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1,495,375 | Which was the third country after Australia and England to play test cricket? | Ashes 2015 score: News updates from the Third Test in Edgbaston, day 1 Email a friend ADAM Voges’ “freak catch” was a rare highlight for Australia as England ripped back control of the Ashes series by dominating day one of the third Test. The Poms routed the Aussies for 136 in 36.4 overs and trailed by just three runs ... | 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 |
1,495,376 | Which long-serving Radio 1 DJ is known as 'The Big Dog'? | DJ visits Camp Bastion 07.02.11 - YouTube DJ visits Camp Bastion 07.02.11 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 ren... | Pirate that ruled the airwaves: Radio Caroline was the boat that rocked the music business | UK | News | Daily Express UK Pirate that ruled the airwaves: Radio Caroline was the boat that rocked the music business POP music fans of the early 1960s were not exactly spoilt for choice when it came to radio stations. 00:01,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,377 | Which bird can swim as fast as a seal? | 15 Interesting Facts About Penguins - Penguin Trivia By Melissa Mayntz Updated December 05, 2016. Penguins are some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in the world. They are also some of the most unique and amazing birds because of their physical adaptations to survive in unusual climates and to live mostly at ... | Seal Seal Legal Seal (contract law), a legal formality for contracts and other instruments Seal (emblem), an emblem used as a means of authentication; both an impression in paper, wax, or other medium, and a device used to make this impression; also similar emblems in other media Seal (East Asia), a stamp used in East ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,378 | The Hedge-Sparrow is more properly known by which name? | British Garden Birds - Dunnock Dunnock Wing Span: 19-21 cm (7-8") Weight: 16-25 g (½-1 oz) Breeding Pairs: 2 000 000 Present: All Year Description At first glance the Dunnock, also known as Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Accentor, looks like a dull sleek sparrow. On closer inspection it is quite attractive with its blue... | HENRY SEGRAVE SUNBEAM GOLDEN ARROW SEAGRAVE Henry Segrave's photo portrait and at Brooklands Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave was born on the 22 September 1896. He passed away dramatically on the 13th of June 1930, attempting to top 100 miles per hour on water. Sir Henry was also famous for setting thre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,379 | What was the occupation of 'Warden Hodges' in the TV classic, 'Dad's Army'? | William Hodges | Dad's Army Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Hodges is Captain Mainwaring 's main rival in Walmington-on-Sea. A greengrocer, following outbreak of war he has been given power as chief air-raid warden, signified by his white helmet, and that power has gone to his head. He can be as pompous and officio... | Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic - Mirror Online TV Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic It has been 35 years since Dad's Army finished its original telly run - check out our essential need to know facts about the comedy favourite Sh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,380 | A grunion is what type of creature? | Southern California Species | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Grunion Leuresthes tenuis Spend a night sitting on Southern California's sandy shore waiting for the �grunion run.� While it may sound like some kind of �snipe hunt,� a grunion run is a unique experience. From March through August, the small grunion wash ... | Quiz for March 20th [Archive] - Shelled Warriors Forums This is a 'not so obvious' quiz. Things are not so easy as they first appear:evil::evil::evil: 1.From which country did French horns originate? Germany 2.What mineral is an Alaskan diamond? Quartz 3.The Portuguese Man o' War (a sea-dwelling jellyfish-like inverteb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,381 | "In 2001, Karen England and Rebecca Knight, found busking in Covent Garden to support singing lessons, were invited to perform at the FA Cup Final & the UEFA Champions League final in Milan. Their album ""Beyond Imagination"" was #1 in the UK Classical Charts for 11 weeks and #4 in the USA. What are they better known a... | Groups - Classical Crossover Global Music Affiniti's Facebook Affinití is made up of Emer Barry (Soprano), Aisling Ennis (Harp) and Mary Mc Cague (Violin). All three are classically trained and Masters of their instruments but it is their genuine affinity with eachother and their desire to create and perform together t... | BAND NAMES .. ORIGINS Numbers 10cc Manager Jonathan King chose the name after having a dream in which he was standing in front of the Hammersmith Odeon in London where the boarding read "10cc The Best Band in the World". A widely repeated claim, disputed by King and Godley, but confirmed in a 1988 interview by Creme, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,382 | Matzo(h) or matza(h) is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten by which people? | Matzah | Article about matzah by The Free Dictionary Matzah | Article about matzah by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/matzah Related to matzah: matzah meal matzo a brittle very thin biscuit of unleavened bread, traditionally eaten during Passover Matzo (Unleavened Bread) thin wafer of u... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,383 | Which supermodel has been seen in adverts for the Citroen Xsara wearing very little | Citroën Xsara (1997-2004) | Blandness and the bare blonde Blandness and the bare blonde last update April 24th, 2013 1997-2004 Citroën Xsara Blandness and the bare blonde What does one want from a compact car? Inertia-reel, height-adjustable seat belts? An alarm warning that the key has been left in the ignition? Tell-... | "'I Think Mick's Having a Hard Time. but I'm Sure He'll Find Someone Else to Be Unfaithful to Soon'; Cellulite? No Chance. Divorce? He'll Get over It. Does Nothing Faze Jerry Hall? Shane Watson Meets the Fabulous Texan, Who Is Back on the Stage in the Vagina Monologues" by Watson, Shane - The Evening Standard (London, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,384 | The word 'book' is suggested by some etymologists to derive from the ancient practice of writing on tablets made of what wood? | When is a book a tree? | OxfordWords blog Home > When is a book a tree? When is a book a tree? The obvious answer to ‘when is a book a tree?’ is ‘before it’s been made into a book’ – it doesn’t take a scientist to know that (most) paper comes from trees – but things get more complex when we turn our attention to etymol... | Book Review by Akio Hasegawa, MD, PhD, �ｿｽ�ｿｽ�ｿｽJ�ｿｽ�ｿｽﾍ雄 [Abstract] (Personal Memorandum, for translation of the original non-English text in Latin, French or German quoted in the book, I reasoned the context using Google Translate, feel free to refer to its result ) Preface: The modern trend toward eliminating the co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,385 | "The 1998 Terrence Malick directed film ""The Thin Red Line"" is set during which war?" | The Thin Red Line (1998) - 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 Thin Red Line ( 1998 ) R | Terrence Malick 's adaptation ... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,386 | Which Spanish football club plays its home games at Vicente Calderon Stadium? | Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid, Spain | Sygic Travel Local nameEstadio Vicente Calderón LocationMadrid, Spain Once called Manzanares Stadium, this place is home to the famous football (soccer) club Atlético Madrid. The place is packed with football fans, especially when two biggest Madrid clubs play - Atlético vers... | Will and Guy's Football Chants Ξ Will and Guy's Football Chants I have often speculated on how football chants are born. Do a bunch of fans get together, have a few words, then make up the words? Perhaps supporters find themselves in holiday resort like Benitses or Palma Nova and the karaoke breaks down, so the impr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,387 | To which part of the world are the Zulu people native? | How Shaka Zulu Changed the World How Shaka Zulu Changed the World By Heather Whipps | July 14, 2008 12:19pm ET MORE Spearheads buried near the python stone carving were particularly beautiful and were brought from hundreds of miles away. They have been dated to at least 70,000 years ago. Credit: Sheila Coulson Each Mon... | Languages Of Angola Languages Of Angola Languages Of Angola Ethnic groups and national languages Portuguese is the official language of Angola, but the country has about 200 national languages, six of which are the major ones, namely: Kikongo, Kimbundu, Tchokwe, Umbundo, Mbunda e Kwanyama or Oxikwanyama. The vast major... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,388 | Who wrote the novel 'The Name of the Rose'? | Movie Review - - FILM: MEDIEVAL MYSTERY IN 'NAME OF THE ROSE' - NYTimes.com FILM: MEDIEVAL MYSTERY IN 'NAME OF THE ROSE' By VINCENT CANBY Published: September 24, 1986 IT'S possible that nobody could have been more surprised than Umberto Eco, the Italian journalist, critic and professor of semiotics, when, in 1983, hi... | 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 |
