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1,484,575 | Roberta Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy for Record of the Year in consecutive years. Which group were the second, for Beautiful Day in 2001 and Walk On in 2002? | Grammys history and winners through the years - Timelines - Los Angeles Times Grammys history and winners through the years By Los Angeles Times Staff Jan. 28, 2015 5:19 p.m. In May 1959, at a star-studded banquet in the Beverly Hilton, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences handed out 28 Grammys. The acad... | 1961 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1961 The British charts of 1961 remained the personal domains of the two heart-throbs Elvis and Cliff: Elvis Presley had the year's biggest number one with "Wooden Heart" during the Spring. He had three other massive hits "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,576 | In what country is the white wine grape Pinot grigio, a clone of Pinot gris, traditionally grown? | Pinot Gris Pinot Gris Pinot gris (or pinot grigio, as it is known in Italy) is probably the best-known variant-clone of Pinot Noir. Thriving in cool climates, pinot gris vines tend to produce the most distinctive fruit when grown where weather conditions average between 55° an... | Primitivo Wine - Zinfandel Primitivo – The Italian Zinfandel DNA blueprinting has established that the red Zinfandel grape – an increasingly popular choice in American viticulture – is actually genetically identical to the well-loved Primitivo grape that has been cultivated in southern Italy since the 18th century. T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,577 | Which US President who was in office 1923-29, was the only one to be born on 4th July? | Who Is the Only U.S. President Born on July 4? Only one U.S. president was born on July 4. It’s not Ann Landers, Neil Simon or Gina Lollobrigida, although they were all born on the 4th of July. And Malia Obama, daughter of President Barack Obama was born on July 4, 1998, but she’ll have to wait a few years still if she... | Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: Geo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,578 | Who wrote the poem On the Death of Dookie, the Royal Corgi? | Welsh Corgi News - Dookie Dookie It was in July 1933 that His Majesty the King - then Duke of York - saw a Pembrokeshire Corgi bitch, Rozavel Prima, which belonged to Viscount Weymouth. This little bitch, with her marvellous repertoire of tricks and her delightful character, so capitvated His Majest... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,579 | Who was named ‘Time Magazine’s Man of the Year’ in 1940? | Winston Churchill: 1940, 1949 - Person of the Year: A Photo History - TIME Person of the Year: A Photo History AP Winston Churchill was named TIME's Man of the Year in 1940 and 1949 Said TIME in naming him its Man of the Year for 1940, "Winston Churchill is described as the 'savior of his country.' He best personified ... | 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 |
1,484,580 | Which species of shark is the largest fish in the world? | Whale Shark: The World’s Largest Fish Whale Shark: The World’s Largest Fish by AMNH on On Exhibit posts One of the most interesting “whales” on display in the American Museum of Natural History isn’t a whale at all—it’s a fish called the whale shark. It can be seen in the Irma and Paul Milste... | Rhincodon typus :: Florida Museum of Natural History Whale Shark. Photo © Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch Rhincodon typus These sharks are recognizable not just for being the largest fish in the sea, growing longer than 40 feet, but also for their unique pattern of blue-gray to brown coloration with white spots centered betwee... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,581 | What name for a short haircut came from its popularity among the rowing teams of Harvard and Yale in the 1940s and 50s ? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Joan Crawford" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Joan Crawford" 31 names. Joan Crawford Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1905, in San Antonio, Texas, to Anna Belle (Johnson) and Thomas E. LeSueur, a laundry laborer. By the time she... | Presidents' Nicknames Long Tom, The Pen of the Revolution, Apostle of the Constitution, Sage of Monticello James Madison Father of the Constitution, Little Johnny, Sage of Montpelier James Monroe The Last of the Crooked Hats John Quincy Adams Old Man Eloquent, Publicola, Some Southern Senators sometimes call him "the M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,582 | What is the branch of the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Asia Minor which contains many Greek islands? | Greece Virtual Jewish History Tour | Jewish Virtual Library SEE ALL CITIES Contact between Greeks and Jews outside of Greece began after the Babylonian exile of 586-539 B.C.E. When the Persian king Cyrus allowed Jews to return to their homeland after the Babylonian ex... | Aegean Sea | Mediterranean Sea | Britannica.com Mediterranean Sea Alternative Titles: Aigaíon Pélagos, Ege Deniz Related Topics Battle of Artemisium Aegean Sea, Greek Aigaíon Pélagos, Turkish Ege Deniz , an arm of the Mediterranean Sea , located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. About ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,583 | Who invented the world's first photocopier? | History of the Photocopier Machine Articles Photocopier guides History of the Photocopier Machine History of the Photocopier Machine Posted on November 22nd, 2012 · Posted in Photocopier guides In October 1937 Chester Carlson, a patent attorney in New York, invented a process called electro photography. In 1938, this w... | List of postage stamps List of postage stamps Red Revenues – 1897 provisionals, issued by the Qing dynasty Big Dragon stamp – the first official Chinese stamps, issued by the Qing dynasty The Whole Country is Red – 1968 design error stamp Hong Kong Hong Kong Jubilee 1891 – First overprinted commemorative stamp in the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,584 | What is the medical name for the chest bone? | Definition of Breast bone Definition of Breast bone Surprising Benefits of Sex Slideshow Breast bone: Familiar name for the sternum, the long flat bone in the middle of the front of the chest. The sternum consists of three portions: the manubrium (the upper segment of the sternum, a flattened, roughly triangular bone),... | Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies - The Examining Room of Dr. Charles The Examining Room of Dr. Charles Diagram of the Human Body Using Etymologies July 11, 2013 The origin of a word is fascinating, and the etymology of a word’s evolution tells a story. You can almost picture syllables and letters marching l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,585 | To which animal does the adjective ovine refer? | animal adjectives [was: ratto, Ratte, raton] - Google Groups animal adjectives [was: ratto, Ratte, raton] Showing 1-9 of 9 messages While trying find the pronunciation of the word "munger", I encountered the nearby word murine [MYOO-ryn] = relating to mice or rats [from Latin _murinus_, which derives from _mus_, ... | Nineteenth-century English—an overview | Oxford English Dictionary Nineteenth-century English—an overview The science of language For many people the nineteenth century was a time of profound and accelerated change, one in which, as the poet and writer Thomas Arnold remarked, it seemed possible to live ‘the life of thr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,586 | "Which 19th century American author went to sea aged 17 in a whaler, deserted twice, was captured by cannibals and joined a man of war before writing novels such as ""White Jacket"" and ""Billy Budd""?" | ��ࡱ� | NEA Big Read NEA Big Read The Call of the Wild by Jack London The Call of the Wild > Introduction to the Book The hero of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild (1903) is Buck, a St. Bernard/Scotch Shepherd dog. Late one night in 1897, a poor farm-worker steals Buck from his comfortable Northern California home and se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,587 | What is the christian name of the classical composer Dvorak? | Antonin Dvořák: Composer's life & music | Classic FM Antonin Dvořák Biography Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) was