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1,488,675 | In which year was the University of Alaska Anchorage founded? | History of UAA | | University of Alaska Anchorage The population of Anchorage is 30,060. University of Alaska begins offering courses on Southcentral military bases. Dr. Terris Moore, President of the University of Alaska (UA), and Regents Elmer Rasmuson and Earl Albrecht worked to expand the University from Fairbanks ... | ASME's Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years | ASME ASME's Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years Share This #21 LIFE (November 26, 1965) "The Blunt Reality of War in Vietnam," appears on the November 26, 1965 magazine cover of LIFE. Paul Schutzer's photograph of a Vietcong prisoner with his eyes and mouth t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,676 | What are the young of a frog called? | What is a young frog called? | Reference.com What is a young frog called? A: Quick Answer A frog is first a tadpole and then a froglet before becoming an adult frog. It takes between 3 to 4 months for a frog to go through the complete growth cycle and become an adult frog. Full Answer Frogs lay eggs, and when the eggs ... | New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species | Dive Training Magazine May 13, 2004 New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species Go Back To The Library > Marine Life > New Kids on the Block: How Scientists Identify New Species Library Dive Shop Locator The picture didn’t match the name. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,677 | What Latin word, which means “word for word” is taken to mean a perfect transcription or quotation? | Take word - definition of take word by The Free Dictionary Take word - definition of take word by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/take+word (wûrd) n. 1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,678 | Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, lies north-east of which Australian city? | Australian islands | australia.gov.au Australian islands Australian islands World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Image courtesy of Geoscience Australia. The continent of Australia is referred to as an island because it is surrounded by ocean. However, Australia is actually made up of more than 8,000 islands, including ... | Best Photos near Melbourne, Australia - Incl. Melbourne City, On The Great Ocean Road - YouTube Best Photos near Melbourne, Australia - Incl. Melbourne City, On The Great Ocean Road 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,679 | Who is The Incredible Hulk's alter ego? | Hulk (Bruce Banner) - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Hulk (Bruce Banner) Robert Bruce Banner Aliases Annihilator, Captain Universe, Joe Fixit, Mr. Fixit, Mechano, Professor, War, Bruce Bancroft, David Banner, David Bixby, Bob Danner, Bruce Jones, Bruce Roberts, David Blai... | Happy 50th Birthday Incredible Hulk : NPR Happy 50th Birthday Incredible Hulk Embed Embed Happy 50th Birthday Incredible Hulk Happy 50th Birthday Incredible Hulk Embed Embed Heard on Morning Edition Fifty years ago this month, comic book artists Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the Incredible Hulk to the world. The H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,680 | What breed of dog did Columbo own? | TV ACRES: Dogs > Breeds> Basset Hounds > Dog the dog (Columbo) Basset Hounds Dog the dog - Basset hound seen on episodes of the police drama COLUMBO/NBC/1971-77/ABC/1989-91. Dog was owned by Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk), a seemingly incompetent homicide detective who always got his man. The choice of a droopy-eare... | TV ACRES: Dogs > Cartoon Canines > Snoopy (Charlie Brown/Peanuts)> Cartoon Canines Snoopy - White beagle with black ears created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz for his popular comic strip Peanuts which debuted on October 2, 1950. Snoopy lives in small wooden doghouse (he loves to lay on top of it) located ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,681 | In Indian cuisine what is aloo as in dishes saag aloo? | Sag aloo | BBC Good Food BBC Good Food Recipes Not sure what to cook? We’ve pulled together our most popular recipes, our latest additions and our editor’s picks, so there’s sure to be something tempting for you to try. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy Serves 4 as a side dish Nutritious spinach makes the base for this ... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,682 | What is the first name of the title character in Dickens' novel 'Little Dorrit'? | Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens: Character Summary ARTHUR CLENNAM: son of Mrs. Clennam who takes an interest in Little Dorrit MR. WILLIAM DORRIT: a proud man who becomes the Father of the Marshalsea JEREMIAH FLINTWINCH: servant and partner of Mrs. Clennam's HENRY GOWAN: an untalented artist tied to the Barnacle family... | Little Dorrit | novel by Dickens | Britannica.com novel by Dickens Moby Dick Little Dorrit, novel by Charles Dickens , published serially from 1855 to 1857 and in book form in 1857. The novel attacks the injustices of the contemporary English legal system, particularly the institution of debtors’ prison. Amy Dorrit, re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,683 | Which revealing item of clothing was invented by Louis Reard in 1946? | 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,” ... | Fashions: Year In Review 1996 | Britannica.com Fashions: Year In Review 1996 Written By: Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent The spring-summer 1996 international women’s ready-to-wear collections were marked by the abse... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,684 | Which English king was removed from the throne in 1399? | King Henry IV | Britroyals Born: April 4, 1366 at Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire Parents: John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster Relation to Elizabeth II: 16th great-granduncle House of: Lancaster Ascended to the throne: September 30, 1399 aged 33 years Crowned: October 13, 1399 at Westminster Abbey Married: (1) Mary... | Richard III Richard III In 1399, the English Crown changed hands. The childless Richard II, last king in an unbroken line of descent since the Norman Conquest, was deposed and murdered by his cousin Henry of Bolingbroke, who became King Henry IV. The Lancastrian kings - Henry IV, Henry V of Agincourt fame, and Henry ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,685 | Pyongyang is the capital of which country? | Pyongyang - definition of Pyongyang by The Free Dictionary Pyongyang - definition of Pyongyang by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Pyongyang Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Pyong·yang (pyŭng′yäng′, -yăng′, pyông′-) The capital and largest city of North Korea, in the southwest-... | We're sorry, that page can't be found. We're sorry, that page can't be found. Share Here are some suggestions for finding information on the U.S. Department of State website. Check the URL and change any upper case letters to lower case. URLs on www.state.gov are case-sensitive and are all lower case. Try the Search op... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,686 | What is the state capital of Alaska? | Alaska's State Capital - Juneau, Alaska | Juneau CVB Home > Discover Juneau > Alaska's State Capital Alaska's State Capital A cosmopolitan outpost in a wilderness setting The City Harrisburg. That was Juneau’s name before Richard Harris fell out of favor with the locals, who turned their allegiance to his co-founder... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,687 | "The film ""O21"" (2014) is made under the banner of what country?" | Pakistani Cinema: Lollywood film ‘Dukhtar’; A very different kind of story Saturday, 31 August 2013 Lollywood film ‘Dukhtar’; A very different kind of story Has anyone of us ever heard about the kidnap of a daughter on the very day of her marriage, that too by her own real mother? The instant answer to this question is... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,688 | Who designed the Avro Vulcan Bomber? | Thunder & Lightnings - Avro Vulcan - History History Vulcan To The Sky Survivors Profiles Gallery Walkaround Links, References & Credits The Vulcan was designed in response to a specification issued in 1947; a four engined nuclear bomber was required as the growing menace of the Soviet Union made itself felt. Avro's ch... | Warbird Depot - Jets > Steve Rosenberg's Folland Gnat T-1 Fuel Capacity: 460 gallons with external tanks Armament: none Steve Rosenberg's Folland Gnat T-1 Steve Rosenberg is the owner and operator of this Folland Gnat T-1, which is former Red Arrow demo aircraft XR-991 and is available for airshows, fly... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,689 | The Austrian schilling was made up of 100 what? | ATS (Austrian Schilling) Definition | Investopedia ATS (Austrian Schilling) DEFINITION of 'ATS (Austrian Schilling)' The currency abbreviation, or currency symbol, for the Austrian schilling (ATS), the currency for Austria from 1924 to 1938 and between 1945 to 1999. The schilling is made up of 100 groschen and is often... | Justin Peters is a Slate correspondent and the author of The Idealist: Aaron Swartz and the Rise of Free Culture on the Internet . The point of this redesign, of course, is to deter counterfeiters, who have apparently not yet thrown in the towel, even though I informed them back in March that counterfeiting American cu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,690 | What is the common name of the garden weed taraxacum officinale? | Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) | Plants & Fungi At Kew Cultivation Taraxacum officinale (Photo: Wolfgang Stuppy) Taking the fruits from dandelion clocks can provide hundreds of plants if they are sown onto an all-purpose compost in deep pots, to accommodate the roots, or straight onto open soil. Plants are likely to ... | Glossary : SBS Food (top) Acacia seed A small, oval, black variety of the wattle seed. It is roasted and milled to be used in a wide variety of foods including soups, meat rubs, ice-creams and baked goods. Acetic Acid An organic acid better known as vinegar. Acidulated Water Water to which an acid substance such as lem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,691 | By what name was the band of outlaws who accompanied Robin Hood on his many capers commonly known? | Robin Hood / Myth - TV Tropes The infamous silver arrow prop which looked like a dildo . Also in 1984, a made-for-TV parody, The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood aired. Notable for a surprising number of recognizable names in its cast (if not much else): George Segal played Robin Hood, Morgan Fairchild played Maid Marian,... | Sundance Kid - Thief - Biography.com Sundance Kid Sundance Kid was an American criminal best known for his train robberies and bank heists with the Wild Bunch gang in the late 1890s and early 1900s. IN THESE GROUPS Name Changers Synopsis American criminal Sundance Kid, originally named Harry Longabaugh, was born in 186... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,692 | How many imperial gallons of oil are in a barrel? | Oil Oil Oil How much oil is there in a barrel? A barrel of oil is equal to 159 litres, 42 US gallons or 35 imperial gallons. How many barrels of oil are produced and consumed a day? For 2016, the IEA Oil Market Report forecasts worldwide average demand of nearly 96 million barrels of oil and liquid fuels per day – tha... | The Irish Rover THE IRISH ROVER On the Fourth of July, 1806 We set sail from the sweet cove of Cork We were sailing away with a cargo of bricks For the Grand City Hall in New York 'Twas a wonderful craft She was rigged fore and aft And oh, how the wild wind drove her She stood several blasts She had twenty seven masts ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,693 | Which mountain is also known as Mont Cervin? | "The Matterhorn or Monte Cervino, also known in French as Mont Cervin is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy." Stock photo and royalty-free images on Fotolia.com - Pic 115903359 alps blue canton colour day europa famous place forest glacier green majestic matte... | Ceres, the goddess of agriculture Ceres Ceres was the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and the love a mother bears for her child. She was the daughter of Saturn and Ops, the sister of Jupiter, and the mother of Proserpine. Ceres was a kind and benevolent goddess to the Romans and they had a common expression, "f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,694 | Ottawa is the national capitol of Canada. In what province is Ottawa located? | Ottawa | national capital, Canada | Britannica.com national capital, Canada Ottawa Senators Ottawa, city, capital of Canada , located in southeastern Ontario . In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River across from Gatineau , Quebec , at the confluence of the Ottawa... | Winnipeg, the Capital of Manitoba, Canada Updated: 10/29/2014 About the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg is the capital city of the province of Manitoba , Canada. Located at the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg is a transportation centre, with extensive rail and air links, as well as the head offices of sever... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,695 | Which sport is thought to derive its name from the French for ‘take it’ (and thus ‘play’)? | Sport | Define Sport at Dictionary.com sport noun 1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc. 2. a particular form of this, especially in the out of doors. 3. sports, (used with a sin... | Rugby Football History Introduction The first games were held in Athens in 1896 but did not include Rugby. Rugby was added to the Olympic program for the second Olympiad and featured in the games held at Paris in 1900, London in 1908, Antwerp in 1920, and Paris again in 1924. Shortly after the Paris Games, the IOC ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,696 | Which is the only body of water in Scotland to be called a lake as opposed to a loch? | The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland - Holiday Parks The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland January 22, 2013 at 2:44 pm The Five Largest Freshwater Lochs in Scotland: Lochs by Volume, Area, Length and Depth Loch Ness might get almost all the press when it co... | Rothesay Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland East Side of Rothesay Seen Across the Harbour The town of Rothesay gathers around the north facing Rothesay Bay on the east side of the Isle of Bute. As the terminus for the 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay, with onward rail connections to Glasgow, it ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,697 | "Which novel begins ""It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife...""?" | Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice, Chapter I of Volume I (Chap. 1) Go to table of contents. IT is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this trut... | Geraint and Enid Geraint and Enid Geraint and Enid are the principle figures in the both Welsh tale of Geraint, the Son of Erbin, and a similar story by Chrétien de Troyes. Chrétien's Erec et Enide, written c. 1170, is his earliest surviving Arthurian romance. The Welsh story dates from the thirteenth century and i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,698 | By what name was Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar better known? | Rodrigo Diaz " El Cid" de Vivar (d 1099) Bio Sketch - Photos and Stories — FamilySearch.org Rodrigo Diaz " El Cid" de Vivar (d 1099) Bio Sketch · · BIO: The Cid; buried in the Cloister of San Pedro de Cardena, at Burgos, Spain. ** from http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/CastilNob.htm#ElviraRodriquezMRamiroNavarre, as of ... | Mexico City | World Public Library - eBooks | Read eBooks online Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zapata entering Mexico City (1914) Under the rule of Porfirio Díaz—about 30 years formally as president; about 35 years in all, 1876-1911, in effective control—Mexico City experienced a massive transformation. Díaz's goal was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,699 | Blanket, Honeycomb and Bible are all types of what sort of foodstuff? | Tripe: Animal Stomachs as Food. Types, Tips and History. Tripe Tripe Tripe is the mysterious white, spongy stuff on grocery stores meat counters. It is animal stomach from a cow, a pig or a sheep. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) essentially only recognizes two types of tripe in its "Institutional Mea... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,700 | Which Winter Olympics sport has involved the use of a .30-06 Springfield? | Biathlon games,Biathlon rules,Biathlon awards,Biathlon equipments | edubilla.com The 10 best moments in the 2011-2012 biathlon season Overview Of Biathlon Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.Biathlon is a Winter Olympic Sport which combines cross country skiing with precisio... | Rio Olympics 2016 Taekwondo Schedule - Rio Olympics 2016 Rio Olympics 2016 Taekwondo Schedule Rio Olympics 2016 Taekwondo Schedule #RioOlypmics2016, Taekwondo is a Korean word which means “The way of the feet and hands”. It is a martial art event which is the part of Olympic games since Sydney 2000. In Rio Olympics 201... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,701 | Which royal title is held by Prince Edward? | The Wessex question: Are Prince Edward’s children... The Wessex question: Are Prince Edward’s children secret HRHs? There is general agreement amongst royal title fans that the children of Prince Edward are legally a Prince and Princess, whatever they are styled currently. However, when you start to delve into the con... | #OnThisDay in 1377: King Richard II succeeds King Edward III – Royal Central King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com.au/assets/images/Richard_II.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5979094 King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,702 | What type of art would you be making if you glued macaroni onto a surface? | Which Glue Should I Use? – Go Make Something LisaVollrath June 28, 2008 The Basics Originally published on January 13, 2005. Updated on June 28, 2008. I’m exhausted by the amount of time paper artists spend discussing glue! You can barely go through a day on many of the altered art lists without someone asking a glue q... | YouTube Undo Close "Deep Purple Highway Star..." 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 |
1,488,703 | Who plays the part of Penny in The Big Bang Theory? | Kaley Cuoco - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack | Producer Kaley Christine Cuoco was born in Camarillo, California, to Layne Ann (Wingate) and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a realtor. She is of Italian (father) and German and English (mother) descent. A model and commercial actress from the age of 6, Cuoco's first major role was in... | Diane Keen: Updated News, Videos, Wiki and Photos - TopEntity.com DIANE KEEN DIANE KEEN Diane Keen (born 29 July 1946) is an English actress, who starred in the British TV drama Doctors in which she played Julia Parsons from 2003-2012. She is also known for starring in the 1970s comedy series The Cuckoo Waltz and Rings... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,704 | Where was the original Globe Theatre located? | Shakespeare's Globe: About Us - Original Globe / Shakespeare's Globe History does not repeat itself In 2010 Henry VIII was staged to great acclaim, and perhaps more importantly no fires! + share this page During the first years of Elizabeth’s reign, the English playing companies used inns, inn yards, college halls and ... | Ages Ago - "Times" Review 1881 Thespis; or, The Gods Grown Old: Gaiety Theatre, 26 December 1871, 63 performances. Trial By Jury: Royalty Theatre, 25 March 1875, 131 performances. The Sorcerer: Opera Comique, 17 November 1877, 175 performances. H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor: Opera Comique, 25 May 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,705 | Who famously stole the 'Mona Lisa' in 1911? | Mona Lisa: The theft that created a legend - CNN.com Mona Lisa: The theft that created a legend By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN Updated 7:26 AM ET, Tue November 19, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: 100th anniversary: The Mona Lisa is recovered Mona Lisa ... | in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize - IT - 402 View Full Document in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize literature Rudyard Kipling 4 Name the science fiction writer who lives in Sri Lanka Arthur C Clark 5 What pop group were dedicated followers of fashion The Kinks 6 CaCo3 is the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,706 | Every month which has a Friday 13th begins on which day of the week? | 2015 has three Friday the 13ths. What are the odds? | Human World | EarthSky 2015 has three Friday the 13ths. What are the odds? By Bruce McClure in Human World | Science Wire | November 13, 2015 November 13, 2015 presents the third of three Friday the 13ths in 2015. Here’s the story behind 2015’s trio of Friday the 13... | The Days of Holy Week The Days of Holy Week Dennis Bratcher Holy Saturday Holy Week is the last week of Lent , the week immediately preceding Easter or Resurrection Sunday. It is observed in many Christian churches as a time to commemorate and enact the suffering (Passion) and death of Jesus through various obse... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,707 | The A7 road runs from Edinburgh to which English town or city? | A7 - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki A7 Edinburgh The A7 in Harker. The A7 Edinburgh-Carlisle road passes through the Scottish Borders, and is quite probably the least used, least significant, most underfunded and ultimately poorest quality of the single digit UK roads. Astonishingly, of the approximately 100 miles of ... | English Counties Walking Guide Books Avon The old county of Avon now comprises the authorities of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. Attractions include part of the Mendip Hills in the south of the region, the Avon Gorge, Elegant Bath and part of the Cotswold escarpment in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,708 | What is the official process whereby one nation or state requests and obtains from another nation or state the surrender of a suspected or convicted criminal? | Extradition E Extradition Extradition is the official process whereby one nation or state requests and obtains from another nation or state the surrender of a suspected or convicted criminal. Between nation states, extradition is regulated by treaties. Where extradition is compelled by laws, such as among sub-national ... | Jubilee Campaign Child prisoners in Victorian times and the heroes of change Articles In 1845 an eight-year-old boy was brought to trial at the August sessions in Clerkenwell near St.Pancras. His name was Thomas Miller and he had been caught ‘stealing boxes’. For this crime the boy was sentenced to a month in jail – a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,709 | Which actress played Cathy Gale in 'The Avengers'? | The Avengers (TV Series 1961–1969) - 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 quirky spy show of the adventures of an eccentric... | The Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen: The Heroine the World Needs Right Now | WIRED At bookstores she’s already proved her mettle — Suzanne Collins’ book series already has some 24 million copies in print in the U.S., according to publisher Scholastic — but at multiplexes her fate has yet to be determined. However, early... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,710 | According to the proverb, March comes in like a lion and goes out like what? | The Truth Behind "In Like A Lion, Out Like a Lamb" - Farmers' Almanac Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Add to Google+ Share on Pinterest Subscribe by Email Print This Post If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. Is there any truth to this saying? Weather sayings are as colorful as our imagination. ... | CatStuff: Cat-Related Idioms / Phrases and their Origin Cat-related idioms, their meanings, and histories Researched and compiled by Glenda Moore Please do not copy or distribute this a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,711 | Astrakhan stands on the River Volga, leading to the shores of which sea? | Astrakhan city, Russia guide More posts.. Astrakhan history Astrakhan fertile area (the Volga River delta) was the region of the Golden Horde and Khazaria states capitals. First written mentioning of Astrakhan settlement was made by travelers in the beginning of the 13th century. Mongol leader Tamerlane destroyed the t... | 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 |
