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1,493,275 | What was Khruschev's first name? | Nikita Khrushchev - Cold War - HISTORY.com Nikita Khrushchev A+E Networks Introduction Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) led the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War, serving as premier from 1958 to 1964. Though he largely pursued a policy of peaceful coexistence with the West, he instigated the Cuban Missile Cri... | SparkNotes: The Cold War (1945–1963): Eisenhower and the Cold War: 1954–1960 Eisenhower and the Cold War: 1954–1960 → Eisenhower at Home: 1952–1959 Eisenhower and the Cold War: 1954–1960, page 2 page 1 of 3 Events 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran 1954 CIA-backed coup in Guatemala Dien Bien Phu falls to pro-Communist forces... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,276 | Italian Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) was a composer and virtuoso player of the? | The most famous composers. 31: Paganini (1782 - 1840) - YouTube The most famous composers. 31: Paganini (1782 - 1840) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This featu... | Christmas Oratorio - World Digital Library World Digital Library Christmas Oratorio Description Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) composed six cantatas for the Christmas holidays in 1734, one to be performed on each of the individual feast days during the services in Leipzig’s main churches, Saint Thomas and Saint Nico... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,277 | Which station is the London terminus for the Chiltern Railways? | London – High Wycombe – Oxford / Birmingham Timetable Changes – The FA Cup Third Round: Wycombe Wanderers vs Stourbridge FC (15:00 KO) In connection with the above football event, Chiltern Railways are pleased to announce the operation of the following two additional public trains on this date, aimed at Stourbridge FC ... | National Rail Enquiries - Travelling to, from and via London Travelling to, from and via London Travelling to, from and via London Information to help you to continue your your rail journey through London. Accessible transport around London Introduction London is well served by trains to and from all parts of Britain a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,278 | The baryon asymmetry problem in physics deals with the anomaly of why the universe has any matter at all and why it is not filled with photons only. This is because the Big Bang should have produced equal amounts of what? | Matter and antimatter in the universe - IOPscience Matter and antimatter in the universe Laurent Canetti1, Marco Drewes2,3,4 and Mikhail Shaposhnikov1 Published 17 September 2012 • IOP Publishing and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft 1 ITP, EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland 2 Institut für Theoretische Teilchenphysi... | Is Beauty Truth and Truth Beauty? - Scientific American Scientific American Is Beauty Truth and Truth Beauty? How Keats's famous line applies to math and science By Martin Gardner on April 1, 2007 by Ian Stewart Basic Books, 2007 The title of Ian Stewart's book (he has written more than 60 others) is, of course, taken ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,279 | Echoing its Scottish equivalent, what new name did English Heritage adopt in April 2015? | The Planner - March 2015 by The Planner - issuu "BY 2030, CARS WILL HAVE TAKEN OVER THE 'CHORE' OF DRIVING" NEWS 6 Mind the gap: regions must plot for growth 7 Ignorance fuels housing crisis, says research 8 Heritage groups outline plans for split 9 Cycle superhighway scheme approved 10 Public needs to have more power ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,280 | Which gas released by car exhausts, stops the blood hemoglobin from working correctly? | What you need to know about carbon monoxide What you need to know about the leading cause of poisoning deaths in America Carbon Monoxide The following text is from the booklet What you need to know about the leading cause of poisoning deaths in America: Carbon monoxide (1996), prepared as a public service by First Aler... | 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 |
1,493,281 | Barry and Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves were resident ballroom dancing instructors in which television sitcom? | Barry Howard obituary | Culture | The Guardian Barry Howard obituary Actor best known for his deadpan role in the holiday camp comedy Hi-de-Hi! Barry Howard and Diane Holland during rehearsals for a performance at the fictional Maplins holiday camp. Photograph: Daily Mail/Rex/Shutterstock Anthony Hayward Friday 29 Apri... | Fatboy Slim Discography at Discogs Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook — name changed by deed poll in 2002) Profile: Born in the UK as Quentin Leo Cook on 31 July 1963. Married to radio DJ & television presenter Zoë Ball, thus son-in-law of British television personality Johnny Ball . Cook adopted the new pseudo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,282 | What name was given to the loyal refugees that settled in Ontario after the American War of Independence? | 43,600 100% The population of Nova Scotia consequently doubled, while the Province of Québec became, for the first time, home to a large contingent of English speakers. These new refugees would forever change the political face of what was to become modern-day Canada. The Loyalists of Nova Scotia As mentioned earlier, ... | History of the Cook Islands What is in our past Self-rule and democracy Pre-European COOK Islanders are true Polynesians, the finest seafarers of the vast Pacific, voyagers on frail canoes who felt at home on the ocean and who travelled across its huge wastes in search of new lands and new beginnings.The journeys und... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,283 | According to the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America, the first fox hounds were imported into America in 1650; what nationality was the man who imported them? | Full text of "The fox" See other formats FUR, FEATHER, & FIN SERIES edited by ALFRED E. T. WATSON THE FOX FUR, FEATHER, AND FIN SERIES. EDITED BY A. E. T. WATSON. Crown 8vo. price 5s. each, cloth ; or 7s. dd. net each, half-bound in leather, with gilt top. THE PARTRIDGE. NATURAL HISTORY-By the Rev. H. A. MACPH... | Explorers and Navigators Explorers and Navigators Idaho Pioneers Top Surnames Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512) Amerigo Vespucci (Italian pronunciation: [ameˈriːɡo vesˈputtʃi]; March 9, 1454 – February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartogr... List of Explorers Exploration is the act of search... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,284 | What is the capital of the French region of Limousin? | Limousin | Regions of France Departments Corrèze (19), Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87) Born of the combination of the Corrèze, Haute-Vienne and Creuse Departments, the modern French region of Limousin is located in central France. These departments together give rise to two main historical provinces, Limousin and Marche... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,285 | What type of leaf did US baseball player Babe Ruth wear under his cap to keep him cool? | Babe Ruth - Biography - IMDb Babe Ruth Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (53) | Personal Quotes (18) Overview (5) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Most of Babe Ruth's records have been broken. In 1961, not only did Roger Maris break The Babe's 34-year-old record for most home runs in a season ... | 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 |