a Czech composer of Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. Dvořák's most well known work is his Symphony No.9, 'From the New World'. Life and Music Antonin D... | Strauss, Richard Encyclopedia > People > Literature and the Arts > Music: History, Composers, and Performers: Biographies Richard Strauss Strauss, Richard (rĭkhˈärt shtrous) [ key ], 1864–1949, German composer. Strauss brought to a culmination the development of the 19th-century symphonic poem, and was a leading ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,588 | ‘Operation Valentine’was the World War II codename for the 1940 British occupation of which Danisislands? | British occupation of the Faroe Islands in World War II : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The occupation The location of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic was of strategic importance to the UK 2005 Faroese stamp commemorating the friendly wartime relations between British soldiers and the Faroese population British naval g... | Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,589 | Mir Hossein Mousavi was the beaten opponent in which country's presidential election? | Iran's Disputed Election - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com Iran's Disputed Election Following up from last Friday's entry about Iran's Presidential Election , Tehran and other cities have seen the largest street protests and rioting since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Supporters of reform candidate Mir Hossein Mou... | Facts & Figures | Eurovision Song Contest Every year an estimated amount of some 180 million viewers watch the Eurovision Song Contest In 2008 and 2011, a record number of 43 countries participated Ireland has won 7 times, Sweden 6 and Luxembourg, France, and the United Kingdom 5 times. Poland made the most impressive ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,590 | On a regular clock face, which number lies opposite 10? | Activity: Clocks and Angles About Ads Activity: Clocks and Angles This activity is about Analog clocks and the angles made by the hands of the clock. You can find out more about angles and how they're measured on the page Degrees (Angles) . What is the angle between the hands of a clock at 1 o'clock? At 1 o... | Eminem Album - Recovery (2010) Eminem Recovery Recovery is the seventh studio album by Eminem, released June 18, 2010, on Polydor Records and Interscope Records. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Alex da Kid, Just Blaze, Boi-1da, Jim J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,591 | Which American aircraft company made the Guardian anti submarine aircraft? | Grumman AF-2 Guardian - anti-submarine Virtual Aircraft Museum / USA / Grumman Originally designated the XTB3F-1 (G-70), this aircraft was designed as a torpedo bomber with a composite power plant consisting of an R-2800-34W piston engine in the nose and a Westinghouse 19XB-2B turbojet engine in the rear fuselage. D... | Hurricane Fighter | World War II Database World War II Database Contributor: C. Peter Chen ww2dbaseAircraft designer Sydney Camm of Hawker Aviation began working on a monoplane version of the Fury biplane fighter starting in 1934, knowing that the British Air Ministry had interest in such a development. His design team... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,592 | Which American scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1936 for his discovery of the Positron? | The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists The 11 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners – Scientists By The Doc Here are the 11 youngest winners of a scientific Nobel Prize, with a quick, interesting ‘did you know’ fact about each of them. And also: • The teenager whose work won a Nobel Prize in physics. • The youngest wo... | Knowledge Knowledge You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 21 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 25 to 35 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 39 to 115 are not shown in this preview. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,593 | Which philosopher founded the 'Academy' in Athens around 355 BC? | The Glory that was Greece Note: For English Translations of the Greek philosophical works mentioned in this page, see the Online Books site for Classical Languages and Literature. Socrates (c. 469-399 BCE) Born in Athens around 469 BCE, Socrates lived during the period of the city's greatest cultural expansion. Son of... | Virgil - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,594 | By what name is actor William Pratt better known? | the select surnames website Pratt DNA Project Pratt DNA. Select Pratt Ancestry England. The Pratt name in early times was mainly to be found in and around East Anglia. It cropped up later in Devon and in Staffordshire and the Yorkshire dales. Suffolk Wilfric Prat was documented in the Seals of Suffolk in 1179. W... | William Shakespeare (Character) - Quotes William Shakespeare (Character) Christopher Marlowe : What is the story? William Shakespeare : Well, there's this pirate. - In truth I have not written a word. Christopher Marlowe : I thought your play was for Burbage. William Shakespeare : This is a different one. Christoph... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,595 | Which charity has been supported by the comedy called The Secret Policeman's Balls? | AIDS & HIV Duran Duran To Donate Eagles Of Death Metal Cover Royalties To Charity <p><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/duran-duran">Duran Duran</a> have announced that they will donate royalties from Eagles Of Death Metal’s cover of <em>Save A Prayer</em> to charity.</p> <p>The song is currently t... | Bradley Walsh | The Sun Trap The Sun Trap The Chase Bingo The Sun Trap Coming to BBC One this May is a brand new Comedy The Sun Trap, starring BAFTA-winner Kayvan Novak (Four Lions, Fonejacker) and Bradley Walsh (Law & Order: UK). The series comprises of six half hour episodes. It has been created and written by Neil W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,596 | How often are the Oberammergau Passion Plays held? | Oberammergau Passion play in Germany 2020: Greatdays Travel Group Cruises Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 The Oberammergau Passion Play is traditionally held every ten years in the small village in Germany, and is due to be performed again throughout the summer of 2020! In 1633 when the small Bavarian village of Oberamm... | Shooting Stars - UKGameshows Shooting Stars "Angelos Epithemiou" (Dan Skinner) (2009) Voiceovers: "George Dawes" (Matt Lucas) (1995-2009) "Angelos Epithemiou" (Dan Skinner) (2010-11) Broadcast BBC2, 27 December 1993 to 22 December 1997 (pilot + 31 episodes in 3 series, as part of At Home With Vic and Bob (1993)) BBC Ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,597 | The cultivation of which crop was banned in France in 1748 because it was thought to cause leprosy? | Potato Corner News: The History of French Fries | potatocorner Potato Corner News: The History of French Fries Posted on by potatocorner The History of French Fries No one really knows exactly who brought these short strips of perfection to the world. What we do know, however, is that we are IN LOVE with them. The gene... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,598 | How long was the Enterprise's mission supposed to last in Star Trek | Why Star Trek: Enterprise Failed And How It Nearly Worked | Giant Freakin RobotGiant Freakin Robot Why Star Trek: Enterprise Failed And How It Nearly Worked DATE: Apr 25, 2012 | BY: Josh Tyler | Category: Sci-Fi When Enterprise debuted on UPN in 2001 it was with a self-assured sense of success. Sure Star Trek was in a ... | Complete Coverage: Final Flight Of Nasa's Space... Atlantis' Crew Leaves the Shuttle July 21, 2011 07:14am ET After gliding to a smooth landing at 5:57 a.m. EDT, the shuttle astronauts worked through a checklist with Mission Control to safe the vehicle on the ground. Atlantis' four astronauts, commander Chris Ferguson,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,599 | Which scientist became Master of the Royal Mint in 1699 ? | Sir Isaac Newton, Master of the Royal Mint (1699-1727) | The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The best-stocked coin and banknote shop in Ireland. We buy and sell old collectio... | John Napier | Scottish mathematician | Britannica.com Scottish mathematician John Napier, Napier also spelled Neper (born 1550, Merchiston Castle, near Edinburgh , Scot.