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1,487,675 | The Stoop is the home of which Premiership club? | Harlequins Rugby Union Read More Join us at The Stoop Show your support and bring the colour for the remainder of the season as Harlequins continue in their Aviva Premiership and Anglo-Welsh Cup campaigns. Tickets from £6 for juniors and £12 for adults. | Peterlee Peterlee The Tyne Valley Peterlee Peterlee is a small new town, which was founded in 1948. The town originally mostly housed coal miners and their families, and was named after the celebrated Durham miners' leader Peter Lee. Today the new town boasts a strong sense of community and is noted for its large open ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,676 | Which English cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1666? | The Great Fire of London, 1666. Search The Great Fire of London began on the night of September 2, 1666, as a small fire on Pudding Lane, in the bakeshop of Thomas Farynor, baker to King Charles II . At one o'clock in the morning, a servant woke to find the house aflame, and the baker and his family escaped, but a fe... | MoEML: Pudding Lane Pudding Lane List documents mentioning Pudding Lane List variant names and spellings Pudding Lane is most famously known as the starting point of the Great Fire of 1666 . The origin of its name is contested by historians but is most likely consistent with Stow’s explanation in hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,677 | What city hosted the 2007 World Athletics Championships? | Eugene, Oregon, to host 2021 world track and field championships comment BEIJING -- After nearly four decades of bypassing the United States, track and field's marquee event is finally headed to the country that has been the dominant force in the sport. The small Oregon city of Eugene, a northwestern town steeped in Am... | The Happy Historian The Happy Historian More Israeli hostages killed in Munich At Furstenfeldbruck air base near Munich, an attempt by West German police to rescue nine Israeli Olympic team members held hostage by Palestinian terrorists ends in disaster. In an extended firefight that began at 11 p.m. and lasted until... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,678 | Who has played Dot Cotton in Eastenders since 1985? | Dot: I’m going deaf and blind – The Sun Dot: I’m going deaf and blind EastEnders actress, 88, reveals new agony EXCLUSIVE by ED DYSON, Showbiz Reporter 17th August 2015, 11:01 pm Comments EASTENDERS legend June Brown has revealed she is battling deafness — just months after admitting she is losing her sight. The 88-yea... | Carry On Behind ** (1975, Kenneth Williams, Elke Sommer, Kenneth Connor, Jack Douglas, Joan Sims, Bernard Bresslaw, Liz Fraser, Peter Butterworth, Patsy Rowlands) – Classic Movie Review 2378 | Derek Winnert This article was written on 12 Apr 2015, and is filled under Reviews . Current post is tagged archaeological site... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,679 | Which famous two word titled Beatles song did the band The Arctic Monkeys perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics? | Paul McCartney - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Composer | Music Department Sir Paul McCartney is a key figure in contemporary culture as a singer, composer, poet, writer, artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and holder of more than 3 thousand copyrights. He is in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for most records sold, most... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,680 | Who became the World Chess Champion after beating Boris Spassky in 1972? | Bobby Fischer - Chess Player Bobby Fischer Home Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer (1943 – 2008) became World Chess Champion in 1972, after beating the defending champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. Taking place during a very chilling part of the Cold War, this match where a U.S. player challenged a Soviet Union one ... | "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 |
1,487,681 | The song 'Younger than springtime' was featured in which musical? | Younger than Springtime, song… | Details | AllMusic google+ Description by Robert Cummings Rodgers and Hammerstein accounted for at least nine hit musicals and are widely regarded as the most successful composer/lyricist team in Broadway history. Three musicals are generally regarded as their finest -- Ok... | 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 |
1,487,682 | Social reformer Frank Pakenham was better known as whom? | Pakenham: Peace By Ordeal Pakenham: Peace By Ordeal Pakenham: Peace By Ordeal Enlarge image Peace By Ordeal: An Account from First-Hand Sources of the Negotiation and Signature of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 by Frank Pakenham is considered a definitive account of the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations of 1921. The nego... | You Don't Know What You Think You "Know" About... The Communist Revolution and the REAL Path to Emancipation: Its History and Our Future New collective farms, like the one pictured here, transformed the old, private exploitative system of agriculture that could not reliably feed the population. Collectivization in the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,683 | "Who wrote the poem ""The Darkling Thrush""? He is better known as a classic novelist?" | Analysis Of Thomas Hardy s The Darkling Thrush Free Essays Analysis Of Thomas Hardy S The Darkling Thrush THE DARKLING THRUSH ANALYSIS TRI ANISSAH ARFIANI; 121211233040 1. Illustration 1st Stanza In this first stanza,... the speaker is lying on bushes when the weather is very cold. According to the speaker, the winter... | T. S. Eliot - On This Day On This Day Full Name: T. S. Eliot [Thomas Stearns Eliot] Nationality: American born; naturalised British 1927 Profession: Poet, Author and Nobel Laureate Why Famous: T. S. Eliot is one of the most important 20th century poets and a recognised playwright, critic and publisher. Born in America,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,684 | Who was the first person to see the moons of Jupiter? | When Was Jupiter Discovered? - Universe Today Universe Today by Fraser Cain [/caption] Were you wondering when was Jupiter discovered? Well, there’s no way to know. Jupiter is one of the 5 planets visible with the unaided eye. If you go outside and Jupiter is up in the sky, it’s probably the brightest object up there... | Names of the Months Origin of the Names of the Months January: Janus, Roman god of doors, beginnings, sunset and sunrise, had one face looking forward and one backward, February: On February 15 the Romans celebrated the festival of forgiveness for sins; (februare, Latin to purify), March: Mars, the Roman god of war, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,685 | Who was the leader and pianist of the group ‘Brasil 66’? | Sérgio Mendes | New Music And Songs | Sérgio Mendes About Sérgio Mendes For most of the second half of the '60s, Sergio Mendes was the top-selling Brazilian artist in the United States, charting huge hit singles and LPs that regularly made the Top Five. His records with his group, Brasil '66, regularly straddled the do... | British trumpeter and band-leader John Chilton dies, aged 83 - JAZZIZ Magazine Léan Crowley News March 2, 2016 British trumpeter and band-leader John Chilton dies, aged 83 By Matt Micucci British jazz trumpeter, band leader and award-winning author of books on jazz topics John Chilton died on February 25, aged, 83, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,686 | What name is given to areas of land in Holland that have been reclaimed from the sea? | Protective Dikes and Land Reclamation, The Netherlands | Building the World Protective Dikes and Land Reclamation, The Netherlands Protective Dikes and Land Reclamation, The Netherlands Maeslant Barrier in Rotterdam, from The Wall Street Journal, at wsj.com. WHY THE NETHERLANDS? “God created the earth but the Dutch mad... | 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 |
