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1,485,875 | Which opera does the famous aria 'Nessun Dorma' come from? | Turandot | The Opera 101 The Opera 101 Fill out the fields below to contact us! Your name * Quiz About Turandot is Puccini’s final opera (unfinished at his death) and perhaps as a result, it is by far and away his most musically adventurous. As in Madama Butterfly , the score is filled with Asian touches, the percussio... | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act 1, Scene 1, Page 5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream I must confess that I have heard so much And with Demetrius thought to have spoke thereof, But being overfull of self-affairs, My mind did lose it.—But, Demetrius, come. And come, Egeus. You shall go with me. I have some pr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,876 | What was the surname of the Danish father and son who both won Nobel Prizes for Physics, in 1922 and 1975? | The Nobel Prizes: A family tradition - USATODAY.com The Nobel Prizes: A family tradition Posted 10/4/2006 9:12 AM ET By Karl Ritter, The Associated Press STOCKHOLM For some Nobel Prize laureates, winning the coveted awards is a family tradition. Six fathers-and-sons, four married couples and two brothers have won Nob... | in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize - IT - 402 View Full Document in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize literature Rudyard Kipling 4 Name the science fiction writer who lives in Sri Lanka Arthur C Clark 5 What pop group were dedicated followers of fashion The Kinks 6 CaCo3 is the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,877 | In which city is the opera Turandot set? | Turandot Synopsis - The Story of Puccini's Famous Opera Turandot Synopsis Turandot Synopsis The Story of Puccini's Famous Opera The Swedish soprano Erika Sunnegardh as the title character in Puccini's 'Turandot' at the Metropolitan Opera House on Saturday night, April 21, 2007. Within the opera's 3rd act, you'll hear o... | Madama Butterfly - San Diego Opera Madama Butterfly In the Classroom Puccini and Madama Butterfly During the last nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Western world became fascinated with all things Japanese. When Commodore Perry entered Tokyo Bay in 1853, he opened to view a society and culture which had be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,878 | Which 6 letter English word describes a gallows with a projecting arm from which criminals were suspended after execution? | Ewrt 2 class 1 - Education Education Share Ewrt 2 class 1 Embed <iframe src="http://documents.mx/embed/ewrt-2-class-1.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </ifr... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,879 | Who designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome? | Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome: History, Architecture History of Illuminated Manuscripts Introduction The Basilica Papale di San Pietro in the Vatican City, commonly known as Saint Peter's Basilica, is the most famous Roman Catholic church in the world and one of the holiest sites in Christendom, dating back ... | Heritage | Building Design Building Design Big names back Comyn Ching listing bid 28 April 2016 Jencks and Knight argue Farrell project should be viewed alongside Neues Museum and Venturi Scott Brown’s work 29 March 2016 Rare listing U-turn criticised by conservation specialists No room for sheltered housing in the new... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,880 | "In which UK TV series did Ronnie Barker play ""Arkwright"" and David Jason play his nephew ""Granville""?" | Open All Hours (TV Series 1973–1985) - 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 Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncast... | Torchwood (TV Series 2006-2011) — The Movie Database (TMDb) 5.6 Overview Torchwood is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies. The series is a spin-off from the 2005 revival of the long-running science fiction programme Doctor Who. The show has shifted its broadcast channel each serie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,881 | In which Shakespeare play does most of the action place in the Forest of Arden? | SparkNotes Readers' Notes for As You Like It: What is to Shakespeare 'The Forest of Arden' in his play 'As You Like It'? What is to Shakespeare 'The Forest of Arden' in his play 'As You Like It'? by Shehanaz , December 09, 2013 9 out of 10 people found this helpful ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ****************... | SparkNotes: The Tempest: Context The Tempest Table of Contents Plot Overview The most influential writer in all of English literature, William Shakespeare was born in 1564 to a successful middle-class glove-maker in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Shakespeare attended grammar school, but his formal education proceeded no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,882 | Into which body of water does the River Nene drain? | Chemical company prosecuted for River Nene pollution | Thames Anglers' Conservancy Chemical company prosecuted for River Nene pollution Posted on 27/02/2013 by Admin Thousands of fish died and thousands more were damaged by agricultural chemicals that leaked into the River Nene in Peterborough, magistrates heard on Tue... | European Rivers - Rivers of Europe, Map of Rivers in Europe, Major Rivers in Europe - Worldatlas.com print this map Hundreds of rivers and their tributaries cross the European continent. Here we highlight those over 600 miles in length, and a few others of note. DANUBE: Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,883 | Australian Douglas Mawson, 1882-1958, was famous for exploration on which continent? | Sir Douglas Mawson (1882�1958) — Australian Antarctic Division Sir Douglas Mawson (1882�1958) Douglas Mawson, circa 1918 (Photo: Swaine Studios) Mawson’s focus was not for wealth or fame, but to advance objective scientific research and discover the truth. He lamented that tales from Antarctica were told by whalers... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,884 | Which country qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after beating Bahrain in a play-off? | Nigeria/Cameroon: World Cup Organising Committee Congratulates Nigeria, New Zealand, Cameroon - allAfrica.com Nigeria/Cameroon: World Cup Organising Committee Congratulates Nigeria, New Zealand, Cameroon more Lagos — THE 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) have congratulated the three teams that ... | Countries Compared by Background > Overview. International Statistics at NationMaster.com Landlocked and mountainous, Afghanistan has suffered from such chronic instability and conflict during its modern history that its economy and infrastructure are in ruins, and many of its people are refugees. Since the fall of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,885 | "Who played Alan's young son, Jake, in the TV series ""Two and a Half Men""?" | Two and a Half Men star Angus T Jones is unrecognisable as he shows off his scruffy beard | Daily Mail Online He rose to fame playing the fresh-faced nephew of Charlie Sheen on hit show Two and a Half Men, but Angus T Jones is all grown up since leaving his full time role on the sitcom. The 19-year-old was spotted runn... | 'The Wonder Years': It Was a Family Affair Behind the Scenes, Too 'The Wonder Years': It Was a Family Affair Behind the Scenes, Too Kimberly Potts The cast of 'The Wonder Years' More The Coopers. The Pfeiffers. And, of course, the Arnolds. Emmy-winning, coming-of-age dramedy The Wonder Years was all about family. But n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,886 | Swaying and dancing with hoops, like the modern hula hoop, has distant ancestors as well as current cousins, but not including...? | Lomilomi Articles: History of Hula presented to the correct recipients, toward a positive and significant end." The Hana Kupono hula protocol and ceremony almost always involves words, presented usually in the form of oli, or chant. Chant takes the "mana" power of words, themselves recognized as highly significant in 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 |
