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1,496,275 | Who played the role of 'Dr. Edward Fitzgerald' in a highly acclaimed TV drama series? | Six of the best ... Jimmy McGovern dramas | Culture | The Guardian TV and radio blog Six of the best ... Jimmy McGovern dramas The acclaimed TV writer of Cracker and The Lakes returns to BBC1 on Sunday with the drama Common, which explores a miscarriage of justice. Here's a reminder of his best work to date Christopher... | Judi Dench - IMDb IMDb Actress | Music Department | Soundtrack Judi Dench was born in York, England, to Eleanora Olive (Jones), who was from Dublin, Ireland, and Reginald Arthur Dench, a doctor from Dorset, England. She attended Mount School in York, and studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She has perfor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,276 | Which country is home to the majority of species of Bird of Paradise? | Birds of the Gods | Bird of Paradise Facts | Nature | PBS Birds of the Gods Genera: Lycocorax, Manucodia, Paradigalla, Astrapia, Parotia, Pteridophora, Lophorina, Ptiloris, Epimachus, Drepanornis, Cicinnurus, Semioptera, Seleucidis, Paradisaea Species: There are an estimated 42 species of bird of paradise. Size: Size v... | Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise - 1955 - Music Videos,Lyrics Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise - 1955 Lyrics Help preserve America's Music Tradition and suggest your lyrics here. Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise - 1955 Playlist: Pause Some trivia about Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise - 1955 The "Stranger In Paradise" ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,277 | What animal's foot is considered a good luck charm? | Why is a rabbit's foot considered good luck? | Reference.com Why is a rabbit's foot considered good luck? A: Quick Answer Superstitious people may consider a rabbit's foot to be a good luck charm due to centuries-old belief that this specific anatomical item provides some sort of totemic protection against harm. There ... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,278 | In heraldry what colour is azure | Colors of Heraldry - Knowledge Base, HouseofNames.com Colors of Heraldry Gules (Red) Red, with the former name of Belic, is the military colour for excellence and fortitude. Red corresponds to the metal copper and is denoted in engravings by numerous perpendicular lines. It also represents fire and summer. Ancient laws... | Welcome to WWW.RMCGEMS.com || Specialized in Swiss Blue Topaz, Sky Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Tourmaline Beads, Semi Precious Stones, Precious Beads, Gemstones, AMETHYST, CITRINE, GARNET, IOLITE, PERIDOT, PINK TOURMOULINE, RHODOLITE, SWISS BLUETOPAZ, SKY BLUE-TOPAZ, WHITE TOPAZ, IOLITE SMALLROUND, SWISS BLUETOPAZ SMALLROU... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,279 | What was the first forename of the infamous, French revolutionary leader Robespierre? | Maximilien Robespierre biography French revolutionary Reign of Terror Related link pages Maximilien Robespierre biography Maximilien Robespierre (Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre) was born on May 6th, 1758, in Arras where his father was based as an advocate. Robespierre and his three younger siblings we... | René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle - Inmemory René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle Date Of Birth: Send Memorial Gifts René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle (November 21, 1643 – March 19, 1687) was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes reg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,280 | What is the traditional birthstone for May? | May Birthstone May Birthstone May Birthstone May birthdays fall right in the heart of spring, and the emerald is the perfect gem to symbolize and celebrate this month. Prized for its brilliant and beautiful green color, the emerald is often favored by the rich and famous to wear as statement pieces for big events. But ... | Astrology: Kevin Bacon, date of birth: 1958/07/08, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his day i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,281 | Which record by Culture Club was the best-selling UK single of 1983? | Culture Club Discography at Discogs Report Enjoyable and controversial, what a voice too. I saw them perform live recentlty (August 15th 2016) in Saratoga and they put on a real show. Original line up almost with a big backing band and every song was standing ovation. George had to keep asking the audience to sit down ... | UK Top 10 Best Selling Singles from ukcharts.20m.com Candle In The Wind 1997 / Something About The Way You Look Tonight Elton John (4.8 million copies) 1997 On 31st August 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash with companion Dodi al Fayed. The news shocked the world. The world was plunged into mourning. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,282 | In 2012 what laconically-branded sport increased engine capacity from 800 cc to 1,000 cc? | Sports Events 365 | MotoGP tickets | Buy tickets for MotoGP Fixtures - Sports Events 365 MotoGP MotoGP Thrills, spills, daring, cut throat competition; the latest and most powerful machines on two wheels – welcome to the world of MotoGP. MotoGP is the summit of the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix, the elite c... | London 2012 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic acti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,283 | In which city would you watch football in the Nou Camp Stadium | FC Barcelona Football Game Tickets at Camp Nou Stadium - Tour Barcelona FC Barcelona Football Game Tickets at Camp Nou Stadium Latest booking 1 day ago No booking or credit card fees Instant confirmation Confirmation is instant if you book 4 days before your tour Downloading... What To Expect Watch the Football Club Ba... | UEFA Champions League 2008/09 - History - BATE-Juventus – UEFA.com Published: Tuesday 30 September 2008, 2.50CET Likhtarovich's promise to BATE faithful FC BATE Borisov captain Dmitri Likhtarovich's biggest hope before their first UEFA Champions League home game against Juventus is "not to disappoint the fans" in a 40,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,284 | What is the title of the fourth Harry Potter film? | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (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 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ( 2005 ... | Harry Potter series: Britain's spy agency alerted books' publisher to possible online leaked copy - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Harry Potter series: Britain's spy agency alerted books' publisher to possible online leaked copy Updated April 11, 2016 13:54:18 Map: United Kingdom Usually concerned with ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,285 | What firth does Inverness overlook | A walk round Inverness | simonvarwell.co.uk A walk round Inverness Simon Varwell / Friday 1 February 2013 Inverness boasts a lovely circular walk of a couple of hours or so that takes in the River Ness, the Ness Islands, the shores of the Beauly Firth, and the Caledonian Canal. Only it doesn’t really boast it. It’s not... | The Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay Galway Bay The Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay There are three islands that protect the entrance to Galway Bay and they are steeped in history: Inis Mór (Big island), Inis Meáin (Middle island) and Inis Oírr (East island). These magi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,286 | "Who once caused outrage by telling British students in China, ""if you stay here much longer, you'll all be slitty- eyed""?" | China'Watch'Canada: Queen describes Chinese and their diplomats as 'very rude' China'Watch'Canada Keeping an eye on Communist, Totalitarian China, and its influence both globally, and we as Canadians. I have come to the opinion that we are rarely privy to truth regarding the real goal, the agenda of Red China, and it's... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,287 | What is the hardest grade of pencil | Pencil Grades by Doug Martin November 3, 1997 Early pencils were made using cut pieces of raw graphite dug from the earth. The hardness or softness of these pencils was dependent on the quality or purity of the graphite, and so was difficult - or impossible - to control. Different methods of refining and mixing of grap... | Lead in Pencils: Safety Information and Facts - Pencils.com Lead in Pencils: Safety Information and Facts You are here: Home / The PENCILS Blog / Pencils 101 / Lead in Pencils: Safety Information and Facts As mentioned on our The Unleaded Pencil page there is no lead in the writing core of a “lead” pencil. The core i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,288 | Who was the first British monarch to travel by train? | Who was the first British monarch to travel by rail? Who was the first British monarch to travel by rail? A newly built Victorian railway. Image from 'The Book of The Grand Junction Railway, being a history and description of the line from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester', 1839, courtesy of British Library on Fl... | 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 |
