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1,489,675 | What is the Japanese equivalent of the Chinese art of penjing? | The Art of Bonsai Project - Penjing The Art of Bonsai Project Sometimes I step down into the ravine mirrored by the green rivulet, then again I sit at the ridge on a mighty rock. My mind resembles a lonely cloud no place were it pauses, in a far distance the dealings of the world - what else would I have to search for?... | Madama Butterfly - San Diego Opera Madama Butterfly In the Classroom Puccini and Madama Butterfly During the last nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Western world became fascinated with all things Japanese. When Commodore Perry entered Tokyo Bay in 1853, he opened to view a society and culture which had be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,676 | What disease is associated with hydrophobia? | Take Caution When Bats Are Near | Features | CDC Take Caution When Bats Are Near Bats play an important role in our ecosystem. However, they are also associated with diseases deadly to humans. Learn how you can stay safe when bats are near. Diseases Spread by Bats Several highly fatal diseases have been linked to bats.... | Leukophobia- Fear of the color white | Phobia Source Home » Phobia List Leukophobia- Fear of the color white The color white represents for most people purity, peace, cleanliness and may be associated with many things around us like the clouds in the sky, snow, a bride about to march down the aisle in and elegant white... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,677 | Which explorer, together with his partner Speke, explored the lakes of Africa for the source of the Nile and translated the '1001 Arabian Nights' and the 'Kama Sutra'? | Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: The Collector of Worlds: A Novel of Sir Richard Francis Burton 11 people found this helpful 4.0 out of 5 starsScenes from a remarkable life ByRalph Blumenauon March 24, 2009 This novel is about three episodes in the life of that fascinating 19th century character, Sir Richard Burton (1821 ... | 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 |
1,489,678 | By what Treaty in 1713 was Gibraltar ceded to Britain in perpetuity? | BBC News - What are the competing claims over Gibraltar? What are the competing claims over Gibraltar? By Vanessa Barford BBC News Magazine Three hundred years after Spain ceded Gibraltar to Great Britain, tensions between the two countries have resurfaced in a dispute apparently over an artificial reef and onerous bor... | 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 |
1,489,679 | Which castle is the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports? | Sandwich Kent UK: The Cinque Ports Royal Charter 1668 The Cinque Ports: a Brief History Originally, the Cinque Ports (pronounced 'Sink' Ports) were a confederation of five harbours, Sandwich, Romney, Dover, Hythe, and Hastings plus the two Ancient Towns of Rye & Winchelsea. These were grouped together, for defence purp... | St Peter Port, Guernsey - Things to Do & See | VisitGuernsey Things To Do St Peter Port With its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, it is easy to see why St Peter Port is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Guernsey's capital has been a busy port since Roman times. Cas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,680 | In which year was the Falklands War? | 30 Years Since the Falklands War - The Atlantic The Atlantic 41 Photos In Focus Next Monday, April 2, will mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War -- or, as the Argentinians refer to it, la Guerra de las Malvinas. The Falklands, an Atlantic archipelago 460 km (290 mi) east of Argentina, are the subj... | 1984CE | WikiHistory - Free World History - From the dawn of the Earth until now! Medical Research Council scientists decipher the complete DNA sequence of the Epstein-Barr virus, 170 kb. § Africa § Burkina Faso (Formerly Upper Volta) August 4 – The African republic Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso.To sev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,681 | Comedian Arthur Jefferson is better known as who? | Just Rambling Along-1918-Stan Laurel-An early great silent comedy film-Full movie - YouTube Just Rambling Along-1918-Stan Laurel-An early great silent comedy film-Full movie 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... | Comedy writer Jeremy Lloyd dies aged 84 | Television & radio | The Guardian The news on TV Comedy writer Jeremy Lloyd dies aged 84 Along with writing partner David Croft, Lloyd created hit shows including Are You Being Served? and ’Allo ’Allo! Jeremy Lloyd was given an OBE for services to comedy in 2012. Photograph: Jo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,682 | Which British comedian created the character Dennis Pennis? | Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (Video 1997) - IMDb IMDb 13 January 2017 5:53 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 Pennis lives, in C... | BBC - Comedy - The League Of Gentlemen The League Of Gentlemen The League Of Gentlemen We all need to be jealous of something. The League of Gentlemen must be near the top of the tree of ideas other comedians wish they'd had first. But Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Jeremy Dyson thought of it -so to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,683 | Complete the title of the debut novel by Marina Lewycka 'A Short History of
.in Ukrainian'. | A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian - Marina Lewycka Marina Lewycka A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian Author: - Return to top of the page - Our Assessment: The NY Times Book Rev. . Most liked it, some very much -- and many even found it funny ! From the Reviews: "Lots more happens but the plot is really... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,684 | What is combined with potato to create the dish 'Pommes Dauphine'? | Pommes dauphine - ohmydish.com ohmydish.com You are here: Home / Recipes / Pommes dauphine Pommes dauphine Fluffy potatoes, made from scratch with mash and choux pastry, then fried. They have a crunchy outside and a soft inside. Hmm, lovely pommes dauphine! Yield: 6 people | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 10 min... | Potato Corner News: The History of French Fries | potatocorner Potato Corner News: The History of French Fries Posted on by potatocorner The History of French Fries No one really knows exactly who brought these short strips of perfection to the world. What we do know, however, is that we are IN LOVE with them. The gene... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,685 | Which American author wrote The Lost Symbol, Angels and Demons, etc? | Dan Brown (Author) | The Dan Brown Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Brown was born on June 22nd, 1964 in New Hampshire, USA, to Constance and Richard G. Brown. Brown and his two younger siblings were raised in a board school where his father taught mathematics, and was obligated to reside at for ten years as part of... | Twelve Writers on New and Recent Fiction | On the Seawall: A Literary Website by Ron Slate (GD) Twelve Writers on New and Recent Fiction April 11th, 2012 I asked a dozen prose fiction writers to comment briefly on new and recent titles. The Seawall has been hosting similar multi-poet features in the spring and fall sin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,686 | A traditional gift for a 20th wedding anniversary should be made of what? | 20th Anniversary Celebration Suggestions By Sheri Stritof Ideas and Symbols: The twentieth year of marriage is one of the big milestone anniversaries. As you celebrate this special 20th wedding anniversary, reflect on the commitment to a lifetime marriage the two of you have made. Here are some twentieth wedding annive... | 25th Anniversary - Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Most Popular Song 25 Years Ago: "END OF THE ROAD" - Boys II Men Average Price of Gasoline when you were married: $1.13/ gallon TRADITIONAL GIFT and MODERN GIFT: Both traditional and modern gifts associated with the 25th wedding anniversary are sterling silver. The gi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,687 | The month of January was named after which Roman god? | Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? | Dictionary.com Blog Home » Calendar Events » Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? January 1, 2016 by: Dictionary.com 559 Comments January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year be... | Dionysus or Bacchus: The Greek God of Revelry and Wine Dionysus or Bacchus: God of Revelry and Wine Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, agriculture, and the theater. He was also the protector of vines, and trees. He was mainly associated with the intoxicating effects of wine . His Roman names are Bacchus and Liber. His... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,688 | Tafilalt in Morocco, Chebika in Tunisia and Huacachina in Peru are some of what? You are sure to quench your thirst at these locales! | 14 most beautiful desert oases in the world You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience. 14 most beautiful desert oases in the world < PREVIOUS SLIDE SLIDE 1 of 15 NEXT SLIDE > Oases - areas of lush vegetation surrounded by desert - have an almost mystical hold on ... | Inca Trail, Peru archaeology Inca Trail Tours » Peru » Archaeology Peru archaeology Peru is steeped in a rich archaeological heritage, with some of the most important sites lying in the coastal desert of the northern coast and in the southern Andean Highlands. The oldest remains of the Peruvian man were found by Pacaic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,689 | Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) was famous for her work in which field? | Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) - Great British Gardens Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) Gertrude Jekyll is well known to many enthusiastic gardeners and landscape designers alike. She was held in high esteem by the gardening world earlier this century, when she was acknowledged for her extensive des... | "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 |
1,489,690 | What was the name of the street on which President Kennedy's limousine was travelling at the time of his assassination in 1963 ? | John F. Kennedy Assassination Fast Facts - CNN.com John F. Kennedy Assassination Fast Facts CNN Library Updated 4:44 PM ET, Thu November 10, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: John F. Kennedy: The day John F. Kennedy: The day – President John F. Kenned... | John F. Kennedy in WWII - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum John F. Kennedy in WWII John F. Kennedy in WWII John F. Kennedy in WWII May 21, 2005—February 28, 2006 The Museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II with a special exhibit on John F. Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,691 | In the British and American armies, what rank is between a General and a Major-General ? | Ranks - British Army Website Ranks Ranks The rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier or officer's role and degree of responsibility. Soldiers and Officers have different rank systems. Broadly speaking, officers have more leadership duties. However many Officers start off as soldi... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,692 | Which company introduced the CV2000, the first practical home video recorder in the 1960s? | Recording Technology History Recording Technology History on lateral groove Edison ad from LC 1877 - Edison made the first recording of a human voice ("Mary had a little lamb") on the first tinfoil cylinder phonograph Dec. 6 (the word "Halloo" may have been recorded in July on an early paper model derived from his 1876... | Pixar Luxo Jr. is completed. The short film, John Lasseter’s directorial debut, is unveiled in August at SIGGRAPH and then screened for general audiences at Los Angeles-area theaters in November. Luxo Jr. will be the first three-dimensional computer animated film to be nominated for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar®... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,693 | "Who had hit records with ""Tragedy"" and ""You Win Again""?" | Their Greatest Hits: The Record - Bee Gees | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Their Greatest Hits: The Record AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by Jose F. Promis Their Greatest Hits: The Record stands as the best Bee Gees hits package available, assembling both vital European and American hits fro... | 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 |
1,489,694 | In Greek mythology, who was the legendary King of Troy? | Ancient Troy: The City & the Legend Ancient Troy: The City & the Legend By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | July 16, 2013 02:54am ET MORE The name Troy refers both to a place in legend and a real-life archaeological site. In legend, Troy is a city that was besieged for 10 years and eventually conquered by a Greek... | 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 |
1,489,695 | In August 1944, German General von Choltitz surrendered Paris to French forces in what railway station? | 25 August 1944: ‘Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated!’ August 1944 ‘Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated!’ Near the Opera, German officers taken prisoner at the nearby Kommandantur. Paris. 25 August 1944. Cartier-Bresson Although the Germans had not yet surrendered the crowds were out early o... | Continuity of the Centre: “Point Zéro” de la France – Centres and centralities (Jean-Joseph Expilly, Dictionnaire géographique, historique et politique des Gaules et de la France , 1762-1770, p.114) Some centres persist, they transcend political and social changes and become part of everyday life. In this article we ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,696 | (Everything I Do) I Do It for You was a number one hit for Bryan Adams in 1991. In which film of that year did it feature? | Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - YouTube Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not av... | 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 |
1,489,697 | How are Bob Ferris and Terry Collier known collectively? | BBC Inside Out - Likely Lads RODNEY BEWES Q&A It's 40 years since The Likely Lads first hit our TV screens. Inside Out pays tribute to this comedy classic which is as fresh and funny today as it was when it was first screened. The Likely Lads is one of the most enduring shows in television history. Frequently repeated ... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,698 | Which King of England had two wives, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois? | Romantic Couples: Richard II & Anne of Bohemia Richard II and Anne of Bohemia by Teresa Eckford ISBN: 0-9722091-1-5 Gentle readers, you will have to forgive me for telling this bittersweet tale. However, once you've read it, I believe you will understand why I want to include Richard and Anne among my Romantic ... | King John | Britroyals Britroyals Born: December 24, 1166 at Beaumont Palace : Oxford Parents: Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Relation to Elizabeth II: 21st great-grandfather House of: Angevin Ascended to the throne: April 6, 1199 aged 32 years Crowned: May 27, 1199 at Westminster Abbey Married: 1) Isabella of Glo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,699 | What name is given to the 4 mile (6.4 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard which is mainly in the unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester? | TRAVEL THE WORLD : North America travel video guide Best prices: Expedia® Contiki Hotels.com® The New York Pass® To plan vacations in North America use the travel video guide by reviewing travel videos of many attractive North American destinations : North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northe... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,700 | Who plays Mr Brown in the new Paddington Bear movie? | Paddington Bear comes to life in new film trailer starring Hugh Bonneville | Daily Mail Online comments The first full length trailer of the upcoming Paddington movie has been released online. Marking the big screen debut of the iconic character, the new clip reveals just how much havoc a bear from darkest Peru can cau... | 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 |
1,489,701 | Former butler Paolo Gabriele was convicted in 2012 of stealing documents, and subsequently leaking secrets, of what major international leadership headquarters? | Money Laundering of the Whore in News Concerning False Prophet/Antichrist (Bishop of Rome) Forum Associated Press vatican_927.jpg May 2, 2012: Pope Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter's square at the Vatican for a general audience as his then-butler Paolo Gabriele, bottom, and his personal secretary Georg Gaenswein sit i... | 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 |
