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1,498,775 | Who wrote the 1946 work ‘The Winslow Boy’? | The Winslow Boy: a play that lasts - Telegraph Theatre Features The Winslow Boy: a play that lasts The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan may be old fashioned but is a play that stands the test of time while more modern efforts falter says Sarah Crompton The Winslow Boy: Charlie Rowe as Ronnie and Henry Goodman as Arthu... | 1945 Academy Awards® Winners and History Spellbound (1945) Actor: RAY MILLAND in "The Lost Weekend" , Bing Crosby in "The Bells of St. Mary's", Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh", Gregory Peck in "The Keys of the Kingdom", Cornel Wilde in "A Song to Remember" Actress: JOAN CRAWFORD in "Mildred Pierc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,776 | What is the medical condition icterus commonly called? | Jaundice: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Too many red blood cells are dying or breaking down and going to the liver The liver is overloaded or damaged The bilirubin from the liver is unable to properly move into the digestive tract Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Things... | Enetophobia at The Medical Dictionary Medicines The condition was officially recognized in 1994 in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition) as a specific phobia of blood/injection/injury type. Phobic level responses to injections cause sufferers to avoid inoculations, blood tests and in the more seve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,777 | Who is the youngest driver to win a Formula 1 World Championship? | Youngest Drivers to Win in Formula 1 F1 Coming of age © Clive Mason/Getty Images Sebastian Vettel 2008 | 21 years, 73 days Among the most successful drivers of all time, Sebastian Vettel comes in at number two on the all-time youngest winners list. In similar fashion to Verstappen, Vettel crushed multiple records en ro... | April 7, 1968: Formula One champion Jim Clark killed in Hockenheim crash - BT April 7, 1968: Formula One champion Jim Clark killed in Hockenheim crash One of the most naturally talented motor racing drivers of all time died when his Lotus-Cosworth left the German track at 140 mph and hit a tree. Print this story Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,778 | Which 18th century painter's works include 'The Ladies Waldegrave'? | Life in the 18th Century DAILY LIFE IN 18th CENTURY BRITAIN By Tim Lambert Society in 18th Century Britain In the late 18th century life the industrial revolution began to transform life in Britain. Until then most people lived in the countryside and made their living from farming. By the mid 19th century most people i... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,779 | Which comic actor died on Christmas Day 1977? | Sad but True: Five Stars Who Passed Away on Christmas Day | E! News Sad but True: Five Stars Who Passed Away on Christmas Day By SNAP/ZUMA Press.; GAB Archive/Redferns A music legend. A Rat Pack leader. One of Batman's slinkiest foes. They're among the film, TV and music greats whom audiences have said goodbye to on Ch... | Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane dies - BBC News Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane dies 17 May 2013 Close share panel Image caption Paul Shane, second from right, made his name playing Ted Bovis in TV sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Paul Shane, the actor famous for starring in the 1980s BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died, his agent has confirmed. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,780 | "In the ""Peanuts"" comic strip, what Halloween spirit does Linus believe in?" | 1000+ images about Peanuts Halloween on Pinterest | Snoopy halloween, Charlie brown and Peanuts halloween It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown poster by Dark Hall Mansion See More | TV ACRES: Dogs > Cartoon Canines > Snoopy (Charlie Brown/Peanuts)> Cartoon Canines Snoopy - White beagle with black ears created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz for his popular comic strip Peanuts which debuted on October 2, 1950. Snoopy lives in small wooden doghouse (he loves to lay on top of it) located ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,781 | Moses 10 plagues on Egypt - what was the fourth? | The 10 Plagues of Egypt - Kids Bible Maps Bible Topics Moses and The 10 Plagues Exodus 9:14 - "For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth." FOLLOW THE MAP The Ten Plagues for Little Kids This... | Moses | The Hebrew Bible The Hebrew Bible Mōšéh ISO 259-3 Moše; Greek: Mωϋσῆς Mōüsēs; Arabic: موسىٰ Mūsa) was, according to the Hebrew Bible and Qur’an, a religious leader, lawgiver and prophet, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed. Also called Moshe Rabbenu in Hebrew (מֹשֶׁה רַבֵּנוּ, Lit. “... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,782 | Described by Elizabeth I as 'the fairest and godliest church in England', in which city is the church of St Mary Redcliffe? | St Mary Redcliffe (1) St Mary Redcliffe (1) Help Wanted The area around St. Mary Redcliffe This is a wonderful church in the district of Redcliffe near Bedminster. I may be biased as I was christened here, but it really is a beautiful church. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have referred to it as "The fairest, goodliest a... | BBC - Religions - Christianity: Church of England Church of England Last updated 2011-06-30 An explanation of the Church of England, established or state church in England and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion; its structure, history and current issues. On this page History and role St Botolph's Church, Boston, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,783 | Give a year in the life of Italian artist Botticelli? | Sandro Botticelli Biography (1445–1510) – Life of Florentine Artist Complete Works One Renaissance artist and Florentine Painter never failed to impress the Medici Family. One of his noted artworks is none other than the famed “The Birth of Venus”, and has been a product of the Medici clan. He was none other than Sandr... | Canaletto: Grand Designs Canaletto: Grand Designs Download this lecture In 1746 the great Venetian artist, Canaletto, moved to London following the market and wealth for his work. Nine years later, he left the city attacked by the critics as repetitive and a fake. What was 18th Century London like to be the centre of s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,784 | Who played Will Hunting in the 1997 film ‘Good Will Hunting’? | Good Will Hunting (1997) - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 20 hours ago 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.... | Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,785 | The cast of which US television show had a 2009 hit with ‘Don’t Stop Believin’? | EXCLUSIVE: 'Glee's First 'Don't Stop Believin' Almost Looked Completely Different! EXCLUSIVE: 'Glee's First 'Don't Stop Believin' Almost Looked Completely Different! by Leanne Aguilera 4:55 PM PDT, March 17, 2015 Photo: FOX Whether you're a diehard Gleek or just a casual YouTube surfer, chances are you've seen Glee's r... | Angelic Heaven - Actor Bios - Kate Jackson Kate Jackson aka Sabrina Duncan After getting bitten by the acting bug, Kate moved to New York City from her home town of Birmingham, Alabama. While in New York, she enrolled into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Kate's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,786 | Which football club did Alex Ferguson leave to join Manchester United? | Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager after 27 years | Football | The Guardian Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager after 27 years • Ferguson to stand down at end of season Sir Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager after 27 years • Ferguson to stand down at end of season ... | Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer | SoccerSouls Home / Article / Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,787 | Trachoma is an infection of which part of the body? | Trachoma: Read Treatment and Symptom Information Medical Author: Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS Frank J. Weinstock, MD, FACS Dr. Weinstock is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He practices general ophthalmology in Canton, Ohio, with a special interest in contact lenses. He holds faculty positions of Professor of Ophthal... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,788 | What medieval war cry, popularised by Shakespeare with the phrase 'dogs of war', means destruction? | 'Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war more like this... Animals Meaning The military order Havoc! was a signal given to the English military forces in the Middle Ages to direct the soldiery... | 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 |
