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1,481,575 | The UW Huskies won the Pac-10 conference title in what sport, this last Sunday, when the men edged California? | UW men’s crew eyeing third Pac-10 title in four years | The Seattle Times UW men’s crew eyeing third Pac-10 title in four years Originally published May 14, 2010 at 6:26 pm Updated May 14, 2010 at 8:31 pm California, which won the race last year, is likely to again be UW's fiercest challenger. The races are Sunday at L... | Super Squad Jeopardy 2 Jeopardy Template What group sang "Runaway Train" 100 What's the team name of the baseball team that plays in Miami, FL? 100 What is "Barbie's" full name? 100 Which state's nickname is The "Pine Tree State?" 100 "Wojo", "Yemana", "Fish" and "Levitt" were the names of characters from this sitcom? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,576 | In which country is the Bendorf bridge? | bridge - Suspension bridges | engineering | Britannica.com Suspension bridges military bridge John Roebling died in 1869, shortly after work began on the Brooklyn Bridge , but the project was taken over and seen to completion by his son, Washington Roebling . Technically, the bridge overcame many obstacles through the ... | Full text of "Questions and answers on geography, the globes, and astronomy" See other formats This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online. It has survived long enough... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,577 | Who, when he retired as heavyweight boxing world champion in April 1956, was the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire having won every fight in his professional career? | Rocky Marciano - boxing Topics - ESPN Rocky Marciano Retirement Rocky Marciano was a heavyweight boxing champion. He retired as the only heavyweight champion in boxing history never to lose a professional fight. His thunderous right - which he nicknamed Suzie Q - was often credited with knocking out 43 of the 49 oppone... | February 10, 1933: Boxing’s Monster, Primo Carnera, Kills Opponent! - History and Headlines February 10, 1933: Boxing’s Monster, Primo Carnera, Kills Opponent! 94 Comments A Brief History On February 10, 1933, Primo Carnera, a heavyweight boxer called “The Monster” by Time Magazine, dealt Ernie Schaaf fatal blows durin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,578 | Jack fell down and broke his what? | Jack and Jill went up the hill - Nursery Rhyme - YouTube Jack and Jill went up the hill - Nursery Rhyme Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is availab... | 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 |
1,481,579 | Lucille Le Sueure, actress, died in 1977. By what name was she known? | Lucille Fay Steele (LeSueur) (1905 - 1977) - Genealogy brother About Joan Crawford Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur) was an American actress in film, television and theatre. Starting as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting on Broadway, Crawford was signed to a motion picture contract by Met... | The Legacy of Lucille: The Surprising Story Behind B.B. King's Guitar - Rolling Stone The Legacy of Lucille: The Surprising Story Behind B.B. King's Guitar The Legacy of Lucille: The Surprising Story Behind B.B. King's Guitar After it was rescued from a fire, the guitar became an icon B.B. King and his guitar, Lucille,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,580 | Related to body language, the communications/psychology concept NLP is called fully? | Guide to Social Activity/Body Language - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Guide to Social Activity/Body Language From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Contribute to this book! Start or edit a chapter, then add yourself to the list of Authors . Contents 8 See Also Interpersonal Body Language[ edit ] Women ... | Dance 101 | ArtsAlive.ca Dance Dance 101 Glossary of Dance and Theatre Terms Used on ArtsAlive.ca Dance A Glossary of Human Anatomy and an English Theatre glossary with additional theatre terminology are also available on ArtsAlive.ca. I. Dance Technique Adage: (French) In ballet, a slow section of a pas de deux or an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,581 | When writing 'a millionth' in decimals (using numbers and a decimal point/dot), how many zeros are between the decimal point and the figure 1? | Numbers - Decimal Numbers - In Depth © 2000-2005 Math.com. All rights reserved . Please read our Privacy Policy . Our decimal system of numbers lets us write numbers as large or as small as we want, using a secret weapon called the decimal point. In our number system, digits can be placed to the left and ri... | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,582 | Bill Shankly played for Carlisle United from 1932 to 1933. Which club did he play for from 1933 to 1949? | Tournament: Liverpool Fans Presents. Bill Shankly tournament - Chess.com Chess.com Liverpool Fans Presents. Bill Shankly Tournament TD: Start Time: May 23, 2016 72% Complete Liverpool FANS Chess group are happy to present the Liverpool Legend Manager BILL SHANKLY TOURNAMENT! If you are a Liverpool Fan please join our L... | Cleethorpes Town F.C. Donate to Wikibin Cleethorpes Town F.C. Cleethorpes Town Football Club, formed in 1998, is an English association football club based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England, that competes in the Lincolnshire League. The club plays at the Lucarlys Sports Ground. History The club was forme... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,583 | In which British city is Preston Park railway station? | Public Transport hubs near to Preston Park Station - Railway Station (Part-time staff) Public Transport hubs near to Preston Park Station - Railway Station (Part-time staff) Public Transport hubs; Bus, Coach and Railway Stations near to Preston Park Station, a Railway Station in Preston (Brighton and Hove), England. ... | Home Home This article was prompted by the gift of two 4mm scale Great Northern Railway Single Driver locomotive models from Ron Brooks, my completion and painting of them and visits to Gloucestershire in 2010 by two full sized replicas of locomotives that could be considered their ancestors: George and Rober... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,584 | Which metal is obtained from the ore cinnabar? | Cinnabar A mineral is a naturally occuring, homogeneous, solid with a crystalline atomic structure. Crystallinity implies that a mineral has a definite and limited range of composition, and that the composition is expressible as a chemical formula. Some definitions of minerals give them as inorganic materials, howeve... | How copper is made - material, used, processing, steps, product, Raw Materials Copper Background Copper is one of the basic chemical elements. In its nearly pure state, copper is a reddish-orange metal known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity. It is commonly used to produce a wide variety of product... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,585 | Which modern-day country is the birthplace of Sigmund Freud? | Sigmund Freud - Chronology Sigmund Freud - Chronology Sigmund Freud - Chronology Childhood, School Years 1856 - 6 May: Sigismund Freud is born (to change his name to Sigmund at 22). According to custom, he is also given a Jewish name: Schlomo. His birthplace is Freiberg (nowadays Pribor) in Moravia (the Czech ... | Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer - IT - 402 View Full Document Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer was nicknamed The Boston Strong Boy John L Sullivan 42 Stage role, written for a man, took 80 years to be played by one Peter Pan RSC 1982 43 Sicily is the tradit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,586 | What is the more common eight letter name of the common human condition known as Seborrheic Dermatitus ? | Types of Eczema: Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and More Eczema is a common problem that causes the skin to become inflamed. People often also call it dermatitis . Eczema comes in many forms. But the different types of eczema tend to cause these symptoms: Itching . The itching can be intense. The damage to t... | Free Flashcards about GK 1 What does 'Beijing' mean? Northern capital Which author (1874-1936) said 'thieves respect property, they merely wish the property to become their property that they may properly respect