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1,490,675 | According to a 1864 adventure novel, Saknussemm's Corridor in an extinct volcano in Iceland is the place to start if you seek to go where? | A Journey to the Center of the Earth - Jules Verne | Journey To The Center Of The Earth A Journey to the Center of the Earth - Jules Verne See More 1864 A JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH by Jules Verne PDF Version by Solitude This E-Book is designed and published by Solitude PDF. For more free E-Books visit my Scrib... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,676 | What was the name of the dwarf who is a chief character in ‘Lord of the Rings’? | Character List Character List Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List The volume in which a character appears is indicated in parentheses after his or her name. Where there is no indication, the character appears in all three volumes. (Note: FR = The Fellowship of the Ring, TT = The Two Towers, and RK = Return ... | 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 |
1,490,677 | What was Little Eva's follow up dance to The Locomotion | Little Eva LITTLE EVA (1943 - 2003) The girl from Railroad Street Little Eva, who topped the charts in 1962 with "The Loco-Motion" and was the inspiration behind several other Carole King and Gerry Goffin compositions, died on April 10 following a long battle with cancer. When Little Eva quit the music business in 1... | Sir Frederick Ashton | British choreographer | Britannica.com British choreographer Alternative Title: Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton Sir Frederick Ashton Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton born Christopher Wheeldon Sir Frederick Ashton, in full Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton (born September 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,678 | What is the Greek name for the Roman god known as Cupid? | Cupid *** Who was Cupid? Cupid was the Roman god of erotic love and beauty. According to ancient Roman mythology and legend, Cupid had two different types of arrows which explains this Roman god's association with both romantic and erotic love. Anyone hit by one of Cupid's arrow did not die but fell in love. The Gold... | Janus (Roman Deity) - Credo Reference Cite Image Janus was an important Roman god who protected doorways and gateways. He had two faces, one looking forward, the other backward, just as a door faces two ways. He was also the god of beginnings and endings: January, the first month of the modern calendar year, was named ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,679 | What is the more familiar name of the house plant Ficus elastica? | Rubber Plant Care Tips, Picture - Ficus elastica Rubber Plant Care Botanical Name: Ficus elastica Rubber Plant is a bold evergreen that gets its name from the sticky sap that dries into a low-quality rubber. It is popular as a house plant, however, because of its large, leathery, glossy leaves that can grow to 8 in (20... | The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Ani... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,680 | Which soccer player maintained his record of playing and and scoring in every Premier League season? | Premier League Top Scorers | Most Premier League Goals Barrie 25 May, 2012 Best of SL , English Premier League , Football Stats , Lists Who are the the all time Premier League top scorers? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is... | Will and Guy's Football Chants Ξ Will and Guy's Football Chants I have often speculated on how football chants are born. Do a bunch of fans get together, have a few words, then make up the words? Perhaps supporters find themselves in holiday resort like Benitses or Palma Nova and the karaoke breaks down, so the impr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,681 | 'Rock Salmon' or 'Dogfish' is a member of which family of fish? | Dog Fish | Huss Fish | Rock Salmon | Buy Dog Fish Steak Online Dogfish A member of the shark family, also known as huss and once upon a time as 'rock salmon' with firm and tasty flesh. Dogfish is virtually free of small bones. We offer it in two forms: as a flat-ish fillet with the central cartilaginous bone (and the... | Salted, Dried and Smoked Fish | Bahamas Food Services Bonito – Japanese dried mackeral flakes This is a short description of the most popular products. Kippers, Red Herrings & Bloaters are all the products produced from the same original fish, the Herring. RED HERRING: Whole herrings are soaked in salt brine for 2-3 we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,682 | In which decade was Charles Schulz born? | Charles M. Schulz Biography - Charles M. Schulz Museum Charles M. Schulz Museum For Store Charles M. Schulz Biography On the morning of Sunday, February 13, 2000, newspaper readers opened their comic pages as they had for nearly fifty years to read the latest adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Pea... | 9 December 1979, Sunday, What happened on | TakeMeBack.to Fulton J Sheen : American archbishop and television preacher (Born 1895). Facts: Murle Breer / Dave Eichelberger wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,683 | "Who directed the 1939 film ""Gone With The Wind""?" | Gone with the Wind. 1939. Directed by Victor Fleming [Gone with the Wind makeup and wardrobe tests]. 1939 | MoMA Film Gone with the Wind. 1939. USA. Directed by Victor Fleming. 233 min. Screenplay by Sidney Howard, based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell. With Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Butterfly McQueen, Hattie McDani... | 1985 Academy Awards® Winners and History Witness (1985) Actor: WILLIAM HURT in "Kiss of the Spider Woman", Harrison Ford in "Witness", James Garner in "Murphy's Romance", Jack Nicholson in "Prizzi's Honor", Jon Voight in "Runaway Train" Actress: GERALDINE PAGE in "The Trip to Bountiful", Anne Ba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,684 | Which was the last of Thomas Hardy's novels to be published? | The Best Thomas Hardy Novels | Interesting Literature The Best Thomas Hardy Novels Posted by interestingliterature Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) wrote 14 novels, so picking a top ten won’t prove too difficult a task. What are the best Thomas Hardy novels? This is undoubtedly going to prove a difficult and controversial issu... | Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Feb 25, 2016 Moonlight Reader rated it really liked it Two people have complained that there are spoilers in this review. Read at your own peril. Hi! I'm Bathsheba Everdene! And I'm Poor Decision-Making Bathsheba Everdene. I sent a rando... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,685 | What does Mac in front of a surname mean | What does Mc/Mac mean in a last name? - FindersFree: What do you want to find out? What does Mc/Mac mean in a last name? Is it just a way to tart up a name, by sticking “Mc” or a “Mac” in front of it? Or does adding that little prefix actually mean something? Related Andy Warycka says: What’s in a McName When you look... | Cronin Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Cronin Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The name Cronin has undergone many variations in the time that has passed since its genesis. In Gaelic it appeared as "O Croinin," which derives from the word "cron," which meant "brown" or "dark." Cronin Early Origins Buy PDF... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,686 | In which year was the Suez Canal opened? | Suez Canal opens - Nov 17, 1869 - HISTORY.com Suez Canal opens Publisher A+E Networks The Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean and the Red seas, is inaugurated in an elaborate ceremony attended by French Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. In 1854, Ferdinand de Lesseps, the former French consul to Cairo, secured... | El-Alamein | Egypt | Britannica.com El-Alamein Maṭrūḥ El-Alamein, coastal town in northwestern Egypt , about 60 miles (100 km) west of Alexandria , that was the site of two major battles between British and Axis forces in 1942 during World War II . El-Alamein is the seaward (northern) end of a 40-mile-wide bottleneck t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,687 | What was founded by the Rev. William and Catherine Booth in 1878? | William Booth Biography -Biography Online About William Booth Biography William Booth (1829 – 1912) founded the Salvation Army – a quasi military religious organisation dedicated to offering humanitarian aid and tackling the material and spiritual poverty of the Victorian age. William Booth converted to Methodism as a ... | the select surnames website Pratt DNA Project Pratt DNA. Select Pratt Ancestry England. The Pratt name in early times was mainly to be found in and around East Anglia. It cropped up later in Devon and in Staffordshire and the Yorkshire dales. Suffolk Wilfric Prat was documented in the Seals of Suffolk in 1179. W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,688 | In which sport is the 'Giro D'Italia'? | Giro d'Italia | Sport | The Guardian Giro d'Italia Full coverage for all years of the Giro d'Italia October 2016 As the 99th Giro d’Italia comes to an end, we take a look back at the best images from the final six stages of the race Published: 29 May 2016 Vincenzo Nibali cemented his reputation as one of the great gran... | Stadium Guide: San Siro, Milan Stadium Guide Milan is one of 175 soccer cities featured in Libero , the digital travel guide for football fans. Regularly refreshed with new destinations and travelogues, Libero is a one-click treasure trove of football trip tips, tales and trivia. See www.liberoguide.com/milan/ Stadio S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,689 | Which 1461 battle of the Wars of the Roses, the bloodiest fought on English soil, took place between Leeds and York? | UK Battlefields Resource Centre - Wars of the Roses - The Battle of Battle of Towton Battle of Towton 29th March 1461 The Act of Settlement signed by King Henry VI in October 1460 transferred the right of succession to Richard, Duke of York and his heirs. However Queen Margaret was, not surprisingly, unwilling to accep... | Club History, Facts and Figures - Yorkshire Evening Post Club History, Facts and Figures 12:07 Wednesday 15 December 2004 10:22 Monday 31 January 2005 LEEDS were founder members of the Northern Union when it broke away from the Rugby Football Union in 1895. But the roots of the current Leeds club date back a quarter of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,690 | What is the name of the heroine in Steig Larsson's Millennium Trilogy? | Stieg Larsson - Biography - IMDb Stieg Larsson Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (5) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (3) Karl Stig-Erland Larsson Mini Bio (1) Stieg Larsson was born on August 15, 1954 in Umeå, Västerbottens län, Sweden as Karl Stig-Erland Larsson. He was a writer, known for The Girl with... | Music / Throw It In - TV Tropes Crystal Castles The track "Alice Practice" on the debut album was just a vocal demo featuring a load of distorted semi-incomprehensible roaring by singer Alice Glass over a chiptune-esque electronic beat. It was accidentally uploaded by the band and their fans reacted positively to it, s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,691 | Who wrote the 1940 novel ‘Fanny By Gaslight’? | Fanny by Gaslight definition/meaning (71 years ago) Writings "Fanny by Gaslight" is the best known novel of Michael Sadleir . Written in 1940 and filmed in 1944, it is a fictional exploration of prostitution in Victorian London. In 1981 it was turned into a four-part BBC television series Fanny by Gaslight with Chloe S... | The French Lieutenant's Woman - John Fowles - Author Biography - LitLovers • Where—Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK • Education—University of Edinburg; B.A. Oxford University • Awards—Silver Pen Award John Robert Fowles was an English novelist and essayist. In 2008, The Times (of London) named Fowles among their list of "The 50 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,692 | Lucy Johnson became famous under what name? | www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com: List of General Knowledge Questions and Answers, All type Questions and Answers, Basic General Knowledge, General Awareness Question Answers, Better in Competitive Exam and Quiz contests.13 www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com Friday, 13 May 2016 List of General Knowledge Questio... | Food named after famous people: GHIJ Home » food » Food named after famous people: GHIJ Food named after famous people: GHIJ Green Gage plum or Greengage – Sir William Gage (c. 1656-1727), a botanist and 2nd Baronet of Hengrave, is believed to have brought the plum to England from France in 1724. Knowingly or unknowing... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,693 | What is the motto of the Girl Guides | Girl Guides - The Canadian Encyclopedia Women Girl Guides The branches of the Guiding movement include Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Cadets and Junior Leaders, with groups in most communities in every province and territory, under the leadership of women volunteers and community leaders. Girl Guides ... | 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 |
1,490,694 | In the London 2012 Olympics what was the venue for the archery events? | London 2012 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic acti... | London 2012: The women's Olympics? - CNN.com London 2012: The women's Olympics? By Sarah Brown, CNN Updated 2:25 PM ET, Fri August 10, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Women make their mark on the Games 01:49 Story highlights London 2012 is the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,695 | What was the name given to a series of five yachts owned by former British Prime Minister Edward Heath? | Owen Parker: Edward Heath's sailing master | The Independent Owen Parker: Edward Heath's sailing master Tuesday 22 July 2008 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Owen Parker, best known as Sir Edward Heath's sailing master, was one of the best-known yachtsmen of his generation and managed all of Heath's Mor... | 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 |
1,490,696 | The 18th Duchess of the House of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, holder of arguably more nobility titles than anyone globally, is what nationality? | La Revista Issue 239 by LaRevista - issuu issuu La Revista The BritishSpanish Society Magazine | Issue 239 | Winter/Spring 2015 The Changing World of Work Business Issue: British and Spanish start-ups, Loewe CEO interview, and el nuevo emprendimiento EDITORIAL W elcome back to La Revista. In this issue we look at how 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 |
1,490,697 | Agrava, Cephlon and Virn are all fictional planets in which BBC science fiction television series? | Planets in Science Fiction | Concordances and Characters | Fandom powered by Wikia Planets in Science Fiction Share Several generations of science fiction plots have been set on celestial bodies other than the Earth, with the Moon and Mars being the favorite locations inside the Solar System during in the early decades... | Peter Robinson's Official Website Apologies to all for being late with this. Sometimes events just get ahead of my ability to list them! Saturday, October 15 – Lunchtime event with the Whistler Wrters Festival, 1pm. Whistler, British Columbia. Tuesday, October 18 – Grand Opening, with Andre Alexis, Rowan Hisayo Buchana... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,698 | Hammer Film Productions, the British company which made a series films from the mid-1950s until the 1970s is best known for which genre? | Hammer Film Productions | Universal Monsters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Official website Hammer Film Productions is a film production company based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1934, the company is best known for a series of Gothic "Hammer Horror" films made from the mid-1950s until the 1970s. Hammer also prod... | 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 |
