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1,482,575 | Which Liverpool player scored a hat-trick in less than 5 minutes against Arsenal in 1994? | The Top 10 Liverpool Forwards of All Time | Bleacher Report The Top 10 Liverpool Forwards of All Time The Top 10 Liverpool Forwards of All Time 1 of 11 Liverpool is blessed with arguably the most decorated history in all of English football. The trophy case is, simply put, daunting. Anfield boasts the second most Leagu... | FA Cup final preview | Features | News | Arsenal.com FA Cup final preview This week our statistician looks at Arsenal's record in FA Cup finals. Arsenal will equal the record for all-time FA Cup wins, if they can overcome Hull City at Wembley on Saturday evening. The Gunners are aiming for their 11th overall success in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,576 | Carl Stotz began an organisation in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1939 to promote what sport to youth? | Developing Major League People for 75 Years Little League World Series Site Little League® Concludes its 75th Anniversary Celebration at the 2014 Little League Baseball® World Series Since January 2014, Little League has celebrated its 75th Anniversary around the world. The 7,000 local Little Leagues have marked the oc... | TV History | Archive of American Television HAL KANTER , Comedy Writer Television was never one person's vision -- as early as the 1820s, the idea began to germinate. Certainly by 1880, when a speculative article appeared in The Scientific American magazine, the concept of a working television system began to spread o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,577 | What is the largest type of fruit or vegetable? | 10 of the World's Largest Vegetables and Fruits (biggest pumpkin, biggest watermelon) - ODDEE 10 of the World's Largest Vegetables and Fruits 4/24/2009 World's Biggest Sweet Potato (24.9 Lbs or 11.2 Kg) Lebanese farmer Khalil Semhat, from the southern city of Tyre, couldn't believe his peeled eyes when he discovered he... | Spanish Town Hosts Annual Food Fight | Luxury Travel Advisor Spanish Town Hosts Annual Food Fight by Jena Tesse Fox | Aug 12, 2011 1:00am Are you Spain-bound clients looking for something unique (and decidedly messy) to do on their holiday? Here's a fun suggestion: In less than a month, the world’s biggest food fight, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,578 | In Italian cooking what are small dumplings made from potato, semolina, or flour? | How To Make Homemade Gnocchi | jovinacooksitalian Healthy Italian Cooking at Home How To Make Homemade Gnocchi October 16, 2012 Gnocchi (pronounced NYOK-ee) pasta is basically a thick, soft, dumpling type of pasta. You can make gnocchi from many different things. Semolina flour or unbleached flour makes a great gnocchi... | Phytophthora infestans, cause of late blight of potato and the Irish potato Famine, Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month for March 2001, alternate page Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month for March 2001 This month's fungus is Phytophthora infestans, cause of late blight of potato and the Irish potato Famine For the rest of my pag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,579 | In which city was the first of the 'Rocky' films shot? | Stallone starts filming Rocky - Jan 09, 1976 - HISTORY.com Stallone starts filming Rocky Publisher A+E Networks The classic rags-to-riches story got a macho spin in the Oscar-winning Rocky, which was written by its star, Sylvester Stallone, and began filming on this day in 1976. Stallone had his own rags-to-riches tale... | RockyMusic - 1973 London Cast RockyMusic The Musical World of Rocky Horror Sections Sound of Music (Germany) 1973 London Cast 6,556 views RELATED TAGS: Rocky Horror Show Patricia Quinn Little Nell Cosmic Light Rayner Bourton Paddy O'Hagan Richard O'Brien Tim Curry The Rocky Horror Show had its humble beginnings ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,580 | Who was Allied commander in Palestine at the end of World War I? | Palestine During World War I | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet On the eve of World War I, the anticipated break-up of the enfeebled Ottoman Empire raised hopes among both Zionists and Arab nationalists. The Zionists hoped to attain support from one of the Great Powers... | The World at War - Petain Biography Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain Henri Pétain was a military and political leader and France�s greatest hero in World War I (1914-1918). He was later condemned as a traitor for having headed the pro-German Vichy regime after France's defeat in World War II (1939-1945). Born in Cauc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,581 | What is the name of the theme music used in The Lone Ranger T.V. series | The Lone Ranger Theme Song - YouTube The Lone Ranger Theme Song 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.... | The Deer Hunter (1978) - Soundtracks - IMDb The Deer Hunter (1978) Can't Take My Eyes Off You (1967) (uncredited) by arrangement with Rhino Records Inc. Good Hearted Woman Performed on guitar by John Williams Praise the Name of the Lord (uncredited) Adapted and Arranged by Ken Kovach Troika Adapted and Arranged by Stan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,582 | "Who wrote the line, ""Do not go gentle into that good night?" | Do not go gentle into that good night - 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 ... | Good Witch of the North | Oz Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Good Witch of the North 2,002pages on Share "The little old woman, took off her magic white hat and balanced the point on the end of her small wrinkled nose, while she counted "ONE... TWO.... THREE", in a solemn voice. At once the white hat changed to a magic ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,583 | "Who is the main male character, a fairground barker, in the film ""Carousel""?" | Carousel (Musical) Plot & Characters | StageAgent Overview Synopsis Richard Rodgers once wrote that of all the musicals he wrote, Carousel was his personal favorite. This iconic American classic features some of the most powerful music ever written for the stage, including “If I Loved You”, “Mister Snow”, “June is Bust... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Buried" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Buried" 1-50 of 656 names. Toby Jones Widely regarded as the one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, Toby Edward Heslewood Jones was born on September 7, 1966... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,584 | How many #1 hit singles has Bob Dylan had in the USA? | Dylan on U.S. Charts Dylan on U.S. Charts Date: Sat, 18 Nov 1995 13:30:20 -0500 From: bobgill@dc.infi.net (bob gill) Subject: DYLAN ON U.S. CHARTS Here's the information on Bob Dylan's U.S. chart hits. I hope this is in an easy form for you (it's the only way I know to send it). By the way, I just realized that I don't... | Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie & the Blowfish Songfacts Songfacts This song is a tribute to Bob Dylan. It contains lyrics from various Dylan songs, including a mention of Dylan's " Tangled Up In Blue ." Some of the words come directly from Dylan's track " Idiot Wind ": "They say I shot a man named Gray and took his w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,585 | In the game of Bingo, ‘Cup of Tea’ is the nickname of which number? | Bingo Number Nicknames ezDraw via secure checkout Transactions are secured with Thawte SSL and uses the Bank of New Zealand Buyline credit card system. Just NZD $79 + GST Order your copy now, for immediate download within 3 minutes. We now also accept Bitcoins during checkout. The exchange rate is converted at the ti... | Tipping Point | British Game Show Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia British Game Show 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 modifications. Remove ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,586 | Which play began life as the radio play 'Three Blind Mice' broadcast in 1947? | The Mousetrap | Agatha Christie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share The cover of the original programme. Note that it doesn't actually include the play's title. The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie . The Mousetrap opened in the West End of London in 1952, and has been running continuously since th... | Bernard Miles, 83, an Actor, Peer And Founder of London Theater - NYTimes.com Bernard Miles, 83, an Actor, Peer And Founder of London Theater AP Published: June 15, 1991 LONDON, June 14— Bernard Miles, the actor and founder of the Mermaid Theater in London, who was made a life peer, died today. He was 83 years old. He ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,587 | What has been the motto of the Prince of Wales since the 14th century? | Prince of Wales's Feathers Prince of Wales's Feathers The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Prince of Wales's Feathers The badge of The Prince of Wales comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fl... | 1000+ images about War of the Roses on Pinterest | Edward iv, England and Sons Forward Arrayed in Gold: Joan of Kent: The First Princess of Wales > Joan, LG, suo jure 4th Countess of Kent, 5th Baroness Wake of Liddell (19 September 1328 – 7 August 1385), known to history as The Fair Maid of Kent, was the first post-con... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,588 | What is the name for a group of musicians formed to imitate a famous band? | How to Form a Band (with Examples) - wikiHow Getting Off the Ground 1 Find musicians. Your band could just be you, but you'll want to split fuel costs with someone when you start touring, right? Typically, for a rock band, you will need at least one guitarist, one bassist, one keyboardist/pianist, and a drummer -- the ... | Formally Known As The Bollocks : The Stone Roses Reni The Stone Roses are an English rock band, formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most prominent lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown , g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,589 | What is the name of the device used to raise boats from the River Weaver in Cheshire to the canal system? | Weaver Refining Co Ltd proximity to markets & customers? and the quality & costs of financial & human capital, land, energy, labour & transport? There was always a competitive struggle to secure the synergies, lots of folk were having a go ... that was the only way Darwin's natural selection worked and there was no ... | Even the Romans, who settled at various locations along the River Severn had to cross the river. CROSSING THE RIVER The Romans settled at various locations along the Severn, or as they named it, Sabrina. They were not bridge builders, but preferred to cross the river by using fords. The Severn name for ford is lode, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,590 | According to legend, what mountain was the home of the Greek gods? | Ancient Greece-Mount Olympus, Greece-Archaeological Sites of Mount Olympus Facts on Mount Olympus Mount Olympus, a divine place to be! Mount Olympus was the lightest and most worshipped mountain of Greece. A magnificent place with numerous forests and gorges and summits of different heights, blessed with mild climate, ... | Greek Religion - 4 | Britannica.com Greek Religion religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Hellenes. Displaying 201 - 300 of 342 results lectisternium (from Latin lectum sternere, “to spread a couch”), ancient Greek and Roman rite in which a meal was offered to gods and goddesses whose representations were laid ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,591 | What typically pluralized instrument is named from Spanish 'chestnut'? | castanets - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com castanets Castanets are a Spanish percussion instrument. Castanets are clicked together in rhythm with music and dance. This plural noun is the name of a percussion instrument consisting of round pieces of shell, wood, or bone held in the fingers. Castanets were origin... | 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 |
1,482,592 | Which common garden flower, often used in salads, belongs to the genus Tropaeolum? | Nasturtium (common name) - definition of Nasturtium (common name) by The Free Dictionary Nasturtium (common name) - definition of Nasturtium (common name) by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Nasturtium+(common+name) (nə-stûr′shəm, nă-) n. 1. Any of various plants of the genus Tropaeolum, native to ... | Easter Prize QUIZ ...ANSWERS in General Discussion Forum 12.What was the first food consumed by the astronauts of Apollo 11, after the moon landing?............TURKEY 13.In which decade was Insulin first used in the treatment of Diabetes?...............................................1920's 14.The British cabinet has o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,593 | In which craft might you use a crewel and a chenille? | The Needle You Need! – NeedlenThread.com I think we’ve all experienced it: that overwhelming frustration when, in the middle of an embroidery project, nothing is going right with the thread. It’s tangling. It’s fraying at the eye. It’s fuzzing up. It’s shredding as you stitch. SHREDDING!! Aaaaaaaaaaaack! You’... | Chablis Wine Regions Chablis Chablis Wine Chablis is an historic wine-producing town in northern-central France . It produces light, dry white wines famed for their minerality and crisp acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from Chardonnay . Chablis is located in northern Burgundy (Bourgogne), although th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,594 | Flared trousers were originated in the early 1800s by? | The Never-Ending Style of Bell Bottoms | Lifescript.com This article has been written by an outside contributor. It has not been reviewed by the LifeScript editorial staff for accuracy. The Never-Ending Style of Bell Bottoms A Historical Look at the Ever-Popular Bell Bottoms By Elizabeth Harrell Internet Dating Advice ... | Parsons, Scarecrows and Fear: Kent's Smuggling Heritage Parsons, Scarecrows and Fear: Kent's Smuggling Heritage by Richard Crowhurst Baccy for the Clerk Chorus to A Smuggler's Song by Rudyard Kipling. Kipling's famous poem encapsulates the romantic vision of the great age of British smuggling in the 18th century, conju... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,595 | What does a philogynist like? | What does philogynist mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word philogynist Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: philogynist(Noun) someone who is fond of women as a group Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Philogynist(noun) a lover or friend of women; on... | Game show legends - snopes.com Game show legends 14 September 2007, 09:31 AM F.T.M Just got this in my Inbox, It's long but there's some right crackers in among 'em.... QUIZMANIA (ITV) Greg Scott: We're looking for an occupation beginning with 'T'. Contestant: Doctor. Scott: No, it's 'T'. 'T' for Tommy. 'T' for Tango. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,596 | On which racecourse is the Welsh Grand National ran | History | Welsh Grand National HISTORY History of the Coral Welsh Grand National The race was first run in 1895, and it originally took place at Ely Racecourse in Cardiff. It remained at this venue until the closure of the course in 1939. After World War II it was transferred to Caerleon in 1948, and it was then moved ... | Facts & Figures Facts & Figures It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Facts & Figures Records The first race was held in 1839, but it started in inauspicious circumstances, going off two hours late after confusion over weighing procedures. The aptly named, and 5-1 favourite, Lottery came home first. The 1929... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,597 | What was the former name of Cambodia? | What is the former name of Cambodia? | Reference.com What is the former name of Cambodia? A: Quick Answer The former name of Cambodia was "Kampuchea," a name the Khmer people of Southeast Asia called their nation for centuries, according to Asia Travel. The English name for the country, Cambodia, is an adaptation of "K... | Country formerly Siam - Crossword clues & answers - Global Clue Useful website for every solver Country formerly Siam Let's find possible answers to "Country formerly Siam" crossword clue. First of all, we will look for a few extra hints for this entry: Country formerly Siam. Finally, we will solve this crossword puzzl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,598 | Crohn’s Disease affects which part of the body? | What Is Crohn's Disease and How Does It Effect the Body Crohn's Advocate Magazine Your Body and Crohn's Disease As you know, you eat food to get nutrients like protein and carbohydrates, which keep your body running. When your gastrointestinal (GI) tract processes that food, it absorbs the necessary nutrients and gets ... | TV ACRES: Medicine > Hospitals > Sacred Heat Hospital (Scrubs) Sacred Heart Hospital - Private California based medical facility featured on the medical comedy SCRUBS/NBC/2001+. Nurse Judy and Drs. Turk, Reid, Kelso, Cox, and Dorian Physicians on duty included: Zach Braff as Dr. John "J.D." Michael Dorian, attending p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,599 | Which British architect was responsible with Renzo Piano for the Famous Pompidou Centre in Paris? | The history – Centre Pompidou The history Home > The Centre Pompidou > The