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1,490,475 | In WWII in Germany there was the Siegreid Line; in France the Maginot Line, in Finland the Mannerheim Line, but in which other European Country was the Gustav Line? | History 387: World War II--Selected Lecture Outlines Selected Lecture Outlines First Handout HISTORY 387: WORLD WAR II Fall Semester 2001 The Twenty Years Truce Personalities: Places: Kaisar Wilhelm II Danzig (1) Transylvania (4) Prince Maximilian von Baden Memel (1) Banat of Temesvar (4) General Erich Luden... | Battle of Blenheim in the War of Spanish Succession 56,000 men, 90 guns Battle of Blenheim - Background: In 1704, King Louis XIV of France sought to knock the Holy Roman Empire out of the War of Spanish Succession by capturing its capital, Vienna . Eager to keep the Empire in the Grand Alliance (England, Habsburg Empir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,476 | In November 2011, 'Piccadilly Circus, London', one of the very few paintings of London by which artist, sold at auction for £5.6 million? | Lowry's Piccadilly Circus sells for £5.6m at Christie's - BBC News BBC News Lowry's Piccadilly Circus sells for £5.6m at Christie's 17 November 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The painting dating back to 1960 is one of very few London scenes captured by the Salford artist A painting of Pic... | Map of the Week! London in 1776 | Outside the Neatline Map of the Week! London in 1776 Posted on http://www.flickr.com/photos/uconnlibrariesmagic/3789830058/ The featured map this week is a 1776 city map of London, making it as old as the United States! It is found in a book called “A new and universal history, descrip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,477 | What is the sum, in degrees, of the angles in a triangle? | Angles of a Triangle - Free Math Help How are the three angles related? Angles Can Be Added Just like regular numbers, angles can be added to obtain a sum, perhaps for the purpose of determining the measure of an unknown angle. Sometimes we can determine a missing angle because we know that the sum must be a certain va... | Geometry Angles And Types Of Angles Acute Angle: An angle whose measure is less than 90 degrees. Obtuse Angle: An angle whose measure is bigger than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. Straight Angle: An angle whose measure is 180 degrees. Right Angle: An angle whose measure is 90 degrees. Reflex Angle: An angle whos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,478 | What is the name of the street, in the fictional town of Fairview, where TV's Desperate Housewives live? | Desperate Housewives | Women Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Desperate Housewives is an American television dramedy - mystery series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions . It aired Sundays at 9 P.M. Eastern/8 P.M. Central, on ABC from October 3, 2004, until May 13, 2012. I... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,479 | In the painting ‘The Hay Wain’ by John Constable, which river is being crossed? | The Hay Wain | artble.com The Hay Wain The Hay Wain Story / Theme The Hay Wain The Hay Wain John Constable In The Hay Wain John Constable chose to paint a rural landscape which runs into the distance in sun-drenched meadows, offset by the cool waters of the pool in the foreground. The theme of this painting is very muc... | Free-events.co.uk Best Free Festivals Carnivals Fireworks Parades 28 Jan 2017 Quintin Eights Head of the River. Hammersmith to Chiswick 05 Mar 2017 Hammersmith Head of the River, Chiswick Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge 11 Mar 2017 Women Eights Head of the River, Mortlake to Hammersmith 23 Mar 2017 Schools Head ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,480 | What is the family name of the Dukes of Bedford? | Ten dukes-a-dining: Gathered together over lunch for a unique picture, the grandees with £2bn and 340,000 acres between them | Daily Mail Online Ten dukes-a-dining: Gathered together over lunch for a unique picture, the grandees with £2bn and 340,000 acres between them comments At first glance, it might resemble the bo... | Lancashire Flag | British County Flags British County Flags Posted on June 23, 2013 by vexilo Lancashire’s warm and sunny flag was registered in 2008. It features the county’s traditional red rose with which it has long been associated. A rose had first been used as a royal badge by Henry III (reigned 1216 – 1272) , wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,481 | On Sept. 24, 1906, total bad-ass President Theodore Roosevelt named what Wyoming landmark the nations first National Monument? | NPS Centennial: Shaping the System U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mangrove trees seem to float on water at Everglades National Park in Florida. From the Director The Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, Carlsbad Caverns these names are known to school children... | LBJ vs. RFK: Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, and the Feud that Defined a Decade (1998) - YouTube LBJ vs. RFK: Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, and the Feud that Defined a Decade (1998) 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 conte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,482 | Andy Murray is the number one British male tennis player. Who is the British number two who first came to prominence by reaching the semi-final of this year's Queen's Club Tournament? | James Ward (Tennis Player) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Tennis Player Male Born Feb 9, 1987 James Ward is a British tennis player, and British no. 2 behind Andy Murray. As of 11 June 2012 he is ranked 171 in the ATP singles rankings and 573 in doubles. He is mostly known for reaching the quarter finals of the 2010 Ea... | The UK Number Ones : Double Tops Famous for his Caribbean calypso music, although he was a New Yorker. 1978 Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord Boney M These were genuine Caribbeans, although based and recorded in Germany. The hit was a medley of the two titles. 1959 Living Doll Cliff Richard & The Drifters The first of 14... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,483 | Who takes part in the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance in Swaziland? | Swaziland National Trust Commission - Cultural Resources - Swazi Culture - The Umhlanga or Reed Dance CULTURAL RESOURCES: Swazi Culture The Umhlanga or Reed Dance In an eight day ceremony, girls cut reeds and present them to the queen mother and then dance. It is done in late August or early September. Only childless, ... | Edward Villella - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs Inducted in 1997 Biography Edward Villella is generally regarded as America's most celebrated male dancer. During his career with the New York City Ballet, his supreme artistry–marked by grace, athleticism and vir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,484 | In the southwest of the UK who or what is often referred to as a 'grockle? | What are the Home Counties, the West Country, East Anglia? Updated April 24, 2016. What are the Home Counties and where are they? How about East Anglia? Or the West Country? Ask two English people to explain what they mean when they talk about the Home Counties and you will get two different answers. The same is true ... | CARLISLE CITADEL STATION The great glass canopy resounds, echoing to a station's sounds; the slam of doors and sudden jet of steam which for a second hides the engine's gleam. The buzz of last goodbyes and promises to write, a longing kiss or two with hands clasped tight till a whistle shrills response to an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,485 | In 1834 which British prime minister presented the Tamworth Manifesto. forming the basis of the modem Conservative Party? | Conservatism : definition of Conservatism and synonyms of Conservatism (English) Politics portal Conservatism ( Latin : conservare, "to retain") is a political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional institutions and supports, at most, minimal and gradual change in society. A person who follows ... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,486 | A female cat is known as a molly or queen. What name is given to an intact male cat? | GLOSSARY OF BASIC CAT TERMS GLOSSARY OF BASIC CAT TERMS These are the cat welfare/rescue/care terms I am most often asked to define because they are not common in all countries. A specialist genetics glossary is included as part of genetics articles on the Messybeast website. Alter - neuter (applies to either gender) B... | 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 |