it'? GK Chesterton What was the original meaning of 'decimated'? Reduced by 10% The Circumlocution Office a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,587 | Who became the Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers' Association in 1981, and is reputed to be the highest paid union official in the world? | Ashton-under-Lyne Grammar School Famous Old Boys Gordon Taylor - Chief Executive of the PFA (Professional Footballer's Association) Gordon Taylor - At Ashton Grammar 1956 -61, we were in the same class and mates from Mossley Road. He left immediately after O levels to sign pro forms for Bolton Wanderers who sent him to... | FIFA President - FIFA.com FIFA President All News Photos All Videos About the President Before being elected FIFA President, Gianni Infantino was the UEFA General Secretary since October 2009, having joined the organisation in 2000. Gianni led the fight against social ills and threats to the integrity of football in Eu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,588 | Which computer programming language was named after Charles Babbadge's assistant, Lady Lovelace? | Ada Lovelace | Babbage Engine | Computer History Museum The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves. 1843 Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was born Augusta Ada Byron, the only legitimate child of Annabella Milbanke and the poet Lord Byron. Her mother, Lady Byron, had math... | Inventors 1792-1871 Inventor of the Computer British mathematician and inventor, who designed and built mechanical computing machines on principles that anticipated the modern electronic computer. Babbage was born in Teignmouth, Devonshire, and was educated at the University of Cambridge. He became a fellow of the Roya... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,589 | Who is the leader of the Liberal Democrats? | Tim Farron MP Tim Farron MP Leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim was elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on 16th July 2015. He is also the Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale. Tim’s win in 2005 ended a 95 year rule by the Tories, winning by 267 votes. In the 201... | House of Commons - Standards and Privileges - Twelfth Report The Complaints 1. On 24 March 2006 I received a letter of complaint (of which he had earlier notified me by e-mail) from Mr Simon Lewis, a constituent of Nadine Dorries, the Member for Mid Bedfordshire. In his letter, the text of which is at WE1, Mr Lewis com... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,590 | Which book of the Bible features Noah's Ark? | The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis - The Daily Beast Antediluvian The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis Read the passage from the book of Genesis of the King James Version of the Bible that is the source of Darren Aronofsky’s new epic, ‘Noah.’ The Daily Beast 03.24.14 9:45 AM ET... | Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? 117 . Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? On Mount Sinai. And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. Exodus 31:18 And he hewed two tables of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,591 | Which sub-region of Aquitaine in South West France is known for its brandy? | Aquitaine | French Canal Connection Contact Us The wonderful cuisine and fine wines are what make the sunny Aquitaine region in the south west of France stand out from the crowd. As you cruise along the famous waterways in “Musketeer country”, stop off at restaurants and markets abounding in delicacies such as foie gra... | National Drinks / Useful Notes - TV Tropes "A broon ale" is a common order for the working class Brit when Oop North . An upper-class Brit in a lower-class pub will almost invariably ask for a wine list, to which the barman will inevitably reply, "Red or White?" Only after repeating this line in response to a series of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,592 | What is the name of the orphan girl raised by Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’? | SparkNotes: Great Expectations: Character List Great Expectations Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Pip - The protagonist and narrator of Great Expectations, Pip begins the story as a young orphan boy being raised by his sister and brother-in-law in the marsh country of Kent, in the southeast of England. Pip ... | SparkNotes: Great Expectations: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs & Symbols Pip As a bildungsroman, Great Expectations presents the growth and development of a single character, Philip Pirrip, better known to himself and to the world as Pip. As the focus of the bildungsroman, Pip ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,593 | Which famous actor played Roy Slater? | Jim Broadbent | Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further mo... | Britt Ekland: why Roger Moore was the best ever Bond - Telegraph James Bond Britt Ekland: why Roger Moore was the best ever Bond Bond girl Britt Ekland has revealed that she considers Sir Roger Moore to be the best 007 because he was the most sophisticated. By Tom Kennedy 4:26PM BST 24 Sep 2012 Sir Roger Moore was the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,594 | "Which UK Chancellor of the Exchequer said, ""The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.""?" | Tax avoidance – Is it legal? - Wise Thoughts Wise Thoughts Tax avoidance – Is it legal? Posted on Tweet The former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey explained the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion in this way:-“The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall... | 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 |
1,481,595 | Who, in 1871, painted the picture Nocturne; Blue and Silver - Chelsea now in the Tate? | 'Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Chelsea', James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1871 | Tate James Abbott McNeill Whistler Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Chelsea 1871 Support: 502 x 608 mm frame: 685 x 825 x 45 mm Collection Bequeathed by Miss Rachel and Miss Jean Alexander 1972 Reference Catalogue entry Summary Painted in August 18... | Theatre Royal Drury Lane London history Theatre Royal Drury Lane History and Timeline The first theatre on the site, Theatre Royal, Brydges Street opened 1663-01-01 The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the oldest theatre in England that is still in use. The first venue on the site was known as the Theatre Royal, Brydges Str... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,596 | In what country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro? | Mount Kilimanjaro travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Get out Mount Kilimanjaro is a currently inactive strato-volcano in northern Tanzania , near the border with Kenya . At 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain. As such - and aided by i... | Kariba Dam, Zambia / Zimbabwe | International Rivers Kariba Dam, Zambia / Zimbabwe “We shall die in our land we don’t want to be moved.” - A note left by Tonga resistors in the days leading to the Chisamu War (1958) For the Gwembe Tonga and Kore Kore peoples, the Kariba Dam was a death blow to their communities and cul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,597 | Which American President acquired the nickname 'The Gipper'? | Why Did They Call Ronald Reagan the Gipper? Worms Why Did They Call Ronald Reagan the Gipper? Aside from being the 40th U.S. President, Ronald Reagan also has other interesting details and information about himself. In addition to his impressive political and economic policies, he also starred in numerous motion pictur... | Opinion: What JFK learned -- and taught -- about leadership - CNN.com Opinion What JFK learned -- and taught -- about leadership By Warren Bennis Updated 9:39 AM ET, Thu November 21, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: 1963: From "General Hospital," to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,598 | Greenland and the Faroe Islands are dependencies of which European nation? | Greenland - Country Profile - Nations Online Project Info ___ Greenland Northern lights in Greenland. Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, a phenomen that appeares around the Earth's magnetic pole. Auroras are produced when the solar wind hits the magnetosphere, the resulting ionization emits light of varying color and ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,599 | What type of dangerous creature is a massasauga? | USFWS: Photo by Dick Dickinson The eastern massasauga is a small venomous rattlesnake found in the northeastern United States. Populations of this snake have declined so much that it is now necessary to work to conserve it or it could go extinct in the future. To some people,... | Kasey's Creature Features- Hammerkop - Tokyo Mew Mew - Fanpop Kasey's Creature Features- Hammerkop Guide by AnimeFan66 posted over a year ago Hi again all you wonderful, awsome fans of the world! ^_^ It is yours turely, Kasey again. Sense it's been so long, I have deicded to intrest you guys in another one of my awsome... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,600 | Who became Germany's first female chancellor | Merkel is Germany's first female chancellor - Redorbit "Dear Dr Merkel, you are now the first ever elected female head of government in Germany. That is a strong signal for many women, and certainly for some men too," joked parliamentary speaker Norbert Lammert, who swore Merkel into office. Her predecessor Gerhard Sch... | The Chancellors of Germany / Useful Notes - TV Tropes YMMV Titles called "Chancellor" (Kanzler) go way back. The Carolingian Empire and the Holy Roman Empire had positions called "Archchancellor" (Erzkanzler). After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Prussia and Austria had State Chancellors (Staatskanzler). The North Ger... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,601 | Cramp affects what part of the body? | Muscle Cramp Causes, Treatment & Remedies What Is the Prognosis for Muscle Cramps? What Is a Muscle Cramp? As we normally use our muscles, they alternately contract and relax as we move our limbs back and forth. Similarly, the muscles that maintain our posture contract and relax in a synchronized fashion. A muscle that... | 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 |
1,481,602 | The foremost of the Nine Muses, according to Hesiod, who was the muse of epic poetry? | Calliope | Greek Muse | Britannica.com Greek Muse Re Calliope, also spelled Kalliope, in Greek mythology , according to Hesiod ’s Theogony, foremost of the nine Muses; she was later called the patron of epic poetry . At the behest of Zeus , the king of the gods, she judged the dispute between the goddesses Aphrodite an... | Monsters in Greek Mythology Monsters in Greek Mythology Argus Argus may have had as many as one hundred eyes, which were located all over his body. Hera employed him as a guard. He was killed by Hermes . Afterward, Hera put Argus's eyes in the tail of the peacock, her favorite bird. Cerberus Cerberus was a huge and pow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,603 | Which US state is named on the label of a Jack Daniels bottle? | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey | Jack Daniel's JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY LYNCHBURG, TENNESSEE JACK DANIEL’S, OLD NO. 7, TENNESSEE FIRE, TENNESSEE HONEY, AND GENTLEMAN JACK are registered trademarks of Jack Daniel's. © 2016. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owne... | Salzburg and Dresden – The Denver Post Editorial: Jeffco activists court disaster in Dinosaur Ridge dealership fight 1. To see some of the locations for the movie “The Sound of Music” you would stop in Salzburg, a famous city in which landlocked country? 2.Sugar cane is used to produce ethanol, which provides approxima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,604 | Which crime used to be called ‘lese-majeste’ meaning injured majesty in French? | Offence - definition of offence by The Free Dictionary Offence - definition of offence by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/offence Related to offence: Summary offence of·fence 1. a violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc 2. a. any public wrong or crime b. a nonindictable crime punishable on ... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,605 | What does a kleptomaniac have a compulsion to do? | Kleptomania Kleptomania <a href="http://ox-d.cloud9-media.net/w/1.0/rc?cs=eea014d662&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE" ><img src="http://ox-d.cloud9-media.net/w/1.0/ai?auid=472336&cs=eea014d662&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE" border="0" alt=""></a> Kleptomania - A Compulsion to Steal Share this with a friend Follow our Menta... | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famousl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,606 | Buried in Highgate in London and subsequently immortalised in economic and social theory, who wrote The Communist Manifesto in 1848? | Karl Marx: More Right and more Relevant than ever! | Other | History & Theory | Front page articles Karl Marx: More Right and more Relevant than ever! +1 The Communist Manifesto opens with the lines, "A spectre is haunting Europe." Over 160 years later it appears that the spectre of Marxism is as potent as ever, with s... | Marx publishes Manifesto - Feb 21, 1848 - HISTORY.com Marx publishes Manifesto Publisher A+E Networks On February 21, 1848, The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx with the assistance of Friedrich Engels, is published in London by a group of German-born revolutionary socialists known as the Communist League. The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,607 | Who is missing: April O'Neil, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael | April O'Neil | TMNT Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Rise Of The Turtles April O'Neil is a deuteragonist in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . She is portrayed as a best friend of the Turtles and the love interest of Donatello , who first met them when when they saved her from the Kraang , who needed the psychic Kraang-like ... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,608 | Only one standard gauge branch line survived in the Lake District. It runs from Oxenholme to which terminus? | David Heys steam diesel photo collection - 03 - THE BEECHING AXE 03 - THE BEECHING AXE THE BEECHING AXE If you're still smarting from all that sanctimonious guff spouted by Dr Richard Beeching who played 'eeny-meeny-miny-mo' over which line to close next, then you'd best skip this page...it makes for grim reading. ... | 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 |
1,481,609 | Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of the 'Peterloo Massacre' and the 'Cato Street Conspiracy'? | History of Robert Banks Jenkinson Earl of Liverpool - GOV.UK GOV.UK Robert Banks Jenkinson Earl of Liverpool Conservative 1812 to 1827 Born 4 December 1828, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey Dates in office Conservative Major acts Importation Act 1815: prohibiting the import of foreign wheat until the domestic price reached... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,610 | Pepsico dropped the Smith's Crisps brand in favour of which other? | Walkers Crisps | Retro TV Ads Walkers Crisps commercial from 1989. History In the 1880s Henry Walker moved from Mansfield to Leicester to take over an established butcher’s shop in the high street. Meat rationing after World War II saw the factory output drop dramatically and the company looked at alternatives to make ... | This Day in Music, November 29: L'Angelo Misterioso | TMR This Day in Music, November 29: L'Angelo Misterioso November 29, 2011 By Neil Cossar , Contributor On this day in 2001, former Beatles guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer, aged 58. Following the breakup of The Beatles, Harrison had a suc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,611 | Which country churchyard in Buckinghamshire inspired Thomas Grey to write his well- known Elegy? | Essays and Diversions: Elegy written in a country churchyard - Thomas Gray Elegy written in a country churchyard - Thomas Gray “Hard by yon wood….” Thomas Gray, who spent most of his adult life in Pembroke , visited his mother and aunt at their home in the Buckinghamshire village of Stoke Poges , and may well have been... | Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Chapter One I am told that the first comprehensible word I uttered as a child was "home." My father was driving his secondhand Austin 7; my mother was in the passenger seat beside him holding me on her lap. As we approached our modest