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1,486,175 | What name for the Internet, the World Wide Web etc was popularised by fiction author William Gibson in his novel Neuromancer? | "Neuromancer" by William Gibson – super-structure Screencasting 101 "Neuromancer" by William Gibson I recently finished reading William Gibson’s classic science fiction novel, "Neuromancer;" the 1984 novel which is widely credited with beginning the cyber-punk genre. William Gibson’s " Neuromancer " I recently (okay, t... | 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 |
1,486,176 | Billy Batson is the alter-ego of which fictional superhero? | Captain Marvel Adventures : Free Texts : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Captain Marvel Adventures Warren Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker. Originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics, he first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Febru... | Is Batman DC or Marvel? - Quora Quora Update Cancel Answer Wiki Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). Originally named "the Bat-Man", the charac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,177 | In which castle was Mary Queen of Scots beheaded in 1587? | Mary Queen of Scots beheaded - Feb 08, 1587 - HISTORY.com Mary Queen of Scots beheaded Share this: Mary Queen of Scots beheaded Author Mary Queen of Scots beheaded URL Publisher A+E Networks After 19 years of imprisonment, Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her complicity in a plot to... | William of Orange (1650 - 1702) - Find A Grave Memorial Kennington Greater London, England English Monarch. King William III (of England, Scotland and Ireland), called William of Orange (1650-1702), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689-1702), and stadtholder of the Netherlands (1672-1702), who helped form the G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,178 | Which Italian violinist was believed to be in league with the devil? | The Devil’s Violin | Books Go Social The Devil’s Violin May 20, 2015 | 1st pages , Mystery Prologue When there is no hope for the future and the present is constant pain, then the past will absorb the soul searching for good things. (Ancient Hindu proverb) A faint smile formed around the hollow cheeks of the bedri... | Violin : Wikis (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 For other uses, see Violin (disambiguation) . Vi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,179 | Shakespeare's romantic tragedy written c1598 is called 'Much Ado about (What?)'? | SparkNotes: Much Ado About Nothing Home → SparkNotes → Shakespeare Study Guides → Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Don Pedro's Romantic Feelings by CDGirvin , December 06, 2012 In this SparkNote, it mentions that Don Pedro "seems to have no romantic interest of his own," although in Act 2, Scene 1 (beginni... | If music be the food of love, play on - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes If music be the food of love, play on Duke Orsino: If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new windo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,180 | The clock tower which houses Big Ben in London is dedicated to which saint? | Big Ben Clock - Big Ben in London Big Ben Clock Share Big Ben The Big Ben Clock, is actually a misnomer; it is the bell inside structure that is named Big Ben. What many people call Big Ben Clock Tower was actually named the Clock Tower or Saint Stephens Tower. Nonetheless, most people know the entire structure as Big ... | London 2012 closing ceremony: Timothy Spall as Churchill for a very British end to the Games | Daily Mail Online comments Britain is known the world over for its literary heritage and journalistic tradition so it was only fitting that the closing ceremony wrapped things up in style - by covering the entire set in old n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,181 | Which British sports carcompany was founded by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin? | Marcos Cars History Home History Gallery Video Clubs Contact Marcos Cars History 1959 - Marcos is founded by Jem Marsh. Frank Costin joined the company and built the prototype in Dolgellau, North Wales. The name is a combination of the first three letters of Marsh and Costin. Frank had worked on the wooden ... | List of vehicles | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia American Motors AMC Hornet - Featured in The Man with the Golden Gun . Bond steals this car in Thailand , unknowing that Sheriff J.W. Pepper was in it looking to test drive it. It was used for the famous corkscrew jump, a computer-designed stunt that was capt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,182 | Which city was home to Marco Polo? | Marco Polo - Exploration - HISTORY.com Google Marco Polo: The Early Years Marco Polo was born around 1254 into a prosperous merchant family in the Italian city-state of Venice. His father, Niccolò, and his uncle Maffeo had left the year before on a long-term trading expedition. As a result, he was raised by extended re... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,183 | What is the capital of the French region of Brittany? | Brittany - tourist attractions, accommodation and regional guide. Regions of France › Brittany Brittany, lying in the northwest corner of France, is one of the great historic provinces of France. The most Atlantic of France's regions, Brittany is proud of its Celtic heritage, that sets it apart from the rest of... | Political Map of France - Nations Online Project Political Map of France ___ Political Map of France About France France is a country located on the western edge of Europe, bordered by the Bay of Biscay (North Atlantic Ocean) in west, by the English Channel in north west, by the North Sea in north, by Belgium and Luxem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,184 | Which festival in honour of a Roman god was forbidden in Rome in 186 BC? | Bacchus Bacchus by Micha F. Lindemans The Roman god of wine and intoxication, equated with the Greek Dionysus . His festival was celebrated on March 16 and 17. The Bacchanalia, orgies in honor of Dionysus, were introduced in Rome around 200 BCE. These infamous celebrations, notorious for their sexual and criminal chara... | Italy: Republic day | Office Holidays National Holiday in Italy Always celebrated on 2 June. This is Italy's national holiday. Italy became a nation on 17 March 1861, when most of the states of the region and the two Sicilies were united under king Victor Emmanuel II, hitherto king of Sardinia. The father of Italian un... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,185 | Which Irish playwright was the co-founder of the London School of Economics? | George Bernard Shaw (Author of Pygmalion) George Bernard Shaw Literature & Fiction , Theater Influences edit data George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, socialist, and a co-founder of the London School of Economics. Although his first profitable writing was music and literary criticism, in which capacity he wrote... | The Picture of Dorian - Gray Oscar Wilde - Author Biography • Where—Paris, France • Education—Trinity College, Dublin; Oxford University Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on October 16, 1854, to an intellectually prominent Dublin family. His father, Sir William Wilde, was a renowned physician who was knight... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,186 | The lands of Castile, which came to prominence in Europe in the 13th century, make up much of which modern country? | Spain - The rise of Castile and Aragon | history - geography | Britannica.com The rise of Castile and Aragon Related People Philip IV Alfonso VII subverted the idea of a Leonese empire, and its implied aspiration to dominion over a unified peninsula, by the division of his kingdom between his sons: Sancho III (1157–58)... | Timeline: 1300-1400 King Wenceslas II ascends the throne in Poland. Birth of Guillaume de Machaut, French musician and poet. c. 1300 Cursor Mundi written and Marco Polo's Travels. 