1,495,389 | The adrenal glands are situated above which organs in the human body? | Adrenal glands - RightDiagnosis.com Adrenal glands Article Excerpts about Adrenal glands Cortisol is normally produced by the adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys. It belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. Scientists think that cortisol h... | Largest internal organ | Guinness World Records Largest internal organ Where human body The largest organ in the human body, the adult liver can weigh between 1.2 - 1.5 kg (2.64 - 3.3 lb) - about one thirty-sixth of the total body weight. Located behind the lower ribs and below the diaphragm, it performs over 100 separ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,390 | Who was the last reigning Stuart monarch? | The Stuarts - Monarchs - 1603 - 1714 | HistoryOnTheNet The Stuarts - Monarchs - 1603 - 1714 Last Updated: 08/14/2014 - 16:47 The first Stuart monarch, James I of England and VI of Scotland, succeeded to the throne of England when Elizabeth I died. He was the son of Mary Queen of Scots by her second husband Lord Darnley... | Harold I Harefoot Knutsson (Knytlingaätten), King of England (c.1015 - 1040) - Genealogy http://jazz.openfun.org/wiki/Harold_Harefoot Harold Harefoot, or Harold I, (c. 1015–17 March 1040) was King of England from 1035 to 1040. His cognomen "Harefoot" referred to his speed, and the skill of his huntsmanship.[1] He was t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,391 | On board ship, what is housed in a binnacle? | What Is A Binnacle On Ships? What is a Binnacle On Ships? By KaranC | In: Marine Navigation | Last Updated on May 4, 2016 +11 The nautical compass plays a very vital role in maritime navigation. However, at times it becomes necessary and relevant to safeguard the compass from weather conditions. The navigation instrume... | The Nore (Pepys' Diary) 5 External links Lightship The Nore is a hazard to shipping, so in 1732 the world's first lightship was moored over it [1] in an experiment by Robert Hamblin, who patented the idea. The experiment must have proved successful, because by 1819 England had nine lightships. [1] The Nore lightship wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,392 | Which make of car was the first to be powered by gas turbine? | Plymouth 1946-1959: Plymouth Turbine Cars Plymouth Turbine Cars by Jim Benjaminson . Copyrighted by Jim Benjaminson. Reprinted by permission. Originally printed by Motorbooks International. “The car was moving under its own power. I was driving it and Sam Williams was sitting next to me. Dave Borden was in the back sea... | Daimler Motor Company - Razor Robotics www.daimlercars.com Flutes: Daimler's traditional radiator grille topped by now-vestigial cooling fins adopted by 1905 The Daimler Company Limited, until 1910 The Daimler Motor Company Limited, was an independent British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in London by H. J. Lawson... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,393 | Which month of 2015 saw the 900th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta? | 800th Anniversary Celebrations 2015 | Salisbury Cathedral Home » Magna Carta » 800 Anniversary Celebrations 2015 800th Anniversary Celebrations 2015 Magna Carta Commonwealth Project Our celebratory year began with the unification of the four surviving 1215 Magna Cartas in London from 2-5 February 2015, first at the Bri... | worcestercathedral.co.uk Exhibition closes Monday 28 November 2016 King John was born on Christmas Eve in 1166. He began his reign in 1199 in control of a vast empire which stretched from Gascony in the south of France all the way up through large regions of France to England, areas in Wales and some parts of Ireland. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,394 | Which 1998 film, starring Lynn Redgrave, Ian McKellan and Brendan Fraser centred on the life of film director James Whale? | GODS AND MONSTERS Color, 1998, 100 mins. Written & Directed by Bill Condon Starring Ian McKellan, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, Kevin J. O'Connor / Produced by Paul Colichman, Gregg Fienberg & Mark R. Harris / Music by Carter Burwell / Cinematography by Stephen M. Katz Format: DVD - Uni... | FilmNav – The website highway for British film-makers | FilmNav Interview: Oliver Reed (13 February 1938 – 2 May 1999) was an English actor known for his burly screen presence. Reed exemplified his real-life macho image in “tough guy” roles. His films include The Trap, Oliver!, Women in Love, Hannibal Brooks, The Tri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,395 | Which form of motor racing takes place on a straight 440 yard course? | Drag Racing 1/4 Mile times - DragTimes.com play Any competent street (roll) racer knows that if you want to get an idea of how capable your car is, just pull alongside a sportbike (on the highways of Mexico) and rev up your engine. Chances are that if your whip can spank a lightweight, high-powered sportbike, it is rea... | Track Cycling Guides - Velodrome from Velodrome Shop Your Shopping Cart is Empty What is a Velodrome? A Velodrome is a purpose built arena for Track Racing. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked tracks, consisting of two 180-degree bends connected by two straights. The corner bankings are designed so that, at typica... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,396 | Pica Pica is the Latin name for which bird? | Pica - Health Tips for parents Kid's Health Pica Many young kids put nonfood items in their mouths at one time or another. They're naturally curious about their environment and might, for instance, eat some dirt out of the sandbox. Kids with pica, however, go beyond this innocent exploration of their surroundings. Abo... | Pigeon Hawk | John James Audubon's Birds of America John James Audubon's Birds of America Plate 92 Pigeon Hawk The Pigeon Hawk ranges very extensively over the United States, and extends its migrations far beyond their limits on either side. Mr. TOWNSEND found it on the Rocky Mountains, as well as along the shores of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,397 | Where are found the Seas of Tranquility, Cleverness, Nectar, and Moisture? | Moon Map (Lunar Map) with the names and locations of the Maria and major craters * On the far side of the Moon Interactive Moon Map This Lunar map emphasizes the major features on the near side of the Moon such as the Lunar Maria and large craters. Place the cursor over the image of the Moon or over the names of the ... | 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 |
1,495,398 | Raines Law of 1896 related to the sale of what in New York State? | LegalFlip.com - This Day in the Law This Day in the Law Share March 23 Raines Law Passed in New York (1896) On March 23, 1896, the New York state legislature passed the Raines Law, which banned the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Though the Raines Law was presented to the public as a small liquor tax, its true intention wa... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,399 | Pieter, Griet, Maria Thins and Cornelia Vermeer are all characters in which 2008 play? | Girl With A Pearl Earring: Maria Thins Girl With A Pearl Earring This Blog is for the Year 10 students studying The Girl With The Pearl Earring. Students are to write a post on one of the characters within the text (50 words minimum) detailing one section of the text (page number must be included) that improved their u... | 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 |
