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1,480,075 | Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? | The Archers (Radio) - TV Tropes The Archers You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share —Sandi Toksvig, The News Quiz The Archers is a popular BBC radio Soap Opera , set in the fictional West Midlands county of Borsetshire. It follows the lives of the Archer family, and the other families... | County ins & outs - signings, departures and rumours - BBC Sport County ins & outs - signings, departures and rumours From the section Counties Read more about sharing. Stay up-to-date with the latest player releases, signings and speculation from all the counties. Counties are allowed to field two overseas players in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,076 | What does a copoclephilist collect? | Collectors and their collections Home » did you know » Collectors and their collections Collectors and their collections In 1880, German Margaret Steiff, confined to her wheelchair, started making stuffed toys. In 1902, her nephew Richard Steiff introduced a stuffed bear for the Steiff toy company. Today, an early Stei... | Old King Cole Old King Cole Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three. Every fiddler he had a fiddle, And a very fine fiddle had he; Oh there's none so rare, as can compare With King Cole and his fiddlers three... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,077 | In terms of English brewery cast units, how many gallons are in a beer firkin? | Firkin - definition of firkin by The Free Dictionary Firkin - definition of firkin by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/firkin Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial , Wikipedia . firkin n. 1. A small wooden barrel or covered vessel. 2. Any of several British units of capacity, usually equal to about 1... | 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 |
1,480,078 | Which British Prime Minister is buried in Spynie churchyard, Lossiemouth? | 20th Century Prime Ministers 1. Arthur Balfour was the nephew of his predecessor the Marquess of Salisbury. 2. In 1924 Ramsay MacDonald was the first Labour Prime Minister. 3. In 1979 Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister. | On This Day: Australian PM is presumed drowned after going swimming On This Day: Australian PM is presumed drowned after going swimming Julian Gavaghan Pin it Share December 17: Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished and was presumed drowned after going swimming on this day in 1967. The 59-year-old disappeared ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,079 | "According to the Bible, ""money is the root of all ..."" what?" | 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Matthew Henry Commentary 6:6-10 Those that make a trade of Christianity to serve their turn for this world, will be disappointed; but those who mind it... | History of Rock Music Exam 3 at Winona State University - StudyBlue StudyBlue History of Rock Music Exam 3 Kalene H. Name the musical elements found in Led Zeppelin songs. traditional electric blues, acoustic folk, experiementation Who recorded the blues rock song "Highway Star"? Deep Purple Ozzy Osbourne sang lead voc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,080 | Hyponatremia/hyponatraemia is a problematical reduction of what in human blood serum? | Hyponatremia: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology Practice Essentials Overview Practice Essentials Hyponatremia is an important and common electrolyte abnormality that can be seen in isolation or, as most often is the case, as a complication of other medical illnesses (eg, heart failure, liver failure, r... | 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 |
1,480,081 | Which was the only state in the USA to be named after a President? | Masonic Presidents of the United States – Freemason Information Five Infamous Masons Many believe that every U.S. President was a Freemason. But, there were only a few Freemason Presidents in the long line of Americas Executive office. Among those President’s what also wore the Masonic Apron you will find a few famil... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,082 | In the game of Bingo, ‘Tickle Me’ represents which number? | Bingo Number-calling Nicknames 35.. Jump and jive - Flirty wives 36.. Three dozen - Perfect (as in 36-24-36) - Yardstick... he wishes! (USA) 37.. A flea in heaven - More than eleven 38.. Christmas cake 39.. Those famous steps - All the steps - Jack Benny 40.. Two score - Life begins at - Blind 40 - Naughty 40 - Mary (U... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,083 | Which James Bond villain owns the island of Crab Key? | Crab Key - James Bond Locations Off the coast of Jamaica. Summary Crab Key is a fictional island owned by Dr. No and appears in both the novel and the movie Dr. No. Image The image on the left is the location used for filming the bauxite mine and other external shots of Crab Key. It is actually in North Jamaica and was... | Honey Ryder - James Bond Characters Dr. No (1962) The Character in the Movie Honey Ryder was the leading Bond girl in Dr. No (1962). She was played by Ursula Andress, however due to her strong accent she was dubbed by Nikki van der Zyl. Earlier on in her life she travelled all around the Caribbean with her father, a ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,084 | Which volcano erupted in 79 AD burying Pompeii | Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii | WIRED Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii subscribe 6 months for $5 - plus a FREE Portable Phone Charger. Author: Randy Alfred. Randy Alfred Date of Publication: 08.24.09. Time of Publication: 12:00 am. 12:00 am Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii A.D. 79: Mount V... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,085 | Which Doctor Who actor did David Bradley play in the recent TV drama An Adventure In Space and Time ? | An Adventure in Space and Time (TV Movie 2013) - 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 An Adventure in Space and Time ( 2013 )... | 11 Incarnations of Doctor Who, Ranked by Handsomeness - 11 Points 11 Incarnations of Doctor Who, Ranked by Handsomeness written by Sam Greenspan I know "Doctor Who" is much less mainstream than I usually go on this site, but when there's something in pop culture that provides me such a nice, finite 11-item set, it's al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,086 | What is the name of the famous cartoon strip drawn by Scott Adams? | Scott Adams Biography Chances are, the name Scott Adams doesn’t necessarily ring a bell. However, say the name “Dilbert,” and immediately people will identify it as the famous cartoon character in corporate America. Scott Adams is the man behind him. Education and career Scott Adams was born in 1957 and raised in New Y... | Cartoons from the 1980s @all80s.co.uk A Around the World with Willy Fog (Original Spanish title La Vuelta al Mundo de Willy Fog) is a cartoon version of Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne in the same vein as Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds, and like that series produced by BRB Internacional. The chara... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,087 | In March 1971, who defeated boxer Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden? | Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1 | Newsday Click here to read or post comments (Credit: AP) Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, left, has challenged Muhammad Ali, right, on the ropes during the fourth round of their heavyweight title bout, Monday, March 8, 1971, New York. Fight of the Century: Muh... | Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali (1942- ) Background and Early Years Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in Louisville, Ky., on January 17 , 1942 . His father, Cassius Sr. painted billboards and signs, while his mother, Odessa Grady , was a housewife. Although Cassius was a Methodist , he allowed Odessa to bring up both Ali ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,088 | 21 October, 1833 saw the birth of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who amassed his considerable fortune following his invention of what? | Free Nobel Essays and Papers Color Rating The Chemistry Nobel Prize 2013 - For what work (research) was the prize awarded. Chemistry is one of category of Nobel Prize given to chemists who have dedicated in chemistry science. For a chemist, Nobel Prize is one of most prestigious award. Nobel Prize for chemistry 2013 ... | Tesla's Biography THE GENIUS WHO LIT THE WORLD Nikola Tesla symbolizes a unifying force and inspiration for all nations in the name of peace and science. He was a true visionary far ahead of his contemporaries in the field of scientific development. New York State and many other states in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,089 | What has been Chas and Dave’s biggest hit to date | Chas and Dave to split after 37 years together | Daily Mail Online They pioneered the 'rockney' genre with their pub singalong tunes, music-hall humour and boogie-woogie piano. But Chas and Dave have revealed they will be rabitting on stage together no more. The pair, Charles Hodges and David Peacock, are going their s... | Lady Gaga's Official Top 20 biggest songs in the UK revealed 02 September 2016 Lady Gaga's Official Top 20 biggest songs in the UK revealed With Gaga's new single Perfect Illusion imminent, we look back at her top sellers so far. Google + Ever since her first hit in 2009, there's never been a dull moment with Lady Gaga... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,090 | "The bronze statue 'The Little Mermaid"" designed by Edvard Eriksen, can be found in which city?" | 1000+ images about Sculpture Edvard Eriksen on Pinterest | The little mermaid, Copenhagen denmark and Copenhagen Forward La Sirenita o Den lille havfrue, Se ha convertido en un símbolo de Copenhague (Dinamarca), y está inspirada en la protagonista de un cuento de Hans Christian Andersen, otro símbolo nacional. Realizad... | Hans Christian Andersen statue to be 'buried' in harbour | Books | The Guardian Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen statue to be 'buried' in harbour Danish sculptor Jens Galschiot to submerge monument in city harbour, with plans to raise it again to mark author's birthday Galschiot's statue of Hans Christia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,091 | Emanuel Radinsky was born in Philadelphia in 1890 and died in Paris in 1976. He was a surrealist painter and photographer. By which name is he better known? | Man Ray (1890-1976), Photograph, LOeuf et le : Lot 0014 Auction ended on July 22nd, 2015 UTC Man Ray (1890-1976), Photograph, LOeuf et le Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper France, 1931; printed in 1991 Man Ray (1890-1976) American photographer, director, painter and object artist Verso with edition stamp Griffelkunst ... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,092 | Which politician said in 2000, 'I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully.'? | Make the Pie Higher! : snopes.com Make the Pie Higher! Claim: "Make the Pie Higher!" poem is composed of actual quotes from George W. Bush. Status: True. Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2002] MAKE THE PIE HIGHER I think we all agree, the past is over. This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen a... | 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 |
1,480,093 | Who on radio had the catchphrase 'Right Monkey'? | The Al Read Show The Al Read Show The immortal Al Read, sausage maker from Salford, made his radio debut in 1950. His humorous 'pictures of life' were based on his working-class Lancashire experiences. His catchphrase was "Right Monkey!". | 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 |
1,480,094 | The Slave of Duty is alternate title what G&S operetta? | The Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas Links The Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas Our group is dedicated to performing the joint works of Sir W.S. Gilbert (1836-1911), playwright and humorist, and Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900), unofficial composer laureate of England and favorite of Queen Victoria. Together they wrote a se... | 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 |
1,480,095 | 'Ranunculus' is the species name of which common wild flower? | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin USDA Native Status: L48 (NI), AK (I), CAN (I), GL (N?), SPM (I) A tall, erect, hairy, branching plant with glossy yellow flowers. This European introduction is one of our tallest and most common Buttercups. It thrives best in moist sites. The dis... | World's Easiest Quiz How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur The Canary Islands are named aft... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,096 | Which board game depends on each competitor drawing destination cards, railway car cards and locomotive cards? | RAGECON 2016: Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 | Warhorn RAGECON 2016 1 of 1 The rules of Red are simple: Highest Card Wins! But Red is just one of seven games you’ll be playing. If you’re not winning the current game at the end of your turn, you’re out! And the last person standing wins the round. Red7's deck is 49 cards: each ... | 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 |
1,480,097 | In which park do Yogi Bear and his little buddy Boo Boo live? | Themes & Events - Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™: Luray, VA Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™: Luray, VA Contact Themes & Events Jellystone Park™ has exciting events throughout the season! Fun themes and activities center on holidays, seasons of the year and other special days. Take a look at what we’re planning this year. Th... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,098 | Who did Rocky Marciano beat to take the world heavyweight championship in 1952? | Rocky Marciano - BoxRec Rocky Marciano Hall of Fame bio: click World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Name: Rocky Marciano Birth Name: Rocco Francis Marchegiano Born: 1923-09-01 Height: 5′ 10½″ / 179cm Reach: 68″ / 173cm Rocky Marciano Gallery Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, ... | The Sports Archives – Fighters Who Have Retired As Undefeated Boxing Champions! | The Sports Archives Blog The Sports Archives Blog Posted on March 12, 2013 by thesportsarchives When you look at the list of some of the most famous fighters in history, they all have a mark or two in the loss column throughout their care... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,099 | Which Hebrew word is often used to mean both hello and goodbye? | BBC - Languages - Hebrew - A Guide to Hebrew - 10 facts about the Hebrew language A Guide to Hebrew A Guide to Hebrew - 10 facts about the Hebrew language Check the Hebrew-only version 1. Where is Hebrew spoken? Hebrew is one of the official languages of the State of Israel, as well as Arabic. Hebrew is spoken in Israe... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,100 | "James Frederick Ferrier introduced which word to cover the branch of philosophy conerned with ""the theory of knowledge""?" | What does epistemology mean? Definitions for epistemologyɪˌpɪs təˈmɒl ə dʒi This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word epistemology Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: epistemology(noun) the philosophical theory of knowledge Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:... | name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories | fasab Home Posts tagged 'name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories' name of a character in the Dr. Doolittle stories “Fight Against Stupidity And Bureaucracy” . Welcome to another quiz day on the fasab blog. As usual a random selection of questions, some quite d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,101 | Who was Captain America's sidekick during World War II? | Captain America (Rogers) (Character) - Comic Vine Captain America The Captain America (Rogers) wiki last edited by Renchamp on 01/04/17 03:41PM View full history Origin America's Super-Soldier: Captain America After the outbreak of World War II in Europe, a young HYDRA agent disguised as an American patriot named Steve... | Commando Raid - The British Commandos of World War II ©2005-2009 QuikManeuvers. All Rights Reserved. Commando Raid British Commandos of World War II © 2009 252 pages; 12 chapters and 4 appendixes Although the British commandos are mentioned in every history of World War II, very little detailed information is available... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,102 | Hamelin is on which river? | The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of ... | Noises Off Study Guide *Member Actors Equity Association Michael Frayn Michael Frayn is an English playwright, novelist, and translator, currently living outside of London with his wife Claire Tomalin, an English biographer and journalist. He is best known as the playwright for the farce comedy Noises Off (1982), and t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,103 | How many points can you get in Pontoon without going bust? | Pontoon Card Game - How to Play Pontoon Blackjack US Players and Credit Card Deposits Accepted! Pontoon Card Game How to Play Pontoon Pontoon is a British card game that is very similar to conventional American blackjack where players are trying to get closest to 21, without going over. The game is originally derived f... | 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 |