1,498,789 | If adult female sheep are called ewes and castrated adult males are wethers, what are the uncastrated male sheep called? | Created By: Chelsea Holschbach, Dana Mohn, Kayla Eick, and Darci O'Brien. General Information on Sheep Domestic sheep are scientifically known as Ovis aries. They are quadruped, four legs, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Numbering a li... | 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 |
1,498,790 | "Who famously said in 1916 ""History is more or less bunk""?" | 'History is bunk' - the meaning and origin of this phrase History is bunk Live in the present, not the past. Origin Henry Ford (1863 - 1947) was the founder of the Ford Motor Company, the father of the assembly line and of mass-production, and one of the wealthiest and most famous people who ever lived. However, histor... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,791 | Lady Day is a quarter day in the British calendar, but on which date of the year is Lady Day? | Lady Day - definition of Lady Day in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Lady Day in English: Lady Day 25 March (the feast of the Annunciation), a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland. Example sentences ‘The chairman of Shipston-on-Stour Board of Guardians submitted the estimate of expenditure from Lady D... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,792 | Which chain of clothes shops was founded in the 1960s by Barbara Hulaniki? | History of 1960s Fashion and Textiles History of 1960s Fashion and Textiles The 1960s was a decade of sweeping change throughout the fashion world generating ideas and images which still appear modern today. Whereas fashion had previously been aimed at a wealthy, mature elite, the tastes and preferences of young people... | Intersections: Allegra Kent, Balanchine's Ballerina : NPR Heard on Morning Edition Allegra Kent and partner Conrad Ludlow dance a pas de deux in Symphony in C, choreographed by Balanchine, during a 1965 performance in New York. From "Dancing for Mr. B," directed by Anne Belle/Courtesy John Belle hide caption toggle cap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,793 | What 'white-tail' species grew in such numbers in US Washington DC parklands as to prompt radical control measures in 2012? | Peter N. Kirstein - Part 13Peter N. Kirstein | Work for Peace! Protect Academic Freedom! Defend Critical Thinking in the Academy! Background Howard Zinn Arrested in Civil Rights Movement | Page 13 Peter N. Kirstein Posted on October 18, 2009 by Peter Kirstein This paper was presented at the Associated Colleges of the C... | Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Conservation Legacy Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation "We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,794 | "What is the literally translation of ""Kindergarten""?" | kindergarten | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary noun or ˈkinderˌgartener (ˈkɪndərˌgɑrtnər ; kinˈdərgärtˌnər) Word origin of 'kindergarten' Ger, lit., children's garden, coined (1840) by Froebel < kinder, gen. pl. of kind, child (see kind ) + garten, garden Example sentences containing 'kindergarten' Jane... | Bayreuth – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Richard Wagner's Festival Theater (Festspielhaus) in Bayreuth For the city in Lebanon, see Beirut . The festival city of Bayreuth in Upper Franconia (Oberfranken) is relatively quiet most of the year until the Richard Wagner Festival settles in for 30 days every summer. Bayreuth fe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,795 | Julia Gillard is the current Prime Minister of which country ? | Julia Gillard | World news | The Guardian browse all sections close Julia Gillard Julia Gillard is a former Australian politician who was country's 27th prime minister and the leader of the Australian Labor party. She was the first woman to hold either position December 2016 Academic review of 2016 federal election war... | Portia Simpson-Miller - Countries of the world Countries of the world datacard Portia Simpson-Miller Portia Lucretia Simpson-Miller, ON, MP is a Jamaican politician who has been the seventh Prime Minister of Jamaica since 5 January 2012. Tagged facts collected from text on this page Tagged facts about this page Head of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,796 | What is the largest of the three paired muscles in the buttocks? | What is the largest muscle in the human body? | eNotes What is the largest muscle in the human body? dano7744 | College Teacher | (Level 2) Educator Posted on May 22, 2010 at 10:56 AM The gluteal muscles are largest. The gluteus minimus and maximus comprise this group. They are your buttocks. A very close second is the... | The Circus - The Greatest Show on Earth The Greatest Show on Earth The Greatest Show on Earth The ever-growing size of the Barnum circus started people saying that it was "The Greatest Show on Earth." And Barnum eventually made that title the copyrighted name of his show - "P.T. Barnum's Traveling World's Fair, Great... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,797 | "If someone is ""Cornish"", what English peninsula do they hail from?" | What does being Cornish mean to you? – Cornwall Info An attempted to tackle the issue of Cornish identity. Written by Nigel Pengelly after consulting various academics and Cornish figures. What does being Cornish mean to you ? To any person who is Cornish, it is something that is celebrated all over the world. But when... | Cornish Yarg - Cheese.com Find over 1750 specialty cheeses from 74 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource Photo Credit: Lynher Dairies Cheese Company Ltd Cornish Yarg Cornish Yarg is supposed to have been discovered by cheese-making couple, Allan and Jenny Gray from a 13th century recipe. Its unusual name is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,798 | What device, a tool for studying astronomical phenomena, uses the fact that when a material is heated to incandescence it emits light that is characteristic of the atomic makeup of the material? | Spectrometer Spectrometer Mass spectrometer A spectrometer is an optical instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum , typically used in spectroscopic analysis to identify materials. The variable measured is most often the light's intensity but could also, for ... | The Lives of Stars The Lives of Stars Download this lecture Stars are a ubiquitous feature of our local Galactic environment. They do not last forever – but form, develop and evolve over timescales of millions or billions of years, eventually to expire in dramatic style. We look at the lifecycles of different kinds of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,799 | How many hurdles are jumped in a men's 400 metres hurdle race | How high are the hurdles? How high are the hurdles? Hurdles | 0 comments Hurdles should have 5 different heights that they can be set at. Each one of these heights is used for a different race or age group. The easiest way to explain the hurdle height is in inches (if you are from the United States). The hurdles can... | IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 March 15, 2012 0 Comments IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 The International Association of Athletics Federations World Indoor Championships were inaugurated as the World Indoor Games in 1985 in Paris, F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,800 | In which country were noodles invented? | The History of Noodles: How a Simple Food Became a Worldwide Staple - The Atlantic The Atlantic See our Newsletters > The History of Noodles: How a Simple Food Became a Worldwide Staple The author Jen Lin-Liu traveled from Beijing to Rome to trace the origins and spread of the popular culinary item -- and enjoyed some ... | Free Flashcards about DDG Trivia Places 10 Is Scandinavia in the north or south of Europe? North Which Arctic country's Finnish name is Lapin Li? Lapland The Straight of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with which Sea? Mediterranean Which country is also called the Hellenic Republic? Greece What is Europe's most m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,801 | On which English motorway can you find services called Baldock, Wetherby and Washington? | Services on the A1 - Motorway Services Online, A1 | service stations Motorway Services Online search services Services on the A1 Here are details on the services on the A1, truck road, starting at London and ending at Edinburgh. Also on Motorway Services Online: Services on the M1 and M18 , M25 , M62 , A14 , A17 , A19 ... | Tamworth Services M42 - Motorway Services Information Tamworth Services M42 Other ratings from visitors to the site Truckers Where: at J10 and from a5 County: Staffordshire Type: Single site, used by traffic in both directions Operator: Moto Eat-In Food: Costa,, Greggs, Burger King, Eat & Drink Co. Takeaway Food / Gene... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,802 | Sounding like a placename, what is the traditional pronged spear used for catching Salmon called? | Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest - Weston A Price Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest Print - PDF - Email Insert photo In the summer of 1933, Weston Price set out to locate native peoples still living on this continent who might shed light on the health and nutrition of their ancestors before the widespr... | 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 |
