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The Real Inspector. Hound (1968) and Jumpers (1972) are plays written by whom?
Tom Stoppard - Literature Literature Biography Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard was born Tomás Straüssler on 3 July 1937 in Zlín, Czechoslovakia. He grew up in Singapore and India during the Second World War and moved to England in 1946 with his mother and stepfather, his own father having been killed in Singapore. Educated...
Leonard Rossiter: TV Shows Starring Leonard Rossiter (5 Items) List Photo:  Freebase /Fair use Z G Options B Comments & Embed 1 BBC-3 Leonard Rossiter, Bill Oddie, Alan Bennett BBC-3 was a BBC television programme, devised and produced by Ned Sherrin and hosted by Robert Robinson, which aired for twenty-four hour-long ...
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"Which comic strip created by Rudolph Dirks that first appeared in 1897 in the ""American Humorist"", the Sunday supplement of the New York Journal, is still distributed, making it the oldest comic strip still in syndication?"
The Katzenjammer Kids | Hey Kids Comics Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia File:Katzenjammer1901.jpg The Katzenjammer Kids is an American comic strip created by the German immigrant Rudolph Dirks and drawn by Harold H. Knerr for 37 years (1912 to 1949). [1] It debuted December 12, 1897 in the American Humorist, the Sunday ...
Departures | WORLD News Group January 01, 2011 Tokunboh Adeyemo 66, March 17 | Nigerian Muslim convert to Christianity in 1966 who became a leading evangelical scholar (two doctorates), African educator, editor (the monumental African Bible Commentary), head of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and Madagascar f...
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In which country are the cities of Bishkek, Batken, Karakol, Naryn, Osh and Jalal-Abad?
Getting around | Trip to Kyrgyzstan Menu Getting around There are many ways to get around the country. You can easily get to southern cities of Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken or Isfana in one hour by plane. In summer you can get from Bishkek to Balikchi by train and the entire trip you will enjoy the amazing mountainous scene...
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Which US term used along with the word ‘figure’ to indicate an approximate amount?
Approximate - definition of approximate by The Free Dictionary Approximate - definition of approximate by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/approximate 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident. 2. Very similar; closely resembling: sketched an approximate likeness of the suspec...
Clauses: Noun Clauses: What's in a Name? Adjective Clauses: Paint by Numbers Noun Clauses: What's in a Name? Not to be left out of the fun, nouns also have their own clause. Just as you would expect, a noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun. Because it functions as a noun, this clause can be a subje...
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Often suggested as an English national anthem, William Blake's 1804 poem set to Hubert Parry's music is?
William Blake | British writer and artist | Britannica.com British writer and artist Allaert van Everdingen William Blake, (born Nov. 28, 1757, London , Eng.—died Aug. 12, 1827, London), English engraver, artist, poet, and visionary, author of exquisite lyrics in Songs of Innocence (1789) and Songs of Experience (1794)...
Australian National Anthem - Advance Australia Fair, Lyrics and Music midi Australian National Anthem words and music composed by Peter Dodds McCormick Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and free We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea: Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty ri...
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July 4, 1919 saw Congress pass the 19th amendment (although it wasn't officially ratified until Aug 20, 1920), which gave the vote to which previously disenfranchised group?
Reconstruction era of the United States in SOURCES FAQ Membership Form Affiliate Program Subscriptions Submit a news release or event Sources Shop Media Names & Numbers Parliamentary Names & Numbers Universities & Colleges Speakers Authors Sources Bookshelf Sources Select Resources Sources Newsstand Twitter Media Blogs...
Women in Congress | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives Women in Congress: An Introduction Like all history, the story of women in Congress is defined by change over time: From a complete lack of representation in Congress before 1917, women have advanced to party leadership at the start of ...
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There's No Business like Show Business
There's No Business Like Show Business - Annie Get Your Gun (1950) - YouTube There's No Business Like Show Business - Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video h...
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Which world championship darts player walks onto the stage to the tune of ‘Rabbit’ by Chas and Dave?
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Can Phil Taylor, the greatest darts player of all time, step away from the game that made him? | Ed Caesar | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Phil Taylor does not remember how much his father made working at Platt’s tile factory in Stoke-on-Trent in the early 1960s, but he knows it was not enough. Like ten...
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The first two speakers in which Shakespeare play are a shipmaster and a boatswain?
The Tempest: Entire Play The Tempest SCENE II. The island. Before PROSPERO'S cell. Enter PROSPERO and MIRANDA SCENE I. Another part of the island. Enter ALONSO, SEBASTIAN, ANTONIO, GONZALO, ADRIAN, FRANCISCO, and others SCENE II. Another part of the island. Enter CALIBAN with a burden of wood. A noise of thunder heard ...
Shakespeare's Plays   Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ...
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George de Mestral invented what type of fastener in 1948?
Who Invented Velcro? Who Invented Velcro? By Mary Bellis Updated April 01, 2016. Before the middle of 20th century, people lived in a Velcro-less world where zippers were the fjfhf and shoes had to be laced. That was until one lovely summer day in 1941 when an amateur-mountaineer and inventor decided to take his dog fo...
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Anton Geesink represented which country in Judo between 1951 and 1967, winning 21 European titles, was World Champion in 1961 in the open class, and won gold in the open weight division at the 1964 Summer Olympics?