1,485,887 | Which nuts are traditionally used to make pesto? | Basil Pesto Recipe : Food Network Kitchen : Food Network 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ch... | Don't Get Canned: Prepare Now for Canning Season - Weston A Price Print - PDF - Email If you are reading Wise Traditions I imagine your home must have at least a few (and more likely, a few dozen, or perhaps, for some readers, a few hundred) Ball or Kerr brand Mason jars in full service. From storing fresh raw milk and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,888 | Who, when asked at US customs if he had anything to declare, replied 'only my genius'? | Oscar Wilde in America :: I Have Nothing To Declare Except My Genius DUBIOUS QUOTATION: I have nothing to declare except my genius. There is no primary source evidence that Wilde made this statement. commentary One of the most celebrated quotations by anyone is the remark attributed to Oscar Wilde at New York Customs a... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,889 | Which famous composer was the father-in-law of Richard Wagner? | Bayreuth Attractions – The Richard Wagner Society (Victoria) Go to top Most attractions in Bayreuth hail from the residence of Margravine Wilhelmine and her husband Margrave Friedrich. A diligent supporter of the arts and culture, Wilhelmine brought Italian architects and French builders to construct many of the town’s... | Burt Bacharach facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Burt Bacharach (Burt P. Bacharach, Burt and the Backbeats) PERSONAL Born May 12, 1928 (some sources cite 1929), in Kansas City, MO; raised in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, NY; son of Bert (a columnist) and Irma (maiden name, Freeman) Bachar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,890 | What did a chandler originally make ? | Monica and Chandler | Friends Central | Fandom powered by Wikia Monica and Chandler is the romantic paring between Monica Geller and Chandler Bing . It started in the season finale episode of Season 4 . Contents [ show ] Pre-Series Chandler and Monica have known each other since they were in their late teens. They met ... | Saggar makers bottom knockers Saggar makers bottom knockers What is a saggarmaker's bottom knocker? What's My Line? was a Classic British television panel game from the 1950's. Contestants with unusual occupations sign in, perform a mime of the job that they do, then field yes-or-no questions from four... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,891 | Which song title connects Huey Lewis and the news, Jennifer Rush and Frankie goes to Hollywood? | The power of love Jennifer Rush The power of love Jennifer Rush The power of love Jennifer Rush The power of love Jennifer Rush Song Title: The power of love Artist: Jennifer Rush Date of release: December 1984 Description: ” The power of love ” is by Jennifer Rush ( Heidi Stern ), the American pop singer. The song was... | 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 |
1,485,892 | In which century was the Royal Greenwich Observatory opened in London? | Greenwich. Greenwich Royal Observatory, Greenwich Palace, Queen's House, Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park Fact file The Greenwich Royal Observatory With all the attractions of London, this little gem of a neighbourhood which contains so much to visit packed in a relatively small area ma... | John Nash: Biography of Regency Architect see: Architecture Glossary . John Nash's Architecture One of the greatest architects of metropolitan London during the Regency era (c.1810-30), John Nash was a highly original and prolific designer, best known for the neoclassical architecture he used in the Mar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,893 | Whose castle is located at the center of Walt Disney World? | Cinderella Castle | Walt Disney World Resort Interests Disney Princesses, Indoor Inspired by the castle in Disney’s Cinderella, this iconic fairytale palace is the symbol of Magic Kingdom park. A Fairytale Come True Rising high in the sky at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle welcomes you to a magical wo... | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Walk of Fame star for Donald Duck Walk of Fame star for Donald Duck Donald Duck received the 2, 257th star on the Hollywood walkway Cartoon character Donald Duck has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Walt Disney character was given a plaqu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,894 | Polocrosse is a sport combining polo and what else? | Polocrosse Calgary About Us Polocrosse Calgary's members come from all over the place and we practice and play in the city's South Glenmore Park at the end of 90th Avenue SW. The field is our home base and our players and their horses travel in from surrounding areas like Strathmore, Chestermere, DeWinton, Springbank... | Hurling - Camogie | HockeyGods Hurling - Camogie Tweet Hurling - Iománaíocht - Iomáint is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association . The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for over 2,000 years, and is arguably the fastest field sport in the world and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,895 | In the American sitcom Cheers what was the name of Norm's wife? | Q. Who plays Vera, Norm's wife, on the TV show Cheers? The... - tribunedigital-orlandosentinel Q. Who plays Vera, Norm's wife, on the TV show Cheers? The... NAMES & FACES - Q. AND A. September 22, 1991 Q. Who plays Vera, Norm's wife, on the TV show Cheers? The producers include her occasionally, but only her feet or vo... | Mork and Mindy | Mork and Mindy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The series was a spinoff of the sitcom Happy Days . The character of Mork ( Robin Williams ) first appeared in the Season 5 episode, "My Favorite Orkan," where he threatened to take Richie Cunningham back to Ork as an example of a human , but his plan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,896 | What is the first name of US actor and film director Spike Lee? | 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... | FilmNav – The website highway for British film-makers | FilmNav Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor, filmmaker and musician. A member of the 1980s Brit Pack, Oldman came to prominence via starring roles in British films Meantime (1983), Sid and Nancy (1986) and Prick Up Your Ears (1987); in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,897 | Britain's first motor bus service started in 1897, in which town or city? | Motor bus | definition of Motor bus by Medical dictionary Motor bus | definition of Motor bus by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Motor+bus Abbreviation for Bartholin glands, urethra, Skene glands. bus a set of parallel wires in a computer to which the central processing unit and all i... | England travel guide - Wikitravel Cities[ edit ] England has many large cities. Listed below are nine of the most popular: London — largest metropolitan area in Western Europe, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. Birmingham — the UK's second largest city (by population) in the industrial heartland. Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,898 | What country is nearest to the French territory of St. Pierre and Miquelon? | Saint Pierre and Miquelon Map World Map / France Map / Saint Pierre and Miquelon Map Saint Pierre and Miquelon Map Facts about Saint Pierre and Miquelon 46° 47′ 0″ N, 56° 12′ 0″ W Location 242 km2 ,93 sq mi Population self-governing territorial collectivity of France Time zone .pm Saint Pierre and Miquelon Map Abou... | Millport Millport Bromide © panoramio Millport (Scottish Gaelic: Port a' Mhuilinn) is the only town on the island of Great Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde off the coast of North Ayrshire. The town is four miles south from the Largs-based Caledonian MacBrayne ferry slipway. Tourism is an important aspect of the economy. D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,899 | What is Britain’s most southerly National Park? | National Parks Brecon Beacons 519 square miles (1,351 sq. km). The impressive ridge of old red sandstone, running from the border to Llandovery, dramatically separates rural mid-Wales from the industrial valleys of the southern coalfield. The set of ridges and valleys which is the Black Mountains in the east contrasts ... | Yellowstone National Park - The Worlds First National Park Yellowstone National Park - The Worlds First National Park History Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,900 | Ehud Barak succeeded Binyamin Netanyahu as prime minister of which country in 1999? | Benjamin Netanyahu | prime minister of Israel | Britannica.com prime minister of Israel Alternative Titles: Bibi Netanyahu, Binyamin Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu, Benjamin also spelled Binyamin, byname Bibi (born October 21, 1949, Tel Aviv [now Tel Aviv–Yafo], Israel), Israeli politician and diplomat... | Tunisia - Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي - LibGuides at Cornell University Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي Search Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي: Tunisia This guide lists online and print sources for what has become known as the "Arab Spring," the popu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,901 | Which element has the chemical symbol 'V'? | Chemical Elements.com - Vanadium (V) From the University of New South Wales If you know of any other links for Vanadium, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Vanadium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/v.