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1,497,875 | "Which English romantic poet, (1795-1821), wrote the poem, ""The Eve of St Agnes""?" | John Keats - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great ... | Folk-lore of Shakespeare: Chapter XIX. Proverbs CHAPTER XIX. PROVERBS. In the present chapter are collected together the chief proverbs either quoted or alluded to by Shakespeare. Many of these are familiar to most readers, but have gained an additional interest by reason of their connection with the poet's writings. A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,876 | Who wrote the collections of poems When We Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927)? | Now We are Six : A. A. Milne : 9781405211192 Now We are Six Try AbeBooks Description Curl up with a A. A. Milne's classic book of poetry for children, Now We Are Six. This work includes poems for children which feature Pooh helping Christopher Robin with his schoolwork (if helping is the word). It is an evocation of ch... | Fay Weldon | Interesting Literature Interesting Literature Posted by interestingliterature Before he wrote Midnight’s Children – the 1981 novel which would win not only the Booker Prize for that year but the ‘Booker of Bookers’ award in 1993 – Salman Rushdie worked in advertising. It was during this period in the 1970s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,877 | Intensive British forces operations in Afghanistan through 2007 were centred in which province? | Operations in Afghanistan Operations in Afghanistan Memorandum from the Ministry of Defence Contents General Background ISAF Campaign Narrative (additional information at Annex A – Security classified, not publicly available – available to Committee Members at Defence Committee Office) Current ISAF Force Laydown Intern... | 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 |
1,497,878 | In which jumping event did Carl Lewis win Olympic gold's? | Carl LEWIS - Olympic Athletics | United States of America Carl LEWIS Olympic Games 1984 , 1988 , 1992 , 1996 One of the greatest athletes of all time Carl Lewis, as one of only four Olympic athletes to have won nine Olympic gold medals, is widely recognised as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Matching Jesse Ow... | Sochi 2014: Britain used to be good at ice skating – what went wrong? | Richard Williams | Sport | The Guardian Sochi 2014: Britain used to be good at ice skating – what went wrong? Richard Williams The days of Curry, Cousins and Torvill and Dean seem a lifetime away – now we lead the medals table for good commentary A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,879 | Which former Middle East hostage wrote the book 'An Evil Cradling'? | The Hostage's Daughter - Sulome Anderson - Hardcover The Hostage's Daughter Author Info About the Book In this gripping blend of reportage, memoir, and analysis, a journalist and daughter of one of the world’s most famous hostages, Terry Anderson, takes an intimate look at her father’s captivity during the Lebanese Hos... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,880 | Which Eastern City was the second largest in England, after London, 1,000 years ago? | Cathedrals in the UK | Interactive Map Photo Gallery Cathedrals in Britain From the world-famous St Paul's in London to the charming 12th century St David's Cathedral in Wales, simply scroll down to see our interactive map of the Christian cathedrals in Britain. Although we have attempted to be as thorough as possible,... | St Pauls Cathedral London - Architecture, Building - e-architect Home > London > St Pauls Cathedral London – Architecture, Building St Pauls Cathedral London – Architecture, Building Published by Isabelle Lomholt updated on September 30, 2015 St Pauls Cathedral Architecture, Christopher Wren Building, Architect, Date, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,881 | "The initial slogan for the American War of Independence was ""No taxation without "" what?" | No Taxation Without Representation Meaning & Definition Photo by: Magnus Manske Creative Commons “No taxation without representation” refers to the slogan from 1750s and 1760s that encapsulates the prime grievance of the Thirteen Colonies. It is actually part of a sermon given by Jonathan Mayhew in 1750. It was also on... | Abolition of betting tax fuels boom in gambling | The Independent Abolition of betting tax fuels boom in gambling Friday 2 December 2005 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Betting is likely to treble in the decade, creating a financial bonanza for bookmakers, an academic study shows. University researcher... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,882 | Courvoisier is a type of what liquor? | Courvoisier Cognac Keep your favorite recipes & other stuff in one place, organized how you want. Login or Join to save this now. Courvoisier Cognac Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois Year Founded: Tel: 330 45 35 55 55 Master Distiller / Blender: Courvoisier calls itself “The Cognac of Napoleon,” since the spirit w... | BARTENDER GUIDE: Bar and bartending terminology. A sour-type drink similar to the daisy, made with crushed ice in a large goblet. Fizz An effervescent beverage. (ie. that which is carbonated or which emits small bubbles.) Flip A chilled, creamy drink made of eggs, sugar, and a wine or spirit. Brandy and sherry flips ar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,883 | Which often embattled city is the supposed resting place of OT patriarch Abraham? | Patriarchs Patriarchs Welcome to a study focused on the lives of the Patriarchs: Isaac, Jacob and Joseph who we call “Covenant Keepers.” The Patriarch Abraham’s life is covered in another study I have written. These Patriarchs of the nation Israel were descendants of Abraham, uniquely called by God to pass on the fait... | City of Brotherly Love — Philadelphia [ushistory.org] 4c. City of Brotherly Love — Philadelphia The Print and Picture Collection, The Free Library of William Russell Birch's idyllic engraving of the back of the Pennsylvania State House hints at the diversity of race and class that typified Philadelphia at the turn of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,884 | What type of animal is a Kolinsky? | Kolinsky - definition of kolinsky by The Free Dictionary Kolinsky - definition of kolinsky by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/kolinsky Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ko·lin·sky n. pl. ko·lin·skies 1. A northern Eurasian mink (Mustela sibirica) having a dark brown coat with tawny markings... | Royal Russia - 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty 1913 ||| VISIT OUR ROMANOV BOOKSHOP ||| RETURN TO WELCOME TO ROYAL RUSSIA ||| Tercentenary of the Accession of the House of Romanov (1913). This film was released to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Romanov rule in Russia, and is said to have had the blessing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,885 | What sea lies between Britain and Norway? | UK and Norway to build world's longest undersea energy interconnector | Business | The Guardian National Grid UK and Norway to build world's longest undersea energy interconnector Signing in Oslo will launch construction of cable to provide power for almost 750,000 British homes by 2021 Energy secretary Ed Davey said t... | 1978 Booker Prize 1978 Booker Prize Winner: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch Shortlist The Sea, The Sea Iris Murdoch The illustration on the front cover is a detail from Kokusai's "The hollow of the deep-sea wave off Kanagawa", by courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum Dustjacket synopsis: "This is the story of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,886 | The Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea are both arms of which larger sea? | Map of the Mediterranean Sea and Mediterranean Sea Map Size Depth History Information Page other bodies of water The Mediterranean Sea was an important route for merchants and travelers during ancient times as it allowed for trade and cultural exchange between emergent peoples of the region. Several ancient civilizatio... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,887 | Which popular Welsh entertainer wrote the First World War song Keep the Home Fires Burning? | The 10 best: first world war music | Culture | The Guardian The 10 best ... The 10 best: first world war music Morale-boosting songs, stirring marches and elegies for the fallen, as chosen by the Observer’s classical music critic Fiona Maddocks Have we missed something? Leave your suggestion in the comments below and y... | Georgie Fame | New Music And Songs | Georgie Fame About Georgie Fame Georgie Fame's swinging, surprisingly credible blend of jazz and American R&B earned him a substantial following in his native U.K., where he scored three number one singles during the '60s. Fame played piano and organ in addition to singing, and was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,888 | "When Johnny Weissmuller left a championship career in sport to star in ""Tarzan"" films, what sport did he leave?" | Biography of Johnny Weissmuller � Biography of Johnny Weissmuller Note. The information given below is the best available, although contradictory details have come to light. Corrections and addenda will appear as they are confirmed. � The Hollywood Walk of Fame bears his star on the north side of Hollywood Blvd... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,889 | What is the longest country in the world as measured in the north-south direction? | Latitude Geography Overview By Amanda Briney Updated July 25, 2016. Latitude is the angular distance of any point on Earth measured north or south of the equator in degrees, minutes and seconds. The equator is a line going around Earth and is halfway between the North and South Poles , it is given a latitude of 0°. Val... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,890 | "What is another name for the second magnitude star ""Alpha"" in the Little Bear Constellation which is the nearest conspicuous star to the north celestial pole?" | Polaris Magnitude: 2.1 The history of the star: Polaris Alpha (α) Ursa Minor , Polaris, is a star in the tip of the tail of the Little Bear. Its name comes to us from Latin Stella Polaris, meaning "Pole Star". Polaris is our Pole star, situated at the north pole it never sets and as Wikipedia explains Polaris stands a... | Autumn Night Sky (Northern Hemisphere) – One Minute Astronomer Autumn Night Sky (Northern Hemisphere) April 27, 2014 by Brian Ventrudo The sky has made another quarter turn in the three months since August as the Earth moves around the Sun. The Summer Triangle has worked its way westward during the northern autumn. T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,891 | The uninhabited Malgas Island, or Bird Island, off the Western Cape of South Africa, is the largest breeding colony in the world of what? | Occurrence of blood parasites in seabirds admitted for rehabilitation in the Western Cape, South Africa, 2001-2013 "Although infrequently reported in sub-Saharan birds (Bennett et al., 1992) or in seabirds (Quillfeldt et al., 2011), it was the most common blood parasite in our study. In the case of Cape cormorants and ... | History of the West Indian cricket team History of the West Indian cricket team South Africa 1971 to 1981 International cricket in 2005 Test cricket records First-class cricket records The history of the West Indian cricket team begins in the 1890s, when the first representative sides were selected to play visiting Eng... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,892 | What is the currency of Argentina? | ARS - Argentine Peso rates, news, and tools ARS - Argentine Peso Argentina, Peso The Argentine Peso is the currency of Argentina. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Argentina Peso exchange rate is the USD to ARS rate . The currency code for Pesos is ARS, and the currency symbol is $. Below, you'll f... | Dollars and Cents: Understanding Currency in South America | SA Expeditions Travel Blog Published on July 10th, 2013 | by SA Explorer Dollars and Cents: Understanding Currency in South America One of the most difficult things about exploring a foreign country, in addition to navigating a new language, is decoding an un... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,893 | Hans Lippershey applied for a patent in the Netherlands in 1608 for an early form of which scientific instrument? | hans lippershey | Tumblr hans lippershey Grid View List View The invention of the telescope The telescope is one of humankind’s most important inventions. The simple device that made far away things look near gave observers a new perspective. When curious men pointed the spyglass toward the sky, our view of Earth and o... | History of the Piano | Pianonet History of the Piano Contact Us History of the Piano The story of the piano begins in Padua, Italy in 1709, in the shop of a harpsichord maker named Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori (1655-1731). Many other stringed and keyboard instruments preceded the piano and led to the development ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,894 | When Britain fought the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the forces it opposed were from France and which other country? | Battle of Trafalgar | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Battle of Trafalgar (21 October 1805) was a naval engagement fought by the Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies , during the War of the Third Coalition (August–December 1805) of the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815). The batt... | and NELSON'S COLUMN Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is at the centre of London next to Charing Cross from where all modern-day distances are measured. Built during mid-19th Century on the former stables and courtyard of the Palace of Whitehall, Trafalgar Square is home to Nelson’s Column, two 24m fountains, four scul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,895 | What country was the first country in Oceania, and fifteenth overall, to legalise same-sex marriage? | Effect on New Zealand Society and Significance to New Zealand - Homosexual Law Reform ProtestNew Zealand 1986 Effect on New Zealand Society and Significance to New Zealand EFFECTS OF THE HOMOSEXUAL LAW REFORM ON SOCIETY AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EVENT TO NEW ZEALAND The Homosexual Law Reform in 1986 had significant... | "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 |
1,497,896 | How many squares are there on a traditional Snakes and Ladders board? | How to Play Snakes and Ladders: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Play Snakes and Ladders Two Parts: Playing the Snakes and Ladders Board Game Adding Variant Rules Community Q&A The game Snakes and Ladders has enthralled generations of children, and gone through a few name changes along the way. Sometimes sold ... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,897 | What range of hills runs 50 miles from the Worcestershire border through Gloucestershire to the Avon? | Walking in the Malvern Hills - Information for Walkers Walking in the Malvern Hills The distinctive profile of the Malvern Hills are a dominant feature of south west Worcestershire and can be seen from the Cotswold escarpment in the east, to the Welsh border in the west. In the north the range is clearly visible duri... | Worcester Shrub Hill Station Worcester Shrub Hill Station 1852 - Present Shrub Hill is to this day, although somewhat diminished, still an impressive site to visit. Opened as a joint Midland and Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway (later GWR) station in 1852, considerable facilities were provided at the site.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,898 | In 1967, who got to no. 2 in the charts with ‘Excerpt from a Teenage Opera’? | Charts & Memorabilia : 1967 (November to December) 8 Tom Jones I'll Never Fall In Love Again 13.41 9 Sandie Shaw Puppet On A String 12.80 10 Frankie Vaughan There Must Be A Way 12.29 11 Beatles All You Need Is Love 12.13 12 Frank and Nancy Sinatra Something Stupid 11.88 13 Monkees I'm A Believer 11.67 14 Foundations Ba... | The UK Number Ones : 1965-1969 Famous for being performed live on the roof of the Beatles' Apple Corps in Savile Row, London W1. 4 Jun 1969 Tommy Roe Dizzy 1 Only No 1 This came seven years after his first hit, but it did not lengthen his career. 11 Jun 1969 Beatles The Ballad Of John & Yoko 3 17th & last No 1 La... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,899 | What is the main spirit used in a Cosmopolitan cocktail? | Adam Teeter @adamteeter Never Miss A Story: 5 minute Read Drop in on any party or bar in the late ‘90s and early aughts and chances are a majority of people would be holding a martini glass filled with a bright pink liquid they would unashamedly be sipping on called a Cosmopolitan. Probably one of the greatest cocktail... | 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 |
