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1,491,975 | Which moon of the planet Jupiter shares its name with the alias of the character Rosalind when she disguises herself as a man in Shakespeare's As You like It? | Full text of "Disguise plots in Elizabethan drama; a study in stage tradition" See other formats ..■' PR Pi FES' (Enrnrll Imnrrattg SJibrarjj BOUGHT WITH THE INCOME OF THE FISKE ENDOWMENT FUND THE BEQUEST OF LIBRARIAN OF THE UNIVERSITY 1668-1863 1905 ir .„. .,:■: ; ;j"* k&wm* iztjj DATE DUE *3Cff :rnffl8 ... | 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 |
1,491,976 | The Shatt-al-Arab River is formed by the confluence of which two rivers, at Al-Qurnah, Iraq near Basra? | Shatt-Al-Arab - Definition and synonyms of Shatt-al-Arab in the English dictionary. Translation of Shatt-al-Arab to 20 languages. 2 Protecting the Gulf's Marine Ecosystems from Pollution The waters of the Shatt Al-Arab River are well oxygenated (Al-Hassan and Hussain 1985). The oxygen concentrations in surface water ar... | Iraq facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Iraq Al-Jumhuriyah al-'Iraqiyah CAPITAL: Baghdād FLAG: The national flag is a tricolor of red, white, and black horizontal stripes, with three five-pointed stars in green in the center of the white stripe. In 1991 the phrase Allahu Akbar (" God is Grea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,977 | "The status of which planet in the Solar System was changed in 2006 by the International Astronomic Union when it was re-classified as a ""dwarf planet"" ?" | Why is Pluto no longer a planet? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) Why is Pluto no longer a planet? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full... | Solar System, Solar System Information, Facts, News, Photos -- National Geographic More » Our Cosmic Neighborhood From our small world we have gazed upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years. Ancient astronomers observed points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects "planets," mean... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,978 | Who were the first winners of the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium? | New Wembley | Home of English Football | The FA | Millennium Stadium The New Wembley The New Wembley Construction of the new Wembley started in 2003 when the old Wembley was demolished with the opening date scheduled for 2006, this was later deferred to 2007 with many events being moved to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ... | FA Cup pages 300-596 by Jay Wilkins - issuu THRILLER WEST BROMWICH ALBION 3-2 PRESTON NORTH END By Frank Coles at Wembley, The Daily Telegraph, May 1, 1954 A five-goal Cup Final with the matchwinner scored in the final two minutes three minutes ranks high in the long catalogue of thrilling Wembleys. But West Bromwich A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,979 | Which is the largest of the Channel Islands, where the official language is French? | French Culture in the Channel Islands Quick Jump Menu to all the islands This page is devoted to the culture of the Channel Islands which is particularly French. Keep coming back as we intend to add to this on a regular basis. For more tourist related information go to The Jersey Page and The Guernsey Page . T... | My Barbados National Symbols National Symbols of Barbados page 1 Barbados National Coat of Arms The grant of arms conveyed by royal warrant was presented by Her Majesty the Queen to the President of the Senate of the island on February 14, 1966 on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Barbados. Prior to thi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,980 | Pure gold is denoted by how many carats? | What is gold karat? - Gold Price OZ What is gold karat? Karat - The unit of purity for gold Menu☰ What is gold karat? - Gold Price What is gold karat? When people buy gold jewelry in the store, the seller often describes it in terms of karats (abbreviated kt or K). The gold jewelries are made with different karat, such... | 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 |
1,491,981 | In what war was Washington D.C. burned? | The British Burn Washington, D.C., 200 Years Ago - History in the Headlines The British Burn Washington, D.C., 200 Years Ago August 22, 2014 By Jesse Greenspan Burning of the White House, 1814 Share this: The British Burn Washington, D.C., 200 Years Ago Author The British Burn Washington, D.C., 200 Years Ago URL Google... | War of 1812 begins - Jun 18, 1812 - HISTORY.com War of 1812 begins Publisher A+E Networks The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law–and the War of 1812 begins. The American war declaration, oppose... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,982 | Which city hosted the 1972 Olympics? | 1972 München Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1972 München Summer Games Host City: München, West Germany (August 26, 1972 to September 11, 1972) Opening Ceremony: August 26, 1972 (opened by President Gustave Heinemann) Takers of the Olympic Oath: Heidi Schüller (athlete) and Heinz Pollay (official) Closi... | 2012 Olympic Games Mascots for the Summer Olympics Let's take a look at each one ... Wenlock - the 2012 Olympic Games Mascot This is Wenlock, the official mascot for the London 2012 Olympic Games. So how did he get his name? Well, it's inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, a town that's at the heart of Olympic histor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,983 | Someone who has an abnormal fear of dogs is suffering from what? | Phobias: List With Explanations of Each Phobia - Disabled World Phobias: List With Explanations of Each Phobia Print Published: 2009-01-11 (Rev. 2016-03-23) - Contact: Ian Langtree at Disabled World Synopsis: List and definitions of some of the more common phobias in children and adults including social phobia. About P... | Monophobia - the Fear of Being Alone By Lisa Fritscher - Reviewed by a board-certified physician. Updated April 21, 2016 Question: What Is the Fear of Being Alone? Answer: Monophobia, or the fear of being alone, is a catch-all term for several discrete fears. Some people are afraid of being apart from a particular pers... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,984 | Which son of Sweyn Forkbeard became King of England in 1016? | Sweyn Forkbeard: England's forgotten Viking king - BBC News BBC News Sweyn Forkbeard: England's forgotten Viking king By David McKenna BBC News 25 December 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Sweyn Forkbeard (shown left), England's shortest reigning king, remains in the shadows of both his son... | King Henry VI | Britroyals Event 1422 Henry aged 8 months becomes King of England on the death of his father, Henry V, and then, two months later, King of France on the death of his grandfather, Charles VI. 1422 John, Duke of Bedford, is appointed Regent of France; Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, becomes Regent of Englan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,985 | Ophthalmitis is the inflammation of which part of the body? | Sympathetic Ophthalmia - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Dr. Arthur Epstein In very rare cases following a unilateral eye injury , a condition called sympathetic ophthalmia can develop. This condition presents itself as a form of uveitis (eye inflammation), and it occurs when the body’s own immune system attacks first the... | Effects of Hepatitis C on the Body Musty Mouth Skin and Eyes Hepatitis C is a viral disease that primarily causes inflammation of the liver, but the effects can be felt throughout the body. The Effects of Hepatitis C on the Body Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that is passed through contact with the blood of an infect... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,986 | In the children's book series, where is Paddington Bear originally from? | Books Books Publishers Books Since the publication of his first book "A Bear Called Paddington" in 1958, Michael Bond has written countless further stories about his creation from Peru. In total, more than 150 titles have been published in a variety of formats ranging from the original novels, which appeal to all ages,... | Easylib: Librarian to Bangalore, Hyderabad, and more - India's first online library Look who’s playing first base by Matt Christopher Soccer Scoop by Matt Christopher The Witches by Roald Dahl The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and six more Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Matilda by Roald Dahl Encyclope... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,987 | Which TV Game Show has been presented by Bob Monkhouse, Max Bygraves and Les Dennis? | Family Fortunes - UKGameshows Family Fortunes Vernon Kay (All Star Family Fortunes, 2006-present) Co-hosts Peter Dickson (2nd time, 2005 special) Lisa I'Anson (2006) Peter Dickson (3rd time, 2007-present) Broadcast ATV for ITV, 6 January 1980 to 4 September 1982 (81 episodes in 3 series) Central for ITV, 31 December 19... | Through the Keyhole - UKGameshows Through the Keyhole Leigh Francis as "Keith Lemon" (2013-) Co-hosts Lisa Snowdon and Stefanie Powers (2007-8) Dawn Porter (2011 special) Dave Berry (Regular Panellist: 2013) Broadcast TV-am (insert in Good Morning Britain), 1983-? Yorkshire Television for ITV, 3 April 1987 to 1 May 199... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,988 | During which month of the year is Hogmanay celebrated? | Did You Know? - New Year's Eve - Hogmanay Did You Know? - New Year's Eve - Hogmanay What does Hogmanay actually mean and what is the derivation of the name? Why do the Scots more than any other nation celebrate the New Year with such a passion? Why should a tall dark stranger be a welcome first foot visitor after midn... | Britain and the World 1988 Australia's bicentennial anniversary-parade of tall ships in Sydney Harbour Feb17 Lieutenant Colonel William Higgins, an American officer serving with a United Nations truce monitoring group, was kidnapped in southern Lebanon (he was later slain by his captors). Feb21 The gra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,989 | In cartography, the method by which a spherical shape is represented as a rectangle was invented by whom? | Cartography Version for printing This article describes how map making has played an important role in the development of mathematics. It is hardly surprising that cartography should be considered as a mathematical discipline in early times since cartography measures positions of places (mathematics was the science of ... | Historic People - Starshine Starshine Home > Astronomy Home > Historic People Each episode of the popular science fiction show 'Star Trek' began with a short speech that explained the mission of the Starship Enterprise. That explanation ended with the phrase "...to boldly go where no man has gone before." Imagi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,990 | Who played 'Sabrina Duncan' in the 1970's TV series 'Charlie's Angels'? | CHARLIE'S ANGELS 1970'S TV SHOW - Natures Joy NY By lisa on May 14, 2012 in TV Shows Charlie’s Angels gave us three sexy female private eyes to watch every week, and starred Kate Jackson (seasons 1–3), Jaclyn Smith (seasons 1–5), Farrah Fawcett-Majors (season 1), Cheryl Ladd (seasons 2–5) Shelley Hack (season 4) Tanya ... | Morgan Fairchild - Biography - IMDb Morgan Fairchild Biography Showing all 29 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (17) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (4) 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) This elegant lady defined the television version of the rich, sophisticated businesswo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,991 | "Which French playwright, writing in the 20th century, produced ""Les Parents Terribles"", ""Les Monstres Sacrs"" and ""Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde""?" | Jean Cocteau : definition of Jean Cocteau and synonyms of Jean Cocteau (English) 13 External links Early life Cocteau was born in Maisons-Laffitte , Yvelines , a village near Paris , to Georges Cocteau and his wife, Eugénie Lecomte; a socially prominent Parisian family. His father was a lawyer and amateur painter who... | The Magic Roundabout | Scratchpad | Fandom powered by Wikia Welcome to the The Magic Roundabout mini wiki at Scratchpad! You can use the box below to create new pages for this mini-wiki. The Magic Roundabout is a television created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot. Some five hundred five-minute-long episodes were made ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,992 | In classification of living creatures, which level comes between Class and Family, for example Primates? | The Levels of Classification 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 c... | Birds and Nature: The Sparrow Family THE SPARROW FAMILY. We all know some of the members of the Sparrow family, little gray and brown ,birds, striped above and lighter underneath. They belong to the Finch family, which is the largest of all the bird families. One-seventh of all the birds belong to this family. Just thi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,993 | In the fairy tale 'Snow White...', how many dwarfs were there? | Grimms Fairy Tales - Little Snow-White Grimms Fairy Tales Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Little Snow-White) Once upon a time in the middle of winter, when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at a window sewing, and the frame of the window was made of black ebony. And whilst... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,994 | In 1797 what occurred at The Nore and Spithead? | The Naval Mutinies at Spithead and the Nore | Socialist Appeal The Naval Mutinies at Spithead and the Nore Tweet The State can ultimately be reduced to bodies of armed men. These bodies of armed men are used by the ruling class either to maintain its power against what it sees as internal enemies, to defend itself agai... | Jon Boden « Folk Witness So. Farewell then Spiers & Boden Last week, Folk Witness snapper Simon and I went to the Ropetackle Centre to see Spiers & Boden on their farewell tour. For a goodbye, it was a pretty cheerful affair. Jon Boden introduced the gig as “our first farewell tour”, which immediately dispelled any not... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,995 | The ‘Goose Fair’ is held annually in which English city? | Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Nottingham Goose Fair thrills and delights city residents and visitors! In 2015 over 400,000 people visited the fair! Opening times Location: Forest Recreation Ground, NG7 6HB What to Expect at Goose Fair With more than 720 years... | World's Easiest Quiz How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur The Canary Islands are named aft... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,996 | Polaris is the brightest star in which constellation? | Polaris: The North Star – Alpha Ursae Minoris | Constellation Guide by admin Polaris, also known as the North Star, Alpha Ursae Minoris or Star of Arcady, is the brightest star in Ursa Minor constellation. Polaris is notable for currently being the closest bright star to the North Celestial Pole. The pole marks true no... | Betelgeuse - Alpha Orionis | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Betelgeuse by admin Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly red in colour, located at an appro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,997 | The author of Moll Flanders wrote which more famous work? | Moll Flanders - Daniel Defoe - Google Books Moll Flanders 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Moll_Flanders.html?id=hHXAoq3h9FQC Moll Flanders is, according to Virginia Woolf, one of the "few English novels which we can call indisputably great." Written by Defoe in 1722 under a pseudonym so his readers would... | Mary Phelps Jacob (Caresse Crosby) Save $201. Reprints of the 1899 Phelps Family in America family history are now available . Loading Notable Family Members Mary Phelps Jacob (Caresse Crosby) Inventor of the Modern Brassiere, Publisher Mary Phelps Jacob (20 April 1891 - 24 January 1970), better known as Caresse Crosby... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,998 | Which US State has the smallest population? | Top 10 Smallest States in the United States | Top 1 US Home » Smallest » Top 10 Smallest States in the United States Top 10 Smallest States in the United States Tuesday, August 16th 2011. | Smallest The United States is one of the five largest countries in the world. Some State in the United States has a very large siz... | United States of America travel guide - Wikitravel dial 911 Map of the mainland US, insular areas and Minor Outlying Islands. The United States of America is a large country in North America , often referred to as the "USA", the "US", the "United States", "America", or simply "the States". Home to the world's third-lar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,491,999 | In which town did both Jeffrey Archer and John Cleese grow up? | Jeffrey Archer reveals the secret of a happy marriage - Telegraph UK News Jeffrey Archer reveals the secret of a happy marriage Lord Archer suggests that couples from Birmingham who holiday in Weston-Super-Mare don't have much of a chance of making a success of marriage. Lord Jeffrey Archer is a bestselling author Ph... | Standish-Myles — MayflowerHistory.com Myles Standish BIRTH: Traditionally 1584, but something closer to 1587 seems more probable, probably in co. Lancashire, England. FIRST MARRIAGE: Rose, probably not long before 1619 or 1620, since they had no children yet. SECOND MARRIAGE: Barbara, sometime about 1623 at Plymouth. C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,000 | In 1949, when the part of Ireland that was more independent than the rest was declared a sovereign independent state outside the British Commonwealth, what name was given to it? | Ireland - becoming a free state The 1916 Easter Rising The Easter Rebellion, was an armed uprising of Irish nationalists against the rule of Great Britain in Ireland. The uprising occurred on Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, and centred mainly in Dublin. The chief objectives were the attainment of political freedom and t... | The Berlin Airlift-June 24, 1948 to May 12, 1949 June 27, 1948 to May 12, 1949 Introduction Following World War II, a delicate balance of power had surfaced between the once united Allies: Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Soviet Union. The opposing economic structures of capitalism and co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,001 | One of the most successful children's TV shows of all time was The Magic Roundabout. Which French animator created the show? | The Magic Roundabout - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Magic Roundabout EDIT Welcome to The Magic Roundabout guide at TV.com. Created by Serge Danot in 1965, The Magic Roundabout became a television legend. The five minute slot just before the early evening news guaranteed the programme a viewing fig... | Stop-Motion Clay Animation Stop-Motion Clay Animation Updated on November 1, 2016 "Wallace In the Kitchen" at the Wallace and Gromit exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia | Source Clay Animation and Claymation: Stop-Motion Animation with Plasticine Clay Models Clay animation is stop-motion animation ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,002 | The 'Bolan' and the 'Penner' are rivers in which country? | India Geography Maps, India Geography, Geographical Map of India Disclaimer Close Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited and its directors do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. Geography of India India is the seventh ... | Rochester vs. St. John Rivers: or Why Jane Eyre Preferred a Cynical Sinner to a Religious Zealot Rochester vs. St. John Rivers: or Why Jane Eyre Preferred a Cynical Sinner to a Religious Zealot Peter Bolt , English Department, North East Worchester College [All page and chapter references are to the Penguin Classic edi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,003 | Sterlet, Ossetra, Sevruga and Beluga are main types of what? | Caviar Fish Varieties - Beluga, Osetra, Sevruga | whatiscaviar.org Types Caviar Fish Varieties There are a few fish varieties which produce what is considered to be the world's best caviar. Here is the short list. Beluga Beluga caviar is relatively rare. Today, only about a hundred Beluga sturgeons are caught in the Ca... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,004 | Ergophobia is the irrational fear or what? | Ergophobia – Causes of Ergophobia – Treatment of Ergophobia Share your stories and support others... Ergophobia Tweet Working nine-to-five Monday through Friday can be a real drag. Having a job can cause stress and anxiety in almost everyone’s life, but what if that stress and anxiety were so bad that you could barely ... | Chrometophobia - money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of money, Chrometophobia Websites Welcome to my site for Chrometophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Chrometophobia (money fear, money phobia, fear of money, phobia of mon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,005 | Charles Moore is whose official 2013 biographer? | Charles Moore’s biography of Margaret Thatcher: Review by Anne Applebaum - Telegraph Books Charles Moore’s biography of Margaret Thatcher: Review by Anne Applebaum The first volume of Charles Moore’s authorised biography of Margaret Thatcher will become the definitive account of her life and ideas, says Anne Applebau... | Review of C.S. Forester's The African Queen - BrothersJudd.com [Cecil Scott] 1899-1966 C. S. Forester is well remembered for his Horatio Hornblower series (see Orrin's review ), which has won renewed popularity with the excellent A & E movie versions and a coattail effect from the cult status of Patrick O'Brien's best-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,006 | REM is a term sometimes applied to what? | Sleeptionary - Definitions of Common Sleep Terms - National Sleep Foundation Sleeptionary - Definitions of Common Sleep Terms Home >> Sleeptionary - Definitions of Common Sleep Terms The National Sleep Foundation's "Sleeptionary" is an evolving list of common sleep terms and their definitions. Arousals An abrupt chang... | The Biology of Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Stages, and Sleep Architecture The Biology of Sleep Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Stages, and Sleep Architecture Your body’s natural daily rhythms are regulated by structures in the brain that help determine when you fall asleep and wake up. People progress through a series of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,007 | '4.50 From Paddington' and 'Murder At The Vicarage' are novels featuring which detective? | Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: 4:50 from Paddington: A Miss Marple Mystery Format: Mass Market Paperback | Verified Purchase I'm not going to give you a synopsis of the book, you can get that anywhere and it doesn't belong in a book review at Amazon. This is an actual review. That said, I really enjoyed this one. Is it ... | 1887: Profile by Gaslight. Sherlock Holmes The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes (1927) --the fifth collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories This web page hasn't touched on the history and development of the Holmes stories in detail yet. Accompanying articles discuss it more thoroughly. But Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,008 | What name is given to an ornamental, usually coloured, design made of small pieces of hard material such as stone, tile or glass? | mosaic | art | Britannica.com Mosaic pebble mosaic Mosaic, in art , decoration of a surface with designs made up of closely set, usually variously coloured, small pieces of material such as stone, mineral, glass , tile , or shell. Unlike inlay , in which the pieces to be applied are set into a surface that has been hol... | The 64-Square Grid Design of ‘Through the Looking Glass’ | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian The 64-Square Grid Design of ‘Through the Looking Glass’ The sequel to Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland was designed to be a playable, albeit whimsical chess problem Architects Give the Classic Chess Set a Radical Makeover “For... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,009 | In the movie Rain Man, what airline does Raymond insist on flying as it has a perfect safety record? | airlines - Does Qantas have an above-average safety record? - Aviation Stack Exchange up vote 4 down vote favorite There is a widespread belief, at least within Australia, that Qantas has, or had, an above-average safety record. For example, AirlineRatings.com recently listed Qantas as the world's safest airline, which... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,010 | A romaine is what variety of foodstuff? | Romaine lettuce The World's Healthiest Foords are health-promoting foods that can change your life. Watch for the launch of our new WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan on January 23rd! The George Mateljan Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising. Our mission is to help you eat and cook ... | Glossary : SBS Food (top) Acacia seed A small, oval, black variety of the wattle seed. It is roasted and milled to be used in a wide variety of foods including soups, meat rubs, ice-creams and baked goods. Acetic Acid An organic acid better known as vinegar. Acidulated Water Water to which an acid substance such as lem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,011 | Dwayne Johnson is better known by which nickname | Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Universal Life Church Ministers Become A Minister Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dwayne Johnson, or better known for his stage name as “The Rock”, is an actor, athlete, television host, professional wrestler, and just recently, an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. Born in Haywa... | Sports humour, funny stories about rugby nicknames Rugby Nicknames 'Teflon' In my opinion, the Welsh rugby crowd are great at a particular brand of humour. In the 1980's Cardiff had a player called Gerald Cordle playing on the wing. He went through a bad patch, dropping pass after pass with the try line at his mercy.