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1,481,175 | Who wrote the poem 'Easter 1916'? | Easter, 1916 by William Butler Yeats | Poetry Foundation Easter, 1916 by William Butler Yeats Writing Ideas Yeats’s poem is a response to the Easter Uprising in Ireland, a rebellion that eventually led to the Irish War for Independence and the Irish Civil War. Think about how the poem commemorates, fails to celebrate, ... | Vicar of Dibley: Previous Broadcasts | KQED Public Media for Northern CA Election (Episode #105) KQED Plus: Sat, Sep 26, 2015 -- 5:30 AM David has been the Councillor in a safe Tory seat for a number of years. But when Geraldine becomes concerned that not enough has been done for his constituency, David finds he now ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,176 | What is the name given to sun dried brick used in hot countries for building | What is a sun-dried brick called? | Reference.com What is a sun-dried brick called? A: Quick Answer A sun-dried brick is called an adobe brick. Adobe bricks are made from a mixture of clay, sand and straw formed in wooden molds and left to cure in the sun. Modern adobe bricks can be mixed with an asphalt solution that ... | Solnova Solar Power Station, Sanlúcar la Mayor, Seville - Power Technology Solar Tower, Seville, Spain A futuristic-looking 11MW solar tower has been completed near Seville, Spain as part of a 300MW solar power project. Unit 1 was the first to be opened for commercial operations, in early May 2010. It was followed by t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,177 | What could be a hasty kiss, a dry goods measure or a nip with a beak | Full text of "A contribution to an Essex dialect dictionary" See other formats FOR USE IN LIBRARY ONLY PE 1891 G4 PURCHASED FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LIBRARY FROM THE CANADA COUNCIL SPECIAL GRANT FOR LINGUISTICS HANDBOUND AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ESSEX DIALECT DICT... | CityPagesKuwait February 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 152) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1. Geographically, Guantanamo Bay is located in: USA; Cuba; Mexico; or Canada? Test Your Vocabulary profitable means : 2. What kitchen-relate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,178 | "Who sang the theme tune, ""My Heart Will Go On"", in the 1997 film, ""Titanic""?" | Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On Lyrics | MetroLyrics My Heart Will Go On Lyrics New! Highlight lyrics to add Meanings, Special Memories, and Misheard Lyrics... Submit Corrections Cancel Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you That is how I know you, go on Far across the distance You have come to show you, go o... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,179 | Kronos (or Cronus) was the Greek equivalent of which Roman god? | Kronos - Greek Mythology - Ancinet-Mythology.com Kronos | Greek Mythology (also Cronos, Cronus, Chronos) Kronos is the son of Ouranos and Gaea, the youngest of the Titans. Cronos overthrew his father, with the help of his mother, and became the supreme ruler of the universe. He then married Rhea, his sister, who gave b... | Victoria | Roman goddess | Britannica.com Roman goddess Apollo Victoria, in Roman religion , personification of victory, the equivalent of the Greek goddess Nike . She was often associated with Jupiter , Mars , and other deities and was especially worshipped by the army. In later times she had three or four sanctuaries... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,180 | "What recent singer's hits include ""Someone Like You"" and ""Rolling in the Deep""?" | Adele Sheet Music - OnlineSheetMusic.com Home » Adele Browse sheet music from the English singer songwriter Adele. Adele's most popular songs include "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," and "Set Fire to the Rain." All Adele sheet music, including her newest hit "Hello" and the theme for James Bond "Skyfall," is ... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,181 | Victoria is the capital of which Canadian Province? | Victoria, the Capital of British Columbia, Canada Updated: 12/16/2014 About the City of Victoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia , Canada. Victoria is a gateway to the Pacific Rim, is close to U.S. Markets, and has many sea and air links that make it a business hub. Wi... | Athletes - Softball Canada Athletes Softball Canada Hall of Fame Athletes Category Inducted: 2016 Province: British Columbia Harvey Stevenson (Victoria, BC) was one of the most feared power-hitters in Canadian softball in the 1970s. He won every major championship there was to win at the Men’s level, then turned his at... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,182 | "What professional golfer was known as ""The Great White Shark""?" | Greg Norman - Biography Biography Verizon Biography Arguably the most successful athlete-turned-businessman in the world, Greg Norman is known as much for his entrepreneurial spirit in the boardroom as his dominance on the golf course. The internationally recognized “Great White Shark” won more than 90 tournaments worl... | Australian Major Winners - Golf Australia Australian Major Winners A 'major' is one of the four most prestigious professional golf events played annually. Men Eleven Australian male golfers have won a major, they are: 5 - Peter Thomson - 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1965 The Open Championship 2 - Greg Norman - 1986, 1993 Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,183 | which 18th Century scientist said ‘Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain, and most fools do’? | Rational Rant: Fools and Criticism A web space devoted to mindscum, with an unflinching look at hard reality as it crushes us all under its wheels 12 July 2011 Fools and Criticism Wikiquote —one of the Wikimedia side-projects dwarfed by its famous sister Wikipedia—has a policy that all quotation-collections ought to em... | James Joyce | Dublin’s Wordy Men Dublin is famous for many things and over its thousand-year history it saw the building of the first two-chamber parliament (Houses of Commons & Lords) – now the Bank of Ireland, College green – in the 1730s; the construction of the Rotunda by Benjamin Mosse in 1745, which is now the ol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,184 | In literature, who sailed across the Atlantic to Liverpool in the SS Henrietta? | Around the World in 80 Days Literary Elements | GradeSaver Around the World in 80 Days Literary Elements Adventure Setting and Context Late 19th century London, with the journey across the world covering India, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. The British control much of the world at this time. Narrator and Poi... | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck - Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Nigh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,185 | Born in Weehawken, N.J. on August 19, 1947, who is the current music director of the Seattle Symphony? | Gerard Schwarz,New York Chamber Symphony — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 1 Do you know what kind of music this is? Tag this artist Gerard Schwarz (born August 19, 1947) is an American conductor. He has been music director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra since 1985 and is music adviso... | BBC - Press Office - Network Radio Programme Information BBC Week 48 7-Day Version Saturday 27 November 10.00am-1.00pm BBC RADIO 2 Graham Norton's own show every Saturday morning is a vibrant mix of music and celebrity conversation, and this week the nation's favourite agony uncle is joined by Maria McErlane for Grill ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,186 | Which US swimmer won 8 medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 6 of which were gold? | Athens 2004 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow Biggest Games A record 201 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in the Olympic Games. The overall tally for events on the programme was 301 (one more than at the Sydney Games in 2000). Most popular Popularity in the Games also so... | Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games Date Started: July 18, 1976 Date Finished: July 25, 1976 Events: 26 Participants: 471 (262 men and 208 women) from 51 countries Youngest Participant: Antonia Real (12 years, 311 days) Oldest Partic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,187 | What is the second largest city, by population, in Ireland? | Ireland Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com GDP total: $191.5 billion (2012 est.) GDP per capita: $41,700 (2012 est.) Language: English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas along the western coast Largest Cities: (by population... | Derry travel guide - Wikitravel 13 Get out For other places with the same name, see Derry (disambiguation) . Derry or Londonderry ( Irish: 'Doire', meaning 'Oak Grove'), is the second city of Northern Ireland and the fourth largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin , Belfast and Cork with a population of rough... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,188 | "What colour is the copper mineral called ""malachite""?" | Malachite: Uses and properties of the mineral and gemstone Home » Minerals » Malachite Malachite Used as an ore of copper, a pigment, a gemstone, and a sculptural material for thousands of years. Malachite Gemstones: A malachite cabochon (30x40 millimeter) and a malachite puffed heart, both cut from rough mined in the ... | Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,189 | Which notorious American serial killer defended himself in court in 1979? | 10 of America's most notorious serial killers FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest 10 of America's most notorious serial killers Juan Corona was convicted of the 1971 murders of 25 itinerant laborers in California, whose bodies were found in shallow graves in fruit orchards in Sutter County, Calif. He was s... | Wild Bill Hickok - Under Appreciated Rock Vocalists Under Appreciated Rock Vocalists "Wild Bill" Hickok (born James Butler Hickok; May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876) was a folk character of the American Old West. He told many outlandish tales about his life and was regarded as a liar by many of his contemporaries. S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,190 | Which hit Croft comedy was criticised for homosexual and racial stereotyping? | Racist 1970s comedies would be banned now, says head of Ofcom - Telegraph TV and Radio Racist 1970s comedies would be banned now, says head of Ofcom Comedies like Mind Your Language and Love Thy Neighbour would probably be banned today, the head of Ofcom has said Windsor Davies and Melvin Hayes in the BBC comedy It Ai... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,191 | What is the green pigment found in most plants that is responsible for absorbing light energy? | photosynthesis pigments Pigments: Pigments are "molecules that absorb specific wavelengths (energies) of light and reflect all others." Pigments are colored: the color we see is the net effect of all the light reflecting back at us. Now, what do I mean by absorb? Electrons in molecules can exist at specific energ... | Bibliography Introduction Much of the scenic beauty of nature has been replaced by densely populated areas that sprawl for miles from urban centers. This visual pollution affects us all and leaves us with a longing for a closer connection with nature. We spend about 90 percent of our time indoors. Interior plants are a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,192 | Who, after splitting from a long term girlfriend in 2008, briefly dated actress Kate Hudson, and in 2012 was dating Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic? | Adam Scott (golfer) : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Top rankings for Adam Scott (golfer) 21st Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: Adam Derek Scott (born 16 July 1980) is an Australian professional golfer . On 7 January 2007, he reached a career high ranking of third wi... | Jaimie Alexander wears no knickers on red carpet: The revealing red carpet dresses that made these women famous - Mirror Online Elizabeth Hurley in Versace Dress and the Four Weddings and a Funeral Premiere (Photo: Rex Features) She started it with what became known as THAT dress at Four Weddings And A Funeral premie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,193 | Where was a battle fought between General Robert E Lee and General Meade from 1 to 3 July 1863, which is generally accepted as the turning point of the American Civil War? | Civil War Battles , Civil War Battles changed history. April 12,1861 Battle of Fort Sumter Defense: Historic beginning of the Civil War as Fort Sumter, a Union fort in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina is shelled at 04:30 April 12,1861 after receiving its last offer of surrender from the Confederates just 2 hours bef... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,194 | What colour is the milk of a hippopotamus? | Why Hippos Milk is Pink — 10 Random Facts About Hippos : Facts List Why Hippos Milk is Pink — 10 Random Facts About Hippos Tweet The term, “Hippopotamus” has been derived from two Greek words, Hippo meaning horse and potamos meaning river. That is why it is also known as, “River Horse”. After the elephant and rhinocero... | 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 |
1,481,195 | What nationality are the Gurkhas, who have fought for the British and Indian armies since 1815? | Who are the Gurkhas? - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image caption Gurkhas are part of the British Army Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, but who are these fearsome Nepalese fighters? "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are ... | Did you know? Did you know? One third of Taiwanese funeral processions include a stripper. Gerald Ford said �I�ve watched a lot of baseball � on the radio�? In Connecticut a pickle must bounce to be legal. Shakespeare wrote that �brevity is the soul of wit.� Noted wit Dorothy Parker said it was �The soul of lingerie.�... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,196 | Vaclav Havel and British King George VI both lost what part of their bodies? | Vaclav Havel who became Czech Republic's first elected president dies aged 75 | Daily Mail Online comments Vaclav Havel, pictured in 2005, died at his weekend this morning, according to his assistant Vaclav Havel, who became the first Czech president after leading the bloodless Velvet Revolution against communist rule,... | 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 |
1,481,197 | What is the last US federal holiday in a calendar year? | 2016 Federal Holiday Calendar | National Holidays | 2017 Federal Holidays Christmas Day December 25 * When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is usually observed on the preceding Friday. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is usually observed on the following Monday. * In addition to the ten annual federal ho... | Christmas 2015 Jeopardy Template In which state is Santa is called Kanakaloka? 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 christmas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,198 | Who was the creator of the St. Trinian’s schoolgirls? | St. Trinian's cartoonist Ronald Searle dies at 91 St. Trinian's cartoonist Ronald Searle dies at 91 RAPHAEL SATTER Pin it Share LONDON (AP) — British cartoonist Ronald Searle, the creator of the willfully wicked schoolgirls of St. Trinian's who amused generations of Britons, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 91... | 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 |
1,481,199 | Who was the US President nominee for the Democratic Party in the 2004 Presidential election? | United States presidential election, 2004 (President McCain) | Alternative History | Fandom powered by Wikia United States presidential election, 2004 (President McCain) 40,872pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience fo... | ..GUEST.. Jeopardy Template Which team Won for the last NBA Championship? Mavericks which movie did the president Obama came out ? NONE-_- This question word refers to time. When Which movie star was an Austrian Junior Olympic Weight lifting Champion? Arnold Schwarzenegger. What character did Leonardo DiCaprio play in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,200 | Which company, founded in 1950, was the world's first independent credit card company? | In 1950, the first independent credit card company in the world, Diners Club, started as a way for New York businessmen to pay for client meals at 14 participating restaurants. The Club went on to inspire the first credit card-themed Hollywood movie (1 | Mental Floss STORE In 1950, the first independent credit card com... | 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 |
