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1,484,675 | Which male soul singer died when his plane crashed into a lake in Wisconsin in 1967? | Music star dies in Wisconsin plane crash - Dec 10, 1967 - HISTORY.com Music star dies in Wisconsin plane crash Share this: Music star dies in Wisconsin plane crash Author Music star dies in Wisconsin plane crash URL Publisher A+E Networks A plane crash in Madison, Wisconsin, kills soul singer Otis Redding and members o... | February 3, 1959 The Day the Music Died - YouTube February 3, 1959 The Day the Music Died Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,676 | Which player top-scored and won the Golden Boot? | Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball award after World Cup final vs Germany, but did Argentina star deserve it? | Daily Mail Online Lionel Messi wins the Golden Ball award despite losing World Cup final to Germany... but did fading Argentina star deserve it? Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to win the World Cup fi... | A History of Football Winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards | 90min A History of Football Winners at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards Jamie Spencer 13 Dec 2013 In 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will enjoy its 60th annual celebration of sporting achievement in Britain. To date th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,677 | What, with vinegar, is added to egg yolk to make mayonnaise? | Mayonnaise Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond 4.4 159 Only had regular vinegar on hand, but other than that, followed the recipe to the letter. It is delicious! Anonymous 2016-11-29T23:07:04Z item not reviewed by moderator and published this guy is a food genius ! Anonymous 2016-10-17T0... | How to make mother sauces, from bechamel to veloute | NOLA.com How to make mother sauces, from bechamel to veloute bechamel A student makes bechamel sauce on the potager cooking surface, to use in potatoes au gratin, during a cooking class in the historic kitchen at the Hermann-Grima House. (The NOLA.com | Times-Pic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,678 | Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2014 for her role in 'Blue Jasmine'? | Oscars 2014 Results: Complete List of Academy Award Winners - ABC News ABC News Oscars 2014 Results: Complete Winners' List By Michael Rothman WATCH '12 Years a Slave' Nabs Best Picture, Other Oscar Wins 0 Shares Email Tinsel town's night of nights ended with some well-deserved wins across the board, culminating in the... | Phil Collins Wins Oscar For Best Original Song - MTV mtv archive-Eric-Schumacher-Rasmussen 03/27/2000 Between indie pop singer Aimee Mann's "Save Me" and the raunchy "Blame Canada," from the soundtrack to "South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut," the Oscars had at least two chances to break with tradition. In the end, th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,679 | Who had the best selling single in the UK in 1999 with ...Baby One More Time? | Britney Spears' Official Top 10 biggest selling singles revealed 04 December 2013 Britney Spears' Official Top 10 biggest selling singles revealed Britney is back with eighth studio album Britney Jean. We count down her Top 10 biggest selling songs on the Official Singles Chart. Google + Britney is back with new album ... | No.1 facts and feats from ukcharts.20m.com Fastest #1s | Slowest #1 (artists) | Slowest #1 (records) | Biggest leaps to #1 | Straight in at #1 before 1995 | Climbs to #1 since 1995 | Longest span of #1 hits | Longest gap between #1 hits | Most successful act not to have reached #1 | Shortest career of a #1 act | Ultima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,680 | Which vegetable has varieties Ailsa Craig, Bedfordshire Champion and Express Yellow? | Guide to Growing Onions Learn how to grow your own organic fruit and vegetables and save yourself loads of your hard earned money every year - Click Here! Guide to Growing Onions Guide to Growing Onions Onions – Allium cepa These require a long season of growth and soil preparation should start in the autumn or early... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,681 | The Copacabana nightclub was in which city? | The Copacabana Night Club, New York City - NYC - Copacabana.com UMRIO.NET Weekly Latin - Salsa Event Schedule Tuesdays: Door 6 PM to 3 AM, Free Buffet 6 to 8 PM, Free Dance Lesson Live Salsa & Merengue Bands and DJ (+ Bachata, & Vallenato) in main room. House and Clasics downstairs. Thursdays: Door 11 PM to 3 AM, G... | Carlos Santana | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by William Ruhlmann Mexican-born American guitarist Carlos Santana is best known as the leader of the band that bears his last name, which has toured and recorded successfully since the late '60s. He has also recorded a series of exp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,682 | How many points of the compass are there? | The 32 points of the Compass Rose Engraved Compasses the 'gift of direction' 1.800.626.1520 Home > The 32 Points of the Compass Rose Find an engraved or personalized compass gift at The Compass Company. Compasses with custom engraving make perfect gifts for personal use, corporate awards, and recognition. The 32 Points... | YouTube Undo Close "Deep Purple Highway Star..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,683 | “Wocka Wocka Wocka” was the catchphrase of the Muppet Fozzie, who was what kind of animal? | Fozzie Bear | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Bonnie Erikson builder Fozzie Bear is The Muppet Show's resident comedian. He's an orange-brown, fuzzy Muppet bear who tells bad jokes, usually punctuated with his catchphrase laugh , "Wocka wocka wocka!" Fozzie's best friend is Kermit the Frog , although they occasio... | Australian Animals - Tourism Australia Load More Mammals Australia’s mammalian wildlife is unique from the rest of the world. The dingo, or wild dog, is our largest carnivorous mammal, while the numbat, quoll and Tasmanian devil are each generally the size of an average house cat. Dingoes can be found all around Austr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,684 | For what was Thomas Bewick renowned in the 18th century? | Thomas Bewick | The Still Room The Still Room Reply In digging through the British Museum online collection database this week for a project, I tripped over the wood engravings of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Operating mostly in Newcastle for his entire career, Bewick’s rural upbringing led to an interest in … Continue r... | Calcium, Chemical Element - structure, reaction, water, uses, elements, examples, metal, gas CAL-cee-um Discovery and naming It is impossible to say when humans first knew about or used compounds of calcium. Whenever they used limestone to build a structure, they were using a compound of calcium. Limestone is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,685 | In June 1935, which well-known but discreet support organization was founded by William G Wilson and Dr Robert Smith in Akron, Ohio? | DBIO: In 1935 In 1935 Home / Inside DBIO / DBIO History / In 1935 In 1935 This flashback column is commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the SLA Biomedical & Life Sciences Division by taking us on a journey of notable news. This short column will appear weekly spotlighting meetings, births and deaths, books and journal... | Science - Awards & Winners Science Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service The American Astronomical Society is an American society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The primary objective of the AAS is to promote the advancement of astronomy and cl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,686 | What position is currently held by Peter Maxwell Davies? | Composer Peter Maxwell Davies dies aged 81 | Music | The Guardian Composer Peter Maxwell Davies dies aged 81 The former master of the Queen’s music had been suffering from leukaemia for several years Monday 14 March 2016 09.19 EDT First published on Monday 14 March 2016 09.19 EDT Close This article is 11 months old Sir... | Dave Spikey | Biography