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1,491,675 | A ‘Scouser’ is a native of which English city? | Scouser - definition of Scouser by The Free Dictionary Scouser - definition of Scouser by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Scouser a. often Scous·er (skou′sər) A native or resident of Liverpool, England. b. often Scouse The dialect of English spoken in Liverpool. Liverpool - a large city in northwes... | 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 |
1,491,676 | Where in the human body can you find the Trapezium bone ? | Trapezium Bone Area, Definition & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Trapezium There are eight carpal bones in the human wrist. They are arranged ... | Bones of the Foot - Tarsals - Metatarsals - Phalanges - TeachMeAnatomy The human foot is a very complex and highly developed structure. The bones of the foot provide mechanical support for the soft tissues, helping the foot withstand the weight of the body. The bones of the foot can be divided into three categories: Ta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,677 | Who wrote the short story ‘The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner’? | The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner | film by Richardson [1962] | Britannica.com The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner film by Richardson [1962] The Wizard of Oz The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, British film drama, released in 1962, that was directed by Tony Richardson and featured the impressive... | David Walliams tops children's bestsellers - BBC News BBC News David Walliams tops children's bestsellers 23 October 2014 Close share panel Image copyright PA Image caption Walliams' first book The Boy in the Dress is being made into a BBC drama David Walliams' Awful Auntie has become the best selling children's fictio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,678 | Which band returned to the top of the charts in 1999 with 'Maria', more than 18 years after their previous chart-topper, 'The Tide is High'? | Official Charts Pop Gem #44: Blondie – Maria 08 February 2014 Official Charts Pop Gem #44: Blondie – Maria After 16 years away, the rock legends, fronted by ‘70s icon Debbie Harry, returned with a bang in 1999. Google + After 16 years away, the rock legends, fronted by ‘70s icon Debbie Harry, returned with a bang in 19... | 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 |
1,491,679 | What was the nickname of French tennis player Rene Lacoste | The history of Lacoste | LACOSTE 1921 The Debut Born in 1904, René Lacoste wins his first tournament at aged 17 and the French Open for the first time in 1924. The press note his perfectionist approach and predict a player of great class. "Focused when he plays, smiling when he leaves the court." The international pres... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,680 | Which John Steinbeck novel is based on the Biblical story of Cain and Abel? | East of Eden | Cain and Abel | 60second Recap® Decoder™ John Steinbeck, 1952 Famous for: More riffs on the story of Cain and Abel than you ever thought possible. Warning! John Steinbeck gets a little repetitive in East of Eden. See, the story in East of Eden is based on the oldest sibling rivalry in history—the conflic... | The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel John Steinbeck's 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize Credit: AP Martin Chilton , Culture Editor 16 September 2015 • 1:13pm John Steinbeck, who was born on Februar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,681 | If a month has a Friday the thirteenth then on what day of the week would that month begin? | c++ - On what days does the thirteenth occur? USACO - Stack Overflow On what days does the thirteenth occur? USACO up vote -5 down vote favorite Is Friday the 13th really an unusual event? That is, does the 13th of the month land on a Friday less often than on any other >day of the week? To answer this question, write ... | The News Newspaper - Issue 134 by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 134 Junta de Andalucia ‘paralysed’ P10 Partido Popular-Andalucia President warns of d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,682 | For which formula one team was Michael Schumacher driving when he first won the drivers’ championship? | Michael Schumacher - 1994, 1995, 2000-2004 Michael Schumacher Share Since the Formula One World Drivers' Championship began in 1950 the title has been won by 32 different drivers, 15 of whom won more than one championship. Of the multiple champions the most prolific was Juan Manuel Fangio, whose record of five titles s... | Murray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken - Books | WHSmith Murray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken Add to wishlist + Description The voice of motor racing and much loved public figure - and the man responsible for introducing millions of viewers to the previously inaccessible world of Formula 1 - tells the sto... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,683 | In which of New York's five boroughs is the New Yankee stadium located? | Five Boroughs : Long Island Exchange Used Cars Five Boroughs Located just west of Long Island is a city with 5 boroughs, 59 community districts and hundreds of neighborhoods . The Five Boroughs of New York: New York City is one of the biggest cities in the world, perhaps, because it is actually made up of five smaller ... | New York | Boroughs of New York City | Sights and Cultural Attractions New York New York is the biggest city in the United States with a population of over 8 million . It lies along the Hudson River in the southeast corner of the state that has the same name. New York is always alive – a “city that never sleeps”. B... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,684 | "Who is the New Zealander who directed ""Shrek"", ""Shrek 2"", ""The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"" and ""The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian""?" | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe -2005 - ComingSoon.net The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe SHARE Release date: December 9, 2005 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures MPAA Rating: PG (for battle sequences and frightening moments) Screenwriters: Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson... | Jim Broadbent | Biography and Filmography | 1949 Voiced the character of Santa in the animated feature "Arthur Christmas" 2010 Re-teamed with director Mike Leigh for "Another Year" 2009 Played King William IV, opposite Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria, in "The Young Victoria" 2009 Joined the cast of "Harry Potter and the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,685 | Complete the proverb 'Children are poor men's .......'? | THE PROVERBS 31 MAN THE PROVERBS 31 MAN �Kurtis Dahlin 2002 Chapter 1 � Who is God talking to in Proverbs 31? For the last 3,000 years, the 31st chapter of the Book of Proverbs has been a source of inspiration for women. Each of that chapter�s 22 verses begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in proper sequ... | English proverbs - Wikiquote English proverbs Every man thinks his own geese swans . First deserve, then desire . Proverbs are popularly defined as "short expressions of popular wisdom". Efforts to improve on the popular definition have not led to a more precise definition. The wisdom is in the form of a general observ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,686 | Who designed the New York pink skyscraper with the Chippendale-style cabinet top? | Matt & Andrej Koymasky - Famous GLTB - Phillip Johnson Last update of this page: July 24th 2005 Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 - January 2005) U.S.A. Architect Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied philosophy and architecture at Harvard University. As coauthor of The International Style: Architecture Since 1922 (... | Christopher Wren designed Monument commemorates the Great London Fire of 1666 - pictures, history. Monument in London by Katie Calvert Built to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666 and one of many London landmarks designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Monument stands near the site of the baker's house on Pudding Lane whe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,687 | What is the capital of Australia? | Canberra – Australia's capital city | australia.gov.au Canberra – Australia's capital city Australian architecture Canberra – Australia's capital city Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is Australia's capital city. After Federation in 1901, a site for the capital was sought, and Canberra was selected. The A... | Australia travel guide - Wikitravel dial 000 Map of Australia and the External Territories. Australia is world famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback ". Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanised countries; it is well known for the attractions ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,688 | Who is the Duke of York? | The official website of HRH The Duke of York, KG The Duke of York Award for Technical Education The Duke of York Hosts Raspberry Pi Reception Princess Eugenie attends the Anti-Slavery Service at Westminster Abbey | Sergeant York (1941) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A hillbilly sharpshooter drafted in WW1 despite his claim to be a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,689 | To celebrate which event were Britain's first set of commemorative stamps issued? | Britain’s first commemoratives, the Wembleys, issued in 1924 Britain’s first commemoratives, the Wembleys, issued in 1924 Britain’s first commemoratives, the Wembleys, issued in 1924 July 02, 2014 07:00 AM Figure 1. Great Britain’s first commemorative stamps were issued April 23, 1924. Called Wembleys, they marked the ... | Useful dates in British history First recorded sighting of Halley's comet BC55 Aug 27: Caesar's first British expedition (second in BC54) BC49 Jan 10 (of the Roman calendar): Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war BC46 Caesar institutes the Julian calendar by adding 90 days to the end o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,690 | A phrenologist would be studying which part of the body? | phrenology facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about phrenology New Dictionary of the History of Ideas COPYRIGHT 2005 The Gale Group, Inc. PHRENOLOGY. Phrenology, a science popular from the early to the mid-nineteenth century, was dedicated to the discernment of one's character or traits of persona... | Game show legends - snopes.com Game show legends 14 September 2007, 09:31 AM F.T.M Just got this in my Inbox, It's long but there's some right crackers in among 'em.... QUIZMANIA (ITV) Greg Scott: We're looking for an occupation beginning with 'T'. Contestant: Doctor. Scott: No, it's 'T'. 'T' for Tommy. 'T' for Tango. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,691 | Which English chemist and physicist invented the dynamo? | Michael Faraday The English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday, b. Sept. 22, 1791, d. Aug. 25, 1867, is known for his pioneering experiments in electricity and magnetism. Many consider him the greatest experimentalist who ever lived. Several concepts that he derived directly from experiments, such as lin... | 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 |
1,491,692 | The oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name was founded in 1919, which is it? | The World’s 10 Oldest Airlines - KLM Blog KLM Blog With its 95-year history, KLM is the oldest international airline still flying under its original name. How many other pioneer carriers can say the same? Here’s the 10 oldest airlines in a row for you. Nr 1. KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919. In 1920, p... | 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 |
1,491,693 | In which sport or pastime might you see six chinamen in a maiden or a nightwatchman out with a duck? | Cricket Terminology - VirginiaLiving.com Spring’s ‘other’ sport, cricket, has surprisingly deep roots in the Commonwealth. × Cricket Ball Cricket ball Springtime is here, and across Virginia players will take up the old bat and ball for a classic warm-weather sport. Around the state, they’ll gather for informal games a... | 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 |
1,491,694 | According to the Bible, which of Jacob’s sons was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers? | 1. Joseph Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37) | Bible.org 1. Joseph Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37) Main Point: We must depend on God’s grace to turn away from sin. Key Verse: (God’s grace) teaches us to say no to godless ways and sinful longings. - Titus 2:12a Props: Richly colored fabric, gold trim or tassels; 2 balloons a... | Books of the Bible: Old Testament Home | Meet The Master | Bible Study | Prayer Closet | Dreams | Daily Devotionals | Spiritual Q&A | Our Ministry The Books of the Bible: The Old Testament is the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,695 | Which Asian country’s flag consists of a single yellow star on a red background ? | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | Flags with descriptions Home - Country listing - Field listing Flags with descriptions European Union a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center; blue represents the sky of the Western world, the stars are the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity; the number of stars is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,696 | What type of creature is a 'Falabella', found in Argentina? | HorseBreedsList :: Falabella information N/A Falabella description The Falabella is the smallest horse in the world , standing up to 7 hh. The Falabella is known as a horse-type rather than a pony-type because of its proportions and character. Although downsizing has caused a few weaknesses in the physical characterist... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,697 | Podagra is the technical term for which medical condition in humans, often associated with heavy drinking? | Gout - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health Click the icon to see an image of tophi gout. Without treatment, tophi develop about 10 years after the initial onset of gout, although that can range from 3 to 42 years. Tophi are more likely to appear early in the course of the disease in older people. In the elderly populatio... | Shakespeare's Drinking: What Did Shakespeare Drink? What Did Shakespeare Drink? OLIVIA What's a drunken man like, fool? CLOWN Like a drowned man, a fool, and a madman: one draught above heat makes him a fool, the second mads him, and a third drowns him. Twelfth Night (1.5.127-30) Ale and Beer Ale (beer made with a top ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,698 | How was the entertainer Nicolai Poliakoff better known? | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | BartCop Entertainment Archives - Tuesday, 5 April, 2016 BartCop Entertainment Archives - Tuesday, 5 April, 2016 Tuesday [1650 days in a row] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paul Krugman: Work, Life, and Everything (NY Times Blog) At a certain point you realize t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,699 | Who won the 2011 Formula One Grand Prix Championship? | 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Results: Fernando Alonso won 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Results: Fernando Alonso won in Ferrari , Motorsport , Motorsport Results , News Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has won the British Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber – landing his 27th care... | Drivers Drivers Championship Formula 1® Drivers The headline change among the 2017 driver line-ups is Valtteri Bottas joining reigning champions Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's new team mate, following Nico Rosberg’s surprise retirement. Mercedes protege Esteban Ocon arrives at Force India from Manor, replacing Nico Hulke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,700 | British singer Stuart Goddard is better known by what name? | Adam Ant - Singer - Biography.com Adam Ant Adam Ant came to fame in the early 1980s as the lead singer of the New Wave band Adam and the Ants. IN THESE GROUPS quotes “I like being infamous. I think it is safe being a cult.” “I feel very grateful to be alive and well enough to make music. Because for a time there, it wa... | Alvin Stardust - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I am a simple man trying to live a simple life !!!!!! Alvin Stardust Birth name Bernard William Jewry Instruments Vocals, guitar Also known as Shane Fenton Years active 1960–2014 Full name Bernard William Jewry Born 27 September 1942 Muswell Hill, North Lon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,701 | Who won the 1978 Booker Prize with the novel The Sea, The Sea'? | The sea, the sea book review - 1978 Booker Prize Publisher’s synopsis: Charles Arrowby, leading light of England’s theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. He plans to write a memoir about his great love affair with Clement Makin, his mentor both professionally and personally, an... | Nobel Prize in Literature 1973 - Press Release Press Release The Nobel Prize in Literature 1973 Patrick White The Nobel Prize in Literature 1973 Patrick White The Australian Patrick White has been awarded the 1973 Nobel Literature Prize "for an epic and psychological narrative art which has introduced a new continent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,702 | Hospitalised in Saudi Arabia towards the end of his life, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was president of where, from 2007 until his death in 2010? | What's Our President Doing In Saudi Arabia? ▷ ASK.NAIJ What's our President doing in Saudi Arabia? By Reuben Abati Why would President Umaru Musa Yar'çdua choose to go to Saudi Arabia at this time instead of the 64th UN General Assembly meeting holding in New York? What's so special about Saudi Arabia which the Presid... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,703 | Vodka can be made either from grain, or what vegetable? | How vodka is made - manufacture, making, history, used, procedure, industry, machine, Raw Materials Vodka Vodka Vodka is an alcoholic beverage distilled at a high proof from a fermented vegetable or grain mash. Proof is a measurement of the alcohol content. Each degree of proof equals a half percent of alcohol. T... | 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? 2. What type of material is produced in a ginnery? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. What type of material is produced i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,704 | What venue links the first FA Cup final and the first cricket test in England? | The first FA Cup final: A shilling to get in, no nets and seven up front - BBC Sport BBC Sport The first FA Cup final: A shilling to get in, no nets and seven up front By Tom Rostance Read more about sharing. Football in the late 19th Century was a chaotic affair as this illustration of an early England v Scotland game... | tcf - filbertway - leicester city fc tcf - filbertway Leicester City Stadium, Filbert Street Location 47 298, 1928 v. Tottenham, FA Cup Field Size HISTORY Early Years Leicester City was formed in 1884, the club was then named Leicester Fosse, as it founders mostly lived in the west end of the city, thro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,705 | Which guitar company make the Stratocaster? | Guitars | Guitar Center Fender American Professional Series One of the most popular instruments ever known to the world, the guitar is something truly special. Versatile in its ability to play different genres, and coming in a variety of styles, every guitar has something different to offer, allowing musicians to make ... | 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 |
1,491,706 | What is the official Presidential Anthem of the United States? | Hail to the Chief (Official Presidential Anthem of the United States) - YouTube Hail to the Chief (Official Presidential Anthem of the United States) 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 v... | United Kingdom – nationalanthems.info United Kingdom “God Save the Queen” (or “God Save the King”, depending on the gender of the ruling monarch) was first publicly performed in London in 1745 to support King George II after he was defeated in a battle in the Jacobean uprising that started that year. The song was use... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,707 | The name of which musical instrument is German for “bell play”? | History of the Glockenspiel Follow Us History of the Glockenspiel The name "glockenspiel" comes from German and it means "bell play, referring to the sound made of small bells. It is a percussion instrument and sounds like "Christmas". Advertisement Glockenspiel is a percussion instrument which sounds like a lot of sma... | A History of Musical Instruments A BRIEF HISTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS By Tim Lambert Musical Instruments in the Ancient World The Ancient Egyptians played many instruments. They played castanets, drums and bells. They also played stringed instruments like the harp, the lyre (a kind of vertical harp) and the lute. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,708 | Popular with young British people, on which Mediterranean island is the resort of Faliraki located? | Decline of Faliraki: After 10-year clean-up of party resort now businesses want hard-drinking Brits back - Mirror Online News Decline of Faliraki: After 10-year clean-up of party resort now businesses want hard-drinking Brits back Many traders blame the lack of business – some losing as much as 90% of earnings – on the... | 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 |
1,491,709 | How old was the oldest person to win an Olympic Medal? | Oldest and Youngest Olympians Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Trivia > Oldest and Youngest Oldest and Youngest Olympians (Summer Games) Here are some of the 'Oldest and Youngest' competitors at the Summer Olympic Games. See also our list of the oldest living Olympians , and much more Olympic Trivia . Oldest Male Co... | The 14 most fascinating facts about the final 2014 Winter Olympics medal count | For The Win The 14 most fascinating facts about the final 2014 Winter Olympics medal count The 14 most fascinating facts about the final 2014 Winter Olympics medal count By Chris Chase February 23, 2014 10:19 am Follow @firechrischase 21... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,710 | In 1911 who led the first successful expedition to reach the South Pole? | Amundsen Becomes First to Reach South Pole, December 14, 1911 - Scientific American Scientific American Amundsen Becomes First to Reach South Pole, December 14, 1911 Under the command of Roald Amundsen, the South Pole was discovered 100 years ago Advertisement | Report Ad One hundred years ago today the South Pole was ... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,711 | Which SI unit is equal to one Joule per second? | Watt | Define Watt at Dictionary.com watt noun 1. the standard unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one joule per second and equal to the power in a circuit in which a current of one ampere flows across a potential difference of one volt. Abbreviation: W, w. 1882; named after J. Watt W... | SI (Metric System) Unit Names SI (Metric System) Unit Names (the scientists behind the units) Below are checklists of SI (metric system) system unit names on postal items (stamps, souvenir sheets, aerogrammes, postal cards, etc.). Currently nineteen (19) SI units are named after prominent scientists who were involved i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,712 | What was the capital of England before London | The capital of England Home » did you know » The capital of England The capital of England The Romans invaded England in 43 AD, establishing Londinium, which became London, but had Colchester as the capital of England. London became the capital of England in 100 AD. When the Angles and Saxons invaded Roman Britannia in... | Geo Chp 6/7 at Kean University - StudyBlue StudyBlue Africa is one of only two continents containing a cluster of e Which of the following is associated with the concept of continental drift? b disease that spreads worldwide is known as a c The major difference between an endemic and a pandemic disease is c West africa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,713 | What is the name of the small arrangement of flowers worn on the bodice of a dress or on the wrist? | corsage - definition and meaning corsage Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A small bouquet of flowers worn at the shoulder or waist or on the wrist. n. The bodice or waist of a dress. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. The size o... | The Girdle of Venus The Girdle of Venus There is a group of small lines, known as Minor lines, which do not appear in every hand, but which occur often enough in the same lcations to take them out of the class called chance lines, and to form them into a division by themselves. As... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,714 | Except for 1978, which team won every World Lacrosse Championship between 1967 and 2002? | World Event History & Results | FIL World Event History & Results Women U19 Men’s World Championship © 2014 Canada Lacrosse – Canada upsets the USA 8-5 for its third all-time gold medal at the 2014 World Championship in Denver, CO. The initial World Championship was a four-team invitational tournament that coincided wi... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1 Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2 Which archi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,715 | "Which tennis player won the ""golden grand slam"" of all four grand slam titles and an Olympic Gold in 1986?" | 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... | Timeline of Women in Sports Tennis Before 1800 Medieval Times- During this time, tennis was called the game of the palm of the hand or Jeu de paume. It was quite different from todays tennis, in which it was played against the walls and roof. 1793- The year that England was thought to have invented or played... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,716 | Name the famous naval base and natural port on Oahu island, Hawaii, which featured in the US entry to World War II? | Hawaiian Vacations: Island of Oahu Hawaiian Vacations - Island of Oahu Island of Oahu The Heart of Hawaii Hike down a lush mountainside, just minutes away from a soaring cityscape. Feast at a luau under the stars one night, dine at a five-star restaurant another. Sunbathe all day on the North Shore then dance all n... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 7 | 1941: Japanese planes bomb Pearl Harbor Search ON THIS DAY by date About This Site | Text Only 1941: Japanese planes bomb Pearl Harbor Japan has launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and has declared war on Britain and the United States. The US president... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,717 | ISO 9000 and its series of international quality management system standards used in industry and commerce, effectively superseded what British Standard number? | ISO 9000 - What Is ISO 9000? A Standards Series | ASQ ISO 9000 What Is the ISO 9000 Standards Series? Purchase ISO 9000:2015 Quality Glossary Definition: ISO 9000 series standards ISO 9000 is a set of international standards on quality management and quality assurance developed to help companies effectively document th... | ( 1 ) The abbreviations to use are the ISO codes, except for Greece and the United Kingdom, for which EL and UK are recommended (instead of GR and GB). The former abbreviations were generally taken from the international code for automobiles and were used until the end of 2002. NB: Do not use ‘Republic of Ireland’... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,718 | What name is given to the group of drugs which stimulate urine production, commonly known as water tablets? | Diuretics - Water Pills (Potassium-Sparing, Loop, Thiazide, Osmotic) Diuretics About About diuretics Diuretics are non-habit-forming medications that stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine, flushing excess fluids and minerals (e.g., sodium) from the body. They may be prescribed in conjunction with low-sodium diets... | Quiz 22nd August - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz 22nd August Posts: 1,403 Quiz 22nd August This week's quiz is all about colour. The answers all include a colour or is a colour. 1. What ball is worth three points in snooker? Green 2. Name Francis Drake's ship, in which he circumnavigated the globe, 1577-80? Golden Hinde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,719 | Which actor's creations include Nice-but-dim Tim and Loadsamoney? | "Harry Enfield's Television Programme" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 6:03 AM, PST NEWS trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 5 out of 5 people found the following review useful: "Now I Don't Believe You Wanted To Do That!" 20 February 2007 *** This review... | Joe Orton - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Writer Joe Orton was a noted British author, screenwriter, and playwright who is best known for the plays 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane' (1964), 'What the Butler Saw' (1969), and 'Loot' (1967). He was murdered by his lover, Kenneth Halliwell, in their home at 25 Noel R... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,720 | Which British rock band leased a six-acre section of Shepperton Studios in 1977 under the name of Ramport Enterprises? | 1 A costard is what type of fruit? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1 A costard is what type of fruit? 2 ŠWhat is a corrida? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2 ŠWhat is a corrida? 3 ŠWhich British rock band leased a six-acre section of Shepperto... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,721 | Which country borders Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile? | South America - travel > Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador South America Trends since we started South America Olá, Hola. Carnival in Rio, Incas, Caribbean beaches, Tango... There is so much here, too much. More or less it is easy to country-hop and visa free - it is just a huge area! Start loving buses. ... | Flags of South America Resources Flags of South America A flag is a visual representation of the cultural history of a country - what that country feels are the most important aspects of its history or its people. Symbols and colors on a flag can represent geographical information, the spirit of a nation, historical fa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,722 | Name the last period of the Palaeozoic era. | The Paleozoic Era Online exhibits : Geologic time scale The Paleozoic Era The Paleozoic is bracketed by two of the most important events in the history of animal life. At its beginning, multicelled animals underwent a dramatic "explosion" in diversity, and almost all living animal phyla appeared within a few millions o... | ��ࡱ� | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,723 | Which obstacle in the Grand National is named after a horse? | 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... | BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Horse Racing | Grand National runners and riders 2 P/411P-1 EUROTREK 11-11-08 Liam Heard Paul Nicholls Kept fresh since beating several of his National rivals in the Becher Chase over the National fences in November. Handicapper was watching, and his weight is a minus. Rating: 7/10 Odds: 20... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,724 | Lillehammer, the host of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, is in which country? | Lillehammer 1994: Winter Olympic Host City Home > Events > Olympics > Winter > Hosts > Lillehammer Host City: Lillehammer 1994 The 17th Winter Olympic Games were held in Lillehammer, Norway, in 1994, between Feb 12-27. This was two years after the previous Winter Games in Albertville , and thus ended the four-year Olym... | 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 |