history Le parc de stationnement dans les années 1960 choisi pour accueillir le futur emplacement du Centre Pompidou. © Centre Pompidou Birth of a revolutionary concept In 1969, President Georges Pompidou decided that the vacant site of the Plat... | John Nash: Biography of Regency Architect see: Architecture Glossary . John Nash's Architecture One of the greatest architects of metropolitan London during the Regency era (c.1810-30), John Nash was a highly original and prolific designer, best known for the neoclassical architecture he used in the Mar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,600 | Which football team beat Benfica on penalties to win the Europa League in 2014? | Sevilla 0-0 Benfica (Sevilla win 4-2 on penalties) - BBC Sport AET HT 0-0 FT 0-0 Sevilla win 4-2 on penalties Sevilla 0-0 Benfica (Sevilla win 4-2 on penalties) By Neil Johnston Sevilla beat Benfica on penalties to win the Europa League in Turin, their third triumph in the competition in nine seasons. Benfica, losers i... | European Football Weekends: Zonal Marking in Barcelona Zonal Marking in Barcelona Have I Got Nous For You Michael Cox of Zonal Marking fame puts down his chalkboard to head to Barcelona.... Well, I must say, I’m rather disappointed. We’ve come all this way to Barcelona to see a game at the Nou, and it’s not what I exp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,601 | What is alternative name for the prongs of a fork? | Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prong 1. A thin, pointed, projecting part: a pitchfork with four prongs. 2. A branch; a fork: the two prongs of a river. tr.v. pronged, prong·ing, prongs To pierce with or as if with a ... | 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 |
1,482,602 | What was the name of the restaurant opened by Lily Savage and Loyd Grossman in the UK tv soap ‘Brookside’? | Three disc set featuring The Untransmittable Lily Savage Show, The Live Show and Live & Outrageous. DVD only. Universal 824 606 0 11 27/11/06 Most Haunted Live Volume 4 Derek Acorah's last ever Most Haunted Live event played out in London's eerie East End, where the team followed in the footsteps of the world's most no... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,603 | The name of which football club is an anagram of 'Red Admiral'? | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | BBC Sport - Football - Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth Full Time 90:00+3:06 The final whistle goes and the game is over. 90:00+2:14 Michael Brown fouled by Didier Drogba, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David James. 90:00+1:47 Short corner taken by Florent Malouda. 90:00+1:34 Booking The referee cautions R... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,604 | July 20, 1969 saw the landing of what NASA mission, the first to land men on the moon? | Apollo 11 Flight Log, July 20, 1969: The Moon Landing Apollo 11 Flight Log, July 20, 1969: The Moon Landing By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | July 20, 2014 07:25am ET MORE Lunar landing operations for the Apollo 11 crew officially began around 9:27 a.m. July 20, when lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin crawled th... | President Nixon's Phone Call to the Moon President Nixon's Phone Call to the Moon By President Nixon and Neil Armstrong May 5, 2011, 11:06pm Printer friendly page President Nixon on a split screen as he speaks with Neil Armstrong on the moon. A facet of the Cold War was the space race. The Apollo program was an aggress... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,605 | A limited company (e.g., in the UK 'Ltd', US 'LLC', Germany 'GmbH') has limited what? | Germany Company Formation Contact Us Germany - Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (Gmbh) Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung translates to “company with limited liability” and, like limited companies in the UK, a GmbH is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from the individuals who run it. For sole traders... | Snow In Berlin: Laughing Stock Snow in Berlin The Sunday Times: 24th January 1999 Not Mad About The Boys Channel 4's new satire Boyz Unlimited presents a worrying picture of how boy bands are squeezing out grown-up music, says Andrew Smith. Comedy writer Richard Osman decided that he wanted Boyz Unlimited, his six-part... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,606 | Which major social networking corporation grew from a branded messaging project at podcasting site Odeo? | SOCIAL MEDIA FOUNDERS NET WORTH 2016 - FinancialWealth&Company SOCIAL MEDIA FOUNDERS NET WORTH 2016 Posted by admin in FinancialWealth Magazine FB Mark Zuckerberg Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of... | The Social Network (2010) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Harvard student Mark... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,607 | What was the name of the man and his adopted son who were Roman military leaders between 216 BC (the invasion of Italy by Hannibal) and 147 BC ( the destruction of Carthage)? | Hannibal Hannibal Introduction Carthage Before Hannibal Carthage, one of the most famous cities of antiquity, was founded on the north coast of Africa by the Phoenicians of Tyre (sur) in 814 B.C. The founding of Carthage was closely followed by the establishment of other Phoenician cities in the western Mediterranean. ... | Military commanders: Horatio Nelson Early years | In battle | With sailors | Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1804) was one of 11 children of Norfolk cleric, but received the best education his father could afford. Early years He was inspired early on by uncle who was a naval captain and went to sea in 1771 at the age of 13 wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,608 | Who was the French composer of the ballet Daphne et Chloe? | Maurice Ravel Frontispice - Daphnis et Chlo� Daphnis et Chlo� DAPHNIS ET CHLO� - Ballet en un acte et trois parties 1er tableau. Une prairie � la lisi�re d'un bois sacr�. 1. Introduction et danse religieuse 2. Danse g�n�rale 3. Danse grotesque de Dorcon 4. Danse l�g�re et gracieuse de Daphnis 5. Danse de Lyc�ion 6. Noc... | Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony - In Mozart's Footsteps - Uncommon Musical Travel Posted on December 6, 2010 by David Nelson Manfred is a dramatic poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-17. It tells the story of the supernatural Manfred who was tortured by guilt, defies redemption, and later commits suicide. Tchaikovsky kne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,609 | Tennis player Vijay Amritraj appeared in which James Bond film? | Vijay | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Vijay is one of Bond's allies from the 1983 film Octopussy and was played by professional tennis player Vijay Amritraj . Film biography An agent in I division, Vijay, playing a flute to an asp, sees Bond come to port and plays the 'Bond' theme with his flute to get his ... | The first Bond Girl - Photos of the gorgeous Urusula Andress Ursula Andress became famous as Honey Ryder, a shell diver and James Bond’s woman of desire in Dr. No (1962), the first Bond movie. In what became an iconic moment in cinematic and fashion history, she rose out of the Caribbean Sea in a white bikini sport... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,610 | With which band was Lonnie Donegan before he went solo | Chris Barber: Former band members/Johnny Duncan Johnny Duncan Lonnie Donegan's last recordings with the Chris Barber Band, before he left to pursue a solo career capitalising on the success of "Rock Island Line", were made on 4 April 1956. He was replaced on banjo by Dick Bishop, who also soldiered on with the skiffle ... | 1977 Plane Crash | Lynyrd Skynyrd | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Several members of the band died in a plane crash that occurred on October 20, 1977, three days after the release of Street Survivors . A chartered Convair 240, N55VM, carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina to LSU in Baton Rouge,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,611 | According to Greek legend, who was the muse of history? | Mythology « Krewe of Muses Member Login Mythology The Muses are the Greek goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. They were believed to inspire artists, especially poets, philosophers and musicians. Daughters of Zeus, king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, they were born at the foot of Mount... | Dictionary of Greek & Roman Mythology Dictionary of the Greeks and Romans Mythology Abaris In Greek mythology Abaris was a priest to the god Apollo. Apollo gave him a golden arrow which rendered him invisible and also cured diseases and gave oracles. Abaris gave the arrow to Pythagoras. Abas Abas was the son of Celeus ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,612 | In which Virginia town, in April 1865, did Robert E Lee sign the Confederate surrender at the end of the American Civil War? | Robert E. Lee surrenders - Apr 09, 1865 - HISTORY.com Robert E. Lee surrenders Publisher A+E Networks At Appomattox, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War. Forced to abandon the Confederate capital of Richmon... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,613 | "Who wrote the lines of poetry 'Hail to thee, blithe spirit! Bird thou never wert""?" | To a Skylark by Percy Bysshe Shelley | Poetry Foundation To a Skylark by Percy Bysshe Shelley Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! Bird thou never wert, That from Heaven, or near it, Pourest thy full heart In profuse strains of unpremeditated art. Higher still and higher From the earth thou springest Like a cloud of fire; The ... | Four Quartets - Wikiquote Four Quartets Time present and time past Are both perhaps present in time future And time future contained in time past. Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot is a work of four poems: Burnt Norton (1935), East Coker (1940), The Dry Salvages (1941), and Little Gidding (1942). Contents Footfalls echo in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,614 | In which book does the character Melanie Wilkes appear? | Gone with the Wind: Character Profiles | Novelguide Gone with the Wind: Character Profiles Average Overall Rating: 5 Total Votes: 167 Scarlett is the protagonist of the novel and the events and characters are seen mostly through her eyes. Born into a wealthy plantation family, Scarlett longs to be a "great lady" like h... | Books and Authors on Postage Stamps Books and Authors on Postage Stamps Collection of James M. Hutchisson This is an exhibit of part of one of my philatelic collections, this one having been ongoing since about the spring of 2004. Among countries Great Britain by far and away leads the rest in terms of special sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,615 | Steve Davis reached every final of the Snooker World Championship between 1983 and 1989, but who were the two players who beat him? | How Steve Davis won his sixth and final World Snooker Championship in 1989 | Sport | The Guardian That 1980s sports blog How Steve Davis won his sixth and final World Snooker Championship in 1989 The reigning champion had not enjoyed a great season in 1988-89 but he showed his true class at the Crucible, where he beat ... | Welcome to fcsnooker - Snooker Coaching with Frank Callan - 'Snooker World Champions - The Embassy Years' fcsnooker - Top Quality Snooker Coaching and Instruction in association with Mr Frank Callan - General Interest - "Snooker World Champions - The Embassy Years" The 'Embassy' World Championships ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,616 | What type of creature is a Dandy Dinmont | Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Breed Information and Pictures Your browser does not support the audio tag. Description The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a low to the ground, longer than he is tall, little dog. The large head has a topknot that is in proportion to the body. The skull is broad between the ears, gradually taperin... | Blondie (Comic Strip) - TV Tropes WMG One of the longest-running (from September 8, 1930) and most popular Newspaper Comics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time, Blondie stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard salaryman with a strange haircut, one button on his shirt, and a love of monstrous sand... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,617 | Which Cornish village claims to be the birthplace of King Arthur? | King Arthur sites, Cornwall King Arthur sites in Cornwall Not surprisingly Cornwall claims to be the home of many King Arthur sites, from Tintagel place of King Arthur's birth to his death. Plus many reference to sites with Merlin connections. Castle Dore is said to have been the chief residence of King Mark of C... | Arthurian Knights: Arthurs Battles Arthurian Knights To come together around the table of equality to discuss all aspects of Arthurian Fact and Fiction Monday, 9 March 2009 Arthurs Battles The Battle of Camlannis is King Arthur's final battle, in which he is mortally wounded by his his nephew Mordred. The story recalls... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,618 | Traditionally a ‘coven’ traditionally refers to a meeting of how many witches? | Covens Covens Witchcraft - Occult World Posted by: Occult World in Witchcraft February 6, 2014 13 Views A Coven is the formal organization and working unit of witches and Wiccans. The origin of the word coven is not clear. Most likely, it derives from the verb convene, which includes in its variant convent, which once ... | Jim Bowen - British Classic Comedy Jim Bowen Comedy Profiles Jim Bowen 1937 – Present Probably best remembered for the game show Bullseye, Jim Bowen was one of the stars of the groundbreaking series The Comedians that celebrated 40 years back in 2011. Quick Bio Born Peter Williams on 20th August, in Heswall, Cheshire. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,619 | What does the Latin phrase ‘Primus inter pares’ translate to in English? | Translation of Primus inter pares in English English Greek Spanish Polish Primus inter pares in English Primus inter pares (, prōtos metaxỳ ísōn) is a Latin phrase meaning first among equals. It is typically used as an honorary title for those who are formally equal to other members of their group but are accorded unof... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,620 | Which tanker caused the world's greatest ever oil spillage in 1989 in the Gulf of Alaska | Oil Spill Facts - Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Questions and Answers about the Spill Where is the Exxon Valdez today? After several changes of name and ownership, the tanker was converted for hauling bulk ore in the South China Sea. Following a collision with a cargo ship in November 2012, the ore carrier was... | US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River | Airwise News US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River January 16, 2009 A US Airways jet with 155 people on board ditched in the frigid Hudson River off Manhattan after apparently hitting a flock of geese on Thursday and officia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,621 | Where in England would you find' Lime Street Station'? | Lime Street Railway Station (Liverpool, England): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor “Ideal location and good facilities” Reviewed 3 days ago NEW If you are considering visiting Liverpool it is well worth ditching the car and coming by train. Lime Street station is situated right in the middle of the city and has ver... | Limestone Hotel & Restaurant in West Lulworth Check Availability Welcome to Limestone Hotel Nestled in the Dorset hills, near Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove,this stylish country house is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Jurassic coastline. Limestone at Lulworth is a uniquely designed, characteris... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,622 | "In a 1934 song, Nol Coward warned Mrs Worthington: ""Don't put your daughter on the ... "" what?" | Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage, Mrs. Worthington by Noël Coward Songfacts Songfacts The title of this humorous and extremely well-crafted song can also be rendered "(Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage,) Mrs. Worthington" or simply "Mrs. Worthington." The punctuation also varies. In his biography, A Talent to Am... | Portsmouth music scene THE THIRTIES 1930 Was the year when the song hits were full of optimism, to counteract the Depression and post-Wall-Street-Crash-Street-Crash- They had titles like "Sunny Side Up," "With A Song In My Heart" and "Give Yourself A Pat On The Back." end one big hit was called "If I Had A Talking Pict... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,623 | In the game of 'Scrabble', how many points are awarded for the letter 'K'? | Scrabble Tile Distribution and Point Values By Erik Arneson Updated September 29, 2016. One of the first things that beginner Scrabble players should learn is the game's tile distribution. It's vital to know that, for example, only one J, K, Q, X and Z are in the bag -- and that they provide the best opportunities for ... | 10 Words That Will Win You Any Game of Scrabble | Mental Floss 10 Words That Will Win You Any Game of Scrabble Hasbro Like us on Facebook Whether you consider winning at Scrabble a case of extreme luck or supreme spelling ability, here are 10 words that—if conditions are right—will help you trump any opponent. 1. Oxyph... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,624 | What city, starting with the letter I, is the northernmost official city in the United Kingdom? | Cities in UK, Map of UK Cities, Cities in England Cardiff Map Officially known as “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”, and commonly known as Britain or UK, the United Kingdom is a sovereign state which comprises of four countries - England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The country is bo... | 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 |