CONTACT Biography "A comic who walks a tightrope between the comedy of the everyday and the surreal, pausing occasionally to place a foot down firmly on either side" Guardian Multi award-winning Dave Spikey is one of the most sought-after comedy talents in the UK today. With a career spanning tw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,687 | Who was British Prime Minister at the time of the Jarrow March? | The Cabinet Papers | 1930s Depression and unemployment You are here: Cabinet Papers Home > A level studies > The Trade Union Movement > 1930s Depression and unemployment 1930s Depression and unemployment The 1929 the American stock market crash set off global economic shock waves. British exports, already falling in th... | British War Cabinet holds emergency meeting in London - Jun 08, 1917 - HISTORY.com British War Cabinet holds emergency meeting in London Share this: British War Cabinet holds emergency meeting in London Author British War Cabinet holds emergency meeting in London URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1917, early in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,688 | Which horse won the 2007 Grand National? | Horse Racing: the 2007 Grand National - live! | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Preamble Good afternoon everyone and welcome to GU's coverage of the Grand National. The weather at Aintree is more mid-summer than mid-April, the ground looks perfect, and we're set fair for probably the most open National si... | Irish Grand National Betting - Irish Grand National Betting Aintree Grand National Irish Grand National Betting The Irish Grand National will the highlight of the Easter Festival. The race is held every year over the Easter weekend at the Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, County Meath in Ireland. With a prize fund of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,689 | Who played the part of Piers Fletcher Dervish, personal assistant to MP Alan B'stard, in the television comedy series The New Statesman? | Who played the part of Piers Fletcher Dervish, personal assistant to MP Alan B'stard, in the television comedy series The New Statesman? Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: Who played the part of Piers Fletcher Dervish, personal assistant to MP Alan B'stard, in the television comedy series The New Statesman? Thi... | Basil Brush Show, The Basil Brush Show, The 1 9 6 8 - 1 9 8 0 (UK) 152 x 30 minute episodes Basil Brush - a mischievous upper-class fox, created and voiced by Ivan Owen (formerly the operator of Yoo-Hoo the Cuckoo in the 1950s' Billy Bean and His Funny Machine and dog Fred Barker in Tuesday Rendezvous and Five O'C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,690 | Which 72 year old Oscar-winning drector married his long-term German partner, 51, in Hamburg in July 2009? | Robert Redford marries long-term girlfriend | The Independent Robert Redford marries long-term girlfriend Thursday 16 July 2009 09:15 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Robert Redford married his partner, a 51-year-old German artist, over the weekend, a German church said. Renate Massfeller of the St. Catherine... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,691 | Maxwell Reed, born on April 2nd 1919, was a British actor who rose to fame for being the first husband of which famous woman? | Bert I. Gordon – The Last Drive In Ned ‘Scotty’ Scott — The Thing From Another World (1951) It’s that time of year once again when Movies Silently , Silver Screenings & One Upon a Screen host a momentous event…. The Classic Movie History Project Blogathon 2016 which will begin August 5th -10th, 2016. Science fiction is... | 1989 Academy Awards® Winners and History My Left Foot (1989, UK) Actor: DANIEL DAY-LEWIS in "My Left Foot", Kenneth Branagh in "Henry V", Tom Cruise in "Born on the Fourth of July", Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy", Robin Williams in "Dead Poets Society" Actress: JESSICA TANDY in "Driving ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,692 | Who is Secretary of State for Education? | Profile: Nicky Morgan - BBC News BBC News By Katherine Sellgren BBC News education reporter 15 July 2014 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many parents and teachers will be wondering who the new education secretary is As the education world takes in the news that Michael Gove is leaving the helm of the Departm... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,693 | George Entwistle was announced in July as the next Director-General of which organisation? | George Entwistle named as new BBC director general | Radio Times George Entwistle named as new BBC director general The former Director of BBC Vision will replace the outgoing Mark Thompson later this year Comments Susanna Lazarus and Chloe Oliver 10:43 AM, 04 July 2012 George Entwistle has been announced as the next d... | 1 Who is the UK secretary of state for children, schools and families? - Liverpool Echo 1 Who is the UK secretary of state for children, schools and families? 2. Whose picture features on the back of a £10 note? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Emai... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,694 | "Which action in World War H, had the code name, ""Operation Dynamo""?" | Dunkirk Evacuation | World War 2 Facts Map of the Battle of Dunkirk just prior to the evacuation. Losses at Dunkirk Despite the overall success of evacuating the troops, all of their vehicles and heavy equipment had to be abandoned during the retreat. There were also several thousand French soldiers captured in the Dun... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,695 | What was the first name of the father of Frasier and Niles Crane in the TV series 'Frasier'? | Frasier (TV Series 1993–2004) - 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 Dr. Frasier Crane move... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,696 | Which passerine bird is the official state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia | Virginia State Bird | Northern Cardinal Virginia State Bird Northern cardinal pair; photo by Ilona L on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike). Official State Bird of Virginia Virginia designated the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) as official state bird in 1950. One of America's ... | The Passenger Pigeon "Those of us who are city dwellers so often forget that we share our space with a host of creatures that can enrich and enliven our lives if we simply take the time to notice and enjoy them. Jerry noticed and enjoyed every creature—from the caterpillar to the butterfly, the sparrow to the falcon, t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,697 | Who plays Harry Potter in the Harry Potter films? | List of Harry Potter cast members | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia List of Harry Potter cast members Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made furt... | All Creatures Great and Small (TV series) | The World Is Quiet Here The World Is Quiet Here A good place to rest and replenish yourself trackback All Creatures Great and Small was a British television show based upon the books by James Herriot. It ran seven series from 1978-1990 with a break in 1980 when the characters... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,698 | Which hairdresser created the ‘wash n‘ wear bob’ in 1965? | Vidal Sassoon, Hairdresser and Trendsetter, Dies at 84 - The New York Times The New York Times Fashion & Style |Vidal Sassoon, Hairdresser and Trendsetter, Dies at 84 Search Continue reading the main story Photo Vidal Sassoon in a scene from the documentary film “Vidal Sassoon The Movie.” He is shown on the Millennium ... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,699 | At which Japanese power plant was a state of emergency declared after an earthquake in 2011? | Japan Earthquake: State Of Emergency Declared At Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant | The Huffington Post Japan Earthquake: State Of Emergency Declared At Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant 03/13/2011 12:02 pm ET | Updated May 25, 2011 3.3k ERIC TALMADGE and MARI YAMAGUCHI AP/The Huffington Post KORIYAMA, Japan (AP) — The U.N. nucle... | Japan-Russia Relations Northern Territories / Kuril Islands Japan-Russia Relations Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to host to the Russian President, even at the risk of violating sanctions against Moscow, showed Tokyo's strategic weakness and desperation to improve ties with Russia. Russian President Vlad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,700 | Gymnophobia is the irrational fear of which natural state in humans? | The Phobia List Amaxophobia- Fear of riding in a car. Ambulophobia- Fear of walking. Amychophobia- Fear of scratches or being scratched. Anablephobia- Fear of looking up. Ancraophobia- Fear of wind. (Anemophobia) Androphobia- Fear of men. Anemophobia- Fear of air drafts or wind.(Ancraophobia) Anginophobia- Fear of ang... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,701 | Whose twelfth studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail released in July has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic7. | vinyl | listen records | Page 2 listen records The time as arrived! Tonight we are hosting a Listening Party for the new DEAD WEATHER album! We’ve got swag to give away and prizes to be won. Party starts at 7pm come on down and hang out! …..picks of the week….. Kurt Vile: B’lieve I’m Goin (Deep) Down (Matador) 3LP In t... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,702 | In April 1940, author and political leader Booker T Washington became the first African American to be depicted on an American what? | Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington Educator, author, and African American civil rights leader Political party Ernest Davidson Washington Signature Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and advisor to presidents of the United States. Between 189... | 1510 How happy is the little Stone by Emily Dickinson | The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor Poem: "How happy is the little Stone," by Emily Dickinson. How happy is the little Stone How happy is the little Stone That rambles in the Road alone, And doesn't care about ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,703 | In the Beatles film Yellow Submarine what is the name of the land taken over by the Blue Meanies? | Blue Meanies | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Role in the film Taking over Pepperland Their first appearance is right at the beginning, when they assemble their troops to take over the fictional, musical land of Pepperland, as they hate any kind of music. Assembled and ready, they attack using anti-music missi... | The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,704 | Which king did Henry Bolingbroke depose, and then succeed as Henry IV in 1399? | KING HENRY IV OF ENGLAND (1367-1413) [Henry Bolingbroke, Henry Lancaster] Search HENRY IV, King of England, son of John of Gaunt , by Blanche, daughter of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, was born on the 3rd of April 1367, at Bolingbroke in Lincolnshire. As early as 1377 he is styled Earl of Derby, and in 1380 he married Ma... | French History of the Bourbon Dynasty Louis-Phillippe, King of the French 1830-1848 With the advent of the Second Republic in 1848, Bourbon monarchy in France ended. The Bourbon pretender to the throne of France, the Comte de Chambord, was offered a restored throne following the collapse of the empire of Emperor Napo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,705 | Which manufacturer makes the engines that power the Williams formula One cars? | Formula 1 Engine Formula 1 Engine To learn more about new 2014 rule change and new Formula 1 Power Units and ERS System follow this link. Very sophisticated and expensive part of equipment. Modern F1 engine is 2.4 liter V8 engine. Highly limited in development by FIA rules, engine is subjected to development freeze f... | Pirelli confirmed as exclusive Formula One tyre supplier from 2011 Pirelli confirmed as exclusive Formula One tyre supplier from 2011 The Italian tyre firm will supply all the Formula One teams from 2011-2013 with six types of tyre: four for dry weather, one for rain and one intermediate tyre. Pirelli – which has suppl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,706 | Which was the first James Bond film directed by Sam Mendes? | Next James Bond Movie Won't Be Directed by Sam Mendes Next James Bond Movie Won't Be Directed by Sam Mendes 439 Shares Brian Gallagher | 8 months ago Ever since the release of the 24th James Bond movie Spectre, rumors have swirled about star Daniel Craig, regarding whether or not he will be back to star as 007 in James... | The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - 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 The Man with the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,707 | Which is the strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania? | Tasmania travel guide - Wikitravel National Parks[ edit ] Tasmania has some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery not just in Australia but also the world. Over 45 percent of Tasmania is protected in national parks so you can't make a visit here without checking at least a couple of national parks out. There's a pa... | The Straits of Messina - Golden Glow Golden Glow Round the World – Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Recent Updates Home » Sailing » Extreme Sailing » The Straits of Messina The Straits of Messina Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ellen in Extreme Sailing , Italy , Navigation , Sailing // 0 Comments Turbulent water of the St... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,708 | What is the word for the last car on a freight train? | What does freight train mean? definition, meaning and pronunciation (Free English Language Dictionary) freight train; rattler Hypernyms ("freight train" is a kind of...): railroad train ; train (public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive) Meronyms (members of "freight... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,709 | Which Prime Minister persuaded Queen Victoria to take the title 'Empress Of India'? | Queen Victoria Becomes Empress of India | Making Britain Queen Victoria Becomes Empress of India Date: 01 Jan 1877 About: In 1877, Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, had Queen Victoria proclaimed as Empress of India. India was already under crown control after 1858, but this title was a gesture to link t... | 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 |
1,484,710 | What is the highest peak on Dartmoor? | Yes Tor | Legendary Dartmoor Tim Sandles March 31, 2016 Dartmoor Places Leave a comment 1,591 Views If tors have feelings then Yes Tor must be pretty despondent, for centuries this majestic granite outcrop had been hailed as the highest place in Devon only, thanks to improved surveying techniques, to be relegated into ... | Lake District Fells Lake District Fells The 25 highest fells in the Lake District National Park are: Scafell Pike, 978 m / 3210 ft Scafell, 965 m / 3162 ft Helvellyn, 951 m / 3118 ft Skiddaw, 931 m / 3054 ft Great End, 910 m / 2986 ft Bowfell, 902 m / 2960 ft Great Gable, 899 m / 2949 ft Pillar, 892 m / 2926 ft Netherm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,711 | Japanese author and playwrite Yukio Mishima committed what extreme act in 1970 while campaigning for Japan to restore its nationalistic principles? | 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... | Preview of 2011: the anniversaries - Telegraph Preview of the Year Preview of 2011: the anniversaries The Berlin wall went up 50 years ago, the year Diana, Princess of Wales was born, and it’s the centenary of the launch of the Titanic. Christopher Howse considers the milestones of the year ahead . Princess Diana i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,712 | "Founded in 1897, which animal welfare charity was formerly known As ""Our Dumb Friends League""?" | Keepsafe – protecting your 4 legged family members 24/7 - Replacement Tag Keepsafe has proudly worked with major pet charities, The Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, Wood Green Animal Shelters, Battersea Cat & Dogs Home and the RSPCA, who have recommended our pet service. Westie ReHoming Westie ReHoming was formed by Jacqui an... | CatStuff: A Few Famous Cat Lovers A FEW FAMOUS CAT LOVERS This article researched and compiled by Glenda Moore. Please do not redistribute this article. A-C Cleveland Amory (1917-1998) Author and animal rights promoter Amory devoted his life to promoting animal rights. He was best known for his books about his cat Po... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,713 | Where was the industrial accident on 2-3 December 1984 that caused the deaths of 3,000 to 16,000 people, for which 7 ex-employees were convicted in June 2010 and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment & a fine of about US$2,000 each? | ��ࡱ� | The Chernobyl Disaster: 25 Years Ago - The Atlantic The Atlantic 39 Photos In Focus The 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is next month. On April 26, 1986, a series of explosions destroyed Chernobyl's reactor No. 4 station and several hundred staff and firefighters tackled a blaze that burned for 10 da... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,714 | The Hungarian national dish goulash is chiefly flavoured with which spice? | Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) - The Daring Gourmet The Daring Gourmet Grappling Each Dish By The Horns Sign up for our newsletter! Email* Written on 18 March, 2014 Traditional Hungarian goulash is a prime example of how a few simple ingredients, cooked properly, can yield an incredible flavor. Though many var... | Shakespeare celebrated in Hungarian State Opera’s epic new season | by Bachtrack for classical music, opera, ballet and dance event reviews Shakespeare celebrated in Hungarian State Opera’s epic new season By Bachtrack , 26 August 2015 “If music be the food of love, play on,” declares Duke Orsino at the start of Shakes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,715 | Who composed the 1951 opera 'The Rake's Progress'? | Listen to "The Rake's Progress", Opera in Three Acts by Igor Stravinsky - Listening Library - The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Composed 1951 George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress) Stravinsky thought of writing an opera in English not long after he arrived in the United States in 1939. The idea waited unt... | The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner Songfacts The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner Songfacts Songfacts "The Ride Of The Valkyries" is the popular term for the prelude to Act III of Die Walküre, the second of the four operas by German composer Richard Wagner that comprise The Ring of the Nibelungs (German... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,716 | What equipment is used in a tug o war contest? | Tug of War Rope Safety Information, Rules, and Low Rope Prices CALL NOW Manila Tug of War Rope - Best for World Championships, Best for Children's Parties Manila tug of war rope is the only type allowed by the Tug of War International Federation (TWIF), which organizes and establishes the rules for world championship g... | Game Show NewsNet - Cash Cab: After Dark Destination: Chat 'n Chew, 16th West and Union Square Blocks: 27. First strike here... $50: The National Weather Service uses the slogan "Turn around, don't drown" to warn people about what specific type of flood? They think about "flash flood"... No follow-through, though. "Tsu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,717 | Kendal stands on a river that shares its name with which English county? | Kendal | Wiki | 📖 Everipedia Everipedia Kendal /ˈkɛndəl/ , anciently known as Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish within the South Lakeland District of Cumbria , England. Historically in Westmorland , it is situated about 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Windermere , 19 miles (31 km) nort... | Kent Flag | British County Flags British County Flags Posted on August 3, 2013 by vexilo The flag of Kent was included on the registry from its inception. The design of a white horse rearing on its hind legs has been associated with the county for over a thousand years. Tradition holds that the first Germanic invaders ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,718 | Which composer's first job on leaving school at the age of 15 in 1872, was in a solicitor's office before he joined his father in his music shop in Worcester? | Birth of Classical Music 5: Late Romantic Era Source: Le Coin du Musiciien Bohemian (Czech, basically) composers began making a notable appearance in European music in the latter 17th century of the Baroque. The last major Bohemian composer this history has seen is Smetana , a generation earlier than Antonin Dvorá... | British Light Music Classics - CDS44261/4 - Hyperion Records - MP3 and Lossless downloads British Light Music Classics 4CDs Boxed set (at a special price) Recording details: Various dates St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, United Kingdom Produced by Various producers Total duration: 305 minutes 30 se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,719 | Chianti must contain at least 75% of which Italian grape variety? | Wine Varietals A-Z ‹ Wines.com Types of wine A-Z What’s on the label Wine “varietals” simply means wine made from a specific winegrape. Varietal wines in the United States are often named after the dominant grapes used in making the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chenin Blanc ... | 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 |
1,484,720 | Mia Farrow is the daughter of which actress? | Mia Farrow - Biography - IMDb Mia Farrow Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (15) Overview (3) 5' 4¼" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) Mia Farrow was born in Los Angeles, California, to director John Farrow and actress and Tarzan-girl Maureen O'Sullivan . Her father was Australia... | Lea Thompson - IMDb IMDb Official Photos » Lea Katherine Thompson was born on May 31, 1961, in Rochester, Minnesota. She is the youngest of five children. Her parents are Barbara Anne (Barry) and Clifford Elwin "Cliff" Thompson. Since all her siblings were much older than she, Lea says it seemed like she had more than ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,721 | Name the year - Prince Edward leaves the Marines just three months after joining, the book Spycatcher is released, race riots break out in the Chapeltown area of Leeds and the Pet Shop Boys reach number 1 in the UK charts with the record 'It's a Sin' ? | Edwina Currie - Who is talking about Edwina Currie on FLICKR Tags: forallhighdefinitiongrabsduringtransmissionpleasecontact I’M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE 2015..PICTURE SHOWS: JORGIE PORTER ..I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is back which can mean only one thing… the time has come for a brand new cast of cele... | 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 |
1,484,722 | Who invented the electric battery in 1800? | This Month in Physics History: March 20, 1800: Volta describes the electric battery March 20, 1800: Volta describes the Electric Battery Alessandro Volta In the late 18th century, scientists were fascinated with electricity. Ben Franklin had conducted his famous kite experiment, drawing electricity from lightning in 17... | George Eastman - invented the roll of film - Famous Inventor Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz - invented calculus independently of Newton George Eastman - invented the roll of film George Eastman (July 12, 1854 – March 14, 1932) founded the Eastman Kodak Company and invented the roll of film, helping to bring photography to t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,723 | What is a specialised stem, leaf or petiole with a threadlike shape that is used by climbing plants for support and attachment, usually by twining around whatever it touches? | Tendril T Tendril In botany , a tendril is a specialized stem, leaf or petiole with a threadlike shape that is used by climbing plants for support and attachment, generally by twining around whatever it touches. They do not have a lamina or blade, but they can photosynthesize . They can be formed from modified shoots, ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,724 | What colour is the inner cross on the national flag of Iceland? | Iceland This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Iceland image by Edward Mooney, Jr., 15 October 2000 General flag information: The dimensions of the flag are 7:1:2:1:14 horizontally and 7:1:2:1:7 vertically. The swallow-tail flag has the dimensions of 7:1:2:1:9:12 horizontally and 7:1:2:1:7 vertically. M... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,725 | Who was the last Whig Prime Minister of the UK? | The Whigs The Whigs ▼ Primary Sources ▼ The Whigs In the late 17th century the term Whig was used to describe those opposed to the religious policies of Charles II . In 1714 Queen Anne became very ill. The true heir to the throne was James Stuart , the son of James II . Many Tory ministers supported James becoming king... | General election 2015: Seven new MPs that you should know about | The Independent General election 2015: Seven new MPs that you should know about From the 20-year-old student to the marital diplomat to the granddaughter of an assassinated Bangladeshi Prime Minister... Saturday 9 May 2015 23:00 BST Click to follow Indy ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,726 | The writers C S Lewis and Aldous Huxley both died on the same day in 1963 as which world figure? | Three Great Men Died That Day: JFK, C.S. Lewis, and Aldous Huxley - The Daily Beast Tangled History Three Great Men Died That Day: JFK, C.S. Lewis, and Aldous Huxley On November 22, 1963, three towering figures of the 20th century died. John F. Kennedy is the one that we all remember, but let’s consider the others. Joh... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,727 | What was the occupation of Willy Loman in the play written in 1949 by Arthur Miller? | SparkNotes: Death of a Salesman: Key Facts Death of a Salesman full title · Death of a Salesman: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem author · Arthur Miller genre · Tragedy, social commentary, family drama language · English (with emphasis on middle-class American lingo) time and place written ... | Oliver Goldsmith - Oliver Goldsmith Biography - Poem Hunter Oliver Goldsmith - Oliver Goldsmith Biography - Poem Hunter Biography Biography of Oliver Goldsmith Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish writer and poet, who is best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his pastoral poem The Deserted Village (1770... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,728 | In what city was the Jewish temple located? | The Location of the First and Second Temples On The Location of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by Lambert Dolphin and Michael Kollen Because of our sins we were exiled from our country and banished from our land. We cannot go up as pilgrims to worship Thee, to perform our duties in Thy chosen house, the grea... | Golgotha: A Reconsideration of the Evidence for the Sites of Jesus’ Crucifixion and Burial Golgotha: A Reconsideration of the Evidence for the Sites of Jesus’ Crucifixion and Burial Expert - Jan 11, 2010 - by Joan Taylor Share/recommend this article: Excerpt Currently, the most popular alternative site to traditional G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,729 | The 'Battle of Trafalgar' took place in which year? | BBC - History - British History in depth: The Battle of Trafalgar Print this page Global power The Battle of Trafalgar was to witness both the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte's plans to invade Britain, and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. It was never going to be any ordinary battle, and quickly acquired a heightened, ... | History : RBS 6 Nations Last Season 6 Nations History Played annually, the format of the Championship is simple: each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss and unlike most other rugby union ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,730 | The creation of what famous and anthemic song is officially attributed to Banjo Paterson and Christina Macpherson? | Performing arts - Oxford Reference Oxford Reference Ancient history (non-classical to 500 CE) Early history (500 CE to 1500) Early Modern History (1500 to 1700) modern history (1700 to 1945) Contemporary History (post 1945) Literary studies (early and medieval) Literary studies (19th century) Literary studies (20th cen... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,731 | British television chef Phil Vickery married which television presenter in 2000? | TV presenter Fern Britton says ageing helped her conquer depression | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express I'm nearly 60 but I feel 26: Fern Britton on why hitting 60 holds no fear VETERAN TV host Fern Britton insists ageing does not frighten her and says she still feels 26. 00:01, Fri, Apr 29, 2016 | UPDATED:... | David Mitchell marries girlfriend Victoria Coren in a lavish ceremony and Peep Show co-star Robert Webb is his best man | Daily Mail Online comments He is already known as one half of a double act – but yesterday David Mitchell officially became part of a rather more glamorous duo. The actor married writer and prese... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,732 | The seat of the International Criminal Court is in which city? | THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: City of Peace, welcomes you! Contribute to a world where Peace and Love will be available for everybody. ICP and The Hague's Goals and Objectives • Initiate and focalize actions in the Hague that are related to the heritage of this city in the perspective of Peace building. . Respect and coopera... | World edition 2008 Ref.Nr. 01693: a "Travel Edition" in a red plastic carry case. Over 5.6 million votes have been registered, resulting in the following division of the English board, from GO onwards: Gdynia (Poland) - Community Chest - Taipei (Taiwan) - Income Tax - Monopoly Rail - Tokyo(Japan) - Chance - Ba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,733 | Whose controversial radio broadcast of H. G. Wells The War of The Worlds (1938) caused widespread panic in the US? | Welles scares nation - Oct 30, 1938 - HISTORY.com Welles scares nation Publisher A+E Networks Orson Welles causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast of “War of the Worlds”—a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth. Orson Welles was only 23 years old when his Mercury Theater company decided to up... | October 11-20 October 11 1917: Virginia Woolf records her impressions of Katherine Mansfield: "I'm a little shocked by her commonness at first sight; lines so hard and cheap. However, when this diminishes, she is so intelligent and inscrutable that she repays friendship." 1921: Aaron Copland to his parents: 207... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,734 | O'zapft is! What is the better known name of the annual celebration called by the locals as 'Wiesn' referring to the grounds where it is held? | Napier Natter Hallo Napier The Soapbox At least two people have spoken to me in the last two days and asked whether the next edition of the Natter is going to be all about the spate of restaurant renovations and openings taking place in our town. When I asked why,... | The legendary Streif in Kitzbühel : Skiing in Tyrol click The Streif is the most spectacular downhill ski race track in the world. It brings the best skiers from every corner of the world together in an almost gladiator style fight for the honour of victory on the Streif. During the winter, before and after the race, t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,735 | In scrabble how many points is the letter K worth? | Scrabble Tile Distribution and Point Values By Erik Arneson Updated September 29, 2016. One of the first things that beginner Scrabble players should learn is the game's tile distribution. It's vital to know that, for example, only one J, K, Q, X and Z are in the bag -- and that they provide the best opportunities for ... | How many of each letter are there in Scrabble? | Reference.com How many of each letter are there in Scrabble? A: Quick Answer In Scrabble, J, K, Q, X and Z have one tile each; there are two B, C, F, H, M, P, V, W