1,490,699 | For which type of entertainment are 'Annies' awarded? | Annie Awards | Variety Annie Awards Disney Animation’s “Zootopia” narrowly slipped by Laika’s stop-motion “Kubo and the Two Strings” to lead the 44th Annie Awards nominations. Disney’s animal-filled hit drew 11 nods while “Kubo”… Share This Article ASIFA-Hollywood is calling for entries for the 44th annual Annie Awards... | Film History of the 1960s Film History of the 1960s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The Invasion of British Cinema: Increasing American interest in British fads, fashion, and culture coincided with the smash-hit period comedy and Best Picture-winning Tom Jones (1963) that was based on the hero of Henry Fi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,700 | Apart from tennis, which other sport considers 'The All England Club', Wimbledon it's home? | A journey with tennis through time - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM A journey with tennis through time Wimbledon.com is marking National Sports Heritage Day with this blog to take a look back at not only how past events have affected tennis but also how the sport has impacted on history READ M... | The Royal Tennis Court – Hampton Court Palace · south front Hampton Court Palace · main entrance Hampton Court Palace · Tudor garden gilded heraldic beast Pro shop · real tennis balls History The first tennis court at Hampton Court was built for Cardinal Wolsey , between 1526 and 1529. As a young man, Henry VIII was a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,701 | Who runs the Greendale post office in the children's TV show Postman Pat? | Postman Pat - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Postman Pat Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, th... | Pat Hingle: 'Gunsmoke' & 'Batman' Actor Dies Pat Hingle: 'Gunsmoke' & 'Batman' Actor Dies By Andre Soares Pat Hingle: 'Gunsmoke,' 'Batman' actor dead at 84 (image: Pat Hingle and Anjelica Huston in 'The Grifters') Pat Hingle, best remembered for his recurring role as police commissioner Gordon in the Batman movies o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,702 | "Which 1874 novel has the subtitle ""A Study of Provincial Life""?" | Middlemarch : a study of provincial life (Book, 1874) [WorldCat.org] The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message. E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7779800 Title: Middlemarch : a study of provincial life Author: George Eliot Publisher: Edin... | 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 |
1,490,703 | Who wrote the 1798 treatise 'An Essay on the Principle of Population'? | Malthus, An Essay on the Principle of Population Leave a comment Inferno's Symbols By Florence Inferno The problem of global overpopulation is one of the main threads of Dan Brown’s Inferno . In the book, a particularly important role in the definition of the problem is played by the theory elaborated in this regard by... | Untitled Page Latin is abolished in the English courts. Government England passes the Molasses Act, which places heavy taxes on molasses, rum and sugar imported to the colonies. Government James Oglethorpe (1696-1785) founds the last of the 13 colonies, named Georgia in honor of King George II; he also founds the city ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,704 | Which medal formerly for the RAF was introduced in 1918 for bravery of officers, but now is for all ranks of the service? | RAF Medals - History Learning Site RAF Medals Citation: C N Trueman "RAF Medals" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 21 Apr 2015. 16 Aug 2016. The Royal Air Force had its own gallantry medals during World War One and these were used during the Battle of Britain. Up until 1993, officers and warrant off... | BBC Academy - Journalism - Military ranks Subject guides / Military Military ranks The ranks of the UK armed services can be confusing. The chart below - edited by Dr Duncan Anderson, head of war studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - sets out the equivalent ranks in the three UK services and the US Army. Gu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,705 | Which golfer was the first British winner of the US Masters, winning in 1988? | 1985 British Open Golf Tournament Winner and Scores By Brent Kelley Updated December 18, 2015. As the 1985 British Open got under way, it had been 16 years since any Briton won the Open Championship. Sandy Lyle put an end to that streak. The Scotsman was a 10-time winner on the European Tour and had three appearances i... | That 1980s Sports Blog: 1989 World Darts Championship A blog about anything to do with sport in the 1980s. Thursday, 10 January 2013 1989 World Darts Championship Such was the popularity of darts in the UK at the start of the 1980s that it was hardly surprising come the end of the decade that the nation's love affair w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,706 | Who is credited with inventing the Tarzan yodel? | Tarzan and His Mate Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 53 out of 55 people found the following review useful: Tarzan, the GREATEST! from Las Vegas, Nevada 25 October 2003 The release of TARZAN THE APE MAN, in 1932, caused a sensation. It may be hard to believe, 70 years later, but the film ... | Music at Torrey Pines High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Achille-)Claude Debussy The Carnival of the Animals (Charles-)Camille Saint-Saëns The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Edward) Benjamin Britten Mass in Time of War (Franz) Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London”... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,707 | In which island group would you find Rarotonga, Palmerston and Aitutaki? | Tipani Tours | Our Islands - Palmerston | Cook Island Tours & Accommodation Statistics Palmerston The island of Palmerston lies around 500 kms north-west of Rarotonga , and is the most northern, and only true atoll, in the Southern Group. Palmerston was first discovered by the English sea captain, James Cook, on June 1... | New Zealand Main Cities Home » New Zealand Information » New Zealand Main Cities New Zealand Main Cities New Zealand is a relatively small country, with a population of little more than 4 million people. Consequently, our cities and towns are mostly quite small with large amounts of forestry and farmland surrounding th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,708 | In which Irish county would you find the Hill of Tara? | The Ancient Monuments on the Hill of Tara By Bernd Biege Updated April 12, 2016. One of Ireland's most important ancient places, the Hill of Tara (in Irish called Cnoc na Teamhrach, Teamhair, or most frequently Teamhair na Rí, "Tara of the Kings") can be found less than four kilometres south-east of the River Boyne, be... | Issue 157 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 - The East Cork Journal The Puzzler WIN2TICKETS FOR... TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR Tea-Break Crossword 4 Test your concentration with this word ladder H E A D 25 ELEANOR HERLIHY GARRYVOE Congratulations to last week’s winner: ACROSS ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,709 | Name Stevie Wonder's only solo No. 1 hit in the UK. | Stevie Wonder - Biography | Billboard Stevie Wonder Saginaw, MI 1950 Stevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of R&B but popular music in general. Blind virtually since birth, Wonder's heightened awareness of sound helped him create vibrant, colorful music teeming with life and ... | 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 |
1,490,710 | In the Church of England, which office is below that of a bishop, but is the head of the chapter of a cathedral? | GENUKI: Glossary for Genuki Yorkshire Hierarchy of the Church of England in the 1820 period (and later.) Section One, the 1820 period (and before). The following is intended to show the functions of the various people in the Church of England at around the time which the Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire and other ... | Thinking Anglicans: October 2011 Archives Andrew Brown has written at Cif belief St Paul’s must change direction . After the resignation of its dean, St Paul’s must negotiate a peaceful settlement with the protesters, as quickly as possible. The resignation of the dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Graeme Knowles, has landed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,711 | Which city, previously made famous in 2014, hosted the first Russian F1 Grand Prix for over 100 years? | Brake and Course information 2014 | Motorsports Challenge | Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. Australian Grand Prix 2014 Melbourn The Albert Park Circuit, which hosts the season-opening race each year, is located in a beautiful park surrounding a man-made lake just south of Melbourne. With a layout that uses public road... | The Monaco Grand Prix - did you know? The Monaco Grand Prix - did you know? Share Did you know that Monaco's hairpin is the slowest, tightest corner on the calendar? Or that Rubens Barrichello has recorded the most podiums in the Principality without a win? We bring you all the need-to-know stats, facts and trivia ahea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,712 | Who was the