMR Railway Conservation. Run by Volunteers. Not for Profit. Search Prev "Massive respect to the workers and volunteers who keep this piece of history alive. The effort that goes into maintaining the trains, carriages,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,990 | What sort of passports were internationally-recognised travel documents given to stateless refugees? | passports - How to travel if you are stateless? - Travel Stack Exchange How to travel if you are stateless? up vote 17 down vote favorite 3 After reading this question few questions popped up in my head. I know what a stateless person is after I read this wikipedia page but I could not find how do stateless people trav... | Convicted War Criminals - Investigate The Bush Administration For War crimes Investigate The Bush Administration For War crimes Otto Abetz He was captured by Allied authorities in the Schwarzwald in 1945. In July 1949 a French court sentenced Abetz to twenty years' imprisonment for war crimes, particularly his role in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,991 | What is the collective name for a group of tigers? | What is the correct name for a group of tigers? Streaks, ambushes and streaking. � A group of tigers: Though the tiger is a solitary animal, where a number of these cats�occur together the correct name for the group is a 'streak' or an 'ambush' of tigers. The group shown at right would b... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,992 | In which 1978 horror movie does the killer wear a William Shatner mask that has been painted white? | Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2017 By Shrey Sankalp Look, there's something about Halloween that brings out the scary element in people. Yes, admittedly that scary element has been getting lost over the years as Halloween becomes more of a miniature Comic Con with all the superhe... | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,993 | Which fictional family live at 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield? | 742 Evergreen Terrace ADDREZ - The Home of the Simpsons The Home of the Simpsons About Us We are “the Simpsons” and if you don’t know who we are you must have been living under a rock somewhere. We have a reality TV programme called “The Simpsons“. Our TV show started in 1989, is viewed worldwide, and we consistently ... | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,994 | Three famous English composers died in 1934 - Elgar and Delius were two, who was the third? | Elgar, Edward - E - Composers Composers The Specialists for Classical Music CDs | Vinyl | SACDs | Blu-rays | DVDs Elgar, Edward Elgar, Edward Sir Edward Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO born 2nd June 1857 was an English composer. His first major orchestral work, Enigma Variations, was greeted with acclaim. He also composed... | Bernard Herrmann - an overview of the composer and his music for film and television All Film Composers Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - perfect partner to Hitchcock thrillers While the name Alfred Hitchcock is universally well known, that of Bernard Herrmann is relatively unknown outside of musical circles. Yet his musi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,995 | What Roman god had two faces and is the namesake of the month of January? | Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? | Dictionary.com Blog Home » Calendar Events » Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? January 1, 2016 by: Dictionary.com 559 Comments January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year be... | Dionysus or Bacchus: The Greek God of Revelry and Wine Dionysus or Bacchus: God of Revelry and Wine Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, agriculture, and the theater. He was also the protector of vines, and trees. He was mainly associated with the intoxicating effects of wine . His Roman names are Bacchus and Liber. His... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,996 | The TV series The Wire was set in which US city? | Amazon.com: The Wire: The Complete Series: Various: Movies & TV Ad feedback Special Offers and Product Promotions Save Big On Open-Box & Pre-owned: Buy "The Wire: The Complete Seriesâ from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 65% off the $199.95 list price. Product is eligible for Amazon's 30-day returns policy and Prime ... | 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 |
1,479,997 | Which bank, the fourth largest investment bank in the USA, filed for bankruptcy on September 15th 2008? | The Year In Bankruptcy: 2008 - Part 2 - Insolvency/Bankruptcy - United States This article is part of a series: Click The Year In Bankruptcy: 2008 - Part 1 for the previous article. Top 10 Bankruptcies of 2008 Nothing lasts forever, even in bankruptcy. The seemingly assured tenure of former telecommunications giant Wor... | This is Money Most popular stories in 2008 The top 20 of most-read articles summarise a miserable 2008 - banks went bust, house prices plunged, the economy lurched toward recession and we all worried about the safety of our jobs. In the top slot, Financial Mail Deputy Editor Simon Watkins's Taking Stock column warned o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,479,998 | Who invented the first safety razor in 1895? | First Safety Razor was Invented at Boston in 1901 First Disposable Razor Blade (1901) King Camp Gillette (1855-1932) and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. Until that time, portable shaving devices consisted of a wedge shaped heavy metal (forged) blade on top of a handle... | 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 |
1,479,999 | Where do locusts lay their eggs? | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about locusts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about locusts What is the difference between locusts and grasshoppers? Locusts are part of a large group of insects commonly called grasshoppers which have big hind legs for jumping. Locusts belong to the family called Acrididae. Locusts ... | Movember United States - Home The Movember website requires cookies Please enable cookies on your browser | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,000 | “Sugar… spice… and everything nice” plus a healthy dose of a mysterious substance called “Chemical X” is responsible for creating what cartoon crime fighters? | The Powerpuff Girls / WMG - TV Tropes Timeline Butch has a hidden power... ...Something equivalent of Buttercup folding her tongue. What? If people claim Brick has fire breath, Boomer can speak different languages, Butch's gotta have some type of rival ability too, right? Boomer can speak French and Chinese. I know it ... | The Biography of Michael J. Fox: On a Quest to Cure Parkinson's Disease | Parkinson's Disease MICHAEL'S STORY Childhood Michael J. Fox was born Michael Andrew Fox in 1961 to parents William and Phyllis in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. (He later adopted the "J" as an homage to legendary char... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,001 | The Basque country is centred mainly around which mountain range? | An Overview of Basque Country By Katherine Schulz Richard Updated July 22, 2016. The Basque people have inhabited the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains around the Bay of Biscay in northern Spain and southern France for thousands of years. They are the oldest surviving ethnic group in Europe. It is interesting, howeve... | Eastern Thrace travel guide - Wikitravel Istranca Mountains and Black Sea coast[ edit ] Lush mountains, lakes, and desolate beaches Demirköy — a town surrounded by forests up in Istranca Mountains, known for its 15th century foundry İğneada — long and sandy beaches where you'll have a hard time seeing someone else in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,002 | Olympic gold medallists Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Bradley Wiggins and Kelly Holmes represented which country? | British Olympic Heroes: The Best of British Gold Medallists 2012 by Kitty Carruthers - The Arabian Magazine Shop British Olympic Heroes: The Best of British Gold Medallists 2012 by Kitty Carruthers British Olympic Heroes: The Best of British Gold Medallists 2012 by Kitty Carruthers British Olympic Heroes: The Best of B... | London 2012 Olympics: Third of Team GB medals 'won by immigrants' - Telegraph Olympics News London 2012 Olympics: Third of Team GB medals 'won by immigrants' More than a third of Britain's London 2012 Olympic medal winners were born abroad or had a foreign parent or grandparent, a new study has suggested. Image 1 of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,003 | On which ship did the Japanese sign surrender terms in Tokyo Harbour in September 1945? | Japan surrenders - Sep 02, 1945 - HISTORY.com Japan surrenders Publisher A+E Networks Aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan formally surrenders to the Allies, bringing an end to World War II. By the summer of 1945, the defeat of Japan was a foregone conclusion. The Japanese navy and air force were destroyed. The ... | Aircraft carrier warfare, World War 2 Europe 10th - Germany invaded Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg Norwegian Campaign - The Allies had evacuated central Norway, but continued to build up forces for the attack on Narvik in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,004 | Which country grows the most dates? | Date Morton, J. 1987. Date. p. 511. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Date Other Uses Most of the dozen or more species of the genus Phoenix (family Palmae) are grown as ornamental palms indoors or out. Only the common date, P. dactylifera L., is cultivated for its fruit. Often called the edible... | Debates - Issue 85 - February 10, 2011 The Senate met at 1:30 p.m., the Speaker in the chair. Prayers. The Lunar New Year Hon. Joseph A. Day: Honourable senators, I rise today to discuss the Lunar New Year and its significance in Canada. While the Lunar New Year is often referred to as the Chinese New Year, there are, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,005 | Of what country is Mogadishu the capital? | Mogadishu Map | Map of Mogadishu City, Somalia Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited,its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. At the coasts of the Indian Ocean is the Mogadi... | Dhaka - The capital of Bangladesh Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Today's Dhaka has a long story of evolution. It was founded during the 10th century. It served as the Mughal capital of Bengal from 1608 to 1704.Before coming under British rule in 1765 it was a trading center for Britis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,006 | The Arabic phrase 'As-salamu alaykum' is abbreviated to which word? | What is the abbreviation for As-salamu alaykum? We've got 1 shorthand for As-salamu alaykum » What is the abbreviation for As-salamu alaykum? Looking for the shorthand of As-salamu alaykum? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: As-salamu alaykum. Filter ... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,007 | What would you be afraid of if you suffered from demophobia? | Do You Suffer From Demophobia? Cure and Effective Treatment for Demophobia What is Demophobia ? Demophobia- Fear of crowds. (Agoraphobia) Demophobia or Agoraphobia means, literally, fear (phobus) of the crowded places . More practically, a sufferer is afraid of being in open, public or crowded places, especially if the... | TED Talks | TED.com TED Talks 2300+ talks to stir your curiosity Find just the right one Browse all talks Subscribe to receive email notifications whenever new talks are published. Daily Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Please check Daily or Weekly and try again. Please ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,008 | Graham Nash from Crosby Stills and Nash was originally a member of which U.K. group? | Crosby, Stills & Nash - Music on Google Play Crosby, Stills & Nash About the artist Crosby, Stills & Nash were a folk rock supergroup made up of Americans David Crosby and Stephen Stills and British Graham Nash. They were known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young when joined by Canadian Neil Young, who was an occasional fo... | 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 |
1,480,009 | Geographically, which French city is closest to England? | English Channel Map, English Channel Location Facts, Major Bodies of Water, England - World Atlas other bodies of water Some 10,000 years ago as the last Ice Age melted away, new bodies of water formed including the English Channel and Irish Sea , Great Britain and Ireland were now islands and both would eventually ben... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,010 | Sine the mid 1990s the USA has banned what in hunting water fowl? | AB 711 Assembly Bill - Bill Analysis BILL ANALYSIS � AB 711 Page 1 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING AB 711 (Rendon) As Amended April 17, 2013 Majority vote WATER, PARKS & WILDLIFE 9-5 ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,011 | Whose resignation prompted the Eastleigh by-election in February 2013? | Voting nearing an end in Eastleigh by-election - BBC News Voting nearing an end in Eastleigh by-election 28 February 2013 Close share panel Image caption Polling stations in Eastleigh opened at 0700GMT The voters of Eastleigh are choosing a new MP in a by-election prompted by the resignation of former Lib Dem cabinet m... | Michael Fabricant sacked after tweeting relief at Maria Miller resignation | Daily Mail Online 'Well, about time' Tory vice-chairman Michael Fabricant sacked after tweeting his relief at resignation of Maria Miller over expenses row Former whip Michael Fabricant was outspoken in his criticism of rail link Lichfield MP ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,012 | Where in Paris would you find the Arc de Triomphe? | Arc de Triomphe Paris - Paris Attractions - Arc De Triomphe Arc de Triomphe Paris Paris is not only among the most romantic destinations in the world, it heads the list. Who hasn't d Read More Recent Blog The Arc de Triomphe and the City of Love Arc de Triomphe Paris