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1,494,475 | What restored Rome feature appeared in movie La Docle Vita and receives c.3,000 Euro coins every day? | Cara July 2015 by Image Publications - issuu issuu The Frames Sweet Success Donegal Coast Northern Exposure Treasures of the Donegal coast Chicago Scene stealing in Italy’s capital Rome Staying Power The Frames on 25 years making it + BUSINESS WITH BENEFITS BARCELONA’S BOOM TOWN Edinburgh Tenerife Nantes Barcelona Busi... | Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas | ITALY Magazine Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas Carol King | Monday, September 9, 2013 - 13:00 Above: "The Banquet in the Pine Forest" (1482/3) is the third painting in Sandro Botticelli's series "The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti", which illustrat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,476 | The convention of moving the Olympic flame via a relay system from Olympia to the Olympic venue began with which Olympic Games? | The Olympic flame - Taxi Athens Greece The Olympic flame The Olympic flame is a symbol of the Olympic Games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, where a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of theancient Olympics. The fire was introdu... | 2008 July « The Bioscope Photographers and cinematographers at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, from the official report, available at http://www.la84foundation.org Note: This post has now been updated with new information at https://thebioscope.net/2012/06/27/let-the-games-begin It is less than a month now until the O... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,477 | Which daily newspaper has a column called 'Mandrake'? | The Phantom | The Phantom | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom, drawn by Jerry DeCaire The story of the Phantom started with a young sailor named Christopher Walker. Christopher was born in 1516 in Portsmouth . His father, also named Christopher Walker, had been a seaman since he was a young boy, and was the cabin boy... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,478 | What corporation owns the Seattle Marines? | Company that owns the Seattle Mariners • Mordo Crosswords - Crossword Puzzle Answers Answers, Clues and Solutions for all the Puzzles We think that knowledge should pass freely. This time, we got the following crossword puzzle clue: Company that owns the Seattle Mariners that also known as Company that owns the Seattl... | Copyright � 1986 The Harvard Law Review Association. Harvard Law Review NOTE: EXCLUSION OF SHIPS FROM NONTERRITORIAL WEAPONS TESTING ZONES. MARCH, 1986 99 Harv. L. Rev. 1040 Excerpt On July 10, 1985, two bombs exploded in Auckland Harbor, New Zealand. The blasts sank the Rainbow Warrior, a ship owned by the internation... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,479 | Which English author wrote the 1928 novel ‘Orlando: A Biography’? | SparkNotes: Orlando: Key Facts Key Facts Study Questions and Essay Topics full title · Orlando: a Biography author · Virginia Woolf genre · Fictional biography language · English time and place written · Woolf wrote Orlando from her home in London, 1927–1928, between To the Lighthouse and The Waves date of first publi... | Laurence Olivier - Biography - IMDb Laurence Olivier Biography Showing all 227 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (141) | Personal Quotes (44) | Salary (28) Overview (5) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as natura... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,480 | Which famous artist painted such worls as 'A girl in the window', 'The man with the golden helmet' and 'Nightwatch'? | 1000+ images about Paintings - Rembrandt on Pinterest | Rembrandt self portrait, Portrait and Self portraits "Saskia With A Child" ... by Rembrandt - pen and wash 1636 See More | The Night Watch by Rembrandt – Facts & History about the Painting The Three Trees Rembrandt painted The Night Watch in 1642 and is known as one of his most famous paintings. It is also been recognized as one of Rembrandt’s most debatable and controversial works of art. The Night Watch is the largest painting (at 142.9 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,481 | The yellow-Winged Darter is a species of which insect? | TrekNature | Yellow-winged Darter Photo [ Note Guidelines ] Photographer's Note The yellow-winged darter, Sympetrum flaveolum, is a dragonfly found in Europe and mid and Northern China. Breeding is confined to stagnant water, usually in peat bogs. Although not resident in the United Kingdom it occasionally migrates the... | "Bob Sawyer" by J. Clayton Clarke Watercolour reproduced on John Player cigarette card no. 19 Character from Dickens's The Pickwick Papers Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the person who scan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,482 | Completed in 1923, which famous steam locomotive was noted for the London to Edinburgh service? | Flying Scotsman 4472/60103 Flying Scotsman 4-6-2 Summary: The flying Scotsman, probably the most famous steam locomotive in the world. Completed in 1923 the flying Scotsman became the flagship locomotive of the London North Eastern Railway company, and represented the company at the British Empire exhibition in 1924 an... | Flying Scotsman on London King's Cross to York run - BBC News BBC News Flying Scotsman on London King's Cross to York run 25 February 2016 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Media captionAerial footage shows the locomotive racing north on its way to York, where crowds greeted the train One of the world's most f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,483 | "What 1996 movie coined the phrase ""show me the money""?" | Show Me the Money! Jerry Maguire 1 8) Movie CLIP (1996) HD - YouTube Show Me the Money! Jerry Maguire 1 8) Movie CLIP (1996) HD 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... | 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 |
1,494,484 | Hughie Jones, Cliff Hall, Mick Groves and Tony Davis comprised which top folk line up? | Spinners star Cliff Hall was a true son of Liverpool - Liverpool Echo News Spinners star Cliff Hall was a true son of Liverpool Paddy Shennan speaks to the surviving members of The Spinners, as they pay tribute to friend and former bandmate Cliff Hall, who died yesterday Share Cliff was a true son of his adopted city ... | BBC Radio 2 - Paul Jones - Profile Monday 1900 - 2000 Paul Jones Profile He was at the forefront of the 60s pop revolution, with million-selling records alongside the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Animals. Paul was the original front-man with the group Manfred Mann, and co-composer of the signature t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,485 | "Which fictional character in the land of Oz, created by L. Frank Baum, is sometimes named ""Locasta"" or ""Tattypoo""?" | Good Witch of the North, Fictional character • Biography & Facts Good Witch of the North Good Witch of the North Fictional character The Good Witch of the North, sometimes named Locasta or Tattypoo, is a fictional character in the Land of Oz, created by American author L. Frank Baum . She is the elderly and mild-manner... | The Wizard of Oz (1939) Synopsis - Plot Summary - Fandango GO Synopsis The third and definitive film adaptation of L. Frank Baum 's 1900 children's fantasy, this musical adventure is a genuine family classic that made Judy Garland a star for her heartfelt performance as Dorothy Gale, an orphaned young girl unhappy with... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,486 | In the USA, if you travel inland from Oregon, or Washington, which state do you enter? | Go Northwest! Travel guide for the Pacific Northwest Pacific Northwest Travel Guide About Us Go Northwest! is a travel guide for the Pacific Northwest and a comprehensive directory of listings for accommodations, activities, attractions, dining, shopping and general travel information for more than 1,000 cities and ... | 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 |