1,480,104 | Who did Mohammed Alibeat in May 1975 to retain his Heavyweight crown? | Boxing Classics The Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier Trilogy 1971 1975 Boxing Classics - The Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier Trilogy - 1971-1975 Probably the most famous rivalry in boxing history. When Muhammad Ali was stripped of his championship in 1967 following refusal of the draft to fight in the Vietnam War the heavyweight ... | USATODAY.com - Cory Spinks carries on legacy of dad, uncle despite adversity Looking to sell tickets quick? Register now. Cory Spinks carries on legacy of dad, uncle despite adversity By Dan Rafael, USA TODAY With one of the most famous names in boxing and a wealth of talent, the road to the top for Cory Spinks would ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,105 | "The ""Generalife"" is a villa with gardens in the grounds of which famous tourist attraction in Spain?" | Granada Generalife, The City of Granada, Andalucia, Southern Spain The generalife became an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. more on Generalife by Lawrence Bohme This charming villa overlooking the Alhambra is often said to have been the summer palace of the Sultans, but in fact it was a hunting lodge and country re... | La Revista Issue 239 by LaRevista - issuu issuu La Revista The BritishSpanish Society Magazine | Issue 239 | Winter/Spring 2015 The Changing World of Work Business Issue: British and Spanish start-ups, Loewe CEO interview, and el nuevo emprendimiento EDITORIAL W elcome back to La Revista. In this issue we look at how t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,106 | A cheroot is a type of what? | Cheroots: The What and Where of the Stogie - MyanmarBurma.com Cheroots: The What and Where of the Stogie Where would you like to go? Yangon Best price guarantee Best price guarantee We want you to pay the lowest possible rate for your room. If you have reserved a hotel room through Agoda, and then show us that you coul... | Roots Roots Kinds of Roots Taproot system � a strongly developed main root which grows downwards �����bearing lateral roots much smaller than itself. In most dicots, the radicle enlarges to form a prominent taproot that persists throughout the life of the plant. Many progressively smaller bra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,107 | Which plant, used as a herb, is also known as barbed-wire grass? | Lemon Grass: From the Old World, with Love - All About Lawns Lemon Grass: From the Old World, with Love by Kelly Richardson, All About Lawns Columnist Stumbleupon January 12, 2008 Also known as barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, or fever grass, this versatile herb is the perfect ingredient for teas, b... | Full text of "Pasture plants and pastures of New Zealand" See other formats S5 ZEALAND PRACTICAL HANDBOOKS. 7a, md O F- NEW ZEALAND '/'>. k aW. /Ja Cornell University Library SB 199.H64 Pasture plants and pastures of New Zeala 3 1924 003 373 804 Hntt afallege of ^^gticulture 3^t OJorncll MniaecB... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,108 | Which chess piece does Alice start off as in 'Through the Looking Glass'? | The 64-Square Grid Design of ‘Through the Looking Glass’ | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian The 64-Square Grid Design of ‘Through the Looking Glass’ The sequel to Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland was designed to be a playable, albeit whimsical chess problem Architects Give the Classic Chess Set a Radical Makeover “For... | 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 |
1,480,109 | King Hussein of Jordan dies, Chinese embassy in Belgrade bombed by NATO planes, and Prince Edward marries. Which year? | 1900 – 1909 World History - History and Government > World History 1900 – 1909 World History The Library of Congress Picture Collection W.E.B. Du Bois The Library of Congress Picture Collection 1900 Hurricane ravages Galveston, Tex.; 6,000–8,000 dead. Fauvist movement in painting begins, led by Henri Matisse . Sigmun... | The History Place - Great Speeches Collection: Edward VIII Speech - Abdicating the Throne Edward VIII (1894-1972) became King of England upon the death of his father, George V, on January 20, 1936. Nearly 42-years-old and a bachelor, Edward then made known his desire to marry an American woman named Wallis Warf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,110 | Who is the recently appointed Chairman of the BBC? | New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC - Press releases - GOV.UK New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC From: First published: 7 April 2011 This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Appointment of Lord Patten of Barnes as t... | Labour reshuffle: Diane Abbott made shadow home secretary - BBC News BBC News Labour reshuffle: Diane Abbott made shadow home secretary 7 October 2016 Close share panel Image copyright PA Image caption The appointments of Diane Abbott, Shami Chakrabarti, Nick Brown and Keir Starmer were announced on Thursday Diane Abbo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,111 | In British royalty, what title did Camilla Parker Bowles take on marrying the Prince of Wales in 2005? | Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall | Royalty Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors ) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall; Duchess of Rothesay ( more ) Spouse 17 July 1947 (1947-07-17) (age 69) London, England, UK v · d · e Camilla, D... | Prince William and Catherine Middleton: The Royal Wedding of 2011 | United Kingdom | Britannica.com Prince William and Catherine Middleton: The Royal Wedding of 2011 United Kingdom Westminster Abbey The wedding on April 29, 2011, of Prince William of Wales to his longtime girlfriend, Catherine Middleton , prompted lavi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,112 | In which English cathedral were scenes of The Da Vinci Code filmed? | Film locations for The Da Vinci Code (2000) Book unique accommodation with: the Landmark Trust Trivia Rarely, if ever, is the interior of Westminster Abbey seen on screen. various other locations have stood in: Shekhar Kapur ’s Elizabeth used York Minster; Mel Gibson ’s Braveheart used the chapel of Dunsany Castle in I... | Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral Picture By Roger Robinson Lichfield Cathedral was never a monastery as most, but was established as a cathedral and has continued with minimal interruption. It was not greatly affected by the dissolution of the monasteries in the period of Henry VIII, and its only ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,113 | The Halogens are Fluorine, Bromine, Iodine, Astatine and which other element? | What are the Halogens in the Periodic Table? - Quora Quora Daniel James Berger , PhD in organic chemistry The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table ( The Old fashioned name for Group 17 is Group VII ) are known collectively as The Halogens. They are the elements Fluorine, ( atomic number 9 ), Chlorine, ( atomic ... | Industrial Alchemy, Part 2: Inorganic Chemical Bestiary | | Grantville Gazette, Volume 25, 1 Sep 2009 | Nonfiction | by Iver Cooper Within a few weeks of the Ring of Fire (RoF), Greg Ferrara tells the “Emergency Committee” that “Sulfuric acid is about as basic for modern industry as steel.” The 1911 Encyclopedia Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,114 | In which country is the popular coffee-flavoured liqueur 'Tia Maria' produced? | Tia Maria Liqueur - Beer, Wine and Spirits Read about Quality Certification Tia Maria is a coffee flavoured liqueur based on neutral cane spirit with vanilla flavouring and sweetened with sugar. Read more Tia Maria was originally made in Jamaica using Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans and Jamaican chocolate. It was i... | The Worlds Top 10 Tea Producing Nations - WorldAtlas.com The Worlds Top 10 Tea Producing Nations These countries lead the world production of tea, the 2nd most popular beverage in the world. Multiple varieties of loose leaf tea next to a cup of brewed tea. While coffee might seem to be the “go-to” drink for those seeki... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,115 | Count Dracula was based on which real-life person? | Was Dracula a real person? - Ask History Ask History June 17, 2015 By History.com Staff Share this: Was Dracula a real person? Author Was Dracula a real person? URL Google Published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel “Dracula” launched an entire genre of literature and film about vampires, those sinister figures who u... | 25 Things You May Not Know About 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' | Moviefone 25 Things You May Not Know About 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' by Gary Susman Everyone thinks they know 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' the classic, urbane romantic comedy released 50 years ago today, on October 5, 1961. The film that cemented Audrey Hepburn's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,116 | What is the study of fungi called? | Mycology: The Study of Fungi Mycology: The Study of Fungi Fungi are living things that are one of the five classification systems of organisms. The study of fungi is called mycology. Mycologists look at different types of fungus and categorize them in various specifications, such as those that are helpful and those t... | Wine Making as a Career | Career Options in Oenology - Viticulture | How to become a Winemaker/ Oenologist/ Viticulturist | Winemaking Careers and courses in India Institutes Wine - an alternative to alcoholic drinks has come to occupy a dominant position with changing urban life style. It is not so simple and easy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,117 | Snow, Bean, White-fronted, and Pink-footed are species of which bird? | Geese | North American Bird Species | CCNAB Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Geese Enter Bird's Name in Search Box: www.birds-of-north-america.net There are at least nine geese species in the goose family, not including exotic species and domesticated varieties. The Canada Goose is the most plentiful and is seen throu... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,118 | Who wrote the play `Hobson's Choice' in 1916? | Harold Brighouse, the author of Hobson's Choice was born in 1882 in Eccles, near Salford Lancashire; where the play is set. - GCSE English - Marked by Teachers.com Harold Brighouse, the author of Hobson's Choice was born in 1882 in Eccles, near Salford Lancashire; where the play is set. Extracts from this document... I... | Bedroom Farce London theatre tickets and information Previewed 24 March 2010, Opened 30 March 2010, Closed 19 June 2010 at the Duke of York's Theatre in London A major revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy Bedroom Farce in London directed by Sir Peter Hall. Four couples, three bedrooms, two celebrations, one blazing row a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,119 | Which city is at the northern end of the Suez Canal? | Google Map of Suez, Egypt - Nations Online Project Egypt . Suez is situated at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal, where the canal leads into the Gulf of Suez, the northern end of the Red Sea. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway that transits through Egypt and opens out into the Mediterranean Sea near Port Sa... | End of the Road: from Ushuaia to Antarctica | The Weekender End of the Road: from Ushuaia to Antarctica Jan 262011 Ushuaia is, quite literally, the end of the road. Located off the tip of the South American continent in the archipelago called Tierra del Fuego, it’s considered the southernmost city in the world (alth... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,120 | British monarchs are traditionally crowned in which London building? | London - photos and facts of sights - Learning English main residence of the British Monarch since 1837 775 rooms When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies from the flagpole, when the Queen is not in residence the Union Flag can be seen. 4. Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) residence of the Eng... | Spoof news: "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Puppet Monarch sobs "Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Puppet Monarch sobs Wednesday, 13 February 2008 "Usual arrangement, George. Fifty grand and the 'Bish croaks it, right?" Buckingham Palace - (Ecclesiastical Mess): The Archbishop of Canterbury's days ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,121 | Which film features the Mos Eisley Cantina? | Lego Star Wars 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina - Lego Speed Build - YouTube Lego Star Wars 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina - Lego Speed Build 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. ... | Empire Awards 2013: Skyfall and the Hobbit big winners - Telegraph Film news Empire Awards 2013: Skyfall and the Hobbit big winners Bond film Skyfall and the Hobbit both win two Empire Awards, while Helen Mirren is named Empire Legend. Martin Freeman won Best Actor at the Empire Awards 2013 Photo: Getty Images Ima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,122 | Which English bowler has taken the most wickets (46) in an Ashes series? | List of leading wicket takes : Most wickets in Ashes 2013. - Fast Cricket. List of leading wicket takes : Most wickets in Ashes 2013. Tag Ashes 2013 Batsmen may get most of the lime-light, its the bowlers who seal the match, specially in tests where it's mandatory to take 20 wickets to seal the victory.. In Ashes, a te... | Best team: England women's cricket | Sport | The Guardian 2009 in review Best team: England women's cricket They were the side that couldn't win a game. Now, thanks to an inspiring captain and the world's top-ranked batter and bowler, our cricketers are the all-conquering team that everyone fears England Women's Cricke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,123 | What high-kicking style of dance was the Moulin Rouge famous for? | Moulin Rouge, Paris Moulin Rouge Ever since it opened its doors nearly 120 years ago, Moulin Rouge has set the standard for the world's most famous cabarets. History of the Moulin Rouge In October 1889, Paris was all abuzz concerning the opening of a new music hall. The owners of this new establishment, Joseph Oller an... | Billy the Kid, ballet | Details | AllMusic Billy the Kid, ballet google+ Description by Rovi Staff It was ballet impresario Lincoln Kirstein who had the inspiration to bring together composer Aaron Copland and choreographer Eugene Loring to create a work based on the legend of Billy the Kid. Kirstein was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,124 | A gourami is what type of creature? | 1000+ images about Gouramis on Pinterest | Different types, African cichlids and Opaline Forward Dwarf Gourami. Diet: Flake, Frozen, SpirulinaMaximum size: 5"Water temperature: 72-82° FSwimming level: MiddleExperience level: AdvancedTank Setup: 29+ gallons, plus rock and/or driftwoodNote: Pet availability is seasonal. ... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." 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 |