1,481,201 | How many points does it take to win a game of table tennis? | How to Play Ping Pong (Table Tennis) (with Pictures) - wikiHow Playing the Game 1 Find someone to play with. You probably want to begin by playing someone who is at about your skill level or a little better, and preferably someone who isn't aggressively competitive. This way, you can have fun learning how to play. You ... | China beats Germany to defend Swaythling Cup[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn Comments Chinese men's table tennis team members lift the trophy after winning the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Tokyo, Monday, May 5, 2014. [Photo/icpress.cn] TOKYO -- Chinese men's team beat Germany 3-1 to defend the Swaythling Cup at the W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,202 | "Which legendary actress spoke for the first time on screen in the 1930 film ""Anna Christie""?" | Hollywood Movie Memories » Blog Archive » Top Movie Actresses of the 1930’s The Strange Love of Martha Ivers » Top Movie Actresses of the 1930’s 1930’s Hollywood introduced us to many of the greatest actresses of all time. There was a wealth of female film talent during this decade and they have all earned the right to... | King Kong (1933) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The greatest and most famous classic adventure-fantasy (and part-horror) film of all time is King Kong (1933). Co-producers and directors Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack (both real-life adventurers and film documentarians) conceived of the low-budget ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,203 | What name is given to molten rock located beneath the surface of the Earth? | What name is given to the molten rock below the Earth's surface? | Reference.com What name is given to the molten rock below the Earth's surface? A: Quick Answer The molten rock below the Earth’s surface is known as magma. Magma is a combination of a molten and semi-molten rock mixture that is extremely hot. Magma is b... | What is the Ring of Fire? Ocean Exploration Facts | One Ocean, Many Features The Ring of Fire is a string of underwater volcanoes and earthquake sites around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. An explosion near the summit of West Mata volcano within the Lau Basin throws ash and rock, while molten lava glows below. The ima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,204 | Which British actress was married to the actor Rod Steiger from 1959 until 1969? | Claire Bloom - Biography - IMDb Claire Bloom Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trivia (19) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (3) 5' 3" (1.6 m) Mini Bio (1) Age has not taken the flower off this Bloom. The well-known and respected stage, screen and television actress Claire Bloom, originally named Pa... | Coronation Street | Television New Zealand | Entertainment | TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2 In the beginning… Coronation Street began at 7pm on Friday 9 December 1960. The first episode was transmitted live. Nearly 8000 episodes later Coronation Street continues to be a ratings success, captivating audiences worldwide. A young scrip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,205 | The MP for Leeds Central is the famous son of which famous politician? | How Hilary Benn wrote Syria airstrikes speech gripping the nation at the VERY last minute | Politics | News | Daily Express POLITICS How Hilary Benn wrote Syria airstrikes speech gripping the nation at the VERY last minute HE WROTE much of the speech on his iPad while sitting on the Opposition front bench in the House ... | BBC News - Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Here is a guide to the cabinet following the reshuffle which began on 14 July, 2014: David Cameron Prime Minister Prime Minister David Cameron Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside Westminster when he was elected Tor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,206 | "Whose law states that ""anything that can go wrong will go wrong""?" | Murphy Laws Site - Murphy Laws If anything can go wrong, it will Corollary: It can Corollary sent by Dr. Allen Roberds Corollary: It should Corollary sent by Earl R. Johnson Extension: it will be all your fault, and everyone will know it. Extension sent by Dean A. Izett If there is a possibility of several things going... | Words Word Origins and Interesting Words that I once knew but forgot, interesting sayings by philosophers and writers by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Ben Franklin said, "3 may keep a secret, if 2 of them are dead After three days men grow weary of a wench, a guest, and rainy weather", Franklin said in his Poor Richard's almana... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,207 | Which 13th century English philosopher and scientist was known as 'Doctor Mirabilis'? | "Doctor Mirabilis," 13th-century English philosopher considered by some to be the world's first scientist - crossword puzzle clues & answers - Dan Word «Let me solve it for you» "Doctor Mirabilis," 13th-century English philosopher considered by some to be the world's first scientist Today's crossword puzzle clue is a q... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: December 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 2. S is for Science 3. Arts & Entertainment 4. Oranges are not the only fruit 5. Vans 4 U 6. Actors in disguise (Picture Round) 7. History – Christmas Day ROUND 1 - GEOGRAPHY 1. What is the only state of New England with no coastline? VERMONT 2. W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,208 | Carageen, used in cosmetics and foods is a type of what? | The Natural Ingredient You Should Ban From Your Diet The Natural Ingredient You Should Ban From Your Diet An unnecessary ingredient could be irritating your gut Canadian Customers Sometimes eating something natural isn't good for you. Many food manufacturers—even some makers of commercial organic foods—are adding "carr... | The formation of petroleum Step 1: Diagenesis forms Kerogen Diagenesis is a process of compaction under mild conditions of temperature and pressure. When organic aquatic sediments (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates) are deposited, they are very saturated with water and rich in minerals. Through chemical reaction,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,209 | In 1957 the inaugural Uber Cup, the most important women's badminton team competition in the world, was won by competitors from which country? | nl022010 INFO THOMAS & UBER CUPS 2010 (Source WBF Website) africa-badminton.com 12/02/2010 Voici les dates des phases qualificatives de la Thomas Cup et de la Uber Cup pour les cinq continents. 1. Thomas Uber Cup Continental Stage European Men's & Women's Team Championship (16 -21 Feb 2010, Warsaw,Polan... | Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor - IT - 402 View Full Document Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor 1929 96 Where do they speak Malagasy Madagascar 97 What is a mud puppy American Salamander 98 You can ski on the piste but what other sport uses the term Fencing where ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,210 | What Latin warning phrase attempts to transfer risk to users or customers, meaning 'Buyer Beware'? | A to Z of legal phrases A to Z of legal phrases Free guides A to Z of legal phrases Introduction The language used in law is changing. Many lawyers are now adopting a plain English style. But there are still legal phrases that baffle non-lawyers. This guide is intended to help in two ways: it should help non-lawyers un... | Second Stanza - Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch!” (Carroll, "Jabberwocky" 932) Portmanteau In contrast to the first stan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,211 | In 1970, Spencer Silver attempted to produce the strongest ever glue, he failed and as a result which product was born? | Dean's Den: My Favorite Quotations My Favorite Quotations "I hate quotations." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson It's kind of amazing to notice how many people these days like to put treasured quotations up on their personal web sites. It's as if each of us is publishing our own personal "good book," our own sacred collection of ... | Laser | Laser Laser You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 33 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,212 | Which Football League Team has the nickname 'The Glovers'? | Official Website of the Glovers - Yeovil Town FC latest news, photos and videos Yeovil Town Business Finder is powered by city-visitor.com & cityvisitor.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. You can change this and find out more by following this link . Accept Cookies | Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs - World Soccer Talk Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs James Beckett November 15, 2010 Leagues: EPL 33 Comments Supporters of Premier League clubs often pride themselves on their nicknames, but do you really ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,213 | Who wrote the children’s book Danny, the Champion of the World? | Danny, the Champion of the World - Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Danny, the Champion of the World Published in 1975 Synopsis Like Fantastic Mr Fox, Danny the Champion of the World was partially inspired by the Buckinghamshire countryside where Roald Dahl lived. Background Background Danny lives with his dad in a caravan at the... | Chariots of the Gods : Was God An Astronaut?: Amazon.co.uk: Erich Von Daniken: 9780285629110: Books "von Daniken's... rewriting of human history have had a profound influence on both alternative archaeology and popular culture." -- 'Fortean Times' About the Author Erich von Daniken is arguably the most widely read and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,214 | Which major river has its source at the confluence of the rivers Brigach and Breg in the Black Forest? | The Humble Sources of 10 Major Rivers | Amusing Planet The Humble Sources of 10 Major Rivers Kaushik Saturday, April 18, 2015 1 comment Advertisement The source or headwaters of a river, defined as the furthest place in that river from its estuary or confluence with another river, is an elusive concept. On a colloquial... | Rhenus (Rhine) - Livius Rhenus (Rhine) Rhine (Latin Rhenus): the largest river in northwestern Europe. As the frontier of the Roman empire and (with the Rhône) main transport corridor between the Mediterranean and the North Sea, it played an important role in shaping the history of the old world. The river god Rhenu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,215 | From which country does the tennis player Juan Martin del Potro come? | Juan Martin del Potro: First round - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM Juan Martin del Potro: First round Juan Martin del Potro talks to the media after his 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win against Stephane Robert READ MORE Juan Martin del Potro talks to the media after his 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win against Stephane Ro... | Clay Court Tennis World Clay Court Tennis Around the World The Surface of the "French Open" - One of the Four Grand Slams The Roland Garros tennis tournament, held each summer in Paris, France, and known in the US as the "French Open", is played on red clay. The French call this type of surface "terre battue",... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,216 | Who wrote and starred in the TV series Q7 and Q8? | The Q Series - Startseite The Q Series Mail me! Hello and welcome to my little site about a great show from a great man. And that's what Spike Milligan was. He scripted over 200 episodes of the radio Goon Show. He wrote novels, children's books, war memoirs and his ...according to Spike Milligan books. His play The Bed... | button moon : definition of button moon and synonyms of button moon (English) Original run December 8, 1980 – December 1, 1988 Button Moon is a quirky, popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode, which lasted ten minut... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,217 | Which newspaper was originally known as The Sunday Pictorial ? | History of Newspapers by the NMA William Caxton sets up the first English printing press in Westminster. 1549 First known English newsletter: Requests of the Devonshyre and Cornyshe Rebelles. 1621 First titled newspaper, Corante, published in London. 1649 Cromwell suppressed all newsbooks on the eve of Charles I's exec... | "Bob Sawyer" by J. Clayton Clarke Watercolour reproduced on John Player cigarette card no. 19 Character from Dickens's The Pickwick Papers Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the person who scan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,218 | Who plays Madame Thenardier in the 2012 film Les Miserables? | Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Thénardier and Madame Thénardier | Playbill Beyond the Barricades: Les Misérables' Thénardier and Madame Thénardier By Playbill Staff Mar 18, 2014 The Tony Award-winning, international hit musical Les Misérables by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg will officially open on ... | 1942 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: JAMES CAGNEY in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" , Ronald Colman in "Random Harvest", Gary Cooper in "The Pride of the Yankees", Walter Pidgeon in "Mrs. Miniver", Monty Woolley in "The Pied Piper" Actress: GREER GARSON in "Mrs. Miniver", Bette Davis in "Now, Vo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,219 | What is the collective name of the two one-act plays by Terence Rattigan set in the Beauregard Private Hotel in Bournemouth? | Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan Directed by Peter Janes 21st - 28th March, 2009 Separate Tables is the collective name of two one-act plays set in the 1950s in the Beauregard Private Hotel, Bournemouth. The first play, entitled "Table by the Window", focuses on the troubled relationship between a disgraced Labour p... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,220 | Who played 'Ned Kelly' in the 1969 film of the same name? | Ned Kelly (1970) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 2:03 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Based on a true story, Ned Kelly is... | The Archies - Sugar, Sugar (Original 1969 Music Video) - YouTube The Archies - Sugar, Sugar (Original 1969 Music Video) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This fea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,221 | What two-word term refers to a coastal tide of little movement, especially when turning from low to high? | NOAA Tides & Currents The time elapsed since the preceding new Moon age of parallax inequality The time interval between perigee of the Moon and the maximum effect of parallax upon range of tide or speed of the tidal current. This age may be computed from the harmonic constants by the formula: age of parallax inequalit... | Music Glossary [M.Tevfik Dorak] Naxos Music Glossary Sofia Open Access Courses : Musicianship Alla breve: A tempo mark indicating quick duple time; i.e., 2/2 instead of 4/4. So, the minim but not the crotchet is the unit of time. Allemande: A moderate duple time dance (4 or 2). It generally has a short upbeat o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,222 | Under what name did Michael Barratt have four No.1 hits in the 1980's? | Shakin' Stevens on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography One of the linchpins of the British rock & roll revival of the 1970s and '80s, Shakin' Stevens ranks among the most persistent performers ever to emerge, ultimately, as a superstar. St... | Jim's Quizzer | Free quizzes for ever | Page 6 Free quizzes for ever The first of an occasional “themed” quiz for you. The Film Quiz 1 1 “Nobody Does It Better” is the theme from which of the Bond films? 2 In what type of book shop did Hugh Grant’s character work in Notting Hill? 3 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,223 | The headwear item ‘yamulke’ is better known by what name? | Kippah (Yarmulke) - Jewish Religious Garment By Ariela Pelaia Updated July 27, 2016. Kippah (pronounced kee-pah) is the Hebrew word for the skullcap traditionally worn by Jewish men. It is also called a yarmulke or koppel in Yiddish. Kippot (plural of kippah) are worn at the apex of a person's head. After the Star of D... | 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 |
