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1,492,575 | Opera buffa is a formal description of what? | Musical Form – Baroque Era: Opera, Opera Seria, Opera buffa – The Maestro68's Website & Blog by maestro68 Opera (English plural: operas; Italian plural: opere) is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called a libretto) and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting.[1] ... | Sydney Opera House construction. About the Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is the busiest performing arts centre in the world. Since its opening in 1973, it has brought countless hours of entertainment to millions of people and has continued to attract the best in world class talent year after year. Even toda... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,576 | In which UK city was artist L S Lowry born? | L.S. Lowry | Biography (1887-1976) (Laurence Stephen Lowry) Biography 1 8 8 7 - 1 9 7 6 Laurence Stephen Lowry was born in Rusholme, Manchester, in November 1887, the only child of Irish-born R S Lowry and Elizabeth Lowry (n�e Hobson). He attended a local school in Victoria Park, but took private lessons from William F... | BBC News | UK | Footballers' union nets Lowry Wednesday, 1 December, 1999, 13:56 GMT Footballers' union nets Lowry Going To The Match was expected to fetch �500,000 A painting of a football match by LS Lowry has been bought for a record �1.9m by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). The players' union bought... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,577 | The shortest Greenland-to-Iceland sea-crossing is about how many miles? | The Exodus Route: Crossing the Red Sea The Red Sea Crossing Introduction: We only know with certainty, three of the nearly 50 places listed in the exodus between Egypt and the Jordan 40 years later. Rameses (Goshen), Ezion-Geber (modern Elat) and Mt. Nemo. God has chosen for us to know only the starting, midway a... | Greenland - Country Profile - Nations Online Project Info ___ Greenland Northern lights in Greenland. Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, a phenomen that appeares around the Earth's magnetic pole. Auroras are produced when the solar wind hits the magnetosphere, the resulting ionization emits light of varying color and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,578 | Born in 1898, which important figure did M.E. Clifton James closely resemble? | Articles | Mark Simner Mark Simner Author and Historian of British Military History Menu Major-General Nevill Smyth VC On 2 September 1898, Captain Nevill Maskelyne Smyth of the 2nd Dragoon Guards would perform an act of valour that would result in the award of a Victoria Cross. His citation, published in the London Ga... | Untitled Page Latin is abolished in the English courts. Government England passes the Molasses Act, which places heavy taxes on molasses, rum and sugar imported to the colonies. Government James Oglethorpe (1696-1785) founds the last of the 13 colonies, named Georgia in honor of King George II; he also founds the city ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,579 | Which English football team won soccer's First Division title in 1946/47 season, the first after World War Two? | My Football Facts & Stats | Football League Football stats detailing the points amassed by season for every club in the Top Flight from 1888-89 to 2015-16 A batch of railway locomotives were built and named after famous football clubs in the 1930s by the London & North-East Railway FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Football Lea... | BBC SPORT | Football | Premier League | Where the Premier League's players come from Where the Premier League's players come from Data shown is place of birth, not nationality. (Data last updated 13 August 2009) By Ollie Williams In the past two decades, the composition of England's top-flight teams has changed dramati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,580 | In which American city do the 'Wizards' play Basketball? | Washington Wizards Tickets | Single Game Tickets & Schedule | Ticketmaster.com See More WASHINGTON WIZARDS AT VERIZON CENTER: The Washington Wizards are one of the NBA’s up-and-coming teams and the hottest sports ticket in the DC area. The Wizards are looking to improve on last year’s accomplishments and continue to e... | Harlem Globetrotters bringing 'Fans Rule' Tour to Arena | Infinite Energy Center Harlem Globetrotters bringing 'Fans Rule' Tour to Arena By: Deanna Allen Published: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Brother Bones’ whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown” — the Harlem Globetrotters’ signature song — will be heard throughout t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,581 | Who was famously born in Stratford-upon-Avon? | IMDb: Most Popular People Born In "Stratford-upon-Avon/ Warwickshire/ England/ UK" Most Popular People Born In "Stratford-upon-Avon/ Warwickshire/ England/ UK" 23 names. Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Sarah Douglas Actress, Superman II Even though Sarah Douglas was born and raised in St... | William Shakespeare Biography - eNotes.com William Shakespeare Biography Trivia William Shakespeare Biography William Shakespeare left school at age fifteen, and his contemporary Ben Jonson said Shakespeare had “little Latin and less Greek”—so it wasn't his training. It wasn't where he was born, either: Stratford is st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,582 | What form of breadcrumbed fried food, often containing mashed potato, is named from French 'to crunch'? | About: Croquette About: Croquette An Entity of Type : Food , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org A croquette is a small breadcrumbed fried food roll containing, usually as main ingredients, mashed potatoes or ground meat (veal, beef, chicken, or turkey), shellfish, fish, cheese, ... | French Culinary-Baking Terms | The Bakery Network French Culinary-Baking Terms Although many of the terms below do not relate specifically for baking, you may encounter from time to time, a collection of these terms used through professional kitchens around the world. A A la Literally means ‘in the style of.’ A la Tran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,583 | The girls' name Vanessa was invented by which 18th century Anglo-Irish writer? | Vanessa - Baby Girl Name Meaning and Origin | Oh Baby! Names Vanessa Perfection Etymology & Historical Origin - Vanessa Interestingly enough, the name Vanessa was invented by the Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century for a young woman he tutored who would later become his longtime lover, Esther Va... | Vanity Fair (novel) - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Vanity Fair (novel) Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,584 | Which athlete was criticised for whistling during his national anthem at the ceremony where he was awarded a gold medal in 1984 at Los Angeles? | Ovi Magazine : Daley Thompson: Olympic Champion by Clint Wayne Print - Comment - Send to a Friend - More from this Author When British decathlete Daley Thompson showed up at his 1984 Los Angeles news conference following his Olympic gold winning performance he was wearing a T-shirt that posed the question “Is the World... | 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium Current Tenants AEK Athens Greece National Football Team Former Tenants 2004 Athens Olympics Population Base 3,400,000 On Site Parking Unknown Nearest Airport Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (AIA) The Olympic Stadium, the centre of the Olympic Games 2004, is situated at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,585 | Which comedian was born Chris Collins? | BBC - Comedy - Frank Skinner Profile Contact Us Frank Skinner Chris Collins played his first gig, in December 1987, at the Birmingham Anglers' Association. As there was already a Chris Collins in Equity, he used the name of a chap on his dad's dominoes team. Frank Skinner's down-to-earth brand of humour won him the 199... | Comic Relief: Behind the Nose (1995) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Comic Relief: B... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,586 | Which four-letter word means ‘the prong of a fork’? | Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prong 1. A thin, pointed, projecting part: a pitchfork with four prongs. 