1,497,900 | In the 1964 film ‘Goldfinger’, what is the name of the team of Goldfinger’s all-female pilots? | Pussy Galore's Flying Circus | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Pussy Galore's Flying Circus Caron Gardner, Lesley Langley Pussy Galore's Flying Circus are five professional women aviators, led by Pussy Galore and were in the employ of Auric Goldfinger . They appear in the 1964 film, Goldfinger and are portray... | James Bond History - Discover The Secret Agent's Origins And More SEE ALSO – Top Ten James Bond Cars That I Would Love To Own A new novel, written by William Boyd, is planned for release in 2013. Additionally, Charlie Higson wrote a series on a young James Bond, and Kate Westbrook wrote three novels based on the diarie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,901 | "Which British actor played the lead part in the film of one of John Le Carre's more recent novels ""The Constant Gardener""?" | Gary Oldman - Biography - IMDb Gary Oldman Biography Showing all 125 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (4) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (49) | Personal Quotes (59) | Salary (3) Overview (4) 5' 8½" (1.74 m) Mini Bio (1) Gary Oldman is a talented British born movie actor who played Sid Vicious in Si... | The Kate Beckinsale Picture Pages Shooting Fish Background: Pale-skinned, fine-boned British actress Kate Beckinsale gained recognition for her portrayal of altruistic con artist Georgie in the independent hit Shooting Fish (1997). Directed by Stefan Schwartz, she nabbed a Catalonian International Film Festival Award. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,902 | What is the title of singer Beyonce’s album, released in June 2011? | Beyonce Surprises With New Album Release - Rolling Stone Beyonce Surprises With New Album Release Beyonce Surprises With New Album Release Singer's latest, 'Beyonce,' features 14 songs and 17 videos Beyonce performs in Los Angeles. Credit: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment Well that was unexpected: ... | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,903 | What is the score of 40-all called in a game of tennis? | rules - Points are given in tennis 15-30-40. Why 40? - Sports Stack Exchange Points are given in tennis 15-30-40. Why 40? up vote 71 down vote favorite 10 Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45? What is the meaning of the points being given in tennis as 15-30-40-game? What is the history of this scoring ... | Grand Slam (tennis) - Wikipedia Grand Slam (tennis) Hopman Cup The Grand Slam tournaments, or Majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. They offer the most ranking points, [1] prize money, public and media attention, the greatest strength and size of field, and greater number of "best of" sets for men. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,904 | "According to a song by Billy Idol ""It's a nice day for a white ..."" what?" | Billy Idol - White Wedding (HD - 1080p) - YouTube Billy Idol - White Wedding (HD - 1080p) 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 no... | Royal baby - who's next in line? Guide to the new line of succession to the British throne | Daily Mail Online Femail Today Keeping everyone guessing! Amal Clooney wears loose-fitting two-piece for appearance in Davos with husband George after pregnancy rumors 'Zits and all!' Brandi Glanville posts a makeup-free sn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,905 | According to Greek legend, which of the 9 muses was the muse of Comedy? | The Muses The Muses See More The Muses Pictures > The Muses were the Greek goddesses of inspiration in literature, science and the arts. They were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (the personification of memory), and they were also considered water nymphs. Some scholars believed that the Muses were primordial goddes... | Classical Mythology / Myth - TV Tropes Adam and Eve Plot : Deucalion and Pyrrha. Adaptational Villainy : Odysseus (or Ulysses) was considered a slimy villain by the Romans, who thought of themselves as the descendants of the Trojans, and their portrayals of him tended to reflect this - this is why Dante has him in Hell... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,906 | In 1972, Hawkwind had their only UK top ten hit with which song? | Hawkwind - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music Read more about sharing. Hawkwind Biography (Wikipedia) Hawkwind are an English rock band and one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. Formed in November 1969, Hawkwind have gone through many incarnations and t... | h2g2 - 'Band on the Run' - the Cover Stars - Edited Entry 1 Conversation The cover of Paul McCartney and Wings' 1 1973 album Band on the Run featured a number of stars of the day posing with the band. In the words of Paul, this mish-mash of celebrity was 'a bit of a laugh.' It is a pastiche of a prison break with the f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,907 | """Wisden"" is a reference book on which subject?" | Words on the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack Words on the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack Nothing captures the spirit of cricket quite like its 150-year-old annual Read next by: Matthew Engel England’s Andrew Flintoff consoles Australia’s Brett Lee during the memorable 2005 Ashes series The word “unique” has been devalued by i... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,908 | In which country is Vimy Ridge, site of a battle in April 1917? | WarMuseum.ca - The Battle of Vimy Ridge April 9-12, 1917 - The First World War The Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9-12 April 1917 Tim Cook Many historians and writers consider the Canadian victory at Vimy a defining moment for Canada, when the country emerged from under the shadow of Britain and felt capable of greatness. Canad... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,909 | The basenji breed of hunting dog originated on which continent? | 103 Basenji Timeline for Basenji History Adobe PDF Reader is required for links. It is available at no charge at the Adobe website. Pre History DNA Suggests Beginnings of Basenji Breed Pre Historic Cave Paintings found in Libya dated between 6000 BC and 100 AD have drawings of pariah-type dogs in some hunting scenes.... | 'Dignity and Impudence', Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, 1839 | Tate Sir Edwin Henry Landseer Support: 889 x 692 mm frame: 1155 x 952 x 108 mm Collection Bequeathed by Jacob Bell 1859 Reference Display caption Summary Landseer's dog paintings of the 1830s are among his most celebrated works and Dignity and Impudence remains ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,910 | According to the Guinness Book of Records, what film became, in 1995, the biggest box office failure? | The 10 Biggest Film Box Office Disasters of All Time The 10 Biggest Film Box Office Disasters of All Time Reddit While any film that fails to meet box office expectations is often labeled a flop, even today’s big-budget failures can’t compare to some of the biggest financial disasters in the history of film when adjust... | Dec 21st 1985 by Radio Soundsfamiliar - issuu issuu 0 . Your guide to a super ristmas s in years past, it is my delight to welcome you to this bumper, two-week Christmas and New Year issue of TVTimes: your complete guide to ITV and Channel Four from 21 December to 3 January. Starting here, we bring you full details of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,911 | In Scotland, which town is the home venue of Albion Rovers FC? | Pie and Mushy Peas: Albion Rovers FC Pie and Mushy Peas “Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is” Johan Cruyff 1947 - 2016 Friday, November 14, 2003 Albion Rovers FC Albion Rovers 1 Gretna 3 - Scottish League Division Three Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire, Sc... | Nine bygone Scottish football grounds - The Scotsman Nine bygone Scottish football grounds Airdrie's Broomfield ground made way for a Safeway. Picture: Contributed 20:14 Tuesday 19 November 2013 Have your say ONE became a Morrisons supermarket. Another was turned into a housing development and a third made an appearanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,912 | Silkworms feed mainly on the leaves of what tree? | What do silkworms eat? | Reference.com What do silkworms eat? A: Quick Answer Silkworms eat mulberry leaves exclusively in nature. Silkworm farms and manufacturers that keep the worms have the option to feed their worms a special artificial mulberry diet. Full Answer Newborn silkworms must be fed young mulberry leaves ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,913 | The first electric what were installed in 1914 in Ohio, USA? | First electric traffic signal installed - Aug 05, 1914 - HISTORY.com First electric traffic signal installed Share this: First electric traffic signal installed Author First electric traffic signal installed URL Publisher A+E Networks The world’s first electric traffic signal is put into place on the corner of Euclid A... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,914 | The Melbourne Cup is a prize in which sport | Melbourne Cup 2017 Prize Money, Trophy and Purse Melbourne Cup 2017 Prize Money Past Winners Breakdown of Melbourne Cup Prize Money The 2017 Melbourne Cup offers a purse containing $6.2 million in prize money; Emirates Airlines are the major sponsor. This purse will maintain the Melbourne Cup's status as the world's ri... | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,915 | What was the name of Tex Ritter's horse? | Tex Ritter - Biography - IMDb Tex Ritter Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (19) | Salary (3) Overview (5) 5' 11" (1.8 m) Mini Bio (1) Tex Ritter was born on January 12, 1905 in Murvaul, Texas, USA as Woodward Maurice Ritter. He was married to Dorothy Fay . He died on January 2, 1974 in Nas... | Faq#13: What was the name of Napoleon's horse? What was the name of Napoleon's horse? By J.F. Lozier Since so many of the paintings of Napoleon show him riding a horse, it has become a common trivia question to ask "What was the name of Napoleon's horse?". However, it is not an easy one to answer, for Napoleon owne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,916 | Who signed the Pacific Security Treaty with the USA in 1951? | Milestones: 1945–1952 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1945–1952 The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty (ANZUS Treaty), 1951 The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty, or ANZUS Treaty, was an agreement signed in 1951 to protect the security of the Pacific. Althoug... | 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 |
1,497,917 | What name is given to English comedies written from 1660 to 1700 which signalled the rebirth of English drama after public stage performances had been banned for 18 years? | Restoration Commedy - Colonial America prose and poetry Colonial America prose and poetry Colonial America prose and poetry страница 1 ... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ... 106 Restoration Commedy Refinement meets burlesque in Restoration comedy. In this scene from George Etherege's Love in a Tub, music... | Introduction to Shakespeare's Clown Feste from Twelfth Night Shakespeare's Characters: Feste (Twelfth Night) From The Works of William Shakespeare. Vol. 16. Ed. Evangeline Maria O'Connor. J.D. Morris and Co. The Clown in this play, who, I am inclined to think, should bear his name all through by as good a right as To... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,918 | The historic Charles Bridge that crosses the Vlatava river connects which city's castle to its old town? | Charles Bridge – the Most Beautiful Gothic Structure in the Czech Republic | Places To See In Your Lifetime Charles Bridge – the Most Beautiful Gothic Structure in the Czech Republic Tweet The Charles Bridge, Prague, The Czech Republic. One of the most famous historic bridges in the world and Europe, the Charles Bridge... | Budapest - Pearl of the Danube Budapest Morocco Budapest - Pearl of the Danube Hungary's capital is a great place for families. Budapest is divided into two parts by the river, the hilly side of Buda on the western side and the flat plain of Pest on the eastern side. These two parts of the city were once ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,919 | In the US tv series ‘Seinfeld’, there is supposedly a reference to which comic-book hero in every episode? | Seinfeld Episode Guide Seinfeld Episode Guide 1. The Seinfeld Chronicles gs: Lee Garlington (Claire) Pamela Brull (Laura) A girl Jerry met on the road wants to stay with him when she comes to New York. George thinks that she is just using Jerry as contingency plan. Hoffman (Kramer) comes by to borrow a couple of pieces... | Penguin (comics) | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Supervillain, Archenemy, Mobster “ The world thinks I am dead, the richest spoils in Gotham await me, and you want to cut yourself a slice of the action? -- You must learn, my ghoulish friend, the Penguin flies ever alone!! „ ~ The Penguin. The Penguin is one o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,920 | "Which film featured the hit song ""Take My Breath Away""?" | Berlin - Take My Breathe Away theme from Top Gun with Lyrics - YouTube Berlin - Take My Breathe Away theme from Top Gun with Lyrics 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... | 1996 Academy Awards® Winners and History Shine (1996, Australia/UK) Actor: GEOFFREY RUSH in "Shine", Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire", Ralph Fiennes in "The English Patient", Woody Harrelson in "The People vs. Larry Flynt", Billy Bob Thornton in "Sling Blade" Actress: FRANCES MCDORMAND in "Fargo" ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,921 | What is the only number in the English language which is spelt using the same number of letters as the number itself? | MURDEROUS MATHS: The most pathetic and useless facts... The Most Pathetic Fact in Maths The 8th MM book is full of P.U.F.s (Perfectly Useless Facts) so before it was published we asked everyone to vote for the most pathetic, irritating and useless fact in maths! ☺ Many thanks to the thousands of you who voted, and you'... | 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 |
1,497,922 | In the Sooty show what kind of animal was Ramsbottom? | Ramsbottom | Sooty Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ramsbottom is a snake with a Yorkshire accent. He sometimes hangs around with Butch . In the latest series of Sooty, he attended the imaginary wedding of Sooty and Soo and judged a dancing competition with Butch and Dame Helena Pearsona. Contents | Popular UK Seventies TV Programmes Popular UK Seventies TV Programmes UK (BBC) Drama. BBC 1 1978-80; 1983; 1985; 1988-90 Based on the celebrated autobiographical novels of James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small proved to be an enormous success as a TV series, inspired by a 1974 cinema version featuring Simon War... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,923 | What was Abdel Kechiche's 2008 film about France's North African community? | Couscous - Film4 Film4 Couscous Synopsis Abdel Kechiche's third feature is an ensemble film about food, family, failure and friction within France's community of North African émigrés About Take the grain away from fish couscous and you are left with nothing to absorb the acidity of the mullet or the spiciness of the... | Project MUSE - The Japan of Pure Invention: Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado (review) Esther Kim Lee The Japan of Pure Invention: Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. By Josephine Lee. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2010; pp. 280. Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado, or The Town of Titipu premiere... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,924 | What does the musical term 'Crescendo' mean? | Crescendo | Define Crescendo at Dictionary.com crescendo [kri-shen-doh, -sen-doh; Italian kre-shen-daw] /krɪˈʃɛn doʊ, -ˈsɛn doʊ; Italian krɛˈʃɛn dɔ/ Spell [kri-shen-dee, -sen-dee; Italian kre-shen-dee] /krɪˈʃɛn di, -ˈsɛn di; Italian krɛˈʃɛn di/ (Show IPA) 1. a gradual, steady increase in loudness or force. a musical pa... | Crescent and cross : the Battle of Lepanto 1571 (Book, 2003) [WorldCat.org] Publisher description Abstract: "For much of the last fourteen hundred years the relationship between Christianity and Islam has been extremely troubled. Competition, misunderstanding and fanaticism led to frequent conflicts between those march... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,925 | The John Rylands Library is in which English city? | John Rylands Library – Manchester, England | Atlas Obscura See more things to do in Manchester » The resulting John Rylands Library is just that, in both architectural and academic terms. The building, commissioned in 1889, is considered one of the most outstanding examples of neo-Gothic architecture in all of Europe, ... | Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Chapter One I am told that the first comprehensible word I uttered as a child was "home." My father was driving his secondhand Austin 7; my mother was in the passenger seat beside him holding me on her lap. As we approached our modest house,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,926 | Which river comprised the boundary between Hades and Earth in Greek mythology? | The River Styx Picture, The River Styx Image The River Styx Picture Copyright 2009-2015 Malrow from DeviantArt The River Styx (Greek: Στύξ, Stux, also meaning "hate" and "detestation") was a river in Greek mythology which formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (often called Hades which is also the name of... | IRIS - Greek Goddess of the Rainbow, Messenger of the Gods Iris Iris, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Rhode Island School of Design Museum IRIS was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the Olympian gods. She was often described as the handmaiden and personal messenger of Hera . Iris was a goddess of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,927 | James Harding is the editor of which daily newspaper? | Times editor James Harding resigns | Media | The Guardian The Times Times editor James Harding resigns One of youngest editors of the Murdoch-owned newspaper says it was made clear News Corp wanted to make new appointment Editor of the Times James Harding is resigning after five years in charge. Photograph: Suzanne Plu... | Did You Know... ? - Historic Newspapers Historic Newspapers Free Delivery when buying 3 or more items 03300 669700 Call for Assistance Did you know... ? The first British newspaper was the Corante printed in 1621 The Daily Courant was the first regular daily British newspaper printed in 1702 The Observer founded in 179... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,928 | What kind of food is Bel Paese? | Bel Paese : Encyclopedia : Food Network Bel Paese Pronunciation: [BELL pah-AY-zay] Translated as "beautiful country," Bel Paese is a popular semisoft Italian cheese with a mild, buttery flavor. The rind is thin, pale yellow and covered with wax; the pale yellow interior has small irregular eyes. Though originally and s... | The Food Timeline: history notes--cookies, crackers & biscuits The book Cookies and Crackers, Time/Life Books, 1982 (page 5) provides a history of cookies that is perfect for elementary gourmets: "The art of making cookies and crackers is that of turning simple ingredients into wonderful things....Like cakes and pastri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,929 | In Indian cuisine what vegetable is indicated by the word DAL? | A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses - Indiaphile Indiaphile A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses January 23, 2014 By Puja Thomas-Patel 93 Comments So many different Indian foods are made with lentils. From kichidee (simple rice and lentils) to soups, flat breads and even some Maggie noodles (... | Photo By: DK - Vegetable Gardening ©2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Photo By: DK - Vegetable Gardening ©2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Photo By: DK - Vegetable Gardening ©2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Photo By: DK - Vegetable Gardening ©2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Photo By: DK - Vegetable Gardening ©2007 Dorling... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,930 | Valentia Island is off the coast of which European country? | Shealane Country House Valentia Island Kerry Bed and Breakfast Ireland Kerry, Ireland Mary and Jim welcome you to share the Island experience while staying in our 4**** rated Failte Ireland Registered bed and Breakfast, we are privilaged to be surrounded by stunning scenery from the Kerry Mountains to the wild Atlantic... | The Costas of Spain spanish-web.com The Main Costas of Spain The coastline of Spain is referred to as various Costas, or coasts. Some names are very familiar such as the Costa del Sol, some less so. We have detailed information on the following, which can also be selected from the map shown right: Costa de Almeria On t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,931 | Marie Curie, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1903) and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911), was born where? | Marie Curie - Biographical Marie Curie The Nobel Prize in Physics 1903 Henri Becquerel, Pierre Curie, Marie Curie Share this: Marie Curie - Biographical Marie Curie, née Maria Sklodowska, was born in Warsaw on November 7, 1867, the daughter of a secondary-school teacher. She received a general education in local scho... | Nobelprize.org Share this: Award Ceremony Speech Presentation Speech by Professor K.B. Hasselberg, President of the Royal Academy of Sciences , on December 10, 1908 Your Majesty, Your Royal Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this year (1908) has been awarded by the Royal Academy of S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,932 | What large media corporation suffered a serious hacking attack on its popular gaming and entertainment websites in May 2011, compromising personal details of over 100 million users? | A Breakdown and Analysis of the December, 2014 Sony Hack A Breakdown and Analysis of the December, 2014 Sony Hack December 5, 2014 By RBS Sony; A Year After the Hack (February 18, 2016) On November 25, a new chapter was added to the chronicles of data theft activity. A group calling itself GOP or The Guardians Of P... | Phone hacking: timeline of the scandal - Telegraph Phone Hacking Phone hacking: timeline of the scandal The key events in the phone hacking scandal, which has led to the closure of the News of the World, halted Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB takeover bid, and prompted the arrest of several key figures. 11:15AM BST 23 Jul 201... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,933 | Of what was the Vulgate a version? | What is the Latin Vulgate Bible? What is the Latin Vulgate Bible? Subscribe to our Question of the Week : Question: "What is the Latin Vulgate Bible?" Answer: “The Vulgate” is the popular name given to the Latin version of the Bible, a translation usually attributed to Jerome. Before Jerome’s time, as the number of L... | The Fall of the Geocentric Theory The Fall of the Geocentric Theory, and the Rise of Heliocentrism The geocentric theory reached its pinnacle with the system devised by Ptolemy. Ptolemy's geocentric theory continued to be the system of choice as the Roman empire succeeded that of the Greeks. With the fall of the Roman ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,934 | Which U.S. President had the longest term? | Which president had the longest term in office? | Reference.com Which president had the longest term in office? A: Quick Answer Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, served the longest term in office with a record 4,422 days. He is the only president to be elected to four terms, though he ... | 10 Shortest Serving US Presidents - Listverse 10 Shortest Serving US Presidents Listverse Staff September 24, 2007 Some presidents seem to have far too long in the Whitehouse (I am not naming names), but some have had so little time that they were barely able to fulfill their duties. This is a list of the ten shortest ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,935 | The largest department store in the world is in New York City, what is its name? | What Is the Size of the World's Biggest Retail Store? By Barbara Farfan Updated September 14, 2016 Question: What Is the World's Largest Retail Store? And what is the size of the biggest retail store in the world today? Although Macy's Department Store at Herald Square in New York City was the world's largest retail ... | 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 |
