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1,487,175 | Who sailed round the world in the yacht Lively Lady? | BBC - Sir Alec Rose's Lively Lady prepares for world trip Sir Alec Rose's Lively Lady prepares for world trip A day after his home-coming in 1968, Alec Rose received a knighthood Sir Alec Rose's famous pale blue yacht, Lively Lady is about to start a fresh chapter in her long 62-year career. The 11m (36ft) wooden yacht... | Round the World: at 75 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is set to sail solo again - Telegraph Sailing Round the World: at 75 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is set to sail solo again The 75-year-old founder of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Races is to sail solo across the Atlantic 45 years after becoming the first man to sail non... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,176 | Who was Norman Stanley Fletcher's cellmate? | Norman Stanley Fletcher (Character) Norman Stanley Fletcher (Character) from "Porridge" (1974) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, clic... | 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 |
1,487,177 | Love Parsley is another name for what herb? | Plant Profile: Lovage Herb - Gardening - Mother Earth Living Resources Plant Profile: Lovage Herb Get to Know the hardy, durable, delicious lovage herb, includes a history of the herb and information on planting, growing and harvesting lovage. By Linda L. Underhill and Jeanne Nakjavani October/November 1992 The lovage ... | The Herbs (TV Series 1968–1972) - 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 Animated adventures of characters in a herb garden, su... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,178 | Upon which river does Durham stand? | The city of Durham: Rivers, bridges and mills | British History Online The city of Durham: Rivers, bridges and mills The city of Durham: Rivers, bridges and mills Pages 62-64 This free content was digitised by double rekeying . All rights reserved. Citation: Footnotes RIVER, BRIDGES AND MILLS The River Wear, one of the... | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - The Course The Course previous next The Championship Course, Putney to Mortlake The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 Km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London. This course was first used f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,179 | Which supermarket issues the Match & More card? | Morrisons More card - Morrisons Morrisons Contact Us Store Finder Say hello to the new Morrisons More card New 25 Morrisons More Points for every £1 you spend on Gift Cards in store. Find out more Earn 10 Morrisons More Points per litre when you buy fuel at Morrisons Earn 5 Morrisons More Points for every £1 you spend ... | May | 2012 | Retail News | Page 2 Retail News Posted by retail360uk Walmart, the world’s biggest supermarket chain by sales, is poised to expand its smallest format stores, creating a further potential hurdle for Tesco’s lossmaking US business, Fresh & Easy. Bill Simon, chief executive of Walmart’s US business told an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,180 | What film starring Denis Quaid and Tyrese Gibson released in 2004 is a remake of one released in 1965 starring James Stewart and Richard Attenborough? | Flight Of The Phoenix (2004) [Import anglais]: Amazon.fr: Dennis Quaid, Giovanni Ribisi, Tyrese Gibson, Miranda Otto, John Moore: DVD & Blu-ray 5.0 étoiles sur 5 lots of sand 6 mars 2012 Par Peter Mars - Publié sur Amazon.com Format: Blu-ray Achat vérifié After seeing the first and buying it years ago with Jimmy St... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,181 | What wine is named after a city in the south of Iraq? | Wine Varietals A-Z ‹ Wines.com Types of wine A-Z What’s on the label Wine “varietals” simply means wine made from a specific winegrape. Varietal wines in the United States are often named after the dominant grapes used in making the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chenin Blanc ... | Wonders of Iraq - 7wonders.org Wonders of Iraq Official languages: Arab, Kurdish Population: 28 221 181 approximately Iraq is an important country in Western Asia whose official name is Republic of Iraq. This country has borders with Syria to northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Jordan to the west and Arab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,182 | Which novelist was exiled to Jersey and then Guernsey? | Victor Hugo on the Island of Guernsey - The New York Times The New York Times Travel |Where Victor Hugo Found Freedom Search Where Victor Hugo Found Freedom By ANN MAH Continue reading the main story Photo Drawing room in Hauteville House where Victor Hugo lived on Guernsey. It is now a museum. Credit Hazel Thompson fo... | James Joyce | Dublin’s Wordy Men Dublin is famous for many things and over its thousand-year history it saw the building of the first two-chamber parliament (Houses of Commons & Lords) – now the Bank of Ireland, College green – in the 1730s; the construction of the Rotunda by Benjamin Mosse in 1745, which is now the ol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,183 | In June 1952, a nuclear test was held in which US desert? | Operation Tumbler Franklin Evening Star - 16 April 1952 Troops Arrive for Atomic Maneuvers LAS VEGAS, Nev.. April 15 (INS) -Troops poured into Camp Desert Rock, on the edge of the Nevada test site, today in preparation for the atomic maneuvers to be held within the next few days. First units arrived by plane and ... | Bockscar – History Wars Weapons About Bockscar Bockscar, or Bock’s Car, was the World War II, US B-29 bomber which dropped the atomic bomb, called "Fat Man", on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. Fat Man, which was carried by Bockscar, was the second atomic bomb dropped on a Japanese city. This B-29 had been named after its f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,184 | Henry VIII suffered a leg injury participating in what sport? | The jousting accident that turned Henry VIII into a tyrant | The Independent The jousting accident that turned Henry VIII into a tyrant Medical study uncovers turning point in king's life. Michael McCarthy reports Friday 17 April 2009 23:00 BST Click to follow The jousting accident that turned Henry VIII into a tyrant ... | Footballer becomes first to be jailed for 'horrific' tackle which left his victim with broken leg | Daily Mail Online Scarred for life: Terry Johnson will never play again after the tackle A footballer has become the first in Britain to be sent to prison for a reckless tackle. Mark Chapman's challenge shattered Terry J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,185 | The greater part of Lake Maggiore is in which country? | Lake Maggiore - Switzerland Tourism Lake Maggiore 360° Pano (1) Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mounta... | Lake Geneva travel guide - Wikitravel 11 Get out For other places with the same name, see Lake Geneva (disambiguation) . Lake Geneva, known in French as Lac Léman, is one of the largest lakes in western Europe. It lies on the course of the Rhone river on the frontier between France and Switzerland . Aside from the city... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,186 | Tehran is situated at the southern end of which body of water? | Ø Ù Ø Ø Ø Ø Ù Ù persian ØªÙ Ø Ø Ù tehran on Instagram Media Removed . . #تجریش نام شهری در کلانشهر تهران است که به عنوان یکی از محلّههای شهر تهران هم به شمار میآید. هزار سال پیش تجریش، #طجرشت خوانده می شد. چنان که راوندی مورخ تاریخ در شرح سلطنت طغرل سلجوقی آورده است: «آنگاه سلطان از #تبریز به سوی #ری رفت تا زفاف به... | National, Native and other Popular Flowers of Iran - The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia National, Native and Popular Flower of Iran National Flower of Iran Being the most popular flower world-wide, both because of its beauty and exceptional fragrances, Red Rose (Rosa) is the National Flower of Iran. Popularly Ros... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,187 | What is the correct way of addressing a Duke? | Correct Forms of Address Correct Forms of Address I provide the following summary charts for your convenience, with three important caveats: 1. Please do not use this page in a vacuum. Most of the usages listed here are explained in greater detail elsewhere in these pages, which is why I have resisted including... | Tomb of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) - Explore St Paul's Cathedral Tomb of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Explore St Paul's Cathedral - Virtual Tour © 2007 Armchair Travel Co. Ltd. - This page may be used for non-commercial purposes ONLY! Word document Arthur Wellesley, first ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,188 | The classic 1892 comedy novel written by George and Weedon Grossmith is 'Diary of a 'what'? | George Grossmith (Author of The Diary of a Nobody) edit data George Grossmith was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer. His performing career spanned more than four decades. As a writer and composer, he created 18 comic operas, nearly 100 musical sketches, some 600 songs and piano pieces, three book... | On this day: The Forth and Clyde Canal opened in 1790 - The Scotsman On this day: The Forth and Clyde Canal opened in 1790 The Forth and Clyde Canal opened in 1790. Picture: Stephen Mansfield 00:00 Friday 08 July 2016 Events, birthdays and anniversaries on 8 July 8 July 951: The city of Paris was founded. 1249: King Al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,189 | Who won the Tour de France 4 times 1961 to 1964? | Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city - MBA - 217 View Full Document Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city Seattle 67 The word bungalow comes from which language Hindi 68 What is the Japanese Shinkasen High speed Train 69 In what country are the Drakesberg mountains South Afric... | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | The Formula 1 Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The view down to Eau Rouge at the start of the 1955 race. The original Spa-Francorchamps circuits was mapped out by Jules de Thier in 1924, measuring 9.31 miles and was a triangular shaped road circuit which took cars between the towns on ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,190 | What geographical feature is shared by the nine nations of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana? | Top 15 Amazing Natural Wonders - Listverse Top 15 Amazing Natural Wonders StewWriter January 3, 2008 The world is inundated with the most prolific beauties of nature ever witnessed. Nearly everywhere there are inhabitants, an amazing piece of Earth’s wonder is never too far away. From huge forests to enormous collectio... | South America Facts South America Facts Natives of South America South America is the fourth largest continent in the world. There are a total of seven recognized continents (large land mass): Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Map of South America Note: Some geologists gro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,191 | In London, trains cross Hungerford Bridge in to which station north of the River Thames? | Hungerford Bridge | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Opening Date 1864 The Hungerford Bridge crosses the River Thames in London , and lies between Waterloo Bridge and Westminster Bridge . It is a steel truss railway bridge — sometimes known as the Charing Cross Bridge — flanked by two cable-stayed pedestrian bridg... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,192 | "What is the name of the actor who has now become famous for his role as the killer Freddie Kruger in the 1984 film ""A Nightmare on Elm street""?" | See the Cast of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Then and Now REDDIT New Line Cinema Horror master Wes Craven’s slasher film ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ was a huge success with both audiences and critics in 1984. In fact, it was such a hit that it spawned multiple sequels, remakes and various television incarnations. Howeve... | The new Hellraiser movie will feature a new actor as Pinhead — moviepilot.com 'Hellraiser X: Judgement' Has Pinned Down A New Actor To Play Pinhead February 22, 2016 at 12:23PM By Ricky Derisz , writer at Creators.co Staff Writer at MP. "Holy cow, Rick! I didn't know hanging out with you was making me smarter!" The Bri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,193 | The Rock of Gibraltar is made of what type of rock? | Earlham College - Geology 211 - Template The Rock. Photo courtesy of http://www.rsverlag.ch/afrika.htm The Rock of Gibraltar and Surroundings Gibraltar is a fascinating place for many reasons. It is home to ardently British people living within sight of Africa. Its peak is home to a colony of wild apes. But mos... | Gibraltar Straits as seen from Morocco - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin The Strait of Gibraltar The Strait of Gibraltar (Arabic: مضيق جبل طارق, Spanish: Estrecho de Gibraltar) is the strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain from Morocco. The name... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,194 | Which poet played for Harrow in the first Eton v Harrow cricket match in 1805? | The oldest fixture of them all | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo The oldest fixture of them all 2005 sees the 200th anniversary of what is believed to be the oldest of all cricket fixtures still played to this day - the annual Eton v Harrow match Lord Byron: the day almost ended in a fight © Cricinfo This weekend marks the 200... | Famous British Architects Famous British Architects Profession: Writer English poet and essayist. He wrote a peculiarly English form of romantic and nostalgic light verse, as well as prose works on architecture and social history which reflect his interest in the Gothic Revival. His Collected Poems appeared 1958 and a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,195 | Which British film and TV actor is the son of actress Wanda Ventham? | Benedict Cumberbatch - Biography - IMDb Benedict Cumberbatch Biography Showing all 117 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (47) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (2) Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. Hi... | Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced | BAFTA Home Media Centre Press releases Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Share 8 February 2009 BAFTA / Richard Kendal The winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2009 have been announced at a ceremony in the Royal Opera Ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,196 | "What former prison, located in San Francisco Bay, is called ""The Rock""?" | Alcatraz | prison, California, United States | Britannica.com prison, California, United States Alcatraz, former maximum-security prison located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay , off the coast of California. Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California. AdstockRF Alcatraz, originally envisioned as a naval def... | March | 2009 | Gas • Food • No Lodging | Life on the Road Chinatown Restaurant Birds March 20, 2009 Chinatown restaurants love to hang animal carcasses in their windows. Birds, in particular. Bad for the birds, good for the photography—and the eatin’. X Marks The Spot: South Dakota Signs March 16, 2009 Driving through ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,197 | Aulophobia is the irrational fear of which musical instrument? | Aulophobia - fear of flutes(!) - Google Groups Aulophobia - fear of flutes(!) Found this in my Collins Thesaurus (1995) page 715, under a list for phobias: "aulophobia" which is the morbid "fear of flutes". Such lists were always ludicrously long and implausible, and under the reign of the Internet, have become ever mo... | The Viola - Get-Tuned.com C3-E6 for advanced players (requires advanced position changing.) Musicians: Emanuel Vardi Lionel Tertis, William Primrose, Paul Hindemith Alessandro Rolla. The viola is the primary member of the viola family. It has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is played rested on the shoulder wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,198 | Which band leader called his bands ‘The Herd’? | Thundering Herd by Woody Herman on Apple Music 8 Songs Album Review Of all the big-band leaders of the swing era, Woody Herman went the most out of his way to interpret current material and keep his orchestra young, enthusiastic, and modern. For this Fantasy date, Herman's band not only plays two John Coltrane songs, b... | Ray Stevens - Along Came Jones - YouTube Ray Stevens - Along Came Jones 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 agai... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,199 | Which London satirical venue was co-founded by Peter Cook and Nicholas Luard ? | Peter Cook’s The Establishment Club | Darkest London Peter Cook’s The Establishment Club March 11, 2013 Between 1961 and 1964, 18 Greek Street, Soho was the home of the Establishment Club. The club was open for a little over three years, and for nearly half that time, the man most associated with it, Peter Cook, wasn’t... | Theatres | Andrew Lloyd Webber Theatres Andrew Lloyd Webber has been a theatre owner since 1983 and now owns six London theatres. The London Palladium , is possibly the world’s most famous theatre, known as the “Ace Variety Theatre of the World”. This well-known and much-loved venue also hosts a programme of regular e... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,200 | "Which 19th century French artist is best known for his illustrations for the ""Bible"", ""Paradise Lost"", Dante's ""Inferno"", ""Don Quixote"" and the works of Rabelais and Balzac?" | 1000+ images about Gustave Doré on Pinterest | Comedy, Fairy tales and Dante alighieri Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Gustave Doré "Paul" Gustave Doré (1823-1883) was a French artist, printmaker, illustrator and sculptor. Doré worked primarily with wood engraving. 217 Pins647 Followers | The Official Website of Dan Brown Dan Brown Launches Inferno Experience Robert Langdon needs your help. Are you up to the task? Sony Entertainment, Google, and Dan Brown have teamed up to create puzzles for a three-week online experience, The Inferno Journey Through Hell. In it, players assist Robert Langdon in solving... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,201 | ‘Taim I’ngra leat’ is Irish for what? | Say "I love you" in Irish (Gaelige) T-Shirt | Zazzle Say "I love you" in Irish (Gaelige) T-Shirt $20.30 15% off with code WINTERTREATS 50% Off Buttons , Magnets & More | 15% OFF SITEWIDE | Use Code: WINTERTREATS | Ends Tomorrow! | See Details Sold by About this product Style: Women's Ba... | Cara July 2015 by Image Publications - issuu issuu The Frames Sweet Success Donegal Coast Northern Exposure Treasures of the Donegal coast Chicago Scene stealing in Italy’s capital Rome Staying Power The Frames on 25 years making it + BUSINESS WITH BENEFITS BARCELONA’S BOOM TOWN Edinburgh Tenerife Nantes Barcelona Busi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,202 | Which revolutionary leader was born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov? | Vladimir Lenin | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Log in to favorite pages Share page Print page Vladimir Lenin Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924), born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, was a Russian revolutionary and leader of the Soviet Union (later the Union of Soviet... | Ukrainians overthrow dictatorship (Orange Revolution), 2004 | Global Nonviolent Action Database Ukrainians overthrow dictatorship (Orange Revolution), 2004 View Location on Map Goals: The campaign began in response to the fraudulent presidential elections and the campaigners demanded new, fair, and fraud-free election... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,203 | Which late actor and comedian was born Solomon Joel Cohen in May 1913? | Sid James, Comedian • Biography & Facts Sid James Comedian Sid James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976) was a South African-born English actor and comedian.Appearing in British films from 1947, he was cast in numerous small and supporting roles into the 1960s. His profile was raised as Tony Hancock '... | SparkNotes: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: Context Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Tom Stoppard Table of Contents Plot Overview Tom Stoppard was born Tomas Straussler to a Jewish family on July 3, 1937, in Zlín, Czechoslovakia. He fled with his parents to Singapore in 1939 to escape the Nazis. A few years... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,204 | Who does John Wayne play in the 1960 film ‘The Alamo’? | The Alamo (1960) - 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 small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat aga... | Dale Robertson, Star of TV Westerns, Dies at 89 | Hollywood Reporter Dale Robertson, Star of TV Westerns, Dies at 89 5:55 PM PST 2/27/2013 by Mike Barnes Getty Images Dale Robertson in "Tales of Wells Fargo" The Oklahoma native toplined NBC’s “Tales of Wells Fargo” in the late 1950s and appeared in scores of other film... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,205 | Which famous US actor made his last film appearance in the film Solyent Green? | Edward G Robinson | Biography and Filmography | 1893 Biography Golden Age Hollywood's ultimate O. G., Edward G. Robinson made a living as a "tough guy" in a raft of iterations, from hardboiled newspaperman to intrepid G-man. In real life soft-spoken, intellectual and selfless, Robinson would nevertheless imprint himsel... | Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Before being reunited in 2013's The Big Four, Poirot's recurring friends (the "group of three") were last seen in Evil Under the Sun (2001). Hercule Poirot, the Belgian private detective from Agatha Christie's creative mind, couldn't have had an illustriou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,206 | What famous actress is the daughter of Jon Voight? | Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie - Famous fathers and their famous children - Pictures - CBS News Famous fathers and their famous children Next Kirk and Michael Douglas Actors Michael Douglas, left, and Kirk Douglas arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on Feb. 26, 2012, in We... | Jon Voight - Biography - IMDb Jon Voight Biography Showing all 49 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (33) | Personal Quotes (8) | Salary (1) Overview (3) 6' 2½" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) Jon Voight was born on December 29, 1938 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Jonathan Vinc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,207 | In the Harry Potter stories, what is Hagrid's first name? | Rubeus Hagrid | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "Don't forget Hagrid's invited you to tea next Friday." —Harry reminding Albus on his appointment with Hagrid [src] Hagrid was still working at Hogwarts by 2017 , at 89 years old, owing to the natural longevity of wizardkind, which also meant that he would lik... | Rubeus Hagrid | About The Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Sirius Black Though Hagrid described Sirius Black as having been a "trouble-maker" in his youth, Hagrid had clearly been fond of him, as well as his best friend, James Potter , when they were students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry . A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,208 | When did the USA officially enter World War II? | When Did the United States Really Enter World War II? When Did the United States Really Enter World War II? by Larry Just when America joined the hostilities of World War II has quite a bit of significance for me. You see, my mom, Julia, was a war bride, deciding to marry my father, who was expected to soon be in the c... | What Happened on October 6th This Day in History 13th U.S. 1961 U.S.A. Build Bomb Shelters 6th October, 1961: President John F. Kennedy advises American families to build bomb shelters to protect them from atomic fallout in the event of a nuclear war. Many Americans did prepare for nuclear war by buying up canned good... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,209 | In which TV soap is there a garage called the Arches? | Neighbours Hotel Death Trap week: if in doubt, blow up Lassiter's | Television & radio | The Guardian Neighbours Neighbours Hotel Death Trap week: if in doubt, blow up Lassiter's Neighbours is having a week-long misery fest to try to win back the audience of its late-80s glory days. Childhood fans heading back to Erins... | eil.com / esprit : TV Soap Stars.Pop Stars.Singing Soap Stars.British Soap Operas.Australian Soap Operas.US Soap Operas. blog.eil.com We have been the worlds biggest and best for serving the most demanding record collectors for 29 years! It's the classic tale of 'always wanting to be a singer' or 'only concentrating ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,210 | What product is obtained form the tree 'Hevea Braziliensis'? | Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) | Rainforest Alliance Mexico & Central America South America Fact First discovered by the ancient Olmec, Maya, and Aztec, the latex sap from the rubber tree was once used to make rubber balls, to waterproof clothes and even to form homemade shoes. Botany In the wild, the rubber tree wil... | Fragaria. | Henriette's Herbal Homepage Henriette's Herbal Homepage Welcome to the bark side. Search form Fragaria virginiana Duchesne. Scarlet Strawberry. Virginia Strawberry. Fragaria. Rosaceae. Strawberry. The Latin word for the strawberry, Fraga, has given name to the