2. A branch; a fork: the two prongs of a river. tr.v. pronged, prong·ing, prongs To pierce with or as if with a ... | History of Yamaha Logotype - About Us - Yamaha Corporation Brand and History History of Yamaha Logotype In 1898, one year after the establishment of Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., forerunner of today's Yamaha Corporation, the Company decided to use a tuning fork as the corporate mark, and a design featuring a “Chinese phoenix... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,587 | March 2, 1904 saw the birth of what famous American author, who once wrote under the pen name Theo LeSieg? | Dr. Seuss - Author, Illustrator - Biography.com » quotes “If you can see things out of whack, then you can see how things can be in whack.” “I don't write for children, I write for people. Once a writer starts talking down to kids, he's lost. Kids can pick up on that kind of thing.” “I feel my greatest accomplishment w... | 9 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Seuss - History in the Headlines 9 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Seuss March 1, 2012 By Christopher Klein Share this: 9 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Seuss Author 9 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Seuss URL Google The classic Dr. Seuss fable “The Lorax” hits movie theaters ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,588 | In 1886 Franz von Soxhlet suggested that which wine process could be applied to milk? | All About Raw Milk | Paleo Leap All About Raw Milk Get our “getting started” mini-course: Sign up × After the recent trial of Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger, raw milk is in the political spotlight again: is it healthy? Is it safe? Raw milk advocates insist that pasteurization destroys the nutritional value... | Puzzles - Wine and Cheese Another QM with an aversion to question marks 1. What country is Pecarino cheese from. 2. What country is Sukhindol wine from. 3. What type of milk is Roquefort cheese made from. 4. Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated. 5. What is added to Cheddar cheese to make I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,589 | An arm of the Mediterranean Sea In the Eastern part of which sea can you find the Greek island of Corfu ? | Aegean Sea | Mediterranean Sea | Britannica.com Mediterranean Sea Alternative Titles: Aigaíon Pélagos, Ege Deniz Related Topics Battle of Artemisium Aegean Sea, Greek Aigaíon Pélagos, Turkish Ege Deniz , an arm of the Mediterranean Sea , located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. About ... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,590 | Which computer company was founded by former employees of Acer? | The history of the company Acer, how it all started… — Компьютерные бренды tag Cloud History Acer Acer is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of personal computers in General and laptops in particular. It would be more correct to say «especially laptops», whose owners we are. the Company operates in more than hund... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,591 | Often referred to by trainers in gyms, for what do the letters BMI stand in regard to physical fitness? | Articles - Posted on September 29, 2015 by allinfitnessnj.com Body Mass Index or more commonly known as BMI is a standard unit of measurement that many health professionals use today to determine ideal ranges of weight based on your height. If it sounds familiar to you that's because you may have had this tested the la... | Units: The International System Using the Dictionary The International System of Units (SI) All systems of weights and measures, metric and non-metric, are linked through a network of international agreements supporting the International System of Units. The International System is called the SI, using the first two in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,592 | In the UK, the ‘Great Writ’ is better known by what name? | Writ legal definition of writ Writ legal definition of writ http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/writ Related to writ: writ large , writ of certiorari , writ of habeas corpus , writ of mandamus Writ An order issued by a court requiring that something be done or giving authority to do a specified act. The devel... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,593 | What was the activist Malcolm X's real surname? | Malcolm X - Black History - HISTORY.com Google Born Malcolm Little in 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska , Malcolm was the son of a Baptist preacher who was a follower of Marcus Garvey . After the Ku Klux Klan made threats against his father, the family moved to Lansing, Michigan . There, in the face of similar threats, he conti... | Malcolm X (1992) - 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 Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black National... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,594 | On a Monopoly board what colour is Old Kent Road | Old Kent Road | Monopoly Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Houses cost £30 each Hotel, £30 plus 4 Houses If a player owns ALL the lots of any Color-Group, the rent is Doubled on Unimproved Lots in that group. Old Kent Road is the first brown (formerly dark purple) property , featured in the Standard UK version ("London") ... | What colours are the reflective studs and cats eyes on the UK roads About this site A very frequent question asked on driving lessons by students, who are studying for their theory tests, concerns the colours of the cats eyes road studs that are seen between the lanes and slip roads on dual carriageways and other m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,595 | Which planet in the solar system has several moons named after characters in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer- Night's Dream'? | Shakespeare's Moons, the moons of Uranus - Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System Welcome to Uranus The Tilted Planet Discovery of Uranus Shakespeare's Moons Miranda, a moon of Uranus Facts about Uranus Thousands of years ago, when the Romans and Greeks were naming the planets that were visible to them, they decide... | Shakespeare's Fairies: Exploring the Fairy Poetry of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare's Fairies From Folk-lore of Shakespeare by T. F. Thiselton Dyer: New York, Harper. The wealth of Shakespeare's luxuriant imagination and glowing language seems to have been poured forth in the graphic account... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,596 | What is the capital of Somalia? | What is the Capital of Somalia? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Somalia The Capital City of Somalia is the city of Mogadishu. The population of Mogadishu in the year 2008 was 9,558,666. Somalia is a Somali and Arabic speaking country on the coasts of t... | Capital of the Maldives, Male' - Maldives Netherlands Capital of the Maldives, Male' Male', the capital of the Maldives is located almost in the centre of the nation, on the east side of Kaafu atoll. It is the commercial centre and the location of many important historical and religious landmarks. With an area of just ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,597 | Zephyr, Sirocco, Mistral, and Chinook are names of? | Wind Names Evert Wesker, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ) Brisa, Briza 1. A northeast wind which blows on the coast of South America or an east wind which blows on Puerto Rico during the trade wind season. 2. The northeast monsoon in the Philippines. Brisote The northeast trade wind when it is blowing stronger than u... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,598 | Snot the Norseman gave his name to which English City? | The unknown Anglo-Saxons and Vikings who named America’s towns and cities | Abroad in the Yard The unknown Anglo-Saxons and Vikings who named America’s towns and cities 24 SHARES When the first Anglo-Saxons settlers crossed the North Sea and pitched their wooden stakes into the English landscape around the 5th century ... | England travel guide - Wikitravel Cities[ edit ] England has many large cities. Listed below are nine of the most popular: London — largest metropolitan area in Western Europe, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. Birmingham — the UK's second largest city (by population) in the industrial heartland. Br... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,599 | What was the title of the first Christmas TV special Peanuts cartoon? | A Charlie Brown Christmas How A Charlie Brown Christmas Came to Pass The unlikely beginnings of a holiday classic by Holly Hartman The first of nearly 50 Peanuts television movies, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the longest-running cartoon special in history, airing every year since its debut in 1965. Whimsical, melancho... | Charles M. Schulz, 'Peanuts' Creator, Dies at 77 Charles M. Schulz, 'Peanuts' Creator, Dies at 77 By SARAH BOXER Charles M. Schulz, the creator of ''Peanuts,'' the tender and sage comic strip starring Charlie Brown and Snoopy that is read by 355 million people around the world, died in his sleep on Saturday night at hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,600 | Andrea Begley of Northern Ireland was the winner of what TV competition last summer? | Andrea Begley: Winner of The Voice is still 'in shock' - BBC News BBC News Andrea Begley: Winner of The Voice is still 'in shock' 23 June 2013 Close share panel Media captionThe moment the finalists were announced The Northern Irish winner of BBC One's The Voice has said she is still in a "state of shock" after claimin... | The Chase - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki The Chase Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki The Chase is a British game show broadcast on ITV . Several times on the program, questions are asked which reference The Simpsons in some way. This section is incomplete. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,601 | "Which English playwright (""The Conscious Lovers"") founded the ""Tatler"", the ""Spectator"" and the ""Guardian""?" | Sir Richard Steele | Article about Sir Richard Steele by The Free Dictionary Sir Richard Steele | Article about Sir Richard Steele by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Sir+Richard+Steele Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . Steele, Sir Richard, 1672–1729, English es... | 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 |
1,492,602 | What type of bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945? | Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.com Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Author Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki URL A+E Networks Introduction On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bo... | The day Britain was 15 minutes from triggering Armageddon | Daily Mail Online The day Britain was 15 minutes from triggering Armageddon comments The Cold War was at its icy height. Mini-skirts and Beatlemania were still a year away, but on London's streets the autumn of 1962 was marked by thousands of militant Ban the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,603 | Albert II is currently king of which country? | Former Belgian King Albert Can’t Live On $1.2 Million A Year, Asks for More Cash To Pay For Castle, Yacht, Other Luxuries Former Belgian King Albert Can’t Live On $1.2 Million A Year, Asks for More Cash To Pay For Castle, Yacht, Other Luxuries 11/07/13 AT 3:07 PM Close Belgians are outraged over demands being made by t... | Netty Royal uploaded: 2 January 1999 / last modified: 1 January 2000 Archived royal news from my old website for the year 1999. January 2nd Anne of Great Britain, the Princess Royal, has retained her position as the royal family's busiest member in 1998. She carried out 679 engagements; the Queen herself in second ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,604 | The Malabar Coast is found in which country? | Malabar Coast | region, India | Britannica.com Malabar Coast Middle East Malabar Coast, name long applied to the southern part of India’s western coast , approximately from the state of Goa southward, which is bordered on the east by the Western Ghats range. The name has sometimes encompassed the entire western coast o... | General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,605 | Which vessel was the first to reach the disaster scene and pick up survivors? | 5 Things You May Not Know About Titanic’s Rescue Ship - History in the Headlines 5 Things You May Not Know About Titanic’s Rescue Ship April 10, 2012 By Steven Cohen Arthur Rostron, captain of Carpathia, receives a trophy from Titanic survivor Molly Brown in May 1912. Share this: 5 Things You May Not Know About Titanic... | Titanic's Sister Ships Titanic's Sister Ships The Titanic was the second of three large liners intended to work the Southampton-New York "shuttle" service. The sister ships were planned to be near identical. RMS Olympic Olympic & Titanic in Belfast Launched on 20th October 1910 Olympic was the first of the trio of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,606 | In which European city was Audrey Hepburn born? | Audrey Hepburn - Biography - IMDb Audrey Hepburn Biography Showing all 143 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (92) | Personal Quotes (23) | Salary (16) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Audrey Hepburn was born Audrey Kathleen Hepburn-Ruston on May 4, 1929 in B... | 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 |
1,492,607 | Enetophobia is the unreasonable fear of what everyday object | What is Trypanophobia? 6 Facts About Fear of Needles Needle Phobia Facts The Fear of Needles Has Many Names - But It Is Very Real Trypa-what? Trypanophobia? If you've ever tried to search for "needle phobia" or "fear of shots," you've probably come across some very odd and confusing terms. But this condition is very re... | Puzzles - True or False? CLICK FOR FULL PAGE . In space it is impossible to cry? 2. "Copyrightable" is the longest word in the English language that can be written without repeating a letter? 3. Slug's don't have any noses? 4. Most Eskimoes have fridges? 5. An Ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain? 6. Thomas Edison, w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,608 | Which Derbyshire railway station has the three-letter code CMF? | Cromford Railway Station Map and Location Information Station Three Letter Code: CMF Address: Cromford station, Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ | Derbyshire County Council seeks buyer for Matlock office - BBC News BBC News Derbyshire County Council seeks buyer for Matlock office 8 July 2014 Close share panel Image caption Derbyshire County Council's headquarters in Matlock was a Victorian spa A county council has confirmed it is actively seeking a buyer of its G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,609 | The FAI awards the Leonardo da Vinci Diploma annually in what discipline? | FAI - Leonardo Da Vinci Deploma FAI - Leonardo Da Vinci Deploma FAI - Leonardo Da Vinci Deploma FAI - Leonardo Da Vinci Deploma This award was established in 1970 by the FAI and is presented once a year to an individual who has obtained the following: Obtained at least 3 times consecutively, the title of National Parac... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,610 | What type of root does a dandelion have? | Do Dandelions Have Fibrous Roots? | Home Guides | SF Gate Do Dandelions Have Fibrous Roots? Do Dandelions Have Fibrous Roots? Deep-rooted dandelions thrive in even unfavorable conditions. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are plagued with a bad reputation. Dandelions are perennials that grow in U.S. Department of Agric... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,611 | Which sixteenth century German astronomer was reputed to have sold his soul to the devil? | NZEPC - Mark Young - Paracelsus : The Philosopher�s Stone Made Flesh Paracelsus : The Philosopher�s Stone Made Flesh Mark Young This was the world in which doctors lived. Their ideas of a remedy were inspired by the technology of their daily life: moisture chases dryness, hot drives out cold. There was little that co... | Mysteries & Secrets - Mozart Mysteries & Secrets - Mozart [- Buried in an Unmarked Grave -] Decades later Sophie Haibel the younger sister of Mozart's wife, Constanze, still vividly remembered the eerie omen. On the first Sunday of December 1791, she was in the kitchen, preparing a cup of coffee for her mother. The pre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,612 | Which actor used the word “Perfik” in The Darling Buds of May? | The Darling Buds of May (TV Series 1991–1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Darling Buds of May 1h 40min The li... | 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 |