1,489,702 | How many people ride each elephant in the game of Elephant Polo? | Riding an African elephant Riding an African elephant Tweet on Twitter While Indian elephants have long been used to carry people on their backs, riding their much larger and wilder African cousins has always been seen as too dangerous. But with tame animals raised by humans, elephant-back safaris are quite safe, and t... | 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 |
1,489,703 | Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Vespolina, and Gamay are varieties of what? | The Secrets to Syrah Wine | Wine Folly The Secrets to Syrah Wine Articles , Beginner , Syrah , Wine Types The Guide to Syrah Wine In a world where bigger is better, Syrah is the ideal choice. It’s darker than Cabernet Sauvignon and contains high amounts of health-invigorating antioxidants. Discover the details of Syra... | LeAnn Rimes Songs List Biography - Pictures - Pictures 2 - Wallpapers - Albums - Midis - All Songs - Best Songs - Links - Similar Artists - Concert Tickets - Music Videos Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a popular American country and pop music singer. Rimes emerged with her first... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,704 | Which planet is named after the Greek god of the sky? | Planet Names and Greek Mythology Planet Names How do planets and their moons get ther names? With the exception of Earth, all of the planets in our solar system have names from Greek or Roman mythology. This tradition was continued when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered in more modern times. Mercury (Hermes) i... | 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 |
1,489,705 | In which year was the Battle of Britain? | Battle of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.com Battle of Britain A+E Networks Introduction In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom, locked in the largest sustained bombing campaign to that date. A significant turning point of World War II, the Battle of... | Useful dates in British history First recorded sighting of Halley's comet BC55 Aug 27: Caesar's first British expedition (second in BC54) BC49 Jan 10 (of the Roman calendar): Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war BC46 Caesar institutes the Julian calendar by adding 90 days to the end o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,706 | In which mountain range is the 2000 film ‘Vertical Limit’ set? | Movie Review - - FILM REVIEW; Man vs. Mountain, the Nth Round - NYTimes.com FILM REVIEW; Man vs. Mountain, the Nth Round By ELVIS MITCHELL Published: December 8, 2000 The director Martin Campbell knows what his competition is for ''Vertical Limit,'' a shallow yet empty action extravaganza set on the notorious Himalaya... | Europe Mountains Flashcards is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia Term Carpathians Definition The chain of mountain ranges stretches in an arc from the Czech Republic (3%) in the northwest to Slovakia (17%), Poland (10%), Hungary (4%), Ukraine (11%), Romania (53%) in the east, to the Iron Gates on t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,707 | In which English county was tobacco growing tried on a large scale | A History of Bristol A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRISTOL By Tim Lambert SAXON BRISTOL Bristol began life as a village called Brigg stow, which means the meeting place at the bridge in the old Saxon language. At some point a wooden bridge was erected across the Avon. (Avon is a Celtic word meaning 'water'). The bridge was used a... | Richard Arkwright, Cotton Entrepreneur, England, United Kingdom Weavers' Cottages in Cromford. Early Life Richard Arkwright was born 23 December 1732 at Preston in Lancashire, the youngest of 13 children of Thomas and his wife Ellen. Thomas was a small farmer and sometime tailor. Richard served his apprenticeship as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,708 | In what city did Anne Frank hide? | Anne Frank - World War II - HISTORY.com Google Anne Frank’s Childhood Anne Frank was born Anneliese Marie Frank in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 12, 1929, to Edith Hollander Frank (1900-45) and Otto Frank (1889-1980), a prosperous businessman. Less than four years later, in January 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of... | Agatha Christie (Author of And Then There Were None) Mystery , Crime , Thriller Influences edit data Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan . Agatha Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She wrote e... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,709 | Who was the first black person to captain an England football team? | PAUL INCE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I was England's first black captain, no one cared about the colour of my skin | Daily Mail Online PAUL INCE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I was England's first black captain... but no one cared about the colour of my skin Paul Ince was the first black player to captain England in 1993 against USA ... | Yahoo Cricket Yahoo Cricket England, British Universities Students Association, England A, Essex, MCC, Young England, England Under-19 Roles played: March 28, 1968, Madras (now Chennai) Profile Nasser Hussain is regarded as one of the most successful captains to have ever led England in Test cricket. The leggie-turned-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,710 | How is the unit of length 1 x 10-9 expressed? | Readings on Powers of Ten Basic Math, Scientific Notation, and Astronomical Dimensions Dealing with Numbers Great and Small Peter Wehinger (with an excerpt from Seeing the Light*) People find it cumbersome to speak of units of measurement like "one ten thousandth of a billionth" of an inch, or even "ten to the minus th... | Laser | Laser Laser You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 33 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,711 | Scaramanga was the villain of which Bond film? | Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) The Man with the Golden Gun, Paco, Pistols Age Francisco Scaramanga is the main villain in the James Bond film and novel The Man with the Golden Gun . Scaramanga was played by the late English actor... | 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 |
1,489,712 | Batwing, Corkscrew, Hammerhead turn, Heartline roll, Horseshoe and Immelmann are elements of what form of entertainment? | Roller Coaster History & Elements | Mrs. Erin Schumacher & Science Mrs. Erin Schumacher & Science Roller Coaster History & Elements Roller Coaster History Ever wonder where roller coasters were first created? Were they primarily used for entertainment or some other need? Use google or the following sites to learn more:... | Dec 20th 1986 by Radio Soundsfamiliar - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 20 December-2 January 1987 64p e wi/s Chearsoirms...! People and programmes on ITV and C4 TVTimes 247 Tottenham Court Road London W1P OAU © Independent Television Publications Ltd 1986 W elcome, welcome to Christmas and New Y ear, and to the good-fun ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,713 | Pre-digital video or TV screen 'noise' due to no/poor signal? | EEVblog #446 - Dumpster Diving Samsung Plasma TV - Page 1 EEVblog #446 - Dumpster Diving Samsung Plasma TV Author Topic: EEVblog #446 - Dumpster Diving Samsung Plasma TV (Read 18367 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. « on: March 30, 2013, 10:40:57 AM » Logged Whoa! How the hell did Dave know that Bob... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,714 | Which game uses six sets of coloured pieces, ten of each colour, whereby a piece moves either to an adjacent spot or, by a jump over another piece? | Giant Scrabble, Giant Jenga, Giant Chess, Giant Operations | NYC Life size version of the classic board game. • Giant Yahtzee™ Like Game - $45 Played the same as yahtzee except with huge dice. • Giant Checkers - $125 Great way to play the classic board game. • Blongoball/Ladder Golf - $50 This oversized blongoball set ... | The World's Oldest Board Game [ Next ] [ Up ] [ Previous ] The World's Oldest Board Game Although sometimes it is claimed that Chess or Checkers has the greatest antiquity of all board games, it is now known that the board games found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia are instead closely related to this modern board gam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,715 | Since the late 1930s, what date has been reserved for the inauguration of a President of the USA? | Inauguration Day in the United States Home Calendar Holidays the United States Inauguration Day Inauguration Day in the United States Inauguration Day occurs in the USA once every four years on January 20. It occurs in the year after presidential elections have been held. George Washington was the first person ... | 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 |
