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1,491,175 | At which event, in 2010, was Francesca Schiavone the first Italian woman to win a tennis Grand Slam event in singles? | Francesca Schiavone (Tennis Player) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Francesca Schiavone Female Born Jun 23, 1980 Francesca Schiavone is an Italian tennis player who turned professional in 1998. She won the 2010 French Open singles title, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam event in singles. She was also... | Grand Slam champions in tennis | NBC Sports Grand Slam champions in tennis / Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal advanced to the U.S. Open final in 2010 without dropping a single set, becoming just the eighth man to reach the final of all four majors in the Open era -- and, at 24, the second youngest to do so. By beating Novak D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,176 | If Calvin Coolidge was number 30, who was number 31? | News Release - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Calvin Coolidge: Examining the Evidence (June 8, 1998) News Release Calvin Coolidge: Examining the Evidence For Immediate Release: June 8, 1998 Further information: Ann Scanlon (617) 514-1662 The John F. Kennedy Library, in cooperation with the Calvin Coolidg... | 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 |
1,491,177 | Which wild flower is also known as the knapweed? | Seeds in our mix | Grow Wild Seeds in our mix Home >> Content >> Seeds our mix Seeds in our mix Grow Wild shares seeds with groups and individuals through seasonal promotions and over 200 partner organisations across the UK. Over a million people have already got involved to transform unloved spaces into colourful ... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,178 | Who is the current presenter of the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show? | Nick Grimshaw is new BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show Presenter Nick Grimshaw is new BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show Presenter 11 July 2012 Nick Grimshaw is new BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show Presenter BBC Radio 1 today announced that Nick Grimshaw is the station’s new breakfast show presenter. Nick, who currently presents a night ti... | BBC - Comedy - Not Going Out Not Going Out Not Going Out Not Going Out Lee is a man with a problem. His flatmate, Kate, has moved out for good and his best mate and landlord, Tim, has put the apartment up for sale. Faced with the prospect of losing the flat, not to mention his well-meaning, but utterly useless, cleaner... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,179 | Which battle of 10th October 732 AD saw Charles Martel lead the Franks to a decisive victory against the Moors? | Charles Martel | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Charles Martel (c. 688 – 22 October 741) was a Frankish statesman and military leader who, as Duke and Prince of the Franks and Mayor of the Palace , was de facto ruler of Francia from 718 until his death. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The illegitimate son of Frankish stro... | Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor - IT - 402 View Full Document Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor 1929 96 Where do they speak Malagasy Madagascar 97 What is a mud puppy American Salamander 98 You can ski on the piste but what other sport uses the term Fencing where ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,180 | What name was given to the proletariat of the French Revolution? | 1789: France’s bourgeois revolution | The Socialist Party of Great Britain 1789: France’s bourgeois revolution France Up until 1789 France was an Absolutist state ruled by a king who claimed that his total power to rule had been granted him by god. All the top posts in the army, the government, the civil service, the c... | National Symbols in France: Liberty (Liberté) Living in the Languedoc: Central Government: French National Symbols: Liberty (Liberté) Like other ideals such as Truth, Justice, Prudence, Wisdom and so on, Liberty is often personified as a woman. Such personifications date from classical tim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,181 | In The Young Ones who shared the house with Rick, Vivian and Neil? | The Young Ones (TV Series 1982–1984) - Plot Summary - IMDb - Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au> Vivian, Rick, Mike and Neil are four college students who share a house in North London: Vivian is a violent punk who smashes everything to pieces, Rick is a political fan of Cliff Richards, Mike is the... | The UK Number Ones : Artist List Week Ending ACT TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 31 Jul 1959 Cliff Richard Living Doll 6 1st No 1 Written by Lionel Bart ("Oliver!"), it was Cliff's first of 14 No 1s spanning a record 40 years. 30 Oct 1959 Cliff Richard Travellin' Light 5 2nd No 1 Living Doll sound-alike repeated the tric... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,182 | In which city did the Peterloo Massacre occur? | BBC - Manchester - History - Peterloo Massacre You are in: Manchester > History > History features > Peterloo Massacre The Peterloo Massacre, 1819 Peterloo Massacre It was ‘Manchester’s Tian’anmen’ – a mass rally by pro-democracy campaigners crushed with brutal violence. But how much do you you know about the Peterloo ... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,183 | Who was the Vice President of former US President Bill Clinton? | William J. Clinton | whitehouse.gov Air Force One William J. Clinton Bill Clinton is an American politician from Arkansas who served as the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby-boomer generation President. During the administration of Willia... | Hillary Rodham Clinton - People - Department History - Office of the Historian Hillary Rodham Clinton - People - Department History Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947–) Introduction On January 21, 2009, Hillary Rodham Clinton was sworn in as the 67th Secretary of State of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,184 | What would one use a spurtle for? | What's a Spurtle? And How to Use a Spurtle | Epicurious.com Stirring the Pot Like a Scot This would be so much easier with a spurtle. Lara Ferroni There are two kinds of spurtles: the rod-shaped, single-use Scottish version and the American version, which is a cross between a spoon and spatula. The Scottish version, wh... | 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 |
1,491,185 | Tendring District Council is in which English county? - | TENDRING: The District of Tendring in England. Advertising opportunities like the one above Population and area summary of the District of Tendring (The external website above will open in a new window) The District of Tendring is located in the County of Essex in The Eastern Counties of England, it covers an ad... | Leicestershire | county, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com county, England, United Kingdom Walter Langton Leicestershire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands region of England , bordered by Nottinghamshire , Lincolnshire , Rutland , Northamptonshire , Warwickshire , Staffordshire... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,186 | Which writer created the detective Harry Hole? | Home - Jo Nesbo Home The new Harry Hole thriller, coming May 2017 Harry Hole returns in the eleventh installment of the author’s best-selling, electrifying crime fiction series. UK Cover Reveal – THE THIRST Here’s a first look at the UK cover for Jo Nesbo’s new Harry Hole thriller, THE THIRST, which marks the return of... | RAYMOND CHANDLER, A MASTER LETTER - WRITER, TOO - NYTimes.com RAYMOND CHANDLER, A MASTER LETTER - WRITER, TOO By EDWIN McDOWELL Published: August 31, 1981 DURING the long, insomniac evenings after his wife had gone to bed, Raymond Chandler sat in the study of his home in Southern California and corresponded with people... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,187 | In the UK, ‘The Trial of the …’what’, is the procedure for ensuring that newly minted coins conform to required standards? | O’Brien Coin Guide: Mintages for British Gold Sovereigns | The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The Old Currency Exchange is a specialist dealer and valuer of coins, tokens and banknotes The best-stocked coin and banknote shop in Ireland. We buy and sell old collect... | German coins and currency GERMAN COINS AND CURRENCY Including coins and notes of the German Empire, Weimar Republic Inflationary period, Third Reich and East Germany THE MAN WHO SPARKED THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION Albrecht von Brandenburg, coming from the powerful ruling Prussian family, was appointed the archbishop of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,188 | Which motorway connects London to Oxford? | M40. London - Oxford - Birmingham M40. London - Oxford - Birmingham + Share | Print page M40. London - Oxford - Birmingham The road from Oxford to London has been an important highway for over 300 years. It was made a turnpike in 1718 and over the years the volume of traffic has continually increased. Improvements to ... | 60s Motorway Service Stations 60s Motorway service stations Gourmet food, cutting edge architecture - welcome to the glamorous world of the motorway service station in the sixties Travel back in time to the sixties and the motorway was a new and exciting way to travel. The first service station, Watford Gap, sold sandw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,189 | Which English chemist and physicist invented the rubber balloon in 1824, to use in his experiments? | The Father of Electricity - Fun Facts About Michael Faraday April 9, 2013 1 Comment The Father of Electricity – Fun Facts About Michael Faraday When asked “Who is Michael Faraday?” Your likely response would be “Why he is the Father of electricity! A leading chemist and physicist. The founder of electromagnetic inducti... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,190 | When measured in metres per second, in a vacuum, what's the speed of light to the nearest million ? | How Fast Does Light Travel? | The Speed of Light How Fast Does Light Travel? | The Speed of Light By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | May 22, 2012 08:37pm ET MORE Einstein's theory of special relativity sets of the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second (300 million meters per second). But some scientists ar... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,191 | What ubiquitous font created by designer Vincent Connare was said to have been inspired by the graphic novels The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen? | Blog - view-fonts.com Blog Contact Us Comic Sans: The Font We Love To Hate Since it was released by Microsoft twenty years ago, the Comic Sans font has been much-maligned in the typography world. Like the drunk uncle that no one likes to speak of or acknowledge, Comic Sans gets no love and even less respect. Vincent Co... | Captain Marvel Adventures : Free Texts : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Captain Marvel Adventures Warren Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker. Originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics, he first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Febru... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,192 | In 1936 George Nissen developed which item of sports equipment that still bears his name? | Inventor Archive | Lemelson-MIT Program Lemelson-MIT Program Resources › Inventor Archive Edward Acheson Carborandum Edward Goodrich Acheson (1856-1931), inventor of carborundum, was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1856. Carborandum, a substance he developed in his laboratory, became known as a highly effe... | Map of Bazooka - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: Bazooka is the common nickname for a man-portable rocket launcher widely fielded by the US Army during World War II . Also referred to as the "Stovepipe", the innovative Bazooka was amongst th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,193 | Complete the group name Somethin' Smith and the | Somethin' Smith and the Redheads - IMDb IMDb Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Somethin' Smith and the Redheads's work have you seen? User Polls - Salute to the All American Basketball Teams (1957) ... (performer: "The Mambo, Tango, Samba, Calypso, Rhumba Blues" - uncredited) Hide 1958 The ... | Coldplay | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com News Pictures Video Music Footage Press Festival Comments Quotes RSS Biography Coldplay (formed 1996) are a British Rock band, consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, best known for their songs 'Viva La Vada', 'Paradise... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,194 | In which city was the Reichstag burnt down in 1933? | The World at War The Reichstag fire by Soren Swigart The night of February 27, 1933 loomed dark and gray over the city of Berlin. The Reichstag, seat of parliamentary government in Germany had been in recess since December of the preceding year. New elections were scheduled for March 5th. The great building was qui... | THEATER IN REVIEW - 'BENT' - POWERFUL AND COURAGEOUS - NYTimes.com THEATER IN REVIEW; 'BENT': POWERFUL AND COURAGEOUS By Leah D. Frank Published: December 4, 1983 An excellent production of Martin Sherman's poignant drama ''Bent'' is being presented by the Studio Theater in Lindenhurst. The play is a dramatic account o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,195 | Which football team plays home games at the Memorial Ground? | Memorial Stadium | Bristol Rovers FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BF Telephone: 0117 909 6648 Ticket Office: 0117 952 4001 Pitch Size: 110 x 73 yards Club Nickname: Pirates Home Kit: Blue & White Quarters Away Kit: Yellow and Black East Stand WHAT IS THE ... | Bramall Lane, United Kingdom : map, ticket booth, seat, parking, events, hotels near, photo, guided tours, entry fee, reviews Bramall Lane - {CATEGORY} Bramall Lane Stadium is the home of Sheffield United Football Club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England and also the city's rugby league team, Sheffield Eagles. It is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,196 | At $12.5bn, what phone corporation became Google's biggest acquisition in Aug 2011? | Facts about Google’s acquisition of Motorola Motorola Mobility Patents Overview On August 15, Google announced an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility , based in Libertyville, Illinois, for $40 per share. Both companies’ boards of directors have approved the deal. Benefits of the deal Google and Motorola Mobi... | Nokia buys Alcatel to take on Ericsson in telecom equipment | Reuters Wed Apr 15, 2015 | 4:24 PM EDT Nokia buys Alcatel to take on Ericsson in telecom equipment By Jussi Rosendahl and Leila Abboud | HELSINKI/PARIS HELSINKI/PARIS Nokia is to buy Alcatel-Lucent in an all-share deal that values its smaller French rival at... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,197 | "What term do we use for the style of art known in German as ""Jugendstil""?" | Art Nouveau Movement, Artists and Major Works | The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio | Designed by DesArtLab Art Deco Art Deco Art Deco was an eclectic style that flourished in the 1920s and '30s and influenced art, architecture and design. It blended a love of modernity - expressed through geome... | Modern Art Timeline - Artists, Movements and Styles 'Rouen Cathedral in Full Sunlight' , 1893-94 (oil on canvas) Impressionism is the name given to a colorful style of painting in France at the end of the 19th century. The Impressionists searched for a more exact analysis of the effects of color and light in natur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,198 | By what name are Dave Myers and Simon King better known? | Hairy Biker Si King reveals how headache turned to battle for his life - Mirror Online TV Hairy Biker Si King reveals how headache turned to battle for his life The 46-year-old TV chef suffered a brain aneurysm and was rushed in to hospital for immediate life-saving treatment Share Get celebs updates directly to your ... | Paul Simonon (Musician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Paul Simonon Male Born Dec 15, 1955 Paul Gustave Simonon is an English musician and artist best known as the bass guitarist for punk rock band The Clash. Recent work includes his involvement in the album The Good, the Bad & the Queen with Damon Albarn, Simon Tong a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,199 | Who succeeded Trajan as Roman Emperor in 117 AD | Trajan – History Wars Weapons About Trajan Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, known as Trajan, (53 – 117), was the Roman Emperor who succeeded Nerva , ruling the Empire from 98 AD until his death in 117 AD. Trajan was born in 53 AD into a non-patrician family in the Hispania Baetica province (modern day Spain). His