1,491,725 | How is Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, described in the title of a recent film? | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 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 The Wolf of Wall Street ( 2013 ) R | From $2.99 (SD) on... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Kiss, The" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Kiss, The" 1-50 of 1,024 names. Casey Affleck An accomplished and striking performer, Academy Award® nominee Casey Affleck has established himself as a powerful leading man with performances in multiple upcomi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,726 | Which US government department oversees the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as Food Stamps? | Record: Over 47 Million on Food Stamps for Entire Year - Breitbart Record: Over 47 Million on Food Stamps for Entire Year by Wynton Hall 11 Nov 2013 0 11 Nov, 2013 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Food stamp enrollments have remained over 47 million for an unprecedented 13 consecutive months. Acco... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,727 | Patch, fringing and barrier are types of what natural formations? | Fringing Reefs | Barrier Reefs | Atolls | Patch Reefs | Coral Reef Alliance Coral Reef Alliance Types of Coral Reef Formations Scientists generally divide coral reefs into four classes: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atolls, and patch reefs. Fringing reefs grow near the coastline around islands and continents. They are... | NPS Centennial: Shaping the System U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mangrove trees seem to float on water at Everglades National Park in Florida. From the Director The Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, Carlsbad Caverns these names are known to school children... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,728 | Ricky Wilson is the lead vocalist of which pop band formed in 1996 ? | Ricky Wilson | Biography, News and Photos | Contactmusic.com News Pictures Press Quotes RSS Biography Ricky Wilson (born Charles Richard Wilson 17.01.78) is an English singer/songwriter, known for his work as the lead singer of the band, Kaiser Chiefs. Net Worth: According to Celebrity Net Worth in 2014, Ricky Wilson h... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,729 | In which country did the O.A.S. terrorist organisation operate in the late 1950's and early 1960's? | General South African History Timeline: 1960s | South African History Online South African History Online Home » General South African History Timeline: 1900s » General South African History Timeline: 1960s General South African History Timeline: 1900s Related articles General South African History Timeline: 1960s 1960... | Rifat Ozbek - Fashion Designer Encyclopedia - clothing, women, suits, style, new, body, history, collection, dresses Rifat Ozbek - Fashion Designer Encyclopedia Rifat Ozbek - Fashion Designer Encyclopedia British designer Born: Istanbul, Turkey, 11 July 1953. Education: Studied architecture at Liverpool University, 197... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,730 | Which can last longer with out water a camel or a rat? | Do rats last longer without water than camels? | Reference.com Do rats last longer without water than camels? A: Quick Answer Old World rat species of the kind commonly found in cities need to drink water daily, while Dromedary and Bactrian camels can go without water for weeks. However, kangaroo rats, which are not cl... | 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 |
1,491,731 | What was the code name given to the Dam Busters raids of May 1943? | Last Of The Dambusters DVD Last Of The Dambusters [DVD] Operation Chastise was the code name given to one of the most audacious air raids of World War II - on the night of 16/17 May 1943, nineteen Lancasters with 133 men of the specially formed 617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton to attack the Mohne, Sorpe, Ennep... | Allied Invasion of Southern France - Operation Dragoon, the Other D-Day_Full Length WWII Documentary - YouTube Allied Invasion of Southern France - Operation Dragoon, the Other D-Day_Full Length WWII Documentary Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,732 | Which American actress was born Ruth Elizabeth Davis? | A Biography of Ruth Elizabeth Davis an American Actress | Kibin A Biography of Ruth Elizabeth Davis an American Actress Sign Up & Access Essays Already a member? Login here Pages: 1 This preview is partially blurred. Sign up to view the full document. Sign Up & Access Essays Already a member? Login here End of preview ... | Ruth Jones: TV Shows Starring Ruth Jones (6 Items) G Options B Comments & Embed 1 Channel 4's Comedy Gala James Corden, Alan Carr, Jo Brand Channel 4's Comedy Gala is a British comedy benefit show organised by Channel 4 in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. The gig is filmed live at the O2 Arena in London,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,733 | Before 1972, what was Sri Lanka known as? | History of Sri Lanka - Originally known as Heladiva - Ceylon History of Sri Lanka About Mahavamsa | Mahavamsa Chapters | Mahavamsa Simplified Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. known as Ceylon before 1972 is an island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometers (18½ mi) off the ... | Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city - MBA - 217 View Full Document Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city Seattle 67 The word bungalow comes from which language Hindi 68 What is the Japanese Shinkasen High speed Train 69 In what country are the Drakesberg mountains South Afric... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,734 | "The eleventh studio album by Irish rock band U2, released in November 2004, was called How to Dismantle ..."" what?" | U2: How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - Music on Google Play How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb ( 333) Description How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is the eleventh studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was released on 22 November 2004 on Island Records and Interscope Records. Much like their previous album, All That You Can... | Band Facts Band Facts 3 DOORS DOWN's video for "Krytonite" didnt go all to good when the neon sign behind drummer Richard Liles started an electrical fire and almost burned down the bar. AALIYAH'S name in Swahili means 'most exalted one'. AALIYAH was only 14 when she released her first album, Age Ain't Nothing But A Nu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,735 | Which motorway connects Bristol to the M4? | CBRD » Motorway Database » M4 Main Images Timeline Exit List Easily one of the most varied motorways in Britain, from urban chaos in west London and Heathrow Airport, out through the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, across the Severn Estuary and through industrial South Wales, the M4 does it all. efore the M4 Severn B... | Motorways Index - GlasgowMotorway Archive About Us The M8 Motorway The M8 motorway is one of the most important roads in Scotland. Running to around sixty miles in length the route connects Glasgow with Edinburgh via Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and West Lothian. Stretches of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,736 | In April 2009, who was found guilty of the murder of Lana Clarkson? | PHIL SPECTOR FACES THE MUSIC | New York Post PHIL SPECTOR FACES THE MUSIC Comment(required) April 13, 2009 | 9:30pm Phil Spector was found guilty today of second degree murder in the death of actress Lana Clarkson, more than six years after cops found the actress fatally shot in the music man’s foyer. Judge Larry Paul ... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,737 | A gastrectomy is the removal of which part of the human body? | Gastrectomy - Stomach Removal - Healthgrades.com ADVERTISEMENT What is a gastrectomy? A gastrectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach. Your doctor may recommend a gastrectomy to treat cancer, benign tumors, severe ulcers, and other conditions that damage the stomach. Your doctor may perform a gastre... | Butchering the Human Carcass Butchering the Human Carcass for Human Consumption by Bob Arson This is a step-by-step guide on how to break down the human body from the full figure into serviceable choice cuts of meat. As in any field, there are a number of methods to the practice, and you may wish to view this as a set ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,738 | Montevideo stands at the mouth of which river? | Rio de la Plata | estuary, South America | Britannica.com estuary, South America Alternative Titles: Freshwater Sea, River of Silver, River Plate Related Topics list of cities and towns in Argentina Río de la Plata, ( Spanish: “River of Silver”) , English River Plate, a tapering intrusion of the Atlantic Ocean on t... | Montevideo - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics List of twin towns and sister cities in South Americ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,739 | The Leap Year Cocktail, which consists of gin, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth and lemon juice, was invented at which London hotel on 29th February 1928? | Leap Year Cocktail - Small Screen Network The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess Leap Year Cocktail The Savoy Cocktail Book touts the Leap Year Cocktail for having “been responsible for more proposals than any other cocktail that has ever been mixed.” Invented by the books author, Harry Craddock, for the Leap Year celebr... | 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 |