1,496,289 | What is the metal or plastic end of a shoelace called? | Ian's Shoelace Site - Tips of Shoelaces = Aglets Search This Site Tips of Shoelaces = Aglets Many people search for shoelace "tips" or "ends" because they want to know the name of the plastic or metal bits at the ends of shoelaces. They're called "Aglets", and you can find out more about them here, including how to rep... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,290 | In Greek mythology, by what collective name are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne better known? | Mnemosyne | Article about Mnemosyne by The Free Dictionary Mnemosyne | Article about Mnemosyne by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Mnemosyne Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Mnemosyne (nēmŏs`ĭnē, nēmŏz`–), in Greek mythology, the personification of memory. She was a Tita... | Demeter (Ceres) - Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Demeter (Ceres) Greek Mythology Pantheon > Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Pic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,291 | According to legend, who was King Arthur's illegitimate son who fought against Arthur at the Battle of Camlann? | The Battle of Camlann The Battle of Camlann Home The Battle Of Camlann According to legend, Arthur's last battle was fought against Modred, the son of Lot the King of the Picts. Modred was therefore a Pict. According to the Annals of Wales, this battle involving Arthur and Modred was fought in the year 539 AD, while ac... | King Mark ~ Other Characters in Arthurian Legend | King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table King Mark of Cornwall King Mark of Cornwall was the brother of Tristan's mother (named Elyzabeth in Malory; Blanscheflur in Gottfried; King Mark listens to the crying of Iseult after Tristan's death. Blauncheflo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,292 | Ed Moses (United States) and Martina Moravcov (Slovakia) won World Cups for which sport in 2001/2002 and 2003/2004? | 2011 UTA Tennis Information Guide by Scott Lacefield - issuu issuu THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON SENIOR BRIEUC HAMON SENIOR DAIANA NEGREANU 2011 TENNIS 2011 UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS The University of Texas at Arlington 2011 UT ARLINGTON MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS This is UTA Tennis...................................... | ESPN.com: King Carl had long, golden reign King Carl had long, golden reign By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com Carl Lewis has always amazed us. By distinguishing himself in two seemingly simple actions -- jumping and running -- for the longest time, he became unlike any competitor. With his unsurpassed talent in the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,293 | Ariel, Gillette, Duracell and Oral-B are all brands of which global giant? | PGIndia.com India Brand Information: Gillette, Ariel, Olay, Gillette Whisper Ambi Pur Though we strive hard to keep our homes and our cars clean and tidy, the results are rarely satisfactory. Odours that linger in our homes just before guests arrive, or a persistent stench that never leaves the car, not only adversely ... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,294 | According to the proverb every man for himself, and the Devil take what? | Every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost ‹ Proverb ‹ Proverb Hunter Home • Proverbs • E • Every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost Every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost This is a doctrine of self-preservation, which is said to be the first law of nature. As the French say, ‘... | All The Devils, All Together, All At Once - Google Groups All The Devils, All Together, All At Once Showing 1-474 of 474 messages Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin, Sartre, Fanon, Foucault, Derrida, Heidegger, Bin Laden, Pol Pot, Hardt, Negri, & the kitchen sink.... Postmodern Jihad What Osama bin Laden learned from the Left... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,295 | Shrub Hill is a railway station in which cathedral city? | Worcester travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Worcester started life as a Roman period settlement, and yes, Worcester is actually the ancestral home of the famous Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce. It's produced by the Heinz Corporation on its factory on Midlands Road in the city, where it has been produced... | BBC - Wales - Katherine Jenkins biography Katherine Jenkins biography top Last updated: 28 March 2011 In 2004, at the age of 23, Katherine Jenkins signed the largest record deal in UK classical recording history. But it was hardly an overnight success for this mezzo-soprano from Neath. By the age of seven, Katherine's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,296 | Whose oratorio The Creation was composed in the 1790s? | Franz Joseph Haydn | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Rovi Staff Franz Joseph Haydn is the composer who, more than any other, epitomizes the aims and achievements of the Classical era. Perhaps his most important achievement was that he developed and evolved in countless subtle wa... | Project MUSE - Arne, Handel, the Beautiful, and the Sublime Arne, Handel, the Beautiful, and the Sublime Todd Gilman (bio) Abstract Although Thomas Arne (1710–78) was the greatest native-born English composer of his day, today he is largely forgotten. Arne's loss of reputation can be traced to the lasting effect on nin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,297 | "In 1989, rocker Ted Nugent made a multi-million dollar bid to purchase what company to shut it down as he felt it's ubiquitous sounds were representative of everything ""uncool"" about music?" | Guestbook for the Band WWW pages - October 2001 Web page Calvin - great points - love it - however (you too Bones) Im not saying he's pushed around by the MACHINE - Im saying he is the MACHINE and has tried to be part of it for a while - his actions (getting others to sign away publishing rights, hoarding songwriting c... | What's That Sound? • W. W. Norton and Company, Inc. Focus on children's health, education, and overall happiness White middle-class teenagers embraced rhythm and blues Knowing parents wouldn't approve of suggestive lyrics This could be children's form of social rebellion Allowed an alternative to assimilating into thei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,298 | Who did William the Conqueror appoint as his first Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070? | Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of Canterbury ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Archbishop of Canterbury In about 575 a monk called Gregory saw some young men in the Rome slave-market. He spoke to them and discovered that these men were from England. After talking to these slaves he was shocked to discover that there were very f... | The Bayeux Tapestry and the Norman Invasion of England Death of King Harold - or is it? One of the great historical records of the Middle Ages in Britain lies, not in a library, and not even in Britain, but in a specially-built tourist centre in Bayeux, France. The Centre Guillaume le Conquerant (for the linguistically... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,299 | The Fossdyke was possibly the first to be built in Britain – what was it? | History of canals in Great Britain Home > History > Canals in Britain In the history of canals, Britain was not a pioneer. The Chinese can claim that the Grand Canal of China was one of the first, in the tenth century, although even earlier examples existed in that country. The earliest canals were connected with... | Lizard, Cornwall the most southerly point of Britain Lizard, Cornwall The Lizard is the most southerly point on the British mainland. The name comes from the Cornish "lis" meaning "place" and "ard" meaning "high". Almost at the end of the Lizard Peninsula is Lizard village, a central square, a few houses, a couple of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,300 | "Who wrote the story on which Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film ""The Birds"" was based?" | Has the mystery behind Alfred Hitchcock's thriller The Birds finally been solved? | Daily Mail Online comments The bizarre event which inspired Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpiece The Birds has finally been explained. The director was said to have based the 1963 film on a creepy incident in California, where flock... | Alfred Hitchcock | Moviepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Hitchcock's films draw heavily on both fear and fantasy, and are known for their droll humour. They often portray innocent people caught up in circumstances beyond their control or understanding. This often involves a transference of guilt in which the "innoc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,301 | The development of what sort of pumping engine in 1785 gave rise to the description 'draught/draft' for its pumped product? | Text Only--Richmond: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary • A large lock is adjacent to Byrd Park Pump House . • A number of historic buildings line the canal, including the old Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPCO) hydroelectric plant dating to 1899 and located at the base of 12th Street. Further wes... | Life in the 18th Century DAILY LIFE IN 18th CENTURY BRITAIN By Tim Lambert Society in 18th Century Britain In the late 18th century life the industrial revolution began to transform life in Britain. Until then most people lived in the countryside and made their living from farming. By the mid 19th century most people i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,302 | For what does the first 'S' stand in SMS? | What does SMS stand for? We've got 112 definitions for SMS » What does SMS stand for? What does SMS mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: SMS. Filter by: Couldn't find the full form or full meaning of SMS? Maybe you were looking for one of these ab... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,303 | Holding the position from 1979 to 1983, who was the first Chancellor Of The Exchequer Under Margaret Thatcher ? | History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret ... | Conservative party: Heath, Thatcher, and Major Conservative party Heath, Thatcher, and Major In 1965, Edward Heath became the first leader chosen through election. Heath led a Conservative government from 1970 to 1974 that faced the problems of a stagnant economy and a declining international political position. In res... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,304 | 'The Million Dollar Quartet' was the name given to an impromptu jam session in December 1956, at Sun Record Studios Memphis. Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis were three taking part - who was the fourth? | Million Dollar Quartet: Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins jam | Daily Mail Online comments Armed with a long list of Christmas presents to buy for his parents and friends, 21-year-old Elvis Presley slipped behind the wheel of his shiny black truck and set out to drive the five miles from his home in ... | 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 |
1,496,305 | September 1943 saw the formal surrender of what Tripartite Pact nation, ending their participation in WWII? | WWII » GalleryHistoryBackgroundPre-WarEvents World War II, or the Second World War (often abbreviated as WWII or WW2), was a global war that was underway by 1939 and ended in 1945. It involved a vast majority of the world’s nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: ... | THE 38TH PARALLEL Olwyn Green "The Vagrant Winds" was the title chosen for the Korean War exhibition for it symbolises the vagaries not only of war but of life just as the soldier experienced the vagaries of the wind indiscriminately blowing the stench of death from dead bodies over enemy and ally alike, at the site of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,306 | What was the name of the character who owned Mayberry's only barber shop on The Andy Griffith Show? | Floyd Lawson | Mayberry Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Floyd the Barber (as he was commonly known) was the slow-paced, somewhat absent-minded barber in Mayberry. He was first seen in " Stranger in Town ", where he was played by actor Walter Baldwin . Baldwin established the running gag of Floyd's inability to trim... | Andy Dufresne | Stephen King Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Dufresne in the film adaptation. Andrew "Andy" Dufresne is a wrongfully accused prisoner and the main protagonist in Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption , as well as its film adaptation, where he was played by Tim Robbins. Andy is portrayed as intelli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,307 | Which star is the brightest in the constellation Taurus? | Taurus Constellation on Top Astronomer Taurus Please hover over any star to get more information Taurus is a constellation in the northern hemisphere. Its name means "bull" in Latin. It is one of the constellations of the zodiac, listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. The constellation Taurus is bel... | Regulus: Heart of the Lion | Brightest Stars | EarthSky History and mythology of Regulus. This chart is set for March 17, 2016. If you look on the nights after that, you’ll see the waxing moon moving closer to Regulus … and very bright Jupiter! How to see the star Regulus Regulus is the brightest star in the constellat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,308 | In which board game is the ‘huffing’ rule sometimes adopted? | The Rules of Draughts Game Categories The Rules of Draughts The game of Draughts goes by a variety of different names and has several different variations. The game given first is English Draughts which is known as Checkers in North America. Also given is Polish Draughts, which is played all over Western ... | Bingo Glossary! All the Bingo lingo you'll ever need- Bingo.org 90 Ball bingo is played at most bingo sites. 75 Ball – American style bingo using 75 balls. 80 Ball – Internet popularized 80 ball uses 80 balls. “BINGO!” – What you yell when you hit the winning pattern Board – An electronic bingo board that lights up the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,309 | Who, in 2013, became King of Belgium on the abdication of his father King Albert II? | Philippe becomes king of Belgium Philippe becomes king of Belgium Belgium will get a new king when Albert's son, Philippe, takes the oath. Post to Facebook Philippe becomes king of Belgium Belgium will get a new king when Albert's son, Philippe, takes the oath. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/16S6o... | Albert Canal, Antwerp, Belgium Tourist Information Locals and travelers to connect with About Antwerp, Belgium 51.06745.1907 The Albert Canal is a canal located in northeastern Belgium , named after King Albert I of Belgium. It connects the major cities Antwerp and Liège and the Meuse and Scheldt rivers. It has a dept... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,310 | Which footwear is also a venomous snake? | TPWD Kids: Venomous Snakes Venomous Snakes More Cool Critters Coming Soon! More about Snakes Texas Poisonous (Venomous) Snakes Snakes! Are they sneaky, slimy, scary?...or...skillful and simply sensational? People either love 'em or hate 'em, but either way, snakes play an important role in our world! Snakes ... | 14 Rosalind Doublet and hose of light-gray wool, the former trimmed with gray fur. Green velvet bodice, chemisette and puffs of Nile-green silk. Long gray cloak lined with pink. Esmeralda Gown of Persian-stripe satin with embroidered bands. Bolero embroidered in silver and gold. Narrow girdle and Oriental scarf. Large ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,311 | A myringotomy is an incision in what part of the human body? | Myringotomy: Background, Indications Myringotomy Author: Brian Kip Reilly, MD; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA more... Share Overview Background Myringotomy is a surgical procedure of the eardrum or tympanic membrane. The procedure is performed by making a small incision with a myringotomy knife through the laye... | What is Forensic Osteology What is Forensic Osteology? The simplest definition of Forensic Osteology is that it is the application of the study of bones (osteology) to the field of forensic science. Whereas a Medical Examiner (aka - ME, and usually a trained forensic pathologist) is experienced in dealing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,312 | The Virgin's House and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis can be found in which city in Turkey? | Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Artemis Shore Excursion Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Artemis Shore Excursion Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Artemis Shore Excursion Product ID: 14196 Visit the final resting place of the Virgin Mary Explore the Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World M... | Homeric world ARGOS (Ancient city) ARGOLIS - GTP Country Greece in Homer Homer mentions Phthia by the name "Hellas" (Od. 4.726 & 816), while he refers to Greece by the name "Hellas and mid-Argos" (Od. 1.344). "Phemios," she cried,(Penelope), "you know many another feat of gods and heroes, such as poets love to celebra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,313 | In which war was the Battle of Bunker Hill? | Battle of Bunker Hill - American Revolution - HISTORY.com Battle of Bunker Hill A+E Networks Introduction On June 17, 1775, early in the Revolutionary War (1775-83), the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted signific... | Battle of Blenheim Battle of Blenheim The Duke of Marlborough’s spectacular defeat of the hitherto invincible French army of Louis XIV The Duke of Marlborough leads the attack at the Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle in the British Battle... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,314 | Which country came first second and third in the golf teams event at the 1904 Olympic Games at St Louis? | Which country came first , second and third in the golf teams event at the 1904 Olympic Games at St Louis? Which country came first , second and third in the golf teams event at the 1904 Olympic Games at St Louis? +1 vote posted Aug 2, 2016 by Swati Arora Share this question Your comment on this question: Email me at... | Curtis Cup Golf Match (USA vs. Great Britain & Ireland) Updated June 12, 2016. About the Curtis Cup: The Curtis Cup Match is contested every two years by teams of female amateurs representing the United States and Great Britain & Ireland (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland). The sanctioning bodies are ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,315 | Which country, after its Act of Union agreement expired, held a four-day plebiscite in 1944 and became an independent republic on 17 June 1944, with Sveinn Bjrnsson as the first President? | art history of iceland - Humanities & Western Civilization 272 with Montesano at Arizona State University - Tempe - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. art history of iceland File Size: 30 Views: 15 Advertisement Advertisement Iceland, offic... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,316 | "Which US First Lady said, ""No one can make you feel interior unless you consent?""" | No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent | Quote Investigator No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent Eleanor Roosevelt? Reader’s Digest? Apocryphal? Anonymous? Dear Quote Investigator: There is a remarkably insightful statement about self-esteem that is usually credited to Eleanor Roosevel... | Deathiversary- October 31st: The Funeral Source 1926- Harry Houdini, magician, died at 52. Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss) (b. 1874) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice as "Harry Handcuf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,317 | What term describes a sheepdog trial event in which each competitor controls two dogs? | Project MUSE - Bringing Up Babe Susan McHugh - Bringing Up Babe - Camera Obscura 17:1 Camera Obscura 17.1 (2002) 149-187 Bringing Up Babe Can or should we understand the "anthropological" model of aesthetic practices as separate from Babe? And what methodologies will address these concerns? —Sylvia Kolbowski, "Question... | Greyhound Dog Racing Rules, How To Bet Greyhound Dog Racing rules The noble greyhound - a brief history. Greyhounds were first introduced to America in the 18th century to help farmers control the jackrabbit population. As time went by, the farmers started to conduct some form of competitive greyho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,318 | What is the motor-car international identification for Iceland? | Keflavik International Airport - Iceland's Main International Airport- Kefairport.com You will recieve an email alert when: Passengers are called to gate When the flight is delayed When the flight has departed When the flight has landed Name | Country Codes Using the Dictionary Country Codes The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) under its standard ISO 3166 has established two-letter (2-alpha) and three-letter (3-alpha) codes for the various countries of the world, including independent states, dependent areas, and certain areas of conteste... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,319 | The summer Olympic Games of 1912 were held in which city? | Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow On time The Stockholm Games were a model of efficiency. The Swedish hosts introduced the first Olympic use of automatic timing devices for the track events, the photo finish and a public address system. Last man standing If there was an ... | Olympic Games Summer and Winter Locations and History of the Games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic History The Olympic Games took their name from the Greek city of Olympia and though there were important athlet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,320 | What is the technical genus category of lemons, oranges, limes? | Principal Dwarf Lemon Varieties - Dwarf Citrus Trees, Meyer Lemon, Kieffer Lime, Oranges – Order Online – Four Winds Growers Swansea, Massachusetts Principal Lemon Varieties While most people will prefer either the mild flavor of Meyer or the classic taste of Eureka, we also offer some unusual varieties for those who w... | 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 |