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website ... | Energy and kids Hydrogen Hydrogen is the chemical element with atomic number 1. It is represented by the symbol H. At standard temperature and pressure, hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, nonmetallic, tasteless, highly flammable diatomic gas with the molecular formula H2. With an atomic weight of 1.00794 u, hydrogen ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,902 | Who wrote the novels 'Lord Jim' (1900) and 'The Secret Agent' (1907)? | Joseph Conrad | British writer | Britannica.com British writer Alternative Title: Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski Joseph Conrad Robert Louis Stevenson Joseph Conrad, original name Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski (born Dec. 3, 1857, Berdichev , Ukraine , Russian Empire [now Berdychiv, Ukraine]—died Aug. 3, 1924, Cante... | 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 |
1,485,903 | What chemical element takes its name from the Roman name for Paris? | Elements Named for Places | The Basement Geographer Elements Named for Places by kuschk As schoolchildren, we are all exposed to the periodic table of the elements in our science textbooks and on the walls of our chemistry classrooms. This organised display of the chemical elements – the pure chemical substances that ... | Chemistry Tutorial : Introduction to the Periodic Table of the Elements Rn The elements helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn) make up a group in the periodic table. Group 18 contains the elements helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe) and radon (Rn). Some g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,904 | David Leadbetter is a famous coach, in which sport? | About David | Leadbetter Golf Center & Academy Central Texas | Leadbetter Golf Center & Academy Meet David Leadbetter The world’s top golf instructor… The World’s #1 Golf Instructor and coach to countless PGA Tour, European PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and Champions Tour players, David Leadbetter is known throughout the world f... | Sports Personality of the Year 2012: Former nominees on panel - BBC Sport BBC Sport Sports Personality of the Year 2012: Former nominees on panel 19 Oct 2012 From the section Sports Personality Share this page Read more about sharing. Three former BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees are included on the expert p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,905 | An obituary in the sporting times in 1882 lead to the creation of which trophy? | BURNING THE BAILS: The story of the Ashes | Krista Bell Krista Bell BURNING THE BAILS: The story of the Ashes Author 9780987313997 HB and 9780987313980 pb Price $ 24.95 HB and $19.95 pb Description Several generations of Australian cricket fans have wondered why the Ashes, the supposed trophy for the Test Series betwee... | The FA Cup | FA Cup Final History Online | Results & Scores Top 10 FA Cup Matches of All Time The FA Cup's Early Years... The voices of history gather and the appeal of history is imaginative. Imagination craves to behold the past. Consider all that is implicit in that single word 'past', the more so when its wings are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,906 | What is the nearest large town to Ben Nevis? | Ben-Nevis.com BEN NEVIS - 'The Ben' Fàilte! Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William and is affectionately known as 'The Ben.' Ben Nevis attracts... | Chesil Beach Chesil Beach Chesil Beach Background information Chesil Beach, sometimes called Chesil Bank by locals, is an 18 mile (29km) long, 200 metre wide and 18 metre high shingle tombolo in Dorset, southern England. The beach is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The tombolo of Chesil Beach connects t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,907 | In medicine, stomatitis affects which part of the body? | Stomatitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Are usually gone in 7 to 10 days Are sometimes associated with cold or flu -like symptoms Causes of Stomatitis: Canker Sores and Cold Sores Canker Sores Nobody knows what exactly causes canker sores, but many things may contribute to their development, such as certain ... | Salivary Gland Problems: Infections, Swelling, and Treatment Salivary Gland Problems Treatment for Salivary Gland Problems Your salivary glands make as much as a quart of saliva each day. Saliva is important to lubricate your mouth , help with swallowing, protect your teeth against bacteria, and aid in the digestion of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,908 | What is the name of the mausoleum near Windsor where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried? | A Royal Burial – Frogmore – Royal Central Richard III’s funeral crown to go on show The last post in this series of blogs will be focused on the Frogmore Estate. The estate comprises 33 acres of private gardens within the grounds of Windsor Great Park which adjoins Windsor Castle. It is the location of Frogmore House, ... | Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's Stylish German Husband By Robert McNamara Prince Albert was a member of German royalty who married Britain's Queen Victoria and helped to spark an era of technological innovation as well as personal style. Albert, who had been born as a prince in Germany, was initially seen by the Britis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,909 | In which year did the First Battle of St Albans, the first battle of the Wars of the Roses, take place? | The First Battle of St. Albans (22 May 1455) [Wars of the Roses] THE FIRST BATTLE OF ST. ALBANS (1455), was the first engagement in the Wars of the Roses . It was brought about by the recovery of Henry VI in 1455, and the termination of York 's protectorate. The Somerset party were again in power, and York, seeing hi... | History of Arundel Castle History The Norman keep before restoration, by James Canter c.1770 There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,910 | Where will you find the communities of Peel, Port St. Mary, Castletown and Ballabeg? | Isle Of Man Tutors, Douglas, Peel, Port Erin, Castletown, Ramsey Private Tutors, Private Tuition Isle Of Man Port Erin Castletown These private tutors and private teachers offer private tuition and private lessons in Isle Of Man, for all subjects and specifications such as Edexcel, AQA and OCR. Find tutors for Maths, E... | Accommodation, events, things to see and do in County Londonderry and the Walled City of Derry Next County Londonderry County Londonderry makes up one of the six counties of Northern Ireland and is located towards the North West of the country. The unique location of County Londonderry covers 4 key destinations. The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,911 | Belgian Kriek beer is flavoured with which fruit? | Lindemans Brewery is a member of the Belgian Family Brewers Association . Lindemans beers are kosher - a copy of the certification is in .pdf right here . Spontaneous Fermentation Lambic Simplified The romantic, mysterious, wild-fermented