1,482,625 | Which language gave English the word kahuna as in “the big kahuna”? | kahuna - definition of kahuna in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of kahuna in English: kahuna 1(in Hawaii) a wise man or shaman. Example sentences ‘As a kahuna, she decided to prepare a multitude of students to share lomi lomi with the world.’ ‘The native Hawaiian descendant of the last kahuna nui in Waimea ha... | 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,626 | "Which early 20th century American novelist wrote ""The Crisis"", ""Crossing"", ""Coniston"", ""Mr Crewe's Career"" and ""Far Country""?" | Winston Churchill (novelist) - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Winston Churchill (novelist) For other people with the same name, see Winston Churchill (disambiguation) . Winston Churchill Portrait of Winston Churchill, by Haeseler, 1908 Born Nationality American Winston Churchill (November 10, 1871 – March 12, 1947) was an Am... | American Experience | Eugene O'Neill | People & Events | PBS People & Events The Pulitzer Prize in Drama 9 of 9 Columbia University awards the annual Pulitzer Prize in drama based on the nominations of a "drama jury" and the recommendations of the Pulitzer board. Eugene O'Neill dominated the early years of the award, w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,627 | Where is the world's oldest surviving bowling green, with the first recorded use being in 1299? | On The World's Oldest Bowling Green - British Pathé British Pathé This video has no sound Description Item title reads: "On the World's oldest bowling green (AD 1299). Sir John Russell installs "Sir" W. Day, 1927's winner over 350 year old competition for honour of knighthood of the Green." Southampton M/S bowlers, wea... | Love Everton Forum | Breaking News and Everton Discussion Villa Park Aston Villa F.C. - 1897 to present Capacity: 42,682 - Opened: 1897 Villa Park is a football stadium in the district of Witton, Birmingham, England, with a seating capacity of 42,682. It has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,628 | First used in America, what name is given to a pub or restaurant that combines seafood and meat, such as steak and scampi? | Where to Eat - San Diego, California Where to Eat Amaya La Jolla has it all, and maybe just a little too much BY Troy Johnson | Photography by sam wells MORE RESTAURANT REVIEWS With these three wines, you will be able to make everyone on your Nice List happy, and end the year on a jolly note. BY Lindsey Pomeroy Downtow... | A Glossary Of Cooking And Barbecue Words Acidic. See sour . Ahrs. The increments of time used to measure how long a cook takes. Spare ribs take up to 6 ahrs, pulled pork can take up to 14 ahrs, etc. Al dente. Contrary to what you might think, Al Dente is not a hall of fame third baseman. It is an Italian phrase that me... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,629 | In an operation headed by Ali Hassan al-Majid (a cousin of then Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein), Iraq used the deadly nerve gas Sarin against what minority in 1987 and 1988? | Al-Anfal Campaign | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 2003 invasion The al-Anfal Campaign (Arabic language: حملة الأنفال), also known as the Kurdish Genocide, [3] Operation Anfal or simply Anfal, was a genocidal [4] campaign against the Kurdish people (and other non-Arab populations) in northern Iraq, led by the... | 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 |
1,482,630 | With which country did France agree a 50 year treaty in November 2010 entailing joint forces, and sharing an aircraft carrier and nuclear technology? | UK and France agree to joint nuclear testing treaty | UNIAN UK and France agree to joint nuclear testing treaty One centre will be set up... World 12:02, 02 November 2010 The UK and France are to sign treaties agreeing to military co-operation including testing of nuclear warheads, according to BBC . One centre will be... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,631 | Which common wildflowers belong to the Galanthus family? | Galanthus nivalis, The Common Snowdrop | Easy Wildflowers Galanthus nivalis, The Common Snowdrop fodrambler Leave a comment The Common Snowdrop isn’t native to the UK it is naturalised, that means that it is an introduced species that probably arrived here around about the sixteenth century and has been here ever since... | Helianthus annuus (sunflower) | Plants & Fungi At Kew Discover more Geography and distribution Sunflower was first domesticated from its wild ancestor more than 5,000 years ago in the south-western part of the USA and, within a short period of time, became widespread throughout the Americas. Its value as an ornamental ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,632 | The perfume L’Interdit by Givenchy was created in 1957 for which actress? | L`Interdit Givenchy perfume - a fragrance for women 1957 TillyWave Iris and Dark Powder Bomb I find that L'Interdit is all iris, orris, powder, and dark woods. It belongs on the skin of women with lacquered hair, red nail polish, stockings, and white gloves. Not loud at all but reminiscent of older grooming products--p... | Rear Window Rear Window (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter. (112 min.) Alfred Hitchcock was the only director of his day most filmgoers knew by name. His face and form familiarized by his popular tv program, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, contemporary... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,633 | Which country puts Sverige on its stamps | Stamp catalog : Countries List Abu Dhabi (96) Aden (121) Aden - Protectorates (690) Afghanistan (2,474) Aitutaki (1,013) Ajman (2,402) Åland Islands (522) Albania (4,346) Alderney (596) Algeria (1,993) Andorra, French Administration (888) Andorra, Spanish Administration (455) Angola (1,660) Anguilla (1,370) Antigua and... | FLAGS and STAMPS: Birds on Flags FLAGS and STAMPS This blog is all about "Flags of the World" on Stamps & other Philatelic items, as well as, on "Indian Flag" and its History from the collection of a veteran philatelist. Content of this blog is copyrighted. Do not use the text and pictures in any format without express... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,634 | What British sitcom, written by and starring Jennifer Saunders and co-starring Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield and Jane Horrocks, was first broadcast by the BBC in 1992? | Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series 1992–2012) - 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 Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy driv... | Doreen Mantle | The One Foot in the Grave Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The One Foot in the Grave Wiki Share Doreen Mantle (born 1930) is a South African -born British actress who is probably best known for her role as Mrs Jean Warboys in One Foot in the Grave (1990–2000). She has appeared in many British television s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,635 | June 5, 1968 saw which US presidential candidate shot at the Ambassador Hotel (since razed), by radical Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan? | From Lincoln to JFK - variety of guns used to assassinate American presidents | Daily Mail Online comments Five guns tell the stories of five attempts on the lives of American presidents or candidates over the course of 148 years. From the assassination of President Lincoln in Ford's Theater in 1865 to the assassinatio... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,636 | In economics, which four countries are known as the BRIC countries? | The Mint countries: Next economic giants? - BBC News BBC News The Mint countries: Next economic giants? 