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1,491,875 | Which footbail league club’s nickname is the Shrimpers? | Southend United News - Shrimpers24 - Southend United Contact Us About Footymad Southend United, Southend United News, Southend United Match Reports, Southend United Player Squad, Southend United Results, Southend United Roots Hall, Southend United Football Club. © 2004 - 2017 www.southendunited-mad.co.uk | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,876 | In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what did Janice Soprano change her name to after joining an ashram in Los Angeles? | The Sopranos | Watch The Sopranos Episodes! CLICK HERE! This series revolves around the life, family and associates of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). Tony is an Italian-American, New Jersey-based mobster, who is the capodecina (this means a high-ranking, fully initiated Mafia member of a crime family that heads a “... | 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 |
1,491,877 | Following a military coup in 1987, which island group in the South Pacific allowed its membership of the Commonwealth to lapse | Culture of Fiji - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family Culture of Fiji Fijian Orientation Identification. The Republic of the Fiji Islands is a multicultural island nation with cultural traditions of Oceanic, European, South Asian, and East Asian origins. Immigrants have ac... | Solomon Islands: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Earthquake and Tsunami Strike in April 2013 Geography A scattered archipelago of about 1,000 mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, the Solomon Islands lie east of Papua New Guinea and northeast of Austr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,878 | Until Tony Blair, which of Britain's Labour Prime Ministers was in office for the longest overall time? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | The 22nd of January 1924 AD, Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Leicester , Leicestershire The 22nd of January 1924 AD Ramsay MacDonald, an underdog from the start, was an unlikely prime minister. 19th Century Scottish society was woven together with an aus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,879 | The Asian dhole is a wild variety of what domesticated animal? | Dhole | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants SUBSPECIES: 10 ABOUT Dholes are dogs! The dhole (pronounced "dole") is also known as the Asiatic wild dog, red dog, and whistling dog. It is about the size of a German shepherd but looks more like a long-legged fox. This highly elusive and skilled ju... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,880 | Double Dutch, Double Unders and Dipsy Doodles are all term used in which activity? | Physical Education/Sport | Page 2 Physical Education/Sport 3 Replies Thank you to all the parents who have offered to assist us with the House Athletic Sports Day. Ive sent home a roster to all the parents that will be helping on the day. If you haven’t received one at this stage, it means we have enough helpers-thanks... | Double leg amputee WW2 British ace Douglas Bader (for CPL on Hannity today) Double leg amputee WW2 British ace Douglas Bader (for CPL on Hannity today) http://www.douglasbaderfoundation.com/aboutdbin.htm ^ Posted on 12/16/2004 4:47:42 PM PST by tophat9000 Douglas Bader has become a household name in World War 2 because... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,881 | What forced Nijinsky to retire at a comparatively young age from ballet? | History History Sunningdale 1st January 1950 1890-1950 Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his characterizations. Considered among the great male dancers in history, Nijinsky had remarkable technical powers; his grands jet's, for example, created the... | Dance 101 | ArtsAlive.ca Dance Dance 101 Glossary of Dance and Theatre Terms Used on ArtsAlive.ca Dance A Glossary of Human Anatomy and an English Theatre glossary with additional theatre terminology are also available on ArtsAlive.ca. I. Dance Technique Adage: (French) In ballet, a slow section of a pas de deux or an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,882 | When the original Top Twenty was compiled it wasn’t for records – what was it for? | 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, ... | Top of the Pops | Rock Peaks Top of the Pops Know a thing or two about this show? Want to help make this page better? Earn points and win prizes. Find out what's involved Track 3 days 8 hours ago Read the original article on Wikipedia Top of the Pops on Wikipedia Top of the Pops Logo used for the 2015/16 Christmas and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,883 | Latin 'Juglans' refers to what tree used in cabinet-making, with large two-sided nuts inside green fruit? | Full text of "Studies of trees in winter; a description of the deciduous trees of northeastern America, with an introd. by Charles S. Sargent" See other formats ^r\\ "N, Viji ^" ~ ^M&> W-M '"'iPi'flflr /Th TrTTTfi f : JfpT" '" fa L . fcg nil -''1 i; :- ' i " *** ST,. <? -raiittt ** '# #0... | SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,884 | Which Austrian composer was shot and killed by an American soldier in 1945? | Anton Webern (Composer, Arranger) - Short Biography Anton Webern (Composer, Arranger) Born: December 3, 1883 - Vienna, Austria Died: September 15, 1945 - Mittersill, Austria (accidentally shot and killed by an American soldier) Life The remarkable Austrian composer, Anton (Friedrlch Willhelm) von Webern (he removed the... | 1945 Academy Awards® Winners and History Spellbound (1945) Actor: RAY MILLAND in "The Lost Weekend" , Bing Crosby in "The Bells of St. Mary's", Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh", Gregory Peck in "The Keys of the Kingdom", Cornel Wilde in "A Song to Remember" Actress: JOAN CRAWFORD in "Mildred Pierc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,885 | "What Eastern European city had a ""spring"" that was crushed by Soviet tanks?" | Milestones: 1989–1992 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1989–1992 Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, 1989 On November 9, 1989, thousands of jubilant Germans brought down the most visible symbol of division at the heart of Europe—the Berlin Wall. For two generations, the Wall was the physical r... | Eurovision Facts Eurovision Facts All the funny and weird facts from the Eurovision Song Contest history Did you know... Eurovision Song Contest always begins with the fanfare "Prélude du Te Deum" composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier In 1978 Jordan showed some flowers instead of the Israeli entry on their screening o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,886 | What was the constituency of former Prime Minister Tony Blair? | Tony and Cherie Blair's property empire worth estimated £27m | Money | The Guardian Property Tony and Cherie Blair's property empire worth estimated £27m Former prime minister, his wife and children are registered owners of at least 10 houses and 27 flats between them, including several in central London Tony Blair’s h... | So, who are the 'moronic MPs' who nominated Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership contest? | The Independent UK Politics So, who are the 'moronic MPs' who nominated Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership contest? John McTernan said the 35 MPs who put Jeremy Corbyn on the ballot paper should be 'ashamed of themselves... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,887 | What name is given to the character, not unlike a comma, which is placed underneath the letter C in French to denote its pronunciation as an S and not a K? | The alphabet used to have other letters -- meet two | Dictionary.com Blog October 11, 2010 by: Dictionary.com 449 Comments The English alphabet , as you likely know, is made up of 26 letters. But it wasn’t always that way. Before we get to which letters were late additions, let’s explain a bit about Old English . Engl... | Free Flashcards about GK 1 What does 'Beijing' mean? Northern capital Which author (1874-1936) said 'thieves respect property, they merely wish the property to become their property that they may properly respect it'? GK Chesterton What was the original meaning of 'decimated'? Reduced by 10% The Circumlocution Office a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,888 | Which poet's ashes were interred in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, in 1967? | Westminster Abbey » John Masefield Location in the Abbey: South transept, poets corner Type of memorial: Grave Type of material: Stone The ashes of poet and novelist John Masefield were buried in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 20 June 1967. The grave adjoins that of Robert Browning. At his funeral the readings were... | UK - London - Westminster: Westminster Abbey - North entra… | Flickr Wally Gobetz By: Wally Gobetz UK - London - Westminster: Westminster Abbey - North entrance The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,889 | Which Line was the longest running musical in Broadway history? | What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? | Broadway.org Ticket Guide What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? Broadway lovers worldwide often wonder what are the longest running Broadway shows. With such a rich and storied history, Broadway stages have showcased many long-running shows over the years. Several o... | The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics # The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family is a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon the "Addams Family" characters created by cartoon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,890 | In Shakespeare's Richard III, King Richard's horse (killed prior to Richard's plea 'My kingdom for a horse') is called? | Richard III Society | LEARN MORE The Controversies The Princes in the Tower Thomas More's murder account The Princes in the Tower were the two sons of King Edward IV of England. The elder of the two succeeded to the throne as Edward V on the death of his father in April 1483. Some six weeks later, Richard, Duke of Gl... | aibuenglit / A Short History Of The English Monarchy From Anglo-Saxons to 1660 The Royal Arms of England, as introduced by King Richard the Lionheart in 1198, and before its later quarterings with other shields, additions of supporters and other embellishments. The first person to assume the title King of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,891 | What was New York City called before 1664? | New Amsterdam becomes New York - Sep 08, 1664 - HISTORY.com New Amsterdam becomes New York Share this: New Amsterdam becomes New York Author New Amsterdam becomes New York URL Publisher A+E Networks Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrenders New Amsterdam, the capital of New Netherland, to an English naval squadron und... | The Great Water Highway through New York State, 1829 Volume I. LIFE IN THE EAST, chapter 7, pp. 104-114 The Great Water Highway through New York State, 1829 The following account is not technically a travel "book," for it was published in a Philadelphia periodical, The Ariel, in 1829-30 under the title, "Notes on a Tou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,892 | How are the comedians Thomas Derbyshire and Robert Harper better known? | Tommy Cannon - Biography - IMDb Tommy Cannon Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (1) Overview (2) Thomas Derbyshire Mini Bio (1) Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming frien... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,893 | How many Nobel Prizes are there? | How Many Categories of Nobel Prize Are There? How Many Categories of Nobel Prize Are There? Home Human , Technology , World Bulent Yozgat 06 August 2013 In the whole world from the beginning of the humanity people have been developing themselves and they are trying to find new inventions and they are developing themsel... | 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 |
1,491,894 | The word apogee refers to what sort of point? | Apogee | Definition of Apogee by Merriam-Webster Examples of apogee in a sentence <shag carpeting reached the apogee of its popularity in the 1970s but is now considered outdated> Of apogees, climaxes, and culminations Apogee is often used in its figurative sense, signifying the high point of a career, endeavor, or sta... | Glossary: summit, peak, etc : Articles : SummitPost Images Purpose of this Article This is to provide a reference and standardized answer to the frequent confusion arising over terms such as "mountain", "peak", and "summit." I realize that local usage will sometimes differ, but it may be useful to have a standard glos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,895 | What code name was given to the temporary harbours towed to and anchored off the Normandy beachheads? | MULBERRY HARBOURS,MULBERRY HARBORS,MLLBERRY HARBOUR,MULBERRY HARBOUR, Background When it came to ousting the Germans from their entrenched defensive positions along the 'Atlantic Wall,' planners knew that blockading and attack by air would not be sufficient. The Germans would defend their front lines with great vigour ... | A la Normande: A Gastronomic Paradise Recipe below June 6th, 1944, eternally known as D-Day. The largest single-day amphibious invasion in history. Over 130,000 allied troops landed at five beachheads, nicknamed Omaha, Juno, Sword, Utah, and Gold along a strip of the coast of Normandy. Ten thousand men were killed,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,896 | Which London underground station was gutted by fire in 1987? | Kings Cross fire 1987 news footage - YouTube Kings Cross fire 1987 news footage Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has be... | Underground | London Tube to Heathrow | Heathrow Due to escalator work, Holborn station will be exit-only, with no interchange from the Central Line, between 07:30 and 10:00 on weekdays. [More details] London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow and the capital. Jou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,897 | What is the common name of the bird with the Latin name 'Falco Subbuteo'? | Falcons - raptors in the genus Falco Falcons A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco. The word comes from their Latin name falco, related to Latin falx ("sickle") because of the shape of these birds' wings. The 37 species are widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America Overview Adult falc... | 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 |
1,491,898 | What wood, a member of the walnut family, is often used in making tool handles, wheel spokes, drumsticks, lacrosse stick handles and skis? | Species Of Wood Conventional Types of Wood Used In Modern Home Building Just to Name a Few Hard Maple Is a species of maple native to the hardwood forests of northeastern North America, from Nova Scotia west through Quebec and Southern Ontario to south eastern Manitoba around Lake of the Woods and across the border fro... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,899 | The Marina Bay Street Circuit, used in Formula 1 for the first time in 2008, is the venue for which Grand Prix? | Singapore 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Singapore Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:47.187 by Daniel Ricciardo (2016) Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sep 2016 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Fireworks. Formula One World Championship, Rd13, Singapore Grand Prix, R... | Maria Teresa De Filippis | Sport | The Observer Maria Teresa De Filippis Even the great Fangio thought she drove too fast Interview by James Eve Sunday 5 March 2006 Observer Sport Monthly Born in Naples in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis started racing Fiat 500s at the age of 22. After she finished second in the 1954 It... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,900 | Where are the annual British Showjumping Championship held | Schedule View - British Showjumping 7/8 Year Old Handicap Non Qualifier Rule 284. Single Phase. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.35m. For registered horses aged 7 or 8 years old on the 1st January , to ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling The total maximum weight o... | Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2� mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jum... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,901 | "Who plays Lexie Grey in the US TV series ""Grey's Anatomy""?" | 'Grey's Anatomy' Lexie Dies: Shonda Rhimes Reflects On Season 8 Finale | The Huffington Post 'Grey's Anatomy' Lexie Dies: Shonda Rhimes Reflects On Season 8 Finale 05/18/2012 08:52 am ET 230 " Grey's Anatomy " fans, you were warned. Those departures in the Season 8 finale were not easy for viewers, nor were they painle... | BBC Radio 4 - The Archers - Debbie Aldridge Debbie Aldridge Debbie's a woman who likes to get what she wants. Fact title Lives in: Hungary Unlucky in love first time around, her marriage to lecturer Simon Gerrard was shortlived. She sought solace in her work, becoming the shining light and advocate for her father's bus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,902 | In the song by Merle Haggard the singer was proud to be a what from Muskogee? | Okie from Muskogee - Merle Haggard | Song Info | AllMusic Okie from Muskogee google+ Song Review by Bill Janovitz "It started as a joke but it only took three seconds before we realized the importance of it," Merle Haggard has noted of the redneck anthem "Okie From Muskogee." Apparently Haggard and his ba... | 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 |
1,491,903 | In which 1917 film does a tramp become a policeman and tame the local bully? | Easy Street (1917) directed by Charles Chaplin • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd Review by ScreeningNotes ★★★½ Easy Street is odd to watch in our current cultural climate saturated with fear of police brutality. Charlie Chaplin becomes a police officer (somewhat reluctantly—the scene of his indecision is easily the ... | Gay & Lesbian Studies: Motion Picture Videos in the Media Resources Center, UC Berkeley Gay Men in the Movies Adventures of Felix (Drole de Felix) (France, 2000) Directors, Olivier Ducastel & Jacques Martineau. Cast: Sami Bouajila, Patachou, Ariane Ascaride, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Charly Sergue, Maurice Benichou. This Fren... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,904 | Lima is the capital of which country? | Peru Peru OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Peru FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional republic CAPITAL: Lima AREA: 496,224 square miles (1,285,216 sqare kilometers) MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Andes MAJOR RIVERS: Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios Peruvian Flag Map of Peru GEOGRAPHY Peru is the third largest country in South America, af... | 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 |
1,491,905 | Known as Little Miss Sure Shot, what member of Buffalo Bills Wild West show was an outstanding sharpshooter who continued to set records almost up to her death on November 3, 1926? | November 3, 1926 Greenville, Ohio Spouse Frank E. Butler Annie Oakley Summary Information: Annie Oakley was the stage name of Phoebe Ann Moses, a sharpshooter whose skill at shooting led her to star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and made her a national celebrity. She won numerous medals for her marksmanship, perform... | ABC Sports - Wide World of Sports 1961 April 29 Premier of ABC's Wide World of Sports, hosted by Jim McKay. The two events: the Penn Relays from Franklin Field in Philadelphia and the Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa. May 20 F.A. Cup Soccer Final from London marks the first telecast of an overseas event on Wide World... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,906 | In the Harry Potter series of films and books who has a cat called Crookshanks? | Gorgeous Crookshanks Reminisces, a harry potter fanfic | FanFiction Summary: ONESHOT Crookshanks reminisces over his first meeting with Hermione and the life they led. Disclaimer: The Harry Potter series and characters all belong to the wonderful J.K Rowling! When I first met Hermione, I was at that store, Magical Mena... | An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England Vol 4 Index Part 1 of Volume 4 Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,907 | Name the country which ruled Burundi after Germany? | Timeline of Events in Rwanda and Burundi Timeline of Events in Rwanda and Burundi COLONIAL PERIOD 1890s: Germany claimed Ruanda and Urundi (Burundi) 1919: Germany lost Ruanda-Urundi to Belgium under the League of Nations mandate system. Both Germany and Belgium ruled through the traditional system of Tutsi nobles, head... | Tanganyika | historical state, Tanzania | Britannica.com historical state, Tanzania Mauryan empire Tanganyika, historical eastern African state that in 1964 merged with Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, later renamed the United Republic of Tanzania. (See Tanzania .) Archaeological evidenc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,908 | Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) is considered to be the inventor of the electric? | Volta Alessandro Volta 1745-1827 A century and a half after Galileo 's death, something of scientific importance was to develop in Italy. Volta, a former high school physics teacher, found that it was the presence of two dissimilar metals, not the frog leg, that was critical. In 1800, after extensive experimentation, h... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,909 | Phil Silvers wrote Nancy with the Laughing Eyes about which entertainer's daughter? | "Nancy (With the Laughing Face)" Frank Sinatra - YouTube "Nancy (With the Laughing Face)" Frank Sinatra 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 avai... | Sheet Music CC - Free Downloadable Sheet Music Oliver! Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. It first appeared in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, and was made into a film directed by Carol Reed in 1968. The musical is loosely based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dicken... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,910 | What is the word for an asexual form of reproduction found in females where growth and development of embryos occurs without fertilisation by a male? | What is it? What is parthenogenesis? Parthenogenesis is most simply defined as reproduction without fertilization. More specifically, it occurs when a female gamete develops a new individual without being fertilized by a male gamete. It is often called a form of "asexual reproduction," but it is more accuratley defined... | Archaic Medical Terms Archaic Medical Terms Hysterical inability to walk or stand. A Abdominal Angina Term used to describe recurrent, severe and sudden abdominal pain in the elderly. Probably diverticular disease/diverticulosis. A Tuberculosis of the abdominal lymph nodes. A A Abortion Expulsion of a foetus before it ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,911 | In 1884, Lewis Waterman was responsible for the invention of what literary aid? | 1600's to 1800's - Technology and Education Technology and Education Educational Advocacy Group The Hornbook The hornbook was a popular teaching aid in England (and the American colonies) during the sixteenth through the eighteenth century. It could be considered one of the first textbooks. This piece of instructional... | Bluebeards and brainiacs: literary characters who enter the language | Books | The Guardian Written language Bluebeards and brainiacs: literary characters who enter the language From Mrs Malaprop to Lothario to the Grinch, some characters are so memorable that they leap from fiction into the dictionary. Take an alphabe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,912 | What is claustrophobia the fear of? | Claustrophobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today Claustrophobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Written by Mike Paddock 4 83 Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has an irrational fear of having no escape or being closed-in. It frequently results in a panic attack and can be ... | 10 Phobias You Didn't Know Had Actual Names | SMOSH 10 Phobias You Didn't Know Had Actual Names Tweet Posted: Tue, 10/22/2013 - 4:51pm by Francesco Marciuliano During a routine, yuletide unlicensed psychiatrist session in “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Lucy asks her patient Charlie Brown, “Do you think you have pantoph... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,913 | "According to Lewis Carroll's ""Jabberwocky"", what were ""all mimsy""?" | Jabberwocky JABBERWOCKY Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There , 1872) `Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. "Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,914 | Which Argentine leader was deposed in 1982? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 2 | 1982: Argentina invades Falklands 1982: Argentina invades Falklands Argentina has invaded the British territory of the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic. The islands, off the coast of Argentina, have been a cause of friction between the two countries since Britain claimed them in 1833. The Ar... | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Cristina Fernández de Kirchner 2016 Power Women List: Dropoff President, Argentina Bachelor of Arts / Science, National University of La Plata Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Forbes Lists #16 Power Women (2015) #19 in 2014 Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was in hot ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,915 | 'Live well for less' is the slogan of which supermarket chain? | Sainsbury’s slogans through the years - ABC Copywriting ABC Copywriting by Tom Albrighton 19 September 2011 Branding , Copywriting reviews As reported by Marketing Week , Sainsbury’s is adopting a new tagline, ‘Live well for less’. So I thought we’d try something new today with a tour of its past slogans. You never kno... | UK television adverts 1955-1985 Breads, spreads, biscuits, crackers, cakes Anchor Butter (1): c.1970 There’s an Anchor sign on Britain’s favourite butter, It’s the Anchor sign that tells you it’s the best. If you like your bread and butter, There’s no other word you’ll utter ’Cos you’ll always want the butter With the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,916 | Gertrude Ederle in August 1926 was the first woman to do what? | Gertrude Ederle Gertrude Ederle You are here: Home » Gertrude Ederle Go Gertrude Ederle completes the first successful crossing from England to France. A choppy, calculated Channel adventure in "The Great Swim" By Ginny Merdes Special to The Seattle Times "THE GREAT SWIM" Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to complete an... | Gertrude Ederle, the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel, Dies at 98 - The New York Times The New York Times Sports |Gertrude Ederle, the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel, Dies at 98 Search Gertrude Ederle, the First Woman to Swim Across the English Channel, Dies at 98 By RICHARD SEVERO Continu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,917 | In which state is Fort Sumter, the battle for which marked the start of the American Civil War in April 1861? | Fort Sumter - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Google Fort Sumter: Construction and Design Fort Sumter was first built in the wake of the War of 1812 (1812-1815), which had highlighted the United States’ lack of strong coastal defenses. Named for Revolutionary War general and South Carolina native Thomas Sumter, Fort S... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,918 | Raymond Blanc, Rick Stein and Graham Kerr are all associated with what activity? | Koumei Nakamura - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Koumei Nakamura About Japanese Iron Chef who became infamous for the gold-trimmed, purple outfit he wore during televised cooking competitions. Before Fame He worked as a chef at the Hotel New Otani and at the Shangri La Hotel. Trivia He reigned victorious in his ... | Steph Brennan resigns from RFU as 'Bloodgate' scandal fallout continues | Daily Mail Online Steph Brennan resigns from RFU as 'Bloodgate' scandal fallout continues By Sportsmail Reporter Updated: 21:16 EST, 23 August 2009 comments Former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan has resigned from his role with the Rugby... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,919 | Who were the brothers of Helen of Troy? | About Helen of Troy About Helen of Troy Robert E. Bell H elen of Sparta was perhaps the most inspired character in all literature, ancient or modern. A whole war, one which lasted for ten years, was fought over her. Not only that, nearly all the myths of the heroic age were threaded together in such a way that this mos... | Ulysses Ulysses by Leif Ellingson Ulysses, the Latin equivalent of the Greek Odysseus , was the king of Ithaca, a Greek island. He was married to Penelope and they had a son named Telemachus . He was one of the Greek leaders in the Trojan War. The Greeks fought the Trojans for ten years, but Ulysses came up with a plan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,920 | For a point each, name the 2 countries that share a physical border with Costa Rica. | Geography and History of Costa Rica Population: 4,253,877 (July 2009 estimate) Capital: San José Area: 19,730 square miles (51,100 sq km) Bordering Countries: Nicaragua and Panama Coastline: 802 miles (1,290 km) Highest Point: Cerro Chirripo at 12,500 feet (3,810 m) Costa Rica, officially called the Republic of Costa R... | Central America Landforms and Land Statistics - Central America Landforms, Land Statistics Size: 523,780 sq km, 202,000 sq miles Percent of Earth's Land: 0.1% Highest Point: Tajumulco Volcano, Guatemala, 13,845ft (4,220m) Lowest Point: Caribbean Sea, 0ft (0m) Geographic Center: The geographic center of Central America ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,921 | Which Indian tribe did Sitting Bull belong to? | Sitting Bull - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google Born in the Grand River Valley in what is now South Dakota , Sitting Bull, or Tatanka Yotanka, received early recognition from his tribe as a warrior and man of vision. During his youth he joined in the usual tribal raids for horses against traditional enemies... | Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn - Jun 25, 1876 - HISTORY.com Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Share this: Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Author Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn URL Publisher A+E Networks Determined to resist the efforts of the U.S. Army to force them onto reservations... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,922 | What was claimed by Sir Humphrey Gilbert in 1583 as Britain's first overseas colony? | Sir Humphrey Gilbert | British explorer | Britannica.com Sir Humphrey Gilbert Sir Francis Drake Sir Humphrey Gilbert, (born c. 1539—died September 1583, at sea near the Azores ), English soldier and navigator who devised daring and farseeing projects of overseas colonization . Although he was brilliant and creative, hi... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,923 | On which planet did Davros create the Daleks ? | Davros - Doctor Who Wiki Guide - IGN Edit Edit Davros, Creator Of The Daleks Davros is the brilliant Kaled scientist, who is the creator of the Daleks. First encountered by the fourth doctor on the planet Skaro, in the story Genesis of the Daleks. The Kaled race were in a 1000 year war with the Thal race, as a result o... | Blake's 7 (Series) - TV Tropes Left to right: Vila , Blake , Jenna , Gan , Avon , Cally . In the background, Liberator . Vila: Where are all the good guys? Blake: You could be looking at them. Avon: What a very depressing thought. Blake's Seven is an iconic British SF series created by Terry Nation , who had earlier cr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,924 | What causes the sting caused by a nettle or an ant? | 8 Health Benefits of Stinging Nettle | Eat This! 8 Health Benefits of Stinging Nettle hdiaries 0 Comment Stinging nettle is so-called because of the short hairs on its stalk and under its leaves that sting you. The sting of the nettle causes an allergic reaction and may cause a painful rash. The hairs inject several ch... | 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 |