1,489,716 | Europa Point is the southern tip of which British territory? | Places - Gibraltar Whilst this unusual plot of land nestled off the southern tip of Spain is not Spanish, it is worthy of a mention due to its closeness. Gibraltar is a British dependency and a world famous tax-haven. Once a military stronghold although the military presence has now been scaled down. The RAF has ma... | Southernmost Point in Continental USA, Key West, Florida Southernmost marker, Key West, Florida. Southernmost Point in Continental USA Key West, Florida Whenever the winter chill sets records in much of the country, those in the know huddle around the pot-bellied stove-like monument marking the Southernmost Point in th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,717 | What is the surname of TV's Judge Judy? | Judge Judy Judge Judy Own it Now, Judge Judy's "Second to None"! New on DVD! Watch Judy in your area! Get local times and channels. Judge Judy's New Book "Be The Hero Of Your Own Story" For Free Here! Just Click Go! Judge Judy's "A Grown-Up Guide To Living Together With Benefits" is available now! Click to buy An excit... | L.A. Law L.A. Law 1 9 8 7 - 1 9 9 2 (USA) 170 x 50 minute episodes Created by the award winning production team of Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, this series echoed several aspects of its predecessor, Hill Street Blues . Namely tremendous ensemble acting, sophisticated continuing story lines and fine scripting... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,718 | Who was the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate? | Why the Queen is never going to abdicate - Telegraph Queen Elizabeth II Why the Queen is never going to abdicate The House of Windsor won’t follow Queen Beatrix’s example in the Netherlands. Our monarch believes the job is God-given and for life Firm favourite: it is really the popular respect that keeps the Queen on ... | Puzzles - Great Britain ... which you don't hear called 'Great' so often these days. 1. What is the only venomous snake in Britain? 2. Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? 3. A British TV audience outnumbered a British radio audience for the first time for what special occas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,719 | With which athletics field event is Jan Zelezny associated? | What is the World Record of Athletics? What is the World Record of Athletics? Deciding the winner via the Mercier Scoring Tables J. R. Mureika Published: Athletics: Canada's National Track and Field / Running Magazine (April/May 2000) Another century come and gone. Is it number 21 already?? What a century of Athletics ... | Olympics athletics: Ann Packer - from gold medal to walking geese - BBC Sport Olympics athletics: Ann Packer - from gold medal to walking geese By Justin Goulding Media playback is not supported on this device Packer wins surprise 800m gold in Tokyo With each viewing, it seems more school sports day than Olympic final.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,720 | Who began her show-business career playing Sophie Tuckshop in ITMA on the wireless? | ITMA - It's That Man Again ITMA - It's That Man Again Jack Train, Molly Weir, Tommy Handley and Lind Joyce Tommy Handley and Ted Kavanagh wrote the scripts for this very popular wartime programme together with producer Francis Worsley. The name of the programme derived from a topical catchphrase. Whenever Hitler made s... | Amelia Bullmore - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actress | Writer Amelia Bullmore was born on January 31, 1964 in London, England as Amelia Mary Bullmore. She is an actress and writer, known for Scott & Bailey (2011), What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) and Festival (2005). She is married to Paul Higgins . T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,721 | What is the more common name for the alligator pear? | History: what's in a name? What's in a name? Adapted from sources listed at bottom of page Introduction The avocado, like corn, fig, tobacco, and sugar cane, is what is known as a "cultigen"; that is, it is a cultivated species which was domesticated so far back in antiquity and has undergone such drastic transformatio... | 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 |
1,489,722 | What is the name of Heston Blumenthal's restaurant in Bray, Berkshire? | The Fat Duck in Bray Berkshire - Heston Blumenthal's gastronomic HQ – pricey, pretentious, perfect. High Street Bray Berkshire SL6 2AQ 01628 580 333 We say Before Heston Blumenthal was a supermarket evangelist, a TV stalwart and a saviour of service station dinners, he was a chef with some remarkable ideas – and the Fa... | 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 |
1,489,723 | Born in Oldham, who is the Chair of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester? | Brian Cox’s Star Lectures to teach children the wonders of space | The University of Manchester Brian Cox’s Star Lectures to teach children the wonders of space Brian Cox’s Star Lectures to teach children the wonders of space 21 Jun 2010 Hundreds of schoolchildren will have the chance to be enthralled by rock star scie... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2012 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Specialist Rounds 21 February 2012 Tonight’s specialist questions have been set by the Puss In Boots, and vetted by the Albion. Entertainment: Radio Ha Ha Q1. What four unimaginative new names were given to the Home Service, Light and Third Prog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,724 | Stokes' Law describes the force on objects passing through a fluid. It includes which property of the fluid usually represented by the Greek letter eta? | PPLATO | FLAP | PHYS 7.6: Mechanical properties of matter PHYS 7.6: Mechanical properties of matter PPLATO @ ∝ is read as ‘is proportional to’. Named after Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), French mathematician and philosopher. We use the term as if here since the weight of an object depends only on its mass and the accel... | The NATO Phonetic Alphabet: History & Uses - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com The NATO Phonetic Alphabet: History & Uses Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must create an account to continue wat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,725 | Which US City is not part of any US State? | America's Mood Map: Find Which State Matches Your Personality SHARE West Virginia is the most neurotic state, Utah is the most agreeable and the folks of Wisconsin are the country's most extroverted, a new study says. Take TIME's test to find out which state most suits you For a country that features the word United so... | The Night New York Avoided a Riot - The Morning News The Morning News New York, April 1968. Credit: John VanderHaagen . The Night New York Avoided a Riot by Clay Risen In the days following Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, more than 100 cities experienced significant civil disturbance. In New York, everyone exp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,726 | What game, whose players use a squidger, aim to squop their opponents, occasionally to boondock them, and in a variant play a jeu de puces, held a Royal Match in 2008 to commemorate a 50th anniversary? | Tiddlywinks - WOW.com Tiddlywinks usually 2 or 4; 6 for a triples match Setup time 30 minutes to an hour Random chance Strategy , physical skill Tiddlywinks is an indoor game played on a flat felt mat with sets of small discs called "winks", a pot, which is the target, and a collection of squidgers, which are also disc... | Card Games | Britannica.com Card Games game played for pleasure or gambling (or both) with one or more decks of playing cards. Displaying Featured Card Games Articles Pokémon 20th- and 21st-century Japanese fantasy-based cartoon creatures that spawned a video- and card-game franchise. In the Pokémon —or “Pocket Monster... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,727 | Which Battle of 1944 was the inspiration for Cornelius Ryan's 1974 book A Bridge Too Far? | A Bridge Too Far Book Review | World War II Database World War II Database Reviewer: Bryan Hiatt Review Date: 3 Jun 2006 A Bridge Too Far (1974) is Cornelius Ryan�s opus. Author of The Longest Day and The Last Battle, Ryan brings his considerable talent as a journalist, storyteller, and historian to bear in this text... | Cornelius Ryan (Author of The Longest Day) edit data Ryan was born in Dublin. After finishing his education Ryan moved to London in 1940, and became a war correspondent for ''The Daily Telegraph'' in 1941. He initially covered the air war in Europe during WW II, flew along on fourteen bombing missions with the Eighth A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,728 | Which single-word title is shared by songs in the musicals 'The Sound Of Music' and 'West Side Story'? | The Sound of Music :: Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Show Details GUEST BLOG: Liesl from THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! on NBC A guest blog from the amazing young woman portraying Liesl in the upcoming NBC broadcast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Live! read more Did you know? The real Captain von Trapp was offered command of a submarine in... | THE SOUND OF MUSIC JULIE ANDREWS MARIA VON TRAPP Color: Color (DeLuxe) Sound Mix: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) / Mono (Westrex Recording System) (35 mm prints) / Stereo (some 35 mm prints) Certification: Canada:F (Ontario) / Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) / Argentina:Atp / Australia:G / Chile:TE / Finla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,729 | William of Orange was the husband of which English sovereign? | BBC - History - Historic Figures: Mary II (1662 - 1694) Historic Figures z Mary II © The daughter of James II, Mary and her husband William of Orange became co-rulers of England after the 'Glorious Revolution'. Mary was born on 30 April 1662, the eldest daughter of James, Duke of York and his first wife Anne Hyde.... | On This Day - United Kingdom United Kingdom Detail 14/10/1066 The armies of William the Conqueror defeat the Saxon army and kill King Harold II of England 03/09/1189 King Richard I is crowned in Westminster following the death of King Henry II . 15/06/1215 King John puts his seal to the Magna Carta at Runnymede grantin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,730 | Anthea Turner presented Blue Peter in 1992. She is currently married to Grant Bovey, but she was first married to a Radio 1 DJ from 1990-98. Who was he? | BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Anthea picture leaves sour taste Tuesday, 29 August, 2000, 18:03 GMT 19:03 UK Anthea picture leaves sour taste Hard to swallow: The offending shot Television presenter Anthea Turner says she is "distressed" by claims her wedding photographs were issued as part of a sponsorship deal with a cho... | Noel Edmonds (Disk Jockey) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Noel Edmonds Television Presenter and Radio Dj Male Born Dec 22, 1948 Noel Ernest Edmonds is an English broadcaster and executive, who made his name as a DJ on BBC Radio 1 in the UK. He has presented light entertainment television programmes, including Multi-Col... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,731 | "After the mutiny on the ""Bounty"", Fletcher Christian and his men took women from where to colonise Pitcairn Island?" | The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow... | HISTORY OF BRITISH COLONIAL AMERICA Enjoy the Famous Daily Virginia: 1607-1644 In 1606 James I supports new English efforts (the first since Raleigh ) to establish colonies along the coast of America, north of the Spanish-held territory in Florida. A charter for the southern section is given to a company of London merc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,732 | In which group of islands are Stronsay, Hoy and South Ronaldsay? | Stronsay | VisitOrkney Back to Our Islands Stronsay is friendly, tranquil and absolutely beautiful - just perfect if you are looking to chill-out and relax. When you visit, you'll be made very welcome by the local community. It's that sort of place. In addition to its natural beauty, Stronsay is also very flat, making ... | The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,733 | Which WWII song is heard at the end of Dr Srangelove? | Dr. Strangelove: Music (Score) NEXT Singing is the Half the Battle Pretty much every scene of Maj. Kong and his crew is underscored by some variation of the "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Back in Civil War times, this was the battle song for the Union Army, and the hymn's lyrics include lots of fun stuff about a w... | Collection - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Sexual Healing What's Going On (Motown 25) Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range . [2] Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,734 | In which African National Park is the tourist camp of Skukuza? | Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park | South Africa Where am I? South Africa » Accommodation > Game Farms & Reserves > Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park Date: 21/08/2011 | Posted in Accommodation | Game Farms & Reserves | Game Reserves | Kruger National Park | Lowveld | ... | New Zealand South Island New Zealand South Island (all photos taken in November, 1980) You Tube "New Zealand 1980" slide show at: New Zealand Home Page North Island South Island Milford Sound/Fjordland The South Island is more mountainous than the North. This is especially evident along almo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,735 | An apple seed contains which poisonous substance? | Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Cyanide in Apple Seeds Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which decomposes into toxic benzaldehyde and prussic acid (hydrogen cyanide. However, humans are able to detoxify small amounts of these chemicals. Image Source/Getty Images Updated Oc... | Would you eat a brown apple? - Biology Fortified, Inc. Would you eat a brown apple? by Anastasia Bodnar | posted in: Science | 36 Have you ever cut up an apple to take for lunch, or prepared apples for a fresh fruit tray only to have them turn an unappealing shade of brown? You’re not alone. There’s nothing wrong with ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,736 | Which word now used loosely, originally described rum diluted with water? | Grog | Definition of Grog by Merriam-Webster Examples of grog in a sentence <sailors clamoring for more grog> Did You Know? Eighteenth-century English admiral Edward Vernon reputedly earned the nickname "Old Grog" because he often wore a cloak made from grogram (a coarse, loosely woven fabric made of silk or silk blend... | Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a - IT - 402 View Full Document Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a galactophagist drink Milk 88 What did God create on the fifth day (both) Sea creatures and birds 89 Where was Bob Dylan born Duluth Minnesota 90 In the 18th centu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,737 | Which jockey won the Derby at Epsom in 2015 for the second time? | Epsom Derby 2015: Frankie Dettori wins Derby for second time after steering favourite Golden Horn to victory | The Independent Epsom Derby 2015: Frankie Dettori wins Derby for second time after steering favourite Golden Horn to victory Italian adds another flourish to his colourful career, writes Nick Townsend Saturday... | Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane - Telegraph Horse Racing Epsom Derby 2009: Sea The Stars ridden to victory by Mick Kinane Racing hailed a new superstar at Epsom on Saturday when John Oxx’s Sea The Stars became the first horse since Nashwan 20 years earlier to complete the 2000 Guineas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,738 | Which UK football team is nicknamed 'The Posh'? | Official Website of the Posh - Peterborough United FC latest news, photos and videos Peterborough United Business Finder is powered by city-visitor.com & cityvisitor.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. You can change this and find out more by following this link . Accept Cookies | The Most Successful Football Clubs In England - Who Has Won The Most Trophies? The Most Successful Football Clubs In England - Who Has Won The Most Trophies? Updated on December 29, 2014 English Football Clubs Lets take a look at the success of English football clubs, within English, European and Worldwide competitions... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,739 | Who wrote the opera 'Lakme'? | Delibes's 'Lakme' : NPR Email May 11, 200712:00 PM ET Composer Leo Delibes wrote his hit opera Lakme in 1883, for a premiere at the Opera-Comique in Paris. hide caption toggle caption Tenor Frederic Antoun and soprano Aline Kutan play the ill-fated, cross-cultural lovers in Leo Delibes's opera Lakme. Photo: Yves Renaud... | December 1960 - Virtual Newsstand - Comic Book Plus Next » December - African and Malagasy Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OAMCE) (Organisation Africain et Malagache de Coopération Économique) is established. - Édith Piaf's recording of "Non, je ne regrette rien" is released in France. December 1 - Patrice Lumu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,740 | "In which city does the majority of the Shakespeare play ""The Taming of the Shrew"" take place?" | SparkNotes: The Taming of the Shrew: Key Facts The Taming of the Shrew William Shakespeare full title · The Taming of the Shrew author · William Shakespeare time and place written · Around 1592, London date of first publication · 1623 tone · The overall tone of the play is light and comic, though the exploration... | George Bernard Shaw Definition and Meaning - Dictionary Central Definition Theater (1856 - 1950) Irish playwright and critic, whose plays are famous fortheir wit, eloquence, and interest in provocative ideas. Born and educated in Dublin, he moved to London in 1876 tojoin his mother and two sisters. By the mid-1880s he ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,741 | What is Judge Judy's last name? | Judy Sheindlin - Biography - IMDb Judy Sheindlin Biography Showing all 36 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (20) | Personal Quotes (5) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 5' 1" (1.55 m) Mini Bio (1) Judy Sheindlin was born on October 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Ju... | Einstein Factor: TV Series - Bottom TV Series - Bottom Q. 'Bottom's' Richie and Eddie share a flat in which West London suburb? A. Hammersmith [and Fulham] Q. Featuring a spiky animal is the name of Christopher Ryan�s character Dave who? A. Hedgehog Q. What large, heavyset, originally German guard dog is also the sur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,742 | Who was the World’s no.1 ranked male tennis professional from 1964 to 1970? | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | 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 |
1,489,743 | Which TV show featured the character Carrie Bradshaw? | Carrie Bradshaw (Character) Carrie Bradshaw (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Carrie is the main character in Sex and the City.... See more » Alternate Names: ... aka "NBC's Saturday... | Mrs. Dale's Diary Mrs. Dale's Diary The first post-war soap on British radio was Mrs. Dale's Diary and was first broadcast on the Light Programme at 4pm on Monday 5th. January 1948. Who could forget Marie Goossens' harp introduction to the programme or the reflective comments of Dr. Dale's ever-earnest wife? The title ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,744 | Who was on the English throne in 1150? | BBC - History - Henry II z Henry II © King of England from 1154, Henry strengthened royal administration but suffered from quarrels with Thomas Becket and his own family. Henry was born at Le Mans in north west France on 4 March 1133. His father was Count of Anjou and his mother Matilda, daughter of Henry I of Engla... | AP European History Timeline | Preceden Hundred Years War 1337 - 1453 The Hundred Years' War, a series of conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453, pitted the Kingdom of England against the Valois Capetians for control of the French throne. Each side drew many allies into the fighting. The war had its roots in a dynastic disa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,745 | Which singer is mentioned in the opening line of the lyrics to 'Dexy's Midnight Runners' hit 'Come On Eileen'? | Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners Songfacts Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners Songfacts Songfacts Written by Dexys lead singer Kevin Rowland, trombone player Jim Paterson and guitarist Al Archer, this song was an enormous hit, going to #1 in America, the UK and Australia. While the song will fit nicely in... | Michigan Rock and Roll Legends - Legendary Michigan Songs Legendary Michigan Songs Category: Uncategorised These 110 vinyl recordings have been voted Legendary Michigan Songs during the past ten years. Each listing contains a brief song history as well as a link to a youtube video that features a performance of the re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,746 | Which major river of the USA forms the border between the states of Nebraska and Iowa? | Iowa's Western Boundary | IPTV Search Iowa's Western Boundary When Iowa became a state in 1846, most of the western boundary between Iowa and Nebraska was defined as "the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River." North of Sioux City, Iowa’s border ends at the Big Sioux River, which flows between Iowa and South... | Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia Neva River Neva River The Neva River is an essential part of St. Petersburg's charm. Many generations of locals and visitors to the city have been completely enraptured by long, evening walks along the banks of the Neva during the city's famous White Nights . Very few things can be ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,747 | Incheon International Airport serves which Asian city? | Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) Services Seoul Airport - Incheon (ICN) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about the main airport in South Korea, called Incheon International Airport or Seoul-Incheon International Airport: Departures, Arrivals, Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and o... | Keflavík International Airport (KEF) | Unserved Routes in the Route Shop For a enlarged view of Keflavík International Airport’s domestic route map, please click here . Other major reasons to serve this airport The airport features comfortable modern passenger and commercial facilities with extensive capacity on the No... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,748 | Which famous term adopted in 1968 was a brief patriotic campaign to boost the British economy which started when five secretaries volunteered to work an extra half hour each day in order to boost productivity and urged others to do the same? | AB UK (June 2012 edition) by ACCA - issuu issuu UK.AB ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS 06/2012 AB ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS UK 06/2012 THE ROAD TO RIO INVESTORS LOOK TO THE EARTH SUMMIT AL GORE’S 2020 VISION CORPORATE REPORTING AND SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM EURO 2012 FINANCIAL GOALS PRACTICE VIRTUAL FIRMS TECHNICAL UK GAAP UK_front_... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 18 | 1956: Macmillan unveils premium bond scheme About This Site | Text Only 1956: Macmillan unveils premium bond scheme The British Chancellor Harold Macmillan has unveiled plans for a new state saving scheme offering cash prizes instead of interest. The premium bond would be "something completely ne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,749 | A costermonger sells fruit and vegetables, usually from a barrow. Which particular item did a costermonger originally sell? | Mayhew London Labour, vol I. Mayhew London Labour, vol I. Mayhew London Labour, vol I. OF THE STREET-SELLERS OF FISH. OF THE KIND AND QUANTITIES OF FISH SOLD BY THE LONDON COSTERMONGERS. Having now given the reader a general view of the numbers, characters, habits, tastes, amuse- ments, language,... | List of Old English Occupations and descriptions ASSAY MASTER Determined the amount of gold or silver to go in coins ASSAYER Determined the proportions of metal in ore ATTORNEY A Lawyer AUCTIONEER Dealer. Person who sells goods at auction and is usually paid by commission on the sale. AUGER MAKER Someone who made the c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,750 | Whose figure is depicted on the American award 'The Purple Heart'? | The Purple Heart - Our First Military Medal Stories of American Heroes - Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado The Purple Heart Our Nation's First Military Award On June 26, 1775 General George Washington rode into Boston to assume command the the Continental Army of the colonies... | 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 |
