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1,485,275 | "A ""steamer"", that covers the torso and the full length of the arms and legs, is a type of what?" | Steamer Steamer Steamboat, a boat propelled by a paddlewheel or propeller under steam power Stanley Steamer, a steam-powered automobile Fastball , nickname for the baseball pitch Food and drink A type of clam or in reference to steamed clams Steamer (appliance), cooks by steaming Steamer (milk), a flavored milk drink S... | Creatures :: AvatarSpirit.net Anteater-sloth Habitat: Sun Warrior Island. Description: Anteater-sloths are roughly human-sized animals with elongated heads and long skinny tongues like anteaters, with medium-sized bodies and legs ending in claws like sloths. They have only been seen in the Fire Nation island where the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,276 | Which was the first Latin-American country to legalise same-sex marriage? | Gay Marriage in Latin America - Countries with Same Sex Marriage (Source: Loco085/Wikimedia Commons ; Thumbnail: Loco085/Wikimedia Commons ) With public policies toward gay marriage varying widely, this is a critical moment to look at citizens’ opinions with respect to same-sex marriage. First, we examine levels of sup... | CALENDAR - collected by p a pearson 0001 Start of revised Julian calendar in Rome 0293 Roman emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy 0743 Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited 1260 Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus 1457 Unitas Fratrum is established in the village of Kunvald, on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,277 | What religion believes that Xenu brought aliens to Earth 75 million years ago and killed them with atom bombs? | Operation Clambake present: Alt.Religion.Scientology Week In Review "Frank K. Flinn, adjunct professor of religious studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., will be online Tuesday, July 5, at 2 p.m. ET to provide you with answers to questions you may have about Scientology." -- "Frank K. Flinn: Hi! My name i... | [Fwd: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, The Manhattan Project 911, Nuclear Jewish Lightning Why Have You Forsaken Me. I am being punished for rescuing the world god has created, let no insane jews destroy] - Google Groups Google Groups Aug 26, 2008 2:25 PM Posted in group: APFN -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Hiroshima,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,278 | Pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and which other metal? | What Is Pinchbeck? Jewelry Expert By Carly Wickell Pinchbeck, sometimes called Pinch, is a metal alloy that you won't encounter in today's jewelry. You might hear the term used to incorrectly describe base metal, gold-filled or gold-plated jewelry. Pinchbeck's Roots Pinchbeck is a durable yellow metal that resembles go... | An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 Index Part 1 of Volume 4 Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,279 | In the human body, which vitamin helps the blood to clot? | Vitamin K | University of Maryland Medical Center Other conditions that benefit from vitamin K include: Excessive Bleeding Vitamin K is used to reduce the risk of bleeding in liver disease, conditions where your body doesn’t absorb enough vitamin K, or if you take antibiotics for a long time. In the U.S., Canada, Great... | Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) | University of Maryland Medical Center Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) Overview Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,280 | The Dickens novel 'Hard Times' is set in which fictional town, partly based on Preston? | Hard Times, Locked Out and On Strike : Charles Dickens : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Hard Times, Locked Out and On Strike Audio Preview Share or Embed this Item EMBED <iframe src="https://archive.org/embed/hardtimes2_1501_librivox" width="560" height="384" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="true" m... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,281 | Which famous landmark in Los Angeles, California, was created as an advertisement in 1923? | Hollywood Sign Built | World History Project 1923 Hollywood Sign Built The Hollywood Sign is a famous landmark in the Hollywood Hills area of Mount Lee, Santa Monica Mountains, in Los Angeles, California, spelling out the name of the area in 45-foot (13.7 m) tall and 350 ft (106.7 m) long white letters. It was created ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,282 | Which of the Wise Men was said to have brought the gift of gold for the baby Jesus? | All About the Wise Men -- The History of The Christmas Story -- whychristmas?com The History behind the Story The Story in the Bible After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his... | Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes - Poem by John Masefield Autoplay next video Terence George Craddock (5/31/2010 2:14:00 PM) Cargoes by John Masefield is a wonderful romantic view of ancient cargo in stanza one and two, described as being exotic exciting ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,283 | What is the holiest city of Islam? | The 3 Holiest Cities Of Islam - Boldsky.com »The 3 Holiest Cities Of Islam The 3 Holiest Cities Of Islam Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 18:14 [IST] Subscribe to Boldsky As the sun rises in East and the call of the melodious Azan is heard, millions of Muslims bow westwards to pay reverence to the holiest of the holy pl... | Flight from Mecca to Medina About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,284 | Which Latin phrase means 'sincere' or 'in good faith'? | Good faith legal definition of good faith Good faith legal definition of good faith http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/good+faith Good Faith Honesty; a sincere intention to deal fairly with others. Good faith is an abstract and comprehensive term that encompasses a sincere belief or motive without any malice... | Which clubs have Latin on their badges? | Football | The Guardian The Knowledge Which clubs have Latin on their badges? Plus: big-money flops, the worst league in the world, and the longest gap between England caps. Email knowledge@guardian.co.uk Arsenal's Clive Allen - but not for long Tuesday 31 August 2004 05.49 EDT... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,285 | Which theatre was Abraham Lincoln attending when he was asassinated? | Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination A+E Networks Introduction On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor and Confederate sympathizer, fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln at a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five day... | November 22, 1963: Death of the President - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum November 22, 1963: Death of the President November 22, 1963: Death of the President Shortly after noon on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,286 | What is another name for a sweater? | SWEATER synonyms, another word for Sweater Synonyms for Sweater: clothing (noun) Afghan , Jersey , Stetson , apparel , array , attire , bathrobe , beret , blazer , blouse , blue jeans , bonnet , boot , bowler , brassiere , burnoose , caftan , camisole , cape , chapeau , chemise , cloak , clothes , clothing , coat , cor... | w is for weather w: They Call the Wind Maria (8 June 1997) Some of the loveliest and most interesting words I know are wind-related words, from the hot humid desert-born sirocco to the gentle susurrus of the zephyr. We've gained quite a few such words from roots in other languages; people all over the world have names ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,287 | The present building opened in 1937-which London venue was used to stage the 2012 Olympic volleyball competition? | Scout London 0011 by Scout London - issuu issuu ART & CULTURE • COMEDY • FILM • FOOD & DRINK • LGBT • MUSIC • SHOPPING • SPORT & FITNESS • THEATRE Olympics special Game on! Make the most of our Olympic city, whether or not you’ve got tickets 0011 FREE EVERY TUESDAY JULY 24>30 2012 scoutlondon.com Luke Treadaway | Miche... | 18 SEPT 2009 THIS IS LONDON LoRes by This Is London - issuu issuu 53 YEARS The No.1 Magazine for Visitors Matthew Barley Est 1956 Issue 2763 OLYMPIC CITY 2012 XTREME CELLO