1,487,687 | In Greek mythology, Thanatos represented Death who was his twin brother who represented Sleep? | Thanatos, the god of Death *** Thanatos, the Greek god of Death Who was Thanatos? Thanatos was a god of Death who was feared and hated as the enemy of mankind and whose hard heart knew no pity. He was one of the primeval gods who was a son of Nyx was believed to be the mother of everything mysterious and anything that ... | ZEUS MYTHS 4 LOVES - Greek Mythology Roman Name Jupiter Europa and Zeus as bull, Paestan red-figure calyx krater C4th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum ZEUS was the king of the gods, and god of the sky, weather, fate and law. This page describes three of Zeus' mortal liaisons--Danae who was impregnated by the god in the f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,688 | The Italian cooking sauce pasata is made from which vegetable? | Vegetarian Pasta Sauce Recipe | Taste of Home Vegetarian Pasta Sauce Recipe Read Reviews Be the first to add a review 4.5 2 2 Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use of their harvest. "You can add some of your favorite red wine to the sauc... | Radish - Vegetable Directory - Watch Your Garden Grow - University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension Alert: Making Pesticide Applications in School/Community Gardens Radish Radish is a cool-season, fast-maturing, easy-to-grow vegetable. Garden radishes can be grown wherever there is sun and moist, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,689 | Who played the character Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife in the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption? | Andy Dufresne | Stephen King Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Dufresne in the film adaptation. Andrew "Andy" Dufresne is a wrongfully accused prisoner and the main protagonist in Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption , as well as its film adaptation, where he was played by Tim Robbins. Andy is portrayed as intelli... | Cape Fear (1962, 1991) - Classic Film Freak Cape Fear (1962, 1991) There is nothing in the dark that isn’t there in the light. Except fear. Why was a remake thought necessary? Cape Fear is not among Martin Scorsese’s better films. Watching the 1991 remake gives the persistent impression of being crucially unnecessary—... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,690 | What is the real first name of current Chief Scout, Bear Grylls? | Bear Grylls - Biography - IMDb Bear Grylls Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (18) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (3) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Bear Grylls was born on June 7, 1974 in Isle of Wight, England as Edward Michael Bear Grylls. He is a producer and actor, known for Man vs. Wil... | The Jungle Drums September 2012 by The Courier Newspaper (page 8) - issuu issuu The Jungle Drums Brain Training FAMOUS BOOKS FAMOUS FIRSTS Each of these people is famous for being the first person to do something, but what was it? 1. Helen Sharman 2. Robin Knox Johnson 3. Nancy Witcher Astor 4. Alan Mullery 5. Ursula A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,691 | What was the name of the former England international cricketer who became Bishop of Liverpool in 1975? | Farewell to a friend - Liverpool Echo Farewell to a friend FAMILY and friends said a final farewell to former Bishop of Liverpool David Sheppard today (Thursday). Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email FAMILY and friends said a final farewell to for... | 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 |
1,487,692 | Near which city is the only museum devoted to American life and arts from the 17th to 19th century in Britain? | At Home in America: 19th Century Genre Painting At Home in America: 19th Century Genre Painting July 22 - September 7, 2008 Following the popularity of Hudson River School painting in the first quarter of the 19th century, and prior to the advent of photography and the upheaval of Civil War, American artists began to... | The London Tourism Guide - a free tourist and visitor guidebook for England's capital city Cultural Phenomena Kew Gardens A spectacular site laid out over acres in a pleasant and wealthy London suburb, it's a great place for a sunny afternoon - it doesn't work so well in bad weather as the variou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,693 | What type of material is produced in a ginnery? | Ginnery - definition of ginnery by The Free Dictionary Ginnery - definition of ginnery by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ginnery Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial , Encyclopedia . gin 1 (jĭn) n. A strong colorless alcoholic beverage made by distilling or redistilling rye or other grain spirits... | What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 - IT - 402 View Full Document What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 Rhodopsis original Egyptian Cinderella had what job Prostitute - bird stole her shoe 37 Whose attendance compulsory at priests banquets in Egypt Mummies – dead re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,694 | Gallipoli is in which European country? | Battle of Gallipoli - World War I - HISTORY.com Battle of Gallipoli A+E Networks Introduction The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915-16, also known as the Battle of Gallipoli or the Dardanelles Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. The camp... | Cyprus: The ancient island of Aphrodite - CNN.com When the Ottoman Empire launched a successful full-scale attack in 1570, the scene was set for the divisions between Turkish and Greek Cypriots that exist on the Mediterranean island until today. Cyprus in the 20th century By the time Cyprus came under British administr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,695 | Dicky Mint, Mick the Marmalizer and Nigel Ponsonby-Smallpiece were puppet characters associated on TV with which comedian? | Diddy Men | Open Access articles | Open Access journals | Conference Proceedings | Editors | Authors | Reviewers | scientific events This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (Ja... | Hi-de-Hi! (TV Series 1980–1988) - IMDb (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Based to some extent on writers, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's, own experiences as Butlins Holiday Camp entertainers in the UK during the same timescale the programme follows, "Hi-De-Hi!" epitomises the 'slapstick, postcard humour" of post-war... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,696 | The taste of which Chinese beer reminds you that its city of origin was a German concession? | Rural Restaurant: No Rice, Still Nice | Village Voice Rural Restaurant: No Rice, Still Nice Remember Me Or sign in with a social account: FACEBOOK GOOGLE + TWITTER YAHOO! Don't have an account yet? Sign Up › Connect. Discover. Share. Get the most out of your experience with a personalized all-access pass to everything ... | 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 |
1,487,697 | Which Latin term, usually applied to legal evidence, means 'at first sight'? | Latin phrases glossary and listing - common and interesting Latin expressions, terminology, translations, meanings, origins glossary, usage in legal, business, science and English language (with) the defendant being absent (legal term) - in the absence of the accused a capite ad calcem thoroughly/completely... | International School of Toulouse - Humanities Website - Year 7 History In Latin invidia, envy is jealousy for others. You might be jealous of what they own, what they can do or simply who they are. If you wish for others to fail, this is also envy. Animal symbol - The dog Colour - Gr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,698 | Who was the last U.S. astronaut to go alone into space ? | 2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space - The Atlantic The Atlantic 2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space Imagine being alone in space ... and almost not making it back. Most Popular Text Size Pre-Hadfieldian! A picture captured by Gordo Cooper aboard Fait... | NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying By Denise Chow, SPACE.com Staff Writer | July 19, 2011 02:04pm ET MORE Shuttle Atlantis' final crew, commander Chris Ferguson, pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,699 | Online social networking website Facebook was founded in 2004 in which US state? | Social Media Timeline StumbleUpon is acquired by eBay. May 24 Facebook starts allowing developers to use the site as a platform for games and widgets, leading to the success of popular games such as Farmville, Bejeweled Blitz, and Mafia Wars. July 29 Apple releases the iPhone in the United States. iPhone users can acce... