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1,489,175 | For his role in which 1987 film did Michael Douglas win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of 'Gordon Gecko'? | Wall Street (1987) - 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 young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get ... | Kirk Douglas - Biography - IMDb Kirk Douglas Biography Showing all 139 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (84) | Personal Quotes (39) | Salary (6) Overview (3) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (2) Cleft-chinned, steely-eyed and virile star of international cinema who rose fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,176 | Paratha is a type of bread from which country | Indian Breads and Parathas - Different Types of Indian Breads Parathas Stuffed Parathas are made by stuffing the breads with vegetables or spices like Aloo Paratha , Gobi Paratha , Paneer Paratha , Mooli Paratha , Egg Paratha, Sugar Paratha , Palak Paratha , Methi (Fenugreek) Paratha , Onion Paratha , Ajwain Paratha , ... | Christmas 2015 Jeopardy Template In which state is Santa is called Kanakaloka? 100 How do many people spend Boxing Day? A) Working. B) Shopping C) Wrapping presents. 100 What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 100 Just like the ones I used to know What's the second line of "I'm dreaming of a white christmas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,177 | 'Dancer' was the American Secret Service code name for the wife of which US president? | Presidents' Nicknames Long Tom, The Pen of the Revolution, Apostle of the Constitution, Sage of Monticello James Madison Father of the Constitution, Little Johnny, Sage of Montpelier James Monroe The Last of the Crooked Hats John Quincy Adams Old Man Eloquent, Publicola, Some Southern Senators sometimes call him "the M... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,178 | Winchester was the capital of which Anglo Saxon kingdom? | Winchester - definition of Winchester by The Free Dictionary Winchester - definition of Winchester by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Winchester Win·ches·ter 1 (wĭn′chĕs′tər, -chĭ-stər) A city of south-central England southwest of London. The capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex, it was an... | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,179 | Lincoln’s Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple and Gray’s Temple are known collectively as what? | Inns of Court Inns of Court Other organisations Inns of Court The Inns provide support for barristers and students through a range of educational activities, lunching and dining facilities, access to common rooms and gardens and the provision of various grants and scholarships. Anyone wishing to join the Bar must join... | Mansion House, London, England Mansion House, London, England history Mansion House, London, England Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including an annual dinner, hosted by the Lord Mayor, at which the Chancellor of the E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,180 | The Ebola disease is named after an African? | Brief Ebola General History Brief General History of Ebola In 1976, Ebola (named after the Ebola River in Zaire) first emerged in Sudan and Zaire. The first outbreak of Ebola (Ebola-Sudan) infected over 284 people, with a mortality rate of 53%. A few months later, the second Ebola virus emerged from Yambuku, Zaire, ... | French Somaliland - World Digital Library World Digital Library French Somaliland Description In preparation for the peace conference that was expected to follow World War I, in the spring of 1917 the British Foreign Office established a special section responsible for preparing background information for use by Britis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,181 | Which city hosted the 2010 Paralympic Games? | Host City of the 2010 Winter Games | City of Vancouver Host City of the 2010 Winter Games Media centre Host City of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games In February and March of 2010, Vancouver took its place on the world’s stage by hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Game... | London 2012 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic acti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,182 | Roy Fitzgerald was the real name of which Hollywood actor? | The Official Web Site of Rock Hudson :: About Hudson ABOUT ROCK HUDSON Biography His immaculate good looks, suave sophistication and stunning influence captured the hearts and minds of fans everywhere. As one of the most dashing silver screen stars of the 1950s and 1960s, Rock Hudson was ... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,183 | What was the nickname of President Duvalier of Haiti who died in 1971? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 22 | 1971: Haitian dictator dies 1971: Haitian dictator dies Haiti's ruler, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier, has died after 14 years in power. President Duvalier, who declared himself "president for life" in 1964, died at the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince. He is believed to have been seriously il... | No Questions Quiz 31 Answers - Shareware Notice Shareware Notice No Questions Quiz 31 Answers 1 The lack of calcium in the diet causes what condition Rickets 2 Where would you find Lunate Triquetral and Hamate Bones in Wrist 3 What are Jean Bernard, Pierre St-Martin and Berger in France Worlds deep caves 4 Dallol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,184 | On this day in 1993, in a UN backed referendum, Eritreans voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence from which country ? | History (ታሪኽ) - Eritrea Eritrea All published and unpublished written materials about Eritrean history. Text Box Early history Archaelogical evidence of pre-humans has been discovered in the Buya region of Eritrea, near Adi Keyh. The discovery may be one of the oldest ever found, and is similar to the famous "Lucy" f... | CityPages Kuwait November 2013 by CityPages Kuwait (page 166) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz separate means: 2. As at 2013 what country boasted the four most profitable banks in the world? a) disjoined 3. What term refers to the off-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,185 | Who hosted the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Tournament? | Barbados to host World Twenty20 final | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo 2010 ICC World Twenty20 July 5, 2009 Barbados to host World Twenty20 final Cricinfo staff Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Barbados has been confirmed as the venue for the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in 2010. The tournament will be staged at four ven... | Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stretched over a 120-kilometre zone from Richmond, through downtown Vancouver and north to the mountain resort of Whistler. Drawing on both new and existing facilities... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,186 | What device is designed to measure a gravitational field and changes to it? | Tiny gravity sensor could detect drug tunnels, mineral deposits | Science | AAAS Tiny gravity sensor could detect drug tunnels, mineral deposits By Sid Perkins Mar. 30, 2016 , 1:00 PM A new device the size of a postage stamp can detect 1-part-per-billion changes in Earth’s gravitational field—equivalent to what the giz... | Astronomy 101/111 Second Third Part II - Lectures 13 - 28 Lecture 13 - Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum: The Astronomer's Tools Electromagnetic Waves and Photons Until the development of the space program, virtually all of the astronomers' information came in the form of light from distant objects. It is natural ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,187 | Which chemical element is named after the Roman word for Paris? | Elements Named for Places - Element Toponyms Berkelium – University of California at Berkeley Californium – State of California and University of California at Berkeley Copper - probably named for Cyprus Darmstadtium – Darmstadt, Germany Erbium – Ytterby, a town in Sweden Europium – Europe Francium – France Gallium – G... | List of elements by atomic number | Chemistry | Fandom powered by Wikia List of elements by atomic number 203pages on A table of chemical elements ordered by atomic number and color coded according to type of element. Given is each element's name, element symbol , group and period , and atomic mass (or most stable isot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,188 | Which 1982 play by Michael Frayn shows three stages in the development of the play 'Nothing On'? | Noises Off (Play) Plot & Characters | StageAgent Overview Synopsis Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring t... | Noises Off Study Guide *Member Actors Equity Association Michael Frayn Michael Frayn is an English playwright, novelist, and translator, currently living outside of London with his wife Claire Tomalin, an English biographer and journalist. He is best known as the playwright for the farce comedy Noises Off (1982), and t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,189 | In which country is the HQ of clothing retailer H&M? | Can H&M really claim to be ethical? | Business | The Guardian Close This article is 4 years old H&M is not just a big player in "fast fashion", it's a giant. Estimates (fast fashion behemoths do not give out many production figures as the sector is intensely competitive) suggest it sells more than 550 million garments ... | David Beckham launches his underwear range at H&M - Telegraph Latest Beauty News David Beckham launches his underwear range at H&M Footballer David Beckham made an appearance at a London H&M store to mark the launch of his collaboration with the Swedish retailer. BY Olivia Lidbury | 01 February 2012 David Bec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,190 | A Tequila Sunrise is made with tequila, orange and which other fruit ingredient? | Tequila Sunrise recipe Tequila Sunrise recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 2 dashes grenadine syrup Pour tequila in a highball glass with ice, and top with orange juice. Stir. Add grenadine by tilting glass and pouring grenadine down side by flipping the bottle vertically very quickly. The grenadine should go s... | Fresh Food Central - Cantaloupe Melon - Jersey Potatoes, the best spuds of the year - The finest potatoes in the world? Possibly? - English Apples - Our Lost Heritage - There are thousands of varieties of apples known, but less than 20 commonly sold in supermarkets, and typically less than 5 are common English apple va... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,191 | Served with a steak, which sauce is made with butter, egg yolks, white wine vinegar, and tarragon? | Rich, Buttery Béarnaise Sauce Recipe Yield: 1 pint of Béarnaise sauce. Preparation Heat an inch or two of water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Also, your clarified butter should be warm, but not hot. In a separate saucepan, heat the vinegar, shallots, peppercorns and half of the tarragon to a simmer and reduce until... | Chef Home - The Egg The Egg Links to this Site The Egg, A Culinary Swiss Army Knife Has there ever been an ingredient more universally loved? Has there ever been one so wrongly maligned? Is there in the world of ingredients one that comes close to the egg in terms of its flexibility and usefulness - one whose role is c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,192 | In 1999 who became the First Minister of Scotland? | Who have been Scotland's first ministers? - BBC News BBC News Who have been Scotland's first ministers? 16 May 2016 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Five politicians have served a first minister since the devolved Scottish Parliament was created in 1999 Nicola Sturgeon is set to continue as Scot... | BBC News | UK | BBC presenter shot dead Monday, April 26, 1999 Published at 14:55 GMT 15:55 UK UK BBC presenter shot dead Jill Dando presented Crimewatch and Holiday BBC television presenter Jill Dando has died after she was shot in the head on the doorstep of her home. Ms Dando, 37, who presented Crimewatch UK and Hol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,193 | From what disease did the English buccaneer, Sir Francis Drake, die? | SIR FRANCIS DRAKE SIR FRANCIS DRAKE The Buccaneer (1545 - 1596) Frances Drake was born in Devon, England, the son of a puritan farmer and preacher. He learned sailing as a young man, serving as an apprentice to the master of a small coastal merchant ship. His master, left young Drake the ship on his death. He later ser... | The golden hind in London Site Map Send to Kindle The replica of Sir Francis Drake’s most famous ship The Golden Hind sits on the southern shore of the River Thames and is a reminder of a time when this part of the river was the hub of ship building, trade and exploration. Replica of the Golden Hind Queen Elizabeth I a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,194 | Which Olympic sport is governed by the WTF? | WTF Olympic Sparring training Enquire Now “The ultimate workout” Whether you wish to participate in competitions or not, our sparring classes are open to all members. “Sport taekwondo” refers to the sparring aspect of Taekwondo. Competitors wear different coloured protectors and combat each other using punching and k... | BBC Sport - London 2012 Olympics - Timeline Olympic Powers Information on this page will not be updated. Facts were accurate as of August 13, 2012. Timeline: Olympic Powers All-time Summer Olympic Gold Medals Country US athletes LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, David Neville and Jeremy Wariner celebrate victory in the 4... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,195 | Which singer was the first black person to host his own US TV series? | TV ACRES: Broadcast Firsts > African-Americans on Television Broadcast Firsts African-Americans - The earliest example of an African-American performing on television was blues singer Ethel Waters who starred in a one-time NBC variety program on June 14, 1939. The first African-American television performers to... | Designer L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's girlfriend, found dead - CNN.com L'Wren Scott, noted fashion designer, found dead Scott was Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend The former model introduced a Banana Republic line last year (CNN) -- L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer who has been Mick Jagger's companion for more th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,196 | Which soldier statesman was nicknamed the Iron Duke | BBC - iWonder - The Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' The Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' 1769 Share this on Twitter The 'last great Englishman' The legacy of the Duke of Wellington towers over British history. The hero of Waterloo, vanquisher of Napoleon – poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson haile... | UK - London - The City: Royal Exchange and the Iron Duke | Flickr Wally Gobetz By: Wally Gobetz UK - London - The City: Royal Exchange and the Iron Duke The Royal Exchange in the City of London was founded in 1565 by Sir Thomas Gresham to act as a centre of commerce for the city. The site was provided by the Corporatio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,197 | Buckland Abbey was the home of which historical figure? | Buckland Abbey | Historic Devon Buckland Abbey ? Buckland Abbey Buckland Abbey was founded in 1278 by the Cistercian order of monks, the last Cistercian foundation in England. As with most Cistercian foundations, the abbey is located in a secluded spot, making it one of the more enjoyable historic houses to visit in ... | Mr. Standfast by John Buchan - Free at Loyal Books by JOHN BUCHAN TO THAT MOST GALLANT COMPANY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY BRIGADE on the Western Front CONTENTS PART I 1. The Wicket Gate 2. 'The Village Named Morality' 3. The Reflections of a Cured Dyspeptic 4. Andrew Amos 5. Various Doin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,198 | In what year was Barack Obama born? | About Barack Obama About Barack Obama Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. —President Obama President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawa... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,199 | Who thought Sebastian Moran ‘the second most dangerous man in London? | Sebastian Moran | Baker Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Colonel Sebastian Moran is an ex-army colonel and the right-hand man of Professor James Moriarty . Sherlock Holmes 's miniature biography described him as the "second most dangerous man in London ." Biography Edit Sebastian Moran was born in London in 1840, ... | 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 |