1,493,286 | In May 2013 the BBC decided to ditch the DMI. For what does the M in DMI stand? | May 2013 – Page 2 – Biased BBC The BBC raised the issue that it may be converts to Islam who are the real problem when it comes to extreme Muslims, clearly not the ‘born Muslims’, and therefore nothing inherent in the religion of Islam as such…radicalism is merely the ‘zeal’ of the new convert. Yes, you don’t see ... | About Us "Preserving the Past, Informing the Future" The National Meteorological Library and Archive (NMLA) work together as one team to deliver a service that is "open to everyone" serving both Met Office staff and the wider research community and general public. We are based in Exeter, with the library located at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,287 | Sir Seretse Khama was from 1966 to 1980 the first President of which African country? | Sir Seretse Khama History Home Page | Site Index | "Nation without a past" quote A brief biography of Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana's first president: Seretse Khama (1921-80), founding President of Botswana, 1966-80. He inherited an impoverished and internationally obscure state from British rule, and left an increas... | The Kalahari Typing School for Men | ReadingGroupGuides.com The Kalahari Typing School for Men The Kalahari Typing School for Men Review by Alexander McCall Smith Western writers usually enter Africa by way of a protagonist who belongs to their own culture (missionary, functionary, explorer, soldier, mail-order bride) ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,288 | In which port did The Herald of Free Enterprise capsize in 1987? | Capsize of the Roll on Roll off Car ferry, �Herald of Free Enterprise� on 6 March, 1987 the English cross-channel car ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized and sank just after leaving Zeebrugge harbour. Of the 459 or more people on board 189 died. The ferry had sailed with her bow doors open and as she pa... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,289 | Who played Rooster Cogburn in the remake of the film 'True Grit'? | True Grit (the Remake) - Great Western Movies Great Western Movies An In-Depth Guide to Westerns Menu True Grit (the Remake) Nicholas Chennault ~ July 23, 2013 True Grit —Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper, Dakin Mathews (2010; Dir: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen) “You go for a man hard enoug... | www.XpatDvd.com British TV Drama Grantchester SERIES 1: It is 1953 and Sidney Chambers [James Norton] is vicar of the seemingly quiet village of Grantchester. Or at least, it has been quiet, right up until murder came to town. Pushed into a dangerous world of lies, betrayal and murder, Sidney quickly finds that his nat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,290 | Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena? | Athena (Minerva) – Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Athena (Minerva) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by chatgr Athena (Minerva) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by chatgr Athena (Roman equivalent is Minerva) was the goddess who symbolized wisdom. She was also the goddess of war. The Greeks were the fi... | Cupid | Roman god | Britannica.com Roman god Horus Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the Greek god Eros and the equivalent of Amor in Latin poetry. According to myth , Cupid was the son of Mercury , the winged messenger of the gods, and Venus , the goddess of love. He often appea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,291 | Who captained HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's voyage, and is remembered in the name of a shipping forecast area? | GASSING OFF - The Barracuda Diving Web Log: Diving Lundy Island 16-19 June 2007 GASSING OFF - The Barracuda Diving Web Log Diving Lundy Island 16-19 June 2007 Diving Lundy Island 16-19 June 2007 To many people, Lundy is the twentieth area in the Shipping Forecast, always appearing between Sole and Fastnet. Connections:... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,292 | US outlaw Henry McCarty was better known by what nickname? | Henry McCarty | Article about Henry McCarty by The Free Dictionary Henry McCarty | Article about Henry McCarty by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Henry+McCarty Related to Henry McCarty: William Bonney Billy the Kid Livestock Rustler (Horses only) Cowboy Outlaw Murderer Billy the Kid, 1859... | Darts nicknames: from the Crafty Cockney to the Assassin - BDO World Championships - Betting News | William Hill Andrea Calo 12th Dec 2008 - 12:49 Darts nicknames: from the Crafty Cockney to the Assassin Darts, through its nicknames, stands alone in UK sport. No other sport equals its colourfully monikered cast of char... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,293 | What area was claimed as a colony by the German Empire in the late 19th century, became a League of Nations mandate administered by Australia, New Zealand and the UK after World War I, was occupied by Japanese troops during World War II, and became a trusteeship until it was declared independent in 1968? | Nauru - Countries of the world Countries of the world datacard Nauru Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific. 9,378 (July 2012 est.) Nauru (English i/nɑːˈuːruː/ nah-OO-roo), officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known... | BBC Sport - Rugby Union - Namibia rugby: Out of Boks' shadow Namibia rugby: Out of Boks' shadow By Sean Davies Rugby songs: Land of the brave Nick name: Biltongboere, Welwitschias The First World War brought rugby to Namibia, the game introduced by South African soldiers when they invaded the German-run colony in 1915.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,294 | The 1703 ‘Methuen Treaty’ was a military and commercial treaty between Britain and which other European country? | Methuen Treaty : definition of Methuen Treaty and synonyms of Methuen Treaty (English) This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards . No cleanup reason has been specified. Please help improve this article if you can; the talk page may contain suggestions. The Methuen Treaty was an offensive mi... | 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 |
1,493,295 | What does the word Islam mean? | Meaning of the Word “Islam” Islam & Peace Bassam Darwich Muslim propagandists are nowadays making extraordinary efforts to change the image of Islam by reintroducing it to the Western society as a religion that calls for peace and rejects violence. One of the new theories that they are trying to sell is that the name o... | Islamic Voice Punishment for Adultery in Islam By S. Abdullah Tariq Q. Suppose a married man who has no physical relation with his wife for more than six months because of refusal of his wife due to disobedience or quarrelling commits intercourse with other woman illegally, then is the punishment stoning to death for t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,296 | In motoring terms what is an 'OHC'? | What does OHC stand for? We've got 49 definitions for OHC » What does OHC stand for? What does OHC mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: OHC. Filter by: Couldn't find the full form or full meaning of OHC? Maybe you were looking for one of these abb... | Club History – soscc.co.uk Club History The Club’s History If you have any information which should appear here, please contact the webmaster. The latest addition was made to this page on April 11th 2015 with the Autocar Magazine’s report on Francis Dundas’s win of the 1958 Scottish Rally. Prior to this, on February 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,297 | What is the occupation of Adam Bede in the book by George Eliot? | SparkNotes: Adam Bede: Book First: Chapters 1–4 Book First: Chapters 1–4 → Book First: Chapters 1–4, page 2 page 1 of 2 Summary: Chapter 1 The narrator promises to show the reader a workshop as it was in Hayslope on June 18, 1799. Inside the workshop, Adam Bede; his brother, Seth Bede; Wiry Ben; and two other carpenter... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,298 | "About which British politician did Francois Mitterrand say, ""She has the mouth of Marilyn Monroe and the eyes of Caligula?""" | In quotes: Margaret Thatcher - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Media captionMargaret Thatcher in her own words Baroness Thatcher was seldom one to hold back her views. Here are some of the things she said - and which were said about her. CONVICTION POLITICIAN "I love argument. I love debate. I don't expect anyone j... | Print He fired a rhetorical missile that destroyed the leadership of his party boss and three-term British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Nine days later her party bundled her out of office. Not a bad accomplishment for a long-time Thatcher ally whose soporific speaking style had given him the cruel nickname of "Mog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,299 | In June 1938, Action Comics #1 was published, featuring which comic book hero for the first time? | SUPERMAN SOARS! Rare 1938 comic book sells for record $2M - The Washington Post SUPERMAN SOARS! Rare 1938 comic book sells for record $2M The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll rece... | Captain America (Steve Rogers) - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Captain America (Steve Rogers) Steven "Steve" Rogers Aliases Nomad, The Captain, Steven Grant Rogers, Roger Stevens, Yeoman America, Cap, The Sentinel of Liberty, Star-Spangled Avenger; also has impersonated ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,300 | Who was supposed to have told the Arabian Nights tales? | Who was supposed to have told the Arabian Nights tales View the step-by-step solution to: Who was supposed to have told the Arabian Nights tales This question was answered on May 20, 2016. View the Answer Who was supposed to have told the Arabian Nights tales danmwazo p... | Folk-lore of Shakespeare: Chapter XIX. Proverbs CHAPTER XIX. PROVERBS. In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare. Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet's writings. A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,301 | What is the oldest soft drink in America? | Dr Pepper is the Oldest Major Soft Drink in the United States Dr Pepper is the Oldest Major Soft Drink in the United States Daven Hiskey 14 comments Today I found that Dr Pepper is the oldest major soft drink, that is still being produced, in the United States; now over 125 years old. In 1885, in the frontier town of W... | Did you know? Did you know? More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night. Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain life. Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk. To sell your home faster and for more money, paint it yellow. Daphne du Maurier, best known for Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,302 | Who wrote The Interpretation of Dreams in 1899? | The Interpretation of Dreams | APsaA The Interpretation of Dreams FAQs about Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, published in 1899 APsaA member Leon Hoffman, M.D. answers some of the questions about the this period in the history of psychoanalysis and some of the concepts of "Dreams" in this interview. What... | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass: Illustrated: Lewis Carroll, Sir John Tenniel: 9781514380291: Amazon.com: Books By A Customer on February 22, 2001 Format: Hardcover I finally, and seemingly permanently, misplaced the 40 year old copy of 'The Annotated Alice' (which I had pilfered from my mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,303 | By what name is Annie Mae Bullock better known? | Annie mae bullock became famous under which name Annie mae bullock became famous under which name Answers: | Jackson Pollock' Biography of Jackson Pollock Biography of Jackson Pollock Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 - August 11, 1956), was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. He was regarde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,304 | In which country does the city of Nelson lie on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay? | Nelson, New Zealand - YouTube Nelson, New Zealand Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not... | Nevil Shute Novels And Characters Web Links Nevil Shute wrote 24 novels and an autobiography between 1924 and 1960. All are excellent but some are obviously better than others. A complete bibliography is below. In some cases books were published under different names in the UK and the US. Both titles are shown where ap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,305 | An isotope of which chemical element was used to poison Alexander Litvinenko? | Polonium-210: Why Is Po-210 So Poisonous? - Medical News Today Polonium-210: Why Is Po-210 So Poisonous? 4.5 43 4 Polonium-210 is familiar to most people as the deadly poison used to kill Alexander Litvinenko, an MI6 agent and former Soviet and Russian spy who succumbed to radiation sickness in London in the UK in Nove... | Berkelium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: berkelium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) This week, no prizes for guessing where this element's name come... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,306 | 'Varicella' is better known as what? | Varicella Zoster Varicella Zoster Important It is possible that the main title of the report Varicella Zoster is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Zoster Sine Herpete General Discussion Varicella-zoster... | Do you know more than a primary school student? Do you know more than a primary school student? Try some of these questions asked at the quiz final Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 19:49 Updated: Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 20:04 Q What is the name of the scale used to measure the spice level of a chilli pepper? A Scoville Q Name the pro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,307 | "The cult film ""Assault on Precinct 13"" was directed by whom?" | Assault on Precinct 13 – Trailers From Hell Released 1976 Distributor Turtle Releasing John Carpenter’s low, low budget ($100,000) thriller about a gun-happy attack on a police station was inspired in equal parts by Rio Bravo and Night of the Living Dead. After a lackluster stateside release the film gained traction in... | Film History of the 1960s Film History of the 1960s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The Invasion of British Cinema: Increasing American interest in British fads, fashion, and culture coincided with the smash-hit period comedy and Best Picture-winning Tom Jones (1963) that was based on the hero of Henry Fi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,308 | Pimm’s No.1 is based on which spirit? | Pimm's No. 1 Cup Recipe | MyRecipes Prep: 15 min. There is no comparable substitute for the truly unique taste of Pimm's No. 1. This gin-based spirit should be available at your local liquor store. Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup) Cooking Tips: Our Most Popular Cocktail Recipe... Ever Recipe from | UK television adverts 1955-1985 • Children’s songs and games Drinks (alcoholic) There were virtually no advertisements for spirits into the 1960s (due to a secret cartel between the manufacturers) Ansells Bitter: 1983 Showing lads’ night out, with laughing and drinking. Ansell's Bitter men, you can’t beat them. Ba... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,309 | In folklore, what did the 16th century raabi Judah Loew ben Bezalel create to defend the Prague ghetto from antisemitic attacks? | Golem Golem A Prague reproduction of the Golem. In Jewish folklore , a golem (; Hebrew : גולם) is an animated anthropomorphic being that is magically created entirely from inanimate matter (specifically clay or mud). The word was used to mean an amorphous, unformed material in Psalms and medieval writing. [1] The mos... | Jewish sacred texts - ReligionFacts ReligionFacts Jewish Timeline Jewish sacred texts Jews are known as the "People of the Book," an appropriate title. After the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE and the subsequent exile, sacrifices became impossible and Jewish religious life turned to study of the scriptures a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,310 | In the US, baseball parks are often designed so that the batter is facing east, in order that the afternoon sun does not shine in his eyes. This means that left-handed pitchers are always throwing from a particular direction. What term for a left-hander originated from this practice? | Justin Masterson News Archive | Baseball-Reference.com Get RSS Feed for News Items News -- January 2017 1-18 Gammons Daily: Newberg: Tyson Ross, and rarity. : The Rangers agreed to terms on a pillow contract with Ian Desmond last year on February 29, the rarest of dates, and both the ... 1-8 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitrati... | Baseball Defense - How Baseball Works | HowStuffWorks How Baseball Works Prev Next Defensive positions A baseball game is played between two teams -- the home team and visiting team. Often, the name of the visiting team's city is displayed across the front of the players' jerseys. Each team has at least nine player... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,311 | French woman Isabelle Dinoire was the first person to receive a transplant of which body part in 2005? | Isabelle Dinoire: Life after the world's first face transplant - BBC News BBC News Isabelle Dinoire: Life after the world's first face transplant By Mike Lanchin BBC World Service, Amiens 27 November 2012 Close share panel Image caption Isabelle Dinoire before her injuries, just after the operation, and in 2009 Seven y... | Transplant Surgery - Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes Transplant Surgery » Conditions & Procedures » Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes FOLLOW Sign up for delivery of news Islet Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes Islet cell transplantation places cells from an organ donor into the body of another person. It is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,312 | The Daily Slate,The Daily Slab and the Daily Granite are newspapers featured in which TV cartoon series? | Bedrock | The Flintstones | Fandom powered by Wikia Bedrock is the city where the Flintstones live. Contents [ show ] Size Though the first two seasons' opening credits of the original Flintstones series stated the town's population as only 2,500 people (though it did swell to 30,000 in a dream sequence in the sixth se... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,313 | What is the capital city of Puerto Rico? | San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan (sahn HWAHN) San Juan is the capital and most populous city in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1521 by Juan Ponce de León, who named it City of Puerto Rico (Rich Port). The capital of Puerto Rico is the oldest city under U.S. jurisdiction, but some people argue than St. Augustine, Florida, founde... | US Capitals Map Quiz Enter the capital of Alabama Enter the capital of Alaska Enter the capital of Arizona Enter the capital of Arkansas Enter the capital of California Enter the capital of Colorado Enter the capital of Connecticut Enter the capital of Delaware Enter the capital of Florida Enter the capital of Georgia ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,314 | What is the English name for the star constellation Aquila? | Constellation Aquila Home > Celestial Objects > The Constellations > Constellation Aquila Constellation Aquila A constellation located in the equatorial region of the sky, representing an eagle. It is best visible in the month of August, high in the evening sky. Abbreviation: Aql Genitive: Aquilae English name: T... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,315 | What was the name of the Nottinghamshire fast bowler, who, together with Harold Larwood, took part in the infamous Bodyline tour in Australia, in 1932-33? | Harold Larwood (Cricketer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Harold Larwood Cricketer Male Harold Larwood was an English cricket player, an extremely accurate fast bowler best known for his key role as the implementer of fast leg theory in the infamous "bodyline" Ashes Test series of 1932â33. In 2009 Larwood was inducte... | Bodyline Bodyline Bill Woodfull evades a Bodyline ball. Bodyline, also known as fast leg theory, was a cricketing tactic devised by the English cricket team for their 1932–33 Ashes tour of Australia , specifically to combat the extraordinary batting skill of Australia's Don Bradman. A Bodyline bowler deliberately a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,316 | Tarbes and Pau airports serve which French town? | Unofficial Guide to Lourdes Airport Q & A Lourdes Airport The Lourdes Airport (LDE) is about 6 miles (10 km) from Lourdes. The airport serves not only Lourdes but also Tarbes and the surrounding area. The airport is located off the N21 (National Route), in the small town of Ossun. ©2017 Jeff Steiner's France | GarboForever - People inspired.... People inspired.... Gerda Taro Gerda Taro (real name Gerda Pohorylle; 1910 - 1937) was a Jewish German war photographer, and the companion and professional partner of photographer Robert Capa. Taro is regarded often as the first female photojournalist to cover the front lines of a w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,317 | In the Transformer universe, who do the Autobots battle? | Transformers Universe - Autobot Introduction - YouTube Transformers Universe - Autobot Introduction Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available w... | What's It All About, Shakespeare?: The Role of The Rude Mechanicals in A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Role of The Rude Mechanicals in A Midsummer Night’s Dream Who are Shakespeare's Rude Mechanicals? All three strands of A Midsummer Night's Dream's plot are humorous and, often, ridiculous. However, the foolish Rude Mech... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,318 | What is both an ancient twisted metal necklace and a force causing rotation? | Torque | Define Torque at Dictionary.com torque noun 1. Mechanics. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a force or system of forces tending to cause rotation. 2. Machinery. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance. 3. Opt... | 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 |
1,493,319 | What anatomical name is given to the bones of human fingers and toes? | Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges (The Hand) 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 acc... | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,320 | What is the name for the massacre of the French ruling class while in church by local people at Palermo in 1282 that started a revolution that spread to other parts of the country? | THE ITALIAN CITY-STATES OF THE RENAISSANCE CHAPTER 3 THE ITALIAN CITY-STATES OF THE RENAISSANCE In studying the Renaissance, the student encounters problems that are not present with many other historical periods. The chief problem is that of defining what is meant by the word Renaissance itself. More will be said abou... | Catherine de Medici Catherine de' Medici Catherine de' Medici was a Machiavellian politician, wife of Henry II of France, and later regent for her three feeble sons at the twilight of the Valois dynasty, who authorized the killing of French Protestants in the notorious Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,321 | Who directed the 1945 film, 'Brief Encounter'? | Brief Encounter (1945) - 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 Meeting a stranger in a railway station, a woman is tempted to ... | 1942 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: JAMES CAGNEY in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" , Ronald Colman in "Random Harvest", Gary Cooper in "The Pride of the Yankees", Walter Pidgeon in "Mrs. Miniver", Monty Woolley in "The Pied Piper" Actress: GREER GARSON in "Mrs. Miniver", Bette Davis in "Now, Vo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,322 | In which year was the Bhopal disaster at the Union Carbide India Ltd. pesticide plant, the privatisation of British Telecom and the Queen opened the Thames Flood barrier? | AV 27th July 2013 by Asian Business Publications Ltd - issuu issuu Far East, India, Africa, Australia, Dubai TRAVEL FIRST & BUSINESS CLASS DEALS Flat Bed, Suite, Limo, Lounge, Comfort, t&c Stretch out Rest lie-flat and Relax on A380 (t&c) 0208 515 9200 deals@cruxton.com IATA ABTA ATOL3348 quietly delivering value for o... | 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 |
1,493,323 | The Welsh town of Aberystwyth lies on which bay? | Welcome to Aberystwyth © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales The Castle Long before the Normans began their castle-building program, Iron Age settlers used the hilltop called Pen Dinas to build a huge fortification, which still dominates the skyline as you approach Aberystwyth from the south and remi... | Tiger Bay Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 41 out of 43 people found the following review useful: Scenes aboard the ship from United Kingdom 6 September 2006 I was 2nd Radio Officer aboard the British cargo ship OSWESTRY GRANGE, which sailed regularly between the UK and the River Plate, from June 1958 until February 1959.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,324 | During which month of the year is the Crufts Dog Show held in the UK? | Crufts dog show begins: facts and figures - Chronicle Live News Crufts dog show begins: facts and figures As Crufts begins this week, we give you the key facts that you need to know about the most famous dog show on earth. Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not ... | William Fox-Pitt Archives - Equestrian News Equestrian News Nov 012013 Following a successful season now is the time to celebrate the riders and horses that have made it to the top of the British Eventing Points ranking table. The final 2013 rankings have seen a hotly contested battle for the top spots. New Zealander... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,325 | What do the columns on the coat-of-arms of Spain (seen on the national flag) represent? | What Does Spain's Coat of Arms Mean? | The Classroom | Synonym What Does Spain's Coat of Arms Mean? by MV Bowks de la Rosa Spain's coat of arms appears on the Spanish national flag. Related Articles Spain's official coat of arms is its national symbol. It appears on the flag and on items that represent Spain, such as t... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,326 | On whose life was the short-lived musical Winnie based? | Movie Review - 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' : NPR With: Idris Elba , Naomie Harris , Terry Pheto In English, Xhosa and Afrikaans. Some movies try to underscore their authenticity by flashing dates, names and locations on the screen. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom offers some dates and locations, but not much in the w... | What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town - IT - 402 View Full Document What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town is the champagne industry located Epernay 31 What country invented castanets Egypt 32 Who is the patron saint of music St Cecilia 33 Whose first box office film w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,327 | Lod airport (now Ben Gurion International Airport) serves which Asian city? | Ben Gurion International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Security[ edit ] The airport is one of the most secure airports in the world, given its location. It's advisable to budget at least an additional two hours on top of your pre-flight check-in time to ensure timely arrival and completion of security procedures... | Mossad | Israeli intelligence agency | Britannica.com Israeli intelligence agency Alternative Titles: Central Institute for Intelligence and Security, Mosad, Mossad Merkazi le-Modiin u-letafkidim Meyuhadim Similar Topics National Security Agency (NSA) Mossad, Mossad also spelled Mosad, in full Mossad Merkazi Le-modiin ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,328 | In which recent film does Benedict Cumberbatch play Alan Turing? | The Imitation Game (2014) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV During World War II, m... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,329 | 'The Importance of Being Earnest' was written by whom? | SparkNotes: The Importance of Being Earnest: Key Facts The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde Study Questions and Essay Topics full title · The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People author · Oscar Wilde genre · Social comedy; comedy of manners; satire; intellectual farce language · Engli... | Descartes and the birth of analytic geometry (Source: http://www.ga.k12.pa.us/academics/US/Math/Millar/Descartes/Burka.htm ) Descartes' Geometry was an appendix to a larger work called Discourse on the Method of Properly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking the Truth in the Sciences . In this work, Descartes set out ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,330 | Played by Gary Cooper in the 1941 movie, what Tennessee born Medal of Honor winner killed 28 and captured 132 soldiers during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and was the most decorated US soldier of WWI? | 1000+ images about Sergeant Alvin York on Pinterest | Soldiers, Tennessee and World War I Forward Alvin Cullum York was born on December 13, 1887, Pall Mall, Tennessee. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, York was drafted into the Army. York was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted from corporal to s... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "John Wayne" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "John Wayne" 1-50 of 123 names. John Wayne John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa, to Mary Alberta (Brown) and Clyde Leonard Morrison, a pharmacist. He was of English, Ulster-Scots, and Irish ances... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,331 | Which member of Take That shares his name with a fruit? | Take That's Jason Orange quits; bandmates say it's a huge loss 25/09/14 Jason Orange has announced he has left Take That and will not be recording a new album with the band. He said there had been "no fallings out" and he had "spent some of the best years" of his life with them. The 44-year-old has issued a statement t... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,332 | """Gates of Hell"" and ""The Burghers of Calais"" are by which sculptor?" | Rodin, The Burghers of Calais (article) | Khan Academy Rodin, The Burghers of Calais Auguste Rodin, The Burghers of Calais, bronze, 1884-95 (Musée Rodin, Paris) Six Men, One Purpose Have you ever been at a gathering surrounded by people and yet, felt completely and utterly alone? If you are familiar with those emotions... | 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 |
1,493,333 | Who wrote the novel 'The White Queen', on which the BBC TV series is based? | BBC Blogs - TV blog - The White Queen: Philippa Gregory on resurrecting history The White Queen: Philippa Gregory on resurrecting history Wednesday 12 June 2013, 09:54 Read more about sharing. Philippa Gregory is a historian and author of three novels on which the BBC One series The White Queen is based: The White Quee... | 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 |
1,493,334 | ‘The Angel of the North’ is the work of which British sculptor? | The Angel of the North - definition of The Angel of the North by The Free Dictionary The Angel of the North - definition of The Angel of the North by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/The+Angel+of+the+North (redirected from The Angel of the North) Also found in: Wikipedia . Angel of the North n 1. (N... | Auguste Rodin: The French sculptor's five most iconic works - pictures - Mirror Online Auguste Rodin: The French sculptor's five most iconic works - pictures The father of modern sculpture's best-known masterpieces include The Kiss, The Thinker and The Burghers of Calais Share Father of modern sculpture: Auguste Rodin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,335 | What name is given to a blunt large-edged needle, used to draw tape through openwork? | Full text of "Hand sewing lessons; a graded course for schools and for the home" See other formats IC-NRLF SB 31 4- t i i . Oi HAND SEWING LESSONS c\\J EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY i , zi i 6 6 HAND SEWING LESSONS A Graded Course for Schools and for the Home. By Sarah Ewell Krolik h WORK... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1 Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2 Which archi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,336 | The Euroscar European Player of the Year Award is awarded for which sport? | Kirilenko Honored With Euroscar European Player of the Year Award | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Kirilenko Honored With Euroscar European Player of the Year Award Submitted by mremme on Wed, 2013-02-06 16:54 Mark Remme Email / Twitter Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko was awarded the Euroscar Eur... | Ballon d’Or Winners Ballon d’Or Winners Updated January 31, 2016. A full list of the Ballon d’Or winners and runners-up since 1956. The Ballon d’Or, meaning ‘the golden ball’ was conceived by France Football magazine chief editor Gabriel Hanot who asked his colleagues to vote for their best European player in 1956. Ori... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,337 | Where would you find the Caves of Altamira, famous for prehistoric paintings on the rock? | Prehistoric Cave Paintings discovered in Europe One might expect that the first examples of art would be simple and crude. However the oldest cave paintings are the evidence that modern humans were astonishingly quick in developing their artistic skills. Ancient Cave Paintings Cave paintings are paintings found on cave... | 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 |