1,490,487 | Name the UK's greatest Paralympic medal winner (as at 2011)? | Paralympics medals: National winners and losers at London 2012 - BBC Sport BBC Sport Paralympics medals: National winners and losers at London 2012 10 Sep 2012 From the section Disability Sport Share this page Read more about sharing. The Paralympics have been a huge success for Great Britain, and not only within the s... | 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 |
1,490,488 | What type of meat is used in moussaka? | Greek Moussaka Recipe Greek Salad Recipes Classic Eggplant Moussaka. Photo © Lynn Livanos Athan Classic Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek... | Serbian Cuisine | Recipes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The Serbian cuisine is a very rich cuisine, mainly having dishes that are extremely meaty and consistent in animal fat. Serbian cuisine is an heterogeneous one, derived from mixed traditions, mostly influenced by Mediterranean (especially Greek), Hungarian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,489 | King Stephen (1135-54) was the only king of which royal house? | BBC - History - King Stephen z Stephen © Stephen usurped the English throne from Matilda in 1135, but failed to consolidate his power during the ensuing civil strife. Stephen was born in around 1097 in Blois, France, the son of the Count of Blois and Adela, daughter of William the Conqueror. He was sent to England t... | The Plantagenets - Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England British life and culture - England, Scotland and Wales Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England The Plantagenets 1154 - 1399 The Plantagenets were a huge powerful family not just in England but throughout Europe. The first Plantagenet was King Henry 2n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,490 | Which Welsh castle was the last stronghold of Owain Glyndwr? | Sycharth Castle Sycharth Castle Home of Welsh Patriot, Owain Glyndwr , Prince of Wales Llangedwyn, Powys, north Wales Photographs copyright � 2006 by Jeffrey L. Thomas Follow this link for a Welsh language version of this page! Above: approaching the motte from the farmhouse. Below: the outer ditch at Sycharth viewed f... | Postern Gate Postern Gate The Postern Gate is typically a secondary gate or door often located at the rear of the castle. Below are photographs of the postern gate at Denbigh Castle in northeast Wales. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,491 | Catherine Hogarth was the wife of which famous author? | The Other Dickens, A Life of Catherine Hogarth A Life of Catherine Hogarth Detailed info Catherine Hogarth, who came from a cultured Scots family, married Charles Dickens in 1836, the same year he began serializing his first novel. Together they traveled widely, entertained frequently, and raised ten children. In 1858,... | Brilliant, Troubled Dorothy Parker | by Robert Gottlieb | The New York Review of Books Brilliant, Troubled Dorothy Parker edited by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick iUniverse, 483 pp., $34.95 (paper) by Dorothy Parker, edited by Colleen Breese, with an introduction by Regina Barreca Penguin, 447 pp., $18.00 (paper) by Dorothy Park... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,492 | What was the name of the Christmas hamper firm that in October 2006 collapsed and left hundreds of families out of pocket? | Britain: Farepak collapse ruins Christmas for tens of thousands - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) Britain: Farepak collapse ruins Christmas for tens of thousands By Jean Shaoul 20 November 2006 Farepak, one of the largest ... | BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Singing Postman dies Saturday, 23 December, 2000, 17:00 GMT Singing Postman dies Allan Smethurst recorded more than 80 songs Sixties music act the Singing Postman, Allan Smethurst, has died aged 73. Mr Smethurst broke his hip in a fall three months ago and his health deteriorated before his d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,493 | What are the international registration letters of a vehicle from The Bahamas? | The Government of The Bahamas Accessing the Fresh Start Programme The Fresh Start Programme is a youth employment skills training programme that provides job search skills and training to youth between the ages of 16 to 25. Once enrolled in this programme, participants are exposed to relevant workplace experiences and ... | "The ultimate driving machine” slogan makes a comback Tweet BMW of North America will introduce its new brand advertising on Saturday, reinforcing its image as “the ultimate driving machine” as it introduces 14 new … BMW of North America will introduce its new brand advertising on Saturday, reinforcing its image as “th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,494 | The Hindu deity Hanuman appears in the form of which animal? | Treatment of Animals in Hinduism Treatment of Animals in Hinduism by Jayaram V Do animals have souls? Yes say the Hindu scriptures. Every living being, from the animals down to the insects and tiny organisms, possesses souls. Like humans, they are also beings (bhutas) subject to the laws of Nature and the cycle of birt... | Bunyip | Non-alien Creatures Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The origin of the word bunyip has been traced to the Wemba-Wemba or Wergaia language of Aboriginal people of South-Eastern Australia. However, the bunyip appears to have formed part of traditional Aboriginal beliefs and stories throughout Australia, altho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,495 | Who starred as Dan Matthews in ‘Highway Patrol’? | Classic TV: Highway Patrol | Nostalgia and Now Nostalgia and Now Broderick Crawford as seen on Highway Patrol. Highway Patrol was a syndicated television program produced by Ziv TV. It starred Broderick Crawford as Dan Matthews the commander of a highway patrol unit in an unidentified state. I can still remember Matt... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,496 | What are the Secret Service names for Barack and Michelle Obama? | Obama Family Secret Service Code Names | The Huffington Post Obama Family Secret Service Code Names 12/11/2008 05:12 am ET | Updated May 25, 2011 350 Nicholas Graham Huffington Post The new First Family has been issued code names by the Secret Service. Barack Obama's is "Renegade," Michelle Obama's is "Renaissance," Ma... | 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 |
1,490,497 | In which newspaper are official notices relating to matters of state, Parliament, planning, transport and public finance, as well as insolvency and bankruptcy published in Scotland ? | Why The Edinburgh Gazette ? [Archive] - British Genealogy & Family History Forums terrysfamily 29-12-2011, 12:32 PM Ive just found a reference in the above paper for Thornton Drayton. Thornton was born, raised and married in Yorkshire. So why would this be in a paper in Edinburgh? :skep: THE EDINBURGH GAZETTE, JULY 17,... | BBC NEWS | Business | New Adam Smith �20 note launched An image of Smith already appears on some Scottish �50 notes. Public confidence Smith will replace composer Edward Elgar on the �20 note The Bank of England said introducing the new �20 note would be a major undertaking, as the denomination is by far the most... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,498 | Which American singer, songwriter and actress had the real name Norma Deloris Egstrom? | Norma Delores Egstrom Net Worth, Bio 2017-2016, Wiki - REVISED! - Richest Celebrities Home / Musicians / Norma Delores Egstrom Net Worth Norma Delores Egstrom Net Worth How rich is Norma Delores Egstrom? Norma Delores Egstrom net worth: Under Review Norma Delores Egstrom profile links Norma Delores Egstrom profile link... | Donna Summer - Music on Google Play Donna Summer About the artist LaDonna Adrian Gaines, known by her stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer, songwriter, painter, and actress. She gained prominence during the disco era of the late-1970s. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she was the first artist to have three c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,499 | What are the first names of the Saatchi brothers? (Both required for 1 point) | The Saatchi Brothers’ Breakup | Vanity Fair The Saatchi Brothers’ Breakup SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER The Saatchi Brothers’ Breakup Maurice and Charles Saatchi sold Margaret Thatcher to Britain and the Concorde to the world; by the mid-1980s their advertising company was the biggest on the planet. Then Charles was eased out... | Who Are Those People and Images on the Cover of Sgt. Pepper? - Music History 44. Dr. David Livingstone (Missionary & Explorer) 45. Johnny Weismuller (Swimmer and Actor) 46. Stephen Crane (Writer) 48. George Bernhard Shaw (Writer) 49. H.C.(Horace Clifford) Westermann (Sculptor) 50. Albert Stubbins (Soccer Player) 51. Sr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,500 | The Megalodon is the largest ever known type of which sea creature? | Going to need a bigger boat | 10 of the biggest animals to roam the planet | MNN - Mother Nature Network 10 of the biggest animals to roam the planet By: Katherine Butler on May 20, 2011, 12:25 p.m. 1 of 11 Going to need a bigger boat Humans think of themselves as the most important creatures ever to walk the planet. B... | Discovery Channel's Fake Documentaries - Business Insider print Discovery Channel/Megalodon Lives Despite widespread backlash over fake documentaries, supposedly educational networks are turning to them more and more in efforts to net viewers and in the process are making people dumber. Last year's two-hour special ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,501 | Who is the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs? | New Defra Secretary of State announced - Press releases - GOV.UK New Defra Secretary of State announced From: First published: 13 May 2010 This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Caroline Spelman MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Enviro... | Ed Balls of the Labour party - bio PARLIAMENT LINK View Parliament profile Bio Edward Michael Balls (born 25 February 1967) is a British Labour Party and Co-operative Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Morley and Outwood since 2010, and is the current Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,502 | What city was once known as Tenochtitlan? | Tenochtitlán: History of Aztec Capital Tenochtitlán: History of Aztec Capital By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | May 23, 2013 07:00pm ET MORE A model of reconstructed Tenochtitlán is featured at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. Credit: National Museum of Anthropology Tenochtitlán was an Aztec ... | Olmec Civilization Olmec Civilization 1200 BC- 600 AD The Olmecs were a culture of ancient peoples of the East Mexico lowlands. They are often regarded as the Mother Culture of later Middle American civilizations. The Olmec people called themselves Xi (pronounced Shi). Portrait of a man. This life-sized greenstone he... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,503 | What is the largest city in Tennessee | What is the largest city in Tennessee? | Reference.com What is the largest city in Tennessee? A: Quick Answer As of 2013, Memphis is the largest city in the state of Tennessee, with a reported population of 653,450. It is also the 20th largest city in the United States and the largest city on the Mississippi River. Ful... | 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 |
1,490,504 | In Hinduism what name is given to the festival of Colour or Colours? | Holi - ReligionFacts ReligionFacts Bowker, John (ed.) Holi In Hinduism, Holi (also called Holaka or Phagwa) is an annual festival celebrated on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (early March). It celebrates spring, commemorates various events in Hindu mythology and is time of disregarding socia... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,505 | In which Scottish city is Arthur's Seat? | Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat | VisitScotland Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat Parks Edinburgh Midlothian Holyrood Park is a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. The parks highest point is Arthurs Seat, an ancient volcano, and sits 25... | Mary of Modena: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Where Mary Lived with James in the Years Around 1680 Mary of Modena lived from 5 October 1658 to 7 May 1718. Also known as Queen Mary of England, Scotland and Ireland she became the second wife and Queen Consort of James VII/... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,506 | In accounting what is the opposite of a credit? | Debits and Credits | Explanation | AccountingCoach Bank's Debits & Credits, Bank's Balance Sheet, Recap Introduction to Debits and Credits If the words "debits" and "credits" sound like a foreign language to you, you are more perceptive than you realize—"debits" and "credits" are words that have been traced back five h... | BBC News - Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Liam Byrne on note to Laws New Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws has revealed his predecessor left him a note reading: "I'm afraid there is no money." Mr Laws, speaking alongside Chancellor Geor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,507 | "What type of tree has been decimated by a ""Dutch"" disease?" | Three American Tragedies: Chestnut Blight, Butternut Canker, and Dutch Elm Disease THREE AMERICAN TRAGEDIES: CHESTNUT BLIGHT, BUTTERNUT CANKER, AND DUTCH ELM DISEASE Scott E. Schlarbaum ( 1 ), Frederick Hebard ( 2 ), Pauline C. Spaine ( 3 ), and Joseph C. Kamalay ( 4 ) Abstract. Three North American tree species, Ameri... | European discovery of Australia - School A to Z European discovery of Australia Key points When European sailors began entering ‘Australian' waters in the early 1600s, they called it Terra Australis Incognita (unknown land of the South). Between 1606 and 1770 more than 50 European ships made landfall on Australian soil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,508 | Which British motor manufacturer used to make the Toledo | Car History 4U - History of British Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers History of British Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers 8.7 Great Britain (UK) 8.7.1. Aston Martin The company was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford and the first car to bear the name was ready by 1915. After encountering financi... | Humber: upmarket cars courtesy of Rootes-Chrysler.co.uk Thomas Humber founded the Humber cycle company in Sheffield in 1868, and saw so much success he built factories in Nottingham, Beeston, Coventry, and Wolverhampton. Near the turn of the century, Humber started to flirt with tricycles and quadricyles — one of which... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,509 | Which Bond movie used Stoke Poges golf club for some location shots? | Movie History at Stoke Park | Luxury 5 Star Hotel, Spa & Golf in Buckinghamshire Movie History Movie History "From Bond to Bridget Jones, Stoke Park is amongst Hollywood’s hottest – and its right on our doorstep" - Wedding Ideas Stoke Park has always had a close relationship to Pinewood Studios (four miles away) and th... | Parodies & Imitations | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Novels and Comic Books The Book of Bond, or, Every Man His Own 007, sanctioned by Glidrose Productions , official Bond novel publishers, is a tongue-in-cheek guide to being a superspy. It was credited to "Lt.-Col. William 'Bill' Tanner" (a liter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,510 | The Cullinan, a 3106.75 carat diamond, was mined where in 1905? | The Great Star of Africa, the Cullinan diamond - CA Mining The Great Star of Africa, the Cullinan diamond Next Post The largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered in the history of mankind and roughly weighing in at 3106.75 carat is called The Cullinan Diamond. The diamond was found in 1905 the 26th of January the Pre... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,511 | Whose mother-in-law is Pearl Slaghoople? | Fred and the Old Fossil - YouTube Fred and the Old Fossil 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 featur... | 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 |