1,498,803 | According to the proverb, what do you need if you are going 'to sup with the Devil'? | %PDF-1.3 %���� 1 0 obj << /OPM 1 /Type/ExtGState >> endobj 2 0 obj << /FL 1 /SM 0.01 /Type/ExtGState >> endobj 3 0 obj << /OP true /Type/ExtGState >> endobj 4 0 obj << /OP false /Type/ExtGState >> endobj 5 0 obj << /BitsPerSample 8 /Domain[0 1] /Size[255] /FunctionType 0 /Range[0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1] /Length 1020 >> stream | The Devil Cart THE DEVIL Can the Devil be a bringer of good luck? Yes, indeed, according to old European traditions. This devil -- known variously as Old Nick, Old Scratch, Old Split-Foot, and Der Teufel -- did not begin his career as the "Satan" (adversary) of Christianity and Judaism or the "Prince of Darkness" and "... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,804 | 'Sarah Gamp', 'Tom Pinch', and 'Mark Tapley' are characters in which Dickens novel? | Dickens's " Sairey Gamp and Betsy Prig" by Harold Copping Approximately 7 x 5 inches (18.8 x 12.5 cm) From Character Sketches from Dickens, facing p. 76. Scanned image, caption, and commentary below by Philip V. Allingham [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long ... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,805 | Which three footballers won the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Award in the 20th century? | 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... | Ashton-under-Lyne Grammar School Famous Old Boys Gordon Taylor - Chief Executive of the PFA (Professional Footballer's Association) Gordon Taylor - At Ashton Grammar 1956 -61, we were in the same class and mates from Mossley Road. He left immediately after O levels to sign pro forms for Bolton Wanderers who sent him to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,806 | The singer Kimbra who featured on the Record of the Year for 2012 was born and grew up where? | Kimbra feels life reverberate in 'The Golden Echo' - LA Times Kimbra feels life reverberate in 'The Golden Echo' Kimbra Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times New Zealand-born singer-songwriter Kimbra. Mikael Wood Contact Reporter 'We live surrounded by projections of the self,' Kimbra says. Her new album aims to point people ... | VisitBritain_Top 12 Guide to Britain & Northern Ireland_01 by Jamm Design Ltd - issuu issuu TO PLACES IN BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Stonehenge Wiltshire, England The Peace Bridge Derry-Londonderry, Northen Ireland 2 Introduction 2012 is a big year and we are welcoming you to Britain with our Top 12 attractions and ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,807 | The Emerald is the birthstone for what month? | May Birthstone - Emerald - Birth Stones by Months You are here: Home Birthstones by Month May Birthstone – Emerald May Birthstone – Emerald May Birthstone Emerald The gemstone representing May, is the Emerald. As spring in the northern hemisphere occurs in May, the emerald stands for a time of rebirth and growth. The F... | 35th Anniversary - Thirty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Most Popular Song 35 Years Ago: "PHYSICAL" - Olivia Newton John Price of Gasoline when you were married: $1.22 / gallon TRADITIONAL GIFT: According to ancient history, coral is said to have a magical power to prevent sterility. Coral is mostly comprised of calcium car... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,808 | The late author and television personality Barbara Woodhouse was famous for training which animals? | '80s Actual: Barbara Woodhouse Barbara Woodhouse The inimitable Mrs Woodhouse with a canine pal in the early 1980s. Barbara Woodhouse was born in 1910 and always loved animals. She was known for her way with horses and cows as well as for being a dog trainer. Having trained dogs to appear in films, Barbara became a cel... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,809 | March 21, 1963 saw the last inmate, Frank Wathernam, leave what famous federal prison, closed by order of then attorney general Robert F. Kennedy? | 1000+ images about Alcatraz on Pinterest | Al capone, Gangsters and Islands Forward Al Capone was one of the famous inmates of Alcatraz Island. His nickname was was "Scarface Al.' He went to prision in 1934. He continued running his rackets from behind bars by often buying off guards. He gained media attention after 4-... | Robert Stroud - The Birdman of Alcatraz Official Bookstore Robert "the Birdman of Alcatraz" Stroud Robert Stroud, who was better known to the public as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," was probably the most famous inmate ever to reside on Alcatraz. In 1909 he brutally murdered a bartender who had allegedly failed to pay a pr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,810 | On the London Underground map what is the colour of the Jubilee Line? | Jubilee Line | London Tube Map London Tube Map Stratford The Jubilee Line is represented on the London Tube map by a silver line and runs from Stanmore to Stratford. It was originally built in 1979 to Charing Cross but was extended in 1999 to Stratford in the East end of London. These later, second-stage stations are... | Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox - Event info Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox Welcome Welcome from Tom Purves, Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club As Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome one and all to the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,811 | Which way is it likely that the head of the successor of Queen Elizabeth II will face on a British coin? | Why does the Queen face right on coins but left on postage stamps? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk THIS SCEPTRED ISLE Why does the Queen face right on coins but left on postage stamps? THE design of coins is determined by a tradition going back at least to the time of Charles II that the direction in which the hea... | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,812 | Rib, stretcher, runner, ferrule, crook-handle and tube are parts of which common protective device? | Articles Wholesale Leather Jillian Distributors specialize in wholesale drop shipping and distribution, specializing in wholesale leather, connecting customers and businesses on a global scale. One of the numerous wholesale products we offer is wholesale leather apparel and wholesale leather products. We offer a wider ... | Physical Education/Sport | Page 2 Physical Education/Sport 3 Replies Thank you to all the parents who have offered to assist us with the House Athletic Sports Day. Ive sent home a roster to all the parents that will be helping on the day. If you haven’t received one at this stage, it means we have enough helpers-thanks... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,813 | Name the film where a knickerless Sharon Stone crosses her legs. | Basic Instinct uncovered: What the censors really thought of Sharon's leg-crossing | Daily Mail Online Basic Instinct uncovered: What the censors really thought of Sharon's leg-crossing comments They are regarded as prim guardians of public morals – yet Britain’s film censors actually relished some of cinema’s most exp... | Did you know? Did you know? More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night. Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain life. Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk. To sell your home faster and for more money, paint it yellow. Daphne du Maurier, best known for Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,814 | Over its thousands of islands Indonesia officially recognises the religions of Christianity (Protestantism and Catholicism), Confucianism, Islam, Hinduism and what other? | Indonesia Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Coordinates: National ideology: Pañcasīla Anthem: Indonesia Raya Great Indonesia in ASEAN (dark grey) – [Legend] Capital 6°10.5′S 106°49.7′E Official languages Indonesian Religion Officially recognised: Islam Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Demonym Indonesian ... | 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 |