house,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,612 | Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem of which country? | Did UNESCO Declare India's 'Jana Gana Mana' the World's Best National Anthem? : snopes.com Did UNESCO Declare India's 'Jana Gana Mana' the World's Best National Anthem? Jana Mana Gana Reports that India's national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," has been declared the world's best by UNESCO are an old hoax. Claim: UNESCO decl... | Eurovision Facts Eurovision Facts All the funny and weird facts from the Eurovision Song Contest history Did you know... Eurovision Song Contest always begins with the fanfare "Prélude du Te Deum" composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier In 1978 Jordan showed some flowers instead of the Israeli entry on their screening o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,613 | Which future Nobel Prize winner did Bill Clinton choose as his Vice President? | Al Gore wins Nobel Peace Prize - US news - Environment - Climate Change | NBC News It cited Gore's awareness at an early stage "of the climatic challenges the world is facing." Panel's two decades The Nobel Peace Prize committee also cited the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for two decades of scientific repo... | James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,614 | Which new city in Nigeria has been shaped like a crescent, and has replaced Lagos as capital? | Profile - Nigeria I INTRODUCTION Nigeria, republic in western Africa, bounded by Cameroon to the east, Chad to the northeast, Niger to the north, Benin to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Until 1991, the capital was the largest city, Lagos, on the southwestern coast; at that time, the new city of Abuj... | Nigeria Biafra Secession 1967-1970 Biafran Secession: Nigeria 1967-1970 [ 1967 - 1970 ] Biafra...secessionist western African state that unilaterally declared its independence from Nigeria in May 1967. It constituted the former Eastern Region of Nigeria and was inhabited principally by Igbo (Ibo) people. Biafra ceased ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,615 | What name was applied to lightly-armed Russian horsemen? | History of the Cossacks - text in English Face Music - History of the Cossacks History of the Cossacks Old Believer - Raskolniks more information History of the Cossacks - in German The Cossackdom constitutes one of the most original and significant appearances of Russian history. In the 16th century Cossack communitie... | Some Famous Horses Visit The Long Riders' Guild! Website designed by Basha O'Reilly Some Famous Horses Babieca horse of Ruy Diaz or El Cid whose last instruction was that his body be secured on Babieca, in full armor and with sword raised. When they led the Spanish knights into battle, the moors fled, crying that El ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,616 | Which BAFTA award winning British drama series follows the work of a group of MI5 intelligence officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as 'The Grid'? | Spooks (MI5): Season 9 - YouTube Spooks (MI5): Season 9 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploade... | An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 Index Part 1 of Volume 4 Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,617 | Consisting of taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, B vitamins, sucrose, and glucose, what beverage gives you wiiings? | Top 10 Energy Drinks & Gels - Best of 2016-2017 Reviewed Moderate caffeine content won’t make you jittery Red Bull sponsors tons of extreme sports, giving back to the community Who makes it: Red Bull is made by Red Bull GmbH, an Austrian-based beverage manufacturer. Best known for their signature Red Bull product, this... | What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town - IT - 402 View Full Document What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town is the champagne industry located Epernay 31 What country invented castanets Egypt 32 Who is the patron saint of music St Cecilia 33 Whose first box office film w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,618 | What was the name of Scrooge’s late partner? (Both names needed.) | "Ebenezer Scrooge" - The Meaning of the Name - Mark D. Roberts Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Roman Perspective, Part 1 The fact that Jesus was crucified rather than stoned, hanged, or killed in some other way means that the Romans were ultimately responsible for his death. Of course this is clear in the biblical gos... | Greatest Films of 1940 The Bank Dick (1940) , 73 minutes, D: Eddie Cline A great classic W. C. Fields comedy, with wonderful sight gags and one-liners. Fields (in his last major film role) credited himself as screenwriter Mahatma Kane Jeeves (similar to "My hat, my cane, Jeeves!"). A drunken, u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,619 | Which author created the CIA agent Jack Ryan? | - Spy Guys And Gals Written by Tom Clancy Copyright: 1984 Captain Ramius is the best sub captain the Soviet navy has to offer so it is natural to select Ramius to head the sea trials on their newest submarine. Then he decides to defect and the Soviets are after him and the only American who believes it is a simple CIA ... | The Spy Wise Blog: A Spy-ography of Michael Caine A Spy-ography of Michael Caine The Spy Wise Blog Welcome to the Spywise Blog, an extension of our website housing material that will eventually be moved to – http://www.Spywise.net Both this blog and our website offer exclusive resources, articles, and interviews on al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,620 | Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond and Lady Margaret Beaufort were the parents of which Engllish monarch? | Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond (1430 - 1456) - Genealogy Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond Also Known As: Royal Manor of Hadham, Hertfordshire, England Death:... | King Edward VI (1537-1553) [England Under The Tudors] Search EDWARD VI, King of England and Ireland, born at Greenwich on the 12th of October 1537, was the only child of Henry VIII by his third wife, Jane Seymour , who died of puerperal fever twelve days later. The story that the mother's life was deliberately sacrif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,621 | Which book by Eric Carle was inspired by a hole punch? | The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Board Book Bestseller! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Children's book review by Steve Barancik Ages 0-3 A best selling board book...now in many forms Look at the text, and you'll think Eric Carle wrote a very simple books. But then you look at the numbers... 225 words an extensive product line... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,622 | Why do fish have gills? | How Fish Gills Work How Fish Gills Work Today I found out how fish gills work. These fantastic little organs allow the fish to absorb oxygen from the water and use it for energy. Functionally, gills are not that dissimilar to the lungs in humans and other mammals. The main difference is how they are able to absorb much... | Facts Recycling 1 glass jar can save enough energy to watch tv for 3 hrs! Lightning strikes the Earth about 6,000 times per minute. Owls are the only bird that can see blue It was once against the law to slam your car door in Switzerland Honeybees have hair on their eyes A jellyfish is 95% water. In Bangledash a kid as... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,623 | What's missing: Australian Open, US Open, Wimbledon | What awaits Serena at the US Open? - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM What awaits Serena at the US Open? Wimbledon.com looks at what Serena can expect to face, and what we can expect from her at the US Open. READ MORE By Mark Hodgkinson It's the vulnerability that makes the Serena Williams narra... | the importance of being earnest.pdf the importance of being earnest.