1,496,321 | On the London Underground map, what colour is the 'Circle Line? | Circle Line | London Tube Map London Tube Map Bayswater The London Tube's Circle Line appears on the London Tube Map as a yellow line and loops around London north of the Thames. It was originally created in 1853 when the Metropolitan Railway opened a line between Paddington and Farringdon Street. Work on the line sta... | London's Tube map creator Harry Beck gets blue plaque - BBC News BBC News London's Tube map creator Harry Beck gets blue plaque 25 March 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Harry Beck 's 1933 version of the Tube map used an easy to follow grid system that ignored distance between stops Tube ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,322 | What species of British breeding bird can be crested, bearded or willow? | Scarce birds in BirdTrack | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology home » volunteer-surveys » birdtrack » bird-recording » Scarce birds in BirdTrack Scarce birds in BirdTrack An important aspect of BirdTrack is to provide supplementary information on some of the scarcer species in Britain and Ireland. Many species are mon... | Red-legged Partridge | British Wildlife Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit This partridge breeds naturally in south western Europe, in France and Iberia. It has become naturalised in flat areas of England and Wales, where it was introduced as a game species, and has been seen breeding as far North as Lancashire and Ea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,323 | The Marshall islands are in which body of water? | Marshall Islands Marshall Islands Official name: Republic of the Marshall Islands Area: 181 square kilometers (70 square miles) Highest point on mainland: Unnamed location on Likiep (10 meters/33 feet) Lowest point on land: Sea level Hemispheres: Northern and Eastern Coastline: 370 kilometers (230 miles) Territorial se... | World's Biggest Oceans & Seas | Pacific & Atlantic Oceans 1 of 12 Intro Water covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface , with the largest body of water, the Pacific Ocean, taking up more than one-third of the planet's surface. All of the oceans on Earth are estimated to have a volume of 0.3 billion cubic mile... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,324 | In 1964 what was the Kinks' first chart success which reached Number 1? | The Kinks | Rolling Stone artists > T > The Kinks > Bio The Kinks Bio The Kinks were a key part of the 1960s British Invasion, and their early hits — especially "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night" — paved the way for the next decade's hard rock. After their first burst of popularity died do... | 1961 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1961 The British charts of 1961 remained the personal domains of the two heart-throbs Elvis and Cliff: Elvis Presley had the year's biggest number one with "Wooden Heart" during the Spring. He had three other massive hits "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,325 | "In which 1950 film, did Howard Keel and Betty Hutton sing the duet, ""Anything you can do""?" | Annie Get Your Gun (1950) - IMDb IMDb 27 December 2016 8:44 AM, 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 Annie Get Your Gun ( 1950... | Laurence Olivier - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Producer | Director Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,326 | "What was the name of the 'Space-shuttle' from which the record breaking five hour ""space walk"" took place in 1993?" | Human Space Flight: A Record of Achievement, 1961-1998 (Upcoming Monograph 9) MONOGRAPHS IN AEROSPACE HISTORY Number 9 August 1998 FOREWORD In December 1991 the Office of Space Flight at NASA Headquarters issued Space Flight: The First 30 Years as NASA pamphlet 150. This short work chronicled each of the human space fl... | 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 |
1,496,327 | Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is the creation of which author? | Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Words and Pictures | EDSITEment Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Words and Pictures Tools Credit: Courtesy of Wikipedia , via EDSITEment reviewed Internet Public Library . During the Victorian Era, British author Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was both respected as ... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,328 | John Singer Sargent worked in which branch of the arts? | John Singer Sargent - The complete works John Singer Sargent (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) was the most successful portrait painter of his era, as well as a gifted landscape painter and watercolorist. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy to American parents. Sargent studied in Italy and Germany, and then in Paris ... | The Singing Butler, c.1992 Fine Art Print by Jack Vettriano at FulcrumGallery.com The Singing Butler Inches Deep: Inches Wide: "The Singing Butler" is Europe's best selling print, easily outselling even the likes of Monet's "Water Lilies." Vettriano has admitted to using a book, 'The Illustrator's Figure Reference Manu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,329 | There are three kingdoms in Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are two. Which is the third? | Lesotho: a Tale of Two Kingdoms - This Is Africa “We Do Not Want Her Kind Here”– Finding Queer Belonging in a Ghanaian Immigrant Community “Is this one of your daughter’s friends?” I overheard a woman I did not know ask in a language I only vaguely understand. To the woman’s relief, her interlocutor, let’s call her Aun... | 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 |
1,496,330 | In US slang what value currency note is a Benjamin? | Big List of Slang Terms for Money If you know other slang terms for money, please let us know in the comments below! Bacon – Slang for Money Band (as in rubber band) – Slang for 1000 dollars Bank – A large sum of Money Bank Roll – A large sum of Money Benjamins – Slang for the 100 dollar bill The person appearing on th... | History of the USS Bonhomme Richard History The Frigate BonHomme Richard In 1765, a 900-ton merchant vessel, DUC DE DURAS, was built in France for the East India Company. The ship was used for trading between France and the Orient. Ten years later, the ship would play a historic role in America's fight for independence... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,331 | Who was the president of Yugoslavia, 1953-80? | Tito | Define Tito at Dictionary.com Tito Marshal (Josip Broz) 1891–1980, president of Yugoslavia 1953–80. 2. Examples from the Web for Tito Expand Contemporary Examples They include Big Dick Richie (Joe Manganiello), Ken (Matt Bomer), Tito (Adam Rodriguez), and Tarzan (Kevin Nash). Historical Examples The country's ru... | Sarajevo Olympics 1984: Pictures Show Neglect, Wreckage Of Games Past Sarajevo Olympics 1984: Pictures Show Neglect, Wreckage Of Games Past The Huffington Post Canada | By Christian Cotroneo Kiss. Kiss. Bang. That's pretty much the story of Sarajevo, once a flower of Olympic endeavor. In 1984, the city in the former ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,332 | Which Bristol born, Oxford educated poet was appointed Poet Laureate by George III in 1813 on the refusal by Walter Scott? | 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... | Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and respon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,333 | "What was once described by a U.S. senator as ""a series of tubes""?" | 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption - CNET CNET 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption 'Series of tubes' senator convicted of corruption Ted Stevens made Internet history with an inept invocation of a "series of tubes" during the Net neutrality debate. His newest debacle: a corruption convictio... | BBC News - US sculptor Louise Bourgeois dies aged 98 US sculptor Louise Bourgeois dies aged 98 French-born American sculptor Louise Bourgeois has died in New York, at the age of 98. Based in New York since 1938, Bourgeois gained fame late in her long career and kept working to the end of her life. Her giant spider scul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,334 | Walmart is selling bags of Cheesy Poofs to promote the latest season of what popular TV show? | Comic-Con 2011: Wednesday & Thursday—Over 200 Photos | Giant Fire Breathing Robot Giant Fire Breathing Robot by David "DTJAAAAM" Ngo | July 29, 2011 in Comics , Cosplay , Events , Feature , Lifestyle | 0 Comments Last week, San Diego was once again invaded by the geek community as Comic-Con International 2011 took over... | 1980's TV Shows - Best of 80's TV - Popular Series 1980-1989 - Classic TV Database View Show 1983-1987 | NBC The A-Team is an action adventure series about a fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel who work as soldiers of fortune, while on the run from the Army after being branded as war crimi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,335 | Which singer had a number 1 hit album in 2008 entitled 'Home Before Dark'? | Neil Diamond - Biography | Billboard Neil Diamond Brooklyn, NY 1941 In a career that began in the 1960s, Neil Diamond became a major recording artist, an internationally successful touring act, and a songwriter whose compositions produced hits for himself and others. His earliest recognition, in fact, came as a songwri... | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Girls Aloud top festive chart Monday, 23 December, 2002, 09:22 GMT Girls Aloud top festive chart Girls Aloud have the 50th Christmas number one Made-for-TV pop group Girls Aloud have landed the UK's 2002 Christmas number one single, just a month after they were formed. The all-female group's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,336 | What sportsman would perform a triple salchow? | All About the Salchow Figure Skating Jump All About the Salchow Figure Skating Jump All About the Salchow Figure Skating Jump Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent Landed the First Quad Throw Salchow. Photo by Patrick Kovarik - Getty Images By Jo Ann Schneider Farris Salchow Definition: A Salchow jump is a figure skating jump ... | Three Sisters - under the skin | The Independent Features Three Sisters - under the skin A radical version of Chekhov's classic of family ennui premieres tonight. Alice Jones meets the actresses following in famous footsteps Friday 7 September 2012 23:00 BST Click to follow Three Sisters - under the skin 1/2 Three Sist... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,337 | 'The Sun is God' are reputedly the famous last words of which British artist? | William Turner Biography Self Portrait c. 1799 Turner was born in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, England. His father, William Gay Turner (27 January 1738 – 7 August 1829), was a barber and wig maker. His mother, Mary Marshall, became increasingly mentally unstable, perhaps, in part, due to the early death of Turne... | Famous Last Words You may enjoy this book with over 5,000 people's last words: Real Last Words of Notable People Adams, John (1735-1826) "Thomas Jefferson--still survives..." (4 July 1826. Jefferson died on the same day.) Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) "This is the last of earth! I am content.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,338 | Who led the Branch Dravidian sect that was largely destroyed in a fire at Waco in Texas | The Branch Davidian siege, 20 years later - San Antonio Express-News The Branch Davidian siege, 20 years later By Allan Turner, Houston Chronicle Updated 5:59 pm, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Photo: Photos By Nick De La Torre / Houston Chronicle Image 1of/39 Close Image 1 of 39 A monument for the leaders of the Seventh-day ... | Rawhide (TV Series 1959–1965) - 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 Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive; he... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,339 | What are the very narrow blood vessels which form a network between arteries and veins? | Blood vessels - human anatomy organs Blood vessels Tweet BLOOD VESSELS ANATOMY Blood vessels are responsible for the transportation of blood , made up arteries and veins, they creates pathways for the oxygenated blood to travel to their destination and pathways for the used deoxygenated blood to travel back to the hear... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,340 | Who was the second athlete to run a mile in under 4 minutes? | Sub 4 minute mile sub 4 minute mile Sub 4 minute mile Sub 4 Minute Mile: Here's a training programme designed to crack the ultimate goal: the sub-four-minute mile. Although a man of 40 years of age, Eamonn Coghlan, has run a mile in under four minutes, achieving this feat is still a major accomplishment denied to tens ... | 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 |
1,496,341 | Which Guns 'n' Roses song is based on a short story by Del James called Without You? | Where Can I Read the Short Story "Without You" - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - mygnrforum.com Guns N' Roses Forum Where Can I Read the Short Story "Without You" Archived This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Where Can I Read the Short Story "Without You" 11 Dec 2004 QUESTION: WHERE CAN I READ THE ... | The Motown Story The Motown Story By David Edwards and Mike Callahan Last update: August 8, 2012 The Motown story is the story of Berry Gordy, Jr., who was born in Detroit Michigan on November 28, 1929. He was the seventh of eight children of Berry Gordy II and Bertha Gordy. His parents had migrated to Detroit from Mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,342 | John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded ‘Give Peace a Chance’ at the Hotel La Reine in which city in Canada in 1969? | John Lennon: Give Peace A Chance | The Beatles Bible Give Peace A Chance Yoko Ono : vocals Tommy Smothers: guitar Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, Petula Clark, Rosemary Woodruff, Derek Taylor , Murray the K, Dick Gregory, Abraham Feinberg, others: vocals Canadian chapter of Radha Krishna Temple: vocals, drums, finger cy... | 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 |
1,496,343 | By what name in literature is Delores Hayes better known? | The perfect name. And not just because I was Inigo Montoya for Halloween last year . 45. Jay Gatsby His name isn’t just great; it’s fabulous . 44. Benno van Archimboldi I’m including the name of the reclusive German author whose mythology constitutes the engine of Roberto Bolaño’s epic 2666 because it’s an awesome name... | Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction (1921) Huxley completed his first (unpublished) novel at the age of 17 and began writing seriously in his early 20's. His first published novels were social satires, beginning with Crome Yellow (1921). Huxley satirises the fads and f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,344 | Who is the founder and Chairman of Wetherspoon plc, the British pub chain? | Wetherspoon Head Schools Goldman in Brexit Economics - Bloomberg Bloomberg the Company & Its Products Bloomberg Anywhere Remote LoginBloomberg Anywhere Login Bloomberg Terminal Demo Request Bloomberg Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately deliv... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,345 | Which guitarist had a 1968 hit with the self-penned instrumental Classical Gas? | Mason Williams - Classical Gas (Acoustic) - YouTube Mason Williams - Classical Gas (Acoustic) 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 righ... | 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 |
1,496,346 | In what New York neighborhood would one find the Apollo Theater? | Apollo Theater (New York City): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor Neighborhood Profile Harlem As a hub of African American culture, Harlem has played a vital role in the history of New York City. Today, the neighborhood is as vibrant as ever as new businesses and developments go up next to local institutions. The he... | Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center New York, NY: location street map Take the Lincoln Tunnel or Holland Tunnel. From Lincoln Tunnel Merge left onto Dyer Avenue. Turn left onto West 42nd Street. Turn right onto 10th Avenue, which becomes Amsterdam Avenue. Turn right onto West 62nd Street and the Lincoln Center... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,347 | What musical is set in Deadwood? | The 'Deadwood' Cast Chats for a 10th Anniversary Oral History of the HBO Drama The 'Deadwood' Cast Chats for a 10th Anniversary Oral History of the HBO Drama Kimberly Potts Pin it Share David Milch's original vision was to create a TV drama about cops in Rome, during the time of Nero. "What had interested me was the id... | Andrew Lloyd Webber | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Composers, Lyricists & Writers Andrew Lloyd Webber Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has written some of the most commercially successful musicals of the last quarter of the 20th century. Among his most popular shows are “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,348 | What famous musical festival was held on August 15-18, 1969? | The Woodstock Music and Art Fair | American music festival [1969] | Britannica.com The Woodstock Music and Art Fair American music festival [1969] Jimi Hendrix The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, held on a farm property in Bethel, New York , August 15–18, 1969. The Woodstock M... | Reading Festival Reading Festival Festivals Reading Festival The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Readin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,349 | The Fosse way runs southwest from Lincoln to which city? | h2g2 - The Fosse Way - A Journey through Roman Britain - Edited Entry Watling Street | The Fosse Way | Ermine Street This is a journey along the Fosse Way 1 , the important north–south road running up the western side of Great Britain. The road runs from Exeter (Devon) in the South to Lincoln (Lincolnshire) in the Nort... | BBeM: Item List Item List 1 member comment Trivia questions After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, "Who was that masked man?" Invariably, someone would answer, "I don't know, but he left this behind." What did he leave behind? When The Be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,350 | Which author's works include 'Pied Piper' and 'No Highway'? | Nevil Shute Nevil Shute ( 1899 - 1961 ) Nevil Shute Norway was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he ... | Crispian St Peters obituary | Music | The Guardian Crispian St Peters obituary British pop singer known for his 1966 hit The Pied Piper Crispian St Peters performing in 1965. Photograph: Dezo Hoffmann/Rex Features Share on Messenger Close Popular music has spawned many one-hit wonders. Crispian St Peters, who has died ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,351 | The latest major earthquake to hit Christchurch, New Zealand happened in which month? | Christchurch quake: As it happened Looking for someone? Have information? Go to this crowd-sourced people finder. 11:02am As we wrap up news.com.au's live quake coverage, the death toll stands at 113, with 228 people still missing. Rescue efforts are focused on the CTV and Pyne Gould buildings, and crews have begun rem... | Measuring the Size of an Earthquake Jump to Navigation Measuring the Size of an Earthquake Seismic waves are the vibrations from earthquakes that travel through the Earth; they are recorded on instruments called seismographs. Seismographs record a zig-zag trace that shows the varying amplitude of ground oscillations be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,352 | What is the Japanese delicacy that consists of the poisonous puffer fish with the poisonous parts (hopefully) removed? | FUGU FUGU Fugu - Japanese puffer fish Takifugu is a genus of puffer fish, often better known by the Japanese name Fugu (Japanese: 河豚, literally "river pig"). There are 25 species belonging to the genus Takifugu, which can be found worldwide from about 45� latitude north to 45� latitude south, mostly in salt water, but ... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,353 | In which month is George Washington Day celebrated in the USA? | Presidents’ Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com Presidents’ Day A+E Networks Introduction Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal governm... | News » theHobbyStudios.com - The ultimate destination for Wargamers! News The ultimate destination for Wargamers! News News March 15 44 BC – Julius Caesar, of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, Decimus Junius Brutus and several other Roman senators on the Ides of Ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,354 | Who is the current Speaker of the House? | About Speaker Paul Ryan | Speaker.gov About Speaker Paul Ryan Paul Ryan | Speaker of the House | Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Representative Paul Ryan is the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Now serving his tenth term in the House, he represents Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Pa... | 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 |
1,496,355 | Which large British mammal has the Latin name Cervus elaphus? | Cervus elaphus - Red deer (North American Elk) (Species) 6ft eight inches to nine ft nine inches / 2.03-2.97 m. ( B180 ) Height 4-5ft/120-150cm ( B144 ); maximum1.2m ( B142 , D30 ); stag 120cm ( B158 .A8.w4) In North America: 4 ft six inches to 5ft / 1.37-1.5 m. ( B180 ) Cervus elaphus nelsoni and Cervus elaphu... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,356 | Which English monarch was the son of Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond? | Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond - The Tudor Society The Tudor Society Get to know the personalities behind Tudor history You are here : Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond 1 year ago Today marks the anniversary of the death of Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, on 1st November 145... | Who was Richard III - Last Plantagenet King to die in battle -Timeline - University of Leicester Who was Richard III? A Plantagenet primer on the last English king to die in battle. Although he only ruled for two years – from 1483 to 1485 – Richard III stands out among his peers as one of the most famous (or infamous) ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,357 | In which movie did Connery play a character called Marko Ramius? | Marko Ramius (Character) - Quotes Marko Ramius (Character) The Hunt for Red October (1990) Capt. Vasili Borodin : I will live in Montana. And I will marry a round American woman and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pickup truck... maybe even a "recreational vehicle." And drive from state... | 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 |
1,496,358 | According to Old West Legend (and a Bob Dylan song), who shot Billy the Kid? | Timeline . Billy the Kid . American Experience . WGBH | PBS New York Harbor, 1859 Late 1859 Henry McCarty is believed to be born to an Irish immigrant named Catherine McCarty. Although the identity of his father is uncertain, Henry probably lived alone with his mother in the slums of New York City before moving to I... | 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 |
1,496,359 | Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire is famous for its European Protected designation of origin named? | MELTON MOWBRAY PORK PIE RECIPE | MELTON MOWBRAY PORK PIE RECIPE MELTON MOWBRAY PORK PIE RECIPE Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Recipe melton mowbray Melton Mowbray is a town in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England. It is to the northeast of Leicester, and southeast of Nottingham. The town lies along the course of both... | Regions of France | Burgundy Region of France - Food & Gastronomy - The Dijon Mustard The Dijon Mustard Dijon Mustard is definitely a gourmet Burgundy product that has proved its culinary qualities all over the world. Just think of mustard and Dijon comes to your mind! This flavourful French sauce typical from Dijon ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,360 | What does the musical term 'Presto' mean? | presto - Wiktionary presto See also: prestó , prestò , and přesto Contents presto (not comparable ) (music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo . Used by magicians when performing a trick ; ta-da ; voilà . So I put my hand into the hat and presto! Out comes a rabbit! | 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 |
1,496,361 | In which film did Clint Eastwood play Will Munny? | Clint Eastwood - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Director Perhaps the icon of macho movie stars, and a living legend, Clint Eastwood has become a standard in international cinema. Born May 31, 1930 in San Francisco, the elder of two children in a middle-class family, Eastwood stayed in high school until the comparatively ... | 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 |