1,489,751 | The Jungfrau mountain is in which country? | Jungfrau | mountain, Switzerland | Britannica.com mountain, Switzerland Laki Jungfrau, well-known Swiss peak (13,642 feet [4,158 metres]) dominating the Lauterbrunnen valley and lying 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of the resort of Interlaken . The scenic mountain separates the cantons of Bern and Valais and is in th... | Matterhorn | mountain, Europe | Britannica.com Matterhorn Alternative Titles: Mont Cervin, Monte Cervino Related Topics Pennine Alps Matterhorn, Italian Monte Cervino, French Mont Cervin, one of the best-known mountains (14,692 feet [4,478 metres]) in the Alps , straddling the frontier between Switzerland and Italy , 6... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,752 | Who was the composer of the opera Hansel and Gretel | Hansel & Gretel, the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck By Engelbert Humperdinck The Opera “Hänsel und Gretel” is an opera by nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a “fairy tale opera”. The libretto was written by Humperdinck's sister, based on the Grimm brothers' Hansel and Gretel. It is m... | The opera novice: Parsifal by Richard Wagner - Telegraph The opera novice: Parsifal by Richard Wagner In Parsifal Richard Wagner says farewell to one of his most powerful inspirations – romantic love Parsifal (Jonas Kaufmann) tempted by the flower maidens in the Met's new production. Follow Many of Wagner’s operas ar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,753 | """The Count of Monte Cristo"" was originally written in which language?" | SparkNotes: The Count of Monte Cristo: Key Facts The Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas full title · The Count of Monte Cristo (Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, in the original French) author · Alexandre Dumas genre · Adventure; Romantic novel; moralistic tale language · French time and place written · 1844, France d... | Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a - IT - 402 View Full Document Goa used to be a colony of which nation Portugal 87 What does a galactophagist drink Milk 88 What did God create on the fifth day (both) Sea creatures and birds 89 Where was Bob Dylan born Duluth Minnesota 90 In the 18th centu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,754 | The ‘Heliocentric Model’ is a theory that places which object as the centre of the Universe? | What Is The Heliocentric Model Of The Universe? - Universe Today Universe Today What Is The Heliocentric Model Of The Universe? Article Updated: 7 Nov , 2016 by Matt Williams The Scientific Revolution, which took place in the 16th and 17th centuries, was a time of unprecedented learning and discovery. During this per... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,755 | A florican is what type of creature? | Is there hope for the Bengal florican? | Fauna & Flora International Fauna & Flora International Home » blog » Is there hope for the Bengal florican? Is there hope for the Bengal florican? Posted on: 22.05.13 (Last edited) 22 May 2013 Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, an opportunity to increase u... | 1.ŠWhat type of creature is a bonnethead? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1.ŠWhat type of creature is a bonnethead? 2.ŠThe first chamber of commerce in Britain was founded in which city in 1783? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2.ŠThe first cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,756 | Which opera is set aboard HMS Indomitable in 1797 during the French Wars? | 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... | The Merry Widow - Die Lustige Witwe THE MERRY WIDOW Music by Franz Lehár: Book and lyrics by Victor Léon and Leo Stein from L'Attaché d'Ambassade by Henri Meilhac. : Theater an der Wein, Vienna - 30 December, 1905; Daly's Theatre, London - 8 June, 1907 (Book and lyrics adapted by Basil Hood and Adrian Ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,757 | Henry VIII described which teenage wife as his ‘Rose without a thorn’? | 28 July 1540 - Henry VIII Marries Catherine Howard, his Rose without a Thorn - The Anne Boleyn Files July 28, 2014 at 11:33 am Ah, Claire, I see now why you wanted to know what became of Norfolk House!! Good luck to both you and Conor – I’m still working intermittently on Katherine and Norfolk House myself, but so much... | Katherine Parr Buried: 5 September 1548 St Mary's Chapel, Sudeley Castle Katherine Parr was the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Parr and his wife Maud Green, both of whom were at the court of Henry VIII in his early reign. Maud was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon and named her daughter, born in 1512, after... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,758 | Accounting for c.30% of total global tax revenues, what form of tax did France introduce in 1954, W Germany 1968, UK 1973 and China 1984? | taxation facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about taxation I. GENERAL Taxation is a general concept for devices used by governments to extract money or other valuable things from people and organizations by the use of law. A tax formula contains at least three elements: the definition of the base,... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,759 | Which river flows through Northwich before joining the Mersey west of Runcorn? | River Gowy, Cheshire Geography - CheshireTrove CheshireTrove The River Gowy Edition 1. 25th August 2013. Brendon Cox, Hoylake. New editions will appear at intervals. The River Gowy flows from the mid-Cheshire ridge near Peckforton and Beeston Castles via Bunbury, back to almost where it started and then north via Ha... | The Ballad of Chevy Chase (Middle English Song; Medieval Lyrics) THE BALLAD OF CHEVY CHASE This famous ballad probably originated in the early 15th century. Carried through in oral tradition, however, it underwent many corruptions and alterations before it was first printed in Percy's Reliques (1765) in two distinctl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,760 | In which US state is the town of Springfield which Simpson's creator Matt Groening has revealed was the inspiration for his fictional Springfield? | Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield Twenty-five years after The Simpsons made their TV debut, the show's creator talks about Homer's odyssey—and his own Matt Groening,... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,761 | Name the Ancient Greek Muse of Dance? | Muse - Ancient History Encyclopedia Muse by Mark Cartwright published on 14 December 2012 In Greek mythology , the nine Muses are goddesses of the various arts such as music, dance, and poetry and are blessed not only with wonderful artistic talents themselves but also with great beauty, grace, and allure. Their gifts ... | The Muses The Muses See More The Muses Pictures > The Muses were the Greek goddesses of inspiration in literature, science and the arts. They were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (the personification of memory), and they were also considered water nymphs. Some scholars believed that the Muses were primordial goddes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,762 | Which Irish airport has the three letter code SNN? | Shannon Airport, Ireland (Code :: SNN) | Shannon Airport Map, Shannon Airport Code Timezone : Europe/Dublin Shannon Airport Timezone : GMT +00:00 hours Current time and date at Shannon Airport is 03:31:13 AM (GMT) on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 Looking for information on Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland? Know about Shannon A... | Benbecula Airport Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland Boarding the Flight from Benbecula to Barra The Island of Benbecula lies between North Uist and South Uist and its airport serves both, as well as Benbecula itself. The airport is located on a spit of machair, grassy dune land, at the north west corner ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,763 | In which country did the Contras battle the Sandinistas throughout most of the 1980s? | The contra war in Nicaragua - Noam Chomsky Home The contra war in Nicaragua - Noam Chomsky Noam Chomsky's account of the US-backed “contra” counter-insurgency in Nicaragua against the left-wing government brought to power on the back of a popular mass movement from below. It wasn't just the events in El Salvador that w... | Music history Final 08/09 Flashcards The collective changing