and Y tiles; there are three G tiles, four D, L, S and U tiles, six N, R and T tiles, eight O tiles, nine A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,736 | What is divided into 114 suras? | Qurán - definition of Qurán by The Free Dictionary Qurán - definition of Qurán by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Qur%c3%a1n Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Ko·ran or Qur·'an also Qur·an (kə-răn′, -rän′, kô-, kō-) n. The sacred text of Islam, considered by Muslims to contain ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,737 | Three angels are mentioned in the Bible, Gabriel, Michael and which other? | Archangels, Michael & Gabriel -- whyangels?com Only two of God's angels are directly named in the Bible, the Archangel Michael and Gabriel, God's special messenger . So these two angels must be special angels! Another important rank of angels are Archangels. Archangels The term or prefix 'arch' is Greek for ruling or C... | Genesis Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary Genesis [H] [S] The five books of Moses were collectively called the Pentateuch, a word of Greek origin meaning "the five-fold book." The Jews called them the Torah, i.e., "the law." It is probable that the division of the Torah into five books proceeded from the Greek ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,738 | What was the London Billingsgate market famous for selling | The tenants at Billingsgate Market make up 98 stands, 30 shops and 79 offices. Traders The traders are firms or individuals who rent selling space on the floor of the Market and are tenants of the City of London. London Fish Merchants Association The London Fish Merchants Association is a body which represents the merc... | Canary Wharf | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia HSBC World Headquarters and One Canada Square, from the western end of West India Quay Canary Wharf in the evening Canary Wharf is built on the site of the old West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs. From 1802 to 1980, the area was one of the busiest docks in the world... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,739 | In which Australian city is the Gabba cricket ground | The GABBA, Brisbane QLD – Australia’s Stadiums - Tourism Australia Brisbane Today's Weather in Brisbane The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as ‘The Gabba’, is one of the city of Brisbane’s major icons. The Gabba is named after the suburb of Woolloongabba, where it is located, just 1 kilometre from the Brisbane ... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,740 | A mummichog is what type of creature? | Animals or Creatures That Can Survive the Cataclysmic Effect of an Asteroid Animals or Creatures That Can Survive the Cataclysmic Effect of an Asteroid February 22, 2013 by Fiboni 1 comment Asteroids- This word is not an unfamiliar term, after all it is what we have all been studying in our science classes, have been w... | The Last of the Mohicans : James Fenimore Cooper : 9780451417862 The Last of the Mohicans Paperback By (author) James Fenimore Cooper , Introduction by Richard Hutson Share Add to basket Add to wishlist Description "The Last of the Mohicans, " one of the world s great adventure stories, dramatizes how the birth of Am... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,741 | How many squares are on a Spear’s Games Snakes and Ladders board? | Snakes and ladders 3D - Android Apps on Google Play Snakes and ladders 3D Description Play the game of Snakes & Ladders in glorious 3D! The aim of the game is to reach the top square by climbing the ladders and avoiding the snakes! If you land at the bottom of a ladder you climb to the top... but if you land at the top... | chess - Chess.com Chess.com #1 Jan 8, 2009 Chess is a recreational and competitive game played between two players. Sometimes called Western chess or international chess to distinguish it from its predecessors and other chess variants, the current form of the game emerged in Southern Europe during the second half of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,742 | A cronut is a cross between a doughnut and a what? | What the heck is a cronut? | Fox News What the heck is a cronut? Published May 10, 2013 Dominique Ansel's new cronut is a cross between a croissant and doughnut. (Dominique Ansel) Dominique Ansel Bakery's cronuts still sell out within minutes of the bakery being open. (Dessertbuzz.com) The original Cronut is f... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,743 | Blind Hughie, Fortress and Concentration are all forms of which popular game? | Let’s Play 25 Domino Games - Domino Set - Miles Kimball elizabeth e on Dec 6, 2016 fun idea for some family fun Janet S on Oct 14, 2016 IU love to play dominoes. Want to try different games. Betty G on May 27, 2016 family fun Paula M on Dec 12, 2015 I chose this for my daughter's family to play on their game night. Jud... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 25th November Cup Round 2 and Plate The Nag’s Head and Cock Inn 1. By what name is the post war “European Recovery Program” better known? MARSHALL PLAN 2. Who directed Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch and “Some Like It Hot”? BILLY WILDER 3... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,744 | Which internet service was set up by David Filo and Jerry Yang in 1994? | Yahoo and Jerry Yang: A History - Deal Journal - WSJ Yahoo and Jerry Yang: A History By Shira.Ovide@wsj.com Jan 17, 2012 5:30 pm ET The histories of Yahoo and Jerry Yang have been intertwined for 17 years. Now, Yang is resigning from the company , removing the personal embodiment of Yahoo’s legacy as an Internet pione... | History of Computers and Computing, Internet, Internet conquers the world, Wikipedia Wikipedia of Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger The old dream for a world encyclopedia of Paul Otlet and Herbert Wells from 1930s became possible in 1990s, after the rapid progress of Internet and World Wide Web. First known proposal for onl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,745 | What in the world is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? | What is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? - Geolounge What is at Zero Degrees Latitude and Zero Degrees Longitude? September 17, 2015 254 Total Shares Zero degrees latitude is the line designating the Equator and divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres (north and south). Zero degrees longitude ... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,746 | Britain, France and which other country were the main opponents of Russia in the Crimean War? | What were the causes of the Crimean War? | Reference.com What were the causes of the Crimean War? A: Quick Answer The main causes of the Crimean War were religion, in particular of the Holy sites in Jerusalem — this applied to all major powers, including France, Britain and the Ottoman Empire — and also British foreign... | Why Crimea is so dangerous - BBC News BBC News Why Crimea is so dangerous 11 March 2014 Close share panel Image copyright AP The peninsula of Crimea in southern Ukraine is at the centre of what is being seen as the biggest crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. Troops loyal to Russia have taken control ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,747 | For which country was Emanuel Adebayor playing football when they withdrew from the African Cup of Nations in 2010? | Chaos and Tragedy Strike The African Cup Of Nations - World Soccer Talk Chaos and Tragedy Strike The African Cup Of Nations Chaos and Tragedy Strike The African Cup Of Nations Paul Bestall January 10, 2010 General , Leagues: EPL 11 Comments The news started coming through early on Saturday morning and as the informatio... | FA Cup final 2009: Everton dared to dream of beating Chelsea - Telegraph Chelsea FA Cup final 2009: Everton dared to dream of beating Chelsea For 20 minutes most of England dreamed. They dreamed that there was still magic in the FA Cup, they dreamed that the workers could overthrow the plutocrats. Not their day: the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,748 | Who was the first female US