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1,486,375 | Who wrote ‘Tristram Shandy’ (1759 onwards) and ‘A Sentimental Journey’ (1768)? | SparkNotes: Tristram Shandy: Context Tristram Shandy Table of Contents Summary Laurence Sterne was born in 1713 in Ireland, the son of an army officer. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sterne settled in Yorkshire and remained in England for the remainder of his life. He became a clergyman there, and then mar... | Sister Act: A New Take On Dorothy Wordsworth : NPR List price: $30 Crossing the Threshold "A wedding or a festival, A mourning or a funeral." —WILLIAM WORDSWORTH, "Ode: Intimations of Immortality" "...in our life alone does Nature live— Our's is her Wedding-garment, our's her Shroud!" —SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE, "Dejecti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,376 | "What 1945 classic satire was rejected for publication by T. S. Eliot as ""We have no conviction ... that this is the right point of view from which to criticise the political situation at the present time...""?" | 7 Crazy Reasons Famous Books Were Rejected by Publishers - Weird Worm Weird Worm 7 Crazy Reasons Famous Books Were Rejected by Publishers October 13, 2011 Image Sources Subscribe to our newsletter You might think that those guys that are responsible for publishing books have an innate knack for spotting the best manusc... | Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 3 - TV Shows - TV SHOWS - Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 3 "Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 3" Director/Producer: Ian MacNaughton Broadcast on BBC1 In December 1971 the Pythons began recording their third BBC series, pushing themselves with more creative narrative develop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,377 | With which orchestral instrument would you associate Yo-Yo Ma? | Yo-Yo Ma Discography at Discogs Profile: US-American cellist, virtuoso and orchestral composer (born 7 October 1955 in Paris, France.) Yo-Yo Ma (simplified Chinese: 马友友; traditional Chinese: 馬友友; pinyin: Mǎ Yǒuyǒu) is a French-born American cellist, virtuoso, orchestral composer of Chinese descent, and winner of multip... | Musical Performance: "Music of the Night" from "The Phantom of the Opera" | Stanford+Connects Musical Performance: "Music of the Night" from "The Phantom of the Opera" Sacramento, CA May 9, 2015 Matthew Billman, '15, brings a taste of the arts to Sacramento with a stirring rendition of "Music of the Night" from The Pha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,378 | In 1935 Dr Robert Smith and William Wilson founded which organisation? | On This Day: Alcoholics Anonymous Founded On This Day: Alcoholics Anonymous Founded June 10, 2011 05:00 AM The Roots of Alcoholics Anonymous Bill Wilson, a stockbroker from New York, had success battling his alcoholism with the help of the Oxford Group, a national organization founded by Lutheran minister Dr. Frank Buc... | 1936 The Year of the Three Kings | Lisa's History Room 1936 The Year of the Three Kings October 2, 2009 by Lisa Waller Rogers 1936 The Year of Three British Kings: dad George V and his 2 sons - George VI & Edward VIII The year 1936 brought many changes within the British monarchy. In January of that year, the first mon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,379 | The grandfather of which English actress was leader of the Labour Party 1931-35? | George Lansbury (1859 - 1940) - Find A Grave Memorial Highgate, England Christian pacifist and leader of the British Labour Party. George Lansbury, grandfather of actress Angela Lansbury, was the leader of the British Labour Party from 1932 to 1935. The esteemed historian, A. J. P. Taylor , regards Lansbury as "The mos... | Margaret Thatcher - British History - HISTORY.com Margaret Thatcher A+E Networks Introduction Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), the United Kingdom’s first and thus far only female prime minister, served from 1979 until 1990. During her time in office, she reduced the influence of trade unions, privatized certain industrie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,380 | What were solicitors in the U.K. allowed to do for the first time in 1984 | Are Irish lawyers anti-competitive? Are Irish lawyers anti-competitive? By Kieron Wood, Barrister-at-Law For many years, Irish lawyers have faced consistent criticism about alleged overcharging, unfair restrictions and anti-competitive practices. The allegations have been examined on numerous occasions by bodies such a... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,381 | The grand champion in which sport is known as a Yokozuna? | JAPAN WATCH : American Yokozuna - latimes YOU ARE HERE: LAT Home → Collections JAPAN WATCH : American Yokozuna January 27, 1993 In the arcane world of Japan's sumo wrestling, history has been made. The first foreigner, or gaijin, has become grand champion of a sport unique to Japan. And he is an American, at that. Chad... | The Clones Cyclone's story - SuperSport - Boxing The Clones Cyclone's story Tweet Barry McGuigan’s introduction to boxing gloves is a delightful tale. His career as a boxer is a fascination story. When McGuigan was an Irish lad of about twelve years old, he and some of his pals were playing in a derelict old house in A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,382 | Who sang, 'Autumn Almanac' in 1967? | The Kinks - Autumn Almanac - T.O.T.P. 1967 - YouTube The Kinks - Autumn Almanac - T.O.T.P. 1967 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 ri... | ABBA on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography The most commercially successful pop group of the 1970s, the origins of the Swedish superstars ABBA dated back to 1966, when keyboardist and vocalist Benny Andersson, a onetime member of the popu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,383 | The port of Pusan is in which country? | WPS - Port of Busan review Port of Busan Review and History The Port of Busan (also called Pusan) is the second largest city and the largest port in South Korea. Located at the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula, the Port of Busan is a little over 110 nautical miles east-southeast of the Port of Kitakyushu in Jap... | History Jeopardy Template Who is the Medici Family Who was the wealthy family in Florence that funded many artists during the Renaissance? 100 Who is Prometheus Who is that man that brought fire to the people of Greece by breaking off a piece of the sun? 100 Who is Helen of Sparta The Trojan War began because of the ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,384 | Eddie Reader had a Number 1 hit in April 1988 with which group? | Eddi Reader - biography, up to 2000 Eddi Reader biography, up to 2000 Theres more to life than my life story lyrics to Dear John Sadenia Reader was born and spent her formative years in Glasgow. Contrary to much published information, her birthday is August 29th (not the 28th). Various years have been quoted, partic... | I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - iSnare Free Encyclopedia I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again Genre 3 April 1964 (1964-04-03) to 23 December 1973 (1973-12-23) No. of episodes 104 [1] [2] I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again (often abbreviated as ISIRTA) is a BBC radio comedy programme that origi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,385 | What type of primate is a sifaka? | Sifakas, Sifaka Pictures, Sifaka Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Sifakas are lemurs. Local Malagasy people named them for the unique call they send echoing through Madagascar's forests, which sounds like shif-auk. These primates spend most ... | Kigelia africana Kigelia africana Family: Bignoniaceae Common names: sausage tree (Eng.); worsboom (Afr.); umVunguta, umFongothi (Zulu); Modukguhlu (North Sotho); Muvevha (Venda) The sausage tree boasts long, open sprays of large, wrinkled, maroon or dark red trumpet-shaped flowers that are velvety on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,386 | In which month is the Vernal Equinox in the northern hemisphere? | Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox, Southern & Northern Home Sun & Moon Vernal Equinox Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. Equinoxes and Solstices ar... | June Solstice - Summer and Winter