1,493,338 | Who was the 'Virgin' label's first recording artist? | Forty years of Virgin: How Richard Branson’s eccentric record label changed the charts | The Independent Features Forty years of Virgin: How Richard Branson’s eccentric record label changed the charts It's four decades since Richard Branson set up the mail-order business that became a hippie haven, a punk paradise, and... | Little Richard - Biography - IMDb Little Richard Biography Showing all 27 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (12) | Personal Quotes (6) Overview (4) The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll The Emancipator 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Richard Wayne P... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,339 | What is a young ferret called | Caring for Baby Ferrets | WeaselWords Caring for Baby Ferrets By Dr. Louise Bauck, DVM Being a ferret pediatrician definitely has its high points. Since my employer has shipped thousands of baby ferrets from our breeder to pet retailers from coast to coast, I get to take care of these adorable youngsters while they sta... | What do you call a young turkey? | Reference.com What do you call a young turkey? A: Quick Answer A young female turkey is called a jenny, while a young male turkey is called a jake. A baby turkey is referred to as a poult or a chick. Full Answer Chicks hatch from their tan and speckled brown eggs about 28 days after t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,340 | Which was the first of these four to be an Olympic 100 metres winner? | 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists (1896 - 2012) 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Olympic Sprints and Relays 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Usain Bolt flies across the finish line to win the 2012 Olympic 100-meter gold medal. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images By Mike Rosenbaum Updated August 23, 2016. The men's 100-meter r... | Roger Bannister breaks four-minutes mile - May 06, 1954 - HISTORY.com Roger Bannister breaks four-minutes mile Share this: Roger Bannister breaks four-minutes mile Author Roger Bannister breaks four-minutes mile URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1954, at the Iffley Road Track in Oxford, England, medical student... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,341 | Nosocomephobia is the irrational fear of which institutions? | Nosocomephobia - defined because the excessive worry of hospitals | Phobia Source Nosocomephobia – defined because the excessive worry of hospitals Nosocomephobia comes from the the Greek language, nosokemeion- which means hospital and phobos being irrational fear. Nosocomephobia is an overwhelming, irrational worry of... | In what country is the northernmost point of Africa Tunisia - ENGLISH - 1 View Full Document In what country is the northernmost point of Africa-Tunisia In what film - Charlie Chaplain have his first speaking part 1940-The Great Dictator What Prophet in the Bible had a talking donkey-Balaam What common word comes from ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,342 | "Which avant-garde US composer wrote the piece 4'33""?" | John Cage | About The Composer | American Masters | PBS About The Composer John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say And I’m Saying It About The Composer Comments John Cage in June 1988. Photo: Fotocollectie Anefo “In the nature of the use of chance operations is the belief that all answers answer all questions.” n 1952, David ... | 2001: a space odyssey - The Music THE MUSIC To compose the music for 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick called upon Alex North, who had written the score for Spartacus (the film that had made Kubrick bankable, after Paths of Glory had earned him his art-film credentials). North was mostly a composer of j... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,343 | Which band released a 2007 album entitled ‘Myths of the Near Future’? | Klaxons on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography The London-based Klaxons feature the combined talents of Jamie Reynolds, James Righton, and Simon Taylor. Despite being a rock band at the core, Klaxons are heavily influenced by dance music, ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,344 | In Alan Moore's graphic novel V for Vendetta the anarchist wears a mask of which real-life person? | V for Vendetta (Comic Book) - TV Tropes V for Vendetta You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Comic Book / V for Vendetta × Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I see no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. V for Vendetta is a ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,345 | The Dandie Dinmont is a dog breed named after a character from which novel by Sir Walter Scott? | Dandie Dinmont Terriers - Burke's Backyard Dandie Dinmont Terriers Lifespan: 14 years Recommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only dog breed in the world named after a fictitious character. The original Dandie Dinmont was a farmer from the Scottish borderlands, who featured in an 1814 novel, ‘Guy M... | Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never - IT - 402 View Full Document Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never did run smooth Midsummer Nights Dream 22 All my Yesterdays is which actors autobiography Edward G Robinson 23 Which type of full moon follows a harvest moon Hunters M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,346 | What is Iain Duncan Smith's constituency | IAIN DUNCAN SMITH MP | Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green Contact About Iain Duncan Smith MP This website has been designed to give you an up to date picture of my work in Chingford and Woodford Green, and in Parliament. On this site you will find local news and insights into my campaigning on loca... | Iona Community - Hymnary.org Log in to make the most of Hymnary.org collections. Iona Community Full Name: Iona Community The Iona Community, founded in 1938 by the Rev George MacLeod, is an ecumenical Christian community of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Christian church. It... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,347 | Which British physicist won the Nobel prize in 2013, sharing the prize with Francois Englert? | Nobel Prize For Physics 2013: Francois Englert And Peter W. Higgs Honored For Higgs Boson Research | The Huffington Post Nobel Prize For Physics 2013: Francois Englert And Peter W. Higgs Honored For Higgs Boson Research 10/08/2013 06:48 am ET | Updated Oct 09, 2013 2.5k Francois Englert and Peter W. Higgs won the 2013 ... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,348 | Who was the first British athlete to win the men's 100 metres Olympic title? | 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists (1896 - 2012) 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Olympic Sprints and Relays 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Usain Bolt flies across the finish line to win the 2012 Olympic 100-meter gold medal. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images By Mike Rosenbaum Updated August 23, 2016. The men's 100-meter r... | Olympics 2012 torch route: Olympic legend Daley Thompson carries the torch in front of thousands of fans | Daily Mail Online comments Daley Thompson beamed as he lit the Olympic cauldron tonight as the final torchbearer of the day at Alexandra Palace. But perhaps his wide smile was because he was envisaging lighting it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,349 | Which English long distance path runs from Hassle to Filey? | Long-distance walks Long-distance walks Browse section Long-distance walks When one day just won't do... it's time to rise to the challenge of a long-distance walk. Your reward? Journeys on foot that you'll never forget, through some of the most stunning landscapes in Britain. Completing a long-distance walk in one go ... | h2g2 - The Fosse Way - A Journey through Roman Britain - Edited Entry Watling Street | The Fosse Way | Ermine Street This is a journey along the Fosse Way 1 , the important north–south road running up the western side of Great Britain. The road runs from Exeter (Devon) in the South to Lincoln (Lincolnshire) in the Nort... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,350 | What was snooker player Cliff Thorburn’s nickname? | Cliff Thorburn - World Snooker Cliff Thorburn The Grinder Sunday 11 Jan 2015 05:50pm Thorburn was the first player from outside Britain and Ireland to win snooker’s greatest prize. The ‘Grinder’-born in Victoria, British Columbia-won the World Championship title in 1980 after a monumental 18-16 success against Alex Hig... | 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 |