first sportsman to be British Sports Personality of the Year twice? | Muhammad Ali named BBC Sportsman of the Century | The Independent Muhammad Ali named BBC Sportsman of the Century Sunday 12 December 1999 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Muhammad Ali always said he was 'The Greatest'. Tonight the British public agreed by naming him BBC Sports Personality of the Century... | Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Bobby Charlton (1) - Goal.com Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Bobby Charlton (1) Featured 0 Jul 1, 2009 16:00:28 We've reached the pinnacle of Goal.com's top 50 countdown of the greatest English players, and the man at number one eptomises both his club and his country: Sir Bobby C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,713 | Which brand uses the advertising slogan ‘Because I’m worth it’? | About L'Oréal Paris Brand - Because You’re Worth It - Beauty Products Because You’re Worth It The Story Behind the Legendary Phrase Because I’m Worth It. These four words are bound to the time of their creation and yet they have proven to be timeless. They have become what the brand stands for. Written in 1973 when a s... | Sainsbury’s slogans through the years - ABC Copywriting ABC Copywriting by Tom Albrighton 19 September 2011 Branding , Copywriting reviews As reported by Marketing Week , Sainsbury’s is adopting a new tagline, ‘Live well for less’. So I thought we’d try something new today with a tour of its past slogans. You never kno... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,714 | On which racecourse does the Irish Grand National take place? | Easter Festival - April 16th to 18th at Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse.ie | Fairyhouse Racecourse Ryanair Gold Cup Sunday 16th April 2017 The Ryanair Gold Cup is a Grade 1 race of the highest quality and attracts some of England and Ireland’s best novice chasers aged five years and up. As one of the highlights of the Irish ra... | Grand National 2011: Ballabriggs wins in a day of drama at Aintree | Daily Mail Online comments 22-year-old Irish jockey taken to hospital with head injuries in pre-Grand National race Two horses fatally injured in falls which led to just 28 fences being jumped for the first time BBC responds to criticism by saying pre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,715 | I you are trying the national dish of Morocco, what are you eating? | Food & Drink in Morocco | Frommer's Food & Drink advertisement Displaying influences from Africa, Arabia, and the Mediterranean, the Moroccan cuisine of today is a reflection of the country's colorful past, blended with the culinary traditions of both its Arab and Berber inhabitants. Over time, these influences have be... | Language Trainers :: Foreign Books Reviews from Jean de Brunhoff :: Babar's Travels Published by: French and European Publications Level: Beginner First Published in: The Babar series is well-known throughout the world as a French classic in children’s illustrated literature. In this particular tale, Babar the king of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,716 | "Who painted ""Girl with a Pearl Earring"" circa 1665?" | Girl with a Pearl Earring, circa 1665-6 Giclee Print by Jan Vermeer at Art.com 0" x 0" Product Details This giclée print offers beautiful color accuracy on a high-quality paper (235 gsm) that is a great option for framing with its smooth, acid free surface. Giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where mil... | 1000+ images about Art of Johannes Vermeer (1632 – 1675) Dutch on Pinterest | Girl reading, Metropolitan museum and Pearl earrings Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Art of Johannes Vermeer (1632 – 1675) Dutch 31 Pins1.68k Followers Johannes, Jan or Johan Vermeer (Dutch pronunciation: [joˈɦɑnəs jɑn vərˈmɪːr];1632... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,717 | In the siege of Mafeking who led the defenders? | The Siege of Mafeking: The Second Boer War - WorldAtlas.com Society The Siege of Mafeking: The Second Boer War This battle made many British and local citizens into "heroes" to their allies in their conflict with the Boer settlers. Boer soldiers fighting from the trenches during the battle in Mafeking. 5. Background Th... | Crecy CRECY - 26 August 1346 The first and biggest battle in which longbow men fought against knights and won against overwhelming numbers and repeated charges into the darkness. The battle of Crécy was a resounding victory for the English longbow men during the 100-year war and was fought on 26 August 1346 by the Arm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,718 | Which football club effectively held the English Football League Championship throughout both World Wars? | Everton v Bournemouth Betting Tips - Premier League 15/16 Saturday, 15:00 Everton Roberto Martinez acknowledged that his position as Everton manager is at risk after their second late cup semi-final defeat of the campaign against Manchester United at Wembley last weekend ensured that there will be no silverware to comp... | My Football Facts & Stats | FA Cup Football Stats of the round by round progress of every club who entered the competition in 1871 to the formation of the Football League. Football Stats of all the last 32 FA Cup places club by club for the inter-war period 1919-20 to 1938-39.Modern FA Cup Rounds started in 1925-26. Fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,719 | Which river separates Cornwall from Devon? | Saltash Cottages - holidaycottages.co.uk Saltash Cottages Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Pets allowed: 2 Preferred changeover day: Saturday 7 nights Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Preferred changeover day: Saturday 7 nights Bere Alston (2mls SE), South Devon Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Pets allowed: 3 Preferred changeover day: Saturday 7 nigh... | Counties of England Counties in England Exploring the counties of England with history and pictures. The history of the counties of England dates back to early Anglo-Saxon times when âshiresâ were first formed as a way of raising taxes and when the nation of England was first created. These Anglo-Saxon shires usual... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,720 | The bodies of murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman from Soham were discovered in which year? | Soham set to remember Holly and Jessica as anniversary of murders approaches | The Independent Soham set to remember Holly and Jessica as anniversary of murders approaches Tuesday 14 August 2012 06:19 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The parents of murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman and their home tow... | Supernaturalearth.myfreeforum.org :: Haunted Prisons and Jails Haunted Prisons and Jails Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject: Haunted Prisons and Jails (was written and posted by madmart ADMIN ) Haunted Prisons and Jails Location: Belfast (Ulster) - Belfast Prison Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,721 | Which child of Princess Grace of Monaco competed in the 1988 Olympics? | Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts - CNN.com Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts CNN Library Updated 1:51 PM ET, Fri February 26, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Prince Albert II of Monaco visits the International Monaco Yacht Show on September 24, 2010 at P... | Famous Olympians Famous Olympians Olympians ‧ since 1850 ‧ Birthday-Anniversaries Top Surnames This project is a place to list famous and "historic" Olympians and perhaps connect them to Geni profiles. Youngest Olympic Champions in History The youngest athlete to participate at the Modern Olympics was Dimitrios Loundra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,722 | What year were these entertainers all born: Morrisey, Bob Mortimer and Julian Clary? | TV SHOWS U to V | TVH TV Shows U to V W » UFO (1970) Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first full attempt at real-life action was much more adult orientated than their previous offerings. Under threat from a mysterious green skinned, liquid breathing alien race, Earth set up SHADO (Supreme Headquarters, Alien Defence Organis... | Boney M | New Music And Songs | Boney M About Boney M Although they never had much success in America, the Euro-disco group Boney M. were a European phenomenon during the '70s. After German record producer Frank Farian (born in 1942) recorded the