Solstice Equinoxes and solstices from 2000–2049 Zenith Furthest Away from the Equator A solstice happens when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,387 | Who wrote The Stepford Wives, Rosemary's Baby, and The Boys from Brazil? | Ira Levin, of ‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ Dies at 78 - The New York Times The New York Times Books |Ira Levin, of ‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ Dies at 78 Search Continue reading the main story Ira Levin, a mild-mannered playwright and novelist who liked nothing better than to give people the creeps — and who did so repeatedly, with best-... | Alexander McCall Smith Biography. Bibliography. AUTHOR PROFILE Author Biography Alexander McCall Smith was born in Zimbabwe and educated both there and in Scotland. He worked as a Professor in Law in Scotland after graduating, also returning to the University of Botswana to work for several years in the Law Faculty he ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,388 | Which group had a hit with ‘Baby Love’ in 1964? | Baby Love by The Supremes Songfacts Baby Love by The Supremes Songfacts Songfacts The Motown songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote this innocent song about teenage love. They wrote 14 US Top-10 hits for The Supremes. Explaining how the trio wrote to NME in 1984, Lamont Dozier said: "I would collaborate with ... | rock star birthdays | Dr. Rock's Blog & Roll | Page 27 Dr. Rock's Blog & Roll Posted by Dr. Rock in Uncategorized on April 7, 2013 Happy Birthday this week to: Apr 07 1908 ● Percy Faith → Composer, bandleader, producer and easy listening/pop singer, “The Theme From A Summer Place” (#1, 1960), died of cancer on 2/9/1976... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,389 | Which self-help organisation was founded by Bill Wilson and Dr Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio in 1935? | Bob Smith (doctor) | Psychology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Professional Psychology: Debating Chamber · Psychology Journals · Psychologists Bob Smith (Robert Holbrook Smith, b. 8 August 1879 ; d. 16 November 1950 ) was a medical doctor and surgeon from Akron, Ohio , also known as Dr Bob. He was born and raised in St... | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,390 | A wisent is one of the two living species of what animal? | European bison | mammal | Britannica.com European bison THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Titles: Bison bonasus, wisent Wisent (Bison bonasus). A small group of European bison (Bison bonasus) grazing near the mountains. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Europ... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,391 | "In the nursery rhyme beginning ""Hey Diddle Diddle"", who jumped over the moon?" | Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme - ChaCha's Funny Dream - YouTube Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme - ChaCha's Funny Dream 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 fea... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,392 | Who wrote the book 'A Town Like Alice'? | A Town Like Alice (Vintage Classics): Amazon.co.uk: Nevil Shute Norway, Eric Lomax: 9780099530268: Books A Town Like Alice (Vintage Classics) Add all three to Basket Buy the selected items together This item:A Town Like Alice (Vintage Classics) by Nevil Shute Norway Paperback £8.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amaz... | Nevil Shute Foundation—Title A Review by: Brian Melican Nevil Shute's novels are primarily about ordinary, decent people struggling admirably against an adverse situation, and succeeding with a modicum of good, old-fashioned exertion. In this respect, On The Beach differs from his other more popular novels. Whilst we h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,393 | Trowbridge, Marlborough and Warminster, are three towns in which English county? | Wiltshire Towns - VisitWiltshire.co.uk 2 Wiltshire Towns Get to know Wiltshire’s towns more below. Discover some of our Wiltshire towns that offer markets, independent shopping and some great history including: Tags: Wiltshire Towns, Towns in Wiltshire Search Accommodation Any date in the future Search Food & Drink Rev... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,394 | Which war hero was the subject of the film Reach for the Sky | WW2 flying ace Sir Douglas Bader endangered other pilots with his tactics - Telegraph UK News WW2 flying ace Sir Douglas Bader endangered other pilots with his tactics Sir Douglas Bader, the Second World War fighter ace, put other pilots at risk with his flying tactics, claims a new documentary. By Richard Alleyne 7... | Who was Dan Dares greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is - MBA - 217 View Full Document Who was Dan Dare's greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is Dick Grayson better known as Robin (Batman and Robin) 20 What was given on the fourth day of Christmas Calling birds 21 What was Skippy ( on TV ) The bush kangaro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,395 | Against which side did Wayne Rooney score a penalty to beat Bobby Charlton’s England goal scoring record? | Wayne Rooney vs Bobby Charlton: who's got the best England scoring record? | FourFourTwo Enter your keywords Wayne Rooney vs Bobby Charlton: who's got the best England scoring record? The England skipper has beaten Sir Bobby Charlton's goal tally for England – but which player's achievements are most impressive? Matt ... | Goalkeeper facts and trivia | Goalkeepers are Different All those little oddities, snippets of trivia and quirky facts about goalkeepers that you were just dying to know about
Goalkeeper Awards, Gongs & Other Achievements International honours England, Wales and Northern Ireland's most capped players are all goalkeepe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,396 | Who sang the theme tune to Rawhide, the TV series which ran from 1959-1966? | Rawhide - Classic TV Database Rawhide Added to the database on December 15, 2009 Rate Cast & Characters | Broadcast History | Theme Song | DVDs | Watch Episodes | Photos | Trivia | Comments Rawhide is a TV western that aired for eight seasons on CBS network from 1959 to 1965 that starred Eric Fleming and ... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,397 | Which pretender to the English throne styled himself as Richard 4th? | History Times History: Mystery People of History – Perkin Warbeck, Prince or Pretender? Monday, 12 December 2011 Mystery People of History – Perkin Warbeck, Prince or Pretender? Few mysteries of history have fascinated us as much and prompted so much speculation as the mystery of the disappearance of the Princes in the... | KING HENRY IV OF ENGLAND (1367-1413) [Henry Bolingbroke, Henry Lancaster] Search HENRY IV, King of England, son of John of Gaunt , by Blanche, daughter of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, was born on the 3rd of April 1367, at Bolingbroke in Lincolnshire. As early as 1377 he is styled Earl of Derby, and in 1380 he married Ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,398 | The Exiles is the nickname of which football club? | Chester City Football Club 1 September 2014 EXILES BLOG The Exiles have set up a Blog to keep members more informed about meeting places and social events. All members are encouraged to contribute to it. You can view the blog here 18 June 2013 EXILES AGM AND NEIL YOUNG SOCIAL The Annual General ... | What happened to Rangers' UEFA Cup final team? (From HeraldScotland) What happened to Rangers' UEFA Cup final team? leader: Barry Ferguson captained Rangers in UEFA Cup final in 2008 / Richard Wilson , Sports writer Five years have passed since Rangers played in the Uefa Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg at the Cit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,399 | On death row In the USA, what is most popular request for last meal | What did the world's most notorious criminals request for their last meals? | Fox News What did the world's most notorious criminals request for their last meals? By Dan Myers Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print It’s a question that we’ve all been asked: If you were on death row, what would your last meal be? The answer ... | 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 |