1300-1400 English displacing French as language of the upper classes and in schools and law courts. Mystery plays in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,187 | "Which Roman emperor's last words were reputedly ""I suppose I am now becoming a god""?" | Last words - The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia Last words " I go to seek a Great Perhaps ", supposed last words of François Rabelais Related Train wreck at Montparnasse ( October 22 , 1895 ) by Studio Lévy and Sons. Last words or final words are a person's final articulated words said prior to death or as deat... | Cock Robin · 2017 Tour Dates and Concert Tickets | Thrillcall All the birds of the air fell a-sighing and a-sobbing, when they heard the bell toll for poor Cock Robin. The rhyme has been often reprinted with illustrations, as suitable reading material for small children. The rhyme also has an alternative ending, in whi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,188 | Who was the captain of the French Team that won the FIFA World Cup on home soil in 1998? | The 1998 World Cup: Latest News, Photos, Videos on The 1998 World Cup - NDTV.COM The 1998 World Cup Euro 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann Highlight France-Portugal Final Clash Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 10, 2016 Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to break Portugal's barren title-run in international foo... | Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) | All Football Players Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) Zlatan Ibrahimović Zidane (Zinedine Yazid Zidane) Zinedine Zidane is a retired French football player and the only three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner. Zidane received the Ballon d’Or in 1998, and in 2004 he was voted as th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,189 | Who was born Vera Margaret Welsh on 20th March 1917? | Vera Lynn - Biography - IMDb Vera Lynn Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (4) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Vera Lynn was born on March 20, 1917 in East Ham, London, England as Vera Margaret Welch. She was previously married to Harry Lewis. Spouse (1) (1941 ... | BBC NEWS | Special Report | 1999 | 08/99 | World War II | The forces' sweetheart Thursday, 2 September, 1999, 11:44 GMT 12:44 UK The forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn: "Everyone was hoping it was going to be alright" Singer Dame Vera Lynn, born in 1917, became a well-known entertainer during World War II. In 1939, just... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,190 | In Greek mythology who is the God of Death? | THANATOS - Greek God of Death (Roman Mors) THANATOS Translation Death (thanatos) Thanatos, Hypnos, Hermes and the body of Sarpedon, Athenian red-figure calyx krater C6th B.C., Metropolitan Museum of Art THANATOS was the god or personified spirit (daimon) of non-violent death. His touch was gentle, likened to that of hi... | Old Father Time Chronos (also known as Chronus) is the personification of time itself. Indeed, the word means "time" and is the root of "chronology" and other modern words. It was, however, originally employed in a purely poetic sense. There is no God or Goddess directly associated with time per se in the annals of Gre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,191 | What opened in 1958 in Marylebone Rd next to Madame Tussauds? | 9 September 1940 | Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road | Bomb Incidents | West End at War Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road 9 September 1940 By Brittni Morris Established in 1835 on Baker Street and based on Marylebone Road NW1 since 1884, Madame Tussauds is world famous for its waxwork figures of royalty, celebrities and ... | History of Teddington Studios Remind Me History of Teddington Studios For close to a century, Teddington Studios has been an important source of production for the entertainment industry, with an output ranging from silent films to contemporary television shows. The studio, located in Teddington in South-West London, h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,192 | Who is the patron saint of Winchester Cathedral in England? | Winchester Cathedral | cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Winchester Cathedral cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Winchester Cathedral in Winchester, Hampshire, England. The patron saint o... | Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe - TripAdvisor Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Is this attraction a good picnic spot? Yes Is this attraction a good place to visit on a honeymoon? Yes Is this attraction a romantic spot to visit? Yes Does this attraction provide visitors with a taste of the local culture? Yes Is this an outdoor att... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,193 | What are the diamond shaped panes of glass in a leaded window called | Metal Windows A medieval oriel window with wrought iron lights at The George Inn, Norton St Phillip, North Somerset (the glazing is modern) To fully understand the fundamental issues concerning metal window repair and restoration it is important to have some knowledge of how m... | 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 |
1,486,194 | Which current BBC TV programme was first shown in 1977 with Angela Rippon and Tom Coyne as its original presenters? | TV programmes made in Birmingham: Fifth Gear - Birmingham Mail What's On TV programmes made in Birmingham: Fifth Gear Motoring programme was originally recorded in Birmingham, as was the original series of the BBC's rival show Top Gear Share Fifth Gear, with presenter Tim Shaw, was at one time filmed partly in Birming... | All Mediatheque films | BFI All Mediatheque films Here’s the full list of titles currently available to view in Mediatheques. Please note that a very small number of titles, marked with an asterisk (*), are currently available to view only in our London Mediatheque due to rights issues. We hope to make these available ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,195 | What is the name of the Japanese form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no touch, and visualisation techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person? | Reiki | definition of Reiki by Medical dictionary Reiki | definition of Reiki by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Reiki Also found in: Dictionary , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Reiki: Chakras Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visu... | The Branches of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com The Branches of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must cre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,196 | "Who had a famous chestnut horse named ""Copenhagen""?" | Copenhagen & the Duke Of Wellington: Horse History Article Copenhagen and the Duke Of Wellington By Cheryl R. Lutring (Horse history article copyrighted by Saddle & Bridle Magazine.) The Napoleonic Wars produced heroes of many kinds from both sides, human and horse. We have already told the tale of Napoleon’s own favo... | NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,197 | Which group had a 1968 UK hit with Baby Come Back? | The Equals - Baby, Come Back - YouTube The Equals - Baby, Come Back Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again la... | HERMAN'S HERMITS - 1966 - "No Milk Today" - YouTube HERMAN'S HERMITS - 1966 - "No Milk Today" 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 righ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,198 | The four bronze lions that surround Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square were sculpted by which British artist ? | Trafalgar Square Lions (Landseer's Lions) - Bob Speel's Website Landseer's Lion Statues in Trafalgar Square The famous statues of four lions in Trafalgar Square , surrounding Nelson's Column , are commonly known as the �Landseer Lions� after the artist who created them. It had not been intended that Landseer would scul... | Pastscape - Detailed Result: MARBLE ARCH MORE INFORMATION & SOURCES + / - Triumphal arch designed in 1828 by John Nash who was inspired by Percier and Fontaine's Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, and modelled on the Arc of Constantine in Rome. Originally the arch was intended to commemorate the victories of Trafalgar and W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,199 | Where was the wartime seat of the Petain government of France? | The World at War - Petain Biography Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain Henri Pétain was a military and political leader and France�s greatest hero in World War I (1914-1918). He was later condemned as a traitor for having headed the pro-German Vichy regime after France's defeat in World War II (1939-1945). Born in Cauc... | Cardinal Richelieu | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Armand Jean du Plessis, cardinal-duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac ( French pronunciation: [ʁiʃəljø] ; 9 September 1585 – 4 December 1642) was a French clergyman, noble and statesman. Consecrated as a bishop in 1608, he later entered politics, becoming a Secre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,200 | What was the last number one by The Jam | The Jam Discography at Discogs The Jam Profile: Formed in Woking, England in 1976, The Jam consisted of three Members - Paul Weller (Lead Guitar, Vocals,) Rick Buckler (Drums & Percussion) and Bruce Foxton (Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals). Foxton, joined in 1977, leaving local Rock band 'Zita'. As time went on and the sty... | The UK Number Ones : 1975-1979 Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 18 Jan 1975 Status Quo Down Down 1 Only No 1 This famous band of head bangers had 22 Top 10s out of 52 hits between 1968 and 1996, but only this No 1. 