1,494,487 | What is the name of the fictional strip club in the US television series ‘The Sopranos’? | ‘Sopranos’ strip club’s former owner a real-life mob rat | New York Post ‘Sopranos’ strip club’s former owner a real-life mob rat Employees and customers congregate at the bar of Satin Dolls, which stood in for the Bada Bing Club filmed in the television show "The Sopranos", in Lodi, New Jersey, June 20, 2013. Reuters ... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,488 | Who had a hit in the 1980s with White Wedding | White Wedding by Billy Idol Songfacts White Wedding by Billy Idol Songfacts Songfacts Despite rumors to the contrary, this song is not about Idol's actual little sister. "Little sister" is slang for girlfriend. He is singing about a woman/girl he loves marrying someone else while he still loves her. Idol did have a sis... | M People M M People M People are a British house music act from Manchester formed in 1990 which achieved success throughout most of the 1990s. The name M People is from the initials of Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Career Pickering had been a member of Factory Records dance act Quando Quango, but became more no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,489 | Where are The Kerguelen Islands, a territory of France, also known as Desolation Island? | Kerguelen: France’s Desolate Islands | GeoCurrents Kerguelen: France’s Desolate Islands Submitted by Martin W. Lewis on April 13, 2010 – 3:13 pm | Tweet One of the most intriguing — and obscure — parts of France’s far-flung territorial domain is the Kerguelen Archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean, also known as th... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,490 | Arachnids usually have how many legs? | arachnid | arthropod | Britannica.com arthropod Howard T. Ricketts Arachnid (class Arachnida), any member of the arthropod group that includes spider s, daddy longlegs , scorpion s, and (in the subclass Acari ) the mite s and tick s, as well as lesser-known subgroups. Only a few species are of economic importance—for e... | 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 |
1,494,491 | The character Robinson Crusoe was almost certainly based on whom? | The Real Robinson Crusoe | History | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use The Real Robinson Crusoe He was a pirate, a hothead and a lout, but castaway Alexander Selkirkthe author's ancestor inspired one of the greatest yarns in literature By Bruce Selcraig Smithsonian Magazine | Subscribe J... | History of First Names History of First Names included in First Name Almanac Given names most often derive from the following categories: Aspiring personal traits (external and internal). For example, the name Clement means "merciful" . English examples include Faith, Prudence, August(us),... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,492 | Which English king was known as 'Lackland'? | King John Lackland King John Lackland Location of death: Newark, Lincolnshire, England Cause of death: Illness Remains: Buried, Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, England Gender: Male Nationality: England Executive summary: Signed the Magna Carta, then reneged John Lackland, King of England, the youngest son of King Henry... | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,493 | Which physicist's principle asserts that no two electrons can occupy the same energy state simultaneously? | Exclusion principle | Article about exclusion principle by The Free Dictionary Exclusion principle | Article about exclusion principle by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/exclusion+principle exclusion principle, physical principle enunciated by Wolfgang Pauli in 1925 stating that no two el... | Einstein's Theory of General Relativity: A Simplified Explanation Einstein's Theory of General Relativity By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | July 12, 2016 04:00pm ET MORE Einstein's theory of general relativity predicted that the space-time around Earth would be not only warped but also twisted by the planet'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,494 | What was the former name of Burkina Faso? | Burkina Faso | history - geography | Britannica.com Burkina Faso National anthem of Burkina Faso Official name multiparty republic with one legislative body (National Assembly [127])1 Head of state President: Roch Marc Christian Kaboré Head of government Prime Minister: Paul Kaba Thieba Capital Literacy: percentage of ... | Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic Situated in the heart of Africa, the Republic of Chad gained its independence from France in 1960. The weak new state, with French power often in the background, has long been torn by rebellions and civil wars. Libya, th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,495 | What is the English termfor the dish the Italians call 'Zuppa Inglese'? | Zuppa inglese (Italian Trifle) | Memorie di Angelina Memorie di Angelina In dessert , Emilia-Romagna , Toscana by Frank 11 March 2012 35 Comments Zuppa inglese, literally “English soup”, is actually neither English nor a soup. It is a classic Italian dessert, but the name is apt nevertheless. Its texture is very remini... | Bond Girls: Thunderball (1965) Thunderball (1965) See also James Bond Films - Summary Greatest Bond Girls in James Bond Films See the remake of Thunderball, the unofficial Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983) with similar Bond girls Title Screen Film Title/Year/Director, Bond Girl (Actress) Screenshots d. Ter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,496 | By what name was the Castle of St Antoine that was built in Paris in 1369 as a fortress better known? | Paris, France | Article about Paris, France by The Free Dictionary Paris, France | Article about Paris, France by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Paris%2c+France Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Financial , Acronyms , Wikipedia . Paris (pâr`ĭs, Fr. pärē`), city (1999 pop.... | Roman Paris Athena Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 Roman Paris Setting: Paris occupies a natural limestone basin hollowed out by the Seine, which passes through the city en route to the Normandy coast about 150 km to the northwest. The conventional names of the Right and Left Banks of the Seine, used since ancient time... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,497 | Which British plant may be described as 'aromatic bushy plant with feathery leaves, and white daisy-likeflowers'. It is used in the treatment of migraines and headaches? | HERBS AND OILS ~ PRACTICAL, MAGICKAL, AND AROMATHERAPY USES A, B, C, DEF, GHIJK, L, MNO, PR, ST, UVWXYZ ACACIA: (Acacia senegal) Also known as gum arabic, gum senegal and gum acacia; produced by a tree that grows in North Africa. The species of acacia that produces gum arabic and gum acacia are so closely related that ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,498 | "Complete this Groucho Marx quote: ""Go, and never darken...""" | Go, and never darken my towels again. - Groucho Marx - BrainyQuote Go, and never darken my towels again. Find on Amazon: Groucho Marx Cite this Page: Citation | 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 |
1,494,499 | Which chemical process is involved in changing ethyl chloride to ethyl alcohol? | Ethanol (C2H5OH) Ethanol (C2H5OH) Ethanol (C2H5OH) Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a psychoactive drug, best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and in modern thermometers. Ethanol is one of the... | Effective Communication at Pepsi Co - Term Paper Effective Communication at Pepsi Co Which Indian state is at the eastern end of the Himalayas? A: Assam. What is the name of the atmospheric gas which screens out the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation? A: Ozone. What is the world's deepest ocean? A: Pacific. Which is t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,500 | What is second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin's real Christian name? | The man who fell to earth: Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon | Science | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Buzz Aldrin has been on many journeys in his remarkable life, and in some respects the one to the moon was the least challenging. Being the second man to walk on the moon in July 1969, stepping d... | 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 |
