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1,499,275 | Featuring prominently in the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, the pirate Edward Teach is better known by what name? | coins and more: 74) Famous Pirates of the Caribbean: 2) Edward Teach or Blackbeard the Pirate:(1680 – 22.11.1718): 74) Famous Pirates of the Caribbean: 2) Edward Teach or Blackbeard the Pirate:(1680 – 22.11.1718): 74) Famous Pirates of the Caribbean: 2) Edward Teach or Blackbeard the Pirate: (1680 – 22.11.1718): i) A t... | Pirates of the Caribbean (franchise) | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Pirates of the Caribbean (franchise) 40,848pages on Share This page is about the fantasy adventure films produced by Jerry Bruckheimer . For the wikia this page is about, click here . Pirates of the Caribbean is a multi-billion dollar Walt Dis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,276 | Which surrealist artist, 1898-1967, featured bowler hats in many of his paintings? | 1000+ images about Art - Magritte on Pinterest | Self portraits, Salvador dali and The son of man Forward Rene Magritte by Duane Michals. "The mind loves the unknown. It loves images whose meaning is unknown, since the meaning of the mind itself is unknown." . . . "My painting is visible images which conceal nothing...... | Piet Mondrian Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio | Designed by DesArtLab De Stijl De Stijl Founded in the Netherlands in 1917, De Stijl was an avant-garde dedicated to isolating a single visual style that would be appropriate to all aspects of modern life... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,277 | What is the name for radiations of a wavelength shorter than, and immediately next to, the visible spectrum? | Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic radiation is a type of energy that is commonly known as light . Generally speaking, we say that light travels in waves, and all electromagnetic radiation travels at the same speed which is about 3.0 * 108 meters per second through a vacuum. We call thi... | Stuff in the Sky Stuff in the Sky Steven Dutch, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay First-time Visitors: Please visit Site Map and Disclaimer . Use "Back" to return here. Scattering Scattering is the process of light bouncing off small particles. There are many kinds of scattering. However... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,278 | Who rides the three day eventer, Toytown? | Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips | Local Riding Search Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips Following a successful career in young riders Eventer Zara Phillips, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, really established herself at senior level eventing by finishing second at the Burghley three day event on... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,279 | """Gone in 60 Seconds"" features what car with the nickname of ""Eleanor""?" | Eleanor Mustang Sold: 'Gone In 60 Seconds' Car Sold At Auction For $1M [VIDEO] Eleanor Mustang Sold: 'Gone In 60 Seconds' Car Sold At Auction For $1M [VIDEO] Close [[nid:1272213]] The famous 1967 Ford Mustang that was used in the 2000 feature film “Gone In 60 Seconds,” starring Nicolas Cage, has sold at auction for $1 ... | Gecko's Progress: Mr Bean as Maigret Narrowboat Gecko has been our home for ten years. As we cruise the inland waterways some of our thoughts find their way into this blog. Margaret & Peter Sunday, 27 March 2016 Mr Bean as Maigret This evening Rowan Atkinson (aka Mr Bean aka Blackadder) is portraying Maigret in the fir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,280 | Who had his first solo number one hit in the UK with 'I just called to say I love you'? | NUMBER ONE'S OF THE EIGHTIES: 1984 Stevie Wonder: I Just Called To Say I Love You Friday, 1 May 2009 1984 Stevie Wonder: I Just Called To Say I Love You Spare a thought for poor Stevie Wonder: despite a run of copper bottomed, classic five star singles stretching back to 1966, his first taste of a UK number one came th... | Sandie Shaw’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sandie Shaw (real name Sandra Ann Goodrich) (born February 26, 1947) was the most successful British girl singer of the 1960s. With her hair, slender frame, model cheekbones and outfits, she has been described ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,281 | Haphephobia is the irrational fear of having what done to you? | Haphephobia, The Fear of Touch By Lisa Fritscher - Reviewed by a board-certified physician. Updated July 07, 2016 Haphephobia, or the fear of touch, is an uncommon but often devastating phobia . If you suffer from haphephobia, you fear being touched by anyone, although some people are only afraid of being touched by th... | 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 |
1,499,282 | Which golf club would be used to hit the ball the farthest? The 1 wood or the 5 wood? | Types of Golf Clubs & Their Uses | Golfsmith Blog Types of Golf Clubs & Their Uses Leave a comment There are many different types of golf clubs that a player can choose from. These clubs are designed to hit the ball varying distances and come with assorted degrees of loft to get the ball into the air. The typical set o... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,283 | Which cathedral’s spires have earned it the name, “The Ladies of the Vale”? | History - Lichfield Cathedral Donate Our History Christmas Day 700 saw the consecration of the first cathedral in Lichfield, and, as there was a church (St Mary’s) here perhaps built in 659, and possibly others in between, Lichfield is among the earliest centres of Christian worship in the UK. After the invasion of 10... | Oxford travel guide - Wikitravel History[ edit ] Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as "Oxanforda". The settlement began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery in the 8th century, and was first mentioned in written records in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 912. By the 10t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,284 | Which German battleship sank the HMS Hood on May 24th 1941? | 24th May 1941: HMS Hood sunk HMS Hood sunk The 'Mighty Hood' was the pride of the Royal Navy The Royal Navy had been following the Bismarck and the Prince Eugen almost since they had left Norway . The relatively old battlecruiser HMS Hood and the very new battleship HMS Prince of Wales intercepted them as they emerged ... | News from 1924/1941: Retirement/Death of Commodore Hayes | Encyclopedia Titanica Message Board Encyclopedia Titanica Message Board This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. News from 1924/1941: Retirement/Death of Commodore Hayes [MAB Notes: 1. Although ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,285 | What was Cameron Diaz's first major movie? (hint: her co-star was Jim Carrey) | The Cameron Diaz Picture Pages Top Of The Food Chain Background: Having been linked with famous celebrities Justin Timberlake and Matt Dillon, Cameron Diaz does not need the added publicity. She is stirring up moviegoers all by herself. Adored in the delightful Shrek and Shrek 2 blockbusters as the voice of Princess Fi... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,286 | "Which spirit is the characteristic ingredient of ""Planter’s Punch""?" | PLANTERS PUNCH – EIGHT VERSIONS OF A FAMOUS RUM DRINK « A MOUNTAIN OF CRUSHED ICE PLANTERS PUNCH – EIGHT VERSIONS OF A FAMOUS RUM DRINK Remsberg`s Planter`s Punch The Planter´s Punch is an old rum drink and the origin is unknown to me. The most common recipe is 1/3 Rhum, 1/3 Orange Juice, 1/3 Pineapple Juice and a dash... | The Stinger Cocktail | Cocktail Recipes The Stinger Cocktail Post 26 of 49 ‹‹ ›› July 30, 2013 Recipes The Stinger cocktail is part of the family of duo or trio cocktails, meaning mixed drinks that combine a spirit and a liqueur for duo cocktails, and the addition of a creme such as creme de menthe or Irish cream for t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,287 | Who presents 'Sounds of the Sixties' on Saturdays mornings on Radio 2? | Popscene -> Sound Of The Sixties ( Posted Image ) Release Date: 21st Nov 2011 Label: EMI The most popular weekend show on BBC Radio 2, the UK�s most listened to radio station, is without a doubt, �Sounds Of The Sixties�. With over three and a half million listeners every Saturday morning from 8am � 10am, th... | BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - The BBC Studios in 60s London Sounds of the 60s The BBC Studios in 60s London by Bob Stanley View of the auditorium from the control room at the Paris Theatre Brian Matthew makes his way up to central London, to the BBC's Western House, once a week to record Sounds Of The 60s with prod... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,288 | With which British band did singer/keyboardist Damon Albarn first come to prominence in the late 1980’s? | The Verve - Music on Google Play The Verve About the artist The Verve were an English rock band formed in Wigan in 1990 by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury. Guitarist and keyboard player Simon Tong became a member at a later date. Beginning wi... | Brian Eno - Electronic Music of Brainvoyager Brian Eno February 14, 2014 No Comment The story of Brian Eno Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, (born 15 May 1948 and originally christened Brian Peter George Eno), professionally known as Brian Eno or simply as Eno, is an English musician, compose... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,289 | At the 1908 Olympic Games, City of London Police defeated Liverpool Polce to win gold - at what event? | Olympic Gold Olympic Gold Olympic Gold The City of London Police struck gold for Great Britain in the 1908 Olympic Games held in the purpose-built stadium at The White City, Shepherd's Bush. These were the first Olympics to see the now traditional gold, silver and bronze medal awards. The medals won by the City Pol... | The Olympics: London's History as a Three-Time Host - dummies By Tash Lee London 2012 isn’t the first time the English capital has played host to the Olympic Games. Since the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens, Greece, the Games have taken place in London twice – the first being in 1908 when the country... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,290 | For what ethnic group are Misnah and Gemara the two main parts of Talmud law? | The Oral Law -Talmud & Mishna | Jewish Virtual Library The Oral Law -Talmud & Mishna Tweet The Oral Law is a legal commentary on the Torah, explaining how its commandments are to be carried out. Common sense suggests that some sort of oral tradition was always neede... | Roots of American Law This site is eye friendly: Use your browser's view options to increase or decrease font size Roots of American Law It is frequently stated that the Ten Commandments appears in the United States Supreme Court Building and therefore the law of the United States is based on the Ten Commandments. Like... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,291 | Who is alleged to have confessed to the murder of Brian Jones on his death bed | New suspect emerges in possible Brian Jones murder | Reuters Mon Sep 14, 2009 | 10:17 PM EDT New suspect emerges in possible Brian Jones murder By Dean Goodman | LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES The line for suspected killers of Rolling Stones co-founder Brian Jones forms at the left. As conspiracy theorists salivate over the B... | BBC NEWS | UK | England | Southern Counties | Milligan gets last laugh on grave Milligan gets last laugh on grave Spike Milligan decided on his epitaph before he died in 2002 Comedy legend Spike Milligan has finally got the last laugh, more than two years after his death. It follows an agreement with the local diocese ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,292 | The statue of Eros, in Piccadilly in London, was the work of which sculptor? | Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus The famous statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus is one of the symbols of London. It is also known as the Shaftesbury Monument, having been erected as a memorial to the philanthropist Lord Shaftesbury. The actual figure rises above a fountain, which ... | British Museum - Parthenon Sculptures Parthenon Sculptures Video The Parthenon Sculptures The question of where the surviving sculptures from the Parthenon should now be displayed has long been a subject of public discussion. This page provides key information for understanding the complex history of the Parthenon and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,293 | In the Old Testament, to which the twelve tribes of Israel did Saul, David, and the prophesied Messiah belong? | The 12 Tribes of Israel The 12 Tribes of Israel The 12 Tribes of Israel Throughout the early chapters of Genesis God deals with mankind through individuals. He created with Adam, He walked with Enoch , He saved Noah, and He called Abraham. In the case of Abraham, God took one man, uprooted him from home and family, mov... | Old Testament Books | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry The Old Testament has 39 books total, which consist of . . . Pentateuch - 5 books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Historical Books - 12 books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,294 | What is the closest relation that your father's sister's sister in law can be to you? | Talking about your family | english-at-home.com Talking about your family English Vocabulary for talking about your family. Your family tree Your closest relatives are your parents: your mother and father; and your siblings (brothers or sisters). If your mother or father is not an only child, you also have aunts and / ... | 2013-12-18T10:41:20.254+11:00 A Last Message from Denis <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wJEFbFN0R1s/UrAQt1uBx4I/AAAAAAAAHDQ/_zXDkcx-49I/s1600/denblog1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,295 | Who played 'Sam Malone' in the US TV series 'Cheers'? | Cheers (TV Series 1982–1993) - 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 regulars of the Boston bar Cheers share their experie... | Russell Watson | Memory Alpha | Fandom powered by Wikia (written from a Production point of view ) Russell Watson ( born 24 November 1966 ; age 50) is an English vocalist and tenor who sang the opening theme song from Star Trek: Enterprise entitled " Where My Heart Will Take Me ", which was originally recorded as "Fait... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,296 | Which newspaper published by Trinity Mirror, launched on February 29th this year, closed on May 6th? | Traditional News: Evolving to Thrive in the Digital Age - Tangerine 16th June 2016 Traditional News: Evolving to Thrive in the Digital Age There’s been a lot of noise in recent months about the decline of the newspaper and traditional news in general. In March, the Independent moved online, ending its daily print editi... | The News Newspaper - Issue 154 by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 154 Wednesday, December 14th 2011 Celebrating our third birthday! The News is three y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,297 | Who was the Queen consort of King George the Fourth of England? | Regency History: George IV and Queen Caroline: a disastrous royal marriage from Diaries and Correspondence of James Harris, First Earl of Malmesbury, Volume III (1834) He goes on to record his reservations about Caroline’s suitability as a bride for the Prince: “Princess Caroline very missish at supper. I much fear t... | The Royal House Of Hanover - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History The Royal House Of Hanover The Royal House of Hanover was the ruling royal house of Great Britain and Ireland for one hundred and eighty seven years from 1714 - 1901, by way of six monarchs. King George I came to the thr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,298 | What is the western terminus of the West Highland Railway line in Scotland? | The West Highland Line | Guide to Britain's most scenic train journey Britain's most scenic train route... The West Highland Line . . . London to Central Asia & China via The Silk Route London to India overland Resident in France? Try www.seat61.fr Comments? Feedback? Need help? Email the Man in Seat Sixty-One! Sig... | Sullom Voe | Terminals | Infrastructure | North Sea Infrastructure North Sea Infrastructure Sullom Voe Sullom Voe The Sullom Voe Terminal is located at the northern end of the largest of the Shetland Islands. It is one of the largest oil terminals in Europe. The terminal was built between 1975 and 1981 and covers 1000 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,299 | What kind of bird is a Lammergeyer? | BBC Nature - Lammergeier videos, news and facts Wild Africa Highly specialised vultures want just one thing from a carcass, bones! With a wingspan of 2 metres, the lammergeiers soar across the skies over the mountains. Picking out the bones from a carcass, they smash them against rocks to expose the nutritious bone mar... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,300 | Which former leader of the Labour Party is buried on Iona? | Isle of Iona - Places of Interest - Reilig Òdhrain Places Of Interest Share | Also known as St Oran’s Graveyard, this burial ground has been in use for many centuries. Early-Christian gravemarkers found here, and now on display in the abbey’s infirmary museum, suggest that it has been in use since the 8th century. It i... | BAHAMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY - news Dear Members and Friends, Christmas Reminiscences Thursday, 1st December, at 6 pm we will be celebrating Christmas (or Hannukah � The Jewish festival of lights). A few members will share their experiences of Christmas past, Dr Harold Munnings will play Christmas ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,301 | What surface is the French Open tennis tournament played on? | What type of surface is the French Open played on? | Reference.com What type of surface is the French Open played on? A: Quick Answer The French Open is played on clay courts. The courts are made up of four layers, including a 10-inch layer of stone, a 6-inch layer of metal waste material, a 4-inch layer of limestone a... | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,302 | In September 1951, which three countries signed a mutual defence pact, known as the ANZUS Treaty? | The ANZUS Treaty and SEATO Alliance, Australia's responses to the threat of communism - international, Australia in the Vietnam War Era, History Year 9, NSW | Online Education Home Schooling Skwirk Australia 1 Exams Background World War Two was a major turning point in Australian international diplomacy and politics. T... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,303 | The 1908 Summer Olympic Games were hosted by which European city? | Olympic Games Host Countries Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Hosts > Countries Olympic Games Countries and Host Cities When choosing locations for the Olympic Games, the IOC specifically gives the honor of holding the Games to a city rather than a country. London will be hosting the Games for a record three times i... | Countdown to the Beijing Olympics - Telegraph Countdown to the Beijing Olympics click to open PDF 11:01PM BST 14 Jul 2008 One day to go... One: Olympic hero. Great and many have been the deeds by thousands of Olympians since the inaugural modern Games in Athens in 1896. But the achievements of Jesse Owens, the black A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,304 | The date October 21st 2015 played a significant part in which 1989 film? | Marty McFly Returns! : snopes.com Marty McFly Returns! Marty McFly Returns! The date to which Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd's Doc Brown time-travel in the 1989 film 'Back to the Future II' is upon us. - - NEWS: Finally, after years of online hoaxing over the date, the day on which Marty McFly arriv... | 22 | February | 2015 | The Lone Girl in a Crowd The Lone Girl in a Crowd February 22, 2015 Ida Lupino is perhaps one of the most underrated women in Hollywood. She was a pint size powerhouse in films like High Sierra and They Drive by Night. Yet, she also directed 7 films in her 48 career. When it comes to actors and a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,305 | Which player won the Gentlemen’s Singles at Wimbledon four times in the 1960s? | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | History - 1990s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM READ MORE 1990: A record for Navratilova On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Martina Navratilova produced a near-flawless performance to win her ninth Wimbledon singles title, a record that will take some topping in today's day and age. Competing ag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,306 | What on a bird has a calamus, rachis and barbs? | Feather evolution Ornithology Feather evolution Among the various integumentary structures of vertebrates, feathers are the most complex. Feathers are unique in their complex branching and impressive variation in size, shape, color, and texture (Prum 1999, Prum and Williamson 2001; Figure 1). Feathers were long conside... | Typically Tropical | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Amy Hanson Typically Tropical , the pseudo-Caribbean-flavored duo, was initially born from some half-cocked, half-baked scheme to compose a reggae song by two Morgan Studios employees, Geraint Hughes and Jeff Calvert, in 1974,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,307 | Which language spoken by 55 million people is not known to be related to any other | BBC - Languages - Languages - Languages of the world - Interesting facts about languages Languages of the world Languages of the world - Interesting facts about languages Languages of the world A guide to which languages are most widely spoken, hardest to learn and other revealing facts. 1. How many languages are there... | Publishing the research of SIL in Suriname Suriname is situated on the northeast coast of South America, between Guyana and French Guiana, and is home to about 15 distinct languages. Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official language of Suriname is Dutch. Other languag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,308 | Which '60's pop group new line-up included Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Robert Plant? | Robert Plant - Songwriter, Singer - Biography.com Robert Plant Robert Plant is a British rock singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin. IN THESE GROUPS Famous British People Synopsis Robert Plant is a British rock singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and ly... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,309 | Which big band leader and clarinettist (1909-1986) was known as the King of Swing'? | Who is/Who was King of Swing? definition, short biography and pronunciation (Free English Language Dictionary) • KING OF SWING (noun) The noun KING OF SWING has 1 sense: 1. United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including Black as well as White musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing... | Benny Goodman's Clarinet | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Benny Goodman's Clarinet Late in his career, jazz musician Benny Goodman favored a Parisian “licorice stick” as his instrument of choice Goodman played the clarinet even "during the commercial breaks of the World Series," ac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,310 | Who is declared King at the end of Macbeth? | Macbeth The Tragedy of Macbeth (a Later Tragedy) In a thunderstorm, three witches decide to meet again on the heath "after the deed is done." Next, a captain reports to King Duncan that Macbeth beat Macdonwald in battle. Ross adds that the Thane of Cawdor was traitorous to Scotland during the battle. The three witches ... | SparkNotes: Macbeth: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Macbeth - Macbeth is a Scottish general and the thane of Glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches, especially after their prophecy that he will be made thane of Cawdor comes true. Macbeth is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,311 | 'Fair Maid of February' was a once popular name for which small, white flower? | Snowball Flower Snowball Snowball, also called European cranberry bush or Guelder rose, is a handsome shrub of the honeysuckle family. It produces large, ball-shaped white flowers that grow in clusters. The plant is believed