1,495,400 | Who sang the title song of the film The Girl Can't Help It? | The Girl Can't Help It (1956) - Soundtracks - IMDb The Girl Can't Help It (1956) Performed by Little Richard (uncredited) Rock Around The Rock Pile Words and Music by Bobby Troup Performed by Ray Anthony and his band (uncredited) Siren-scream done by Jayne Mansfield (uncredited) Cry Me a River Performed by Little Richa... | From Shirley Bassey to Sam Smith: the James Bond Theme Songs, Ranked 18. "Thunderball" by Tom Jones (1965) True story: Jones actually put so much into hitting the song’s final high note that he fainted. And while the song is decent – and, sure, very James Bond-y – it’s not the strongest of the bunch, and that may be be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,401 | Who became Emperor of Rome after Tiberius? | The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Emperors. Tiberius | PBS Bust of Emperor Tiberius Never the preferred heir, Tiberius (42 BC � 37 AD / reigned 14 � 37 AD) soon showed why Augustus had wanted someone else. His political inability, poor judgment and jealousy led Rome into a dark age of poli... | The Romans - Government of Rome | HistoryOnTheNet The Romans The Romans - Government of Rome Last Updated: 08/11/2014 - 14:27 From the time of Julius Caesar, 48BC, Rome and the Roman Empire was ruled by an Emperor. The Emperor was wise if he listened to the advice of the Senate but some chose to be dictators and do wha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,402 | Which 'Royal' won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2006? | BBC SPORT | Phillips wins top BBC Sport award Phillips wins top BBC Sport award Phillips claimed more than a third of the public vote on Sunday Zara Phillips has been named 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year - 35 years after her mother, the Princess Royal, received the same honour. She won the public vote ahead of... | BBC Sport - Sports Personality of the Year - Sports Personality facts and figures Sports Personality facts and figures Elton John presented the 1984 award to Torvill and Dean Sports Personality of the Year Venue: Birmingham LG Arena Date: Sunday, 19 December Time: 1900 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live & ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,403 | In the 2009 film 'The Gruffalo', who voiced the 'Gruffalo'? | The Gruffalo (TV Movie 2009) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A cunning mouse goes for a walk in the forest and outwits... | The Gruffalo - Official Website Play & Explore The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure – a world first - has landed in the Wild Woods at Chessington World of Adventures Resort - Kids and parents alike will be able to join Mouse on a picturesque riverboat journey through th... - Read more World Book Day Special Annou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,404 | William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey are commonly referred to as the 'what' Poets? | The Lake Poets Essay - Critical Essays - eNotes.com The Lake Poets Essay - Critical Essays link Link The Lake Poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey became known as the Lake Poets in the early years of the nineteenth century when critic Francis Jeffrey conferred this designation on them. ... | Robert Southey (1774 - 1843) - Genealogy Robert Southey Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Poet Laureat of England, Poet Laureate 1813-1843, English poet of the Romantic school Managed by: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine St, Bristol, Gloucester... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,405 | What animal is also known as the ship of the desert? | What animal is called the ship of the desert? | Reference.com What animal is called the ship of the desert? A: Quick Answer Camels are sometimes called "ships of the desert" because of their importance in travel and trade in desert environments. Camel's unique adaptations made them ideal animals for carrying goods and ... | 'Whaling Voyage by One Ishmael': The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick: Mr Luhrs' English Online 'WHALING VOYAGE BY ONE ISHMAEL': The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. top Introduction The dissertation focuses upon the narrative of the novel, a recognition of my belief that far from being incidental it i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,406 | "Who plays Gabrielle Solis in the US TV series ""Desperate Housewives""?" | Eva Longoria - Film Actress, Television Actress - Biography.com Latino Synopsis Actress Eva Longoria was born March 15, 1975 in Corpus Christi, Texas. A beauty pageant contestant in her youth, she got her first break in show business with a regular role on The Young and the Restless from 2001 to 2003. Her breakthrough ... | Lynda Bellingham - IMDb IMDb 20 January 2017 3:56 PM, UTC NEWS Actress | Producer Lynda Bellingham was born on May 31, 1948 in Montréal, Québec, Canada as Meredith Lee Hughes. She was an actress and producer, known for Loose Women (1999), All Creatures Great and Small (1978) and Second Thoughts (1991). She was married ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,407 | Name the Glasgow-born guitar virtuoso and 1960s founder of the band Pentangle who died age 67 in 2011? | Folk Legend Bert Jansch Dies At 67 | Pollstar Folk Legend Bert Jansch Dies At 67 08:31 AM Wednesday 10/5/11 | | Tweet He was quiet, modest, uncomfortable in the spotlight – not looking for No. 1 hits or commercial ditties. But when Bert Jansch picked up an acoustic guitar, people listened, often spellbound by his subtl... | Local Bands & Artists Eric Wrixon [RIP.) "Them - The Belfast Blues Band" Eric Wrixon [RIP.] (born 29 June 1947 , in Belfast was a founder member of both Them and Thin Lizzy . In 1996 Them - The Belfast Blues Band, started a new tour in Europe. Today Eric lives in Italy and is constantly on tour with a new formation,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,408 | Who was King of Denmark in Shakespeare’s Hamlet? | SparkNotes: Hamlet: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List On a dark winter night, a ghost walks the ramparts of Elsinore Castle in Denmark. Discovered first by a pair of watchmen, then by the scholar Horatio, the ghost resembles the recently deceased King Hamlet, whose brother Claudius has inherited the th... | Battle of Hastings Battle of Hastings The Domesday Book: England in 1085 Top Surnames history (This is the one in which Wm the Conqueror captures England) The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066. It was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England, fought between the Norman army of Duke Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,409 | Which creature may be described as a lizard, with adhesive toes allowing it to walk up walls and across ceilings? | ��ࡱ� | 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. What is made using soda, lime and silica? 2. What type of material is produced in a ginnery? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. What type of material is produced i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,410 | What is the name of the Kenyan game reserve set on the Serengeti Plain? | The Serengeti: Plain Facts about National Park & Animals The Serengeti: Plain Facts about National Park & Animals By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | September 19, 2012 12:27pm ET MORE The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem in east-central Africa. It spans 12,000 square miles (30,000 square kilometers) giving ... | Cross-Country: Kenyans pick their winners: Team plan carries the day in the World Championships | The Independent Cross-Country: Kenyans pick their winners: Team plan carries the day in the World Championships Sunday 28 March 1993 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online THE KENYANS swept the board at yesterday... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,411 | British actor Brian Cobby (1929-2012) provided the first male voice for what British announcements? | Brian Cobby - Telegraph Obituaries Brian Cobby Brian Cobby, who has died aged 83, broke a female monopoly that had lasted half a century when, in 1985, he became the first male voice of the speaking clock. Brian Cobby Photo: JOHN CONNOR PRESS ASSOCIATES 5:52PM GMT 18 Nov 2012 The service was launched in 1936, with Et... | Bradley Walsh - TV Celebrities - ShareTV [Complete List] BIOGRAPHY: Bradley Walsh (born 4 June 1960) is an English Light Entertainer, television actor, comedian and former professional footballer Background Bradley Walsh grew up in Leavesden, near Watford. He attended Francis Combe, a comprehensive school in Garston, H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,412 | A ploughman's lunch traditionally features what main foodstuff with bread? | Traditional English Pub Style Ploughmans Lunch Recipe - Food.com Cook 0 mins Just the words Ploughman's Lunch, conjures up images of lazy lunches sat outside with friends, in the Beer Garden of an old Country Pub! This is one of the most famous of pub lunches - so simple and yet so satisfying, especially if taken with ... | Quiz for March 20th [Archive] - Shelled Warriors Forums This is a 'not so obvious' quiz. Things are not so easy as they first appear:evil::evil::evil: 1.From which country did French horns originate? Germany 2.What mineral is an Alaskan diamond? Quartz 3.The Portuguese Man o' War (a sea-dwelling jellyfish-like inverteb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,413 | What is the name of the Israeli national airline | El Al Israel National Airlines | Jewish Virtual Library El Al Israel National Airlines Tweet A mere vision in 1948, EL AL Israel Airlines today is one of the world’s most advanced and efficient airlines and the ultimate success story of international civil aviation. The birth and growth of EL AL can be directly tied t... | Malev Hungarian Airlines (MA) : Find Malev Hungarian Airlines Flights and Deals – CheapOair Sample Deals from * All fares below were last found on: . Fares are round trip. Fares incl. all fuel surcharges, our service fees and taxes . Displayed fares are based on historical data, are subject to change and cannot be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,414 | Who is the Italian born architect of The Shard in London? | 1000+ images about Renzo Piano (architect) on Pinterest | Kansai international airport, Museums and Workshop The MuSe Museum by Italian architect Renzo Piano has opened to the public in Trento, Italy, and features angled profiles that echo the shapes of the nearby Dolomites mountains. See More | Order Sons of Italy in America® - Sons of Italy® Book Club Sons of Italy® Book Club Sign up today for a free WebPass membership Past Book Club Selections ONLY IN NAPLES: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from my Italian Mother-in-Law By Katherine Wilson Katherine Wilson’s memoir, Only in Naples, immerses you in the great ci... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,415 | Slang for an eccentric person, what bicycle part converts reciprocal leg-power into circular wheel motion? | Crank definition by Babylon’s free dictionary Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. About hEnglish - advanced version crank \\crank\\ (kr?nk), n. [oe. cranke; akin to e. cringe, cringle, crinkle, and to crank, a., the root meaning, probably, "to turn, twist." see cringe.] 1. (mach.) a b... | 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 |
1,495,416 | On whose radio show did Kenneth Williams play Rambling Sid Rumpo? | And now a cautionary tale sung by Rambling Sid Rumpo | Wilders Security Forums And now a cautionary tale sung by Rambling Sid Rumpo Discussion in ' ten-forward ' started by toploader , Sep 6, 2005 . Thread Status: Joe, he was a young cordwangler, Munging greebles he did go, And he loved a bogler's daughter By the name ... | Penn Radio - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Penn Radio Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,417 | In the novel Peter Pan, what are the first names of Wendy’s two brothers? | Wendy Darling | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Wendy Darling is the deuteragonist in Walt Disney 's 1953 feature film Peter Pan , based on the original character from J.M. Barrie's original novel . Contents [ show ] Background Wendy is an English girl living in London during the Edwardian era . While her age isn... | See the Kids From 'Hook' Then and Now REDDIT TriStar It’s been a little over 20 years since ‘Hook’ hit theaters. The film, which acted as a sequel to ‘Peter Pan,’ was directed by Steven Spielberg, and had a terrific cast of adult actors, including Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts. Not to mention a memor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,418 | Which berries are the main flavouring used in gin? | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) sweet orange peel, and licorice powder (root) Commercially they are sometimes made by charging a pot still with a whisky base at 63%. The botanicals are packed in clean cotton bags, and immersed in the liquid. The still is rapidly bought up to temperature, then t... | 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 |
1,495,419 | Which car manufacturer made a model called GT4O? | How automobile is made - production process, manufacture, making, used, parts, components, product Automobile Background In 1908 Henry Ford began production of the Model T automobile. Based on his original Model A design first manufactured in 1903, the Model T took five years to develop. Its creation inaugurated ... | Learn and talk about Gran Turismo (video game), 1997 video games, Gran Turismo (series), Interactive Achievement Award winners, PlayStation (console)-only games Single player , multiplayer Gran Turismo (グランツーリスモ, Guran Tsūrisumo ? , abbreviated GT, commonly abbreviated GT1) is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,420 | "Which product was advertised by a giant red and white hot air balloon carrying a young lady, who was eating the product to the sound of ""I Can't Let Maggie Go"", in the 1970s ?" | TV Ads, Commercials and Music AA .. Carole King; You've Got A Friend 2006 listen AA .. Mozarts Piano Concerto No.21: 2nd Movement: Andante (Elvira Madigan) 2005 AA just ask .. John Barry: 'Midnight Cowboy' ~ UK 2002 AA breakdown .. Whistling Jack Smith: "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman" ~ 2004 listen Abbey N... | 1975 Year In Review Video Timeline From Here – You Can Scroll Through Year 1975 Music/Entertainment/Celebrity/Hollywood Info/Trends/Trivia/TV News "Lucy In The Sky" - A Pop Hit (Now) - By Elton John January – Singer Barbi Benton has her first album out - “Barbi Doll” on Playboy Records. She’s been the girlfriend of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,421 | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in what service in World War II? | Prince Philip Second World War memories: Duke breaks his y0-year silence on how he helped sink Italian ships in dramatic naval battle - Mirror Online War memories: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Photo: Getty) Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, ... | Royal Family to honour the 200th anniversary of Waterloo at St Paul’s Service – Royal Central Welsh Guards celebrate 100 years since founding Members of the Royal Family are expected to attend an anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral to honour the Battle of Waterloo later this year. The service, which is due to ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,422 | Which famous personality married Swedish model, Min Nordegren, in October 2004? | Elin Nordegren biography | birthday, trivia | Swedish Celebrity Relative | Who2 Celebrity Relative Elin Nordegren became world-famous in 2009, when her husband, superstar golfer Tiger Woods , admitted cheating on her. Nordegren first became a public figure in 2002 when she began dating Woods, one of the world’s most ... | Swedish royal wedding called off over Tora Uppstrom Berg affair claims | Daily Mail Online A Swedish royal wedding has been called off after a Bournemouth student claimed she had a fling with a princess's fiance. Jonas Bergstrom had been engaged to Princess Madeleine of Sweden, 27, after a romance spanning eight years.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,423 | Who had a tea party with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare? | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland -- Chapter VII CHAPTER VII A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, a... | 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 |