1,490,512 | What is the colloquial name for a myocardial infarction? | Other Names for a Heart Attack - NHLBI, NIH Other Names for a Heart Attack Explore Heart Attack Share this page from the NHLBI on Blogger. Share this page from the NHLBI on Buzz. Share this page from the NHLBI on Delicious. Share this page from the NHLBI on Digg. Share this page from the NHLBI on Facebook. Add this lin... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,513 | Which English novelist won the Nobel prize for literature in 2007? | The Nobel Prize in Literature 2007 The Nobel Prize in Literature 2007 Doris Lessing The Nobel Prize in Literature 2007 Photo: U. Montan Doris Lessing Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Literature 2007 was awarded to Doris Lessing "that epicist of the female experience, who with scepticism, fire and visionary power has... | Queen's Birthday Honours - Who is talking about Queen's Birthday Honours on FLICKR Spouse Marilyn Mayfield (1953–1964) Website www.clarkefoundation.org Sri Lankabhimanya Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE, FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was a British science fiction writer, science writer and futurist,[3] inventor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,514 | Which company manufactured the 'Halifax' bomber, a mainstay of the RAF during WW2? | Halifax Bomber A brief account of a World War II bomber’s final mission, it’s crew and it’s ultimate fate. THE AIRCREW OF DK 253 Alfred Gaiger David Coe Eric Potts Harold Frost Kendall Begbie Alexander Chiban... | Video: Is the Mosquito the greatest warplane of all? - Telegraph World War Two Is the Mosquito the greatest warplane of all? The Spitfire is more famous but, discovers Jasper Copping, the de Havilland Mosquito can claim to be the plane that won the war Comments While the Spitfire and Hurricane are remembered as the ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,515 | "What movie features the quotes ""life finds a way"" and ""clever girl""?" | Jurassic Park (1993) - Quotes - IMDb Jurassic Park (1993) Quotes Showing all 141 items Dr. Ian Malcolm : God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs. Dr. Ellie Sattler : Dinosaurs eat man. Woman inherits the earth. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalin... | Issue 172 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal The Puzzler WIN2TICKETS FOR... TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 4 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CAROLINE GRIFFIN, Midleton ACROSS 8. Viewpoint (7) 9. Inheritors (5) 10. Winning card suit (5) 11. Low wall on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,516 | "Which German composer wrote 16 operas including ""Salome"", ""Electra"" and ""Der Rosenkavalier""?" | 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 ... | SB Solo Concerts S arah Brightman made her theatre debut at at the age of thirteen in "Albert and I" directed by John Schlesinger. At sixteen she was a member of the dance group "Pans People", and at eighteen joined the dance group "Hot Gossip". Sarah was a member of the original cast of "Cats" and then premiere... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,517 | What is the fourth root of 81? | Fourth Roots Calculator Fourth Roots Calculator Share this Calculator & Page Calculator Use Use this calculator to find the fourth root of a number. It accepts inputs of real numbers for the radicand. This online calculator is set up specifically to calculate 4th root. To calculate any root of a number use our Nth Root... | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,518 | Big Ben is in which London building? | Big Ben - UK Parliament Big Ben From the Parliamentary collections: Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower Big Ben The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was complet... | Ravens vs. Steelers - Game Recap - January 18, 2009 - ESPN comment PITTSBURGH -- Tough and mean, like the original Steel Curtain. These Pittsburgh Steelers delivered too many hard hits and their quarterback was steady enough to outplay the kid and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens . With Troy Polamalu ending any chance ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,519 | Whose lifetime total of 714 home runs was a record in Major League Baseball for 39 years, until 1974? | JAPANESE BASEBALL LIVE SCORES JAPANESE BASEBALL LIVE SCORES the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese Of or relating to Japan or its language, culture, or people of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language; "the Japanese Emperor"; "Japanese cars" a... | Hideo Nomo Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac Support Hideo Nomo Stats Hideo Nomo was born on Saturday, August 31, 1968, in Minato-ku, Osaka, Japan. Nomo was 26 years old when he broke into the big leagues on May 2, 1995, with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,520 | A tendon connects a muscle to a bone. What similar tissue connects two bones? | Ligaments and Tendons: What's the Diff? | POPSUGAR Fitness Ligaments and Tendons: What's the Diff? Ligaments and Tendons: What's the Diff? Ligaments and Tendons: What's the Diff? August 7, 2013 by Susi May 156 Shares When it comes to staying connected to your body, it's important to know a bit about the connective tiss... | 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 |
1,490,521 | What is the highest value Euro banknote? | Euro Banknotes Coins & Jewellery Note: * = The coins are all official original issues from the countries themselves, it is only our packaging which is unofficial. Eurozone Banknotes Although we are primarily coin dealers, not banknote dealers, we have been asked so frequently for Euro notes, that we have decided to giv... | ExchangeRate.com - Currency Information German Mark | Post | View The Deutsche Mark (German mark) was the official currency of West Germany (1948-1990) and Germany (1990-2002) until the adoption of the euro in 2002. It was first issued under Allied occupation in 1948 replacing the Reichsmark, and served as the Fede... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,522 | Which Norwegian fairy tale is about three goats who want to cross a bridge under which lurks a fearsome troll? | 1000+ images about Three Billy Goats Gruff on Pinterest | Behance, Folklore and A child Billy Goats Gruff from Fairy Tale Tarot by Lisa Hunt See More | The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen: Snow Queen THE FIRST STORY, WHICH CONCERNS ITSELF WITH A BROKEN MIRROR AND WHAT HAPPENED TO ITS FRAGMENTS Første Historie, der handler om Speilet og Stumperne. All right, we will start the story; when we come to the end we shall know more than we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,523 | In the TV series Red Dwarf, one character was called Arnold J Rimmer. For what did the “J” stand? | Arnold Rimmer | Tongue Tied | Fandom powered by Wikia Simon Gaffney (Child Rimmer) Philip Labey (Teenage Rimmer) " My father was a half-crazed military failure, my mother , a bitch-queen from Hell. My brothers had all the looks and talent. What did I have? Unmanageable hair and ingrowing toenails. Yes, I admit I'm noth... | Puzzles - Fictional Addresses 1. Who lives at 4 Paget Drive, Little Whinging? 2. Which author created a fictional world that included Little Delving, Hardbottle and The Marrish? 3. Which family live at 742 Evergreen Terrace? 4. �Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again� is the opening line of which 1938 classic no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,524 | Played by Denver Pyle during the 6 year run of the show, who was the patriarch of the Duke clan on The Dukes of Hazzard? | Denver Pyle | The Dukes of Hazzard Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Birthname: Denver Dell Pyle Denver Dell Pyle (May 11, 1920 – December 25, 1997) [1] was an American film and television actor. Contents Biography Early life Pyle was born in Bethune in Kit Carson County in eastern Colorado, to farmers Maude W. and Ben H.... | The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series 1979–1985) - Plot Summary - IMDb - Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu> Series set in the rural community of Hazzard. The Dukes are a family who were once moonshiners but when cousins Bo and Luke were caught; they were given probation on the condition that they give up moon shining... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,525 | What was the surname of Albert the physicist who developed the Theory of Relativity | Einstein's Theory of General Relativity: A Simplified Explanation Einstein's Theory of General Relativity By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | July 12, 2016 04:00pm ET MORE Einstein's theory of general relativity predicted that the space-time around Earth would be not only warped but also twisted by the planet'... | Albert Einstein and the Fabric of Time Homepage | Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Forward | Contents | e-mail Unfortunately it is very much a reality still today that the works of the really great spirits in science, such as Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, and Stephen Hawking, and their... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,526 | Capellini, Tagliatelle and Ditalini are types of what? | What's Your Pasta Type? (A Guide) - Allrecipes Know your bucatini from your ditalini? Find the perfect pasta for your sauces, soups, and salads with our illustrated guide to pasta types. Because shape matters. Angel Hair The long, delicate strands of angel hair pasta (a.k.a. capellini) are best served in light or cream... | 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 |
1,490,527 | A ‘Lace’ anniversary celebrates many years of marriage? | 13th Wedding Anniversary - Lace and Lingerie 13th Wedding Anniversary Lace is the traditional AND modern material so definitely a gift with lace in it, or with a lace them, is right on target. Great ideas for lace would be clothing, accessories like scarves, or a floral arrangement with Queen Anne's lace. Filigree la... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,528 | What is the world's southernmost national capital? | Southernmost World Capital What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand . The cultural capital and geographical center of the country, Wellington is the only world capital located in the roaring 40s latitudes . It was the first world capital ... | 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 |
1,490,529 | In the U.S., who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offences? | The United States Attorney's Office | USAO-EDPA | Department of Justice The United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania About The Office The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of the largest in the country with 134 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA... | Attorney Generals Office - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Attorney General's Office Attorney General's Office Attorney Generals Office "We know that it is law which enables men to live together, that creates order out of chaos. We know that law is the glue that holds civilization together. And we know th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,530 | What comic strip, introduced by Chester Gould in 1931, features the adventures of a hard hitting, fast-shooting, and intelligent police detective? | Dick Tracy | Harvey Comics Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Comic strip Characters and story Chester Gould introduced a raw violence to comic strips, reflecting the violence of 1930s Chicago. Gould did his best to keep up with the latest in crime fighting techniques; while Tracy often ends a case in a shootout, ... | Chester Gould (Person) - Comic Vine Chester Gould No recent wiki edits to this page. Early Life and Education Chester Gould was born on November 20, 1900 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Alice (Miller) and Gilbert Gould. Growing up in Pawnee created fond memories for Gould. At age seven, he discovered the comic strips section of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,531 | What nationality is the tennis player Marcos Baghdatis? | Marcos Baghdatis Nationality - Marcos Baghdatis Net Worth Marcos Baghdatis Nationality Read more... Marcos Baghdatis Marcos Baghdatis Net Worth is $5 Million. Marcos Baghdatis net worth and earnings: Marcos Baghdatis is a Cypriot professional tennis player who has a net worth of $5 million. Marcos Baghdatis has earned ... | AUS Open - Latest Tennis News, Score, Tennis Player Profiles AUS Open Roger Federer Brief bio Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, dominated the sport in the early 21st century with his exceptional all-round game. Born in Basel, Switzerland his admiral career includes 17 men’s singles Grand Slam championships, the most i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,532 | Who was the first American actress to have a principal role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Les Miserable's? | Patti Lupone | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber An actress and singer who left several well-known Hollywood and Broadway stars feeling bitterly disappointed and distraught when she won the role of Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1993 London production of “Sunset Boule... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,533 | The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code was increased to how many digits from 1 January 2007? | About ISBN | ISBN.org About ISBN Contact Us About the ISBN Standard "ISBN" stands for "International Standard Book Number". An ISBN is a number, not a bar code. One agency per country is designated to assign ISBNs for the publishers and self-publishers located in that country. The U.S. ISBN Agency cannot assign ISBNs t... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,534 | The ship Earl of Pembroke renamed in 1768 for its new role became famous by what name? | James Cook: First Voyage Act I: The First Voyage Expedition (1768–1771): One ship (Endeavour), 94 men Charge (by the Royal Society and the British Admiralty): To view the transit of Venus from Tahiti and then to look for the Southern Continent Accomplishments: Viewed the 1769 transit of Venus, discovered the Society Is... | King Henry Tudor, King of England (1457 - 1509) - Genealogy King Henry Tudor, King of England Also Known As: "Harri Tudur", "King of England", "Harry (King Henry VII of England)" Birthdate: in Richmond Palace, Richmond, Surrey, England Cause of death: Henry VII's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, England Immediate Fam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,535 | What is the state capital of North Carolina, sharing its name with the surname of a famous historical figure? | History Of Raleigh | raleighnc.gov History Of Raleigh Last updated Aug. 17, 2016 - 3:35 pm Raleigh's history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina's seat of government. To fully appreciate this uniquely blessed city, one must contemplate the history and delightfully complex composition of the ... | 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 |
1,490,536 | The Spoonmaker's Diamond is a major attraction of a museum at what location that used to be the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years? | 1000+ images about Topkapi Palace, Istanbul on Pinterest | Ottomans, Silk and Harems Ottoman Silks for the Sultans • Textile Museum, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul See More | Benghazi(بنغازي) A view of Benghazi from across the lake. Benghazi, the capital of Benghazi Municipality (Sha'biya), is the main port of Cyrenaica on the Mediterranean coast, in Eastern Libya, and as such it is one of Libya's major economic centres. The city is the second largest in Libya after the capital Tripoli, w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,537 | Which birds make the saliva nests used in the Chinese delicacy bird’s nest soup? | Bird's Nest Soup: Savory Delicacy or Gourmet Cruelty? Bird's Nest Soup: Savory Delicacy or Gourmet Cruelty? San Francisco Bay Area 62 Bird's Nest Soup: Savory Delicacy or Gourmet Cruelty? What do you get when you combine centuries’ worth of history and lore with violence, politics, and exoticism? One of the most expens... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,538 | """If music be the food of love, play on"", is a line from which Shakespeare play?" | If music be the food of love, play on - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes If music be the food of love, play on Duke Orsino: If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new windo... | No Fear Shakespeare: As You Like It: Act 2, Scene 7, Page 6 As You Like It Then but forbear your food a little while Whiles, like a doe, I go to find my fawn And give it food. There is an old poor man Who after me hath many a weary step Limped in pure love. Till he be first sufficed, Oppressed with two weak evils, age ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,539 | Henry Morton Stanley was born in which country? | Sir Henry Morton Stanley | British explorer | Britannica.com Sir Henry Morton Stanley Alternative Titles: Bula Matari, John Rowlands Sir Henry Morton Stanley T.S. Eliot Sir Henry Morton Stanley, original name John Rowlands, Congolese byname Bula Matari (“Breaker of Rocks”) (born January 28, 1841, Denbigh , Denbighshire... | Kinshasa and Brazzaville : Image of the Day News & Notes acquired June 6, 2003 download large image (625 KB, JPEG, 1000x659) This image, taken from the International Space Station on June 6, 2003, shows two capital cities on opposite banks of the Congo River. The smaller city is Brazzaville on the north side of the riv... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,540 | Who presented the original run of the UK television quiz show ‘Ask the Family’? | Ask the Family - UKGameshows Ask the Family Dave Chapman (2005: as "Tiddler", and announcer "Mr Ha Ha Rubbish") Broadcast BBC1, 12 June 1967 to 22 October 1984 (221 episodes in 17 series) BBC Birmingham for UK Gold and BBC Two, 6 June to 10 October 1999 (31 episodes in 1 series) as Dick & Dom's Ask the Family BBC Two, ... | BBC Sport - Question of Sport - The history of the show The history of the show Three with the answers: Vine, Coleman, Barker. A Question of Sport will celebrate its 40th birthday in January 2010 making it the longest running TV quiz show in the UK and possibly the world. Some of the biggest names in British and Intern... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,541 | "Which Manchester pop group had a 1978 Noel single hit with ""Dreadlock Holiday'?" | 10cc | uDiscover uDiscoverMusic 10cc As hugely inventive and successful as they were, 10cc can get overlooked in critics’ lists of acts that broke free from the moon-June rigidity of the pop format to bring a free wheeling sensibility to the charts. Indeed, asked to cite a pioneering British art rock act of the 1970s m... | ABBA - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (27) Trade Mark (1) Flamboyant on-stage gear / knee-high platform-soled boots / tinsel headgear Trivia (27) 6th April 1974: Won the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England, with the song "Waterloo". Anni-Frid Lyngstad was the only non-Swedish mem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,542 | What is the name of the lighthouse off the coast of Angus at the mouth of the Firth of Tay, which is also called Bell Rock? | Interesting Facts About Bell Rock Lighthouse - Fun Facts About Bell Rock Lighthouse North Sea Scotland Location: Inchcape, offshore Arbroath, Scotland Built In: 1807-1810 Historical Importance: It is the world’s oldest, surviving, sea-washed lighthouse. Fun & Interesting Facts about Bell Rock Lighthouse Bell Rock L... | Lighthouses of New Zealand: South Island Lighthouses of New Zealand: South Island New Zealand includes two large islands, North Island and South Island, with many smaller islands. North Island and South Island are separated by Cook Strait .This page describes lighthouses of South Island and nearby smaller is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,543 | Who was the Greek equivalent of the Roman god Vulcan? | Vulcan (mythology) facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Vulcan (mythology) Myths and Legends of the World COPYRIGHT 2001 Macmillan Reference, USA Vulcan An ancient god of fire in Roman mythology, Vulcan is the counterpart of the Greek god Hephaestus, the god of fire and patron of metalwork and... | Trojan War The causes of the Trojan War actually began before the Greek hero Achilles was born. The two powerful gods, Zeus and Poseidon try to forced sea-goddess Thetis to lay with them. Themis or Prometheus warned the gods that any son Thetis borne would become greater than his father, and in Zeus' case, would prob... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,544 | The early kings of Scotland are buried on which island? | BBC - Scotland's History - Iona Scotland's History Scotland's History Articles Iona Iona The island of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland, is the symbolic centre of Scottish Christianity. Through 1400 years of history its fortunes have fluctuated, from its heights as one of the greatest centres of learning in Dark Ag... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,545 | How many jumps are in the Grand National? | Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2� mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jum... | The Grand National Home > Events > Horse Racing > Grand National The Grand National The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap steeplechase over 4 miles 3½ furlongs, with horses jumping 30 fences over two circuits. The Grand National w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,546 | Which jockey rode 'Devon Loch' in the 1956 Grand National? | Scars of Devon Loch's Grand National never healed for Dick Francis | Sport | The Guardian Scars of Devon Loch's Grand National never healed for Dick Francis • Francis denied certain victory in 1956 Grand National • Gained 350 victories and crowned champion jockey Dick Francis and the Queen's Mother's Devon Loch jump Be... | Grand National | British horse race | Britannica.com British horse race Alternative Title: Grand National Handicap Steeplechase Similar Topics Melbourne Cup Grand National, also called Grand National Handicap Steeplechase, British horse race held annually over the Aintree course, Liverpool , in late March or early Apri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,547 | "Following the publication of a story in the ""News of the World"" on 2 May 2010, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association announced the immediate suspension of 3 time World Champion John Higgins. What was Higgins accused of?" | Match Fixing | Aussie Criminals and Crooks Aussie Criminals and Crooks Australian criminals and their Crimes. Con artists, scum bags, murderers, corrupt cops, pollies, rapists and paedophiles will find themselves in this blog. It was expanded to also cover those that ought to be charged for their idiotic disgusting beh... | Free Flashcards about GK 1 What does 'Beijing' mean? Northern capital Which author (1874-1936) said 'thieves respect property, they merely wish the property to become their property that they may properly respect it'? GK Chesterton What was the original meaning of 'decimated'? Reduced by 10% The Circumlocution Office a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,548 | What word is applied to the cutting down of trees in, e.g., the Amazon basin? | Advantage and Disadvantage of Human Impact on Rainforest - A-Level Geography - Marked by Teachers.com Advantage and Disadvantage of Human Impact on Rainforest Extracts from this document... Introduction Advantage and Disadvantage of Human Impact on Rainforest Human Impact on Rainforest is it a necessity? Rainforest are... | Travel Down the Amazon River | Transitions Abroad Traveling Down the Amazon River A Pictorial Essay from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean Article and photos by Volker Poelzl The Amazon is a vast ecosystem, stretching from the eastern slopes of the Andean mountains in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, all the way to the Atlanti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,549 | Which religious figure died in the same week as Princess Diana? | Princess Diana's life and death: Obituary by James Whitaker originally published the day after she died in Paris car crash - James Whitaker - Mirror Online View gallery Diana's story begins in the afternoon of July 1, 1961, when she was born as the Honorable Diana Frances Spencer at Park House, Sandringham. She was t... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,550 | What 1983 Scottish film, starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi and Burt Lancaster, was directed by Bill Forsyth with music by Mark Knopfler? | Local Hero (1983) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire ... | 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 |