The Arc de Triomphe Paris, the most monumental of al... | Paris | Modern Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The name Paris derives from that of its inhabitants, the Gaulish tribe known as the Parisii. The city was called Lutetia (/lutetja/) (more fully, Lutetia Parisiorum, "Lutetia of the Parisii"), during the first- to sixth-century Roman occupation, but during the reign of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,013 | In which year did the great Russian ballet dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky die? | Vaslav Nijinsky (Ballet Dancer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Vaslav Nijinsky Male Born Mar 12, 1890 Vaslav Nijinsky was a Russian danseur and choreographer of Polish descent, cited as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. He grew to be celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his... | Igor Stravinsky, horoscope for birth date 17 June 1882, born in Oranienbaum, with Astrodatabank biography - Astro-Databank Igor Stravinsky Biography Russian composer and conductor, considered by many to be one of the greatest and most versatile composers of the twentieth century. He helped revolutionize modern music wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,014 | For which book did Margaret Mitchell win the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction? | 1937: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell | Reading the Pulitzer Prize Winners for Fiction Reading the Pulitzer Prize Winners for Fiction In Which I Decide to Read all the Pulitzer Prize Winning Books in the Categories of Novel (1917-1947) and Fiction (1948-Present) Menu james Book Reviews , Pulitzer Prize Winners ... | Savrola - WOW.com Savrola Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. Publisher Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. Media type LC Class Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,015 | His nickname having come from his dog, what is Indiana Jones's real first name? | 10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts | Mental Floss 10 Awesome Indiana Jones Facts Image credit: Like us on Facebook Twenty-seven years after we saw the first installment of the Indiana Jones series, the fourth movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens nationwide tomorrow. In honor of the occasion, we'... | John Wayne Birthplace – Winterset, Iowa — Iowa Tourism John Wayne Birthplace – Winterset, Iowa. He holds the record for the actor with the most leading parts – 142. In all but 11 films he played the leading part. Birth Name : Marion Michael Morrison Date of Birth : May 26, 1907 Place of Birth : Winterset, Iowa, USA Dat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,016 | Which man other than Billy McNeill and Martin O'Neil has managed both Aston Villa and Celtic? | Trainers and Managers through Villa's History Trainers and Managers through Villa's History During the 1880s and 1890s many clubs became limited liability companies with directors taking sole charge of team affairs. The trainer supervised player training but some boards felt that these men were lacking in management sk... | Jose Riga: Championship strugglers Blackpool sack manager - BBC Sport BBC Sport Jose Riga: Championship strugglers Blackpool sack manager 27 Oct 2014 Riga was sacked after 15 league and cup games as Blackpool boss Blackpool have sacked manager Jose Riga, with the club bottom of the Championship table on six points. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,017 | In everyday English, what is a contusion? | Bruises: Facts on Home Remedies and Treatments Read more on Bruises from Healthwise What Are Bruises? A bruise is a common skin discoloration that results from the breakage of tiny blood vessels leaking under the skin after a traumatic injury. Blood from damaged blood vessels beneath the skin collects near the surface ... | Issue 189 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal 54 TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 23 (5) 17. Stunned (6) 21. Offer an idea (7) 22. Ribbon (5) 23. Competition (7) DOWN 2. Journeying (10) 3. Seller (8) 4. King of beasts (4) 5. Board game (4) U Test your concentrat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,018 | "Which species of python is the longest snake in the world and gets its name from the Latin for ""net-like"" because of the patterns on its skin?" | Reticulate Python - Python reticulatus - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life Description[ edit ] P. reticulatus head This species is the largest snake native to Asia . More than a thousand wild reticulated pythons in southern Sumatra estimated from 1.5 to 6.5 m (4.9 to 21.3 ft) in length and in weight from 1 to 75 kg (2.2 ... | 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 |
1,480,019 | What bird was first released by Noah? | Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove (Genesis 8)? Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove (Genesis 8)? Subscribe to our Question of the Week : Question: "Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove (Genesis 8)?" Answer: Following the Genesis flood, as t... | The Flood of Noah FROM ADAM TO NOAH The biblical record of life on earth before the flood, from Adam to Noah, is only briefly sketched in Genesis Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7. The years before the Flood and the flood itself occupy Chapters 8 and 9, and Chapters 10 and 11 ("The Table of Nations") show the early repopulating... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,020 | What is the clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine? | Clarified Butter vs Ghee - Difference and Comparison | Diffen Clarified Butter vs. Ghee Diffen › Food › Diet & Nutrition Clarified butter is anhydrous milk fat rendered from butter to separate the milk solids and water from the butterfat. Ghee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia and is commonly... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,021 | What is the SI unit of temperature? | SI Units: Temperature | NIST SI Units: Temperature Facebook Google Plus Twitter The Kelvin (K) is the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The temperature 0 K is commonly referred to as "absolute zero." On the widely used Celsius temperature scale, water freezes at 0 °C... | The Straight Dope: On the Fahrenheit scale, why is 32 freezing and 212 boiling? What do 0 and 100 mean? Search The Straight Dope A Straight Dope Classic from Cecil's Storehouse of Human Knowledge On the Fahrenheit scale, why is 32 freezing and 212 boiling? What do 0 and 100 mean? December 15, 1989 Dear Cecil: Everybody... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,022 | Which British politician was the first person to be made an Honorary Citizen of the United States of America? | We shall fight on the beaches Winston Churchill 4th June 1940 - YouTube We shall fight on the beaches Winston Churchill 4th June 1940 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... | George Lansbury (1859 - 1940) - Find A Grave Memorial Highgate, England Christian pacifist and leader of the British Labour Party. George Lansbury, grandfather of actress Angela Lansbury, was the leader of the British Labour Party from 1932 to 1935. The esteemed historian, A. J. P. Taylor , regards Lansbury as "The mos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,023 | Buenos Aires is the capital city of which country? | Where is Argentina? / Where is Argentina Located in The World? / Argentina Map - WorldAtlas.com What is the capital of Argentina? Located in the continent of South America , Argentina covers 2,736,690 square kilometers of land and 43,710 square kilometers of water, making it the 8th largest nation in the world with a t... | Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany | travelbynatasha Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany The Rathaus (City Hall) in Marienplaz Munich, Germany ©Jean Janssen Boris really wanted to do the The Third Reigh tour while in Munich. The gold line honors those who took this back alleyway in Munich to avoid giving the N... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,024 | Author Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote the children’s novel ‘The Secret….’what’? | Frances Hodgson Burnett | Penguin Books Australia Frances Hodgson Burnett books Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester in 1849. After living in poverty, she emigrated to the US in 1865. She wrote over forty books; the best-known today are The Secret Garden, A Little Princess and Little Lord Fauntleroy. She died... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,025 | Al Capone was finally nailed for what crime? | Al Capone - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Capone’s Early Years in New York Alphonse Capone (1899–1947) was born in Brooklyn, New York , the son of recent Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone. A poor family that came to America seeking a better life, the Capones and their eight children lived a typical... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,026 | Which alcoholic spirit is made from the blue agave plant? | Beyond Tequila: Alternative Agave Spirits To Know - Eater Beyond Tequila: Alternative Agave Spirits To Know Raicilla, Bacanora, Sotol, and more! Shutterstock/Noradoa As tequila tries to recover from a reputation long-built as the spirit of bad choices and blacked-out college years, its sister mezcal has sashayed onto c... | BARTENDER GUIDE: Bar and bartending terminology. A sour-type drink similar to the daisy, made with crushed ice in a large goblet. Fizz An effervescent beverage. (ie. that which is carbonated or which emits small bubbles.) Flip A chilled, creamy drink made of eggs, sugar, and a wine or spirit. Brandy and sherry flips ar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,027 | By what name was the singer Ronnie Wycherley better known? | Billy Fury sculpture at the Albert Dock - Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool museums Billy Fury sculpture at the Albert Dock Billy's mother Jean Wycherley and brother Albie with the sculpture A fitting location The Billy Fury sculpture can be seen overlooking the River Mersey, outside the Piermaster's House in the Albert D... | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,028 | What is the name of a measure that is equal to 42 US gallons, 158.9873 litres, or 34.9723 Imperial (UK) gallons? | Barrel (volume) : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Top rankings for Barrel (volume) 30th Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: The barrel is the name of several units of volume , generally in the range of about 100–200 litres (26–52 US gallons). Dry goods US dry barrel: 7,056 cub... | 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 |
1,480,029 | Which sport is played under the 'Harvard Rules'? | Penn Football in the 1800s, Varsity Team History: University of Pennsylvania University Archives PENN FOOTBALL: ORIGINS TO 1901 Varsity team history Context: Early Football In America When intercollegiate American football began on November 6, 1869, with a game played by Rutgers and Princeton in New Brunswick, New Jers... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,030 | Which school was the first to have an old school tie | Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Why do schools institute dress codes? 2nd graders in their uniforms. Photo © Sam LeVan By Robert Kennedy Updated July 10, 2016. When you think of a dress code or uniform, what comes to mind? Most peo... | 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 |
1,480,031 | Which US psychologist and writer popularised the carchphrase ‘Turn on, tune in, drop out’? | Timothy Leary - Wikiquote Timothy Leary Timothy Francis Leary ( 22 October 1920 – 31 May 1996 ) was an American writer , psychologist , campaigner for psychedelic drug research and use, 1960s counterculture icon and computer software designer. He is most famous as a proponent of the therapeutic and spiritual benefits o... | Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Timothy Leary on Apple Music 10 Songs Album Review In the 1960s and '70s, Dr. Timothy Leary managed to offend people on both the left and right. President Richard Nixon called him "the most dangerous man in America," and many liberals and progressives f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,032 | Who was the chief harpooner on Captain Ahab's whaleship? | Moby Dick Characters | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide Captain Ahab Ahab is the Captain of the Pequod, a grave older man reaching his sixties who has spent nearly forty years as a sailor, only three of which he has spent on dry land (Melville alludes to Ahab as having a wife and son, but their existence seems of little sign... | SparkNotes: Treasure Island: Plot Overview Treasure Island Context Character List Jim Hawkins is a young boy who lives at his parents’ inn, the Admiral Benbow, near Bristol, England, in the eighteenth century. An old sea captain named Billy Bones dies in the inn after being presented with a black spot, or official pira... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,033 | What will be taking place in a town called Sochi in February? | National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com Sochi, Russia Putin’s Party For Russia, hosting the Winter Olympics could prove it has finally reemerged as a global power. But the beach resort of Sochi—a target for Islamist insurgents, on the site of an alleged genocide—is an unlikely place to stage the celebration. By Brett Fo... | : Lee Saunders : Global Timeline : 1980 : : GLOBAL TIMELINE : 1980 January 4th United States President Jimmy Carter, supported by the European Commission, declared a grain embargo against the Soviet Union, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. January 9th In ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,034 | Who resigned as Apple CEO in 2011? | Apple - Press Info - Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board CUPERTINO, California—August 24, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 24 | 2001: Mandelson resigns - again About This Site | Text Only 2001: Mandelson resigns - again The Northern