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,700 | Which legendary American Football player, who played his entire 15-year career with the Los Angeles Rams and | Merlin Olsen (American Football Player) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Nfl Legend Dies Huffington Post Sports - Jun 04, 2013 '\\n David \\"Deacon\\" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died. \\n The Hall of Fame defensive end credited with terming the word sack for how he knocked down quarterbacks, was 74. T... | Golf Roundup: Gary Player to get Lifetime Achievement Award Golf Roundup: Gary Player to get Lifetime Achievement Award Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange The SportsXchange• Pin it Share Gary Player of South Africa, considered by most observers be the greatest international golfer of all time, will become the 10th recipie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,701 | In which Asian state do the Karen people make up 7% of the population? | Karen People in Minnesota - health care issues | Culture Care Connection Karen People in Minnesota Common medical issues and cultural concerns of Karen patients Social structure The Karen are known for their friendliness, hospitality, and their traditional red or blue woven shirts and dresses. Men display elaborate, ex... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,702 | Which author's works include The History Of Mr Polly, The Time Machine and The War Of The Worlds? | The 100 best novels: No 39 – The History of Mr Polly by HG Wells (1910) | Books | The Guardian The 100 best novels The 100 best novels: No 39 – The History of Mr Polly by HG Wells (1910) The choice is great, but Wells's ironic portrait of a man very like himself is the novel that stands out Share on Messenger Close HG ... | "War of the Worlds": Behind the 1938 Radio Show Panic "War of the Worlds": Behind the 1938 Radio Show Panic Stefan Lovgen for National Geographic News June 17, 2005 It was the day before Halloween, October 30, 1938. Henry Brylawski was on his way to pick up his girlfriend at her Adams Morgan apartment in Washington, D.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,703 | The Braemar Gathering is the most famous event of what type? | Braemar Gathering - Braemar Braemar Gathering Suitable for all the family World-famous Outdoor event in Braemar Games Park Free parking Food stalls Braemar’s premier cultural and sporting event is the Braemar Gathering which takes place on the first Saturday of September every year. It is the most famous and best-atten... | Harlech - Accommodation Snowdonia Accommodation Snowdonia Harlech Harlech Harlech is a town and seaside resort in Gwynedd, within the historical boundaries of Meirionnydd in northwest Wales. Lying on Tremadog Bay and within the Snowdonia National Park, it has a population of 1,447, of whom 51% speak Welsh. The town is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,704 | Medoc is a wine region in which country? | Médoc Wine Tours » CellarTours Médoc Wine Tours Chateau Lagrange Barrique Cellar Luxury Wine Tours of the mythical Médoc The Médoc wine country encompasses the mythical wine appellations of Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estéphe and Haut-Médoc, all located on the left bank of Bordeaux . This is a star studded wine re... | French Wine Classifications AOC Law Wine Grapes Vineyards of France French Wine Classifications AOC Law Wine Grapes Vineyards of France Vineyards of France France is not only the world’s most famous wine growing country, it also takes credit for being one of the world’s oldest wine regions as well. The ancient Romans b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,705 | Who had a mistress called Clara Petacci? | In Bed with Benito: Sex Diaries Reveal Mussolini's Soft Side - SPIEGEL ONLINE In Bed with Benito: Sex Diaries Reveal Mussolini's Soft Side In Bed with Benito Sex Diaries Reveal Mussolini's Soft Side Mussolini's mistress, Clara Petacci, recorded intimate details of her affair with Il Duce in her journal. Her newly publi... | 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 |
1,487,706 | What is the capital of Greece? | What is the Capital of Greece? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Greece The Capital City of Greece (officially named Hellenic Republic) is the city of Athens. The population of Athens in the year 2001 was 745,514 (3,761,810 in the metropolitan area). Gre... | Greece: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Financial Woes Continue in 2015 End of Monarchy Brings Civilian Government A referendum in Dec. 1974, five months after the demise of the military dictatorship, ended the Greek monarchy and established a republic. Former ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,707 | G.G.R. is which 1992 Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon drama film? | Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - 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 An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a r... | GRETA GARBO BIOGRAPHY GRETA GARBO BIOGRAPHY Actress Greta Garbo had a greater impact on her craft than did any other actress in the 20th century. She introduced what is now called method acting to the screen, and in twenty-eight films, twenty-five of them filmed in the United States, redefined the image of women o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,708 | In the Bible, which of the apostles refused to believe in the resurrection until he had seen and touched Christ? | Who Were the 12 Apostles Chosen By Jesus Christ 2. Andrew The Apostle Andrew abandoned John the Baptist to become the first follower of Jesus of Nazareth, but John didn't mind. He knew his mission was to point people to the Messiah. Like many of us, Andrew lived in the shadow of his more famous sibling, Simon Peter. A... | Zechariah's Vision in the Temple (Luke 1:5-25) -- JesusWalk Text Luke 1:5-25 [5] In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. [6] Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,709 | Which Dutch painter, famous for his portraits, was the principal court painter to Charles II ? | Peter Lely (Pepys' Diary) Life Nymphs by a Fountain, an atypical mythological work Lely was born Pieter van der Faes to Dutch parents in Soest in Westphalia , [1] where his father was an officer serving in the armed forces of the Elector of Brandenburg . Lely studied painting in Haarlem , where he may have been apprent... | The Open Door Web Site : History : 17th Century England : Charles II : "The Merry Monarch" The Open Door Web Site History Chapters Main Index Portrait of Charles II by Wright Charles II was secretly a Catholic. Unknown to the majority of his Cabinet, he had signed a secret treaty, called the Treaty of Dover, with Lou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,710 | Which three word French phrase is used to mean a feeling of pride and loyalty uniting the members of a group? | Foreign words and phrases | Oxford Dictionaries Home Explore Word lists Foreign words and phrases Foreign words and phrases Over the centuries the English language has assimilated words and phrases from a variety of other languages. In context, those listed here are often printed in italics. ab initio Italian sung with... | 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 |
1,487,711 | "Who wrote music for a ""Well-Tempered Clavier""?" | The Well-Tempered Clavier I Modigliani − the Cursed Artist (Estonian National Ballet, Risto Joost) JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER I Vardo Rumessen, piano 2010 marks the 325th anniversary of the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and nearly 290 years since Bach completed his collection of prelud... | Gwyneth Walker: Vt. Philharmonic Plays Sunday: 'Clown of the Orchestra' Shows Off at Chandler Read notes for Concerto for Bassoon and Strings (2000) (Photograph of bassoonist Jonna Goulding. Photo by Robert Eddy.) The quirky bassoon, sometimes called "the clown of the orchestra," will strut its stuff at Chandler Music ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,712 | What is the famous last line of the 1959 comedy film ‘Some Like it Hot’? | Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been liv... | 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 |