1,494,501 | Which letter of the alphabet is denoted by a single dash in the Morse Code? | International Morse Code International Morse Code For learning Morse code it is recommended that you do not try to remember dots and dashes, but remember the Morse code sounds instead. Letter CL, Going off the air ("clear") -.-..-.. DO, Change to wabun code -..--- KN, Invite a specific station to transmit -.--. SK, End... | International Aircraft Registration Prefix Codes International Aircraft Registration Prefixes Tail Numbers An aircraft registration is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies a civilian aircraft. Because airplanes typically display their registration numbers on the aft fuselage just forward of the tail, in earlier... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,502 | "On 15 December 1940, whose remains (except for his heart, intestines and viscera) were transferred from Vienna to the dome of Les Invalides in Paris as a ""gift"" to France by Adolf Hitler?" | "Putting On Heirs!" Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte, Duke of Reichstadt | The Esoteric Curiosa "Putting On Heirs!" Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte, Duke of Reichstadt Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte 20.III. 1811 – 22.VII.1832 Emperor Napoléon II Of France King Of Rome Prince Imperial Du... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,503 | What language is spoken in Surinam in South America? | Publishing the research of SIL in Suriname Suriname is situated on the northeast coast of South America, between Guyana and French Guiana, and is home to about 15 distinct languages. Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official language of Suriname is Dutch. Other languag... | 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 |
1,494,504 | Ray Reardon won his last World Snooker Championship in what year? | Ray Reardon | Snooker Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Reardon was born on 8 October 1932, in the coal mining community of Tredegar in Monmouthshire. Wanting to play snooker, he turned down a place at Grammar School to become a miner at Ty Trist Colliery aged 14, following in the footsteps of his father. After a roc... | Steve Davis Profile | Snooker Players Network Birth date: 27th August 1957 Born in: Plimstead, London, UK Nickname: THE NUGGET Known for: Dominating the 80's, Snookers first Millionaire, One of the all-time great players. Steve Davis is one of the true Snooker Legends. Having played as a professional for over 30 years,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,505 | Sportsman Gerry Watson is better by which first name? | Bubba Watson - The unconventional golfer|Great Golf Magazine Bubba Watson - The unconventional golfer and Richard Mille watches Posted: 21 Sep, 2013 18:51 Self-taught and talented with an unusual approach to mastering the game that distinguishes him from other professional golfers, Bubba Watson is a physical giant stri... | 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 |
1,494,506 | Churchill went to the country in the summer of 1945 but was defeated by which Labour leader? | BBC - History - World Wars: Why Churchill Lost in 1945 Why Churchill Lost in 1945 By Dr Paul Addison Last updated 2011-02-17 Labour's landslide in the 1945 general election remains one of the greatest shocks in British political history. How did Winston Churchill, a hugely popular national hero, fail to win? On this ... | Tony Blair Tony Blair The Rt Hon. Tony Blair Tony Blair addressing a news conference at the 2006 G8 summit in Strelna, Saint Petersburg , Russia Spouse Cherie Booth Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom , First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,507 | What is the full name of the Australian National Rugby League team from Melbourne? | Team names for Australian sporting clubs Email Australian sports team names What makes a good name for a sporting team? It seems that there is no universal answer as in various sporting organisations, different kinds of names are embraced by different kinds of people. Around the world, soccer clubs have shown a fondnes... | Barrie McDermott: Super League must do more to retain star names | Rugby League News | Sky Sports Rugby League Expert & Columnist @RLBarrieMc10 Barrie McDermott: Super League must do more to retain star names Last Updated: 30/03/16 1:27pm Barrie McDermott discusses Dan Sarginson and Josh Charnley's departures from Wiga... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,508 | What was the name of NATO spokesman in the 1999 Kosovo crisis? | Civilian Deaths in the NATO Air Campaign - The Crisis in Kosovo THE CRISIS IN KOSOVO Operation Allied Force began on March 24, 1999 after more than a year of effort by the international community led by NATO to find a negotiated solution in Kosovo. In June 1998, NATO Defense Ministers decided to charge NATO planners ... | Biography - Chandrika Kumaratunga Lynda Chalker UK Minister for Overseas Development 1989-97 A long-serving Member of the British Parliament, Lynda Chalker served as Minister for Overseas Development, and Minister for Africa and the Commonwealth for over 11 years. She is also a Founder Trustee of the Investment Climate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,509 | In “2001: A Space Odyssey,” what was the name of the computer that took control of the spaceship Discovery? | 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL... Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas Rai... | Scotty (Character) - Quotes Scotty (Character) from "Star Trek" (1966) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Computer Voice : Please enter program. Scotty : The android at the bar said you could show me my old ship. Let me see it. Computer Voice : Insuffic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,510 | In 1865 what significant event happened at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC? | Ford's Theatre Ford's Theatre Show Less Where Abraham Lincoln’s legacy lives. The site of Lincoln’s assassination, Ford’s Theatre offers museum exhibits, live theatre and immersive learning. Happening At Ford’s Events, Performances, Tours Explore the History Stories, Artifacts, Resources Education & Impact Programs, Su... | Ford's Theatre (U.S. National Park Service) Contact Us Abraham Lincoln's Legacy Lives Explore Ford's Theatre NHS, discover Abraham Lincoln's life in Washington, D.C., the struggle for a united country, and the motivation behind Lincoln's assassination. The National Park Service and the Ford's Theatre Society present a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,511 | Julius was the Christian name of which Bond villain in the eponymous 1958 novel later filmed? | h2g2 - James Bond in the Cold War - Edited Entry James Bond in the Cold War Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything James Bond in the Cold War Created I think you are a sexist, misogynist dinosaur, a relic of the Cold War. – M, describing James Bond, GoldenEye For over 50 years, James Bond , the bes... | 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 |