1,491,925 | Through what European city do 84% of the world's diamonds pass? | Rough trade: Is the world's biggest diamond market about to crumble? | The Independent Europe Rough trade: Is the world's biggest diamond market about to crumble? Antwerp's position as the world's diamond capital is being challenged by emerging markets in Israel, Dubai, India and Botswana – and three high-profile Europ... | City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife The Loch Ness Monster Local Cities Edinburgh is the Capital City of Scotland and home to the devolved Scottish Parliament. It's the second largest city in Scotland and seventh most densly populated city in the United Kingdom. It's easily ac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,926 | In Greek mythology how many labours did Hercules have to perform? | The Labors of Hercules The Labors of Hercules The goddess Hera, determined to make trouble for Hercules, made him lose his mind. In a confused and angry state, he killed his own wife and children. When he awakened from his "temporary insanity," Hercules was shocked and upset by what he'd done. He prayed to the god Apol... | HEPHAESTUS (Hephaistos) - Greek God of Smiths & Metalworking (Roman Vulcan) Hephaestus riding donkey, Athenian red-figure skyphos C5th B.C., Toledo Museum of Art HEPHAISTOS (Hephaestus) was the Olympian god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture. He was depicted as a bearded man holding a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,927 | In which part of the body might the Bundle of Kent be found? | Kent-His bundle | definition of Kent-His bundle by Medical dictionary Kent-His bundle | definition of Kent-His bundle by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Kent-His+bundle bundle [bun´d'l] atrioventricular bundle bundle of His . fundamental bundle (ground bundle) that part of the white ... | 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 |
1,491,928 | Who sold his wedding photos to Viz for a pound in 2002? | Johnny Vegas - Biography - IMDb Johnny Vegas Biography Showing all 18 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (5) | Personal Quotes (6) Overview (3) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Johnny Vegas was born on September 11, 1971 in St. Helens, Merseyside, England as Michael Joseph... | The Mad Monarchist: Royal Profile: Princess Michael of Kent Friday, April 20, 2012 Royal Profile: Princess Michael of Kent HRH Princess Michael of Kent is surely one of the more controversial members of the modern British Royal Family, and one of my favorites for all of that. Whereas most of the “controversial” members... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,929 | "Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone caused controversy in July 2009 by praising whom because he ""got things done""?" | Bernie Ecclestone faces German F1 boycott despite apology for saying Hitler 'got things done' | Daily Mail Online comments Controversy: Bernie Ecclestone yesterday fuelled further outrage at his praise for Adolf Hitler by appearing to blame Jews for the banking crisis Bernie Ecclestone was forced to apologise after bei... | The Bahrain Grand Prix - did you know? The Bahrain Grand Prix - did you know? Share Did you know that while Kimi Raikkonen holds the record for most podium finishes in Bahrain with six, he's never won in the country? Ahead of the 2015 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, we've scoured the record books to find the mos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,930 | Which group had a top ten hit in 1972 with Ball Park Incident | WIZZARD Ball park incident 1972 - YouTube WIZZARD Ball park incident 1972 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 try ... | Ian Gillan - Biography | Billboard Ian Gillan Hounslow, England 1945 Ian Gillan was one of the foremost vocalists of the heavy metal style of rock that emerged in the 1970s, earning his greatest renown as a member of Deep Purple, though he also led bands named after himself. He began singing in bands while still in his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,931 | Prior to Howard Webb in 2010, who was the last Englishman to referee a World Cup Final? | BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: Englishman Howard Webb to referee final World Cup 2010: Englishman Howard Webb to referee final Webb prepares for highs of South Africa Premier League official Howard Webb has been chosen to referee Sunday's World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain in Johannesburg, Fifa has c... | BBC SPORT | WORLD CUP 2002 | Owen named England captain Tuesday, 16 April, 2002, 11:05 GMT 12:05 UK Owen named England captain Agree or disagree with Sven? E-mail us here Michael Owen has admitted his appointment as England captain for the friendly with Paraguay came as a "complete surprise". The Liverpool striker got ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,932 | Which type of pastry takes its name from the Greek word for 'leaf? | Phyllo, Fillo, or Filo Pastry Dough | CraftyBaking | Formerly Baking911 Learn Baked Goods Pastry Types Phyllo, Fillo, or Filo Phyllo, Fillo, or Filo Pastry Dough Copyright © 2000 Sarah Phillips CraftyBaking.com All rights reserved. Phyllo, Fillo, or Filo, which means "leaf" in Greek, is tissue paper-thin like sheets of... | Carrina Patisserie - Glossary Glossary Your Cart is currently empty. Glossary Baba au rhum is a small yeast cake saturated in liquor, usually rum, and sometimes filled with cream. It is most typically made in individual servings (about a 2" tall slightly tapered cylinder) but sometimes can be made in larger forms simil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,933 | As of January 2010, Amazon.com is America's largest online retailer. Which company that deals with office supplies is the runner-up? | Amazon.com Amazon.com Thursday, April 7, 2011 Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ : AMZN ) is a US -based multinational electronic commerce company . Headquartered in Seattle , Washington , it is the largest online retailer in the United States, with nearly three times the Internet sales revenue of the runner up, Stap... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,934 | Pernio (or perniosis), a human medical condition caused by exposure to cold and humidity, is commonly known as what? | Symptoms of Sarcoidosis Symptoms of Sarcoidosis Parent Category: Public Published: 30 December 2009 Sarcoidosis is often referred to as a masquerader or the ‘snowflake’ disease because patients present with so many different symptoms. The clinical picture can be complicated by intermittent inflammation in many differen... | 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 |
1,491,935 | in what year where the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Montreal? | » How Did Montreal Get Its Big O? The History of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal How Did Montreal Get Its Big O? The History of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal History Lessons In order to commemorate the closing of the XXX Olympic Games in London, we here at The Main MTL would like to rewind that ta... | Olympics Flashback: 1980-1988 - Times of India Times of India 21st Match | 22 Jul, 2016 SNP139/9 St Lucia Zouks won by 35 runs North Group | 22 Jul, 2016 NOTTS173/4 Nottinghamshire won by 6 wkts South Group | 22 Jul, 2016 KENT157 Essex won by 33 runs STZ 22nd Match, Gros Islet, St Lucia Caribbean Premier League, 2016 A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,936 | In which children's cartoon show do Angelica and Chucky appear? | Rugrats Fan Reviews & Ratings - TV.com One Of The Original Animated Nickelodeon Shows That I Consider A Classic 9.0 By Matt_Rap17 , Aug 25, 2016 Rugrats is what I consider one of the most innocent & charming animated shows Nickelodeon has ever made, and I think it is a great show for kids of any age. The show is abo... | Learn and talk about Zig and Zag (puppets), 1987 introductions, Extraterrestrial life in popular culture, Fictional puppets, Fictional twins non-binary fluid Zig and Zag are a puppet duo performed by Mick O'Hara and Ciaran Morrison. The characters are a pair of furry extraterrestrial twins from the planet Zog. They mad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,937 | Which controversial 1992 song by the punk band Body Count was co-written by the group's vocalist Ice-T and provoked a national debate about freedom of speech in the US? | ICE T - Artists Agency Germany - Although considered as one of Westcoast rap's leading figures, Rapper Ice T was actually born Tracy Marrow on February 16, 1958 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Ice T has said that his father gave him a girl's name in order to "teach a brother to fight." When he was in the third grade at... | 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 |