—died April 4, 1617, Merchiston Castle), Scottish mathematician and theological writer who originated the concept of logarithms as a mathematical devic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,600 | Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury, the world famous performance artist who died in 2012, is better known by what name? | Ravi Shankar | John Peel Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ravi Shankar, (born: Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury) (7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012), often referred to by the title Pandit, was an Indian musician and composer who played the sitar. He has been described as the best-known contemporary Indian musician. Shank... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,601 | In England, what word refers to a parish constable of the Anglican Church, often charged with duties of charity? | Crime and punishment: Shrewsbury 1766 | volunteeringshropshiresheritage volunteeringshropshiresheritage Crime and punishment: Shrewsbury 1766 Jan Lloyd is a volunteer at Shropshire Archives: here Jan relates a sorry tale of petty crime and punishment in 18th century Shrewsbury The Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Accounts from... | GENUKI: Glossary for Genuki Yorkshire Hierarchy of the Church of England in the 1820 period (and later.) Section One, the 1820 period (and before). The following is intended to show the functions of the various people in the Church of England at around the time which the Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire and other ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,602 | Which rock band had a hit with (Don't fear) The reaper? | (Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Öyster Cult (1976) - YouTube (Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Öyster Cult (1976) 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 no... | 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 |
1,484,603 | In which Shakespeare play is Launcelot Gobbo the servant to Shylock? | A Merry Devil - Launcelot Gobbo in the Merchant of Venice A Merry Devil: Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & Company. In that delightful comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," we have a type of the shrewd but ignorant serving man, or boy, drawn ... | 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,604 | The 1975 Australian constitutional crisis culminated on 11 November with the removal of which Australian Labor Party Prime Minister by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, and the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Fraser, as caretaker Prime Minister? | 1975 Australian constitutional crisis : definition of 1975 Australian constitutional crisis and synonyms of 1975 Australian constitutional crisis (English) The 1975 Australian constitutional crisis (sometimes called "the Dismissal") has been described as the greatest political crisis and constitutional crisis in Austra... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,605 | Name the mine in Copiapo, Chile, where 33 miners were trapped after a collapse on 5 Aug 2010? | Chile Mining Accident (2010) - The New York Times The New York Times Supported by Chile Mining Accident (2010) News about Chile Mining Accident (2010), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. More Updated: Oct. 12, 2011 On Oct. 13, 2010, 33 miners who had been trapped underground for... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,606 | What is the nickname of TV presenter Richard Hammond? | BBC NEWS | UK | England | North Yorkshire | TV presenter suffers brain injury TV presenter suffers brain injury Richard Hammond is seriously ill in a Leeds hospital Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has suffered a "significant brain injury" after crashing a jet-powered car at speeds of up to 300mph during filming. Doc... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,607 | Who is the manager of Aston Villa FC? | Aston Villa FC - Mirror Football Aston Villa FC Aston Villa. Say it loud and there's music playing, say it soft and it's almost like praying. There is certainly much discussion with the Almighty as Villa fans wonder what the hell is going on. American owner Randy Lerner has fallen out of love with football, as many fan... | The Football League THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (The Football League championship trophy) Formation of the Football League A director of Aston Villa, William McGregor, was the first to set out to bring some order to a chaotic world where clubs arranged their own fixtures, along with various cup competitions. (William Mc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,608 | "The controversial book ""The Female Eunuch"" appeared in 1970. Who was the author ?" | The Female Eunuch. Summary by Germaine Greer Source: The Female Eunuch, Germaine Greer, 1970, Paladin, pp. 11-22; Fair Use: all rights remain with the author. This book is a part of the second feminist wave. The old suffragettes, who served their prison term and lived on through the years of gradual admission of women ... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,609 | Which Scottish photographer took the famous 1969 photo of The Beatles on a zebra crossing on Abbey Road? | 8 August 1969: The Abbey Road cover photography session | The Beatles Bible The Abbey Road cover photography session The Abbey Road cover photography session Friday 8 August 1969 Photography 51 Comments All four Beatles gathered at EMI Studios on the morning of Friday 8 August 1969 for one of the most famous photo shoo... | The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Z Cars Z CARS British Police Series Z Cars was the innovative, long-running BBC police series of the 1960s, which has programmed more episodes (667) than any other weekly crime programme on British television. Created by Troy Kennedy-Martin and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,610 | What was the name of the group formed by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel in 1957? | Simon And Garfunkel Ukulele Songs on UkuTabs All songs by Simon And Garfunkel You are here: UkuTabs » S » Simon And Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel were an American singer-songwriter duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom and Jerry in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the mi... | America Rocks and Rolls [ushistory.org] 53d. America Rocks and Rolls The prosperity of the '50s allowed teenagers to spend money on records by their favorite bands and singers. Rock and roll was everything the suburban 1950s were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and big band... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,611 | What does the prefix strath mean in such Scottish names as Strathclyde | What does strath mean? Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Strath(noun) a valley of considerable size, through which a river runs; a valley bottom; -- often used in composition with the name of the river; as, Strath Spey, Strathdon, Strathmore Origin: [Gael. srath.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this... | Scottish Football Club nicknames (From Evening Times) Scottish Football Club nicknames / Today's Top 10 1 THE BULLY WEE: The most likely explanation for Clyde's nickname is they were a wee team playing to a high, or bully standard. 2 THE PARS: Early Dunfermline players were said to get 'paralytic' at the bar, hence the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,612 | Which directing partnership remade the film True Grit in 2010? | True Grit Movie Review & Film Summary (2010) | Roger Ebert Tweet In the Coen Brothers' “True Grit,” Jeff Bridges is not playing the John Wayne role. He's playing the Jeff Bridges role — or, more properly, the role created in the enduring novel by Charles Portis , much of whose original dialogue can be heard in this fil... | Bernard Herrmann - an overview of the composer and his music for film and television All Film Composers Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975) - perfect partner to Hitchcock thrillers While the name Alfred Hitchcock is universally well known, that of Bernard Herrmann is relatively unknown outside of musical circles. Yet his musi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,613 | What is featured in the centre of the flag of Uganda? | Uganda Flag - World Flags 101 - Ugandan Flags Proportions: 2:3 Ugandan Flag Description: The flag of Uganda consists of six equal sized alternating stripes of black, yellow and red, starting at the top of the flag with black. In the center of the Ugandan flag there is a white circle with a crane (bird) in it. Advertise... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,614 | Name the Soviet Russian orbiting space station, continuously occupied 1989-99 until its replacement by the International Space Station? | Mir Space Station | Soyuz in Pravda | Soyuz Recovery | Mir Expeditions | Mir Space Station The space station Mir became a legend in its own time reflecting Russia�s past space glories and her future as a leader in space. The Russian Space Station Mir endured 15 years in orbit, three times its planned l... | The KGB’s Old Headquarters Lives On | The American Spectator The KGB’s Old Headquarters Lives On December 11, 2014, 9:00 am Total: 0 Email Moscow Red Square is one of the world’s most iconic locales. Dominated by the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and GUM Department Store, the space looks little different from Soviet ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,615 | Which Government department is responsible for the Meteorological Office? | Who we are - Met Office Met Office The Met Office is the UK's National Meteorological Service. Our origins In 1854 an experimental government department, which was later to become the Met Office, was set up under the Board of Trade. Its aim was to research the possibilities of forecasting the weather, mainly to protect... | Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office :: Historic Houses Association You are here: > home > friends' page > friends tours & events > ministry of defence & foreign and commonwealth office Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office London Thu 14th April 2016 Price: 65.00 We venture into Westmin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,616 | What are the tiny blood vessels called which connect the smallest arteries and veins in the body? | What is the smallest blood vessel in the body? | Reference.com What is the smallest blood vessel in the body? A: Quick Answer The smallest blood vessels in the human body are capillaries, which connect arteries and veins. Capillaries can be as small as 5 micrometers wide. The average adult body has about 10 billion cap... | What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the f - Pastebin.com What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,617 | Of the four London stations on a Monopoly board, which was first to open? | The London Monopoly Board The London Monopoly Board Jessica Korteman 11 Comments Ah, memories of school holidays past. That’s when the Monopoly board would come out and fill afternoons buying and selling properties with funny names based on an unimaginably posh city faraway. At least that is what it was in my mind. In ... | Monopoly: The Pubs of Old Kent Road | London Pubology Monopoly: The Pubs of Old Kent Road Posted on 28 March 2010 | 19 Comments Welcome back! Happy new year 2010! Apologies for the long absence. I thought I’d try starting a series of posts based on the Monopoly Board. (At my current pace, this should take me a few year... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,618 | What was Ronald Reagan's last movie? | Ronald Reagan - Biography - IMDb Ronald Reagan Biography Showing all 174 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (96) | Personal Quotes (66) | Salary (4) Overview (5) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) Ronald Reagan is, arguably, the most successful actor in history, having catapulted from a car... | Mr. Magoo Co Creator Millard Kaufman Dies at age 92 [Archive] - Sitcoms Online Message Boards - Forums Brian Damage 03-16-2009, 11:50 PM Oscar-nommed screenwriter and novelist Millard Kaufman died of heart failure March 14 in Los Angeles. He was 92. With animator John Hubley, Kaufman created the Mr. Magoo character for... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,619 | What name is given to the age of human agricultural and technology revolution, from Greek 'new' and 'stone'? | Agriculture And The Origins Of Civilization: There was nothing natural or inevitable about the development of agriculture. Because cultivation of plants requires more labor than hunting and gathering, we can assume that Stone Age humans gave up their former ways of life reluctantly and slowly. In fact, peo... | Untitled Page National Capitol: The Washington Monument is dedicated. Government Grover Cleveland (1837-1906) is inaugurated as the 22nd President of the United Staes and Thomas A. Hendricks (1819-1885) in inaugurated as the nation's 21st Vice President. Government President Cleveland (1837-1906) proposes the suspensio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,620 | Which is the largest of Britain's Channel Islands? | Britain's 50 greatest islands - Telegraph Britain's 50 greatest islands Julia Hunt selects the best of more than a thousand islands around the United Kingdom. Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, lies a mile off the Northumbrian coast Photo: Getty The Cullins mountains dominate the skyline as you approach Skye Photo: Gett... | New Britain, island, Papua New Guinea Encyclopedia > Places > Australia and Oceania > Pacific Islands Political Geography New Britain New Britain, volcanic island (1990 pop. 315,649), c.14,600 sq mi (37,810 sq km), SW Pacific, largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago and part of Papua New Guinea, in which it fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,621 | Which Frenchman first explored the St Lawrence River from 1534-1536 and 1541-1542? | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where y... | Jacques Cartier - Exploration - HISTORY.com Jacques Cartier A+E Networks Introduction In 1534, France’s King Francis I authorized the navigator Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) to lead a voyage to the New World in order to seek gold and other riches, as well as a new route to Asia. Cartier’s three expeditions along the St. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,622 | In mathematics, what name is given to the results of a division problem? | The meaning of division -- A complete course in arithmetic A divisor may not be 0 -- 6 ÷ 0 -- because any number times 0 will still be 0. Division by 0 is an excluded operation. As for 0 ÷ 0, that is ambiguous because it could be any number. Any number times the divisor 0 will equal the dividend 0. Example 1. This fi... | History of Mathematics Rutgers, Spring 2000 Throughout the history of mathematics, one of the most enduring challenges has been the calculation of the ratio between a circle's circumference and diameter, which has come to be known by the Greek letter pi. From ancient Babylonia to the Middle Ages in Europe to the presen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,623 | Derived from the description of a skinned herb, what old English word means a bald-headed man? | Genealogy World - Origins and Meanings of Surnames Origins and Meanings of Surnames Abercrombie is a Scottish place name from a so-named location in Fife which was earlier called Ababcrumbach . It is derived from the Brittonic aber = confluence added to the name of a river, which was named from crom = crooked + the loc... | Taxi Words: A Brief History | Wordnik Taxi Words: A Brief History [Photo: stock.xchng] Taxi, cab, black cab, yellow cab, gypsy cab, hack – how many different words are there for that vehicle for hire? We decided to find out. One hundred and fifty years ago today , London became the first city to host licensed taxicabs.