wheat beers of Belgium’s Flanders are among the world’s rarest beers. The uniq... | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) Using Potatoes Methods for Using Fruits If tempted to try some of the European use of fruits, the following is somewhat of a guide. Apple brandy is usually 60% apple, 30% pear, and 10% your choice. Run the fruit through a juice extractor or similar, no pips unl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,912 | What do the interior angles of a triangle add up to? | When the Angles of a Triangle Don't Add up to 180 Degrees : nrich.maths.org How do we measure curvature? Find out about curvature on soccer and rugby balls and on surfaces of negative curvature like banana skins. When the Angles of a Triangle Don't Add up to 180 Degrees Stage: 4 and 5 Published May 2002,June 2007,Febru... | Naming the Sides of a Right-Angled Triangle Year 10 Interactive Maths - Second Edition Naming the Sides of a Right-Angled Triangle The side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse. It is the largest side of a right-angled triangle. If you stand at A in the triangle ABC, the side BC is opposite to you and the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,913 | What 2004 sci-fi film starring Vin Diesel that was a sequel to Pitch Black received poor reviews from critics who called it 'riddickulous'? | Read User Reviews and Submit your own for The Chronicles of Riddick - Metacritic 8 GregA.Jun 20, 2004 Sure it won't win any Oscars - but if you like sci-fi and action its real fun to watch. 2 of 2 users found this helpful 8 Gus408 Jan 14, 2011 Just seen Riddick on DVD. This is an ambitious attempt to create a coherent ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2012 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Specialist Rounds 21 February 2012 Tonight’s specialist questions have been set by the Puss In Boots, and vetted by the Albion. Entertainment: Radio Ha Ha Q1. What four unimaginative new names were given to the Home Service, Light and Third Prog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,914 | The site of the Battle of Bannockburn is close to which Scottish town or city? | Battle of Bannockburn: About the Battlefield Brutal history amidst beautiful countryside The Landscape Located near the historic city of Stirling, the battleground still evokes the landscape that would have been seen by medieval soldiers in 1314 when the area was a royal hunting park. The Battlefield monuments Restorat... | BBC - Scotland - The Curse of Scotland The Curse of Scotland By Paul Adams Why is the nine of diamonds referred to in card games as “The Curse of Scotland”? The nine of diamonds: just another ordinary playing card? Some of the most popular reasons relate to two of Scotland's most infamous massacres. The Battle of Cullo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,915 | ‘A duck and a flea’ is the Bingo call for which number? | Bingo Number-calling Nicknames 35.. Jump and jive - Flirty wives 36.. Three dozen - Perfect (as in 36-24-36) - Yardstick... he wishes! (USA) 37.. A flea in heaven - More than eleven 38.. Christmas cake 39.. Those famous steps - All the steps - Jack Benny 40.. Two score - Life begins at - Blind 40 - Naughty 40 - Mary (U... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,916 | A Soviet film adaptation of which Shakespearean play, directed by Grigori Kozintsev, with black-and-white photography, a score by Shostakovich and a script based on a translation by Boris Pasternak, was made by Mosfilm in 1971? | King Lear : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare , believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606. It is considered one of his greatest works. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain ,... | 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 |
1,485,917 | In 2003, Kate Winslet married (and subsequently had two children with) whom? | Kate Winslet 'marries Ned RocknRoll in romantic secret ceremony' - Telegraph Celebrity news Kate Winslet 'marries Ned RocknRoll in romantic secret ceremony' Actress Kate Winslet has married her third husband Ned RocknRoll in a secret ceremony, as she was given away by former co-star and best friend Leonardo DiCaprio.... | 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 |
1,485,918 | In the USA an FBI agent is often called a G-Man – for what does the G stand? | Frequently Asked Questions — FBI Who is the head of the FBI? The FBI is led by a Director, who is appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate for a term not to exceed 10 years. The current Director is James B. Comey . You can find information on all Directors who have served the FBI on our History websi... | 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 |
1,485,919 | The British company Winmau is associated with which sport? | WINMAU TV WINMAU TV Please click on Playlist to view all videos. &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;am... | Interview: Lester Piggott | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Sitting in the lounge of his Newmarket home, Lester Piggott is as cool and collected as he was in the saddle, the composed exterior concealing an extravagant genius that dominated British racing for almost half a century, an icon recognised simpl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,920 | Which Norwegian explorer did Robert Feary beat to the North Pole? | Which Norwegian explorer did Robert Feary beat to the North Pole? View the step-by-step solution to: Which Norwegian explorer did Robert Feary beat to the North Pole? This question was answered on May 23, 2016. View the Answer Which Norwegian explorer did Robert Feary beat to the North Pole? yemen67 ... | Sweden - Oland - Travel Tales - A Country Tour - Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales Oland Travel Tale by Lorry Patton ... We zigzagged a piece of southern Sweden this spring from Stockholm to Soderkoping to Granna to Vazjo to Kalmar and to the Island of Oland. Bits of land remi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,921 | What is the capital of Tajikstan? | What is the Capital of Tajikistan? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Tajikistan The Capital City of Tajikistan (officially named Republic of Tajikistan) is the city of Dushanbe. The population of Dushanbe in the year 2008 was 7,215,700. Tajikistan is a T... | Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago All... Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain is the cultural and political heart of Trinidad and Tobago, stretching from the foothills of the Northern Range to the shores of the Gulf of Paria. Once a muddy little seaport, the city has grown t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,922 | Tennis star Steffi Graf was born in which country? | Steffi Graf - Biography - IMDb Steffi Graf Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (31) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (4) 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) Mini Bio (1) Steffi Graf started playing tennis at age 3, coached by her father. Under the local tennis program, as the best girl player, she was matched up ... | 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 |
