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1,488,875 | Who was the first leader of the Belgian Congo? | Congo, Democratic Republic of the: History Congo, Democratic Republic of the History Early History The indigenous inhabitants of the region of the Congo were probably Pygmies, who lived in small numbers in the equatorial forests of the north and northeast. By the end of the 1st millennium B.C., small numbers of Bantu-s... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 25 | 1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia 1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia Zambia has become the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown. The former colony of Northern Rhodesia - part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland since 1953 - celebrated with a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,876 | What is the boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit? | What Is the Boiling Point of Water? What Is the Boiling Point of Water? What Is the Boiling Point of Water? Boiling Point of Water The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit at 1 atmosphere of pressure (sea level). Jody Dole, Getty Images Updated July 21, 2016. Question: What Temperatu... | 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 |
1,488,877 | What waxes and wanes every 28 days? | Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes On a clear night the moon can often be seen in the sky in different attitudes. It seems to cycle through a series of shapes, from full sphere, to a hemisphere, to a crescent, to nothing at all. These strange attitudes can be explained by the fact that the moon d... | New Clues Emerge in Centuries-Old Swedish Shipwreck | Public Radio International New Clues Emerge in Centuries-Old Swedish Shipwreck In 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa sank on its maiden voyage. Player utilities PRI.org <iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.pri.org/node/36281/embedded" height="75" width="100%"></ifram... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,878 | "John the Baptist lived in the wilderness of Judea between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, ""his raiment of camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins; and his meat was ..."" what?" | Matthew 3:4 - NLV - John wore clothes made of hair from... Parallel Translations The Amplified Bible This same John's garments were made of camel's hair, and he wore a leather girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Holman Christian Standard John himself had a camel-hair garment with a leather ... | Amazon.co.uk: Customer Discussions: Christmas quiz - need questions ( and answers!) Christmas quiz - need questions ( and answers!) Sort: Oldest first | Newest first Showing 1-6 of 6 posts in this discussion Initial post: 5 Dec 2010 16:01:12 GMT here are a few i have just found on the net, hope they are of some help. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,879 | What is the name of the London based society for conjurors and magicians, founded in 1905? | The Magic Circle, the world's premier magic society Forgotten your Username OR Password? Interested in becoming a member? As a member of The Magic Circle you can proudly claim membership of the most prestigious magic club in the world. | The British Monarchy has evolved over almost 2 millennium. This web site explores the history, chronology, and the multifarious and fascinating characters of the individual kings and queens from ad 839 until ad 2000 Custom Search Search results published at bottom of page London 1 August 1714. Cannon fired, drums ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,880 | Becky Thatcher is a character in which novel? | The character of Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer from LitCharts | The creators of SparkNotes He also misses Becky, who is with her parents in Constantinople. (full context) Chapter 29 Tom is delighted on Friday morning to learn that Becky has returned to town. That same day they get together with their f... | NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,881 | What was Jim Reeves first UK top ten hit (1963) | Sligo Today News for Sligo County - Fifty years ago today, Jim Reeves hit Sligo town Fifty years ago today, Jim Reeves hit Sligo town Latest Articles: • World :: Gambia's president refuses to leave office as tourists evacuated By Eugene McGloin FIFTY YEARS ago today (or tonight) Thursday June 6th 1963, the artiste adve... | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,882 | In 1768, Joshua Reynolds became the first president of what British institution? | Sir Joshua Reynolds | British painter | Britannica.com Sir Joshua Reynolds William Hogarth Sir Joshua Reynolds, (born July 16, 1723, Plympton, Devon , England —died February 23, 1792, London ), portrait painter and aesthetician who dominated English artistic life in the middle and late 18th century. Through his art and... | June 25, 1788 – Virginia Joins the Union as the 10th State | Legal Legacy June 25, 1788 – Virginia Joins the Union as the 10th State Posted on June 25, 2015 by rhapsodyinbooks In 1583, Queen Elizabeth I of England granted Walter Raleigh a charter to establish a colony north of Spanish Florida and the next year, Raleigh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,883 | What is the address of the White House? | Write or Call the White House | whitehouse.gov Latest News Read the latest blog posts from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Share-Worthy Check out the most popular infographics and videos Photos View the photo of the day and other galleries Video Gallery Watch behind-the-scenes videos and more Live Events Tune in to White House e... | First Inaugural Address | National Archives First Inaugural Address George Washington's First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789 Records of the United States Senate View images of the first inaugural address Presidential inaugurations are important civic rituals in our nation's political life. The Constitution requires ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,884 | The Ural Mountains form a natural border between which two continents? | Europe Landforms and Land Statistics - Europe Landforms, Land Statistics Print this map Alps: Located in south-central Europe, they extend for almost 700 miles from the coastline of southern France (near Monaco) into Switzerland , northern Italy and Austria, then southeast through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegov... | 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 |
1,488,885 | British tv ‘Dragon’ Theo Paphitis was the chairman of which London football club for eight years until 2006? | Learn and talk about Theo Paphitis, British eurosceptics, Businesspeople from London, Cypriot emigrants to England, English people of Greek Cypriot descent .com Theodoros 'Theo' Paphitis ( Greek : Θεόδωρος Παφίτης) (born 24 September 1959) is a Cypriot-born British retail magnate and entrepreneur of Greek Cypriot origi... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,886 | The 'mast' of a beech tree refers to its? | BBC - Nature UK: It's a "mast year"...of course it is I hear you say It's a "mast year"...of course it is I hear you say Jeremy Torrance web producer | 11:35 UK time, Thursday, 28 October 2010 You'd be forgiven for not knowing this, certainly judging by the sea of blank faces around the Autumnwatch production office, a... | Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes : Yard and Garden : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension Extension > Garden > Yard and Garden > Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes Chestnuts, horse chestnuts, and Ohio buckeyes Occasionally people ask about the edibility of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,887 | SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) is located in which European country? | USAREUR Units - HQ SHAPE Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Rocquencourt, France (John McCulloch) Main gate, Headquarters SHAPE (John McCulloch) Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Casteau, Belgium (probably late 1960s) SHAPE Operations Center and the Forward Scatter System (CriticalPast website)... | 10 cent 10 cent Emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) and monetary policy Monetary policy Read about the ECB’s monetary policy instruments and see the latest data on its open market operations. Public consultations Payments & Markets Find out how the ECB promotes safe and efficient payment and settlement systems, and he... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,888 | Professional sidekick Dick Grayson is better known as who? | Dick Grayson | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Jesse McCarteny (voice) Richard John "Dick" Grayson was once Batman 's first sidekick Robin , before going on to become Nightwing . Once he took up the mantle of Batman when Bruce was thought to be dead, but became Nightwing once again after the events of Flashpoin... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,889 | Who duetted with Cliff Richard on When God Shines His Light | Whenever God Shines His Light - Van Morrison (with Lyrics) - YouTube Whenever God Shines His Light - Van Morrison (with Lyrics) 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. ... | UK: WIMBLEDON TENNIS: CLIFF RICHARD SINGS AS RAIN STOPS PLAY | AP Archive UK: WIMBLEDON TENNIS: CLIFF RICHARD SINGS AS RAIN STOPS PLAY Showing 1 of 1623 | Tennis Aus Open Sampras UK: WIMBLEDON TENNIS: CLIFF RICHARD SINGS AS RAIN STOPS PLAY UK: WIMBLEDON TENNIS: CLIFF RICHARD SINGS AS RAIN STOPS PLAY Restrictions: NO ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,890 | Who are better known as Gog and Cokke in Denmark and Dick and Doof in Germany? | Laurel and Hardy names in different countries Laurel and Hardy's names in different countries Laurel and Hardy were famous all over the world and not always known as Laurel and Hardy . It's hard to understand why, on all the advertising material used for foreign versions of Laurel & Hardy films, the names "Laurel & Har... | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,891 | Which sitcom actor presents Scrapheap Challenge? | Scrapheap Challenge Episode Guide and Episode List - TV Guide UK TV Listings Season 1 Episode 1 Siege Engine Robert Llewellyn looks on as two more teams grapple with spanners and welders to construct a medieval catapult which they will then use to destroy the opposition's castle Season 1 Episode 2 Power Pullers Rob... | You've Been Framed! - UKGameshows You've Been Framed! Announcer: Andrew Brittain Broadcast Granada in association with American Broadcasting Company, Vin Di Bona Productions, Tokyo Broadcasting System and Action Time for ITV, 14 April 1990 to present Synopsis The UK's gold standard in clip shows which, like America's F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,892 | Derived from the Italian word for large loaf, what is the name of the Milanese fruit cake traditionally eaten at Christmas and New Year? | Panettone | Italian Fruit Cake, Christmas Bread | igourmet ABOUT PANETTONE Order Online at the #1 Source for Gourmet Food and Gift Baskets Buy Panettone online from igourmet.com! Please visit our online Panettone store and go shopping at the number one imported food delivery service in the USA. Panettone is a tradition... | Tiramisu: Italy’s Most Popular Dessert Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Your Favorite Espresso-Kissed Italian Trifle Dessert POSTED August 23, 2016 Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory masc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,893 | If something is 'fluviatile', it is produced or found in a? | 10(z) Fluvial Landforms (z). Fluvial Landforms Stream Channel Types Within a single stream we can often recognize three different channel types. These unique channel types develop in response to changes in stream velocity, sediment texture, and stream grade. Channels loca... | Indian River Lagoon Species Inventory A Word About Species Names... Many people wonder why scientists use complicated, hard to pronounce names when speaking about familiar animals and plants. Common names such as blue crab, redfish, and dolphin are successfully used in casual communication, and convey an immediate ide... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,894 | Located in northeast Caribbean, what is the smallest inhabited sea island that is divided between two nations? | Saint Martin beaches | The Best Caribbean Beaches The Best Caribbean Beaches great bay sea palace resort orient bay french st martin beach at st martin s beach in half moon bay st martin beach Language English Saint Martin is a tropical island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km (186 miles) east of Puerto ... | Islands of the Indian Ocean travel guide - Wikitravel 3.5 Uninhabited or Restricted Islands The islands of the Indian Ocean are a varied collection, including many of the smallest territories and one of the largest island nations (Madagascar). Many hug the coastlines of continents; others must be sought out hundreds of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,895 | What is the first name of Dr House, played by Hugh Lawrie? | Hugh Laurie | House Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Episode All Episodes "All heroic deeds require a cost otherwise they’re not really heroic. There has to be a dragon, there has to be risk, there has to be pain…and he endures that pain, and fights that dragon. And he pays that price in lots of different ways. And he pa... | ER - NBC.com NBC.com Live About the Show NBC's celebrated medical drama "ER" debuted in the fall of 1994 and aired its series finale 15 seasons later. Along the way, "ER" helped launch the careers of George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Noah Wiley among many others. Combining the extraordinary talents of multiple awa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,896 | The Battle of Culloden, in 1746, was fought close to which Scottish city? | BBC - History - Scottish History Scottish History Culloden is an evocative place for many people. Not only is it the site of the last full-scale battle to take place on British soil, and the last stand of an ancient royal dynasty which traced its ancestry back to the Dark Age Gaelic King... | Battle of Flodden Battle of Flodden The defeat in 1513 that crushed Scotland Battle of Flodden on 9th September 1513 The previous battle in the British Battles series is the Battle of Agincourt The next battle in the British Battles series is the Spanish Armada Battle: Flodden War: Anglo-Scottish Wars Date of the Bat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,897 | Which Italian city features in the original film version of The Italian Job? | The Italian Job (2003)--The Lybarger Links Review Original 1969 film also available on VHS (DVD link at bottom of page) ........................................................................................................ A friend of mine lamented that the new remake of the droll 1969 comedy The Italian Job was... | commedia dell'arte: Characters of the Commedia Dell'Arte commedia dell'arte Characters of the Commedia Dell'Arte The characters or "masks," in spite of changes over the years, retained much of their original flavor. Most important were the zanni, or servant types; Arlecchino, or Harlequin, was the most famous. He was a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,898 | Which is the most highly populated state in India? | Statewise Population of India- States by Population- Indian States Population India Guide : Population of India : State Wise Population of India Statewise Population of India Statewise Population of India - With a population of over 1.32 billion, India has witnessed a huge growth in its population in the last 5... | The Highest States in Buddhism vs. Hinduism, the Alaya Consciousness vs. Brahman The Highest States in Buddhism vs. Hinduism, the Alaya Consciousness vs. Brahman [This is from my Stages course for select students] The eighth consciousness, also known as the alaya consciousness or storehouse consciousness, is a particu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,899 | Based in Hexam Northumberland, the publishing company Bloodaxe Books specialises in what kind of literature? | History | Bloodaxe Books BLOODAXE BOOKS History 1978: Neil Astley sets up a small press in Newcastle called Bloodaxe Books. Ken Smith’s pamphlet Tristan Crazy is the first title. Clare Pollard is born in Bolton, Lancashire. 1979: Four pamphlets published, including two by John Cassidy and Fleur Adcock’s Below Lough... | 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 |