1,498,815 | In Roman mythology who was Chief of the gods? | List of Major Roman Gods Apollo Greek (Apollo) Apollo is the son of Jupiter and Leto, and the twin brother of Diana . He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not spe... | In Greek mythology Hermes was the messenger of the gods He was - ENG - 101 View Full Document In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods. He was also the god of boundaries, travel, communication, trade, language, and writing. He also was a guide to the underworld. His most well-known characteristic was hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,816 | Who owned the fictional plantation of Tara? | Where's Tara? Atlanta's Gone with the Wind Legacy | My American Odyssey 4 Deeply flawed, at times downright contemptible, Scarlett nevertheless wins our admiration. Even 70 years later, one of the most common questions asked by tourists visiting Atlanta is “Where is Tara?” Not where is Coca Cola, where is CNN or where ... | Sal's Snippets: I saw something nasty in the woodshed! Sunday, 8 June 2008 I saw something nasty in the woodshed! I was in the middle of reading 'Cold Comfort Farm' this week when I suddenly discovered that this was the production at The Northcott Theatre, which is on the University of Exeter campus. So I finished the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,817 | What can be a powered drink, a fish, and a highly decorated WWII US submarine? | Covert Naval Blog: Developments in Technology of Submarine Warfare During the 20th Century Friday, June 10, 2011 Developments in Technology of Submarine Warfare During the 20th Century While the idea of a submersible ship had been around since the Renaissance, the advances in technology required were not seen until the... | Food Timeline: 1936 to 1940 - Food History Events An extensive selection of free food, beverage & agricultural magazines, e-books, etc. for qualified professionals FOOD HISTORY TIMELINE 1936 to 1940 1936 Warner Bros. Loony Tunes character 'Porky Pig' makes his debut. 1936 William Horlick died (born 1846). Manufacturer ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,818 | What is the ruling house of Monaco? | History of Monaco HISTORY Since ancient times, Monaco has always been at the crossroads of history. Initially the Ligurians, the ancient people who first settled Monaco, were concerned with the strategic location of the Rock of Monaco. Evidence of the Ligurian occupation of Monaco was found in a cave in the Saint Mar... | Place:Metz, Moselle, France - Genealogy Place:Metz, Moselle, France source: GRI Photo Archive, Authority File (1998) p 13200; Webster's Geographical Dictionary (1988) p 754 Divodurum Mediomatricum source: Webster's Geographical Dictionary (1988) p 754 Le Sablon source: Webster's Geographical Dictionary (1988) p 754 Met... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,819 | Bridgetown is the capital of which island? | Bridgetown, capital city of Barbados All... Bridgetown, capital city of Barbados Bridgetown is not just the capital of Barbados; it is also the island's only city. More than 110,000 people call Bridgetown home, and it is the cultural, political and economic heart of the island nation. The city boasts beautiful architec... | Pitcairn Islands PITCAIRN ISLANDS OCTA Welcome to the official web site of the Government of the Pitcairn Islands. The Pitcairn Islands group is a British Overseas Territory. It comprises the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,820 | "Which blue-veined soft cheese has a name which translates as ""sweet milk""?" | Dolcelatte | Define Dolcelatte at Dictionary.com Dolcelatte a soft creamy blue-veined cheese made in Italy Word Origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 | Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,821 | Which King married Alexandra, daughter of Christian IX of Denmark? | Alexandra | queen consort of Great Britain | Britannica.com queen consort of Great Britain Written By: Alternative Titles: Alexandra Caroline Mary Charlotte Louisa Julia, Alexandra, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, Alexandra, Princess of Wales Alexandra Queen consort of Great Britain Also known as ... | List of Rulers of Europe | Lists of Rulers | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art List of Rulers of Europe See works of art 52.189.11 1983.183.5 The list that follows is meant as a complement to the Timeline of Art History, not as a comprehensive historical r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,822 | Who became first President of Israel in 1948? | Chaim Weizmann Of Israel Is Dead Chaim Weizmann Of Israel Is Dead Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES TEL AVIV, Israel, Sunday, Nov. 9--President Chaim Weizmann of Israel died at 6:30 this morning in his home in Rehovot, near here, after a long illness. He would have been 78 years old on Nov. 27. Respiratory inflammation was... | Who knows Israel's Mossad? - Channel 4 News Who knows Israel's Mossad? By Channel 4 News Updated on 18 February 2010 The assassination in Dubai of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh by an 11-person hit squad has thrown the spotlight on the Mossad, Israel's security service. Who Knows Who investigates. Israel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,823 | What was the surname of the German chemist who, in 1867, established the chemical works in Cefn Mawr, which later became part of Monsanto and then Flexsys ? | Ruabon : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ordnance S... | A brief history of the four rings Compliled by Matt Daniels from Audi AG press releases The Audi emblem of the four rings denotes one of Germany's oldest automobile manufacturers. It symbolizes the merger in 1932 of four previously independent motor vehicle manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. These companies ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,824 | Name the Swedish tennis player who in recent years has ended long unbeaten records by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. | Borg Roots for Nadal to Join Him as New Rival Arises - The New York Times The New York Times Tennis |Borg Roots for Nadal to Join Him as New Rival Arises Search Continue reading the main story Photo Bjorn Borg has followed the career of Rafael Nadal since 2003. He watched him from courtside during the 2008 French Open.... | History - 1980s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM READ MORE 1980: Billie Jean King v Martina Navratilova The 37-year-old King returned to Wimbledon for another assault on the title she loved, saving a match point in a 2hrs 40mins encounter against Pam Shriver to reach the quarter-finals. Once ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,825 | Which is the longest river in the world? | What is the longest river in the world? - Ask History Ask History July 9, 2014 By Nate Barksdale Share this: What is the longest river in the world? Author What is the longest river in the world? URL Google The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Ama... | European Rivers - Rivers of Europe, Map of Rivers in Europe, Major Rivers in Europe - Worldatlas.com print this map Hundreds of rivers and their tributaries cross the European continent. Here we highlight those over 600 miles in length, and a few others of note. DANUBE: Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,826 | Born in 1955, who wrote ‘The Firm’, ‘The Client’ and ‘The Chamber’? | Bio | John Grisham John Grisham Menu Biography “I seriously doubt I would ever have written the first story had I not been a lawyer. I never dreamed of being a writer. I wrote only after witnessing a trial.” ― John Grisham Long before his name became synonymous with the modern legal thriller, he was working 60-70 hours... | Noel Coward Noel Coward Noel Coward Sir Noël Peirce Coward (16 December 1899 – 26 March 1973) was an English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what Time magazine called “a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise”.[1] Born in Teddingt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,827 | What is the name given to seven performing musicians? | Types and Sizes of Ensembles in Music Music Education Expert By Espie Estrella An ensemble is defined as a group of people performing a musical number together and/or a group of musicians playing musical instruments together. There are various kinds of ensembles that are differentiated based on the type of music they p... | 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 |