1,480,125 | In which American city are the Bruins Ice Hockey team and the Celtics Basketball team based? | Boston Bruins | NHL Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, is the league's third-oldest team an... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,126 | What are the names of the twins born to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? | [pics] Vivienne & Knox Jolie-Pitt Birthday: Branglina Twins Turn 6 Years Old - Hollywood Life 26 Photos Wow, six years sure flies by fast! Happy 6th birthday to the adorable Branglina twins, Vivienne and Knox Jolie-Pitt! Brad Pitt , 50, and Angelina Jolie , 39, have two huge reasons to celebrate on July 12 — it’s Vivie... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,127 | Sorex Minutus is the Latin name for which British mammal? | | The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts Pygmy Shrew About A small insectivorous mammal with tiny eyes and a large nose giving it keen sense of smell. Shrews live life in the fast lane, hectically snuffling through the undergrowth for their prey, which includes earthworms, spiders and chrysalises. Pygmy Shrews can be ... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,128 | Which form of strangulation was for years the official method of execution in Spain? | History of the garotte (or garrotte) The garotte (or garrotte) was the standard civilian method of execution in Spain . It was introduced in 1812/13, at the beginning of the reign of Ferdinand VII , to replace the crude form of hanging previously used. At least 736 people, including 16 women, were executed in Spain in ... | The Execution of Lord Haw Haw at Wandsworth Prison in 1946 « Another Nickel In The Machine The Execution of Lord Haw Haw at Wandsworth Prison in 1946 William Joyce William Joyce, the man with the famous nickname ‘Lord Haw Haw’, is Britain’s most well-known traitor, of relatively recent times anyway. He had a catchphras... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,129 | Who was the first Soviet leader not to be buried in Moscow's 'Red Square'? | Moscow | national capital, Russia | Britannica.com national capital, Russia Nikon Moscow, Russian Moskva, city, capital of Russia , in the far western part of the country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy ( the Gr... | USSR Breakup: Tracing The Collapse Of The World's Last Great Empire (Part 1) USSR Breakup: Tracing The Collapse Of The World's Last Great Empire (Part 1) December 14, 2001 Email to a Friend Print Ten years ago this month, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus met at a hunting lodge near Minsk. On 8 December 1991,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,130 | As at March 2009 who is Prime Minister of Australia? | Muslims Out of Australia! : snopes.com Muslims Out of Australia! Claim: Article compiles statements from Australian government officials about Sharia law and Muslim extremists. MIXTURE [Collected via e-mail, 2005] Muslims Out of Australia! CANBERRA AUSTRALIA: Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were tol... | Edmund Barton | National Museum of Australia Prime Minister from 1 January 1901 to 24 September 1903 Edmund Barton. Photo: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an22942278. Edmund Barton became Australia's first Prime Minister on New Year's Day 1901 at a huge public ceremony in Centennial Park in Sydney. Barton was ce... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,131 | Ballymena is in which Northern Irish county? | County Antrim | Ireland.com County Antrim The Giant's Causeway ©Caspar Diederik Belfast may be its beating heart, but County Antrim doesn’t stop at the city limits. Belfast Days Antrim’s main draw is undoubtedly Belfast , Northern Ireland’s capital city. The RMS Titanic was built in this port city: “she was fine when ... | 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 |
1,480,132 | What was the name of the last steam locomotive to be commissioned by British Railways, in 1960? | BBC - Wiltshire - History - Railway Works: 1960s You are in: Wiltshire > History > Archive Films > Railway Works: 1960s Railway Works: 1960s This offering – although not strictly a BBC Points West film – is irresistible for all those who have a passion for steam engines. Filmed at the Swindon loco works in 1963, it sho... | JWS Water Engineering What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Pigs in blankets Question 2. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames Question 3. In Victorian England which people were popularly called robins becaus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,133 | ‘Songs My Mother Taught Me’ is a 1995 autobiography by which US actor? | Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me – EW.com Memoir, Movies We gave it a D Now we’re not saying that the rest of Marlon Brando’s Songs is normal, not by a long shot. Even in the midst of so much eccentricity, however, certain segments stand out as beacons of the bizarre. *On Pig Intelligence: ”Pig intelligence has been w... | 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 |
1,480,134 | What was Gulliver's ship called | SparkNotes: Gulliver’s Travels: Part I, Chapter I Part I, Chapter I Part I, Chapter I, page 2 page 1 of 2 (See Important Quotations Explained ) The novel begins with Lemuel Gulliver recounting the story of his life, beginning with his family history. He is born to a family in Nottinghamshire, the third of five sons. Al... | Wagner and The Flying Dutchman In his autobiography Mein Leben, Wagner wrote about his composition of The Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer). With the passage of time, his telling took on some romantic overtones, but the facts are essentially as he described them. He recounts his horrendous experiences on his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,135 | What is the capital of Utah? | What is the capital of Utah? | Reference.com What is the capital of Utah? A: Quick Answer Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah. Founded in 1847 by a group of Mormon pioneers, the city had a population of 191,180 in 2013, making it the largest city in Utah. Full Answer Salt Lake City's metropolitan area is even larger,... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,136 | The Garonne river passes through Toulouse and Bordeaux after rising where? | Garonne River | river, Europe | Britannica.com Garonne River Agen Garonne River, Spanish Río Garona, most important river of southwestern France , rising in the Spanish central Pyrenees and flowing into the Atlantic by way of the estuary called the Gironde . It is 357 miles (575 km) long, excluding the Gironde Estuary ... | Castilla la Mancha - a guide to the area including Toledo and Cuenca | Spanish-Living.com Home › Explore › Regions of Spain › Guide to Castilla la Mancha Castilla-La Mancha encompasses the vast plains of central Spain – a land of fairytale castles, wine and the famous windmills immortalised in Miguel Cervantes' Don Qui... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,137 | Cobol, Basic and Fortran are types of what? | terminology - Are Fortran, Cobol, Basic and Forth high level programming languages? - Stack Overflow Are Fortran, Cobol, Basic and Forth high level programming languages? Are Fortran, Cobol, Basic and Forth high level programming languages? And if not, what where the first high level programming languages? Which were t... | 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 |