1,494,512 | What is vitamin B2 also known as? | Riboflavin Deficiency - Vitamin B2 | Dr. Weil Vitamin B2 for Adrenal Health What is vitamin B2? Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is a water-soluble vitamin present in most animal and plant tissues. Riboflavin is one of the essential B vitamins, known to help support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy... | Full text of "Encyclopedia of Water Science Vol 2" See other formats U*X*L ENCYCLOPEDIA OF U«X«L ENCYCLOPEDIA OF water science Volume 2 Economics and Uses K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, Editors Lawrence W. Baker, Project Editor U-X-L An imprint of Thomson Gale, a part of The Thomson Corporation ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,513 | In which country will the 2010 Winter Olympic Games be held? | Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stretched over a 120-kilometre zone from Richmond, through downtown Vancouver and north to the mountain resort of Whistler. Drawing on both new and existing facilities... | How many medals will Canada win in Sochi? - Calgary | Globalnews.ca February 7, 2014 2:31 pm Updated: February 7, 2014 10:35 pm How many medals will Canada win in Sochi? By Brendan Parker Sports Reporter Global News Canada's Drew Doughty (8) waves a Canadian flag after the men's ice hockey medal ceremony at the Vancou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,514 | Which Italian city was ruled by the Visconti family between 1277 and 1477? | Visconti | Define Visconti at Dictionary.com Visconti an Italian family that ruled Milan and Lombardy from 1277 to 1447. 2. Gian Galeazzo [jahn gahlyaht-saw] /ˈdʒɑn ˈgɑlyɑt sɔ/ (Show IPA), 1351–1402, Milanese leader who conquered much of N Italy. 3. Luchino [loo-kee-naw] /luˈki nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1906–76, Italian stage an... | Samuel Beckett - Trinity Writers : Trinity College Dublin Samuel Beckett (1906–1989) Sam Slote Samuel Barclay Beckett, one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, was born in Foxrock, an affluent Dublin suburb, on 13 April (Good Friday) 1906. His family was of Protestant Huguenot stock and he enjoyed ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,515 | Who is the presenter of the BBC TV quiz ‘The Link’? | The Link - New BBC 1 Quiz Show - TV Shows: UK - Digital Spy Forums Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 703 My God, that first round was like wading through treacle in a pair of wellington boots! Also, can't see why they win so much in the first and second rounds and then play for such a pi$$ poor amount in the final round - wou... | Performing Artistes Colin Jackson was born on 18 February 1967 in Cardiff. Colin Jackson was a top-class hurdler who won every major title except Olympic gold. In spite of retiring in 2003, Colin Jackson still holds the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles, He held the outdoor 110m hurdles (12.91 seconds set in the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,516 | Each September at Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire , men perform an ancient animal dance holding what ? | California Revels Horn Dance Quiz About California Revels' Abbots Bromliad Take a look at the articles listed in the Table of Contents on the left. You can deepen your knowledge of Abbots Bromley lore and read all about the world's first Abbots Bromliad History of California Revels' Abbots Bromliad On Wakes Monday, Sep... | 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 |
1,494,517 | "Which organisation, founded in 1905, has the motto ""Indocilis Privata Loqui"" which translates as ""nor apt to disclose secrets""?" | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | 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 |
1,494,518 | What was the name of the pleasure steamer sunk in a collision with the dredger Bowbelle on the Thames in 1989? | Marchioness families to gather for memorial service on 25th anniversary of the disaster | Daily Mail Online Marchioness families to gather for memorial service on 25th anniversary of the disaster Pleasure boat Marchioness collided with dredger Bowbelle causing deaths of 51 partygoers Both vessels failed to keep a pro... | 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 |
1,494,519 | Cleavon Little was the name of the sheriff in which spoof western | Blazing Saddles (1974) - 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 In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints ... | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) - 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 Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ( 1982 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,520 | Who was World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1978 to 1985, defending his title 20 times before losing to Michael Spinks? | stumbleupon Email Comment For better or for worse, the little guys and gals in combat sports can’t seem to catch a break compared to their larger counterparts. Historically, in boxing and now in MMA, the biggest draws have always been the heavyweights. Why? Well that’s the million-dollar question isn’t it? Larger fight... | Collins wanted £1m after beating Eubank to take world title, manager tells court Collins wanted £1m after beating Eubank to take world title, manager tells court Wed, Oct 22, 1997, 01:00 A £1 million "next fight" fee was sought by the Dublin boxer Steve Collins after he beat Chris Eubank for the world title at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,521 | Who was married to both Joe Dimaggio and Arthur Miller? | Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio: The End of a Marriage, 1954 SHARE On the 60th anniversary of their wedding, pictures from the day Marilyn Monroe announced she was seeking a divorce from Joe DiMaggio on grounds of "mental cruelty." Marilyn Monroe and baseball legend Joe DiMaggio wed in 1954 (second marriages for both),... | Joe Di Maggio, the Yankee Clipper Joe Di Maggio Dead at 84 1999 Joe Di Maggio, the Yankee Clipper I would like to take the great Di Maggio fishing, the old man said. They says his father was a fisherman. Maybe he was as poor as we are and would understand. Ernest Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea His name was G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,522 | "What, in ancient Rome, was a ""sudatorium""?" | Baths of Diocletian, Rome Baths of Diocletian 5 37 votes The Baths of Diocletian were the largest thermae ever built in Rome. The complex, constructed in the early third century, could accommodate an estimated three thousand people. Parts of the bath complex have survived thanks to their incorporation into newer struct... | Janus Janus by Micha F. Lindemans Janus is the Roman god of gates and doors (ianua), beginnings and endings, and hence represented with a double-faced head, each looking in opposite directions. He was worshipped at the beginning of the harvest time, planting, marriage, birth, and other types of beginnings, especially t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,523 | The film 'Murder, She Said' is based on which Agatha Christie book in which 'Miss Marple' witnesses a passenger on a train being strangled? | Murder She Said Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 36 out of 37 people found the following review useful: "They don't make them like that anymore!" from Poole, Dorset 14 October 2003 An elderly spinster called Miss Marple witnesses a man strangling a woman on a passing train. When nobody believes her she investigates the cr... | Learn and talk about Tommy and Tuppence, Agatha Christie characters, Fictional characters introduced in 1922, Fictional detectives, Series of books Novels[ edit ] Tommy and Tuppence appear together in four full-length novels and one collection of short stories [2] The collection of short stories is Partners in Crime , ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,524 | What is the most common Protestant denomination in Scandinavia and Germany? | Religion in Sweden Church weddings account for roughly two-thirds of all marriage ceremonies in Sweden. Photo: Adam Haglund/Folio 10 fundamentals of religion in Sweden Sweden is relatively secular and has a high population of atheists, but it is far from an irreligious country. Religion still plays a ritual and cultura... | 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 |