parents ... | Napoleon's Coronation as Emperor of the French A LOL funny Regency romance spy romp. Download a free Kindle reader ap for your pc. Napoleon's Coronation as Emperor of the French Napoleon I was crowned Emperor of the French on a cold December 2nd in 1804. Napoleon planed his coronation with as great a care as he did hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,200 | Andabatae, bestiarii, equites, hoplomachi, retiarii and sagittarii are some of what belligerent types? | Gladiators Gladiators Spartacus Gladiators The name Gladiator comes from the Latin word gladius meaning “sword”. They were armed combatants who faced off against exotic beasts, prisoners, or even themselves for the entertainment of the Roman Republic. Although there were many different types of battles and fi... | Heraldic Terms Allumee - This term is used to describe the eyes of animals when they are red. Ambulant - Walking. Armed of - applies to a beast of prey when his teeth and claws are differently colored from the rest of his body. It applies also to predatory birds when their talons and beaks are d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,201 | Which Edinburgh physicist has given his name to a sub-atomic particle which has not yet been observed? | Sir Tom Kibble, physicist – obituary Sir Tom Kibble, physicist – obituary Sir Tom Kibble Credit: Thomas Angus, Imperial College London 8 June 2016 • 5:23pm Sir Tom Kibble, who has died aged 83, was a leading British particle physicist whose work helped lead to the discovery of the Higgs boson, a sub-atomic particle nam... | From the man who made the 'Gateshead Flasher', a 'Millennium Man' for the Dome | The Independent From the man who made the 'Gateshead Flasher', a 'Millennium Man' for the Dome Monday 4 October 1999 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online THE ANGEL of the North is getting a brother in the south. Anthony Gormley... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,202 | Paper is one of the 'Four Great Inventions' of which country? | Four Inventions of Ancient China: Paper Making, Gunpowder, Printing, Compass Home / Chinese Culture / Four Great Inventions Four Great Inventions of Ancient China Papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass are four great inventions by ancient Chinese people that have had a huge impact on the entire world. Paper ... | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famousl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,203 | In 1924, which was the first country ever to host the Summer and Winter Olympics in the same year? | 1924 Chamonix Winter Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1924 Chamonix Winter Games Host City: Chamonix, France (January 26, 1924 to February 4, 1924) Opening Ceremony: January 24, 1924 (opened by Under-Secretary for Physical Education Gaston Vidal) Taker of the Olympic Oath: Camille Mandrillon (athlete) Closing C... | Olympic Games Olympic Games Intercalated Most successful countries in Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2016 by the number of medals. The modern Olympic Games or Olympics ( French : Jeux olympiques [1] ) are leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,204 | Sara Lownds was the first wife of which US singer/songwriter? | Sara Dylan (Actress) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Sara Dylan Female Born Oct 28, 1939 Sara Dylan, born Shirley Marlin Noznisky (or Novoletsky) and later known as Sara Lownds, was the first wife of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and mother of singer Jakob Dylan. She was married to Bob Dylan from November 1965 until June ... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,205 | Podophobia is the irrational fear of which part of the body? | Fear of Feet Phobia – Podophobia You are here: Home / Phobias / Fear of Feet Phobia – Podophobia Fear of Feet Phobia – Podophobia To most people, the fear of feet phobia might sound weird or bizarre. However, Podophobia does exist and is quite a common specific phobia affecting many people across the globe. The word Po... | What's Your Biggest Fear? Phobias See the complete gallery of slideshows. What Is a Phobia? Phobias are irrational fears of an activity, situation, or thing. The fear is so bad it limits a person's activities and life. Many people with phobias will go out of their way to avoid the things they fear. An estimated 6 milli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,206 | How many events make up a biathlon? | Biathlon History and Description Description and history of Biathlon - how the sport evolved... This page was last updated23 July 2003 - Under construction What is Biathlon: Biathlon is a Winter Olympic Sport which combines cross country skiing with precision target shooting. There is also a warm weather variant called... | 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Games Host City: Squaw Valley, United States (February 19, 1960 to February 28, 1960) Opening Ceremony: February 18, 1960 (opened by Vice-President Richard Nixon) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Kenneth Henry Taker of the Olympic O... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,207 | Name the iconic Bond girl character introduced by Ian Fleming in 1959? | Goldfinger by Ian Fleming - AbeBooks Goldfinger by Ian Fleming Results (1 - 30) of 1228 1 Published by Jonathan Cape, London (1959) Used Hardcover First Edition Signed Quantity Available: 1 Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Jonathan Cape, London, 1959. First edition. Octavo, original black cloth. Inscribed ... | 1000+ images about 02 - From Russia with Love - 1963 on Pinterest | Daniela bianchi, Sean connery and Lotte lenya Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas 02 - From Russia with Love - 1963 James Bond: Sean Connery Bond Girl: Tatiana Romanova Director: Terence Young Running Time: 115 Minutes Synopsis: When MI6 gets a ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,208 | Who rode Kris Kin to success in the Epsom Derby in 2003? | Epsom Derby 2003 Result | Derby Winner Kris Kin 6/1 Toggle navigation Epsom Derby 2003 Result The Epsom Derby in 2003 was all about one of the biggest and sustained gambles in a major race seen in quite a few years. Kris Kin was backed at all prices in the morning of the race. Those you lumped on could only thank one p... | BBC - Shropshire - Sport - Sir Gordon Richards - Racing's greatest Jockey? You are in: Shropshire > Sport > Sporting Heroes > Sir Gordon Richards - Racing's greatest Jockey? Sir Gordon Richards - Racing's greatest Jockey? It's over 50 years since the famous win of Shropshire jockey, Sir Gordon Richards at the Epsom... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,209 | After a military coup on 21 March 2009, in which country did Andry Rajoelina became the youngest of the current heads of state in the world and the youngest head of state in Africa? | Andry Rajoelina News | Quotes | Wiki - UPI.com Andry Rajoelina News ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Madagascar's president and his chief political rival have agreed to cool political tensions that have led to about 100 deaths in the last month. Wiki Andry Nirina Rajoelina (born May 30, 1974) is a Malagasy po... | What will Rawlings do? | Special Report | Africa Confidential What will Rawlings do? Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings staged his first military coup as a young revolutionary in May 1979. When it failed, he was imprisoned and sentenced to death. Following another coup mounted by junior army officers in June 1979, R... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,210 | In inches, how high should the net be in a game of table tennis? | Table Tennis Net You Are Here: Home » Choosing Table Tennis Equipment » Net and Post Sets Table Tennis Net and Post Set Top tips to help you choose your ideal table tennis net. Discover what you need to know before you buy a net and post set. A table tennis net isn't one of the most exciting pieces of equipment, but it... | Corbillon cup | Article about Corbillon cup by The Free Dictionary Corbillon cup | Article about Corbillon cup by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Corbillon+cup Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . table tennis, game played, usually indoors, by two or four players; it is mor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,211 | The invention of which home recreational item is attributed to John Spilsbury in 1760? | Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting Magazine September 2014 by Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine - issuu issuu Collecting Antique Meerschaums Really Regal Pipes! Ahlers 101 Pieces Tiffany Sterling “Florentine” Ogletree AUCTION GALLERY Fine Estates Auction Early 18th Century Queen Anne Settee October 4-5, 2... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,212 | What is the name of the Italian island close to the North African coast that was first to have an influx of refugees? | Italian Island Crowded by North African Refugees Italian Island Crowded by North African Refugees March 04, 2011 7:00 PM Sabina Castelfranco Would-be migrants believed to be from Tunisia are seen on the shores of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Italy, after arriving there by boat (File Photo - February 11, 2011) Shar... | Libya Libya Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Al-Jamahiriyah al-'Arabiyah al-Libiyah ash-Sha'biyah al-Ishtirakiyah COUNTRY OVERVIEW LOCATION AND SIZE. Libya is a North African country, which shares a border with the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt and Sudan to the east, Niger, Chad and Sudan t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,213 | The American comedian and actor William Claude Dukenfield, died on Christmas Day in 1946. How was he better known? | W.C. Fields Fields, W.C. (Dukenfield, William Claude) Born: January 29, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Died: December 25, 1946, in Pasadena, California Vocations: Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter Geographic Connection to Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County Keywords: The Bank Dick,; David Copperfield, Char... | Michael Douglas - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack An actor with over forty years of experience in theatre, film, and television, Michael Douglas branched out into independent feature production in 1975 with the Academy Award-winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). Since then, as a producer and as an act... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,214 | Which inert gas with a density 2.8 that of air was discovered by Ramsay and Travers in 1895? | Famous Scientists - Sir William Ramsay Sir William Ramsay Sir William Ramsay was the Scottish scientist who discovered the noble gases. These gases are argon, neon, krypton and xenon. These gases along with helium and radon formed a new set of elements. For this discovery, Ramsay was awarded the Noble Prize in 1904. Ea... | OLS Lab Week Jeopardy Jeopardy Template What is Big Chimney or Kearneysville? Name one of the two satellite lab locations for Office of Laboratory Services. 100 What is Apple? This computer company was named after a founder's memories of spending a summer in an Oregon orchard. 100 They're the tiny threadlike structures... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,215 | Who is the subject of the 1961 biography 'The Agony And The Ecstasy' by Irving Stone? | Kahn's Corner: 1961: The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone They know his architecture: St. Peter's Basilica So how do you tackle the life of one of the greatest artist's in history? Well, The Agony and the Ecstasy is extremely well-researched. Stone went so far as to have all of Michelangelo's surviving letters t... | The Doors (1991) - 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 | Biography , Drama , Music | 1 March 1991 (USA) The story of the fam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,216 | According to Dart Board Regulations, how high should the centre of the bullseye be from the floor in feet and inches? | Dart Board Regulations - Dartboard Height Measurements Regulation Dartboard Heights and Measurements Dart Board Height- The center of the bullseye should be exactly 5 Feet 8 Inches from the floor. Dart Board Distance- The dart board should be 7 feet 9 1/4 inches from the throw line. Diagonal Distance- If you do the fi... | 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 |
1,491,217 | """Rock 'n' Roll"", a play by Tom Stoppard that premiered in 2006, takes place in Cambridge, England and what other city?" | Tom Stoppard's Rock 'N' Roll Extends Through November 5 in London; David Calder to Replace Brian Cox - TheaterMania.com Hi, I was on TheaterMania.com and thought you might be interested in seeing this. Cancel Send Email Tom Stoppard's Rock 'N' Roll Extends Through November 5 in London; David Calder to Replace Brian Cox... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,218 | In 1854, John Snow proved that what was transmitted by infected water? | John Snow and the Broad Street Pump: On the Trail of an Epidemic By Kathleen Tuthill, Illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk British doctor John Snow couldn’t convince other doctors and scientists that cholera, a deadly disease, was spread when people drank contaminated water until a mother washed her baby’s diaper in a... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,219 | St Boniface Down is the highest point of which British island? | St. Boniface Down - Welcome to the Isle Of Wight St. Boniface Down The highest point on the Isle of Wight. With stunning views and a history going back centuries, St. Boniface Down is not to be missed if you love views, walks and the countryside. It is an area designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and boasts... | Bowmore, Scotland | By Scotland Channel City finder Visit the Town of Bowmore The Island of Islay, which is also known as “The Queen of the Hebrides”, lies off the coast of Scotland and falls within the Argyll region . It forms part of the Inner Hebrides and is the southernmost island in this cluster of islands. Bowmor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,220 | Sila and Majella are national parks in which European country? | Sila National Park - The Mountains - Travel ideas You are in Home / Travel ideas / The Mountains / Sila National Park Sila National Park Sila National Park - Lake Cecita from on High - Photo by Silvia Álvarez Adalia Sila National Park - Lake Cecita - Photo by Silvia Álvarez Adalia Sila National Park - Plant Life ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,221 | What human joint, in Latin 'cubitum', has a pit and bony protrusion called olecranon? | Anatomy - Mortuary Science 200 with Burke at Community College of Baltimore County - StudyBlue Body area between the diaphragm and pelvis. ABDUCT To move away from the midline; opposite of adduct. ABUT To bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure. ACCESSORY (Auxiliary; assisting.) This term... | CityPages Kuwait November 2013 by CityPages Kuwait (page 166) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz separate means: 2. As at 2013 what country boasted the four most profitable banks in the world? a) disjoined 3. What term refers to the off-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,222 | In the 1957 Frank Sinatra / Rita Hayworth musical 'Pal Joey', what was Joey's surname? | Pal Joey (1957) - 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 Joey Evans is charming, handsome, funny, talented, and a first class, ... | 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 |
1,491,223 | Which Dickens novel is partly set in America? | Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Fiction Literature Set partly in America, which Dickens had visited in 1842, the novel includes a searing satire on the United States. Martin Chuzzlewit is the story of two Chuzzlewits, Martin and Jonas, who have inherited the... | Coketown: ‘Hard Times’ by Dickens | رفـعـت رفـيـق الـعـرعـيـر رفـعـت رفـيـق الـعـرعـيـر Coketown: ‘Hard Times’ by Dickens Coketown from ‘Hard Times’ by Charles Dickens Read the following extract from ‘Hard Times’ by Charles Dickens, and then Discuss the way he depicts the City. Coketown, to which Messrs. Bounderby and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,224 | Hippodromes and Circuses were arenas for what sport? | images The Hippodrome Theatre stood in New York City from 1905 to 1939, on the site of a what is now a large modern office building known as "The Hippodrome Center", at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan. It was called the world's largest theatre by its builders. The Hippodr... | Sports News and Highlights, 1958 Sports News and Highlights Herb Elliott, Australian distance runner who set world records for the mile and 1,500 meters, was named Outstanding Male Athlete of 1958 by an East-West European sports editors' panel on December 12... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,225 | For what does the P stand in the name of the body, the PRA, which is responsible for the regulation of banks and building societies in the UK? | Prudential Regulation Authority | Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority Prudential Regulation Authority Page Content The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) was created as a part of the Bank of England by the Financial Services Act (2012) and is responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of a... | Since The Cold War | MI5 - The Security Service Since The Cold War SINCE THE COLD WAR By Professor Christopher Andrew, author of "The Defence of the Realm". The end of the Cold War, the sudden collapse of the Soviet Bloc in 1989 and the disintegration of the Soviet Union itself in 1991 transformed the priorities of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,226 | Where was the decisive battle on 24 June 1314 where Robert Bruce defeated Edward II's army and secured the independence of Scotland at that time? | Bannockburn, Battle of Interpretation Translation Bannockburn, Battle of (June 23–24, 1314) Decisive battle in Scottish history, at which the Scots under Robert the Bruce ( later Robert I) defeated the English under Edward II . The Scots were outnumbered three to one by the English soldiers, but they triumphed through ... | Battle of Flodden Field 1513. Photo: Bamburgh Castle photographed by David Simpson Photo: Hadrian's Wall photographed by David Simpson The Battle of Flodden Field THE `AULD ALLIANCE' The Battle of Flodden Field, was undoubtedly the most famous battle ever fought on Northumbrian soil. It took place eight miles north wes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,227 | The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is contiguous with what famed national park of Tanzania? | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Masai Mara National Reserve | Kenya Masai Mara Game Reserve — Kenya Masai Mara National Reserve View Rates, Discounted Prices - Book & Save Now! Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best known and most popular reserves in t... | Serengeti National Park - Tanzania Destinations | Rhino Africa Serengeti National Park Lazy adult male lion gazes at tourists on safari in Namibia SHARE: Lazy adult male lion gazes at tourists on safari in Namibia SHARE: Lazy adult male lion gazes at tourists on safari in Namibia SHARE: Lazy adult male lion gazes at to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,228 | Mrs Malaprop is a character in which Sheridan comedy? | Who is the Character of Mrs. Malaprop? Updated September 07, 2016. Introducing Mrs. Malaprop The character Mrs. Malaprop is a humorous aunt who gets mixed up in the schemes and dreams of young lovers in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1775 comedy-of-manners The Rivals. One of the funniest aspects of Mrs. Malaprop's charact... | Actress Dinah Sheridan who starred in The Railway Children dies aged 92 | Daily Mail Online Next Actress Dinah Sheridan who starred in The Railway Children dies aged 92 Born Dinah Nadyejda Ginsburg in Hampstead in 1920 to a Russian father and German mother who were photographers to the Royal Family She died peacefully ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,229 | Who painted ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’, 1880-1? | Amazon.com: Luncheon of the Boating Party (9780143113522): Susan Vreeland: Books Luncheon of the Boating Party Add all three to Cart Add all three to List Buy the selected items together This item:Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland Paperback $10.63 In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. FREE Shipping... | Tosca | Opera Idaho Soldiers, police agents, altar boys, noblemen and women, townsfolk, artisans (chorus) Overview Giacomo Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist contains many famous arias, including “Vissi d’arte” (Tosca) and “E lucevan le stele” (Cavaradossi). Sop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,230 | Cilantro is the leaf of which herb? | Cilantro herb nutrition facts and health benefits Custom Search Cilantro (Coriander leaves) nutrition facts Cilantro is one of the popular Mediterranean herb which commonly recognized as leaf-coriander in Asia. It is widely employed in savory dishes in almost all parts of the world. The herb carries many notable plant ... | Allium sativum Garlic, Cultivated garlic PFAF Plant Database Edible Parts: Flowers ; Leaves ; Root ; Seed . Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked. Widely used, especially in southern Europe, as a flavouring in a wide range of foods, both raw and cooked[244]. Garlic is a wonderfully nutritious and health giving additi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,231 | Which county cricket team has the Prince of Wales feathers on its badge? | A brief history of Surrey | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo A brief history of Surrey First-class debut 1864 Admitted to Championship1890 County Championship 1890, 1891, 1892, 1894, 1895, 1899, 1914, 1950 (shared), 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1971, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006 (Div Two) Gillette/NatWest/C&G 1982 Benson... | Twenty20 | International Cricket Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia History Origins The idea of a shortened format of the game at a professional level was discussed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 1998 and 2001. When the Benson & Hedges Cup ended in 2002, the ECB needed another one day competition to fill i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,232 | What food is sometimes called the French version of a pancake? | Regions of France | Brittany Region of France - Food & Gastronomy - Crêpes & Galettes Brittany Crêpes and Galettes Breton Crêpes and Galettes are definitely the best-known specialities from the West region of France. These famous French pancakes commonly complemented with a bowl of local Cider are obviously part of B... | Normandy products - Seafood, cheese, lamb, apples, Calvados, cider - Normandy Tourism, France Products Seafood Heaven With its extensive coastline, seafood is one of Normandy's specialities, from shellfish, to lobster, clams, whelks, scallops, mussels and oysters from the Manche and Calvados. Oysters are classified, li... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,233 | What was Madonna's first UK number one single? | Madonna’s Official Number One Singles' Sales Revealed! 07 February 2014 Madonna’s Official Number One Singles' Sales Revealed! It’s an incredible 30 years since the undisputed Queen of Pop had her very first Top 10 hit with Holiday. To celebrate, we count down her 13 Number 1s and reveal the biggest selling of them all... | Past Eurovision Song Contest winners from the UK - ITV News 9 May 2014 at 10:51am Past Eurovision Song Contest winners from the UK Lulu won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967. Photo: Youtube Despite the recent run of disappointments, the UK is still considered to be one of the most successful countries to compete in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,234 | Apiophobia is a morbid fear of what? | Phobias dictionary definition | Phobias defined See also attitudes ; behavior ; fear ; manias ; -phile, -philia, -phily ; psychology . N.B.: noun forms end in -phobe and adjective forms end in -phobic, unless otherwise noted. acarophobia a fear of skin infestation by mites or ticks. achluophobia scotophobia. acidophobi... | Sitophobia - food fear, eating fear, food phobia, eating phobia, fear of food, fear of eating, phobia of eating, phobia of food, Cibophobia, Sitiophobia Websites Welcome to my site for Sitophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Sitophobia ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,235 | Who is puppet master of Orville, the duck? | KEITH HARRIS ORVILLE the DUCK HAND PUPPET ORVILLE the DUCK A nice, original "ORVILLE THE DUCK" hand puppet 17" soft bodied hand puppet almost like the "real" one, there is a opening in his back that allows access to his head so you can "work" his PVC mouth. His plush is excellent & ver... | BBC - Drama - People Index Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks One of Britain's most acclaimed actresses, Jane's best known for roles in the films Little Voice and Life Is Sweet, and her portrayal of eccentric secretary Bubble in sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. What's she been in? Jane starred in the first episode of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,236 | Behind Shakespeare, who is the second most published author of all time? | The Mystery of Shakespeare's Identity - TIME The Mystery of Shakespeare's Identity By Jumana Farouky / London Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 An artist's rendering of William Shakespeare reading Hamlet to his family. Related Follow @TIME Like alien autopsies and the second gunman, the belief that someone other than a gl... | Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Drama Fiction For Troilus and Cressida, set during the Trojan War, Shakespeare turned to the Greek poet Homer, whose epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey treat the war and its aftermath, and to Geoffrey Chaucer, author ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,237 | Who won the Tour de France every year from 1991 to 1995? | Full Timeline of Lance Armstrong's Epic Rise and Fall | Bleacher Report Full Timeline of Lance Armstrong's Epic Rise and Fall By Adam Wells , Featured Columnist Jan 17, 2013 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Mario Tama/Getty Images Comments The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Lance Armstrong , o... | 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 |