1,491,740 | "The star ""Bellatrix"", whose name comes from a Latin word meaning ""warrior"", can be found in which constellation?" | It’s all about the Name | Book talk Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince » It’s all about the Name So, because I am such a dork and actually look these things up, I have found some interesting facts about the names of some of the characters in Harry Potter. Sirius Black–Sirius Black is a wizard who can transform into... | 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 |
1,491,741 | Where would barn doors, fresnels and gobos be found together? | ��ࡱ� | The Project Gutenberg eBook of Nooks and Corners of Old London, by Charles And Marie Hemstreet. The Project Gutenberg EBook of Nooks and Corners of Old London, by Charles Hemstreet and Marie Hemstreet This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, gi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,742 | "Who famously said ""a house is a machine for living in""?" | Le Corbusier - OpenLearn - Open University Unité d'Habitation (Marseilles) L'Esprit Nouveau Le Corbusier is without doubt the most influential, most admired, and most maligned architect of the twentieth century. Through his writing and his buildings, he is the main player in the Modernist story, his visions of homes an... | 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 |
1,491,743 | A 25 km causeway, the longest in the world, links Saudi Arabia with which other country? | A 25 km causeway, the longest in the world, links Saudi Arabia withwhich other country? View the step-by-step solution to: A 25 km causeway, the longest in the world, links Saudi Arabia withwhich other country? This question was answered on May 20, 2016. View the Answer A 25 km causeway, the longest in the world, links... | UAE UAE UAE Overview The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. The seven states, termed Emirates, are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,744 | What industry employs best boys and key grips? | What do "Best Boy" and "Dolly Grip" mean? Plus, Other Odd Film Terms | ReelRundown What do "Best Boy" and "Dolly Grip" mean? Plus, Other Odd Film Terms What do "Best Boy" and "Dolly Grip" mean? Plus, Other Odd Film Terms Updated on April 20, 2016 Joined: 5 years agoFollowers: 171Articles: 79 What the hell is a "Best Bo... | HandMade films: The very naughty boys of the British film industry | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express HandMade films: The very naughty boys of the British film industry IT WAS the independent British film company with a difference. 00:31, Mon, Aug 19, 2013 Stellar cast: The Pythons shone in their film Life... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,745 | "Who directed the movie ""Jaws""?" | Jaws (1975) - 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 | Adventure , Drama , Thriller | 20 June 1975 (USA) A giant great white sh... | The Dogs of War | Action Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Dogs of War Add Image The Dogs of War is a 1980 war film based upon the novel The Dogs of War by Frederick Forsyth , directed by John Irvin . It stars Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger as part of a small, international unit of mercenary so... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,746 | What 1954 Supreme Court case made school segregation illegal? | Segregation Ruled Illegal (Brown v. Board of Ed), 1954 By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated December 13, 2016. In 1896, the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case determined that "separate but equal" was constitutional. The opinion of the Supreme Court stated, "A statute which implies merely a legal distinction between the whi... | 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 |
1,491,747 | What was the nickname of the anonymous source who leaked the Watergate scandal? | WATERGATE ANONYMOUS SOURCE WATERGATE ANONYMOUS SOURCE �DEEP THROAT� COMES FORWARD June 1, 2005 The mystery man who helped the Washington Post unravel the Watergate scandal that forced President Nixon to resign in 1974 has come forward. Mark Felt, a 91-year-old retiree, was the number two at the FBI when men paid fo... | Watergate Scandal - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Watergate: The Break-In The origins of the Watergate break-in lay in the hostile politics of the 1960s. By 1972, when Republican President Richard Nixon (1913-1994) was running for reelection, the United States was embroiled in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) and dee... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,748 | Where is the boxing venue known as Madison Square Garden? | Ring history: Events that shaped Madison Square Garden's ring Ring history: Events that shaped Madison Square Garden's ring comment The Madison Square Garden ring was host to literally thousands of fights during its 82 years, and more championship bouts than any ring in history. Many of the greatest fighters of the pas... | The Concert for Bangladesh (August 1, 1971) | The Fifth Beatle Movie Discussion Forum The Fifth Beatle Movie Discussion Forum Post by yerblues1968 on Jun 20, 2008 1:36:33 GMT -5 THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH Madison Square Garden, New York August 1, 1971 The Concert For Bangladesh was the event title for two benefit conce... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,749 | What nationality was the writer Oliver Goldsmith? | Oliver Goldsmith Biography | List of Works, Study Guides & Essays | GradeSaver Goldsmith, Oliver Biography of Oliver Goldsmith Oliver Goldsmith, one of the most popular 18th century English writers, lived a fascinating life of contradictions, between his unquestionable brilliance and self-destructive tendencies. Many d... | Sebastian Faulks - Literature Literature Aitken Alexander Associates Ltd. Biography Sebastian Faulks was born on 20 April 1953 and was educated at Wellington College and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He was the first literary editor of The Independent and became deputy editor of the Independent on Sunday before leaving ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,750 | Mstislav Rostropovich is most associated with which musical instrument? | Obituary: Mstislav Rostropovich | Music | The Guardian Mstislav Rostropovich Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007). Photograph: Cristina Quickler/AFP Tully Potter Share on Messenger Close Cello playing in the 20th century was dominated by two outsize personalities. If the first half belonged to Pablo Casals, the second hal... | Whistler and Music—Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano | Podcasts | Freer and Sackler Galleries Whistler and Music—Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano This concert, by the young Lithuanian-born pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute, was recorded as part of the Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series at the Freer Gallery of Art on March 4, 2004. PROGRAM P... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,751 | Which singer/band member married Gwyneth Paltrow in 2003? | Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin separate Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin separate 1 / 2 Combination photo of singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow A combination photo of singer Chris Martin of Coldplay performing during a concert as part of their "Viva La Vida" tour in ... | Paul Young | New Music And Songs | Paul Young About Paul Young For much of the '80s, Paul Young rivaled Simply Red's Mick Hucknall as the top blue-eyed soul/pop singer in the U.K. In America, Young was known primarily for his lone chart-topper, "Every Time You Go Away," but was able to sustain his commercial success at... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,752 | Which playwright wrote Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Camino Real? | Tennessee Williams | About Tennessee Williams | American Masters | PBS About Tennessee Williams Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of The American Stage About Tennessee Williams Comments Tennessee Williams at age 54 in 1965. Photo by Orland Fernandez. He was brilliant and prolific, breathing life and passion into such memorab... | 21 | February | 2015 | The Lone Girl in a Crowd The Lone Girl in a Crowd February 21, 2015 While Merle Oberon was best known for playing Catherine Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights, like Heathcliff, she also had a mysterious past she covered up for years, which has just only come to light after her death. So for those wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,753 | What musical instrument is often crafted with two parallel pipes, one known as a chanter and the other known as a drone? | bagpipe | musical instrument | Britannica.com musical instrument wind instrument Bagpipe, wind instrument consisting of two or more single- or double-reed pipes, the reeds being set in motion by wind fed by arm pressure on an animal-skin (or rubberized-cloth) bag. The pipes are held in wooden sockets (stocks) tied into... | Instruments of the Orchestra: The Woodwind Family Instrument Families When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of mate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,754 | Who was the first Democrat President of the 20th century? | Presidents - The 20th century The 20th century The Presidents of the 1900's The facts and fun facts of the 20th century presidents. (This video does not include McKinley, but he IS a 20th century president. His last year as president was 1901.) The Facts If you don't feel like reading all the information below please w... | 98 Fun Facts about U.S. Presidents | FactRetriever.com 98 Fun Facts about U.S. Presidents By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published September 17, 2016 The only president to be unanimously elected was George Washington (1732-1799). He also refused to accept his presidential salary, which was $25,000 a year.[2] Because ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,755 | Which European capital city lies on the River Sava? | Belgrade rivers & lakes - Belgrade my way Home > Belgrade rivers & lakes Belgrade rivers & lakes Belgrade is the only European capital that lies on two huge rivers – the Sava and Danube. These rivers are the treasure of the city. For centuries they have connected the city with the world and served as borders between em... | Where the Danube Meets the Black Sea : Image of the Day acquired February 5, 2013 download large image (4 MB, JPEG, 3679x3679) acquired February 5, 2013 download GeoTIFF file (31 MB, TIFF) acquired February 5, 2013 download Google Earth file (KML) Editor’s Note: Today’s caption is the answer to Earth Observatory’s Febr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,756 | What are the small indentations on a golf ball called? | Golf Terms Subscribe Golf Terms Ever wonder what all those golf terms mean? What’s a bogey? What is all this talk about the back side? How much does a free drop cost? Unless you know the answers to these questions, you had better read up here. We’ve tried to make it a little easier for you and even inserted a couple of... | The R&A - Quick Guide to the Rules THE R&A Shop Quick Guide to the Rules This guide provides a simple explanation of common Rules situations. It is not a substitute for the Rules of Golf, which should be consulted whenever any doubts arises. For more information on the points covered, please refer to the relevant Rule.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,757 | What is the study of medicines? | What Is Medicine? A History Of Medicine Modern Medicine What Is Medicine? Medicine has two basic meanings, it refers to 1. The Science of Healing; the practice of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, and the promotion of health. 2. Medications, drugs, substances used to treat and cure diseases, and to pr... | Knowledge Knowledge You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 21 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 25 to 35 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 39 to 115 are not shown in this preview. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,758 | What nationality is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who won both the 100 metres and 200 metres at the 2013 IAAF World Athletics Championships? | Bolt and Fraser-Pryce are crowned 2013 World Athletes of the Year| News | iaaf.org Home of World Athletics International Athletics Foundation (IAF) Honorary President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and IAF & IAAF President Lamine Diack with 2013 World Athletes of the Year Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at... | BIOGRAPHY: Mo Farah Lifetime Project Runway Mohammed "Mo" Farah, born in Mogadishu, Somalia, sprung into the public's conscience at the 2012 London Olympic Games when he won two gold medals in the 5,000m and 10,000m, launching into British sporting greatness. His success is all the more incredible when his upbringing i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,759 | Who won the 2012 Rugby Union Six Nations title? | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Six Nations | Who will win the Six Nations title? Printable version Who will win the Six Nations title? Just as on the field, the honours among our BBC pundits were decided on the final weekend between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff. And appropriately enough, Jonathan Davies backed his country t... | 50 days to go: Eight facts on England Rugby and the number 50 50 days to go: Eight facts on England Rugby and the number 50 Just 50 days until the Rugby World Cup gets underway What does the number 50 mean to England Rugby? With just 50 days until England kick-off the Rugby World Cup 2015 against Fiji at Twickenham o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,760 | For which well known 60s pop group did Reg Presley sing? | Reg Presley passed away - By Colin Andrews Reg Presley Suffered a Serious Stroke. Get well soon to one of my best friends By Colin Andrews The Troggs Star Reg Presley Suffers Stroke by Staff The Troggs frontman Reg Presley is recovering after suffering a serious stroke while on vacation in Spain. The British rocker was... | UK No.1 Hit Singles: 1960 to 1969 95: Michael Holliday 'Starry Eyed' 29/1/1960 Feb 96: Anthony Newley 'Why' 5/2/1960 March 97: Adam Faith 'Poor Me' 10/3/1960 98: Johnny Preston 'Running Bear' 17/3/1960 99: Lonnie Donegan 'My Old Man's A Dustman' 31/3/1960 April 100: Anthony Newley 'Do You Mind' 28/4/1960 May 101: Everl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,761 | Which chemical element is named after the island of Cyprus where it was extensively mined in the Roman era? | Copper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Copper For other uses, see Copper (disambiguation) . 29 Cu is stable with 34 neutrons 65Cu This box: view • talk • edit Copper ( IPA : /ˈkɒpə/, /ˈkɑpəɹ/) is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Cu ( Latin : cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a duct... | Iapetus, moon of Saturn - The Solar System on Sea and Sky Cassini close-up view of the dark colored side of Iapetus (NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute) Son of Uranus Iapetus [eye-AP-i-tus] is the seventeenth of Saturn's moons and the third largest. It was named after a Greek Titan who was the son of Uranus and the fathe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,762 | What must an earthly spacecraft exit for its travel to be interstellar? | Stephen Hawking's Plan For Interstellar Travel Has Some Earthly Obstacles : The Two-Way : NPR Stephen Hawking's Plan For Interstellar Travel Has Some Earthly Obstacles Embed Embed Stephen Hawking's Plan For Interstellar Travel Has Some Earthly Obstacles Stephen Hawking's Plan For Interstellar Travel Has Some Earthly Ob... | Brighter Than 200 Million Suns Imagining and Planning Interstellar Exploration Brighter Than 200 Million Suns by Paul Gilster on September 2, 2004 It looks bright enough to be a foreground star, but this supernova, called SN 2004dj, is 11 million light years away in a galaxy known as NGC 2403. Not particularly germane ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,763 | When Walt Disney's seven dwarfs went off to work in the mines, what were they looking for? | Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | Walt Disney World Resort We are unable to update your Wish List item at this time. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV Rider Switch Rider switch offered. More Information Beginning of tooltip content This attraction offers rider switch, which allows 2 or more adults to ta... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,764 | In which South American country is Europe's Spaceport, Kourou? | Europe's Spaceport / Europe's Spaceport / Launchers / Our Activities / ESA ESA > Our Activities > Launchers > Europe's Spaceport Europe's Spaceport Europe's Spaceport is situated in the northeast of South America in French Guiana, an overseas department of France. In 1964 the French Government chose Kourou, from 14 oth... | Historic Spacecraft - Information About European Rockets Historic Spacecraft European Launch Vehicles European Rockets Overview Early European satellite launchers included the French Diamant series, and the British Black Arrow. An early international effort was the unsuccessful Europa rocket, operated by the European L... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,765 | ‘Cuneiform’ relates to which shape? | Cuneiform - Ancient History Encyclopedia Cuneiform by Joshua J. Mark published on 28 April 2011 Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c. 3500-3000 BCE. It is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians and the greatest among t... | HOW AND WHY WE CLASSIFY LIVING ORGANISMS Content Updated: 20th July 2008 Generally-speaking, we humans have a desire to label and categorize things – hands up those who keep their t-shirts in a separate drawer to their underwear and/or arrange them in order of most recently worn or colour. Coupled with our desire fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,766 | Which former Prime Minister of France became his country's President after the resignation of Charles de Gaulle? | Charles de Gaulle, President of France Works : French Editions, English Translations 1890 -1912: Formative years Charles de Gaulle was the third child of a morally conservative but socially progressive catholic bourgeois family. On his father's side was an old aristocratic family from Normandy and Burgundy settle... | Nicolas Sarkozy | president of France | Britannica.com president of France Nicolas Sarkozy, (born January 28, 1955, Paris, France), French politician who served as president of France (2007–12). Nicolas Sarkozy, 2006. AP Sarkozy was born to immigrant Greek and Hungarian parents. He qualified as a lawyer (1981) and purs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,767 | What fish family is the anchovy a member of? | Anchovy, anchovies | Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society Join us - Find out how to become an MCS member What we do Stock area - Bay of Biscay Stock detail - VIII Fish type - Oily fish Sustainability rating This fish, caught by the methods and in the area listed above, is a good sustainable fish to e... | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,768 | What 1980's TV programme starred Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless? | Cagney & Lacey reunited | Television & radio | The Guardian Crime drama Cagney & Lacey reunited Buddy movies and TV shows had always been the preserve of men – until New York cops Cagney and Lacey hit our screens in the 80s. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly, still friends and both starring in the West End, reminisce about ch... | List of television programmes broadcast by the BBC - WikiVisually FEATURED ARTICLES · CHANGE LANGUAGE · hover over links in text for more info click links in text for more info List of television programmes broadcast by the BBC From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations for verificati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,769 | Which domestic animal was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians? | Avatars of the Gods: The Animals of Ancient Egypt Avatars of the Gods: The Animals of Ancient Egypt Updated: November 26, 2012 Animals have always been around in Egypt, however whilst some will be familiar to modern Egyptian people, other species have become extinct or moved further south, deeper into Africa. Both do... | Makara's List of Egyptian Goddesses Makara's List of Egyptian Goddesses A Amaunet Means "Hidden One." She was an Egyptian mother and/or fertility goddess. At the beginning of time aspects of Amaunet merged with those of the goddess Neith. Among the Ogdoad, Amun was her consort. She was regarded as a tutelary deity ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,770 | Name the exotic dancer who performed with the band Hawkwind in the 1970s? | Hawkwind | New Music And Songs | Hawkwind About Hawkwind Any sci-fi fan with a long memory probably remembers those 1970s' DAW paperback editions of Michael Moorcock's sword-and-sorcery novels, with their images of heavily armored, very muscular warriors carrying large swords and standing against eerie landscapes and s... | Vogue by Madonna Songfacts Vogue by Madonna Songfacts Songfacts "Vogueing" was a dance craze popular in the gay community where dancers used elaborate hand gestures and frequently stopped to pose. This song brought the dance style to the mainstream and solidified Madonna's standing as an icon in the gay community. Mado... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,771 | What country was formerly known as Siam until June 23, 1939, and again from 1945 to May 11, 1949? | Thailand - Travellers Forum Tweet MapsGuides to your bookmarks Thailand - Travellers Forum Thailand is a very interesting place to visit - and many people have been there. What are their experiences and adventures? You can read it here - on the page Thailand: discussion forum, experiences, adventures, tips, opinio... | Reigning Queens and Empresses 1948 Princess-Regent (12.05-02.08) 1948-80 By the Grace of God Queen of the Netherlands (04.09-30.04) Queen Juliana was also Princess van Oranje Nassau, Duchess van Mecklenburg-Schwerin etc, etc, etc . The Netherlands at the time included Suriname (independent 1975) and the Neder... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,772 | Who was assassinated by anarchist Leon Czolgosz? | 10/1/2001 • American History , Politics Leon Czolgosz stood in line and counted the people between him and the president of the United States. Nondescript, dressed in a dark suit, and wearing an innocent expression, Czolgosz (pronounced chlgsh) looked younger than his 28 years. He had waited for more than two hours in ... | BBC - Archive - Apartheid in South Africa - 24 Hours Special | Verwoerd Assassination Apartheid in South Africa | Living under racial segregation and discrimination 24 Hours Special | Verwoerd Assassination Special programme on the assassination of the prime minister of South Africa. FIRST BROADCAST | 06 September 1966... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,773 | Who played Miss Moneypenny in the Bond film The Living Daylights | Bond Girls: The Living Daylights (1987) The Living Daylights (1987) Greatest Bond Girls in James Bond Films Title Screen Film Title/Year/Director, Bond Girl (Actress) Screenshots d. John Glen Linda (Kell Tyler) With the exception of this brief fling, the new James Bond (Timothy Dalton) was basically monogamous througho... | James Bond Wish List: 5 Artists Who Should Sing 'Spectre' Title Song | Billboard James Bond Wish List: 5 Artists Who Should Sing 'Spectre' Title Song COMMENTS Like diamonds, James Bond may as well be forever. Skyfall director Sam Mendes revealed the title of the 24th canonical installment in the Bond franchise is title... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,774 | What is the capital of Kuwait? | What is the Capital of Kuwait? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Kuwait The Capital City of Kuwait (officially named State of Kuwait) is the city of Kuwait City. The population of Kuwait City in the year 2007 was 3,500,000. Kuwait is an Arabic speaking c... | CP november 2014 online by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu NOVEMBER 2014 Dr. Kazem Behbehani Leading a legendary center: issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. Dasman Diabetes Institute pinterest... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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