1,494,525 | Which heavyweight boxer retired in 1956 with a record of 49 wins from 49 fights? | Rocky Marciano retires as world heavyweight champion - Apr 27, 1956 - HISTORY.com Rocky Marciano retires as world heavyweight champion Share this: Rocky Marciano retires as world heavyweight champion Author Rocky Marciano retires as world heavyweight champion URL Publisher A+E Networks On April 27, 1956, world heavywei... | Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali (1942- ) Background and Early Years Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in Louisville, Ky., on January 17 , 1942 . His father, Cassius Sr. painted billboards and signs, while his mother, Odessa Grady , was a housewife. Although Cassius was a Methodist , he allowed Odessa to bring up both Ali ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,526 | To which family of birds does the blackcap belong? | British Garden Birds - Blackcap Blackcap Mostly grey-brown with a black cap. Sylvia atricapilla Wing Span: 20-23 cm (8-9") Weight: 16-25 g (½-¾ oz) Similar to the male but with red-brown cap. Breeding Pairs: 580 000 Description The Blackcap is a warbler with a distinctive black or red-brown cap (crown and forehead), ... | Birds' legs and feet: Different shapes Southern Cassowary Black-winged Stilt Others frequent the same type of habitat, but with vegetation, involving the need of long legs, in order to walk and run through bushes and scrubs. The birds of the wet areas also need long legs to forage in shallow or deeper waters. Some lar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,527 | Which National Trust property contains the lake from which Colin Firth emerged in a BBC TV adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice'? | BBC's Pride and Prejudice mansion for sale at £3m | Daily Mail Online Mr Darcy's lake – and the £3m six-bedroom property it belongs to – go up for sale… but the owner will need to provide their own hunk Six-bedroom detached home boasts a statement staircase, home gym, cinema room, wine cellar and games room The stunnin... | 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 |
1,494,528 | Mizaru, Mikazaru and Iwazaru are the names of the three what? | Three Wise Monkeys | The Book of Threes The Book of Threes The Japanese names of the three wise monkeys are: Mazaru: Speak no evil Mikazaru: Hear no evil The three wise monkeys ( Japanese : 三 猿 , san’en or sanzaru, or 三 匹 の 猿 , sanbiki no saru, literally “three monkeys”), sometimes called the three mystic apes, [1]... | 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 |
1,494,529 | The LED (light-emitting diode) started life in 1962 as a single illumination in which colour? | BBC News - LED at 50: An illuminating history by the light's inventor Print LED at 50: An illuminating history by the light's inventor The light-emitting diode has brightened our lives for half a century - from lighting up the city streets at night, to decorating Christmas trees each December. The LED started life in O... | Gas lamps and gas lighting in London, England, UK London: two centuries of gas lighting Gas lighting in the capital (Photos/words © urban75, 27th Jan, 2009) The first fella to experiment with gas lighting was William Murdoch, who worked for Matthew Boulton and James Watt at their Soho Foundry steam engine works in Birm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,530 | Aamisepa Varajane is a variety of which vegetable? | potato | Agronomy Research The effect of fertilizer and growing season on tuber dry matter and nitrate content in potato R. Simson¹*, L. Tartlan², E. Nugis¹ and V. Eremeev³ ¹Estonian Crop Research Institute, Department of Plant Biotechnology, Aamisepa 1, EE48309 Jõgeva, Estonia ²Estonian Research Institute of Agricultu... | Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae) Assorted Melons & Squash Assorted melons & squash: A. Pumpkin, B. Watermelon, C. Crenshaw Melon, D. Cantaloupe, E. Honeydew Melon, F. Spaghetti Squash. The squash and pumpkin are varieties of Cucurbita pepo, while the melons & canteloupe are varieties of Cucumis melo. The watermelon is a va... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,531 | Which philosopher was born in 551 BC in China? | Confucius is Born | World History Project Source: Wikipedia Added by: Colin Harris While he was living, Confucius was not a powerful man, nor even a particularly famous man. He was born in China in 551 B.C., and was not much different from most ordinary men in his time. However, today he is well-known as one of China's... | Aristotle | Biography, Philosophy and Facts Contact Aristotle Aristotle was born on 384 BCE; he is a famous Greek philosopher and polymath. Aristotle was the student Plato and went on to become the teacher of Alexander the Great. The works of Aristotle cover various subjects ranging from: logic, music, theater, metaphy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,532 | Which runner, who died in 2011, broke the world marathon record by 2 minutes at her first attempt, she won the New York marathon nine times and London twice? | Marathon great Grete Waitz dies at 57 from cancer - Boston.com Other sports Marathon great Grete Waitz dies at 57 from cancer FILE -0- In a Nov. 3, 1994 file photo nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon Grete Waitz adjusts her wreath during a 25th anniversary reunion of past winners of the race in New York. Wa... | Lizzy Yarnold wins first British gold medal at Sochi Winter Olympics on the skeleton track | Daily Mail Online comments As sure and true as a laser, Lizzy Yarnold slid head first through the twists and turns of ice to emerge, as her cold calculation always suggested it would, as an Olympic champion. Under the floodligh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,533 | Who was the first British woman to record for Tamla Motown | Teena Marie: Singer and songwriter who became Motown’s most successful white female artist | The Independent Tuesday 28 December 2010 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Teena Marie wasn't the first white female singer signed to Berry Gordy Jr's legendary Motown label – the Californian Chris Clark and Brit... | 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 |
1,494,534 | An abecedarian is a person who is learning what? | Abecedarian | Define Abecedarian at Dictionary.com abecedarian [ey-bee-see-dair-ee-uh n] /ˌeɪ bi siˈdɛər i ən/ Spell a person who is learning the letters of the alphabet. 2. a beginner in any field of learning. adjective of or relating to the alphabet. 4. 1595-1605; < Medieval Latin abecedāriānus. See abecedary , -an D... | History Jeopardy Template Who is the Medici Family Who was the wealthy family in Florence that funded many artists during the Renaissance? 100 Who is Prometheus Who is that man that brought fire to the people of Greece by breaking off a piece of the sun? 100 Who is Helen of Sparta The Trojan War began because of the ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,535 | The Bislett Games held in Oslo are part of the Diamond League in which sport? | About Us - Diamond League - Oslo Diamond League Meeting history and The Bislett Alliance "The world record track" The first international athletics meeting was held at Bislett in 1924. Torshaug IF staged large events called "the Americans meetings" from 1924 to 1937. The first world record at Bislett was actually set a... | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,536 | What significant law relating to literary and artistic works was first introduced in 1709? | The 1709 Blog: Digital Copyright Law: a new title The 1709 Blog In 1709 the Statute of Anne created the first purpose-built copyright law. This blog, founded just 300 short and unextended years later, is dedicated to all things copyright, warts and all. To contact the 1709 Blog, email Eleonora at eleonorarosati[at]gmai... | Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol 1 by The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. - Full Text Free Book (Part 6/15) BLATANT BEAST (_The_), the personification of slander or public opinion. The beast had 100 tongues and a sting. Sir Artegal muzzled the monster, and dragged it to Faery-land, but it broke lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,537 | Asperger's Syndrome is a milder version of which disorder? | Asperger’s Syndrome - Autism Society Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Resources History Asperger’s syndrome (also known as Asperger’s Disorder) was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger, who observed autism-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who ha... | 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 |