1,498,828 | Which is the largest species of British grouse? | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Grouse Browse bird families Image: Tom Marshall Medium to large-sized ‘gamebirds’, grouse are somewhat partridge-like, with rounded bodies, short, broad wings and small heads with stout, arched bills. They feed on shoots, buds and seeds of small shrubs and herbs. Red grouse are especial... | 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 |
1,498,829 | In nature, what are active, dormant and extinct? | Active, erupting, dormant and extinct volcanoes 13-21 May: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy) 20-27(28) May: Fascination Volcano - Santorini Island (Greece) 3-18 Jun: From Krakatau to Bali - Java (Indonesia) : spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out What is the... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,830 | What is a small ceramic dish used for baking an individual portion? | Ramekins: small baking dishes. Sizes, uses, storage, and origin of the word Cookware Ramekins A Ramekin is a small, heatproof dish for baking that looks like a miniature soufflé dish. They are individual-portion sized; you both cook and serve in them. Because Ramekins are so small, heat easily gets to the middle of wha... | French Culinary Terms | Sauce | Cheese French Culinary Terms : "white;" cooked, but not browned à la Alsacienne : in the manner of Alsace, usually refers to German-influenced braised meat and charcuteriedishes containing choucroute and/or potatoes à la Amoricaine : seafood cooked with olive oil, onions, tomatoes and wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,831 | Which Italian coastal resort is served by Federico Fellini Airport? | Top 10 Hotels Near Rimini (RMI-Federico Fellini Intl.) in Rimini, Italy | Hotels.com Excellent 4.4 / 5 ( 24 genuine reviews ) Hotels.com® RewardsFor every 10 nights, get 1 free! 17 people looked at this hotel in the last hour Most recent review "My boyfriend and I had such a lovely stay over the past 11 days, the staff... | Fuerteventura, Canary Islands Fuerteventura, Canary Islands by John Kramer Nov 19, 2013 (Updated Oct 22, 2014) The semi-arid island of Fuerteventura lies just 52 nautical miles off the coast of Morocco. Geographically closer to Africa than to mainland Spain, Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, just after... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,832 | Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? | Spongebob Theme Song (WithLyrics) - YouTube Spongebob Theme Song (WithLyrics) 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 tr... | Kids Corner | Dole NZ Coconut Water The pineapple is native to Brazil and Paraguay, but the pineapples Dole brings into New Zealand are grown in the biggest pineapple plantation in the world, on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. Christopher Columbus found pineapples on the Caribbean island of Guadalupe in 1493. He to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,833 | What links the ship Dr Crippen was caught on in 1910 and a coastal resort town in Scotland? | Gun 'belonging to Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen' handed to police | Daily Mail Online comments A pistol thought to have belonged to famous Edwardian murderer Dr Crippen has been handed in to police during a firearm amnesty. The owner told police the gun once belonged to Hawley Harvey Crippen, the American medic hanged... | Rothesay Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland East Side of Rothesay Seen Across the Harbour The town of Rothesay gathers around the north facing Rothesay Bay on the east side of the Isle of Bute. As the terminus for the 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay, with onward rail connections to Glasgow, it ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,834 | What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire? | Byzantine Empire - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Byzantine Empire A+E Networks Introduction The origins of the great civilization known as the Byzantine Empire can be traced to 330 A.D., when the Roman emperor Constantine I dedicated a “new Rome” on the site of the ancient Greek colony of Byzantium. Though the western ... | Sarajevo, June 28, 1914 Sarajevo, June 28, 1914 The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Micheal Shackelford Note on Slavic spelling: Due to the current limitations of HTML, certain Slavic characters can not be reproduced. I have chosen to use the same letters, but without the diacritical marks, rather than tra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,835 | What part of New York City is named for Catherine of Braganza? | Catherine of Braganza News - The New York Times A Borough President's Goal: Dethroning the Queen of Queens By E. E. LIPPINCOTT The note that sounded the end of her reign was quiet. Without pomp or circumstance, the new Queens borough president said that, as part of a redecoration of Borough Hall, a large mural featurin... | Brooklyn: Borough of New York City : Long Island Exchange Population (Estimate 2010) 2,532,645 Brooklyn: Though New York City’s five boroughs are typically thought of in terms of being urban neighborhoods, the truth is that each of these boroughs represents a county and a city under the purview of a consolidated New Yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,836 | Who had a positive drug test for excessive levels of testosterone after initially being declared the winner of the 2006 Tour de France? | Historical Timeline - Drug Use in Sports - ProCon.org Drug Use in Sports Last updated on: 8/8/2013 11:24:22 AM PST Historical Timeline 776 BC - 393 BC - Ancient Greeks Use Performance Enhancing Drugs Depiction of athletes competing at the ancient Olympic Games. Source: www.britishcouncil.org (accessed June 30, 2009) "T... | When-if Ever-Was Cycling Drug-Free? When-if Ever-Was Cycling Drug-Free? Share Armstrong riding in the 2005 Tour de France. Credit: Bjarte Hetland via Wikimedia Commons It s a great rarity today for someone to achieve athletic success who doesn t take drugs. That quote seems rather timely, in the wake of the news that c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,837 | Name the joint US/Europe orbiting telescope launched in 1990? | Fact Sheet | ESA/Hubble | ESA/Hubble Fact Sheet Couldn't save page :( Please try again. Fact Sheet The Hubble Space Telescope is a joint ESA/NASA project and was launched in 1990 by the Space Shuttle mission STS-31 into a low-Earth orbit 569 km above the ground. During its lifetime Hubble has become one of the most imp... | EUROPA - The history of the European Union - 2009 The history of the European Union - 2009 The euro becomes legal tender in Slovakia. 1 The Czech Republic holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time. Presidency priorities include the economy and energy. 1 The European year of c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,838 | Who won the 'Oscar' for Best Actress in the 1950's film 'Born Yesterday'? | Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Best Actress Oscar Winners of the 1950s Newcomers, Powerhouse Divas and Stage Actresses By Laurie Boeder Updated March 02, 2016. Actresses new to the silver screen did well among the Best Actress Oscar winners of the 1950s, often beating ou... | 1977 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: RICHARD DREYFUSS in "The Goodbye Girl", Woody Allen in "Annie Hall" , Richard Burton in "Equus", Marcello Mastroianni in "A Special Day", John Travolta in "Saturday Night Fever" Actress: DIANE KEATON in "Annie Hall" , Anne Bancrof... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,839 | What does 3G mean in mobile phone advertisements? | What is 3G? Learn how 3G Works Today. What is 3G broadband? What exactly is 3G internet? Learn all about 3G broadband with our guide. The term "3G internet" refers to the third generation of mobile phone standards as set by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). 