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,012 | Which King was less than a year old when he became King of England? | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Cha... | King Edward VI (1537-1553) [England Under The Tudors] Search EDWARD VI, King of England and Ireland, born at Greenwich on the 12th of October 1537, was the only child of Henry VIII by his third wife, Jane Seymour , who died of puerperal fever twelve days later. The story that the mother's life was deliberately sacrif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,013 | On which Dutch river does Amsterdam stand? | What Does the XXX in the Amsterdam Mean? Updated July 29, 2016. What Does the Triple X (XXX) in Amsterdam Mean? Given one of the most common stereotypes about the city of Amsterdam , the triple X that can be spotted all over the city may come as little surprise - but does it really have to do with the city's reputation... | Russian nature: The Volga river Monday, March 12, 2012 The Volga river The Volga is the largest river in Europe in terms of length, discharge, and watershed. It flows through central Russia, and is widely viewed as the national river of Russia. Out of the twenty largest cities of Russia, eleven, including the capital M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,014 | "Writers of episodes for the UK comedy TV series ""Doctor in the House"" (1969-70) included comic artists Graham Chapman, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Bernard McKenna and who else?" | Sixties City - Cult Television on selected small images for larger versions of the same image or a large different image from the same programme Main Page 1969 TV Viewing Ratings The Benny Hill Show THAMES TELEVISION 1969 The Benny Hill Show was a rather g... | Jasper Carrott Jasper Carrott Jasper Carrott: Jasper Carrott, the stage name of Robert Norman Davis OBE, born 14 March 1945, is an English comedian, actor, television presenter, and personality. Early life Born in Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green (which he said sounded like the address for "the home of a professional rap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,015 | "Which Hungarian-born actor acted in films from 1917 to his death in 1956, and is best known for playing the title role in the 1931 film ""Dracula""?" | Béla Lugosi | Universal Monsters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Lugosi, the youngest of four children, [3] was born as Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó in Lugos (at the time part of Austria–Hungary , now Lugoj in Romania ), to Paula de Vojnich and István Blaskó, a banker. [4] He later based his last name on his hometown. ... | Bela Lugosi - Biography - IMDb Bela Lugosi Biography Showing all 94 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (5) | Trade Mark (6) | Trivia (42) | Personal Quotes (13) | Salary (22) Overview (5) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) It's ironic that Martin Landau won an Oscar for impersonating Bela Lugosi (in Ed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,016 | What condition is the drug Amitriptyline usually used to treat? | amitriptyline oral : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD 1106 Uses This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression . It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This me... | 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 |
1,492,017 | What sound-playing device was invented by the same person? | Film History Before 1920 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Innovations Necessary for the Advent of Cinema: Optical toys, shadow shows, 'magic lanterns,' and visual tricks have existed for thousands of years. Many inventors, scientists, and manufacturers have observed the visual phenomenon that a seri... | Who Are Those People and Images on the Cover of Sgt. Pepper? - Music History 44. Dr. David Livingstone (Missionary & Explorer) 45. Johnny Weismuller (Swimmer and Actor) 46. Stephen Crane (Writer) 48. George Bernhard Shaw (Writer) 49. H.C.(Horace Clifford) Westermann (Sculptor) 50. Albert Stubbins (Soccer Player) 51. Sr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,018 | Who founded the Mormon church? | Jesus Christ's Church | Mormon.org Jesus Christ's Church What was Jesus Christ’s original Church? Seeking divine guidance or help is among the most fundamental of human instincts. It is how we know we’re not alone. It is how Jesus Christ’s Church was returned to His people. God loves us and has consistently revealed li... | Christian Science History | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry by Matt Slick Christian Science was founded by a woman named Mary Baker Eddy. She was born Mary Ann Morse Baker in New Hampshire in 1821. (She died in 1910). She was the daughter of a New Hampshire Congregationalist church member. As a child, sh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,019 | "In 1837 who nicknamed Robespierre ""The Sea-Green Incorruptible""?" | Maximilien Robespierre Search for: Maximilien Robespierre Maximilien François de Robespierre (1758-1794) was the most significant leader of the French Revolution’s radical period. Robespierre has divided historians and historical opinion, just as he divided opinion in his own time. Some consider him the revolution’s gr... | 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 |
1,492,020 | Mr Barkis, Edward Murdstone and Tommy Traddles are all characters in which Charles Dickens novel? | Character List Character List Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List David Copperfield He is the central character in the novel and tells the story of his life from birth to adulthood. David is a sensitive youth who first suffers under the cruel Murdstones and then is sent away to work in a wine warehouse. Dav... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,021 | Which board game is set at Tudor Close? | Clue (board game) | Clue Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Genre Murder-Mystery Clue (Cluedo outside the U.S.) is a popular murder-mystery board game. It was originally published in Leeds, England in 1949. It was devised by Anthony E. Pratt, a so ly move around the game board (a mansion), as of one of the game's six suspe... | The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot Mysteries): Agatha Christie: 9781602067912: Amazon.com: Books The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) Add all three to Cart Add all three to List One of these items ships sooner than the other. Show details Buy the selected items together This item:The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,022 | On which river does St Petersburg lie? | Rivers and canals of St. Petersburg Rivers and Canals Rivers and Canals Most cities are built beside rivers and many cities are built by the sea, but there are few cities like St. Petersburg where water is as much a part of the city's make-up as brick or stone. Built across the marshlands of the Neva River delta, St. P... | Amazon.com: Prokofiev: Peter and The Wolf/Carnival of the Animals and Other Great Children's Classics: St. Petersburg Radio & TV Symphony Orchestra Stanislav Gorkovenko: MP3 Downloads By HB on March 2, 2005 Format: Audio CD The previous review complains that the CD does not mention the fact that Peter and the Wolf is w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,023 | Albert Giacometti found fame as what? | NPR's Morning Edition -- Giacometti Retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art Click to enlarge Dec. 17, 2001 -- To many, the sculptures of Alberto Giacometti have become icons of the anxious mood of the post-World War II era: Thin, solitary figures with long arms and legs, betraying just a hint of human form. The Swi... | The Man Who Was Thursday Essay - The Man Who was Thursday - eNotes.com The Man Who Was Thursday Essay - The Man Who was Thursday The Man Who was Thursday G. K. Chesterton The following entry presents criticism of Chesterton's novel The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare (1908). Often regarded as Chesterton's finest nove... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,024 | What is the word for a Jewish candelabra? | Hanukkah Menorahs. Hanukkah Festival of Lights. Hanukah History Tamara Baskin crafts menorot from fused glass , featuring themes ranging from whimsy to Jerusalem's Western Wall . Another Judaica style focuses on light-hearted, painted-metal animal menorahs . Many artists have also designed beautiful, stylized version... | The Menorah | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple . It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and its mission to be "a light unto the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,025 | Generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble, trade in what commodity collapsed in February 1637, devastating the economy of The United Provinces (now the Netherlands)? | tulip mania : definition of tulip mania and synonyms of tulip mania (English) 13 External links History A Satire of Tulip Mania by Brueghel the Younger (ca. 1640) depicts speculators as brainless monkeys in contemporary upper-class dress. In a commentary on the economic folly, one monkey urinates on the previously ... | Causes of the War of Jenkins' Ear Updated January 14, 2016. Causes of the War of Jenkins' Ear: As part of the Treaty of Utrecht which ended the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain received a thirty-year trade agreement (an asiento) from Spain which permitted British merchants to trade up to 500 tons of goods per yea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,026 | What fish is used to make a kipper? | Kippers: the fish that fell out of fashion - Telegraph Kippers: the fish that fell out of fashion Our changing attitude to breakfast isn't the only reason kippers are in decline. Kippers: the fish that fell out of fashion Photo: RUTHLEWISILLUSTRATIONS.COM Comments When was the last time you tasted kipper pâté? A smoot... | Take a swim down memory lane with this video highlighting my first 50 years with StarKist®. 50th Birthday The Big 5-0 and I swear I haven’t aged a day. What can I say? Tuna is one healthy fish. 2010 StarKist® Headquarters on Pittsburgh's Northside unveiled a giant lighted sign featuring me! Bright idea StarKist®! 200... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,027 | The addition of what turns a Welsh Rarebit into a Buck Rarebit? | Welsh rarebit W Welsh rarebit Welsh rarebit, Welsh rabbit, or infrequently rarebit, is a savoury sauce made from melted cheese and various other ingredients and served hot over toasted bread. The names of the dish originate from 18th century Great Britain. Rarebit is typically made with Cheddar cheese , in contrast to ... | The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Ani... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,028 | "In 2010 who left the message ""Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid there is no money. Kind regards - and good luck""?" | BBC News - Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Treasury chief's note to successor: There's no money Liam Byrne on note to Laws New Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws has revealed his predecessor left him a note reading: "I'm afraid there is no money." Mr Laws, speaking alongside Chancellor Geor... | Learn and talk about ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, Cricket museums and halls of fame, Halls of fame in the United Arab Emirates, International Cricket Council Hall of Fame inductees, International Cricket Council awards and rankings "Sydney Barnes" . cricinfo . ESPN . Retrieved 26 October 2010. "Ken Barrington" . Cricinf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,029 | What name is given to a young lion? | What is a young lion called? | Reference.com What is a young lion called? A: Quick Answer A young lion is called a cub. Adult males are called lions, while adult females are called lionesses. A lion transitions from cub to adult at 24 months in age. Full Answer The young of other big wild cats, including leopards and c... | What is the name of a young elephant? | Reference.com What is the name of a young elephant? A: Quick Answer A young elephant is called a calf. Adulthood doesn't begin until the calf, whether male or female, reaches 18 years of age. Beyond that, an elephant's expected lifespan is between 60 to 70 years. Full Answer Newb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,030 | The 'May' blossom flowers on which tree? | The hawthorn tree - Queen of the May The Hawthorn Tree - Queen Of The May By Glennie Kindred (Originally published at Beltane 1997) The Hawthorn (Crataegus mongyna), Whitethorn, Haegthorn, Quickthorn or May Tree, is one of the most wild, enchanted and sacred of our native trees. Known as the "faerie tree", this beautif... | 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 |
1,492,031 | What is depicted in a stretched out form at the bottom of Holbein's painting The Ambassadors? | TiefenbrunWHOne - Hans Holbein the Younger, The Ambassadors TiefenbrunWHOne Hans Holbein, The Ambassadors, 1533. Research "Holbein's The Ambassadors." Smarthistory.org. January 14th, 2010. < http://smarthistory.org/holbein.html >. Video on two historians: Dr. Beth Harris, and Dr. Steven Zucker. These two people give th... | Overspill Overspill 5A: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate 6A: Tea 18A: The white of an egg 19A: Tomato 33A. Kings cross and Charing cross 34A. Pennsylvania 35A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 36A. Caracus 41A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 42A. Eros 64A: The Duke of Edinburgh,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,032 | Which British Prime Minister, who was born in Portsmouth in March 1912, died on March 26th 2005 aged 92 ? | James Callaghan - Biography - IMDb James Callaghan Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (14) | Personal Quotes (9) Overview (5) 26 March 2005 , Ringmer, East Sussex, England, UK (lobar pneumonia, cardiac failure, and kidney failure) Birth Name 6' 1" (1.86 m) Mini Bio (1) Jim Callaghan was b... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,033 | The Primrose League referred to the supporters of which Prime Minister? | Primrose Day | Article about Primrose Day by The Free Dictionary Primrose Day | Article about Primrose Day by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Primrose+Day Primrose Day April 19 Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, novelist, and twice prime minister of England, died on this day in 1881... | Cricket officials discuss replacing Michael Clarke with Steven Smith as full-time Australian captain Cricket officials discuss replacing Michael Clarke with Steven Smith as full-time Australian captain Police crackdown on city homeless camps Play Video Leadership rumblings not just for PM Leadership rumblings not just ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,034 | From his August 2012 obituary in The Independent, who died aged 'treble 16, double 12'? | Sid Waddell - Telegraph Sport Obituaries Sid Waddell Sid Waddell, who has died aged 72, was one of the greatest sports commentators of his generation, an achievement made all the more remarkable because his descriptive fireworks graced what was, to many, hardly a sport at all: darts. Sid Waddell was much-loved thanks... | 2012 review: notable deaths in music | Music | The Guardian Music blog 2012 review: notable deaths in music See what the Guardian had to say about over 30 notable musicians who died this year - from Whitney and Adam Yauch to Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Dave Brubeck and Ravi Shankar Otis with his band in 1950. Photograph:... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,035 | Which future PM was the eldest son of Lord Dunglass? | Alec Douglas-Home (Politician) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News 1903 Birth Born on July 2, 1903. TEENAGE 1918 15 Years Old In 1918 the 12th Earl of Home died, Dunglass succeeded him in the earldom, and the courtesy title passed to Alec Douglas-Home, who was styled Lord Dunglass until 1951. … Read More The young Lord Dung... | Spencer Perceval Spencer Perceval Prime Minister, 1809-1812 Spencer Perceval was born in Audley Square, London, on November 1, 1762, the second son of John, 2nd Earl of Egmont. He was educated at Harrow and at Trinity College, Cambridge, received his M.A. in 1782, and was called to the bar at Li... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,036 | Harrisburg is the state capitol of which American state? | Pennsylvania State Capitol - Official Site The CapitolA National Historic Landmark Pennsylvania's Capitol is, first and foremost, a public building belonging to the citizens of the Commonwealth. It is also a priceless architectural and artistic treasure, a majestic symbol of history and power, and an icon of democr... | Columbine High School massacre - Unionpedia, the concept map Yes, please No, thanks Columbine High School massacre The Columbine High School massacre was a school shooting that occurred on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, an unincorporated area of Jefferson County in the state of Colorad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,037 | "What is the opening sentence of the book that ends with ""It was the devious-cruising Rachel, that in her retracing search after her missing children, only found another orphan.""