botanical genus Fragaria, which includes our ed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,211 | The Hudson Strait separates mainland Canada from which island? | Canada - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Canada Body of water that separates Prince Edward Island from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia? Northumberland Strait Body of water that separates Newfoundland from Nova Scotia? Cabot Strait Large bo... | Do you know more than a primary school student? Do you know more than a primary school student? Try some of these questions asked at the quiz final Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 19:49 Updated: Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 20:04 Q What is the name of the scale used to measure the spice level of a chilli pepper? A Scoville Q Name the pro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,212 | Sometimes referred to as a Western, what name is commonly given to the omelet filled with diced ham, onions, and green bell peppers? | Culinary Dictionary - C, Whats Cooking America Culinary Dictionary Linda’s Culinary Dictionary – C A Dictionary of Cooking, Food, and Beverage Terms An outstanding and large culinary dictionary and glossary that includes the definitions and history of cooking, food, and beverage terms. Please click on a letter below ... | UnerasedHistory - Page 9 of 43 - "Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it" "Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it" National Chili Month It is so good that October is National Chili Month. Chili is something people eat year-round but October when the temperatures start dropping is the best time... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,213 | Which capital city houses the headquarters of the African Union? | Obama African Union Speech In Ethiopia: President Ends Africa Visit With Historic Address Obama African Union Speech In Ethiopia: President Ends Africa Visit With Historic Address 07/28/15 AT 8:27 AM Close U.S. President Barack Obama ended his historic tour of East Africa with a speech Tuesday at the African Union head... | Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso All... Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, or as the locals simply call it, Ouaga, is a truly African capital. Although it is the political center of one of the world's poorest countries, the city is filled with good restaurants, hotels and nightspots, and th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,214 | What sort of device is a ‘loupe’? | BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - the best Jewelry loupe Description Details The BelOMO 10x loupe magnifier is often compared to one of the Bausch & Lomb magnifiers - Hastings Triplet Loupe in terms of quality and reputation for accuracy, however it is necessary to mention that the BelOMO magnifier has a larger view... | Defiant hare coursing fans vow to battle for their Waterloo Cup - Telegraph Defiant hare coursing fans vow to battle for their Waterloo Cup 'Every poacher in England' was at the coursing By Charles Clover, Environment Editor 12:10AM GMT 15 Feb 2005 The gaggle of 150 anti-hunting protesters escorted by police into the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,215 | ‘Black Ops’ is the subtitle of which game? | Call of Duty Black Ops - Test Subtitles In English. - YouTube Call of Duty Black Ops - Test Subtitles In English. 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 be loaded. Loading... Rating ... | BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Troubles tunes which annoyed Auntie Troubles tunes which annoyed Auntie By Johnny Caldwell BBC News It may not get the biggest cheer of the night but the Police's hit Invisible Sun might well generate the most conversation among those attending the group's gig at Belfast's Stormont Es... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,216 | Vehicles from which country use the international registration letter S? | Vehicle documents required for international road haulage - GOV.UK GOV.UK Vehicle documents required for international road haulage From: Vehicle documents drivers need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle. Contents Further Information When you drive a goods vehicle from one country to anot... | History of Number Plates | Registration and Car Number Plate History Login/Register History of Number Plates This article focuses on the history of GB Mainland number plates. Interested in the History of Irish Number Plates ? At the beginning of the century, with mechanically propelled vehicles increasing in number, an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,217 | How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? | Record Formats Why 78, 45 and 33 1/3 record formats? 1.78s: (c. 1900 - 1960) The first disc format was the 10-inch 78 rpm record, pictured above in the center, invented around 1900. The first record player was invented around 1870 by Thomas Edison, but this used cylindrical records about the size of an empty toilet pap... | The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) by Simon & Garfunkel Songfacts Songfacts The 59th Street bridge (officially the Queensboro Bridge), goes over the East River in New York City, connecting Queens to Manhattan. Simon & Garfunkel are from New York, which has a very hectic pace. In this song they remind us to sl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,218 | Which English author’s major novels are set in Wessex? | The Best Thomas Hardy Novels | Interesting Literature The Best Thomas Hardy Novels Posted by interestingliterature Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) wrote 14 novels, so picking a top ten won’t prove too difficult a task. What are the best Thomas Hardy novels? This is undoubtedly going to prove a difficult and controversial issu... | The French Lieutenant's Woman - John Fowles - Author Biography - LitLovers • Where—Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK • Education—University of Edinburg; B.A. Oxford University • Awards—Silver Pen Award John Robert Fowles was an English novelist and essayist. In 2008, The Times (of London) named Fowles among their list of "The 50 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,219 | What name is given to a pavilion or seat fixed on an elephant's back? | Internet History Sourcebooks Project Field Marshal Lord Roberts: When Queen Victoria Became Empress of India, 1877 [Tappan Introduction] THE PRINCE OF WALES, afterwards King Edward VII, paid a visit to India as a mark of honor to the native princes who had aided the English in their efforts to govern the land. Th... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,220 | What city did the Appian Way lead to? | Rome Walking Tour: Ancient Appian Way -- National Geographic's Ultimate City Guides More Free City Guides The Via Appia Antica ( www.parcoappiaantica.org ), ancient Rome's "Queen of Roads," is the reason we say all roads lead to Rome. Engineered in the 5th century B.C., it was the widest and largest road of its time. ... | BBC Bitesize - KS2 History - A map of Roman roads in Britain A map of Roman roads in Britain Duration 01:26 You need to have JavaScript enabled to view this video clip. Description A map is shown of the first Roman road to be built in Britain, Watling Street, which ran between Richborough and Chester. Other famous Roma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,221 | What political term originates from the interview of a general during the Spanish Civil War who said that as his four groups of troops approached Madrid, another group of supporters inside the city would support him? | The Nazi-Instigated National Synarchist Union of Mexico What It Means for Today by William F. Wertz, Jr. When in July 2003, the leaders of the Ibero-American Solidarity Movement (MSIA)founded in 1992 as a Trojan horse within the LaRouche movementresigned from association with LaRouche over the issue of synarchism. Ly... | Music in the Time of War | Exploring Music 3:42 Program 2 The second show picks up where the first one left off, this time looking from a Russian perspective. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture tells the tale of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in a way suggestive of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, but in a matter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,222 | Which all-girl group had a hit in 1996 with 'Say You'll Be There'? | Spice Girls' Top 8 Biggest Billboard Hits: 'Wannabe,' 'Say You'll Be There' & More | Billboard Spice Girls' Top 8 Biggest Billboard Hits Tim Roney/Getty Images Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Victoria Adams, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm of the Spice Girls, circa 1996. Girl Group Week continues with the biggest Hot ... | 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 |