1,481,224 | What is the name of the astromech droid companion of Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise? | R2-D2 | StarWars.com Databank R2-D2 A resourceful astromech droid, R2-D2 served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker in turn, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot's assistant, he formed an unlikely but enduring frie... | Joe Hallenbeck reviews. STAR WARS EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE Joe Hallenbeck reviews.... STAR WARS EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE Published at: May 24, 1999, 1:22 p.m. CST by staff Warning.... You are about to read a review by Joe Hallenbeck. The man who always follows through by twisting the knife. This review wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,225 | Which England Rugby Union international retired in 2014 after playing five seasons for Toulon? | Jonny Wilkinson announces retirement from all forms of rugby at the end of season - Telegraph England Jonny Wilkinson announces retirement from all forms of rugby at the end of season Fly-half who kicked England to World Cup victory in 2003 to bow out after Heineken Cup final with Saracens on Saturday or the Top 14 ga... | Five famous finals | Super League 2017 | Rugby League Live Scores, Fixtures & Results | Sporting Life Rugby league results 1946: Wakefield 13 Wigan 12. Despite being without four of their stars who were on their way to Australia for the "indomitables" tour, Wigan thought they had won the first final since the end of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,226 | On which Scottish Island would you find Rothesay Castle? | Rothesay Castle (Scotland): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor “Great for kids (small and big)” Reviewed November 9, 2016 All that was needed was the quiz sheet and a couple of pencils to keep our grand children fully occupied for our visit to this castle. They must have completed half a dozen tours of the whole site... | King Robert the Bruce of Scotland | Britroyals Name: King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Father: Robert de Brus Mother: Marjory Countess of Carrick Relation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfather House of: Bruce Born: July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire Ascended to the throne: February 10, 1306 aged 31 years Cro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,227 | At which Olympics, city or year, did Eddie the Eagle take part? | Reappraising Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards: a dedicated athlete who made the best of his talent | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Sport, especially in this internet age, divides opinion. As soon as anything even slightly contentious happens, you can feel the controversy coming. It makes you wonder how the mod... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,228 | If you are driving around the streets of Liberty City shooting people, which computer game series are you playing? | San Andreas Crime City II - Android Apps on Google Play San Andreas Crime City II Description ***** Introducing Jet Pack, Drive a Sports Bike, Swim in Ocean ***** Intro：San Andreas Crime City 2 : Gangster Story is one of the best action games in 2016! In this game you are gangster - hero, who doesn't afraid anything. I... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,229 | What type of aid was developed my Miller Hutchinson in the early years of the 20th century? | Hearing Aid History - Hearing Aid Basics | HowStuffWorks Hearing Aid History John Franklin/AFP/ Getty Images The first hearing aids were enormous, horn-shaped trumpets with a large, open piece at one end that collected sound. The trumpet gradually tapered into a thin tube that funneled the sound into the ear. The deve... | The Glenn Miller Story Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 45 out of 49 people found the following review useful: A competent musical heart warmer! from Mexico 5 January 2002 It is said that Miller could never remember precisely the moment he decided to emphasize his new reed section sound... But it was during this dishearte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,230 | Which chemical element has the symbol C and atomic number 6 ? | Chemical Elements.com - Carbon (C) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Carbon. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/c.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreeme... | BBC - GCSE Bitesize: Radioactive atoms Radioactive atoms There are three ways an unstable nucleus can decay. It may give out: Two protons and two neutrons – the same as a helium nucleus Beta particle High energy electromagnetic radiation Ionisation ability Ionising radiation is radiation that has enough energy to cause... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,231 | What is the name of the mall in Kenya where terrorists attacked shoppers in 2013 and took 67 lives? (hint: sounds similar to the name of the complex that is associated with Nixon) | 2013-09-26 by The Michigan Daily - issuu ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Thursday, September 26, 2013 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com RESEARCH Stats prof. recipient of MacArthur Fellowship ‘Genius grant’ will fund further work on evaluating chronic disorders By ALICIA ADAMCZYK Daily News Edito... | 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 |
1,481,232 | Which country will host the EUFA European Football Championships in 2016? | UEFA EURO 2016 - UEFA.com UEFA EURO 2016 To keep your selected team please log in: Log in using your Facebook, Windows Live, Google or Yahoo! account Log in with your UEFA.com account There seems to be a problem with the email you have entered. Please check your address is valid and re-enter. Please choose a password J... | England at major tournaments :: Total Football Magazine - Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Non-League News Other News > England > England at major tournaments England at major tournaments Tournament football and England; it’s been a journey full of high hopes but ultimately, many tears, disappointm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,233 | Who in 1948 became the first American born poet to win the Nobel Prize for Literature? | T.S. Eliot - Biographical T.S. Eliot The Nobel Prize in Literature 1948 T.S. Eliot Share this: T.S. Eliot - Biographical Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, of an old New England family. He was educated at Harvard and did graduate work in philosophy at the Sorbonne, Harvard, and Merton ... | On First Looking into Chapman's Homer - 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,234 | According his famous poem, what had John Milton lost? | John Milton - John Milton Poems - Poem Hunter John Milton - John Milton Poems - Poem Hunter Do you like this poet? John Milton Poems Paradise Lost: Book 01 Of Man's first disobedience, and the ... Lycidas In this Monody the author bewails a learned Friend, ... Arcades Part of an entertainment presented to the Counte... | 'If'by Rudyard Kipling, famous inspirational poems and quotes if - rudyard kipling Rudyard Kipling's inspirational poem - 'If' Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936) inspirational poem 'If' first appeared in his collection 'Rewards and Fairies' in 1909. The poem 'If' is inspirational, motivatio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,235 | A quadranscentennial event occurs every how many years? | Is there a word for "25 years" like "bicentennial" for 200 years? Is it "Quadranscentennial"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange 2 You didn't answer the asked question, which is to find a word of the same form as bicentennial. – jwpat7 Feb 29 '12 at 1:01 Right, I'm familiar with the those terms. But I'm ... | Quia - DG Quiz - Weeks 25-27 Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search. DG Quiz - Weeks 25-27 A B If a map scale shows that 1 inch equals 400 miles, what would 2 1/2 inches equal? 