Anton Geesink - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I Live my life to the Fullest!!! coz you know you only get one !!! Anton Geesink Spouse  Jans Geesink (m. ?–2010) Division(s)  no bodyweight limit Full name  Antonius Johannes Geesink Born  April 6, 1934 (1934-04-06) Utrecht, Netherlands Died  August 27, 2010, Utr...
2016 RIO OLYMPICS: HISTORY OF BOXING IN THE SUMMER GAMES PART III 2016 RIO OLYMPICS: HISTORY OF BOXING IN THE SUMMER GAMES PART III By Maloney L. Samaco PhilBoxing.com Wed, 20 Jul 2016 In London in 1948 very strong southpaw fighter Laszlo Papp made his Olympic debut where he won the first of his three successive Olympi...
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What 'intoxicating' practice of the sporting world was started in 1967 by 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Dan Gurney?
24 Hours of Le Mans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 24 Hours of Le Mans From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the sports car race. For the motorcycle race, see 24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race) . For other uses, see 24 Hours of Le Mans (disambiguation) . For the 2015 race, see 2015 24 Hours...
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...
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In which English county could you visit the 'Museum of Witchcraft', the 'Barbara Hepworth Museum' and the 'King Edward Mining Museum'?
Collections A to Z - Leeds University Library Leeds University Library Collections A to Z Collections A to Z The collections A-Z provides summary details of named print and archive collections. Names in the index are inclusive of people, organisations and subjects, arranged by first or most commonly known name.   Speci...
Stockport County F.C | The Freindly Football Club The Freindly Football Club Links The Basics Stockport County Football Club are an English football club based in Stockport, England. They play in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. Their home stadium is Edgeley Park, and are nicknamed The Hatte...
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Which person was nominated for Oscars for acting, directing and writing for the 1981 film Reds?
Academy Awards Best Director - Facts & Trivia Warren Beatty/Buck Henry for Heaven Can Wait (1978) (nominated) John Singleton for Boys N the Hood (1991) (nominated) Rob Marshall for Chicago (2002) (nominated) Bennett Miller for Capote (2005) (nominated) Paul Haggis for Crash (2005) (nominated...
1958 Academy Awards® Winners and History Separate Tables (1958) Actor: DAVID NIVEN in "Separate Tables", Tony Curtis in "The Defiant Ones" , Paul Newman in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" , Sidney Poitier in "The Defiant Ones" , Spencer Tracy in "The Old Man and the Sea" Actress: SUSAN HAY...
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In Greek mythology, which King of Lydia (560-547BC) was noted for his fabulous wealth?
CROESUS • FREE-TRANSLATOR.COM • Definition of Croesus "Croesus" Quotes from Famous Books ... case," said I, "the game is up, and the whole scheme exploded. I would as soon undertake to evoke the ghost of Croesus." ... — Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 • Various ... her behalf. "Now, ...
The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] - Gertrude Lawrence | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's fifth musical, The King and I, was their first to be designed as a star ve...
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Which county was absorbed into Cambridgeshire in 1974?
Visitor UK Huntingdon - Tourist info for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Search: Welcome to Huntingdon Huntingdon is located on the River Great Ouse, in the county of Cambridgeshire, approximately 66 miles north of London and 16 miles north-west of Cambridge. The town has a population of around 17,500. Administratively it i...
The Cabinet Secretaries - Mile End Group The Cabinet Secretaries About The Project About the project The Cabinet Secretary is one of those uniquely British positions in government that exudes power. But how that power is exercised and with what result remain largely a mystery. Read the interviewers' biographies Support...
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"In music, what does ""pp"" mean?"
Pianissimo (pp) - Italian Music Terms Updated November 04, 2015. Definition of Pianissimo: The Italian musical command pianissimo affects a song’s dynamics (or volume) and is an indication to play very softly; softer than piano , but louder than pianississimo . Pianissimo is abbreviated pp. Because dynamics deal with r...
1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year?  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib...
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In which art form are compositions made up of objects juxtaposed, and pasted on a dry ground?
collage | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary C20: French, from coller to stick, from colle glue, from Greek kolla collage in American English (kəˈlɑʒ ; kəläzhˈ) Definitions noun 1.  an art form in which, variously, small objects, bits of newspaper , cloth, pressed flowers, etc. are pasted together on a sur...
Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper – ItalianRenaissance.org Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, 1495-1498, oil/tempera on plaster Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper is a Renaissance masterpiece, though it is one which has struggled to survive intact over the centuries.  It was commissioned by Duke...
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Who was the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII?
Profile of Catherine Parr - Sixth Wife of Henry VIII Sixth Wife of Henry VIII Catherine Parr.  Hulton Archive/The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images Married Henry VIII of England on July 12 , 1543 Widowed January 28, 1547 Known for: Sixth wife of Henry VIII Religion: Protestant leanings Also known as: Katheri...
QUEEN "BLOODY" MARY I Queen "Bloody" Mary I Tudor of England Queen Mary I of England reigned as Queen of England for a short five years (r.1553-1558), the first reigning queen since the disputed Mathilda in the 12th Century. Most historians consider her reign to be unfruitful in that she never was able to fulfill h...
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Who did Neil Kinnock replace as Leader of the Labour Party in 1983?
History of the Labour Party – The Labour Party History of the Labour Party Kinnock and the policy review With Labour heavily defeated in the 1979 election, the party began a new period of soul-searching. Internal debates about the party constitution dominated, and led eventually to the forming of a breakaway group, the...