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 5 to 27 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 32 to 83 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,624 | "Who was the heroine who rescued 9 people from the wreck of the ""Forfarshire"", taking them to the lighthouse on the Longstone, one of the Farne Islands, on 7 September 1838?" | Farne Islands - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Farne Islands Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top rankings f... | Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas | Shows | NYC | Tams-WitmarkTams Witmark Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas The original D’Oyly Carte versions of beloved operettas by William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan include these titles: H.M.S. PINAFORE H.M.S. PINAFORE (quarter-deck of HMS Pinafore off Portsmouth) High spirits prev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,625 | What year did Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman star in 'Unforgiven'? | Unforgiven (1992) - 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 Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one l... | 1988 Academy Awards® Winners and History Working Girl (1988) Actor: DUSTIN HOFFMAN in "Rain Man", Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning", Tom Hanks in "Big", Edward James Olmos in "Stand and Deliver", Max von Sydow in "Pelle the Conqueror" Actress: JODIE FOSTER in "The Accused", Glenn Close in "D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,626 | Which Scottish golfer (aka Mrs Doubtfire) has won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of seven consecutively from 1993 to 1999? | Colin Montgomerie Interview - Colin Montgomerie Net Worth Colin Montgomerie Interview Read more... Colin Montgomerie Colin Montgomerie Net Worth is $42 Million. Colin Montgomerie is Golfer | Designer. Colin Montgomerie Date of Birth is 1963-06-23. Colin Montgomerie Height is 1.85 m. Colin Montgomerie Weight is 89.811. ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,627 | “I yam what I yam, and that’s all what I yam” was the motto of what popular cartoon character? | Popeye - Wikiquote Popeye Jump to: navigation , search Popeye is the lead character from the Thimble Theatre comic strip. Since 1933, he has been adapted into several other media, including theatrical animated shorts, animated television series, radio programs, feature films, and more. (Castor Oyl: You there, are you a... | Rupert Bear - Visit Nutwood Visit Nutwood SALES Nutwood Rupert lives in a cottage in Nutwood village with his parents, Mr and Mrs Bear, and is recognisable in his red jumper and yellow checked scarf and trousers. The family have an annual summer seaside holiday and occasionally also visit Rupert's aunts and uncles. Rup... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,628 | The constellation Volpecula means what? | Vulpecula Constellation on Top Astronomer Vulpecula Please hover over any star to get more information Vulpecula is a small, faint constellation in the northern hemisphere. Its name means "little fox" in Latin. The constellation was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. He originall... | Spica from p.466 of Star Names , Richard Hinckley Allen, 1889. Alpha (α) Virgo , Spica, is a binary, brilliant flushed white star marking the Ear of Wheat shown in the Virgin's left hand. Spica signifies, and marks, the Ear of Wheat shown in the Virgin's left hand — the Greek astronomer Aratus, circa 270 B.C., wrote "i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,629 | Sengbe Pieh (1813–ca.1879), later known as Joseph Cinqué was a West African man and the most prominent defendant in which 1841 case in American history named for a ship? | To be, Children and Farmers on Pinterest Forward Sengbe Pieh (c.1814–c.1879), later known as Joseph Cinqué, was a West African man of the Mende people. He was a rice farmer, married with three children, when he was captured illegally by African in 1839 and sold to Portuguese slave traders. On June 30, 1839 Cinqué led a... | Milestones: 1830–1860 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1830–1860 United States Maritime Expansion across the Pacific during the 19th Century The westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century was not limited to North America, but rather included an ongoing push to establish a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,630 | What company was founded by Jerry Young and David Filo in 1994? | Biography of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang | eReviewGuide.com Biography of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang By ereviewguide on March 13, 2009 in Internet Tweet A Picture of Entrepreneur Jerry Yang One of the men who etched their names in the hall of entrepreneurs is Jerry Yang. He created the Yahoo! navigational guide together with D... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,631 | In which year did the pound note cease to be legal tender in England? | In which year did the ?1 note cease to be legal tender in England? View the step-by-step solution to: In which year did the ?1 note cease to be legal tender in England? This question was answered on May 16, 2016. View the Answer In which year did the ?1 note cease to be legal tender in England? LazaroGelman ... | Victorian coinage WHAT'S A GUINEA? Money and Coinage in Victorian - and twentieth century - Britain If you are under the age of 40 or didn't live in the United Kingdom or one of the Commonwealth countries which shared its strange currency before 1971, then you need this page. Pounds, shillings, and pence The coinage us... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,632 | A 2015 study by China's Dalian University found that owls fly silently because their feathers convert a biproduct of mechanical energy into (What?) instead of noise? | CityPages November 2015 by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu 71 NOVEMBER 2015 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. ‘Looking to the stars’ pinterest.com/citypagesmag Scan this QR code with your sm... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,633 | In the eponymous Channel 4 TV comedy what was the surname of Father Ted? | Ireland mourns comic talent as 'Father Ted' actor dies, aged 45 | The Independent Ireland mourns comic talent as 'Father Ted' actor dies, aged 45 Monday 2 March 1998 00:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture THE Irish comedian and actor Dermot Morgan who died at the weekend was best-known in Britain for his p... | 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 |
1,481,634 | The Isle of Man's 'Laxey Wheel' is the largest water wheel in the world. What name is it known by? | Largest working waterwheel in the world - Review of Laxey Wheel, Laxey, Isle of Man - TripAdvisor “Largest working waterwheel in the world” Reviewed September 5, 2010 The Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. It was once used to pump water to the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ that once produced lead, silver... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,635 | Who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, Philby and Maclean affair? | In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair? Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair? This question was answered on May 17, 2016. View the Answer In 1979 who was reveale... | History of the Cheka - OGPU - NKVD - MGB - KGB - FSB USP (Secret-Political Directorate) UKMK (Directorate of the Kommendant of the Moscow Kremlin) 1941 The NKGB’s independence was short lived. In late June 1941, after the German invasion, the NKGB was resubordinated into the NKVD as the GUGB to ensure closer control of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,636 | "Who directed the 1980 film ""Ordinary People""?" | "Ordinary People" (1980 Film, directed by Robert Redford. - YouTube "Ordinary People" (1980 Film, directed by Robert Redford. 