1,488,900 | In which country was snooker invented ? | History of Snooker including how snooker was invented, how snooker was named and how snooker has developed over the years History of Snooker Below is what we understand to be the 'History of Snooker'. Snooker compared to Billiards is a relatively new game that has fast become... | Squash (sport) - Unionpedia, the concept map Yes, please No, thanks Squash (sport) Squash is a racquet sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. [1] Abraham Moss Community School Abraham Moss Community School is an all-through community school for c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,901 | To which section of the orchestra does the saxophone belong? | Instrument Families of the Orchestra: String, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Instrument Families of the Orchestra: String, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or cont... | Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Overview Audio Selections The Story Who's Who Britten's opera is set at sea, on the British man-of-war H.M.S. Indomitable, during the Napoleonic wars in 1797. The opera presents portraits of a number of crew members, but the s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,902 | What was the most recent film to win a best picture Oscar which was predominantly black and white? | Academy Awards Best Pictures - Facts & Trivia Stanley 'Stosh' in The Deer Hunter (1978) Box Office: Lowest Grossing Best Picture In recent times since the advent of modern box-office tabulations, Best Director-winning Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker (2009) was the lowest-grossing Best Picture winner of all ti... | 2002 Academy Awards® Winners Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Treasure Planet (2002) Actor: ADRIEN BRODY in "The Pianist," Nicolas Cage in "Adaptation.," Michael Caine in "The Quiet American," Daniel Day-Lewis in "Gangs of New York," Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt" Actress: NICOLE KIDMAN in "Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,903 | Which tough guy actor played a cross dressing pirate in the film Stardust? | Stardust Cast and Characters: Heroes, Pirates, Witches, and Princes | Emanuel Levy Stardust Cast and Characters: Heroes, Pirates, Witches, and Princes July 30, 2007 by EmanuelLevy Leave a Comment While the heart of “Stardust” is the journey of Tristan and Yvaine, it required a large and talented ensemble to fill that j... | David Essex Biography | OLDIES.com David Essex Biography Overview Biography Songs Similar Artists DVDs CDs Vinyl David Albert Cook, 23 July 1947, Plaistow, London, England. Originally a drummer in the semi-professional Everons, Essex subsequently turned to singing during the mid-60s, and recorded a series of unsuccessf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,904 | In which American state is the town of Laramie | Wyoming History - State of Wyoming Wyoming History Wyoming History Native Americans in Wyoming There is evidence of more than 12,000 years of prehistoric occupation in Wyoming. Among these groups were Clovis, 12,000 years ago, Folsom, 10,000 years ago, and Eden Valley, 8,000 years ago. The latter were the big game hunt... | 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 |
1,488,905 | What is Garfield's favorite food? | Garfield's Love For Food In Comic Strips (PHOTOS) | The Huffington Post Garfield's Love For Food In Comic Strips (PHOTOS) 09/17/2013 09:19 am ET | Updated Sep 20, 2013 2.3k There are a lot of reasons Garfield is one of our favorite cartoon characters: his unique humor , the relationship he shares with his human, Jon, a... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,906 | The cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem, Altoona and Harrisburg are in which US state? | Population of Lehighton Area School District, Pennsylvania (Unified School District) - Statistical Atlas Statistical Atlas Population of Lehighton Area School District, Pennsylvania (Unified School District) Map of Population by County Subdivision in Lehighton Area School District Population per square mile of land (ex... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,907 | "Who had a Greek phrase which could translate as: ""Why worry"" carved into the pediment of his cottage at Cloudshill, Dorset?" | Oldie April 2015 by The Oldie - issuu issuu E IT INC IS L H UD FE E ST S 3 IV 2 - P AL A S GE G U ID BR £3.95 www.theoldie.co.uk Issue 320 April 2015 The death of old Soho The ‘millionaire’ Major: did he really cheat? In praise of Flook Learn Latin with Mr Gwynne ISSUE 320 • APRIL Editor’s letter 65 Newman Street, Lond... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,908 | Who wrote the 1984 novel ‘The Witches of Eastwick’? | ' - The Witches of Eastwick' - - NYTimes.com 'The Witches of Eastwick' Review by MARGARET ATWOOD Published: May 13, 1984 ''THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK'' is John Updike's first novel since the much-celebrated ''Rabbit Is Rich,'' and a strange and marvelous organism it proves to be. Like his third novel, ''The Centaur,'' it ... | The Lovely Bones The Lovely Bones The Lovely Bones Introduction In a Nutshell The Lovely Bones (2002) is American author Alice Sebold's first novel. The story is narrated by Susie Salmon, a fourteen-year-old girl who has been raped and killed by her serial killer neighbor in suburban Pennsylvania. That's right, Susie i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,909 | According to Roman mythology, who was the father of the God Jupiter? | Jupiter - Ancient Roman Gods for Kids FAQ, About Us The Romans loved to tell stories about the magical family who ruled the heavens. The Romans truly believed their gods could interfere in their lives, to help or hinder them. They could interfere with any living creature - gods, mortals, and even insects! Accord... | 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 |
1,488,910 | Which British comedian’s catchphrase was ‘Just like that’? | Greatest Comedy Catchphrases - British Comedy Greatest Comedy Catchphrases - British Comedy [Jan. 5th, 2008|12:03 am] British Comedy Crystal Kay - Can't be stopped ] 'Greatest Comedy Catchphrases' was on Channel 4 from 9-12pm, and since it's mostly British Comedy Catchphrases I thought I'd post it up here... 50: The Ro... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,911 | Which is the longest nerve in the human body ? | Sciatic Nerve - Anatomy Pictures and Information Home > Nervous System > Nerves of the Leg and Foot > Sciatic Nerve Sciatic Nerve The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest spinal nerve in the human body. Extending from the lumbar and sacral plexuses in the lower back, the sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks and ... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,912 | What was the name of eleven rulers of the 19th and 20th Egyptian dynasties? | List of Rulers of Ancient Egypt and Nubia | Lists of Rulers | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art List of Rulers of Ancient Egypt and Nubia See works of art 30.8.234 52.127.4 Our knowledge of the succession of Egyptian kings is based on kinglists kept by the... | Ancient Egypt | Auricmedia – Blogman's Wonderland Auricmedia – Blogman's Wonderland Search for: Tag Archives: Ancient Egypt >> http://www.donaldmarshallrevolution.com/ Donald Marshall: Vril lizard agenda Marshall claims that there is a secret that has been kept by members of the Illuminati for more than 70 years, a sec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,913 | This weekend saw the opening of what they claim will be the final installment of the Shrek franchise. What is the name of the movie? | DreamWorks Animation Play Video Get It On Amazon Scared Shrekless Halloween is Shrek's favorite holiday - and this year he's planning a night of frights, ogre style. Instead of the usual tricks and treats, Shrek ups the ante and challenges Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and the other fairy tale characters to spend the... | FROZEN - Let It Go Sing-along | Official Disney HD - YouTube FROZEN - Let It Go Sing-along | Official Disney HD 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,914 | Which US band still active today had hits with September and After The Love Has Gone? They were founded by Maurice White. | Earth Wind & Fire | BIOGRAPHY CONTACT BIOGRAPHY During the 1970s, a new brand of pop music was born – one that was steeped in African and African-American styles – particularly jazz and R&B but appealed to a broader cross-section of the listening public. As founder and leader of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice Wh... | Errol Brown: A Fondent Farewell Home / Issue 1080 / Features / Errol Brown: A Fondent Farewell Feature Errol Brown: A Fondent Farewell With their 14-year run of hit singles from 1970 to 1984, London-based Hot Chocolate became one of the most consistently successful groups in UK chart history. This February sees the out... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,915 | What is the last word of the fourth line of the hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – the last word of the third line is ‘mild’? | Hymn: Hark! the herald angels sing Hark! the herald angels sing The music cannot be played on your browser. Text Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts p... | 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 |
