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1,497,975 | What is the basic monetary unit in Vietnam? | Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Vietnamese+monetary+unit Related to Vietnamese monetary unit: Papuan monetary unit ThesaurusAntonymsRelated W... | Amazon.com: Good Morning, Vietnam: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Barry Levinson, Mitch Markowitz: Amazon Digital Services LLC HALL OF FAME on February 6, 2006 Format: DVD Many have tried to dismiss this film as nothing more than a comedic vehicle for Robin Williams. The concept of making light of the horrors of war... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,976 | In mediaeval years what would the regular occupants of a charterhouse be? | Mediæval London (Illustrated) eBook by William Benham - 1230000191683 | Kobo Or, get it for 2400 Kobo Super Points! See if you have enough points for this eBook. Sign in Synopsis Show more Show less Mediæval London—it is a perfectly distinct and real subject, though it might be difficult to give exact dates of beginnin... | Tim Hodkinson Tim Hodkinson This is the blog of writer Tim Hodkinson, author of Lions of the Grail , The Waste Land , The Spear of Crom and other works Pages A Medieval Christmas My novels Lions of the Grail and The Waste land take place in medieval Ireland and, as Christmas time approaches, sometimes I'm asked what Ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,977 | "What sport is known as ""the Turf""?" | Turf | Definition of Turf by Merriam-Webster play \\ˈtərvz\\ 1a : the upper stratum of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick mat; also : a piece of thisb : an artificial substitute for this (as on a playing field)c : grass 3 2a : peat 2b : a piece of peat dried for fuel 3a : a track or course for hors... | Adelaide Oval, South Australia – Australia’s Stadiums - Tourism Australia Today's Weather in Adelaide Adelaide Oval has been called one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in the world. The Adelaide Oval is located between Adelaide and North Adelaide, less than one and a quarter miles (two kilometres) from the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,978 | What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia in World War II? | SparkNotes: World War II (1939–1945): The Invasion of Russia The Invasion of Russia World War II (1939–1945) History SparkNotes The Invasion of Russia, page 2 page 1 of 3 June 22, 1941 Germany begins invasion of USSR July 1 Germany has Riga, Dvinsk, Minsk, and Lvov under control July 3 Stalin orders scorched-earth poli... | From Russia with Love (1963) - Alternate Versions - IMDb From Russia with Love (1963) Alternate Versions Showing all 7 items In the French theatrical version the end title song "From Russia With Love" by Matt Monro was sung in French by Swedish singer/actor Bob Askolf under the title "Bons baisers de Russie". Russian d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,979 | Who was Oliver North's immediate boss who admitted authori8zing funding the Contra rebels in Nicaragua? | Walsh Iran / Contra Report - Chapter 2 United States v. Oliver L. North Chapter 2 United States v. Oliver L. North Oliver L. North, a Marine lieutenant colonel assigned to the National Security Council staff beginning in 1981 until he was fired on November 25, 1986, was the White House official most directly involved i... | Share Tweet By Brent DiCrescenzo and Adam Selzer Posted: Wednesday March 4 2015 Chicago mobsters of the 1920s have become a sort of "Pirates of the Caribbean" for our city. There are gangster tours , a Tommy Gun's dinner theater, speakeasies that are no longer speakeasies, and we once had a sports team called the Chica... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,980 | Which author created 'the Toff', the 'Baron' and Gideon of the Yard? | Creasey john | Fantastic Literature Signed Go John Creasey books for sale - use the search engine right, type Creasey in the author section. John Creasey MBE (17 September 1908 – 9 June 1973) was an English crime and science fiction writer. The author of more than 600 novels, he published them usin... | 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 |
1,497,981 | What was the name of Julius Caesar's only known daughter | 5 Things You Might Not Know About Julius Caesar - History Lists History Lists October 29, 2013 By Elizabeth Nix Share The Roman leader Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by a mob of mutinous senators in 44 B.C. Could he possibly have survived long enough to utter his famous last words? Share this: 5 Things You Might No... | Augustus | Roman emperor | Britannica.com Roman emperor Alternative Titles: Augustus Caesar, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Gaius Octavius, Octavian Augustus Trajan Augustus, also called Augustus Caesar or (until 27 bce) Octavian, original name Gaius Octavius, adopted name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (born Septembe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,982 | What is the Indian term for cauliflower or cabbage? | Indian Peas And Cauliflower Recipe - Allrecipes.com passion_cook 11/18/2007 you forgot to put any masala in it.... with littlebit of garam masala and peprika poweder, it will taste like an indian gobi.. cauliflower.. MOMMYOFPEPPER 1/6/2006 my husband is Indian and this just didn't have enough "kick" for us. If you like... | Rutabaga | Recipes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Wikipedia Article About Rutabaga on Wikipedia A cousin to the turnip, rutabagas are a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. Virtually unknown in the United States until the 19th century, this root gets its name from the Swedish word ‘rotabagge’ meaning round root. Peopl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,983 | Who was the first female to be awarded the Order of Merit? | Florence Nightingale: The Order of Merit The Order of Merit The Order of Merit is a British honorary institution founded by Edward VII in 1902 to reward those who provided especially eminent service in the armed forces or particularly distinguished themselves in science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture. Th... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,984 | Which modern-day country was previously known as Mesopotamia? | What are the Modern day Mesopotamia Countries New Articles What are the Modern Mesopotamia Countries Modern Mesopotamia is the country now known as Iraq. The region, which once heralded the birth of a very rich civilization, contributed much to the world. It is now a place ravaged by warfare for the last decade. The pl... | CityPagesKuwait February 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 152) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1. Geographically, Guantanamo Bay is located in: USA; Cuba; Mexico; or Canada? Test Your Vocabulary profitable means : 2. What kitchen-relate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,985 | Who won the 1986 World Cup Squash title, breaking another player's five year unbeaten run? | The top 10 upsets in the history of sport | Stuff.co.nz The top 10 upsets in the history of sport LIAM HYSLOP Last updated 13:11, May 3 2016 As Leicester City win the most unlikely of Premier League titles, here are 10 of sport's greatest upsets. How does this one compare? Leicester City's Premier League title win will... | Laura Massaro: Britain's anonymous squash world champion recognised at last | The Independent Laura Massaro: Britain's anonymous squash world champion recognised at last Never heard of her? Here she tells Rod Gilmour all about her new life in the spotlight Saturday 10 May 2014 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,986 | Which is the third largest political party in the US? | Libertarians say they're the third largest political party | PolitiFact Florida The Libertarian Party "is the third-largest political party in the U.S." — Libertarian Party of Broward County on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 in the Libertarian Party of Broward website Libertarians say they're the third largest political p... | William J. Clinton | whitehouse.gov Air Force One William J. Clinton Bill Clinton is an American politician from Arkansas who served as the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby-boomer generation President. During the administration of Willia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,987 | The song ‘Lambeth Walk’ is from which musical? | The Lambeth Walk - YouTube The Lambeth Walk Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not avail... | The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) | Phantompedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) 13pages on Share The musical's iconic logo. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical/opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber , based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,988 | What prestigious learning institution is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US? | Cambridge Universities and Colleges | Cambridge.net Cambridge.net Cambridge Universities and Colleges The city of Cambridge in Massachusetts is best known for being one of the world’s leading intellectual hubs. In fact, over 100 of the world’s 780 Nobel Prize Winners have had some sort of affiliation with Cambridge dur... | College history | King's College, Cambridge King's College, Cambridge » College history College history Larger image The King's College of Our Lady and St Nicholas in Cambridge was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI and munificently endowed. The Founder's statutes provided for a Provost and seventy poor scholars. Scholar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,989 | Who was the first monarch of the House of Tudor? | House of Tudor | Tudor Penny Post From: TBD (Year) The Tudor dynasty or House of Tudor was a European royal house of Welsh and English origin, descended in the male line from the Tudors of Penmynydd. Tudor monarchs ruled the Kingdom of England and its realms, including their ancestral Wales and the Lordship of Ireland ... | Medieval Kings of England Medieval Kings of England ... as compiled by Paul M. Remfry Edward the Confessor, 1042 to 1066 Brought up in Normandy, the reign of the Confessor saw the beginning of a close alliance with Normandy. Many Norman barons were brought into England to control the Welsh Marches and castles were firs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,990 | "Which French phrase meaning "" freedom of action"" literally translates as ""blank sheet of paper"" ?" | What is the origin of the term ''carte blanche''. Perhaps a military term once? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk What is the origin of the term 'carte blanche'. Perhaps a military term once? Craig Hines, Logan Australia When King Charles the Second was fleeing the Roundheads, he is reputed to have offered his helpe... | In what country is the northernmost point of Africa Tunisia - ENGLISH - 1 View Full Document In what country is the northernmost point of Africa-Tunisia In what film - Charlie Chaplain have his first speaking part 1940-The Great Dictator What Prophet in the Bible had a talking donkey-Balaam What common word comes from ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,991 | What name is given to a folded pizza? | How To make pizza pockets ( Calzones ) an intro to folded Italian pizza, stuffed pizza - YouTube How To make pizza pockets ( Calzones ) an intro to folded Italian pizza, stuffed pizza 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 conte... | Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,992 | In Arthurian and Welsh Romance legendary stories, who was the faithful wife of Geraint/Gereint? | Geraint and Enid Geraint and Enid Geraint and Enid are the principle figures in the both Welsh tale of Geraint, the Son of Erbin, and a similar story by Chrétien de Troyes. Chrétien's Erec et Enide, written c. 1170, is his earliest surviving Arthurian romance. The Welsh story dates from the thirteenth century and i... | Theatre from Restoration through Romanticism Theatre from Restoration through Romanticism Nineteenth Century Wilson and Goldfarb. Theatre: The Lively Art, 7th edition: Chapter 14, pages 323 - 332. Plays... George Aiken / Harriet Beacher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin Charles Fechter / Alexandre Dum... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,993 | The site of the Battle of Naseby is in which county? | UK Battlefields Resource Centre - The Civil Wars - The Battle of Battle of Naseby Battle of Naseby 14th June 1645 The battle of Naseby was fought on the morning of the 14th June 1645. In the open fields of that small Northamptonshire village, parliament's New Model Army destroyed King Charles I's main field army. After... | The Historic Counties Trust :: Historic Counties Descriptions The Historic Counties Trust Historic Counties Descriptions The counties are listed along with their Historic Counties Standard (HCS) Number and their HCS Code. 01 ABN Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire is a Highland county. Its coastline rounds the "Cold Shoulder... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,994 | Clas Ohlson is a hugely popular DIY store chain based in which country? | Retail therapy: foreign chains glimpse window of opportunity in UK market | Business | The Guardian Retail industry Retail therapy: foreign chains glimpse window of opportunity in UK market Despite financial uncertainty, overseas brands such as Forever 21 and Clas Ohlson still want a chance to hit Britain's high street... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,995 | The green gemstone peridot is known in its mineral form by what edible coloured/colored name? | Guide to Common Green and Greenish Minerals • Actinolite A shiny medium-green mineral with many long, thin crystals is likely to be actinolite. Look for it exclusively in metamorphic rocks , where it forms crystals in marble or is disseminated in greenstone . Its color is from iron; the white variety without iron is tr... | Pyrite Mineral | Uses and Properties Pyrite With a nickname of "Fool's Gold," it is surprising that pyrite often contains significant amounts of gold Pyrite crystals: Cubic crystals of pyrite on a marlstone from Navajún, Rioja, Spain. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (9.5 centimeters) across. Image by Carles Millan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,996 | In Greek mythology, sisters Stheno, Euryale and Medusa were the three what? | Greek Mythology: Gorgon :- Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa Greek Mythology Gorgon :- Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa Gorgons In Greek mythology, Gorgons or Gorgones were described as three powerful female monsters creatures, the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto . T... | MNEMOSYNE - Greek Titan Goddess of Memory (Roman Moneta) Mnemosyne Mnemosyne, Greco-Roman Antioch mosaic C2nd A.D., Hatay Archeology Museum MNEMOSYNE was Titan goddess of memory and remembrance and the inventress of language and words. As a Titan daughter of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven), Mnemosyne was also a goddess of tim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,997 | The Weddell Sea is part of which ocean? | Weddell Sea | sea, Atlantic Ocean | Britannica.com sea, Atlantic Ocean Alternative Title: George IV Sea Related Topics Seymour Island Weddell Sea, deep embayment of the Antarctic coastline that forms the southernmost tip of the Atlantic Ocean . Centring at about 73° S, 45° W, the Weddell Sea is bounded on the west by t... | “Morrell’s Land” | Shackleton. “Morrell’s Land” Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ernest Shackleton “New South Greenland, sometimes known as Morrell’s Land, was an appearance of land recorded by the American captain Benjamin Morrell of the schooner Wasp in March 1823, during a sealing and exploration voyage in the Weddell ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,998 | Bridgwater in Somerset lies on which river? | Bridgwater Times - Past and Present Bridgwater lies along both sides of the River Parrett approx 10 miles from its mouth and it has been a major port and trading centre. Bridgwater is located between J23 and J24 of the M5 Motorway and the Railway Station is within 5 minutes walk of the Town Centre it is also linked... | JWS Water Engineering What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Pigs in blankets Question 2. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames Question 3. In Victorian England which people were popularly called robins becaus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,497,999 | In which year did Charles Lindbergh make the first solo flight across the Atlantic? | 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... | 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 |