1,480,138 | Which American-born English poet, having first names Thomas Stearns, wrote the poem The Cultivation Of Christmas Trees? | Amazon.co.uk: Customer Discussions: The Sunshine Quiz The Sunshine Quiz Sort: Oldest first | Newest first Showing 201-215 of 215 posts in this discussion Posted on 6 May 2011 15:26:32 BDT BOF © says: I was talking to a golf fanatic (who bored me sh*tless) in the cricket club over the weekend and the question of how man... | Christmas New 2015 Jeopardy Template First place in Canada to celebrate Christmas 100 How do many people spend Boxing Day? A) Working. B) Shopping C) Wrapping presents. 100 What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 100 Just like the ones I used to know What's the second line of "I'm dreaming of a white christ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,139 | In the UK television quiz show ‘The Chase’ which chaser is is known as ‘The Beast’? | The Chase | Game Shows Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A team of three contestants attempt to amass as much money as possible to put into a team bank by answering general-knowledge questions. The money earned will go into the bank, but there is one person standing in their way: a quiz genius known as The Beast. The... | Former Beirut Hostage at Charity Screening in Reading | Freedom from Torture Former Beirut Hostage at Charity Screening in Reading October 5, 2004 Former Beirut hostage John McCarthy will attend a screening in Reading next week of Blind Flight, a film about the ordeal that he endured. Blind Flight tells the story of ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,140 | Frank Beard is the only clean shaven member of which group? | Will ZZ Top Members Shave Their Beards? Will ZZ Top Members Shave Their Beards? By Jenna July 2, 2012 10:11 AM Share on Twitter Getty Images Almost 30 years ago, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill turned down a million dollars to shave their beards. Will they do it? Gillette offered up the sum for Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hi... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,141 | The Internet TLD for Albania is what? | .al Domain Registration - .al Domains - Albanian Domain Name .al ?Grace period for .al domain name? Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your respon... | Blog Annotation Blog Annotation You are presented with a set of blogs. Your goal is to determine whether a blog in question is related to computer science, mathematics or statistics and is a research blog or not. (Sometimes you may also get blogs that are not in English: you should mark these as such.) For each blog, y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,142 | Which English city is famous for it's lace and it's Goosefair | Nottingham travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Get out Nottingham [1] is a city in England , affectionately known as the "Queen of the Midlands". It is famed for its links with the world-renowned legend Robin Hood and has a wealth of history, with a settlement existing in the area since pre-Roman times. Today, Nottingham is a... | Rampant Scotland Directory - Colour Supplement Index Rampant Scotland Directory! Newsletter Colour Supplements The Rampant Scotland Newsletter is published every second Saturday and provides an insight into what has been happening in Scotland, snipped from the Scottish media, for Scots in Scotland and abroad, bringing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,143 | From the Norwegian for Heavy Stone, what element, with an atomic number of 74, uses the symbol W? | It's Elemental - The Element Tungsten It's Elemental Melting Point: 3695 K (3422°C or 6192°F) Boiling Point: 5828 K (5555°C or 10031°F) Density: 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter Phase at Room Temperature: Solid Element Classification: Metal Period Number: 6 Group Number: 6 Group Name: none What's in a name? From t... | Two Elements Named: Livermorium and Flerovium Two Elements Named: Livermorium and Flerovium By Jennifer Welsh | December 2, 2011 11:47am ET MORE Years after their discovery, the super-heavy elements 114 and 116 have finally been christened by their Russian and American discoverers. The elements have been named fleroviu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,144 | Which South American country has a first division side called Everton? | South American Immigrants in the United States | migrationpolicy.org South American Immigrants in the United States You are here South American Immigrants in the United States March 1, 2016 Spotlight By Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova Nearly 3 million South American immigrants lived in the United States in 2014. (Photo: T... | Fifa 2014 World Cup: Who is there and who missed out? - BBC Sport BBC Sport Fifa 2014 World Cup: Who is there and who missed out? 20 Nov 2013 From the section World Cup Share this page Read more about sharing. With the play-offs completed, all 32 available places at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil have now been fille... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,145 | What creature lived at the center of the labyrinth? | MINOTAUR (Minotauros) - Bull-Headed Man of Greek Mythology Bull of Minos Theseus and the Minotaur, Athenian black-figure kylix C6th B.C., Toledo Museum of Art THE MINOTAUROS (Minotaur) was a bull-headed monster born to Queen Pasiphae of Krete (Crete) after she coupled with a bull. The creature resided in the twisting m... | The Cave Art Paintings of the Lascaux Cave Tweet In collaboration with Noël Coye, Conservateur du patrimoine, Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, France. Lascaux is famous for its Palaeolithic cave paintings, found in a complex of caves in the Dordogne region of southwestern France, because of their excepti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,146 | In the Muslim religion, how many times a day does the muezzin call the faithful to prayer? | The Islamic Call to Prayer and Wave File Appendix Eleven: The Islamic Call to Prayer The Muslim is called to prayer five times a day. The call to prayer is heard at dawn, at the midday, about the middle of the afternoon, just after sunset, and at night fall about two hours after sunset. The muezzin, a ... | The Kaaba (article) | Khan Academy Email The Kaaba, granite masonry, covered with silk curtain and calligraphy in gold and silver-wrapped thread, pre-Islamic monument, rededicated by Muhammad in 631-32 C.E., multiple renovations, Mecca, Saudi Arabia (photo: The Kaaba in the Masjid el Haram, 2010 Tab59, CC BY-SA 2.0) Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,147 | Which wood was the one mainly used by Thomas Chippendale? | Everything you need to know about Chippendale furniture Everything you need to know about Chippendale furniture 1 comment Chippendale is a style of furniture that became popular towards the end of the 18th century, designed by English cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale – after whom the style is named. Chippendale furnitu... | THE LONG NINETEENTH CENTURY VOLUME TWO by Chris Beetles - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ Copyright © Chris Beetles Ltd 2014 8 & 10 Ryder Street St James’s London SW1Y 6QB 020 7839 7551 gallery@chrisbeetles.com www.chrisbeetles.com ISBN 978-1-905738-62-5 Cataloguing in publication data is available from the British Librar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,148 | What is the name of the famous London museum which houses the most famous collection of wax figures in the world? | Madame Tussaud's NY Madame Tussaud's NY 42 St. btwn 7th and 8th Aves New York, NY Problems? Suggest Edit Madame Tussaud's NY Get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities at the 85,000 square-foot, five-story Madame Tussaud's New York. Opened in November, the New York version of the famous London museum... | British Comics Collection British Comics Collection Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK 2 May – 19 August 2014 Featuring such iconic names as Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta), Grant Morrison (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and Posy Simmonds (Tamara Drewe), this exhibition traces the British c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,149 | What is the modern name of Dutch Guiana? | Historical Country Names - Nations Online Project Historical Country Names keywords: geography, historical country names, former country names, history, place name changes, historical maps List of formerly used country names and names of countries which have ceased to exist. Name changes of countries, dependencies, geo... | Netherlands: Land and People Netherlands Land and People The Netherlands has 12 provinces: Zeeland , South Holland , North Holland , Friesland , and Groningen , all of which border on the North Sea; and North Brabant , Limburg , Gelderland , Utrecht , Flevoland , Overijssel , and Drenthe . The country is mostly low-lyi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,150 | In which country was the Angel of the North erected in 1998? | Angel of the North (1998) - Antony Gormley - A Unit of Work for Grade 5 Antony Gormley - A Unit of Work for Grade 5 Gallery "Is it possible to make a work with purpose in a time that demands doubt? I wanted to make an object that would be a focus of hope at a painful time of transition for the people of the north-east,... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,151 | For which county did Harold Larwood play cricket from 1924-38? | Harold Larwood | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo Profile Wisden Obituary Harold Larwood's life embodied drama and romance given to few cricketers. One of the rare fast bowlers in the game's long history to spread terror in opposition ranks by the mere mention of his name, he was, in turn... | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,152 | Which actor played the title character in the films 'Johnny Suede', 'Meet Joe Black' and 'The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button'? | Brad Pitt | Biography and Filmography | 1963 Featured in and co-produced the lauded period drama "12 Years a Slave" 2013 Starred in and co-produced the hugely successful zombie movie "World War Z" 2013 Appeared in the Ridley Scott thriller "The Counselor" 2012 Starred in crime drama "Killing Them Softly," a feature ada... | About Joe | Joe Brown About Joe A brief history Biography of Joe Brown It was over half a century ago in 1958, as Lonnie Donegan was ruling the charts with ‘Rock Island Line’, that Joe joined his first band, the Spacemen Skiffle Group, at the age of 17. Three years later he was the resident lead guitarist on producer J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,153 | What term refers to the (typically prehistoric) method of attaching a sharp stone or bone, etc., to a stick or strap to make a tool or weapon? | Lithics-Net Lithics Glossary Blank See Preform. Blowout A patch of land in the Great Plains states of North America where dry soil is blown away by wind leaving heavier rock and possibly artifacts on the surface. Blunt A point that abruptly terminates part way up the blade with no true distal point ... | Shooting Excerpt from the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport (2005) Shooting Excerpt from the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport (2005) Shooting Excerpt from the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport (2005) Дата Shooting Excerpt from the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport (2005) Modern shooting sports evolved ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,154 | What is the area dialling code for Liverpool, England? | Liverpool - UK Codes - The Phone Book from BT The code for Liverpool is 0151 Dialling from abroad To dial 0151 from abroad, dial the international access code followed by the country code for the UK (44). Proceed to enter the local code 0151 without the first zero e.g. 151 followed by the remaining telephone number | United Kingdom Country Code 44 Country Code GB About United Kingdom Hide CountryCode.org is your complete guide to make a call from anywhere in the world, to anywhere in the world. This page details United Kingdom phone code. The United Kingdom country code 44 will allow you to call United Kingdom from another country.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,155 | "During which crisis did the then American Secretary of State Dean Rusk make the comment ""We're eyeball to eyeball and the other fellow just blinked""?" | An ‘eyeball to eyeball’ moment that never happened - The Washington Post An ‘eyeball to eyeball’ moment that never happened The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mai... | Milestones: 1945–1952 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1945–1952 The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty (ANZUS Treaty), 1951 The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty, or ANZUS Treaty, was an agreement signed in 1951 to protect the security of the Pacific. Althoug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,156 | What name does Woody have carved on the bottom of his foot in Toy Story? | Toy Story "Andy" bottom of the foot tattoo - YouTube Toy Story "Andy" bottom of the foot tattoo 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 ri... | 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 |
1,480,157 | ‘Houses of the Holy’ in 1973 was the fifth album released by which band, the first three contained the name of the band and the fourth was untitled? | Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy (Super Deluxe) – [Record 155] | Head Trip Chronicles Head Trip Chronicles Socials Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy (Super Deluxe) – [Record 155] Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy. (Super Deluxe Box Set) 2014 Reissue.This is the Super Deluxe Edition of this record, reissued in 2014. This ... | 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 |
1,480,158 | Which world leader married Graca Machel in 1998? | BBC News | Africa | Graca Machel - profile Saturday, July 18, 1998 Published at 23:22 GMT 00:22 UK World: Africa Graca Machel - profile Graca Machel has a long political record Although Graca Machel has married one of the world's best known statesmen, at 52 she has a record as a political heavy weight in her own right.... | Profile of Graça Machel, Nelson Mandela's Third Wife Profile of Graça Machel, Nelson Mandela's Third Wife December 7, 2013 17:07 GMT Graca Machel, wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Many people were close to Nelson Mandela, and one of the people who knew him best is his widow, Graça Machel, a former... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,159 | Freddy Eynsford Hill is a character in which play? | SparkNotes: Pygmalion: Characters SparkNotes Summary Act I Professor Henry Higgins - Henry Higgins is a professor of phonetics who plays Pygmalion to Eliza Doolittle's Galatea. He is the author of Higgins' Universal Alphabet, believes in concepts like visible speech, and uses all manner of recording and photographic ... | Sal's Snippets: I saw something nasty in the woodshed! Sunday, 8 June 2008 I saw something nasty in the woodshed! I was in the middle of reading 'Cold Comfort Farm' this week when I suddenly discovered that this was the production at The Northcott Theatre, which is on the University of Exeter campus. So I finished the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,160 | In which country is the Rugby League World Cup due to be held in 2013? | Four countries will host 2013 Rugby League World Cup matches - BBC Sport BBC Sport Four countries will host 2013 Rugby League World Cup matches 28 Nov 2011 From the section Rugby League Share this page Media playback is not supported on this device Rugby League World Cup 2013 will be shared by four countries - Nigel Wo... | Barbados to host World Twenty20 final | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo 2010 ICC World Twenty20 July 5, 2009 Barbados to host World Twenty20 final Cricinfo staff Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Barbados has been confirmed as the venue for the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in 2010. The tournament will be staged at four ven... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,161 | The fountain ink pen introduced by Parker in 1941 that achieved legendary status has what number in its name? | Parker 51 – The Blog of the London Pen Club London Pen Club blog Aurora , Aurora 88 , Big Red , Conklin , Conklin Crescent Filler , Conway Stewart , Cracked Ice , Delta , Delta Dolce Vita , Esterbrook , Esterbrook Double Jewel J , Lamy , Lamy 2000 , Lamy Safari , Namiki , omas , OMAS 360 , Parker , Parker 51 , Parker 6... | 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 |