1,486,400 | Which major African institution has the website www.cbn.gov.ng? | Central Bank of Nigeria | Home Central Bank of Nigeria MONETARY POLICY MPC Mandate The legal backing for monetary policy by the Bank derives from the various statutes of the bank such as the CBN Act of 1958 as amended in CBN Decree No. 24 of 1991 , CBN Decree Amendments 1993,No. 3 of 1997,No. 4 of 1997,No. 37 of 1998,N... | Tauranga Boys' College Old Boys' Association The TBCOBA Annual Dinner will be held on Friday 9th September 2016 at the College and tickets are now on sale. Keep the date free and speak to your old school mates now to get a group together! Old Boy of the Year: Steve Saunders A winner of the 2014 Westpac Tauranga Busine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,401 | Which group sang about 'Mrs. Brown's lovely daughter' in 1965? | Hermans Hermits - Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter 1965 - YouTube Hermans Hermits - Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter 1965 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 ... | 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 |
1,486,402 | Which harbour is the setting for the painting 'Impression, Sunrise', which gave rise to the name of the art movement? | Analysis of Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise | Incite Incite Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship Analysis of Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise Filed under Art , Art , Art History , Research , Volume 4 Share: Throughout the years, Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise has been celebrated as the quintessential symbol of... | Henri Matisse Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio | Designed by DesArtLab Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso Picasso dominated European painting in the first half of the last century, and remains perhaps the century's most important, prolifically inventive, and v... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,403 | What was the name of the cattle route from Texas to the rail head in Kansas? | Encyclopedia of the Great Plains | CATTLE TRAILS Encyclopedia of the Great Plains About CATTLE TRAILS Ranchers used specific routes, known as cattle trails, to move their animals from grazing lands to market. The most famous trails of the Great Plains ran from Texas northward to Kansas cow towns or railheads. Trail dri... | Bonneville Salt Flats Bonneville Salt Flats Kevin B. Hallaran Utah History Encyclopedia The Bonneville Salt Flats of the western Great Salt Lake Desert were formed through the evaporation of the Pleistocene-era Lake Bonneville. The salt flats are actually the bed of that once massive lake which rivaled in size present ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,404 | Which architect died after being hit by a tram in the streets of Barcelona? | Antoni Gaudí | Casa Batlló Antoni Gaudí International Year of Gaudí 25/06/2002 Today Gaudí has become a world-famous architect, the top name in Catalan architecture. Over the years, his works have gone from being obscure or even criticised to achieving international renown and being symbols and icons of an increasingly... | Antoni Gaudí's Park Güell was built in the early 20th Century Antoni Gaudí's Park Güell Park Güell was built and designed by Gaudí between 1900 and 1914 Park Güell was never finished. The buildings you see in the park today are just a fraction of those who where intended to be built if the original plan had been follow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,405 | Whole-leaf, broken-leaf, fannings and dust are grades of which commodity? | Tea Types | Tea Varieties | Tea Grading Tea Varieties The basic term for whole leaf grade tea. Tea Grading Once manufactured, tea is graded based on its physical description (including leaf size and color). Tea grading varies widely from country to country and from one type to another. It is important to know that tea ... | Serena's Guide to Divination and Fortune Telling using Tea Leaves, Coffee Grounds, Wine Lees. Tasseography. Tasseomancy. Cafeomancy. Reading the Tea Leaves or Coffee Grounds Reading tea leaves or coffee grounds has traditionally been practiced in many countries by the women in the family, typically at gatherings of f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,406 | In which country did the protests break out at the Pearl Roundabout? | Bahrain police clear out protesters in Pearl Roundabout | The National Bahrain police clear out protesters in Pearl Roundabout Reuters Middle East unrest MANAMA // Helicopters flew overhead and Bahraini police fired teargas on Wednesday as they cleared protesters from a central roundabout that has become the main prote... | 'Plebgate' row: Timeline - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image copyright Dispatches/Channel 4 News Image caption The affair concerns a 45-second encounter between Andrew Mitchell and police officers at the gates of Downing Street Allegations that Conservative chief whip Andrew Mitchell called some police officers... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,407 | Who won the Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper in the 1998 World Cup? | 10 Legendary Goalkeepers In Fifa World Cup History 10 Legendary Goalkeepers In Fifa World Cup History by Sameer Arshad | Posted on Friday, April 25th, 2014 | 0 #1. Lev Yashin (USSR) World Cups: 4 (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970) World Cup Wins: none International Caps: 78 (1954–1970) Widely regarded as the best goal keeper in ... | BBC SPORT | Football | Gerrard named player of the year Gerrard named player of the year It is the first time Gerrard has won the prestigous award Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has claimed the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award. It is the first time the 25-year-old has been named player o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,408 | Nov 10, 1975 saw the sinking of what ship, for 13 years the largest to sail the Great Lakes, which was later to inspire Gordon Lightfoot to pen his second top 10 hit? | Wunder Blog The Search for the truth of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald By: ssedmundfitzgerald , 11:09 PM GMT on April 25, 2010 November 10, 2010 Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Service in River Rouge S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald 5th Service in River Rouge, Michigan Web site www.ssedmundfitzgerald.com 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm W... | 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 |
1,486,409 | The pirate radio station Radio Caroline was named after the daughter of which US President? | Pirate that ruled the airwaves: Radio Caroline was the boat that rocked the music business | UK | News | Daily Express UK Pirate that ruled the airwaves: Radio Caroline was the boat that rocked the music business POP music fans of the early 1960s were not exactly spoilt for choice when it came to radio stations. 00:01,... | James Buchanan - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Google James Buchanan’s Early Years and Personal Life James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania , to James Buchanan Sr. (1761-1833), a merchant who had emigrated from Ireland, and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan (1767-1833). The younger Buchanan graduat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,410 | Meissen porcelain comes from which European country? | Meissen China - Collector Information | Collectors Weekly Meissen China Overview eBay Auctions Show & Tell Articles Johann Friedrich Böttger, the father of Meissen porcelain , was a hard-drinking alchemist who moved from European court to European court in a vain attempt to turn lead into gold for his royal sponsors. H... | Athena Review, 3,3: Minoan Crete: Sir Arthur Evans and the Excavation of the Palace at Knossos Athena Review, Vol.3, no.3: Minoan Crete Sir Arthur Evans and the Excavation of the Palace at Knossos Before work began in Crete by the British archaeologist Evans at Knossos (1900), and his American contemporary Harriet Bo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,411 | What film director has parodied Frankenstein, Star Wars, and Robin Hood? | Robin Hood: Men in Tights Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 107 out of 122 people found the following review useful: Absolutely hilarious from Tessenderlo, Belgium 17 November 2004 After I've seen this movie I find it hard to understand why so many people seem to hate this movie. I'm not saying it belongs in the top 250 of... | Ant and the Aardvark, The Inspector, and Crazylegs Crane Coming To Blu-Ray Ant and the Aardvark, The Inspector, and Crazylegs Crane Coming To Blu-Ray 12 Animation director Friz Freleng may have died 21 years ago, but he’s having more success in Hollywood this month than many living directors. Yesterday we announced tha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,412 | The 02 Arena is in which London borough? | Nearest tube / underground / station to The O2 Arena, London | LondonTown.com The London Borough of Greenwich � Greenwich The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. Many of its buildings are designed by well... | London 2012 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic acti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,413 | In which Winter Olympics city did John Curry win gold in 1976? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 11 | 1976: John Curry skates to Olympic gold About This Site | Text Only 1976: John Curry skates to Olympic gold Figure skater John Curry has won Britain's first Olympic gold in the sport. It is the country's first medal at the winter games for 12 years. Before tonight's winning performance, Britain's... | Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow Jesse Owens The Berlin Games are best remembered for Adolf Hitler’s failed attempt to use them to prove his theories of Aryan racial superiority. As it turned out, the most popular hero of the Games was the African-American sprinter and lon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,414 | Who created havoc in 1938, when his radio broadcast of The War Of The Worlds was believed to be true? | Welles scares nation - Oct 30, 1938 - HISTORY.com Welles scares nation Publisher A+E Networks Orson Welles causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast of “War of the Worlds”—a realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth. Orson Welles was only 23 years old when his Mercury Theater company decided to up... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,415 | Name the Roman equivalent to the Greek goddess, Pallas Athena? | ATHENA (Athene) - Greek Goddess of Wisdom, War & Crafts (Roman Minerva) Athena, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston ATHENE (Athena) was the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and various other crafts. She was depicte... | The Roman Principate: Gaius Julius Caesar Bona Dea Bona Dea was a divinity in ancient Roman religion. She was associated with chastity and fertility in women, healing, and the protection of the Roman state and people. According to Roman literary sources, she was brought from Magna Graecia at some time during the early ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,416 | Can you name the singer of the title track for '1981 - For Your Eyes Only'? | Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only (HQ) - YouTube Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only (HQ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right no... | 1981 Academy Awards® Winners and History Reds (1981) Actor: HENRY FONDA in "On Golden Pond", Warren Beatty in "Reds", Burt Lancaster in "Atlantic City", Dudley Moore in "Arthur", Paul Newman in "Absence of Malice" Actress: KATHARINE HEPBURN in "On Golden Pond", Diane Keaton in "Reds", Marsha Mas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,417 | A tercentenary is an anniversary of how many years? | Royal Russia - 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty 1913 ||| VISIT OUR ROMANOV BOOKSHOP ||| RETURN TO WELCOME TO ROYAL RUSSIA ||| Tercentenary of the Accession of the House of Romanov (1913). This film was released to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Romanov rule in Russia, and is said to have had the blessing ... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,418 | Who won the Euro 2012 soccer tournament, beating Italy 4-0 in Kiev? | Spain wins again, beating Italy 4-0 at Euro 2012 - Story Spain wins again, beating Italy 4-0 at Euro 2012 CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer 5:03 PM, Jul 1, 2012 Share Article Victor Valdes (2nd R) and Cesc Fabregas (3rd R) of Spain celebrate after victory during the UEFA EURO 2012 final match between Spain and Italy at... | History of the Olympic football tournament - World Soccer World Soccer TAGS: London 2012 Olympic football tournament Steve Menary Football was a part of the Olympic Games more than two decades before FIFA organised the first World Cup. After desultory attempts in Paris in 1900 and St Louis four years later, the 1908 Lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,419 | What is the name of the pawn shop featured in the hit History Channel show Pawn Stars? | Home of History Channel's Pawn Stars | Gold & Silver Pawn Shop George Knapp goes one-on-one with Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison – Las Vegas Now Michael | January 13, 2017 Las Vegas Now Las Vegas is known as a mecca for world-class entertainers and a playground for the rich and famous, but many of the best-known celebrities ... | 'The Flintstones' Pictures 'The Flintstones' Pictures Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,420 | Who plays the Duke of Dunstable in the new series of Blandings on BBC1? | Blandings, TV review | The Independent Blandings, TV review Monday 17 February 2014 00:01 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Blandings Castle, the fictional seat of Lord Emsworth (Timothy Spall), is much more the sort of building of which Prince Charles would approve, and Blandings, which started a second seri... | It's Behind You - Dick Whittington THE FAIRY TALE? Well actually the Origins of the story of �Dick Whittington� will not be found in any book of fairy tales. The pantomime is the only one based on a true subject. There actually was a Richard Whittington, and he did become (Lord) Mayor of London in the late 14th a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,421 | What is the name of the policeman in The Noddy stories | 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... | andy capp : definition of andy capp and synonyms of andy capp (English) Flo's Mum Minor characters include various constables, barmaids, barmen, referees, footballers, pub locals and door-to-door salesmen. Andy is a working class figure who never actually works, living in Hartlepool , a harbour town in northeast Englan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,422 | Which actor was married to actress Joan Plowright? | Joan Plowright - Biography - IMDb Joan Plowright Biography Showing all 24 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (15) | Personal Quotes (2) | Salary (1) Overview (3) 5' 4½" (1.64 m) Mini Bio (1) Dame Joan Ann Plowright, the Baroness Olivier, is one of the most distinguished actors of her... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,423 | In which Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the character Nellie Forbush appear? | South Pacific - Rodgers & Hammerstein II - The Guide to Musical Theatre South Pacific a musical play in two acts by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan adapted from 'Tales of the South Pacific' by James Michener. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music by Richard Rodgers. Majestic Theatre, New York, 7 April 1... | PERFORMING ARTS : First-Class Hollywood Composers : Six makers of film music will at last get their own stamps this week. - latimes PERFORMING ARTS : First-Class Hollywood Composers : Six makers of film music will at last get their own stamps this week. September 12, 1999 |JON BURLINGAME | Jon Burlingame is an occasion... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,424 | Who won an Oscar wearing an eye patch in True Grit? | 'The Oscars': John Wayne Wins Best Actor for 'True Grit' in 1970 | AOL.com My Queue 'The Oscars': John Wayne Wins Best Actor for 'True Grit' in 1970 Barbra Streisand presents John Wayne with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role during the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970. This was the first and only Oscar win for the ... | Cabaret Cabaret Saturday February, 4 2017 at 01:30 AM Films in BOLD will Air on TCM * | VIEW TCMDb ENTRY After a box-office disaster with his film version of Sweet Charity in 1969, Bob Fosse bounced back with Cabaret in 1972, a year that would make him the most honored director in show business. And he wasn't the on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,425 | What is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area? | Countries of Asia by Size Area (List) Share By Amanda Briney Asia is the largest continent in the world with a total area of 17,212,000 square miles (44,579,000 sq km) and a 2010 population estimate of 3,870,000,000 people. According to Wikipedia.org, most of Asia is in the northern and eastern hemispheres and it cover... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,426 | "In the TV comedy series, ""Absolutely Fabulous"", which actress played the part of Edina's dim-witted assistant, ""Bubble""?" | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie review: A shot in the arm for post-Brexit Britain :: Jenkers Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie review: A shot in the arm for post-Brexit Britain Mandie Fletcher, 91 mins, starring: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Celia Imrie, Chris Colfer, Kathy Burke The real mystery inAbso... | listography: facts (Greta Garbo) facts (Greta Garbo) Garbo's favorite TV program during her later years was Matlock and she greatly admired star Andy Griffith. A cigarette butt smoked by Greta Garbo once fetched $352 at a Hollywood auction. Garbo's brother emigrated to the United States in the 1930's and owned a ranch ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,427 | William, Duke of Gloucester, was the only one of which monarch's twelve children to survive infancy? | Jørgen (Oldenburg) Fredericksen (1653-1708) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree Jørgen and wife Anna produced 17 pregnancies, most of which did not bring about issue: 1 Stillborn daughter 12 May 1684[89] 2 Mary 2 June 1685 8 February 1687[90] 3 Anne Sophia 12 May 1686 2 February 1687[91] 4 Miscarriage 21 January 1687[92] ... | Queen Anne Stuart of England Queen Anne of England Anne Stuart was an unlikely person to become queen of England. She was born on February 6, 1665 to the Duke and Duchess of York and was their second daughter out of three children. Shortly before her birth, her uncle, King Charles II, had married and seemed destined t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,428 | A spinone is what type of animal? | Spinone Italiano Dog Breed Information Tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive. 3 stars Child Friendly Dogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easygoing around children and more tolerant of children's behavior. 5 stars Tendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs. 5 stars Level of daily activity n... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,429 | Which river runs through the cities of Shanghai, Chongqing, Jingzhou, Yangzhou and Nantong? | Yangtze River Facts: Length, Port Cities, Dam Project with Photos Water System Map (Click the map to enlarge it) The Yangtze water network covers about 1,800,000 square km (694,983 square miles), accounting for 18.8% of the land area in China. The upper stream is between Yibin City in Sichuan Province and Yichang City ... | Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor - IT - 402 View Full Document Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor 1929 96 Where do they speak Malagasy Madagascar 97 What is a mud puppy American Salamander 98 You can ski on the piste but what other sport uses the term Fencing where ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,430 | Yellowstone National Park is in which US state? | Where is Yellowstone National Park? Home | Where is Yellowstone National Park? Where is Yellowstone National Park? Yellowstone is in the Northwest Region of the United States Yellowstone National Park covers 3,472 square miles. Even though the official address is to the state of Wyoming, Yellowstone is actually in thre... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,431 | In The Trouble With Harry – what was Harry? | The Trouble with Harry (1955) - 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 Trouble with Harry ( 1955 ) Approved | The trouble w... | 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 |
1,486,432 | In medicine, which joint is controlled by the Radial Nerve? | Radial nerve dysfunction: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia An illness in the whole body that damages a single nerve Direct injury to the nerve Long-term pressure on the nerve Pressure on the nerve caused by swelling or injury of nearby body structures. Radial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the radial nerve, ... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,433 | In May 2010, 98 people were killed when terrorists attacked two mosques in which Pakistani city? | Pakistani Taliban attack two mosques in Lahore, target Muslim sect | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis Pakistani Taliban attack two mosques in Lahore, target Muslim sect Shares0 Amir Mir | Fri, 28 May 2010-02:53pm , ISLAMABAD , DNA At least 80 people were killed and over 100 injured, 25 of them seriously, ... | Pakistan and Bangladesh Pakistan and Bangladesh Review Questions Regional Overview Common Past: Pakistan and Bangladesh both have some of the same cultural heritage as India. These two countries occupy parts of the major lowlands of southern Asia. Also, the two countries share a dominance of Muslim beliefs. Banglad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,434 | The full title of which play by George Bernard Shaw is completed by 'A Romance In Five Acts'? | Pygmalion (Theatre) - TV Tropes WMG Pygmalion (full title: Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts) is a 1913 play by George Bernard Shaw . We open on a crowd sheltering from the rain in a church porch. Among them are an impoverished aristocratic mother and daughter, the Eynsford-Hills (who dispatch Freddy, the son of the ho... | 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 |
1,486,435 | Where in the body are the Kupffer Cells found? | Liver Kupffer cells | macrophages.com Home » macrophage-images Liver Kupffer cells Kupffer cells are the major macrophage population of the body that has direct contact with the blood. They are found in the vascular sinuses, attached to the outer surface of endothelial cells and together with those cells and fat-formin... | Salivary Glands and Saliva Salivary Glands and Saliva Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,436 | Which religion has grown from 19th century teachings, of a man born in present day Iran and who died after a 24 year imprisonment in present day Israel? | religion facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about religion BIBLIOGRAPHY The articles under this heading describe three approaches to the topic of religion in the social sciences. The history and doctrines of the major religions are discussed in Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; Judaism. The... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,437 | "Who was expelled from school, owned two failed businesses, worked for the Northampton Repertory Company and appeared in the film ""Murder at Monte Carlo"", where he was discovered by a Warner Brothers executive and went on to make 58 films?" | 21 | February | 2015 | The Lone Girl in a Crowd The Lone Girl in a Crowd February 21, 2015 While Merle Oberon was best known for playing Catherine Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights, like Heathcliff, she also had a mysterious past she covered up for years, which has just only come to light after her death. So for those wh... | FilmNav – The website highway for British film-makers | FilmNav Interview: Oliver Reed (13 February 1938 – 2 May 1999) was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in “tough guy” roles. His films include The Trap, Oliver!, Women in Love, Hannibal Brooks, The Tri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,438 | In 1998, who, at the age of 77 became the eldest person ever to go into space? | John Glenn: 1st American to Orbit Earth, Oldest Man in Space John Glenn: 1st American to Orbit Earth, Oldest Man in Space By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | December 8, 2015 04:45pm ET MORE Editor's note: John Glenn, a legendary NASA astronaut and American hero, died on Dec. 8, 2016 at age 95. Read our full o... | Apollo 8: First Around