single "Baby Do You Wanna Bump?" (which was successful in Holland and Bel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,723 | Who was the Republican Vice Presidential Candidate in the USA 2008 Elections? | Vice Presidental Candidates - Election Guide 2008 - The New York Times Topic Page | Blog Posts Senator from Delaware Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s expertise in foreign policy helped raise his standing with Senator Barack Obama, who announced Aug. 24 that Mr. Biden was his choice to be the next vice president of the Uni... | James S. Sherman - Vice President to President William H. Taft} James S. Sherman U.S. Vice President James S. Sherman Be the first to review James S. Sherman, a member of the Republican Party , took office as the 27th Vice President of the United States on March 4, 1909 at age 53. Sherman served as VP to President Will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,724 | Which country has a Formula One Grand Prix Circuit named ‘Gilles Villeneuve’? | The Canadian Grand Prix - did you know? The Canadian Grand Prix - did you know? Share Did you know that six drivers have scored their maiden Grand Prix triumphs in Canada? Or that the polesitter has gone on to win in just four of the last 10 races? We bring you all the need-to-know stats, facts and trivia ahead of the ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,725 | Which English racecourse offers outstanding views of the Blackdown Hills? | And they're off! Racecourses with a view And they're off! Racecourses with a view Updated 1558 GMT (2358 HKT) June 29, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racing Goodwood describes itself as "the world's most be... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,726 | Which famous London museum was established at the Baker Street Bazaar in 1835? | The Baker Street Bazaar | The Legends of London The Legends of London The Baker Street Bazaar Madame Tussaud at 42 The famous exhibition of wax figures has a remarkable history. Madame Tussaud was taken, by her mother, to Bern in Switzerland from Strasbourg after the death of her father in the Seven Year War. Here she ... | Legendary rock clubs of NYC The Cafe au Go Go 152 Bleecker Street (basement) The au Go Go was an oasis for folk music, jazz, comedy, blues and rock. The club was the first New York venue for the Grateful Dead and Joni Mitchell, and Richie Havens and the Blues Project were we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,727 | Whose statue was removed from public view in State College, Pennsylvania? | Source: Penn State to be hit with fines in excess of $30 million - CNN.com Source: Penn State to be hit with fines in excess of $30 million By Ross Levitt and Susan Candiotti, CNN Updated 9:05 PM ET, Sun July 22, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Fina... | Gutzon Borglum & South Dakota - First thoughts about Gutzon Borglum & South Dakota (John) Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum (March 25, 1867 â March 6, 1941) was a Danish-American born artist and sculptor famous for creating the monumental presidents' heads at Mount Rushmore , South Dakota, the famous carving on Stone Mounta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,728 | Which English artist was the subject of the 1974 film A Bigger Splash? | Movie Review - - At Film Festival: 'A Bigger Splash':5 Shorts at Whitney - NYTimes.com At Film Festival: 'A Bigger Splash':5 Shorts at Whitney By VINCENT CANBY, LAWRENCE VAN GELDER Published: October 4, 1974 "A Bigger Splash," which was shown at the New York Film Festival last night, is a fiction film about David Hoc... | The Entertainer in London starring Kenneth Branagh on stage through to 12 November 2016 - information and ticket details �? to �? Premium Seating also available (plus booking fees if applicable) The Entertainer A major revival of John Osborne's The Entertainer in London starring Kenneth Branagh as Archie Rice and d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,729 | In which country did the airship R101 crash? | The R101 airship disaster The R101 airship disaster edited from the Airship Heritage Trust The plans for the R101 were laid down as far back as 1924 when the Imperial Airship Scheme was proposed. The requirements included that a ship was proposed to take some 200 troops for the military or 5 fighter craf... | Ahoy - Mac's Web Log - The Sinking of British Battleship, HMS Royal Oak, at Scapa Flow, by German Submarine, U-47 The Sinking of British Battleship, HMS Royal Oak, at Scapa Flow, by German Submarine, U-47 This Marshall Islands stamp depicts Gunter Prien sinking Royal Oak, after he penetrated Scapa Flow Over two World W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,730 | How many players are on the field in a hockey team? | How many players are in a field hockey team? | Reference.com How many players are in a field hockey team? A: Quick Answer There are 16 players on a field hockey team. Eleven players take the field at a time with five substitutes on the sideline. The players on the field typically consist of 10 players and one goalie, t... | How Many Players are Needed in Lacrosse? How Many Players are Needed in Lacrosse? by Anonymous How many players are required to play lacrosse? ------------------------------------------------------------- Answer This is a tricky question. And it depends on the type and level of lacrosse. For college mens field lacrosse... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,731 | In 1991, a spoof Nobel Prize, called The Ig Nobel Prize, for achievements that cannot or should not be repeated was instigated by which US university? | (Letter from skylight, Opposing Viewpoint) Does Hu Jia deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? | Hidden Harmonies China Blog Hidden Harmonies China Blog Uncategorized Nobel peace prize Hu Jia Guest Six chinese has recieved the Nobel Prize (seven if you include Dalai Lama). This year there is some speculation that the Nobel Peac... | What Happened from 1890 to 1899 including Important Events, Key Technology and Inventions 1890 Bismarck Resigns, He had achieved a few things but in 1890 Otto von Bismarck was forced to resign by Wilhelm II. His policies for social security were derided by his competitors, and his conservatism had started to wain on ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,732 | What plastic drawing toy, produced by Hasbro, Inc, puts pen to paper to produce complex curves known mathematically as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids? | Spirograph Spirograph Spirograph set (early 1980s UK version) Inventor Official website Spirograph is a geometric drawing toy that produces mathematical roulette curves of the variety technically known as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids . It was developed by British engineer Denys Fisher and first sold in 1965. The name... | Best Toy of the Century Award - The Top 100 Toys of the 21st Century - World's Greatest Toys Wooden Toy of the Century Award On Sunday 30th January 2000, to celebrate the end of the Millenium, the British Association of Toy Retailers (BATR) conducted a poll of the public to help determine what toy would be crowned as t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,733 | What is T.E. Lawrence better known as? | SermonSuite click here for printer-friendly version T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, brought with him several Arab chieftains to the Paris Peace Conference after World War I. The Arab leaders underwent a kind of cultural shock observing the technological innovations of western civilization. One of th... | Laurence Olivier - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Producer | Director Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,734 | Which poet and playwright’s mother wrote under the pen-name Speranza? | Speranza �The Stranger's Scoffing�.� Speranza, the Hope of the Irish Nation. Christine Kinealy This article is based on a paper given by Professor Kinealy at the Conference of the Canadian Association for Irish Studies in Toronto, May 2008; and has been revised by Professor Kinealy for publication here, for ... | Thomas Hardy | Poeticous Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy, OM (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. While his works typically belong to the Naturalism movement, several poems display elements of the previous Romantic and Enlightenment periods of literature, such as his fascination with the supernat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,735 | Hahnium was so named by US scientists in honor of Otto Hahn; what was its original name? | Compound Interest - A Periodic Table of Rejected Element Names A Periodic Table of Rejected Element Names Click to enlarge Extremium, catium, cyclonium and pandemonium: elements that you won’t find in the periodic table in classrooms and laboratories. However, they’re all names that have been suggested but rejected fo... | Did you know? Did you know? More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night. Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain life. Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk. To sell your home faster and for more money, paint it yellow. Daphne du Maurier, best known for Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,736 | Which former transatlantic liner was destroyed by fire in Hong Kong in 1972? | The Wreck of RMS Queen Elizabeth - Hong Kong Harbor - Page 2 of 2 Again, she became a movie star when she was featured as the hidden M16 headquarters for Eon Productions’ James Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. The Man With the Golden Gun To accommodate for... | 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 |