Ireland Secretary, Peter Mandelson, has resigned from the cabinet over a row concerning a passport application from an Indian billionaire. It is the second time Mr Mandelson has been forced to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,035 | Napoleon and Snowball appear in which 1945 novel? | Animal Farm Summary - eNotes.com Animal Farm Summary Trivia Animal Farm Summary In Animal Farm, Old Major convinces the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their farm’s owner. After Old Major's death, the pigs take control of the farm animals, to disastrous results. Animal Farm summary key points: Old Major dies and... | Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 7, 2010 Thunderball (1965) is the fourth spy film in the James Bond series after Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963) and Goldfinger (1964), and the fourth to star Sean Connery as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,036 | How much does ten gallons of water weigh in pounds? | How Much Does Water Weigh? Home » Water » How Much Does Water Weigh? How Much Does Water Weigh? Posted by Staff Writer in Water ANSWER: A gallon of water at room temperature weighs 8.33 pounds. Weight of Water per Gallon The most widely accepted simple scientific answer to this question is that a gallon of room tempera... | TED Talks | TED.com TED Talks 2300+ talks to stir your curiosity Find just the right one Browse all talks Subscribe to receive email notifications whenever new talks are published. Daily Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Please check Daily or Weekly and try again. Please ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,037 | Who wrote the poetic drama 'Murder in the Cathedral' in 1939? | Murder in the Cathedral as a Poetic Drama Essay - 842 Words Essay about murder in the cathedral as a poetic drama ...Poetic Drama /Verse Drama of Modern age Poetic Drama Eliot's plays attempt to revitalize verse drama and usually treat the same themes as in his poetry. They include Murder in the Cathedral (1935), deali... | 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 |
1,480,038 | For a point each, name both of the countries that share a border with The Republic of Sierra Leone. | Map of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Map World Map / Sierra Leone Map Map of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Road Map History of Sierra Leone The earliest people migrated to the region of Sierra Leone at least 2,500 years ago, arriving from various parts of the African continent. When Portuguese explorers arrived in 1462, the r... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,039 | "Which 19th century Austrian composer is famous for his waltzes such as ""The Blue Danube"" and ""Tales of the Vienna Woods"", and the operetta ""Die Fledermaus""?" | Johann Strauss, the Younger | Austrian composer | Britannica.com Johann Strauss, the Younger Johann Strauss, the Younger, (born Oct. 25, 1825, Vienna , Austria —died June 3, 1899, Vienna), “the Waltz King,” a composer famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. Johann Strauss the Younger. Harris & Ewing Collection/L... | Chapter 19: Opera and Music Drama in the Nineteenth Century | Concise History of Western Music, 4: W. W. Norton StudySpace Chapter 19: Opera and Music Drama in the Nineteenth Century Chapter Outline Prelude. (CHWM 442–43) Opera was popular with audiences of all classes and professions. Librettists addressed issues that... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,040 | Which British Prime Minister declared Peace in our time in September 1938 | BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1938: 'Peace for our time' - Chamberlain About This Site | Text Only 1938: 'Peace for our time' - Chamberlain The British Prime Minister has been hailed as bringing "peace to Europe" after signing a non-aggression pact with Germany. PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back in the UK today, holding an ... | 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 |
1,480,041 | Which Steven Spielberg film won seven Oscars in March 1994? | Spielberg Wins at Last With 7 Oscars for 'Schindler's List' - NYTimes.com Spielberg Wins at Last With 7 Oscars for 'Schindler's List' By WILLIAM GRIMES Published: March 22, 1994 "Schindler's List," Steven Spielberg's wrenching drama about the Holocaust, dominated the 66th annual Academy Awards last night, winning seven... | The Stories Behind Hollywood Studio Logos - Neatorama Neatorama • 4 You see these opening logos every time you go to the movies, but have you ever wondered who is the boy on the moon in the DreamWorks logo? Or which mountain inspired the Paramount logo? Or who was the Columbia Torch Lady? Let's find out: 1.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,042 | Which UK TV series, set in Peckham, London, over 7 years chronicled the attempts of an ambitious market trader and his younger brother to get rich? | 1000+ images about David Jason on Pinterest | A touch of frost, Only fools and horses and Jack frost ‘Well, Well, Well – what do we have here Rodney?’ TruffleShuffle have only landed themselves some amazing new ‘Only Fools and Horses’ t-shirts and accessories. If you thought our existing collection was cool – you shoul... | William Shakespeare Biography WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR: Play Productions: Henry VI, part 1, London, unknown theater (perhaps by a branch of the Queen's Men), circa 1589-1592. Henry VI, part 2, London, unknown theater (perhaps by a branch of the Queen's Men), circa 1590-1592. Henry VI, part 3, London, unknown theater (per... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,043 | Which card game, Spanish for basket, was devised in Uruguay in 1939? | About: Canasta About: Canasta An Entity of Type : Thing , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org Canasta (/kəˈnæstə/; Spanish for "basket") is a card game of the rummy family of games believed to be a variant of 500 Rum. Although many variations exist for two, three, five or six pla... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,044 | A famous remark often attributed to Brian Eno is that while only a few thousand people bought a record of this band, almost every single one of the purchasers was inspired to start their own band. Which influential rock band was Eno referring to? | Snow In Berlin: Laughing Stock Snow in Berlin The Sunday Times: 24th January 1999 Not Mad About The Boys Channel 4's new satire Boyz Unlimited presents a worrying picture of how boy bands are squeezing out grown-up music, says Andrew Smith. Comedy writer Richard Osman decided that he wanted Boyz Unlimited, his six-part... | build a rocket boys! - YouTube build a rocket boys! 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 again later. Published o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,045 | Until 1997, the Group of Eight (G8), a forum for powerful governments, was the G7. Which country was the last to join, making it G8? | The Group of Eight (G8) Industrialized Nations - Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations The Group of Eight (G8) Industrialized Nations Connect With Us: Author: Zachary Laub , Senior Copy Editor/Writer Updated: March 3, 2014 Expanding the G8 Introduction The Group of Eight (G8) refers to the group of... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,046 | Abbotsford House, on the banks of the Tweed, was the home of which author? | Abbotsford House Home of Sir Walter Scott Discover Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott; one of Scotland’s most fascinating places. Created almost 200 years ago on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Abbotsford was the culmination of Scott’s creative ambitions as a writer and the fount of his insp... | infed.org | Revd. Philip (Tubby) Clayton and Toc H search Revd. Philip (Tubby) Clayton and Toc H Revd. Philip (Tubby) Clayton and Toc H. Philip (‘Tubby’) Clayton was Vicar of All Hallows by the Tower. However, he was best known for his work initially as an army chaplain during the First World War and in particular the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,047 | What is the English translation of the German news magazine title Der Spiegel? | Spiegel translation English | German dictionary | Reverso a mirror, glass old , (Med) speculum (fig) mirror in den Spiegel schauen or sehen to look in the mirror glatt wie ein Spiegel like glass im Spiegel der Öffentlichkeit or der öffentlichen Meinung as seen by the public, as reflec... | PANORAMA TELEVISION SERIES DOCUMENTARY TV REPORTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME INVESTIGATING INJUSTICE CURRENT AFFAIRS Panorama is a long-running current affairs documentary series on BBC television, launched on 11 November 1953 and focusing on investigative journalism. Daily Mail reporter Pat Murphy was the original ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,048 | Who was known as the Scourge of God? | A Profile of Attila the Hun - the Scourge of God Ruler Dates: We don't know when Attila was born. It could have been around 406 A.D. He ruled from about 433 until his death in 453. Offices and Titles: Attila was the king of the Scythian hordes known as the Huns, who frightened those in their paths even with their appea... | Merchant City - Old Glasgow Sights Glasgow's Merchant City is a district centred around the mediaeval old town, which is now a vibrant part of the modern city. Synchronised drawings of Merchant City clock towers, all with blue and gold faces The old city of Glasgow was some way east of the present city centre, and was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,049 | Which country is divided into cantons? | To Salvage Its Democracy, Israel Must Be Divided Into Cantons | The Huffington Post To Salvage Its Democracy, Israel Must Be Divided Into Cantons 05/27/2015 09:00 am ET | Updated May 27, 2016 Carlo Strenger Professor of Psychology and Philosophy, Tel Aviv University ASSOCIATED PRESS It turns out that liberal democracy ... | Critics say jailing smokers for lighting up is a violation of their rights [Gayatri Parameswaran/Al Jazeera] By Gayatri Parameswaran In downtown Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, Sonam Dema - who requested her real name not be used - owns a small corner shop in a quiet alleyway. Packaged food, drinks, confectionaries and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,050 | Who was the Commander of the Luftwaffe who avoided execution by committing suicide by cyanide ingestion the night before he was due to be hanged in October 1946? | Astrology of Hermann Goering with horoscope chart, quotes, biography, and images Germany . (Ascendant, Scorpio with Moon conjunct Uranus in Scorpio {Moon near the Ascendant, H12}; MC, Virgo; Sun and Mercury in Capricorn; Venus in Sagittarius; Mars and Jupiter conjunct in Aries, H5; Saturn in Libra; Neptu... | 6/12/2006 • World War II When military strategists debate the outcomes of great battles, one of the toughest questions is whether the advantage gained by the victor was worth the cost. The high-level decisions that initiate battles are also under continuous debate. Airborne operations are frequently subjected to this t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,051 | Alluded to by Alexander Pope in his An Essay on Criticism, in Greek mythology it was believed that drinking from what body of water would bring you great inspiration? | Full text of "Alexander Pope" See other formats ENGLISH 3WEN OF EDITED BY JOHN MORLET <ALEXANT>ER POPE MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED LONDON BOMBAY CALCUTTA MELBOURNE NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO ATLANTA SAN FRANCISCO THE MACMILLAN CO. OF CANADA, LTD. TORONTO ENGLISH ^MEN OF LETTERS ALEXANDER POPE BY LESLIE STEP... | Poseidon (Neptune) - Greek God of the Sea. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon > Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Pose... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,052 | Which is the main river inside Uruguay? | Uruguay :: Rivers and Lakes --� Kids Encyclopedia | Children's Homework Help | Kids Online Dictionary | Britannica The Web's Best Sites Uruguay is surrounded by rivers on three sides. In the north the Cuareim River forms the border with Brazil for more than 175 miles (280 kilometers). On Uruguay's southern border ... | Spanish in Uruguay | Learn Spanish online for free with VeinteMundos More VeinteMundos’ articles hier . Other languages spoken Portuguese – spoken by around 28,000 speakers not including those who speak the Portuguese dialect of Portuñol riverense (mix of Spanish and Portuguese) Italian and Standard German – over 20,00... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,053 | How are Eddie, Lily, Herman, Grandpa and Marilyn collectively known? | 1000+ images about Munsters on Pinterest | Munster family, TVs and Tv guide Gardening with Herman & Lily — Fred Gwynne & Yvonne De Carlo in The Munsters (1964-66, CBS) See More | hotpress.com - Archives Their dark materials Peter Murphy Hotly-tipped electro newcomers Dark room notes talk about the hype, the first album jitters and slumming it in London. Music | Interview The Gang's All Here Peter Murphy Without Gang Of Four there would have been no Franz Ferdinand, Rapture or Futureheads. The b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,054 | "The adjectival clause in the following sentence begins with which word: ""Roger told his dog, which had just come inside, not to jump with such vigour on the brand new furniture""?" | All About Grammar by Teacher Superstore - issuu issuu r o e t s Bo r e p ok u S m . u © R. I . C.Publ i cat i ons •f orr evi ew pur posesonl y• w ww Published by R.I.C. Publications® Pty Ltd PO Box 332, Greenwood Western Australia 6924 . te ISBN 978-1-74126-361-9 o c . che e r o t r s super Copyright Notice No part of ... | NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,055 | In golf what slang refers to a free extra stroke sometimes allowed informally after a poor shot, typically off the first tee? | Glossary of GOLF terms and phrases | Murdo Frazer Golf Course Murdo Frazer Golf Course Golf Glossary Glossary of Golf Terms While many of the terms here don’t apply to pitch and putt (Par 3) golf (ie albatross), they are common terms used when speaking “Golf Talk”. For a quick reference of scoring golf terms, check out... | Bowling Glossary / BowlersParadise Classified: Leagues or tournaments with average limitations. Clean game: Strike or spare in each frame (i.e., no open frames). Clothesline: The 1-2-4-7 or 1-3-6-10. Clutch: Pressure situation. Come up: Hook into the pocket caused by spin on the axis. Conversion: "Making" a spare; i.e.