1,490,551 | In which country did the USA provide information to a 1963 coup, against General Abd al-Karim Qasim the then Prime Minister of the country? | Abd al-Karim Qasim | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Independent, supported by the National Democratic Party Religion Sunni Islam Abd al-Karim Qasim (Arabic language: عبد الكريم قاسم `Abd al-Karīm Qāsim) (21 November 1914 – 9 February 1963), was a nationalist Iraqi Army general who seized power in a 1958 coup ... | 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 |
1,490,552 | What was the name of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier that was sunk by an Italian torpedo in 1941? | Royal Navy in the Mediterranean 1940-1941 (a) Plus 10 British destroyers at Gibraltar. (b) included 2 new battleships completing. (c) Plus over 60 large torpedo boats. Italy ... | Dunkirk Evacuation | World War 2 Facts Map of the Battle of Dunkirk just prior to the evacuation. Losses at Dunkirk Despite the overall success of evacuating the troops, all of their vehicles and heavy equipment had to be abandoned during the retreat. There were also several thousand French soldiers captured in the Dun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,553 | Which maligned Biblical figure was the father of Enoch? | Methuselah | biblical figure | Britannica.com biblical figure Also known as Methushael Methuselah, also spelled Methushael , Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) patriarch whose life span as recorded in Genesis (5:27) was 969 years; he has survived in legend and tradition as the longest-lived human. Genesis tells nothing about... | Enter the Bible - Books: Exodus Themes Summary Exodus begins with a depiction of Israel's servitude in Egypt and God's selection of Moses to move Israel out of that servitude. Pharaoh contests this intention of God, and God responds by sending plagues on Egypt that culminate with the death of the firstborn and delivera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,554 | 'The Sunshine Tour' is a men's professional golf tour where most of the events are staged in which country? | Sunshine Tour - 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 . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contents 5 External links The ... | About FIFA: Organisation - FIFA.com About FIFA Africa Cup of Nations 2017 14 Jan 2017 - 05 Feb 2017 - Gabon Official Draw - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 28 February 2017 - Bahamas Official Draw - FIFA U-20 World Cup 15 March 2017 - Korea You're logging in with Facebook You're logging in with Twitter You're logging in wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,555 | Which Chancellor of the Exchequer introduced Premium Bonds? | Premium bonds: limit rises to £50,000, but will you win more? - Telegraph Savings Premium bonds: limit rises to £50,000, but will you win more? NS&I is increasing the cap on Premium Bonds from Monday, and savers are expected to buy billions more bonds as a result Premium Bonds were officially launched by Harold Macmil... | Chancellors of the Exchequer Chancellors of the Exchequer According to the Dictionary of Dates, (the Exchequer is) "an ancient institution, consisting of officers with financial and judical functions: the chancellor of the exchequer, the financial officer, formerly sat in the court of exchequer above the barons. The f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,556 | Where in Britain is Bishop Rock lighthouse? | BBC - Seven Wonders Bishop Rock Lighthouse Bishop Rock is one of South West England's most dramatic and most remote locations imaginable. It is a testament to the power of nature and a defining symbol of Britain as an island nation. Standing on a rock ledge four miles west of the Scillies, Bishop Rock Lighthouse faces ... | Plymouth Rock - YouTube Plymouth Rock Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,557 | What is the army equivalent of the Royal Navy’s Commodore? | Commodore (Royal Navy) | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The appointment of Commodore dates to the mid-17th century: it was first used in the time of William III . There was a need for officers to command squadrons , but it was not deemed desirable to create new admirals (as Post-Captains were promoted to ... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,558 | Who sung the theme tune for the film `Goldeneye`? | Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD - YouTube Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been ... | Composers, Lyricists & Writers - Broadway: The American Musical Ben Vereen Robin Wagner “The Phantom of the Opera” (1986) is perhaps Lloyd Webber’s best-known work. Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel, the musical included the songs “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “Think of Me.” Mic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,559 | The Yas Marina Grand Prix circuit is in which country? | Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Next Previous 1 / 5 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes celebrates his second world championship crown on the podium with Williams duo Felipe Massa (BRA) in second and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) in third. Formula One World Championship, Rd19, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sund... | Question Answer 1. In what country, the world's seventh largest by geographical area, is Christmas known as Bada Din (the big day)? India 2. Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, is a territory of which country? Australia 3. 'Three Kings Day' is known by what numerical name (that's 'name', not 'date') in Britain? Twel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,560 | What is the collective term for substances such as coal, oil and natural gas, the burning of which produces carbon dioxide? | » Natural Gas and the Environment NaturalGas.org The Natural Gas Industry and the Environment Emissions from the Combustion of Natural Gas Natural gas is the cleanest of all the fossil fuels, as evidenced in the Environmental Protection Agency’s data comparisons in the chart below, which is still current as of 2010. Co... | 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 |
1,490,561 | Which is both the highest capital city in Europe and one of its smallest? | 10 Smallest Countries In Europe - 10 Most Today 10 Smallest Countries In Europe 1 Comment The following is a list of the smallest independent countries in Europe by area, some of which are known as the European microstates (or ministates). A microstate is usually a small independent state that is recognized by larger s... | Smallest Capital Cities in the United States Share By Amanda Briney The United States of America is a country made up of 50 individual states and one national capital city - Washington, D.C. Each state has its own capital city where the center of the state's government exits. These state capitals vary in size but all a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,562 | Who was the original presenter of TV's Question Time? | BBC News - Question Time - About the programme About the programme David Dimbleby has hosted the programme since the mid 1990s In the years since it was first broadcast on 25 September 1979, Question Time has become something of a national institution, offering British voters a unique opportunity to quiz top decision-m... | Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO - Telegraph Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO Just A Minute, the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, is to transformed into a television show. Nicholas Parsons, the host of Just a Minute Photo: Rex Features 8:05AM BST 20 Oct 2011 The long-running programme w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,563 | "What Carly Simon song has the lyric ""You probably think this song is about you""?" | Carly Simon - You're So Vain (with lyrics) - YouTube Carly Simon - You're So Vain (with lyrics) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available ri... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,564 | Who won the 2001 Volvo PGA Championship | Volvo PGA Championship 2001 - Report Bet on this tournament & other sports here Cabrera sets early pace with 63 Angel Cabrera of Argentina tied the course record at Wentworth Club with a nine-under-par 63 that left him two shots clear of the field after Friday's first round of the Volvo PGA Championship. Welshma... | Golf: Campbell the enigma gives his fellow Maori a major triumph | Sport | The Guardian Campbell the enigma gives his fellow Maori a major triumph Monday 20 June 2005 21.26 EDT First published on Monday 20 June 2005 21.26 EDT Share on Messenger Close As was predicted going into the final round of the US Open, the winne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,565 | Who had a hit with the song Copacabana in 1978? | Copacabana 1978 Barry Alan Harold Pincus Manilow Night Club Hottest Spot North Havana New York City - YouTube Copacabana 1978 Barry Alan Harold Pincus Manilow Night Club Hottest Spot North Havana New York City Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to ... | South Pacific - Songs South Pacific - Songs Synopsis DVD Cast The songs for "South Pacific" were written in 1949 for the Broadway play. The score contains some of the most beautiful and powerful songs written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The lyrics of "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" are particularly strong, as they ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,566 | Piers Gaveston was a favourite of which king, who made him the first Earl of Cornwall? | Piers Gaveston, earl of Cornwall | English noble | Britannica.com Piers Gaveston, earl of Cornwall English noble Piers Gaveston, earl of Cornwall English noble Henry Jermyn, Earl of Saint Albans Piers Gaveston, earl of Cornwall, (born c. 1284—died June 19, 1312, near Warwick , Warwickshire, Eng.), favourite of the Engl... | Investiture Investiture The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Investiture The investiture of The Prince of Wales, during which the 20-year-old Prince received the insignia as the 21st Prince of Wales from The Queen, took place on 1st July 1969, at Caer... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,567 | Which French philosospher is credited with creating analytical geometry? | Descartes and the birth of analytic geometry (Source: http://www.ga.k12.pa.us/academics/US/Math/Millar/Descartes/Burka.htm ) Descartes' Geometry was an appendix to a larger work called Discourse on the Method of Properly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking the Truth in the Sciences . In this work, Descartes set out ... | Euclid (Author of Euclid's Elements) edit data Euclid (Ancient Greek: Εὐκλείδης Eukleidēs -- "Good Glory", ca. 365-275 BC) also known as Euclid of Alexandria, was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "Father of Geometry". He was active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I (323–283 BC). His Stoicheia (... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,568 | Tony Hadley was the lead singer with which UK chart-topping group in the 1980s? | Tony Hadley - Biography - IMDb Tony Hadley Biography Showing all 34 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (13) | Personal Quotes (13) Overview (3) 6' 4" (1.93 m) Mini Bio (1) Tony Hadley was born in Islington on 2nd June 1960. He went to school with his future bandmates... | Edison Lighthouse music - Listen Free on Jango || Pictures, Videos, Albums, Bio, Fans Biography Read More Edison Lighthouse was a UK pop group, initially a studio only assemblage that served as a vehicle for session vocalist Tony Burrows and songwriter/record producers Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason. They are best known... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,569 | Which singer released the album 'Closer to the Truth' in 2013, twelve years after her previous album 'Living Proof? | Album Review: Cher – Closer To The Truth (Track by Track) – CHART SHAKER nickbassett1981 Album Review: Cher – Closer To The Truth (Track by Track) Forget what you thought you knew. This week. This month. This year. It is and always has been all about the return of Cher. After a twelve year absence, Cherilyn Sarkisian i... | 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 |
1,490,570 | In which capital of the British Isles would you find the Royal Canal? | Capitals of the British Isles | EF Educational Tours Capitals of the British Isles 10 or 12 days Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, extension to Paris Gain a deeper understanding of the British Isles’ fascinating geographical, political and social history by exploring four of its renowned capital cities: Dublin, Belfa... | The Diocese of London St Katharine Cree, a historic church in the heart of the City of London, has been reunited with a long-lost heraldic carving, which vanished from the church decades ago. Communications The Vicar of St Paul's Church, Bow Common recently joined leaders of the East London Muslim community in a displa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,571 | Which former Prime Minister is a member of the Order of the Garter? | Queen Elizabeth II leads Order of the Garter with Prince William and Charles | Daily Mail Online British pomp at its best: The Queen leads the Order of the Garter through Windsor accompanied by Charles, William and Camilla The Queen led the annual Order of the Garter procession through Windsor this afternoon She was jo... | Fraser Blake Fraser Blake Author of "Dear Chips" and "A Rant Too Far?" Pages Thursday, 17 April 2014 TERRORISTS IN HIGH PLACES Much is being made of the fact that Martin McGuiness, an ex commander of the terrorist organisation the IRA, was invited to a banquet (and accepted) by Queen Elisabeth. 20 years ago he was lead... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,572 | What was the name of the punk character played by Kenny Everett? | From Cupid Stunt to Captain Kremmen - the best possible Kenny Everett characters | Radio Times Twitter From Cupid Stunt to Captain Kremmen - the best possible Kenny Everett characters As BBC4 prepares to tell The Kenny Everett Story, here's a look back at some of his best-loved comedy creations Comments Paul Jones 1:50... | Amazon.com: Trading Places: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Denholm Elliott, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, John Landis: Movies & TV Movies & TV Free Shipping for Prime Members | Fast, FREE Shipping with Amazon Prime Only 1 left in stock. Sold by Random Selections and Fulfilled by Amazon . Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a servi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,573 | The Khedive of Egypt commissioned Giuseppe Verdi to write which opera to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal? | Aida - Giuseppe Verdi - YouTube 1,700 views Last updated on Feb 9, 2014 (Italian: [aˈiːda]), sometimes spelled Aïda, is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, based on a scenario often attributed to French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, although Verdi biographer Mary Jane... | Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Overview Audio Selections The Story Who's Who Britten's opera is set at sea, on the British man-of-war H.M.S. Indomitable, during the Napoleonic wars in 1797. The opera presents portraits of a number of crew members, but the s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,574 | What airport carries the most international passengers in the world (at 2012)? | The world's record-breaking airports - CNN.com The world's record-breaking airports By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, for CNN Updated 3:48 PM ET, Wed August 15, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: World's record-breaking airports Most international passengers –... | Airport Executives from 40 Countries to Visit Israel for Security Lessons | The Tower Airport Executives from 40 Countries to Visit Israel for Security Lessons by TheTower.org Staff | 05.31.16 7:45 pm With concern rising after a string of terror attacks, airport representatives from 40 countries will visit Israel’s Ben... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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