1,000 miles What is the capital of the only state that is outside of the North American continent and that is also th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,236 | Which pottery company originally developed the designs Kutani Crane, Wild Strawberry and Jasperware? | Antique Wedgwood Pottery & Porcelain: History & Marks - Josiah Wedgwood – Other Wedgwood’s – Genuine Wedgwood – Wedgwood Chronology Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) The patriarch of the Darwin Wedgwood family, He founded the wedgwood company and many of his descendants were closely involved in the management of the company.... | Designers Antique, Estate and Vintage Costume Jewellery New designer information added to this page on 17 September 2016 Designer Adele Simpson - 1944-1950's Adele Smithline was born in 1903 and married Wesley William Simpson in 1930. Through 1930, she had worked as a designer for Gershels, William Bass firm, and Mary ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,237 | What communist faction came to power in Russia? | Lenin in Power | History Today Lenin in Power Russell Tarr explains how the Bolsheviks established their grip on Russia after the 1917 Revolution, and at what cost. Lenin in 1920 Between 1917 and 1924 the Bolshevik party went through a baptism of fire which transformed it from a revolutionary splinter group into a part... | Stans undelivered | The Economist Stans undelivered The five former Soviet republics struggle to survive the new Great Game Jul 2nd 2016 Tweet TAJIKISTAN has the vainest ruler in Central Asia. Emomali Rahmon flies what may be the world’s largest flag atop what used to be the world’s tallest flagpole. His capital boasts... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,238 | Which UK singer has had albums 'Spirit', 'Echo' and 'Glassheart' | Leona Lewis | Genius @LeonaLewis About Leona Lewis Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter who burst onto the scene after winning the third series of The X Factor in 2006. A multi-platinum selling artist and three-time Grammy Award nominee, Lewis is most known for her single “Bleeding Love” which was the ... | Echo & The Bunnymen | New Music And Songs | Echo & The Bunnymen About Echo & The Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen's dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and Doors-inspired psychedelia brought the group a handful of British hits in the early '80s, while attracting a cult following in the United States. The Bunnymen gre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,239 | Which African country was successfully invaded and occupied by Italy in the period 1934-36? | Countries in Africa Considered Never Colonized Countries in Africa Considered Never Colonized Countries in Africa Considered Never Colonized Colonization of Africa By Alistair Boddy-Evans Updated August 08, 2016. There are two countries in Africa which are considered to never have been colonized. The truth, however, is... | Learn and talk about Italy–Yugoslavia relations, 1918 establishments in Europe, Bilateral relations of Italy, Croatia–Italy relations, Italy–Serbia relations Interwar period (1918–40)[ edit ] Border in Dalmatia[ edit ] See also: Adriatic Question On 26 April 1915, the Kingdom of Italy signed the secret Treaty of London... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,240 | The River Neva flows into which sea? | What Rivers Flow Into the Baltic Sea? | Trails.com What Rivers Flow Into the Baltic Sea? Tweet North Europe's Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea bordered by the Scandinavian Peninsula and the mainland of Europe. Covering over 149,000 square miles, the Baltic Sea eventually empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Twenty-nine ... | 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 |
1,481,241 | Which toy company at one time produced what they hoped would be a rival to Lego called Betta Bilda? | clackers photos on Flickr | Flickr 10 Did you know that toys and games have been part of childhood for thousands of years? As early as 4000 B.C. (before Christ), games became a source of entertainment. At that time, people of Babylon played a game that preceded the present day game of chess. 4000 BC - A Babylonian ga... | BFI Screenonline: Crystal Tipps and Alistair (1971-74) Crystal Tipps and Alistair (1971-74) Courtesy of Double Take and Hilary Hayton 50 x 5 min episodes, colour A BBC Children's Department Graphics Unit, chiefly servicing the story illustration requirements of Play School , had made gradual inroads into simple a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,242 | Who won the Men's 5000 metres at the 2011 World Athletics Championships? | Mo Farah qualifies for men's 5,000 metres final at World Athletics Championships in Daegu - Telegraph Advertisement Mo Farah qualifies for men's 5,000 metres final at World Athletics Championships in Daegu Mo Farah avoided all the potential pitfalls of a rough-and-tumble heat on a brutally steamy morning here in Daegu... | Heroes of the Games: A-E (From Evening Times) Here's A-E in our guide to the Heroes of the Commonwealth Games. John Akii-Bua John Akii-Bua, Uganda's first Olympic champion, was supposedly born in a family of 43 children, and his father had 8 different wives. Several of his siblings were also good athletes, including hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,243 | Who was the first woman cox in a boat race? | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - Personalities Personalities Multi-Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Pinsent Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE is perhaps the most distinguished oarsman ever to compete in The Boat Race. He was in the Oxford Blue Boat in 1990, 91 & 93, winning twice but was losing President in 1993. In 1992 he miss... | Women at the Olympic Games Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > History > Women Women at the Olympic Games It has been a long road to equality for women at the Olympic Games, and it is still continuing. Participation in the Ancient Olympic Games was limited to male athletes only. The only way women were able to take pa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,244 | Who was the presenter of the UK television series ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ from 1972 to 1978? | Bob Harris: still a champion of the music - Telegraph Rock and Pop Features Bob Harris: still a champion of the music The Old Grey Whistle Test is back and presenter Bob Harris tells Neil McCormick that it still sounds great – even on the radio . Bob Harris: I look at the singles charts and for the first time ever I h... | Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO - Telegraph Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO Just A Minute, the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, is to transformed into a television show. Nicholas Parsons, the host of Just a Minute Photo: Rex Features 8:05AM BST 20 Oct 2011 The long-running programme w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,245 | Which snooker player who reached the semi final of the 2013 World Snooker Championship Was born in Chester in 1982 ? | Ricky Walden - ChesterChron Sport Ricky Walden Ricky Walden is a Chester-born professional snooker player. He has won two ranking titles - the 2008 Shanghai Masters and 2012 Wuxi Classic - and reached the semi-finals of the 2013 World Championship. | Michaela Tabb will referee World Snooker Championship final | Daily Mail Online comments Michaela Tabb will take charge of the Betfred.com World Championship snooker final for the second time next month. Scotland's Tabb, 44, the game's top female official, will referee the final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,246 | What is the first name of the wife of US business magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates? | Bill Gates - Biography - IMDb Bill Gates Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (37) | Personal Quotes (13) Overview (4) 5' 9½" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (1) Born William Henry III is an American entrepreneur, business mogul, investor, philanthropist, and widely known as one of the most richest and inf... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,247 | Which English monarch wrestled with Francis I of France at 'The Field of the Cloth of Gold'? | The Field of the Cloth of Gold History > Tudor > Field of the Cloth of Gold Field of the Cloth of Gold BY DAVID ROSS , EDITOR Background In the early 16th century the balance of power in Western Europe was a precarious one; the major players being Francis I of France and Charles, Holy Roman Emperor. Each monarch tried ... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,248 | What rank in the British Army was abolished in 1904 ? | Army Council (1904) | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The disastrous campaigns of the Crimean War led to the consolidation of all administrative duties in 1855 under the Secretary of State for War, a Cabinet post. That office was not, however, solely responsible for the Army; the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C... | aibuenglit / A Short History Of The English Monarchy From Anglo-Saxons to 1660 The Royal Arms of England, as introduced by King Richard the Lionheart in 1198, and before its later quarterings with other shields, additions of supporters and other embellishments. The first person to assume the title King of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,249 | Which American State has, as a nickname, 'The First State'? | The State of Delaware - An Introduction to the First State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Delaware Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge On December 7, 1787, Delaware, became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. Before that, it was the only colony to be claimed by Sweden, Holland and England. And be... | Untitled Page National Capitol: The Washington Monument is dedicated. Government Grover Cleveland (1837-1906) is inaugurated as the 22nd President of the United Staes and Thomas A. Hendricks (1819-1885) in inaugurated as the nation's 21st Vice President. Government President Cleveland (1837-1906) proposes the suspensio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,250 | Which oscar-winning film director directed the 1960's classic movie 'Doctor Strangelove'? | Classic Film Series: Dr. Strangelove | Lakeport Main Street Association - California Classic Film Series: Dr. Strangelove Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Soper Reese Community Theatre, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport Suggested Donation -- $5 Doors open at 5:30. Movie begins at 6:00 pm The Soper Reese Theater’s Classic Movie Ser... | Film History of the 1960s Film History of the 1960s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Literary-Based Films: During the early to mid 1960s, Hollywood looked to literary works and the history books for many of its films. The studios were increasingly willing to pay for film rights to various novels and litera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,251 | Barbara Hulanicki founded which chain of fashion shops, famous in the 1960s? | History of 1960s Fashion and Textiles History of 1960s Fashion and Textiles The 1960s was a decade of sweeping change throughout the fashion world generating ideas and images which still appear modern today. Whereas fashion had previously been aimed at a wealthy, mature elite, the tastes and preferences of young people... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,252 | In cricket what score is known as 'Nelson'? | World Twenty20: England score an unlucky Nelson and are blown out of the water World Twenty20: England score an unlucky Nelson and are blown out of the water World Twenty20: England score an unlucky Nelson and are blown out of the water Blackleaf #1Jun 14th, 2009 England made a poor start to the Super Eights stage of t... | ‘Tip’ Foster: Only man to have captained England in both cricket and football - Cricket Country 'Tip' Foster: Only man to have captained England in both cricket and football Tip Foster's 287 was the highest score in Test cricket at one time. | Updated : April 16, 2016 1:10 AM IST ‘Tip’ Foster © Getty Images Reg [Tip] F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,253 | To which family of birds do Robins belong? | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Chats and thrushes Browse bird families Image: Ben Hall 'Chats' are small, quite slender or robin-like birds with fine bills and slender legs, slim and sometimes colourful tails and short, round wings. 'Thrushes' are generally larger, often spotted underneath, but in some species, males ... | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Buntings Browse bird families Image: Paco Gómez The buntings of Europe, Asia and Africa are related to American sparrows. They are rather finch-like but have differently-structured bills, slightly flatter heads and longer bodies, and many have longer tails with white sides. Some are shor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,254 | Who first appeared to Mohammed when he was 40 on Mount Hira near Mecca? | PBS - Islam: Empire of Faith - Profiles - Muhammad Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca around the year 570. Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthines... | Muhammad completes Hegira - Sep 24, 622 - HISTORY.com Muhammad completes Hegira Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 622, the prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira, or “flight,” from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. In Medina, Muhammad set about building the followers of his religion–Islam–into an organized comm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,255 | "Who was the ""Man of La Mancha""?" | Man of La Mancha (1972) - 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 Man of La Mancha ( 1972 ) PG | The funny story of mad but kind... | 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 |
1,481,256 | The cachelot is an alternative name for which mammal? | Physeter macrocephalus (Cachelot, Pot Whale, Spermacet Whale, Sperm Whale) Home » Physeter macrocephalus (Cachelot, Pot Whale, Spermacet Whale, Sperm Whale) Physeter macrocephalus Sperm Whale, Cachelot, Spermacet Whale, Pot Whale French 2008-06-30 Assessor(s): Taylor, B.L., Baird, R., Barlow, J., Dawson, S.M., Ford, J... | 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 |
1,481,257 | What is a female fox called | What is the name of a female fox? | Reference.com What is the name of a female fox? A: Quick Answer Female foxes are called vixens and the male fox is called a dog, tod or reynard. A female fox that is not a breeder is referred to as a nanny. Full Answer Foxes pair up with one mate, and the two remain together for life... | 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 |
1,481,258 | What fruit has the Latin name Musa sapientum? | banana - Free definitions by Babylon banana n. tropical plant; crescent-shaped yellow fruit which grows on this plant BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone) individual opposing the development of new buildings or edifices or projects close to his neighbourhood Download this dictionary Banana The banan... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,259 | Whereabouts in the human body is the zygomatic bone situated? | The Zygomatic Bone - Human Anatomy 5b. 4. The Zygomatic Bone FIG. 164 Left zygomatic bone in situ. (Os Zygomaticum; Malar Bone) The zygomatic bone is small and quadrangular, and is situated at the upper and lateral part of the face: it forms the prominence of the cheek, part of the lateral wall and floor of the orbit,... | Human Bones: Largest Bone in Body of Humans Information of the world Home » English » Pair of Words » Human Bones: Largest Bone in Body of Humans Bones are very important to give shape to the body, which raises the question which is being the largest bone in the human body. The size and the diameter of the bone depend ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,260 | "Which musical term means ""sweetly""?" | Italian Musical Terms - Meaning of Dolce Updated July 23, 2016. Definition: The Italian musical term dolce (“sweet; sweetly”) is an indication to play in a tender, adoring manner; to play sweetly with a light touch. By itself, dolce may indicate a slow, gentle tempo ; however it is often combined with other musical com... | Let the Bright Seraphim | LA Phil Let the Bright Seraphim Last Modified: May 14, 2012 The da capo aria was the musical mainstay of late Italian Baroque opera, an A-B-A form for setting short, usually contrasting, strophes, with a return (da capo – to the head) to the initial words and music. Like Italian opera itself, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,261 | Which country had a parliament called the Duma? | Russia - The Parliament The Parliament Russia Table of Contents The 628-member parliament, termed the Federal Assembly, consists of two chambers, the 450-member State Duma (the lower house) and the 178-member Federation Council (the upper house). Russia's legislative body was established by the constitution... | Pula-paper monetary unit, the note, a denomination, modern money of Botswana of 569 582 sq. km a Setswana (state), etc. BW (BWA) 072 Monetary unit of Botswana is a pula, the component 100 thebe and manufactured by Bank of Botswana. Botswana (till 1966 the British protectorate a Bechuanaland) was included into a sterlin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,262 | In the 60s Queen Elizabeth II dedicated an acre of ground in memory of which American? | Queen Elizabeth II dedicates John F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede - YouTube Queen Elizabeth II dedicates John F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede 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 h... | 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 |