BBC News - Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Liam Byrne on note to Laws New Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws has revealed his predecessor left him a note reading: "I'm afraid there is no money." Mr Laws, speaking alongside Chancellor Geor...
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Which theatre opened in Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England in 1971?
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield | Theatre Tickets, whats on and theatre information Book Tickets Crucible Theatre, Sheffield The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in pr...
London Palladium London Palladium Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF Now playing in London Palladium BOOK TICKETS Why should you visit London Palladium, London? The London Palladium is a 2,286 seat West End theatre located off Oxford Street in the City of Westminster, London. From the roster of stars who ha...
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What is the state capital of Nebraska?
Nebraska: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols Nicknames: Cornhusker State (1945); Beef State Origin of name: From an Oto Indian word meaning “flat water” 10 largest cities (2012 est.): Omaha , 421,570; Lincoln , 265,404; Bellevue , 52,604; Grand Island , 49,989; Kearney , 31,790; Fr...
7 Biggest Cities in North Dakota: How Well Do You Know The Peace Garden State? 7 Biggest Cities in North Dakota: How Well Do You Know The Peace Garden State? A person walks through falling snow in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. (Daniel Barry/Getty Images) By Josh Katzowitz   |   Monday, 13 Apr 2015 01:29 PM Close       ...
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Which 2002 animated film is set during the ‘Pleistocene Era’?
Ice Age | Ice Age Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ice Age was released on March 15, 2002 [1] as a computer-animated comedy film directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha . It is the first of four films released in the Ice Age series , made by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox . The film is set durin...
Various Artists - Young Gifted & Black - Amazon.com Music Young Gifted & Black Next Special Offers and Product Promotions Get a $75.00 statement credit after first Amazon.com purchase made with new Discover it® card within 3 months. Terms and conditions apply. See offer for details. Apply now. Editorial Reviews 2002 c...
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Who joined Liverpool from Nottingham Forest for over £8 million in 1995?
Stan Collymore - Liverpool FC Stan Collymore Profile   Stan Collymore joined Liverpool for a club record £8.5 million in the summer of 1995 and scored on his debut with a sensational strike against Sheffield Wednesday at Anfield. The much sought after player was considered to be a major coup when Roy Evans beat off com...
Liverpool keeper Alexander Doni joins Botafogo on free transfer - BBC Sport BBC Sport Liverpool keeper Alexander Doni joins Botafogo on free transfer 31 Jan 2013 Read more about sharing. Liverpool goalkeeper Alexander Doni is returning to his native Brazil to join Botafogo on a free transfer - but it is not the famous ...
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Who was the author of 'Gulliver's Travels'?
Jonathan Swift (Author of Gulliver's Travels) edit data Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for Whigs then for Tories), and poet, famous for works like Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella, The Drapier's Letters, The Battle of the Books, and A Tale of...
The Adventures of David Balfour by Robert Louis Stevenson · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Fiction Suspense Thriller This carefully crafted ebook: "The Adventures of David Balfour: Kidnapped & Catriona (Illustrated Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of c...
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The Sylvian Fissure is found in which organ of the human body?
Sylvian fissure | anatomy | Britannica.com Sylvian fissure THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Titles: fissure of Sylvius, lateral fissure, lateral sulcus, sulcus of Sylvius Left lateral surface of the brain, showing various lobes of the hemisphere. From N....
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The singer Stefani Germanotta is better known as who?
Lady Gaga talent scout Wendy Starland wins $7.3M suit against music producer - News - NorthJersey.com © 2017 North Jersey Media Group November 17, 2014, 8:11 PM Last updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 4:19 PM Lady Gaga talent scout Wendy Starland wins $7.3M suit against music producer By jim Norman staff writer |  Th...
Cat Stevens - Biography - IMDb Cat Stevens Biography Showing all 24 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (15) | Personal Quotes  (3) Overview (3) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Cat Stevens was born on July 21, 1948 in London, England as Stephen Demetre Georgiou. He has be...
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"Who was nicknamed ""The Sweater Girl"" after she appeared in the 1937 film ""They Won't Forget""?"
Lana Turner - Biography - IMDb Lana Turner Biography Showing all 95 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (8) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (49) | Personal Quotes  (22) | Salary  (8) Overview (5) Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner Nicknames 5' 3" (1.6 m) Mini Bio (1) Lana Turner had an acting ability that...
ADDIDI INSPIRATION AWARD WOMEN IN HISTORY - Angela Budett-Coutts NOMINEE Singer and Comedienne(1870-1922) Matilda Alice Victoria Wood was an English music hall singer, best known as Marie Lloyd. Her ability to add lewdness to the most innocent of lyrics led to frequent clashes with the guardians of morality. Her perfor...
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Released in 2000, 'All The Small Things' was the first UK top 10 hit for which American pop-punk band?
blink-182: Greatest Hits - Music on Google Play ( 62) Description Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album of American rock band Blink-182. It was released on October 31, 2005 by Geffen Records. Greatest Hits was created by Geffen shortly after the band's February 2005 breakup, termed an "indefinite hiatus" by th...
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Which ventriloquist do you associate with Orville the Duck and Cuddles the Monkey?
Keith Harris dead at 67: ventriloquist who gave the world Orville The Duck, dies of cancer | Metro News Caroline Westbrook for Metro.co.uk Tuesday 28 Apr 2015 11:09 am Keith Harris was best known for creating Orville The Duck (Picture: Rex Features) Ventriloquist Keith Harris, famous for creating the characters Orville...