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,056 | At which battle of 1403 did Henry 'Hotspur' Percy die? | Alnwick Castle | Harry Hotspur Alnwick Castle Welcome to one of Britain's most iconic castles What's on 30 Oct 2016 - 30 Mar 2017 Alnwick Castle will reopen on 31st March 2017 Downton Abbey Harry Hotspur Harry Hotspur, Alnwick Castle's most famous son, lived a life fraught with battle and intrigue. Immortalised by Shak... | King Richard III: Battle of Bosworth descendants meet - BBC News BBC News King Richard III: Battle of Bosworth descendants meet 25 March 2015 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Richard, the last English king to die in battle, was killed at Bosworth Field in 1485 Descendants of some 20 families... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,057 | Central to Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is a huge what, connected to the cosmos? | Norse Mythology, Part Two: The Norse Cosmos | The Uncommon Geek The Uncommon Geek All Your Blog Are Belong To Us Feeds: Norse Mythology, Part Two: The Norse Cosmos June 8, 2014 by theterranauthor In part two of my geeking out over Norse Mythology, I explore the Norse Cosmos, and where it diverges from what you see pres... | Everything Octopus: Octopus Mythology: The Kraken Everything Octopus Eight arms, three hearts, and endless capabilities! Cephalophiles, dwellers of the deep, and lovers of all things absurd, join us as we explore and celebrate everything octopus! Search Everything Octopus Saturday, May 2, 2009 Octopus Mythology: The Kr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,058 | Which French painter fractured both thigh bones in his teens leaving him deformed? | Art History and Criticism OLD | Utah Electronic High School Art History and Criticism OLD 00.0 Start Here (Art History and Art Criticism) Welcome to Art History and Art Criticism at EHS. Throughout this course, you are provided facts and information about the history of art and artists since the beginning of time. You ... | Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre RELATED EVENTS EXHIBITION THEMES Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Ambassadeurs: Aristide Bruant, 1892. The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Harrison Collection. INTRODUCTION Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (18641901), the quintessential chronicler of the Parisian district of Montmar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,059 | Which Willy wrote the plays Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine? | Willy Russell (Author of Educating Rita) edit data William Russell is a British dramatist, lyricist, and composer. His best-known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, and Blood Brothers. Willy Russell was born in Whiston, on the outskirts of Liverpool, where he grew up. His parents worked in a book publisher's ... | August Strindberg on ArtStack - art online listen ) ; 22 January 1849 – 14 May 1912) was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. [2] [3] [4] A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience, Strindberg's career spanned four decades, during which time he wrote over 60 plays and mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,060 | Feb 2, 1905, saw the birth of what Russian born American author who founded the philosophical system called Objectivism? | Horoscope of celebrities born on February, 2, [1/3] 335,628 clicks, 21st woman, 35th celebrity Biography of Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (pronounced ; born February 2, 1977 (birth time source: Paddy de Jabrun, Astrodatabank)), known mononymously as Shakira (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/, Spanish: ), is a Colombian singer... | CALENDAR - collected by p a pearson 0001 Start of revised Julian calendar in Rome 0293 Roman emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy 0743 Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited 1260 Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus 1457 Unitas Fratrum is established in the village of Kunvald, on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,061 | Which Asian country won six of the seven table tennis gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games? | Asian Paralympic Committee | Pages Sport round up Archery Iraq’s Wurood Basim Ati Al-Murshedi kicked off proceedings with gold in the women’s individual compound open in a tense 128-127 victory against home favourite Jin-Young Jeong. In the men’s individual compound open, Iran’s Hadi Nori beat Hong Kong, ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,062 | What are the three National parks located within Wales | About us: National Parks UK Skip to section navigation One big family There are 15 members of the National Parks family in the United Kingdom and each one is looked after by its own authority. We work together as National Parks UK. There are 10 National Parks in England, 3 in Wales and 2 in Scotland, they are: England ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,063 | In which sport could you win the Val Barker Trophy? | The Val Barker Trophy — The Aftermath - Boxing.com Boxing.com The Val Barker Trophy — The Aftermath By Cain Bradley on June 9, 2016 Salido used all his nous as a professional to rough up Lomachenko and take the decision. From this it can be seen that being the best boxer at an Olympic Games is not a great indicator for... | Pat Barker - Literature Literature Biography Novelist Pat Barker was born in Thornaby-on-Tees in Yorkshire, England, on 8 May 1943. She was educated at the London School of Economics, where she read International History, and at Durham University. She taught History and Politics until 1982. She began to write in her mi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,064 | Where were the first Winter Olympics held in 1924? | First Winter Olympics - Jan 25, 1924 - HISTORY.com First Winter Olympics Publisher A+E Networks On January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics take off in style at Chamonix in the French Alps. Spectators were thrilled by the ski jump and bobsled as well as 12 other events involving a total of six sports. The “Internati... | Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow Debuts and firsts For the first time, the Winter Games extended to 16 days, including three weekends. The Alpine events were expanded from three to five with the inclusion of the super giant slalom and the Alpine combined. Team events were... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,065 | After whom is the New Orleans main airport named? | And the next presidential airport is ... - CNN.com And the next presidential airport is ... By Katia Hetter, CNN Updated 5:34 PM ET, Tue March 4, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Whom are those airports named after? What's in an airport name? – The a... | Milestones: 1801–1829 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1801–1829 Louisiana Purchase, 1803 The Louisiana Purchase encompassed 530,000,000 acres of territory in North America that the United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million. The Louisiana Purchase As the United States spread across the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,066 | Which unit of measurement was originally defined as one minute of arc along a meridian of the Earth? | nautical mile | unit of measurement | Britannica.com unit of measurement THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Title: nmi Learn about this topic in these articles: in mile A nautical mile was originally defined as the length on the Earth’s surface of one mi... | 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 |