25 Jan 1975 Tymes Ms Grace 1 Only No 1 US group that first charted in 1963. They had ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,201 | Jenny Pitman was the trainer of which 1995 Grand National winning horse? | 1995 Grand National Results 1995 Grand National Results /in Past Race Results /by Simone Wright The winner of the 1995 Martell Grand National was Royal Athlete , a 12 year old trained by Jenny Pitman. The horse was ridden by Jason Titley and won by a distance of 7 lengths in a time of nine minutes and 4.1 seconds. It w... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,202 | A parent company of on of the worlds largest consumer products brands Unilever, What product did Lever Brothers manufacture when they first opened shop in 1885? | Company Profile Company Profile All company and its brand andproduct Hindustan Unilever Limited (abbreviated to HUL ) ( BSE : HUL) formerly Hindustan Lever Limited, is India’s largest consumer products company and has an annual turnover of over Rs13,000 crores (calendar year 2007) [1] . It was formed in 1933 as Lever B... | UK television adverts 1955-1985 Breads, spreads, biscuits, crackers, cakes Anchor Butter (1): c.1970 There’s an Anchor sign on Britain’s favourite butter, It’s the Anchor sign that tells you it’s the best. If you like your bread and butter, There’s no other word you’ll utter ’Cos you’ll always want the butter With the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,203 | Which weapon of warfare was invented by Robert Whitehead in 1866 | Torpedo By Patrick McSherry GENERAL: The torpedo was one of the most dreaded pieces of ordnance of the Spanish American War period. Some theorists claimed that the torpedo would make capital ships obsolete. Torpedoes could be launched from tubes aboard vessels of various sizes, including the new, highly touted but ine... | 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 |
1,486,204 | The National Gallery of British Art, built on the site of Millbank Prison and opened in 1897, became commonly known as the Tate Gallery. What was it officially renamed in 2000, and now displays only historical and contemporary British art? | Tate Britain - 必应 Sign in Tate Britain The Tate family of galleries has grown significantly over the past couple of decades, with offspring in St. Ives (Cornwall), Liverpool, and just downriver on the Thames. As in any family, it's the younger members who do most of the showing off, and get most of the attention; but t... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,205 | When was the first Pioneer space probe launched? | NASA - NSSDCA - Spacecraft - Details NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 1958-007A Description Pioneer 1, the second and most successful of three project Able space probes and the first spacecraft launched by the newly formed NASA, was intended to study the ionizing radiation, cosmic rays, magnetic fields, and micrometeorites in the vic... | Space Today Online -- Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Feb. 1, 2003 Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia Learn More The U.S. space shuttle Columbia broke up 203,000 feet over north central Texas about 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 1, 2003, as it descended from orbit into the atmosphere toward a landing at Kennedy Space Center in F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,206 | What was the name of the Sheffield sports stadium built for the 1991 World Student Games ? it was demolished in 2014? | Sheffield's World Student Games £658m debt 'disaster' - BBC News BBC News Sheffield's World Student Games £658m debt 'disaster' 14 July 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The official opening of the games took place at the Don Valley Stadium on 14 July 1991 The World Student Games which took ... | The 30th of November 1936 AD, Crystal Palace destroyed by fire Crystal Palace destroyed by fire Crystal Palace , London The 30th of November 1936 AD Almost a quarter of a mile long, and rising more than 400 feet into the air, the Crystal Palace was a magnificent display of Victorian confidence and ambition. The buildin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,207 | The 'Maxilla' is the upper jawbone. What is the name of the lower jawbone? | Upper jaw bone | definition of upper jaw bone by Medical dictionary Upper jaw bone | definition of upper jaw bone by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/upper+jaw+bone maxilla [mak-sil´ah] (L.) one of two identical bones that form the upper jaw. The maxillae meet in the midline of the fa... | 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 |
1,486,208 | "On what planet did the movie ""Planet of the Apes"" take place?" | Planet of the Apes (1968) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violen... | 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 |
1,486,209 | A funnel cloud is nothing but condensed water droplets associated with a rotating column of wind which extends from the base of a cloud without touching the ground. If it touches the ground, what is it called? | Weather Final at University of Texas - Austin - StudyBlue What does a weather satellite show us? clouds, estimates of rain amounts What year was USA worst tornado outbreak? 1974.0 1980s, showing where and how fast rain is going What do wind profilers show us fills gap of upper level data by turning satellite to look up... | 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 |
1,486,210 | What is the national flower of South Africa? | South Africa's National Flower The King Protea, (Protea cynaroides), is a flowering plant. Its flower head (what the layman will call the 'flower') is the largest in the genus Protea: the species is also known as Giant Protea, Honeypot or King Sugar Bush. It is widely distributed in the south-western... | Africa Products - The Traditional South African Vice - Biltong, Droewors, Boerewors - Home Biltong The word biltong is from the Dutch bil ("rump") and tong ("strip" or "tongue"). The Dutch settlers who arrived in South Africa in the 17th century brought recipes for dried meat from the Old World. To this day this tradit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,211 | "Who plays the part of Tommy Beresford in the BBC series ""Partners in Crime"", based on an Agatha Christie novel?" | Agatha Christie dramas planned to mark anniversary - BBC News BBC News Agatha Christie dramas planned to mark anniversary 28 February 2014 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Agatha Christie was born in Torquay, Devon, in September 1890 Agatha Christie's most successful book and two of her lesser-known sleuths a... | BBC One - New Tricks - Gerry Standing Read more about sharing. Gerry Standing Totally un-PC, Gerry seems to be stuck in the '70s - not only in how he approaches the job, but also how he behaves socially. Fact title Ex Detective Sergeant; Member of UCOS Played by Dennis Waterman UCOS legend Gerry Standing solves the Met... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,212 | Rosario is a principal town or city in which country? | Rosario In Argentina Online Quiz Rosario In Argentina Rosario in Argentina is the largest city of Santa Fe province, overlooking the western banks of River Parana. As the principal Argentina town, its strategic location at the heart of country's industrial belt with some of the highest population concentration, has giv... | Rosario Argentina Argentina Travel Guide : : Places to Visit : : Key Cities : : Rosario Argentina Argentina's Rosario is a buzzing port city located on the shores of the Paraná river, making it an important component in Argentina's export business. As the largest city in the Santa Fe province and the third largest in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,213 | Which American, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, proved that lightning is a form of electricity? | BBC - History - Benjamin Franklin z Benjamin Franklin © Franklin was a statesman, diplomat, writer, scientist and inventor, one of the most versatile and talented men in colonial America and a leading figure in the American struggle for independence. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on 17 January 1706. He attend... | www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com: List of General Knowledge Questions and Answers, All type Questions and Answers, Basic General Knowledge, General Awareness Question Answers, Better in Competitive Exam and Quiz contests.13 www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com Friday, 13 May 2016 List of General Knowledge Questio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,214 | What song was the Christmas number one in the UK in both 1975 and 1991? | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Most Weeks at Number 1 by a Record 18 - by Frankie Laine's "I Believe". It topped the chart on three separate occasions (all in 1953). Most Consecutive Weeks at Number 1 by a Record 16 - by Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" (1991). Longest Time For A Track To Get... | 1961 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1961 The British charts of 1961 remained the personal domains of the two heart-throbs Elvis and Cliff: Elvis Presley had the year's biggest number one with "Wooden Heart" during the Spring. He had three other massive hits "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,215 | In Norse mythology, who was the wife of the god Odin and goddess of the sky? | Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertility. - Norse Goddess Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertility. - Norse Goddess. She is said to be the wife of Odin and is the foremost among the goddesses and the queen of Asgard. Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertil... | Norse Mythology and Geneology | Norse Mythology Norse Mythology and Geneology the geneology tables and notes on the Easir and Vanir norse gods. Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) In Norse mythology there are ' nine worlds ' (níu heimar), these are: • Asgard , world of the Æsir (East Court). • Vanaheimr ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,216 | Which football club are known as Los Rojiblancos and wear shirts with the logo Azerbaijan Land of Fire? | Atlético sign lucrative deal with Azerbaijan - AtleticoFans Atlético sign lucrative deal with Azerbaijan Rojiblancos have new shirt sponsor for derby against Real Madrid Posted by Derek Maaijen on December 1st, 2012 in General - (Clubatleticodemadrid.com) On Friday Atlético Madrid announced to have signed a “strategic ... | Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun - PES Patch Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun 0 El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (born 15 January 1981) is a Senegalese footballer. He plays for Blackburn Rovers, having previously played for Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Lens. Diouf is a playmaker whose favoured position is as r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,217 | RSM is the international vehicle regristration for which republic? | RSM - Dictionary definition of RSM | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary RSM The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations © The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations 1998, originally published by Oxford University Press 1998. RSM regimental sergeant major • international vehicle registration for Republic of San Marin... | vienna.pdf | Vienna | Berlin vienna.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 35 are not shown in this preview. Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full titl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,218 | Who succeeded Richard Nixon as President of the USA in 1974? | 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... | Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter 39th President of the United States and Founder of The Carter Center Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Ear... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,219 | Which animal has species called Plainss, Mountain and Grevy's | 1000+ images about Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra on Pinterest | Unique, Habitats and Stripes Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra Zebra, Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinc... | Birds' legs and feet: Different shapes Southern Cassowary Black-winged Stilt Others frequent the same type of habitat, but with vegetation, involving the need of long legs, in order to walk and run through bushes and scrubs. The birds of the wet areas also need long legs to forage in shallow or deeper waters. Some lar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,220 | 'EAK' is the international vehicle code for which country? | Country codes Warning! This page is no longer updated regularly. Please see the Country Codes page of Russ Rowlett's "How Many?" dictionary. There you find a list with six types of country codes. Country codes ISO 3166 and car codes I had difficulties finding the car country codes so I made this page. Please note that ... | Effective Communication at Pepsi Co - Term Paper Effective Communication at Pepsi Co Which Indian state is at the eastern end of the Himalayas? A: Assam. What is the name of the atmospheric gas which screens out the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation? A: Ozone. What is the world's deepest ocean? A: Pacific. Which is t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,221 | What profession historically performed blood-letting? | A Brief History of Bloodletting - History in the Headlines A Brief History of Bloodletting May 30, 2012 By Jennie Cohen Share this: A Brief History of Bloodletting Author A Brief History of Bloodletting URL Google The ancient practice of bloodletting might offer cardiovascular benefits to obese people with metabolic sy... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,222 | The subtitle of the 2015 Mad Max film is? | Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - English subtitles - Subtitles Subtitles were not yet audited by the editorial team. Caution is advised! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - English subtitles File is not a subtitle! Wrong movie or episode entry. Wrong language. Garbled text (strange characters, like rectangles and such). Vote | Mel Gibson - Biography - IMDb Mel Gibson Biography Showing all 218 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (8) | Trivia (95) | Personal Quotes (93) | Salary (17) Overview (3) 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (1) Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson was born January 3, 1956 in Peekskill, New York, US... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,223 | What is the geographical term for a ring-shaped coral island | What is a ring-shaped coral island called? | Reference.com What is a ring-shaped coral island called? A: Quick Answer A ring-shaped coral island is called an atoll. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, an atoll is made up of sections of coral reef that form a closed shape around a central lagoon. Full Answer According... | Fringing Reefs | Barrier Reefs | Atolls | Patch Reefs | Coral Reef Alliance Coral Reef Alliance Types of Coral Reef Formations Scientists generally divide coral reefs into four classes: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atolls, and patch reefs. Fringing reefs grow near the coastline around islands and continents. They are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,224 | Series I to V of which video game takes place on the planet of Enroth and its southern continent, Antagarich, and other worlds, Axeoth and Ashan? | Heroes of Might and Magic (Video Game) - TV Tropes Heroes of Might and Magic You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Video Game / Heroes of Might and Magic × According to both That Other Wiki and the fansite Age of Heroes , the series was inspired when someone had the idea of combinin... | Middle-earth | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia A map of the Western part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age A map of Middle-earth from the films A map of Middle-earth Middle-earth, or Endor in Quenya (Ennor in Sindarin ) - and in The Book of Lost Tales known as the Great Lands - is the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,225 | Which