1,492,613 | The concept of 'cloud-cuckoo land' originated with which Ancient Greek playwright? | Where Is Cloud Cuckoo Land? | Mental Floss UK Where Is Cloud Cuckoo Land? Fancy a trip to Cloud Cuckoo Land? It does actually exist... Aliya Whiteley Image If you're a fan of The Lego Movie (2014) you'll know that Cloud Cuckoo Land makes an appearance as a place where everyone can live together happily, if not entirel... | 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 |
1,492,614 | Where in the UK is the only remaining Hanseatic warehouse, built to house the trade which operated out of that harbour under the Hanseatic League? | Hanseatic League - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Stralsund Did you know ... Encyclopedia From W... | Images of Dundee, Scotland 7 . . . towers viewed from Riverside Drive PHOTOs Malcolm McCrow Edinburgh and Glasgow lines viewed from Tesco's Car Park New lamp - March 2005 PHOTOs Malcolm McCrow Riverside Drive PHOTOs Malcolm McCrow A sight which is scheduled to disappear by 2009 with the demolition of Du... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,615 | Who is the Bishop of London, in office since 1995? | People - London Internet Church People The London Internet Church is a gathered global community that meets online to worship, enquire, encourage and pray. People The Venerable Peter Delaney MBE, Archdeacon Emeritus and Director of the London Internet Church Peter Delaney was Archdeacon of London from 1999 to 2010 and ... | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - Personalities Personalities Multi-Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Pinsent Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE is perhaps the most distinguished oarsman ever to compete in The Boat Race. He was in the Oxford Blue Boat in 1990, 91 & 93, winning twice but was losing President in 1993. In 1992 he miss... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,616 | Turkish Van, Chartreux, Scottish Fold and Ragdoll are types of? | Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK | Pets4Homes Update Search Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK Pets4Homes found 5 Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK. Read our Turkish Van breed information page for information on this pet breed. Sort By : London, East London £500 2 cream and w... | 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 |
1,492,617 | Who was the US president when women got the vote in the USA due to the ratification of The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution? | Our Documents - 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920) 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920) Citation: Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to women, approved June 4, 1919.; Ratified Amendments, 1... | The Treaty of Versailles (1783) and the Redrawing of the Canada-US Border After two years of vacillation and delay, Great Britain and the future United States of America signed, on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Versailles, which also involved France, Spain, and the Netherlands and officially marked the end of the Wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,618 | In the Noddy stories, what is the name of Big Ears’ brother? | Noddy (character) - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Noddy (character) NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE Jump to: navigation , search Noddy is a fictional character created by English children's author Enid Blyton , originally published between 1949 and 1963. Television shows based on the character have run ... | How to Pick Enid Blyton Books for Your Children | eBay How to Pick Enid Blyton Books for Your Children Share 9 August 2016 Enid Blyton was a prolific writer who produced numerous bestsellers between the 1930s and the 1960s. Readers have bought more than 600 million copies of her books , which are available in almost 90... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,619 | On Feb 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, which astronaut became the first from the US to orbit the earth, a feat he repeated 36 years later? | Photos: John Glenn Godspeed, John Glenn Credit: NASA Editor's note: John Glenn, a legendary NASA astronaut and American hero, died on Dec. 8, 2016 at age 95. Read our full obituary here . See photos from John Glenn's legendary career in spaceflight and public service here. John Glenn Enters Friendship 7 Credit: NASA O... | An American orbits earth - Feb 20, 1962 - HISTORY.com An American orbits earth Publisher A+E Networks From Cape Canaveral, Florida, John Hershel Glenn Jr. is successfully launched into space aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first orbital flight by an American astronaut. Glenn, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,620 | Actor Russelll Crowe was born in which country? | Russell Crowe - Biography - IMDb Russell Crowe Biography Showing all 137 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (72) | Personal Quotes (47) | Salary (7) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Russell Ira Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Jocelyn Yvonne (... | 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 |
1,492,621 | What was the name of the sport only newspaper launched in March 1998 | Concise History of the British Newspaper in the Twentieth Century Concise History of the British Newspaper in the Twentieth Century A Concise History of the British Newspaper, century by century, complied by our experts. Illustrated Weekly Budget 14 November 1908. British Library Newspaper Library. Copyright © The Brit... | The Organisation The organisation The Organisation IOC When he announced in Paris, on a winter's evening in 1892, the forthcoming re-establishment of the Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin was applauded, but nobody at the time imagined the scale of the project entailed by reviving the ancient Olympic Games, appointing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,622 | Which British boxer lost the heavyweight title in 1972? | THE 10 GREATEST BRITISH BOXERS OF ALL TIME|| FIGHTHYPE.COM THE 10 GREATEST BRITISH BOXERS OF ALL TIME By Sean Malone | December 19, 2007 As I sat in my living room this past Saturday night enjoying a frosty brewed ale while viewing HBO's replay of Floyd Mayweather's domination of Ricky Hatton, it got me thinking about ... | Fischer - Spassky World Championship Match (1972) Fischer vs Spassky 1972 The Match of the Century The name Bobby Fischer , at least to Americans, is synonymous with chess. A prodigy in the 50s, a world class player in the 60s, the 70s saw Fischer at his pinnacle. He earned the right to challenge Boris Spassky in a tit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,623 | Which haemorrhagic fever virus is named after a city in Hessen, Germany? | Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers. VHF Information and advice | Patient See also: Yellow Fever Immunisation written for patients This is a notifiable disease in the UK. See the Notifiable Diseases article for more detail. Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are extremely rare in the UK. However, they can occur in returning travel... | Baltic Connections: The Hanseatic Era The Hanseatic Era The Hanseatic Era (Baltic Sea Trade, part 2) In the late Middle Ages, maritime trade in the Baltic developed under the aegis of the German Hanse. The origins of this League lie in the loose associations of long-distance merchants, notably from northern Germany and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,624 | Who won the Men's Singles at the 2001 Australian OpenTennis Championships? | U.S. Open | tennis | Britannica.com U.S. Open Alternative Title: United States Open Tennis Championships Related Topics Fed Cup U.S. Open, formally the United States Open Tennis Championships, international tennis tournament, the fourth and final of the major events that make up the annual Grand Slam of tennis (the oth... | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,625 | Pygmalion was the legendary king of which island? | PYGMALION - Cyprian King & Sculptor of Greek Mythology Pygmalion Translation -- PYGMALION was a king of the island of Kypros (Cyprus) who fell in love with an ivory statue of the goddess Aphrodite . In answer to his prayers the statue was brought to life and afterwards became his wife. PARENTS [1.1] POSEIDON (Hyginus F... | Monsters in Greek Mythology Monsters in Greek Mythology Argus Argus may have had as many as one hundred eyes, which were located all over his body. Hera employed him as a guard. He was killed by Hermes . Afterward, Hera put Argus's eyes in the tail of the peacock, her favorite bird. Cerberus Cerberus was a huge and pow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,626 | Who played the part of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony? | London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics A sideways look at reaction to the London Olympic Games Kenneth Branagh, top left, starring as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, starring as Abraham Lincoln at the Lo... | Awards Hosts & Presenters speakers, Awards & Entertainment speakers from Atlantic Speaker Bureau Adam Kay is a British comedy writer and performer. Adam Kay is well known for his television writing credits including Mongrels and Crims. Adam Richman Self-educated food expert, Adam is known as being the host of the hit f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,627 | Lewis Hamilton was born in which home counties town? | Little Known Black History Fact: Lewis Hamilton | Black America Web Little Known Black History Fact: Lewis Hamilton Posted 12 months ago. https://ioneblackamericaweb.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/012216lkbhf.mp3 Lewis Hamilton has achieved worldwide fame as the first and only Black Formula One race car driver. The Brit... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,628 | The three types of chemical matter are – element, mixture and which other? | Element, Mixture, Compound - Activity - www.teachengineering.org Element, Mixture, Compound 20 minutes Expendable Cost/Grp Although no charge or fee is required for using TeachEngineering curricular materials in your classroom, the lessons and activities often require material supplies. The expendable cost is the estim... | 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 |
1,492,629 | Royal Chantenay is a variety of what fruit or vegetable? | Kings Seeds - Carrot Chantenay Royal Carrot Chantenay Royal Products / Carrot Seeds / Carrot Chantenay Royal Youtube video Description STAR BUY. Chantenay Royal is an excellent all rounder, this carrot is a fine selected variety with all the attributes of Chantenay Red Cored but with improved uniformity. It has ver... | Wine Grapes Wine Grapes Different Wine Grape Varieties Most wine is grape wine. The grapes come from one of two families. Wine making grape varieties vary greatly in tolerance to diseases. Disease resistance is an important consideration when deciding which varieties are suitable for a given site. Varieties which are m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,630 | What colour is the sofa on BBC television Breakfast Show? | TV presenter Susanna Reid flashes her knickers on the BBC Breakfast in tight dress | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express 15:16, Wed, Dec 4, 2013 Susanna Reid accidentally flashes her knickers on BBC Breakfast this morning [BBC] For the second time, the 42-year-old star gave viewers an eyeful thanks to a tight... | BBC Radio 1 - The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw, The Morning After The Night Before!, Harry Styles co-hosts the Radio 1 Breakfast Show! The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw Harry Styles co-hosts the Radio 1 Breakfast Show! Harry Styles pops into the Radio 1 Breakfast Show and joins Grimmy to co-hos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,631 | Which is the only one of Shakespeare's plays to feature an English town in its title? | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | Twelfth Night from ShakespeareMag.com Tobacco Factory Theatre Notes on Twelfth Night English playwright William Shakespeare wrote the Twelfth Night or What You Will during the 1601-1602 winter season. The Twelfth Night was originally written to be performed as a special Christmas play, although its publication had to w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,632 | There are just two towns in Rutland - Oakham, the county town and which other, best known for its 428 year old public school ? | 1000+ images about Lovely Oakham and Rutland, UK on Pinterest | Church, King and Castles Forward Rutland is England's smallest county. The only towns in Rutland are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham. At the centre of the county is the large artificial reservoir, Rutland Water, with a similar surface area to Winder... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,633 | Which Yorkshireman is the longest serving male 'Blue Peter' presenter with over 12 years? | Blue Peter presenters... where are they now? | Radio Times Twitter Blue Peter presenters... where are they now? As the Blue Peter badge celebrates its fiftieth birthday this week - we track down some of the most loved presenters of the iconic BBC children's show Comments 4:59 PM, 18 June 2013 Peter Purves On Blue Peter... | Big Break - UKGameshows Big Break Broadcast BBC1, 30 April 1991 to 9 October 2002 (222 episodes in 14 series + 17 specials) as Stars of the Future: 27 May 1995 to 11 December 1999 (18 episodes in 4 series) Synopsis Long-running vehicle for blue-comedian-turned-good Jim Davidson to lark about and make silly voices. Hot ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,634 | Containing the lines You're asking me will my love grow, I don't know, I don't know, which Beatles' song did Frank Sinatra describe as the greatest love song ever written? | Love - Wikiquote Love Jump to: navigation , search There is, in the human Breast, a social Affection, which extends to our whole Species. ~ John Adams Love is a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection ("I love my mother") to pleasure ("I loved that meal"). It can re... | Love Songs: Number One Songs With Love In Their Title Love Songs: Number One Songs With Love In Their Title Tweet It should come as no surprise that love is one of the most frequent subjects of songs. Whether you think it's a crazy little thing, wonder how deep it is, or just want to know what it is, there is a song ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,635 | Which theme park was opened in Billund in 1968 as Denmark's answer to 'Disneyland'? | BBC - Travel - Lego-heaven in Denmark By Carolyn Bain 29 September 2011 Though California’s Disneyland lays claim to the slogan, “The Happiest Place on Earth”, we like to think that Denmark's Legoland, though considerably smaller, may give it a run for its money. Related blog post: Denmark’s double-sized salute to the ... | Discovery Videos | Discovery Discovery Videos Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell Bering Sea Gold Billy Bob's Gags to Riches Blue Collar Backers Dolphins: Spy in the Pod Dual Survival Ice Age: Last of the Giants Jungle Gold Rise: The Promise of My Brother's Keeper Rusted Development Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda Skywire ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,636 | Who was Poet Laureate for the longest period (42 years from 1850 to 1892)? | Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and respon... | Top 10 Greatest British Poet Laureates - TheTopTens® Top 10 Greatest British Poet Laureates MikeFuller This is a list of the British Poet Laureates I consider to be best. It is not a list of the best poets to be given the post. Example Wordsworth (1770 - 1850) British Poet Laureate 1843-1850 wrote nothing for the post ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,637 | Who did Arthur Bremer shoot and paralyse in an assassination attempt during the US Presidential Election of 1972? | Governor George Wallace shot - May 15, 1972 - HISTORY.com Governor George Wallace shot Publisher A+E Networks During an outdoor rally in Laurel, Maryland, George Wallace, the governor of Alabama and a presidential candidate, is shot by 21-year-old Arthur Bremer. Three others were wounded, and Wallace was permanently pa... | President Kennedy Limousine Research - The Henry Ford Auxiliary jump seats for extra passengers Two radio telephones Interior floodlights In 1963 the car's grille was replaced by one from a 1962 model and 'sombrero'-style wheel covers like those of the 1957 Lincoln Premiere were added. Trunk lid grab handles for Secret... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,638 | Who wrote the novel 'England Made Me'? | England Made Me (1973) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 story about an English busi... | Glenn Hoddle 20 years on: Right manager, wrong man for England? - Yahoo Sport Glenn Hoddle 20 years on: Right manager, wrong man for England? By Stephen Tudor 3 May 2016 19:35 At the behest of the FA and against the wishes of Terry Venables , a press conference was arranged 20 years ago this week to reveal that G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,639 | "In what city did the movie ""Slumdog Millionaire"" take place?" | Oscars: 10 nominations for Slumdog Millionaire | Film | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the curious movie about a man who ages backwards, headed the Oscar nominations announced today in Los Angeles. Slumdog Millionaire , Danny Boyle's Mumbai-set tale, which took best ... | From The Law of the Jungle Kipling gained renown throughout the world as a poet and storyteller. He was also known as a leading supporter of the British Empire. As apparent from his stories and poems, Kipling interested himself in the romance and adventure which he found in Great Britain's colonial expansion. Kipling w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,640 | What is the common name for Herpes Zoster? | Varicella-zoster virus | University of Maryland Medical Center Introduction The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can cause two diseases: chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (herpes zoster). Before a vaccine was developed in 1994, chickenpox was a common contagious childhood disease that produced itchy blisters, but rarely ... | Pinkbook | Varicella | Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDC Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin Varicella is an acute infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV). The recurrent infection (herpes zoster, also known as shingles) has been recognized since ancient times. Primary varicella infection... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,641 | At which football ground did Frank Bruno defeat Joe Bugner in October 1987 ? | That 1980s Sports Blog: 1987: Frank Bruno v Joe Bugner A blog about anything to do with sport in the 1980s. Thursday, 21 June 2012 1987: Frank Bruno v Joe Bugner Not all British heavyweight clashes are as naff, classless and tacky as Haye-Chisora. In relatively recent years, I can recall a couple of 'Battle of Britain'... | World Cup 2014: Germans certain their team will beat Argentina - BBC Sport BBC Sport World Cup 2014: Germans certain their team will beat Argentina By Patrick Strasser Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil was one of the World Cup's biggest ever shocks 2014 Fifa World Cup final Venue: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date:... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,642 | Which famous animated character, first seen in 1953 in a feature called 'Cat Tails for Two' was usually wearing an over-sized sombrero, white shirt and trousers and red kerchief? | Speedy Gonzales (character) | Looney Tunes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Speedy Gonzales is a speedy mouse character appearing in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Nicknamed "The Fastest Mouse In All Of Mexico," his major characteristics are the ability to run extremely fast and speaking with an ... | Pixar Luxo Jr. is completed. The short film, John Lasseter’s directorial debut, is unveiled in August at SIGGRAPH and then screened for general audiences at Los Angeles-area theaters in November. Luxo Jr. will be the first three-dimensional computer animated film to be nominated for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar®... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,643 | The 200th anniversary of which event was commemorated by the minting of £2 coin in 2007? | 2007 UK New Coin Designs 2007 UK New Coin Designs During 2008 , all the familiar British circulation coin designs will be withdrawn and replaced. 2007 UK New Coin Designs Initial comments and reactions to the announcement about the new coin designs following Gordon Brown's announcement in the House on Thursday 15th Jun... | CLOSED Today in US History: 2007 April 19 - July 29 | USA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | Flickr USA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1 to 100 of 110 replies) Sticky FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves PRO 10:26pm, 19 April 2007 Apr 19, 1775, The American Revolution began as fighting broke out in Lexington, Massachusetts. Apr 19, 1775, T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,644 | Dr. House is partly inspired by what famous literary character? | 50 awesome literary t-shirts for book lovers 50 awesome literary t-shirts for book lovers Updated on Dec 11, 2016 8,845 In the list below, you’ll find a dream apparel for every book lover – literary t-shirts and other clothes. “I like big books and I cannot lie” – this quote by Jim C. Hines is the most commonly used ph... | Lord Peter Wimsey - The Unpleasantness at Bellona Club - YouTube 3,614 views Last updated on Sep 3, 2013 Lord Peter Death[1] Bredon Wimsey is a fictional character in a series of detective novels and short stories by Dorothy L. Sayers, in which he solves mysteries; usually, but not always, murders. A bon vivant who sol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,645 | Which weapon is used for jousting? | Tools and weapons of Jousting. - Medieval Jousting. Tools and weapons of Jousting. Tools and weapons used for Jousting. Shows how the red guy just won since the blue ones lance broke! Swords, lances, battle-axes, and shields are examples of weapons that were used in the great game of Jousting in Medieval times. The kn... | Heraldry Tweet Heraldry is the practice of devising, granting, displaying, describing, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. Officers of arms (Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuviants) practice heraldry and also rule on questions of rank or protocol. The origins of heraldry stretch back in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,646 | What is the first name of the Mr. Campbell who is a Crystal Palace striker? | Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace - BBC Sport Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace By Steve Canavan Mohamed Diame scored his third goal since joining from West Ham on transfer deadline day Hull win for the first time since beating QPR on opening day Neil Warnock's four-game unbeaten run as Palace boss ended Mohamed Diame scores thi... | 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 |
1,492,647 | "Idris el Senussi, Emir or Cyrenu, was made the first king of what ""United Kingdom"" on 24 December 1951?" | Crown Prince Regent: Hasan: 1969 Prime Ministers: Mahmud al-Muntasir (1951–1954); Hussein Maziq (1965–1967); Wanis al-Qaddafi (1968–1969). Legislature: Parliament; Upper House (Senate); Lower House (House of Representatives). Independence: 24 December 1951. Area: 1,759,530 km2 (679,358 square miles). Population: 1,091,... | Cyrene was a Libyan Amazon Queen. Prospered through the silphium plant. Cyrene was one of the largest cities in Africa in the 4th century BC. Temple of Zeus (above picture) was larger than Athens' Parthenon. The rulers of Cyrene include: Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and Marc Antony. A series of turbulent rebellions ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,648 | Which is another name for the game variously called taca taca, kicker, baby-foot, langirt and futillo? | Foosball Queensland About Foosball - Foosball Queensland About Foosball What is Foosball? A tabletop version of soccer in which players turn rods fixed on top of a playing box and attached to miniature figures of players, in order to flick the ball and strike it toward the goal. Names The most common English names are ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,649 | New Guinea and Borneo are the two largest “divided” islands in the world. What is the third largest island which is divided between two or more nations? | Politically Divided Islands Of The World - worldfactsinc worldfactsinc Politically Divided Islands Of The World Shown below are fifteen islands around the world which are divided by one or... | Bougainville Island | island, Papua New Guinea | Britannica.com island, Papua New Guinea Pacific Ocean Bougainville Island, easternmost island of Papua New Guinea , in the Solomon Sea , southwestern Pacific. With Buka Island and several island groups, it forms the autonomous region of Bougainville. Geographically, Boug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,650 | Which British city's airport is located in the suberb of Turnhouse? | Turnhouse Golf Club Turnhouse Golf Club +44 (0)131 339 1014 Welcome to Turnhouse Golf Club Turnhouse Golf Club is located on the west side of Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh International Airport, and has excellent views of the Pentland Hills to the south with Fife and the Ochills to the north. Comprising of two loops of... | THE BETRAYAL OF CONCORDE THE BETRAYAL OF CONCORDE BY DONALD L. PEVSNER On June 26, 1988, a newly-delivered Air France Airbus A320 aircraft (F-GFKC) approached Mulhouse-Habsheim/MLH Airport, France, to perform a low level fly-by as part of an air show. The aircraft did not maintain sufficient airspeed, and descended t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,651 | John Harmon, Bella Wilfer and Noddy Boffin are characters in which of Charles Dickens' novels? | Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens | PenguinRandomHouse.com Add to Cart About Our Mutual Friend A satiric masterpiece about the allure and peril of money, Our Mutual Friend revolves around the inheritance of a dust-heap where the rich throw their trash. When the body of John Harmon, the dust-heap’s expected heir, is ... | 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 |
1,492,652 | What happened to 'Solomon Grundy' on a Saturday? | Solomon Grundy (Character) - Comic Vine Solomon Grundy The Solomon Grundy wiki last edited by chrisburgess99 on 08/28/16 12:46PM View full history Current Events Appearing as a new enemy upon Earth 2 , Solomon Grundy is the avatar of the Grey who seeks to kill the avatar of the Green . He spreads rot about the world an... | 1965 From “Here come the sixties” - Dave allen (October 2009) 1965 The year opened with the impressively “relaxed” Ken Colyer but “few people were there to hear it”. By contrast, former ‘modernist’ Graham Bond set a new attendance record at the Rendezvous while the Savoy continued to feature Palais Dancing on Saturda... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,653 | The town of Ystad and its area are largely the setting for the exploits of which literary and TV detective? | Baseline Study by EuroScreen - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 1 Authors: Maria Månsson & Lena Eskilsson Department of Service Management and Service Studies Lund University, Sweden Contact address: maria.mansson@ism.lu.se lena.eskilsson@ism.lu.se ISBN: 978-83-938427-0-4 Editorial: Film London and the EuroScreen Partnersh... | The Killing: meet Sofie Gråbøl, star of the hit Danish crime thriller | Television & radio | The Guardian The Observer The Killing: meet Sofie Gråbøl, star of the hit Danish crime thriller The intricate plot and gritty naturalism of The Killing have had BBC4 and iPlayer viewers enthralled for weeks – and at its heart i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,654 | What is the name of Germany's highway system? | The Autobahn: Germany's "No-Speed Limit" Highway System Traffic School by Improv The Autobahn: Germany’s No-Speed Limit Highway System You have heard of Germany’s Autobahn but how much do you really know about it? You may have the impression that it is some sort of “wild-west” of the open road, where speed limits don’t... | Ferries-Car rentals Exploration and Planning started already in 1947 and was continued for two years in this 50 km� High Temperature Area, one of at least 27 such resources, which are directly connected with the most volcanic regions of the country. A few experimental boreholes were drilled for the evalu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,655 | What name is given in canoeing to a complete roll through 360 degrees to recover after cap-sizing ? | survival_guide:print [Graduate Student Board] About Originally this guide was targeted at new Purdue Computer Science graduate students. Since its creation, it has expanded to also be helpful for returning graduate students and perspective students. The guide provides information about the department, Purdue, the Lafa... | 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 |
1,492,656 | What is measured in Hertz? | Hertz Definition Home : Technical Terms : Hertz Definition Hertz Hertz (abbreviated: Hz) is the standard unit of measurement used for measuring frequency . Since frequency is measured in cycles per second, one hertz equals one cycle per second. Hertz is used commonly used to measure wave frequencies, such as sound wave... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,657 | A discovery by Professor Wilhelm Roentgen in the 1890s led to which amazing medical invention? | Roentgen's discovery of the x-ray Roentgen's discovery of the x-ray Enlarge Find more x-rays in the X-ray gallery . Try to imagine how different life would be without modern medical technology. In 1895, the invention of the x-ray created an amazing step forward in the history of medicine. For the first time ever, the i... | . . July 9, 09: The oldest viable seeds in the world, thot to date from the Pleistocene era, are not what we thought. New dating techniques have revealed that the seeds, which have been grown into live Arctic lupine plants, are not 10,000 years old as believed, but now known to date from the 1950s. They are modern seed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,658 | What movie was named after a city in North Dakota but actually took place mostly in Minnesota? | Fargo (1996) - 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 Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's ... | 'The Flintstones' Pictures 'The Flintstones' Pictures Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,659 | Who wrote the Ride of the Valkyries | The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner Songfacts The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner Songfacts Songfacts "The Ride Of The Valkyries" is the popular term for the prelude to Act III of Die Walküre, the second of the four operas by German composer Richard Wagner that comprise The Ring of the Nibelungs (German... | 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 |
1,492,660 | By what title was the British Prime Minister William Lamb better known? | William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne | prime minister of Great Britain | Britannica.com William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne prime minister of Great Britain Written By: Alternative Title: William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore, Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, Baron Melbourne of Melbourne William Lamb, 2nd Vi... | Michael Ramsey, 100th Archbishop of Canterbury Holding an event at Lambeth Palace Michael Ramsey, 100th Archbishop of Canterbury "He did not think that there was enough quiet in the world. To realise God you need silence. He loved spaces for silence, and places of silence. He encouraged the practice of retreats. He wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,661 | Which part of the body does a reflexologist most commonly focus on? | Reflexology | Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing More resources Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. Reflexologists believe that these reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial ... | 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 |
1,492,662 | Which singer's epitaph is 'True To His Own Spirit'? | Epitaphs - Wikiquote Epitaphs Jump to: navigation , search Epitaphs are the inscriptions on headstones. As many epitaphs are not written by the person who is being honoured, the format shall be as follows: Honouree (author) - Year of birth - Year of Death Text of Epitaph Citation to a published source More explanation ... | 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 |