1,494,538 | Who presents Radio 4's I'm Sorry, I Haven't a Clue? | I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - Wikiquote I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation , search This article needs cleanup. Please review Wikiquote:Templates to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2008-09... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,539 | For which film did Catherine Zeta-Jones win an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress? | Supporting Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones - Oscar-Winning Ladies 2000-2009 - Pictures - CBS News Next 2001: Actress Hilary Swank Hilary Swank poses with her Oscar for best actress in a leading role in "Boys Don't Cry" during the 72nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 26, 2000. In the film Swank portrayed Brand... | Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) ); two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,540 | Which French artist, born in 1834 was best known for his paintings of ballet dancers? | Edgar Degas Biography (Artist) Best known as: 19th century French painter of ballet dancers Name at birth: Hilaire Germain Edgar De Gas Edgar Degas was a 19th century artist from France who is best known for paintings, pastels and drawings of dancers, women at the toilette and Parisian street scenes. The product of a w... | Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring by DavidPaulWagner Igor Stravinsky's brilliant music scores stir up a lot of excitement. In fact, there was a riot at the premiere of his ballet "The Rite of Spring" and the police were called! In one of the most sen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,541 | Which impresario, music manager and record producer has been involved with The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Graham Gouldman, Godley and Creme, (later 10cc), Soft Machine, and Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity? | Yardbirds - Pafff...Bum #2 (DEStereo) - YouTube Yardbirds - Pafff...Bum #2 (DEStereo) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. P... | Songwriters Hall of Fame - Sigmund Romberg Biography Hal Leonard Biography Sigmund Romberg was born on July 29,1887 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. He showed musical ability at an early age, but his parents wanted him to go into something more sensible. They sent him to Vienna to study engineering, but he immersed himself in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,542 | Which South American country offers degrees from Moron University | Best Universities in South America for International Students | Go Overseas Best Universities in South America for International Students Published on 09/04/2013 by Dana Goble 4 Shares Which South American country will you call home for your semester or year abroad? The chance to spend any amount of time studying in a ... | The World's Newest Countries (34 Created Since 1990) Thirteen other countries became independent through a variety of causes. March 21, 1990 - Namibia became independent of South Africa. May 22, 1990 - North and South Yemen merged to form a unified Yemen . October 3, 1990 - East Germany and West Germany merged to form ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,543 | Au is the chemical symbol for what? | Chemical Elements.com - Gold (Au) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Gold, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Gold. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/au.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA'... | Phys.org - gold gold Jan 17, 2017 in Analytical Chemistry 5 Jan 16, 2017 in General Physics 4056 Self-assembly of matter is one of the fundamental principles of nature, directing the growth of larger ordered and functional systems from smaller building blocks. Self-assembly can be observed in all length... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,544 | The commander Subutai who is credited with conquering more territory than any other commander in history fought for which empire? | Subutai - New World Encyclopedia Subutai Next (Succession (ecological)) Subutai. Medieval Chinese drawing Subutai (Subetei, Subetai, Sübeedei; Classic Mongolian: Sübügätäi or Sübü'ätäi; 1176–1248) also known as Subetai the Valiant was the primary strategist and general of Genghis Khan (Temüjin) and Ögedei Khan . The so... | 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 |
1,494,545 | Mr and Mrs Spoon, Tina Teaspoon and Eggbert are all characters in which UK children’s television series? | Button Moon (TV Series 1980– ) - 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 Mr Spoon and his family live on Junk Planet. He travels... | Sesame Street: Harmless Kids' Show Or Filthy Liberal Propaganda? - Sabotage Times TV & Film Sesame Street: Harmless Kids' Show Or Filthy Liberal Propaganda? According to Republicans the kids favourite is a Marxist mouthpiece. Sounds mental, but dig a little deeper and they might have a point... Avatar: Social count: 13... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,546 | Who invented scuba gear while in the French resistance during World War II? | Jacques Cousteau invented scuba gear while in the French resistance during World War II | 77Facts.com Home / War / Jacques Cousteau invented scuba gear while in the French resistance during World War II Jacques Cousteau invented scuba gear while in the French resistance during World War II VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 0 ... | Queen's Birthday Honours - Who is talking about Queen's Birthday Honours on FLICKR Spouse Marilyn Mayfield (1953–1964) Website www.clarkefoundation.org Sri Lankabhimanya Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE, FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was a British science fiction writer, science writer and futurist,[3] inventor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,547 | What group of people had their capital at Tenochtitlan? | Tenochtitlán: History of Aztec Capital Tenochtitlán: History of Aztec Capital By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | May 23, 2013 07:00pm ET MORE A model of reconstructed Tenochtitlán is featured at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. Credit: National Museum of Anthropology Tenochtitlán was an Aztec ... | Toledo swords, sabers and medieval armours HISTORY OF THE TOLEDO SWORDS Toledo swords, for centuries, when the issue of a fight depended not only on the personal ability of the fighter, but also on another decisive factor - the perfection of his weapon - with Toledo swords exceptional steel were forged the mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,548 | Who was the last British male athlete to hold the World Mile record? | World Records for Men's Fastest Mile Times By Mike Rosenbaum Updated September 23, 2016. It’s never been an Olympic or World Championship event, yet the mile remains the only non-metric race distance in which the IAAF recognizes a world record. Long after the other non-metric distances have vanished from the world reco... | CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN ATHLETICS - FRANK FREDERICKS, Namibia CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN ATHLETICS Home FRANK FREDERICKS, Namibia Frank ("Frankie") Fredericks (born October 2, 1967) is a Namibian former athlete, the first and so far only Olympic medalist of his country. Born in Windhoek, Frankie Fredericks was awarded a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,549 | What is the inner core of the Earth believed to consist of? | What is Earth Made Of? What is Earth Made Of? By Tim Sharp, Reference Editor | September 26, 2012 02:23pm ET MORE Earth is unique among the known planets: it has an abundance of water. Other worlds — including a few moons — have atmospheres, ice, and even oceans, but only Earth has the right combination to sustain life... | What are the Different Masses of the Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today What are the Different Masses of the Planets? Article Updated: 22 Jul , 2016 by Matt Williams It is a well known fact that the planets of the Solar System vary considerably in terms of size. For instance, the planets of the inner Solar Syst... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,550 | How many lines are there in a limerick? | How many lines are in a limerick poem? | Reference.com How many lines are in a limerick poem? A: Quick Answer A limerick is a genre of poetry that contains five lines. They are characterized as having a strong cadence or beat. Limericks are often used in a humorous fashion. Full Answer To maintain a structured beat, th... | 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 |