Vamps, Flappers, and Shieks: Films of The 1920s Films of the Jazz Age Affairs of Anatole(1921) Director, Cecil B. DeMille. Cast: Gloria Swanson, Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue. A New York socialite becomes bored with his newlywed bride and attempts to broaden his romantic horizons by rescuing a series of damsel...
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Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, Pippin, Gravenstein, and McIntosh are varieties of what?
Apple - Honeycrisp - tasting notes, identification, reviews (Use the form at the bottom to add your own comments about this variety) 09 Dec 2016  Robin,  MT, United States When was the last time you had an apple? Was it yesterday? The day before? Are you eating one right now? Because I am. This apple hasn't changed my ...
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...
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What is the Latin phrase ‘ad lib’ short for?
Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) This appendix lists direct English translat...
Latin Phrases in Common Usage in English Latin Phrases in Common Usage in English This page was last updated on March 11, 2015 The following table is a list of some Latin Phrases in common English usage. The list is not comprehensive; rather it represents phrases I have encountered in various readings and research. Ple...
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Who was the first woman to swim the English Channel?
Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel - Aug 06, 1926 - HISTORY.com Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel Share this: Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel Author Gertrude Ederle becomes first woman to swim English Channel URL Publisher A+E Networks On th...
Gertrude Ederle Gertrude Ederle You are here: Home » Gertrude Ederle Go Gertrude Ederle completes the first successful crossing from England to France. A choppy, calculated Channel adventure in "The Great Swim" By Ginny Merdes Special to The Seattle Times "THE GREAT SWIM" Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to complete an...
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Which Emeritus Professor at Edinburgh University has written several series of novels including '2½ Pillars Of Wisdom' and '44 Scotland Street'?
Alexander McCall Smith Biography. Bibliography. AUTHOR PROFILE Author Biography Alexander McCall Smith was born in Zimbabwe and educated both there and in Scotland. He worked as a Professor in Law in Scotland after graduating, also returning to the University of Botswana to work for several years in the Law Faculty he ...
Quiz Link 4 1.     Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2.     What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3.     What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U...
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Which acid has the chemical formula HNO3 ?
Nitric acid | HNO3 | ChemSpider Nitric acid CSID:919, http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.919.html (accessed 22:13, Jan 19, 2017) Copy Validated by Experts, Validated by Users, Non-Validated, Removed by Users Nitric acid [ACD/IUPAC Name] [Wiki] Acid, Nitric Acide nitrique [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name] Acidum nitri...
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For which healing process does the body produce the soluble protein fibrin ?
Enzymes For Fibrin Control Enzymes For Fibrin Control Tao Newsletter What is Fibrin? Fibrin is an insoluble protein involved in blood clotting. It is deposited around the wound in the form of a mesh, when an injury occurs. It becomes dry and hard which leads to stop bleeding. Fibrin is developed in the blood from a sol...
diabetes | medical disorder | Britannica.com medical disorder human genetic disease Diabetes, either of two disorders of the endocrine system . For information about the disorder caused by the body’s inability to produce or respond to insulin and characterized by abnormal glucose levels in the blood, see diabetes melli...
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Sn is the chemical symbol for which metal?
tin (Sn) | chemical element | Britannica.com chemical element Earth Tin (Sn), a chemical element belonging to the carbon family, Group 14 (IVa) of the periodic table . It is a soft, silvery white metal with a bluish tinge, known to the ancients in bronze, an alloy with copper . Tin is widely used for plating steel cans...
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In 1959, Luna 2 became the first man-made object to crash where?
BBC - Solar System - Luna 2 (pictures, video, facts & news) Luna 2 is the first Moon probe The Russians crash-land the first Moon probe. On 13 September 1959, the Russians triumphed with Luna 2 (also known as Lunik 2), the first Moon probe, which was intentionally crashed into the lunar surface. The mission was tracked...
Yuri Gagarin: 50th anniversary of the first man in space - Telegraph Science Yuri Gagarin: 50th anniversary of the first man in space In the West, memories of the Space Race are dominated by Neil Armstrong and Apollo. But in Russia, it is the cult of Gagarin that rules, says Richard Orange. Comments It was only once ...
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Christa McAuliffe died in an accident in what type of vehicle in 1986?
Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | October 16, 2012 01:21pm ET MORE The space shuttle Challenger was one of NASA's greatest triumphs. It was the second shuttle to reach space, in April 1983. It successfully completed...
Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff Dr. William Pierce What's said to be the most expensive motion picture ever made was released a few weeks ago and has been earning record money at the box office. The film, of course, is Titanic, and it's about the sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titani...
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Who is to succeed Hilary Clinton as U.S. Secretary of State ?
Kerry to replace Hillary at State Dept.: report - NY Daily News Obama will name John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State: news report  Kerry to replace Hillary at State Dept.: report Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is now believed to be President Obama’s...
Former Secretaries-General | United Nations Secretary-General Photos Former Secretaries-General Under the Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. Mr. Guterres' predecessors as Secretary-General were: Ban Ki-moon (Korea) who served from January...
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What is the name of the main thoroughfare in Barcelona, which runs from the Placa de Catalunya to the sea?
La Rambla: Barcelona’s Main Street | Spain Travel Guide WhyGo » Spain » Featured Articles » La Rambla: Barcelona’s Main Street La Rambla: Barcelona’s Main Street by Jessica on September 29, 2008 by Jessica | September 29th, 2008   Tweet Most cities have one main street around which not only tourists gather but regular ...