1,487,713 | For religious people, the shamrock is said to be a metaphor for what? | The Seeker: St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock Day? St. Patrick's Day or Shamrock Day? Share | As we all know, St. Patrick's Day is known more for revelry than reverie. Pictures from this weekend’s St.Patrick’s Day parades don’t lie. But should I feel guilty that I celebrated a saint by acting like a sinner? “A little bit o... | Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem - Telegraph Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem The Dean of Southwark has not allowed the singing of Jerusalem in the cathedral for some time By Sophie Borland Damian Thompson: The folly of Dean Slee The verses, which were written by William Blake more than two centuries ago, ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,714 | In the Hans Christian Andersen tale, of what were the Emperor's new clothes made ? | Hans Christian Andersen : The Emperor's New Clothes The Emperor's New Clothes A translation of Hans Christian Andersen's "Keiserens nye Kl�der" by Jean Hersholt . Info & links Many years ago there was an Emperor so exceedingly fond of new clothes that he spent all his money on being well dressed. He cared nothing abo... | 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 |
1,487,715 | In which country is the holiday resort of Sousse? | Sousse travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] View over Sousse's medina Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia possessing an authentic medina, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . It is a popular tourist destination, particularly with Russian, Serbs, Croats, Britons, Germans and East Europ... | Thailand: The Land of Smiles The Southeast Asia Series A series of independently produced documentaries, filmed on-location, blending historical background with contemporary studies of countries and cultures of Southeast Asia. Programs available on 11 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in an 11-Di... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,716 | "On radio, whose voice was used for the character ""Hercules Grytpipe-Thynne""?" | The Goons | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Eugene Chadbourne The second half of the 20th century would not have been as funny without these Goons . The massive influence this group had on comedy is not to be underestimated. Without the Goons , there would have been no Monty Pyt... | 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 |
1,487,717 | In the children’s story ‘Peter Pan, what is Captain Hook’s first name? | Captain Hook (Character) - Biography biography from Hook (1991) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography History Discuss J.A.S. Hoo... | 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 |
1,487,718 | What article of clothing was created in 1946 by engineer Louis Reard and fashion designer Jacques Heim? | Bikini introduced - Jul 05, 1946 - HISTORY.com Bikini introduced Publisher A+E Networks On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Reard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini modeled the new fashion, which Reard dubbed “bikini,” ... | 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 |
1,487,719 | Which Thomas Harris novel was the top selling adult fiction novel of the year 2000 in the UK? | Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol 'will be biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade' - Telegraph Book news Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol 'will be biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade' Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol will become the biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade, and the fastest selling si... | Rereading: The Go-Between by LP Hartley | Books | The Guardian Rereading Rereading: The Go-Between by LP Hartley A story of lost innocence, hypocrisy and Britishness – but LP Hartley's masterpiece can also be read as a sophisticated gay novel Julie Christie in Joseph Losey's 1970 film of The Go-Between. Photograph: Spo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,720 | Who won the Formula One Championship for drivers in 2000? | Top 10 F1 Drivers All Time - Most Grand Prix Wins in History Top Formula 1 Drivers Who Won Most Grand Prix Titles History by Sameer Arshad | Posted on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 | 0 Who has won the most Grand Prixs in the history of Formula 1 Championships ? well you are about to know all the details going further in the p... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,721 | In the UK it is called a spanner, what do they call it in the USA? | The **COMPLETE** us & uk confusions [rec.humor.funny] | Browse the Best of RHF: " General Jokes 93-95 " | The **COMPLETE** us & uk confusions D.J.Barton@durham.ac.uk (D J Barton) University of Durham, Durham, UK (chuckle, long, sexual, swearing, offense=British & Americans) Words that could be confusing and embarrassin... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,722 | What is the ordinal of one? | Ordinal number | Define Ordinal number at Dictionary.com ordinal number noun 1. Also called ordinal numeral. any of the numbers that express degree, quality, or position in a series, as first, second, and third (distinguished from cardinal number ). 2. Mathematics. a symbol denoting both the cardinal number and the ord... | 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 |
1,487,723 | In 1984 which song urged you to “push pineapple, shake the tree”? | Black Lace - Agadoo - YouTube Black Lace - Agadoo Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on N... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,724 | Although the majority of the teams are in the US, the hall of fame for what sport is located at 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada? | Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hockey Hall of Fame Year round, Closed January 1, December 25 and annual Induction Day. Email: About Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada’s great winter sport —... | Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,725 | Which Alex Graham cartoon appears in the Daily Mail newspaper? | Photo gallery: Fifty years of Fred Basset - BBC News BBC News Photo gallery: Fifty years of Fred Basset 11 July 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel For half a century the antics of Fred Basset, the creation of Sussex cartoonist Alex Graham, have been charming newspaper readers. For half a century the antics... | 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 |
1,487,726 | Which South American country stretches over 3,000 miles from north to south and less than 300 miles from east to west? | South America |authorSTREAM South America Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites . Views: This Presentation is Public Favorites: 5 SOUTH AMERICA PowerPoint Presentation: South America can be divided into 5... | Rounding Cape Horn Panama Canal - References Rounding Cape Horn No sooner had lands been discovered to the westward of Europe than the minds of cosmographers became fixed in the idea of short routes to India in that direction. This ambition would not be abandoned until long after both shores of the western continent ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,727 | In which Irish city doesthe 'Salmon Weir Bridge' span the River Corrib? | Salmon Weir in Galway City, Ireland - Lonely Planet © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors Upstream from Salmon Weir Bridge, which crosses the River Corrib just east of Galway Cathedral, the river cascades down the great weir, one of its final descents before reaching Galway Bay. The weir controls the water levels above... | 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 |