3G technologies allow mobile operators to offe... | CityPages Kuwait November 2013 by CityPages Kuwait (page 166) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz separate means: 2. As at 2013 what country boasted the four most profitable banks in the world? a) disjoined 3. What term refers to the off-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,840 | "What is the name of the actress who had become famous for her role as the possessed girl, Regan, in the 1973 film ""The Exorcist""?" | Linda Blair - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack | Producer From the age of five, Linda Blair had to get used to the spotlight, first as a child model and then as an actress, when out of 600 applicants she was picked for the role of Regan, the possessed child, in The Exorcist (1973). Linda quickly rose to international fam... | Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles Songfacts Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles Songfacts Songfacts Paul McCartney wrote most of this song. He got "Rigby" from the name of a store (Rigby and Evens Ltd Wine and Spirit Shippers) and "Eleanor" from actress Eleanor Bron. He liked the name "Eleanor Rigby" because it sounded natural. Mc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,841 | What is the collective noun for a group of falcons? | What is a group of falcons called? What is a group of falcons called? Collective Noun for Falcons The collective noun for falcons is the word you would use to describe a group of falcons. We have identified the following word(s) that you could call a group of falcons: cast Used in a sentence, you could say "Look at th... | Group Names for Birds Group Names for Birds: A Partial List By Terry Ross A bevy of quail A bouquet of pheasants [when flushed] A brood of hens A building of rooks A cast of hawks [or falcons] A charm of finches A colony of penguins A company of parrots A congregation of plovers A cover of coots A covey of partridges [... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,842 | What is the occupation of a 'Funambulist'? | New Book: Topie Impitoyable: The Corporeal Politics of the Cloth, the Wall, and the Street - THE FUNAMBULIST MAGAZINE THE FUNAMBULIST MAGAZINE New Book: Topie Impitoyable: The Corporeal Politics of the Cloth, the Wall, and the Street 3 of the 13 drawings for Topie Impitoyable by Loredana Micu Topie Impitoyable: The Cor... | Wolverhampton people F-J "> Robert Felkin - Born in 1853, Dr Robert William Felkin LRCS (Edinburgh), MD (Marberg), FRSE, FRGS, was a medical missionary, ceremonial magician, member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and founder of the Whare Ra lodge. He was also an author on Uganda and Central Africa as well as a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,843 | The TV comedy of the late 1970s and early 1980s Citizen Smith was set in which district of London? | '80s Actual: Only Fools And Horses 17.4.12 Only Fools And Horses An historic TV listing page from the Sun, 8 September, 1981... The very first episode of Only Fools And Horses is about to be broadcast. Unfortunately, I was hooked on The Flame Trees of Thika, and missed it! From the Sun: David Jason blunders into a worl... | Michael Crawford Biography (1942-) Judy Cornwell to Howard Da Silva Michael Crawford Biography (1942-) Born Michael Patrick Dumble-Smith, January 19, 1942, in Salisbury, England; son of Arthur Dumble-Smith (a Royal Air Force pilot) and Doris Dumble-Smith (later O'Keefe; a homemaker); married Gabrielle Lewis (a deejay),... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,844 | Who became the youngest winner of FHM’s ‘Sexiest Woman in the World’ award in 2006? | FHM's 100 sexiest women in the world: The past 10 beauties who scooped the coveted crown - Mirror Online Celebs FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World: The past 10 beauties who scooped the coveted crown From Kelly Brook to Keira Knightley, have a good stare at the last 10 ladies who were voted the most gorgeous on the gl... | MILESAGO - Features - Jean Shrimpton in Melbourne MILESAGO - Features JEAN SHRIMPTON IN MELBOURNE On October 30 1965 British model Jean Shrimpton unwittingly triggered off an international controversy when she attended Derby Day at Melbourne's Flemington race course. Her appearance was a flashpoint of the G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,845 | What name is given to the dried bummalo fish when crumbled over Indian cuisine? | Food Dictionary : Cook Advice Home › Food Dictionary a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | w | x | y | z A la mode Served with or in the fashion of. Desserts served a la mode are served with ice cream; meats served a la mode are braised with vegetables and served with g... | Famous Horses First Posted: June 7, 2008 Apr 4, 2015 Famous Horses Affirmed Bamboo Harvester aka Mr. Ed Bucephalus Burmese Buttermilk Comanche Dan Patch Haleb Hanover Kidron Lexington Little Sorrel Man O' War Old Henry Clay PharLap Reckless Ruffian Scout ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,846 | Flying Down to Rio is a 1933 movie that saw the first screen pairing of which partnership. | View All Photos (4) Movie Info The top-billed stars in the extravagant RKO musical Flying Down to Rio are Dolores Del Rio and Gene Raymond. Forget all that: this is the movie that first teamed Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We're supposed to care about the romantic triangle between aviator/bandleader Raymond, Brazilia... | Fred Astaire Mr. Fred Astaire Biography Of Mr. Fred Astaire Fred Astaire, born in 1899, began show business at the age of 5, performing on Broadway and in vaudeville with his sister, Adele. Then he headed to Hollywood where he began a successful partnership with Ginger Rogers for nine movies. By 1976, he had made 33 mu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,847 | In King Arthur’s ‘Camelot’, what is Excalibur? | A Discussion of the Origins of King Arthur's Sword By David Nash Ford EXCALIBUR The Tradition: The Name "Excalibur" was first used for King Arthur 's sword by the French Romancers. It was not the famous "Sword in the Stone" (which broke in battle), but a second sword acquired by the King through the intercession of his... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,848 | `Carte Blanche' is a 2011 James Bond novel by which writer usually associated with the crime genre? | Interview with Jeffery Deaver (Author of The Bone Collector) June, 2011 Share on Twitter Apart from his license to kill, James Bond is known for three things: fast cars, gorgeous women, and awesome gadgets. Newly minted Bond writer Jeffery Deaver can't help but hedge when asked to choose his favorite of the three. "Can... | Gothic Books Genres > Fiction > Gothic Gothic fiction is a genre of literature that combines elements of both the uncanny and romance. As a genre, it is generally believed to have been invented by the English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto. Gothic fiction is considered to be the parent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,849 | What country's economy melted down in 2008 following the collapse of banks Glitnir, Landsbanki and Kaupthing? | The inside story of Iceland's economic meltdown. - Dec. 2, 2008 Fortune in the Icelandic press Inside the embassy, Russian ambassador Victor Tatarintsev listened intently. The seasoned diplomat, a canny political operator reputed to be close to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, knew an opportunity when he ... | Coach Tours of Scandinavia, Russia and Iceland +44 1773-297030 Click to Coach Tours of Scandinavia, Russia and Iceland Take a coach tour of Scandinavia and enter a land of fjords, forest and famous folklore. Tales of Norse gods and trolls still abound, as well as many other mythical creatures living on land and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,850 | How many players in total get down in a normal rugby union scrum? | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Laws & Equipment | What is a line-out? What is a line-out? The line-out is another awesome sight in rugby union. It is a way of restarting play after the ball has been knocked or kicked out of play past the touch line. The line-out consists of three to eight players from each side, up to 16 in... | History : RBS 6 Nations Last Season 6 Nations History Played annually, the format of the Championship is simple: each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss and unlike most other rugby union ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,851 | After retiring as a player, with what team did baseball great Babe Ruth spend one year as a coach? | Babe Ruth Biography - ESPN Babe Ruth Biography Personal Babe Ruth is a former Major League Baseball player, widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all-time, starting his career as a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. In a controversial deal with the New York Yankees, Ruth was sold for $100,00 in a trade ... | TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor soc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,852 | "In the alphabet, how many consonants are there between the letters ""I"" and ""U""?" | BBC - Languages - Hindi - A Guide to Hindi - The Hindi alphabet A Guide to Hindi What's the Hindi alphabet like? Here's the alphabet and how to pronounce it. Download mp3 - right click and choose 'save target as' What is significant about the Hindi alphabet? Modern Hindi is written in Devanagari script, which is made o... | 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 |