Lake Balaton L Lake Balaton Lake Balaton, in the Transdanubian region of Hungary , is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of its foremost tourist destinations. As Hungary is landlocked, it is often affectionately called the "Hungarian Sea". The Zala River provides the largest inflow of water to the lake, and th...
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What word describes the property of a metal that allows it to be drawn out into wire?
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#83 - Bismuth - Bi Bismuth 9.8 grams per cubic centimeter Normal Phase From the German word wei�e masse, meaning white mass Date and Place of Discovery In France in 1753 It was known to the ancients. It is a hard, brittle, steel-grey metal with a pink tint. It is stable in oxygen and water and dissolves in concentrat...
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What is the surname of the four sisters in ‘Little Women’ (1868-9)?
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The Golden Girls' Most Lasting Legacy | Advocate.com Arts & Entertainment Books The Golden Girls' Most Lasting Legacy In an exclusive excerpt from Jim Colucci's new book, Golden Girls Forever, the author describes how Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia paved the way for shows like Living Single and Looking. By Jim Colu...
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Sarking is found in which part of a building?
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What, in the Old Testament, was 300 cubits long, and 30 cubits high?
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Which eponymous operatic heroine leaps to her death from Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo?
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Spud-gun, Dave Hedgehog, Dick Head and Mr Harrison are all characters in which UK television series?
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What cocktail, consisting of rum, curacao, and lime juice, did bar owner Victor Jules Bergeron, Jr., better known as Trader Vic, claim to invent?
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In which European city is the Pergamon Museum, which houses the Ishtar Gate?
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In which month is St Swithin's Day?
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Which transuranic element is named after continent?
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The Palk strait separates which two countries?
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Who has been praised for his portrayal of the gay Barton Scully in ‘Masters of Sex’?
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BBC One - New Tricks - Gerry Standing Read more about sharing. Gerry Standing Totally un-PC, Gerry seems to be stuck in the '70s - not only in how he approaches the job, but also how he behaves socially. Fact title Ex Detective Sergeant; Member of UCOS Played by Dennis Waterman UCOS legend Gerry Standing solves the Met...
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In April 1993, the World Health Organisation declared which disease ‘A global health emergency’?
WHO Calls Tuberculosis a Global Emergency - latimes WHO Calls Tuberculosis a Global Emergency April 24, 1993 |Reuters LONDON — The World Health Organization on Friday declared tuberculosis a global emergency, saying the disease will claim more than 30 million lives in the next decade unless action is taken now. "Tuberc...
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Since 1843, in which town of southern England has Arkell's brewery been located?
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Which country was called Hibernia by the Romans?
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Who did Henry Cooper fight in his last bout?
Henry Cooper dies aged 76: British boxing legend once felled Muhammad Ali | Daily Mail Online Former British heavyweight champion has died at the age of 76 'He was a champion of the people,' says Chris Eubank Henry Cooper smiles after being knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace on February 22, 2000 Boxer Sir Henry...
Sixth world title fight in Jamaica comes up Dec 8 | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner Sixth world title fight in Jamaica comes up Dec 8 Published:Sunday | November 18, 2012 | 12:00 AM Walters Leroy Brown, Sunday Gleaner Writer The J. Wray & Nephew Rumble on Jamrock fight card on Saturday, December 8, at the National Indoor Spor...
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What is the name of the Japanese plant, used as a condiment in cooking, with a thick green root which tastes like strong horseradish?
Japanese horseradish - definition of Japanese horseradish by The Free Dictionary Japanese horseradish - definition of Japanese horseradish by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Japanese+horseradish Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . wa·sa·bi  (wə-sä′bē, wä′sə-) n. 1. A very pungent green...
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The former Labour minister Charles Clarke had his constituency in which English city?
Charles Clarke, former MP, Norwich South - TheyWorkForYou TheyWorkForYou Has never voted on increasing the rate of VAT Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes...
Churchill's Elections Churchill's Elections Published in Finest Hour 103 pp. 49-50 In a parliamentary career spanning sixty-four years Churchill represented five constituencies and served under thirteen Prime Ministers (Lord Salisbury, Balfour, Campbell-Bannerman, Asquith, Lloyd George, Bonar Law, Baldwin, MacDonald, C...
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In which US state is the Monterey Bay Aquarium?
Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California | Expedia Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California | Expedia Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium, current page Previous image, 42 total items. Next image, 42 total items. Monterey Bay Aquarium Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular ...
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"Who had a Top 10 hit with ""Mustang Sally"" in 1966?"
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Which European city is said to have been the first to introduce house numbers, in 1512?
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Conventionally how many books are in the Bible's New Testament?
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TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shal...
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The French National Assembly is housed in which building?
National Assembly - Paris.fr 1,8118,8207,8221,8275 National Assembly This building � which is also known as the Palais Bourbon � was built between 1722 and 1728 at the behest of the Duchesse de Bourbon, daughter of Louis XIV. Extension work was conducted by the Prince de Cond� between 1764 and the French Revoluti...
France State Symbols, Song, Flags and More - Worldatlas.com Bird: Gallic Rooster Coat of Arms: Coat of Arms: The current emblem of France has been a symbol of France since 1953, although it does not have any legal status as an official coat of arms. It is printed on the cover of French passports and was adopted origina...