1,489,200 | What colour berets do the New York City crime-fighters the 'Guardian Angels' wear? | Home - Guardian Angels Home Perv Busters Who We Are The Guardian Angels have become integrated into the fabric of the community. Since 1979, the non-profit, New York City based group, has been responsible for creating hundreds of safety patrols chapters throughout the United States and worldwide. Formed by Curtis Sliwa... | Bill Sherwood's Trivia Page - archive page 4 On to page < 1 > < 2 > < 3 > < 5 > < 6 > The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is flown differently during times of peace or war. A portion of the flag is blue, while the other is red. The blue portion is flown on top in time of peace and the red porti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,201 | What is the common name of the small flowering tree ‘syringa’? | Lilac Trees and Bushes | Syringa for Sale Online | Ornamental Trees Ltd Department Info Lilac trees make wonderful ornamental features. Their delectably fragrant flowers come in a range of colours, not just lilac! You can choose from pink, purple, yellow or white conical shaped flowers that burst into life in spring. P... | 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 |
1,489,202 | Which famous vehicle has used licence plates SCV 00919 and SCV 1 (through to SCV 9)? | The Pope has a Hyundai: Popemobiles through the years - SFGate The Pope has a Hyundai: Popemobiles through the years Take a look back at a short history of modern papal vehicles. By Chris Preovolos Photo: Franco Origlia, Getty Images Image 1of/22 Close Image 1 of 22 | Popemobiles through the years Last year Pope Franci... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,203 | What is the term for a wine with harsh and pronounced flavours? | eRobertParker.com: A Glossary of Wine Terms Weekly Wine Buys acetic: Wines, no matter how well made, contain quantities of acetic acidity that have a vinegary smell. If there is an excessive amount of acetic acidity, the wine will have a vinegary smell and be a flawed, acetic wine. acidic: Wines need natural acidity to... | 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 |
1,489,204 | Opened in 1998, accessible usually only by air, and continually in permafrost, the EKATI Diamond Mine is in which country? | Read Microsoft Word - Ariel_Winkelmeyer.doc October 2007 Compiled by Michael Fuller Student Representative Table of Contents (clickable links) 4th Year Students ........................................ Mining Option ............. Mining & Mineral Processing Options 3rd Year Students ................................... | Interactive Map | Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies Uzbekistan Where exactly is the CREES area of study? Where exactly is the CREES area of study? Does it include Europeans? Asians? Slavs? Freezing North? Desert South? Christians? Muslims? World Wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,205 | From which disease did Oliver Cromwell die? | Oliver Cromwell - Faq 8 What do we know about Cromwell�s health? What caused his death in September 1658? We know very little about Cromwell�s health during his early life, before the 1640s. Such information as we do possess about this period in Cromwell�s life generally comes from accounts written much later, on... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,206 | What is a curling tournament called? | Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet By Bob Weeks Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard Scotland as curling’s birthplace. Today, curling is ... | Virginia Wade | Tennis Grandstand 40 Years Ago In Tennis – Bud Collins Summarizes The Epic Year Published July 31, 2009 | By Walker The second year of Open tennis was one of continued progress but lingering confusion on the political front—and towering on-court performances by Margaret Smith Court and most notably Rod ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,207 | Which two words usually appear vertically within parallel lines on modern cheques? | Business and management dictionary and glossary of terminology, words, terms, and definitions - mian terms and unsusual amusing business-speak. 1-10 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z This glossary of business terms and definitions includes the main terminology used in bu... | "Bob Sawyer" by J. Clayton Clarke Watercolour reproduced on John Player cigarette card no. 19 Character from Dickens's The Pickwick Papers Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the person who scan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,208 | To boldly go where no television series had gone before, what classic tv series had it's debut on NBC on Sept 8, 1966? | Star Trek (TV Series 1966–1969) - 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 Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Ent... | History of Scooby Doo | The Scooby Store Scooby Doo History The History of Scooby Doo Scooby-Doo is an animated series produced for Saturday morning television in several different versions beginning on September 13, 1969 until the present. Over the years, the series has had several names and characters. The original 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,209 | What was Buddy Holly's real first name? | Buddy Holly - Biography - IMDb Buddy Holly Biography Showing all 42 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (32) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA as Charles Hardin Holley. He ... | 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 |
1,489,210 | What is the technical term for a coral island consisting of a reef surrounding a lagoon? | Atoll - definition of atoll by The Free Dictionary Atoll - definition of atoll by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/atoll Related to atoll: Midway Atoll atoll An atoll is created as a coral reef builds up around an eroding volcanic island. a·toll (ăt′ôl′, -ŏl′, ā′tôl′, ā′tŏl′) n. An island or chain ... | 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 |
1,489,211 | In what year (or century) was Michelangelo born? | Michelangelo born - Mar 06, 1475 - HISTORY.com Michelangelo born Publisher A+E Networks Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists, is born in the small village of Caprese on March 6, 1475. The son of a government administrator, he grew up in Florence, a center of the early Renaissance mov... | Romanesque Art | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Works of Art (9) Essay The expansion of monasticism was the main force behind the unprecedented artistic and cultural activity of the eleventh and twelfth century. New orders were founded, such as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,212 | 'Ag' is the chemical symbol for which precious metal? | Precious metals gold, silver, platinum, palladium and titanium, plating, enamelling, finishes Silver Plated Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium and Titanium are precious metals, meaning they are rare metallic chemical elements of high economic value, shiny, hard, strong with high melting points. They form alloys (mixture... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,213 | In which US state can you find the popular Waikiki Beach ? | Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel in Honolulu | Hotel Rates & Reviews in Orbitz See details Located in Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium. This 3.5-star hotel has 645 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitne... | Florida's Reefs F l o r i d a E c o A d v e n t u r e s By Matthew W. Beale Florida's Fragile Coral Reefs The Coral Reefs of Florida Florida's coral reefs - the most significant of such formations in the United States - were formed between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago, during a period known as the Wisconsin Ice Age. The r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,214 | Where in the body is the scapula? | Scapula | Shoulder Blade Scapula | Shoulder Blade Outline Scapula | Shoulder Blade: It is a flat triangular bone present on the posterior aspect of thoracic framework (ribcage) from 2nd to 7th vertebra. Borders: It has three borders; Vertebral (medial) border, Superior border, and Axillary (lateral) border Angles: It h... | Humerus | Continuing Medical Education Continuing Medical Education The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. Anatomically, in modern humans, it connects the scapula and the lower arm (consisting of the radius and ulna), and consists of three sections. The upper ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,215 | What is the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival? | Don't Miss the Many Categories Recognized at the Cannes Film Festival Prizes Awarded at the Cannes Film Festival written by: Aunindita•edited by: Rhonda Callow •updated: 3/20/2015 If you are looking for traditional prizes awarded at the Cannes Film Festival then you will definitely be disappointed. The prizes given at ... | Coen brothers: pioneers of American cinema Coen brothers: pioneers of American cinema US directors Joel (L) and Ethan Coen More Regarded as two of the most innovative directors in the world, brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have been pushing back the boundaries of movie-making for nearly three decades. The nearly inseparab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,216 | From which wine making region does Chablis come? | Chablis Wine Regions Chablis Chablis Wine Chablis is an historic wine-producing town in northern-central France . It produces light, dry white wines famed for their minerality and crisp acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from Chardonnay . Chablis is located in northern Burgundy (Bourgogne), although th... | The Simple Plate | French Cheese Tasting Platter | Cheeses of France The Fromage Plate > The Simple Plate French Cheese Quartet — An Ideal Grouping Easy to assemble, easy to taste and easy to share with friends and family. This simple quartet offers a diverse experience of The Cheeses of France and is enough to enterta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,217 | Which architect designed the 'Millenium Dome'? | Millennium Dome - Designing Buildings Wiki Millennium Dome To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above. Contents [ edit ] Introduction The Millennium Dome (known as 'the Dome ') is a fabric clad, cable net structure in Greenwich, London. It opened in 2000 as the centrepiece of the UK ’s millennium cel... | A Salute to Those Who Made Possible the Scientology Cathedral A SALUTE TO THOSE WHO MADE POSSIBLE THE SCIENTOLOGY CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 25, 2013 “All great cathedrals began their building by the placement of a single stone. The building unit of a great society is the individual.” —L. Ron Hubbard So it was with the Sciento... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,218 | Amarone is one of the great wines of which country? | Amarone: One of Italy's Greatest Symbolic Wines | The Kitchn Amarone: One of Italy's Greatest Symbolic Wines Amarone: One of Italy's Greatest Symbolic Wines Any lovers of Amarone out there? Despite being one of Italy's most symbolic wines it is little understood and often much under-appreciated. A recent tasting of the... | National Drinks / Useful Notes - TV Tropes "A broon ale" is a common order for the working class Brit when Oop North . An upper-class Brit in a lower-class pub will almost invariably ask for a wine list, to which the barman will inevitably reply, "Red or White?" Only after repeating this line in response to a series of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,219 | In which debtors' prison was John Dickens, the father of Charles Dickens imprisoned in 1824? | Dickens, Debt and the Marshalsea Prison - History in an HourHistory in an Hour Dickens, Debt and the Marshalsea Prison Posted on by History In An Hour 7 February 2012 saw the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, and History in an Hour celebrated with the publication of Dickens: History in an Hour . Here, ... | Factacular : Fictional Characters - Dickens Fictional Characters - Dickens Your overall rating on Fictional Characters - Dickens = 0% This list is reproduced with kind permission from David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page . Excellent resource, check it out. 424 facts: Great Expectations A convict who Pip helps in the mar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,220 | What is the name in England for the mystery crime fiction board game devised by Anthony E. Pratt and originally published in 1949? | Clue (board game) | Clue Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Genre Murder-Mystery Clue (Cluedo outside the U.S.) is a popular murder-mystery board game. It was originally published in Leeds, England in 1949. It was devised by Anthony E. Pratt, a so ly move around the game board (a mansion), as of one of the game's six suspe... | Milton Bradley Board Games - List of Milton Bradley Boardgames Milton Bradley Board Games MiltonBradley BoardGames List of Milton Bradley Board Games Milton Bradley board games include classic board games like Battleship, Connect Four, Hungry Hungry Hippos, The Game of Life, and Axis & Allies . The Milton Bradley Co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,221 | Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, on which island does it stand? | Portsmouth - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top Fairtrade settlements: Fairtrade Cities Did you ... | Britain's 50 greatest islands - Telegraph Britain's 50 greatest islands Julia Hunt selects the best of more than a thousand islands around the United Kingdom. Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, lies a mile off the Northumbrian coast Photo: Getty The Cullins mountains dominate the skyline as you approach Skye Photo: Gett... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,222 | Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior were among several entertainers given what collective nickname? | Here's to the confusion of our enemies! - Frank Sinatra Biography The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of popular entertainers most active between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. Its most famous line-up featured Frank Si...natra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, who appeared together ... | References To Other Songs Or Musicians - TMBW: The They Might Be Giants Knowledge Base References To Other Songs Or Musicians From This Might Be A Wiki TMBG often make obvious or subtle references to other songs and musicians, bands, or performers. This list includes many of those references. However, without the Johns... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,223 | Shepherd's pie has what on top? | Shepherd's Pie Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium sauce... | Wee Beefy's beer and pub blog: Hill Top Club beer festival October 2012 Hill Top Club beer festival October 2012 Afternoon, yesterday I hopped on the bus out to Dronfield, the new real ale capital of, erm, North East Derbyshire, to visit the Hill Top Sports & Social Club in the same, sample their beer festival, an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,224 | What was the real name of author George Orwell? | George Orwell (Author of 1984) Fiction , Politics , Journalism Influences edit data Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense opposition to totalitarianism, a ... | Gisel questions1 - Pastebin.com Gisel questions1 What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? horton Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? lana lang What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? "A study in scarlet" To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,225 | The Shinkansen, a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan is also known as the ‘what’ Train? | Shinkansen -bullet train- - YouTube Shinkansen -bullet train- 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 fe... | 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,226 | Who replaced Jeff Stelling as host of Channel 4's Countdown? | Nick Hewer is Countdown's new host, taking over from Jeff Stelling | Daily Mail Online Share this article Share He reportedly changed his mind and tried to do a U-turn only to be told by show chiefs they were looking for a new host. Hewer will now act as main host of the game show, appearing alongside 25-year-old maths... | Bradley Walsh - TV Celebrities - ShareTV [Complete List] BIOGRAPHY: Bradley Walsh (born 4 June 1960) is an English Light Entertainer, television actor, comedian and former professional footballer Background Bradley Walsh grew up in Leavesden, near Watford. He attended Francis Combe, a comprehensive school in Garston, H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,227 | If something is ‘septennial’, it lasts or recurs every how many years? | Speech on the Septennial Act - Wikisource, the free online library Speech on the Septennial Act From Wikisource sister projects : data item . This speech was delivered by Sir Robert Walpole on the motion to repeal the Septennial Bill, delivered in the House of Commons, 1734, in reply to Sir William Wyndham. It is inclu... | 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 |
1,489,228 | What was the name of the dog in the secret seven books by Enid Blyton? | Enid Blyton - The Secret Seven In Defence of the Secret Seven Article by Hari Menon (September 11, 2006) Secret Seven! The name evokes disdain or contempt among many readers who are otherwise ardent fans of Enid Blyton. What did this ragtag band of four boys, three girls and one dog do to arouse such revulsion? Okay, m... | Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,229 | Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's North West Territories, lies on the shore of which lake? | Yellowknife | Northwest Territories, Canada | Britannica.com Northwest Territories, Canada Yellowknife, city and capital (since 1967) of Northwest Territories , northwestern Canada . It lies on the north shore of Great Slave Lake , 5 miles (8 km) south of the mouth of the Yellowknife River. Yellowknife, on the Great Sl... | 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 |
1,489,230 | In World War I, the British soldiers were nicknamed 'Tommies', what name was given to Frenchsoldiers? | Why were American soldiers in WWI called doughboys? - Ask History Ask History March 2, 2016 By Elizabeth Nix Share The story of World War I is vast and intricate, but if you had to know just one thing about World War I, what would it be? Share this: Why were American soldiers in WWI called doughboys? Author Why were Am... | France during World War II France History - France during World War II France surrendered to Nazi Germany early in World War II (June 24, 1940). Nazi Germany occupied three fifths of France's territory (Northern France and the entire French Atlantic Coast) and on July 10, 1940 established a new French government base... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,231 | """She who must be obeyed"" was the wife of 'Rumpole of the Bailey', but what was her Christian name?" | Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series 1978–1992) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The case... | Paul F. Zweifel Paul F. Zweifel PROGRAM NOTES FOR GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SHOW Opera Roanoke, April 26, 1998 This afternoon we are presenting excerpts from two of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operettas, Patience and H.M.S. Pinafore. In the first of these, Patience, the village milkmaid, is loved by the poet Reginal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,232 | "The English word ""wig"", referring to an artificial hairpiece, is a shortened form of which word for the same object?" | Grammarphobia: Blog | Grammarphobia - Part 21 In a jiffy June 3rd, 2013 Q: I was packing my latest manuscript in a Jiffy bag when I thought of a question for my go-to word guys. What is a jiffy? A: It’s an instant or a moment, which doesn’t describe the amount of time we’ve taken to get to your question. Sorry, but our... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,233 | Who sat in the 'Loose Box' of Edward VII's coronation at Westminster Abbey, his? | Andrew Lownie Literary Agency :: Book :: King of Hearts: Edward VII and the Women in his Life Catharine Arnold From the real-life Downton Abbey world of American heiresses, stately homes and aristocratic love affairs to the brothels of Paris, this is the world of King Edward VII, playboy monarch and celebrated lover.... | Westminster Abbey » Abbey History Home > History > Abbey History An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,234 | What is the real first name of the character Jack Frost, played by David Jason | David Jason - Biography - IMDb David Jason Biography Showing all 601 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (140) | Personal Quotes (454) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Bio (1) Sir David Jason was born in Edmonton, London, in 1940. He has become one of Britain's most famou... | Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ a Makeover of ‘The Snow Queen’ - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |From the Heat of Royal Passion, Poof! It’s Permafrost Search From the Heat of Royal Passion, Poof! It’s Permafrost Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ a Makeover of ‘The Snow Queen’ Frozen Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Animation, Ad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,235 | How many white stripes are there on the national flag of Greece? | The Greek Flag The Greek Flag The pattern and colors of the Greek Flag have changed somewhat since the Revolution of the Hellenic Nation in 1821. Many people wonder why the founders of Democracy have chosen the symbols, pattern and colors that appear on the National Flag of Greece. It is difficult to reveal the true in... | 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 |
1,489,236 | Name the town in California where Clint Eastwood was elected mayor in 1986. | Clint Eastwood - Mayor of Carmel A Look at Clint's Life in the Political Arena; 1986-88 n January 30th, 1986, a local Carmel, California newspaper first announced the news: Clint Eastwood was running for mayor -- salary, $200 a month! Like Dirty Harry, he was fighting bureaucracy, waging a war on bylaws in his adopted ... | 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 |
1,489,237 | Simoon, haboob and tramontane are types of what? | sandstorm Encyclopedia > Earth and the Environment > Atmosphere and Weather > Weather and Climate: Terms and Concepts sandstorm sandstorm, strong dry wind blowing over the desert that raises and carries along clouds of sand or dust often so dense as to obscure the sun and reduce visibility almost to zero; also kn... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." 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 |