1,491,938 | In which art gallery would you find The Haywain by Constable, The Stonemasons by Canaletto and The Arnolfini Protrait by Van Eyck? | 30 highlight paintings | Explore the paintings | National Gallery, London 30 highlight paintings Sign up to the Gallery's newsletter Thanks for subscribing. We won't share your personal data with 3rd parties. Full Ts&Cs . Please add updates@national-gallery.org.uk to your address book. Unfortunately we were not able to... | Artist s015 Oil Painting Museum s015 Simon Marmion (born c. 1425 at Amiens, France, died 24 or 25 December 1489, Valenciennes) was a French or Burgundian Early Netherlandish painter of panels and illuminated manuscripts. Marmion lived and worked in what is now France but for most of his lifetime was part of the Duchy o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,939 | What is the world's biggest freshwater lake by surface area? | Largest Lake in the World - Largest in the United States Largest Lake in the World & Largest Lake in the United States Caspian Sea map: Map of the Caspian Sea - World's largest landlocked water body (by surface area). Image by CIA. Which Lake is the World's Largest? There are a few different ways to define the world's ... | Great Lakes - National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Corporate Giving Great Lakes The Great Lakes—Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario—form the largest surface freshwater system in the world. Together, they hold nearly one-fifth of the earth's surface freshwater. The Great Lakes have over 10,000 miles of shor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,940 | The oil of which spice is traditionally used to ease the pain of toothache? | Home Remedies for Toothache - 7 Natural Toothache Treatments | Natural Society Tweet While dentistry has come a long way over the decades, many people still fear a visit to the dentist – especially for issues outside of a general cleaning. Among these unwanted reasons for a visit is a toothache , which generally occurs... | 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 |
1,491,941 | Where in 2014 became the last European territory to decriminalize sex between men? | Northern Cyprus becomes last European territory to decriminalize gay sex Northern Cyprus becomes last European territory to decriminalize gay sex Dasha Afanasieva Share By Dasha Afanasieva ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish Cypriot-controlled northern Cyprus on Monday became the last territory in Europe to decriminalize sexu... | 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 |
1,491,942 | In which century was the Suez Canal opened? | Suez Canal: History and Overview - Geography Geography Suez Canal Connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea Egptian Suez Canal Has Been Center of Conflict The guided missile destroyer USS Scott transits the Suez Canal. Getty Images Suez Canal Construction History Although the Suez Canal wasn't officially complet... | St. Lawrence Seaway opened - Jun 26, 1959 - HISTORY.com St. Lawrence Seaway opened Publisher A+E Networks In a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II, the St. Lawrence Seaway is officially opened, creating a navigational channel from the Atlantic Ocean to all the Great Lake... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,943 | What is the surname of the brothers Richard and Robert who wrote songs for Disney films? | Robert B. Sherman, Songwriter for Disney, Dies at 86 - The New York Times The New York Times Music |Robert B. Sherman, a Songwriter for Disney and Others, Dies at 86 Search Continue reading the main story Photo From left, Richard M. Sherman, Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Robert B. Sherman on the set of “Mary Poppins... | Simply Red | New Music And Songs | Simply Red About Simply Red Led by the vocalist Mick Hucknall, the English blue-eyed soul band Simply Red became international stars with their debut album, Picture Book. On the hit ballad "Holding Back the Years," Hucknall proved that he could sing soulfully without affectation, whil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,944 | Who, at Dettingen in 1743, became the last King of England to lead his troops in battle? | The Last British King to Lead Troops & Die in Battle - Matt Limb Battlefield Tours Matt Limb Battlefield Tours The Last British King to Lead Troops & Die in Battle George II at Battle of Dettingen George II was the last British monarch born outside the British Isles of Great Britain; George was born and brought up in w... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,945 | Tufted, Ruddy and Mandarin are types of which bird species? | Ducks | North American Birds | Birds of North America Birds of North America Lives, Habitats & Pictures of Ducks Enter Bird's Name in Search Box: www.birds-of-north-america.net There are at least twenty-eight types of ducks living in North America, not included in these water birds are the eiders, loons, mergansers, sm... | Mr. Tickle | Mr. Men Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia First Appearance: Physical (Speaking) He is a very friendly character who can't resist a tickle. In the app released in 2014, Mr. Rush, Mr. Chatterbox, Mr. Nosey, Mr. Busy, Mr. Silly and Mr. Rush cameo although they were all published after his book. He is one of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,946 | In 1936, what colour tab was attached to the right rear pocket of Levi jeans, so they could be identified at a distance? | Robert Redford | BAMF Style | Page 2 Robert Redford as Nathan Muir in Spy Game (2001). Vitals Robert Redford as Nathan Muir, shrewd CIA case officer Beirut, Summer 1985 Release Date: November 21, 2001 Director: Tony Scott Redford’s Costumer: David Page Background Robert Redford finally teamed up with his spiritual succ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,947 | Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen's 1962 hit was called March of the ... what? | Kenny Ball - March of the Siamese Children.wmv - YouTube Kenny Ball - March of the Siamese Children.wmv 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 avai... | The Move - I Can Hear The Grass Grow (1967) - YouTube The Move - I Can Hear The Grass Grow (1967) 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,948 | Who was the Egyptian god of evil, who murdered Osiris? | Ancient Egypt: the Mythology - Osiris Osiris Symbols: crook and flail, djed , White and Atef Crowns, bull, mummified form, throne, Bennu (phoenix) Cult Center: Abydos, Busiris and Heliopolis Myths: " Isis and Osiris " A god of the earth and vegetation, Osiris symbolized in his death the yearly drought and in his mir... | Norse Goddess Names Norse Goddess Names Akka (Maa-Emoinen) An earth mother goddess of the Finno-Ugric and consort of Ukko, the supreme sky god. She is also called Rauni, which is from rönn, Swedish for rowan, her sacred tree. Her festival was celebrated on the fifteenth of July. Alaisiagae Nordic war ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,949 | Who, starting in 1962, created a series of silkscreen paintings of Marilyn Monroe? | MoMA | Andy Warhol. Gold Marilyn Monroe. 