1,485,923 | Great Britain has won most of her Olympic golds in athletics which sport has been the next successful | London 2012: How Team GB's Olympic golds are more varied than USA's | Owen Gibson | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: How Team GB's Olympic golds are more varied than USA's Owen Gibson Britain's 22 gold medals have so far come in 10 different sports, while the 541-strong team have won 48 medals in 14 sports Team GB hav... | Shooting: Team GB's Peter Wilson holds nerve to win gold medal in double trap | The Independent Shooting: Team GB's Peter Wilson holds nerve to win gold medal in double trap Thursday 2 August 2012 14:40 BST Click to follow Shooting: Team GB's Peter Wilson holds nerve to win gold medal in double trap 1/2 August 2, 201... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,924 | On a standard dart board, what number lies between 16 and 19? | The Dartboard Sequence The Dartboard Sequence The arrangement of the numbers around the circumference of a standard dart board is as shown below 20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 19 7 16 8 11 14 9 12 5 Oddly enough, no one seems to know for sure how this particular arrangement was selected. It evidently dates back at le... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,925 | With what art form is Frenchman Paul Czanne associated? | Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Works of Art (14) Essay One of the most influential artists in the history of twentieth-century painting, Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) has inspired generations of modern artists. Generally ca... | Edgar Degas - The complete works Self portrait Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (pronounced [ilɛʀ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡɑʀ dœˈɡɑ]), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,926 | Which composer wrote the operas Tosca, Madame Butterfly and Turandot? | Giacomo Puccini Profile, Classical Music Composer December 22, 1858 - Lucca, Italy Died: November 29, 1924 - Brussels, Belgium Puccini Quick Facts: Puccini's operas Tosca, La Boheme, Turandot, and Madame Butterfly are some of the most often performed operas in the world and are regularly included in opera companies' ... | Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas | ITALY Magazine Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas Carol King | Monday, September 9, 2013 - 13:00 Above: "The Banquet in the Pine Forest" (1482/3) is the third painting in Sandro Botticelli's series "The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti", which illustrat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,927 | What creature is portrayed on the Victoria Cross? | Victoria Cross | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia George Cross [3] The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories. [3] It takes precedence over all o... | BBC - Kent - A giant white horse for Ebbsfleet 11:25 GMT, Thursday, 8 April 2010 12:25 UK A giant white horse for Ebbsfleet The proposed giant white horse, designed by Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, will stand on a hill near Ebbsfleet International station. The £2 million horse will measure up to 164ft in height, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,928 | In which year did James Callaghan become Prime Minister? | History of James Callaghan - GOV.UK GOV.UK James Callaghan Labour 1976 to 1979 Born 27 March 1912 , Copnor area of Portsmouth, Hampshire Died 26 March 2005, Ringmer, East Sussex Dates in office Major acts Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976: regulated the keeping of dangerous wild animals. Race Relations Act 1976: serious ... | James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan | prime minister of United Kingdom | Britannica.com James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan prime minister of United Kingdom Written By: Alternative Titles: James Callaghan, Leonard James Callaghan James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan Prime minister of United Kingdom Also known as James Callaghan,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,929 | Which American state is the only one which borders only one other state? | Which USA State borders only one other USA state? Which USA State borders only one other USA state? By Cynthia Kirkeby Which USA State borders only one other USA state? Maine is the only state that has only one bordering, neighboring state. Cynthia Kirkeby | eThemes - Geography: Midwest Region of the United States eThemes Your source for content-rich, kid-safe online resources. Global rating average: 5.0 out of 5 5.0 Discuss this eTheme. These sites focus on the states in the Midwest. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. In... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,930 | What part of a frog do you rub to hypnotise it? | 6 Tricks That Let You Control Animals Like The Beast Master 6 Tricks That Let You Control Animals Like The Beast Master NFL Reviewing Touchdown Celebration Penalty Rules Evolution has afforded every animal in the world the tools perfectly designed for its survival, whether it be claws, venom, horns or whatever it is th... | The FunBoxs Biggest Quiz Ever .. | Page 2 | Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum | Guild Forums | Gaia Online Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm 6501..In fashion correspondent and bar are types of what item? 6502..Artemis is Greek Goddess of what - only one among all Gods? 6503..25% of the adult ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,931 | In Thunderbirds what type of car does Lady Penelope own? | THUNDERBIRDS FAB 1 FOR HIRE News: The car is on TV on 2nd of January 2008 at 9.10pm on BBC 4 (sky 116) December 2007 - The new look website is live to the public. New Videos section to be added soon. Make your booking early, to ensure we can secure the date you want. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year - From all the st... | By roads not adopted by woodlanded ways She drove to the - ENG125 - 125 View Full Document 3 Miss Joan Hunter Dunn, Miss Joan Hunter Dunn, I can hear from the car park the dance has begun, Oh! full Surrey [5] twilight! importunate band! Oh! strongly adorable tennis-girl's hand! Around us are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,932 | In the Bible, Conquest, War, Famine and Death symbolise the Four ‘what’? | Seven Stories of Apocalypse: Legend of Four Horsemen Of Apocalypse Jumat, 22 Juli 2011 Legend of Four Horsemen Of Apocalypse The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the last book of the New Testament of the Bible, called the Book of Revelation of Jesus Christ to Saint John the Evangelist at 6:1-8. The chap... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,933 | What is the unconventional use of TLDs in domain names (such as using .tv, .fm and .am to denote television or radio stations) known as? | tv : definition of tv and synonyms of tv (English) 5 External links Verisign The domain is currently operated by dotTV, a Verisign company; the Tuvalu government owns twenty percent of the company. In 2000, Tuvalu negotiated a contract leasing its Internet domain name ".tv" for $50 million in royalties over a 12-year... | 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption - CNET CNET 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption Ted Stevens made Internet history with an inept invocation of a "series of tubes" during the Net neutrality debate. His newest debacle: a corruption convictio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,934 | Who was the 14th President of the United States from 1853-1857? | Franklin Pierce | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce became 14th President of the United States at a time of apparent tranquility (1853-1857). By pursuing the recommendations of southern advisers, Pierce -- a New Englander -- hoped to ease the divisions that led eventually to Civil War. Frankl... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,935 | Who said on splitting from Mick Jagger “I’m sure he can find someone else to be unfaithful to soon”? | "'I Think Mick's Having a Hard Time. but I'm Sure He'll Find Someone Else to Be Unfaithful to Soon'; Cellulite? No Chance. Divorce? He'll Get over It. Does Nothing Faze Jerry Hall? Shane Watson Meets the Fabulous Texan, Who Is Back on the Stage in the Vagina Monologues" by Watson, Shane - The Evening Standard (London, ... | Keith Richards | PotC Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ― Rob Marshall [src] Keith Richards is an English musician and songwriter, and a founding member of The Rolling Stones . Richards had come to be seen as the quintessential rock and roll guitarist. He had been called "the Human Riff," and his playing, an uncanny combi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,936 | Also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, who was assassinated on Feb 21, 1965 in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, during a meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity? | Malcolm X assassinated - Feb 21, 1965 - HISTORY.com Malcolm X assassinated Publisher A+E Networks In New York City, Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated by rival Black Muslims while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity at the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heigh... | North Africa & Middle East North Africa & Middle