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1,499,375 | Which architect designed the Sydney Opera House? | Sydney Opera House | australia.gov.au Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House from the harbour, image by McDaniel Woolf Architects The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most recognisable building and is an icon of Australia's creative and technical achievement. Since its completion in 1973 it has attra... | Tchaikovsky Symphony No 2, Movement 1, The Little Russian, (1/2) - Sydney Youth Philharmonic - SYO - YouTube Tchaikovsky Symphony No 2, Movement 1, The Little Russian, (1/2) - Sydney Youth Philharmonic - SYO Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,376 | Who captained the West Indies cricket team from 1974-85? | List of West Indies cricket captains | International Cricket Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia List of West Indies cricket captains List of West Indies cricket captains 4,660pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for vie... | Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards - News - Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards — 30 September 2014 They have been inseparable for much of Yorkshire’s County Championship-winning season so it was appropriate that White Rose opening batsmen Alex Lees and Adam Lyth bot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,377 | Which British golfer finished runner-up to Oosthuizen at this year's Open Championship? | British Open 2015: Ranking the Top 25 Golfers Ahead of the Open Championship | Bleacher Report British Open 2015: Ranking the Top 25 Golfers Ahead of the Open Championship By Ben Alberstadt , Featured Columnist Jul 12, 2015 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow LM Otero/Associated Press 7 Comments Whether y... | Golf Courses Where the British Open Has Been Played The Old Course at St. Andrews is the most frequent host among British Open golf courses. David Cannon / Getty Images Updated July 01, 2016. Below is the yearly list of golf courses that have been the site of the British Open golf tournament, dating back to that major... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,378 | The Pitmen Painters is a play by Lee Hall about a group of mostly miners from which town in Northumberland? | The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October Home > News > The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October Tuesday 14/10/2... | Pied Piper of Hameln The River Weser, deep and wide, Washes its wall on the southern side; A pleasanter spot you never spied; But, when begins my ditty, Almost five hundred years ago, To see townsfolk suffer so From vermin, was a pity. Rats! They fought the dogs, and killed the cats, And bit the babies in the cradles, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,379 | Which ‘saggy, old, cloth cat’ was illustrated on a 1st class stamp issued in January? | Stamp Master Album News Royal Mail Postal Service 2014 Issue Designed by Interabang Classic Childrens TV Stamp Set The Royal Mail Postal Service has issued 12 new stamps with a postage value of first class named "Classic Childrens TV Stamps" on the 7th of January 2014. The twelve stamps depict popular TV show character... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2016 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League All questions set by the Dolphin Dragons And Vetted by the Harrington B & the Cock-a-2 (thoroughly – thanks!) 4. Shakespeare’s Heroines (Don’t Panic!) 5. Science (and Technology) Round 1: Children’s Favourites 1. Who wrote the Five Find-outer book... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,380 | Who was the last of the seven Roman kings? | The Kings 715-674 Reign of Numa Pompilius Your browser does not support the IFRAME tag. 673-642 Reign of Tullus Hostilius. Destruction of Alba Longa. 642-617 Reign of Ancus Marcius. Extension of Rome's power to the coast. 616-579 Reign of L. Tarquinius Priscus. Forum drained. 578-535 Reign of Servius Tullius. Treaty wi... | 2 then 3 Popes Christiantimelines.com and Studychurchhistory.com presents Summaries of Christianity Information and 150+ summaries at christiantimelines.com/summaries.htm or click at bottom A Change in Leadership Can Be Challenging A change in leadership can be challenging. Hopefully, the change will be a smooth tran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,381 | Boccaccios collection of ten stories are known as what? | Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas | ITALY Magazine Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas Carol King | Monday, September 9, 2013 - 13:00 Above: "The Banquet in the Pine Forest" (1482/3) is the third painting in Sandro Botticelli's series "The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti", which illustrat... | Learn and talk about Capriccio Italien, 1880 compositions, Compositions by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Compositions for symphony orchestra, Compositions in A major Background[ edit ] The Capriccio was inspired by a trip Tchaikovsky took to Rome with his brother Modest as respite from the composer's disastrous marriage wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,382 | What is golfer Tiger Woods first name? | What Is Tiger Woods' Real First Name? By Brent Kelley Question: Tiger Woods First Name: What is Tiger's Real First Name? Answer: What is Tiger Woods' first name? Everyone knows him as "Tiger," but everyone also knows that isn't his given first name, his birth name. Tiger Woods ' real first name is "Eldrick." I can find... | 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 |