1962 See this work in MoMA’s Online Collection Soon after her tragic death in 1962, Warhol made a series of paintings paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe, the film star and sex symbol who had captured America’s imagination in films like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a M... | Charlie Chaplin's hat and cane sold for almost £40,000 - Telegraph Film news Charlie Chaplin's hat and cane sold for almost £40,000 Charlie Chaplin's iconic bowler hat and cane were auctioned off for $62,500 (£39,286) this weekend, as part of an auction which also includes a John Lennon nude drawing of himself and Yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,950 | Which BBC local radio station with its main studios in Luton covers Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire? | BBC Local Live: Beds, Herts & Bucks on Wednesday, 4 November 2015 - BBC News BBC News BBC Local Live: Beds, Herts & Bucks 4 Nov 20154 Nov 2015 Got a TV Licence? You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law. Main headlines for Wednesday, 4 November 2015 Mother respo... | BBC to air Archers spin-off on digital station | Media | The Guardian BBC to air Archers spin-off on digital station Corporation hopes show featuring new characters and storylines will help drive listeners to Radio 4 Extra The Archers: the digital spin-off show will not focus on characters from the main programme such ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,951 | Ashgabat is the capital of which country, a former Soviet republic in Asia? | Republic of Turkmenistan - definition of Republic of Turkmenistan by The Free Dictionary Republic of Turkmenistan - definition of Republic of Turkmenistan by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Republic+of+Turkmenistan Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Republic of Turkmen... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,952 | Which singer released a 2013 song called ‘Yellow Raincoat’, which is supposedly about his former girlfriend Selena Gomez? | Selena Gomez stands out in bold yellow raincoat at WE Day California event | Daily Mail Online comments Selena Gomez may have checked the weather forecast, which predicted a 30 percent chance of rain in Los Angeles. Or she may have just loved the color as she wore a bright yellow raincoat to the WE Day California event... | 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 |
1,491,953 | What name is given to the Jewish Day of Atonement? | Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement Yom Kippur - calendar Introduction Yom Kippur, or the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the Jewish year, and provides prophetic insight regarding the Second Coming of the Messiah, the restoration of national Israel, and the final judgment of the world. It is also a day that reveals... | Cultural and religious observances - Diversity and Inclusion - Missouri State University Cultural and Religious Observances Accreditation and Program Review Cultural and religious observances One of the characteristics of a University that subscribes to inclusive excellence is an appreciation for dates and events that ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,954 | Who was the 20th US president, the second to be assassinated, and the second shortest serving? | 10 Shortest Serving US Presidents - Listverse 10 Shortest Serving US Presidents Listverse Staff September 24, 2007 Some presidents seem to have far too long in the Whitehouse (I am not naming names), but some have had so little time that they were barely able to fulfill their duties. This is a list of the ten shortest ... | Presidents of the United States (POTUS) He was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. Ford was the first president to be an Eagle Scout. Ford was on the University of Michigan football team from 1931 to 1934. He was offered tryouts by both the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. Both Ford and his wife, Betty, had been models... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,955 | "A quote from Samuel Johnson is that ""when a man is tired of London he is tired of ..."" what?" | When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page -> London -> When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. "Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a ma... | Amazon.com: A Life of James Boswell (9780300093124): Mr. Peter Martin, Peter Martin: Books A Life of James Boswell Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut k... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,956 | Which US state is known as the ‘Bluegrass State’? | State Nicknames Hawaii - Maryland Hawaii became officially known as the Aloha State by a 1959 legislative act. Haw. Rev. Stat. 5-7 source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Idaho In 1863, Congress designated the Idaho Territory with the erroneous understanding that Idah... | The State of Colorado - An Introduction to the Centennial State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Colorado Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs - Pike's Peak Colorado has become known as a skier's paradise, perhaps destined after words from President Theodore Roosevelt, "Passing through your wonderful mountains and canyon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,957 | Reading down group 18 (noble gases) on the periodic table, the symbols for elements 10 and 18 form which word defined as 'at a time or place not far away'? | Torah Foundations of the Periodic Table: Kabbalah and Chemistry – GalEinai – Revealing the Torah's Inner Dimension Lr Figure 1 From the early rudimentary groupings of chemical compounds to our modern classification that recognizes the periodicity of atomic elements together, chemical tables are usually based on an impl... | noble gas | Definition, Properties, Uses, & Facts | Britannica.com neon (Ne) Noble gas, any of the seven chemical elements that make up Group 18 (VIIIa) of the periodic table . The elements are helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), radon (Rn), and oganesson (Og). The noble gases are colourless, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,958 | Which blood vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs? | How the Heart Works - NHLBI, NIH How the Heart Works Share this page from the NHLBI on Blogger. Share this page from the NHLBI on Buzz. Share this page from the NHLBI on Delicious. Share this page from the NHLBI on Digg. Share this page from the NHLBI on Facebook. Add this link to the NHLBI to my browser. Email this pa... | Lungs Lungs Home > Respiratory System > Lungs and Respiratory System of the Chest > Lungs Lungs The human lungs are a pair of large, spongy organs optimized for gas exchange between our blood and the air. Our bodies require oxygen in order to survive. The lungs provide us with that vital oxygen while also removing carb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,959 | In the USA unidentified women are usually assigned which name? | Unidentified Dead Common on the Border | Latino America | ASU News21 2009 Story Archive Unidentified Dead Common on the Border Families of missing immigrants, law enforcement and medical examiners band together in a macabre effort to match unidentified dead bodies with missing persons. By Rebekah Zemansky TUCSON, Ariz.... | Your Recommendations | Modern Money Your Recommendations Your Recommendations Your Recommendations Our announcement last June sparked a robust national discussion. We have heard about countless great American women who have contributed to our history, and are making many of those names available below. Last Name 1755 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,960 | What is Mick Jagger's middle name? | Mick Jagger | The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones Born 26 July 1943 Dartford, UK Mick Jagger Mick Jagger is acknowledged as the greatest front man ever, he has single handedly defined what it means to be the singer with a rock band, a blues band or any other kind of band during his fifty year career. Whether it’s in ... | Mala Album Discography Mala Album Discography By David Edwards and Mike Callahan Last update: June 17, 2003 Mala Records was formed in 1959 as a subsidiary to Bell Records by Bell's President, Al Massler. It was purchased in late 1961 by Larry Utall, then-owner of the Madison label. Utall closed Madison down and shifte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,961 | Which year was renowned as ‘The Year of Revolutions’? | 1848: The Year of Revolutions and unrest in Syria compared | History Extra BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 Many had seen it coming. “I believe that right now we are sleeping on a volcano", warned a French politician, "can you not sense... that the earth is trembling....? Can you not feel... the wind of revolutio... | Listen to Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" by