East Rallies demand freedom for Aafia Siddiqui In Boston on March 8 and in New York City on March 11, the first two of four national rallies demanded that the U.S. government “Free Aafia Siddiqui” and allow her to return to her family in Pakistan. Framed in a U.S. court ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,937 | Late actor Larry Hagman played which character in the US television series ‘Dallas’? | Larry Hagman - Biography - IMDb Larry Hagman Biography Showing all 186 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (143) | Personal Quotes (30) | Salary (1) Overview (5) 23 November 2012 , Dallas, Texas, USA (complications from myelodysplastic syndrome due to throat cancer... | Catalyst Astrology-David Jason Horoscope David JASON , Chart Born February 2, 1940 at 3:00 AM in London Sir David John White, OBE known by his stage name David Jason (born 2 February 1940) is a highly regarded English actor, admired equally for his dramatic work as for his comedy roles. He is perhaps most f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,938 | What colour is the name of a US Ivy league university? | Ivy League Colleges & Universities | Go4Ivy.com Ivy League Colleges & Universities Get Your Chances of Admission to Ivy League Colleges & Universities One of the top, most selective group of colleges and universities are the Ivy League schools, which include: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, ... | 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 |
1,485,939 | By what name is the medical condition Pertussis more commonly known? | Pertussis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Diarrhea Exams and Tests The initial diagnosis is most often based on the symptoms. However, when the symptoms are not obvious, pertussis may be hard to diagnose. In very young infants, the symptoms may be caused by pneumonia instead. To know for sure, the health care provide... | Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a - IT - 402 View Full Document Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a galactophagist drink Milk 88 What did God create on the fifth day (both) Sea creatures and birds 89 Where was Bob Dylan born Duluth Minnesota 90 In the 18th centu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,940 | Camden Town, Edgware and Burnt Oak are all on which line? | Camden Town to Edgware - Northern Line - Tubewalker: The Tube, on Foot Tubewalker: The Tube, on Foot Northern Line: Camden Town to Edgware East Finchley to Mill Hill East and High Barnet West Ruislip to Perivale Hampstead Ponds in Hampstead Heath, with the swimming area in the distance There's something slightly parabl... | 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 |
1,485,941 | MIMA is a contemporary art gallery in which large English town? | Terrible - Review of Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), Middlesbrough, England - TripAdvisor Reviewed June 13, 2015 via mobile There used to be an Art Gallery on Linthorpe Road which was outstanding, featuring paintings and photos from local artists. MIMA is a colossal disappointed, a fantastic building from... | Bram's View Stoker One of the most famous names associated with Whitby will always be ‘Dracula’, the central character of Bram Stoker’s novel that was published in 1897. Count Dracula is widely considered to be one of the most famous Gothic figures ever created. During his visits to Whitby whilst writing the book, Stok... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,942 | Which US President was given the nickname ‘The Great Emancipator’? | The 'Great Emancipator' and the Issue of Race The 'Great Emancipator' and the Issue of Race Abraham Lincoln's Program of Black Resettlement By Robert Morgan Many Americans think of Abraham Lincoln, above all, as the president who freed the slaves. Immortalized as the "Great Emancipator," he is widely regarded as a cham... | Did MLK Improvise in the 'Dream' Speech? | African American Blog | The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Originally posted on The Root Five Score and 50 Years Ago … This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation , issued at the midpoint of the American Civil Wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,943 | Which one of these does not appear in Maslow's 'Esteem' category of needs? | Abraham Maslow ABRAHAM MASLOW Maslow (en français: Silvia Moraru) Biography Abraham Harold Maslow was born April 1, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the first of seven children born to his parents, who themselves were uneducated Jewish immigrants from Russia. His parents, hoping for the best for thei... | Amazon.co.uk:Customer Reviews: The Oscar Wilde BBC Collection : The Importance Of Being Earnest / The Picture Of Dorian Gray / An Ideal Husband / Lady Windermere's Fan (3 Disc Box Set) [DVD] [1969] Format: DVD The first thing to say is that if you are interested in Oscar Wilde's life and work then this collection - spr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,944 | Which horse won the 2009 Epsom Derby? | Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane - Telegraph Horse Racing Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane Racing hailed a new superstar at Epsom on Saturday when John Oxx’s Sea The Stars became the first horse since Nashwan 20 years earlier to complete the 2000 Guineas... | Epsom Oaks | Epsom Racecourse | Betting St Leger Epsom Oaks History The Oaks at Epsom is the fillies equivalent of the Epsom Derby , it is open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies and run over the 1 mile 4 furlongs trip of the more famous Derby for the colts. What many don’t know is that the Oaks was actually first ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,945 | The Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court, in London was opened in 1907. It was built close to the site of which other famous building? | Historical Background - History of The Old Bailey Courthouse - Central Criminal Court History of The Old Bailey Courthouse London's Central Criminal Court, 1673-1913 The Old Bailey, also known as Justice Hall, the Sessions House, and the Central Criminal Court, was named after the street in which it was located, just o... | Puzzles - Great Britain ... which you don't hear called 'Great' so often these days. 1. What is the only venomous snake in Britain? 2. Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? 3. A British TV audience outnumbered a British radio audience for the first time for what special occas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,946 | What is Paddington Bear?s favourite sandwich filling? | Paddington Bear's favourite safe as home cooks help preserve marmalade's future | Daily Mail Online comments As a staple of British cuisine, news of a massive fall in marmalade sales was greeted with horror this month. Though it’s been a key ingredient in British breakfasts for over 200 hundred years – as well as the f... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,947 | Of which team was Glen Hoddle the manager before taking the England job? | Glenn Hoddle 20 years on: Right manager, wrong man for England? - Yahoo Sport Glenn Hoddle 20 years on: Right manager, wrong man for England? By Stephen Tudor 3 May 2016 19:35 At the behest of the FA and against the wishes of Terry Venables , a press conference was arranged 20 years ago this week to reveal that G... | Sam Allardyce: the inside story of his life as a manager before Sunderland | Football | The Guardian Sam Allardyce Sam Allardyce: the inside story of his life as a manager before Sunderland From Limerick to West Ham, those who have worked with Allardyce in his seven previous permanent managerial posts explain the secre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,948 | A side in a contract or dispute? | Contract Disputes :: Alexandria, Virginia Business Contracts Attorney BerlikLaw Government contracts Unlike many firms, the philosophy at BerlikLaw is to approach each case as though it will be tried, not settled. While most cases should, in fact, be settled, early trial preparation tends to lead to better results whet... | On This Day halfaperson wrote: Quote: 1986 The 'Hand of God' football match. England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Mexico. Both Argentine goals were scored by Diego Maradona - the first with the deliberate use of his hand which went unseen by the referee. It was the first match ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,949 | Which animal has the scientific name Scirius carolinensis? | Sciurus carolinensis (Eastern Gray Squirrel, Gray Squirrel, Grey Squirrel) Eastern Gray Squirrel, Gray Squirrel, Grey Squirrel Koprowski, J., Linzey, A. & Hammerson, G.A. Justification: Listed as Least Concern because of its wide distribution, large population, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and lack of maj... | 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 |