1,491,238 | The world's largest working waterwheel, the Lady Isabella (also known as the Laxey Wheel), is on which island, known in its national language as Ellan Vannin? | 1000+ images about Isle of Man on Pinterest | Isle of man, The isle and Manx Forward Isle of Man (Tynwald Hill), by Clive Uptton. The ceremony of the High Court of Tynwald, the world's oldest parliament. Every year in early July the two houses of the parliament meet on Tynwald Hill, a meeting which began in 1417. We ar... | 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 |
1,491,239 | What was the nickname of the character Roland Cartwright in the TV series London's Burning? | Roland 'Vaseline' Cartwright | London's Burning Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Roland Oliver Cartwright, nicknamed "Vaseline", was a Firefighter at Blackwall Fire Station from the pilot movie through series 2 . Biography Edit Vaseline, so called because he was slippery and a womanizer, had three wives (each named Mario... | BFI Screenonline: Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1952-61) Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1952-61) BBC, tx. 19/2/1952-22/7/1961, 51 episodes across 7 series, black and white Joy Harington, Pharic Maclaren, Shaun Sutton, Clive Parkhurst Cast: Gerald Campion (Billy Bunter), Kynaston Reeves, Frank Melford (Mr Q... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,240 | Who acted as coach to Jermain Jackson, the 2014 winner of The Voice UK? | The Voice 2014: Jermain Jackman wins – Will.i.am gets emotional in the final show | Metro News Alice Wright for Metro.co.uk Saturday 5 Apr 2014 9:16 pm Jermain Jackman began The Voice UK final as the outsider – but went on to triumph over the competition (Picture: BBC) The result was a shock one – but Jermain Jackman h... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,241 | Stanley Burrell became famous as who? | Stanley Burrell Jr. Country - Mc Hammer Net Worth Stanley Burrell Jr. Country Read more... Mc Hammer Mc Hammer Net Worth is $1.5 Million. MC Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Kirk Burrell, is an American rapper, entertainer and dancer with a current estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Once reputed to be a multi-milli... | ASME's Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years | ASME ASME's Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years Share This #21 LIFE (November 26, 1965) "The Blunt Reality of War in Vietnam," appears on the November 26, 1965 magazine cover of LIFE. Paul Schutzer's photograph of a Vietcong prisoner with his eyes and mouth t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,242 | What type of eyewear is shared by the Monopoly Man and Mr. Peanut? | 17 Signs You’re A Millionaire Who Just Doesn’t Have The Money Yet | Thought Catalog 17 Signs You’re A Millionaire Who Just Doesn’t Have The Money Yet Submit Cancel 1. You’re constantly looking on travel websites. Where other people might be doing work or informing themselves about current events, you’re checking out th... | 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 |
1,491,243 | What mythological figure inspires romantic love with his bow and arrow? | EROS - Greek God of Love (Roman Cupid, Amor) Eros Eros playing flute, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston EROS was the mischievous god of love, a minion and constant companion of the goddess Aphrodite . The poet Hesiod first represents him as a primordial deity who emerges self-born at th... | Bacchus - Roman God of Wine - Crystalinks Bacchus - Roman God of Wine Dionysus or Dionysos, was the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. His name in Linear B tablets shows he was worshipped from c. 1500-1100 BC by Mycenean Greeks: other traces of Dionysian-typ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,244 | Who came to the British throne in January 1936? | Edward VIII abdicates - Dec 11, 1936 - HISTORY.com Edward VIII abdicates Publisher A+E Networks After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the Church of England condemned his decisi... | BBC - History - British History in depth: 1066 Print this page Claims to the throne It all began with the death of Edward the Confessor, in January 1066. The Bayeux tapestry depicts Edward on his deathbed, offering the English crown to Harold, and this event is reflected in most of the chronicles of the time. Edward'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,245 | According to Greek mythology, who was the mother of the twins Apollo and Artemis? | Myth of Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis - Greeka.com Discover the myth of Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis Her relationship with Zeus Leto was the daughter of Titans Croesus and Phoebe. She had some supernatural powers herself but only a few, compared to the Olympian Gods. Leto is mostly famous because of her ... | Dioscuri Dioscuri See More Dioscuri Pictures > In Greek mythology, the Dioscuri were the twin brothers Castor and Pollux (also called Polydeuces). Their mother was Leda , but they had different fathers. Tyndareus , the king of Sparta , was the father of Castor (hence a mortal), while Zeus was the father of Pollux (a de... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,246 | In which Charles Dickens novel does the fictional character Sam Weller appear? | Charles Dickens Biography Charles Dickens Biography Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Charles Dickens (1812-70) was born in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, but his family moved to Chatham while he was still very young. His most pleasant childhood years were spent in Chatham, and re-creations of... | Uncategorized | i love english literature | Page 2 i love english literature October 3, 2011 Leave a comment Orphan Pip’s rise through society thanks to his mysterious benefactor wins poll by comfortable margin Jean Simmons, Martita Hunt and Anthony Wager in David Lean’s 1946 film of Great Expectations. Photograph: Spo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,247 | Which European capital city lies on the River Vistula? | Beautiful cities of Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw or Gdansk and their rich history is not all - plenty of smaller cities are equally unique and worth visiting. Zielona Góra Gigantic metropolises, historic towns and villages of sentimental charm have all had poems and songs written about them. Poland officially has a ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,248 | Why was Erika Schinegger stripped of her 1966 downhill skiing world title? | TransGriot: That's A Man* News, opinions, commentary, history and a little creative writing from a proud African-American transwoman about the world around her. Wednesday, September 02, 2009 That's A Man* One of the things that hasn't been talked about yet is the devastating effects of these gender tests on the people ... | 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 |