1,489,238 | Which N.W. club were thrown out of the FA Cup in 2006 for fielding an ineligible player? | FA Cup: Bradford City kicked out after Curtis Good mix-up - BBC Sport FA Cup: Bradford City kicked out after Curtis Good mix-up 7 Dec 2012 Bradford City have been kicked out of the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player, sending Brentford through to the third round. The Bantams fielded in last Friday's without regist... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,239 | In which year did Mozart die? | Cause of Mozart's death revealed — 218 years late - Houston Chronicle Cause of Mozart's death revealed — 218 years late What killed Mozart? Likely strep JOANN LOVIGLIO, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Published 5:30 am, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 PHILADELPHIA — For more than two centuries, the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ha... | Strauss, Richard Encyclopedia > People > Literature and the Arts > Music: History, Composers, and Performers: Biographies Richard Strauss Strauss, Richard (rĭkhˈärt shtrous) [ key ], 1864–1949, German composer. Strauss brought to a culmination the development of the 19th-century symphonic poem, and was a leading ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,240 | What is the name of the day in May on which Americans honour their war dead? | Veterans Day - Armistice Day - Honoring All Who Served By Rod Powers Updated September 08, 2016 Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That's not quite true. Memorial Day is... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,241 | "In the spy world, what is ""the company""?" | Spy (2015) - 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 From $12.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON TV A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers ... | 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 |
1,489,242 | In what country is the port town of Xai-xai, near the mouth of the Limpopo River? | Xai-Xai | Mozambique | Britannica.com Mozambique Beira Xai-Xai, formerly João Belo, port town, southern Mozambique . Located on the eastern bank of the Limpopo River near its mouth, the town is a market centre for cashew nuts, rice , corn (maize), cassava, and sorghum raised in the surrounding area, which is irrigated ... | Intro (English) to the Resolutions of Cape of Good Hope / History of the Cape of Good Hope of the Council of Policy of Cape of Good Hope History of the Cape of Good Hope A Portuguese discovers the sea route from Europe to India In August 1486 the Portuguese navigator, Bartholomeu Dias, set sail from the Tagus River at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,243 | "Which war poet wrote ""Dulce Et Decorum Est""?" | WILFRED OWEN - DULCE ET DECORUM EST, Text of poem and notes Wilfred Owen Minds at War A comprehensive anthology of poetry of the First World War. All the greatest war poems of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon and war poems of over 70 other notable poets. All set in the context of the poets' lives and historical recor... | Long Biography Long BiographyGordon Honeycombe Born on 27 September, 1936, in Karachi, British India, and christened RONALD GORDON HONEYCOMBE, he returned to Britain with his parents and sister after the war. His father, Gordon Samuel Honeycombe, was a sales manager with an American oil company, Standard Vac. H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,244 | Which royal house succeeded the Tudors? | The Tudors - The Tudor Dynasty of England By Robert Wilde Updated April 09, 2016. The Tudors are the most famous English royal dynasty, their name remaining at the forefront of European history thanks to films and television. Of course, the Tudors wouldn’t feature in the media without something to grab people’s attenti... | Line of Succession | Britroyals Contact Line of Succession The Act of Settlement (1701) laid down that only Protestant heirs of Princess Sophia, granddaughter of James I, may succeed to the British throne. Neither Roman Catholics, nor those who marry a Roman Catholic, nor those born out of wedlo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,245 | "What is the name of the father in cartoon series ""The Family Guy""?" | Family Guy (TV Series 1999– ) - 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 ON DISC ALL In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctiona... | The Jetsons - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT With the success of The Flintstones, the modern Stone Age family, Hanna-Barbera decided to make a similar family cartoon, but set in their vision of the Space Age in the 21st century. This new series that debuted September 23, 1962 became The Jetsons. Se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,246 | "Who said ""Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former""?" | Two Things Are Infinite: the Universe and Human Stupidity | Quote Investigator Two Things Are Infinite: the Universe and Human Stupidity Albert Einstein? Frederick S. Perls? Anonymous? A Great Astronomer? Dear Quote Investigator: I saw a comic strip titled “Baby Einstein” that contained three quotations that are usuall... | Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes - Freakonomics Freakonomics Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes February 17, 2011 @ 1:30pm I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations , and my more recent research. Ewout asked: Who was the firs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,247 | In the place names Chipping Norton and Chipping Sodbury what does 'Chipping' mean? | Chipping C Chipping Chipping is a prefix used in a number of place names in England , probably derived from ceapen, an Old English word meaning 'market', though the meaning may alternatively come from (or via) the Medieval English word chepynge with a more specific meaning of 'long market square'. It was sometimes hist... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,248 | In which British city is Great Victoria Street station? | Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station Click on image to enlarge These are the contact details for Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station. Facilities include public toilets, disabled toilet, public telephones, car parking and luggage trolleys as well as restaurant a... | Giant bright blue cockerel erected on 4th plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square | Future for the Arts Future for the Arts Culture, events, inspirations, education and sustainability through the arts Giant bright blue cockerel erected on 4th plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square Yesterday London mayor Boris Johnson unveiled... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,249 | What term is used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with orchestral accompaniment, commonly in opera, although they also form movements of oratorios and cantatas? | Opera Terminology Glossary Opera Terminology Glossary Advertisements: Use the search bar to look for terms in all glossaries, dictionaries, articles and other resources simultaneously A Acoustic enhancement Acoustic enhancement is a subtle type of sound reinforcement system used to augment direct, reflected, or rev... | Project MUSE - Auden and Britten’s Paul Bunyan and the Frontiers of Opera The wind blows it back and forth. They die to make man just And worthy of the earth. (417–18) The contemporary critic F. McEachran suggested that these lines look “uncommonly like a Christian hymn to a better world” (202). That may be so, but the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,250 | Who was the England wicketkeeper in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Final? | BBC Sport - Cricket - England beat Australia to win World Twenty20 title England beat Australia to win World Twenty20 title ICC World Twenty20 final, Barbados: England 148-3 (17 ovs) bt Australia 147-6 (20 ovs) by seven wickets England had never won a major limited-overs tournament in 35 years of trying By Harry Reekie... | Official Steelbacks Cricket Magazine by Blayney Partnership - issuu issuu CONTENTS PAGE WITHIN THIS ISSUE MARK TAGG - WELCOME TO THE COUNTY GROUND 04 DAVID CAPEL - ‘WE ARE FIGHTERS’ 07 - 09 ANDREW HALL - ‘ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN’ 10/11 t20 REVIEW OF 2010 CAMPAIGN 13/14 STEELBACKS t20 PLAYERS TO WATCH 15 CHAMINDA VAAS - ‘I ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,251 | What international news TV network is based in Doha, Qatar? | East News Poland agencja fotograficzna - Za kulisami telewizji Al Jazeera, strona 1 Otwarcie nowej repliki prehistorycznych malowideł z groty Lascaux EN_00956258_0001 PLA February 10, 2011, Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera, meaning "The Island" is an international news network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. During the Egyptian p... | NewsWatch | About BBC News | Current Affairs Last Updated: Friday, 6 January 2006, 12:28 GMT Current Affairs Flagship shows such as Panorama and File on Four are overseen by the TV and radio current affairs departments. Their output gives audiences an in-depth look at the news. Drama-docs, like BBC1's Dirty Wars, are p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,252 | Who was the 2014 Formula One World Champion driver? | Drivers Drivers Championship Formula 1® Drivers The headline change among the 2017 driver line-ups is Valtteri Bottas joining reigning champions Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's new team mate, following Nico Rosberg’s surprise retirement. Mercedes protege Esteban Ocon arrives at Force India from Manor, replacing Nico Hulke... | Jenson Button Biography Page 2015 position 16th (16 pts) Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, MBE (born 19 January 1980), sometimes known as JB, is a British Formula One driver from England currently driving for McLaren. He is the 2009 Formula One World Champion, driving for Brawn GP. Button began karting at the age of eight... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,253 | What genre best describes the 1967-72 UK TV series Callan? | It's So Last Century - Callan - Novels by James Mitchell Novels By James Mitchell There have been 5 novels based on the TV series. A Magnum for Schneider The book was reprinted under a variety of of titles, includng A Red file for Callan and Callan. Herbert Jenkins Ltd, London (1969) Corgi Books, London (1971) Dell Pub... | TVARK | Gameshows C Call My Bluff 1960s Here's the earliest edition of the classic wordplay game we have,complete with that theme tune, with team captains Frank Muir and Alan Melville being kept in order by chairman Robin Ray. Alan Melville was an established theatre actor who later turned author and comedy writer. Fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,254 | What horse race is known as 'The Run For The Roses'? | Why the 'Run for the Roses' is so special - CNN.com Why the 'Run for the Roses' is so special By Alysen Miller, CNN Updated 11:32 AM ET, Fri May 4, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: History of the Kentucky Derby Crowd pleaser – Last year's champions -... | Origin of Pub names Flashcards - Course Hero Richard II reign - 1377 - his heraldic symbol White Swan? Appears in coat of arms of - Edward III - Earls of Essex - Vintners - Poulters - Musicians Livery Companies White Knight? Name of chess piece - Incompetent horseman and crazy inventor in "Alice Through the Looking-Gla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,255 | "In which century did the Battle of Roncesvalles take place which inspired the epic poem ""The Song of Roland'?" | SparkNotes: Song of Roland: Context Song of Roland Table of Contents Summary On the afternoon of August 15, 778, the rear guard of Charlemagne's army was massacred at Roncesvals, in the mountains between France and Spain. Einhard, Charlemagne's contemporary biographer, sets forth the incident as follows in his Life of ... | Historic Scottish Battles - From Rampant Scotland Rampant Scotland Historic Scottish Battles For centuries, the direction of Scotland's development was influenced by the outcome of the many battles which took place on her soil - or over the Border in England. There were glorious victories and terrible defeats. Many, bu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,256 | Which wine area, in the Bordeaux region, lies between the River Gironde and the Atlantic coast? | The Bordeaux wine region | Poitou-Charentes and the Atlantic coast Guide | Rough Guides The Bordeaux wine region Europe » France » Poitou-Charentes and the Atlantic coast » The Bordeaux wine region Touring the local vineyards and sampling a few home-grown wines is one of the great pleasures of Bordeaux. The wine region... | Ajaccio, cruises to France | MSC Cruises During your cruise of the Mediterranean with MSC Cruises, how about a nice shore excursion to Corsica? Ajaccio is a relaxed and good-looking place for a visit to Corsica, with an exceptionally mild climate, and a wealth of smart cafés, restaurants and shops. The core of the old ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,257 | What is the more formal name for the shinbone ? | Shin bone | definition of shin bone by Medical dictionary Shin bone | definition of shin bone by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/shin+bone bone [bōn] 1. the hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts. 2. a... | Notes anterior longitudinal ligament a ligament that courses from superior to inferior along the anterior surfacesa of all vertebral bodies it lies directly posterior to the thoracic and abdominal viscera interspinous ligament a ligament that connects the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebra a syndesmosis inter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,258 | In which year did Count Basie die? | Count Basie Theatre : William "Count" Basie Bio William "Count" Basie Bio William "Count" Basie (1904-1984) Even though the title of one of his band's most famous tunes, "The Kid from Red Bank," should have been a tip-off, many jazz enthusiasts assume that Count Basie was a native of Kansas City, because that's where h... | UK Top 10 Best Selling Singles from ukcharts.20m.com Candle In The Wind 1997 / Something About The Way You Look Tonight Elton John (4.8 million copies) 1997 On 31st August 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash with companion Dodi al Fayed. The news shocked the world. The world was plunged into mourning. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,259 | 'Operation Jubilee' was the World War II codename for the attack on which seaport in 1942? | World War II - Dieppe Raid - Operation Jubilee 1,500 men Dieppe Raid - Background: Following the Fall of France in June 1940, the British began developing and testing new amphibious tactics which would be needed in order to return to the Continent. Many of these were utilized during the commando operations conducted by... | 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 |
1,489,260 | What type of bird is a ptarmigan? | ptarmigan | bird | Britannica.com Ptarmigan See Article History Alternative Title: Lagopus Ptarmigan, any of three or four species of partridgelike grouse of cold regions, belonging to the genus Lagopus of the grouse family, Tetraonidae. They undergo seasonal changes of plumage, from white against winter snowfields to ... | Martha - Passenger Pigeon Memorial Hut, Cincinnati, Ohio Bronze Martha attracts visitors to her memorial aviary. Martha - Passenger Pigeon Memorial Hut Cincinnati, Ohio Died 1914 It's been 100 years since anyone has seen a live Passenger Pigeon -- but you can still see the place where the last one died. Only 200 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,261 | "The ""Coulomb"" is the SI Unit of what?" | What is coulomb? - Definition from WhatIs.com pneumatics The coulomb (symbolized C) is the standard unit of electric charge in the International System of Units ( SI ). It is a dimensionless quantity, sharing this aspect with the mole . A quantity of 1 C is equal to approximately 6.24 x 1018, or 6.24 quintillion. In te... | Current definitions of the SI units Unit of mass kilogram The kilogram is the unit of mass; it is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram. Unit of time The second is the duration of 9 192 631 770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine leve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,262 | Which 1929 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock is considered to be the first all-talkie feature British film? | Blackmail (1929) Free Movie Online Subscribe to our Free Great Movies Newsletter: Follow Us : Watch Movies on our channel Rate This Movie Be first to rate movie Movie Description Blackmail is a 1929 British thriller drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Anny Ondra, John Longden, and Cyr... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,263 | Which James Bond title began life as an advertising slogan? | What are some famous advertising slogans? | Reference.com What are some famous advertising slogans? A: Quick Answer Some famous advertising slogans are Nike's "Just Do It," Apple's "Think Different," McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It," Verizon's "Can You Hear Me Now? Good," and Meow Mix's "Tastes So Good Cats Ask for It by Nam... | 'Goldfinger' at 50 remains the definitive James Bond movie - TODAY.com Today.com Why 'Goldfinger' at 50 remains the definitive James Bond movie 2014-09-17T11:19:00.000Z comment () "Goldfinger" was the third Bond feature but the first Bond blockbuster, an instant smash hit that turned the series into a pheno... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,264 | 'Dusty Bin' featured on which popular 1980s TV game show? | 3-2-1 - UKGameshows 3-2-1 Ted Rogers Co-hosts Comedy regulars: Mike Newman, Chris Emmett, Duggie Brown, Felix Bowness, Debbie Arnold, Bernie Clifton, George Roper, David Ismay Hostesses: Mireille Allonville, Jenny Layland, Patsy Ann Scott, Annie St. John, Karen Palmer, Gail Playfair, Tula, Alison Temple-Savage, Libby R... | Gary Holton - Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Escape to Victory Gary Holton Gary Frederick Holton (22 September 1952 – 25 October 1985) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and actor from London. He was the frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids, for whom he played lead voca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,265 | What is the name of Frank and Betty Spencer's daughter in Some Mothers Do Have Em? | Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (TV Series 1973–1978) - 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 Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 30min Acciden... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,266 | Which year saw the resignation of John Profumo, the Great Train Robbery and the assassination of John F. Kennedy? | 1963 was a pivotal year that changed the world: Brian Stewart - World - CBC News Analysis 1963 was a pivotal year that changed the world: Brian Stewart From Martin Luther King's 'dream' to the assassination of JFK, 1963 was one of those pivotal years that changed the world By Brian Stewart special to, CBC News Posted: ... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,267 | What condition, first described by Reginald Fitz in 1886 and characterised by inflammation of the blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, requires an immediate operation to prevent rupture of the tube and death from (mainly) peritonitis and shock? | 2009-04-17T21:23:47.921-07:00 appendix <div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Anatomy</span> </span></strong><br /><br />The vermiform appendix is present only in humans, certain anthropoid apes and the wombat (a nocturnal, burrowing Australian marsupial). It isa blind musc... | CALENDAR - collected by p a pearson 0001 Start of revised Julian calendar in Rome 0293 Roman emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy 0743 Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited 1260 Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus 1457 Unitas Fratrum is established in the village of Kunvald, on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,268 | What word is used to describe a small, square tile of stone or glass, used in mosaics? | Tesserae - definition of tesserae by The Free Dictionary Tesserae - definition of tesserae by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tesserae Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . tes·ser·a n. pl. tes·ser·ae (tĕs′ə-rē′) One of the small squares of stone or glass used in making mosaic patte... | Artists — Windsor Fine Art Jose Basso. (1949-) Josè Basso was born in Chile in 1949 and later graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Chile. He became a professor of art at the same institution, while continuing to develop his skill as artist. He was granted a number of prestigious scholarships throug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,269 | In which North Wales town is the longest pier in Wales? | Alice in Wonderland Llandudno Town Trail | St George's Hotel “Beautiful food and stunning sea views in perfect harmony” “Elegantly designed rooms with just the right amount of modern chic” “Serving the best Afternoon Teas in North Wales” “The Terrace Restaurant uses the finest local produce and enjoys stunning sea view... | Ness Point in Lowestoft, the Most Easterly Place in the UK Ness Point in Lowestoft, officially the most easterly place in the UK Ness Point in Lowestoft, the Most Easterly Place in the UK Welcome to Ness-Point.co.uk, the official Ness Point Website. Ness Point is the most easterly point in the United Kingdom and is loc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,270 | Which building is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London? | Mansion House, London, England Mansion House, London, England history Mansion House, London, England Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including an annual dinner, hosted by the Lord Mayor, at which the Chancellor of the E... | Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England history Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (UK /ˈbʌkɪŋəm/ /ˈpælɪs/[1][2]) is the London residence and principal workplace of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.[3] Locate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,271 | Which breed of dog won Supreme Champion at Crufts in 2008? | Crufts BIS Winner Ch. Jafrak Philippe Olivier Passes Away | Canine Chronicle Crufts BIS Winner Ch. Jafrak Philippe Olivier Passes Away By Kerry Rushby Crufts Supreme Champion, Ch Jafrak Philippe Olivier has died at age 12. Phil was bred by Jack and Frances Krall of the world-famous Jafrak Kennel and owned by Kevin and ... | cruella de vil | Dog Breeds of the World Posted by markuspretzel in dogs . Tagged: ANFPA , budweiser , croatia , cruella de vil , dalmatian , disney , dog breeds , dogs , family dog , glenn close , goran ivanišević , guard dogs , lady and the tramp , marco polo , ožujsko . 1 comment Now, here’s a breed that needs no i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,272 | Who ordered the execution of Catherine Howard in 1542? | Confessions of a Ci-Devant: February 13th, 1542: The Execution of Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn Musings on history, life, literature, movies, art and merriment by Gareth Russell, author of "Popular" Sunday, 13 February 2011 February 13th, 1542: The Execution of Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn A thin layer of frost ... | History of Arundel Castle History The Norman keep before restoration, by James Canter c.1770 There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,273 | Jezebel, was the wife of which biblical King? | How Bad Was Jezebel? - Biblical Archaeology Society Reviews How Bad Was Jezebel? Read Janet Howe Gaines's full article about Jezebel in the Bible and later depictions as it appeared in Bible Review Janet Howe Gaines • 09/17/2016 Read Janet Howe Gaines’s article “Jezebel” as it originally appeared in Bible Review, Oc... | Lion of Judah Mar Lion of Judah Lion of Judah in the Rastafarian livity is the emblem or symbol of Ras Tafari, otherwise known as former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie . According to Rastafarian way, Selassie was the Messiah, the second coming of Christ referenced in the Book of Revelation : “the hair of whose head w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,274 | Sharing its name with one in Venice, what is the covered bridge in Cambridge's St. John's College called? | The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge - Punting in Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge is a covered bridge belonging to St John’s College of Cambridge University. It was built in 1831 and crosses the River Cam between the college’s Third Court and New Court.... | Pulteney Bridge Pulteney Bridge Pulteney Bridge is a bridge that crosses the River Avon, in Bath, England. It was completed in 1773 and is designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. Pulteney Bridge Beginning date of construction 1769 Completion date 1773 The bridge was des... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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