1,488,916 | Which French philosopher and novelist wrote the novel ‘Nausea’ in 1938? | Nausea - Jean-Paul Sartre - Google Books All Book Search results » About the author (1964) Sartre is the dominant figure in post-war French intellectual life. A graduate of the prestigious Ecole Normale Superieure with an agregation in philosophy, Sartre has been a major figure on the literary and philosophical s... | War and Peace (by Sergei Prokofiev) - Synopsis and Study Notes Opera in two parts and five acts. Composed in 1941-43. Libretto by Sergei Prokofiev and Myra Mendelson, afer the 19th century novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Premiere: 7 June 1945 in the Conservatory, Moscow, USSR. Natasha Rostova from War and Peace. Im... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,917 | "Lotte Lenya, who played Rosa Klebb in ""From Russia With Love"" and the Contessa in ""The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone"", was married to whom?" | Lotte Lenya - Biography - IMDb Lotte Lenya Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (5) | Trivia (59) Overview (3) Karoline Wilhelmine Charlotte Blamauer Mini Bio (1) Lotte Lenya was a Tony Award-winning and Academy award-nominated actress and singer who is best remembered for her supporting role as Rosa Klebb... | James Bond 24: What is Spectre and who is Blofeld? - Telegraph James Bond James Bond 24: What is Spectre and who is Blofeld? Bond 24's title has been revealed as Spectre, but what's the story behind the name? And will its leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, appear in the new film? Follow So the wait is over: it’s been annou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,918 | "Which 1982 album by Dire Staits included the tracks ""Telegraph Road"", ""Private Investigations"" , ""Industrial Disease"" and ""It Never Rains""?" | Dire Straits - Telegraph Road [COMPLETE STUDIO VERSION] - YouTube Dire Straits - Telegraph Road [COMPLETE STUDIO VERSION] 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 f... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,919 | What skin and eye colouring is associated with jaundice? | Jaundice: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Too many red blood cells are dying or breaking down and going to the liver The liver is overloaded or damaged The bilirubin from the liver is unable to properly move into the digestive tract Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Things... | Quiz 22nd August - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz 22nd August Posts: 1,403 Quiz 22nd August This week's quiz is all about colour. The answers all include a colour or is a colour. 1. What ball is worth three points in snooker? Green 2. Name Francis Drake's ship, in which he circumnavigated the globe, 1577-80? Golden Hinde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,920 | Where in the human body would you find the pineal gland? | The Pineal Gland of the Endocrine System Updated August 25, 2016. Pineal Gland The pineal gland is a small, pinecone shaped gland of the endocrine system . A structure of the diencephalon of the brain , the pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles. The p... | Project MUSE - Luminaries in Medicine: Richard Mead, James Gibbs, and Solar and Lunar Effects on the Human Body in Early Modern England Anna Marie Eleanor Roos - Luminaries in Medicine: Richard Mead, James Gibbs, and Solar and Lunar Effects on the Human Body in Early Modern England - Bulletin of the History of Medicine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,921 | Who was the Premier League player bitten by Luis Suarez? | Did Luis Suarez try to bite a Manchester City player? (Video) Comment Some grainy video from the Champions League looks like Barcelona striker Luis Suarez tried to bite yet another player. Barcelona striker Luis Suarez embarrassed himself and his country this summer when he was caught biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. ... | Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun - PES Patch Premier League Facepack v2 by Newnitnun 0 El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (born 15 January 1981) is a Senegalese footballer. He plays for Blackburn Rovers, having previously played for Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Lens. Diouf is a playmaker whose favoured position is as r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,922 | In what year were the cave paintings at Lascaux discovered? | The Cave Art Paintings of the Lascaux Cave Tweet In collaboration with Noël Coye, Conservateur du patrimoine, Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, France. Lascaux is famous for its Palaeolithic cave paintings, found in a complex of caves in the Dordogne region of southwestern France, because of their excepti... | 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 |
1,488,923 | Whose first novel in a famous series was 'The Colour of Magic' in 1983? | The 30 Best Fantasy Book Series of All Time :: Books :: Lists :: Page 1 :: Paste The 30 Best Fantasy Book Series of All Time By Frannie Jackson | February 23, 2016 | 4:00pm Share Tweet Submit Pin Some readers equate fantasy with hobbits and magic wardrobes. Others conjure images of a wizard P.I. in Chicago or a gun... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,924 | In grammar, what word is used to describe a pair or group of words that consist of a subject and a predicate? | Grammar Terms | EnglishClub Grammar Terms A glossary of English grammatical and linguistic terms, with definitions, explanations and example sentences. See also this shorter list of grammar vocabulary . This glossary of English grammar terms relates to the English language. Some terms here may have additional or extend... | Medical Terminology - Chapter 1 Medical Terminology - Chapter 1 GENERAL RULE: Slash all words according to how the elements are presented in this class. Appendix A, Page 483, will be used as this class�s reference point. The purpose of this portion of the course is to provide a vocabulary which will assist you in c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,925 | Which liner launched in 1934 was the largest of her time? | What do you do with an old ocean liner? - BBC News BBC News What do you do with an old ocean liner? By Duncan Smith BBC News 13 March 2015 Close share panel Image copyright SS United States Conservancy Image caption The SS United States still waits to be restored in Philadelphia after being withdrawn from transatlantic... | RMS Mauretania model RMS MAURETANIA ocean liner model RMS Mauretania was launched on September 20, 1906 to become the largest ship in the world. Particularly notable was her steam turbine propulsion, which was a revolutionary development in ocean liner desig... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,926 | Which English actor appeared in The Go Between, Women in Love and Shout | The Go-Between (1971) - IMDb (Los Angeles) – See all my reviews In 1900 Norfolk, England, twelve-year-old Dominic Guard (as Leo Colston) goes to spend the summer at the beautiful country estate of blond school chum Richard Gibson (as Marcus Maudsley). The lads have fun wrestling while young Mr. Guard gets to know his p... | In pictures: Warren Clarke - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image copyright PA Actor Warren Clarke, who has died after a short illness at the age of 67, had a long and distinguished career in film and especially television drama. Born Alan Clarke in Oldham in 1947, he began his career working at the Manchester Eve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,927 | Upminster and Ealing Broadway are respectively the eastern and western termini or which London Underground line? | What does district line mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word district line Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: district line(noun) the boundary between two districts Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: District line The District line is a London Unde... | London/Covent Garden – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Location of the Covent Garden area in London Covent Garden is a district of central London . Understand[ edit ] This is one of the main shopping and entertainment districts of the English capital and is hugely popular with visitors, who swarm to its shops, bars and rest... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,928 | Which English building was the world's largest from 1549 to 1807? | Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln - Building #384 Lincoln Cathedral Rate this building Other Information Lincoln Cathedral was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1072 who wanting to create a show of Norman power in East Anglia commanded the construction of a cathedral on the site of the demolished Anglo Saxon mother chu... | London - photos and facts of sights - Learning English main residence of the British Monarch since 1837 775 rooms When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies from the flagpole, when the Queen is not in residence the Union Flag can be seen. 4. Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) residence of the Eng... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,929 | Which geological period is named after the chalk laid down? | Geological Time Geological Time As sediments pile up, layer after layer, and eventually form into sedimentary rocks, it is obvious that the newest, youngest later is on top, and the oldest layer is at the bottom of the pile. This is "The Principle of Superposition." However, it is basic common sense, and we can begin t... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,930 | In Greek mythology which of the three Gorgons was the only mortal? | MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of Greek Mythology Terrible, Fierce (gorgos) Gorgon Medusa, Athenian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., Staatliche Antikensammlungen THE GORGONES (Gorgons) were three powerful, winged daimones named Medousa (Medusa), Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only... | Cassandra | The De Morgan Foundation The De Morgan Foundation Museum Number: P_EDM_0022 Dimensions: H 38.5", W 19" Keywords: Evelyn De Morgan, mythological painting, Greek legend, Cassandra, King Priam, Troy, Greek mythology, prophecy, predictions, prophet of doom, Apollo, burning city, Trojan horse Dates: 1898 Marks /... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,931 | What is the largest Caribbean Island? | 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... | Poindexter Descendants Association About The Isle of Jersey, Channel Islands Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, about 14 miles off the coast of Normandy, France. It is an oblong block of granite four to five miles wide and about nine miles long. It has been continuously inhabit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,932 | The period in British history from 1795 to 1837 is often referred to as the ‘What…..era’? | BBC - History : British History Timeline 1718 British convicts start being transported to penal colonies overseas In 1718, the Transportation Act introduced penal transportation. People convicted of capital crimes had their sentences 'commuted' to 14 years or life in the Americas. Convicts found guilty of non-capital c... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Symbiosis: Trade and the British Empire Print this page A flourishing power The long 18th century, from the Glorious Revolution until Waterloo, was the period in which Britain rose to a dominant position among European trading empires, and became the first western nation to i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,933 | George Osborne's family grew rich on the proceeds of what sort of business ? | Budget 2012: George Osborne, the political chancellor - BBC News BBC News Budget 2012: George Osborne, the political chancellor By Chris Mason Political correspondent, BBC News 19 March 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel George Osborne is the youngest chancellor since Sir Winston Churchill's dad was appoin... | Obituary: Lord George | Business | The Guardian The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Had things turned out differently, Lord ("Eddie") George, who has died aged 70 of cancer, could have been remembered as the governor of the Bank of England who quit before completing his first term. In the event, his 10-year occupancy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,934 | Asmara is the capital of which state that became independent on 24 May 1993? | Asmara | national capital, Eritrea | Britannica.com national capital, Eritrea Verkhoyansk Asmara, also spelled Asmera, city, capital of Eritrea . It is located on the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau at an elevation of 7,628 feet (2,325 metres). Asmara lies on the Eritrean Railway and is a major road junction; its... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,935 | Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England in which century? | Edward the Confessor, King of England « The Freelance History Writer July 29, 2012 By Susan Abernethy in Anglo-Saxon History , Medieval History Tags: Earl Godwin of Wessex , Edith of Wessex , Edward the Confessor , Emma of Normandy , Harold Godwinson , Harold Harefoot , King Cnut , King Harthacnut , King of England , W... | William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I (1024 - 1087) - Genealogy William "The Conqueror" FitzRobert, I French: Guillaume FitzRobert, le Conquérant Also Known As: "William I of England", "William the Conqueror", "Guillaume le Conquérant", "Guillaume le Bâtard", "FitzRobert", "the Duke of Normandy", "William II", "William... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,936 | "Who brought together dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan and nurtured their collaboration on 13 operas from ""Trial by Jury"" (1875) to ""The Grand Duke, or The Statutory Duel"" (1896)?" | Gilbert and Sullivan G Gilbert and Sullivan Gilbert and Sullivan refers to the Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). The two men collaborated on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896, of which H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mi... | Screen Guild Theater: This Gun for Hire / Abroad with Two Yanks / Mask of Dimitrios - YouTube Screen Guild Theater: This Gun for Hire / Abroad with Two Yanks / Mask of Dimitrios 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. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,937 | In which English county is the village of Stilton? | Stilton Village Website | About Stilton, Cambridgeshire, UK Thence to Stilton, slowly paced, With no bloome nor blossome graced, With no plums nor apples stored, But smoothen, like an old man’s fore’d. Yet with Innes so well provided, Men are pleased when they have tryde it. Stilton is a large village located in north-... | settlehydro.org.uk River Ribble (The following information is taken from Wikipedia) The Ribble begins at the confluence of the Gayle Beck and Cam Beck near the famous viaduct at Ribblehead, in the shadow of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. It is the only river rising in Yorkshire which flows westward. It flows through Settle... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,938 | Which German battleship is being salvaged from the River Plate? | 1000+ images about Admiral Graf Spee on Pinterest | The battle, Montevideo and The germans Forward February 1940, The ships company of HMS, 'Exeter' and HMS, 'Ajax' passing Big Ben, given a rousing welcome in London after the destruction of the German battleship 'Admiral Graf Spee' which was eventually scuttled at the ... | World Cup 2014: Germans certain their team will beat Argentina - BBC Sport BBC Sport World Cup 2014: Germans certain their team will beat Argentina By Patrick Strasser Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil was one of the World Cup's biggest ever shocks 2014 Fifa World Cup final Venue: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date:... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,939 | It takes a village to what? | It takes a village to raise a child – Connected Principals About It takes a village to raise a child The traditional African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” has been widely quoted when examining the partnerships required during the maturation of our youth. Our “village” has never been more necessary than... | the importance of being earnest.pdf the importance of being earnest.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 5 to 27 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 32 to 83 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,940 | There are believed to be over 1,000 languages spoken on which island? | Last Words: The Dying of Languages | Worldwatch Institute Last Words: The Dying of Languages Last Words Marathi. Gujarati. Hindi. English. Kutchi. In Bombay, where I grew up, I used these languages every day. To get by on the streets, to get directions, to interact with people-I had to be able to speak Marathi. To go ... | Publishing the research of SIL in Suriname Suriname is situated on the northeast coast of South America, between Guyana and French Guiana, and is home to about 15 distinct languages. Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official language of Suriname is Dutch. Other languag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,941 | An Insulinoma is a tumour of which organ of the body? | What insulinomas are Insulinomas are rare tumours that start in the insulin making cells of the pancreas. These cells are called pancreatic islet cells. Insulinomas are also called islet cell tumours. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the blood. It helps glucose to move from the blood into body ... | Glucose properties Glucose properties What is glucose? Glucose is the most important simple carbohydrate (sugar) . It has a crystalline aspect, it is white and its formula is C6H12O6. It is also known as "r grape sugar " because it appears in very high amounts in must (a 30% of its weight) The plants mainly obtain it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,942 | What was organised by Catherine de Medici, Queen Mother, France, to crush the Huguenots in August 1572 at the wedding of Henry of Navarre to Marguerite, sister of Charles IX, that resulted in the death of around 30,000 people? | Full text of "Old Touraine; the life and history of the famous chateâux" See other formats ,o Old "^ Oouzatne ^Jiana of Jooltiezd OU "S, oazaiae^ ^ke Js>ife and dSldtory of the c/amoud Gkatedtix of ^t. tance by / Sometime Scholar of Wadham College, Oxford VOL. II. %e<v HJozk 1(^00 0^ \\\\ ^... | The Birth of Henry Tudor | History Today The Birth of Henry Tudor The man who founded the Tudor dynasty was born on January 28th, 1457. Henry Tudor The future Henry VII was born with a claim to the English crown which was extremely slight and intriguingly complicated. He was to spend his youth in the nightmare politics... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,943 | From which language do we get the word 'yoga'? | Yoga - Articles, Advice, and More Yoga By Ann Pizer Updated August 22, 2016 In the past 60 years, yoga has gone from a little-known, esoteric Indian practice to a central activity of the cultural mainstream. But while it is commonly available in cities throughout the world and almost everyone has heard of it, yoga stil... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,944 | Born near Saragossa, who became court painter to Charles III of Spain in 1786? | Francisco de Goya | artist | 1746 - 1828 | National Gallery, London £ other Make this a monthly donation [{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-06-21T09:56:01","DonorDisplayName":"Jane DALY","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":2.5000,"ImageUrl":"https://... | Edgar Degas - The complete works Self portrait Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (pronounced [ilɛʀ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡɑʀ dœˈɡɑ]), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,945 | What was the first Elvis Presley single to reach number one in the UK? | Elvis Presley | Rolling Stone artists > E > Elvis Presley > Bio Elvis Presley Bio Elvis Presley was rock & roll’s first real star, not to mention one of the most important cultural forces in history, a hip-shaking symbol of liberation for the staid America of the 1950s. A white Southerner singing blues laced ... | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index Most Number 1s This, possibly the most important record, is held by Elvis Presley. He has had 21 chart-toppers, 18 of them different songs (three titles have topped the chart on two distinctly separate chart runs as part of the series of re-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,946 | What movie featured the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man? | Is Ghostbusters Bringing Back the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man? Is Ghostbusters Bringing Back the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man? 876 Shares Brian Gallagher | 10 months ago Shortly before the first trailer for Ghostbusters debuted, actor Michael K. Williams let it slip that he had a scene with the infamous Slimer . We got to s... | (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley Songfacts Songfacts This was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe for Elvis Presley's second feature film, Loving You. The song, backed with the film's title track, would top the pop charts the day before the movie's release, where it stayed for seven weeks. The songwriters t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,947 | The River Nile is on what continent? | Nile River | river, Africa | Britannica.com Nile River Alternative Titles: Baḥr Al-Nīl, Naḥr an-Nīl Related Topics Antinoüs Nile River, Arabic Baḥr Al-Nīl or Nahr Al-Nīl, river , the father of African rivers and the longest river in the world. It rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern Afric... | "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 |
1,488,948 | Which mythical creature had the head and body of a lion and eagles wings? | Mythical Hybrids MYTHICAL HYBRIDS Go to A-Z List Hybrids, in the mythical realm, are creatures that combine the features and body parts of more than one real species. There are non-human versions that combine features of one or more animal species such as the basilisks , the Chimera and griffins . Then, there are a... | Greek Constellations Aquila The Eagle This is a bird who has the power to bring rain and is the keeper of Zeus' lightning bolts. Ara The Altar It was predicted that Cronus would die at the hand of his own child so he swallowed five of them as they were born. His wife, Rhea, and his mother-in-law, Gaia, protected ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,949 | How many Billboard solo NO 1's did ex-Beatle Ringo Starr have? | Ringo Starr's Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits | Billboard Ringo Starr's Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Ringo Starr circa 1970 Ringo Starr rose to international fame as a member of the Beatles, but he's always been more than just a drummer. As this special look at his biggest Billboard Ho... | The History of Most Number Ones - everyHit.com Search | About everyHit | Record breakers | Chart archive | Award / Poll Winners | Number 1s | FAQs | Contact us The 'Battle' For Most Number 1s In September 1968, the Beatles achieved their fifteenth no. 1 single, equalling the record held by Elvis since 1965. In April 19... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,950 | Who was the legendary enemy of the Sheriff of Nottingham? | Robin Hood's Enemies You are here: Robin Hood > Robin Hood Legend > Robin Hood's Enemies Robin Hood's Enemies Sheriff of Nottingham The hatred between Robin Hood and the Sheriff forms a fundamental part of the tales. The Sheriff veers between serious and comedy roles. He's a seriously dangerous opponent in Robin Hood a... | Worzel Gummidge Worzel Gummidge by • Kids TV 1 9 7 9 - 1 9 8 1 (UK) The series of Worzel Gummidge which brought Barbara Euphan Todd's popular talking scarecrow to television had actually been suggested by former Doctor Who star Jon Pertwee. Pertwee then starred in the series as the turnip-headed scarecrow from Ten Ac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,951 | "Which character in a play has a soliloquy that begins ""To be or not to be, that is the question.""?" | Hamlet Character Essay - 1198 Words Hamlet Character Essay Please sign up to read full document. Text Preview The Troubled Prince: An Analysis of Hamlet “To be, or not to be: That is the question”(3.1.58). This is probably the most famous quote in all of Shakespearean literature and was uttered by the main character, H... | SparkNotes: Hamlet: Important Quotations Explained Important Quotations Explained O that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew! Or that the Everlasting had not fix’d His canon ’gainst self-slaughter! O God! O God! How weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable Seem to me all the uses of thi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,952 | Which sign of the zodiac represents the period May 21st. to June 21st.? | The Zodiac Signs - Aries, Taurus and Gemini - Astrology online Menu Guidelines The Zodiac Signs The 12 zodiac signs symbolically represent models of energy: the Air, Fire, Earth or Water element each belongs to indicates the type of energy, the position it occupies in the zodiac describes the way the energy is expresse... | Gemini - The Twins - Astrology - The White Goddess The third sign, Gemini, is usually represented by the image of two youths or men. In the Roman zodiac, they were identified with the twins sons of Leda; Castor and Pollux. Gemini - The Twins - Astrology - The White Goddess Home � Divination � Astrology � Gemini -... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,953 | Only 3 sportsmen have won BBC's Sports Personality of the Year twice. Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill are two, who is the other, winning in 1967 and 1970? | BBC SPORT | TV/Radio Listings | Sports Personality | Did you know? Did you know? A potted history of the Sports Personality of the Year awards. BBC's Sports Personality of the Year was created in 1954 by Sir Paul Fox, then editor of the magazine show Sportsview, and presenter Peter Dimmock. Dimmock was the first of nin... | Tanzania: Unheralded Sporting Event With Indisputable Records - allAfrica.com Tanzania: Unheralded Sporting Event With Indisputable Records more By Miguel Suleyman Dar es Salaam — While other sports struggle for places in the regional or continental level competitions, elite sports have done well internationally, only ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,954 | Which state of the USA has only one common border with a neighbouring US state? | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose name appears in another state's most populous city? Kansas City is the name of the biggest city in Missouri but only the third biggest city in Kansas. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Oly... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,955 | What popular cartoon TV series celebrated 500 editions in 2012? | Milestone Celebration - TV Tropes Milestone Celebration Page Source You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account This entry is trivia, which is cool and all, but not a trope. On a work, it goes on the Trivia tab. Share — Bart's chalkboard gag , The Simpsons , "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss ... | 'The Simpsons' Pay Tribute to 1930s Musical Cartoon - Rolling Stone All Stories Re-dubbed Silly Simpsony, the "MusicVille" short finds the citizens of Springfield redesigned as anthropomorphic instruments – Chief Wiggum as a bass drum and Ralph as a bongo are particularly fitting – and features a number of goofy music ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,956 | In which year was the Oxford English Dictionary first published in ten volumes? | History of the OED | Oxford English Dictionary Home History of the OED History of the OED The Oxford English Dictionary has been the last word on words for over a century. But, as with a respected professor or admired parent, we count on its wisdom and authority without thinking much about how it was acquired. What is ... | Preview of 2011: the anniversaries - Telegraph Preview of the Year Preview of 2011: the anniversaries The Berlin wall went up 50 years ago, the year Diana, Princess of Wales was born, and it’s the centenary of the launch of the Titanic. Christopher Howse considers the milestones of the year ahead . Princess Diana i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,957 | In the human body, what is a hallux valgus more commonly known as? | In the human body, what is a hallux valgus more commonly known as? | febb 1 reply on “In the human body, what is a hallux valgus more commonly known as?” says: | Calcaneus Bone Anatomy, Definition & Function | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Calcaneus Located within the foot, the calcaneus is also known as the hee... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,958 | Asuncion is the capital of which country? | Asuncion, capital city of Paraguay All... Asuncion, capital city of Paraguay Asuncion is a truly beautiful city, sprinkled with belle Èpoque buildings, colonial residences, shady plazas and intimate cafes with delicately decorated facades. These gems have managed to survive even as commercialism has increasingly brough... | 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 |
1,488,959 | Which would-be hunter was the arch-enemy of the cartoon character, Bugs Bunny? | Bugs Bunny | Manga Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Template:WBToonChar Bugs Bunny is an American fictional character who starred in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated films produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions , which became Warner Bros. Cartoons in 1944. [1] In 2002, he was named by TV Guide as... | Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never - IT - 402 View Full Document Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never did run smooth Midsummer Nights Dream 22 All my Yesterdays is which actors autobiography Edward G Robinson 23 Which type of full moon follows a harvest moon Hunters M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,960 | Which recent ITV three-part drama was based on real-life wife killer Malcolm Webster? | Reece Shearsmith and Sheridan Smith in ITV drama The Widower | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express 00:01, Sat, Mar 15, 2014 The Widower, Monday, 9PM, ITV [ITV] On September 3, 1993, a blissfully happy Claire Morris celebrated her wedding day in Aberdeen in the presence of her family and friends. Eight months late... | TV Whirl - Other Bits Other Bits Dave Lister 2009 Highway - 1986 Started in 1983, Highway remained ITV's flagship religious programme until the mid 90s, presented by the late Sir Harry Secombe. Officially it was produced as a co-production between several smaller regions, however as Tyne Tees were the main force behind... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,961 | To whom did James Bond actor Daniel Craig get married in 2011? | Rachel Weisz and James Bond star Daniel Craig marry in New York State | Daily Mail Online comments Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz have tied the knot, his publicist has confirmed. Robin Baun of Slate PR, which represents Craig, said the pair had got married, but did not offer any more details. Reports said James Bond sta... | Sam Smith sings theme song for James Bond film 'Spectre' - CNN.com 1 of 22 Photos: James Bond theme song singers English singer Matt Monro is best known for his hearty rendition of the theme tune for 1963's "From Russia with Love." (The first James Bond movie, "Dr. No," had an instrumental title song.) Hide Caption 2 o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,962 | What type of bird is a merganser? | 10,000 Birds | What is a Merganser? What is a Merganser? 21 Comments One of the sweetest subsections of the duck family has to be the sawbills, formally known as mergansers. Mergansers are a family of diving waterfowl in Merginae, the seaduck subfamily of Anatidae. Ironically, only one of these seaducks is truly a sea... | 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 |