1,487,728 | """Christ in the House of his Parents"" is one of the best known paintings of which artist?" | Artwork of Events in Jesus' Life Artwork of Events in Jesus' Life by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson See John the Baptist artwork and paintings Christ Walking on the Water Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), The Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water (1907), oil on canvas, 51 1/2 x 42 in. (130.8 x 106.7 cm.), Des Moines Art Center... | Most Famous Paintings – List of the World’s Most Popular Painting By: Rembrandt van Rijn Rembrandt’s painting of a city guard led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq moving out is famous for three reasons: its large size of 11’10” x 14’4”, effective utilization of chiaroscuro (light and shadow balance), and its portrayal of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,729 | The first income tax in the US, 3% of all incomes over US $800, was levied to pay for what war? | History of the Income Tax in the United States History of the Income Tax in the United States Source: Tax Foundation. The nation had few taxes in its early history. From 1791 to 1802, the United States government was supported by internal taxes on distilled spirits, carriages, refined sugar, tobacco and snuff, property... | Barbara's Creative Accomplishments - Available Challenges JUMPERS: The Year You Were Born challenge (showing 1-39 of 39) ❇ Rocking Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu Level II: Scavenger Hunt 1. Cost of Living - Average cost of new house $12,220; average monthly rent $90; average yearly wages $4.550; a gallon of Gas 24 c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,730 | What flavour of jam is used to make a traditional Sachertorte cake? | Sachertorte recipe | Epicurious.com Advertisements Preparation 1. To make the torte: Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment or wax paper. Dust the sides of the pan with flour and tap out the excess. 2. In the top ... | Viennese Cafés - VIENNA – Now. Forever on Google Maps on wien.gv.at Traffic information public transport Viennese Cafés The Viennese coffee house is known around the globe for its informal pleasantness, as an oasis of gemütlichkeit. Traditional cafés entice with a wide variety of coffee drinks, international newspape... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,731 | Who was the 7th century Anglo-Saxon bishop, who whilst living on the Farne Islands off Northumberland, instituted special laws to protect the Eider ducks nesting there? | Franks Casket - Appendices - People and Places Appendices - People and Places The automatic translation is necessarily imprecise. This translation does not replace the reading of German or English original texts. People and Places Aidan: *Ireland - d. Aug. 31, 651, Bamburgh, Northumberland. apostle, monastic... | Female Leaders in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg B.C. 590-59 Legendary Ruler Adela of Friesland (The Netherlands and Germany) After the murder of Frana in 586 BCE, the people wanted the "borough maid" Adela to be their new Earth Mother, but she refused because she wished to resign from her cit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,732 | Which city is called Baile Atha Cliath in its native language ? | Dublin | Uncyclopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia established 3 Months after Leo Burdocks opened “You see lads, The Irish are the blacks of Europe, and the Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin.” ~ Roddy Doyle Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and is the capital cit... | Ireland Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com GDP total: $191.5 billion (2012 est.) GDP per capita: $41,700 (2012 est.) Language: English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas along the western coast Largest Cities: (by population... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,733 | Who had a 2015 hit song with Want to Want Me | Jason Derulo - "Want To Want Me" (Official Video) - YouTube Jason Derulo - "Want To Want Me" (Official Video) 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 no... | 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 |
1,487,734 | "Which sculptor is famous for ""Bronze Age"" (1877), ""Burgesses of Calais"" (1889), ""The Kiss"" (1898), and is best known in England for ""Le Penseur""?" | Auguste Rodin on ArtStack - art online François Auguste René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917), known as Auguste Rodin ( /oʊˈɡuːst roʊˈdæn/ ; French: [oɡyst ʁɔdɛ̃] ), was a French sculptor . Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, [1] he did not set out to rebel against the... | English Furniture Style Guide Restoration of the Monarchy Period (1660-1714) Following the austere years of Puritan rule, the return of the monarch from exile in Europe heralded a period of great luxury. On his return Charles II set about creating a court as dazzling as those of his Continental counterparts... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,735 | Gala, Jonagold and Pink Lady are all varieties of which fruit? | Our Fruit OUR FRUIT SOCIAL MEDIA OUR FRUIT Through the years Allan Brothers has earned its reputation as one of the premier growers and packers of Washington State apples and cherries. Allan Brothers only grows those varieties that are in demand by the consumer. The following is a list of varieties, with most available... | Gilbert & Sullivan ~ Songs List | OLDIES.com 1. H. M. S. Pinafore: We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue 2. H. M. S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup 3. H. M. S. Pinafore: My Galant Crew, Good Morning 4. H. M. S. Pinafore: I'm The Monarch of The Sea 5. H. M. S. Pinafore: When I Was A Lad 6. H. M. S. Pinafore: Nevermind The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,736 | Which nation won the 2002 FIFA World Cup? | Brazil in the 2002 World Cup « Brazil in the World Cups Matches and Players The team: Marcos (GK), Cafu (C), L�cio, Roque J�nior and Roberto Carlos; Edmilson, Kl�berson, Gilberto Silva, and Rivaldo; Ronaldinho and Ronaldo. Substitutes: Dida (GK), Rog�rio Ceni (GK), Ricardinho, Belleti, Anderson Polga, Junior, D... | 2002 race report 2002 race report The men’s race Khannouchi claims world record Moroccan-born USA citizen Khalid Khannouchi achieved his ambition of winning the London Marathon and in a fascinating race he shaded his own world record by 4 seconds. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Paul Tergat finally vanquished his nemesis Haile Gebr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,737 | What is the name for an inflammation of the larynx characterised by coughing, harshness (or loss) of voice, choking sensation and difficulty in breathing? | Voice Problems | Hoarseness | Vocal Cord Paralysis Doctors | Solana Beach, CA 92075 Vocal Cord (Throat) Cancer Voice problems occur with a change in the voice, often described as hoarseness, roughness, or a raspy quality. People with voice problems often complain about or notice changes in pitch, loss of voice, loss of... | Heston Blumenthal puts Fat Duck restaurant closure down to norovirus | Life and style | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old The health scare that forced the closure of Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant may have been caused by the highly infectious norovirus bug, the chef has disclosed in a magazine int... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,738 | Foucault’s Pendulum, which demonstrated the rotation of the Earth, was staged in which European city in 1851? | Earth rotation | History Exploration with Niall History Exploration with Niall The greatest WordPress.com site in all the land! Tag Archives: Earth rotation Léon Foucault and the Pendulum Niall C.E.J. O’Brien On the left bank of the Seine, high over the Latin Quarter and the city of Paris stands the Pantheon, the ... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,739 | What is the name of the Sky TV comedy sports panel game hosted by James Corden with Andrew Flintoff and Jamie Rednapp as team captains? | A League of Their Own (TV Series 2010– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A League of Their Own 45min Sports-based com... | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | England rugby squad in profile Printable version England rugby squad in profile In an unprecedented move, every member of England's Rugby World Cup-winning side, plus coaches Clive Woodward, Dave Alred, Phil Larder and Andy Robinson have been recognised in the New Year Honours list. A-Z Stuart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,740 | Who was the actress wife of Clark Gable, killed in an air crash in 1942? | Carole Lombard killed in plane crash - Jan 16, 1942 - HISTORY.com Carole Lombard killed in plane crash Share this: Carole Lombard killed in plane crash Author Carole Lombard killed in plane crash URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1942, the actress Carole Lombard, famous for her roles in such screwball comedies ... | Diana Ross Milestones Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: Last performance of Diana Ross & The Supremes. Apr. 6 Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) - Diana's first solo single is released. June 19 Diana Ross - Diana's first solo album is released. Sep. 19 Ain't No Mountain High Enough (single) tops the US cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,741 | A compound which reduces liquid surface tension, or tension between two liquids or liquid and solid (as do detergents, foaming agents, and dispersants) is generally called a? | Glossary Of Water And Wastewater Treatment Terms Glossary Of Water And Wastewater Treatment Terms Acidity: ability to neutralize alkaline (hi pH) substances. Activated Carbon: a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions ... | UK television adverts 1955-1985 It’s all dirt and dust, But don’t you get fussed, The answer is easily found, Remember: Cleans a big, big carpet For less than half a crown! 1001 carpet cleaner (2) One Thousand and One, One Thousand and One Gets rid of that workaday frown, One Thousand and One cleans a big big carpet Fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,742 | Translating as `skewer', what Greek dish consists of small pieces of pork, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki wrapped in pita bread? | How to Cook Souvlaki in the Oven | eHow How to Cook Souvlaki in the Oven Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish typically grilled on a skewer. It consists of pieces of marinated meat that may be eaten alone, with pita bread, as part of a salad, garnished with sauce or served wit... | Philippa James visits A Slice of Sicily - Food & Drink - Lancashire Life Philippa James visits A Slice of Sicily 08:31 17 May 2010 Ettore and Phillipa have a coffee Cookery editor Philippa James enjoys the taste of Italy and some flavours from closer to home Email this article to a friend To send a link to this page yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,743 | Which disease acquired its name in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia? | Legionellosis Fall '12 - GGCWiki Legionellosis Fall '12 4 References Legionellosis Legionnaires' disease acquired its name in July 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending the 58th convention of the American Legion at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. Of the 182 people infected, 29... | 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 |
1,487,744 | South Korean Ban Ki-moon was reappointed unopposed in June 2011 as head (secretary-general) of what organization? | BBC News - Profile: United Nations Profile: United Nations The UN's New York headquarters The United Nations (UN), which emerged in 1945 from the devastation of global conflict, aims to "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". Its mission is to maintain international peace and security and to promote frie... | New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC - Press releases - GOV.UK New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC From: First published: 7 April 2011 This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Appointment of Lord Patten of Barnes as t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,745 | Anna Mae Bullock is the real name of which singer, dancer, actress and author? | Who is Anna Mae Bullock? | Reference.com Who is Anna Mae Bullock? A: Quick Answer Anna Mae Bullock is the birth name of Tina Turner, a popular singer, dancer, actress and author. Bullock began her career as a singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, performing under the name "Little Ann." Starting in 1960, she began g... | 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 |
1,487,746 | What was the name of the actor who played Jack Sugden in Emmerdale and who died in July 2008? | Emmerdale actor who played Jack Sugden dies aged 63 | Daily Mail Online Emmerdale actor who played Jack Sugden dies aged 63 Emmerdale's Clive Hornby died aged 63 Clive Hornby - who played farmer Jack Sugden in the soap Emmerdale - has died aged 63. Hornby was the longest-serving cast member in Emmerdale's history, a f... | FilmNav – The website highway for British film-makers | FilmNav Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor, filmmaker and musician. A member of the 1980s Brit Pack, Oldman came to prominence via starring roles in British films Meantime (1983), Sid and Nancy (1986) and Prick Up Your Ears (1987); in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,747 | How was Eleanor Gough McKay better known? | Trying to find the real Lady Day: Those who try to tell Billie Holiday's story often discover an unknowable life -- by Robert Fulford Trying to find the real Lady Day: Those who try to tell Billie Holiday's story often discover an unknowable life by Robert Fulford ( The National Post , 17 May 2005) The sign on the bus... | SERIAL KILLER CALENDAR - SERIAL KILLER TRADING CARDS- SERIAL KILLER MAGAZINE - SERIAL KILLER DVDS - MURDERABILLIA * William McSwann, 6 September 1944 * Donald and Amy McSwann, 2 July, 1945 * Archibald and Rosalie Henderson, 12 February, 1948 * Olive Durand-Deacon, 18 February, 1949 Article on John George Haigh Jr. For ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,748 | In what year did King Edward VIII’s abdication crisis occur? | King Edward VIII's Abdication 76 Years Later: Could It Happen Today? King Edward VIII's Abdication 76 Years Later: Could It Happen Today? 12/11/12 AT 9:19 AM Close Seventy-six years ago Britain witnessed an astonishing event that forever changed perceptions of the royal family and altered history in ways that still hav... | BBC - Scotland's History - Edward I, King of England. Scotland's History Articles Edward I, King of England. Born 1239, died 1307. Reign 1272 – 1307 Edward I, King of England. Born 1239, died 1307. Reign 1272 – 1307 One of the most effective English kings, Edward was also one of Scotland's greatest adversaries. Through... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,749 | What is the largest island in the Caribbean? | The Biggest Caribbean Islands | USA Today The Biggest Caribbean Islands Havana is the capital of the largest Caribbean island. (Photo: Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images ) What Are Physical Landforms of the Caribbean Islands? The Caribbean region has hundreds of islands, spread out over an area that runs from the south... | Trinidad and Tobago facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Trinidad and Tobago CAPITAL: Port-of- Spain FLAG: On a red field, a black diagonal stripe with a narrow white border on either side extends from top left to bottom right. ANTHEM: Begins, "Forged from the love of liberty, in the fires of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,750 | Which dynastic honour group is restricted to 24 members at any given time? | ACHS Member Directory The Honor Society in American Colleges The idea that underlies the honor societies in American colleges and universities is threefold. They exist primarily to recognize the attainment of scholarship of a superior quality. In the second place, a few societies recognize the development of leadersh... | The hereditary House of Commons - BBC News BBC News The hereditary House of Commons By Ed Lowther Political reporter, BBC News 31 March 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Politics is in the blood for many MPs - but there are even more family dynasties in the Commons than you might think. Four generations T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,751 | A scarab beetle is also known as what? | Scarabs, Scarab Pictures, Scarab Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a tea cup Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Scarabs are a mesmerizingly diverse family of beetle found in every part of the world except in the oceans and on Antarctica. There are about 30,000 scarab species comprising about 1... | 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 |