September 23–26 A week of spellbinding music and technological feats and performances with Kit Armstrong, Julian Joseph, Sanju Sahai and Davoud Azad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,288 | In 1895 German company Bayer created what genericized trademark for a diacetylmorphine cough suppressant, alluding to the Greek god/goddess of bravery and self-sacrifice? | 4/20...Hitlers Birthday. | Page 2 | Rollitup 4/20...Hitlers Birthday. The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member beardo said: ↑ Yeah they used to make it and stay amped up on it, bayer asprin {German} invented Heroin. Click to expand... Alder Wright an English doctor at a London hospital invented Heroin.. more like definitely... | Proserpina, Roman Goddess of springtime and Queen of the Underworld | Goddess A Day Stromectol For Sale July 29th, 2009 by sabrina Stromectol For Sale, I pretty much glossed over her story, but I'll do a more thorough job with Persephone in a few days. Proserpina is the Roman Goddess of springtime and Queen of the Unde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,289 | In which country is 'Waitangi Day' celebrated on February 6th each year? | Waitangi Day, New Zealand : Treaty of Waitangi, February 6th, National Day, Waitangi Festivals and Celebrations Home » Featured Events » Waitangi Day Waitangi Day, New Zealand, 6th February 2010 Waitangi Day on the 6th February has been an annual public holiday since 1974 and commerates the signing of the Treaty of Wai... | 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 |
1,485,290 | Who plays Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films? | Maggie Smith - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack One of the world's most famous and distinguished actresses, Dame Maggie Smith was born Margaret Natalie Smith in Essex. Her Scottish mother, Margaret (Hutton), worked as a secretary, and her English father, Nathaniel Smith, was a teacher at Oxford University. Smith has been... | Big screen Magic Roundabout turns to Bill Nighy for Dylan role | UK news | The Guardian Big screen Magic Roundabout turns to Bill Nighy for Dylan role Thursday 12 February 2004 02.35 EST First published on Thursday 12 February 2004 02.35 EST Share on Messenger Close It is almost possible to hear the rustle of Rizlas. T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,291 | Which famous archipelago comprises eight major islands including Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Molokai? | Mariana Archipelago: Habitat and Ecosystem You are here: Home / Managed Fishery Ecosystems / Hawaii Archipelago / Hawaii Archipelago: Habitat and Ecosystem Hawaii Archipelago: Habitat and Ecosystem The Hawaiian archipelago is a string of islands and reefs, 3,300 kilometers long, that forms a broad arc in the mid-Pacifi... | Mauatua Maimiti (c.1768 - 1841) - Genealogy Mauatua Maimiti "Miamiti", "Isabella", "Mainmast", "/Isobella/", "Mainmast (?)", "Maimiti (?)", "Isabella (?)" Birthdate: in Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia Immediate Family: Half sister of George Adams Managed by: Circa 1768 - Tahiti, French Polynesia Death: Sep 19 1841 - ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,292 | Which scientific endeavour is frequently abbreviated as SETI*? | Observatorio ARVAL - Astro Links Observatorio ARVAL Argentina Australia Belgium Brasil Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Denmark Ecuador El Salvador Espa�a Finland France Germany India Ireland Italia Japan Jordan Latvia Malta M�xico Netherlands Norway Paraguay Per� Portugal Rep�blica Dominicana Romani... | Stellar Evolution: Red Giants Red Giant Evolution: Readings: Schneider & Arny: Unit 64 A star's evolution after the red giant phase depends on its mass. For stars greater than 1 solar mass, but less than 2 solar masses, the hydrogen burning shell eats its way outward leaving behind more helium ash. As the helium piles ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,293 | Which American football team are known as the Vikings? | Minnesota Vikings | American football team | Britannica.com American football team Minnesota Vikings, American professional gridiron football team founded in 1961 that plays in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The Vikings have appeared in four Super Bowls (1970, 1974, 1975, ... | Viking Invasion: History of York History of York Viking head - Yorkshire Museum, York Viking head - Yorkshire Museum, York Viking iron weapons - Yorkshire Museum, York Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Boneless, the Viking army attacked on November 1 866. This date may well have been chosen with care. It was All Saints Day... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,294 | Striding Edge is a ridge leading to which Lakeland mountain? | Striding Edge – A photo diary of Lake District fell walks Welcome to Striding Edge Striding Edge – a photo diary of Lake District fell walks Striding Edge is the photo diary of Sean McMahon’s fell walks, capturing the beauty and moods of the wonderful Cumbrian landscape. The site contains details of the Lake District’s... | The Lakes of the English Lake District, travel information Bassenthwaite Lake The most northerly of the major lakes, Bassenthwaite lies between Keswick and Cockermouth. The best views of Bassenthwaite lake, indeed, one of the best views in the Lake District, can be had by taking the minor road from Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,295 | What is the name of the highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant? | Castor Oil - An Overview and Health Benefits of the Castor Oil - Healthers - Health R Us Vegetables Castor Oil Castor oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seed of the castor plant. It has a multiplicity of uses including for skin and hair care and alleviating certain medical conditions. Exposure to the outer layer... | 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 |
1,485,296 | An easel is most likely to be used by ...? | The Perfect Easels for Artists US$ 0 - US$ 500 (177) US$ 500 - US$ 1000 (3) US$ 1000 - US$ 1500 (1) The Perfect Easels for Artists Sort by: Avanti I Square tube Mast Metal Single Post Easel: Model # 92-50404 SKU: MUD-92-50404 * The Weber Avanti I is a studio easel excellent for home, but able to withstand the use... | Artists — Windsor Fine Art Jose Basso. (1949-) Josè Basso was born in Chile in 1949 and later graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Chile. He became a professor of art at the same institution, while continuing to develop his skill as artist. He was granted a number of prestigious scholarships throug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,297 | NaCl is the chemical compound of which common substance? | Chemical or Scientific Names of Common Substances By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated August 06, 2015. Chemical or scientific names are used to give an accurate description of a substance's composition. Even so, you rarely ask someone to pass the sodium chloride at the dinner table. It's important to remember that... | KryssTal : The Elements To place a link here contact the webmaster. The Elements An Essay About The More Important Chemical Elements Elementary, My Dear Reader ... The universe consists of atoms. Everything in the universe, is made up of about a hundred different types of atoms. It is like the English language. With on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,298 | Which character said ‘Why is a raven like a writing desk’? | Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk? (with pictures) Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk? Images By: Dule964, Nejron Photo, National Media Museum, Elena Schweitzer Last Modified Date: 04 January 2017 Copyright Protected: 10 hilariously insightful foreign words The answer to th... | 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 |