1,490,737 | As at 2003, how many women have won a Best Director Oscar? | Will This Be A Breakthrough Year for Women Directors at the Academy Awards? Will This Be A Breakthrough Year for Women Directors at the Academy Awards? {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed... | Oscars fast facts Home » fastfacts » Oscars fast facts Oscars fast facts The shortest Oscar ceremony ever was the first, held in 1929; it lasted only about 15 minutes as all the winners had been announced three months earlier. The longest Oscar awards ceremony was in 2000, running for 4 hours and 16 minutes – beating a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,738 | In June 1937, which US state became the first, and only, to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday? | CiteSeerX — Reference 953-2888 Abstract In the US, Flag Day (more formally, National Flag Day), is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that date by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation... | Texas facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Texas ORIGIN OF STATE NAME: Derived from the Caddo word tavshas, meaning "allies" or "friends." NICKNAME: The Lone Star State. CAPITAL: Austin. ENTERED UNION: 29 December 1845 (28th). SONG: "Texas, Our Texas;" "The Eyes of Texas." MOTTO: Friendship. F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,739 | Who had a hit single in 1961 with Don't Jump Off The Roof, Dad? | Songs of Tommy Cooper ' We'll meet again' 522KB Tommy's definitive version of Vera Lynn's classic WWII song. The next eight files are all in mp3 format: Tommy's version of Frankie Vaughan singing 'Give me the moonlight' 190KB During a live theatre performance, by Lionel Blair, TC was busy rehearsing behind the cur... | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,740 | Which 2001 film is based on the story Super-Toys Last All Summer Long by Brian Aldiss that deals with the age of machines where child creation is controlled? | Analysis Of a Summer Tragedy Free Essays Analysis Of A Summer Tragedy An Analysis of the Classic, "Summer Solstice" "Summer Solstice", also known as Tatarin, is a short story... that has garnered much attention since its publish date in 1972. It was made into a feature film in 2001, and has been studied in many college... | 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 |
1,490,741 | The last words of which American actor who died in 1957 are reputed to be 'I should never have switched from scotch to martinis'? | dying words of famous people - famous last words Last Words, death bed statements . . . Thomas Jefferson--still survives... ~~ John Adams, US President, d. July 4, 1826 (Actually, Jefferson had died earlier that same day.) This is the last of earth! I am content. ~~ John Quincy Adams, US President, d. February 2... | Critic Consensus: No consensus yet. Movie Info With his movie career fading in 1955, Bob Hope was amenable to writer/director Mel Shavelson's suggestion that Hope try something different. The Seven Little Foys was the first of Hope's two "straight" biopics (the second was 1956's Beau James). Though not completely aband... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,742 | A fire ant colony can join together as a self-transporting? | Stop Fire Ants With Lawn Doctor Stop Fire Ants With Lawn Doctor Stop Fire Ants With Lawn Doctor Posted on December 24, 2013 The name Solenopsis invicta sounds poetic, but it’s really the Latin name for the red imported fire ant, commonly known as fire ants. The pest, a native of South America, was accidentally introduc... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 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 y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,743 | Which comic once called Prince Charles a ‘grovelling little bastard’ on live TV? | My TV hero: Gregor Fisher on Spike Milligan | Television & radio | The Guardian My TV hero My TV hero: Gregor Fisher on Spike Milligan The former Goon may have been unpredictable and even sometimes embarrassing beyond belief, but that was part of his inimitable comic genius Spike Milligan: a comedian with no limits. Ph... | The Perishers The Perishers , written by Maurice Dodd , drawn by Dennis Collins , and they have appeared in Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper since the 1960s at least. Perhaps because this is a British strip, searching the internet turns up very little information about it. Its debt to Peanuts seems indisputable, and ce... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,744 | What does a smoke jumper fight? | 'Smokejumpers': Firefighting's elite - YouTube 'Smokejumpers': Firefighting's elite 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 now. Ple... | Deep Purple FAQ - Smoke on the Water story Beat the Boots discs, I think.) They ended up at the Grand Hotel, closed for the winter season, where the recording eventually commenced during December 1971. They recorded the album with the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, also mentioned in the lyrics. Who's "Funky Claude" ? Fu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,745 | What C was the Christian name of Mr Rolls, founder of the car company Rolls Royce? | ROLLS ROYCE Charles Rolls and Henry Royce Agreement was reached that Royce Limited would manufacture a range of cars to be exclusively sold by CS Rolls & Co � they were to bear the name Rolls-Royce. The company was formed on March 15, 1906. The company moved to Derby in 1908. ... | Official Report - Parliamentary Business : Scottish Parliament Parliamentary Business back to top The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick): Welcome back. It is good to be back with you once more. The first item of business is time for reflection. Our time for reflection leader this afternoon is Matt Oliver, the chief ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,746 | By what other name is the Flying Fox known? | Flying Foxes | About Bats Flying Foxes General Information Flying-foxes (also called fruit bats) are members of a large group of mammals called BATS. There are microbats and megabats. Bats are the only group of mammals capable of sustained flight. There are four recognized species of megabats on mainland Australia: The... | 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 |