1,497,936 | Which island group between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean was discovered in 1521 by Magellan, was taken by Spain, ceded to the USA in 1898 and became an independent republic in 1946? | Pacific Oceans | Article about Pacific Oceans by The Free Dictionary Pacific Oceans | Article about Pacific Oceans by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Pacific+Oceans Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Pacific Ocean, largest and deepest ocean, c.70,000,000 sq mi (181,300,00... | Chile | Article about Chile by The Free Dictionary Chile | Article about Chile by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Chile Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Acronyms , Wikipedia . Chile (chĭl`ē, Span. chē`lā), officially Republic of Chile, republic (2005 est. pop. 15,981,000), 292,256 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,937 | Leviathan, the world's largest vessel of its type when built at Cammell Laird in 1909, was based at the Port of Liverpool, what type of vessel was she? | Ahoy - Mac's Web Log - "Cammell Laird: Shipbuilders to the World" at Birkenhead, England by Alex Naughton Ahoy - Mac's Web Log Naval, Maritime, Australian History and more Mackenzie J Gregory Content © Alex Naughton (2003-2005) who publishes " The Ocean Liner Virtual Museum " Used with permission . (1824 - 1993) Cammel... | William Morris and the Kelmscott Press | Cleveland Museum of Art The Golden Legend (1892), Golden type. The Historyes of Troye (1892), Troy type. The Order of Chivalry (1892), Chaucer type. This woodcut title page was designed by William Morris for the only Kelmscott book to use a non-Morris type. Atlanta in Calydon's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,938 | Which letter is at the right hand end of the middle row of a computer or typewriter keyboard? | How to Type (with Sample Typing Exercises) - wikiHow Learning to Type 1 Forget any previously formed bad habits. This can be tough, especially if you've been using the two-finger typing method since you first came in contact with a computer or if you're a gamer who uses only your left hand for clicking the WASD keys. H... | 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 |
1,497,939 | 'What is the currency of Zambia? | ZMK - Zambian Kwacha rates, news, and tools ZMK - Zambian Kwacha Zambia, Kwacha The Zambian Kwacha is the currency of Zambia. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Zambia Kwacha exchange rate is the ZMK to USD rate . The currency code for Kwacha is ZMK, and the currency symbol is ZK. Below, you'll find... | GTQ | Guatemalan Quetzal | OANDA Guatemalan Quetzal Overview The Quetzal is the official currency of Guatemala, a country in Central America. Guatemala is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, by the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, by Belize to the northeast, by the Caribbean Sea to the east, and by Honduras and E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,940 | Aldebaran is the brightest star in which constellation | Aldebaran is the Bull's fiery eye | Brightest Stars | EarthSky History and mythology of Aldebaran. Science of star Aldebaran. This star glows with the orangish color of a K5 giant star. In visible light, it is about 153 times brighter than the sun, although its surface temperature is lower (roughly 4000 kelvins compare... | Vulpecula Constellation on Top Astronomer Vulpecula Please hover over any star to get more information Vulpecula is a small, faint constellation in the northern hemisphere. Its name means "little fox" in Latin. The constellation was introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. He originall... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,941 | Known as the Beaver State, what was the 33rd state to join the Union on Feb 14, 1859? | The State of Oregon - An Introduction to the Beaver State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Oregon Rugged Southern Oregon Coastline The spectacular beauty of Oregon leaves no visitor untouched. The state is home to deep vast forests, volcanic peaks, fertile valleys, plateaus, and an incredibly rugged coastline. To stand o... | Approving Statehood Approving Statehood: When did your State Join the Union? Learn what year your state joined the Union and became part of the "United States of America". Choose the first letter of the state you're looking for: Or read about the U.S. Territories The 50 States ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,942 | Which artist painted 'The Old Woman Cooking Eggs' and 'The Rokeby Venus'? | The Toilet of Venus | artble.com The Toilet of Venus The Rokeby Venus, Venus at her toilet Height (cm): The Toilet of Venus Story / Theme The Toilet of Venus Diego Velazquez Gaspar Méndez de Haro y Guzman One of Velázquez's most famous and admired paintings, The Toilet of Venus (also known as The Rokeby Venus, Venus at... | Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Tweet Frans Hals, along with Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer, were three famous painters who dominated the Golden Age of Dutch Art in the 17th century. Frans Hals, born circa 1581, introduced a vitalit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,943 | The epicentre of an earthquake in September last year (2010) was at Darfield, 25 miles west of which city in New Zealand? | Christchurch earthquakes of 2010-11 | New Zealand | Britannica.com Lyttelton Christchurch earthquakes of 2010–11, also called Canterbury earthquakes, series of tremors that occurred within and near the city of Christchurch , New Zealand, and the Canterbury Plains region from early September 2010 to late December 2011. ... | New Zealand - About New Zealand NEW ZEALAND A Geologic History New Zealand is surrounded on all sides by a vast undersea panorama of submerged ridges and troughs, rises, swells and plateaus together providing dramatic evidence of the way the earth's crust in this part of the world has been compiled into huge folds... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,944 | What is the sum of the internal angles in a hexagon? | Cool math .com - Polygons - Hexagons - properties, interior angles Properties of hexagons, interior angles of hexagons Polygons: Properties of Hexagons Sum of the Interior Angles of a Hexagon: To find the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon, divide it up into triangles... There are four triangles... Because the s... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,945 | Who was the first woman to walk in space? | First Woman to Walk in Space: The Biography of Svetlana Savitskaya slide 3 of 7 Childhood Svetlana Savitskaya was born in Moscow on 8 August, 1948. From a young age she was influenced by her father, who was the Deputy Commander of the Soviet Air Defences. Young Sveta was always fond of reading and sports, such as figur... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,946 | Which composer was born in Belgium in 1822 but later became a French citizen? | Cesar Franck | Belgian-French composer | Britannica.com Belgian-French composer Johann Sebastian Bach César Franck, in full César-auguste Franck (born Dec. 10, 1822, Liège , Neth.—died Nov. 8, 1890, Paris , France ), Belgian-French Romantic composer and organist who was the chief figure in a movement to give French mus... | Franz Liszt | Hungarian composer | Britannica.com Hungarian composer César Franck Franz Liszt, Hungarian form Liszt Ferenc (born October 22, 1811, Raiding, Hungary —died July 31, 1886, Bayreuth , Germany ), Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer. Among his many notable compositions are his 12 symphonic poems, two (compl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,947 | What was the name of the cruise ship seized by hijackers in the Mediterranean in 1985? | Achille Lauro hijacking ends - Oct 10, 1985 - HISTORY.com Achille Lauro hijacking ends Publisher A+E Networks The hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro reaches a dramatic climax when U.S. Navy F-14 fighters intercept an Egyptian airliner attempting to fly the Palestinian hijackers to freedom and force the ... | King Solomon's Mines (1985) - 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 Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourcefu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,948 | Which fruit is a hybrid between a raspberry and a blackberry? | Blackberry and Raspberry - Rubus spp. | Fruit Crops Erect black raspberry Three species with greatest horticultural importance are recognized as: Blackberry – “Rubus spp.” is the best approximation to a scientific name, considering that blackberry may be the most taxonomically complex of any fruit crop. R. ursinus Cham... | Beware Of False Pennies Used In Size Relationships Most of the apples grown commercially are diploid (2n), although there are many triploid varieties. For example, 'Gravenstein' apples are triploid with a chromosome number of 51 (3n=51). They are produced by the union of a diploid egg (2n=34) and a haploid sperm (n=17)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,949 | In June 1991, the first Sonic the Hedgehog game was published by which video game company? | Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) | Sonic News Network | Fandom powered by Wikia Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) This article is about the first Sonic video game. For other uses of Sonic the Hedgehog, see Sonic the Hedgehog (disambiguation) . Sonic the Hedgehog (PlayStation Network version until 2013) CERO: A 16-megabit cartridge, D... | 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 |