1,487,752 | In which US city was the first telephone exchange set up? | History of Public Telephone Service - Inventions Updated September 08, 2016. Service Lines and Switchboards In 1877, construction of the first regular telephone line from Boston to Somerville, Massachusetts was completed. By the end of 1880, there were 47,900 telephones in the United States. The following year telephon... | Who is credited as inventing the telephone? Was it Alexander Graham Bell, Elisha Gray, or Antonio Meucci? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) Who is credited as inventing the telephone? Was it Alexander Graham Bell, Elisha Gray, or Antonio Meucci? Alexander G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,753 | What is the name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the Whitechapel area and adjacent districts of London, England, in late 1888? | Jack the Ripper (New Earth) | DC Database | Fandom powered by Wikia Jack the Ripper (New Earth) 97,703pages on Calibraxis · Saucy Jack, The Ripper, Fiend of Whitechapel, Joseph Barnett [1] , John [2] Base Of Operations [ show ] History Jack the Ripper is an alias given to an unidentified serial killer active in the lar... | SparkNotes: Hound of the Baskervilles: Context Hound of the Baskervilles Table of Contents Plot Overview Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh on May 22, 1859, the third of ten children. Early on, he evinced a talent for storytelling, wowing teachers and friends in Jesuit school with his yarns. His first pu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,754 | 'Normal' or Gaussian distribution in a graph is informally called a what shape (two word answer)? | Introduction to Normal Distributions Introduction to Normal Distributions Describe the shape of normal distributions State 7 features of normal distributions The normal distribution is the most important and most widely used distribution in statistics. It is sometimes called the "bell curve," although t... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,755 | The story setting of which Puccini opera is Paris in the 1830s? | Puccini's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera - New York | Expedia Puccini's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera by The Metropolitan Opera Duration 2h 30m Free cancellation Cancellation Policy You can cancel free of charge until 17 days before your reservation starts. After that time, no cancellations, changes or refun... | Madama Butterfly Synopsis - Puccini's Famous Opera Madama Butterfly Synopsis Madama Butterfly Synopsis The Sad Story of a Devoted Wife in 3 Acts Bonsi, played by Jan Opalach, takes center stage to express his disapproval of the impending marriage of Cio-Cio-San and Pinkerton in the New York City Opera's production of '... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,756 | Brahmanism, or Vedism, is a religion emerging around 900BC in? | Hinduism | Hinduism Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Hindū is the Persian name for the Indus River , first encountered in the Old Persian word Hindu (həndu), corresponding to Vedic Sanskrit Sindhu, the Indus River . [10] The Rig Veda mentions the land of the Indo-Aryans as Sapta Sindhu (the land of the seven rivers ... | 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 |
1,487,757 | Whom did Nicolas Sarkozy succeed as President of France in 2007? | Nicolas Sarkozy | president of France | Britannica.com president of France Nicolas Sarkozy, (born January 28, 1955, Paris, France), French politician who served as president of France (2007–12). Nicolas Sarkozy, 2006. AP Sarkozy was born to immigrant Greek and Hungarian parents. He qualified as a lawyer (1981) and purs... | Jacques Chirac President of France from 1995 - 2007 Early political career Inspired by General Charles de Gaulle to enter public life, Chirac continued pursuing civil service in the 1950s. He attended Harvard University's summer School before entering the École Nationale d'Administration (the elite, competitive-entran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,758 | Which company bought Cadbury's in 2012? | Cadbury changed the recipe for creme eggs and Brits say it’s “ruining Easter” — Quartz Chocolate is very important to the British. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) Share Sonali Kohli January 12, 2015 British chocoholics have not been happy since the American company Kraft bought Cadbury in 2010. They’ve expressed displeasure wit... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,759 | Which England football manager has the highest win percentage (67%) of all? | World Football: 11 Best Currently Active Managers | Bleacher Report World Football: 11 Best Currently Active Managers By Manuel Traquete , Senior Analyst Sep 2, 2010 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow 6.6K 624 Comments In football, having good players is not enough to create a winning team: you need a sk... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1966: Football glory for England 1966: Football glory for England England have won football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930. A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and Prince Phillip - filled London's Wembley Stadium to watch the host nation play West... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,760 | From the Greek words for empty tomb, what sort of monument exists in many cities to commemorate lives lost, especially in the 1st and 2nd World Wars? | Debates - Issue 85 - February 10, 2011 The Senate met at 1:30 p.m., the Speaker in the chair. Prayers. The Lunar New Year Hon. Joseph A. Day: Honourable senators, I rise today to discuss the Lunar New Year and its significance in Canada. While the Lunar New Year is often referred to as the Chinese New Year, there are, ... | Krakow Cathedral | The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, Poland Wawel Cathedral in Krakow The Wawel Cathedral, Katedra Wawelska in Polish, was the coronation site of Polish monarchs and remains Poland's most important national sanctuary. Thanks to its 1000-year-old history and numerous treasures the Krakow cathed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,761 | What farming disease was reported in 2011 to have virtually disappeared, 25 years after its emergence and scary projection? | agriculture facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about agriculture BIBLIOGRAPHY In addition to the articles listed below, agriculture is discussed in a number of other articles. Domesticationdescribes the early history. Other aspects of the social structure of agriculturalists are discussed in Commu... | 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 |