1,495,424 | Who is the Roman goddess of the hearth? | HESTIA - Greek Goddess of Hearth & Home (Roman Vesta) Hestia Hestia, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia HESTIA was the virgin goddess of the hearth (both private and municipal) and the home. As the goddess of the family hearth she also presided over the cooking of bread and... | List of Major Roman Gods Apollo Greek (Apollo) Apollo is the son of Jupiter and Leto, and the twin brother of Diana . He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not spe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,425 | Composer Edvard Grieg was born in which country? | Edvard Grieg � Biography of Norway's Greatest Composer Harald Herresthal is a professor at the Norwegian State Academy of music in Oslo. Introduction Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) is the greatest composer Norway has fostered. In retrospect one may wonder how a country with neither national f... | Free Flashcards about DDG Trivia Places 10 Is Scandinavia in the north or south of Europe? North Which Arctic country's Finnish name is Lapin Li? Lapland The Straight of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with which Sea? Mediterranean Which country is also called the Hellenic Republic? Greece What is Europe's most m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,426 | Stories about what fictional heroes were written under the pen name of Franklin W Dixon? | Franklin W. Dixon | The Hardy Boys Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Franklin W. Dixon , is the pen name or house name that has been used for all Hardy Boys books, except for the graphic novels and Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys SuperMystery . For the Nancy Drew crossover books the Nancy Drew house name, Carolyn Keene , ... | Fictional Biography | Wold Newton Resource Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Wold Newton Resource Wiki Share Fictional Biography is a genre wherein an author writes an account of a person's life where that person is actually a fictional character (or leastways, is generally thought to be). An example would be the satirica... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,427 | "Which comic duo first appeared together in TV's ""The Frost Report""?" | Ronnie Corbett, best known for The Two Ronnies, dies aged 85 - BBC News BBC News Ronnie Corbett, best known for The Two Ronnies, dies aged 85 31 March 2016 Close share panel Media captionNick Higham looks back at the life of Ronnie Corbett Entertainer Ronnie Corbett, best known for BBC comedy sketch show The Two Ronnie... | American Dad! (TV Series 2005– ) - 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 random escapades of Stan Smith, an extreme right ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,428 | What is the correct name for Birmingham's 'Spagheti Junction'? | Forty facts for forty years of the Spaghetti Junction | Central - ITV News 24 May 2012 at 6:00am Forty facts for forty years of the Spaghetti Junction The iconic Spaghetti Junction, which celebrates 40 years today Photo: ITV Central On 24 May 2012, Spaghetti Junction at Junction 6 of the M6 will be 40 years old. Its of... | Glasgow travel guide - Wikitravel 138 See the 5 day forecast for Glasgow at the Met Office For the visitor, central Glasgow can be divided into two main areas, the City Centre, which contains the majority of tourist sights and much of the city's shopping and entertainment, as well as its commercial heart, and the West ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,429 | Who preceded George W Bush as president of the USA? | George W. Bush | whitehouse.gov Air Force One George W. Bush George W. Bush, America's 43rd President (2001-2009), was transformed into a wartime President in the aftermath of the airborne terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, facing the "greatest challenge of any President since Abraham Lincoln." The airborne terr... | 1000+ images about Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 on Pinterest | The march, Franklin roosevelt and Remember pearl harbor Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 68 Pins313 Followers Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Democratic) was the thirty-second President of the United States from 1933-1945. FDR was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,430 | The human brain represents roughly what percentage of the body's resting metabolic rate (energy expended)? | The Biology of Sleep: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Stages, and Sleep Architecture The Biology of Sleep Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Stages, and Sleep Architecture Your body’s natural daily rhythms are regulated by structures in the brain that help determine when you fall asleep and wake up. People progress through a series of ... | Quantum Metaphysics: Consciousness, Life, Your Reality, and the Mysteries of the Universe Explained by Chaon - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ Quantum Metuaphysics by Anthony O. Neuron Puart 1: The Wuay to Understuand Everything [page 3] Puart 2: Being Humuan [page 31] Puart 3: Exploring the Universe with Quantum Metuaphy... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,431 | Who is the youngest man to play test cricket for England? | Brian Close, youngest Test cricketer to play for England, dies aged 84 | Sport | The Guardian Brian Close, youngest Test cricketer to play for England, dies aged 84 • Yorkshire batsman scored almost 35,000 first-class runs • Made Test debut against New Zealand at 18 years and 149 days Brian Close captained Yorkshire to... | Is the allocation of England's home Test match venues fair? | Open thread | Sport | The Guardian Sportblog Is the allocation of England's home Test match venues fair? Has the ECB got it right by retaining two Tests for Lord's each summer with one for The Oval, and giving Cardiff another Ashes Test after the disappointi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,432 | What emblem was adopted in 1991 as a symbol of AIDS awareness? (2 word answer) | World AIDS Day | The Red Ribbon Donate The red ribbon NAT have produced a range of special red ribbon brooches. To purchase one of your own please visit our shop . The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV. The red ribbon has inspired other charities to utilise the symbol... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: December 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 2. S is for Science 3. Arts & Entertainment 4. Oranges are not the only fruit 5. Vans 4 U 6. Actors in disguise (Picture Round) 7. History – Christmas Day ROUND 1 - GEOGRAPHY 1. What is the only state of New England with no coastline? VERMONT 2. W... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,433 | Known as “la Superba”, which seaport is the capital of Liguria? | Genoa | italytourinitaly administrator Italy tours 0 comments Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy with a populace of 588, 688 inside its administrative limits on a land area of 243.6 km2 (94 sq mi). The city self-discipline known as Genoa Metropolitan metropolis has an professional popul... | Gulf of Genoa | gulf, Italy | Britannica.com Gulf of Genoa Alternative Title: Golfo di Genova Similar Topics Gulf of Lion Gulf of Genoa, Italian Golfo di Genova, northern portion of the Ligurian Sea (an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea), extending eastward around the northwest coast of Italy for 90 miles (145 km), from I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,434 | Much in evidence in the 2010 World Cup, what is the name of the horns providing a noisy background drone? | WORLD CUP 2010: Vuvuzela faces ban after noise complaints | Daily Mail Online Red button would strip out crowd noise Ronaldo leads players' protests over match noise Sepp Blatter defends fans who blow 'horn of Africa' British supermarkets sell a vuvuzela every two seconds Internet download offers TV fans some respite ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,435 | Stinking Bishop cheese is made in Dymock, in which English county? | Stinking Bishop cheese Cooking Wiki Jump to: navigation , search Stinking Bishop cheese Stinking Bishop is a soft gourmet cheese produced since 1972 by Charles Martel and Son at Laurel Farm, Dymock, Gloucestershire in the South West of England. It is made from the milk of Gloucester cattle , which in 1972 consisted of ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,436 | How did the world better know actor Carlo Pedersoli who sadly died last week, he is best known for the 16 films he appeared in with Mario Girotti, who used the name Terence Hill? | Spaghetti Western Actor Bud Spencer Dies | TVWeek Spaghetti Western Actor Bud Spencer Dies Jun 28, 2016 • Post A Comment Bud Spencer, an actor and filmmaker who appeared in a number of spaghetti Westerns, died Monday in Rome, BBC News reports. He was 86. The report quotes Spencer’s son saying the actor died peacefull... | Film History Milestones - 1949 Event and Significance 1949 Vittorio De Sica's landmark, post-war The Bicycle Thief (1948, It.), was another superb example of film-making from the Italian Neo-Realism movement. In 1949, it received a Best Original Screenplay nomination (its sole, unrewarded nomination) for Cesare... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,437 | Which Cole Porter musical was based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew? | Cole Porter — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 30s Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchm... | Meet the Writers of NAMT's 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals, Kicking Off Tomorrow Meet the Writers of NAMT's 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals, Kicking Off Tomorrow Tweet Share The National Alliance for Musical Theatre's (NAMT) 25th Annual Festival of New Musicals takes place tomorrow, Thursday, October 17 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,438 | Where did Portuguese traders begin to settle in the 16th century, administering the area until 20 December 1999? | European History/Print version - Wikibooks, open books for an open world European History/Print version This is the print version of European History You won't see this message or any elements not part of the book's content when you print or preview this page. European History Chapter 01 - The Crises of the Middle Ages... | Dutch East India Company, Trade Network, 18th Century ( Detailed PDF Map ) Dutch East India Company, Trade Network, 18th Century The Dutch East India Company (VOC; Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie), founded in 1602, is often considered as the first true multinational corporation. From the 17th to the 18th centur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,439 | Which author who created Adrian Mole died last month aged 68? | Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole books, dies aged 68 - BBC News BBC News Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole books, dies aged 68 11 April 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Ben McMillan Image caption Sue Townsend achieved worldwide success with her books about the life of Adrian Mole Novelist Sue Townsend, best ... | Sheet Music CC - Free Downloadable Sheet Music Oliver! Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. It first appeared in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, and was made into a film directed by Carol Reed in 1968. The musical is loosely based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dicken... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,440 | Who has friends Chris Rabbit and Mosey Mouse and enemies Farmer Giles and Rum Baa Baa? | '80s Actual: Henry's Cat Henry's Cat When the TV broke down, Henry's Cat gave it a thump... The TV set immediately started working, and the Prime Minister came on giving a speech. This seemed worse than not having it working, so Henry's Cat switched it off... Let's start with a joke! Why did the chicken cross the road?... | Basil Brush Show, The Basil Brush Show, The 1 9 6 8 - 1 9 8 0 (UK) 152 x 30 minute episodes Basil Brush - a mischievous upper-class fox, created and voiced by Ivan Owen (formerly the operator of Yoo-Hoo the Cuckoo in the 1950s' Billy Bean and His Funny Machine and dog Fred Barker in Tuesday Rendezvous and Five O'C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,441 | Which best selling American author includes 'The Piranhas' and 'Descent From Xanadu' amongst his works? | History of Harold E. Robbins The Hard Cold Facts About Caryl Date of Birth October 13, 1916 XXX Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA Date of Death September 2, 1940, Palm Springs, California, USA. Birth Name: XXX XXX ___________________________ American novelist, who published over 20 books, which were translated into 32 languages ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,442 | The only US president to hold a PhD, Feb 3, 1924 saw the death of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States. Hailing from New Jersey, under what party was he elected? | Woodrow Wilson facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Arthur S. Link THOMAS WOODROW WILSON, twenty-eighth president of the United States , is the only chief executive who has given scholarly attention to the presidency before undertaking the duties of that office. W... | John Quincy Adams | whitehouse.gov Air Force One John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams, son of John and Abigail Adams, served as the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. A member of multiple political parties over the years, he also served as a diplomat, a Senator, and a member of the House of Represen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,443 | What is the musical term for playing each note separated from the rest? | Dolmetsch Online - Chart of Musical Symbols bars & bar lines dashed, dotted or auxiliary barline: used to mark divisions within a bar (measure), i.e. between two solid barlines, or to show that the barline is not necessarily marking periodic agogic accents in the music (as where unbarred polyphonic music is edited with... | Music Glossary [M.Tevfik Dorak] Naxos Music Glossary Sofia Open Access Courses : Musicianship Alla breve: A tempo mark indicating quick duple time; i.e., 2/2 instead of 4/4. So, the minim but not the crotchet is the unit of time. Allemande: A moderate duple time dance (4 or 2). It generally has a short upbeat o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,444 | Who was the first national hunt jockey to ride 1000 winners? | Mark Todd Eventing - Badgerstown Badgerstown Contact Us badgerstown Badgerstown is set on the edge of the Marlborough Downs. The property was created by Stan Mellor the first National Hunt jockey to ride over 1000 winners. In 2002 the Colthurst Family from Cork acquired the property and turned it into an equestrian est... | Minnehoma 1994 Grand National /in Horses /by Simone Wright Miinnehoma won the Grand National in 1994, just one of Martin Pipe’s five entries in a thirty-six strong field. It was Miinnehoma’s Grand National debut and it followed a poor seventh finish in the Cheltenham Gold Cup just twenty-three days previously. He did n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,445 | In The Tempest, what is the name of Prospero's daughter? | SparkNotes: The Tempest: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs & Symbols Prospero Prospero is one of Shakespeare’s more enigmatic protagonists. He is a sympathetic character in that he was wronged by his usurping brother, but his absolute power over the other characters and his overwr... | Otello: Synopsis Lodivico, Bass, Ambassador of the Venetian republic Soldiers and sailors from Venice and the people of Cyprus. The Opera takes place at the end of the Fifteenth Century. It occurs in a seaport in Cyprus. Act I a seaport in Cyprus. It is night and a storm rages. The Cypriots are gathered at the harbor a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,446 | What notable leader was born in Ranshofen, near Braunau, Austria, in 1889? | Adolf Hitler Visits Austria Adolf Hitler Visits His Homeland Hitler visited Austria immediately following the Anschlu�, or union of Germany with Austria, on 12 March 1938. Although the Anschlu� has gone down in history (through hindsight) as being largely unpopular with the Austrian people, this is somewhat of a m... | Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Alois Ratzinger) | Jewish Virtual Library - Visit to German Synagogue Early Life Joseph Ratzinger was born in Marktl am Inn, in Bavaria, Germany , the son of a police officer who was anti-Nazi. In 1937 , Ratzinger's father retired and setled... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,447 | In which month is the Vernal Equinox? | Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox, Southern & Northern Home Sun & Moon Vernal Equinox Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. Equinoxes and Solstices ar... | 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 |