1,487,223 | On Feb 16, 1923, archeologist Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of whom? | Archaeologist opens tomb of King Tut - Feb 16, 1923 - HISTORY.com King Tut's mummy was unearthed by archeologist Howard Carter, Fidel Castro became dictator of Cuba, the first 911 system became available, and the Kurds seized embassies across Europe in This Day in History video. The date is February 16th. Lead Story Ar... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,224 | The third largest cities in Spain and Venezuela share which name? | Venezuela - Population Population Venezuela Table of Contents Three races contributed significantly to the composition of the Venezuelan population: whites, Africans, and Indians. The Indians of the region belonged to a number of distinct tribes. Those who devoted themselves to agriculture and fishing belon... | Malta-The George Cross Island - "Towns & Villages" (3) Malta-The George Cross Island This site was built with RapidWeaver Towns and Villages in Malta and Gozo A four-part series Published by the Conventual Franciscans of Rabat (Religjon u Hajja), Malta - 1994 (Excerpts) - Book 4: Gozo 1. SANTA VENERA (...) The railway ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,225 | What are Ponte Vecchio and Pont Neuf? | Pont-Neuf (Paris, France): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor “Beautiful view, love is in the air, and irony” Reviewed November 6, 2016 Pont Nuef means new bridge, but it is the oldest standing bridge in Paris! Lovers have begun placing love locks on the bridge corner, it is interesting to see them, I did notice that... | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,226 | UK road signs for tourist destinations and places of interest are normally a white icon on what colour background? | United Kingdom travel guide - Wikitravel UTC +1 during "British Summer Time" (BST) Emergencies dial 999 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the British Isles . This Union is more than 300 years old and comprises four con... | STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS History of Technological Achievement Design in four concentric circles depicts mankind's industrial and technological progress from the Iron Age to the Internet designed by Bruce Rushin 2015 - present QUATUOR MARIA VINDICO Britannia Antony Dufort’s stunning interpretation of Britanni... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,227 | What is the next in this series: Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter ... ? | Acts 10 (KJV) - There was a certain man Heb Jas 1Pe 2Pe 1Jo 2Jo 3Jo Jde Rev KJV - King James Version NKJV - New King James Version NLT - New Living Translation NIV - New International Version ESV - English Standard Version HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible NASB - New American Standard Bible NET - New English Trans... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,228 | Roald Amundsen, along with Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, and Oscar Wisting, became the first to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What countries flag did they fly over the pole? | Race to the South Pole | TIME For Kids Race to the South Pole Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first successful expedition to the globe's southernmost point December 14, 2011 Print GETTY IMAGES After arriving at the South Pole on December 14, 1911, explorer Roald Amundsen (left) spent three days there with his ... | USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - History of the Flag of the United States of America The Gadsden Flag The rattlesnake was the favorite animal emblem of the Americans even before the Revolution. In 1751 Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette carried a bitter article prote... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,229 | What is the name of the mail order company founded by Kate Middleton's parents in 1987? | The History of Kate Middleton's Parents, Carole and Michael Middleton - The Daily Beast Gallery: Michael and Carole Middleton The Middletons have offered £50,000 ($80,000) toward the wedding, yet that sum looks a little hollow when they are directly tapping into the national hysteria and lining their pockets. Kate’s mo... | 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 |
1,487,230 | Who was the first king of the House of Lancaster? | house of Lancaster | English family | Britannica.com House of Lancaster aristocracy House of Lancaster, a cadet branch of the house of Plantagenet . In the 15th century it provided three kings of England—Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI—and, defeated by the house of York , passed on its claims to the Tudor dynasty . The... | King John Lackland King John Lackland Location of death: Newark, Lincolnshire, England Cause of death: Illness Remains: Buried, Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, England Gender: Male Nationality: England Executive summary: Signed the Magna Carta, then reneged John Lackland, King of England, the youngest son of King Henry... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,231 | In what sport is Arnold Palmer known? | Arnold Palmer Arnold Palmer Lite 11.5 oz. Half & Half Cans The name “Arnold Palmer” has legendary roots as an original beverage combination of half iced tea and half lemonade, widely known for its refreshing taste and ability to revive the senses after a competitive round of golf. AriZona and Arnold Palmer have teamed ... | Arnold Schwarzenegger: Biography Arnold Schwarzenegger 3 This world-famous athlete and actor was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and by the age of 20 was dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title. By generating a new international audience for bodyb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,232 | In 43AD which Roman Emperor personally took part in the invasion of Britain? | BBC - History - Overview: Roman Britain, 43 - 410 AD Print this page Why Britain? Why did the Romans invade Britain in 43 AD? Their empire already extended from the Channel coast to the Caucasus, from the northern Rhineland to the Sahara. The great age of conquest had ended a few decades before. Three legions had been ... | Today in Catholic History – The Vandals Sack Rome « Today in Catholic History – Thomas Becket consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury » Today in Catholic History – The Vandals Sack Rome On 2 June 455, the Vandals led by their king Genseric began their sack of the city of Rome. Genseric had made a peace treaty with the pre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,233 | What is the theatre equivalent of the US film industry's 'Oscar'? | Film History of the 1920s Film History of the 1920s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Foundations of the Prolific Film Industry: Films really blossomed in the 1920s, expanding upon the foundations of film from earlier years. Most US film production at the start of the decade occurred in or near Hollywood on... | Spielberg Wins at Last With 7 Oscars for 'Schindler's List' - NYTimes.com Spielberg Wins at Last With 7 Oscars for 'Schindler's List' By WILLIAM GRIMES Published: March 22, 1994 "Schindler's List," Steven Spielberg's wrenching drama about the Holocaust, dominated the 66th annual Academy Awards last night, winning seven... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,234 | Who created the newspaper strip cartoon The Gambols? | Barry Appleby | Lambiek Comiclopedia Barry Appleby (30 August 1909 - 11 March 1996, UK) Barry Appleby is best known as the artist of the newspaper strip 'The Gambols'. Coming from the West Midlands, he became a freelance contributor to boys' papers and trade papers after leaving school. He became sub-editor with the ... | The Avengers Forever: Patrick Newell Mother, 1968-69 by Pete Stampede In his entry in Who's Who On Television in the late 70's, Patrick Newell defined himself as "Actor with a weight problem—the more he diets, the less work he seems to get." In contemporary interviews quoted in Dave Rogers' books, he stated that ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,235 | In times gone by, shepherds used to place a bell around the neck of a castrated ram that was leading a flock of sheep so that the movement of the flock could be noted. What was another term for the castrated ram? | Bells - Supernatural Enchantment and a Biblical Perspective Contact Us Bells - Supernatural Enchantment and a Biblical Perspective In 2012 and 2013, many giant bells have been cast and honored, with eight featured in a barge leading the massive flotilla for Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee celebration, the largest ri... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,236 | Who designed the World War 2 fighter the Hurricane | Hawker 'Hurricane' Download this Kindle eBook and read it now Hawker 'Hurricane' The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the Royal Air Force before and during World War 2. The Hawker Hurricane was the first operational R.A.F.... | 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 |