1,498,000 | How are the duo comprising Marc Almond and David Ball known? | Marc Almond | The Ultimate Rock and Pop Music History Website - ROKPOOL This Last night In Sodom Biography: Soft Cell, formed in Leeds in 1980, are a synth-pop duo comprising of art students Marc Almond and Dave Ball. Originally, vocalist Almond and synth player Ball teamed to compose music for theatrical productions,... | Peter Paul Almond Joy & Mounds - "Feel Like A Nut" (1980) - YouTube Peter Paul Almond Joy & Mounds - "Feel Like A Nut" (1980) 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. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,001 | The 1971 Grammy award winning album Tapestry was recorded by which singer/songwriter? | Carole King | The Making of the Album Tapestry | American Masters | PBS The Making of the Album Tapestry The Making of the Album Tapestry Premiere date: February 19, 2016 | 0:02:24 Tapestry (1971) is Carole King’s multiple Grammy Award-winning solo album — the first to propel King into the public eye, though for a deca... | George Harrison Home • George Harrison George Harrison George Harrison, MBE 25 February 1943 to 29 November 2001, was an award winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, author and sitarist best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. Following the bands breakup, Harrison had a successful career as a solo ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,002 | The Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest in Europe, spans which river? | Picture of the Day: The Longest Bridge in Europe «TwistedSifter THE LONGEST BRIDGE IN EUROPE Photograph by F Mira The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts and rangeviews that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is the longest bridge in Europ... | 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 |
1,498,003 | Prior to World War 2, racing cars were painted in different colours according to which country they represented, what colour were cars representing Germany? | The Quarterly Bulletins - The Junior Military Historical Society The Junior Military Historical Society posted 28 Jan 2012, 07:18 by JHMS JMHS : February Bulletin 2012 VOL 2. “First Edition” February 2012 Chairman : Col Tim Wright Editor : Mrs Caroline J. Eddleston Writer, Contributor & Member of the M.H... | Jochen Rindt | Autopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia 1964 - 1970 |- | Template:Infobox Le Mans driver |} Karl Jochen Rindt (born April 18, 1942 in Mainz, Germany; died September 5, 1970 in Monza, Italy) was a German racing driver who represented Austria during his career. [1] He is the only driver to posthumously win the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,004 | What name is given to non-volatile computer memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed which is primarily used in memory cards, memory sticks etc? | Read Only Memory | Wikitronics | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Computer memory types Volatile * DRAM, e.g. DDR SDRAM * SRAM * Upcoming o Z-RAM o TTRAM * Historical o Williams tube o Delay line memory Non-Volatile * ROM o PROM o EAROM o EPROM o EEPROM o Flash memory * Upcoming ... | 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 |
1,498,005 | What is the best-selling band whose name is a U.S. state? | Best Beers in America: Every State, Ranked by its Beer - Thrillist Thrillist Log in or Sign Up to start saving places View your Get Thrillist in Your Inbox Discover the very best food, drink and fun in your city. Eat up! I confirm I am at least 21 years old Follow Thrillist JetBlue Has a New Two-Day Flash Sale with $34... | 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 |
1,498,006 | What is the name of 100 novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio, a medieval allegorical work known for its bawdy tales of love from the erotic to the tragic, which were probably written in the 1350s? | 10 Days of the Decameron - Listverse 10 Days of the Decameron Listverse Staff December 10, 2007 The Decameron is a collection of 100 tales by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio written between 1350 and 1353. It is a medieval allegorical work best known for its bawdy tales of love, appearing in all its possibilities from... | A Select Bibliography of Editions and Secondary Literature on Anthony Trollope's Barsetshire and Palliser Novels G. H. Thomas, "Mr Crawley Before the Magistrates", The Last Chronicle of Barset In General Aitken, David. '"A Kind of Felicity": Some Notes about Trollope's Style', Nineteenth-Century Fiction, 20 (1966... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,007 | Which novelist wrote The Monarch of the Glen and Whisky Galore? | Famous whisky drinkers: Compton Mackenzie | Scotch Whisky Famous whisky drinkers 13 January 2016 by Gavin D Smith The author of Whisky Galore and The Monarch of the Glen was a prolific writer with more than 100 published works to his name – not to mention a highly successful whisky advertising campaign. Gavin D Smith r... | 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 |
1,498,008 | What was the name of the TV series that starred Glenn Ford | Glenn Ford, Leading Man in Films and TV, Dies at 90 - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |Glenn Ford, Leading Man in Films and TV, Dies at 90 Search Glenn Ford, Leading Man in Films and TV, Dies at 90 By RICHARD SEVERO Continue reading the main story Glenn Ford, a laconic, soft-spoken actor whose leading role... | Westerns | Programs | Pioneers of Television | PBS PROGRAMS Westerns For years, sprawling Westerns had been popular in the cinema, making rugged, plain-speaking actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood huge stars. During the Golden Age of Television — the early 1940s through 1961 — and into the 1970s, Westerns were... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,009 | Whose single 'Evergreen' was the best-selling record in the UK in the decade to December 31st 2009? | BBC News - The noughties in music Entertainment reporter, BBC News Clockwise from top left: Beyonce, Simon Cowell, Thom Yorke, Amy Winehouse The millennium bug didn't strike as predicted on 1 January, 2000, but the record industry probably wishes it had. Napster, the first file-sharing service to achieve mainstream suc... | Top 20 Best Selling Albums Of The 1960s In The UK - YouTube Top 20 Best Selling Albums Of The 1960s In The UK 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 no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,010 | Name the Doctor's robotic companion from the episode The Kings Demons? | Doctor Who: The King's Demons review, Doctor Who: Planet of Fire review Doctor Who: The King's Demons review, Doctor Who: Planet of Fire review Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Doctor Who: The King's Demons / Planet of Fire Sci-Fi ) F ew long-running TV series manage to keep moving forward without the occasional bad idea... | 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 |
1,498,011 | Who played Michelangelo in the 1965 film 'The Agony and the Ecstasy'? | The Agony and the Ecstasy (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 The Agony and the Ecstasy ( 1965 ) Approved | The bio... | 1989 Academy Awards® Winners and History My Left Foot (1989, UK) Actor: DANIEL DAY-LEWIS in "My Left Foot", Kenneth Branagh in "Henry V", Tom Cruise in "Born on the Fourth of July", Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy", Robin Williams in "Dead Poets Society" Actress: JESSICA TANDY in "Driving ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,012 | The celebrated 18th century Englishman, Lancelot Brown, was better known by what name? | Home page | Capability Brown Read full news article See all Follow us on Twitter BrownCapability RT @NTCroome : It might be misty out there, but the park is certainly still beautiful for a walk #NTMidlands #winterwalks t.co/kmoxE… BrownCapability RT @BowoodHouse : More dates have been added for our ‘Capability’ Brown t... | Hablot Knight Browne - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Hablot Knight Browne English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (born: 1815 – died: 1882) Class: Hablot Knight Browne | Phiz (Born: 12 July 1815 – Died: 8 July 1882) illustrator of books by Charles Dickens, Charles Lever and Harrison Ainsworth. Of Huguenot ance... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,013 | Which is the largest lake wholly in Canada? | What are the biggest lakes in Canada? What are the biggest lakes in Canada? What are the biggest lakes in Canada? The biggest lakes in Canada are the Great Lakes, Great Slave Lake, and Great Bear Lake. The Great Bear Lake is the largest lake that is found entirely within Canada. Lake Huron and Lake Superior, which stra... | Canada's History, Government, and Geography Area: 3,855,085 square miles (9,984,670 sq km) Bordering Country: The United States Coastline: 125,567 miles (202,080 km) History of Canada The first people to live in Canada were the Inuit and First Nation Peoples. The first Europeans to reach the country were likely the Vik... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,014 | Which 60s chart-topping band were originally called The Alan Price Combo? | The Animals | New Music And Songs | The Animals About The Animals One of the most important bands originating from England's R&B scene during the early '60s, the Animals were second only to the Rolling Stones in influence among R&B-based bands in the first wave of the British Invasion. The Animals had their origins in ... | The UK Number Ones : 1970-1974 -now Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 31 Jan 1970 Edison Lighthouse Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) 5 Only No 1 Studio act with lead singer Tony Burrows . He sang on hits for many other groups. 7 Mar 1970 Lee Marvin Wandrin' Star 3 Only No 1 Tough-guy actor who g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,015 | Which children's TV show featured a rag doll called Madeleine, a toad called Gabriel, a group of mice and a woodpecker called Professor Yaffle? | The C Programmes - Kids TV - Classic programmes from yesteryear. B From Bad Boyes to Button Moon Bad Boyes : A story of a public school where one of the pupils was called Boyes who was bad (pranks, scrapes, the kind of things boys get up to in kids TV). Fansite Bagpuss : Voted as the best BBC Kids programme of all time... | Speedy Gonzales (character) | Looney Tunes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Speedy Gonzales is a speedy mouse character appearing in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Nicknamed "The Fastest Mouse In All Of Mexico," his major characteristics are the ability to run extremely fast and speaking with an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,016 | The largest state or territory by area in Canada is Northwest Territories, which is second? | Northwest Territories Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com Ethnicity: First Nations (36%), English (16%), Scottish (14%), Irish (12%), Inuit (11%), others GDP total: $4.103 billion (Canadian dollars) (11th) GDP per capita: GDP per capita $76,000 (Canadian dollars) (1st) Language: Chipewyan, Cr... | 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 |
1,498,017 | Who is the patron saint of ecologists? | St. Francis: Patron of ecology | USCatholic.org St. Francis: Patron of ecology Share Article Your Faith Even if St. Francis of Assisi wasn't an environmentalist in the modern sense of the word, Keith Warner, OFM finds modern Catholics can learn a lot from his love for creation. [Read more from Keith Warner on Catholic ... | The saint who must have inspired the Brideshead teddy bear – CatholicHerald.co.uk A detail from St Aloysius Gonzaga in Glory by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo St Aloysius Gonzaga (June 21) is the patron saint of youth St Aloysius (1568-91) is the patron saint of youth, as Sebastian Flyte must have recalled when he named his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,018 | In physics, what is defined as the rate of change of velocity with time? | Required math: algebra, functions, limits Required physics: elementary kinematics Physics frequently requires the calculation of the rate of change of one variable with respect to another. (For a discussion of one such case – the notion of velocity – see here .) If, for example, we want to calculate the velocity of a m... | Velocity, Speed, Acceleration, and Deceleration Copyright © 2006 jsd 1 Velocity, Speed, Acceleration, and Deceleration The goal for today is to better understand what we mean by terms such as velocity, speed, acceleration, and deceleration. Let’s start with an example, namely the motion of a ball thrown upward and th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,019 | Which is the only country in Central America that does not have a border on the Pacific Ocean? | Panama travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] The ease of travel and wide array of experiences make Panama one of the most attractive emerging tourism destinations in the world. In just one week, visitors can enjoy two different oceans, experience the mountains and rainforest, learn about native cultures and take... | Capital Cities in Central America Capital Cities in Central America By Kirsten Hubbard Updated February 04, 2016. Central America Capitals: There are seven countries in Central America, and therefore seven Central America capital cities. The largest Central America capital is Guatemala City, and the smallest is Belmop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,020 | In 2003, which UK retailer won a legal battle to advertise for employees in jobcentres? | Ann Summers - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Ann Summers Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, th... | Video: Watch: All the best Christmas adverts from 2015 - Telegraph Follow Now it's November, expect your tellies and social media feeds to be packed full of minute-long videos reminding you of the kind of familial and festive love that makes you part with lots of money. We'll be collecting all the best adverts from thi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,021 | The song Burning Bridges by the Mike Curb Congregation is sung over the opening credits of which film? | Kelly's Heroes - Theme Song HD (Burning Bridges) - YouTube Kelly's Heroes - Theme Song HD (Burning Bridges) 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 ... | CLASS Connections Template a) By Stephen Holden 'The Bridge': There's No Stoppin' Mom's Cheatin' Heart Nobody does adultery in the movies more knowingly than the French. And although "The Bridge" doesn't contribute anything new to the literature on the subject, it glides down a well-trodden path with hardly a misstep u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,022 | Which King of Great Britain was succeeded by his sister-in-law? | 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... | The History Place - Great Speeches Collection: Edward VIII Speech - Abdicating the Throne Edward VIII (1894-1972) became King of England upon the death of his father, George V, on January 20, 1936. Nearly 42-years-old and a bachelor, Edward then made known his desire to marry an American woman named Wallis Warf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,023 | Who designed the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge? | Modern Royal Wedding Dresses: Kate Middleton, Princess Madeleine Among Our Favourites (PHOTOS) Modern Royal Wedding Dresses: Kate Middleton, Princess Madeleine Among Our Favourites (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post Canada reddit ADVERTISEMENT Princess Madeleine of Sweden's extravagant Valentino Haut Couture wedding gown has... | Grayson Perry wears 'mother of bride' outfit to receive CBE from Prince Charles | Daily Mail Online comments Buckingham Palace has played host to some flamboyant characters over the years. So perhaps it was unsurprising that barely a courtly eyebrow was raised when transvestite potter Grayson Perry collected his CBE fr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,024 | Which monarch won the Battle of the Boyne in 1690? | Battle of the Boyne, 1690 Battle of the Boyne, 1690 Battle of the Boyne, 1690 Enlarge image The War of the two Kings In 1685 King James II, a Catholic, became the King of England following the death of his brother Charles II. The English wanted a Protestant king and were determined to get rid of King James II. They inv... | 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth Anagrammy Awards > Miscellaneous files 80 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England. I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,025 | k. d. lang is best known in what occupation? | k.d. lang biography | birthday, trivia | Canadian Singer | Who2 k.d. lang Biography Name at birth: Kathryn Dawn Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, going by the stage name k. d. lang, began playing with her band, The Reclines, in the early 1980s. She left her native Canada and began recording in New York, releasing her first alb... | The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] - Gertrude Lawrence | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's fifth musical, The King and I, was their first to be designed as a star ve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,026 | What is added to tomato juice to make a Bloody Maria? | 5 Ways to Make a Bloody Mary - wikiHow Simple Bloody Mary 1 Cover the rims of a few glasses with lime juice. Just run one lime wedge around the rims of the glasses. 2 Dip the rims of the glasses in coarse salt. The salt will stick to the lime juice and will coat the rims. 3 Combine the ingredients in a tumbler. Place 4... | 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 |