1,491,249 | Which airline, founded as Jersey European Airways in 1979, has its largest base at Southampton Airport? | FlyBe Airlines Deals - Ultimate Cheap Flight, Airline Tickets & Airfare by LowCostAirlines.com Call For Unpublished Cheap Flight Deals All the best fares in one search and Get extra $15 off ! Use promo Code FLYLCA15* About FlyBe Airlines <h2>Flybe Destinations</h2> <ul>Flybe is a low-cost regional airline group based i... | Foodism - 11 - London, food and drink by Square Up Media Ltd. - issuu Travel essentials such as visas are covered 8. Access to the Flight Centre Travel Clinic for vaccinations 9. 10. 24/7 assistance Lowest Airfare Guarantee Over 80 high street stores across the UK Introducing Journeys, tailor made holidays to the most ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,250 | What clothing item made of synthetic material was first sold in Wilmington Delaware in 1939? | Nylon - MOTM 2010 - HTML-only version Also available: Chime Enhanced , JMol , and VRML versions. Why make nylon? Until the first half of the 20th century, clothing was made of natural materials - wool, silk, leather, cotton, hemp, flax... There was nothing else that could be used, and the properties of these materials ... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 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 left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,251 | Who was the puppet master of Spit the Dog? | SPIT THE DOG ARM PUPPET: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games SPIT THE DOG ARM PUPPET We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. 43cm Long Suitable for 3 years upwards Official merchandise SALE: Up to 60% off Toys and Games Discover great savings on dolls, board games and more. Shop Now Currently unavailable. We d... | 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 |
1,491,252 | 'Stormbreaker' is the first in a series of novels by Anthony Horowitz about which teenage spy? | Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz | Book Trust Very good book. I have read all of the series and they are great. Rating: 5 star Me 11 December 2016 it wasso amazing! i just couldn't stop reading it, even my best friend wondered why i was reading it so much Rating: 5 star america 3 December 2016 This book has not got any... | Look: 50 heroes of Coventry and Warwickshire - Coventry Telegraph Look: 50 heroes of Coventry and Warwickshire Do you agree with our home-grown roster of famous achievers? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe View gallery If you’re looking for local heroes, Coventry and Warwickshire has them by t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,253 | What was the basic monetary unit of Greece before the Euro? | Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Greek drachma , drachma - formerly the basic unit of money in Greece lepton -... | 5 steps for Greece to return to the drachma - Jul. 7, 2015 5 steps for Greece to return to the drachma by Alanna Petroff @AlannaPetroff July 7, 2015: 12:08 PM ET Greece's pension problem The Greek economy has nearly run out of cash and experts say the country could soon be forced to print its own currency. Many predi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,254 | Following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, the US Army produced a set of playing cards featuring its 52 most wanted Iraqis. Which card was assigned to Saddam Hussein? | Most-wanted Iraqi playing cards : Wikis (The Full Wiki) 3 Sources About the cards Each card contains the wanted person's name, a picture if available, and the job performed by that individual. The highest-ranking cards, starting with the aces and kings, were used for the people at the top of the most-wanted list. The a... | 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 |
1,491,255 | Historically which Rugby League Super League side were known as 'The Loiners'? | 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... | Leicester Tigers | Rugby Union | Fandom powered by Wikia File:E.Redman 1895.jpg Leicester Football Club was formed in a meeting held in the city's George Hotel on August 1880 by the merger of three smaller teams: Leicester Societies AFC, Leicester Amateur FC and Leicester Alert. That October, the new club wore black fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,256 | Which New Zealand cricketer, a left-handed batsman who captained New Zealand in 4 Tests in the early 1950s, was one of Wisden's cricketers of the year for 1950? | Wisden - Obituaries in 1996 WISDEN 1997 home Obituaries in 1996 ANDREW, FREDERICK JAMES, died suddenly on July 15, 1996, aged 59, at the annual Sir Garfield Sobers schools tournament in Barbados, an event he helped found. Jim Andrew was a fast-medium bowler who had a lengthy career with Gloucestershire but played only ... | Dickie Bird | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo ODI statistics Profile Dickie Bird's white cap, twitching shoulders and forearm stretch became as much a part of the day out as the battle between bat and ball. He seemed to attract minor incident, without ever allowing the day to be soured b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,257 | What is the world's only alpine parrot? | Kea the World's only Alpine Parrot - YouTube Kea the World's only Alpine Parrot 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. Please ... | 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 |
1,491,258 | The Wombles had two hits in 1974. The title of one is 'Banana Rock' what's the title of their other hit? | Remember You're A Womble: The Wombles: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads TITLE added to MP3 Basket Remember You're A Womble MP3 Download, 21 Jun 2011 "Please retry" from £4.96 6 Used from £4.96 Buy the CD album for £10.08 and get the MP3 version for FREE. Does not apply to gift orders. Provided by Amazon EU Sàrl. See Terms... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,259 | What are the first names of writer J R R Tolkien? | Biography – The Tolkien Society J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biographical Sketch By David Doughan MBE Who was Tolkien? Photo by Pamela Chandler. © Diana Willson. Used with permission. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a major scholar of the English language, specialising in Old and Middle English. Twice Professor of Anglo... | The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (the Hobbit / the Fellowship of the Ring / the Two Towers / the: J.R.R. Tolkien: 9780345538376: Amazon.com: Books The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (the Hobbit / the Fellowship of the Ring / the Two Towers / the Add all three to Cart Add all three to List Buy the selected items t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,260 | In which European country does the goat’s cheese called Vare originate | TED Case Study I. Identification 1. The Issue: Feta cheese is the heart and soul of Greek cuisine. For centuries now Greeks have relied on cheese as their main source of proteins, and since sheep and goats were the main source of milk, feta was the cheese that covered such a need. It should come as no surprise then tha... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,261 | Which award winning play, written by Alan Bennett, later made into a film, is set in the fictional Cutler's Grammar School in Sheffield? | HIST 224 Modern Britain: Film List THE YOUNG VICTORIA Director: Jean-Marc Vall�e, 2009 This lavish costume drama focuses on the turbulent and lonely years of Queen Victoria's childhood, her accession to the throne when she was eighteen years old, and the uncertain beginning of her long reign. Her eventual success... | Ben Elton Biography Ben Elton Biography Ben Elton (born May 3, 1959) is a British comedian and writer. Born in Catford, London of an immigrant family of academics, he studied at Godalming Grammar School and became a stand-up comedian and comedy writer shortly after leaving Manchester University in 1980. He was a cent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,262 | Which French Prime Minister's funeral was attended by his wife and his mistress in 1996? | Mitterand’s Funeral | Iconic Photos Famous, Infamous and Iconic Photos Mitterand’s Funeral Mitterand’s wife Danielle stands on the far left, his mistress Anne Pingeot(second from right) and illegitimate daughter Mazarine (third from right) Anne and Mazarine François Mitterrand served as the President of France from 198... | Tony Awards: Helen Mirren named best actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience Tony Awards: Helen Mirren named best actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience By Amy West June 8, 2015 10:47 BST Oscar-winner Helen Mirren won best leading actress in a play at last night's Tony Awards. She... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,263 | Who had sisters named Stheno and Euryale? | MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of Greek Mythology Terrible, Fierce (gorgos) Gorgon Medusa, Athenian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., Staatliche Antikensammlungen THE GORGONES (Gorgons) were three powerful, winged daimones named Medousa (Medusa), Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only... | Greek Mythology: Gorgon :- Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa Greek Mythology Gorgon :- Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa Gorgons In Greek mythology, Gorgons or Gorgones were described as three powerful female monsters creatures, the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto . T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,264 | Created by Alex Raymond, this futuristic character first appeared in 1934. Who is he? | The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Tagged: Film | Comics | Character | Radio 1. US Comic strip created by artist Alex Raymond for King Features Syndicate. Flash Gordon appeared in 1934, at first in Sunday, later in daily newspapers. Its elaborately shaded style and exotic storyline made it one of the most influential... | Blondie and Dagwood Blondie and Dagwood Blondie is a popular comic strip created by Murat Bernard "Chic" Young and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. It has been published in newspapers since September 8, 1930. The success of the comic strip led to a long-run Blondie film series (1938-1950) and a popular Blon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,265 | Who won the 2010 French Open Women's Singles final in June? | French Open 2010: Francesca Schiavone beats Sam Stosur to win women's final - Telegraph French Open French Open 2010: Francesca Schiavone beats Sam Stosur to win women's final So it is true: sometimes dreams do come true. For Francesca Schiavone, the moment she had dreamt of for a lifetime and that almost no one gave ... | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia I Love to read n write about Interesting People Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Born 18 December 1971 (age 44) Barcelona, Spain (1971-12-18) Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Spouse Jose Santacana (m. 2008), Juan Vehils (m. ?–2001) Children Leo Santac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,266 | Who plays Miranda Hart’s mother in her comedy series Miranda? | Patricia Hodge, Miranda Hart and her real-life mother: What happened when they met | Daily Mail Online comments Everywhere Patricia Hodge goes, people quote her giddy catchphrase – ‘Such fun!’ – at her. It comes from her role as Miranda Hart’s pushy and downright embarrassing mother, Penny, in the eponymous BBC2 sitcom... | Melanie Sykes - Mirror TV Melanie Sykes Mel Sykes is a presenter and model who shot to fame when she fronted a TV advertising campaign for Boddington's beer in the mid-1990s, taking full advantage of her broad northern accent. She progressed to co-hosting Today with Des and Mel with Des O'Connor and also appeared on th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,267 | Which French river flows into the sea at St. Nazaire and is famous for its chateaux? | The Rivers of France. About-France.com Rhone (812 km) Rises in Switzerland; enters France next to Geneva. Flows through Lyon. Durance Ardèche Isère Saone - (473 km) the longest tributary of the Rhone. Connected by "Freycinet" gauge canals to the Rhine (via the Saone, the Doubs), to the Loire, to the Seine, to the Mar... | What is the longest river in France? What is the longest river in France? Updated on January 12, 2014 What is the longest river in France? is a question which is often asked. This article gives the answer, along with some information on the river in question. What is the longest river in France? As would be expected ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,268 | Who is the patron saint of Switzerland? | St. Nicholas of Flue - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online St. Nicholas of Flue Author and Publisher - Catholic Online Facts Patron of Switzerland, Pontifical Swiss Guards Birth: 1417 Take the Saints Trivia Quiz now! Hermit and Swiss political figure. Born near Sachseln, Canton Obwalden, Switzerland, he took his name fro... | St. Michael Medals - Patron Saint of Police Officers St. Michael The Archangel St. Michael, the Archangel - Feast day - September 29th The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the war cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Mich... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,269 | When hair rises in reaction to cold or shock, the appearance of the skin is sometimes described as what? | Skin, Hair, and Nails Skin, Hair, and Nails La piel, el cabello y las uñas About Skin, Hair and Nails Skin is our largest organ. If the skin of a typical 150-pound (68-kilogram) adult male were stretched out flat, it would cover about 2 square yards (1.7 square meters) and weigh about 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Our skin p... | Symptoms and causes - Dermatitis - Mayo Clinic Symptoms and causes Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis can cause small, red bumps, which can be very itchy. When scratched, the bumps may leak fluid and crust over. Atopic dermatitis most often occurs where your skin flexes — inside the elbows, behind th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,270 | In which Carry On film does Kenneth Williams play Captain Fearless and Bernard Cribbins Midshipman Albert Poopdecker? | Carry On Jack [1963] [Blu-ray]: Amazon.co.uk: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Juliet Mills, Donald Houston, Jim Dale, Ed Devereaux, Frank Forsyth, Peter Gilmore, Barry Gosney, Percy Herbert, Cecil Parker, Jimmy Thompson, Ian Wilson, Anton Rodgers, George Woodbridge, Gerald Thomas, Peter Rogers: DVD... | Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website FAQs: Other Media Frequently Asked Questions: Film, Television & DVDs This page contains FAQs concerning Alan Ayckbourn on film, video and DVD. If there is a question not listed here which you feel should be listed, please contact the website via the Contact Us page. 1) Which Alan Ayck... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,271 | ‘Spud’ is slang for which vegetable? | What does spud mean? spud Definition. Meaning of spud. OnlineSlangDictionary.com Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login , Register , Login instantly with Facebook . Please turn on IFRAME support to view the map. To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following. <a href="http://onlineslangd... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,272 | What was the name of Francis Drake's ship in which he circumnavigated the world? | Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigation of the World Sir Francis Drake Circumnavigation of the World In Dec., 1577, he set out with five ships to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the New World. He abandoned two ships in the Río de la Plata in South America, and, with the remaining three, navigated the Straits ... | Francis Drake - Exploration - HISTORY.com Francis Drake A+E Networks Introduction Francis Drake participated in some of the earliest English slaving voyages to Africa and earned a reputation for his privateering, or piracy, against Spanish ships and possessions. Sent by Queen Elizabeth II to South America in 1577, he r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,273 | What country became independent from Pakistan in 1971? | INDEPENDENT PAKISTAN INDEPENDENT PAKISTAN Pakistan Table of Contents Problems at Independence In August 1947, Pakistan was faced with a number of problems, some immediate but others long term. The most important of these concerns was the role played by Islam. Was Pakistan to be a secular state serving as a ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,274 | Which author's funeral took place in Baltimore US, 160 years after his death? | Edgar Allan Poe gets funeral 160 years after his death | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis Edgar Allan Poe gets funeral 160 years after his death Shares0 Mon, 12 Oct 2009-11:23am , Baltimore , Reuters American writer Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre who died penniless 160 years ago after a myster... | Common questions about Wuthering Heights When did Heathcliff embrace Catherine’s body? He didn't. The idea of Heathcliff digging up Catherine's body is one of the best known myths about Wuthering Heights. Sometimes, it is said, he just embraces her, sometimes he even dances with her lifeless corpse. But the reality is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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