1,497,950 | Who was the FBI's first public enemy number one | Public Enemy #1 — FBI Public Enemy #1 July 17, 2009 The FBI's historian details the life and criminal history of John Dillinger, the mad deemed "Public Enemy #1" during the Great Depression and how his activities motivated changes within the worlds premier law enforcement agency. Audio Transcript Mr. Schiff: Hello I’m ... | #1 US hits of 1989 - YouTube #1 US hits of 1989 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 Jul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,951 | J K Simmons won the 2015 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor playing Terence Fletcher in which film? | J.K. Simmons Wins Best Supporting Actor At The 2015 Oscars, Wants You To Call Your Mom | The Huffington Post J.K. Simmons Wins Best Supporting Actor At The 2015 Oscars, Wants You To Call Your Mom 02/22/2015 08:42 pm ET | Updated Feb 26, 2015 320 Leigh Blickley Senior News Editor of Entertainment, The Huffington Post J.... | 22 | February | 2015 | The Lone Girl in a Crowd The Lone Girl in a Crowd February 22, 2015 Ida Lupino is perhaps one of the most underrated women in Hollywood. She was a pint size powerhouse in films like High Sierra and They Drive by Night. Yet, she also directed 7 films in her 48 career. When it comes to actors and a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,952 | "Which country refused to take part in the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest on the grounds that ""It was a monument to drivel"" - sore losers?" | Global Wit & Worldly Wisdom Global Wit & Worldly Wisdom Entries 1-50 - Entries 51-100 - Entries 101-150 - Current Entries Our friends send us 300 jokes a week. We want to share a few of the best ones with you, to tease your mind and soul, as well as your funnybone. We will be frequently adding to this page, so come... | 1985 | Pop Culture Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit January January 1 The Internet's Domain Name System is created. Greenland is withdrawn from the European Economic Community. First UK Cellular Mobile Phone Network Launched by Vodafone January 7 – Cellnet Launches 2nd UK Cellular Network January 10 – Kenya recogniz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,953 | For playing which detective, created by Reginald Hill, on television was Warren Clarke perhaps best known? | In pictures: Warren Clarke - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image copyright PA Actor Warren Clarke, who has died after a short illness at the age of 67, had a long and distinguished career in film and especially television drama. Born Alan Clarke in Oldham in 1947, he began his career working at the Manchester Eve... | Skippy SKIPPY LINKS It could be argued that the most well-known Australian television star internationally is a kangaroo. Skippy was Australia�s greatest television export, the recent success of soaps like Neighbours notwithstanding. The adventures of a boy and a kangaroo in the Australian bush held tremendous ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,954 | Bob Geldolf was lead singer for which band? | Live Aid founder Bob Geldof was the lead singer of what Irish punk band? A. The Clash B. U2 C. The Ramones D. The Boomtown Rats You have new items in your feed. Click to view. Question and answer Live Aid founder Bob Geldof was the lead singer of what Irish punk band? A. The Clash B. U2 C. The Ramones D. ... | Led Zeppelin – Celebration Day 2012 – The Happy Video Network John Bonham Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page , singer Robert Plant , bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones , and drummer John Bonham . The band’s heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,955 | Which US city is the setting for the 1987 film ‘Robocop’? | RoboCop (1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop return... | Archive - Valentine's Day - Trivia 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? 2. Which male singer had a top ten hit with "Love Train" in 1988? 3. What sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine's Day? 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,956 | Who was Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces at the end of World War I? | First World War.com - Primary Documents - John Pershing on Foch's Appointment as Allied Supreme Commander, 1 September 1919 What's New Primary Documents - John Pershing on Foch's Appointment as Allied Supreme Commander, 1 September 1919 Reproduced below is the official reaction - from his despatch of September 1919 -... | Ferdinand Foch - World War I - French Army By Kennedy Hickman Ferdinand Foch - Early Life & Career: Born October 2, 1851, at Tarbez, France, Ferdinand Foch was the son of a civil servant. After attending school locally, he entered the Jesuit College at St. Etienne. Resolving to seek a military career at an early age af... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,957 | In a 1993 episode of ‘The Simpson’s’ television show, entitled ‘Rosebud’, which US rock band were featured providing music and voices for animated versions of themselves? | Radionomy | Listen to Ramones radio stations for free Please sign in to use this functionality Ramones The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock... | Black Sabbath | WikiHero | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Sabbath's vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne , is the only person who, counting Guitar Hero World Tour has appeared nine times in the series (in third place behind Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl , with 13 appearances - guest drummer in Queens of the Stone Age 's " No One K... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,958 | Which Spanish city is traditionally known for its manufacture of swords and knives? | Knives, sabers, swords and hunting weapons, Aceros de Hispania VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY KNIFE The Victorinox swiss army knife can be difficult to define, although there is no doubt that they is recognized anywhere in the world like a symbol of talent, reliability and quality and they are known like Sw... | Andalucía | Article about Andalucía by The Free Dictionary Andalucía | Article about Andalucía by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Andaluc%c3%ada Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Related to Andalucía: Andalusian Andalusia (ăndəlo͞o`zhə, –shə), Span. Andalucía (än'dälo͞ot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,959 | What was the first combat aircraft to provide cabin pressurisation for the crew? | How Things Work: Cabin Pressure | Flight Today | Air & Space Magazine Air & Space Magazine How Things Work: Cabin Pressure Why you remain conscious at 30,000 feet A Lockheed XC-35 Electra. (NASM) Air & Space Magazine | Subscribe January 2002 WE HUMANS NEED AIR TO LIVE, so we do best around sea level. A... | www.snap-and-roll.com - The Modern World Aerobatic Championships www.snap-and-roll.com Tuesday, 30 July 2013 07:59 The Modern World Aerobatic Championships Written by Gordon Penner & Lorrie Penner 5 (3 votes) In the movie ‘Top Gun’ fighter pilot ‘Iceman’ asked Maverick’ “Who’s the best pilot?” In October of 2013 the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,960 | How many full terms in office did US President F D Roosevelt serve? | Franklin D. Roosevelt | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Franklin D. Roosevelt Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression as our 32nd President (1933-1945), Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D... | Theodore Roosevelt | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Theodore Roosevelt With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,961 | In the Simpson's TV cartoon series, what was Marge Simpson's maiden name? | The Chase - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki The Chase Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki The Chase is a British game show broadcast on ITV . Several times on the program, questions are asked which reference The Simpsons in some way. This section is incomplete. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk ... | TRIVIA - 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 |