6 January 2014 Close share panel Image caption Building an Ikea for the 28 million people living in greater Jakarta In 2001 the world began talking about the Bric countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - as pote... | Brics Essay - 297 Words Essay about Brics ...BRICS Countries Introduction BRICS represents the first important non-Western global initiative in the post-Cold War world. It brings together five major emerging powers located in different parts of the world — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with the first ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,637 | What are the first names of the characters played by Adrian Edmonson and Rik Mayall in the UK television comedy series ‘Bottom’? | Bottom (TV Series 1991–1995) - 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 Edward and Richard are best buddies living off the govern... | Mrs. Dale's Diary Mrs. Dale's Diary The first post-war soap on British radio was Mrs. Dale's Diary and was first broadcast on the Light Programme at 4pm on Monday 5th. January 1948. Who could forget Marie Goossens' harp introduction to the programme or the reflective comments of Dr. Dale's ever-earnest wife? The title ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,638 | What 'D' is the name of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer's dad? | What is the name of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's mother? - Quora Christmas What is the name of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's mother? The Rankin and Bass special mentions that Donner is his father, but the name of his mother is never mentioned as far as I can tell. Written Jun 1, 2016 I was suffering from cysts o... | NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,639 | The huge American springtime festival of film, music and technology SXSW is held where? | South by Southwest - Austin, Texas | SXSW Interactive, Music, FIlm South by Southwest South by Southwest What SXSW means to Austin Most college towns calm down during Spring Break as students leave for party points beyond – but not Austin. After all, why would anyone leave when one of the biggest events in the music, i... | Revisiting the World's Fairs and International Expositions: General World's Fair Materials Articles Journal of the American Art Pottery Association. 18:3 (2002) [Special Issue “Art Pottery of the World's Fairs] Astley, Stephen. "Fountains as Spectacle at International Expositions 1851-1915." Fountains: Splash and Spect... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,640 | Psychology Professor Daniel Kahneman, author of the 2011 book Thinking, Fast and Slow jointly won which Nobel Prize in 2002? | Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology Emeritus Highest Degree Ph.D. in Psychology from University of California at Berkeley, 1961 Online Media ResearchGate Profile Daniel Kahneman is a Senior Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He is also Professor ... | Nobel Prize - 3 | Britannica.com Nobel Prize any of the prizes (five in number until 1969, when a sixth was added) that are awarded annually from a fund bequeathed for that purpose by the Swedish inventor and industrialist Alfred Bernhard Nobel.... Browse Subcategories: (210) Displaying 101 - 200 of 800 results Burnet,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,641 | Which country does boxer Vitali Klitschko come from? | Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko: 'This is a battle and I don't plan to give up easily' | World news | The Guardian Ukraine Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko: 'This is a battle and I don't plan to give up easily' As Ukraine's street protests against corruption grow increasingly ugly, the unlikely figure of heavyweight boxer Vitali ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,642 | Pele is the volcano goddess of what island chain? | MrPsMythopedia - Pele Pele Story by Brandon L. Parsons (2015) PELE: The Hawaiian Goddess of the Volcano! The Hawaiian Islands; a cluster of smallish volcanic islands pushing up above the vast surface of the Pacific Ocean, and home to a rich culture that goes back to long before the islands were ever discovered or settl... | SELENE - Greek Goddess of the Moon (Roman Luna) Selene Moon (selênê) Selene goddess of the moon, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., Antikensammlung Berlin SELENE was the Titan goddess of the moon. She was depicted as a woman riding sidesaddle on a horse or driving a chariot drawn by a pair of winged steeds. Her lunar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,643 | What structural element of a building protrudes from the plane of a sloping roof surface, creating usable space in the roof by adding headroom and usually enabling addition of windows? | Roofing | DW Construction And Carpentry Roofing Dormer Roof A dormer is a structural element of a building that protrudes from the plane of a sloping roof surface. Dormers are used, either in original construction or as later additions, to create usable space in the roof of a building by adding headroom and usually als... | Geodesic Dome | Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) Geodesic Dome 1960 - 1990 Originally invented in Germany in 1922, Geodesic Domes did not see widespread use until the mid 1970s when prefabricated kits enticed a generation of do-it-yourselfers. Companies such as Cathedralite Dome... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,644 | Ash Wednesday follows which day? | Ash Wednesday in the United States Home Calendar Holidays the United States Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday in the United States Many Christian Americans mark Ash Wednesday as the first day of Lent. It follows Shrove Tuesday , which features Mardi Gras celebrations. Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in ma... | Etrusia - Saxons - Days of the Week - Wednesday Etrusia - Saxons and Vikings in Britain - Home Page Wednesday Wednesday is called after the Roman god Mercury in Latin languages, e.g. Mercredi in French. According to the Encyclopaedia Mythica , Mercury was the god of "trade and profit, merchants and travelers, but origi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,645 | The format of which British television show is based on the American show ‘College Bowl’? | University Challenge University Challenge IMDb profile TV.com summary University Challenge is a long-running British television quiz show, licensed and produced by Granada Television. The format is based on the American show College Bowl, which ran on NBC radio from 1953 to 1957 , and on NBC TV from 1959 to 1970 . Coll... | Perfection - UKGameshows Perfection Broadcast 12 Yard for BBC Two, 17 January 2011 to 10 February 2012 (60 episodes in 2 series) 12 Yard and BBC Scotland for BBC One, 2 January 2013 to 31 October 2014 (150 episodes in 3 series, Series 5: 1 to 30 episodes) 12 Yard and BBC Scotland for BBC Two, 2 to 30 March 2015 (Series... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,646 | Which French president succeeded Charles de Gaulle? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 28 | 1969: President Charles de Gaulle resigns About This Site | Text Only 1969: President Charles de Gaulle resigns The French President, Charles de Gaulle, has resigned from office after 11 years, following his defeat in a referendum on governmental reforms. A terse, three-line communiqu� from the E... | Fifth Republic, modern France France History - Fifth Republic The Fifth Republic is the period of the fifth and current republican constitution of France, which was introduced on October 5, 1958. The Fifth Republic emerged from the ashes of the French Fourth Republic, replacing a weak and factional parliamentary gove... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,647 | Which singer who sang '24 Hours From Tulsa' died April 2006 at the age of 65? | Gene Pitney, Who Sang of 60's Teenage Pathos, Dies at 65 - The New York Times The New York Times Arts |Gene Pitney, Who Sang of 60's Teenage Pathos, Dies at 65 Search Continue reading the main story Correction Appended Gene Pitney, the clean-cut crooner who became a teenage idol in the early 1960's with hits like "Town... | Music Gates: Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thursday, May 26, 2011 Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The two founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,648 | Which European country is committed to decommissioning all of its nuclear reactors? | Nuclear Decommissioning: Decommission nuclear facilities - World Nuclear Association Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities (Updated November 2016) To date, about 110 commercial power reactors, 46 experimental or prototype reactors, over 250 research reactors and a number of fuel cycle facilities have been retired from ope... | Treaty of Tlatelolco Treaty of Tlatelolco What is it? Latin American nations drafted the treaty on February 14, 1967 in Tlatelolco, Mexico City, and it went into force on April 22, 1968. Since then all thirty-three nations in Latin America and the Caribbean have signed it and only Cuba has not ratified it. 1 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,649 | In which Irish city can one stroll along the Mardyke Walk, between the north and south channels of the River Lee? | Cork, Ireland World Facts Index > Ireland > Cork Cork's claim of being Ireland's 'real capital' is supported by culture, class, and history, yet the city effortlessly holds onto its country town charm. The second largest city in the Irish Republic, Cork is modern, lively, and attractive, with lots to offer the short- o... | BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Troubles tunes which annoyed Auntie Troubles tunes which annoyed Auntie By Johnny Caldwell BBC News It may not get the biggest cheer of the night but the Police's hit Invisible Sun might well generate the most conversation among those attending the group's gig at Belfast's Stormont Es... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,650 | "Which group won the Eurovision Song contest in 1981 with the song, ""Making Your Mind Up""?" | Eurovision Song Contest 1981 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1981 Ireland's capital Dublin hosted the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest after Johnny Logan won the contest in the preceding year with What's Another Year. Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest for the United Kingdom with the song Making Yo... | 1966 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1966 The British charts of 1966 saw the Beatles concentrate on albums while the Beach Boys, Spencer Davis and the Troggs stole the singles charts. The Beatles were once again biggest artists of the year - the same year that John Lennon made his disastrous cla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,651 | Which single was Motown's first American chart topper (It was by The Marvelettes) | Various - The Best Of Motown 1960s, Volume 1 (CD, Album) at Discogs Report Who would have guessed that when Berry Gordy Jr set up a small record company called Motown with an $800 loan, it would become one of the world's leading record labels. Bridging the gap between black and white culture, Motown was the pioneering ... | Take That | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com Biography Take That (1990 - 1996, 2005- ) Take That are an English pop band that achieved great success in the 1990s. Although the band split in 1996, they reformed over a decade later to renewed commercial success. Formation: Take That were formed in 19... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,652 | One of the circuits for the 2011 Formula One season, the Sepang International Circuit can be found in which Asian city? | Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit - Photo | Red Bull Motorsports Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit We guide you round the Sepang International Circuit, the first F1 track designed by Herman Tilke. Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia © Mark Thompson/Getty Images By Matt Youson Known for: Formula O... | Every Little Boy's Scalextric: Japanese Grand Prix — The Austin Grand Prix Every Little Boy's Scalextric: Japanese Grand Prix September 30, 2012 by Iain Robertson Suzuka Circuit, 2011 (image courtesy of Mercedes GP) The rivalry between two of Japan’s leading carmakers, Toyota and Honda, is renowned, states Iain Roberts... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,653 | Blencathra Mountain 2850feet high in the Lake District, because of its shape is better known by what name? | Lake District Fells Lake District Fells The 25 highest fells in the Lake District National Park are: Scafell Pike, 978 m / 3210 ft Scafell, 965 m / 3162 ft Helvellyn, 951 m / 3118 ft Skiddaw, 931 m / 3054 ft Great End, 910 m / 2986 ft Bowfell, 902 m / 2960 ft Great Gable, 899 m / 2949 ft Pillar, 892 m / 2926 ft Netherm... | A Quick Guide to England's Lake District Updated December 24, 2016. Claims to fame: The Lake District, in England's Northwest, is a vast national park, carved out by glaciers about 15,000 years ago. It has: four mountains over 3,000 feet including England's highest about 50 lakes and tarns, including England's biggest ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,654 | Which dog appears in comics with Shaggy, Fred, Velma & Daphne? | scooby doo shaggy | eBay scooby doo shaggy: Customs services and international tracking provided SPONSORED 1 2 3 4 5 We work out the trending price by crunching the data on the product’s sale price over the last 90 days. We work out the trending price by crunching the data on the product’s sale price over the last 90 d... | All Dogs Go to Heaven | Playhouse Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All Dogs Go to Heaven 39pages on For the television series, see All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series All Dogs Go to Heaven Directed by Dom DeLuise Judith Barsi Vic Tayback Charles Nelson Reilly Loni Anderson Melba Moore Studio $13.8 million (Final Bud... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,655 | Which band sang the 1982 theme tune to Rocky III, 'Eye of the Tiger'? | Eye of the Tiger | Rock Band Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Eye of the Tiger Male singer Vocal Tambourine Eye of the Tiger is a song by Survivor which was the theme song to Rocky III, which was the biggest movie of 1982. Tony Scotti was the president of Survivor's record label, and he played Sylvester Stallone some tra... | 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 |
1,482,656 | What was the Roman name for Wales? | Origin of the Name "Wales". A New Appreciation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentia_(Roman_Britain ) The Wikipedia says: # Its exact location remains uncertain. The name's closeness to the Latin word for wall (valens) has led to the suggestion that it straddled Hadrian's Wall, or entity between Hadrian's Wall and the ... | BBC - Wales History: Geoffrey of Monmouth: making fact out of fiction Post categories: History , Myths and legends Phil Carradice | 16:20 UK time, Friday, 13 July 2012 For hundreds of years the standard history of Britain was the one supplied by an obscure teacher, writer, cleric - and, later, priest - of dubious Wels... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,657 | Who owns the coffee shop in the UK television series ‘Blackadder the Third’? | Blackadder - Wikiquote Blackadder Jump to: navigation , search Blackadder ( 1983 , 1986 – 89 , 1999 ) is a television show which originally aired on BBC1 written by Richard Curtis , Ben Elton , and Rowan Atkinson . It traces members of the Blackadder dynasty and their associates through different periods of history. Th... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,658 | A ladder-back is a type of what? | Ladder back | Define Ladder back at Dictionary.com ladder back a chair back having a number of horizontal slats between uprights. Origin of ladder back Examples from the Web for ladder back Expand Eleven Possible Cases Frank R. Stockton With a whispered injunction that he was all right and was not to move on any accoun... | 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 |
1,482,659 | Where would you be incarcerated if you were in Parkhurst Prison | Rights of Inmates - FindLaw Rights of Inmates Download article as a PDF Even the most chronic or hardened inmates have basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution. If you are facing incarceration, you should know your rights. If you have a family member or friend who is in prison or jail, you should know w... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,660 | In 1840 Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom married her cousin. What was his name? | Queen Victoria: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Note About Image Copyright Victoria lived from 24 May 1819 to 22 January 1901 and was Queen of the United Kingdom from 20 June 1837 until her death. She was also made Empress of India on 1 May 1876. The last monarch of the House of Hanover, she ruled for 63 ye... | Regency History: George IV and Queen Caroline: a disastrous royal marriage from Diaries and Correspondence of James Harris, First Earl of Malmesbury, Volume III (1834) He goes on to record his reservations about Caroline’s suitability as a bride for the Prince: “Princess Caroline very missish at supper. I much fear t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,661 | What famous horror film actor - especially for playing Dracula - died age 93 in 2015? | Christopher Lee, Actor Who Made Dracula Count Again, Dies at 93 | Variety Print June 11, 2015 | 05:09AM PT Christopher Lee , the second most famous Dracula of the 20th century — an impressive feat — and a memorably irrepressible villain in James Bond film “The Man With the Golden Gun,” in the “Star Wars” films and in “... | Dracula Study Guide | GradeSaver Dracula Study Guide Buy Study Guide The first edition of Dracula was published in June 1897. As late as May of that year, Stoker was still using his original working title for the novel, The Un-Dead. "Undead," a word now commonly used in horror novels and movies, was a term invented by ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,662 | In 1965, who became the first British driver to win the Indianapolis 500? | Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy - Blog - The Henry Ford Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy Search our website to find what you’re looking for. Search Select Your Language You can select the language displayed on our website. Click the drop-down menu below and make your selection. Past Forward Jim Clark and... | “BIG JOHN” SURTEES | THE LONE RACER MOTORCYCLE & F1 WORLD CHAMPION | The Selvedge Yard by JP “BIG JOHN” SURTEES | THE LONE RACER MOTORCYCLE & F1 WORLD CHAMPION In all of history it has happened only once. Only one man has ever won the World Championship in both motorcycle and auto racing– John Surtees. In 1956, at the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,663 | A framework beam - a fink - that supports a wide-spanning roof is also known as a '(what nationality) truss'? | Attachment 14951 Details for Bug 43473 patch obsolete >A >A'S >A-BOMB >A-BOMBS >A-LEVEL >A-LEVELS >A.M. >AA >AARON >ABACK >ABACUS >ABAFT >ABANDON >ABANDONED >ABANDONING >ABANDONMENT >ABANDONS >ABASEMENT >ABASHED >ABATE >ABATED >ABATEMENT >ABATES >ABATING >ABATTOIR >ABATTOIRS >ABBE >ABBESS >ABBEY >ABBEYS >ABBOT >ABBOTS ... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,664 | The Olympic Torch is lit at which ancient site? | Olympic torch for Rio games lit at ancient Greek site - BBC News BBC News Olympic torch for Rio games lit at ancient Greek site 21 April 2016 Media captionThe flame was lit by the sun's rays during a ceremony The flame for the Olympic Games in Brazil has been lit in southern Greece. An actor performing the role of high... | 12 Greek Words You Should Know 12 Greek Words You Should Know By Daniel Scocco Along with Latin, Greek is probably the language that most influenced other languages around the world. Many English words derive directly from Greek ones, and knowing their origin and meaning is important. Below you will find 12 Greek words... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,665 | Vermicular refers to patterns or movements like? | Recognition of Movement Disorders: Extrapyramidal Side Effects and Tardive Dyskinesia - Medical News Today Recognition of Movement Disorders: Extrapyramidal Side Effects and Tardive Dyskinesia Adapted Media Release 4.5 1 Extrapyramidal Side Effects and Tardive Dyskinesia. Would You Recognize Them If You See Them? Anti-... | THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM The muscular tissue of the body constitutes from one-third to one-half of the body mass of the average vertebrate. Muscular tissue functions in: � movement and locomotion, through its direct connection with the skeletal system � more subtle movements associated with maintaini... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,666 | What was the Roman name for York ? | York's ancient origins The City of York ORIGIN OF YORK The Roman name for York was Eboracum, based on a native British name for the ancient site. It is thought that the root of the early name was Eburos, an Ancient British personal name, which suggests that the site was founded by someone called Eburos. An alternative ... | Useful dates in British history First recorded sighting of Halley's comet BC55 Aug 27: Caesar's first British expedition (second in BC54) BC49 Jan 10 (of the Roman calendar): Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war BC46 Caesar institutes the Julian calendar by adding 90 days to the end o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,667 | "Which actress, nominated for her role in the 2008 film, ""Rachel's Getting Married"", shares her name with a famous historical wife?" | Before They Were Famous Photos - ABC News ABC News − Ted Danson Ted Danson seen here in his senior year in 1966 at Kent School, Kent, Connecticut. Right, Ted Danson is seen, Nov. 2, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library | Getty Images Ted Danson Ted Danson seen here in his senior year in 1966 a... | 2008 Academy Awards® Winners and History Kung Fu Panda (2008) Actor: SEAN PENN in "Milk," Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor," Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon," Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" Actress: KATE WINSLET in "The Reader," Anne Hathaway in "Rachel ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,668 | In Cockney Rhyming slang what are your `Daisy Roots`? | Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases - Londontopia Londontopia You are here: Home / Culture / Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases Jan 29, 2012 By jonathan 129 Comments Hot on the heels of our success with our Top 100 Be... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals 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. 3. The wor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,669 | Who has played the role of Indiana Jones most often in films? | Indiana Jones (Character) Indiana Jones (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Dr. Indiana Henry Jones, Jr. (born July 1, 1899), also known as Indy... See more » Alternate Names: Baby Ind... | Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) ); two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,670 | A shadoof is for lifting what? | Shadoof | Define Shadoof at Dictionary.com shadoof noun 1. a device used in Egypt and other Eastern countries for raising water, especially for irrigation, consisting of a long suspended rod with a bucket at one end and a weight at the other. Origin of shadoof | 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 |
1,482,671 | The ‘Black Paintings’ is the name given to a group of paintings by which Spanish artist? | 1000+ images about Art: The Black Paintings - Goya on Pinterest | Spanish, Laughing and Black painting Forward (Saturno devorando a su hijo), Saturn Devouring His Son, Francisco Goya, 1819-1823. ______ The image portrays the Roman god Saturn eating one of his children. Fearing a prophecy that one of his children would ... | Cubism Movement, Artists and Major Works | The Art Story Resources Quotes "Cubism is not a reality you can take in your hand. It's more like a perfume, in front of you, behind you, to the sides, the scent is everywhere but you don't quite know where it comes from." Pablo Picasso "The goal I proposed myself in making cu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,672 | What is the Latin name for the constellation that is commonly known as the Great Bear? | Ursa Major Ursa Major Clues to the meaning of this celestial feature Located at the top of the heavens the stars of the two bear-constellations, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor , never set, i.e., they never disappear below the horizon, they are always visible in the night sky, all night, every night, throughout the y... | The Constellations | StarParty.com The Constellations Search for: The Constellations For convenience to astronomers, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) divides the sky into 88 separate areas called constellations, which were defined officially in 1922. These are regions of the celestial sphere, of varying size ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,673 | Which bird has the Latin name Pica Pica? | The RSPB: Magpie Conservation status: Green With its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there is nothing else quite like the magpie in the UK. When seen close-up its black plumage takes on an altogether more colourful hue with a purplish-blue iridescent sheen to the wing feathers, and a green glos... | Gardensafari Birds (with lots of pictures) SUPPORT GARDENSAFARI Birds [All pictures of garden wildlife on this page are thumbnails. Click on any thumbnail for a large format to be displayed. The animal's English name is usually specified, provided it has one. The scientific name is always mentioned in the caption of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,482,674 | Of which African country is Malabo the capital? | Political Map of Equatorial Guinea - Nations Online Project Political Map of Equatorial Guinea ___ Political Map of Equatorial Guinea About Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is situated in central West Africa bordering the Bight of Biafra (Atlantic Ocean) between Cameroon and Gabon , it shares maritime borders with... | December 1960 - Virtual Newsstand - Comic Book Plus Next » December - African and Malagasy Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OAMCE) (Organisation Africain et Malagache de Coopération Économique) is established. - Édith Piaf's recording of "Non, je ne regrette rien" is released in France. December 1 - Patrice Lumu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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