1,487,762 | What city had the world's tallest building from 2004 until 2010? | History of the world's tallest buildings - seattlepi.com History of the world's tallest buildings By AUBREY COHEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF Published 8:49 pm, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 In the first 31 years of the 20th century, seven buildings became the world's tallest. We entered a new era of such one-upsmanship in 1998, w... | Astana, Kazakhstan: the space station in the steppes | World news | The Guardian The Observer Astana, Kazakhstan: the space station in the steppes The futuristic city in Kazakhstan is just the latest in the growing phenomenon of a capital from zero The Bayterek tower, designed by president Nursultan Nazarbayev, stands ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,763 | What is the title of the Arthur Conan Doyle novel in which Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance? | Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Stories - Arthur Conan Doyle - Google Books Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Stories 6 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Sherlock_Holmes.html?id=Fq1uKmT02aMC It is more than a century since the ascetic, gaunt and enigmatic detective, Sherlock Holmes, made his first appearance in A ... | Sherlock Holmes: Facts About the Fictional Detective | Primary Facts Sherlock Holmes: Facts About the Fictional Detective Posted on by James • 2 Comments Here are some facts about Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes was a popular fictional detective who featured in books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . He has become by far th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,764 | What's the name of the Postimpressionist artist known as 'Le Douanier'? | Henri Rousseau - YouTube Henri Rousseau Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 7, 201... | Claude Monet | Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies | The Met Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies Artist: Claude Monet (French, Paris 1840–1926 Giverny) Date: 36 1/2 x 29 in. (92.7 x 73.7 cm) Classification: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929 Accession Number: 29.100.113 On view at The Met F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,765 | Which beer was advertised in the 1980s using scenes from the film Ice Cold in Alex? | Ice Cold in Alex – Black and White Movies 1958 Movie If you haven’t seen it: Ice Cold in Alex (or Desert Attack, as it was released in the USA, as a heavily edited and far inferior version) is an exciting and inspirational war movie. It tells the story of the crew of a military ambulance in North Africa, desperately tr... | BBC NEWS | Business | The death of cheap lager The death of cheap lager By Brian Wheeler BBC News Online business reporter The decision to kill off Hofmeister and other low-strength lagers, marks the end of an era in British culture - and in advertising. As advertising icons go, George, the Hofmeister bear, lacked a ce... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,766 | Which song was written by Arthur Sullivan in sorrow at the death of his brother? | Arthur Sullivan A Arthur Sullivan Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan MVO (13 May 1842 – 22 November 1900) was an English composer, of Irish and Italian descent, best known for his operatic collaborations with librettist W. S. Gilbert, including such continually-popular works as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and Th... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,767 | Former British surgeon Andrew Wakefield became famous in 1998 with his publication Of his research paper which claimed that the vaccine MMR was linked with which human condition ? | How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed | The BMJ How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed Feature Secrets of the MMR scare How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed BMJ 2011; 342 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c5347 (Published 06 January 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;342:c5347 briandeer.com In the... | Measles: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus. Causes Measles is spread by contact with droplets from the nose, mouth, or throat of an infected person. Sneezing and coughing can put contaminated droplets into the air. If one person has the measles, 90% ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,768 | Which protein is a major component of hair, skin, nails and tooth enamel? | MSM - Methylsulphonylmethane - Health MSM What is MSM ? MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is a naturally occurring organic sulphur compound found in all living plant and animal tissues. It is essential for all bodily systems and normal organ functions. Since naturally occurring MSM is easily destroyed by food pr... | The Human Body Parts The Human Body: Body Parts The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs. By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 10 trillion cells, the basic unit of life. Groups of cells combine and work in ta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,769 | In 2006, which 19th Century American novelist was finally reunited with his wife, Sophia, when her remains were taken from London to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Massachusetts, and buried with him? | ��ࡱ� | Westminster Abbey » Rudyard Kipling Burial Date: 23 Jan, 1936 Field: Writer; poet Location in the Abbey: South transept, poets corner Type of memorial: Grave The ashes of Rudyard Kipling, poet and writer, were buried in Poets' Corner at noon on 23 January 1936, next to the graves of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,770 | Ilyushin is a make of Russian what? | Ilyushin Il-96 - Aerospace Technology Il-96 was formerly used by Vladimir Putin and currently being used by President of Russia Dmitri Medvedev. Ilyushin Il-96, Russia The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-haul wide-body aircraft that is powered by four engines. Designed by Russian aircraft designer Sergey V Ilyushin, t... | General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,771 | Who became Prime Minister of New Zealand in August 1989? | Biographies - Premiers and Prime Ministers | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Premiers and Prime Ministers Page 3 – Biographies Leaders of the nation Find out more about the 39 premiers and prime ministers who have held office in New Zealand since 1856. Each biography links to a page with further information. The ... | Spitting Image S Spitting Image Spitting Image was a British satirical puppet show which ran on the ITV television network from 1984 to 1996. It was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central. The series was nominated for 10 BAFTA Awards, winning one, for editing, in 1989. The series was notorious for featuring... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,772 | German physicist Rudolf Mossbauer ('mossbower'), and the 'Mossbauer effect' named after him, are associated with the science of? | Science and American History Study Guide (2013-14 Orgeron) - Instructor Orgeron at Lutcher High School - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Science and American History Study Guide (2013-14 Orgeron) Science and American History Study Guide ... | The Occult History of the Third Reich: Parsifal 'Erlösung dem Erlöser' Parsifal is an opera in three acts by Richard Wagner. It is loosely based on Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival, the 13th century epic poem of the Arthurian knight Parzival (Percival) and his quest for the Holy Grail, and on Chrétien de Troyes' Perce... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,773 | Twihards are Twitter followers of which movie franchsie based on a series of novels? | Calling all Twihards... the Twilight franchise is making a comeback - AOL News Calling all Twihards... the Twilight franchise is making a comeback Before you go, we thought you'd like these... Share Oct 1st 2014 10:04AM It's the news all Twilight fans have dreamed of. The popular series of vampire novels-turned money-s... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,487,774 | In 20,000 leagues Under the Sea, what was the name Captain Nemo’s submarine? | Nautilus - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" Nautilus - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" On the NAUTILUS men's hearts never fail them. No defects to be afraid of, for the double shell is as firm as iron, no rigging to attend to, no sails for the wind to carry away; no boilers to burst, no fire to fear, for the vessel is mad... | Welcome to the World of Total Immersion Nuclear Power system/ Steam power system/Mechanical drive parts Fresh water system/waste water systems/Bilge pumps Rudder/dive planes - controls and mechanical parts - and much more Many interior and exterior photos of the 1954 movie Nautilus are inclu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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