1,488,712 | What is the name of the flag of the United Kingdom? | Difference Between the UK, Great Britain, and England By Matt Rosenberg Updated February 19, 2016. While many people use the terms United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England interchangeably, there is a difference between them -- one is a country, the second is an island, and the third is a part of an island. The United... | USA Flag, US Flag History & Facts, Download American Flag Image in JPG, PNG, GIF & PDF Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes United States of America Flag The flag of the United States of America contains thirteen alternating horizontal stripes of equal width, of which seven are red in color and six ar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,713 | Which legendary queen is reputed to have founded Carthage? | Carthage - Ancient History Encyclopedia Carthage by Joshua J. Mark published on 28 April 2011 According to legend, Carthage was founded by the Phoenician Queen Elissa (better known as Dido ) sometime around 813 BCE although, actually, it rose following Alexander 's destruction of Tyre in 332 BCE. The city (in modern-da... | King Arthur sites, Cornwall King Arthur sites in Cornwall Not surprisingly Cornwall claims to be the home of many King Arthur sites, from Tintagel place of King Arthur's birth to his death. Plus many reference to sites with Merlin connections. Castle Dore is said to have been the chief residence of King Mark of C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,714 | "Who directed the films 'Picnic at Hanging Rock"" and ""Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'?" | Peter Weir - IMDb IMDb Director | Writer | Producer Peter Weir was born on August 21, 1944 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as Peter Lindsay Weir. He is a director and writer, known for The Truman Show (1998), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and Dead Poets Society (1989). He has been married... | Cinderella Man | film by Howard [2005] | Britannica.com film by Howard [2005] THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in Ron Howard ...and his struggle with schizophrenia. The critically acclaimed film earned Howard an Academy Aw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,715 | In chess notation, which is the only piece that is represented by a letter that does not begin the name of the piece it represents? | Learn Chess: Notation A FEN string is made up of 6 fields: FEN strings contain separators between fields using blank spaces: Field #1: Chess pieces setup: This field number 1 is comprised of 8 strings or sections of letters and numbers separated by slashes ( / ): Each string or section r... | 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 |
1,488,716 | Grace Kelly met Prince Rainier whilst filming which movie in Monaco? | Grace Kelly - Biography - IMDb Grace Kelly Biography Showing all 104 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (67) | Personal Quotes (26) | Salary (1) Overview (5) 14 September 1982 , Monaco (injuries from car accident) Birth Name 5' 6½" (1.69 m) Mini Bio (2) Grace Patr... | Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) - Find A Grave Memorial Los Angeles County California, USA Musician, Entertainer. He was called the "King of Pop," and is best remembered for his revolutionary videos such as "Thriller" (1982), and "Dangerous" (1991), as well as two Guinness World Records: Most successful entertainer of al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,717 | Who in the Bible's Book of Judges is the son of Manoah ? | Judges 13 evil again in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord delivered them into the b hand of the Philistines forty years. 2 ¶And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not. 3 And the a angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and s... | Genesis 10:1 This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah's sons, who themselves had sons after the flood. Matthew Henry Commentary 10:1-7 This chapter shows concerning the three sons of Noah, that of them was the whole earth overspread. No nation but that of the Jews can be sure from which of these seventy it ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,718 | In which country was the painter Ford Madox Brown born? | Ford Madox Brown | British painter | Britannica.com Ford Madox Brown Ford Madox Brown, (born April 16, 1821, Calais , France —died October 6, 1893, London , England ), English painter whose work is associated with that of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood , although he was never a member. Pretty Baa-Lambs, oil on panel by... | Free Flashcards about DDG Trivia Places 10 Is Scandinavia in the north or south of Europe? North Which Arctic country's Finnish name is Lapin Li? Lapland The Straight of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with which Sea? Mediterranean Which country is also called the Hellenic Republic? Greece What is Europe's most m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,719 | What type of fish is used in the Scottish dish ‘Cullen Skink’? | Cullen Skink Soup Recipe - Smoked Haddock Chowder Salt and pepper 25g butter Use discount code SR1601 at checkout for 10% off & free delivery on orders with a subtotal over £30 at online butcher Donald Russell , cannot be used with any other discount codes and will not apply to half price steak selections. The Drummer ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,720 | Which country was controlled by Sweden from 1814 (following the Napoleonic wars) until 1905 when Sweden recognised its independence? | Sweden Country Profile Travel Guide Business Information Sweden Country Profile Travel Guide Business Information Sweden Country Profile Travel Guide Business Information Sweden population Sweden religion Sweden history Sweden economy Sweden currency Sweden road travel and other Swedish national information Related pag... | Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow On time The Stockholm Games were a model of efficiency. The Swedish hosts introduced the first Olympic use of automatic timing devices for the track events, the photo finish and a public address system. Last man standing If there was an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,721 | What car company was forced to recall over 2.3 million vehicles earlier this year over reports of stuck accelerator pedals in 9 different models? | Toyota to Recall Over 2 Million Vehicles for Gas Pedal Flaws - The New York Times The New York Times Business Day |Toyota to Recall Over 2 Million Vehicles for Gas Pedal Flaws Search Toyota to Recall Over 2 Million Vehicles for Gas Pedal Flaws By NICK BUNKLEY Continue reading the main story DETROIT — Floor mats and acc... | Tredegar Forum - ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ Tredegar Forum 1. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE NASSA SPACE JUNK UPPER ATMOSPHERE RESEARCH SATELLITE (UARS) 2.WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE PARTICLES THAT WERE FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT DISCOVERED AT CERN SWITZERLAND LAST WEEK NEUTRINOS 3. WHERE ARE THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,722 | On which continent would you find the mountain chains called Cordillera Oriental and the Cordillera Occidental? | What does cordillera mean? A region of Canada, similar to the Appalachian, but with mostly new mountain ranges. Origin: from cordilla, cordiella, diminutive of cuerda. See cord. Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Cordillera(noun) a mountain ridge or chain Origin: [Sp., fr. OSp. cordilla, cordiella, ... | Mountains in Algeria | By Algeria Channel City finder Climb or Hike the Majestic Mountains of Algeria From the Mediterranean coast the landscape peaks in the Atlas Mountains before it stretches across the Sahara Desert . With such varied topography, Algeria's landscape is diverse and fascinating. Algeria's mountain ran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,723 | The word harem, referring to a women's part of a dwelling, and especially to its female occupants, originated in which ethnic people? | Chinese Religions: An Overview The End of Empire and Postimperial China Bibliography [This article provides an introduction to the rise and development of various religious movements, themes, and motifs over time. Its emphasis is on historical continuities and on the interaction of diverse currents of Chinese r... | Henry James, The Turn of the Screw - Topics in British Culture and Identity - UIowa Wiki Topics in British Culture and Identity Go to start of metadata Introduction A man named Douglas invites selected guests at a party to listen to a ghost story. He sends for a manuscript, written by his sister’s governess. He explain... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,724 | Which pop group of the 60's and 70's released albums entitled `Days of Future Passed' and 'A Question of Balance'? | Days Of Future Passed | The Ultimate Rock and Pop Music History Website - ROKPOOL Days Of Future Passed The Moody Blues discography Biography: The Moody Blues are a UK band that have had hit albums in the UK, US and worldwide – with an impressive 50 million albums sold and 14 platinum and gold discs. They started life... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,725 | Which element is most common in the human body? | Elements in the Human Body Updated September 11, 2015. Question: What Are the Elements in the Human Body? Answer: Most of the human body is made up of water, H2O, with cells consisting of 65-90% water by weight. Therefore, it isn't surprising that most of a human body's mass is oxygen. Carbon, the basic unit for organi... | Most Abundant Element in the Universe, Earth, and Body What Is the Most Abundant Element? Most Abundant Element in the Universe, Earth, and Body Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but it's relatively scarce on Earth. Stocktrek / Getty Images Updated July 19, 2016. Question: What Is the Most Abundan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,726 | Which herb whose leaves and blue flowers are both edible, is used in drinks such as 'Pimms' | 1000+ images about Borage on Pinterest | Medicinal plants, Herb seeds and Flower Forward A close up of lovely borage flowers. This versatile herb, a self-sowing annual, is easily grown from seed direct sown in the garden in Spring. The flowers can be candied and floated in drinks, and the leaves and stems have a lovely... | 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 |
1,488,727 | Who was Britain's first million pound footballer? | The day Trevor Francis broke football's £1m mark - Telegraph Nottingham Forest The day Trevor Francis broke football's £1m mark A million-pound fee for a footballer is not much of a story these days. Premier League clubs made 26 such signings in the January transfer window alone. Marked man: Trevor Francis with his wif... | Football Walk of Fame spot for West Ham and England 1966 winners Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters at National Football Museum - West Ham - Newham Recorder Football Walk of Fame spot for West Ham and England 1966 winners Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters at National Football Museum 15:00 30 June 2016 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,728 | The best selling video game, TV and trading card series 'Pokemon' is hugely popular in Japan and the rest of the world. What does 'Pokemon' mean? | Top Trading Card Games - Top Ten List - TheTopTens® Top Trading Card Games The Top Ten 1 Magic The Gathering Come on! Easily better because of the artistry on the cards, as well as the core gameplay being so much more expansive and the deck customization has so much creativity available for the players. No competition ... | BBeM: Item List Item List 1 member comment Trivia questions After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, "Who was that masked man?" Invariably, someone would answer, "I don't know, but he left this behind." What did he leave behind? When The Be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,729 | What is note is produced at the 10th fret for both the highest and lowest pitch strings on a conventionally-tuned standard guitar? | Tuning The Guitar Tuning The Guitar References Tuning has always been a bugbear for guitarists. Every guitar player - and every guitar builder and repairer - is familiar with the problem. No matter how good the instrument, and how well tuned and adjusted, it never sounds perfectly in tune in all positions and keys. Thi... | listen to Radiohead’s OK Computer & In Rainbows together (Combination Super Work?) listen to Radiohead’s OK Computer & In Rainbows together (Combination Super Work?) By BrooklynVegan Staff October 23, 2012 7:25 PM This is surely old “news” to many (by the way, Ultraista play LPR Wednesday ), but I never tried it until ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,730 | For which delivery company does Philip Fry work in that awesome TV series Futurama? | Philip J. Fry I | Futurama Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Philip J. Fry I Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad ... | Classic Televison - Johnny's Rare Serials and "B" Westerns Classic Televison NEW ADDITIONS ALL TV SERIES COME IN PAPER SLEEVES ABBOTT AND COSTELLO **--8 EPISODES $8.00--Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,731 | What is Valerie Adams's profession? | Usain Bolt Net Worth - Get Usain Bolt Net Worth Usain Bolt Net Worth Usain Bolt Net Worth is$25 Million Usain Bolt Annual Income is$15 Million VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 4.4/5 (53 votes cast) VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 3.3/5 (24 votes cast) Profession: Sprinter, Runner, Athlete Date of Birth: Aug 21, 1986 Height: 1.96 ... | 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 |
1,488,732 | Which island was sold by Genoa to France in 1764, was ruled by Britain for two years from 1794 to 1796, and then returned to France? | Kingdoms of France - Franks France (Franks) The country of France emerged from what had been the Celtic territory known to the Romans as as Gaul or Gallia. The Germanic Franks migrated into north-eastern France and Belgium during the fourth and fifth centuries as the Roman empire was fading, eventually becoming... | 43,600 100% The population of Nova Scotia consequently doubled, while the Province of Québec became, for the first time, home to a large contingent of English speakers. These new refugees would forever change the political face of what was to become modern-day Canada. The Loyalists of Nova Scotia As mentioned earlier, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,733 | Fish use their gills to extract what from the water around them? | Why do fish have gills? - Quora Quora Written Sep 16, 2011 Fish use their gills to extract oxygen from the water. So they need them as much as you need your lungs. The main difference between lungs and gills (other than water vs. air) is that lungs are tidal - air flows in one way, and back out the other way. With gill... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,734 | What is it called when a surfer falls off the surfboard while riding a wave? | Surfing Terms & Definitions | Surf Lingo At Surf Science Z A-frame A description for a wave that is peak-shaped. This highest point of the crest is in the middle with left and right shoulders resembling the shape of a triangle or the letter "A". Accelerate To gain speed off a bottom turn or trimming on the face of the ... | Andy Irons, American professional surfer died he was , 32 | Kterrl's Video Favorites kterrls Video Favorites Andy Irons, American professional surfer died he was , 32 Philip Andrew Irons was a professional surfer . Irons learned to surf on the dangerous and shallow reefs of the North Shore in Oahu, Hawaii . Over the c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,735 | Which daughter of the King of Tyre traditionally founded Carthage? | Carthage - The Founding Carthage By N.S. Gill What Is Carthage? Carthage was a prosperous ancient city on the north coast of Africa (in modern Tunisia) that was founded by Phoenicians. A commercial empire, Carthage made its fortune through trade, and expanded its domain across northern Africa, the area that is now Spai... | William Turner Biography Self Portrait c. 1799 Turner was born in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, England. His father, William Gay Turner (27 January 1738 – 7 August 1829), was a barber and wig maker. His mother, Mary Marshall, became increasingly mentally unstable, perhaps, in part, due to the early death of Turne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,736 | In the Bible, who was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin? | Joseph and Benjamin - Part I Joseph and Benjamin - Part I Beyond The Veil - Directory Joseph and Benjamin - Part 1 / Part 2 Jacob's son Joseph is a type or figure of our Lord Jesus Christ. Where this observation really becomes useful is when we go beyond the well documented foreshadowing of Jesus in his first advent to... | Jewish Beliefs and Practices « Jewish Prisoner Services an excerpt from the Handbook of