Attorney General? | Lynch becomes US attorney general, first black woman in post Lynch becomes US attorney general, first black woman in post Michael Mathes Pin it Share Washington (AFP) - The US Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as the nation's first black female attorney general Thursday, installing an aggressive counter-terrorism prosecut... | 1980's TV Shows - Best of 80's TV - Popular Series 1980-1989 - Classic TV Database View Show 1983-1987 | NBC The A-Team is an action adventure series about a fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel who work as soldiers of fortune, while on the run from the Army after being branded as war crimi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,749 | "What is the title of an American comedy-drama presented mostly as the daydreams of Dr. John ""J.D."" Dorian, that follows the lives of employees of Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital?" | [scrubs] - I'm no superman - YouTube [scrubs] - I'm no superman Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,750 | The theme tune to which TV series starring Don Johnson gave Jan Hammer his first UK chart success? | Television Heaven's TV show reviews from Me to Mi | TVH DVD Availibility: MIAMI VICE (1984) Miami Vice was a result of a two-word memo sent to former Hill Street Blues writer and producer Anthony Yerkovich, by NBC boss Brandon Tartikoff. The memo simply read; "MTV Cops". What Tartikoff wanted was fast moving action, vi... | The Monkees: Music Downloads, Album Info & More – artistxite.com The Monkees Show me Biography The Monkees are an American pop rock band originally active between 1965 and 1971, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schnei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,751 | With which pop group is Frank Zappa associated? | From the archive, 9 February 1971: Frank Zappa's lyrics outrage Royal Albert Hall management | From the Guardian | The Guardian From the archive, 9 February 1971: Frank Zappa's lyrics outrage Royal Albert Hall management Originally published in the Guardian on 9 February 1971 Frank Zappa in New York in 1967. Photograph... | 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 |
1,484,752 | In which Dickens' novel would you find Barkis, Edward Murdstone and Mr Creakle? | Character List Character List Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List David Copperfield He is the central character in the novel and tells the story of his life from birth to adulthood. David is a sensitive youth who first suffers under the cruel Murdstones and then is sent away to work in a wine warehouse. Dav... | David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page Nicholas Nickleby FAQ & Email Cheap boarding schools in Yorkshire were advertised in the London papers with an emphasis on 'no holiday' and were a convenient place to dispose of unwanted or illegitimate children. Dickens and his illustrator Hablot Browne (phiz) traveled i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,753 | The aye-aye, a small mammal with a thin extended middle finger used to find food, is a native of which island country? | Aye-aye - Daubentonia madagascariensis - Details - Encyclopedia of Life Learn more about this article The aye-aye is the only surviving member of the family Daubentoniidae and is one of the strangest primates. Early naturalists found it hard to classify, due to its bewildering combination of morphological characteristi... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,754 | Name the generally synthesized music genre pioneered by Brian Eno in the 1970s? | Brian Eno - Electronic Music of Brainvoyager Brian Eno February 14, 2014 No Comment The story of Brian Eno Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, (born 15 May 1948 and originally christened Brian Peter George Eno), professionally known as Brian Eno or simply as Eno, is an English musician, compose... | 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 |
1,484,755 | In which African country is Lake Turkana? | Kenya aquifers discovered in dry Turkana region - BBC News BBC News Kenya aquifers discovered in dry Turkana region 11 September 2013 Close share panel Image caption Test drilling confirmed there was water underneath the arid ground A huge water source has been discovered in the arid Turkana region of northern Kenya wh... | List of territorial disputes explained List of territorial disputes List of territorial disputes explained This is a list of territorial dispute s over lands around the world, both past and in modern times. Bold indicates one claimant's full control; italics indicates one or more claimants' partial control. Disputes be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,756 | In which TV series do Edna and Saffron appear | Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series 1992–2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy driv... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,757 | What long running TV sci-fi series had it's debut on Nov 23, 1963 and ran until 1989, and then returned in 2006? | Long Runners | All The Tropes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All The Tropes Wiki "The world may end in 2012, but this show won't." —Bart Simpson (on blackboard), The Simpsons , "Once Upon a Time in Springfield" Shows which have somehow passed the test of time. There is a clue in here for what people want to watch and l... | Classic Children's TV Stamps | Character Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Classic Children's TV Stamps Share Set of Classic Children's TV Stamp Cards Featuring much-loved Characters from over 60 years of Children's Television. The Stamp Cards feature all classic Children's TV stamps and are reproduced at postcard size fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,758 | Who was England’s football coach for one game between Hoddle leaving and Keegan taking over | England's Managers - Index England's Managers P 4 W 2 D 2 L 0 F 7: A 2 The Coaches/Managers BME Players Not until 1946 did the England national team have a manager or coach. From 1870, when England played their first match, a friendly not recognised as official, until the Second World War, the team was selected by ... | FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English footballers of all time - Sports Mole Football FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English footballers of all time As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of English football. By Liam Apicella , Features ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,759 | There were two Royal Navy mutinies in 1797, one at the Nore, where was the other? | The Spithead & Nore Mutiny - Fold3 Fold3 Add your story… Spithead The Spithead and Nore mutinies were two major mutinies by sailors of the Royal Navy in 1797. There was also discontent and minor incidents on ships in other locations in the same year. The mutinies were potentially dangerous for Britain, because at the t... | January | 2009 | General Knowledge Current Affairs Quizzes everything in one stop.... | Page 10 Posted in QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment » 1 Who was Douglas Elton Ullman better known as? Douglas Fairbanks Senior 2 In what does a steganographer write messages? Invisible ink 3 Charles Duff wro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,760 | Derek Jacobi played Claudius in which BBC TV series? | Derek Jacobi returns to I, Claudius after 34 years, in new Radio 4 series | Television & radio | The Guardian The Observer Derek Jacobi returns to I, Claudius after 34 years, in new Radio 4 series Star of landmark 1976 BBC dramatisation will perform on radio, not TV – but this time he will take the role of the emperor ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,761 | 2009 saw the death of Omar Bongo, Africa's longest serving leader. Of which oil rich nation had he been President for over four decades? | The Exit of Gabon's President Omar Bongo , Africa's Longest Serving Leader | Somali Press The Exit of Gabon's President Omar Bongo , Africa's Longest Serving Leader Published on Tuesday 9th June 2009 Like the controversy surrounding his reign, the death of Africa's longest-serving ruler, Gabon's President Omar Bongo On... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,762 | "Which bandleader was known as ""The sentimental gentleman of swing"" because of his smooth trombone style?" | Tommy Dorsey - Music on Google Play Tommy Dorsey About the artist Thomas Francis "Tommy" Dorsey, Jr. was an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the Big Band era. He was known as the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing", because of his smooth-toned trombone playing. Although he was not known for ... | 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 |