1,480,067 | Citrus Paradisi is the Latin name for which fruit? | Grapefruit Morton, J. 1987. Grapefruit. p. 152158. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Grapefruit Other Uses A relative newcomer to the citrus clan, the grapefruit was originally believed to be a spontaneous sport of the pummelo (q.v.). James MacFayden, in his Flora of Jamaica, in 1837, separated ... | Pálinka, the Hungarian Brandy Pálinka, the Hungarian Brandy Tweet Pálinka is a type of fruit brandy, distilled from a variety of fruits grown mainly on the Great Hungarian Plains. It is a strong and intense alcoholic beverage and comes in a variety of flavors, including apricot (barack), pear (körte), plum (szilva) and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,068 | Which artist painted Lizzie Siddal floating in a bath as Ophelia? | Ophelia – LizzieSiddal.com Exploring Elizabeth Siddal Ophelia Ophelia, painted by Sir John Everett Millais in 1851-2, is one of the most famous images of Elizabeth Siddal. Due to Millais’ beautiful and intricate image, she has become so associated with the character of Ophelia that perhaps we now treat her as if she ... | 11. "Eight Elvises" - $100M | The World's 15 Most Expensive Paintings | XFINITY The World's 15 Most Expensive Paintings 6 of 17 11. "Eight Elvises" - $100M Artist: Andy Warhol Pop artist Andy Warhol's "Eight Elvises" was sold for $100 million in 2008 in a private sale. More from this Slideshow 15. "Triptych, 1... Artis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,069 | Which planet was discovered by Wiliam Herschel? | Discovery: A new planet The changing shape of the solar system He stopped on something unexpected: not a point of light, but a fuzzy disk. He initially thought it was a comet, but observations over the next several days showed something amazing. A comet that bright would be quite close to the Sun, and thus move rather ... | Pluto discovered - Feb 18, 1930 - HISTORY.com Pluto discovered Publisher A+E Networks Pluto, once believed to be the ninth planet, is discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh. The existence of an unknown ninth planet was first proposed by Percival Lowell, who theorized... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,070 | Which director won the 'Oscar' for Best Director for the picture 'Traffic' in 2000? | 2000 Academy Awards® Winners and History Traffic (2000, Germ./US) Actor: RUSSELL CROWE in "Gladiator," Javier Bardem in "Before Night Falls," Tom Hanks in "Cast Away," Ed Harris in "Pollock," Geoffrey Rush in "Quills" Actress: JULIA ROBERTS in "Erin Brockovich," Joan Allen in "The Contender," Ju... | `Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director `Shakespeare' Best Picture but Spielberg Best Director Related Articles Join a Discussion on The Oscars By BERNARD WEINRAUB OS ANGELES -- In an upset, "Shakespeare in Love" was selected best picture Sunday night at the 71st annual Academy Awards, defeating Steven S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,071 | Parsees are followers of which religion? | The Parsees, Their History and Contribution to the Indian Society The Parsees, Their History, Religion And Contribution To Indian Society By Noshir H. Dadrawala The Parsis are followers of one of the oldest, if not the oldest revealed religion in the world - Zoroastrianism. Globally, as a community, the Parsis number b... | Mount Parnassus Mount Parnassus . Parnassius Apollo Mount Parnassus (also Mount Parnassos) is a mountain in central Greece that towers above Delphi . According to Greek mythology, this mountain was sacred to Apollo and the home of the Muses . Mount Parnassus is named after Parnassos, the son of the nymph Kleodora and t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,072 | At the 2012 London Olympics Ireland won only one gold medal - at which sport? | Ireland's challenge at London 2012 Ireland's challenge at London 2012 Updated / July 20, 2012 16:10 The London 2012 version of Team Ireland will consist of 65 athletes in total By Niall O’Flynn Since the foundation of the state, Ireland can boast just eight gold medals from the Olympic Games. In Irish terms, Ron Delany... | Sir Chris Hoy wins sixth Olympic gold medal with keirin victory - BBC Sport BBC Sport Sir Chris Hoy wins sixth Olympic gold medal with keirin victory By Matt Slater BBC Sport at the London Velodrome 7 Aug 2012 Media playback is not supported on this device Sir Chris Hoy claims historic sixth gold Sir Chris Hoy claimed ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,073 | What machine separates grain from its stalk? | Grain Page - Lake County Farm Heritage Association | Lake County Farm Heritage Association, Inc. Lake County Farm Heritage Association, Inc. You are here: Home / The Grain Page The Grain Page This page will give you some information about how grain was grown and harvested. Planting Grain Drill This is done with a plant... | Digestive System in Cockroach | Tutorvista.com Back to Top Foregut consists of the mouth surrounded by the mouthparts. The mouth cavity is called the pharynx. It continues as the oesophagus that is short, narrow and thin-walled. The canal then enlarges into the crop, which is also thin-walled. The crop opens into a sho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,074 | The Kalahari Desert lies mainly in which country? | Kalahari Desert | Namibia Kalahari Desert Resources While Namibia is more famous for being the home of the Namib Desert , it must be remembered that much of eastern and southern Namibia is covered by another - the Kalahari Desert. The Kalahari is not a true desert as it receives too much rain, but it is actually a foss... | Red Sea A sea that lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa. The Red Sea is part of the main shipping routes between Europe, the Persian Gulf and East Asia. - ppt download Download Presentation is loading. Please wait. Red Sea A sea that lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa. The Red Sea is part of the main shipping routes ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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