1,499,383 | Which letter from the Greekalphabet is the symbol of the most penetrating type of radiation containing no particles ? | Alpha, beta and gamma radiation - penetration, uses and dangers Lesson 2: Alpha, Beta and Gamma Introduction In this lesson we'll introduce the three most important kinds of nuclear radiation: alpha, beta and gamma. We’ll see how their different properties affect what they can be used for and in what ways they may be ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,384 | What is the name of the fancy biscuits or cakes generally eaten at the end of a meal - their name derives from the French for little oven? | The Food Timeline: history notes--cookies, crackers & biscuits The book Cookies and Crackers, Time/Life Books, 1982 (page 5) provides a history of cookies that is perfect for elementary gourmets: "The art of making cookies and crackers is that of turning simple ingredients into wonderful things....Like cakes and pastri... | 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 |
1,499,385 | The 1856 Treaty of Paris brought an end to which conflict? | The Crimean War Concludes - 30 March 1856 | Today In British History 0 On 30 March 1856, the Congress of Paris concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, an official declaration that the Crimean War had ended. Signatories of the Treaty of Paris included representatives of Russia on the one side, and the allianc... | Napoleonic Wars | European history | Britannica.com European history THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Europe in 1812. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Europe after the Congress of Vienna (1815). Inset shows the greatest extent of the Napoleonic empire (1812). Encyclopæ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,386 | Who did Tim Farron beat for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats this year? | Tim Farron profile: who is the new Liberal Democrat leader ? | Politics | The Guardian Tim Farron Tim Farron profile: who is the new Liberal Democrat leader ? Farron was once described as a ‘sanctimonious, god-bothering, treacherous little shit’ but backers say he is the right man to give the party a fresh start Tim Fa... | History of the Labour Party – The Labour Party History of the Labour Party Kinnock and the policy review With Labour heavily defeated in the 1979 election, the party began a new period of soul-searching. Internal debates about the party constitution dominated, and led eventually to the forming of a breakaway group, the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,387 | Which French side knocked Bolton Wanderers out of the 2006 UEFA cup? | Walking Down The Manny Road - Olympique Marseille 2. Bolton Wanderers 1. Olympique Marseille 2. Bolton Wanderers 1. By Mark Heys February 24 2006 A second half own goal by the unfortunate Tal Ben-Haim sent Bolton Wanderers crashing out of the UEFA Cup against Olympique Marseille last night Israeli international Ben-Hai... | My Football Facts & Stats | UEFA Club Competitions Chart detailing every club who has reached the Semi-Finals in every major UEFA club competition from 1955-56 to 2015-16. The tournament was inaugurated in 1955, at the suggestion of the French sports journalist and editor of L'Équipe Gabriel Hanot as a continental comp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,388 | The prefix 'neo' (neocon, Neolithic, neo-Nazi, neonatal, etc) means? | Neo- - definition of neo- by The Free Dictionary Neo- - definition of neo- by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/neo- Related to neo-: Neo-Confucianism , Neo-colonialism neo- a. New and different: neoimpressionism. b. New and abnormal: neoplasm. 3. New World: Neotropical. [Greek, from neos, new, young... | 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 |
1,499,389 | Which city is served by Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? | Aéroports de Montréal: International Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau et Mirabel Aéroports de Montréal Air Transat adds Tel Aviv to its summer program from Montréal 16 December 2016 Montréal-Trudeau airport welcomes its 16 millionth passenger 12 December 2016 Follow Airport news on social networks. Passengers Oops! Our new websi... | The Canadian Encyclopedia Saskatchewan (Province) Saskatchewan is part of the Prairie region and is the only province with entirely artificial boundaries. It is bordered by the US to the south, the Northwest Territories to the north, and Manitoba and Alberta to the east and west respectively. Manitoba Manitoba is a Can... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,390 | From which language do we get the word “Slalom”? | Words: Where Do They Come From? * alphaDictionary * Free English Online Dictionary Where Do Words Come From? Historical Development Ordinarily we pay little attention to the words we speak. We concentrate instead on the meaning we intend to express and are seldom conscious of how we express that meaning. Only if we mak... | 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 |