Religious Beliefs and Practices History/Background Judaism is the religion of the Jews. There are an estimated 13.5 million Jews in the world, approximately 5.3 million in the United States, 5.8 million in Israel and the remainde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,737 | In medicine, what is the name for inflammation of the walls of a vein? | Phlebitis Treatment and Symptoms Phlebitis Pictures Phlebitis Definition Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) is a condition in which a vein becomes inflamed (phleb=vein + it is=inflammation). The inflammation may cause pain and swelling. When the inflammation is caused by a blood clot or thrombus, it is called thrombophlebitis. Th... | What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the f - Pastebin.com What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,738 | What was the name of the official news agency of the USSR before it broke up? | USSR Breakup: Tracing The Collapse Of The World's Last Great Empire (Part 1) USSR Breakup: Tracing The Collapse Of The World's Last Great Empire (Part 1) December 14, 2001 Email to a Friend Print Ten years ago this month, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus met at a hunting lodge near Minsk. On 8 December 1991,... | Solzhenitsyn Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature October 9, 1970 Solzhenitsyn Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature tockholm, Oct. 8--Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn, the internationally acclaimed Soviet author whose works are banned in his homeland, won the 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature today. The writer of the novels "On... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,739 | Both Hairy Bikers have tattoos on their right arms depicting which iconic figure? | The terrifying brain scares The Hairy Bikers have both survived | Daily Mail Online comments Last week The Hairy Bikers – TV’s quirky cookery presenters – revealed how their experiences of bullying and family tragedy blighted their childhood years. Here, in the second exclusive extract from their moving joint autobiog... | 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 |
1,488,740 | Which part of the brain regulates physiological stability in the body? | Human Physiology/Homeostasis - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Human Physiology/Homeostasis This is the latest reviewed version , checked on 21 December 2016. (+) Quality: minimal Overview[ edit ] The human organism consists of trillions of cells all working together for the maintenance of the entire organis... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,741 | Which major contemporary art exhibition, held every two years, began in 1895 mainly for decorative arts, showed increasing interest in innovation in modern art from 1907, and added Festivals of Music in 1930, International Film in 1932, Theatre in 1934, and Contemporary Dance in 1999? | illustration | Art Blart Art Blart Archive for the 'illustration' Category 18 Exhibition dates: 21st October 2016 – 22nd January 2017 The interwar years of the European avant-garde are some of the most creative years in the history of the human race. Whether because of political and social instability – the aftershoc... | 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 |
1,488,742 | What does the musical term 'Lento' mean? | Lento - definition of lento by The Free Dictionary Lento - definition of lento by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lento Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . len·to In a slow tempo. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. len·tos A lento passage or movement. [Italian, from Latin lentus,... | Whammy bar | Guitar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Traditionally, electric guitarists have reversed the normal meanings of the terms vibrato and tremolo when referring to hardware devices and the effects they produce. While the tremolo arm can produce variations of pitch including what is normally termed vibrato ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,743 | How many bails are part of a wicket in a game of cricket? | In cricket, what does 'wicket' mean? - Quora Quora Cricket (sport) In cricket, what does "wicket" mean? Is it the 22 yards on which the game is played or does it indicate the number batsmen who are dismissed or the 3 stumps that are placed on both ends of the 22 yards or is it all of the above? In the sport of cricket ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,744 | On UK roads the triangular warning sign for ice shows what symbol? | Warning Sign/Ice - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki Warning Sign/Ice TSRGD ref : 554.2, 554.3 From : 1994 To : present Common Plates : Ice • Snowdrifts • for x yds / miles Pre-Worboys Sign There is no known pre-Worboys warning sign for ice. Worboys Report Sign The original Worboys warning sign for a ice or driftin... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,745 | October 26, 1919 saw the birth of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the last man to hold what title, as ruler of Iran? | Historic Personalities of Iran: Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Arya Mehr and Shahanshah (King of the Kings) Mohammad Reza Shah & Empress Farah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-80), king of Iran (1941-1979), was born in Tehran on October 26, 1919, the eldest son of Reza Shah. He completed his primary school in Switzerland. ... | : Lee Saunders : Global Timeline : 1980 : : GLOBAL TIMELINE : 1980 January 4th United States President Jimmy Carter, supported by the European Commission, declared a grain embargo against the Soviet Union, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. January 9th In ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,746 | Known as the Valley Isle, which is die second largest of the Hawaiian islands? | AdventureInHawaii.com | Maui - AdventureInHawaii.com AdventureInHawaii.com A free reservations service for Hawaii tours and activities 877-678-7333 toll-free808-876-7777 local Post on Facebook Email Page Bookmark Page Print Page Map of Maui Maui … is known as the “valley isle” because of the isthmus of land ... | Easter Island - Ten Geographic Facts By Amanda Briney Updated November 30, 2016. Easter Island , also called Rapa Nui, is a small island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean that is considered a special territory of Chile . Easter Island is most famous for its large moai statues that were carved by native peoples ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,747 | Which nuts are traditionally given as ‘Wedding Favours’ to a bride’s guests? | Wedding Almonds — Nuts.com Wedding Almonds Wedding Almonds Traditions Wondering about Jordan Almonds, the ever popular wedding treat? These fancy, sugarcoated candies are rich in flavor and in cultural meaning, particularly at weddings. Whether for decorative items, party favors, or a candy buffet, here's a taste of th... | Wedding Traditions & Their Origins Wedding Traditions & Folklore Many of today's popular wedding ceremony and reception traditions can be traced to ancient Egyptian and European customs. These were often based on symbolism, superstition, folklore, religion, and even the belief that evil spirits could bring di... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,748 | Which company produces the 'Whimsies' series of small solid porcelain animal figures? | Red Rose Wade Whimsies: Stroke of marketing genius defines a tea firm and creates a thriving collectible - Antique Trader Antique Trader Enter your e-mail address to receive a free download of The Business of Antiques, an insightful guide to achieving success in the marketplace. You'll also be signed up to receive e-ne... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,749 | Which influential writer of the French Renaissance, who helped to popularise the essay as a literary form , is perhaps best remembered for his 'Apology For Raymond Sebond'? | Michel de Montaigne - New World Encyclopedia Michel de Montaigne Next (Michelangelo) Michel de Montaigne Michel Eyquem de Montaigne ([miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]) (February 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592) was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance . Montaigne is known for inventing the essay. Although t... | SparkNotes: The Tempest: Context The Tempest Table of Contents Plot Overview The most influential writer in all of English literature, William Shakespeare was born in 1564 to a successful middle-class glove-maker in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Shakespeare attended grammar school, but his formal education proceeded no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,750 | Vitreous enamel, used to decorate and protect pottery, metals, etc., is? | What is Vitreous Enamel? Contact Us What is Vitreous Enamel? Vitreous Enamel is simply a thin layer of glass fused at high temperature on to the surface of a metal. The word enamel comes from the High German word ‘smelzan’ and later from the Old French ‘esmail’. The formal definition is : Vitreous Enamel can be defined... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1 Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2 Which archi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,751 | Which currently running London musical holds the West End record for the longest continuous run? | Long-running West End plays | UK news | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close · The Mousetrap By Agatha Christie. The whodunnit opened at the Ambassadors theatre in the West End on November 25 1952 and starred Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim. In 1974, after 8,862 performances, it moved to the St Martin's Theatre ne... | West Side Story (Theatre) - TV Tropes West Side Story You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share "There's a place for us, A time and place for us. Hold my hand and we're halfway there. Hold my hand and I'll take you there Somehow, someday, somewhere!" A 1957 Broadway musical with music c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,752 | In which US state will you find Arlington, the national cemetery? | Find A Grave: Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery Last Name Cemetery notes and/or description: Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia is a military cemetery in the United States, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the fami... | 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 |
1,488,753 | What is added to whisky and sweet vermouth to make a Bobby Burns cocktail? | Bobby Burns Cocktail Recipe You need to be a member in create and edit lists. Register here Already a member? Login. 1 oz Sweet Red VermouthSweet Red Vermouth () 2 oz Scotch WhiskyScotch Whisky () ¼ oz DOM BenedictineDOM Benedictine () Add to My Bar 1 oz Sweet Red VermouthSweet Red Vermouth 2 oz Scotch WhiskyScotch Whi... | The Fifty Best | Single Malt Scotch 10-15 Single Malt Scotch 10-15 *The following fields are required and must be filled in. *Name: Single Malt Scotch 10-15 Best Single Malt Scotch, 10-15 Years Old The earliest known reference of spirits distilling in Scotland is 1494, but it can be assumed that it was practiced there ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,754 | What is a jury said to do when it leaves the courtroom to consider a verdict? | West Virginia Judiciary | Jury Duty: A Handbook for Trial Jurors Jury Duty: A Handbook for Trial Jurors Search Viewing PDF Files Welcome As a citizen, you have long enjoyed the privileges and protection of your government. Now you are called into service for that same government. You have been summoned and qualified as... | 1. What is the highest score a judge can award in figure skating? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. What is the highest score a judge can award in figure skating? 2. On which TV show might you have seen Statler and Waldorf? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again later... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,755 | What is the nickname of Grimsby Town | Blundell Park | Grimsby Town FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY Telephone: 01472 605 050 Pitch Size: 111 x 75 yards Pitch Type: Grass Home Kit: Black and White Away Kit: All Red View Of Blundell Park From Nearby Railway Bridge Findus Stand A Closer Look At The... | The Chase - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki The Chase Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki The Chase is a British game show broadcast on ITV . Several times on the program, questions are asked which reference The Simpsons in some way. This section is incomplete. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,756 | The Volta River flows from central Ghana to where? | Ghana - Rivers and Lakes Rivers and Lakes Ghana Table of Contents Ghana is drained by a large number of streams and rivers. In addition, there are a number of coastal lagoons, the huge man-made Lake Volta, and Lake Bosumtwi, southeast of Kumasi and which has no outlet to the sea. In the wetter south and sou... | Africa Africa Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African state. With a total border length of 3,192 kilometers (1,984 miles), Burkina Faso is bordered by Mali to the north and west; Niger to the east; and Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire to the south. Cameroon Located on the west coast of Central Afric... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,757 | What was the poet W.H.Auden's first name? | W. H. Auden - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great... | Project MUSE - The Domestic and the Disruptive: A Musical Setting of Tennyson’s <i>Maud</i> Joanna Swafford (bio) Although critics have recently focused attention on the connections between music and poetry, few have addressed the relationship between Victorian poems and their musical song settings. The increased deman... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,758 | In TV’s Dad’s Army, what was Captain Mainwaring’s first name? | List of Characters | Dad's Army Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mainwaring (pronounced Man-er-ing) was played by Arthur Lowe . He was the pompous - if essentially brave and unerringly patriotic - local bank manager. In the series pilot Mainwaring appointed himself leader of his town's contingent of Local Defence Vo... | 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 |
1,488,759 | What is the only chess piece that cannot be taken | How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origin... | Chess problem terminology Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Chess problem terminology This is a list of terms used in chess problems . For a list of unorthodox pieces used in chess problems, see fairy chess piece . For a list of terms used in chess is general, see chess terminology . Actual play - see p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,760 | Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what? | Triskaidekaphobia: Fear of the Number 13 Triskaidekaphobia: Fear of the Number 13 Search the site Triskaidekaphobia: Fear of the Number 13 Where it originated and how it plays out in our culture By Lisa Fritscher Updated September 09, 2016 Triskaidekaphobia, or fear of the number 13, does not fit neatly into a clinical... | Phobias: What is the treatment for friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia? - Quora Quora Phobias: What is the treatment for friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia? And what about triskaidekaphobia ? Written Jun 13, 2014 Understand that a large portion of all phobias that have a name are actually... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,761 | What was the Roman name for York? | York's ancient origins The City of York ORIGIN OF YORK The Roman name for York was Eboracum, based on a native British name for the ancient site. It is thought that the root of the early name was Eburos, an Ancient British personal name, which suggests that the site was founded by someone called Eburos. An alternative ... | England travel guide - Wikitravel Cities[ edit ] England has many large cities. Listed below are nine of the most popular: London — largest metropolitan area in Western Europe, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. Birmingham — the UK's second largest city (by population) in the industrial heartland. Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,762 | For which 2001 film did Julian Fellowes win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay? | 2001 Academy Awards® Winners and History Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Monsters, Inc. (2001) Actor: DENZEL WASHINGTON in "Training Day," Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind," Sean Penn in "I Am Sam," Will Smith in "Ali," Tom Wilkinson in "In the Bedroom" Actress: HALLE BERRY in "Monster's Ball," Judi ... | 2011 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Music (Original Score) - Alexandre Desplat Cinematography - Danny Cohen Actor in a Supporting Role - Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech" Actress in a Supporting Role - Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech" Costume Design - Jenny Beavan Sound Mixing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,763 | A surgeon would perform brachioplasty on which part of the body? | What is an arm lift? | Arm Lift | American Society of Plastic Surgeons What is an arm lift? What is an arm lift? An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that: Reduces excess sagging skin that droops downward Tightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm Re... | A Brief History Of Time (Travel): New Earth New Earth Plot The Doctor is summoned to a hospital on New Earth in the far future. The facility is run by the cat-like Sisters of Plenitude, and the Doctor is astonished to find that the Sisters' medical technology is centuries ahead of its time. Meanwhile, Rose is lured int... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,764 | The French white wine Sancerre is made from which grape? | Sancerre | French Wine appellation Sitemap The Sancerre wine appellation lies in the beautiful Loire Valley in France just two hours south of Paris on the so-called �Left Bank� of the Loire. (The French ascribe left and right characteristics to rivers when you face the direction of the river flowing to the sea.) The ap... | Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine | Wine Folly Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine September 23, 2013 Blog » Learn About Wine » Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine Let’s be honest here, if you’re not confused with all the different Italian wines then you are either: a) a professional sommelier -OR- b) an Italian. Trying... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,765 | What city is Monte Carlo a part of? | Monaco travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC +1 The principality of Monaco is a tiny city-state on the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by France , although the Italian Riviera lies a few kilometres farther east. This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican ) and is almost entirely ur... | World edition 2008 Ref.Nr. 01693: a "Travel Edition" in a red plastic carry case. Over 5.6 million votes have been registered, resulting in the following division of the English board, from GO onwards: Gdynia (Poland) - Community Chest - Taipei (Taiwan) - Income Tax - Monopoly Rail - Tokyo(Japan) - Chance - Ba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,766 | What is the name of the light porous form of solidified lava used a skin abrasive? | Pumice: Solidified Frothy Lava | Rashid's Blog Pumice: Solidified Frothy Lava Posted on February 10, 2012 by Rashid Faridi Pumice is an igneous rocks which formed when lava cooled quickly above ground. Little pockets of air can be seen in the rock . This rock is so light, that many pumice rocks actually float in wat... | ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (ASPIRIN) Hazard Symbols: XN, Risk Phrases: 22/36/37/38, Safety Phrases:26/28 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SALICYLIC ACID Salicylic Acid is a white crystalline powder or needle-shaped crystals with sweetish taste; soluble in acetone, ether, alcohol, boiling water, benzene and tu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,767 | When a snooker game is set up, what ball is set closest to the centre of the table? | Snooker Rules Rules of Snooker Type of Game: International or "English" snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. It is generally played on 6'x12' English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. ... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,768 | What disease was declared extinct by the World Health Organisation in 1980? | WHO | Smallpox Smallpox WHO/C. Black Smallpox is an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the orthopoxvirus family. It was one of the world's most devastating diseases known to humanity. The last known natural case was in Somalia in 1977. It was declared eradicated in 1980 following a global... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1980: Mugabe's landslide 1980: Mugabe's landslide Robert Mugabe was elected to be the first black prime minister of Zimbabwe on 4 March 1980. Many whites living in the country were astounded that the man they labelled a terrorist Marxist should win by such a landslide. And black opposition leader ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,769 | Crème de cassis is a liqueur made using which fruit? | Bols Creme de Cassis Liqueur - Price, Reviews, Flavors Fruit Manufacturer's Description BOLS Crème de Cassis is an authentic dark red blackcurrant liqueur made using an infusion of blackcurrants grown near Dijon, the main town in Burgundy, France, where the product was invented.Bols Crème de Cassis frequently serves as... | 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 |
1,488,770 | What is the name for a straight line drawn from the centre of a circle to the circumference? | Geometry and the Circle Unit 2 > Lesson 1 of 6 A circle is an important shape in the field of geometry. Let's look at the definition of a circle and its parts. We will also examine the relationship between the circle and the plane. A circle is a shape with all points the same distance from its center. A circle is named... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,771 | How many points are scored for a touchdown in American football? | NFL Beginner's Guide to Football NFL Network Beginner's Guide to Football One 11-man team has possession of the football. It is called the offense and it tries to advance the ball down the field-by running with the ball or throwing it - and score points by crossing the goal line and getting into an area ... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,772 | Who has presented the BBC Radio 2 programme Sounds of the Sixties for over 20 years? | BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - The BBC Studios in 60s London Sounds of the 60s The BBC Studios in 60s London by Bob Stanley View of the auditorium from the control room at the Paris Theatre Brian Matthew makes his way up to central London, to the BBC's Western House, once a week to record Sounds Of The 60s with prod... | BBC - Press Office - Network TV Programme Information Week 42 Blue Peter Feature Programme copy (Blue Peter At 50) The Beginning 1. Blue Peter first aired on 16 October 1958 and transmitted for 15 minutes. 2. The first presenters were Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Christopher Trace was the stand-in for Charlt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,773 | Which jockey, with 20, has ridden in the Grand National most times? | Facts & Figures Facts & Figures It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Facts & Figures Records The first race was held in 1839, but it started in inauspicious circumstances, going off two hours late after confusion over weighing procedures. The aptly named, and 5-1 favourite, Lottery came home first. The 1929... | Advertisement The final furlong: Record-breaking jockey Tony McCoy set for last day Jockey Tony McCoy is led to the start of the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse Liverpool, England, Saturday, April 14, 2012. (AP / Jon Super, file) Steve Douglas, The Associated Press Published Friday, April 24, 2015 7:46A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,774 | What is the word used in Greek mythology for the underworld? | The Underworld The Underworld See More The Underworld Pictures > The Underworld was hidden deep in the earth and was the kingdom of the dead, ruled by god Hades . Hades was a greedy god, whose sole purpose was to increase the number of souls in his kingdom; at the same time, he was very reluctant to let any soul leave.... | River Styx *** The River Styx River Styx - Hades, the Underworld The place called Hades, the Underworld was the domain of the god Hades and other gods and goddesses associated with the inexplicable, such as death, sleep, witchcraft, ghosts, dreams and enchantments. According to Greek mythology the River Styx was a grea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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