1,498,853 | What is the fruit of the Phoenix genus of plants? | Date Palm (Phoenix) Genus Level Details & Allergy Info Home « Phoenix Date Palm Genus Details Date palms are very graceful feather palms originally from Africa and Asia. They are used as ornamental plants in the southern U.S. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. Date palms grow 30-60' tall. The leaves are s... | Rising like a phoenix from the ashes - definition of rising like a phoenix from the ashes by The Free Dictionary Rising like a phoenix from the ashes - definition of rising like a phoenix from the ashes by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/rising+like+a+phoenix+from+the+ashes Also found in: Thesaurus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,854 | What is the common name of garden plants in the Tagetes genus and Calendula genus? | marigold | plant | Britannica.com Marigold bitterroot Marigold, any plant of the genus Tagetes of the family Asteraceae , consisting of about 50 species of annual herbs native to southwestern North America , tropical America, and South America . The name marigold also refers to the pot marigold (genus Calendula) and un... | Types of Begonias - The Begonia Society of W.A. (Inc.) Coming Events Types of Begonias There are a number of types of Begonias and thousands of variations of these types. Some varieties are very difficult to grow and are usually grown only by specialist collectors. A large number do require extra TLC, but the largest n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,855 | What is the forename of Captain Mainwaring's wife in the TV series Dad's Army? | Captain Mainwaring's wife takes centre stage in new Dad's Army film Friday 5 February 2016 at 10:05AM Captain Mainwaring’s wife speaks! For anyone who knows the Dad’s Army TV series, this fact alone will be enough to tell you that the movie version is marching to a very different tune. In the original series, Mrs Main... | BBC - History - Rationing in World War Two (pictures, video, facts & news) Rationing in World War Two Giles Coren and Sue Perkins investigate what life was like for a housewife in World War Two. Rationing in World War Two Rationing of food and other goods during World War Two changed the social landscape of Britain for... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,856 | Which French Noblewoman murdered Jean-Paul Marrat in his bath | Charlotte Corday and the Bathtub Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat – France Revisited - Life in Paris, Travel in France History By Sarah Towle On 13 July 1793, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the sacking of the Bastille, 24-year-old noblewoman, Charlotte Corday, knocked on Jean-Paul Marat’s door for the third and f... | The French Lieutenant's Woman: Novel Summary | Novelguide The French Lieutenant's Woman: Novel Summary Total Votes: 321 Summary As with each chapter of The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Chapter One begins with an epigraph. This first one is taken from ‘The Riddle’ by Thomas Hardy: ‘Stretching eyes west/Over the sea,/Wind ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,857 | Which English soccer player, whose career in first class soccer ran from 1958 to 1976, was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup and was England's most capped player (108) when he retired from the England team in 1973? | March 2011 – Page 5 – Iwansuwandy's Blog Fictional character biography Thomas John McCall was an average underachieving 16-year-old. When he swallowed a vial of top secret genetic material in his father’s lab, a transformation occurred, and McCall’s body became a mass of granite-like organic rock, but still exhibits ... | Bobby Mooro Online Number 6 Shirt Retired West Ham United have officially retired the number 6 shirt that was worn with such distinction by Bobby Moore for both West Ham United and England. This season marks the 50th anniversary of Bobby Moore's debut in a 3 - 2 victory over Manchester United on September 8th 1958. The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,858 | In the season 2014-15 Queens Park Rangers and Burnley were relegated from the Premier League. Which was the other team to be relegated? | QPR relegated from Premier League QPR relegated from Premier League Pin it Share Queens Park Rangers' English goalkeeper Robert Green (R) reacts after Manchester City's Spanish midfielder David Silva (L) scored the team's sixth goal (AFP Photo/Oli Scarff) More London (AFP) - Queens Park Rangers were relegated from the ... | Burnley Suicide Squad | The Firms Burnley Suicide Squad Home / Burnley Suicide Squad Burnley Suicide Squad The Suicide Squad is a football hooligan firm linked to the English Premier League team, Burnley F.C. The self-imposed title is derived from previous behavior at away games where the single minded involvement i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,859 | After Gianni Versace died, Donatella Versace, formerly vice-president, stepped in as creative director of Versace. What relation is she to Gianni? | Designer Shoes and Jeans Collection Celebrities with their Cars It seems like DMV has lost its mind giving a 2-time DUI felon (a.k.a Lindsay Lohan) her license back. Seen going to a doctor's appointment driving an ultra-luxe Maserati, it looks like she's happy to get back on the road again... much to the horror of traf... | 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 |
1,498,860 | In which English city will you find the 'Forum' and 'Meadowhall' shopping centres? | Meadowhall in Sheffield Car Leave Sheffield City Centre along the A61, leading onto the A6109 (M1 North) Brightside Lane. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles. Go straight on at the roundabout with Forgemasters on your right, then turn right at the 4th set of traffic lights. Disabled Access: Detailed information and gu... | Our Heritage Our Heritage Our Heritage Our Heritage Our business is built upon strong values of Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity and In Touch. These values have been at the heart of how we do business since starting out as a Penny Bazaar at Leeds Kirkgate Market in 1884. Discover some of the interesting facts that ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,861 | Singer Katy Perry married which British comedian in 2010? | Russell Brand, Katy Perry Married in India - News - The Ledger - Lakeland, FL Russell Brand, Katy Perry Married in India Saturday Oct 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM By PRAKASH BHANDARITHE ASSOCIATED PRESS RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK, India | British comedian Russell Brand and American pop singer Katy Perry were married today in a... | California Gurls (song) | The Katy Perry Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia This box: view • talk "California Gurls" is a song written by Katy Perry , Bonnie McKee , Calvin Broadus , Max Martin , and Dr. Luke for Perry's sophomore mainstream album, Teenage Dream . It was released as the lead single on May 7, 2010. Snoop ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,862 | Who narrated the classic US TV series 'The Untouchables'? | The Untouchables (TV Series 1959–1963) - 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 Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of ... | BBC - Comedy - The Kumars at No. 42 The Kumars at No. 42 The Kumars at No. 42 Bringing friends home to meet the family is always a worry. ...but when the "friends" include Jerry Hall, Melvyn Bragg, Donnie Osmond and Stephen Fry and your family includes overprotective mother Madhuri, pompous paterfamilias Ashwin and mis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,863 | L. Ron Hubbard, science fiction writer, died on Jan 24, 1986, but is best known developing the self-help system called Dianetics, and for founding what religion? | L. Ron Hubbard rotten > Library > Biographies > Religion > Cult leaders > L. Ron Hubbard L. Ron Hubbard Clearly, no greater man has ever lived. Even beyond single-handedly inventing the scientific field known as Dianetics and founding an immensely popular religion, L. Ron Hubbard has by his own account led a most extra... | 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 |