1,499,391 | In which decade was Ewan McGregor born? | Ewan McGregor - Biography - IMDb Ewan McGregor Biography Showing all 140 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (66) | Personal Quotes (65) Overview (3) 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (1) Ewan Gordon McGregor was born on March 31, 1971 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, to Carol ... | 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 |
1,499,392 | Which musician was charged in October 2005 with possessing cocaine at his home in New York? | BBC NEWS | Americas | Boy George on US cocaine charge Boy George on US cocaine charge Police attended Boy George's home following reports of a burglary Musician Boy George has appeared in court charged with possessing cocaine after being arrested in New York. The 44-year-old performer was detained at about 0300 (0700 G... | JAZZ and BLUES: Stevie Wonder lunes, 8 de agosto de 2011 Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris (previously Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,393 | What do we call what the Americans call 'kerosene'? | What does kerosene mean? Definitions for keroseneˈkɛr əˌsin, ˈkær-, ˌkɛr əˈsin, ˌkær- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word kerosene Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: kerosene, kerosine, lamp oil, coal oil(noun) a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and... | American In Paris, An (1951) -- (Movie Clip) Our Love Is Here To Stay You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. American In Paris, An (1951) -- (Movie Clip) Our Love Is Here To Stay title details and video sharing options now playing American In Paris, An (1951) -- (Movie Clip) Our Love Is Here T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,394 | According to the Bible, who was King Solomon’s father? | History of King Solomon From The Bible King Solomon Reigned During the Glory Days of Israel Solomon had the unique and distinctive privilege and opportunity to be king over 12 united tribes of Israel at its zenith, the short-lived glory days of Israel. Early in his reign, the Lord asked Solomon in a dream, “What shall ... | Bathsheba - Wife of King David and Mother of Solomon By Jack Zavada Updated December 21, 2015. The relationship between Bathsheba and King David did not begin well, but she later became his loyal wife and mother of King Solomon , the wisest ruler of Israel. David forced Bathsheba to commit adultery with him while her h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,395 | Which actor played the title role in the 1960’s UK television series ‘Adam Adamant’? | Cult TV: Adam Adamant Lives! | CULT FACTION Cult TV: Adam Adamant Lives! Brett Summers 1 Comment Adam Adamant Lives! is a British television series which ran from 1966 to 1967 on the BBC. It stared Gerald Harper as Adam Adamant – an adventurer born in 1867 but revived from hibernation in 1966, the show was a comedy adv... | '50s TV News TV News Hugh O'Brian, actor who played Wyatt Earp, has died aged 91 (5 September 2016) Hugh OBrian was one of the first American actors to achieve television celebrity in 1950s Britain as the marshal of Dodge City in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. More t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,396 | Which American became a professional golfer in 2005 at 16 years of age after, in 2000 aged 10, being the youngest player to qualify for the Women's US Amateur Public Links Championship, and, in 2002, the youngest player to qualify for a LPGA tour event ? | Hottest Female Golfers: Sexiest female golfers; beauties of Golf tweet 15 Hottest Female Golfers of 2016 There are many talented female golfers from all over the world. Many of them earn immense fame not only from their play but also by their stylish and beautiful figure. Few of them are the hottest female athletes in ... | U.S. Open - Tennis Topics - ESPN Past Winners The U.S. Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of each season, held in late August and early September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Having originated in 1881 as the United States National Championship -- a men's-only event ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,397 | In which film did Harrison Ford come from the future to destroy an android played by Rutger Hauer | Blade Runner (1982) - 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 On Disc at Amazon A blade runner must pursue and try to terminate ... | Short Circuit (1986) - 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 Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocut... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,398 | In which year did Cleopatra die and Egypt become a province of the Roman Empire? | Aegyptus at its largest extent - AD 116 Aegyptus Egypt was brought into the Roman empire by the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra by Octavian (Augustus). Was Mark Antony ruler of the eastern half of the empire, then Egypt was effectively still independent. But Egypt's alliance him spelt the end of their independence,... | Trajan | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Selinus , Cilicia Trajan (English pronunciation: / ˈ t r eɪ dʒ ən / ; Latin language: Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Divi Nervae filius Augustus [1] 18 September 53 – 9 August 117 AD) was Roman Emperor from 98 AD until his death. Officially declared by the senate as opt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,399 | Leopold of Saxe-Coburg was invited to be the first king of what country in 1831 after it gained independence from the Dutch? | Belgium's independence (1830 - present time) | Belgium.be Belgium's independence (1830 - present time) Revolution and independence At the Congress of Vienna, in 1815, Belgium (The Southern Netherlands) and the Northern Netherlands (Holland) were united to form one State. This new state was ruled by King William I. Al... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,400 | Apple Inc's 'digital wallet' virtual banking service is called Apple? | Virtual Wallet for iPad by PNC on the App Store Open iTunes to buy and download apps. Description Now get Virtual Wallet on your iPad. Virtual Wallet by PNC is a free App for all PNC Virtual Wallet customers. Our iPad app is optimized for the iPad experience, with larger graphics and more functionality. FEATURES QUICK ... | iPhone 6 and iWatch launch - live - Telegraph • Why isn’t it called the Apple iWatch? Latest 17.31 That's where we end more than 30 hours of live coverage of the launch of Apple's new iPhones and Watch. So, from the technology team (Matt Warman, Matthew Sparkes, Sophie Curtis, Rhiannon Williams, Harry Parkhill, Curtis ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,401 | "Which author and playwright wrote ""An Inspector Calls"", ""When We Are Married"" and ""Dangerous Corner""?" | Five Fascinating Facts about J. B. Priestley | Interesting Literature Five Fascinating Facts about J. B. Priestley Posted by interestingliterature Interesting trivia about the life of writer J. B. Priestley, author of An Inspector Calls 1. John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984) wrote the first play ever to be televised. Al... | 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 |
1,499,402 | Who composed the operas Oedipus Rex and The Rake’s Progress? | English National Opera Guide 43: Oedipus Rex / The Rake's Progress - Igor Stravinsky English National Opera Guide 43: Oedipus Rex / The Rake's Progress - Igor Stravinsky Search Site Note: All non-GBP prices are approximate. Related Products linguistics Community Poll Do you find the six levels of the Common European Fr... | Mouse King | Article about Mouse King by The Free Dictionary Mouse King | Article about Mouse King by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Mouse+King Also found in: Wikipedia . The Nutcracker One of the best-loved and most widely known ballets of our time, The Nutcracker, tells the story of a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,403 | In boxing, what is thrown into the ring to stop a fight? | Boxing Terms - Lingo - Jargon Boxing Terms Boxing Terms by Scotty L of Predictem.com Boxing has a colorful language all its own. The boxing lexicon is so replete with imagistic language that many of its words, lingo, jargon and expressions have become a part of regular English. The next time you wonder "What does (inse... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,404 | May 25, 1992 saw Jay Leno take the reins of the Tonight Show, following the retirement of what host, who had a 30 run behind the Burbank desk? | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | TVHowl.com David Letterman, seen last Friday night (May 15, 2015) on his CBS “Late Show.” Photo: CBS SUMMER 1995: WHEN A CERTAIN NEWSPAPER TV SECTION WAGED WAR ON THE LETTERMAN SHOW By ADAM BUCKMAN NEW YORK, May 18, 2015 — The memories come flooding back in this final week of David Lett... | 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 |