1,487,237 | Which two one act plays, first performed in 1954, are set in the dining room of the Beauregard Hotel in Bournemouth? | Separate Tables Definition and Meaning - Dictionary Central Definition Theater Two one-act plays on a single bill by Terence Rattigan,first performed in 1954 at St James's Theatre, London. The two plays,Table by the Window and Table Number Seven, evoke thesadness and isolation of life in a small residential hotel. The ... | W. Somerset Maugham - Freedom From Religion Foundation Orders W. Somerset Maugham On this date in 1874, William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris, France. Maugham was orphaned when he was ten years old, and soon moved to live with relatives in England. He underwent medical training at St. Thomas Hospital in London, be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,238 | With what is the Japanese art of bonsai concerned? | The Art of Bonsai Project - Penjing: A Chinese Renaissance The Art of Bonsai Project Discuss this article >> Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) created by Wang Huaishun from Ningde, Fujian Province. The height of the tallest tree is 44". In the West, penjing has come a long way. For decades, the art of dwarfing trees in co... | www.ellisandco.co.uk Spring provides ideal time to enjoy garden plants budding into life. Spring provides an ideal time to enjoy plants budding into life in the garden – and to inspect for any nasty Japanese knotweed at the same time. This pernicious plant – Fallopia japonica – lies dormant in winter but now its reddis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,239 | "What song by Michael Jackson asks ""Annie are you O.K.""?" | Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal Lyrics | Genius Lyrics The Evolution of Beyoncé About “Smooth Criminal” “Smooth Criminal” was actually an idea Michael had in 1984. Originally it was to be a Western Musical, with Michael being a gunslinger. When he didn’t like the original sketching of the concept, he decided to make ... | 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 |
1,487,240 | Which comedy actor played Charlie Bind in the 1964 film Carry on Spying? | Carry On Spying (1964) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Carry on Spying (original title) 1h 27min A top secret chemical... | Carry on Cleo (1964) Cast and Crew, Trivia, Quotes, Photos, News and Videos - FamousFix Photo Credit: lonepine Carry On Cleo is a British film comedy which was released in 1964. It is the tenth in the series of Carry On films to be made, and the website ICONS.a portrait of England describes Carry On Cleo as "perhaps th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,241 | What figure-shaping garment was sometimes made with whale bones? | Whalebone - definition of whalebone by The Free Dictionary Whalebone - definition of whalebone by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/whalebone (wāl′bōn′, hwāl′-) n. 1. The elastic, horny material forming the fringed plates that hang from the upper jaw of baleen whales and strain plankton from the wat... | The Emperor's New Clothes: Tales of type 1620 The Emperor's New Clothes The Emperor's New Clothes Denmark Many years ago there lived an emperor who loved beautiful new clothes so much that he spent all his money on being finely dressed. His only interest was in going to the theater or in riding about in his carriage wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,242 | Tony Stark is the real name of which super-hero featured in Marvel comics and later films? | Iron Man (Anthony Stark) - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Iron Man (Anthony Stark) Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark Aliases "Shellhead," "Golden Avenger," "Tetsujin"; formerly Crimson Dynamo, Iron Knight, Hogan Potts, "Spare Parts Man"; impersonated Cobalt Man (Ralph Roberts) ... | 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 |
1,487,243 | Who was the leader of Albania from 1944 to 1985? | BBC News - Albania timeline Albania timeline A chronology of key events: 1939 - Shortly before the start of World War II, Italy invades. King Zog flees to Greece. ENVER HOXHA Some still revere Communist leader who ruled with iron fist Born in 1908 1940 - Italian army attacks Greece through Albania. 1941 - Enver Hoxha b... | Milestones: 1937–1945 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1937–1945 The Potsdam Conference, 1945 The Big Three—Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (replaced on July 26 by Prime Minister Clement Attlee), and U.S. President Harry Truman—met in Potsdam, G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,244 | In which city will the 2014 Tour de France begin? | Tour de France: Yorkshire to host start of 2014 race - BBC Sport BBC Sport Tour de France: Yorkshire to host start of 2014 race 14 Dec 2012 Media playback is not supported on this device Yorkshire to host start of Tour De France Leeds will host the start of the 2014 Tour de France. The Tour heads through Yorkshire on 5... | First time at the Olympics 1st Olympic Congress : 16 - 24. June 1894 Paris (Founding Congress) Subject: Study and Diffusion of the Principles of Amateurism and Revival of the Olympic Games. 1896 Athens First Modern Olympic Games held in Athe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,245 | Which US Trade Union boss vanished in Bloomfield, Michigan in July, 1975? | New chapter in Jimmy Hoffa search: Police drill at Michigan home - CNN.com New chapter in Jimmy Hoffa search: Police drill at Michigan home By Josh Levs and Michael Martinez, CNN Updated 10:27 AM ET, Fri September 28, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WA... | 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 |
1,487,246 | Which country adopted the euro as its currency on January 1st this year? | Countries Using the Euro as Their Currency Recent and Future Euro Countries On January 1, 2009, Slovakia started using the euro. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Estonia began using the euro on January 1, 2011. Latvia began using the euro as its currency on January 1, 2014... | Euro Banknotes Coins & Jewellery Note: * = The coins are all official original issues from the countries themselves, it is only our packaging which is unofficial. Eurozone Banknotes Although we are primarily coin dealers, not banknote dealers, we have been asked so frequently for Euro notes, that we have decided to giv... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,247 | Who painted ' Supper at Emmaus ' and ' The Anatomy Lesson ' ? | Rembrandt Paintings of Portrait and Oil Painting Reproduction Rembrandt painting The Anatomy Lecture of Dr Nicolaes Tulp Oil painting on canvas, 169.5X216.5cm. Finished in 1632, this painting The Anatomy Lecture of Dr Nicolaes Tulp reveals that artist Rembrandt has surpassed the ordinary skill of portrait painting prev... | Saint James | apostle, son of Zebedee | Britannica.com apostle, son of Zebedee Alternative Titles: James, son of Zebedee, James the Greater Saint James Saint Peter the Apostle Saint James, also called James, son of Zebedee, or James the Greater (born , Galilee, Palestine—died 44 ce, Jerusalem; feast day July 25), one o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,248 | Which Liberal Democrat has been appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, in David Cameron's first Cabinet? | BBC News - Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Here is a guide to the cabinet following the reshuffle which began on 14 July, 2014: David Cameron Prime Minister Prime Minister David Cameron Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside Westminster when he was elected Tor... | Labour shadow cabinet and ministers resignations - the letters in full Labour shadow cabinet and ministers resignations - the letters in full Watch | Who has left the Labour Shadow Cabinet? 