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,624 | What informal rule, named after Intel Corp's co-founder, predicts the doubling of transistors on microchips every two years? | Free - Chris Anderson by StRiKeR StRiKeR - issuu Free The Future of a Radical Price Chris Anderson To Anne Contents List of Sidebars Prologue 1. The Birth of Free What Is Free? 2. Free 101 A Short Course on a Most Misunderstood Word 3. The History of Free Zero, Lunch, and the Enemies of Capitalism 4. The Psychology of ... | Biography - Chandrika Kumaratunga Lynda Chalker UK Minister for Overseas Development 1989-97 A long-serving Member of the British Parliament, Lynda Chalker served as Minister for Overseas Development, and Minister for Africa and the Commonwealth for over 11 years. She is also a Founder Trustee of the Investment Climate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,625 | Which brewery produces 'Lancaster Bomber'? | Lancaster Bomber | Daniel Thwaites Brewery PLC | BeerAdvocate Daniel Thwaites Brewery PLC Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.40% Availability: Year-round No notes at this time. Added by BeerAdvocate on 12-24-2003 BEER STATS 3.39/5 rDev -1.5% look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5 A: poured from a 50... | Beer Glasses | A Wide Range of Beer Glasses From Drinkstuff UK Nucleated Beer Glasses A popular feature of modern beer glasses is a nucleated base, such as Arcoroc's Head-On-It glasses and Head First glasses. A nucleated glass features very small pits which allow the gas to be more readily released, which helps preserv... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,626 | In music, which note is equal to two crotchets? | Crotchets - definition of crotchets by The Free Dictionary Crotchets - definition of crotchets by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crotchets Also found in: Thesaurus , Legal , Encyclopedia . crotch·et 2. Music See quarter note . 3. A small hook or hooklike structure. [Middle English crochet, hook, q... | Basic Music Theory Basic Music Theory Time Values: Semibreves, Minims, Crotchets, Quavers & Semiquavers Crotchets, Minims and Semibreves When we tap our feet or clap our hands 'in time' to a piece of music, we are clapping the steady beats of the music. At this level, our beats are shown like this: . This sign is calle... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,627 | Donald Tusk aged 56 is the current Prime Minister of which country ? | Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden with Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland | whitehouse.gov Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden with Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland Prime Minister’s Chancellery Warsaw, Poland 1:56 P.M. (Local) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. Prime Minister, these are challe... | Poland's Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership | Reuters Mon Dec 1, 2014 | 1:46 PM EST Poland's Tusk takes EU helm, promising leadership 1/4 Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends a ceremony with outgoing European Council President, Herman Van Rompuy (not in picture), during which Tusk took over Van Rompuy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,628 | Shellshock, in Bash, was in 2014 described as the most dangerous (what?) since Heartbleed? | Shellshock: Bash bug 'bigger than Heartbleed' - Business - NZ Herald News Shellshock: Bash bug 'bigger than Heartbleed' 8:24 AM Friday Sep 26, 2014 SHARE: World Photo / Thinkstock A security flaw discovered in one of the most fundamental interfaces powering the internet has been described by researchers as 'bigger than... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,629 | A falling object which ceases to accelerate due to the forces of drag and gravity being equal reaches what rate of descent (speed)? | Falling Body with Air Resistance Falling Body with Air Resistance Assume that a body of mass m is dropped from a great height above the surface of the earth. Our task is to answer the following Analyze the forces of gravity and air resistance. Use Newton's Law force = mass x acceleration to write down an equation that ... | 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 |
1,484,630 | In the human body where is the zygomatic bone? | The Zygomatic Bone - Human Anatomy 5b. 4. The Zygomatic Bone FIG. 164 Left zygomatic bone in situ. (Os Zygomaticum; Malar Bone) The zygomatic bone is small and quadrangular, and is situated at the upper and lateral part of the face: it forms the prominence of the cheek, part of the lateral wall and floor of the orbit,... | BBC Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Skeleton Layer Thighbone: Is the longest, largest, strongest bone in your body Kneecap: Is embedded in your quadriceps muscle Long and strong Your leg bones are the longest and strongest bones in your body. When you stand or walk, all the weight of your upper body rests on t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,631 | In 1978 George Moscone, the mayor of which city, and openly gay city supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by ex-supervisor Dan White? | On This Day: Gay Activist Harvey Milk Murdered more » Associated Press Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone are shown in the mayor's office during the signing of the city’s gay rights bill, April 1977. On This Day: Gay Activist Harvey Milk Murdered November 27, 2011 06:00 AM Milk, Moscone Assassinated Harvey Milk, the ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,632 | Which area in the BBC Shipping Forecast is known in the French equivalent as Pas de Calais? | Metareas I & 2 revised sea areas wef 4 February 2002 Marine Home page | Sea areas included in High Seas issued by the Met Office | Sea areas in Shipping Forecast issued by the Met Office Sea areas in use by the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco The following revision to sea areas in use... | Shipping forecast - Met Office Shipping forecast Shipping forecast and gale warnings Issued at 0505 UTC on Friday 20 January 2017 For the period 0600 UTC Friday 20 January to 0600 UTC Saturday 21 January 2017 The general synopsis at midnight High eastern Europe 1041 with ridge extending westwards to England and Wales, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,633 | Who wrote the 1957 play 'The Entertainer'? | The Entertainer Written by John Osborne Author John Osborne John Osborne (1929 - 1994) John Osborne was not only a playwright but was also a screenwriter, actor and critic of The Establishment. The success of his 1956 play Look Back in Anger transformed English theatre. In a productive life of more than 40 years, Osbor... | Harold Pinter - Literature Literature Faber and Faber Ltd Biography Playwright Harold Pinter was born in Hackney, London, on 10 October 1930. He was educated at Hackney Downs Grammar School and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and Central School of Speech and Drama. His plays include The Room (1957), The Bi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,634 | "Which long running British police procedural television series that originated as a one-off drama, entitled ""Woodentop"" in August 1983 was first broadcast in 1984?" | Kevin Lloyd - This is your life -The Bill - YouTube Kevin Lloyd - This is your life -The Bill Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when th... | Law & Order: UK (TV Series 2009– ) - 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 UK version of the long-running U.S. TV drama that t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,635 | Which European motor manufacturer's logo is a winged arrow? | 33 Cars Logos Meaning & History | CarLogos.org 33 Cars Logos Meaning & History 1. Audi Audi Logo Meaning - Audi cars of the four rings logo, representing the four pre-merger company. These companies have a manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles and small passenger cars. The company was originally a merger of four compan... | Maserati Logo Symbol Automobiles > Auto Companies > Famous Car Makers > Automobile Logos > Maserati Italy > Italian Car Makers Logo Maserati The Maserati auto company is an Italian car maker that was founded in 1914. Maserati is a division of the Italian car company Fiat S.p.A. which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,636 | Which stretch of water runs around Iran, Oman and The United Arab Emirates? | Strait of Hormuz Map and Map of the Strait of Hormuz History Information Page other bodies of water The narrow Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most, if not the most strategic strait of water on the planet. Through its waters, in giant ocean-going tankers, passes much of the oil from Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwai... | Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US Following are the sports events which have been cancelled or postponed in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington: September 11: Baseball: American Major League matches cancel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,637 | After 2007, which boat class was not run as a World Rowing Championship event? | TOTAL SPORTS INFO Multi Sports Events 2014 World Rowing Championships The 2014 World Rowing Championships will get underway from August 24 to August 31 at Bosbaan, Amsterdam in the Netherlands. FISA (the International Rowing Federation) presents, the once in a year, weeklong rowing regatta. Those years, in which Olympi... | Homepage : Archery GB Shortlisted for award! 