bird was adopted as Britain's National Bird in the 1960s? | #birdvote: This is the one bird that must never represent Britain - Telegraph Wildlife This is the one bird that must never represent Britain Ten candidates are on the shortlist to become our national bird; but one imposter is fast making a bid Robin Photo: Alamy Comments There are two national votes on May 7, both in... | December 1960 - Virtual Newsstand - Comic Book Plus Next » December - African and Malagasy Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OAMCE) (Organisation Africain et Malagache de Coopération Économique) is established. - Édith Piaf's recording of "Non, je ne regrette rien" is released in France. December 1 - Patrice Lumu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,226 | In which Australian City is St Paul's Cathedral sited opposite Flinders Street station? | St Pauls Cathedral - Melbourne Landmark Melbourne Yarra River Landmarks St Pauls Cathedral - Melbourne Landmark Replacing a bluestone older church with the same name, this magnificent neo-Gothic building that stands here today was built from 1880 to 1926, when the spires were completed. It has undergone extensive renov... | - Along with the Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House is the city's most recognized structure. - On January 29, 1957 Jorn Utzon was declared the winning architect of the design competition out 233 worldwide entries. - Construction began in March 1959. - The tip of the tallest shell reaches 67.4m (222ft) above Sy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,227 | During the 1970s, what name was given to the illegal immigrants/asylum seekers from Vietnam referring to their mode of transport? | Boat people – have our leaders failed? Boat people – have our leaders failed? Kaye Fallick Yesterday was the last sitting day of our Federal Parliament before a six-week recess. During this time 20 MPs will head overseas for study tours, with parliamentary delegations and to attend the Olympic games. In recent days we ... | Film History of the 1970s Film History of the 1970s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The New Decade for Film-Makers: Although the 1970s opened with Hollywood experiencing a financial and artistic depression, the decade became a creative high point in the US film industry. Restrictions on language, adul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,228 | Playing for Blackburn Rovers, who is the only Congolese currently registered as a Premier League footballer? | Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun - PES Patch Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun 0 El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (born 15 January 1981) is a Senegalese footballer. He plays for Blackburn Rovers, having previously played for Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Lens. Diouf is a playmaker whose favoured position is as r... | Newcastle Ex Defenders - Newcastle United Newcastle United Newcastle United Defenders Darren Peacock After being released by Bristol Rovers, Peacock started his career in the lower leagues at Newport County, and when the club folded in 1989 he signed for Hereford United. In his first full season with the Bulls, he w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,229 | In the Fatty Arbuckle murder case what was the name of the victim | The Trial of Fatty Arbuckle FATTY Wanda Felix Mack Sennett recalled meeting him: "A tremendous man skipped up the steps as lightly as Fred Astaire. He was tremendous, obese --- just plain fat. 'Name's Arbuckle,' he said, 'Roscoe Arbuckle. Call me Fatty! I'm with a stock company. I'm a funnyman and an acrobat. But I cou... | NEA Big Read NEA Big Read The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett I’m one of the few—if there are any more—people moderately literate who take the detective story seriously. About the Book Introduction to the Book Dashiell Hammett's third novel, The Maltese Falcon (1930), set the standard by which all subsequent detecti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,230 | When did the Royal Mail introduce the two tiered mail system / first and second class | The Royal Mail: a history of the British postal service - Telegraph Royal Mail The Royal Mail: a history of the British postal service The Royal Mail could be sold off entirely on the stock market under radical coalition plans, The Daily Telegraph has exclusively disclosed. Here we take a look at the turbulent but di... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,231 | When was the ICC, official base in The Hague in the Netherlands, established? | International Criminal Court » The Hague Justice Portal International Criminal Court General introduction The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first ever permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court. It was established to promote the rule of law and to ensure that the gravest international crimes do n... | 70th anniversary | UNESCO UNESCO: Building peace in the minds of men and women Just 50 years ago, in April 1965, the Pacific Tsunami Warning System came into being under the auspices of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). To mark this anniversary, and celebrate the system’s numerous accomplishmen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,232 | Who, as at July 2011, is Archbishop of Westminster? | Diocese of Westminster Accessibility Sitemap The Diocese of Westminster is a registered charity No.233699. Our website provides Catholic news, news about Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Catholic prayers, Catholic Mass Times and a church directory for Catholic churches and information about Catholic schools within the Londo... | BBC News - Nicholas Breakspear: The only English Pope Nicholas Breakspear: The only English Pope By Jon Welch BBC News Online Nicholas Breakspear became Pope Adrian IV in 1154 The 'fallible' Pope In the Vatican the preliminaries are over. Group discussions have been concluded, oaths of secrecy have been sworn and mobil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,233 | Name the TV chat show hosted by John Freeman and later by Jeremy Isaacs, which ran on BBC television 1958 to 62 and 89 to 98 with one guest each week? | '50s TV News TV News Hugh O'Brian, actor who played Wyatt Earp, has died aged 91 (5 September 2016) Hugh OBrian was one of the first American actors to achieve television celebrity in 1950s Britain as the marshal of Dodge City in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. More t... | About Joe | Joe Brown About Joe A brief history Biography of Joe Brown It was over half a century ago in 1958, as Lonnie Donegan was ruling the charts with ‘Rock Island Line’, that Joe joined his first band, the Spacemen Skiffle Group, at the age of 17. Three years later he was the resident lead guitarist on producer J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,234 | In which war did the Battle of Cabin Creek take place? | · 5 hrs · 152 YEARS AGO -- GEN. RICHARD GANO AND GEN. STAND WATIE OFFICIALLY HONORED BY THE CONFEDERATE CONGRESS FOR THE CABIN CREEK RAID Even though Elias C. Boudinot, the Cherokee delegate to the Confederate Congress, did not have any voting rights in the legislative body, he knew how to play the political game for h... | Article Library ARTICLE LIBRARY Commander of the Union Cavalry Corps In American Civil War Alfred Pleasonton (July 7, 1824яПНJanuary 17, 1897) was an officer in the Mexican American War and the general of volunteers in the Union cavalry during the Civil War. Later, General Pleasonton commanded the Cavalry Corps of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,235 | If food is described a La Dubarry what is it garnished with | Culinary French, A Glossary - On the Table: The Curious Home of Gary Allen, Food Writer & Dillettante Culinary French, A Glossary a à blanc: "white;" cooked, but not browned à l’Alsacienne: in the manner of Alsace, usually refers to German-influenced braised meat and charcuterie dishes containing choucroute and/or pota... | The Food Timeline--famous people & favorite foods What was the favorite food of a famous person? Excellent question with no simple answer. Biographers generally omit food-related information unless the person loved to eat, was a professional cook, cultivated exceptional gardens, or hosted fancy dinners. Alexandre Dumas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,236 | What name is given to the eastern part of a Christian church, sometimes known as the choir, which is usually separated from the nave by a screen or railing? | Architectural Terminology A semicircular or polygonal passageway around the apse of a church. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Apse A semicircular, polygonal, or rectangular extension at the end of a Roman basilica or a Christian church. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Anta In Classical temples, the pilaster like pr... | The woman who wiped the face of Christ on the way to Calvary – CatholicHerald.co.uk St Veronica painted by Hans Memling (1430–1494) St Veronica (July 12) Veronica, it has been believed, wiped the face of Christ when He fell under the weight of the Cross on the way to Calvary. Much later the story developed that He left... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,237 | Who played the TV detective Maisie Raine? | Maisie Raine (TV Series 1998–1999) - 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 A female detective inspector with a big attitude wi... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,238 | The Egyptian god Anubis has the head of which creature? | Anubis Anubis by Stephanie Cass Anubis, who the ancient Egyptians called Ienpw (phonetically "Yinepu"), is the mysterious canid funerary deity of ancient Egypt. Even the meaning of his name is unknown -- speculations range from "Royal Child" to having derived from the world for "to putrefy". Both certainly fit the deit... | World's Easiest Quiz How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur The Canary Islands are named aft... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,239 | What noted magician, who has offered $1 million to anyone who could prove they had psychic powers, made a similar offer this week to any manufacturer who could prove that their homeopathic drugs worked as advertised? | Chiropractic as useless as Scientology - Google Groups Chiropractic as useless as Scientology Showing 1-260 of 260 messages The Last Liberal / ShyDavid / Desertphile 1/17/05 5:06 PM Doctors, Others Deride Chiropractic School Associated Press, via Sun-Sentinelcom, Jan. 16, 2005 Brent Kallestad, Associated Press Writer T... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,240 | Xyrophobia is the irrational fear of which grooming items? | Frank Furedi: Really Bad Ideas: Phobias Really Bad Ideas: Phobias There is something rotten in the trend to label political or cultural views as 'phobias' that must be treated Today, ‘phobia’ is increasingly discussed as a transcendental force which can apparently transform people into bigots and drive them to comm... | 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 |
1,486,241 | What did James Naismith invent in 1891? | James Naismith: the Instructor Who Invented Basketball Share By Mary Bellis Dr. James Naismith was the Canadian-born physical education instructor who, inspired by a teaching assignment and his own childhood, invented basketball in 1891. Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario and educated at McGill University and Presby... | The National CV of Britain - Health 2.10 Health Sanitation revolution: much of this was pioneered in Britain, protecting people from waterborne diseases in particular; the key is the separation of sweet and foul water; London�s new sewers in the 1860s, designed and built by Joseph Bazelgette (1819-91), were one of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,242 | What year: The Magnificent Seven was out at the movies, The Shadows were Britain?s biggest selling band of the year and Carol Vorderman was born? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "2015" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "2015" 1-50 of 11,051 names. Tom Hardy With his breakthrough performance as Eames in Christopher Nolan 's science fiction thriller Inception , English actor Tom Hardy has been brought to the attention of mainstream ... | Lyn Paul website: Lyn Paul then... 1984 Lyn sings new versions of the New Seekers ' two number 1 hits - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (which had originally featured Eve Graham on lead vocal) and You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me . She also sings cover versions of Boney M's Rivers Of Babylon ( 1978 ), the Goomba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,243 | According to the Guinness Book of Records, the heaviest baby born and survived at 22 pounds 8 ounces, was in which European country? | Heaviest birth | Guinness World Records Guinness World Records Anna Haining Bates, born Anna Haining Swan, Carmelina Fedele Where When 19 January 1879 Giantess Anna Bates (née Swan) (Canada, b. 6 August 1846; d. 5 August 1888), who measured 241.3 cm (7 ft 11 in), gave birth to a boy weighing 9.98 kg (22 lb) and measuri... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 21 | 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? About This Site | Text Only 1982: Remember the day a prince was born? Princess Diana gave birth to her first son, Prince William, second in line to the throne back in 1982. He was the first heir to the British throne to be born in a hospital. Diana had a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,244 | Sinéad Cusack is the wife of which actor? | Sinéad Cusack - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actress Sinéad Cusack was born on February 18, 1948 in Dalkey, Ireland as Jane Moira Cusack. She is an actress, known for V for Vendetta (2005), Eastern Promises (2007) and Stealing Beauty (1996). She has been married to Jeremy Irons since March 28, 1978. They... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.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> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,245 | The railway line between Exeter and Barnstaple is named after the title character of which Henry Williamson book? | Tarka Line : definition of Tarka Line and synonyms of Tarka Line (English) 7 External links Route Communities served: Exeter – Newton St. Cyres – Crediton – Yeoford – Copplestone – Morchard Bishop – Lapford – Eggesford – King's Nympton – Umberleigh – Tawstock – Barnstaple Parts of the line are single track, meaning t... | The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,246 | To which family do Max and his daughters Lauren, and Abi belong in EastEnders? | Max Branning | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Maxwell "Max" Branning made his first appearance 27 June 2006. He is portrayed by Jake Wood . He then departed in 2015 after the square thought he murdered Lucy Beale Contents [ show ] Backstory Max grew up in a poor part of London and was hated by his father an... | 1. On which Liverpool street are the Philharmonic pub, the Casa bar and the Everyman Theatre? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo News Opinion 1. On which Liverpool street are the Philharmonic pub, the Casa bar and the Everyman Theatre? 2. Who presented a TV series in 2008 in which he visited each of the US states? Share G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,247 | Where is it a traditional 'sport' to stand on a beach and throw a rope with a weight at the end to catch birds when they return from foraging at sea? | Culture of Nauru : definition of Culture of Nauru and synonyms of Culture of Nauru (English) 4 See also Arts and crafts The inhabitants of Nauru wear the usual tropical clothes: short trousers and light shirts. Fishing still follows a traditional method: the island anglers wait in small light boats for fish to arrive... | What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the f - Pastebin.com What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,248 | Which is the only mammal able to kneel on all fours? | Mammals of Costa Rica Sloth by Adrian Hepworth Before man hunted them to extinction, there were many more mammal species. Even today all large- and many small-mammal populations are subject to extreme pressure from hunting or habitat destruction, and it is only recently that large-mammal populations in the national par... | Desmond Morris : Naked Ape Human Zoo Desmond Morris Naked Ape : Human Zoo Desmond Morris (Desmond John Morris) author of The Naked Ape and The Human Zoo was born in the village of Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England on January 24th, 1928 as the son of an author of children's fiction and as the great-grandson of Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,249 | The Hawaiian phrase ‘Aloha kakahiaka’ translates to what in English? | Popular Hawaiian Words & Phrases Sweet Sixteen: Momona 'Umi Kumaono Please join us: Ho'olu komo la kaua Come celebrate: Hele mei hoohiwahiwa Come celebrate Taylor's first birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Taylors mua loa la hanau Come celebrate Joes 30th birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Joes 30th la hanau Come celebr... | Hawaii becomes 50th state - Aug 21, 1959 - HISTORY.com Hawaii becomes 50th state Publisher A+E Networks The modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. The president also issued an order for an American flag ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,250 | Which Soviet leader preceded Yuri Andropov? | Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union - Nov 12, 1982 - HISTORY.com Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union Share this: Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union Author Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union URL Publisher A+E Networks Following the death of long-time Soviet leader Leonid... | Nikita Khrushchev - Cold War - HISTORY.com Nikita Khrushchev A+E Networks Introduction Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) led the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War, serving as premier from 1958 to 1964. Though he largely pursued a policy of peaceful coexistence with the West, he instigated the Cuban Missile Cri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,251 | What is the name of the bridge, a world famous tourist site designed by Richard Lee, which connects Niagara Falls, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario? | Famous Niagara Falls, Ontario Buildings: List of Architecture in Niagara Falls, Ontario – Landmarks/Buildings-9 Items- List of Famous Niagara Falls, Ontario Buildings & Structures 1.8k views 9 items tags f t p @ List of the famous landmarks that make up the Niagara Falls, Ontario skyline, listed alphabetically with pho... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,252 | Which fruit has the Latin name Rubus fruiticosis? | medicinal herbs: BLACKBERRY - Rubus fruticosus Rubus fruticosus Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Medicinal use of Blackberry: The root-bark and the leaves are strongly astringent, depurative, diuretic, tonic and vulnerary. They make an excellent remedy for dysentery, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, cystitis etc, the root is the... | Grapefruit Morton, J. 1987. Grapefruit. p. 152158. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Grapefruit Other Uses A relative newcomer to the citrus clan, the grapefruit was originally believed to be a spontaneous sport of the pummelo (q.v.). James MacFayden, in his Flora of Jamaica, in 1837, separated ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,253 | "Who is the author of three mystery novels ""The Shadow Catchers"" (2006), ""Chillwater Cove"" (2007) and ""Broken Wing"" (2009), a continuing series revolving around a pair of FBI special agents, Mike Yeager and Peggy Weaver?" | Thomas Lakeman: , and a List of Books by Author Thomas Lakeman How to Swap Books Sign Up Login Community Help Center Kiosk Search - List of Books by Thomas Lakeman Thomas Lakeman (born March 10, 1964) is the author of three mystery novels published by St. Martin's Minotaur. These include The Shadow Catchers (2006), C... | Peter Carey - Literature Literature Biography Peter Carey was born in Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, Australia, in 1943. He studied Science at Monash University, and wrote advertising copy to support himself during the early part of his literary career. Australian identity and historical context play a part in several of h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,254 | "A film released in 1971, starring David Hemmings and Michael Kitchen, based on a 1958 radio play by Giles Cooper, was called ""Unman, Wittering and "" who?" | Watch Unman, Wittering and Zigo (1971) online. Free streaming Streaming resources for this John Mackenzie Action, Drama, Thriller Movie Unman, Wittering and Zigo (1971) - IMDb Directed by John Mackenzie. With David Hemmings, Douglas Wilmer, Tony Haygarth, Carolyn Seymour. A new school teacher learns that the previous t... | Einstein Factor: TV Series - Bottom TV Series - Bottom Q. 'Bottom's' Richie and Eddie share a flat in which West London suburb? A. Hammersmith [and Fulham] Q. Featuring a spiky animal is the name of Christopher Ryan�s character Dave who? A. Hedgehog Q. What large, heavyset, originally German guard dog is also the sur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,255 | Which six letter word is the alternative name for the European bison? | Define Bonasus - What does Bonasus mean? Bonasus - words with similar meaning Aurochs noun The European bison (Bison bonasus, / Europaeus | Slang terms for police officers Slang terms for police officers By Wikipedia, Advertisements: Use the search bar to look for terms in all glossaries, dictionaries, articles and other resources simultaneously 5 - 0: Slang for police officers and/or a warning that police are appr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,256 | What does the body secrete from the lacrimal glands? | Lacrimal gland: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19671.htm Lacrimal gland Overview The lacrimal gland lies within the orbit on the outer portion of the upper eye. The gland continually secretes tears which moisten, lubricate, and protect the surface of the eye. ... | 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 |
1,486,257 | What do we call what was known to the Romans as Mare Nostrum? | Gaul - Ancient History Encyclopedia Gaul by bisdent published on 28 April 2011 Gaul (Latin Gallia , French Gaule) is the name given by the Romans to the territories where the Celtic Gauls (Latin Galli, French Gaulois) lived, including present France, Belgium, Luxemburg and parts of the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany... | Phoenicians Online Extra @ National Geographic Magazine In the Wake of the Phoenicians: DNA study reveals a Phoenician-Maltese link Photograph by Robert Clark Looking for links between the Phoenicians and the people who live around the Mediterranean today, geneticist Pierre Zalloua of the American University of Beirut ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,258 | How many avenues radiate from the Arc De Triomphe in Paris? | Paris Arc de Triomphe Photo Gallery Paris Photo Gallery Arc de Triomphe Place Charles-de-Gaulle remains for many place de l'Etoile - 12 avenues radiate out from the Arc de Triomphe. The arch was built in honour of Napoleon's victories. At 50 m high and 45 m wide, the rooftop observation deck offers a spectacular view o... | 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 |
1,486,259 | What singers real name is Michael Barratt? | Shakin' Stevens: The Remarkable Career of Michael Barratt (TV Movie 2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Shakin' Stev... | Shakin' Stevens on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography One of the linchpins of the British rock & roll revival of the 1970s and '80s, Shakin' Stevens ranks among the most persistent performers ever to emerge, ultimately, as a superstar. St... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,260 | How many lives does each contestant start with in The Cube | The Cube Episode Guide and Episode List - TV Guide UK TV Listings Season 1 Episode 1 Dean and Rhian Another chance to see the very first episode of the game show in which contestants try to complete a series of increasingly difficult challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials, under pressure to hold their... | The History of Rubiks Cube - Erno Rubik Model, Emily Dixon playing wth the classic Rubiks Cube at the Toy Fair 2011 at Olympia Exhibition Centre on January 25, 2011 in London, England. Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images Updated February 03, 2016. There is only 1 correct answer and 43 quintillion wrong ones for Rubiks Cu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,261 | """Baronet with Sam Chifhey Up"" is a painting by which artist born in Liverpool in 1724?" | 1000+ images about ART: George Stubbs on Pinterest | Art reproductions, Poodles and Baronet Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas ART: George Stubbs 62 Pins2.44k Followers George Stubbs (25 August 1724 – 10 July 1806) was an English painter, best known for his paintings of horses. | 'The Resurrection, Cookham', Sir Stanley Spencer, 1924–7 | Tate Sir Stanley Spencer Support: 2743 x 5486 mm Collection Presented by Lord Duveen 1927 Reference Catalogue entry Display caption Spencer believed that the divine rested in all creation. He saw his home village of Cookham as a paradise in which everything was... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,262 | Windhoek is the capital of which African republic? | Windhoek Elegant Guest House Windhoek Elegant Guest House You Are Here: Namibia Lodges & Hotels in Namibia Windhoek Elegant Guest House Elegant Guest House The Elegant Guest House is a beautiful patch of green in Namibia's peaceful capital of Windhoek. This modern, up-market guest house offers a fresh and interesting c... | The News Newspaper - Issue 098 - (November 10th 2010) by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 98 Wednesday, November 10th 2010 PP says Gonzalez behind GAL d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,263 | Charles X Gustav ruled which Kingdom from 1654 to 1660? | Charles X Gustav (Sweden) (1622пїЅ1660; Ruled 1654пїЅ1660) 23-05-2015, 19:05 Charles X Gustav (Sweden) (1622пїЅ1660; Ruled 1654пїЅ1660) CHARLES X GUSTAV (SWEDEN) (1622пїЅ1660; ruled 1654пїЅ1660), king of Sweden; son of John Casimir of Pfalz-Zweibrücken and Katherine, the half-sister of Gustavus II Adolphus. Charles X G... | It’s been compared to Game of Thrones, but the BBC’s new Viking drama The Last Kingdom actually gives an insight into the true story of the birth of England… It is the late ninth century and much of the country has fallen to the Danes – leaving just a single kingdom holding out against the invaders, in the country we k... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,264 | What is the main intelligence service of Israel? | Israeli Intelligence Agencies Israeli Intelligence Agencies HaFilosofia shel HaModi'in, by Yitzhak ben Yisrael, Ministry of Defence, Israel, 1999 Secret Israeli database reveals full extent of illegal settlement by Uri Blau, Ha'aretz, February 1, 2009. | Languages Spoken in Israel Besides the Hebrew Language Languages Spoken in Israel Besides the Hebrew Language When most people think of the language of Israel, if they do not mistakenly think that the language spoken is Israeli, they know that the Hebrew language is the majority language. Nonetheless, Hebrew is not t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,265 | Rhodopsis the original Egyptian Cinderella had what job? | What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 - IT - 402 View Full Document What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 Rhodopsis original Egyptian Cinderella had what job Prostitute - bird stole her shoe 37 Whose attendance compulsory at priests banquets in Egypt Mummies – dead re... | Ceres, the goddess of agriculture Ceres Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and the love a mother bears for her child. She was the daughter of Saturn and Ops, the sister of Jupiter, and the mother of Proserpine. Ceres was a kind and benevolent goddess to the Romans and they had a common expression, "f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,266 | From where can you check out anytime you like, but never leave? | EAGLES LYRICS - Hotel California EAGLES LYRICS On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway; I heard the mission bell ... | 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 |
1,486,267 | In physics, what is the more common term for the Einstein-Rosen bridge that has fascinating implications for time travel? | Time travel for beginners Is time travel possible ? John and Mary Gribbin In one of the wildest developments in serious science for decades, researchers from California to Moscow have recently been investigating the possibility of time travel. They are not, as yet, building TARDIS lookalikes in their la... | BBC News | ENGLAND | 'Wobbly' Millennium Bridge fixed Tuesday, 19 February, 2002, 13:56 GMT 'Wobbly' Millennium Bridge fixed The �18.2m bridge swayed alarmingly The Millennium Bridge, which was closed for swaying, will reopen on Friday 22 February. The �18.2m bridge, central London's first new river crossing for more t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,268 | """The 59th Street Bridge Song"" was an early successful recording by Simon and Garfunkel. What is its better known alternative title?" | Moodswings: SIMON & GARFUNKEL SIMON & GARFUNKEL REMASTER 320 KBPS The most successful folk-rock duo of the 1960s, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel crafted a series of memorable hit albums and singles featuring their choirboy harmonies, ringing acoustic and electric guitars, and Simon's acute, finely wrought songwriting. Th... | Chuck Berry Collector's Guide - The Chess Era (1955-1966) The Chess Era (1955-1966) Most of Chuck Berry's fame is based on the recordings he made for Leonard and Phil Chess of CHESS Record Company between 1955 and 1966. During this time, Chuck Berry recorded all the classic numbers such as Sweet Little Sixteen , Memphi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,269 | Which Swedish tennis player won the men's singles title at Wimbledon from 1988 to 1990? | Wimbledon Mens Players | Mens Singles Champions | Andy Murray | Roger Federer Mens Players Wimbledon Mens Singles We take a look at the mens singles competition, providing background and chances of the players for the 2011 tournament at the All England Club. Many Tennis fans would argue that Wimbledon is the toughest o... | Grand Slam (tennis) - Wikipedia Grand Slam (tennis) Hopman Cup The Grand Slam tournaments, or Majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. They offer the most ranking points, [1] prize money, public and media attention, the greatest strength and size of field, and greater number of "best of" sets for men. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,270 | "While performing on TV on ""Saturday Night Live"" in 1992, singer Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of whom?" | Sinead O'Connor Rips It Up Simulating Sinead On 3 October 1992, the Irish rock singer Sinead O'Connor was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. For her first song, Sinead performed the title track from her most recent album, Am I Not Your Girl? with a full backing band. For her second, she went with "War," a song b... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,271 | Which 'Oscar' winning actor's last film was 'The Naked Edge' in 1961? | The Naked Edge (1961) - 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 Five years after George Radcliffe was the chief witness in a hig... | Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) ); two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,272 | Who was golf's first millionaire from playing golf | The Best Golf Jokes - GOLF.com | Golf.com The Best Golf Jokes More Every now and then, from one of the incredible minds behind GOLF Magazine, comes an idea that puts a smile on the face of sports journalism. Our joke contest was not one of them. In fact, the following selection of rotten, lame, and exhausted old chestn... | Smith, Horton Oct 15, 1963 Horton Smith Horton Smith was one of golf’s first boy wonders. In 1929, at the age of 21, he played a PGA Tour then in its infancy and won eight of 22 events as well as finishing second six times. Smith and Paul Runyan were the tour’s top players during the Depression years. In all, Smith won... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,273 | Which gas, composed of carbon and hydrogen, burns with an intensely brilliant flame, and is used extensively in welding? | Full text of "A text-book of chemistry and chemical uranalysis for nurses" See other formats nf (Ealtfurttta ai N< GIFT OF Pacific Coast Journal of BIOLOGY r, 19J/ A TEXT-BOOK OF: CHEMISTRY if D CHEMICAL URANALTSIS EOR NURSES BY HAKOLD L. AMOSS, S.B., S.M., M.D., DE. P. H. FORMERLY CHEMIST, HYGIENI... | Carbon Monoxide - Molecule of the Month Also available: Chime Enhanced , VRML and JMol versions. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, colourless and odourless gas. It has been invaluable in helping chemists to extract metals from their ores. However, it must be said that its physical properties make it potentially very dangerou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,274 | Who won the 2009 Rugby Union World Sevens Cup held in Dubai? | Sevens Rugby World Cup Dubai 2009. Tickets, games, venues, travel, news SEVENS RUGBY WORLD CUP DUBAI 2009 The Rugby Sevens World Cup may next be held in 2013. Or Not! The last Rugby World Cup Sevens was held in Dubai in 2009.. Congratulations to Wales who won in a day of upsets by beating Argentina 19-12 in the final.... | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies The first Rugby League World Cup was held in France in 1954. The prime motivators behind the idea of holding rugby league world cup were the French, who were short of money following the seizing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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