1,485,950 | Utopia by Thomas More is largely based on which influential work of philosophy and political theory? | Thomas More (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Thomas More First published Wed Mar 19, 2014 Thomas More (1478–1535) was an English lawyer, humanist, statesman, and Catholic martyr, whose paradoxical life is reflected in his contrasting titles: he was knighted by King Henry VIII in... | Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. The laws quickly attracted - and have since retained - the attention of readers and other science fiction writers. Only two years later, another established writer, Lester Del Rey, referred to "t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,951 | "What language does the word ""orienteering"" come from?" | Words: Where Do They Come From? * alphaDictionary * Free English Online Dictionary Where Do Words Come From? Historical Development Ordinarily we pay little attention to the words we speak. We concentrate instead on the meaning we intend to express and are seldom conscious of how we express that meaning. Only if we mak... | OSCARS LISTS: RECORDS AND CURIOSITIES The Winners List The 1987 Chinese/Italian co-production THE LAST EMPEROR by Bernardo Bertolucci is the only film produced outside of America or Britain to have received the ultimate award for Best Motion Picture. However it was not a foreign language film, and so was not nominated ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,952 | Which Wizard of Oz character was searching for brains? | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Characters | GradeSaver Dorothy's uncle and husband to Aunt Em. He is a Kansas farmer. Aunt Em The wife of Uncle Henry and aunt to Dorothy, the hot and bleak Kansas prairie has stripped her of her youth and mirth. She does not understand Dorothy's freshness of spirit. Wicked Witch of the East... | 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 |
1,485,953 | What is the title of Luxembourg's Head of State? | Luxembourg: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Prime Minister Resigns after Being Implicated in Spying Probe Geography Luxembourg is about half the size of Delaware. The Ardennes Mountains extend from Belgium into the northern section of Luxembourg. The rolling pl... | Female Foreign Ministers In 1999 she was appointed acting Premier after the former premier resigned. (b. 1958-). 1999-2004 Lydie Polfer, Luxembourg Apart from being Foreign Minister she was also Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of External Trade and Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform. Sh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,954 | According to the nursery rhyme, where did Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater put his wife? | 8 Nursery Rhymes With Bizarre Hidden Meanings, Because Peter Pumpkin Eater Is A Murderer 8 Nursery Rhymes With Bizarre Hidden Meanings, Because Peter Pumpkin Eater Is A Murderer By JR Thorpe Apr 3 2015 Nursery rhymes help us learn the basics of language during our early childhood years — but now that you've outgrown yo... | "LITTLE TOMMY TUCKER" nursery rhyme - YouTube "LITTLE TOMMY TUCKER" nursery rhyme 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 |
1,485,955 | What color is the tip on a standard piece of candy corn? | How To Make Candy Corn - Food.com Step 2 Prepare Sugar Syrup In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of light corn syrup, and 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of water. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Insert a candy ... | Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,956 | Who plays the part of detective DI Richard Poole in the TV series `Death in Paradise'? | Reader reviews of DI Richard Poole's murder in Death in Paradise season 3 Susanna Lazarus 12:20 PM, 15 January 2014 Well, that's that then. DI Richard Poole is no more, hastily replaced by Kris Marshall's Humphrey Goodman in a murderous start to the third series of Death in Paradise. Blink and you'd have missed it. No... | Amazon.com: Outbreak: Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Donald Sutherland: Amazon Digital Services LLC By Themis-Athena on March 13, 2004 Format: DVD Verified Purchase "In war, truth is the first casualty." - Aeschylus. In 1989, a secret U.S. Army SWAT team was called in after an Ebola outbreak among monkeys... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,957 | What constellation is depicted on the Australian flag? | The Australian Flag Home > ANBG > Australian Flag The Australian Flag The Australian Flag came into being after the the federation of the Australian States into the Commonwealth of Australian on 1 January, 1901. The Commonwealth Blue Ensign was selected a a result of a public competition (over 30 000 designs were submi... | Constellation Aquila Home > Celestial Objects > The Constellations > Constellation Aquila Constellation Aquila A constellation located in the equatorial region of the sky, representing an eagle. It is best visible in the month of August, high in the evening sky. Abbreviation: Aql Genitive: Aquilae English name: T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,958 | Horse racing - Welsh trainer Rebecca Curtis trained which horse to come third in the 2013 Grand National ? | Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders - BBC Sport BBC Sport Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to Aintree runners & riders By Frank Keogh From the section Horse Racing Share this page Grand National 2015, Aintree Date: Saturday, 11 April. Race time: 16:15 BST Coverage: Live commentaries of all ... | Scottish Grand National - Latest Odds, Runners & Tips The Scottish National The Coral Scottish Grand National will be run in April 2016 at Ayr Racecourse. 31 ran in the 2015 renewal with only eleven managing to complete the course. Of those, Wayward Prince was the winner for trainer Hilary Parrott, with Robert Dunne on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,959 | Which golfer won the Masters Tournament and the British Open in 1966? | Jack Nicklaus British Open wins: 1966, 1970, 1978 | Golf.com Photo: Peter Robinson Jack Nicklaus won three British Opens in his career. 1966 British Open: Kilt-high grass lined the fairways and the sun baked the greens, but canny Jack Nicklaus persevered to win the 106th British Open By Alfred Wright When Jack Nicklaus... | Tiger Woods - Biography - IMDb Tiger Woods Biography Showing all 64 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (49) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) At age 21, Tiger Woods became the youngest Masters champ and the first golfer since Jerry Pate in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,960 | Which athlete won Olympic gold medals in both the 5000 metres and 10000 metres in 1972 and 1976? | Men's 10,000 Meter - Summer Olympic Medalists GOLD Hannes Kolehmainen, FIN 31:20.8 SILVER Louis Tewanima, USA 32:06.6 BRONZE Albin Stenroos, FIN 32:21.8 1920 GOLD Paavo Nurmi, FIN 31:45.8 SILVER Joseph Guillemot, FRA 31:47.2 BRONZE James Wilson, GBR 31:50.8 1924 GOLD Ville Ritola, FIN 30:23.2 SILVER Edvin Wide, SWE 30:... | Mark SPITZ - Olympic Swimming | United States of America Mark SPITZ Olympic Games 1968 , 1972 Mark Spitz is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games. Prediction backfires American Mark Spitz had brashly predicted that he would win six gold medals at the 1968 Mexico Cit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,961 | “A man a plan a canal Panama” is a famous example of what? | Palindromes > Panama palindromes BORED? Play our free word games – INTERACTIVE HANGMAN A Man, A Plan, A Canal – Panama! In the first year after Fun-with-words.com was launched, over 200 of our visitors sent this palindrome to us, so we've given it a section of its own! It is probably the best known palindrome ever: A m... | 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 |