16 December 2016, 4:49pm Archery in Notts, the legacy project created as part of the European Archery Championship held in Nottingham in May, has been shortlisted for the Nottinghamshire Sports Awards Sporting Project of the Year. Roland Mercer Euros campaign hits target 16 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,638 | What kind of chemical transmits social information among members of the same species? | Pheromones - Crystalinks Pheromones A pheromone is any chemical or set of chemicals produced by a living organism that transmits a message to other members of the same species. There are alarm pheromones, food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that affect behavior or physiology. Their use among insects ... | Umami and Food Palatability Bartoshuk, L. M. (1993) The biological bases of food perception and acceptance. Food Qual. Pref. 4:21-32. ↵ Baylis, L. L. & Rolls, E. T. (1991) Responses of neurons in the primate taste cortex to glutamate. Physiol. Behav. 49:973-979. CrossRef Medline ↵ Caincross, S. E. & Sjöstrom, L. B. (19... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,639 | "In which field would the term ""chiaroscuro"" usually be applied?" | Chiaroscuro Art: The Power of Light and Dark | The Yellow Sparrow November 9, 2015 Chiaroscuro Art: The Power of Light and Dark The word chiaroscuro pretty much defines itself. The word Chiaroscuro itself is Italian, and roughly means, “light and dark.” Chiaroscuro art was first used to describe a type of drawing on me... | Commissario Montalbano on DVD These episode descriptions were obtained from the website of RAI Trade, the distributor of world-wide licensing for the series. 1 - The Snack Thief Il Ladro di Merendine Detective Montalbano investigates the murder of a man called Lapecora, the owner of an import-export company. His widow ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,640 | Which celebrity was killed when their vehicle was involved in a collision when a car driven by Donald Turnupseed turned in front of their vehicle, totaling their Porsche? | Actor James Dean killed in car crash » Photos from the Vault Actor James Dean killed in car crash Categories: by David Middlecamp October 1, 1955 Telegram-Tribune documenting the death of James Dean in a car crash near Cholame. A lot has changed since actor James Dean was killed in a collision at the highway intersecti... | 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 |
1,484,641 | Which US space shuttle exploded shortly after take-off in January 1986? | The Shuttle Explodes The Shuttle Explodes 6 IN CREW AND HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHER ARE KILLED 74 SECONDS AFTER LIFTOFF Thousands Watch Rain of Debris By William J. Broad Special to The New York Times RELATED HEADLINES After the Shock, A Need to Share Grief and Loss How Could it Happen? Fuel Tank Leak Feared From the Beginning... | International Day of Human Space Flight: 10 achievements since Yuri Gagarin made first Earth orbit International Day of Human Space Flight: 10 achievements since Yuri Gagarin made first Earth orbit April 12, 2015 00:01 BST Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin wearing his helmet for the first manned flight in spaceGetty Earth'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,642 | "Who had a UK No.1 album, in 2002, with ""Escapology""?" | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Albums 01.. 28 Jul- Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers - 2 August 02.. 11 Aug- Original Soundtrack - Carousel - 2 re.. 25 Aug- Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers - 1 September re.. 1 Sep- Original Soundtrack - Carousel - 4 03.. 29 Sep- Original Soundtrack - Oklahoma! - 2 October 04..... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,643 | Who preceeded Herbert Hoover as President of the USA? | Herbert Hoover | president of United States | Britannica.com president of United States Alternative Title: Herbert Clark Hoover Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover, in full Herbert Clark Hoover (born August 10, 1874, West Branch, Iowa , U.S.—died October 20, 1964, New York , New York), 31st president of the U... | John Hanson, First President John Hanson, American Patriot and First President of the United States (1715-1783) He was the heir of one of the greatest family traditions in the colonies and became the patriarch of a long line of American patriots � his great-grandfather died at Lutzen beside the great King Gu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,644 | Established in 1802 the 'Legion of Honour' (UK-English translation) is the highest civil or military award given in which nation? | Yemen Press Reader 114: ǀ Krieg im Jemen-Neue Artikel zum Nachlesen 114 — der Freitag cp1 Am wichtigsten / Most important 11.3.2016 – Vice News (**** B H K) Dead Civilians, Uneasy Alliances, and the Fog of Yemen's War [A great article you should read in full at the original site, containing many photos as well. The VIC... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,645 | Which Rolf Harris song was the last UK number one hit of the 1960's? | Rolf Harris - UKGameshows Rolf Harris Biography Aussie board-wobbler, painter, singer, animal-discusser and TV host, with a lively taste in shirts. He was one of a number of famous people arrested as part of Operation Yewtree, the investigation into sexual offences in the entertainment industry set up following the pos... | UK Number One Songs of the 70s UK Number One Songs of the 70s Updated on November 15, 2015 Source The 1970s Number One Songs on Video 1970s popular music in the UK proved that variety is the spice of life, and the Number One hit songs of the decade reflect this phenomenon. From 1970 onwards, the music scene in Britain ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,646 | What was invented by the Chinese, imported into Britain from Italy by Charles lst and known to the Arabs as 'sherbet'? | The Food Timeline: history notes--ice cream Food historians tell us the history of ice cream begins with ancient flavored ices. The Chinese are generally credited for creating the first ice creams, possibly as early as 3000 BC. Marco Polo is popularly cited for introducing these tasty concoctions to Italy. This claim (... | :: the whippit inn - carry on cleo 1964 :: carry on cleo 1964 cast Mark Antony Sidney James Julius Caesar Kenneth Williams Seneca Charles Hawtrey Henghis Podd Kenneth Connor Horsa Jim Dale Capernica Joan Sims Cleopatra Amanda Barrie Senna Podd Sheila Hancock Soothsayer Jon Pertwee S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,647 | Catherine Barkley, Helen Ferguson and Rinaldi are all characters in which World War I novel by Ernest Hemingway? | Catherine Barkley in A Farewell to Arms NEXT Character Analysis In the 1970s and 80s, critics Judith Fetterly and Millicent Bell argued that the character of Catherine in A Farewell to Arms helps prove that Ernest Hemingway was sexist and a misogynist: in short, that he hated women and that the character of Catherine ... | A Farewell to Arms — страница 2 | Referat.ru Реферат / Рефераты /category/by/type/referaty Иностранные языки /category/by/type/referaty/inostrannye-yazyki A Farewell to Arms A Farewell to Arms — страница 2 Скачать is about a Caribbean desperado and is set against a background of lower-class violence and upper-class d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,648 | Which poet had a dog called Boatswain? | Byron and his dogs – in pictures | Books | The Guardian Byron and his dogs – in pictures Byron and his dogs – in pictures Share on Messenger Close After Byron lost his beloved Newfoundland Boatswain, the poet called the dog his 'firmest friend'. Geoffrey Bond introduces some of the Romantic pioneer's favourite canine c... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,649 | In geography what name is given to an area of sandbanks | BBC - GCSE Bitesize: Case study: tourism in Studland Bay Nature Reserve Next Case study: tourism in Studland Bay Nature Reserve Studland Bay is located in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset and is popular with tourists. It can be accessed by ferry from the desirable area of Sandbanks in Poole during the summer. It is only a... | General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,650 | Which Roman landed in Britain in 55 BC? | Athena Review 1,1: Landings of Caesar in Britain, 55 and 54 BC The Landings of Caesar in Britain, 55 and 54 BC . Deal Beach in Kent. This shoreline near Walmer Castle is probably in the area where Julius Caesar and his troops landed during the two Roman excursions to Britain of 55 and 54 BC. In the distance, the cliffs... | The Romans In Britain The Romans in Britain Home | Page Index | Section Index | Search 4. Britain Becomes Roman The great Roman general Julius Caesar led the first Roman invasions of Britain in 55BC and 54BC, but he did not stay to conquer the whole country. 18th century medallion of Julius Caesar. The wording around... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,651 | In Dallas in which county do the Ewings live | "Dallas" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 35 out of 37 people found the following review useful: "Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer!" (J.R Ewing) from Gibraltar 4 May 2006 Dallas has to be one of the greatest ever TV... | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,652 | Which word refers to a secondary school in German and a sports hall in English? | English-German Glossary absent from class/school in der Stunde/Schule fehlen to be absent, missing fehlen She's absent today. Sie fehlt heute. Why were you absent? Warum hast du gefehlt? Kultur: The German Abitur (das) is a high school diploma or secondary leaving certificate (A-level), received after passi... | JWS Water Engineering What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Pigs in blankets Question 2. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames Question 3. In Victorian England which people were popularly called robins becaus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,653 | Which 1948 film starring Robert Donat was about a father seeking to prove the innocence of his naval cadet son who had been expelled for theft? | h2g2 - George Archer-Shee aka The Winslow Boy - Edited Entry George Archer-Shee aka The Winslow Boy Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything George Archer-Shee aka The Winslow Boy Created 0 Conversations The Winslow Boy, starring the matinee idol Robert Donat, was filmed in 1948. This black-and-white... | To Have and Have Not (1944) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error To Have and Have Not ( 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,654 | Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? | Charles Bronson - Biography - IMDb Charles Bronson Biography Showing all 100 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (21) | Salary (8) Overview (5) 5' 8½" (1.74 m) Mini Bio (1) The archetypal screen tough guy with weatherbeaten features--one film c... | James Buchanan | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Buchanan James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States (1857-1861), served immediately prior to the American Civil War. He remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania and to remain a lifelong bachelor. Tall, stately, stiffly formal in the high... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,655 | "Who was the proprietor of ""New York World"" who made a bequest to award 12 prizes annually to American authors and composers?" | The Arts and Culture | Major Achievements of American Philanthropy | The Philanthropy Roundtable Major Achievements of American Philanthropy (1805 to present) Arts & Culture Despite its comparatively short history, the United States has become one of the most artistically and culturally rich societies in the world. It ... | The Mikado Introduction THE MIKADO Introduction Adapted from the book "Tit-Willow or Notes and Jottings on Gilbert and Sullivan Operas" by Guy H. and Claude A. Walmisley (Privately Printed, Undated) �THE MIKADO, or The Town of Titipu," was produced at the Savoy Theatre on 14 March, 1885 and proved to be one of the most... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,656 | What was Somerset Maugham's first Christian name? | W. Somerset Maugham - Freedom From Religion Foundation Orders W. Somerset Maugham On this date in 1874, William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris, France. Maugham was orphaned when he was ten years old, and soon moved to live with relatives in England. He underwent medical training at St. Thomas Hospital in London, be... | John Nelson Darby Home Articles Study Library History Heresy Blogs John Nelson Darby John Nelson Darby was born in Westminster, London to an Anglo-Irish landowning family and christened at St Margaret's on 3 March 1801. His middle name was given in recognition of hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,657 | Under what Phoenician name does musician Rollo Armstrong’s sister record? | About Rollo & Sister Bliss About Rollo & Sister Bliss Rollo Armstrong (full name according to BMI repertoire : "Rowland Constantine O'Malley Armstrong") has an honours degree in philosophy, he's a Taurus and has a habit of talking around subjects. He was expelled from scouts and became a member of MENSA; He started... | 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 |
1,484,658 | What are the official languages of our neighbors to the north, Canada? | So you think you know Canada, eh? Seven myths about our neighbors to the north - View from the Bleachers View from the Bleachers So you think you know Canada, eh? Seven myths about our neighbors to the north By tim_jones on February 29, 2012 at 4:08 PM Print The United States shares a border with its neighbor to the no... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,659 | Which philosopher propounded the idea of 'Utilitarianism', later taken up by John Stuart Mill? | Mill, John Stuart: Ethics | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z John Stuart Mill: Ethics The ethical theory of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) is most extensively articulated in his classical text Utilitarianism (1861). Its goal is to justify the utilitarian principle as the foundatio... | Who is "Voltaire?" - Le Voltaire Who is "Voltaire?" Who is Francois-Marie Arouet- Voltaire? Voltaire (1694 – 1778) François-Marie Arouet, better known by the pen name, Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, deist and philosopher. Voltaire perceived the French bourgeoisie to be too small and ineffective, the arist... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,660 | Which Yorkshire model village is named after its founder, Victorian industrialist Titis Salt, and a local river ? | Skelmersdale Rambling Club - 2014 SKELMERSDALE RAMBLING CLUB TODAY'S WALKS Strenuous Leader: Chris Connor Distance: 11 miles, height 394m A walk of many contrasts. We set off from Saltaire along the Leeds - Liverpool canal to Bingley. We then start the climb up past the moss lined walls and woodland of Altars Lane to... | VECTIS INSVLA Vectis Insvla Type: Saxon Shore Fort, Fort, Villa, Roman Building Roads None identified Vectis - The Division "Below Magnus Portus¹ is the island Vectis, the middle of which is in 19*20 52�." Magnus Portus was the Roman name for Bosham Harbour in Hampshire. The island of Vectis is easily identified as the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,661 | Who set out his political ideas in Mein Kampf? | Hitler's political ideas - The Holocaust Explained Website Think! Now you have read the section on antisemitism, reflect: Why do you think Hitler and others might have thought that the Jews were conspiring to rule the world for themselves? Why might Hitler have linked communism and Jews? Why did the Nazis want to rid G... | The article below is a long, but interesting analysis of Patrick Suskind�s Perfume (originally published in German as Das Parf Full Text: COPYRIGHT 2000 Heldref Publications The Poetics of Melancholia and Mourning One of the most celebrated younger writers in contemporary German literature, Patrick Suskind owes his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,662 | How many different people were Prime Minister of