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. Th... | Baker Street Irregulars | Baker Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The Special Operations Executive (SOE), tasked by Winston Churchill to "Set Europe ablaze" during World War II had their headquarters at 64 Baker Street and were often called the Baker Street Irregulars after Sherlock Holmes 's fictional group o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,637 | How many fences (not the number of times they are jumped) are on the Aintree Grand National race course? | Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2� mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jum... | 1981 Grand National at Aintree won by Aldaniti - YouTube 1981 Grand National at Aintree won by Aldaniti Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is availab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,638 | In the Famous Five stories by Enid Blyton which of the children owns Timmy the dog? | Enid Blyton - The Famous Five Meet the characters Article by Keith Robinson (March 15, 2006) The Famous Five are four decidedly upper-class children with a mongrel dog who solve mysteries and get tangled up with smugglers and other criminals. They want nothing more than to have a great time strolling about the countrys... | Aaron Boulder – millionaire cop TV star of "Smile, You're On My Favorite Crime" Adobe Dick – whale Alvin Brickrock – TV star of takeoff of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" Ann–Margrock – movie star hired to watch Pebbles Arnold the Paper Boy – outsmarts Fred every time Baby Puss – Flintstones' pet saber toothed cat Badluck ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,639 | Who was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, consecrated in 1533 during the reign of Henry 8th? | Archbishops of Canterbury Archbishops of Canterbury By Ben Johnson | Comments In the Christian church, an archbishop is a bishop of superior rank who has authority over other bishops in an ecclesiastic province or area. The Church of England is presided over by two archbishops: the archbishop of Canterbury, who is... | Westminster Abbey » Henry III Coronation Date: 17 May, 1220 Location in the Abbey: Shrine Type of memorial: Tomb Type of material: Marble; bronze Henry was born at Winchester Castle on 1 October 1207, eldest son of King John and Isabella. He succeeded his father in 1216. His was one of the longest reigns in English his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,640 | Who was president of Vietnam from 1945-54? | First Indochina War 1945-1954 MANEUVERS AT THE CLOSE OF WORLD WAR II 1945-1948 13-14 Aug Japan formally accepts unconditional surrender. Japanese forces in Indochina remain in control in the interim. 19 Aug 45 At a spontaneous non-communist meeting in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh assumed a leading ... | 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 |
1,481,641 | Which Spanish city in Castile-La Mancha has been renowned since the Middle Ages for its production of swords? | Toledo | Spain | Britannica.com Toledo Bartolomé de Carranza Toledo, city, capital of Toledo provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Castile–La Mancha , south-central Spain . It is situated on a rugged promontory washed on three sides by the Tagus River , 42 miles (67 km) south-southwe... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,642 | What is the most common name for the animal found in North America which is also known as the woodchuck or land beaver? | woodchuck - definition and meaning woodchuck Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A common burrowing rodent (Marmota monax) of northern and eastern North America, having a short-legged, heavy-set body and grizzled brownish fur. Also called groundhog; also called reg... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,643 | Austria is divided into how many states? | Austria States Vienna At the beginning of the 20th century, Austria was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, or Austria-Hungary. This country included most or all of present-day Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Croatia, about half of Romania, and parts of Southern Poland, Western Ukraine, Nor... | Celebration of Mozart in Salzburg and Vienna | Travel + Leisure Celebration of Mozart in Salzburg and Vienna Celebration of Mozart in Salzburg and Vienna By James Fenton Christian Kerber The House for Mozart, a new theater, will open this summer at the Salzburg Festival Christian Kerber All eyes are on Salzburg and Vie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,644 | Now making a career as a pop singer and actress, who was the first African-American woman to win the Miss America crown, which she held for 10 months, before being forced to resign over the imminent publication of nude photos? | Vanessa Williams becomes Miss America judge 3 decades after nude scandal lost her the title | Daily Mail Online comments For years she was known as 'Vanessa the Undressa' but now this star will get a chance to return triumphantly to the pageant stage. On Tuesday, Dick Clark Productions announced via People Magazine tha... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,645 | Why was Ronnie O'Sullivan disqualified from the 1998 Irish Masters snooker championship | Ronnie O’Sullivan – Pro Snooker Blog Highest Ranking: 1st (2002/3, 2004-6, 2008-2010) Highest Break: 147×13 Career Highlights: Five times World Champion, Five times UK Champion, Five times Masters champion, Three times China Open Champion, Three times Welsh Open champion, 2004 Grand Prix Champion, Two times Champion of... | Steve Davis upsets the odds to beat world champion John Higgins | Sport | The Guardian Steve Davis upsets the odds to beat world champion John Higgins • 52-year-old becomes oldest quarter-finalist since 1983 • Audacious double on the brown is defining moment of match Steve Davis waves to the crowd after beating John Hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,646 | What game is played in 4 quarters between two teams of 18 outdoors on a large oval grass field with two goal posts and two behind posts at each end, where the primary aim of the game is to score by kicking a ball between the posts of the opposing goal? | AFL Rules | Game Rules & Game Laws | AFL Rules Part D Pre-Match & Match Provisions THE OVAL Every AFL game takes place on a grass oval which does not have to be a specific size, but must fit into a certain category; 135 to 185 metres in length and 110 to 155 metres wide. There are four posts at either end of the oval, ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,647 | What is the name of the simplified Roman alphabet-based phonetic system of Chinese script adopted in 1958 at the Fifth Session of the 1st National People's Congress in mainland China? | Week+8_Fifty+years+of+script+and+written+language+reform+in+the+P.R.C. - Copyr Week+8_Fifty+years+of+script+and+written+language+reform+in+the+P.R.C. Week+8_Fifty+years+of+script+and+written+language+reform+in+the+P.R.C. SCHOOL View Full Document This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the r... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,648 | Which war pitted anarchists, socialists, and Communists supported by the Soviets and international volunteers, against conservatives, monarchists, nationalists and fascists, with the support of Portugal, Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany? | Spanish Civil War - OLPC Digital Library Spanish Civil War A Republican soldier seeks cover on the Plaza de Toros in Teruel. Date July 17, 1936 - April 1, 1939 Location Spain , Spanish Morocco, Spanish Sahara, Mediterranean Sea Result Juan Negrín Francisco Franco Casualties Civilians killed/wounded = hundreds of thousa... | » See all World War II Articles World War II summary: Summary of World War II: The Second World War was arguably the most significant period of the 20th century. It brought about major leaps in technology and laid the groundwork that permitted post-war social changes including the end of European colonialism, the civil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,649 | Which ice cream company produces flavours including Cherry Garcia, Cone Sweet Cone and Caramel Chew Chew? | Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream B Corp About Ben & Jerry's From a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, to far-off places with names we sometimes mispronounce, the journey that began in 1978 with 2 guys and the ice cream business they built is as legendary as the ice cream is euphoric. | 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 |