01:32 Telegraph Reporters 30 June 2016 • 7:14am The revolt against Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party continue followi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,249 | What name is given to the death of tissue due to failure of the blood supply? | Avascular necrosis - Mayo Clinic Avascular necrosis By Mayo Clinic Staff Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and the bone's eventual collapse. The blood flow to a section of bone can be interrupte... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,250 | Which game gets its name from the Spanish for ‘ball’? | Spanish Word for ball | ball in Spanish Spanish Word for ball Spanish Word: el balón, la pelota Now you know how to say ball in Spanish. :-) Translated sentences containing 'ball' We played ball with my uncles. Nosotros jugamos pelota con mis tíos. The ball Lucía has is blue. La pelota que tiene Lucía es azul. I want... | Billiard Billiard Billiard History Inset from School of Recreation, 1710. "We perceive from the engraving of the Billiards of the seventtenth [sic] century, that the game was altogether different from what it is now." [1] All cue sports are generally regarded to have evolved into indoor games from outdoor stick-and-bal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,251 | The English town name suffix 'wich' (as in Nantwich and Northwich) derives from the mining of what mineral? | History of salt - 必应 Sign in History of salt Salt, NaCl, is an ionic compound made of sodium and chloride ions which has been exceptionally important to humans for thousands of years, because it is one of the substances upon which all of life evolved to depend. Humans, like all life, need a supply of salt in order to s... | nickel facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about nickel Note: This article, originally published in 1998, was updated in 2006 for the eBook edition. Overview Nickel is the only element named after the devil. The name comes from the German word Kupfernickel, meaning "Old Nick's copper," a term used ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,252 | What common Latin phrase literally translates as To the point of disgust | Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: Appendix:List of Latin phrases (A–E) This appendix lists direct English translat... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,253 | Which BAFTA award-winning scriptwriter created the TV series The Street, Accused, The Lakes and Cracker? | Jimmy McGovern delivers his Screenwriters' Lecture | BAFTA Home Television Features Jimmy McGovern delivers his Screenwriters' Lecture Jimmy McGovern delivers his Screenwriters' Lecture Share 30 September 2015 The BAFTA-winning writer of Cracker, The Street, Accused and Banished talked to journalist Miranda Sawyer abou... | Learn and talk about Tracy Letts, 20th-century American dramatists and playwrights, 20th-century American male actors, 21st-century American dramatists and playwrights, 21st-century American male actors Tracy Letts (born July 4, 1965) is an American playwright , screenwriter and actor who received the 2008 Pulitzer Pri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,254 | What name was given to both of the Acts that united the parliaments of England and Scotand in 1707, and those of Britain and Ireland in 1800? | Learn and talk about Treaty of Union, 1706 in England, 1706 in Scotland, 1706 treaties, 1707 treaties Background[ edit ] Queen Elizabeth I of England (and of Ireland) died without issue on 24 March 1603, dissolving the Tudor dynasty . The throne fell immediately and uncontroversially to her double first cousin twice re... | 2007 UK New Coin Designs 2007 UK New Coin Designs During 2008 , all the familiar British circulation coin designs will be withdrawn and replaced. 2007 UK New Coin Designs Initial comments and reactions to the announcement about the new coin designs following Gordon Brown's announcement in the House on Thursday 15th Jun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,255 | Which long-running British TV series featured the characters Captain Peacock, Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Humphries, Miss Brahms, Mr. Rumbold, Mr. Grainger and Mr. Lucas? | Are You Being Served? (Series) - TV Tropes Are You Being Served? You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / Are You Being Served? × Timeline "Mr. Humphries, are you free?" Long-running BBC sitcom created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, following the exploits of the employees of... | 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 |
1,487,256 | The vacation destinations of Pattaya and Phuket are in which country? | Samantha H We spent a total of 19 days visiting Vietnam and Cambodia. I planned the trip with fairly short notice and rather individualized. Daisy was super accommodating with our requests even after our arrival. She showed great concern for our well-being when the weather turned cold as we were heading toward Sapa in ... | 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 |
1,487,257 | Burgess, Philby, Maclean...... . Who was known as the 'Fourth Man'? | BBC - History - Historic Figures: The Cambridge Spies The Cambridge Spies z Guy Burgess, one of the 'Cambridge Spies' © Maclean, Burgess, Philby and Blunt were British members of a KGB spy ring that penetrated the intelligence system of the UK and passed vital information to the Soviets during World War Two and th... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,258 | Who was the President of A.C. Milan Football Club from 1986 to 2004? | History History History The first headquarters were established at the 'Fiaschetteria Toscana' on Via Berchet in Milan, back in 1899 The first headquarters were established at the 'Fiaschetteria Toscana' on Via Berchet in Milan, back in 1899. From that moment on the glorious history of Milan was born as the club went o... | Former FA chief executive Mark Palios in talks to buy Tranmere Rovers - Liverpool Echo Former FA chief executive Mark Palios in talks to buy Tranmere Rovers Discussions are taking place with owner Peter Johnson about Palios taking a 90% stake at Prenton Park Share Former FA Chief Mark Palios is said to be in negotiati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,259 | What is the name of the topmost bone of the spine that supports the skull | Spinal Anatomy | Vertebral Column Vertebral Column The spinal column (or vertebral column) extends from the skull to the pelvis and is made up of 33 individual bones termed vertebrae. The vertebrae are stacked on top of each other group into four regions: Term None Cervical Vertebrae (C1 – C7) The cervical spine is fur... | The Ribs - The Human Skeletal System The Human Skeletal System References The Ribs The ribs are flat, thin bones that, together with the sternum , make up the ribcage. The ribs provide protection for vital organs in the upper body, including the heart and lungs. The ribs also help to protect major vessels in the uppe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,260 | Bondi Beach is near which city? | Guide to Bondi Beach, Sydney - Tourism Australia Guide to Bondi Beach Guide to Bondi Beach Each year more than a million travellers descend on the golden shoreline of Bondi Beach. Here's why. Site Requires Javascript - turn on javascript! Australia.com does not support the internet browser you are using. Please upgrade... | Andrew Bond | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Affiliation Vickers-Armstrongs Limited Andrew Bond is the father of James Bond and the spouse of Monique Bond . Like his wife, the character has only a brief mention in Fleming's penultimate novel, You Only Live Twice . Although alluded to in 1995's GoldenEye and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,261 | "What are the last words of the film ""Gone With The Wind""?" | SparkNotes: Gone with the Wind: Important Quotations Explained Important Quotations Explained Key Facts 1. Gerald: “Do you mean to tell me, Katie Scarlett O’Hara, that Tara, that land, doesn’t mean anything to you? Why, land is the only thing in the world worth workin’ for, worth fightin’ for, worth dyin’ for, becaus... | Other Voices « Movie City News Oscar 2004: Flashback to Oscar’s Memorable Speeches Tuesday, February 15th, 2005 Suppose You won the Oscar! What would You say? How would you grab your 45 seconds–unless you are Warren Beatty or Julia Roberts and get to talk much longer–in the spotlight? The Oscar speeches are often the s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,262 | Who wrote the novel 'Ben Hur'? | John Swansburg is Slate's deputy editor. Advertisement Robert Ingersoll, also a veteran of Shiloh, was now the nation’s most prominent atheist , a renowned orator who toured