of a song Term The appalachian music tradition gets most of its Celtic music tradition from what countries? Definition Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, and the Hebrides Term What artist was called "America's tuning fork" by poet Carl Sandburg; stayed on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,764 | Beast of burden, Equus asinus? | Ass | Define Ass at Dictionary.com Origin Expand before 1000; var of arse , with loss of r before s, as in passel , cuss , etc.; Middle English ars, er(e)s, Old English ærs, ears; cognate with Old Frisian ers, Dutch aars, Old Norse, Middle Low German, Old Saxon, Old High German ars (German Arsch), Greek órrhos, Armenia... | Pig Pig © 2016 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,765 | Who sang the theme tune for the first series of Auf Wiedershen Pet | auf wiedersehen pet thats living alright - YouTube auf wiedersehen pet thats living alright Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right ... | Murray Gold | Tardis | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Gold's most prominent work for the DWU has likely been new arrangements of the " Doctor Who theme ". He has arranged multiple different versions of the theme for broadcast (including three distinct opening theme arrangements, plus another version that was only used in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,766 | In the English nursery rhyme, who fell down and broke his crown? | Nursery rhymes: time capsules of language | OxfordWords blog Home > Nursery rhymes: time capsules of language Nursery rhymes: time capsules of language It’s uncanny : when most of us hear the lines “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” or “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall”, we find our brains mysteriously capable (how many years ... | V&A The Origin of Popular Pantomime Stories Frontispiece for 'Jack and the Beanstalk', published by JL Marks, London, 1850s. Museum no. MB.JACB.MA, © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Pantomime text for 'jack and the Beanstalk' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, 1899. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London In the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,767 | What is the first name of Andrew Murray's tennis playing brother? | My brother was always better at tennis, Andy Murray admits - Telegraph Andy Murray My brother was always better at tennis, Andy Murray admits Andy Murray has told the next generation of tennis players that anyone can be champion, as he admits that his brother was always a better player growing up. An early photo of... | Andy Murray becomes first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years after beating Djokovic in straight sets | Daily Mail Online He's done it! Murray the Magnificent becomes first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years after beating Djokovic in straight sets Andy Murray from Dunblane, Scotland, becomes the first Britis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,768 | Which author wrote the comic play ‘The Admirable Crichton' in 1902? | The Admirable Crichton by J.m.barrie · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Fiction Short Stories Humor (Fiction) The Admirable Crichton is a comic story written in 1902 by J. M. Barrie. As well as being the author of the greatest of all children's plays, Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie also wrote sophisticat... | David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page - Great Expectations Great Expectations Many of the locations in Great Expectations are featured on my map of Dickens' Rochester/Chatham. Dickens wrote to his friend and advisor, John Forster , telling his plan for Great Expectations: "The book will be written in the first person ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,769 | In Greek mythology who was the Muse of Tragedy? | MELPOMENE - Greek Goddess Muse of Tragedy MELPOMENE Celebrate with Song Muse Melpomene, Greco-Roman marble statue C2nd A.D., State Hermitage Museum MELPOMENE was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music, song and dance. In the Classical era, when the Mousai were assigned specific artistic and literary sph... | CLIO (Kleio) - Greek Goddess Muse of History Make Famous (kleô) Muse Clio, Greco-Roman marble statue C2nd A.D., State Hermitage Museum KLEIO (Clio) was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music, song and dance. In the Classical era, when the Mousai were assigned specific literary and artistic spheres, Klei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,770 | Which novelist when working for the Post Office was responsible for the introduction of the pillar box into Britain? | Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape - BBC News BBC News Letter boxes: The red heart of the British streetscape By Kathryn Westcott BBC News Magazine 18 January 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel One of the UK's rarest postboxes is celebrating its 150th anniversary. But what is the future... | Pat Barker - Literature Literature Biography Novelist Pat Barker was born in Thornaby-on-Tees in Yorkshire, England, on 8 May 1943. She was educated at the London School of Economics, where she read International History, and at Durham University. She taught History and Politics until 1982. She began to write in her mi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,771 | Which comedian and actor was announced in June as the new presenter of The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4? | Miles Jupp to host The News Quiz - BBC News BBC News Miles Jupp to host The News Quiz 29 June 2015 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Miles Jupp wrote and starred in sitcom In And Out Of The Kitchen - as the cookery writer Damien Trench - on both radio and TV Miles Jupp is to take over from Sandi ... | QI - BBC2 Panel Show - British Comedy Guide John Lloyd and Piers Fletcher QI is a panel game which believes that everything in the world is quite interesting, provided that you look at it in the right way. To quote original host Stephen Fry : "Now, the rules are simple. Scoring is my business. Points are given and poin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,772 | Which order of monks inhabited Bolton Priory? | The Priory in History - Bolton Priory The Priory in History The Priory in History Black robed Augustinian canons In about 1120 a group of black-robed Augustinian canons and their Prior set up a small religious community in the nearby village of Embsay, two miles from Skipton. Some thirty five years later, in 1154 or 11... | List of people from Bolton - WOW.com List of people from Bolton Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Bolton Updated: 2016-10-24T02:30Z This is a list of notable people from Bolton in North West England . The demonym of Bolton is Boltonian. This list also includes people from the towns of Farnworth ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,773 | St Helier is the capital of which Channel Island? | Saint Helier | Jersey, Channel Islands | Britannica.com Jersey, Channel Islands Glasgow Saint Helier, chief town, resort, parish, and the capital of Jersey , in the Channel Islands . The town lies along St. Aubin’s Bay opposite a tidal island known as L’Islet (accessible by causeway at low tide), on the south side of J... | St. Peter Port, Guernsey Photos - Channel Islands Map, Europe Maps Andp Information - World Atlas St. Peter Port, Guernsey Photos - Channel Islands Map, Europe Maps andp Information Print this map St. Peter Port, Guernsey Positioned just off the coast of France within the English Channel, the beautiful Channel Islands,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,489,774 | What type of race is Doggett's coat and badge? | Doggetts Coat & Badge Welcome to Doggett's Coat and Badge Famous for honouring the prize of a 300-yea-old boat race You will find Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank, London within a short stroll of Blackfriars Bridge, Stamford Street and Blackfriars Road - however you won't find another like it. Step in to discov... | Dandie Dinmont Terriers - Burke's Backyard Dandie Dinmont Terriers Lifespan: 14 years Recommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only dog breed in the world named after a fictitious character. The original Dandie Dinmont was a farmer from the Scottish borderlands, who featured in an 1814 novel, ‘Guy M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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