1,480,162 | August 9th is the anniversary of the resignation of one Richard Milhous Nixon from the office of the President of the United States of America. In what year did this happen? | Nixon's Resignation: 40 Years Later - The Atlantic The Atlantic See our Newsletters > Nixon's Resignation: 40 Years Later Arthur Schlesinger, Hunter S. Thompson, Seymour Hersh, Elizabeth Drew, Evan Thomas, and others on the fall of a president and its aftermath, from The Atlantic archives AP/Noah Gordon/The Atlantic Pr... | Interesting Facts 1972 Interesting Facts 1972 Historical Events, Fun and Interesting Facts of 1972 Japanese solder is discovered in Guam: he had spent 28 years in the jungle. Bloody Sunday: The British Army kills 14 unarmed nationalist civil rights marchers in Derry, Northern Ireland The 1972 Winter Olympics are hel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,163 | The 'Pilgrimage of Grace' was a revolt against which English king? | Pilgrimage of Grace (1536-7) [Northern Rebellion against King Henry VIII] Search PILGRIMAGE OF GRACE, a name assumed by religious insurgents in the north of England, who opposed the dissolution of the monasteries . The movement, which commenced in Lincolnshire in Sept. 1536, was suppressed in Oct., but soon after rev... | History | Gray's Inn Gray's Inn Explore the full timeline for an expanded list of notable dates through the Inn's history. Beginnings The first habitation known to have been on or close to the site of the present Hall was the Manor House of the ancient Manor of Purpoole (also Portpoole), meaning "the market by the lake... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,164 | By what name was Mongol leader Temujin better known? | Temujin Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as - HISTORY - 101 View Full Document Temujin: Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162–1227). ( pron . TEM-uh-jin) Turks: Turkic speakers from Central Asia, originally nomads, who spread westward into the Near East and into India; they cre... | 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 |
1,480,165 | Of the three types of rock, lava is falls under which type? | Interactives . The Rock Cycle . Types of Rocks Types of Rocks Rocks are not all the same! The three main types, or classes, of rock are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous and the differences among them have to do with how they are formed. Sedimentary Sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbl... | rock | geology | Britannica.com geology metamorphic rock Rock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals. Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is comprised and typically form recognizable and mappable volumes. Rocks are commonly divided into three major... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,166 | In what year was Lord Mountbatten murdered | BBC ON THIS DAY | 27 | 1979: IRA bomb kills Lord Mountbatten About This Site | Text Only 1979: IRA bomb kills Lord Mountbatten The Queen's cousin, Lord Louis Mountbatten, has been killed by a bomb blast on his boat in Ireland. One of the earl's twin grandsons, Nicholas, 14, and Paul Maxwell, 15, a local employed as a b... | Sir William Wallace: 700th Anniversary of Execution in London, 1305-2005 now the site of St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London. The inscription reads: To The Immortal Memory of Sir William Wallace Scottish Patriot Born at Elderslie Renfrewshire circa 1270 A.D. Who from the year 1296 fought da... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,167 | Which African country is divided into nine provinces including Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng? | The nine provinces of South Africa The nine provinces of South Africa The nine provinces of South Africa 30 Dec 2016 South Africa has nine provinces, each with its own legislature, premier and executive council – and distinctive landscape, population, economy and climate. The nine provinces are: North West The Western ... | 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 |
1,480,168 | What was Dennis Skinner's job before he entered Parliament? | Dennis Skinner explains lack of Queen's speech quip: 'I was fighting Scots Nats' | Politics | The Guardian Dennis Skinner Dennis Skinner explains lack of Queen's speech quip: 'I was fighting Scots Nats' Veteran Labour MP says he was too preoccupied stopping SNP taking over his ‘rebel’s bench’ seat to provide his custom... | SparkNotes: An Enemy of the People: Characters An Enemy of the People Henrik Ibsen Summary Act I Doctor Thomas Stockmann - A practicing medical doctor, the medical officer of the town baths, and the brother of the mayor, who got him the job at the baths. Stockmann is idealistic and excitable. For much of his life he ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,169 | How old was Michael Jackson when he died? | Michael Jackson Best Tribute Ever - YouTube Michael Jackson Best Tribute Ever 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 tr... | Fashion designer Alexander McQueen dies aged 40 | Fashion | The Guardian Alexander McQueen Fashion designer Alexander McQueen dies aged 40 Tributes flow in for 'master of the fantastic' found dead at West End home a few days before London fashion week Thursday 11 February 2010 13.48 EST First published on Thursday 11 F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,170 | In 2004, the post office of which country (international dialling code 49) gave away twenty million free scented stickers, to make Christmas cards smell like fir trees, cinammon, gingerbread or honey wax? | Love Learning | Home-School Activities Home-School Activities The New School Year Every new school year the quizzes get tougher, the warnings are less and the rules change, but this year is the biggest changes in school. I just finished 3 weeks of middle school and I noticed the changes. Also the lessons are getting ha... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,171 | Who composed the music for the opera 'Der Rosekavalier'? | Der Rosenkavalier - San Diego Opera Der Rosenkavalier In the Classroom Richard Strauss, Hugo von Hoffmannsthal and Der Rosenkavalier Strauss was the son of an important German musician, the horn-player Franz Strauss, and Josepha Pschorr, a fine amateur musician and member of the Munich Pschorrbräu brewing family whose ... | Guide to Musical Theatre - Operetta 1) English book and lyrics by Alfred Kalisch, 2) book and lyrics by Christopher Hassall, 3) book by Edmund Tracey, lyrics by Christopher Hassall Composed non-stop in forty-two 'nights of veritable rapture' this is the younger Strauss's most celebrated and popular operetta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,172 | What is the connection between the £ sterling sign and astrology? | Understanding Astrology - Article by Astrology.com Understanding Astrology by Astrology.com September 21, 2010 05:32 PM EST Share Share Share Move beyond your daily horoscope to uncover the complexities and intricacies of astrology. Read on to learn more about the technical and mathematical science of astrology. Astrol... | The Real Horoscope Dates - Get Your Accurate Star Sign Information! Discover the Real Horoscope Dates Find out your real Star Sign and why most magazines get it wrong! To start, here's a quick lesson on how your Star Sign is actually determined. As you learn in School, the planets in our solar system orbit the Sun, and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,173 | Which football team returned home from the 2010 African Nations Cup in Angola after their bus was shot at and three people were killed? | BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Should the Africa Cup of Nations go ahead? This debate is now closed. Should the Africa Cup of Nations go ahead? Angolan authorities have arrested two people after Togo's national football team came under attack in an ambush ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. What is your reaction... | Kaizer Chiefs Football Club Amakhosi! Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs are arguably South Africa’s most popular football club. Founded in 1970, the team – which is also known as 'Amakhosi' – has won scores of titles and entertained millions of fans. Chiefs enjoy a particularly competitive rivalry with fellow Soweto ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,480,174 | What was the name of Boycie's wife in 'Only Fools and Horses? | Only Fools And Horses characters - British Comedy Guide Del AKA: Derek Trotter; Del Boy; Del Trotter. Trader. Played by: David Jason Derek Trotter - Del Boy to his friends (and enemies) - is a loveable rogue and dodgy market trader. In the 1980s and early 1990s he and his brother worked their socks off trying to mak... | Novelist and creator of Dalziel and Pascoe left his wife £2.6m in his will | Daily Mail Online Novelist and creator of Dalziel and Pascoe left his wife £2.6m in his will Crime novelist wrote 24 bestsellers featuring the popular Yorkshire detectives Characters inspire long-running BBC crime drama Famed author died aged ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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