?" | Moby-Dick/Epilogue - Wikisource, the free online library Moby-Dick/Epilogue “And I only am escaped alone to tell thee” Job. The drama’s done. Why then here does any one step forth?— Because one did survive the wreck. It so chanced, that after the Parsee’s disappearance, I was he whom the Fates ordained to take the pla... | Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) - Find A Grave Memorial Dorchester Dorset, England Author. Thomas Hardy was born in Higher Brockhampton, Dorset, England, to Thomas and Jemima Hardy, the eldest of four children. His mother encouraged his love of knowledge and learning, and his father, a stonemason, passed on his love of arch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,038 | Which company, best-known as a manufacturer of luxury cars, also made buses, such as the Freeline and Fleetline models? | Daimler Motor Company - Razor Robotics www.daimlercars.com Flutes: Daimler's traditional radiator grille topped by now-vestigial cooling fins adopted by 1905 The Daimler Company Limited, until 1910 The Daimler Motor Company Limited, was an independent British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in London by H. J. Lawson... | Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Last updated on 30 Sep, 2010 by Editor This is 5th part of the business quiz series of business questions and answers. These are all the business quiz questions added so far with answers. This busin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,039 | Which famous art collection was started by the fourth Marquess of Hartford? | The Wallace Collection. A London's secret exposed - You in London You in London 0 The Wallace Collection is rarely on top of the list of things to see in London, but it definitely should. It is an incredible collection of pieces of art and what is even more remarkable is the fact that they are not on display inside a m... | 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 |
1,492,040 | Who hosts the new version of ITV's The Krypton Factor? | The Krypton Factor - UKGameshows The Krypton Factor Broadcast Granada for ITV, 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995 (254 episodes in 18 series + 21 specials) ITV Productions for ITV1, 1 January 2009 to 9 March 2010 (20 episodes in 2 series) as Young Krypton: Granada for ITV, 6 June 1988 to 11 July 1989 (21 episodes in ... | The Voice UK: Tom Jones angry over "sub-standard" BBC treatment — BBC The Voice UK (@BBCTheVoiceUK) August 14, 2015 He added that he was very disappointed by the "sub-standard behaviour from the executives". "Having been through plenty of transformations throughout the years, I support and admire creative change. But b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,041 | Which English city is called the city of dreaming spires | Oxford, City of dreaming Spires Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires Navigation Rent a Castle Whether it's a folly for 2 or a fort for 20, try our castles for rent page. By Ben Johnson | Comments Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire and famous worldwide for its prestigious university, the oldest in the English-spea... | The History Of English Clubs In European Cup Finals - Goal.com The History Of English Clubs In European Cup Finals Featured 0 May 19, 2008 11:32:11 Graham Lister looks back at the previous occasions on which English teams have contested the final of Europe's leading competition.... 1 - Busby's Mission Wednesday will se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,042 | Who played Sadie King in Emmerdale? | Emmerdale Farm Cast & Characters - The Kings The Kings arrives week beginning 1st March 2004 Sadie King PATSY KENSIT JOINS EMMERDALE Patsy Kensit has today signed a long-term contract to join ITV1’s award-winning soap Emmerdale. Patsy will play wealthy new character Sadie King - a sexy, powerful and cun... | Hollyoaks (TV Series 1995– ) - 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 Hollyoaks takes a look at the lives, loves and careers of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,043 | Which musical note has the same value as half a semibreve or two crochets? | Music Theory / Time / Sound and silence Total time is calculated by adding the notes and rests. Two quavers equal a crotchet. Four crotchets equal a semibreve. Eight quavers equal a semibreve. This music plays for 16 crotchets. How long is 16 crotchets in seconds? See Tempo later in this book of Time. Picture notes If ... | Music Glossary [M.Tevfik Dorak] Naxos Music Glossary Sofia Open Access Courses : Musicianship Alla breve: A tempo mark indicating quick duple time; i.e., 2/2 instead of 4/4. So, the minim but not the crotchet is the unit of time. Allemande: A moderate duple time dance (4 or 2). It generally has a short upbeat o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,044 | On a three-masted sailing ship, what name is given to aftermost mast? | Listing of Historical Sailing Ship types and nomenclature. Pointing a cursor over a label will display the image. Ship Names, Ratings and Types Balinger: A small single-masted sailing vessel, used in the 15th and 16th century. Baltimore Clipper: A two-masted fore-and-aft gaff-rigged schooner-like ship also carryin... | Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ Part 1 - A through M This FAQ is maintained by Jeff Crowell (jeff_crowell@hp.com) ; web hosting provided by Haze Gray & Underway . Last Updated 31 October 2003. Notes: --'RN' denotes Royal Navy usage. Similarly, RCN = Royal Canadian Navy, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,045 | Who is the lowest ranked man to win the men?s singles title at Wimbledon, he was 125th when he won in 2001? | 2. 2001 - Goran Ivanisevic | RealClearSports Posted on 05.07.12 9:47 PM UTC 2. 2001 - Goran Ivanisevic Only four men have ever won a Grand Slam event as an unseeded player - Mark Edmondson (1976 Australian Open), Boris Becker (1985 Wimbledon), Richard Krajicek (1996 Wimbledon) and Goran Ivanisevic (2001 Wimbledon), but... | The Championships, Wimbledon The Championships, Wimbledon 128S (128Q) / 64D (16Q) [b] Current champions 2016 Wimbledon The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is widely considered the most prestigious. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] It has been held at th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,046 | Whose estranged wife Ingrid was granted a 'quickie divorce' at London's High Court? | Chris Tarrant - Latest news on Metro UK | Page 2 Chris Tarrant Johnny and Denise reunite Johnny and Denise will be reunited on breakfast radio Former Big Breakfast presenters Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen are being reunited on a breakfast radio show. Denise, 33, will join Capital 95.8 DJ Vaughan, 41, on the Londo... | Theatre Facts - Quick Theatre Facts - Fun Facts, Ticket Deals & Offers Kicky Wicky is a Shakespearean word meaning wife. There are over 5000 books on the subject of the disputed authorship of Shakespeare's works. The largest operating theatrical wardrobe department in the world is at Walt Disney World, Florida housing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,047 | Who assassinated US President Abraham Lincoln in 1865? | Abraham Lincoln | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln became the United States' 16th President in 1861, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863. Lincoln warned the South in his Inaugural Address: "In your hands, my dissatisfie... | Abraham Lincoln elected president - Nov 06, 1860 - HISTORY.com Abraham Lincoln elected president Publisher A+E Networks Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,048 | What is the birthstone for December? | What's the birthstone for December? | Earth | EarthSky What’s the birthstone for December? By EarthSky in Earth | Science Wire | December 1, 2015 December has two birthstones, turquoise and zircon. Turquoise Turquoise is considered by some to be a symbol of good fortune and success, believed to bring prosperity to its ... | 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 |