the Moon Apollo 8: First Around the Moon By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | August 29, 2012 01:31pm ET MORE The Apollo 8 astronauts broadcast never-before views of the Earth and moon on December 24, 1968. Credit: NASA Apollo 8, the second manned mission of the Apollo program, took astro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,439 | Which SI unit is named after an engineer born in Greenock in 1736? | James Watt, horoscope for birth date 19 January 1736, born in Greenock, with Astrodatabank biography - Astro-Databank James Watt Biography Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both his native Gre... | Film-Tech Forum: On This Date in History Birthdates which occurred on March 06: 1405 Johan II King of Castille 1459 Jacob Fugger German banker/merchant 1475 Michelangelo Buonarroti painter/sculptor/architect (David, Pi�ta) 1483 Francesco Guicciardini Italy, attorney/president of Romagna 1492 Jean Luis Vives Spanish t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,440 | With which 1960's group do you mainly associate the name of Justin Hayward? | Twenty-First Century Troubadour: Justin Hayward on French Connections, Songwriting, and Literature - Justin Hayward Twenty-First Century Troubadour: Justin Hayward on French Connections, Songwriting, and Literature Posted on 07/25/2013 Interview with Barbara Havercroft Born in 1946 in Swindon, England, Justin Hayward i... | 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 |
1,486,441 | In what year was Sir Cliff Richard born? | Sir Cliff Richard - YouTube Sir Cliff Richard The next video is starting stop Birth name : Harry Rodger Webb Born : 14 October 1940 Lucknow, United Provinces, British India Studied at Lamartiniere college, Lucknow, UP, India Origin : London, England | The UK Number Ones : Double Tops Famous for his Caribbean calypso music, although he was a New Yorker. 1978 Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord Boney M These were genuine Caribbeans, although based and recorded in Germany. The hit was a medley of the two titles. 1959 Living Doll Cliff Richard & The Drifters The first of 14... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,442 | ‘Crome Yellow’ is the title of which author’s first novel? | Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley, First Edition - AbeBooks Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley, First Edition You Searched For: Results (1 - 30) of 34 1 Published by Penguin Books (1955) Used First Edition Published by Bantam Books: Modern Classic Editions, New York, NY (1968) Used Paperback First Edition Destination, Rates & S... | Terry Pratchett | Discworld Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Terry Pratchett was born in 1948 in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, England, the only child of David and Eileen Pratchett, of Hay-on-Wye. He passed his eleven plus exam in 1959, earning him a place in a technical school (High Wycombe Technical High School... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,443 | In September 2006, which Welshman captained Europe's victorious Ryder Cup team? | Ryder Cup 2006 » Team USA » News Maximilian Kieffer and Laura Gonzales-Escallon congratulate Cassandra Blaney (white shirt) and Tony Mapu Finau (white shirt) after the final match. (Photo: Getty Images) Tight all the way, the Junior Ryder Cup ends in a draw Cassandra Blaney of New York holed a crucial par putt on the f... | Ryder Cup: The greatest moment as voted for by you - BBC Sport BBC Sport Ryder Cup: The greatest moment as voted for by you 18 Sep 2014 The biennial tussle between Europe and the USA has a back catalogue of classic moments and BBC Sport selected 10 of the greatest. Ahead of next week's contest at Gleneagles, we asked y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,444 | "Which Salford born comedian and sausage maker used the catchphrase ""Right Monkey""?" | Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) - YouTube Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not... | Coogan's Run - TVerie TVerie Follow! Coogan's Run was a 1995 UK TV series featuring Steve Coogan as a series of odd characters living in the fictional town of Ottle. It was written by various people including Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Tyler, Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Geoffrey Perkins and Henry Normal. The ser... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,445 | John Harmon is the main protagonist in which Dickens novel? | David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page - Our Mutual Friend Our Mutual Friend FAQ & Email Novelist John Irving acknowledges Dickens as a major influence on his writing. Irving says he has read all of Dickens' novels except one, he has not read Our Mutual Friend. Irving says he keeps a copy of the book in all of his h... | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck - Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Nigh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,446 | According to the proverb, One swallow does not make what? | one swallow does not a summer make - Wiktionary one swallow does not a summer make Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Etymology[ edit ] An allusion to the return of migrating swallows at the start of the summer season. From a remark by Aristotle (384 1886, Louisa May Alcott , Jo's Boys, ch. 9: [T]hough one... | Loose lips sink ships - Columns - JamaicaObserver.com Loose lips sink ships Tweet ACCORDING to Wikipedia, "loose lips sink ships" is an American English idiom meaning beware of unguarded talk. The phrase originated on propaganda posters during World War II. The phrase was created by the War Advertising Council and used... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,447 | Which American tennis player won his only Wimbledon singles title in 1992 ? | American winners of Wimbledon during the Open Era | Sporting News View Fullscreen Close American winners of Wimbledon during the Open Era When she steps on the grass, Serena Williams might feel she has a bull's-eye painted on her back. After all, she is the No. 1 seed at Wimbledon; she has won the past three grand slam... | Wimbledon - Tennis Topics - ESPN Past Winners The Championships, Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament held each year in London. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis championship in the world and is considered by many the most prestigious, as well. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments -- the third in the calendar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,448 | Published in 1687, who wrote ‘Philosophae Naturalis Principa Mathematica’? | Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica First published Thu Dec 20, 2007 No work of science has drawn more attention from philosophers than Newton's Principia. The reasons for this, however, and consequently the fo... | Richard Dawkins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Dawkins "Dawkins" redirects here. For other people with this surname, see Dawkins (surname) . Richard Dawkins At the University of Texas at Austin , March 2008 Born Clinton Richard Dawkins, FRS , FRSL (born 26 March 1941) is a British ethologist , evolutionary ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,449 | Which steak is cut from between the ribs? | Cook's Thesaurus: Beef Rib Cuts home > meats > beef > rib cuts Beef Rib Cuts Meat from the rib section tends to be tender and well marbled with the fat that makes steaks and roasts juicy and flavorful. Rib steaks and roasts are sometimes called "prime rib" even when the meat isn't good enough to be graded ... | The Charcuterie Underground | Feature | Chicago Reader Share The Charcuterie Underground In the view of a burgeoning number of outlaw bacon curers and sausage grinders, some rules are made to be broken. Eric Futran Every Tuesday morning a refrigerated white truck with an anthropomorphic pig painted on its side pulls u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,450 | Pranayama refers generally to what aspect of yoga? | Pranayama | Vajrasati Yoga Vajrasati Yoga Home » Teaching resources: theory in practice Pranayama One meaning of the Sanskrit word Pranayama is the expansion, the stretching-out, of life force. In one sense, it refers to breathing generally as a vehicle to understand and experience connectivity (implicit pranayama); an... | The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering The Way to the End of Suffering by Preface The essence of the Buddha's teaching can be summed up in two principles: the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The first covers the side of doctrine, and the primary response it elicits is understandin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,451 | Commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, in which Royal park would you find the Albert Memorial? | The Albert Memorial - London memorial Add category The Albert Memorial is situated in Kensington Gardens, London, England, directly to the north of the Royal Albert Hall, close to the "Ring" which runs through Hyde Park. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Cob... | House of Windsor | Victoria Mary of Teck Name: Victoria Mary of Teck Father: Francis of Teck Mother: Mary Adelaide of Cambridge Born: May 26, 1867 at Kensington Palace, London Married: George V, on July 6, 1893 Children: Five sons including Edward VIII and George VI , and one daughter Died: March 24, 1953, aged 85 year... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,452 | Which iconic symbol of American independence is found in Philadelphia? | Liberty bell- Iconic Symbol of American Independence. - Picture of Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Liberty bell- Iconic Symbol of American Independence. - Picture of Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia 6th Street, Betwee... | 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 |
1,486,453 | Who directed the 1960 film ‘Spartacus’? | Spartacus (1960) directed by Stanley Kubrick • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 7 After having recently watched Kubrick’s weak debut, Fear and Desire, and a solid but forgettable film (Killer’s Kiss), I was pretty impressed by Spartacus, which is one hell of an epic journey. I felt that some scenes dragged, making th... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,454 | What can be a chess piece, a card game, or a bird? | Chess Cards Chess Cards by Edward Lovett INTRODUCTION I found the essence of this game in Sid Sackson's A GAMUT OF GAMES, Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., Second edition 1982. It is the first game discussed (entitled MATE), and played with a particular subset of 20 playing cards from a regular deck. According to Sac... | 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 |
1,486,455 | In which novel does the ship the Pequod appear? | SparkNotes: Moby-Dick: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Ishmael, the narrator, announces his intent to ship aboard a whaling vessel. He has made several voyages as a sailor but none as a whaler. He travels to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he stays in a whalers’ inn. Since the inn is rather full, h... | Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Last Bus to Woodstock (1975) Created by Edit Block Morse (left) as played by John Thaw in the television adaptation, with Lewis (right) as played by Kevin Whately. Inspector Morse is a fictional character in the eponymous series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, as well... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,456 | How many yards are there in a chain? | Imperial Measures of Length and Area Enter number and select unit. Select other units for conversion. The units in common use were inches, feet, yards and miles. We all had to know our twelve times table! An inch is the width of a thumb, a foot is the length of a foot (!) and a yard is a single stride, all for a large ... | Miles To Chain Conversion Miles To Chains Conversion How many chains in a mile ? Miles to chains conversion table shows the most common values for the quick reference. Alternatively, you may use the converter below to convert any other values. 1 Mile = 80 Chains 1 Chain = 0.0125 Mile Mile is an imperial and us customar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,457 | In sculpture, what is the name for the upper part of a human figure, depicting the head and neck plus all or part of the chest and shoulders | Queen Nefertiti Sculpture Classical realism figurative sculpture by Yoyita H: 21 by W: 10 by D: 6 1/2 Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370 BC - c. 1330 BC) Her name means the beautiful (or perfect) one has arrived. was the Great Royal Wife (or chief consort/wife) of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. She was the mother-in-law and pro... | National Symbols in France: Liberty (Liberté) Living in the Languedoc: Central Government: French National Symbols: Liberty (Liberté) Like other ideals such as Truth, Justice, Prudence, Wisdom and so on, Liberty is often personified as a woman. Such personifications date from classical tim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,458 | Who wrote the lyrics to the songs in The Sound Of Music? Rogers or Hammerstein? | The Sound of Music :: Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Show Details GUEST BLOG: Liesl from THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! on NBC A guest blog from the amazing young woman portraying Liesl in the upcoming NBC broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! read more Did you know? The real Captain von Trapp was offered command of a submarine in... | The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics # The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family is a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon the "Addams Family" characters created by cartoon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,459 | "What activity is known as ""Lucha Libre"" in Mexico?" | Lucha Libre Wrestling - Mexico City | Expedia Lucha Libre Wrestling by Amigo Tours Duration 5h Free cancellation Cancellation Policy You can cancel free of charge until 48 hours before your reservation starts. After that time, no cancellations, changes or refunds will be made. No booking or credit card fees per travele... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,460 | Which country has won the most medals in total at the Summer Olympic Games? | All-Time Olympic Games Medal Tally Analysis Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Medal Tally > All-Time All-Time Olympic Games Medal Tally (Summer Olympics) Which country is the most successful at he Olympic Games? Here are the top ranked countries in terms of total medals won when all of the summer Games are considered... | Montreal, 1976 Olympics Montreal, 1976 Olympic Games The 1976 Olympic Games were held in Montreal, Canada. 26 African countries boycotted the Games in response to New Zealand's inclusion. Earlier that year a New Zealand team had undertaken a three-month rugby tour of the racially segregated South Africa, but the IOC re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,461 | "Who composed the musical work ""Pictures at an Exhibition""?" | Featured Composer: Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition Suggestions for using this page FEATURES: 1. Program Music - music which describes an event or situation, in this instance a visit to an art exhibition. (Autumn, by Vivaldi, describes the season so it is also considered program music.) 2. Orchestration - the p... | Starlight Express [Original Cast Recording] - Andrew Lloyd Webber | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Starlight Express [Original Cast Recording] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann In 1981, Andrew Lloyd Webber scored what turned out to be the biggest success of his career with Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,462 | Which President of the USA was involved in a scandal concerning Monica Lewinsky? | Monica Lewinsky on Bill Clinton Sex Scandal: 'I Came Close to Disintegrating' Monica Lewinsky on Bill Clinton Sex Scandal: 'I Came Close to Disintegrating' Pinterest Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic Monica Lewinsky continues to share her side of the story, this time with a tearful speech that addressed her affair with then-... | President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy | U.S. Government Bookstore President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy print President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy has long been known un... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,463 | What is the name of the line of latitude that is approximately 23 degrees 30 minutes North? | Latitude Geography Overview By Amanda Briney Updated July 25, 2016. Latitude is the angular distance of any point on Earth measured north or south of the equator in degrees, minutes and seconds. The equator is a line going around Earth and is halfway between the North and South Poles , it is given a latitude of 0°. Val... | The Pennsylvania Center for the Book - The Mason-Dixon Line Our Most Famous Border: The Mason-Dixon Line By Kathryn DeVan, Fall 2008 JimmyWayne22 - flickr.com Mason-Dixon Line sign: A West Virginia historical marker describes the development of the Mason-Dixon Line, establishing the boundaries between Pennsylvania and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,464 | Bill Bixby starred as the human Dr. Bruce Banner in the 1970's TV series The Incredible Hulk. Which former Mr. Universe portrayed the Hulk in that very same series? | The Incredible Hulk (TV Series 1978–1982) - 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 A fugitive scientist has the curse of becomi... | Hulk (Bruce Banner) - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Hulk (Bruce Banner) Robert Bruce Banner Aliases Annihilator, Captain Universe, Joe Fixit, Mr. Fixit, Mechano, Professor, War, Bruce Bancroft, David Banner, David Bixby, Bob Danner, Bruce Jones, Bruce Roberts, David Blai... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,465 | Who wrote the sketch The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town for The Two Ronnies TV show? | "The Two Ronnies" Episode #5.1 (TV Episode 1976) - 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 Sketches include a visit to the eccen... | BBC - Press Office - Network Radio Programme Information BBC Week 10 Monday 7 March 2011 8.00-10.00pm BBC RADIO 2 Elbow lead singer and BBC 6 Music presenter Guy Garvey Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie have a live set from Elbow, the indie band fronted by BBC 6 Music's very own Guy Garvey, in tonight's show, live from... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,466 | Who was the architect of the Albert Memorial? | Albert Memorial Albert Memorial 1872 Location Mismanagement had damaged the project for a grand memorial to Prince Albert in Hyde Park, in the opinion of Building News of 24 April 1863. It said anything built subsequently that could be said to resemble art would exceed everyone’s low expectations. What was ultimately ... | The Albert Memorial - Kensington Gardens - The Royal Parks The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of London's most ornate monuments. It commemorates the death of Prince Albert in 1861 of typhoid. The Albert Memorial is located in Kensington Gardens on Albert ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,467 | In relation to spiritual diety Pachamama, in 2011 Bolivia announced an new unusual Law of what? | The Heretical Heathen: "Mother Earth" is No Mere Metaphor: Relation, Personification, and Survival Friday, July 13, 2012 "Mother Earth" is No Mere Metaphor: Relation, Personification, and Survival The polytheist/animist act of personifying phenomena is perhaps the hardest thing for many modern people to understand, and... | Religion in Tibet | Free Tibet Search this site Religion in Tibet In March 2010 the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, accused China of attempting to “deliberately annihilate Buddhism”. In Tibet, many people’s lives are dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism. Religious customs are part of everyday life, from ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,468 | Which actor starred as Dr Who in the 1st colour episode? | 11 Actors Who Have Played The Doctor | Mental Floss 11 Actors Who Have Played The Doctor Image credit: Like us on Facebook There have been many actors who have portrayed the Doctor in various settings, but eleven have been the official Doctors. We'll look at all of them here. 1. William Hartnell Veteran character acto... | The Saint - Retro TV Sales & Advertising The Saint starred Roger Moore as Simon Templar. The fictional detective and thief was created by Leslie Charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels and novellas over the years. Moore drove a white Volvo P1800 on the show with a license plate reading "ST1". Moore's portray... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,469 | "Which 20th century novelist wrote ""The Quiet American"", ""Stamboul Train"", ""Brighton Rock"" and ""The Power And The Glory""?" | Brighton Rock - Graham Greene - Book Drum Brighton Rock Graham Greene - Credit: Forgács Máté "A stranger with no shortage of calling cards: devout Catholic, lifelong adulterer, pulpy hack, canonical novelist; self-destructive, meticulously disciplined, deliriously romantic, bitterly cynical; moral relativist, strict th... | Jean Simmons - Remembering Jean Simmons Photos - Pictures - CBS News Remembering Jean Simmons Photos Next Jean Simmons British actress Jean Simmons, who starred in historical epics and costume dramas but perhaps made her biggest splash as a Salvation Army member in the musical "Guys and Dolls," died Friday, Jan. 22, 20... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,470 | Which stage musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwarz, was first seen in 2003 and features the songs 'Defying Gravity', 'I'm not that Girl' and 'As long as you're mine' ? | Wicked: Wicked Script Wicked Script Gregory Maguire: author of the book Stephen Schwartz: composer and author of the music and lyrics for broadway. Cast of Characters: Elphaba.................................................. (Witch of the West) G(a)linda ............................................... (Witch of the... | 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 |
1,486,471 | What kind of creature is a falabella? | 1000+ images about Falabella on Pinterest | First love, Carousels and Therapy Forward The Falabella miniature horse is one of the smallest breeds of horse in the world, seldom taller than eight hands (78 cm/32 inches) in height at the withers. The Falabella is a rare breed, with only a few thousand individuals existing... | Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art, by John Vinycomb search engine by freefind Project Gutenberg's Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art, by John Vinycomb This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,472 | If you drove an M5 performance luxury saloon car what make of car would you drive? | 2000 BMW M5 - User Reviews - CarGurus User Reviews Displaying all 7 2000 BMW M5 reviews. CarGurus https://www.cargurus.com 2000 BMW M5 BMW M5 2000 Base Zaven writes: 1 5 5 35 Nice — good car,nice color,very nice sound system,fast enough,one of the best 5 series ever made,very conformable options,very bad on gas,mos... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,473 | What musical instruments does a luthier work with? | Music for Kids: How String Instruments Work Music for Kids How String Instruments Work All stringed instruments make sound and notes by vibrating. Musicians make the strings vibrate by rubbing a bow against them, striking them, or plucking them. However, if you were to take a string and stretch it tight and pluck it, i... | History of Rock Music Exam 3 at Winona State University - StudyBlue StudyBlue History of Rock Music Exam 3 Kalene H. Name the musical elements found in Led Zeppelin songs. traditional electric blues, acoustic folk, experiementation Who recorded the blues rock song "Highway Star"? Deep Purple Ozzy Osbourne sang lead voc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,486,474 | Which black tea is known as the 'Champagne of Tea'? | Darjeeling Black Tea Information Darjeeling Black Tea Darjeeling Black Tea Darjeeling black tea is also well-known as the “Champagne” of teas because of its crisp and light muscatel flavor. Darjeeling black tea comes from the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India, where the conditions are ideal for growing and produ... | Rosie Lee is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Tea! Rosie Lee is Cockney slang for Tea. "Cup of Rosie luv?" Rosie Lee (or Rosy Lee) is one of the most well-known of all Cockney slang. In fact it has broken out and is used all over Britain. Many people think it is named after Gypsy Rose Lee , the American stripp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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