1,484,763 | "Who directed the films ""Miracle's Boys"", ""Inside Man"", ""When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts"", ""Miracle at St. Anna"", ""Passing Strange"" and ""Kobe Doin' Work""?" | Spike Lee - IMDb IMDb Director | Producer | Writer Spike Lee was born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. At a very young age, he moved from pre-civil rights Georgia, to Brooklyn, New York. Lee came from artistic, education-grounded background; his father was a jazz musician, and his mother, a s... | Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,764 | The film 'De-Lovely' is a biopic on which musician's life? | De-Lovely (2004) - IMDb (Seattle, Wa) – See all my reviews I generally hate biographical films and musicals, but this biographical musical is one I really liked. From the beginning with Gabriel (I always love Johnathan Pryce - I never got over "Brazil") and the old Cole Porter together in the empty theatre, I was sold ... | 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 |
1,484,765 | Which castle is sometimes referred to as 'The Key to England'? | Photographs of Castles and Manor Houses around the World SPAIN The Alcázar of Segovia (literally, Segovia Castle) is a stone fortification, rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of the rivers Eresma and Clamores near the Guadarrama mountains. It is one of the most distinctive castle-p... | Westminster Abbey » Henry III Coronation Date: 17 May, 1220 Location in the Abbey: Shrine Type of memorial: Tomb Type of material: Marble; bronze Henry was born at Winchester Castle on 1 October 1207, eldest son of King John and Isabella. He succeeded his father in 1216. His was one of the longest reigns in English his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,766 | In which port was much of the French navy destroyed by the Royal Navy in July 1940? | Churchill’s Sinking of the French Fleet (July 3, 1940) Churchill’s Sinking of the French Fleet (July 3, 1940) by Scott Manning on November 29, 2006 On June 13, 1940, Winston Churchill took one of several trips to France during Hitler’s Blitzkrieg. After convincing the French not to sign a separate armistice with German... | Battle of the Nile | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Battle of the Nile Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the cust... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,767 | In the celestial hierarchy, what is the highest order of angels? | Celestial Hierarchy Contact Celestial Hierarchy Celestial Hierarchy : to understand about the celestial hierarchy it is important to know exactly what an angel is. Briefly it can be described as: a spiritual being that is believed to be much more powerful than a human. In Christian, Muslim, Jewish and oth... | Landmarks Zion National Park - Zion National Park Landmarks Zion National Park Lodging Zion Info Vacation Weather Photos Hike Slot Canyons Backpack Camping Zion National Park Landmarks Landmarks rise sharply from the steppe within the boundaries of Utah's most visited park, Zion Nat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,768 | Developed by IBM, Deep Blue was a computer that played what? | IBM100 - Deep Blue IBM100 Choose your Country and Language: On May 11, 1997, an IBM computer called IBM ® Deep Blue ® beat the world chess champion after a six-game match: two wins for IBM, one for the champion and three draws. The match lasted several days and received massive media coverage around the world. It... | MUD | Muds Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Adventure , created in 1975 by Will Crowther on a DEC PDP-10 computer, was the first widely used adventure game . The game was significantly expanded in 1976 by Don Woods . Adventure contained many D&D features and references, including a computer controlled dungeon master... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,769 | What is the most common type of rock formed from lava flows? | What are the different types of basaltic lava flows and how do they form? | Volcano World | Oregon State University What are the different types of basaltic lava flows and how do they form? Pillow lavas are volumetrically the most abundant type because they are erupted at mid-ocean ridges and because they make up the s... | 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? 2. What type of material is produced in a ginnery? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. What type of material is produced i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,770 | Who plays Nelson Mandela in the 2009 film Invictus? | Invictus (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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Nelson Mandela, in his first t... | Zulu (1964) - 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 Outnumbered British soldiers do battle with Zulu warriors at Rorke's Drift... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,771 | What is the study of symbols and the rules for manipulating symbols in mathematics called | Mathematics- Open Courses by Atlantic International University - AIU Mathematics The following course in Mathematics is provided in its entirety by Atlantic International University's "Open Access Initiative " which strives to make knowledge and education readily available to th... | Morse code Morse code Morse code is a method for encoding text into a series of dashes and dots, that can be sent (transmitted) by means of sound, light or radio waves, and that can be decoded be a skilled listener without special equipment. The system is named after the American artist Samuel Finley Breese Morse [2]... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,772 | What was the nickname of Rodney's real dad? | Rodney Trotter | Only Fools and Horses Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Only Fools and Horses Wiki November 2, 1960 (age 55) Occupation head of computer section at Parry Print Ltd Family Damien (half-nephew) Rodney Charlton Trotter is the secondary main character in the popular BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Series Ro... | Howlin' Wolf Smokestack Lightnin' Home Page -- The Blues Profile Page Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 � January 10, 1976), better known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, Burnett is commonly ranked among the le... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,773 | What is the capital of Nova Scotia (East Canada)? | Nova Scotia Map / Geography of Nova Scotia / Map of Nova Scotia - Worldatlas.com Nova Scotia Description Nova Scotia History Nova Scotia is no more than 130 km (87 miles) wide at any point, thus the sea plays a major role in the lives of its people. Nova Scotia's indigenous Algonquian people had been living off the are... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,484,774 | In which county is the Prime Minister's stately home Chequers | Great British Houses: Chequers - The Country Home of Britain's Prime Minister - Anglotopia.net Issue #4 Now Shipping! We received Issue #4 from the printer last week and have begun the process of shipping out. There’s almost 900 to send, so it will take a about 7-10 days to ship them all out. It will be with you soon! ... | Living With a Touch of Astor Family History - The New York Times The New York Times Great Homes & Destinations |Living With a Touch of Astor Family History Search Living With a Touch of Astor Family History By LAURA LATHAM Continue reading the main story Photo The interior open-plan living area of The Astor, a six-bedr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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