1,492,049 | Who composed the piano piece 'Fur Elise' in 1810? | F�r Elise (For Elise) - Bagatelle in A minor WoO 59 by Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven Painted in 1820 by Joseph Karl Stieler For Elise was quietly composed in 1810 when Beethoven was practically deaf About F�r Elise Perhaps one of the most well-known pieces of music in the world, this composition is a common... | Which is your favourite piece of music by Mozart? | Classical-Music.com Rating: 0 To mark Mozart 's 260th birthday today, we ask 10 top performers to tell us about the great composer's works that inspire them the most. Sir Neville Marriner (conductor): Requiem The fact that the Requiem was unfinished by Mozart has a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,050 | It was founded in 1379 as St Mary's College of Winchester in Oxford, but as there was already a St Mary's College at Oxford as what has it been known ever since? | College Report 2010-11 by Somerville College - issuu Somerville College Report 10|11 Somerville College Report 10|11 Somerville College Contents Visitor, Principal, Fellows, Lecturers, Staff 3 The Year in Review Principal’s Report 10 Fellows’ Activities 18 Report on Junior Research Fellowships 30 JCR Report 32 MCR Repo... | College history | King's College, Cambridge King's College, Cambridge » College history College history Larger image The King's College of Our Lady and St Nicholas in Cambridge was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI and munificently endowed. The Founder's statutes provided for a Provost and seventy poor scholars. Scholar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,051 | What is another name for quicksilver | Quicksilver - definition of quicksilver by The Free Dictionary Quicksilver - definition of quicksilver by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/quicksilver Related to quicksilver: billabong , Roxy quick·sil·ver See mercury . adj. Unpredictable; mercurial: "a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one... | Pulsars are highly magnetized rotating neutron stars that - ASTR - 100 View Full Document Pulsars are highly magnetized, rotating neutron stars that emit a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The radiation can only be observed when the beam of emission is pointing towards the Earth. This is called the lighthouse effect ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,052 | What system specifies each point uniquely in a plane by a pair of numerical coordinates, which are the signed distances from the point to two fixed perpendicular directed lines? | Cartesian coordinate system - GIS Wiki | The GIS Encyclopedia Cartesian coordinate system Jump to: navigation , search Illustration of a Cartesian coordinate plane. Four points are marked and labeled with their coordinates: (2,3) in green, (−3,1) in red, (−1.5,−2.5) in blue, and the origin (0,0) in purple. A Cartesian ... | Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale A Historical and Empirical Comparison By Daniel White - Copyright © 03/05/2007 (This is an updated version of the dissertation as required for my course at the University of East Anglia. I thought I'd... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,053 | What day of the week is named for the Norse god of single combat, victory, and heroic glory? | Top 10 facts about Tuesday | Top 10 Facts | Life & Style | Daily Express TOP 10 FACTS Top 10 facts about Tuesday THE actress Tuesday Weld is 70 years old today and today is Tuesday, so let’s have some Tuesday facts. 04:55, Tue, Aug 27, 2013 Tuesday Weld with Elvis Presley in 1961 on the set of Wild In The Country 1. Th... | Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertility. - Norse Goddess Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertility. - Norse Goddess. She is said to be the wife of Odin and is the foremost among the goddesses and the queen of Asgard. Frigg - Wife of Odin and the goddess of marriage and fertil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,054 | According to Greek legend, who was the father of Telemachus? | TELEMACHUS, Greek Mythology Index TELEMACHUS ΤΗΛΕΜΑΧΟΣ The son of Odysseus and Penelope (Hom. Od. i. 216). He was still an infant at the time when his father went to Troy, and in his absence of nearly twenty years he grew up to manhood. After the gods in council had determined that Odysseus should return home from the ... | HYMENAEUS (Hymenaios) - Greek God of Weddings & the Bridal Hymn Eros, Hebe, Heracles and Hymenaeus, Athenian red-figure pyxis C5th B.C., University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology HYMENAIOS (Hymenaeus) was the god of weddings or, more specifically, of the wedding hymn sung by the bride's train as she was escorted... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,055 | Which American President was the recipient of the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize? | The Nobel Peace Prize 1906 - Presentation Speech Presentation Speech The Nobel Peace Prize 1906 Theodore Roosevelt Award Ceremony Speech Presentation Speech by Gunnar Knudsen, Presiding, on December 10, 1906 * As the Nobel Committee meets today, the tenth of December, perhaps for the last time in this hall 1 , to a... | in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize - IT - 402 View Full Document in 1907 who was the first English writer win Nobel prize literature Rudyard Kipling 4 Name the science fiction writer who lives in Sri Lanka Arthur C Clark 5 What pop group were dedicated followers of fashion The Kinks 6 CaCo3 is the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,056 | The £1.00 note ceased to be legal tender in which year? | November 12, 1984: End of the road for the pound note - BT November 12, 1984: End of the road for the pound note Chancellor Nigel Lawson consigned the pound note to history after 187 years - to be replaced by the longer-lasting, if less popular, pound coin. Print this story On November 12, 1984, Chancellor of the E... | Fifteen-to-One - UKGameshows Fifteen-to-One Sandi Toksvig (daytime editions, 2014-) Co-host Dave Torrance (2014-) Broadcast Regent Productions for Channel 4, 11 January 1988 to 19 December 2003 (2265 episodes in 35 series) Remedy Productions and Argonon for Channel 4, 20 September 2013 to present Synopsis Words can't d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,057 | Who had a U.K. number one in the sixties with Massachusetts | 10 best songs written and recorded by the Bee Gees in the 1960s - AXS 10 best songs written and recorded by the Bee Gees in the 1960s By: Rachael Monaco AXS Contributor Jun 29, 2015 2373601 476496 16541761 6 y2015m06d29 59429 TheWhiteCat165 You Tube When younger generations of music listeners hear the name the Bee Gees... | Top 100 1968 - UK Music Charts 1969 Top 100 1968 The top 100 1968 lists the 100 most popular hits in the UK singles music charts in 1968. Position What A Wonderful World / Cabaret 02 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 05 I've Gotta Get A Message To You 13 Crazy World Of Arthur Brown Fire This Guy's In Love With You 23 Dave... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,058 | Which is the only state of the USA with an old royal palace? | The only royal palace of the United States - Review of Iolani Palace, Honolulu, HI - TripAdvisor “The only royal palace of the United States” Reviewed October 15, 2012 First of all, many tourists confuse Iolani and Ali'Iolani Hale. The latter was initially built as the royal palace but never used for this purpose. It i... | In Which There's A Girl In New York City Who Calls Herself The Human Trampoline - Home - This Recording Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:35AM Where We All Will Be Received by NELL BOESCHENSTEIN I know a six-year-old in Berkeley who starts each day by asking his parents to “put on the rock & roll!” and they know he means Gra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,059 | Competitors from which country won the most medals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Rotterdam, Netherlands from 16 to 24 October 2010? | 46th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2015 46th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2015 Latest News Eight judges sanctioned following marking control procedures at the 2015 Worlds and Rio Test Events Accuracy in scoring and the integrity of rankings are key priorities for the International Gymnastics Federa... | Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow On time The Stockholm Games were a model of efficiency. The Swedish hosts introduced the first Olympic use of automatic timing devices for the track events, the photo finish and a public address system. Last man standing If there was an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,060 | Of which 1969 film was 15-year-old Billy Casper the central character? | Billy (Character) - Biography biography from Kes (1969) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography History Discuss Billy Casper is a ... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,061 | The 1993 movie Free Willy was centred around what type of animal? | 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... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,062 | Boxers Randolph Turpin, Terry Downes and Alan Minter were British World champions at which weight? | Best British Middleweights - BoxRec Best British Middleweights Quote Post by Arsenal » 16 Mar 2006, 08:50 After reading a few posts recently and watching a few old fights I thought I would get other people's views. Lets not make it difficult rate middle, super and light middlewieghts as one. I know some may have been b... | Tony Sibson Vs Alan Minter Dual Signed European Middleweight Championship Official Onsite Programme || Boxing Memorabilia || Champs UK MUHAMMAD ALI Tony Sibson vs Alan Minter DUAL SIGNED European Middleweight Championship Official Onsite Programme Tony Sibson vs Alan Minter DUAL SIGNED & (INSCRIBED by Sibson "Best Wish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,063 | Singer David Bowie teamed up with UK band Queen on which 1981 hit single? | About David Bowie - History, Biography, Songs and Facts david “As was the case with Miles Davis in jazz, Bowie has come not just to represent his innovations but to symbolize modern rock as an idiom in which literacy, art, fashion, style, sexual exploration and social commentary can be rolled into one.” Rolling Stone... | Eurovision Song Contest 1981 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1981 Ireland's capital Dublin hosted the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest after Johnny Logan won the contest in the preceding year with What's Another Year. Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest for the United Kingdom with the song Making Yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,064 | "What is the last name of ""Ellen""?" | Ellen DeGeneres - Biography - IMDb Ellen DeGeneres Biography Showing all 74 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (38) | Personal Quotes (24) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 5' 7½" (1.71 m) Mini Bio (1) Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in Metairie, Lo... | The Marriage of Tiger and Elin Woods By Sheri Stritof Updated February 18, 2016. From a lavish, posh, ritzy, bewitching, exclusive, expensive, and elaborate sunset wedding to a bizarre crash into a tree and an apology for "transgressions" and "personal failings", the marriage of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren continued... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,065 | In the English 'Grand National' what is the maximum number of horses allowed to run? | Grand National Grand National Updated on January 11, 2017 The Grand National is held annually at the Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, arguably it is the biggest test of horse and jockey in the world. The grueling four and a half mile course has thirty fences, many measuring more than seven foot. with a field of forty r... | BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Horse Racing | Women in the Grand National Women in the Grand National WOMEN RIDERS IN G NATIONAL 1977 Charlotte Brew (R) (R- Refused, P - Pulled Up, F - Fell) When Carrie Ford rides Forest Gunner the Grand National on Saturday, she will join an elite group of females to have competed in the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,066 | Gainsborough and Stamford are towns in which English county? | Things to do in Lincolnshire | Days Out | Places to Visit You are here: Counties -> Things to do in Lincolnshire Things to do in Lincolnshire Page Contents Lincolnshire, situated on the East Coast, is England's fourth largest County, encompassing coastal resorts, fen lands, vales and wolds. Lincolnshire holds a wealth... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,067 | The Dukedom of Wellington takes its title from a town in what county? | Wellington, Somerset, England, UK, Tourist and local information The Times recently reported that Wellington was the third-best place in Britain to live. Only third-best! Many of the locals would say there is nowhere better. This small market town placed between the River Tone and the beautiful Blackdown Hills has ... | The History of Martha's Vineyard by Henry Franklin Norton, 1923 The following text was scanned and OCRed from the book MARTHA'S VINEYARD by Henry Franklin Norton. Copyright 1923 by Henry Franklin Norton and Robert Emmett Pyne, Publishers. See also Tisbury (Vineyard Haven) by H. F. Norton. HISTORY OF MARTHA'S VINEYAR... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,068 | Eric Coates' light orchestral serenade 'By The Sleepy Lagoon' is the appropriately titled introductory music to which long running radio show? | British Light Music Classics - CDS44261/4 - Hyperion Records - MP3 and Lossless downloads British Light Music Classics 4CDs Boxed set (at a special price) Recording details: Various dates St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, United Kingdom Produced by Various producers Total duration: 305 minutes 30 se... | 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 |
1,492,069 | Lye is an old English word for? | Lye | Define Lye at Dictionary.com lye a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide. 2. any solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like. Origin of lye Old English 900 before 900; Middle English lie, ley, Old English lēag; cognate with Dutch loog, German Lauge lye, Ol... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,070 | "Whose autobiography was called ""Unreliable Memoirs""?" | Clive James - Wikiquote Clive James Jump to: navigation , search Clive James (born 7 October 1939 ) is an expatriate Australian writer, poet, essayist, critic, and commentator on popular culture. Contents Most first novels are disguised autobiographies. This autobiography is a disguised novel. Opening lines to the pref... | listography: facts (Greta Garbo) facts (Greta Garbo) Garbo's favorite TV program during her later years was Matlock and she greatly admired star Andy Griffith. A cigarette butt smoked by Greta Garbo once fetched $352 at a Hollywood auction. Garbo's brother emigrated to the United States in the 1930's and owned a ranch ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,071 | Who wrote For Whom The Bell Tolls | John Donne: Poems “For whom the bell tolls” | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were... | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Lawrence Public Library | BiblioCommons For Whom the Bell Tolls Print In 1937 Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight," For Whom the Bell Tolls. T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,072 | Which US city was known as Yerba Buena until 1847? | Yerba Buena Cove - FoundSF FoundSF Yerba Buena Cove Primary Source View north from Rincon Hill across the urbanizing Yerba Buena Cove, mostly filled but still some areas of water visible in this 1860 image. Photo: J. Paul Getty Museum Open Content Program The village of Yerba Buena in 1846, three years before the Gold ... | 1773 - Historical Events - On This Day On This Day Jan 6 Massachusetts slaves petition legislature for freedom Jan 12 First public museum established in north American colonies (Charlestown, SC) Event of Interest Jan 17 Captain James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S) Captain/Explorer Feb 26 Constru... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,073 | "Who wrote the music for the ballet ""Swan Lake""?" | Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake - Classic FM Classic FM Become a VIP Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake You think ballet, you think Tchaikovsky . The Russian composer was the 19th century’s true master of dance music. Today, Nutcracker , The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake remain sure-fire hits for ballet companies around the world. It’s r... | Into The Woods: Composer Stephen Sondheim Interview - Lifestyle Writer 27/12/2014 Into The Woods is a modern musical spin on traditional fairy tales, with multi award-winning composer Stephen Sondheim captivating audiences through his score, rhythm and magical lyrics. Be enchanted by the sounds of this glorious film… H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,074 | Before becoming an entertainer, what was the profession of George Formby? | George Formby's misery at hands of his frigid, domineering wife Beryl | Daily Mail Online comments His funeral was the largest in British history for a figure from showbusiness. As the cortege slowly made its way to his final resting place at Warrington cemetery, the streets were lined with more than 150,000 mourners u... | Tudor Faces: Clowning Around – The Portraits of Will Sommers Clowning Around – The Portraits of Will Sommers “Be a clown, be a clown, all the world loves a clown…” (Cole Porter, 1948) Well, maybe not. Clowns give me the willies, conjuring up images of the notorious John Wayne Gacy as Pogo, and the love-to-hate Ronald ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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