1,493,351 | Which film director, with successes including Cold Mountain and The Talented Mr Ripley, died on 18 March 2008? | 'English Patient,' 'Cold Mountain' Director Minghella Dead at 54 - The New York Sun 'English Patient,' 'Cold Mountain' Director Minghella Dead at 54 By JILL LAWLESS, | March 18, 2008 http://www.nysun.com/arts/english-patient-cold-mountain-director-minghella/73148/ LONDON � The Oscar-winning director who turned such l... | Film History Milestones - 1940 Event and Significance 1940 Disney released its animated feature film masterpiece Pinocchio (1940) - one of the best examples of the studio's animation talent. This was Disney's second feature-length animated film, following after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) . It. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,352 | The explorer Abel Tasman discovered Australia and New Zealand in what year? | On this day in history: Abel Tasman discovers Tasmania - Australian Geographic Tweet "IN THE AFTERNOON, about 4 o'clock...we saw...the first land we have met with in the South Sea...very high...and not known to any European nation". After months at sea, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman's diary entry for the 24 November 1... | Chapter 6 making a nation australia (1750 1918) (ii) from colonies to nationhood by Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School - issuu issuu 6 Depth study 2: Australia and Asia Making a nation — Australia (1750–1918): (II) From colonies to nationhood Links with our times Green and gold are the national colours w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,353 | Which country is bordered by France, Belgium and Germany? | What countries border Belgium? | Reference.com What countries border Belgium? A: Quick Answer Geographically, Belgium borders the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. To the north, Belgium also borders the Northern Sea as its only corridor towards ocean trade routes. Belgium's total geographic border spans appr... | Eddy Merckx: "The Cannibal" Eddy Merckx: "The Cannibal" Eddy Merckx Baron Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx is without doubt Belgium's most famous sportsman. He is among the top 100 greatest sportsmen of all time. The baron, alias Eddy Merckx was born in Meensel-Kiezegem, at the end of the Second World War , in June 1945, in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,354 | In April, the BBC announced that who would be replacing Adrian Chiles on the One Show for Fridays, which ultimately led to him quitting the BBC for a four-year deal with ITV? | From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's ... | Sandi Toksvig steps down from Radio 4's News Quiz - BBC News BBC News Sandi Toksvig steps down from Radio 4's News Quiz 28 April 2015 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Toksvig was awarded an OBE for Services to Broadcasting in the 2014 New Year's Honours List Comedian Sandi Toksvig is to leave BB... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,355 | What is the name of the 1978 movie starring Clint Eastwood and an orang-utan called Clyde? | Every Which Way But Loose (1978) - 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 Every Which Way But Loose ( 1978 ) PG | The San Ferna... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,356 | Named after the city where they signed the pact in 1955 where did eight eastern European states agree to form a political alliance? | 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... | The Hitler-Stalin Pact - Aug 23, 1939 - HISTORY.com Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact, stunning the world, given their diametrically opposed ideologies. But the dictators were, despite appearances, both playing to their own political needs. After Nazi Ge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,357 | ‘What a Night for a Knight’ was the first episode of which US animated television series, first broadcast in September 1969? | Scooby-Doo (series) | Hanna-Barbera Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969-71) Scooby Doo Title Card Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! made its CBS network debut on Saturday, September 13, 1969, with its first episode, "What a Night for a Knight". The first season ran 17 episodes. The show was a major... | Best Comedy TV Shows of All-Time - Classic TV Database View Show 1996-2001 | NBC 3rd Rock from the Sun is an American sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2001 on NBC. The show is about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth, which they consider to be a very insignificant planet. The extraterrestrials pose ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,358 | Which artist used a terrace at St Thomas' Hospital as a vantage point for his series of paintings of the Houses of Parliament? | Houses of Parliament | Monet Gallery Monet • Paintings • Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament Claude Monet first went to London in 1870 to escape the Franco-Prussian War. While there he would have seen and been inspired by painters like Turner and began to develop his use of bright colors that would become a defin... | Obituary: Viscount Tonypandy | The Independent Obituary: Viscount Tonypandy Monday 22 September 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Thomas George Thomas, politician: born 29 January 1909; MP (Labour) for Cardiff Central 1945-50, Cardiff West 1950-83; PPS to Minister of Aviation 1951; member, Chairman'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,359 | "Which British actor plays the lead part of George Smiley in the new film version of John Le Carre's ""Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy""?" | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - 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 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ( 2011 ) R | From $2.99 (SD... | Obituary: Gary Bond | The Independent Obituary: Gary Bond Monday 16 October 1995 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Gary Bond was one of the most enduringly handsome actors of his generation. He was also a resourceful and sensitive performer of wide range and polished technique. But perhaps in the dramati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,360 | What jewelry firm is perhaps best remembered for the exquisite jeweled eggs that were popular Easter time gifts at the turn of the 20th century? | 1000+ images about Faberge Imperial Eggs on Pinterest | Miniature, Lapis lazuli and Easter eggs Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Faberge Imperial Eggs Sophisticated and ornate, it took a craftsman to create bejewelled eggs by order of so fabulously intricate with diamonds and rubies set, enamelled shells, exqui... | Audemars Piguet Patek Philippe Vacheron Constantin Brand Impressions ergobaby cheap beats by dre ergo baby dr dre beats ergo baby carrier australia Funny how so many things come in three's. I have been a long time fanatic about the "Big Three" (about two decades) so my thoughts on them are probably anachronistic, old g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,361 | In which year did John Logie Baird demonstrate television in Glasgow | John Logie Baird and Television - History Learning Site John Logie Baird and Television Citation: C N Trueman "John Logie Baird and Television" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 17 Mar 2015. 16 Aug 2016. John Logie Baird and Television John Logie Baird and the invention of the television are part of... | Ahoy - Mac's Web Log - "Cammell Laird: Shipbuilders to the World" at Birkenhead, England by Alex Naughton Ahoy - Mac's Web Log Naval, Maritime, Australian History and more Mackenzie J Gregory Content © Alex Naughton (2003-2005) who publishes " The Ocean Liner Virtual Museum " Used with permission . (1824 - 1993) Cammel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,362 | "The Wurzels No 1 hit record, ""Combine Harvester"", was a parody on which song, a No 1 hit for the singer Melanie in 1971?" | Wurzelmania: The Adge Cutler & The Wurzels Encyclopaedia. Made In Somerset! Friday 22 February 2008 (8.30pm) BBC 1 The Wurzels appeared on BBC1 sports quiz programme A Question Of Sport (Episode #37.21) in the Guess The Celebrity with Bristol And England rugby player Mark Regan. V... | Carry On quip voted funniest one-liner | Daily Mail Online Carry On quip voted funniest one-liner Last updated at 10:08 04 April 2007 Kenneth Williams' Carry On gag "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!" has been voted the funniest film one-liner. Williams uttered the words as Julius Caesar in 1964 romp Carry ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,363 | Who was arrested in Zurich on a 31 year old US warrant? | Roman Polanski arrested in Switzerland 31 years after fleeing trial | Film | The Guardian Roman Polanski arrested in Switzerland 31 years after fleeing trial • Zurich police act on 1978 US warrant • Director arrested before accepting festival prize Sunday 27 September 2009 15.01 EDT First published on Sunday 27 Septemb... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,364 | The trial on campaign finance violations of what former Presidential candidate and North Carolina senator ended in a mistrial last week? | Edwards gets acquittal on one count, mistrial on others - CNN.com Edwards gets acquittal on one count, mistrial on others By the CNN Wire Staff Updated 10:16 PM ET, Thu May 31, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Edwards: "I did a lot that was wron... | Privacy policy | More Newsletters AP FILE - In this Wednesday, June 21, 1995 file photo, O.J. Simpson holds up his hands before the jury after putting on a new pair of gloves similar to the infamous bloody gloves during his double-murder trial in Los Angeles. The return of O.J. Simpson to a Las Vegas courtroom next Mon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,365 | The matched grip, Moeller method, Open, Rudiment and Traditional grip are terms used in playing what instrument? | Matched grip : definition of Matched grip and synonyms of Matched grip (English) This article does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2009) Holding drum sticks in an overhand match... | 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 |
1,493,366 | Who is the fictional pilot created by W. E. Johns? | W. E. Johns | Interesting Literature Interesting Literature Posted by interestingliterature Some interesting trivia about the Biggles books and their author, Captain W. E. Johns The Biggles books, detailing the adventures of fictional pilot James Bigglesworth, were hugely popular in the mid-twentieth century. Ever sinc... | BBC - Cult Presents 2000AD and British comics - Features - Dan Dare Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future Britain's stiff-upper-lipped comic hero Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, was the British comic hero of the fifties and sixties - no webslinger or bat-fetishist could threaten his place in the hearts of a generation of small ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,367 | Which American gangster was said to have been shot by FBI agents outside a Chicago cinema on July 22nd 1934? | 1000+ images about Gangsters & Mobsters~John Dillinger on Pinterest | Baby face nelson, Bank robber and Gangsters Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Gangsters & Mobsters~John Dillinger John Herbert Dillinger (June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an infamous American gangster in the Depression-era United States, he ... | 1000+ images about Gangsters & Mobsters~George "Baby Face" Nelson on Pinterest | Baby face nelson, Nelson and Baby faces Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Gangsters & Mobsters~George "Baby Face" Nelson Lester Joseph Gillis (December 6, 1908[1] – November 27, 1934), known by the pseudonym George Nelson, was an Am... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,368 | What was E.T.'s favorite candy? | Hershey Community Archives » Blog Archive » Reese’s Pieces: E.T’s Favorite Candy Reese’s Pieces: E.T’s Favorite Candy Reese’s Pieces were introduced in 1978. How a great candy was saved from oblivion by a small alien visitor from outer space OR the story of Reese’s Pieces, E.T.’s favorite candy. In the 1950s, Hersh... | Emmett Brown | Total Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Back to the Future Dr. Emmett Lathrop "Doc" Brown, Ph.D., is a fictional character in the Back to the Future trilogy. He is the inventor of the first time machine, which he builds out of a DeLorean sports car. The character is portrayed by Christopher Lloyd in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,369 | "In Edwards Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat"", how much did they pay the pig for his ring?" | Poetry Daily Prose Feature - Kay Harel: A Natural History of "The Owl and the Pussycat" With a ring at the end of his nose. "Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will." So they took it away, and were married next day By the Turkey who li... | 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 |
1,493,370 | Which French writer, born Marie-Henri Beyle in 1783, wrote The Charterhouse of Parma and The Red and the Black? | The Charterhouse of Parma (Hardcover) | Third Place Books The Charterhouse of Parma (Hardcover) The Charterhouse of Parma (Hardcover) May not be available. Please call (206) 366-3333 for info. Description More than any other nineteenth-century writer, Stendhal was imbued with the spirit of the French Revolution and its... | W. Somerset Maugham - Freedom From Religion Foundation Orders W. Somerset Maugham On this date in 1874, William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris, France. Maugham was orphaned when he was ten years old, and soon moved to live with relatives in England. He underwent medical training at St. Thomas Hospital in London, be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,371 | Who founded the SAS in 1941? | Iranian Embassy Siege and More - Top 8 SAS Operations (We Know About) SHARE: Facebook Twitter The Special Air Service (SAS) was founded by Colonel David Stirling in 1941 as a regiment of the British Army. They were originally a commando force operating behind Axis lines to sabotage transportation and communications, as... | BBC - History - Historic Figures: The Cambridge Spies The Cambridge Spies z Guy Burgess, one of the 'Cambridge Spies' © Maclean, Burgess, Philby and Blunt were British members of a KGB spy ring that penetrated the intelligence system of the UK and passed vital information to the Soviets during World War Two and th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,372 | Edward Norton, EricBana and Mark Ruffalo have all played which character on film? | Who’s The Hulk? Eric Bana vs. Edward Norton vs. Mark Ruffalo | Consequence of Sound Who’s The Hulk? Eric Bana vs. Edward Norton vs. Mark Ruffalo Not even Betty Ross could stop this argument. Reddit Marvel Week continues to assemble on Consequence of Sound. Today, Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, Film Editor Justin Gerb... | Elijah Wood - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 7 hours ago Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for portraying Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson 's blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy. In addition to reprising the role in The Hobbit series, Wood a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,373 | Where was the UN Atomic Energy Agency based when it was set up in 1957? | United Nations News Centre - Interview with Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) United Nations News Centre Interview with Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano , Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency ... | Hinkley Point | Nuclear power in Europe Nuclear power in Europe nuclear power related activities in Europe Hinkley Point Javascript is required to view this map. Legenda & explanation Locations of nuclear and radiation incidents are estimates. Contact us if a location is totally faulty. This map only displays event wit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,493,374 | Which Eire county in the province of Leinster has the county town of Trim and has Tara as its main attraction? | 30 Best Province of Leinster Elder Access Holiday Rentals on TripAdvisor - Book Elder Access Holiday Rentals in Province of Leinster x About this property Situated a 10 minute stroll from Carlow town centre; Chestnut Hollow Annex provides an excellent base with all the comforts of home and the opportunity to explore th... | Argyll & Isles - Things To Do & Accommodation | VisitScotland Isle of Tiree Islands The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides, with a mild climate and white sand beaches. Jura Islands The long and narrow island of Jura is one of the wildest and most mountainous of the Inner Hebrides. Lochgilph... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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