1,488,963 | As in Neandertal, the German word tal translates as what word in English? | Neanderthal - WordReference.com Dictionary of English Neanderthal WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2017 Ne•an•der•thal /niˈændɚˌθɔl, neɪˈɑndɚˌtɑl/USA pronunciation adj. Physical AnthropologyAlso, Ne•an•der•tal /niˈændɚˌtɔl, -ˌtɑl/.USA pronunciation of or relating to a now extin... | TED Talks | TED.com TED Talks 2300+ talks to stir your curiosity Find just the right one Browse all talks Subscribe to receive email notifications whenever new talks are published. Daily Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Please check Daily or Weekly and try again. Please ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,964 | What top-selling UK newspaper was produced on Sundays for the first time in 2012 | » Newspapers: By the Numbers Newspapers: By the Numbers By Rick Edmonds of the Poynter Institute, Emily Guskin, Tom Rosenstiel and Amy Mitchell of PEJ “By the Numbers” houses a comprehensive set of charts and tables telling the story of each media sector. For a narrative summary, visit the corresponding essay . Revenue... | The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Singles Of 2013 01 January 2014 The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Singles Of 2013 Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines, Daft Punk's Get Lucky, Avicii's Wake Me Up and Passenger's Let Her Go dominate the 2013's year-end singles Top 40! 3658 By Dan Lane Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines, Daft Pun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,965 | Which popular garden bird has the Latin name Erithacus rubecula? | The RSPB: Robin Conservation status: Green The UK's favourite bird - with its bright red breast it is familar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,966 | Who invented the Microwave Oven in 1945 in USA? | Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Greetings, The Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communication and Computation is seeking : artifacts, books, papers, personal recollections, funny stories, newspaper clipping, magazines, catalogs, articles torn out of magazines, cartoons, prototype magnetrons, really early ... | What Happened on October 6th This Day in History 13th U.S. 1961 U.S.A. Build Bomb Shelters 6th October, 1961: President John F. Kennedy advises American families to build bomb shelters to protect them from atomic fallout in the event of a nuclear war. Many Americans did prepare for nuclear war by buying up canned good... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,967 | In 1889, who painted the picture 'Starry Night'? | MoMA | Vincent van Gogh. The Starry Night. 1889 See this work in MoMA’s Online Collection Vincent van Gogh: Emotion, Vision, and A Singular Style Mention Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890) and one of the first things likely to come to many people’s minds is the fact that he cut off his own ear. This stark act, committ... | Topsy-Turvy (1999) - The Criterion Collection The Criterion Collection Spine #558 The world of Gilbert and Sullivan comes to vivid life in director Mike Leigh’s extraordinary dramatization of the staging of the duo’s legendary 1885 comic opera The Mikado. Jim Broadbent and Allan Corduner brilliantly inhabit the roles... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,968 | Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was executed in October 1917, by what name is she better known? | Mata Hari - YouTube Mata Hari Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,969 | How old was playwright William Shakespeare when he died? | The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616) | Shakespeare in American Communities Home › Educational Resources › The Life of William Shakespeare › The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Within the class system of Elizabethan England, William Shakespeare did not seem destined for greatness. He was not born into a f... | Shakespeare on Music Let there be no noise made, my gentle friends; Unless some dull and favourable hand Will whisper music to my weary spirit. (2 Henry IV, 4.5.1-3), Henry IV Play, music! And you, brides and bridegrooms all, With measure heap'd in joy, to the measures fall. (As You Like It, 5.4.174), Duke Senior Give ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,970 | Which was the first Harry Potter book to be published? | New Harry Potter Book to be Published - Kiwi Kids News New Harry Potter Book to be Published February 14, 2016 Harry Potter fans around the world are excited at the announcement of a new book about the boy wizard. But …. we still have five months to wait until we can get our hands on one, due out in New Zealand at 11:0... | Ronald Weasley | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Slytherins mock Ron about his Keeper abilities [src] Ron with others in 12 Grimmauld Place preparing to clean With the start of the Second Wizarding War and Voldemort's rise to power, Dumbledore reconstructed the Order of the Phoenix . Early in the summer o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,971 | In what city was the Motown record label founded? | Motown Music - The Sound that Changed America - Motown Museum Home of Hitsville U.S.A. Motown THE SOUND THAT CHANGED AMERICA As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the ... | Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss 2006 Sign up for E-news Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss founded A&M Records, one of the most successful independent labels of the rock and roll era. Over the decades a number of independents changed music history - including Sun, Asylum, Chrysa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,972 | Marie Antoinette was born into which Royal House? | Marie-Antoinette - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Marie Antoinette: Early Life Marie Antoinette, the 15th child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and the powerful Habsburg empress Maria Theresa, was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1755–an age of great instability for European monarchies. In 1766, as a way to cement the... | The marriage of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria - napoleon.org Home History of the Two Empires Timelines The marriage of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria The marriage of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria Period : Directory / 1st Empire facebook Russia or Austria? This timeline follows on from our “Div... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,973 | Who is thought to have first invented gunpowder? | How Gunpowder Changed the World How Gunpowder Changed the World By Heather Whipps | April 6, 2008 08:00pm ET MORE When gunpowder was used to create personal handguns and rifles, a new type of soldier was created: infantry. Photo shows a Revolutionary War reenactment at Fort Ward Historic Site in Alexandria, Virginia. C... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,488,974 | What surname is shared by a member of the cabinet and of the shadow cabinet ? | Labour shadow cabinet and ministers resignations - the letters in full Labour shadow cabinet and ministers resignations - the letters in full Watch | Who has left the Labour Shadow Cabinet? 01:32 Telegraph Reporters 30 June 2016 • 7:14am The revolt against Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party continue followi... | BBC News - Cameron's government: A guide to who's who Cameron's government: A guide to who's who Click on the faces for profiles Click on the pictures to read profiles of David Cameron's Conservative-Lib Dem coalition cabinet: PRIME MINISTER - DAVID CAMERON Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside Westm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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