1,485,299 | In which country did the rumba originate? | Rumba History of Dance History menu » Rumba The word Rumba is a generic term, covering a variety of names (i.e., Son, Danzon, Guagira, Guaracha, Naningo), for a type of West Indian music or dancing. The exact meaning varies from island to island. The word "rumba" comes from the verb "rumbear" which means going to parti... | Silambam Silambam Varma kalai Silambam or Silambattam ( Tamil : சிலம்பம் அல்லது சிலம்பாட்டம்) is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu , but also traditionally practised by the Tamil community of Sri Lanka and Malaysia . It is similar to Kalaripayat from Kerala and Sri Lankan Angampora . It derives from the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,300 | In 1990, mountain climbers Rob Hall and Gary Ball were the first to do what in 7 months? | The background and history of Adventure Consultants New Zealand, co-founded by Rob Hall and Gary Ball, now directed by Guy Cotter Contact us Book now 1990...SEVEN SUMMITS IN SEVEN MONTHS Two young and motivated New Zealand mountaineers once decided that it would be a good idea to climb the Seven Summits in seven months... | 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 |
1,485,301 | Which was the first country to give the vote to women, doing so in 1893? | Brief history - Women and the vote | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Cartoon opposing women’s suffrage In early colonial New Zealand, as in other European societies, women were excluded from any involvement in politics. Most people – men and women – accepted the idea that women were naturally suited for domestic ... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,302 | Who were 'Glad All Over' in their No. 1 hit of 1965? | The History of the Dave Clark Five "I Like It Like That" "You Got What It Takes" Where you might have heard them "Glad All Over" was featured in the 2006 comedy Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties, and "Catch Us If You Can" is featured in the 1990 sequel Look Who's Talking Too, sung by sperm as they fertilize an egg. No,... | The Rolling Stones | uDiscover The Rolling Stones Browse albums now In late 1961, Michael Philip Jagger went to the London School of Economics to study the very same. Not long after beginning his course he met Keith Richards at Dartford railway station; both on their respective ways to college, the two eighteen year o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,303 | In 1978, who was assassinated by a poisoned umbrella tip on a London street? | Poison-tip umbrella assassination of Georgi Markov reinvestigated - Telegraph News Poison-tip umbrella assassination of Georgi Markov reinvestigated The cold war murder of Georgi Markov, the Bulgarian dissident who was assassinated using a poison-tipped umbrella, is being reinvestigated by Scotland Yard. By Richard Edw... | Welcome to fcsnooker - Snooker Coaching with Frank Callan - 'Snooker World Champions - The Embassy Years' fcsnooker - Top Quality Snooker Coaching and Instruction in association with Mr Frank Callan - General Interest - "Snooker World Champions - The Embassy Years" The 'Embassy' World Championships ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,304 | "The Hector Berlioz opera ""Les Troyens"" is based on which of Virgil's poems?" | The Hector Berlioz Website - Berlioz Biography Introduction This page aims to provide a chronological outline of the main events in Berlioz’s career, with a listing of his major musical and literary works, and mention of the people who played an important part in his life; the page is not meant to be a full biogr... | e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,305 | To complain or find fault in a petty or disagreeable way; a peevish complaint? | Carp - definition of carp by The Free Dictionary Carp - definition of carp by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/carp (kärp) intr.v. carped, carp·ing, carps To complain or find fault in a petty or disagreeable way: carped about the poor service at the restaurant. See Synonyms at quibble . [Middle Eng... | Home - VIZ Send letterbocks entry MAKE you own Pot Noodles using a flower pot, sawdust and some old shoelaces. Pour in boiling water, stir, then allow to stand for two minutes before taking one mouthful and throwing it away. Just like the real thing! – R. Tables, Jedburgh WHEN arranging kitchen furniture avoid placing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,306 | For which county does England batsman Gary Balance play | Gary Ballance injury scare ahead of first Test | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo Play 02:50 Taylor: Surprised they've gone with Ballance Gary Ballance 's Test return is in doubt because of a groin injury which caused him to miss Yorkshire's NatWest T20 Blast tie in Derby on Sunday. Ballance was a surprise call-up for England's... | English Counties Walking Guide Books Avon The old county of Avon now comprises the authorities of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. Attractions include part of the Mendip Hills in the south of the region, the Avon Gorge, Elegant Bath and part of the Cotswold escarpment in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,307 | """E Pluribus Unum"" appears on the seal of the US President. What does this Latin phrase mean?" | What Does E Pluribus Unum Mean? Updated November 26, 2016. Question: E Pluribus Unum - What Does This U.S. Motto Mean? E Pluribus Unum appears on U.S. coins , currency, and in other places. What does E Pluribus Unum mean, and what is the story behind this important U.S. motto? Answer: E Pluribus Unum is Latin for "out ... | Appendix:List of Latin phrases - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases Appendix: *List of Latin phrases Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: This appendix lists direct English translations of Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves transl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,308 | The common vocal sound produced by blocking exhaled airflow (when voicing a vowel) by suddenly closing the vocal tract is called a '(what?) stop'? | Linguistics 201: Articulatory Phonetics Articulatory Phonetics ����� We will spend the next few days studying articulatory phonetic: what is involved in the actual movement of various parts of the vocal tract during speech.� (Use transparancy to discuss organs of speech; oral, pharyngeal and nasal cavit... | The Online Encyclopedia of Tunings / Violin family tunings As used in most symphony orchestras: Violin: g - d' - a' - e' ' Viola: c - g - d' - a' Cello: C - G - d - a Double bass: E' - A' - D - G All also have notable scordatura tunings. Fractional scale lengths Fractional scale length instruments, sizes such as 3... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,309 | Which German composer, born in 1776, wrote the opera 'Undine'. he shares his name with an American 'Oscar' winning actor born in 1937? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "1776" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "1776" 49 names. James Noble The son of a Dallas wholesale coal dealer, Noble spent much of his youth attending pool halls and movie houses. He retained his expertise with a pool cue throughout his life, while his s... | John Gielgud (Author of Acting Shakespeare) edit data Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH was an English actor/director/producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937. He w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,310 | What deceptive old name is given to a pudding of stewed fruit blended with custard/cream/similar? | Full text of "Fruit recipes : a manual of the food value of fruits and nine hundred different ways of using them" See other formats rfc No ^OQlD -\\QvV "Bi ^ Fruit Recipes A Manual of the Food Values of Fruits and Nine Hundred Different Ways of Using Them By RILEY M. FLETCHER BERRY Garden City N^w York DO... | Food Timeline: 1936 to 1940 - Food History Events An extensive selection of free food, beverage & agricultural magazines, e-books, etc. for qualified professionals FOOD HISTORY TIMELINE 1936 to 1940 1936 Warner Bros. Loony Tunes character 'Porky Pig' makes his debut. 1936 William Horlick died (born 1846). Manufacturer ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,311 | In Greek mythology, which king of Phrygia was given the gift to turn everything he touched into gold? | Midas Curse | Article about Midas Curse by The Free Dictionary Midas Curse | Article about Midas Curse by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Midas+Curse Related to Midas Curse: the Midas touch Midas (mī`dəs), in Greek mythology, king of Phrygia. Because he befriended Silenus, the oldest of t... | ATHENA (Athene) - Greek Goddess of Wisdom, War & Crafts (Roman Minerva) Athena, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston ATHENE (Athena) was the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and various other crafts. She was depicte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,312 | Which economist wrote 'The Great Crash, 1929'? | John Kenneth Galbraith - Wikiquote John Kenneth Galbraith Jump to: navigation , search I react pragmatically. Where the market works, I'm for that. Where the government is necessary, I'm for that. I'm deeply suspicious of somebody who says, "I'm in favor of privatization," or, "I'm deeply in favor of public ownership."