1,492,663 | We call it grilling – what do Americans call it? | A Glossary Of Cooking And Barbecue Words Acidic. See sour . Ahrs. The increments of time used to measure how long a cook takes. Spare ribs take up to 6 ahrs, pulled pork can take up to 14 ahrs, etc. Al dente. Contrary to what you might think, Al Dente is not a hall of fame third baseman. It is an Italian phrase that me... | Glossary of Cooking Terms To cook by dry heat, usually in the oven. BARBECUE: Usually used generally to refer to grilling done outdoors or over an open charcoal or wood fire. More specifically, barbecue refers to long, slow direct- heat cooking, including liberal basting with a barbecue sauce. BASTE: To ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,664 | In the Christian calendar, Maundy falls on which day of Holy Week? | Maundy Thursday 2017 - Calendar-12.com Mar. 2024 28 The dates the holiday is observed are marked with a dotted line (applies to federal holidays). Date calculations are based on your computer's date and time. Maundy Thursday 2017 Tweet Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday) is a movable feast in the Christian c... | Cathedral Church of St. Michael - Coventry Location Priory Street Coventry's 14th Century St. Michael's cathedral was destroyed on the night of November 14th, 1940 during a massive bombing raid targetted on the city. The decision ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,665 | In 1936, Germany re-occupied the officially demilitarised province of the 'Rhineland', in defiance of which treaty? | RASSINIER: The real Eichmann Trial 4/8 (1962) Chapter III CONSPIRACY AND CRIMES AGAINST PEACE As defined in paragraph (a) of Article 6 of the Nuremberg Charter, crimes against the peace were concerned either with, aggravation or participating in a conspiracy with the intention of perpetrating such acts of aggravation. ... | History of the unification of Austria and Germany on March 12, 1938 (der Anschluss) Der Anschluss Hitler receives an ovation in the German Reichstag "nach dem Anschluss" "Der Anschluss" is a German noun that means "a connection." For World War II historians, the term means the annexation of the First Republic ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,666 | What colour overalls are worn by caddies during the US Masters golf tournament? | Masters Golf: 2009 Masters Golf: 2009 Great Tournament�s Second Practice Round in Augusta Index To Photos� /� Page Updated April 16, 2009 � Twenty-four photos taken by Casey Nolan and his father, Lewis Nolan, at Augusta National Golf Club during the Second Practice Round of the 2009 Masters Tournament are... | Ryder Cup 2014: It’s a week like no other - caddie Craig Connelly - BBC Sport Ryder Cup 2014: It’s a week like no other - caddie Craig Connelly By Iain Carter Read more about sharing. Craig Connelly caddied for Ryder Cup winner Martin Kaymer in 2012 Team Europe erupted in tumultuous celebration, but one of their number... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,667 | What type of factory do Oompa Loompas work in? | Oompa-Loompa | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Wiki Share once upon a time Oompa-Loompas are known for their short stature, green hair, orange skin and white lederhosen but after the great recession they dispersed and farted everywhere. In early edition... | Behind the scenes at the real life Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Never before seen photos reveal what life was like for 19th century Rowntree's workers | Daily Mail Online Behind the scenes at the real life Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Never before seen photos reveal what life was like for 19th century Rowntree's wo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,668 | What are the Ellice Islands now called? | Tuvalu Map and Information, Map of Tuvalu, Facts, Figures and Geography of Tuvalu -Worldatlas.com - WorldAtlas.com Tuvalu Map and Information, Map of Tuvalu, Facts, Figures and Geography of Tuvalu -Worldatlas.com Print this map Formerly called the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu consists of 5 low-lying coral atolls, 4 islands, ... | Wales Anglesey Photography and photographers by the FatPhotographer Wales Anglesey Section Jump The Isle of Anglesey (Also known as Ynys Mon in Welsh) is an island, and county in its own right, situated off the north-west coast of Wales. Near the beautiful Snowdonia mountain range and separated from the mainland by the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,669 | What did the Normans conquer in 1066? | The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 By Robert Wilde Updated October 27, 2016. In 1066, England experienced (some contemporaries might say suffered) one of the few successful invasions in its history. While Duke William of Normandy needed several years and a firm military grip to finally secure his hold on the Englis... | British political system Back to home page click here A SHORT GUIDE TO THE BRITISH POLITICAL SYSTEM Constitutional And Political Reform A VERY, VERY SHORT HISTORY To understand fully any country's political system, one needs to understand something of its history. This is especially true of the United Kingdom because i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,670 | What was the name of the ship in the radio programme The Navy Lark | The Navy Lark - Old Time Radio Network The Navy Lark by oldtimeradio The Navy Lark was a BBC radio comedy written by Laurie Wyman and George Evans about the crew of The Royal Navy ship HMS Troutbridge and their mis-adventures. The show was first aired on The Light Programme in 1959 and ran for thirteen series until 197... | The Most Famous Ships That Never Were The Most Famous Ships That Never Were Recently I participated in a discussion on famous fictional ships. Given enough space, it is an easy task to list all of the noteworthy fictional ships in history. But what if you were space-limited, or could only pick a fixed number -- ten or ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,671 | Which radio comedian's catch-phrase was 'right monkey'? | Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) - YouTube Al Read - Variety Bandbox excerpt ("The Garden Gate") (17/12/1951) 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... | Gary Holton - Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Auf Wiedersehen Pet & The Geordies Escape to Victory Gary Holton Gary Frederick Holton (22 September 1952 – 25 October 1985) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and actor from London. He was the frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids, for whom he played lead voca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,672 | What name is given to the principal academic and administrative officer of a university? | University Management Management University Management The Vice-Chancellor and President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and thus chief academic and administrative officer, and has responsibility for the development and implementation of institutional strategy and delivery. He is supported in this role... | "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 |
1,492,673 | Goitre, or enlarged thyroid gland, is caused by a deficiency of which trace element in the human body? | Goitre - Better Health Channel Goitre A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Causes include iodine deficiency, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Treatment depends on the cause. A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. This gland is situated at the front of the throat... | The FunBoxs Biggest Quiz Ever .. | Page 2 | Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum | Guild Forums | Gaia Online Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm 6501..In fashion correspondent and bar are types of what item? 6502..Artemis is Greek Goddess of what - only one among all Gods? 6503..25% of the adult ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,492,674 | Who was the son of Darius and King of Persia from 486 to 465 BC? | Xerxes (reigned 486- 465 B.C.) Xerxes (reigned 486- 465 B.C.) Persian king (486-465 BC), the son and successor of Darius I. He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 BC), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. His ultimate defeat spelled the begi... | Perseus Perseus See More Perseus Pictures > According to the myth, there once was a king named Acrisius , who had a beautiful daughter named Danae . The Oracle of Apollo told Acrisius that there would come a day when Danae 's son would kill him; so he locked Danae in a bronze tower so that she would never marry or have... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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