the country challenging religious orthodoxy and championing a healthy separation of church and state. Wallace recognized him from earlier that sum... | Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot (Audiobook) » Vector, Photoshop PSDAfter Effects, Tutorials, Template, 3D, Categories: E-Books & Audio Books » Audio Books English - Mp3 - AudioBook - Unabridged - 620 MB 'Salem's Lot is a 1975 horror fiction novel written by the American author Stephen King. It was his second novel to be pu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,263 | Which act represented Ireland in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest? | Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest | Eurovision Song Contest Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 159pages on This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors) . Ireland Last: 2007 , 2013 Ireland is the most successful country in the Eurovision Song Con... | Ronan Keating - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Actor | Music Department Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. He debuted in 1994, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the lead singer of Irish group Boyz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,264 | "Who has a series of weight-loss tapes called ""Sweatin' to the Oldies""?" | 1980s Workout Videos|Richard Simmons Workout Videos|Richard Simmons Exercise videos - YouTube 1980s Workout Videos|Richard Simmons Workout Videos|Richard Simmons Exercise videos 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. Ra... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,265 | In which small Pennine town could you see the Britannia Coconut dancers on Easter Saturday? | The History of The Britannia Coco-nut Dancers of Bacup. Top of page^ The dances they perform are actually Folk Dances and the custom of blackened faces may reflect a pagan or medieval background which was done to disguise the dancers from being recognised by evil spirits afterwards, it may also reflect mining... | Rampant Scotland Directory - Colour Supplement Index Rampant Scotland Directory! Newsletter Colour Supplements The Rampant Scotland Newsletter is published every second Saturday and provides an insight into what has been happening in Scotland, snipped from the Scottish media, for Scots in Scotland and abroad, bringing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,266 | In which year was Ulster incorporated into the UK, under the Home Rule Act? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Irish Home Rule: An imagined future Print this page Self-government The casual observer could be forgiven for thinking that the picture entitled ‘King George and Queen Mary Opening the New Irish Parliament’ was a faithful representation of actual events. But, in fact, the occ... | Great Britain and the United Kingdom | Britroyals Contact Great Britain and the United Kingdom Over the centuries, Great Britain has evolved politically from several independent countries (England, Scotland, and Wales) through two kingdoms with a shared monarch (England and Scotland) with the un... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,267 | In England what is the most popular girls name of the 90s? | The Most Popular Baby Names Past And Present | The Huffington Post The Most Popular Baby Names Past And Present 14/04/2014 16:43 | Updated 22 May 2015 Johanna Payton Parentdish UK Alamy Some parents strive for an original name that won't appear more than once on the register when their child starts school. Others choos... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,268 | "Which American poet's epitaph is ""Quotes The Raven Nevermore""?" | The Raven - Poem by Edgar Allan Poe The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some vi... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: April 2012 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League MACCLESFIELD QUIZ LEAGUE CUP FINAL QUESTIONS COMPILED BY THE OX-FFORD C VETTED BY THE WATERS GREEN RAMS 1. Q Which bird is sometimes referred to as the halcyon? A The kingfisher 2. Q The adjective aquiline is derived from the Latin for which bird? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,269 | Which famous film director was born on August 13th 1899 in Leytonstone near London and died on April 29th 1980 in Bel Air California ? | Alfred Hitchcock Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Film & Theater Personalities Alfred Hitchcock Biography Alfred Hitchcock was an English movie director, famously dubbed as the âThe Master of Suspenseâ. This biography of Alfred Hitchcock provides detailed information about his childhood, life, ac... | The guide to British Cinema and Movie History Backgound Dr Stranglelove The Stagnation of the 70’s With the film industry in both Britain and the United States entering into recession, American studios cut back on domestic production, and in many cases withdrew from financing British films altogethe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,270 | Which cricketer scored 158 runs in 2005 to secure the ashes for England? | BBC SPORT | Cricket | Ashes 2005 | Ashes series ratings Printable version Ashes series ratings BBC Sport runs the rule over both Ashes teams after one of the greatest Test series of all time. ENGLAND Michael Vaughan (captain) - 8: The captain who won England the Ashes. Out-manouvered Ricky Ponting with his inventive fi... | The highest score in Test cricket | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo The progression of the record April 12, 2004 The highest score in Test cricket The highest individual score in Test cricket - batting's blue-riband record - has only changed hands ten times since the first Test of all, 127 years ago in 1876-77. Here's how the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,271 | What is the name of the apple-based liqueur from Normandy? | Regions of France | Upper Normandy Region of France - Cider, Liqueur and Calvados Upper Normandy Liqueur, Cider and Calvados Different liqueurs exist in Normandy, each one having its own flavour, strength and character. The region also has several excellent cider drinks. Upper Normandy's most famous eau de vie in the... | Everyone remembers the name of Wellington''s horse: Copenhagen. Similarly, Napoleon''s horse was called Marengo. But what was the name of the horse of other commander at Waterloo, Bleucher? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk Everyone remembers the name of Wellington's horse: Copenhagen. Similarly, Napoleon's horse wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,272 | A nuclear reactor which produces more 'fissile' material (i.e., which sustains a chain reaction) than it consumes in fuel is known by what sexual term? | SAGE Books - Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements Books Subject: Peace Studies / Conflict Resolution , International Relations (general) Abstract `A unique and indispensible work that serves both as a basic introduction to the disarmament ... | Oklo Reactor – Mounana, Gabon | Atlas Obscura Please separate multiple addresses with commas. We won't share addresses with third parties. Subscribe me to the Atlas Obscura Newsletter Many people think nuclear power is an invention of mankind, and some even think it violates the laws of nature. But nuclear power is in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,273 | Which was the last film to win all 5 major Oscars (Best Director, picture, screenplay, actor and actress)? | Rewind: The Oscar-winning best pictures - CNN.com Rewind: The Oscar-winning best pictures By Todd Leopold and Lee Smith, CNN Updated 3:08 PM ET, Fri February 28, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Oscar-winning best pictures 'Spotlight' (2015) – "Spotl... | 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 |
1,487,274 | In which year did the Battle of Vitoria take place during the Peninsular War? | The Peninsular War 1808-1814 Europe in 1808 By the year 1808 France had achieved domination over the great majority of continental Europe. Through victories at Ulm (1805), Austerlitz (1805), Jena-Auerstädt (1806) and Friedland (1807) her armies had successively eliminated Austria, Prussia and Russia as military opponen... | Victoria Cross Heroes :: The Victoria Cross Victoria Cross Heroes The Victoria Cross The VC can be awarded to women although no woman has yet received one. Originally the VC could not be awarded posthumously, i.e. to anyone who had died whilst performing the act of gallantry; this was changed by an incident in 1900 alt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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