Ludwig van Beethoven - Listening Library - The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Beethoven's Revolutionary Eroica Symphony Beethoven's Third Symphony was groundbreaking in both its ambition and incorporation of the composer's emotions. The SPCO's Edo de Waart and Patrick Castillo talk a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,962 | Which Football League One team play home games at Huish Park? | Huish Park | Yeovil FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Lufton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8YF Telephone: 01935 423 662 Pitch Size: 115 x 72 yards Club Nickname: Glovers Shirt Sponsors: Jones Building Group Kit Manufacturer: Sondico Home Kit: Green and White Hoops Away Kit: Green and Orange Hoops ... | 1994 95 in english football : definition of 1994 95 in english football and synonyms of 1994 95 in english football (English) Overview Premiership Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year wait for the league title thanks to the strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton which scored a total of more than 50 lea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,963 | Who played the part of Cathy Gale in the Avengers? | The Avengers Forever: Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes: Cathy Gale Era Page 2 of 9 After a successful first season of The Avengers, an Equity strike in 1961 shut down production at episode 26 out of a planned 39, and did not resume for nearly a year. By the time the dust had settled, Ian Hendry (who played Dr.... | From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,964 | John Wayne played Ethan Edwards, who sets out to find his abducted niece, in which classic 1956 western film? | The Searchers (1956) - 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 Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from... | The Great Escape (1963) - 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 Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their numb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,965 | Jarlsberg cheese comes from which country? | Inside the Uniquely Norwegian Home of Jarlsberg Cheese - Cool Hunting Inside the Uniquely Norwegian Home of Jarlsberg Cheese Where dedication to craft, ingredients and a well-kept secret recipe makes all the difference by Hans Aschim CHEESE NORWAY JARLSBERG FACTORY VISIT COWS MILK DAIRY EUROPE TRAVEL Year after year, N... | Leerdammer® – Bel Group Leerdammer® A unique taste and personality Originating in the Netherlands, Leerdammer® is the second brand worldwide for sliced cheese (in volume terms). The famous cheese with holes has two great features, including an unmistakable hazelnut taste and a resolutely offbeat personality. Share HIST... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,966 | What is the name for the movement of water across a partially permeable membrane from an area of high water potential (low solute concentration) to an area of low water potential (high solute concentration)? | Osmosis About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you can easily access this... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: December 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 2. S is for Science 3. Arts & Entertainment 4. Oranges are not the only fruit 5. Vans 4 U 6. Actors in disguise (Picture Round) 7. History – Christmas Day ROUND 1 - GEOGRAPHY 1. What is the only state of New England with no coastline? VERMONT 2. W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,967 | What dance/music/style name is thought derived from the Spanish word ('with the colour of flame') for the wading bird Phoenicopterus? | CityPages May 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 128) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1.Teriyaki is a Japanese: Martial art; Intelligence service; Cooking method; or Cartoon hero? 2. In 2015 artist Oscar Santillan controv... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,968 | Who was Sherlock Holmes' assistant? | Sherlock Holmes (2009) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Detective Sherlock Holm... | A Study in Scarlet | Baker Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia A Study in Scarlet Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,969 | What name is given to the original single continent on Earth that has split into the continents we have today? | Facts About Pangaea The breakup of the Pangaea supercontinent. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey About 300 million years ago, Earth didn't have seven continents, but instead one massive supercontinent called Pangaea, which was surrounded by a single ocean called Panthalassa. The explanation for Pangaea's formation ushered... | The World Today - Former world leaders unite to create council of elders More Current Affairs: Transcript This is a transcript from The World Today. The program is broadcast around Australia at 12:10pm on ABC Local Radio. You can also listen to the story in REAL AUDIO and WINDOWS MEDIA and MP3 formats. Former world lea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,970 | In which county is Knebworth House? | Knebworth House :: Historic Houses Association www.knebworthhouse.com Set in 250 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Knebworth House is one of England's most colourful stately homes. It is remarkable for having been in the same family - the Lyttons - for more than 500 years and for its romantic exterior complet... | Northamptonshire County Council | Interactive Mapping Welcome to Northamptonshire County Council's online mapping service. This service is based upon the council's Geographic Information System ( GIS ). It provides interactive mapping that allows you to find a variety of information. You can use this facility ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,971 | The song 'When You Wish Upon A Star' featured in which film? | When You Wish Upon a Star | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia When You Wish Upon a Star Share When You Wish Upon a Star is a featured article , which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the Disney Wiki community. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromi... | "Fred Zinnemann" Video | Clips from Films Directed and Interviews See All Loading Video... High Noon, sung by Frankie Laine in this version, is an American 1952 western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. The film tells in real time the story of a town marshal forced to face a gang... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,972 | A halophyte is a plant that grows in what type of conditions? | Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets | Vegetables | Sea Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets review article submitted at the COST meeting on ‘Sustainable cultivation and exploitation of halophyte crops in a salinizing world’ held at the Vrije University in Amsterdam o... | Ology List of Sciences - P to Z Ology List of Sciences Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Paleoanthropology, the study of prehistoric people and h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,973 | "Of whom did the Greek philosopher Plutarch write ""Plato admits 4 sorts of flattery, but she had 1,000""?" | Plutarch's Life of Antony Annotation of text copyright �2005 David Trumbull and Patrick McNamara, Agathon Associates . All Rights Reserved. ¶ Marc Antony was grandson of Antony the orator whom Marius had slain. [1] The grandfather of Antony was the famous pleader, whom Marius put to death /1/ for having taken part with... | 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 |
1,491,974 | Which fish is included in the ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? | What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? You are here: Home / Culinary Arts / What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? What are the Ingredients of Worcestershire Sauce? Worcestershire sauce is originally produced by Lea and Perrins. Although there are substitute and home made options these days, the e... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." 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 |
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