... | BBC News | BUDGET BRIEFING | Budget blunders Tuesday, March 9, 1999 Published at 14:27 GMT Budget blunders Budgets are the making, but more usually the breaking of political reputations. Chancellors are often more remembered for their famous mistakes than for the humdrum success of a Budget, however well judged. Some o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,313 | What type of animal is a silverback? | Mountain Gorillas, Mountain Gorilla Pictures, Mountain Gorilla Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. There are roughly 700 mountain gorillas remaining on Earth, and nearly half live in the forests of the Virunga mountains in central Africa. These... | Wild Fire's Lone Ranger Pics with Silver MUSIC a fiery horse with the speed of light ......Out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse silver The Lone Ranger with Silver One of the most popular horses of all the western heroes. During the run of the television series few people realize that 2 dif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,314 | Which Australian city shares its name with the wife of William IV? | Adelaide Suggest a new Did you know? topic Adelaide Colonel William Light was appointed to the position of surveyor-general for South Australia in 1836. Light was under time constraints to select the site for the capital city and survey the land, as colonists who had already purchased South Australian land from England... | Dorothea Jordan Bland (1761 - 1816) - Genealogy Dorothea Jordan Bland "Dorothea Jordan", "Mrs. Jordan", "Mrs. Jordan (stage name)" Birthdate: Nov 21 1761 - Waterford, Ireland Death: July 5 1816 - Paris, France Husband: William Henry of the United Kingdom Children: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Jordan Dorothea J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,315 | The country of Belgium is what continent? | Where is Belgium located? Location Where is Belgium Located? Belgium is a country with a medium population which is located in the continent/region of Europe. Countries near Belgium include Luxembourg, Netherlands, England and Germany. Its biggest cities and towns include Brussels, Antwerp, Gent and Charleroi. Have you... | Crown Prince Philippe. Biography, news, photos and videos Horoscope : Capricorn The son of King Albert II and Queen Paola, Prince Philippe Leopold Louis Marie was born in Brussels on April 15, 1960. His place in the line of succession meant he received an appropriately rigorous and diverse education at the College Sain... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,316 | "The hymn ""I vow to thee, my country"" was set by Gustav Host to which of his ""The Planets"" suite?" | I Vow Thee, My Country | Free Music Music Education I Vow Thee, My Country I Vow to Thee, My Country is a British patriotic song on a poem by Sir Cecil Spring, written in 1921. Holst adapted the music from a section of Jupiter, from his suite The Planets, to create a setting for the poem. The melody was slightly extend... | BRITTEN / BERKELEY: Auden Songs Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) • Lennox Berkeley (1903-1989) Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) • Lennox Berkeley (1903-1989) Settings of Poems by W.H. Auden Benjamin Britten’s post-war pre-eminence as an opera composer has tended to overshadow the considerable achievements of his earlier year... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,317 | Who was the original quizmaster of the TV series 'They Think It's All Over'? | They Think it's All Over - UKGameshows They Think it's All Over Contents Des Lynam (radio version / non-broadcast TV pilot) John Motson (non-broadcast TV pilot) Broadcast BBC Radio 5, 21 February 1992 to 2 January 1994 (14 episodes in 2 series + 2 specials) Talkback for BBC1, 14 September 1995 to 12 December 2005 (152 ... | Eggheads - UKGameshows Eggheads Jeremy Vine (in rotation with Murnaghan 2008-15, main host 2015-) Co-hosts CJ De Mooi (2003-12, 2014-), Barry Simmons (2008-), Lisa Thiel (2014-) Broadcast 12 Yard for BBC One, 10 November 2003 to 16 December 2004 (63 episodes in 2 series) 12 Yard for BBC Two, 23 May 2005 to present Syno... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,318 | What is another name for a wild hyacinth? | Wild hyacinth - definition of wild hyacinth by The Free Dictionary Wild hyacinth - definition of wild hyacinth by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/wild+hyacinth wild hyacinth n. 1. A bulbous plant (Camassia scilloides) in the lily family native to eastern North America, having a spike of white, blue... | Helianthus annuus - Common Sunflower, Wild Sunflower - Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants Contact Search for: Synonyms: Helianthus aridus, H. lenticularis Common Names: Common Sunflower, Wild Sunflower Plant Characteristics Growth Habit: Herb/Forb Arizona Native Stat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,319 | In which book of the Bible is the story of the Good Samaritan? | Luke 10:25-37 NIV - The Parable of the Good Samaritan - On - Bible Gateway Luke 10:25-37New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he rep... | TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,320 | Which famous brewery is situated in Banbury, Oxfordshire? | Hook Norton | Village | Banbury|Oxfordshire Hook Norton Details This picturesque village, situated 9 miles from Banbury and 6 miles from the market town of Chipping Norton, is known to its local population simply as ‘Hooky’ and is synonymous with the ale produced there. Hook Norton had many thriving ironstone quarries,... | Map of Border Breweries (Wrexham) - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: Border Breweries (Wrexham) Ltd was a brewery firm formerly based in Wrexham in the United Kingdom which at its peak was a significant element of the Welsh brewing industry. In its various incarnatio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,321 | The 2013 film ‘Rush’ is about the rivalry between which two former Formula One racing drivers? | Rush (2013) - IMDb IMDb 27 December 2016 8:44 AM, 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 From $9.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV T... | Formula 1: Rating the Best Drivers of the Modern Era | Bleacher Report Formula 1: Rating the Best Drivers of the Modern Era Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Paul Gilham/Getty Images Two past world champions. Hamilton and Button, acknowledge Vettel as new title holder 10.4K 22 Comments The 2011 Formula ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,322 | Turin is the major city of which region of Italy? | Piemonte (Piedmonte) Italy - Visit Turin - Tour Italy Now Tour Italy Now Asti Alba An area with about 4.4 million residents, the beautiful Piedmont Region of Italy sits at the foot of the Alps, sharing a border with France and Switzerland. Occupying about 10,000 square miles, Piedmont is the second largest of the 20 ad... | Kingdoms of Italy - Corsi (Corsica) Corsica Corsica has usually been accounted as part of Italy , although today it forms part of France . The island, in the western Mediterranean, has been occupied since the Palaeolithic period, but like its southern neighbour, Sardinia , its early inhabitants were strongly ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,323 | Which naval battle took place in December 1939, the second naval battle in the events for the Second World War? | The Battle of the River Plate - History Learning Site The Battle of the River Plate Citation: C N Trueman "The Battle of the River Plate" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 18 May 2015. 16 Aug 2016. The Battle of the River Plate took place on December 13th 1939 . The battle in the South Atlantic was ... | BBC - History - Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson z Horatio Nelson © Nelson was a British naval commander and national hero, famous for his naval victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Born on 29 September 1758 in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, Horatio Nelson was the sixth of the 11 children of a clergyman. He... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,324 | Under what pseudonym did Charles Lutwidge Dodgson write Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? | Lewis Carroll - Alice-in-Wonderland.net Alice-in-wonderland.net About Lewis Carroll Pseudonym The author of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is Lewis Carroll. This is an pseudonym; his real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. (His last name is pronounced with a silent ‘g’.) Dodgson firs... | The Brontë Pseudonyms: A Woman's Image — The Writer and Her Public The Brontë Pseudonyms: A Woman's Image — The Writer and Her Public Marianne Thormahlen, University of Lund, Sweden This essay, which was originally published in English Studies (1994) as 'The Bronte Pseudonyms', appears in the Victorian Web with the kin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,325 | Which 2010 film told the story of a group of women striking for equal pay in the British motor industry? | Made in Dagenham (2010) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A dramatization of the... | 10 fierce fictional heroines - CNN.com 10 fierce fictional heroines By Catriona Davies, CNN and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, for CNN Updated 5:45 AM ET, Mon February 25, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,326 | In the opening scene of which Shakespeare play does Hermia refuse to marry Demetrius, who her father has chosen for her, because she wishes to marry Lysander? | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Characters A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1, Scene 1 Theseus The duke of Athens. Theseus is a hero from Greek mythology—he refers to the fact that he’s Hercules' cousin at one point—so his presence signals to the reader that the play takes place in ... | 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 |
1,485,327 | What was the first artificial satellite? | Sputnik NASA Main Page Multimedia Interactive Feature on 50th Anniversary of the Space Age Sputnik and The Dawn of the Space Age History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I. The world's first artificial satellite was about the size of a beach ball (58 cm.or 22.8 inc... | Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space | The Greatest Moments in Flight By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | July 24, 2012 02:00pm ET MORE On 12 April 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space when he launched into orbit on the Vostok 3KA-3 space... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,328 | "Which actor founded London's ""Mermaid"" Theatre?" | Bernard Miles, 83, an Actor, Peer And Founder of London Theater - NYTimes.com Bernard Miles, 83, an Actor, Peer And Founder of London Theater AP Published: June 15, 1991 LONDON, June 14— Bernard Miles, the actor and founder of the Mermaid Theater in London, who was made a life peer, died today. He was 83 years old. He ... | * Hans Christian Andersen (1952) on Veehd embed / report A completely fabricated biography of the famous Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen featuring several of his stories and a ballet performance of "The Little Mermaid"... Hans Christian Andersen is a 1952 Hollywood musical film directed by Charles Vidor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,329 | What is the predominant flavour of fennel? | All About Fennel and How to Cook With It at Home : The Reluctant Gourmet G. Stephen Jones • March 27, 2010 • 60 Comments All About Fennel & How to Cook With It On the whole, the foods that restaurants deliver to the consumer use basically the same ingredients that a home cook would use. There is, however, a short list... | DRUG PRODUCT PREPARATION- Liquid, Lotions, Ointments and Creams. There are couples of factors that we need to consider to prepare a liquid pharmaceutical product. These factors directly determine the patient acceptance and compliance to the products. There are over 9000 taste buds in our tongue, which distinguish salty... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,330 | What was Beethoven's last symphony? | Brief Histories of Beethoven Symphonies Brief Histories of Beethoven Symphonies Brief Histories of Beethoven Symphonies Hulton Archive/Getty Images Share By Aaron Green Beethoven remains as one of the most well known composers in the modern world. It is, no doubt, made possible by his ground breaking symphonies. Beetho... | Title: A national discography by Mike Herman - MusicWeb International: Classical Music Reviews & Resources ERICH MARCKHL (1902-1980) Born in Celje, Styria, Austria-Hungary (now in Slovenia). He studied composition studies with Franz Schmidt. He was the state music director of the Province of Styria and also ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,331 | Which British company was effectively the ruler of much of India until the India Act of 1858? | The British East India Company — the Company that Owned a Nation (or Two) The British East India Company — the Company that Owned a Nation (or Two) George P. Landow , Professor of English and the History of Art, Brown University [ Victorian Web Home —> Victorian Political History —> Victorian Social History —> The Empi... | BBC - History : British History Timeline 1718 British convicts start being transported to penal colonies overseas In 1718, the Transportation Act introduced penal transportation. People convicted of capital crimes had their sentences 'commuted' to 14 years or life in the Americas. Convicts found guilty of non-capital c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,332 | From which Disney animated picture does the song 'I Wonder' come? | Walt Disney Animation Studios THE HISTORY OF DISNEY ANIMATION In 1937, the Walt Disney Studios released its first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and pioneered a new form of family entertainment. More than seven decades later, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues to honor its heritage t... | 2008 Academy Awards® Winners and History Kung Fu Panda (2008) Actor: SEAN PENN in "Milk," Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor," Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon," Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" Actress: KATE WINSLET in "The Reader," Anne Hathaway in "Rachel ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,333 | What is the name of Andy Capp’s best friend? | Andy Capp (TV Series 1988– ) - 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 Andy is an out-of-work layabout who only wants to have a ... | Bagpuss - The Characters The Characters Emily Although Emily doesn't appear in the stories, except for the introduction, she is a major character. After all, it is Emily that runs the shop, finds things to be repaired, and wakes Bagpuss up so that he can identify and repair the latest thing with his friends. Emil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,334 | In which British city is Meadowhall railway Station? | Meadowhall Station | Trains to Meadowhall – Trainline Trains to Meadowhall Share this route Meadowhall Interchange in Sheffield opened in 1990 at the same time as the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, linked to the station via a footbridge over the River Don. When it opened, Meadowhall was the second largest shopping centre ... | "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 |
1,485,335 | Who's missing: Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis | NASA - The Space Shuttle Comments Since 1981, NASA space shuttles have been rocketing from the Florida coast into Earth orbit. The five orbiters — Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour — have flown more than 130 times, carrying over 350 people into space and travelling more than half a billion miles, ... | 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 |
1,485,336 | The Fountain of Neptune, Bologna, Italy, inspired which famous sports car logo? | 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 ... | 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 |