to be native to the Dutch province of Gelderland. Today, it is often grown in parks and lawns i... | General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,312 | What is the name of the Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, endings and time, which gave us the month of January? | Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? | Dictionary.com Blog Home » Calendar Events » Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? January 1, 2016 by: Dictionary.com 559 Comments January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year be... | 1000+ images about Dante's Inferno on Pinterest | Comedy, Florence and Michelangelo The Gates of Hell (French: La Porte de l'Enfer) is a monumental sculptural group work by French artist Auguste Rodin that depicts a scene from "The Inferno", the first section of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. See More | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,313 | Marlborough and Hawke Bay are wine producing regions of what area? | Hawkes Bay Wine Regions Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay Wine Hawke's Bay is located on the east coast of the North Island in and around the cities of Napier, Hastings and Havelock North. This historic region has New Zealand's second-largest wine industry (after Marlborough ) and is highly regarded for its red Bordeaux Blend wine... | Literary Norfolk Literary Norfolk Stephen Fry as Peter Kingdom Cast and Characters Phyllida Law - Aunt Auriel Kingdom is set in the fictional town of Market Shipborough and features country solicitor Peter Kingdom. Each week he attempts to deal with an assortment of eccentric clients aided and abetted by his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,314 | A two-pronged fitting to which one would attach a (ship's) line or rope? | Word List: Definitions of Nautical Terms and Ship Parts Tweets by @schrisomalis Nautical Terms Ahoy, mateys! This be a fair and true listing of words having to do with ships and sailing, 225 of them in all. These terms come mainly from the great age of sailing ships, the 16th to 18th centuries, and almost all hail from... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,315 | In the Harry Potter series of books, what is the name of Harry’s pet owl? | Hedwig | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Tom comments on Hedwig's intelligence [src] Hedwig (d. 27 July , 1997 ) was Harry Potter 's pet Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). [3] In August 1991 Hedwig was purchased from Eeylops Owl Emporium and was gifted to Harry from Rubeus Hagrid on his eleventh birthday. Owls ... | Classic Books from the Library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ... - Kennilworthy Whisp, J. K. Rowling, Newt Scamander - Google Books Classic Books from the Library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ... No preview available - 2001 About the author (2001) J. K. (Joanne Kathleen) Rowling was bor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,316 | What was the name of the actor brother of Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave who died last year? | Lynn Redgrave – Georgy Girl of the 60s – dies of cancer | Film | The Guardian Lynn Redgrave – Georgy Girl of the 60s – dies of cancer Actor nominated for Oscar in 60s and 90s dies at 67, weeks after brother Corin's death Lynn Redgrave, who has died in New York, aged 67. Photograph: Evan Agostini/AP Close This article i... | The Navy Lark - Old Time Radio Network The Navy Lark by oldtimeradio The Navy Lark was a BBC radio comedy written by Laurie Wyman and George Evans about the crew of The Royal Navy ship HMS Troutbridge and their mis-adventures. The show was first aired on The Light Programme in 1959 and ran for thirteen series until 197... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,317 | April 1, 1976 saw Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak, and whom, start a company to sell a computer mother board (including CPU, RAM, and video chip) for a mere $666.66? | Steve Jobs Steps Down | MetaFilter Steve Jobs Steps Down posted by elsietheeel at 3:46 PM on August 24, 2011 Wow. The day has come. What a career. Jesus. posted by ReeMonster at 3:46 PM on August 24, 2011 [ 2 favorites ] the pancreas stuff is hard to beat. I hope he's going to be ok. Jobs is board chair, effective toda... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,318 | On which river does the Welsh city of Newport stand? | Newport Travel Guide and Tourist Information: Newport, Gwent, Wales Newport Tourist Information and Tourism (Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK) The third-biggest city in the whole of the country, Newport stands in the Gwent area of Wales and is an important centre of industry and commerce. However, much of central Newpor... | Newport, Isle of Wight Newport Newport, Isle of Wight Newport, a market-town, a parish, and a municipal borough in the Isle of Wight. The town stands on the river Medina, at the terminus of the Cowes and Newport line, at the end of the Medina navigation, in the NE vicinity of Carisbrooke, 1 mile N of the centre of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,319 | The village of Cheddar is in which English county? | Cheddar village, Somerset, UK Cheddar village, Somerset, UK Local Community and Tourist Information Welcome to the original Cheddar Village web site – for everything regarding things to see and do in and around Cheddar village itself, the Gorge and Caves, getting about, community projects and local events – with links ... | Breeds of Livestock - Herdwick Sheep — Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock - Herdwick Sheep Breeds of Livestock - Herdwick Sheep Herdwick The Herdwick is found in the Lake District of northwestern England, on the Fells of Westmorland ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,320 | Miu Miu is a brand of which fashion house? | Miu Miu on FASHION NET Miuccia's nickname is now synonymous with girly glamour. miumiu.com Named after Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu is a younger, more accessible offshoot from the legendary designer. Launched in 1993, Miu Miu exists today as a stand-alone brand, differentiating itself from the Prada fashion house founded... | New York the fashion capital of the world? Come off it - Telegraph Latest Beauty News New York the fashion capital of the world? Come off it New York has just been crowned Top Global Fashion Capital - but even the usually fiercely partisan locals at New York Fashion Week seemed jaded at the autumn/winter 2014 collectio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,321 | In the Scottish nursery rhyme who runs through the town in his nightgown? | Wee Willie Winkie | Nursery Rhymes & Kids' Songs | BusSongs.com "Are the children all in bed? For it's now eight o'clock". The Scottish Poetry Version Wee Willie Winkie rins through the toun, Up stairs and doon stairs in his nicht-goun, Tirlin' at the window, cryin' at the lock, 'Are the weans in their bed, for it's no... | History Of Santa Claus' Reindeers: Rudolph May Be Most Popular, But What About Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Vixen? History Of Santa Claus' Reindeers: Rudolph May Be Most Popular, But What About Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Vixen? Close [[nid:1519660]] Rudolph may be the most known of S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,322 | Sellers described which London suburb as 'the gateway to the south'? | Yuppie village Balham 'really is gateway to the south' as buyers eclipse sellers | London Evening Standard Yuppie village Balham 'really is gateway to the south' as buyers eclipse sellers Friday 12 July 2013 09:03 BST Click to follow The Evening Standard Eight bedrooms: this home in Bedford Hill, Balham, is on sale f... | UK National Newspapers | Magforum Sunday Herald Launch UK national newspapers This page covers UK national newspapers that are published from London (though often printed at satellite sites around Britain, and often regionalised) and are widely distributed in the UK countries: England, Scotland, Wale... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,323 | Prasutagus was the husband of which famous woman? | Prasutagus (c.10 - c.59) - Genealogy Prasutagus "Pendragon of Avalon", "Druid King" Birthdate: in Iceni Tribal Lands, Britannia Immediate Family: Father of Julia of the Iceni and N.N. Occupation: King of Britain, 54, Ruled the Iceni tribe in Wales, client king of Romans, aka Prasutigus (King) of ICENIANS, King of the I... | Mauatua Maimiti (c.1768 - 1841) - Genealogy Mauatua Maimiti "Miamiti", "Isabella", "Mainmast", "/Isobella/", "Mainmast (?)", "Maimiti (?)", "Isabella (?)" Birthdate: in Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia Immediate Family: Half sister of George Adams Managed by: Circa 1768 - Tahiti, French Polynesia Death: Sep 19 1841 - ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,324 | Which Golfer is known as 'Mrs Doubtfire'? | Golf Today's A to Z of Golf: Nicknames of golfers, past and present Nicknames of golfers, past and present A Aquaman Woody Austin: he fell in a lake on the follow-through from a difficult lie on the bank during the 2007 Presidents Cup B Babe Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias: hugely gifted all-round sportwoman, called 'B... | Timeline of Women in Sports Tennis Before 1800 Medieval Times- During this time, tennis was called the game of the palm of the hand or Jeu de paume. It was quite different from todays tennis, in which it was played against the walls and roof. 1793- The year that England was thought to have invented or played... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,325 | "What pen name was used by the Spanish orator Dolores Ibarruri, who said ""It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees""?" | Dolores Ibárruri | Wiki & Bio | 👤 Everipedia Everipedia Isidora Dolores Ibárruri Gómez (9 December 1895 – 12 November 1989) – known as "La Pasionaria" ( Spanish , "the Passionflower ") – was a Spanish Republican heroine of the Spanish Civil War and communist politician of Basque origin, known for her famous slogan ¡No... | 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 |
1,499,326 | Which architect designed Blenheim Palace and castle Howard? | 1000+ images about Sir John Vanbrugh, architect on Pinterest | Baroque, National trust and Entrance Forward Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, 15 miles (24 km) north of York. One of the grandest private residences in Britain, most of it was built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3rd Earl of Carli... | Heritage | Building Design Building Design Big names back Comyn Ching listing bid 28 April 2016 Jencks and Knight argue Farrell project should be viewed alongside Neues Museum and Venturi Scott Brown’s work 29 March 2016 Rare listing U-turn criticised by conservation specialists No room for sheltered housing in the new... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,327 | Which of the territories of Canada has the city of Yellowknife as its capital? | Yellowknife | Northwest Territories, Canada | Britannica.com Northwest Territories, Canada Yellowknife, city and capital (since 1967) of Northwest Territories , northwestern Canada . It lies on the north shore of Great Slave Lake , 5 miles (8 km) south of the mouth of the Yellowknife River. Yellowknife, on the Great Sl... | Gold discovered in the Yukon - Aug 16, 1896 - HISTORY.com This Day In History: 08/16/1896 - Gold Discovered in Yukon In a This Day in History video, host Russ Mitchell takes us through the history of August 16th. On this day in 1829, Chang and Eng Bunker, a pair of conjoined twins from Siam, arrived in Boston to be put... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,328 | The longest floating bridge in the world, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge is officially named after what former Washington governor? | 10 of the world's longest bridges - CNN.com 10 of the world's longest bridges Benjamin Solomon, Travel + Leisure Updated 6:16 AM ET, Thu July 30, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Longest suspension bridge – The world's longest suspension bridge, the ... | The Ninth US President - William H. Harrison William H. Harrison George W. Bush � William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States (1841), is best remembered for the campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too." He was born on February 9, 1773, in Berkeley County Virginia, the third son of Benjamin Harr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,329 | What are raced in the Melbourne Cup? | 2017 Melbourne Cup: Betting Tips, Form & News ➜ View Now 2016 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup Tips We all want to back a winner, so give yourself the best chance by utilising Racenet’s 2017 Melbourne Cup tips. Utilise the insider knowledge of our expert tip team and discover our industry-proven tipping formulas to help you... | MELBOURNE CUP ~ The Horse Race That Stops A Nation MELBOURNE CUP ~ The Horse Race That Stops A Nation Anton K 2 Comments The 1976 Melbourne Cup trophy won by Van der Hum (NZ) ridden by Bob Skelton (Photo by Moriori’s Son) The MELBOURNE CUP also known as The race that stops a nation, is Australia’s major Thoroughbred ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,330 | Which film maker's first film was Pather Panchali? | Pather Panchali (1955) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Vid... | Slumdog Millionaire Movie Film Media Man Australia Slumdog Millionaire Slumdog Millionaire Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,331 | The disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy is commonly known by what name? | All About BSE (Mad Cow Disease) All About BSE (Mad Cow Disease) Print The word BSE is short but it stands for a disease with a long name, bovine spongiform encephalopathy. "Bovine" means that the disease affects cows, "spongiform" refers to the way the brain from a sick cow looks spongy under a microscope, and "enceph... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,332 | Which sweet musical had the show-stopper Rhythm of Life? | The Rhythm of Life – Eclecticism Worth Reading The Rhythm of Life My strongest memory of a trip to England revolves around a single song. Our show-stopper piece that year was a song called ‘The Rhythm of Life’ — fun lyrics, an upbeat tempo, and a gorgeous arrangement that made every part fun to sing had quickly made it... | Portsmouth music scene THE THIRTIES 1930 Was the year when the song hits were full of optimism, to counteract the Depression and post-Wall-Street-Crash-Street-Crash- They had titles like "Sunny Side Up," "With A Song In My Heart" and "Give Yourself A Pat On The Back." end one big hit was called "If I Had A Talking Pict... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,333 | "Whose ghost was at the dinner table in ""Macbeth""?" | Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4 - Banquo's ghost appears Explanatory Notes for Act 3, Scene 4 From Macbeth. Ed. Thomas Marc Parrott. New York: American Book Co. (Line numbers have been altered.) ______ From every point of view this superb scene is one of the most remarkable in the whole play. The poetry rises to the highest pitc... | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight The Green Knight In Camelot, the castle was in the midst of Christmas celebration, when a lone knight rode into King Arthur's court. The knight wore clothing that was green. His skin, beard and hair were also green in colour. Even the mane and tail of his horse were green. In the one h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,334 | Mercutio and Tybalt appear in which Shakespeare play? | Romeo & Juliet | Shakespeare and the Players April 18, 2015 Romeo & Juliet This is a black and white image which depicts a man and a woman. The man is below on the right side and is looking up in appeal to the woman who is above, on a balcony. There is much fauna in the image and the background is very dark. For never ... | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets | Educator.com Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets Test names are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. Said owners are not affiliated with Educator.com. Enter your Sign on user name and password. Username Shakespeare: Plays & Sonnets A Midsummer Night's... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,335 | Apart from it’s current presenter Kirsty Young, who has been the only regular female presenter of the radio show Desert Island Discs, doing so from 1988 to 2006 ? | The Gentlewoman the gentlewoman The smart Scottish broadcaster who’s asking all the right questions The Gentlewoman Issue no. 10 The Scottish broadcaster Kirsty Young, 46, has a voice like honey and hair to match. She made reading the news modern and glamorous when she started presenting perched on the desk rather than... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,336 | What medical symptom can be described as a yellowing of the skin? | Yellow skin - RightDiagnosis.com Yellow skin: Stories from Users Yellow skin: Introduction Yellow skin is a serious symptom needing prompt professional diagnosis, because it is most commonly caused by jaundice with various possible underlying causes of jaundice including severe liver conditions . It is important to che... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,337 | In 300 BC, the country now known as Spain was part of which empire? | Celtic History Celtic History General Celtic Info The Celts dominated Mid and Western Europe for a thousand years. But it is only recently that the importance of Celtic influence on the cultural, linguistic and artistic development of Europe. The Celts as an identifiable race or ethnic group have long since disappear... | Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums Today in History Historic events on August 3 8 - Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. 435 - Deposed Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of Nestorianism, was exiled by Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II to a monastery... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,338 | On maps of the London Underground what colour is the Circle Line? | London Underground Tube Map - Circle Line Map London Underground Tube Map Home > Maps of England > Circle Line Map The Circle line, coloured yellow on the tube map, is the eighth busiest line on the London Underground. It forms a loop line around the centre of London on the north side of the River Thames. Platforms are... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,339 | What is the name of the group of Conservative back- benchers who meet weekly when Parliament is in session? | Rushing around… | The Norton View The Norton View Posted on May 12, 2011 by Lord Norton Been a reasonably busy week, hence fairly light blogging. Here’s a few super pseudo tweets to cover what I’ve been doing. Monday: Into the office on campus and then the train to London: get to Westminster in time for divisions on ... | Storms batter Britain as it happened - Telegraph The claims come after councils in England warned that small rural roads in bad disrepair could be abandoned unless funding is found to restore them. AA president Edmund King said "Our AA patrols report that the floods have destroyed some road surfaces, with potholes bein... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,340 | What is separated from the Essex mainland by Benfleet Creek and Easthaven Creek? | Canvey Island - 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 Canvey Island viewed from the south east Canvey I... | Tynwald Day - Facts of the Day Calendar Back to Facts of the Day Calendar UK Calendar dates british festivals .... folklore ... anniversaries .... on this day Tynwald Day Tynwald Day is the National Day of the Isle of Man, an island in in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. The island is not part of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,341 | The global think tank that attracted considerable attention with its 1972 publication of The Limits of Growth is called 'The Club of' what European city? | Club of Rome - 必应 The most important documents we publish are “Reports to the Club of Rome”. These are peer-reviewed studies commissioned by the Executive Committee, or suggested ... www.clubofrome.org/activities/reports The Club of Rome is lead by an Executive Committee. The members of the Executive Committee are appo... | Gardening Entrepreneurs Gardening Entrepreneurs Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA Share this lecture Download this lecture We think of men such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown, (b 1796) as garden and landscape designers, but they were also major contractors and entrepreneurs. Brown, Repton and others in the 18th century ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,342 | In the Asterix books, what is the name of the 93-year-old, oldest inhabitant of the village? | Geriatrix | The Asterix Project | Fandom powered by Wikia Asterix the Gladiator Geriatrix (French: Agecanonix) is the oldest inhabitant of Asterix 's village: he is said to be 93 years old in Asterix at the Olympic Games (which would place his birth around 143 BC). While drunk, he says he feels ten years younger: to wh... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,343 | What surname links a 16th century Queen Consort of England and the name of a current Premiership football ground? | History of English Sports - An Englishman's Favourite bits of England An Englishman's Favourite bits of England History of British Sports Given To The Warld Inventor of the Pea Whistle by Englishman Joseph Hudson ( 1848-1930 ) Jigsaw Puzzles – An English Iconic Game - 1776 Village of Wenlock, Englan... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,344 | July 19, 1860 saw the birth of what infamous New England spinster who, When she saw what she had done gave her father forty-one? | Elizabeth Andrew (Borden) (1860 - 1927) - Genealogy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden Lizzie Andrew Borden (July 19, 1860 – June 1, 1927) was a New England spinster who was the central figure in the hatchet murders of her father and stepmother on August 4, 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts in the United States... | 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 |
1,499,345 | With which antique dealer did Paddington Bear have his elevenses each day? | Paddington Bear ditches Marmalade for Marmite in new TV ad | Daily Mail Online Paddington Bear ditches Marmalade for Marmite in new TV ad Last updated at 09:00 13 September 2007 Marmalade's most famous fan has turned to the dark side. After 50 years of nibbling sandwiches made from the orange sticky stuff, Paddington B... | Mechanical Banks | Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Internationally Syndicated Columnist Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Award-winning TV personality Daily Show with Jon Stewart The Tonight Show Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Discovery channel's Auction Kings History's Curse of O... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,346 | On which course is the Queen Anne Stakes run? | Ascot - Queen Anne Stakes - Stats & Trends | The Stats Don't Lie Trends Age – 8 of the last 12 winners have been aged 4 Price – 4 of the last 12 winners have been favorites, 11/12 winners have been in the top 3 in the betting Last Run – 6/12 winners won on their previous run before the Queen Anne Stakes, 9/12 winners r... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,347 | A cummerbund is worn on which part of the body? | Cummerbund | Definition of Cummerbund by Merriam-Webster noun cum·mer·bund \\ˈkə-mər-ˌbənd, ˈkəm-bər-\\ Definition of cummerbund for English Language Learners : a wide piece of cloth (such as silk) that is worn around the waist beneath the jacket of a man who is formally dressed Learn More about cummerbund | Comox Valley Record, May 15, 2014 by Black Press - issuu issuu THURSDAY May 15, 2014 Vol. 29• No. 39 ••• $1.25 inc. G.S.T. THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT comoxvalley record.com COMOX VALLEY Woodland Gardens hosts the 12th annual Art & Bloom Festival page B1 Chimo’s Lauren Carr wins gold medal at Western Canadian ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,348 | What kind of ship was the British ship HMS Hermes, laid down in January 1918, launched on 11 September 1919 but not commissioned until 1923, the first ship of its kind to be designed and built anywhere in the world? | HMS Hood (1918) - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on HMS Hood (1918) Wikis HMS Hood (1918): Wikis Advertisements 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... | Royal Navy History Article 8 Footnotes History It is sometimes claimed that the United Kingdom was the last major maritime power to use submarines at the beginning of the 20th century, as the idea of submarine warfare was considered by many senior personnel in the Admiralty to be "Underhand, unfair and damned un-Englis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,349 | What name for a self-propelled airship or balloon comes from the French ' to steer ' ? | semirigid airship | aircraft | Britannica.com Semirigid airship THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in airship a self-propelled lighter-than-air craft. Three main types of airships, or dirigibles (from French diriger, “to ste... | 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 |