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In Musical notation what is the name of the note which has half the value of a semiquaver?
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Music Theory / Time / Sound and silence Total time is calculated by adding the notes and rests. Two quavers equal a crotchet. Four crotchets equal a semibreve. Eight quavers equal a semibreve. This music plays for 16 crotchets. How long is 16 crotchets in seconds? See Tempo later in this book of Time. Picture notes If ...
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And in what year did they part company?
Three's Company (TV Series 1976–1984) - 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 The misadventures of two women and one man livin...
The British East India Company — the Company that Owned a Nation (or Two) The British East India Company — the Company that Owned a Nation (or Two) George P. Landow , Professor of English and the History of Art, Brown University [ Victorian Web Home —> Victorian Political History —> Victorian Social History —> The Empi...
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Give the full name of the villain from the 'Nightmare On Elm Street' series of movies?
Freddy's Nightmares (TV Series 1988–1990) - 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 Freddy, the dream serial-killer, hosts this ...
Emmuska Orczy (Author of The Scarlet Pimpernel) edit data Full name: Emma ("Emmuska") Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála Orczy de Orczi was a Hungarian-British novelist, best remembered as the author of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL (1905). Baroness Orczy's sequels to the novel were less successful. She was also an artist, ...
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A 'backhoe' (or rear/back actor) is normally found on?
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Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1856 Edition - Letter B 1856 Edition B BACHELOR. The first degree taken at the universities in the arts and sciences, as bachelor of arts, & c. It is called, in Latin, Baccalaureus, from bacalus, or bacillus, a staff, because a staff was given, by way of distinction, into the hands of those...
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In which Dickens' novel do the characters Aunt Rose, Charley Bates and Toby Crackit appear?
SparkNotes: Oliver Twist: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Oliver Twist -  The novel’s protagonist. Oliver is an orphan born in a workhouse, and Dickens uses his situation to criticize public policy toward the poor in 1830s England. Oliver is between nine and twelve years old whe...
Stories About Children Every Child Can Read by Charles Dickens: Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness Literature Network » Charles Dickens » Stories About Children Every Child Can Read » Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness RICHARD SWIVELLER, a good-hearted, though somewhat queer young man...
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‘The Rumble in the ‘what’ took place between boxers George Foreman and Muhammad Ali on 30th October 1974?
Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle - Oct 30, 1974 - HISTORY.com Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle Share this: Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle Author Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle URL Publisher A+E Networks On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight cha...
Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ...
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At which ground in Auckland will the final of the Rugby Union World Cup be played on the 23rd of this month?
New Zealand v Wales: Sam Warburton wants adventure against All Blacks - BBC Sport BBC Sport New Zealand v Wales: Sam Warburton wants adventure against All Blacks By Owen Rawlings BBC Wales Sport in Auckland, New Zealand 9 Jun From the section Welsh Rugby Share this page Sam Warburton has captained Wales a record 45 tim...
In the spotlight - Owen Farrell - Rugby World TAGS: Rugby World Owen For Colleen Farrell there is such a thing as too much rugby. She obviously knew what she was letting herself in for when she married Andy Farrell, the former Great Britain rugby league star and eight-time England centre in the union code. But with son...
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Which famous literary character said: “I am but mad north-northwest”?
The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading p...
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What did Matthew Webb become the first person to swim across, in 1875?
Captain Webb swims English Channel - Aug 24, 1875 - HISTORY.com Captain Webb swims English Channel Share this: Captain Webb swims English Channel Author Captain Webb swims English Channel URL Publisher A+E Networks On August 24, 1875, Captain Matthew Webb of Great Britain becomes the first man to successfully swim the ...
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Scientists announced in 2012 that more than 1,000 of what creatures (formica lugubris) had been fitted with tiny radio transmitters to study the species?
Newsletter | Marconi Veterans Association Marconi Veterans Association Please click on the title Newsletter 2016 above to open the full document with the index and on any picture in this newsletter to open a larger image. Peter Turrall, MVA Chairman Essex Chronicle photograph Following the presentation of an Honorary D...
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Who wrote the story of the Ugly Duckling?
The tale of an ugly duckling - Telegraph The tale of an ugly duckling Anne Chisholm reviews Hans Christian Andersen by Jens Andersen. Anne Chisholm 12:01AM BST 05 Jun 2005 When he wrote The Ugly Duckling, the great 19th-century Danish story-teller Hans Christian Andersen was writing from experience. His own life began ...
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The Allied forces at the 1704 Battle of Blenheim were led by the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of where?
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6/12/2006 • World War II When military strategists debate the outcomes of great battles, one of the toughest questions is whether the advantage gained by the victor was worth the cost. The high-level decisions that initiate battles are also under continuous debate. Airborne operations are frequently subjected to this t...
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The Five Sisters of ‘where’ appear in a story told in the novel ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ by Charles Dickens?
Self-Presentation and Self-Realisation in Dickens's "Nicholas Nickleby" [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> Charles Dickens —> Nicholas Nickleby Introduction ntil quite recently, most critics have had little time for Nicholas Nickleby, finding the characters one-dimensional and the plot too episodic — too full of "detac...
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What famed Scottish author and physician, creator of Sherlock Holmes and The Lost World, had a birthday on the 22 May, 1859?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Writers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish author, poet & physician. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life and timeline. Quick Facts Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle Famous as J...