1,485,337 | Which Swiss theologian, philosopher, author, organist and medical missionary won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1952? | Albert Schweitzer - Biographical Albert Schweitzer The Nobel Peace Prize 1952 Albert Schweitzer Share this: Albert Schweitzer - Biographical Albert Schweitzer (January 14, 1875-September 4, 1965) was born into an Alsatian family which for generations had been devoted to religion, music, and education. His father and ... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,338 | What Is the nickname of snooker player Cliff Thorburn? | Cliff Thorburn | World Snooker Champion World Snooker Champion My Tweets Home Welcome to the official website of Canada’s World-Champion Snooker Player, Cliff Thorburn. This site offers a glance into Cliff’s 42-year career as a professional snooker player, capturing some of his most celebrated professional awards and p... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,339 | Taking its name from the Latin word for magpie, what medical disorder is characterized by an appetite for non-nutritive substances (e.g., clay)? | Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/pica Definition Pica is the persistent craving and compulsive eating of nonfood substances. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, classif... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,340 | What island chain did Captain Cook discover before being killed by the people who already lived there? | COOK, James – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand (1728–79). Pacific explorer. A new biography of Cook, James appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. James Cook was born on 27 October 1728 at the Yorkshire village of Marton, a few miles south of Middlesbrough, in the valley of the Tees. Hi... | Charting the Pacific - Places Chilean peso Government As a province of Chile, Easter Island is administered by a governor appointed by the central government in Santiago and representing the President. The province of Easter Island is part of the Valparaiso region. Elections are held every... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,341 | Which hero saved Andromeda from the sea monster Celus? | Perseus | Greek Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Myth Birth Perseus was born to Zeus and Danae , the daughter of Acrisius, King of Argos. Disappointed by his lack of luck in having a son, Acrisius consulted the oracle at Delphi, who warned him that he would one day be killed by his daughter's son. In order to k... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,342 | Saint Apollinia is the patron saint of which medical profession? | CatholicSaints.Info » Blog Archive » Saint Apollonia – The Patron Saint of Dentistry Saint Apollonia – The Patron Saint of Dentistry Ever since I have known that dentistry had a patron saint I have been interested in her and have from time to time gathered material germane to the subject. On a recent excursion to Quebe... | 11 Patron Saints of Food, Drink, and Those Who Make Them | Mental Floss 11 Patron Saints of Food, Drink, and Those Who Make Them Wikimedia Commons/Erin McCarthy Like us on Facebook Soufflé not rising? Homebrew beer not bubbly? Bees … suffering Colony Collapse Disorder? There may be an app for everything these days, but... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,343 | Which blood group is known as the 'universal donor', because it can be given to all blood groups? | Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions The discovery of blood groups Experiments with blood transfusions, the transfer of blood or blood components into a person's blood stream, have been carried out for hundreds of years. ... | The News Newspaper - Issue 153 by The News Newspaper - issuu READ THE QUALITY! Issue 153 Wednesday, December 7th 2011 Committed to Eurozone reform France and Germany attempt to re-establish confidence in spite of downgrading by ratings agency Standard & Poor’s P3 TOTAL COORDINATION - NATIONAL NEWS Spain sets new transp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,344 | What term is used when cutting vegetables into matchstick shapes? | Cookin' Canuck | How to: Julienne a Carrot (Matchstick Style) How to: Julienne a Carrot (Matchstick Style) Feb 5, 2011 by Dara 38 Comments (If you are here in hopes of seeing a Nutella recipe in celebration of World Nutella Day, a holiday well worth honoring, head to yesterday's post – I couldn't wait – for Chewy Nutel... | The Old Foodie: The Truth about Carpetbag Steak. Monday, November 07, 2011 The Truth about Carpetbag Steak. A small comment in an article I read recently stated that ‘Carpetbag Steak’ was an Australian invention, and suggested that indeed it was a national dish. I have lived in this country since the mid 1960’s, and I ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,345 | In what US state is Death Valley? | Death Valley, the Lowest and Hottest Place in the U.S. By Amanda Briney Updated November 30, 2016. Death Valley is a large part of the Mojave Desert located in California near its border with Nevada. Most of Death Valley is in Inyo County, California and comprises most of Death Valley National Park. Death Valley is sig... | Super Squad Jeopardy 2 Jeopardy Template What group sang "Runaway Train" 100 What's the team name of the baseball team that plays in Miami, FL? 100 What is "Barbie's" full name? 100 Which state's nickname is The "Pine Tree State?" 100 "Wojo", "Yemana", "Fish" and "Levitt" were the names of characters from this sitcom? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,346 | Which Stephen King novel is said to have been rejected by 30 different publishers? | Famous Books Rejected Multiple Times Famous Books Rejected Multiple Times By Maeve Maddox Commenting on That First Page , a reader remarks: Then there is the story of Orwell’s novel being rejected by American publishers because “American readers don’t like animal stories!” Publishers and agents alike have turned down b... | An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 Index Part 1 of Volume 4 Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,347 | What codename was given to the German invasion of Russia in May 1941? | Operation Barbarossa (1941) Summary – German Invasion of USSR World History Operation Barbarossa Operation Barbarossa was the code name given by Nazi Germany to its invasion of the USSR during World War II . The largest military invasion in history, it comprised of more than four million Axis troops, stretched along al... | The Battle for Moscow - History Learning Site The Battle for Moscow Citation: C N Trueman "The Battle for Moscow" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 15 May 2015. 16 Aug 2016. The Battle for Moscow – the Germans code-named it ‘Operation Typhoon’ – started on October 2nd 1941 . The capture of Moscow, R... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,348 | What type of weather condition is a Meltemi? | Meltemi wind - Greek Meltemi winds Turkey Greece - Yachting and Sailing vacations the Aegean. The Meltemi in Greece & Turkey The Meltemi wind was known by the old Greeks as the Etesian northern winds, and results from a high pressure system (>1025) laying over the Balkan/Hungary area and a relatively low pressure (<101... | Global Volcanism Program | Hekla 09/2014 (BGVN 39:09) Elevated seismicity during March-April 2013 Information is preliminary and subject to change. All times are local (unless otherwise noted) May 1970 (CSLP 43-70) Eruptions and lava fountaining from multiple fissures starting on 5 May Card 0933 (07 May 1970) Eruption ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,349 | The FBI operates under what federal department? | FBI — Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee Washington, D.C. May 09, 2012 Good morning, Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Conyers, and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the committee today and for your continued support of the... | 1000+ images about Nixon on Pinterest | The white, Governor of california and April 22 Forward William Mark Felt, Sr. (August 17, 1913 – December 18, 2008)[1] was an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who retired in 1973 as the Bureau's Associate Director. After denying his involvement with reporters B... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,350 | Which US president died of pneumonia 31 days after his inauguration in 1841? | President Harrison dies after one month in office - Apr 04, 1841 - HISTORY.com President Harrison dies after one month in office Share this: President Harrison dies after one month in office Author President Harrison dies after one month in office URL Publisher A+E Networks Only 31 days after assuming office, William H... | They Died with Their Boots On (1941) - 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 They Died with Their Boots On ( 1941 ) Approved |... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,351 | How many years of marriage are celebrated by a 'Lace' annivesary? | Wedding Anniversary Meanings - The Lore and Wisdom Behind the Symbols Wedding Anniversary Meanings [Below you will find the wedding anniversary meanings for the gifts traditionally associated with each year of marriage.] No one knows precisely when wedding anniversaries were first celebrated. But the tradition is beli... | 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 |