1,485,962 | Who in the 20th century served as US President and Vice-President, but was elected to neither post? | 10 Most Important Vice Presidents of the US - Listverse 10 Most Important Vice Presidents of the US Listverse Staff December 8, 2009 This list is not ranking who was the “best” or “worst” or “greatest” vice-president. It is exclusively concentrated on which vice-presidents were most influential in regards to the evolut... | Richard M. Nixon | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Richard M. Nixon Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974) after previously serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from California. After successfully ending American fighting in Vietnam and improving international relation... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,963 | The famous self-styled anarchist web-hacking group founded in 2003 is called? | Anarchists - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Flag of the Republic of China Did you know ... From ... | HAcKERS wORLD: World’s Top Most Renowned Hackers World’s Top Most Renowned Hackers Welcome to Hackers World!!!!! Kevin Mitnick Kevin David Mitnick (born on August 6, 1963) is a computer security consultant, author, and hacker. In the late 20th century, he was convicted of various computer- and communications-related cr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,964 | Which South African author was the first person to win the Booker Prize twice with his novel 'Disgrace'? | Man Booker Prize longlist 2016: Adelaide Uni's JM Coetzee vying to win for third time Man Booker Prize longlist 2016: Adelaide Uni's JM Coetzee vying to win for third time reddit More London: J.M. Coetzee could become the first author to win the Man Booker Prize three times after being longlisted in the literary award'... | Trollope and Cooper defend their art | UK news | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close They have been sniped at, belittled and patronised for years by the literary elite, but like the wronged wives of their books, Jilly Cooper and Joanna Trollope, the queens of popular fiction, have had enough. Cooper and Trollope arri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,965 | In which year did rank outsider Foinavon unexpectedly win the Grand National? | The five 100-1 outsiders who won the Grand National : Features : Grand National The five 100-1 outsiders who won the Grand National Free Bet Mon Mome was the last 100-1 Grand National winner. Dan Fitch takes a look back at the five 100-1 outsiders, who defied the odds to win the Grand National. The Grand National cours... | Jenny Pitman - Grand National Winning Trainer Jenny Pitman /in Featured Legends , National Legends , Trainers /by Simone Wright The Pitman family has a special association with the Grand National, with Jennifer being just 14 months old when she was first put on a pony. When she was 15 her father George Harvey who train... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,966 | Which Scotland Yard detective is frequently upstaged by the crime-fighting abilities of Sherlock Holmes? | Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes Edit Block Sherlock Holmes in a 1904 illustration by Sidney Paget Sherlock Holmes ( ) is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability ... | Sherlock Holmes | fictional character | Britannica.com fictional character The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes, fictional character created by the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . The prototype for the modern mastermind detective , Holmes first appeared in Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, publish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,967 | What is the usual collective noun for a group of toads? | Collective Nouns for Mathematicians - Scientific American Blog Network Roots of Unity Collective Nouns for Mathematicians Every once in a while I stumble on an interesting collective noun, usually for animals: a parliament of owls, a knot of toads, an exaltation of larks. By Evelyn Lamb on January 14, 2014 Share on Fac... | A Murder of Crows, A Parliament of Owls What do You Call a Group of Birds? Do you know what a group of Ravens is called? What about a group of peacocks, snipe or hummingbirds? Here is a list of Bird Collectives, terms that you can use to describe a group of birds. Birds in general | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,968 | The Primate of All Ireland is the Archbishop of which City? | Primate of All Ireland : Wikis (The Full Wiki) 7 External links History The episcopal see of Dublin was created in the eleventh century, when Dublin was a Norse city. Its first bishop, Dunan (or Donatus) was described at his death as "chief bishop of the Foreigners". [2] From the first, Dublin had close ties to the see... | 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 |
1,485,969 | What American city produces most of the egg rolls sold in grocery stores in the United States? | The Food Timeline: history notes--Asian-American cuisine Asian food was introduced to the United States in the mid-1800's when Chinese immigrants from Canton began settling in California. At that time the food was consumed primarily by the Chinese community. Chinese food became popular with young cosmopolitans in the 1... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,970 | Which president was shot whilst reviewing a military parade in October 1981? | From the archive, 7 October 1981: President Sadat assassinated at army parade | From the Guardian | The Guardian From the archive, 7 October 1981: President Sadat assassinated at army parade Originally published in the Guardian on 7 October 1981 James MacManus Close CAIRO Egyptian leaders last night declared a state of... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,971 | The character Alexander Orlov advertises which company in TV commercials? | Compare the Meerkat | Meerkats Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Aleksandr Orlov is a CGI Russian meerkat who stands in as the main character for the Compare the Meerkat television advertisements. He is famous for his trademark squeak and catchphrase, "Simples". He became notably popular following the release of his ... | BFI Screenonline: Barker, Ronnie (1929-2005) Biography and his acclaimed characters, especially Arkwright in Open All Hours and the triumphant Fletcher in Porridge , he proved himself the most accomplished comic actor of his generation. Born in Bedford on 25th September 1929, Barker spent six unfulfilling months studyi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,972 | The 1982 movie 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' starred which country singer? | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ( 1982 ... | 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 |
1,485,973 | Who exercises power in a stratocracy? | Types of Governments Types of Governments The Key 2 Liberty involves learning the principles of freedom for yourself and then sharing your knowledge with others. TYPES OF GOVERNMENTS Left vs. Right It is amazing how much the meaning of the words “left” and “right” changes from one person to another when referring to va... | The Power Hour News SEPTEMBER 2011 Syrian regime supporters pelt US envoy with eggs BEIRUT (AP) � Angry supporters of President Bashar Assad's regime hurled tomatoes and eggs at the U.S. ambassador to Syria on Thursday as he entered the office of a leading opposition figure and then tried to break into the buildin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,485,974 | What is the name of the seismic fault line that runs for about 800 miles in California? | San Andreas Fault Motion - California Earthquake - Thrillist Why Tucson Is the Best Food City in Arizona Back in May, earthquake experts described the San Andreas Fault, that fault line that runs 800 miles through California, as " locked, loaded, and ready to roll. " Certainly, those weren't the most encouraging words ... | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." 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 |
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