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Who replaced Chris Moyles as presenter of the Radio One Breakfast Show in September 2012?
Nick Grimshaw to replace Chris Moyles on Radio 1 breakfast show | Daily Mail Online 'Thank you for listening': Nick Grimshaw to replace Chris Moyles on Radio 1 breakfast show Moyles has another 18 months on his contract at Radio 1 The changeover will take place at the end of September - when Moyles starts the touring p...
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Rugby Union - Kingsholm is the home of which club?
Rugby union: Boom may spark end for Kingsholm | Sport | The Guardian Boom may spark end for Kingsholm Monday 22 December 2003 20.58 EST First published on Monday 22 December 2003 20.58 EST Share on Messenger Close Gloucester are considering leaving Kingsholm, their home for 112 years, to cash in on rugby union's new po...
WALES - Welsh Rugby Memorabilia from 1900 to present day, WALES / CYMRU   Welsh rugby memorabilia - you will find on this page a marvellous selection of memorabilia from all eras of Welsh Rugby. From the first Golden era to the 2008 Grand Slam, we've got the lot. Click on the links below or scroll down to see what grea...
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What comic strip, created by Lee Falk, tells the story of a line of costumed crime fighters who operate from the fictional African country of Bangalla?
The Phantom | The Phantom | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom, drawn by Jerry DeCaire The story of the Phantom started with a young sailor named Christopher Walker. Christopher was born in 1516 in Portsmouth . His father, also named Christopher Walker, had been a seaman since he was a young boy, and was the cabin boy...
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What is the last letter in the Greek alphabet?
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What did the Owl and the Pussycat dine on
Why Did The Owl And The Pussycat Dine On Slices Of Quince? - Saucy Dressings Why Did The Owl And The Pussycat Dine On Slices Of Quince? “They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon” From The Owl and the ...
1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca...
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In which business did millionaire J D Rockefeller make most of his money?
John D. Rockefeller - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com John D. Rockefeller A+E Networks Introduction John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company, became one of the world’s wealthiest men and a major philanthropist. Born into modest circumstances in upstate New York, he entered the then-fledgling o...
You might sell 15 million copies if... Jeff Foxworthy's Web site highlights two noteworthy bits of trivia about the Atlanta-based comedian: His wit has been compared to that of Mark Twain, and he is the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time. The first point is debatable—there aren't many one-liners about mud...
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Ballasalla and Colby are railway stations on which British island?
Disused Stations: Isle of Man Railways ISLE OF MAN RAILWAYS To see a particular station click on the station name on the map above or on the list below. Only stations shown in black (closed) are included. Manx Northern Railway Foxdale THE ISLE OF MAN RAILWAY COMPANY The Isle of Man Railway Company was formed in 1870 wi...
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What is the name of the Temple built to Pallas Athene around 480 BC, from which marble friezes and statues were removed by Lord Elgin in 1812?
1000+ images about pallas on Pinterest | Athena goddess, Wisdom and Owl Forward Acropolis, Athens Annual Visitors: 2 million The Acropolis refers to the cliff-like hill used as a citadel above Athens, and its most powerful monument is the hilltop Parthenon, a seemingly intact temple to the goddess Athena that’s the sym...
European Queens, Empresses and Regents from the year BCE 1200 Female rulers of principalities, duchies, counties, baronies are not included Around 1200 Legendary Queen Camilla of Lathium (United Kingdom) Ruled of one of the British tribes. 590-59 Legendary Ruler Adela of Friesland (The Netherlands and Germany) After...
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"What was the forename of F Scott Fitzgerald's ""Great Gatsby""?"
SparkNotes: The Great Gatsby: Context The Great Gatsby Table of Contents Plot Overview Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896, and named after his ancestor Francis Scott Key, the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Fitzgerald was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. Though an intelligent child, he did ...
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...
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On which island was the singer Freddy Mercury born?
Freddie Mercury - Biography - IMDb Freddie Mercury Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trade Mark  (9) | Trivia  (60) | Personal Quotes  (54) Overview (4) 5' 9½" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (1) Freddie Mercury was born on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. His parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, sent him off to a private school i...
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...
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What ceremony is performed beneath a chuppah?
Jewish Wedding Rituals, Traditions & Customs | Mazelmoments.com Jewish Wedding Traditions & Customs Jewish Wedding Cheat Sheet We created this one-page guide to Jewish wedding traditions and customs as a resource for you.  A Jewish Wedding Cheatsheet is a great way to quickly educate your wedding guests about the beaut...
Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc...
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in popular literature who is the most well known herbalist in Shrewsbury?
Brother Cadfael (Literature) - TV Tropes Brother Cadfael You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG A series of historical mysteries by Ellis Peters , comprising 20 novels and 3 short stories, published 1977-1994. Brother Cadfael is the herbalist of a Benedictine monastery in 12th-ce...
Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Taming of the Shrew adapted and directed by Rachel Rockwell A Look Back at The Taming of the Shrew in Performance Though readers and scholars never lost sight of Shakespeare's text since it was first published in the first Folio in 1623 (at least 30 years after it was first seen on st...
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Which country principally administers the Society Islands?
Countries With The Biggest Military Expenditure - WorldAtlas.com Countries With The Biggest Military Expenditure The top 5 countries spending the most on military and defense Global military spending continued to decline last year but arms expenditure has actually increased in much of the world According to the Stockho...