1,499,350 | On a London Underground train map which colour depicts the Circle Line? | London Underground - Rick Steves Travel Forum London Underground Please sign in to post. London Underground Posted by Amy (Canton, USA) on 02/27/11 04:55 PM This may seem like a dumb question... however, are the undergrounds in London similar to those in the USA where in order to determine which line to board you look ... | British Railway Signals - Mechanical and Fog signals Return to index page Signals - Mechanical Types & Fog Signals Railway signalling is part science and part art form, it has always relied heavily on dedicated staff and in the early years on the memory of train crews. For details of the ways signals were actually ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,351 | In an 1883 novel, what was the first name of Mr. Hands, a sailor on The Hispaniola? | Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 26: Israel Hands | Treasure Island | Robert Louis Stevenson | Lit2Go ETC Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 26: Israel Hands Additional Information Source: Stevenson, R. L. (1883). Treasure Island. London, England: Cassell and Co. Readability: Chicago Stevenson, R. (1883). Part Fi... | The Riddle of the Sands: Book Review Complicit: TV Drama Review The Riddle of the Sands: Book Review The Riddle of the Sands, written by Erskine Childers and published in 1903 is the prototype of all modern spy novels. Arguably, the only earlier spy novels are The Spy , written by Fenimore Cooper during the American ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,352 | Who had a number one in the fifties with Butterfly | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,353 | What country is home to Coptic Christians? | Coptic Christians Eager to Start Lives in U.S., But Still Call Egypt 'Home' | PBS NewsHour BY Larisa Epatko September 12, 2013 at 9:10 AM EST St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Fairfax, Va., has 3,500 members and counting. Photos by Larisa Epatko. When Mary, a 29-year-old Coptic Christian from Minya, Egypt, landed se... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,354 | On 13 November 2010, who became the first boxer to win world titles in eight different weight divisions and the first boxer to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes? | Pacquiao-Margarito Historic Fight: A Teaching Moment Pacquiao-Margarito Historic Fight: A Teaching Moment By Gel Santos Relos "Manny Pacquiao makes us proud to be Filipinos because through his example he reminds us of the strength, values, and all the potentials we already have deep within us despite our limi... | Muhammad Ali - boxing Topics - ESPN Personal Muhammad Ali is a former heavyweight champion boxer. A three-time heavyweight champion, Ali is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. Before turning professional, Ali won a gold medal as a light heavyweight at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Born Cassius... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,355 | Alecia Moore sings under what name? | Pink - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 70 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (47) | Personal Quotes (13) Overview (3) 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) Pink was born Alecia Beth Moore in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was later raised in Philadelphia. Her parents, Ju... | 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 |
1,499,356 | In which town is St Magnus' Cathedral, the most northerly in Britain? | St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Music in St. Magnus St Magnus Cathedral - Britain’s most northerly Cathedral. St Magnus Cathedral known as the 'Light in the North' was founded in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in honour of his uncle St Magnus. The Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are ... | Cathedrals in the UK | Interactive Map Photo Gallery Cathedrals in Britain From the world-famous St Paul's in London to the charming 12th century St David's Cathedral in Wales, simply scroll down to see our interactive map of the Christian cathedrals in Britain. Although we have attempted to be as thorough as possible,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,357 | The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan was born on Christmas Day in 1957. Which female singer featured on their 1987 Christmas single? | Fairytale of New York by The Pogues Songfacts Fairytale of New York by The Pogues Songfacts Songfacts This song is about Irish people who emigrated to America in the 19th century to escape the potato famine and in hope of making it as entertainers in New York. Many didn't, however, and ended up homeless. It is also sai... | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Girls Aloud top festive chart Monday, 23 December, 2002, 09:22 GMT Girls Aloud top festive chart Girls Aloud have the 50th Christmas number one Made-for-TV pop group Girls Aloud have landed the UK's 2002 Christmas number one single, just a month after they were formed. The all-female group's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,358 | Who wrote the book A Brief History Of Time? | A Brief History of Time 10 Anv, Stephen Hawking - Amazon.com on June 21, 2002 Format: Hardcover Stephen Hawking is an established scientific genius, but this book establishes him as a brilliant writer - an extremely rare, yet valuable combination. A point he brings to attention is that it had been possible for the phil... | The James Bond Chronology and Genealogy The James Bond Chronology and Genealogy Ian Fleming (NOTE: all titles by Fleming are in bold type) Robert Markham (pseudonym for author Kingsley Amis) James D. Lawrence, Jack Sutter, Peter Sparring, Sverre Arnes, Bill Harrington, and Ian Mennell (original stories in comic strip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,359 | The Treaty of Windsor of 1386 resulted in the longest British alliance, with which country? | World War II: Under the Treaty of Windsor (1386), the UK and Portugal have the world's oldest military alliance. Why did the British government not invoke the treaty? - Quora Quora Written Jun 3, 2015 Because if the British fully invoked the treaty it would have most likely have caused Spain to enter the war on the sid... | World's Easiest Quiz How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur The Canary Islands are named aft... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,360 | Myxomatosis is a viral disease affecting which creatures? | Myxomatosis myxoma virus - a threat to wild and domestic rabbits Pet Diseases abroad Myxomatosis Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a type of pox virus that only affects rabbits. It was first discovered in 1896 in Uruguay and was imported to Australia in 1951 to control its large rabbit populations - ... | 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 |
1,499,361 | The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival was held in which country in January 2011? | Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2011 | Amusing Planet Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2011 Kaushik Thursday, January 05, 2012 2 comments Advertisement The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on January 5 in China, featuring works of some of the country's best ice sculptors. The ... | 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 |