1,494,551 | "If Prince William of Wales, the elder son of Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, becomes ""King William"", what number will he be?" | Will Prince William Be Prince Of Wales? – Royal Central Besides which, it’s already held by Prince Andrew at the moment… Jeannie Right, and the Duke of York will become available only when he passes, because he has 2 daughters, not sons… denise maguire Andrew is already the Duke of York, it’s not an open title. Now whe... | Prince of Wales will be oldest monarch crowned - Telegraph Prince Charles Prince of Wales will be oldest monarch crowned The Prince of Wales has notched up another record in his lifelong wait to be king, after becoming the oldest heir to the throne for 300 years. The Prince of Wales will one day be the oldest monarch ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,552 | Cherylin Sarkasia LaPier is better known as who? | Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre is better know as... Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre So who is Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre? Well, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre is no other than the American Cher who was born on , 1946, under the name Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPi... | 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 |
1,494,553 | Goodluck Jonathan is president of which African country? | African countries happy over President Jonathan’s defeat – Obasanjo - Premium Times Nigeria African countries happy over President Jonathan’s defeat – Obasanjo FILE PHOTO: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan at the President niece's wedding celebration Related News Former President, Oluse... | About FIFA: Organisation - FIFA.com About FIFA Africa Cup of Nations 2017 14 Jan 2017 - 05 Feb 2017 - Gabon Official Draw - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 28 February 2017 - Bahamas Official Draw - FIFA U-20 World Cup 15 March 2017 - Korea You're logging in with Facebook You're logging in with Twitter You're logging in wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,554 | "Who plays Mark Sloan in the US TV series ""Grey's Anatomy""?" | Grey's Anatomy and beyond: which TV doctor should we lust after next? | Television & radio | The Guardian US television Grey's Anatomy and beyond: which TV doctor should we lust after next? After Thursday’s events on Grey’s Anatomy we suggest some other camera-ready physicians who still get hearts racing (and still hav... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,555 | Which group had former names the Detours and the High Numbers? | History - The Who Official Website History THE STORY OF THE WHO 1944-2016 Roger Harry Daltrey born in Shepherds Bush, London. John Alec Entwistle born in Chiswick, London. 1945 19 May Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend born in Chiswick, London. His father, Cliff, is a professional saxophonist and his mother, Betty,... | in News In 2003, the Moody Blues released their sixteenth and, what looks to be, final studio album December. The band is a near constant presence on the road and that is where it looks like they will be concentrating all future work, including any releases. Justin Hayward, who has been the bands guitarist and vocalist... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,556 | Who was the last vice president to be elected president? | The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! Since then the elected presidents have been: Johnson-incumbent President Nixon-former vice-president, former California governor Ford-took over when Nixon resigned Carter-G... | Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Elections A+E Networks Introduction Departing from the monarchical tradition of Britain, the founding fathers of the United States created a system in which the American people had the power and responsibility to select their leader. Under this new ord... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,557 | The Great Barrier Reef lies off which country? | Great Barrier Reef -- World Heritage Site -- National Geographic Criteria: (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) Reason for Designation: This sprawling coral reef system is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. * * * You can spend a lifetime exploring the Great Barrier Reef and still not see all of this colorful cora... | The Pacific Islands Figure 13.2 The Region of Melanesia Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is the largest country in the Pacific realm and therefore the largest in Melanesia. It is diverse in both physical terrain and human geography. The high mountains of the interior reach 14,793 feet. Snow has been known to fall in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,558 | In a song by the Kinks, by which London station did Terry meet July at sunset? | Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks Songfacts Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks Songfacts Songfacts Written by Kinks lead singer Ray Davies, he called this "a romantic, lyrical song about my older sister's generation." Waterloo Bridge is in London, and the lyrics are about a guy looking out of a window at two lovers meeting at Wat... | Bill Withers Biography, Tracks and Songs Bill Withers Biography: Bill Withers (born July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter who performed and recorded from the late 1960s until the mid 1980s Bill's father died when he was thirteen. He joined the US Navy at seventeen, and stayed there ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,559 | Reaching to about 11 kilometres above the earth, what is the name of the lowest part of the Earth's atmosphere? | Layers of the atmosphere | NIWA Layers of the atmosphere Post-Doctoral Fellowships Layers of the atmosphere The atmosphere is comprised of layers based on temperature. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. A further region at about 500 km above the Earth's surface is called the ex... | atmosphere - National Geographic Society atmosphere Our atmosphere—the thin blue line. Photograph courtesy NASA Atmospheric Orbit Although the International Space Station orbits in the thermosphere, most satellites orbit the Earth outside its atmosphere. GPS satellites, for instance, are in orbit more than 20,000 kilom... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,560 | "Who directed the 1943 film ""Casablanca""?" | Movement Techniques In Casablanca Film Studies Essay Movement Techniques In Casablanca Film Studies Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. Casablanca, the movie which was presented in 1943, ... | Greatest Films of 1940 The Bank Dick (1940) , 73 minutes, D: Eddie Cline A great classic W. C. Fields comedy, with wonderful sight gags and one-liners. Fields (in his last major film role) credited himself as screenwriter Mahatma Kane Jeeves (similar to "My hat, my cane, Jeeves!"). A drunken, u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,561 | What is the V-shaped flying formation of a flock of wild geese called? | What is a flock of geese in flight called ? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese in flight called ? A: Quick Answer A flock of geese in flight is called a skein of geese. When they are not in flight, a flock of geese is called a gaggle. Full Answer A skein of geese in a "V" formation is also called a wedge. Geese a... | Passeridae | bird family | Britannica.com Passeridae bird family THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. You can learn more about this topic in the related articles below. Similar Topics Passeridae, sparrow weaver family of small gregarious birds, based on the genus Passer, the well-known sparrows. In this work these birds are classif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,562 | Who's missing: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop | Joey Bishop - Biography - IMDb Joey Bishop Biography Showing all 32 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (21) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (5) 5' 8½" (1.74 m) Mini Bio (1) Perpetually glum standup comedian Joey Bishop was born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb on February 3, 1... | 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 |