1,485,352 | How many players are on the field in a fielding rounders team? | Rounders Rules The bowler must bowl a ball towards the batter so that: it is thrown with a smooth underarm action the ball arrives without bouncing and within the batters square the ball is above the batter's knee, below the batter's head, and not at the batter's body the bowler's feet are inside the bowler's squa... | Game mode:Snooker - Pool Live Pro - 337 Game mode:Snooker 2014-06-11 18:18:46 Snooker is a cue sport that is typically played on a table covered with a green cloth or baize, with pockets at each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular full-size table measures 11 ft 81⁄2 in × 5... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,353 | Fantasie released in 2009 was the fourth studio album by which Scottish violinist? | Presto Classical - Nicola Benedetti - Fantasie - DG: 4763399 (CD or download) - Buy online (also available to download from $8.25) Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) British violinist Nicola Benedetti presents her fourth album, Fantasie, a selection of well-loved violin pieces that f... | Deacon Blue - [132 Songs] [ 13 Albums ] Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. ... More Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,354 | How many official languages does South Africa have? | The languages of South Africa The languages of South Africa The languages of South Africa 06 Sep 2015 Tweet on Twitter We’re not called the rainbow nation for nothing. South Africa has 11 official languages, and scores of unofficial ones. English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public li... | Official Languages of the Americas and the Caribbean - Nations Online Project ___ Official and Spoken Languages of the Countries of the Americas and the Caribbean. List of official, national and spoken languages of North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Thanks to the often violent coloni... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,355 | In which Shakespeare play will you find the line 'Beware the Ides of March'? | Beware the ides of March - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Beware the ides of March Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry "Caesar!" Speak, Caesar is turn'd to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking... | 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 |
1,485,356 | The archaeologist SirArthur Evans is most famous for his excavations concerning which civilisation? | 1000+ images about Sir Arthur Evans on Pinterest | Ancient greece, The western and Illustrations Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Sir Arthur Evans Sir Arthur John Evans (8 July 1851 – 11 July 1941) was an English archaeologist most famous for unearthing the palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete and for... | King Arthur Arthur is the name that inspired people to think of the Age of Chivalry, where the tall, impregnable castle overlooked the field of combats, a clash between two opposing armies or tournaments between jousting knights, or where we romanticised armoured knight embarked on a perilous journey to prove his prowe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,357 | Which bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August, 1945 | Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki - Aug 09, 1945 - HISTORY.com Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki Share this: Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki Author Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1945, a second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting finally in J... | Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.com Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Author Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki URL A+E Networks Introduction On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,358 | Who won the 2010 'Oscar' for Best Actress for the film 'The Blind Side'? | Oscars 2010: Sandra Bullock wins best actress award for The Blind Side - Telegraph Oscars Oscars 2010: Sandra Bullock wins best actress award for The Blind Side Sandra Bullock has won the best actress Oscar and her first Academy Award for her role as a suburban mother who takes in a homeless black teen and guides him t... | 2011 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Music (Original Score) - Alexandre Desplat Cinematography - Danny Cohen Actor in a Supporting Role - Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech" Actress in a Supporting Role - Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech" Costume Design - Jenny Beavan Sound Mixing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,359 | In both Greek and Roman mythology, who was the twin of Castor? | Castor and Pollux Castor and Pollux Dioscuri (Pollux or Castor), Rome, Capitol Dioscuri (Castor or Pollux), Rome, Capitol In Greek and Roman mythology , Castor [1] and Pollux, [2] or Kastor and Polydeuces, [3] were twin brothers, together known as the Dioscuri or Dioskouroi. [4] Their mother was Leda , but they had dif... | Gemini - The Twins - Astrology - The White Goddess The third sign, Gemini, is usually represented by the image of two youths or men. In the Roman zodiac, they were identified with the twins sons of Leda; Castor and Pollux. Gemini - The Twins - Astrology - The White Goddess Home � Divination � Astrology � Gemini -... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,360 | Bolton Wanderers won the first Cup Final played at Wembley, who won the second? | FA Cup by numbers - Telegraph FA Cup by numbers By Christopher Lyles 12:01AM GMT 05 Jan 2008 0 The official attendance for two third-round replays that were played behind closed doors. The first was between Norwich City and Bradford City at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank ground in March 1915. Supporters were banned so as n... | FA Cup pages 300-596 by Jay Wilkins - issuu THRILLER WEST BROMWICH ALBION 3-2 PRESTON NORTH END By Frank Coles at Wembley, The Daily Telegraph, May 1, 1954 A five-goal Cup Final with the matchwinner scored in the final two minutes three minutes ranks high in the long catalogue of thrilling Wembleys. But West Bromwich A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,361 | Who, together with Howard Greenfield, co-wrote the song 'Is this the way to Amarillo'? | Howard Greenfield - IMDb IMDb Music Department | Soundtrack Howard Greenfield was born on March 15, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work on Deadpool (2016), Hazel (1961) and Click (2006). He died on March 4, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio » Born: a list of 663 peo... | Warsaw Concerto - Richard Addinsell - YouTube Warsaw Concerto - Richard Addinsell 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. Pleas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,362 | Name the detective in'The Mousetrap'? | The Mousetrap Analysis - eNotes.com The Mousetrap Analysis link Link In the dark theater, before the curtain rises, the audience hears the tune of “Three Blind Mice.” This music yields to a shrill whistling of the same song as the curtain rises on a dark stage. A woman screams; other voices shout, “My God, what’s that?... | Laurence Harvey - Actors and Actresses - Films as Actor:, Publications Laurence Harvey - Actors and Actresses Laurence Harvey - Actors and Actresses Nationality: British. Born: Larushka Mischa Skikne in Joniskis, Lithuania, 1 October 1928; emigrated to South Africa, 1934; became British citizen, 1947. Education: Mey... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,363 | On board which ship did explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton die in 1922? | Sir Ernest Shackleton | Explore Royal Museums Greenwich Sir Ernest Shackleton Share Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer, who made three expeditions to the continent, most famously in 1914 on the Endurance. Who was Ernest Shackleton? He was born in southern Ireland, but grew up in London. He join... | History Jeopardy Template Who is the Medici Family Who was the wealthy family in Florence that funded many artists during the Renaissance? 100 Who is Prometheus Who is that man that brought fire to the people of Greece by breaking off a piece of the sun? 100 Who is Helen of Sparta The Trojan War began because of the ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,364 | Which company is responsible for the tracks, bridges, tunnels etc, on railways in Britain? | Who we are - Network Rail Who we are Popular pages Who we are We own and operate the railway infrastructure in England, Wales and Scotland on behalf of the nation That’s 20,000 miles of track, 40,000 bridges and viaducts and thousands of tunnels, signals, level crossings and points. We also manage rail timetabling and ... | May 06, 1994 : English Channel tunnel opens Introduction In a ceremony presided over by England’s Queen Elizabeth II and French President Francois Mitterand, a rail tunnel under the English Channel was officially opened, connecting Britain and the European mainland for the first time since the Ice Age. The channel tunn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,365 | Who was the father of English King, Henry III? | The Plantagenets - Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England British life and culture - England, Scotland and Wales Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England The Plantagenets 1154 - 1399 The Plantagenets were a huge powerful family not just in England but throughout Europe. The first Plantagenet was King Henry 2n... | King Henry VI | Britroyals Event 1422 Henry aged 8 months becomes King of England on the death of his father, Henry V, and then, two months later, King of France on the death of his grandfather, Charles VI. 1422 John, Duke of Bedford, is appointed Regent of France; Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, becomes Regent of Englan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,366 | In which year did Maggie Thatcher become Prime Minister? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1979: Election victory for Margaret Thatcher 1979: Election victory for Margaret Thatcher The Conservative Party has won the general election making Margaret Thatcher Britain's first ever woman prime minister. Mrs Thatcher arrived at Downing Street to take over from James Callaghan after her party... | 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 |
1,485,367 | Which US state lies immediately to the south of South Dakota? | Wyoming Information - State of Wyoming Wyoming Information Google Map of Wyoming The musical name, "Wyoming," was used by J.M. Ashley of Ohio, who, as early as 1865, introduced a bill to Congress to provide a "temporary government for the territory of Wyoming." It was to be formed from portions of the Dakota, Utah and ... | 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 |
1,485,368 | Who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 and the Peace Prize in 1962? | Linus Pauling - Biographical Linus Pauling The Nobel Peace Prize 1962 Linus Pauling Share this: Linus Pauling - Biographical Linus Pauling (February 28, 1901- ) * , the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes, 1 was born in Portland, Oregon, the son of a pharmacist, Henry H.W. Pauling, and Lucy (Darling) ... | 1000+ images about Delicate Particle Logic on Pinterest | Left out, Otto hahn and Organic chemistry Forward Lise Meitner was a physicist who was part of the team that discovered nuclear fission. Her colleague, Otto Hahn, was awarded the Nobel Prize and many believe Meitner is one of the most glaring examples of women's... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,369 | What is the name of the French underground resistance who fought against Germany in WWII? | French Resistance World War II Knowledge Base > History > History French Resistance World War II The French Resistance is the name used to denote the collection of French resistance movements that fought against the Nazi German occupation of France and against the collaborationist Vichy régime during World War II. St... | World War II Timeline - Remembering Pearl Harbor @ nationalgeographic.com Soviet-Finland war ends in Finlands surrender. Germany invades Norway and Denmark and will soon conquer both countries. Germany invades the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Germany conquers France. German troops occupy northern and we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,370 | In which country do the football teams 'Grasshopper' and 'Young Boys' play? | Grasshopper vs Young Boys - Switzerland Super League Head to Head (H2H) Statistics and Match Preview - SoccerPunter.com SoccerPunter > Soccer Statistics > Switzerland > Super League 2005/2006 > Grasshopper vs Young Boys Select Switzerland Super League Teams To Analyze Head-to-Head Statistics Before you bet with your bo... | 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 |
1,485,371 | In a cycle race, what colour jersey is worn each day by the rider accumulating the highest number of points? | Tour de France 101: What do different color jerseys mean? - CSMonitor.com Tour de France 101: What do different color jerseys mean? Andy Schleck of Luxembourg (l.) and Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, ride in the pack during the sixth stage of the Tour de France on Friday. C... | Cycling: Tour de France: Boardman's flying start: British sprinter breaks speed record to lay first claim to yellow jersey | The Independent Cycling: Tour de France: Boardman's flying start: British sprinter breaks speed record to lay first claim to yellow jersey Saturday 2 July 1994 23:02 BST Click to follow The Indep... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,372 | Which is the most southerly golf course in Britain that the British Open can be played at? | Golf Courses Where the British Open Has Been Played The Old Course at St. Andrews is the most frequent host among British Open golf courses. David Cannon / Getty Images Updated July 01, 2016. Below is the yearly list of golf courses that have been the site of the British Open golf tournament, dating back to that major... | Zach Johnson wins 2015 British Open at St. Andrews | PGA.com Published: Monday, July 20, 2015 | 2:53 p.m. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) – Jordan Spieth's spirited bid for a Grand Slam was stopped Monday by Zach Johnson, who is no longer just a normal guy from Iowa. Not with a claret jug to go with that green jacket. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,373 | Mysophobia is the fear of what? | Mysophobia: the Fear of Germs Mysophobia: the Fear of Germs October 24, 2012 • Contributed by Zawn Villines > + Most people experience some form of irrational fear or anxiety , and many are concerned about germs and disease in particular. Amid a flurry of films and media reports about antibiotic-resistant infections an... | Syngenesophobia Treatment Options Treatment Symptoms of Syngenesophobia – Fear of relatives: breathlessness, excessive sweating, dry mouth, nausea, feeling sick, shaking, heart palpitations, inability to speak or think clearly, a fear of losing control, a sensation of detachment from reality or a full blown anxiety att... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,374 | The author Andrea Camilleri created which Sicilian detective? | Paul Bailey on crime writer Andrea Camilleri | Books | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Andrea Camilleri is the most successful author in Italy, yet little more than a decade ago he was a virtually unknown septuagenarian who had written a handful of historical novels, including the intriguing Il birraio di Preston... | Order of P.D. James Books - OrderOfBooks.com Home | Characters | Authors Order of P.D. James Books P.D. James is the pen name of Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park. P.D. James is an English novelist of crime fiction, thrillers and dystopian fiction. She is best known for her detective fiction novels ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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