1,498,027 | Sarah Lund is the central character in which Danish detective series, shown on BBC Four? | Bring me long-running dramas like The Killing, says BBC One chief - Telegraph BBC Bring me long-running dramas like The Killing, says BBC One chief BBC One is set to commission longer-running drama series, in the mould of American shows such as The Wire and Mad Men, after its new controller Danny Cohen said that they... | 9780307595867: The Snowman (Harry Hole, Book 7) - AbeBooks - Nesbø, Jo: 0307595862 About this title Internationally acclaimed crime writer Jo Nesbø’s antihero police investigator, Harry Hole, is back in a bone-chilling thriller that will take Hole to the brink of insanity. Oslo in November. The first snow of the season... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,028 | Established in 1919, which is the world's oldest surviving airline? | Oldest Airline in the World - BootsnAll Toolkit Home » Traveler's Toolkit » Oldest Airline in the World Oldest Airline in the World Tweet Q: Which is the oldest airline? Tracing the genealogies of various carriers can be complicated, as many companies have changed names and identities. But most airline historians (ther... | Old Slogan Returns as United Asserts It Is Customer-Focused - The New York Times The New York Times Media |Old Slogan Returns as United Asserts It Is Customer-Focused Search Photo A United Airlines ad from the campaign that begins on Sunday. AFTER almost a 20-year hiatus, United Airlines is once again urging travelers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,029 | According to the song, how many piper piping are there? | Cape Breton Piper - Publications & Music 'The Gathering of the Clans Collection, A Collection of Music, Photographs and Historical Essays, Volume 2,' by Barry Shears Reviewed by Iain MacDonald [Republished from the May 2001 of the Piper & Drummer magazine.] Nova Scotia's Barry Shears has published two previous collecti... | Billie Piper - Biography - IMDb Billie Piper Biography Showing all 68 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (45) | Personal Quotes (16) Overview (3) 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) Mini Bio (1) Billie Piper studied at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School. She caught the eyes of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,030 | A state of Australia, one of the world's biggest waterfalls, a London railway station, Africa's largest lake and a large public park in Hong Kong are all named after whom? | City Information | Luxury Group CITY INFORMATION AMSTERDAM Amsterdam, the Venice of the north never fails to excite. Built around water and waterways with Charming canals, old merchants' villas, the Jordaan's charming lanes and the lush Vondelpark are as magical now as in centuries past. The cafés are full, the museums... | Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island bu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,031 | At which distance did Sally Gunnell win her gold medal for hurdling at the 1992 Olympics? | Athletics at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Athletics at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games Date Started: July 31, 1992 Date Finished: August 8, 1992 Events: 43 Participants: 1,726 (1,104 men and 621 women) from 156 countries Youngest Participant: Lydia Cheromei (15 years, 83 days) Ol... | Kelly Holmes (Medalist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Kelly Holmes Middle Distance Athlete and Olympic Gold Medallist Female Born Apr 19, 1970 Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE is a retired British middle distance athlete. Holmes specialised in the 800 metres and 1500 metres events and won a gold medal for both distances at the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,032 | Which English monarch, who ruled from April 1509 to January 1547, is remembered for having married Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr, Elizabeth Blount, and Mary Boleyn? | The Court of Henry VIII, King of England The Court of Henry VIII, King of England The Court of Elizabeth l, Queen of England Top Surnames history Scope of Project This project identifies the personalities of the Royal Court of King Henry VIII, King of England. Family, friends and foes, are included. Overview Henry VIII... | Anne Boleyn Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London Anne's Early Years For a woman who played such an important part in English history, we know remarkably little about her earliest years. Antonia Fraser puts Anne's birth at 1500 or 1501, probably at Blickling (Norfolk) and the date of birth seems to be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,033 | Which children's character lives in 'Bikini Bottom'? | SpongeBob SquarePants: Live From Bikini Bottom Funny Game Game Art Game Description Live from Bikini Bottom it's SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Eugene H. Krabs Sandy Cheeks! In our fun online mini game SpongeBob SquarePants: Live From Bikini Bottom, you get an all access pass to the lives of ... | Bottom (TV Series 1991–1995) - 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 Edward and Richard are best buddies living off the govern... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,034 | A novel by Irvine Welsh set in Edinburgh was made into which 1996 film? | Trainspotting - Irvine Welsh - Google Books Irvine Welsh 19 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Trainspotting.html?id=tDsmsXeVZyQC Brace yourself, America, for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting—the novel and the film that became the cult sensations of Britain. Trainspotting is the novel that first launched Irvine W... | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Hunchback of Notre Dame ( 1996 ) G | A deformed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,035 | Who composed the Funeral March sonata? | Chopin Funeral March (Arr. for Organ) - YouTube Chopin Funeral March (Arr. for Organ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. P... | Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' at 150 : NPR Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' at 150 Embed Embed Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' at 150 Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' at 150 Embed Embed Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Symphony No. 4 "Italian" Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,036 | "According to the modern Olympics founder Baron de Coubertin, ""The essential thing is not conquering but..."" what?" | Controversy within the Olympics | The MediaPlex Controversy within the Olympics By The MediaPlex November 22, 2013 14:48 By Courtney Turnbull Every four years people from around the world come together for the love of sports, and hope to see their country take home the gold. Whether sitting in front of a big screen stu... | Sebastian Coe, Politician • Biography & Facts Sebastian Coe Politician Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, CH, KBE (born 29 September 1956), often referred to as Seb Coe or Lord Coe, is a British politician and former track and field athlete. As a middle-distance runner, Coe won four Olympic medals, including the 1500 me... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,037 | To which minor character does Hamlet refer as a ‘waterfly’? | What is Osric's function? | eNotes What is Osric's function? enotes | (Level 1) Educator Emeritus Posted on September 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM In Act V, scene ii, Shakespeare introduces a minor character into Hamlet in the person of Osric. Osric’s instrumental function in the play is extremely limited; he brings word to Haml... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,038 | First founded 182 years ago today, which organization requires a belief in the Great (or Grand) Architect of the Universe? | Freemasonry Explained - Part 1/3 Freemasonry Explained Freemasonry "The governments of the present day," spoke Benjamin Disraeli, former Prime Minister of England, "have to deal not merely with other governments, with emperors, kings and ministers, but also with the secret societies which have every... | Federal Hall Celebrates the 224th Anniversary of Washington’s Inauguration | Untapped Cities Federal Hall Celebrates the 224th Anniversary of Washington’s Inauguration Share April 30th 2013, marked the 224th anniversary of the inauguration of our first president under the constitution. Federal Hall National Memorial , ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,039 | What kind of animal is Olivia Newton John riding on the cover of her Physical album | Olivia Newton-John - Biography Olivia Newton-John - Biography Olivia in 1966 Growing up in Australia Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England on September 26th 1948; her family moved to Australia when she was 5. Her mother was German, daughter of the physicist Max Born, her father was Welsh, a professor of Ger... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,040 | Which actor was the first director of the National Theatre ? | National Theatre: Rufus Norris is new director - Telegraph Theatre News National Theatre: Rufus Norris is new director Rufus Norris, director of Festen and London Road, will take over the artistic directorship of the National Theatre in April 2015 Image 1 of 2 Rufus Norris is to take over from Sir Nicholas Hytner as... | John Mills - Biography - IMDb John Mills Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (44) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (5) John Lewis Ernest Watts Mills Nickname 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Sir John Mills, one of the most popular and beloved English actors, was born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills on Feb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,041 | What role, first established in May 1947 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom, was filled in 2008 by Fabio Capello, who replaced Steve McClaren? | England national football team manager England national football team manager Gareth Southgate , the current England national football team manager The role of an England national football team manager was first established in May 1947 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom . [1] [2] Before this, the England team ... | BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Capello named new England manager Capello named new England manager Capello will bring four Italian assistants with him Fabio Capello has been confirmed as the new England manager after the details of his contract were finalised with the Football Association. The Italian signed a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,042 | Named after a character appearing in Acts of the Apostles, what name is given to the act of paying for sacraments and consequently for holy offices or positions in the hierarchy of a church? | Full text of "The Acts of the Apostles" See other formats ^^5»^lFPiittCf^ V MAR So 1920 .% ?Lomki %v«!0^ ' Ivisloa T^3Z(o2j. Section • f- i ~> ^ By the same author: THE FOUR GOSPELS With a Practical Critical Commentary for Priests and Students XII -f 557 Pages 8vo. With 2 Maps. Cloth, Net, $4.00 "Most gl... | Sister Act: Broadway musical retains the fun of the film, but not the music | Theater | St. Louis News and Events | Riverfront Times Sister Act: Broadway musical retains the fun of the film, but not the music Sister Act: Broadway musical retains the fun of the film, but not the music Sister Act Performed through Decem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,043 | What originally American familial (that's familial, not familiar) term refers to a small shop or business run by a married couple? | United States of America travel guide - Wikitravel dial 911 Map of the mainland US, insular areas and Minor Outlying Islands. The United States of America is a large country in North America , often referred to as the "USA", the "US", the "United States", "America", or simply "the States". Home to the world's third-lar... | Appendix:English names of sports teams - Wiktionary Appendix:English names of sports teams Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary rhyming play on the non-standard English negative "ain't". Als Referring to a period of success. Amazin's Short version of the above. America's Team references a period of team succ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,044 | Which film featured the voices of Hugh Grant in his animated feature film debut, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, and David Tennant? | Aardman Animation's 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' Casts Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, David Tennant and More - /Film /Film Aardman Animation’s ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ Casts Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, David Tennant and More Posted on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 by Russ Fischer Sony and Aardman Animation have teamed f... | Shrek (2001) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error After his swamp is filled with magical ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,045 | The MP4-12c super car is made by which manufacturer? | 2011 - 2013 McLaren MP4-12C | car review @ Top Speed 2011 - 2013 McLaren MP4-12C 7 Speed SSG with Pre-Cog Horsepower @ RPM: . With its BMW sourced V12, center seat driving position and gold lined engine cover the car was truly exotic. It held many records and for longer than most other machines are able to. It shot the... | Ariel: Square Four | Vintage British Motorcycles Produced between 1931 and 1959. A total of 15,641 Square Fours were built. Ariel Square Four 4F 500(1931-32). 927 made. Ariel Square Four 4F 600(1932-40). 2,674 made. Ariel Square Four 4G (1936-49). 4,288 made. Ariel Square Four Mark I (1949-53). 3,922 made. Ariel Square... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,046 | What are the Friendly Islands in the Pacific now known as? | Friendly Islands - definition of Friendly Islands by The Free Dictionary Friendly Islands - definition of Friendly Islands by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Friendly+Islands Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Friendly Islands: Tongas Friend·ly Islands (Placename) anot... | The Pacific Ocean & It's Islands - worldfactsinc worldfactsinc The Pacific Ocean & It's Islands The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest body of water at 165.2 million squa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,047 | Both Luton Town and Stockport County football clubs have the same nickname. What is it? | Stockport County F.C | The Freindly Football Club The Freindly Football Club Links The Basics Stockport County Football Club are an English football club based in Stockport, England. They play in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. Their home stadium is Edgeley Park, and are nicknamed The Hatte... | A Beginner's Guide To Picking an EPL Team | Bleacher Report A Beginner's Guide To Picking an EPL Team Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 8.2K 0 Comments When the United States got knocked out of the World Cup, most Americans were resigned to the fact that they will not watch another soccer match until Jun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,048 | Area 51 is a supposed hotbed of alien activity. In what US state is it located? | Rebunking Conspiracy Theories: Area 51 - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency Rebunking Conspiracy Theories KEATON PATTI Of all of the numbered areas, Area 51 is the most shrouded in conspiracy. Located in the southern portion of Nevada, the facility has long been accused of being connected to extraterrestrials, housing top... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,049 | Which is the only walled city in North America to be declared a World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO | CBC.CA - Seven Wonders of Canada - Your Nominations - Old Quebec City, Quebec Seven Wonders of Canada The National Old Quebec City, Quebec Quebec City is the capital of Quebec and, after Montreal, the second largest city in the province. Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec) is the only North American fortified city north o... | The Gateway Arch — Its History and Architecture (St. Louis, Missouri) The remainder of the year from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Gateway Arch and Museum of Westward Expansion are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m (summer hours). Security Note: Due to security measures at the Gateway Arch, all visitors to the Arc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,050 | The T.V. documentary series 'Scrappers ' centres around a scrap-yard in which north-west town? | The Scrappers Local Car Breakers & Salvage Yard | Value Your Car Salvage Used Car Parts For Sale WELCOME TO THE SCRAPPERS Welcome to The Scrappers, one of the biggest and best car breaker yards and salvage car buyers in the North West. Based in Bolton, we have been in the industry for over 25 years, and are one of the ... | The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Z Cars Z CARS British Police Series Z Cars was the innovative, long-running BBC police series of the 1960s, which has programmed more episodes (667) than any other weekly crime programme on British television. Created by Troy Kennedy-Martin and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,051 | What is the name of the lighthouse situated four miles south east of the Scilly Islands? | St. Agnes St. Agnes Island Highlights There are five inhabited islands - St. Mary's, Tresco, St. Martin's, Bryher and St. Agnes – and countless uninhabited islands to explore. Not only are the entire Isles of Scilly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but 2,200 people are lucky enough to call it home. By Foot One of... | Must see and do in Adelaide and South Australia - Adelaide Sightseeing Tours Must see and do in Adelaide and South Australia Must See and Do in Adelaide and South Australia Here's our list of great things to do in Adelaide and surrounding regions. Discover Adelaide’s stunning beaches Take a tram ride to Glenelg or visi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,052 | In which country is the volcano Mount Rainier? | Rainier | Volcano World | Oregon State University OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Articles Mount Rainier is the highest and third most voluminous volcano of the Cascade Range. The main cone of this has formed since 730,000 years ago. Photograph of Mount Rainier from STS-64 (STS064-51-27).Image Source: The Earth Observation I... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,053 | Which singer had a cameo as a fencing instructor in 'Die Another Day'? | Madonna Lives to Act Another 'Day' Madonna Lives to Act Another 'Day' Email Madonna’s been a very naughty girl — but only for a few moments. If you were among the legion of fans who turned out over the weekend to see “Die Another Day,” the latest James Bond thriller, and think you momentarily saw Madonna in the high-ad... | Reviews Review from Mojo by John Harris In which success allows the trio to stretch out, cut down on the faux-punkery, grope towards a more grandiloquent musical language, and let their more experimental side run riot - as on the instrumental(ish) title track. Replete with the recorded debut of the strange Esperanto th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,054 | What city was the first to be run as a democracy? | Ancient Greek Democracy - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Ancient Greek Democracy A+E Networks Introduction In the year 507 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms that he called demokratia, or “rule by the people.” This system was comprised of three separate institutions: the ekkle... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,055 | Who had a top ten hit in 1962 with Right Said Fred? | 'RIGHT SAID FRED' - BERNARD CRIBBINS 1960s Animated Video - YouTube 'RIGHT SAID FRED' - BERNARD CRIBBINS 1960s Animated Video 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. Th... | 1963 British Open Golf Tournament: A Lefty Does It By Brent Kelley Updated December 18, 2015. Bob Charles deserved a lot of left-handed compliments - and plenty of right-handed ones, too - after winning the 1963 British Open. The victory made him the first left-handed golfer in the sport's history to win one of the maj... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,056 | The International Curling Championships have been won the most times by which country? | Curling - The Canadian Encyclopedia email MLA 7th Edition Gerald Redmond Revised: Patricia G. Bailey "Curling" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. Jeremy Freeborn. Toronto: Historica Canada, 2010. Web. 16 Jan. 2017. Gerald Redmond Revised: Patricia G. Bailey "Curling" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. Jeremy Freeborn. Toront... | Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow New events Snowboarding debuted as an official discipline. Curling returned to the Olympic Winter programme, this time with a tournament for both men and women. Ice hockey For the first time, the men’s ice hockey tournament was opened to al... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,057 | The British Royal Mint that was established in the Tower of London in 1279 and moved to an adjacent site on Tower Hill in 1809 is now situated where? | History of Famous British Engineers, Buildings and inventions :: Britarticles Introduction > History of Famous British Engineers, Buildings and inventions History of Famous British Engineers, Buildings and inventions 28/09/2012 12:06 Please click on above underlined link and then scroll down page for articles England... | The British Monarchy has evolved over almost 2 millennium. This web site explores the history, chronology, and the multifarious and fascinating characters of the individual kings and queens from ad 839 until ad 2000 Custom Search Search results published at bottom of page London 1 August 1714. Cannon fired, drums ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,058 | Which Asian country abolished its monarchy in 2008? | Monarchies in Southeast Asia | Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia Monarchies in Southeast Asia Monarchies in Southeast Asia Professor Michael Leifer, the late much respected scholar of Southeast Asian studies, wrote a preface for the critically acclaimed book by Roger Kershaw titled, Monarchy in Southeast Asia. Leifer ... | Brief Biography of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Share By Kallie Szczepanski The current king of Thailand , Bhumibol Adulyadej, is the longest-reigning monarch in the world today, as well as Thailand's longest-reigning king ever. The beloved king's common name is pronounced "POO-mee-pohn uh-DOON-ja-deht"; his thr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,059 | Who wrote the classic novel Moby Dick | The True-Life Horror That Inspired Moby-Dick | History | Smithsonian The True-Life Horror That Inspired Moby-Dick The whaler Essex was indeed sunk by a whale—and that's only the beginning smithsonian.com March 1, 2013 In July of 1852, a 32-year-old novelist named Herman Melville had high hopes for his new novel, Mo... | Moby | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Moby was one of the most controversial figures in techno music, alternately praised for bringing a face to the notoriously anonymous electronic genre and scorned by hordes of techno artists and fans for diluting and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,060 | Who did John Wilkes Booth assassinate in April 1865? | Booth's Reason for Assassination | Teachinghistory.org Booth's Reason for Assassination Why did John Wilkes Booth assassinate Abraham Lincoln? What kind of gun did he use? Answer On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth became the first person to assassinate an American president when he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in... | Blog Archives - Mr. Jensen's U.S. History Website Mr. Jensen's U.S. History Website Source: Richard Brookhiser. James Madison (2011) Thomas Jefferson and James Madison each served two terms as President. Jefferson's popularity plummeted by a large margin not long after he easily won re-election ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,061 | What is the English name for the Japanese Parliament? | Asian Topics on Asia for Educators || The Government of Modern Japan: The Japanese Diet (Parliament) THE GOVERNMENT OF MODERN JAPAN: THE JAPANESE DIET (PARLIAMENT) History of the Japanese Parliament Gerald L. Curtis :: It probably will come as a surprise to many people to learn that Japan has one of the oldest ... | Japan U.S. Department of State Background Note Japan Japan GEOGRAPHY Japan, a country of islands, extends along the eastern or Pacific coast of Asia. The four main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu (or the mainland), Shikoku, and Kyushu. Okinawa Island is about 380 miles southwest of Kyushu. Ab... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,062 | Which James Bond film features a song by Louis Armstrong? | Louis Armstrong - We Have All the Time in the World [007 On Her Majesty's Secret Service ] - YouTube Louis Armstrong - We Have All the Time in the World [007 On Her Majesty's Secret Service ] Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropria... | Nancy Sinatra, 'You Only Live Twice' (1967) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Barely Legal: 30 Nearly Pornographic Mainstream Films The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,063 | Which Californian computer software company was founded in 1995 by Bill Coleman, Ed Scott and Alfred Chuang? | DreamFactory Software Appoints Bill Coleman and Greg Papadopoulos To Board of Directors Browse Press Releases DreamFactory Software Appoints Bill Coleman and Greg Papadopoulos To Board of Directors Silicon Valley pioneers bring vision and expertise to guide product roadmap and help drive adoption of DreamFactory's open... | Silicon Valley History & Future Source: "Education and Tech Entrepreneurship" by Vivek Wadhwa, Richard Freeman, Ben Rissing. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 2008 About 60 years ago, Stanford University had some financial problems. The authorities of university tried to resolve these problems by leasing part of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,064 | With which musical instrument is Pablo Casals associated? | Pablo Casals | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Blair Johnston As the first modern cello virtuoso, Pablo Casals created a new appreciation of the instrument and its repertory when the concert stage was still considered the exclusive playground of the piano and violin. Casals also... | Instruments of the Orchestra: The Woodwind Family Instrument Families When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of mate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,065 | Not surprisingly, the name for what feature of geography means 'almost an island' in Latin? | The Naming of America Am�rica, no invoco tu nombre en vano [America, I don't invoke your name in vain] Pablo Neruda, Canto General AMERICA, we learn as schoolchildren, was named in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, for his discovery of the mainland of the New World. We tend not to question this lesson about the naming o... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,066 | What is the name of the monument in the New Forest which is supposedly at the site of the death of King William II? | The Rufus Stone in The New Forest Link to us The Rufus Stone The Rufus Stone has to be one of the strongest reminders of the origins of the New Forest. The iron-clad stone marks the (alleged) spot where King William II was fatally wounded with an arrow, during a royal hunting outing in the Forest, in the year 1100AD. T... | King William II (William Rufus) King William II (William Rufus) King William II (William Rufus) Sections References William Rufus (the Red), the second surviving son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders , was born in about 1056. His mother gave birth to nine children. Seven of these survived: William, Rober... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,067 | The 1999 book ‘Black Hawk Down’ by Mark Bowden chronicles the events of which 1993 battle? | Black Hawk Down | Moviepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Budget $92 million Black Hawk Down is a 2001 American war film directed by Ridley Scott . It is an adaptation of the 1999 book by Mark Bowden, which chronicles the events of the Battle of Mogadishu, a raid by the United States' to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Far... | JFK: November 22nd Then and Now Picture | JFK in Texas: Then and Now - ABC News ABC News JFK in Texas: Then and Now + − JFK: November 22nd Then and Now This Nov. 5, 2013 photo shows an image taken by Dallas Morning News photographer Tom Dillard on Nov. 22, 1963, of spectators lying on the ground in Dealey Plaza as a mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,068 | What is the title of the song that Nick Berry took to No. 1 in 1986? | Nick Berry : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Nick Berry Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . For Australian sportsman, see N... | 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 |
1,498,069 | Who takes care of animals on a film set? | 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths: Up To 27 Die As Wranglers Blame Production Company | The Huffington Post 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths: Up To 27 Die As Wranglers Blame Production Company 11/19/2012 09:17 am ET | Updated Jan 19, 2013 3.6k The Huffington Post/AP By NICK PERRY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Animal wran... | TV ACRES: Dogs > Breeds> Basset Hounds > Dog the dog (Columbo) Basset Hounds Dog the dog - Basset hound seen on episodes of the police drama COLUMBO/NBC/1971-77/ABC/1989-91. Dog was owned by Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk), a seemingly incompetent homicide detective who always got his man. The choice of a droopy-eare... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,070 | In 2011 who became the first Manchester United FC captain from Eastern Europe? | Manchester United's 2011 FA Youth Cup winners: Where are they now? | VAVEL.com Manchester United's 2011 FA Youth Cup winners: Where are they now? 15-01-2015 Manchester United last won the FA Youth Cup back in 2011, beating Sheffield United 6-3 on aggregate. But what has become of the cup-winning side four years later? ... | 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 |
1,498,071 | The men’s football team from which country won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics? | Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison Date Started: August 19, 2008 Date Finished: August 19, 2008 Format: 240 laps (60 km) with a sprint every 20 laps (5 km). Sprint points awarded - 5-3-2-1 - to the first four... | BBC Sport - Football - Guide to the teams at South Africa 2010 Guide to the teams at South Africa 2010 Group H On 18 November the guest list for the biggest party in world football was finalised and set in stone. Next summer, 32 national teams will head to South Africa to compete in the 19th World Cup finals each hopin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,072 | Which writer’s name means ‘jackdaw’ in Czech? | Jackdaw – Corvid Corner by Corvid Gyrl The beauty of the internet… I love the jackdaw and I couldn’t describe it better than the wonderful editors who contributed to the Wikipedia entry…so I will share that with you…it is well worth the read… The Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), sometimes known as the Eurasian Jackdaw, Europ... | 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 |
1,498,073 | Which British born actor's real name was James Lablache Stewart (1913 -1993)? | IMDb: Most Popular People Born In 1913 Most Popular People Born In 1913 1-50 of 2,039 names. Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Peter Cushing Actor, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Peter Wilton Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, to Nellie Maria (King) and George... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,074 | "Who wrote the operetta, ""The Merry Widow"", first performed in 1905?" | Franz Lehár - The Merry Widow - Overture - YouTube Franz Lehár - The Merry Widow - Overture 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 ... | Guide to Musical Theatre - Operetta Book and Lyrics by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens, Paris - 21 October, 1858 Stadt Theatre, Broadway - March, 1861 (in German) Her Majesty's Theatre, London - December 26, 1865 (76 perfs) - adapted by J.R. Planché Revis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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