1,495,448 | What sort of fish makes an Arbroath Smokie? | A Smokie? | Arbroath Smokies Gordon Ramsay Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter It has a rich creaminess and moisture, and fresh like that is undoubtedly the best way to eat Smokies. Martin Wishart …eye-opening, a revelation in taste and texture Nigel Slater Cook, food writer, author & presenter That flavour was just... | 09 - The Cocktail Issue by Hot Rum Cow - issuu WHAT’S INSIDE? �ontent� Hot Rum Cow – Issue 9 – #HRC9 I drink too much. The last time I gave a urine sample it had an olive in it. Rodney Dangerfield Fea�ures Ape�tif 18 Truly Tiki An illustrated guide to the Tiki bar 06 Me and my drinking Salvatore Calabrese 08 Dive bars ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,449 | 'I'm In Love With A Wondeful Guy' comes from which musical? | 'I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy' from South Pacific (1958) - YouTube 'I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy' from South Pacific (1958) 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 rent... | Collection - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Sexual Healing What's Going On (Motown 25) Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range . [2] Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,450 | Which body of water borders the state of Washington, USA? | Large Bodies of Water in the Western USA | eHow Large Bodies of Water in the Western USA Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images The western half of the United States is home to various bodies of water, from small tributaries to rushing rivers. The largest bodies of water, like the massive Great Salt Lake, are vital to local ... | Iowa's Western Boundary | IPTV Search Iowa's Western Boundary When Iowa became a state in 1846, most of the western boundary between Iowa and Nebraska was defined as "the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River." North of Sioux City, Iowa’s border ends at the Big Sioux River, which flows between Iowa and South... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,451 | Who was the heroine of Jane Austen's novel Northanger Abbey? | Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction Though Northanger Abbey is one of Jane Austen's earliest novels, it was not published until after her death--well after she'd established her reputation with works such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Of al... | Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Classic Literature Fiction "Northanger Abbey" was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be completed for publication, though she had previously made a start on "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice". According to Cassandr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,452 | What is the common name of the creature Asterias Rubens? | Northern Sea Star Profile Share By Jennifer Kennedy The common sea star is also called the northern sea star, northern starfish or common starfish. It is sometimes referred to as Asterias vulgaris, which was the scientific name originally used for the sea star in the western North Atlantic off the eastern coast of the ... | Fredarth | The Ramblings of an Old Man The Ramblings of an Old Man Menu Well here it is – the big one same as ever some easy some not so easy and some…… to get the answers simply run the cursor over the space after the question but only after you have tried the question Happy Christmas In what country, the world’s seve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,453 | Which 1980'sband took their name from a tin of paint? | BAND NAMES .. ORIGINS Numbers 10cc Manager Jonathan King chose the name after having a dream in which he was standing in front of the Hammersmith Odeon in London where the boarding read "10cc The Best Band in the World". A widely repeated claim, disputed by King and Godley, but confirmed in a 1988 interview by Creme, a... | January | 2009 | General Knowledge Current Affairs Quizzes everything in one stop.... | Page 10 Posted in QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment » 1 Who was Douglas Elton Ullman better known as? Douglas Fairbanks Senior 2 In what does a steganographer write messages? Invisible ink 3 Charles Duff wro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,454 | What is the flavour of `Ouzo`? | The Best Way to Drink Greek Ouzo - Serving Suggestions By Lynn Livanos Athan Updated November 02, 2016. Want to learn more? Like how to Drink Ouzo ? See an updated article, click here: OPA! Let's Talk About Ouzo There is an old Greek saying that "ouzo makes the spirit" and this is especially true in Greece. The Greek ... | 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 |
1,495,455 | In France it would be a cirque, in Scotland a corrie, what would it be called in Wales? | BBC - GCSE Bitesize: Corries, cwms or cirques Glaciers have a huge impact on landscapes. They exert colossal forces on the land and are responsible for dramatic changes caused by erosion. Corries, cwms or cirques Corries, also known as cwms or cirques, are often the starting point of a glacier. The diagram below shows ... | Investiture Investiture The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Investiture The investiture of The Prince of Wales, during which the 20-year-old Prince received the insignia as the 21st Prince of Wales from The Queen, took place on 1st July 1969, at Caer... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,456 | Which 1948 Hitchcock film shares its name with a weapon in Cluedo? | Get a Cluedo: The Wonderful Story of Everyone's Favorite Mystery Game | Mental Floss Get a Cluedo: The Wonderful Story of Everyone's Favorite Mystery Game Image credit: Like us on Facebook A few days ago, I was in the grocery store when I came across a board game promising endless hours of family fun called "Cluedo."... | Alfred Hitchcock's 'To Catch a Thief': Bringing Cary Grant Back From a Premature Retirement and Saying Goodbye to Grace Kelly • Cinephilia & Beyond Documentary , Filmmaking , Interview , Screenwriting 101 Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘To Catch a Thief’: Bringing Cary Grant Back From a Premature Retirement and Saying Goodbye to G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,457 | What colour is orange blossom? | Florida State Flower - Facts about orange Blosoom Buy From OurStores Florida State Flower Millions of white orange blossom flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time. The Florida State Flower is the Orange blossom (citrus sinensis). The orange blossom, like most citru... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,458 | Actor who played the lead role in a 1952 smash western directed by Fred Zinnemann? | Articles about Fred Zinnemann - latimes Classic Hollywood: Getty Research Institute honors Fred Zinnemann April 2, 2012 | By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Fred Zinnemann, who won directing Oscars for 1953's World War II drama "From Here to Eternity" and 1966's historical epic "A Man for All Seasons," never played by th... | Clayton Moore - The Wild West Clayton Moore Wild West ShowBiz Cowboys Clayton Moore TV Cowboy: Clayton Moore was TV's "The Lone Ranger" from 1949-56 and starred in 221 episodes. He missed one season when he was replaced by another actor after a studio salary dispute. His famous cry: "Hi, Ho, Silver" (the name of his h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,459 | In the UK, during which year were women first allowed to vote in a General Election? | Women and the vote - UK Parliament Women and the vote Birmingham Case Study Women and the vote Before 1918 no women were allowed to vote in parliamentary elections. In the early 20th century there were two main groups active in the campaign for women's suffrage, a term used to describe the right to vote. These two grou... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,460 | The names of how many US states begin with the letter ‘L’? | How many American states begin with the letter "A"? | Reference.com How many American states begin with the letter "A"? A: Quick Answer The names of four U.S. states begin with the letter "A." The states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas. In addition to the states, the U.S. territory of American Samoa also begi... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,461 | During which battle of 1876 did the Sioux Indians massacre George Custer's Seventh Cavalry Regiment? | The Battle of the Little Bighorn, 1876 The Battle of the Little Bighorn, 1876 Custer's Last Stand Battle of the Greasy Grass June 25 – June 26, 1876 Location Near the Little Bighorn River, Big Horn County, Montana Result Commanded By: Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, with 949 lodges (probably 900 - 1,800 warriors) U.S. Com... | Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn - Jun 25, 1876 - HISTORY.com Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Share this: Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Author Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn URL Publisher A+E Networks Determined to resist the efforts of the U.S. Army to force them onto reservations... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,462 | Of what is brontology the study? | Ask the Weather Guys: What is brontology? | The Weather Guys Ask the Weather Guys: What is brontology? Brontology is the scientific study of thunder. All thunder results from lightning. A bolt of lightning rapidly heats the air around it, which causes the air to quickly expand and generate a sound wave we call thunder.... | Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale A Historical and Empirical Comparison By Daniel White - Copyright © 03/05/2007 (This is an updated version of the dissertation as required for my course at the University of East Anglia. I thought I'd... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,463 | What kind of animal does “The Ugly Duckling” turn out to be in Hans Christian Andersen’s children’s story? | Short Stories: The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen < 2 > "Well, how are you getting on?" asked an old duck, who paid her a visit. "One egg is not hatched yet," said the duck, "it will not break. But just look at all the others, are they not the prettiest little ducklings you ever saw? They are ... | SparkNotes: Hunchback of Notre Dame: Characters Hunchback of Notre Dame Summary Book 1 Quasimodo - The hunchback of Notre Dame. Quasimodo is an abandoned child left at Notre Dame and adopted by Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Hideously deformed, he has a giant humpback, a protrusion coming out of his chest, and a giant wart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,464 | Who was the father of King Edward VI of England? | About Edward VI TUDOR (King of England) See him at The King Gallery For more than a quarter century King Henry VIII had desperately wanted a son, and Edward's birth caused great rejoicing. The prince was baptized in a splendorous cermony in the chapel oh Hampton Court palace. But Queen Jane soon fell ill with childbed ... | BBC - History - Edward VIII z Edward VIII © The only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily, Edward stepped down in 1936 to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson. He was king for less than a year. Edward was born on 23 June 1894 in Richmond, Surrey, the eldest child of the duke of York. He was always known i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,465 | "Who began his speech, ""Where is Dave?.."" at the 2012 UK Conservative Party Conference?" | Conservative conference: Boris Johnson tribute to PM 'Dave' - BBC News BBC News Conservative conference: Boris Johnson tribute to PM 'Dave' By Brian Wheeler Political reporter, BBC News in Birmingham 9 October 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Media captionBoris Johnson: 'If I am a mop, Dave, then you are... | ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 - 2011 | ACC Liverpool ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 Latest News ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 26 September 20... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,466 | What is the name of Moe's pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons? | Moe Szyslak | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Mike Rotch” ―Bart pulling a prank on Moe, sounding like My Crotch “I'm a stupid moron with an ugly face, and a big butt, and my butt smells, and I like to kiss my own Butt.” ―Moe's prank call in Treehouse of Horror II , in the Bart Zone where Bart reads minds posse... | The Munsters Pets and Visitors The Munsters Pets, relatives and Visitors The Munsters had various visitors and family members visit them from time to time. They also owned various pets. This page includes pictures of them from the series. Upper right: Uncle Gilbert as he arrives sporting his hat and scarf Right: The Mu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,467 | Which nation acquired sovereignty of Carribean archipelago Puerto Rico in 1898, ongoing as its territory to 2010s? | United States of America travel guide - Wikitravel dial 911 Map of the mainland US, insular areas and Minor Outlying Islands. The United States of America is a large country in North America , often referred to as the "USA", the "US", the "United States", "America", or simply "the States". Home to the world's third-lar... | Overspill Overspill 5A: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate 6A: Tea 18A: The white of an egg 19A: Tomato 33A. Kings cross and Charing cross 34A. Pennsylvania 35A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 36A. Caracus 41A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 42A. Eros 64A: The Duke of Edinburgh,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,468 | The 1987 Montreal Protocol concerns specifically, and includes in its full title, substances that deplete what? | ETHERIAL CONFLICT: THE FORMATION, PROMOTION, AND DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES' NEGOTIATING POSITION FOR THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL ON SUBSTANCES THAT DEPLETE THE OZONE LAYER ETHERIAL CONFLICT :THE FORMATION, PROMOTION, AND DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES' NEGOTIATING POSITION FOR THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL ON SUBSTANCES THAT DEPLET... | Nuclear Decommissioning: Decommission nuclear facilities - World Nuclear Association Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities (Updated November 2016) To date, about 110 commercial power reactors, 46 experimental or prototype reactors, over 250 research reactors and a number of fuel cycle facilities have been retired from ope... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,469 | Which resort was advertised in a travel poster as '............ is so bracing'? | Kath - Postcards From the Past - Other Seaside Places Kath - Postcards from the Past - Mablethorpe, Skegness, Sutton-on-Sea and Ingoldmells Here are my postcards of Mablethorpe, Skegness,Sutton-o... | 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 |
1,495,470 | "According to the English nursery rhyme, who ""put the kettle on""?" | Polly Put the Kettle On - English Children's Songs - England - Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Rhymes from Around the World Polly Put the Kettle On Polly was a nickname for Mary and Sukey for Susan in the mid 18th century... Polly Put the Kettle On Nursery Rhyme Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on,... | 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 |
1,495,471 | In which country was Alexander Dubcek First Secretary of the Communist Party in 1968-1969? | Alexander Dubcek biography, birth date, birth place and pictures Email Print The Czechoslovak politician Alexander Dubček (1921-1992) served briefly as head of his country's Communist party. His attempts to liberalize political life led to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet army and his dismissal from offic... | The Velvet Revolution: A Peaceful End to Communism in Czechoslovakia | Tavaana Case Study The Velvet Revolution: A Peaceful End to Communism in Czechoslovakia The Velvet Revolution Vision and Motivation By the second half of the 1980s, the political atmosphere in the Soviet Union and its satellite states was more relax... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,472 | Which is the only country to feature the image of a Kalashnikov rifle on its national flag? | RIP Kalashnikov: 20 facts you may not have known about AK-47 and its creator — RT News Tags Arms , Military , Russia 1. Mikhail Kalashnikov, who was a tank commander during World War II, began his career as a weapons designer after a shoulder injury during the Battle of Bryansk. While in hospital in 1942, he overhea... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,473 | What is the name of the race horse and the title of a 2003 film starring Jeff Bridges as the owner, and Toby Maguire as the jockey? | Seabiscuit (2003) - IMDb IMDb 22 December 2016 4:51 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video O... | 1988 Academy Awards® Winners and History Working Girl (1988) Actor: DUSTIN HOFFMAN in "Rain Man", Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning", Tom Hanks in "Big", Edward James Olmos in "Stand and Deliver", Max von Sydow in "Pelle the Conqueror" Actress: JODIE FOSTER in "The Accused", Glenn Close in "D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,495,474 | Harold Pinter's famous 1957 play The Dumb Waiter is about two? | The Best, Most Famous Plays by Harold Pinter Born: October 10th, 1930 (London, England) Died: December 24th, 2008 “I’ve never been able to write a happy play, but I’ve been able to enjoy a happy life.” -- Harold Pinter Comedy of Menace To say that Harold Pinter’s plays are unhappy is a gross understatement. Most critic... | Harold Pinter biography | birthday, trivia | British Playwright | Who2 Harold Pinter Biography Writer Called “the great English provocateur” and “the brilliant young Turk of postwar theater” by Newsday, Harold Pinter was a groundbreaking playwright, screenwriter and poet of the late 20th century. His style mixed dome... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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