1,494,563 | Which Australian cricket ground is known as ‘The Gabba’? | The Gabba - Home The Gabba 20 Jan 06:40 PM Event info | Tickets | Transport WBBL: Heat v Strikers 21 Jan 10:00 AM Event info | Tickets | Transport QLD Bulls v TAS Tigers 1 Feb 10:00 AM Event info | Tickets | Transport Adele Live 4 Mar 07:30 PM Event info | Tickets | Transport Adele Live ... | 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 |
1,494,564 | Denis Waterman is the only original cast member still starring in which TV series about the Met’s Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad? | New Tricks writer fights back at Amanda Redman Denis Waterman show criticisms | Daily Mail Online The writer of long-running detective drama New Tricks has hit back in a row with the cast who claimed the scripts had become ‘bland’. Amanda Redman, who plays Sandra Pullman in the show, revealed she is quitting the show n... | The Professionals (TV Series 1977–1983) - 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 This series ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,565 | Who plays King George VI in the award winning film The King's Speech? | The King's Speech: the real story - Telegraph Film The King's Speech: the real story The story of the stuttering sovereign: the epic events that inspired the Oscar-tipped film, 'The King’s Speech’. Image 1 of 3 A staged photograph of George VI, whose real name was Albert, announcing the declaration of war to the nat... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,566 | On which river is the City of Lincoln? | Lincoln, England - what to see in Lincoln ? Lincoln Cathedral The city of Lincoln is bypassed by most visitors to the UK, and that's a pity, because Lincoln has a colourful past that is preserved in a fascinating variety of historic buildings, particularly in the ancient medieval core. The history of Lincoln begins a... | David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page - Great Expectations Great Expectations Many of the locations in Great Expectations are featured on my map of Dickens' Rochester/Chatham. Dickens wrote to his friend and advisor, John Forster , telling his plan for Great Expectations: "The book will be written in the first person ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,567 | In which American state is the Daytona motor racing circuit found? | NVSAAC - Missing Daytona Coupe Nevada Shelby American Automobile Club NVSAAC Missing Daytona Coupe Found! In case you haven't heard, the missing Daytona Coupe was recently discovered in Southern California. As far as Shelby cars and history, this is unquestionably the most significant discovery ever. The car appears ... | Horse Racing Horse Racing Horse racing is an equestrian sport which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times are an early example, as is the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. It is often inextricably associated with gambling. The common nic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,568 | Which Renaissance artist fled Rome after a fatal brawl, possibly over a game of tennis? | Caravaggio - Painter - Biography.com Caravaggio Caravaggio, or Michelangelo Merisi, was an Italian painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern painting. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Born in Italy Synopsis Caravaggio was born as Michelangelo Merisi in Italy around 1571. He was orphaned at age 11 and apprenti... | William Shakespeare Biography WRITINGS BY THE AUTHOR: Play Productions: Henry VI, part 1, London, unknown theater (perhaps by a branch of the Queen's Men), circa 1589-1592. Henry VI, part 2, London, unknown theater (perhaps by a branch of the Queen's Men), circa 1590-1592. Henry VI, part 3, London, unknown theater (per... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,569 | On which Gulf is Cameroon? | Cameroon: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Boko Haram Targets Civilians in Cameroon Geography Cameroon is a Central African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, bordered by Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon... | About FIFA: Organisation - FIFA.com About FIFA Africa Cup of Nations 2017 14 Jan 2017 - 05 Feb 2017 - Gabon Official Draw - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 28 February 2017 - Bahamas Official Draw - FIFA U-20 World Cup 15 March 2017 - Korea You're logging in with Facebook You're logging in with Twitter You're logging in wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,570 | What colour Cat’s Eyes mark the offside (right) of a British motorway? | What different cats eyes mean Member Support What different cats eyes mean There are market studs, which are usually referred to as multi-coloured studs or even more usually as cats eyes, along certain areas of motorways and optionally on other parts of motorways too. These are there to help you when driving at night a... | 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 |
1,494,571 | Haddonfield, Illinois is the setting for which 1978 horror film? | Halloween (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 Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Mic... | THX 1138 (1971) - 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 Set in the 25th century, the story centers around a man and a woman wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,572 | "In the TV series ""Mork and Mindy"", who was the mostly-unseen and long-suffering superior (voiced by Ralph James) who had sent Mork to Earth, and that Mork had to report to frequently?" | Mork and Mindy | Mork and Mindy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The series was a spinoff of the sitcom Happy Days . The character of Mork ( Robin Williams ) first appeared in the Season 5 episode, "My Favorite Orkan," where he threatened to take Richie Cunningham back to Ork as an example of a human , but his plan ... | Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle: Summary and Analysis - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle: Summary and Analysis Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must creat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,573 | Where in southern England would you find the Aubrey Holes? | Stonehenge - British History - HISTORY.com Google Stonehenge’s Multiphase Construction Archaeologists believe England most iconic prehistoric ruin was built in several stages, with the earliest constructed 5,000 or more years ago. First, Neolithic Britons used primitive tools—possibly made from deer antlers—to dig a ma... | From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,494,574 | Which company was responsible for the Bhopal disaster in 1984 that is frequently cited as the world's worst industrial disaster? | Bhopal disaster - 必应 Sign in Bhopal disaster The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident in India, considered the world's worst industrial disaster. It occurred on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Prad... | Oil Tanker Disasters - National Geographic Oil Tanker Disasters Video highlights from Salvage Code Red From the Sea Empress disaster to Torrey Canyon, five of the worst oiltanker disasters revealed. Comment When super-tankers heavily loaded with oil crash, the environmental cost is always high and the global media spot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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