1,481,263 | Name the only county in Southern Ireland that begins with the letter 'T'? | Ireland's counties and provinces | Ireland.com Home Discover Ireland Ireland's counties and provinces The island of Ireland is made up of four provinces and 32 counties, and they all have their own unique charms and traditions Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal Connacht Connacht is largely made up of counties on I... | 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 |
1,481,264 | What is the largest river in India? | Longest River of India - River Ganga - Largest Indian River Colors of India : Interesting Facts : Geography : Longest River of India Longest River of India Ganga is the longest river of India. The total length of the Ganga river from its source to its mouth (measured along the Hughli) is 2525 km of which ... | India Geography Maps, India Geography, Geographical Map of India Disclaimer Close Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited and its directors do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. Geography of India India is the seventh ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,265 | Who, in 1632, painted 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp'? | The Anatomy lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp – Rembrandthuis The Anatomy lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp The Anatomy lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp Rembrandt painted this group portrait of seven surgeons and the physician Nicolaes Tulp in 1632. The painting is one of a series of group portraits that were made for the board room of th... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,266 | Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull were born in what would become which US state? | Crazy Horse And Sitting Bull Were Born In Which Us State Crazy Horse And Sitting Bull Were Born In Which Us State Which state were Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull born : Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse were Sioux who fought at Little Bighorn. In the 1860s Sitting Bull fought U.S. troops who wanted to move Lakota tribes west... | Johnny Cash | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia johnnycash.com John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a singer-songwriter, actor, and author, [1] widely considered one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. [2] Although primarily remembered as a country music i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,267 | "What is a book of the Bible, a girl's name, or a word that means ""mercy""?" | Mercy | Definition of Mercy by Merriam-Webster hard-heartedness , mercilessness , pitilessness , ruthlessness , uncharitableness ; reprisal , requital , retaliation , retribution , revenge , vengeance ; venom , vindictiveness , virulence , vitriol ; atrocity , barbarity , brutality , cruelty , sadism , savageness , sav... | Holy Bible Terminology Amalekites See Amalek Here in Names in The Bible Amarna letters The Amarna letters (sometimes "Amarna correspondence" or "Amarna tablets") are an archive of correspondence on clay tablets, mostly diplomatic, between the Egyptian administration and its representatives in Cana... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,268 | Which Premiership football club's ground has an area called The Gallowgate End'? | St James' Park | Newcastle United FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: St. James' Park, Newcastle, NE1 4ST Telephone: 0191 201 8400 Ticket Office: 0844 372 1892 Pitch Size: 114 x 74 yards Club Nickname: The Magpies or The Toon Year Ground Opened: 1892* Home Kit: Black and White Away Kit: Navy Blue ... | Norwich City Football Club - Carrow Road, Canary Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 1JE :: FanZone Norwich City Football Club - Carrow Road Carrow Road, Canary Way, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 1JE Tickets: Show All Our Impressions of Carrow Road Carrow road now holds around 27,000 fans following the addition of som... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,269 | What Otis Redding song was covered by Aretha Franklin? | The Ten Best Otis Redding Covers | The Current The Ten Best Otis Redding Covers February 9, 2013 Otis Redding (Press photo) For Black History Month 2013, The Current is spotlighting a different legendary African-American musician each week. This week, we're featuring soul legend Otis Redding. Tune in to hear tracks fro... | Frankie Valli’s Top 5 Songs | Smooth Radio Frankie Valli’s Top 5 Songs By Katy Ratican As we celebrate the arrival of The Jersey Boys the film, we take a look at five songs from Frankie Valli's extensive back catalogue. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons enjoyed the bulk of their success in the 1960's, but they made a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,270 | The Stasi were the secret police of which country? | Stasi Stasi The Untold Story of the East German Secret Police By JOHN O. KOEHLER THE RULE OF LAW "Worse than the Gestapo." Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi hunter Less than a month after German demonstrators began to tear down the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, irate East German citizens stormed the Leipzig district office of... | SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,271 | On average, who has the faster/sharpest reflexes? | Intermediate-Level Science Projects: How Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring Reflexes How Fast Are You? Testing and Measuring Reflexes Intermediate-Level Science Projects Does Caffeine Increase Heart Rate? Think about the members of your family, and the families of your friends. Not just your immediate family, but your... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,272 | In Genesis, what type of animal returns to Noah's Ark carrying an olive leaf? | Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth. Matthew Henry Commentary 8:4-12 The ark rested upon a mountain, whither it was directed by the wise and gracious providence of God, that might rest the... | 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 |
1,481,273 | The Rockall Trough is in which ocean? | The Scyphomedusae of the Rockall Trough, northeastern Atlantic Ocean The Scyphomedusae of the Rockall Trough, northeastern Atlantic Ocean The Dunstaffnage Marine Research Laboratory P.O. Box No. 3, Oban, Argyll, UK Received February 1, 1983. Accepted August 1, 1983. Abstract An extensive series of samples betwe... | Ireland Geographical Facts, Figures and Physical Extremities This page gives some of the physical extremities of Ireland Most northerly point* The most northerly point is Inishtrahull Island, situated in the Atlantic Ocean 7 km north of Inishowen Peninsula, county Donegal. It lies at latitude 55.43�N. Of mainland I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,274 | What type of moss commonly grows on Live Oak and Bald Cypress trees in the southeast? | Spanish Moss | Southern Living Blog June 9, 2008 | By Steve Bender | Comments (17) Q: I’m fairly new to the South and I have a question that none of the natives have been able to answer for me. I’m hoping you can. What causes Spanish moss to grow on one tree when the tree next to it has none? I know it sounds sill... | plant reproduction Capsule at the top of the sporophyte forms haploid (1n) spores Sexual reproduction in Moss: Moss produce 2 kinds of jacketed gametes --- eggs & sperm Egg producing organ is called the archegonium Eggs are larger and nonmotile Sperm producing organ is called the antheridium Sperm are smaller, flagel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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