1,497,962 | What is another name for the bird usually called the shrike? | Birds of Australia Blog Birds of Australia Australia - land of parrots and honeyeaters, home to bowerbirds, megapodes and birds of paradise, and the possible birthplace of all the world's songbirds . Lyrebirds, emus a... | "Bob Sawyer" by J. Clayton Clarke Watercolour reproduced on John Player cigarette card no. 19 Character from Dickens's The Pickwick Papers Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the person who scan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,963 | The three main constituents of glass are sand, soda, and what else? | Mike Brass. 1999 essay. The chemical composition of glass in Ancient Egypt Introduction It was only during the time of the Romans that glass became common place in the Mediterranean world. The people of the preceding periods considered its function to be decorative rather than utilitarian. Glass in the ancient world us... | TED Talks | TED.com TED Talks 2300+ talks to stir your curiosity Find just the right one Browse all talks Subscribe to receive email notifications whenever new talks are published. Daily Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Please check Daily or Weekly and try again. Please ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,964 | Living from 1891 to 1958 which Dane is credited with being the inventor of the toy Lego? | Lego History - Invention of LEGO . LEGO� In 1932 Ole Kirk Christiansen, master carpenter and joiner in the village of Billund, Denmark, sets up business. His firm manufactures stepladders, ironing boards - and wooden toys. In 1934 the company and its products now take on the name LEGO, which is formed fro... | 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 |
1,497,965 | What is the chief port of Iraq? | Shatt al Arab Encyclopedia > Places > Asia > Middle Eastern and Iranian Physical Geography Shatt al Arab Shatt al Arab (shät äl äˈräb) [ key ], tidal river, 120 mi (193 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, flowing SE to the Persian Gulf, forming part of the Iraq-Iran border; the ... | Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush in Baghdad - CNN.com Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush in Baghdad Story Highlights Shoe-thrower identified as journalist with al-Baghdadia television network Man yelled in Arabic: "This is a farewell ... you dog!" Man is dragged away; President Bush makes light of incident Bush... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,966 | What work-related term popularly refers to loan companies which offer short-term unsecured personal loans at high interest rates? | Ch 7 To 9 Sum. Principle 1: The Risk-Return Trade-Off This principle affects the cost of credit for both the borrower and the lender. Fixed-rate loans generally cost more for the borrower than variable-rate loans because the lender is bearing more risk and therefore demands a higher return. Borrower strate... | Types of Lightning <body><!--'"</title></head>--> <script type="text/javascript"> //OwnerIQ var __oiq_pct = 50; if( __oiq_pct>=100 || Math.floor(Math.random()*100/(100-__oiq_pct)) > 0 ) { var _oiqq = _oiqq || []; _oiqq.push(['oiq_addPageBrand','Lycos']); _oiqq.push(['oiq_addPageCat','Internet > Websites']); _oiqq.push(... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,967 | Fish are typically referred to as being (What?)-blooded? | Arizona Game & Fish Department - Fishing Fishing Fishing Glossary A.C. Plug – A brand name of a large trout-imitating, jointed topwater lure made of wood. acidity – The degree of sourness of a usually water soluble substance. Acidity is measured in pH, with 7 being neutral and 2 being a strong acid. action – Measur... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,968 | Which Mexican girl is currently the world's No.1 lady golfer? | 10 Most Famous Mexican Athletes | Made Man 10 Most Famous Mexican Athletes Facebook Twitter Stumble Google+ Save The 10 most famous Mexican athletes represent a cross-section of sports, but hew closely to the triumvirate of soccer, boxing and golf. And, while two of the ten listed were not born in Mexico, they have bec... | Lydia Ko, 16 | The 16 Most Influential Teens of 2013 | TIME.com The 16 Most Influential Teens of 2013 Nov. 12, 2013 Richard Heathcote / Getty Images A New Zealand golfer born in South Korea, 16-year-old Lydia Ko has multiple LPGA wins. She turned pro this year—the LPGA waived the age requirement for her to join—and she... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,969 | What name is usually given to the larvae of insects, such as the dragonfly or mayfly? | Mayfly Mayfly Filed under: Mayfly - Pinned | Spread the word ! All creatures great and small have a purpose on this earth no matter how annoying they are to humans. Even flies have their jobs in the bigger scheme of things, which would break down if just one of the elements in the loop was to die out. Frogs live ... | What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town - IT - 402 View Full Document What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town is the champagne industry located Epernay 31 What country invented castanets Egypt 32 Who is the patron saint of music St Cecilia 33 Whose first box office film w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,970 | Arranged alphabetically, which would the last book of the Old Testament? | Old Testament Books | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry The Old Testament has 39 books total, which consist of . . . Pentateuch - 5 books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Historical Books - 12 books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicl... | What Books Make Up the Bible? What Books Make Up the Bible? Related Which Bible Translation Is Best? Most modern versions of the Bible contain 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Originally, the number of books in the Bible was 49 because the Jews divide the 39 Old Testament books into 22 boo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,971 | The Banoffee Pie was invented at the Hungry Monk restaurant in which English county? | The inventor of the banoffee pie has died - Telegraph Food and Drink News The inventor of the banoffee pie has died Nigel Mackenzie, the inventor of the world-famous banoffee pie, has died, leaving behind one of Britain's most famous desserts The banoffee pie was a hit with customers Photo: Alamy By Saffron Alexander ... | Diocese of Bath and Wells Diocese of Bath and Wells Read more Bishop Peter shares the new diocesan vision In response to God’s immense love for us, we seek to be God’s people, living and telling the story of Jesus. Engaging and encouraging our children and young people Soul Survivor camp Campaigning on global and local... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,972 | Who took off from Roosevelt Field at 7:52 AM on May 20, 1927, in an attempt to pilot his Ryan NYP on the world's first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean? | Lindbergh Flies the Atlantic, 1927 Purchase this Print 7:52 A.M., May 20, 1927 At 7:52 A.M., May 20, 1927 Charles Lindbergh gunned the engine of the " Spirit of St Louis " and aimed her down the dirt runway of Roosevelt Field, Long Island . Heavily laden with fuel, the plane bounced down the muddy field, gradually beca... | 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 |
1,497,973 | According to the proverb, a fool and his money are soon what? | The Proverbs of Solomon Proverbs 10:4 Before you can save or invest money, you must earn it. Solomon emphasized diligence as a key to financial success. A lazy person will be poor, and most poor are relatively lazy. But the labors of the diligent man will acquire riches. Proverbs 13:23 Is the idiom true, A fool and h... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,974 | Who, along with Leslie Bricusse, wrote the lyrics for the James Bond film song Goldfinger? | Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey | Song Info | AllMusic Shirley Bassey google+ Song Review by William Ruhlmann In 1962, Monty Norman wrote the instrumental title music for Dr. No, the first James Bond film, even though the score was written by John Barry. In 1963, noted musical theater composer Lionel Bart (Ol... | Shirley Bassey | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Occupation: Singer Dame Shirley Bassey (January 8, 1937) is a Welsh singer who found great fame in Great Britain the late 1950s and has been performing ever since. In the United States, Bassey is best known for singing James Bond theme songs . She holds the rec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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