1,499,362 | ‘Stairway to Heaven’ represents which Bingo number? | Slots Heaven: FREE Slot Games! - Android Apps on Google Play Slots Heaven: FREE Slot Games! Top Developer Description SLOT MACHINES: IT'S FREE SLOTS GAME HEAVEN! Play Casino Slot Games FREE! A Free Slots Casino App! JACKPOTS & Bonus Games on ALL slot machines! For slot games you can play offline, online, or on facebook... | Band Facts Band Facts 3 DOORS DOWN's video for "Krytonite" didnt go all to good when the neon sign behind drummer Richard Liles started an electrical fire and almost burned down the bar. AALIYAH'S name in Swahili means 'most exalted one'. AALIYAH was only 14 when she released her first album, Age Ain't Nothing But A Nu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,363 | In 2015 the first ever colour/color photographs were obtained of which celestial body? | Why is Pluto no longer a planet? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) Why is Pluto no longer a planet? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full... | Asymmetric Molecule, Key To Life, Detected In Space For First Time - Slashdot Slashdot Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at m.slashdot.org and keep reading! Check out the new SourceForge HTML5 internet speed test! No Flash necessary and runs on all devices. × 84114315 story on Wednesday June 15,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,364 | In which English cathedral would you find the 'Mappa Mundi'? | Mappa Mundi - definition of Mappa Mundi in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Mappa Mundi in English: Mappa Mundi proper noun A famous 13th-century map of the world, now in Hereford cathedral, England. The map is round and typical of similar maps of the time in that it depicts Jerusalem at its centre. Origin F... | Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral Picture By Roger Robinson Lichfield Cathedral was never a monastery as most, but was established as a cathedral and has continued with minimal interruption. It was not greatly affected by the dissolution of the monasteries in the period of Henry VIII, and its only ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,365 | Which Liverpudlian was Prime Minister of Great Britain four times in the 19th century? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | William Ewart Gladstone | British Statesman William Ewart Gladstone British Prime Minister and Political Reformer William Ewart Gladstone. Kean Collection/Getty Images By Robert McNamara Updated December 31, 2015. William Ewart Gladstone was a dominant and controversial figure in Victorian England and the leading Brit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,366 | Which U.S. president introduced an economic recovery plan popularly known as The New Deal? | The New Deal Blog The New Deal In early 1933 nation needed immediate relief, recovery from economic collapse, and reform to avoid future depressions, so relief, recovery and reform became Franklin D. Roosevelt `s goals when he took the helm as president. At his side stood a Democratic Congress, prepared to enact the me... | 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 |
1,499,367 | Ian Gillan, Graham Bonnet and David Coverdale sang for which band? | Ian Gillan Band — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm jazz rock Ian Gillan Band was a jazz-rock fusion band formed by Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan in 1975 After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, Ian Gillan had retired from the music business to pursue other business ventures, including a motorbi... | Oasis | New Music And Songs | Oasis About Oasis Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade in the process. Along with Blur and Suede, they were responsible for returning British guitar pop to the top of the charts. Led by guitarist/s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,368 | Digambara and Svetambara are the two major sects in which religion? | BBC - Religions - Jainism: Jain sects Jain sects Last updated 2009-09-11 This article provides an overview of the two major Jain sects: the Digambara sect and the Svetambara sect. On this page Print this page Jain sects Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the Svetambara (me... | ��ࡱ� | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,369 | In James Fenimore Cooper's novel who is 'The Last of the Mohicans'? | The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper: Text, Ebook The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper The most popular of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, The Last of the Mohicans takes place in 1757 during the French and Indian War and recounts the story of an unarmed massacre, the kidnapping of two sisters,... | 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 |
1,499,370 | In literature what was the real name of the Artful Dodger? | The Artful Dodger - TV Tropes The Artful Dodger You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV The Artful Dodger is like the Street Urchin , except that instead of being The Woobie that makes you want to take him up in your arms and care for him, he seems perfectly happy to take care of... | January | 2009 | General Knowledge Current Affairs Quizzes everything in one stop.... | Page 10 Posted in QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment » 1 Who was Douglas Elton Ullman better known as? Douglas Fairbanks Senior 2 In what does a steganographer write messages? Invisible ink 3 Charles Duff wro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,371 | An excess of what in the bloodstream causes jaundice? | Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Medical News Today Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Written by Caroline GillottReviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine 4 31 Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a term used to describe a yellowish tinge to the skin and sclerae (the white part ... | Yellow skin - RightDiagnosis.com Yellow skin: Stories from Users Yellow skin: Introduction Yellow skin is a serious symptom needing prompt professional diagnosis, because it is most commonly caused by jaundice with various possible underlying causes of jaundice including severe liver conditions . It is important to che... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,372 | "Where do you want to go today?" was the advertising slogan for what company in the 1990s? | MICROSOFT DROPS AD CAMPAIGN [ Previous Article ] [ Next Article] [ Home ] Microsoft to Drop Its "Where Do you Want to Go Today?" Campaign GATESVILLE, WA / DenounceNewswire / -- December 13, 1996 -- Microsoft Corporation announced today that it was dropping its "Where Do You Want To Go Today?" ad campaign, calling i... | Top 100 Songs From 90s (Part 1) - YouTube Top 100 Songs From 90s (Part 1) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try ag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,373 | Sarawak is the largest of the thirteen states, which comprise which Asian country? | Malaysia: Land and People Malaysia Land and People Malaysia consists of two parts: West Malaysia, also called Peninsular Malaysia or Malaya (1990 est. pop. 14,400,000), 50,700 sq mi (131,313 sq km), on the Malay Peninsula and coextensive with the former Federation of Malaya, comprising the states of Perlis , Kedah , Pi... | List of postage stamps List of postage stamps Red Revenues – 1897 provisionals, issued by the Qing dynasty Big Dragon stamp – the first official Chinese stamps, issued by the Qing dynasty The Whole Country is Red – 1968 design error stamp Hong Kong Hong Kong Jubilee 1891 – First overprinted commemorative stamp in the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,374 | Which group consists of the Duggans and the Brennans | Clannad | New Music And Songs | Clannad About Clannad Clannad bridged the gap between traditional Celtic music and pop. Usually, their results were an entrancing, enchanting form of pop that managed to fuse the disparate elements together rather seamlessly. Such fusions have earned the band an international cult of fan... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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