Australia in the first 100 years after it became a Dominion in 1901? | Timeline - Australia's Prime Ministers AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTERS 01 Jan 1901 1st Prime Minister and 1st Governor-General Lord Hopetoun became the first Governor-General and Edmund Barton the first Prime Minister. Both were sworn in at the ceremony inaugurating the Commonwealth of Australia. Edmund Barton 29 Mar 1901 ... | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,663 | Which town is the administrative centre of South Yorkshire? | Things to do in South Yorkshire | Days Out | Places to Visit You are here: Counties -> Things to do in South Yorkshire Things to do in South Yorkshire Page Contents South Yorkshire was created as a metropolitan county in 1974. The area was previously the southern part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The County compri... | Learn and talk about Where the Heart Is (UK TV series), 1990s British television series, 1997 British television programme debuts, 2000s British television series, 2006 British television programme endings Original release 6 April 1997 (1997-04-06) – 10 September 2006 (2006-09-10) Where the Heart Is is a British televi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,664 | What common name is given to medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)? | Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome | Lifescript.com Osteoporosis Articles Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS; Shin Splints; Medial Distal Tibial Syndrome, MDTS; Medial Tibial Syndrome; Stress-Related Anterior Lower Leg Pain; Spike Soreness) by Patricia Griffin Kellicker, BSN Should You Dump Dairy? Definition Medial tibia... | Laser | Laser Laser You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 33 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,665 | Which actress became known as ' The Sweater Girl ' ? | Lana Turner biography | birthday, trivia | American Actor | Who2 Lana Turner Biography Name at birth: Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner Known as the “Sweater Girl,” Lana Turner (like Betty Grable ) was a popular pinup for GIs in World War II. After the war she became a genuine movie star, helped by her contract with ... | 1959 Academy Awards® Winners and History Room at the Top (1959, UK) Actor: CHARLTON HESTON in "Ben-Hur" , Laurence Harvey in "Room at the Top", Jack Lemmon in "Some Like It Hot" , Paul Muni in "The Last Angry Man", James Stewart in "Anatomy of a Murder" Actress: SIMONE SIGNORET in "Room at the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,666 | Name the English 'Queen of nine days' (1553), born and raised at Bradgate House at Newtown Linford in Leicestershire? | .: Friends of Charnwood Forest - Events :. Friends of Charnwood Forest Links Future Meetings and Previous Events Details of future meetings, social events, outdoor visits, etc. of Friends of Charnwood Forest can be downloaded here . Here is a checklist of issues to be resolved for indoor meetings. Previous Events - 201... | Catherine of Braganza News - The New York Times A Borough President's Goal: Dethroning the Queen of Queens By E. E. LIPPINCOTT The note that sounded the end of her reign was quiet. Without pomp or circumstance, the new Queens borough president said that, as part of a redecoration of Borough Hall, a large mural featurin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,667 | "Which singer recorded the 1969 hit album ""Hot Buttered Soul""?" | Pat Lewis Discography at Discogs Mother of Tracey Lewis Very popular in the northern soul scene. Patsy Lewis was born on October 23, 1947 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.In 1951 her family moved to Detroit, Michigan in where she attended Central High School, it was here that her dream of a singing career began.Patsy perform... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,668 | Who wrote Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son | Hancock's Half Hour - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com Hancock's Half Hour EDIT Hancock's Half Hour stars Tony Hancock who plays Anthony Aloysius Hancock "Tony Hancock". Co starring was Sid James as Sidney Balmoral James. Written by the legendary Ray Galton and Alan Simpson this show was a huge success w... | John Laurie: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Dumfries John Laurie lived from 25 March 1897 to 23 June 1980. He was an actor who is best remembered for his role as Private James Frazer in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. John Paton Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,669 | What is the name of Tom Cruise's daughter from his marriage to Katie Holmes? | Tom Cruise 'thinks ex-wife Katie Holmes drained her' | Daily Mail Online comments They have not been photographed together since their 2012 divorce so it was not much of a surprise when it was reported on Wednesday that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are not on speaking terms. The next day TMZ added more to their story, ... | Queen Elizabeth II family | Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Relation to Elizabeth II: Daughter-in-law Born: July 17, 1947 at London, England Current Age: 69 years, 6 months, and 5 days Married (1): Andrew Parker Bowles on July 4, 1973 at Wellington Barracks, London Divorced: January 1, 1995 Children: Tom Parker Bowles, La... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,670 | Who was the President of the USA on 1st. January 1900? | Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Elections A+E Networks Introduction Departing from the monarchical tradition of Britain, the founding fathers of the United States created a system in which the American people had the power and responsibility to select their leader. Under this new ord... | History for January 8 - On-This-Day.com Today's: 1642 - Astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy. 1675 - The first corporation was chartered in the United States . The company was the New York Fishing Company. 1790 - In the United States , George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address. 1815 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,671 | Which historical figure is the subject of Jean Anouilh's play 'L'Alouette'? | The manufacture of mythic figures The manufacture of mythic figures | Feb 07, 2015 | Vote 0 0 The manufacture of mythic figures Joan of Arc Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured The Secret Life of Wonder Woman The Secret History of Wonder Woman Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured by Kathryn Harrison (Doubleday, 382 pages,... | Arnold Bennett: The Edwardian David Bowie? - BBC News BBC News Arnold Bennett: The Edwardian David Bowie? By Samira Ahmed BBC Radio 4 23 June 2014 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Arnold Bennett was once considered a national figure, whose death caused widespread mourning Arnold Bennett is probably the most s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,672 | What do we call the point in the orbit of a planet at which the planet is nearest to the Sun? | What is the Closest Planet to Earth? - Universe Today Universe Today What is the Closest Planet to Earth? Article Updated: 23 Dec , 2016 by Matt Williams A common question when looking at the Solar System and Earth’s place in the grand scheme of it is “which planet is closest to Earth?” Aside from satisfying a person... | The Largest Asteroids Solar System - The Asteroid Belt Giuseppe Piazzi discovered 1 Ceres in 1801, and at first it was considered to be the eighth planet; Neptune and Pluto had not been discovered. It was the first asteroid to be discovered, and is the largest found to date. It is near spherical, 975 km (606 miles) a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,673 | In a castle what is a postern? | Postern Gate Postern Gate The Postern Gate is typically a secondary gate or door often located at the rear of the castle. Below are photographs of the postern gate at Denbigh Castle in northeast Wales. | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,674 | What type of plant is a saguaro? | Saguaro Cactus Fact Sheet Plant Fact Sheet: Saguaro Cactus Identifying Features The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age, although some never grow arms. These arms generally b... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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