1,490,747 | Which controversial Indian-born author won the 1981 Man Booker Prize? | The 12 Biggest Booker Prize Controversies - The Daily Beast Winners and Losers The 12 Biggest Booker Prize Controversies This year’s Man Booker Prize longlist is being touted as ‘the most diverse’ ever, perhaps to deflect any controversies—and the award has had plenty of them in the past. Thomas Flynn 07.23.13 9:25 PM ... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,748 | Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia is in which range? | Mount Kosciuszko - Facts on Highest Peak in Australia Elevation: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Prominence: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Most Prominent Mountain in Australia. Location: Great Dividing Range, New South Wales, Australia. Coordinates: -36.455981 S / 148.263333 W First Ascent: First ascent by an expedition led by P... | Australian Inspiration | Quotes "It is not that I fear death; I fear it as little as to drink a cup of tea." NED KELLY 1854-1880, bushranger. Photo: The Trial by Sidney Nolan "We cannot own the land. We are but the custodians of the land." OODGEROO OF THE TRIBE NOONUCCAL (Kath Walker) 1920-1993. Photo: Ormiston Gorge N... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,749 | How many Gilbert & Sullivan operas are there? | G&S101: The Gilbert & Sullivan Story I (All the photos below are thumbnails click on them to see larger versions.) William Gilbert Arthur Sullivan Richard D'Oyly Carte Beginning in the 1870s, three Englishmen -- playwright William S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan --revolutionized the musical theatre, cr... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,750 | Which major sportswear manufacturer was found in 1964 and has its headquarters in Oregon USA? | Careers at Nike | Locations You are leaving this Nike website and going to a site operated by a third party. You will be redirected in 5 seconds. Locations NORTH AMERICA NORTH AMERICA Step onto the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore., and the brand’s energy and innovative drive are palpable. A diver... | 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 |
1,490,751 | In which town or City' is the Worlds oldest Zoo? | The World´s oldest zoo – Tiergarten Schönbrunn Foto: Walter Wodal Part of the imperial summer residence of Schönbrunn, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world's oldest zoo is indeed an unforgettable experience, and one that no visitor to Vienna should miss. Along with the historic complexes of the former "menagerie" o... | Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer - IT - 402 View Full Document Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer was nicknamed The Boston Strong Boy John L Sullivan 42 Stage role, written for a man, took 80 years to be played by one Peter Pan RSC 1982 43 Sicily is the tradit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,752 | Seal Point and Blue Point are types of which cat? | What Does "Seal Point Cat" Mean? - Pets Pets What Does "Seal Point Cat" Mean? by Elton Dunn The seal point is one recognized coloration of colorpointed cats. Those impish Siamese cats from the Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp" are well-known members of the seal point club. Seal point designates a cat's physical appea... | 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 |
1,490,753 | With which actor did John Travolta exchange faces in the movie Face Off? | Face/Off (1997) - 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 In order to foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent undergoes a face-tran... | 9 Actors Who Played U.S. Presidents | Fox News Magazine 9 Actors Who Played U.S. Presidents By FOX News Magazine | November 9, 2012 This week will see the nationwide release of "Lincoln," Steven Spielberg's historical drama about our 16th president. Reviews have been largely positive, but Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,754 | "Whose first number album in the UK was ""Dead Ringer' in 1981?" | Meatloaf tribute act sued for being a 'dead ringer' - Telegraph Law and Order Meatloaf tribute act sued for being a 'dead ringer' A British pub tribute singer is being sued by Meatloaf over allegations is a ''fraudulent imposter'' but claims he doesn't even look like the rock star after losing 11 stone through dietin... | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index All-Time Best-Selling Singles Though somewhat contentious at the lower extremes, we assert the UK all-time top 20 to look like this: "Candle In The Wind '97" - Elton John. (4.865 million) The lyrics to Elton's 1974 classic were re-written ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,755 | Which British sports commentator famously said ‘He looks about as happy as a penguin in a microwave’? | He looks about as happy as a penguin in a microwave. Died: August 11, 2012 (aged 72) Nationality: British Occupation: Entertainer Bio: Sid Waddell was an English sports commentator and television personality. He was nicknamed 'The Voice of Darts' due to his fame as a dart commentator, and worked for Granada, Yorkshire,... | Sports humour, funny stories about rugby nicknames Rugby Nicknames 'Teflon' In my opinion, the Welsh rugby crowd are great at a particular brand of humour. In the 1980's Cardiff had a player called Gerald Cordle playing on the wing. He went through a bad patch, dropping pass after pass with the try line at his mercy.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,756 | Where were the 1976 Winter Olympics held? | Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow Denver pulls out The 1976 Games had been awarded to Denver, but the people of the state of Colorado voted to prohibit public funds from being used to support the Games. Innsbruck offered to step in and its offer was accepted by the IOC E... | Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games Date Started: July 18, 1976 Date Finished: July 25, 1976 Events: 26 Participants: 471 (262 men and 208 women) from 51 countries Youngest Participant: Antonia Real (12 years, 311 days) Oldest Partic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,757 | What is the common term for halitosis? | Bad Breath Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Bad breath , medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. How Does What You Eat Affect Breath? Basicall... | 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 |
1,490,758 | Which group performed the first ever song in the first episode of Top of the Pops in 1964? | BBC - Top of the Pops - Through The Ages Contact Us Top Of The Pops shimmied onto our TV screens on New Year's Day 1964, armed with hordes of a scary new faction called 'young people' and presented by cigar-chomping tracksuit-model Jimmy Savile (although he was relatively normal back then). If that wasn't enough to sca... | Mary Wilson, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Supremes First #1 Single | EURweb Mary Wilson, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Supremes First #1 Single Entertainment Music News Slider Top News 7 Comments 1899 views *A singer, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, former U.S. Cultural ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,759 | "Who for 17 years from 1976 presented ""One Man and His Dog?" | All you need to know about... One Man and His Dog | Countryfile.com Countryfile TV Show All you need to know about... One Man and His Dog All the key facts about Britain's best-loved dog trials, plus sheepdog commands to practice at home, ahead of the contest on this Sunday's Countryfile. 24th September 2015 Countryfil... | BBC SPORT | TV/Radio Listings | Sports Personality | Did you know? Did you know? A potted history of the Sports Personality of the Year awards. BBC's Sports Personality of the Year was created in 1954 by Sir Paul Fox, then editor of the magazine show Sportsview, and presenter Peter Dimmock. Dimmock was the first of nin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,760 | Who was the first black American to win the Nobel peace prize? | Black Nobel Prize Winners [List] | News One Leave a comment 1.06K reads The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to three women from African and Arab countries, for their roles as activists. In total, there have been 16 Black Nobel Prize winners; 12 of them being Peace prize recipients. Martin Luther King Jr., Bar... | The Nobel Peace Prize 1984 The Nobel Peace Prize 1984 Desmond Tutu The Nobel Peace Prize 1984 Desmond Mpilo Tutu The Nobel Peace Prize 1984 was awarded to Desmond Tutu. Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1984". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,761 | Who was the spouse of Queen Mary I of England? | QUEEN "BLOODY" MARY I Queen "Bloody" Mary I Tudor of England Queen Mary I of England reigned as Queen of England for a short five years (r.1553-1558), the first reigning queen since the disputed Mathilda in the 12th Century. Most historians consider her reign to be unfruitful in that she never was able to fulfill h... | The Six Wives The Six Wives of King Henry VIII by Allison Hendee, Jackie Williams, and Karen Williams To King Henry VII of England, a second son, Prince Henry,was born at the Greenwich Palace, London, on June 28, 1491. After Arthur, his older brother, died, Henry was left heir to the throne. He went on to become the mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,762 | What is Uganda's staple crop, of which each adult consumes over three-times bodyweight annually? | Uganda facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Uganda CAPITAL: Kampala FLAG: The national flag consists of six equal horizontal stripes of black, yellow, red, black, yellow, and red (from top to bottom); at the center, within a white circle, is a crested crane, the national bird of Uganda. ANTHEM... | The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Ani... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,763 | In computing, how many bytes are there in a kilobyte? | Kilobytes Megabytes Gigabytes Kilobytes Megabytes Gigabytes < CS101 The size of information in the computer is measured in kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes. In this section, we'll look at common sizes you would see in real life, and work some arithmetic. Any thinking person today should have a rough idea ... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,764 | Which non-SI unit of length is 1 x 10-10? | Convert angstroms to inches - Conversion of Measurement Units ›› More information from the unit converter How many angstroms in 1 inches? The answer is 254000000. We assume you are converting between angstrom and inch. You can view more details on each measurement unit: The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre... | Game Show Consolation Prizes: The Not So Perfect Ten | East of the M60 East of the M60 BBC , Entertainment , ITV , Media , Quiz Shows , Television , The Not So Perfect Ten mancunian1001 This month’s starter for ten With the possible exception of Eggheads, Pointless, and The Chase, there are few quiz shows originating f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,765 | What was the name of the nuclear reactor that caused worldwide concern after the earthquake in Japan, 2011? | Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information By Becky Oskin, Contributing Writer | May 7, 2015 04:52pm ET MORE This isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, but it could. This is an aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthqua... | 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 |
1,490,766 | Who is the British evolutionary theorist who wrote 'The Selfish Gene'? | Debate over ‘selfish gene’ theory heats up | Genetic Literacy Project Debate over ‘selfish gene’ theory heats up Printer Friendly (Credit: Flickr/micahb37) The concept of the “selfish gene” has been around for more than three decades. First coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book, The Selfish ... | Sir John Mortimer | British writer and lawyer | Britannica.com British writer and lawyer Alternative Title: Sir John Clifford Mortimer Sir John Mortimer Caroline Norton Sir John Mortimer, in full Sir John Clifford Mortimer (born April 21, 1923, Hampstead, London , Eng.—died Jan. 16, 2009, near Henley-on-Thames , Oxford... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,767 | "A fuss about nothing is called ""a storm in a ..."" what?" | TTIP-off? Greenpeace leaks confirm protesters weren't kicking up a fuss over nothing — RT Op-Edge — Danielle Ryan (@DanielleRyanJ) May 2, 2016 But the texts released by Greenpeace expose not only new demands, but efforts to fundamentally change the face of Europe’s basic safety standards, including “ details of specifi... | Wind Names Evert Wesker, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ) Brisa, Briza 1. A northeast wind which blows on the coast of South America or an east wind which blows on Puerto Rico during the trade wind season. 2. The northeast monsoon in the Philippines. Brisote The northeast trade wind when it is blowing stronger than u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,768 | What type of nut is used to make Nutella? | How-to Make Homemade Nut Butters - Tasty Yummies How-to Make Homemade Nut Butters by Beth @ Tasty Yummies How-to Make Homemade Nut Butters I am so excited about this next post in the Tutorial Tuesday series. It has been quite the undertaking sampling, soaking, dehydrating and playing with different flavors but it is so... | Gelato alla Nocciola for January | Domenica Cooks Gelato alla Nocciola for January January 2, 2014 27 It took me years ~ no, decades ~ to appreciate gelato alla nocciola. Chocolate, not hazelnut, was my flavor when I was a child and it kept on that way for years, through visits to gelaterie from Venice to Palermo and a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,769 | In 1973, Libya went to war with which country to claim control of the Aouzou strip which was claimed to be rich with uranium deposits? | Libya - HISTORY Libya - HISTORY Libya UNTIL LIBYA ACHIEVED independence in 1951, its history was essentially that of tribes, regions, and cities, and of the empires of which it was a part. Derived from the name by which a single Berber tribe was known to the ancient Egyptians, the name Libya was subsequently applied by... | Crown Prince Regent: Hasan: 1969 Prime Ministers: Mahmud al-Muntasir (1951–1954); Hussein Maziq (1965–1967); Wanis al-Qaddafi (1968–1969). Legislature: Parliament; Upper House (Senate); Lower House (House of Representatives). Independence: 24 December 1951. Area: 1,759,530 km2 (679,358 square miles). Population: 1,091,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,770 | According to Encyclopedia Britannica 2012, a skyscraper is very loosely defined as having at least how many storeys/stories? | What’s in a Name: History and Meanings of the Term “Big Bang” by Juan Carlos Sura - issuu issuu 1 What’s in a Name: History and Meanings of the Term “Big Bang” HELGE KRAGH Abstract. The name “big bang” introduced by Fred Hoyle in 1949 is one of the most successful scientific neologisms ever. How did the name originate... | 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 |
1,490,771 | Lepidopterists specialize in the study of what? | Lepidopterist: Job Description, Salary and Career Outlook Lepidopterist: Job Description,... Lepidopterist: Job Description, Salary and Career Outlook A lepidopterist requires significant formal education. Learn about the degree programs, job duties and job growth projections to see if this is the right career for you.... | Cryptozoology - Caveman's Nature Site Caveman's Nature Site ! Cryptozoology- Searching for Unknown or Thought to be Extinct Creatures ! Photo - Okapi > This Native to the Ituri Rainforest was once a Cryptid. Cryptozoology, from the Greek means "study of hidden animals". This refers to the search for animals whose exis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,772 | Used to suckle the infant Jupiter what name is given in mythology to the Horn of Plenty? | AMALTHEIA, AMALTHEA, Greek Mythology Index AMALTHEIA ΑΜΑΛΘΕΙΑ The nurse of the infant Zeus after his birth in Crete. The ancients themselves appear to have been as uncertain about the etymology of the name as about the real nature of Amaltheia. Hesychius derives it from the verb amaltheuein, to nourish or to enrich ; o... | The Labyrinth of Crete, the myth of the Minotaur Archaeology, Mythology and History of Crete The Labyrinth of Crete: The Myth Of The Minotaur Zeus, in the form of a bull, brought Europe from the Phoenician seashore to Gortys in Crete where he made love with her under a plane tree (or on the plane tree after... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,773 | Which cartoon strip by Charles M Schulz first appeared in the Washington Post and New York Times on this day in 1950? | 'Peanuts' Creator Charles Schulz Dies 'Peanuts' Creator Charles Schulz Dies Amusing, Wistful Comic Strip Ran for Nearly Half a Century By Adam Bernstein Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, February 14, 2000; Page A01 Charles M. Schulz, 77, whose "Peanuts" comic strip ran for 49 years and featured an immensely popular ... | Walter Lantz - Biography - IMDb Walter Lantz Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (4) The Other Walt Mini Bio (1) As the head of his own animation studio, Lantz was responsible for the creation of the first Technicolor cartoon. He also introduced the cartoon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,490,774 | What religion was Adolph Hitler? | The religion of Hitler: German dictator Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler German Dictator, Nazi Leader There is no question that Hitler was a Nazi. Nazism was clearly his most important religious affiliation, not in the positive way the word "religion" is often defined, but in the general sense that any philosophy or belief sy... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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