1,498,864 | 'Guerilla' street art attributed to 'Banski' became a notable feature of what capital city in 2012? | American | Art Blart | Page 2 Art Blart Exhibition dates: 16th May – 30th October 2016 The best fun I had with this posting was putting together the first twelve images. They seem to act as ‘strange attractors’, a feeling recognised by the curators of the exhibition if you view the first installation photograph by An... | Jakarta travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC+7 Jakarta is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have a look at each of them. Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia , located on the northwest of the island of Java . Jakarta ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,865 | What burning-liquid weapon was used by the Byzantine Greeks to great effect as it could continue burning even on water? | What is Greek Fire? | Sciforums What is Greek Fire? John J. Bannan Registered Senior Member Messages: Do we know exactly what Greek fire was? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_fire Greek fire was a burning-liquid weapon used by the Byzantine Greeks, typically in naval battles to great effect as it could continue bur... | The Greek Flag The Greek Flag The pattern and colors of the Greek Flag have changed somewhat since the Revolution of the Hellenic Nation in 1821. Many people wonder why the founders of Democracy have chosen the symbols, pattern and colors that appear on the National Flag of Greece. It is difficult to reveal the true in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,866 | In 1937 which company introduced, in Switzerland, a greatly improved version of instant coffee? | Food Timeline: 1936 to 1940 - Food History Events An extensive selection of free food, beverage & agricultural magazines, e-books, etc. for qualified professionals FOOD HISTORY TIMELINE 1936 to 1940 1936 Warner Bros. Loony Tunes character 'Porky Pig' makes his debut. 1936 William Horlick died (born 1846). Manufacturer ... | Cafe Nervosa The aforementioned statistics and trends are the basis upon which management has chosen to establish Viscus Coffee as a specialized marketer of branded, fresh roasted, gourmet, whole bean and prepackaged coffees. Viscus Coffee has already launched into the market with a stro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,867 | Which animal is depicted on the flag of Sri Lanka? | Sri Lanka This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Sri Lanka Shri Lanka Prajatantrika Samajavadi Janarajaya Ilangai Jananayaka Socialisa Kudiarasu Description of the Flag Red(dish) rectangular panel bordered yellow containing a yellow lion passant holding a sword upright and four pipul leaves, one in each... | Singapore's National Animal Is A Merlion - Unreal Facts An Australian Prime Minister Held The World Record For Drinking A Yard Of Beer Singapore’s national animal is a Merlion. Now, if you are wondering what the heck a Merlion is, well…. It’s not even a real animal. It’s yet another country that is confused between myt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,868 | Which vehicle maker has marketed models called Transit, KA, Focus, Fiesta, Laser and Falcon? | Top 10 American Cars Not Sold in America - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Evan Andrews on June 30, 2010 in Misc | 27,320 Views | 30 Responses It comes as little surprise that there are certain foreign-made cars that aren’t sold in the United States. From the Nissan Skyline to certain special editions of the BMW M3, ... | Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Home Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Vehicle Make/Model Specifications: Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan, built by Volkswagen AG, that has been produced in various forms since 1973. It is situated between the Volkswagen Je... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,869 | What handicraft takes its name from the French word for hook? | CROCHETING & CRAFTS CROCHETING & CRAFTS This is a blog about my CROCHET projects, designs & teaching CROCHET to others. What is a Crochet? Crochet takes its name from the French word Croq, which means hook. Crochet Stitches are stitches of loops and wraps of thread around the hook. It is an easy stitching craft which ... | French Culinary-Baking Terms | The Bakery Network French Culinary-Baking Terms Although many of the terms below do not relate specifically for baking, you may encounter from time to time, a collection of these terms used through professional kitchens around the world. A A la Literally means ‘in the style of.’ A la Tran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,870 | What is the name for a device that measures the rate of rotation of a revolving shaft? | Rotation Meters , Rotation Meters Here you will find a selection of distinct rotation meters. There are different ways of measuring revolutions within the industrial sector, either optically or mechanically. The PCE-151 handheld series rotation meters with an RS-232 interface can measure revolutions and velocity and st... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,871 | In which American state would you find the Carlsbad Caverns National Park | by MapQuest Editorial | Contributor | January 10, 2012 Over 110 Limestone Caves Await Beneath the Surface Located in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is named for its impressive network of caves , which are the seventh-longest in the world. American Indians and early settlers kn... | Category:May 25, 2010 - Wikinews, the free news source Category:May 25, 2010 Show Notes Promo Today on Wikinews : BP attempts a "top kill" on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico; musician David Byrne sues Florida's governor over a campaign song; Slipknot bassist Paul Gray is found dead in hotel room in Iowa; and, in hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,872 | In what part of the body is the deltoid muscle? | Deltoid Muscle - Anatomy Pictures and Information Home > Muscular System > Muscles of the Arm and Hand > Muscles of the Shoulder > Deltoid Muscle Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle is a rounded, triangular muscle located on the uppermost part of the arm and the top of the shoulder. It is named after the Greek letter del... | 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 |
1,498,873 | "Which animal appears in the opening credits of the British TV series ""Coronation Street""?" | Title sequence | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Title sequences 1960 sequence The first title sequence established a pattern of showing a wider Weatherfield and then Coronation Street itself Coronation Street 's first set of black and white titles (right) consists of an opening clip of rows of terrace... | Coronation Street | Television New Zealand | Entertainment | TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2 In the beginning… Coronation Street began at 7pm on Friday 9 December 1960. The first episode was transmitted live. Nearly 8000 episodes later Coronation Street continues to be a ratings success, captivating audiences worldwide. A young scrip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,498,874 | Lladro porcelain comes from what country? | Porcelain manufacturers – Our history | Lladró The year 2000: The new paths The year 2010:The new classics In 1953 Juan, José and Vicente Lladró make their first creations inspired by an experimental vocation in a Moorish furnace built in their own home in Almàssera (Valencia) José, Juan and Vicente Lladró in 1960. In ... | Famille Rose and Famille Verte Sign In Famille Rose & Famille Verte When western explorers first made contact with the Chinese, they returned with word of many fascinating art forms, products, and innovations. One of these art forms was Chinese porcelain, w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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