Poindexter Descendants Association About The Isle of Jersey, Channel Islands   Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, about 14 miles off the coast of Normandy, France. It is an oblong block of granite four to five miles wide and about nine miles long. It has been continuously inhabit...
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Which US state is bordered by Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire?
Massachusetts Map, Map of Massachusetts, Mass Map, MA Map Massachusetts Latitude and Longitude Map About Massachusetts State The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is located in the New England region of the northeastern part of the United States. It is the seventh smallest and third most densely populated state of the coun...
Geography of New York - World Atlas Print this map New York Geography New York is dominated by mountains, all part of the Appalachian Mountain system that extends on into Vermont , New Hampshire and southern Canada. Much of southwestern New York is covered by the lower ranges of the Allegheny Plateau, while the Adirond...
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Leo Tolstoy's book War and Peace concerns the 1812 invasion of Russia by?
Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace - Napoleon Bonaparte - Tsar Alexander - Crisis Wars  |  HOME  |  WEB LOG  |  COUNTRY WIKI  |  COMMENT  |  FORUM  |  DOWNLOADS  |  ABOUT  |  These pages contain the complete manuscript of the new book Generational Dynamics: Forecasting America's Destiny, written by John J. Xenakis. This text ...
War in Crimea, 19th Century Russia – Blogshevik Revolution War in Crimea, 19th Century Russia { 10 } The Russian Empire survived a conflict ridden existence of violent political change and internal reform from 1721 up to the Russian revolution in 1917. One point of interest, in this vast historical time period, is the ...
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In Australia, what sort of creature is a goanna?
Australian Goannas (Australian Monitor Lizards) I also have photos of the different species ... ...and even a few videos to watch. What Do Goannas Look Like? Goannas or monitor lizards are a common sight in Australia. There are over 20 different species, adapted to different habitats, and interestingly they all look ve...
Guyana's Beaches | PanamericanWorld 63 Beach in Berbice, Guyana. Photo Credit: http://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/ Posted by Lynie Awywen on December 17, 2013 Guyana lies in far northeast South America. Its northern shore faces the Atlantic Ocean. The small country shares a border with Venezuela to the west and Su...
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Leigh Francis is the real name of which TV entertainer, the character first appeared in ?Whatever I Want? then ?Bo Selecta??
Leigh Francis Net Worth | Search Net Worth Leigh Francis Net Worth Leigh Francis Net Worth is$10 Million VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 3.0/5 (2 votes cast) VN:F [1.9.22_1171] ? Rating: 2.7/5 (3 votes cast) Leigh Francis net worth: Leigh Francis is a British comedian and actor who has a net worth of $10 million dollars. Bo...
Frank Ifield - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I am a simple man trying to live a simple life !!!!!! Frank Ifield Birth name  Francis Edward Ifield Instruments  Vocals, guitar Movies  Up Jumped a Swagman Occupation(s)  Singer Born  30 November 1937 Coundon, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK (1937-11-30) Genre...
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The lakes Van, Tuz, Uluabat, and Beysehir are among the largest in which country?
Turkey's lakes - All About Turkey Home > Tourist Info > Turkey's lakes Lakes and Reservoirs in Turkey Turkey is a rich country for its fresh water sources, there are many rivers , lakes, lagoons and reservoirs around the country. Especially the Eastern Anatolian region and the north of the Taurus mountains in the Medit...
Hungary - A love for life! | Lake Balaton     The "Hungarian Sea", is the people's name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary's most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe. The southern...
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"Who played Johnny Fontane in the film ""The Godfather"" and was previously known as a singer of hits such as ""Here In My Heart"", ""Spanish Eyes"", ""Can't Help Falling in Love"" and ""Volare""?"
Claire Voyant - Past Column from October 16, 2009 Claire Voyant   Note: This is a past column from October 16, 2009 You can find the current column HERE Las Vegas - October 16, 2009 Bruce Ewing The Apple Sisters God Lives in Glass, composed by Jersey Boys conductor Keith Thompson, will be presented next Saturday and Su...
UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We...
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Roskilde Cathedral has been the burial site of the monarchs of which European country since the 15th century?
Roskilde Cathedral: Denmark’s Royal Burial Church | REAL SCANDINAVIA Search for: Roskilde Cathedral: Denmark’s Royal Burial Church A visit to Roskilde Cathedral is a journey through centuries of Danish history. The first church on the site, made of wood, was built in the 900s by King Harald Bluetooth and was replaced i...
Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali...
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What is the name of the dog in The Simpsons?
Santa's Little Helper | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Santa's Little Helper races at the Springfield Downs . History Homer was relying on a Christmas bonus to buy presents, but didn't get it. He was relying on this bonus because the jar of Christmas money that Marge accumulates for the family's Christmas trea...
Puzzles - Kids' TV (last) 31 How is the cartoon character of Norville Rogers better known? 32 Which Gerry Anderson series featured a seal called Oink? 33 Who is the arch enemy of He Man? 34 What type of bird is Professor Yaffle in Bagpuss? 35 Which organisation does Captain Scarlet work for? 36 What was the name of the...
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Who was the Republican candidate defeated by Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential election?
Presidential Election of 2008 << 2004 The 56th quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. During the presidential election campaign,...
Barack Obama: Campaigns and Elections—Miller Center About the Administration Obama's election to the Senate instantly made him the highest-ranking African American officeholder in the country and, along with the excitement generated by his convention speech and his books (Dreams from my Father, brought back into print,...
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