1,496,362 | In which county is Fakenham racecourse? | The Ultimate guide to Fakenham Racecourse FAQs Fakenham Racecourse is situated on the outskirts of the town with the same name in the county of Norfolk in the east of England. It lies 25 miles north of Norwich, 20 miles east of King’s Lynn and 13 miles south of Holkham Beach on the north Norfolk coast. The history of r... | The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom - The best racecourse, including Cheltenham, Ascot, Aintree, Newmarket, Sandown, York, Goodwood, Epsom, Doncaster and Hamilton - CheltenhamFestival.net The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom Che... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,363 | The first of which make of car came off the assembly line at Fisherman's Bend in September 1948? | Holden launch | National Museum of Australia More on the Holden launch She’s a beauty!: Prime Minister Ben Chifley, on seeing the first Holden roll off the production line at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne, 1948 Prime Minister Ben Chifley at the launch of the first Holden car at the Fisherman’s Bend factory in Melbourne, 1... | Ford Motor Company Timeline | Ford.com 1896 Henry Ford builds the Quadricycle. Henry Ford's first vehicle rode on four bicycle wheels and was powered by a four-horsepower engine. Instead of a steering wheel, the Quadricycle had a tiller. The gearbox had only two forward gears with no reverse. 1899 Henry Ford joins a gr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,364 | In cricket what name for a bowling delivery is taken from the Hindi-or Urdu language? | A to Z of Cricket - British Culture, Customs and Traditions British Culture, British Customs and British Traditions A to Z of Cricket This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to be taken too seriously! With dictionary look up. Double click on any word for its definition. A Agricult... | Fielding (cricket) : definition of Fielding (cricket) and synonyms of Fielding (cricket) (English) Fielding position names and locations Fielding positions Since there are only 11 players on a team, one of whom is the bowler , and usually another as the wicket-keeper , at most nine other fielding positions can be u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,365 | In which English county are the Quantock Hills? | The Quantock Hills Click here to return to the home page The Quantock Hills are a range of, primarily, sandstone hills, in the English county of Somerset. They extend for around twelve miles from just north-west of the county town of Taunton across to the sea at West Quantoxhead. The nature of the hill range make them... | 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 |
1,496,366 | Which actress took the role originally played by Janet Leigh in the 1998 re-make of Psycho? | Psycho Re-Make Yes, some very un-practical people are actually thinking of re-making the classic film, Psycho. Why? I dont know! Every re-make turns out to be crap! And some very talented people have actually attached their name to this project too! Who? Glad ya asked! First of all, planning to produce the film, I assu... | Sam Neill - Biography - IMDb Sam Neill Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (18) | Personal Quotes (10) Overview (3) 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Sam Neill was born in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to army parents, an English-born mother, Priscilla Beatrice (Ingham), and a New Zealand... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,367 | What is the name of the water management system developed in ancient Persia that is used to provide a reliable supply of water in hot and arid climates? | QANATS_OF_IRAN.wmv - YouTube QANATS_OF_IRAN.wmv 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. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr... | THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST: The Tigris and Euphrates River Valley : The Tigris and Euphrates River Valley The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers 1. ca. 4500 B.C.: Nomadic herders began to plant crops and build permanent settlements at the mouth of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. * Very little is known about these early settlers... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,368 | Who created the character 'Mike Hammer'? | Mike Hammer (Character) Mike Hammer (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview ... aka "Mike Hammer" - USA (original title) ... aka "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" - USA (complete title) From ... | The Worthy: 14 Characters Who Possessed the Power of Thor The Worthy: 14 Characters Who Possessed the Power of Thor Go to permalink A new woman shall soon be worthy of Mjolnir ( m-yo-ll-neer) , but a lot of characters have wielded Thor’s hammer (that is not a euphemism). Let’s see who all were worthy of the power of Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,369 | In which year was gender testing introduced in the Olympic Games? | Gender Testing at the Olympic Games Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > History > Gender Verification Gender testing at the Olympic Games Aiming to create a fair competition, the International Olympic Committee first introduced gender testing in 1968, primarily to prevent men from competing in the women's events. As th... | Famous Olympians Famous Olympians Olympians ‧ since 1850 ‧ Birthday-Anniversaries Top Surnames This project is a place to list famous and "historic" Olympians and perhaps connect them to Geni profiles. Youngest Olympic Champions in History The youngest athlete to participate at the Modern Olympics was Dimitrios Loundra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,370 | What is another name for a beekeeper? | Beekeeper Synonyms, Beekeeper Antonyms | Thesaurus.com Example Sentences for beekeeper For Alick had a little wife who was an expert market-gardener and beekeeper. The bees do not fly in the same way, the smell and the sound that meet the beekeeper are not the same. Given three pure Italian queens to start with, a beek... | 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 |
1,496,371 | "In the opera, ""Tosca"", by Puccini, what is the name of the heroine's beloved, who is executed by firing squad in the final scenes?" | TOSCA Student Guide | Opera Company of Philadelphia by Opera Philadelphia - issuu issuu Opera Company of Philadelphia and The School District of Philadelphia Present Giacomo Puccini’s Final Dress Rehearsal Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Academy of Music Opera A Family Guide to Pennsylvani... | The Story Behind Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana | Mascagni - Classic FM Classic FM Become a VIP The Story Behind Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana It was one of the tragedies of Mascagni ’s career that although he wrote and produced 15 other operas, none came close to matching the spectacular success of Cavalleria Rusti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,372 | Terry Deary and Peter Hepplewhite write which series of entertaining and educational books for youngsters? | Top 5 Youth Book Series – Laura L Comfort By lauralcomfort I read many books from a variety of genres. In my Top 5 list I’ve included books that are not only entertaining and enjoyable, but have an educational slant to it. My own book series draws from our history as far as the architecture, development of language and... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,373 | "In which film did Groucho Marx say, ""Either this man is" | Quotes - The Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers Support this site, shop here: Search: | Disclaimer | Frank Bland's Why A Duck? | Mikael Uhlin's Marxology | Choose your colour: Light Dark Custom Search Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. attributed to Groucho Marx ... | Gay & Lesbian Studies: Motion Picture Videos in the Media Resources Center, UC Berkeley Gay Men in the Movies Adventures of Felix (Drole de Felix) (France, 2000) Directors, Olivier Ducastel & Jacques Martineau. Cast: Sami Bouajila, Patachou, Ariane Ascaride, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Charly Sergue, Maurice Benichou. This Fren... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,496,374 | The 'Arab Spring' uprising in Egypt during 2011 was inspired by the 'Jasmine Revolt' which took place in which country? | Egypt - Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي - LibGuides at Cornell University Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي Search Arab Spring: A Research & Study Guide * الربيع العربي: Egypt This guide lists online and print sources for what has become known as the "Arab Spring," the popular ... | Egypt - Country Profile - Misr - Egypt Tourism Info ___ Egypt Destination Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. The population of Egypt is concentrated chiefly along the fertile valley of the Nile River because the rest of the country is largely desert. Egypt's history spans 5,000 years: the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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