1,481,650 | Moody's, Fitch, and Standard and Poor's are leaders in what market? | Credit ratings: how Fitch, Moody's and S&P rate each country . Visualised - with a spreadsheet | News | theguardian.com How do credit ratings vary by country and by ratings agencies? Economists expect the UK to lose it's coveted AAA rating this year. Phillip Inman has more on the story here, where he writes: Many econo... | Singapore stocks suffer biggest one-day fall this year on China yuan shock in morning trading, Companies & Markets News & Top Stories - The Straits Times http://str.sg/Znrw Copy SINGAPORE - China's shock move to sharply devalue the yuan for a second day running, overnight losses on Wall Street and the strengthening US ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,651 | Which moon of the solar system is named after the Greek god of fear? | The Names of the Moons and Their Meanings http://gw.marketingden.com/planets/mercury.html No moons. Venus Roman name for Aphrodite, goddess of love and sex. I don't know why our sister planet got this name. Maybe because its exceedingly dense clouds shroud it in mystery, and the ancients felt that that appropriately de... | Poseidon (Neptune) - Greek God of the Sea. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon Greek Mythology Pantheon > Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) – Greek God of the Sea Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Poseidon (Neptune) Greek God - Art Picture by GenzoMan Pose... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,652 | In 1947, a research physicist Chester Carlson set up which company to sell his invention, an office machine? | Inventor Chester Carlson Biography Inventor: Chester F. Carlson Criteria; First to invent. First to patent. Birth: February 8, 1906 in Seattle, Washington Death: September 19, 1968 in Rochester, New York Nationality: American Invention: Xerography Function: noun / Xerox copy machine Definition: Forming an i... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,653 | Before the rise of Hollywood what was the world's largest film distributing company | Film History of the 1970s Film History of the 1970s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The New Decade for Film-Makers: Although the 1970s opened with Hollywood experiencing a financial and artistic depression, the decade became a creative high point in the US film industry. Restrictions on language, adul... | in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize - IT - 402 View Full Document in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize literature Rudyard Kipling 4 Name the science fiction writer who lives in Sri Lanka Arthur C Clark 5 What pop group were dedicated followers of fashion The Kinks 6 CaCo3 is the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,654 | Who is the most recent actor, up to 2015, to play the part of James Bond in films? | Next James Bond Actor - Who Will Be the Next James Bond Actor? By Matt Patches Aug 20, 2015 In Ian Fleming's novel From Russia with Love, evildoer General Grubozaboyschikov receives a file on his latest target. "'Name: Bond, James. Height: 183cm; weight: 76 kilograms; slim build; eyes: blue; hair: black; scar down righ... | Miss Moneypenny - James Bond Characters Alive Summary While Miss Moneypenny isn't strictly a Bond girl , she is one of the most iconic characters within the James Bond series. Moneypenny works at MI6 as M's secretary, and throughout most of the films demonstrates an infatuation with James Bond. The Many Faces of Miss M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,655 | What creature appears in the coat of arms of Berlin? | Somewhere In Tyme home page Denotes mortality. Thistle The thistle is an ancient heraldic emblem of pain and suffering. It is the royal badge of Scotland. Thunderbolt The thunderbolt is an ancient heraldic emblem of sovereignty, power and speed. It is derived from the classic mythology in which the thunderbolt is the s... | "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti": University of Waikato "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" 31 October 2002 When the dust from the collapse of the Berlin wall cleared, Hannibal Lecter emerged as the archetypal screen villain of the Post-Cold War era. Hollywood could no lon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,656 | The Great Lakes are called Superior, Erie, Ontario and which other? | The Great Lakes The Great Lakes Nestl� controversy a fresh water wakeup call The Star (10/12) The ongoing water controversy between the community of Guelph, Ontario, and the Nestl� water bottling plant has thrown the issue of water access and availability into the spotlight. Benefits of eating mercury contaminated ... | Lakes of the World - Lake Erie Lakes of the World Facts -connected to Lake Huron by Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and St. Clair River -connected to Lake Ontario by the Niagara River (natural, but not navigable) and Welland Canal (man-made) -smokestacks, lighthouses, offive towers, and loading docks along shoreline -su... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,657 | The city of Belfast stands on which river? | Map of Belfast Airport (BFS): Orientation and Maps for BFS Belfast Airport Orientation and Maps (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Northern Ireland's capital city, Belfast stands in the Ulster province and features a population of more than 300,000 people in the city, with around 600,000 in the Greater Belfast area. In the wh... | 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 |
1,481,658 | Who is the regular Chairman of “Any Questions?” on BBC Radio 4? | BBC Radio 4 - Any Questions? - Hosting Any Questions? Read more about sharing. Hosting If you would like to invite the BBC Radio 4 programme Any Questions? to your venue, hall or space, please find here an outline of what we would need from you. We are keen to receive invitations from as many different kinds of venues ... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,659 | In the children’s novel ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll, which birds are used as croquet mallets? | SparkNotes: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Chapter 8: The Queen’s Croquet Ground Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Chapter 8: The Queen’s Croquet Ground → Chapter 7: A Mad Tea Party Chapter 9: The Mock Turtle’s Story Summary Alice enters the garden and meets three gardeners in the shape of playing cards... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,660 | In which German city, is the tomb of Charlemagne? | Aachen, Germany: The charm of Charlemagne - Telegraph Germany Aachen, Germany: The charm of Charlemagne Max Davidson explores the delights of Aachen, one of the most beautiful and historic medieval cities in northern Europe. Here in the middle, in the rabbit warren of streets around the famous cathedral, there is hard... | Famous Last Words/Real Life | All The Tropes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All The Tropes Wiki "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something." —Pancho Villa Full description is at Famous Last Words . Since this is Real Life we're talking about, spoilers probably aren't an issue. See this video for more. Or m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,661 | What do the British call the vegetables that Americans call zucchini? | american english - "courgettes" vs. "zucchini" under a historical perspective - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange 6 I assume it's because England is pretty close to France, and there are lots of Americans of Italian descent. – Peter Shor Mar 30 '13 at 22:11 5 The British words are borrowed from French, while... | List of German expressions in English Zwieback, a "twice baked" bread; rusk, variants: German hard biscuits; Mennonite double yeast roll. Sports and recreation Abseil (German spelling: sich abseilen, a reflexive verb, to rope (seil) oneself (sich) down (ab)); the term abseiling is used in the UK and commonwealth... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,662 | Which US Vice President killed his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel? | Aaron Burr | vice president of United States | Britannica.com vice president of United States Written By: Alternative Title: Aaron Burr, Jr. Aaron Burr Vice president of United States born John Quincy Adams Aaron Burr, in full Aaron Burr, Jr. (born February 6, 1756, Newark , New Jersey [U.S.]—died September 14, 1836, P... | Nixon's Vice Presidential Choices 1960 & 1968 Nixon's Vice Presidential Choices 1960 & 1968 (1/3) > >> Robespierre's Jaw: Why on earth did Richard Nixon select Henry Cabot Lodge in 1960 as his running mate and Sprio Agnew in 1968? They brought nothing to these tickets. Why did Nixon select Lodge and Agnew? It's not lik... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,663 | The Rimutaka Railway Tunnel is in which country? | History | Rimutaka Incline Railway Rimutaka Incline Railway Building a Sanctuary for Steam Main menu Search History The railway from Upper Hutt to the Wairarapa included five tunnels, several large bridges and many steep grades. The railway reached the summit of the Rimutaka Range by conventional means, but such a rout... | The Pacific Islands Figure 13.2 The Region of Melanesia Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is the largest country in the Pacific realm and therefore the largest in Melanesia. It is diverse in both physical terrain and human geography. The high mountains of the interior reach 14,793 feet. Snow has been known to fall in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,664 | Which country became the European Union's 28th member in 2013? | Croatia celebrates on joining EU - BBC News BBC News Croatia celebrates on joining EU 1 July 2013 Close share panel Media captionMost Croatians have supported accession to the EU Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union, with crowds joining celebrations in the capital Zagreb. Fireworks lit the sky as me... | Russian National Football / Soccer Team - RussiaTeam.com : Euro 2008 Austria Switzerland Basle | Geneva | Zurich | Berne | Vienna | Salzburg | Innsbruck | Klagenfurt EURO 2008 QUALIFYING GROUPS The top two in each of the seven groups will automatically qualify for the finals. There are no play-offs. Aust... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,665 | What Indian people drove out the Toltecs and were conquered by Spain in the 16th century? | Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information Mexico under the PAN The ancient civilizations From nomadic hunter-gatherer beginnings, early Mexicans first developed agriculture, then villages, then cities with advanced civilizations, then great empires. The political map shifted constantly as one city or state sou... | /dz/, or that we must take Hittite spelling literally and read as /tts/ and as /ts/ is a matter of interpretation. I favour the latter view. ======================= Miguel Carrasquer Vidal mcv at wxs.nl Amsterdam From mcv at wxs.nl Thu Mar 4 20:03:07 1999 From: mcv at wxs.nl (Miguel Carrasquer Vidal) Date: Thu, 4 Mar ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,666 | Who plays Christina Walters in the 2002 film ‘The Sweetest Thing’? | View All Critic Reviews (107) Audience Reviews for The Sweetest Thing Please, somebody could say to Cameron Diaz to stop make any movies, they're just horrible and that the only good comedy which she made a big role is There's Something About Mary and The Mask, thank you. The Sweetest Thing is a mix of a gross out and ... | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (The Criterion Collection) - ComingSoon.net The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (The Criterion Collection) Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button Cate Blanchett as Daisy Taraji P. Henson as Queenie Jared Harris as Captain Mike Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth Abbott Jason Flemyng as Thomas Button Ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,667 | What Russian term for a functionary of the Communist Party is now derogatorily used to describe people appointed to positions on the basis of political loyalty rather than competence? | Obama’s Corrupt “Green” Apparatchiki | Fellowship of the Minds Fellowship of the Minds Posted on April 30, 2010 by Dr. Eowyn | 2 Comments Apparatchik (plural apparatchiki): a Russian word for a full-time, professional functionary of the Communist Party or government; i.e., an agent of the governmental or party “appara... | Joseph McCarthy | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Distinguished Flying Cross Joseph Raymond "Joe" McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. Beginning in 1950, McCarthy became the mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,668 | Who wrote the Billy Bunter stories? | Billy Bunter by Frank Richards | Featured Books : Stella & Rose's Books Billy Bunter by… Billy Bunter by Frank Richards Billy Bunter is the most famous creation by the author Charles Hamilton, written under the pen name Frank Richards . Charles Hamilton used upwards of twenty pen names and is the most prolific author ... | Midnight's Children - Salman Rushdie - Author Biography • Education—M.A., King's College, Cambridge, UK • Awards—Booker Prize, 1981 (named the best novel to win the Booker Prize in its first twenty-five years in 1993); Whitbread Prize, 1988 and 1995 • Currently—lives in New York, New York Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,669 | As in the name of the Spanish clothing retailer, for what do the initials H & M stand? | What those company initials stand for - CNN.com What those company initials stand for By Ethan Tex, Mental Floss "H" comes from a women's store called Hers and "M" comes from a hunting supplier called Mauritz Widforss. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Ever wonder about the stories behind names like CVS or H&M or IKEA? Pharmacy chain C... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,670 | In which of Dickens's novels do Pip Pirrip and Miss Havisham appear? | Free Pip Great Expectations Miss Havisham Charles Dickens Essays Great Expectations Novel, by Charles Dickens Ways in Which Characters are Corrupted by MoneyCharles Dickens writes about ways money can corrupt people in the novel Great Expectations. Pip, Compeyson, and Miss Havisham's relatives are obsessed with money t... | SparkNotes: Great Expectations: Character List Great Expectations Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Pip - The protagonist and narrator of Great Expectations, Pip begins the story as a young orphan boy being raised by his sister and brother-in-law in the marsh country of Kent, in the southeast of England. Pip ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,671 | What weapons are used in fencing? | Weapons Weapons Learn to Fence Weapons Foil, epee and saber are the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. While it is not unusual for fencers to compete in all three events, an athlete typically chooses to hone their skills in one weapon. Foil – The Sport of Kings The foil is a descendant of the light court sword... | Modern Pentathlon - Pentathlon Event - Olympic Pentathlon Modern Pentathlon - Pentathlon Event - Olympic Pentathlon An athletic event comprising of five events Discus throw, Javelin, long jump, foot race and wrestling. Modern Pentathlon opposed to this comprises of Pistol Shooting, Fencing, Swimming, Riding & Running. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,672 | In which film did Noel Coward play Captain E V Kinross and Celia Johnson his wife Alix? | In Which We Serve (1942) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 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 In Which We Serve ( 1942 ) ... | 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 |
1,481,673 | In what type of cell would you find an axon and dendrites? | The Neuron The Neuron Ukrainian translation by Valerie Bastiaan: Нейрон Neurons It is clear that most of what we think of as our mental life involves the activities of the nervous system, especially the brain. This nervous system is composed of billions of cells, the most essential being the nerve cells or neurons. T... | No Questions Quiz 31 Answers - Shareware Notice Shareware Notice No Questions Quiz 31 Answers 1 The lack of calcium in the diet causes what condition Rickets 2 Where would you find Lunate Triquetral and Hamate Bones in Wrist 3 What are Jean Bernard, Pierre St-Martin and Berger in France Worlds deep caves 4 Dallol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,481,674 | Who was the pilot of the US Airways plane that landed on the Hudson River in January 2009? | Commercial airplane crashes in Hudson River - NY Daily News US Airways airplane crashes in Hudson River - Hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger III saves all aboard Commercial airplane crashes in Hudson River All passengers were rescued from a USAirways plane that crash landed Thursday in the Hudson River. (Costanza for News... | Lindbergh lands in Paris - May 21, 1927 - HISTORY.com Lindbergh lands in Paris Publisher A+E Networks American pilot Charles A. Lindbergh lands at Le Bourget Field in Paris, successfully completing the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight and the first ever nonstop flight between New York to Paris. His single-engin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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