1,499,405 | Who had a number one in 1960 called `Only The Lonely`? | Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison | Song Info | AllMusic Only the Lonely google+ Song Review by Richie Unterberger Other than "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Only the Lonely" is Roy Orbison's most famous and successful song. It is also the song that, more than any other, defined his career. When Orbison recorded "Only t... | The UK Number Ones : 1965-1969 Famous for being performed live on the roof of the Beatles' Apple Corps in Savile Row, London W1. 4 Jun 1969 Tommy Roe Dizzy 1 Only No 1 This came seven years after his first hit, but it did not lengthen his career. 11 Jun 1969 Beatles The Ballad Of John & Yoko 3 17th & last No 1 La... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,406 | Originally, what animated mouse was to be named Mortimer? | Mortimer Mouse | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Mortimer [src] Mortimer Mouse is the longtime rival of Mickey Mouse . He is an obnoxious and arrogant rat who openly berates Mickey and tries to steal Minnie Mouse from him. Mortimer first appeared in the Mickey short Mickey's Rival and has been battling Mickey fo... | The Muppet Show - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,407 | What nationality is Richard Flanagan, winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize for Fiction? | The Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014: shortlist announced | The Man Booker Prizes Home / The Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014: shortlist announced The Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014: shortlist announced The Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014: shortlist announced Published on Submitted by Leah on Tue, 2014-09-09 10:... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,408 | Who was the first and so far only boxer to receive a knighthood? | Sir Henry Cooper, the former boxer, dies aged 76 - Telegraph Sir Henry Cooper, the former boxer, dies aged 76 Sir Henry Cooper, the former heavyweight boxer, has died aged 76. Image 1 of 4 Henry Cooper knocks down Muhammad Ali, during the fourth round of their world heavyweight fight, at Wembley in 1963 Photo: PA H... | Muhammad Ali - 'The Greatest' Boxer Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali A Biography of the Famous Boxer Muhammad Ali during training for his fight with Al "Blue" Lewis held in Dublin, Republic of Ireland in 1972. (Photo by Getty Images) Updated June 04, 2016. Who Is Muhammad Ali? Muhammad Ali is one of the most famous boxers of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,409 | June 28, 1914 saw which Austrian Archduke assassinated, setting in motion a chain of events which started WWI just a month later? | Mega Essays - Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Of Austria Archduke Ferdinand The Assassination of Archduke FerdinandNo other political murder in modern history has had such momentous consequences as the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He was the heir to the Habsburg empire, and the first to fall... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,410 | The term 'histrionics', referring to excessive emotion, is Latin 'histrion', meaning? | Histrionic | Definition of Histrionic by Merriam-Webster Examples of histrionic in a sentence <a penchant for dish throwing, door slamming, and other histrionic displays of temper> <we never tired of his histrionic reenactment of how he found money under the floorboards of a house he was renovating> Did You Know? The t... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,411 | The ruins of Troy are in which modern-day country? | Troy | ancient city, Turkey | Britannica.com ancient city, Turkey Alternative Titles: Ilion, Ilios, Ilium, Troia, Troja Related Topics Carl Blegen Troy, Greek Troia, also called Ilios or Ilion, Latin Troia, Troja, or Ilium, ancient city in northwestern Anatolia that holds an enduring place in both literature and archae... | Trojan War The causes of the Trojan War actually began before the Greek hero Achilles was born. The two powerful gods, Zeus and Poseidon try to forced sea-goddess Thetis to lay with them. Themis or Prometheus warned the gods that any son Thetis borne would become greater than his father, and in Zeus' case, would prob... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,412 | HMV (His Master's Voice) early logo? | HMV Logo Origin Story: A Painter, a Dog, a Dead Guy and a Record Player - Core77 Core77 1 Comment 24616 Views Up above is what we Americans think of as the RCA logo, having grown up seeing it everywhere. But the logo first belonged to British entertainment company HMV, which is in fact named after the original painting... | 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 |
1,499,413 | Which artist painted Poppies Blooming in 1873? | "Poppies Blooming, 1873" by Claude Monet | Oil Painting Reproductions 20 x 20 inches $214. 20 x 24 inches $239. 24 x 30 inches $288. 24 x 36 inches $298. 30 x 30 inches $309. 30 x 40 inches $365. 40 x 40 inches $448. 36 x 48 inches $466. 48 x 72 inches $854. Buy Now More info This is a Hand painted oil painting reprodu... | Portrait of Artist's Mother Arles October 1888 Famous Van Gogh paintings shown described in detail The Starry Night Sunflowers The Potato Eaters vincent van gogh posters house van gogh reproduction van gogh cafe poster terrace van gogh posters flowers Van Gogh Marguerite Gachet at the Piano Van Gogh's inimitable fu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,414 | At Cambridge the ‘Senior Wrangler’ is the top performer at what? | Wrangling and the Tripos | ThatsMaths Wrangling and the Tripos Tags: Education , History The Mathematical Tripos examinations, and the Wranglers who achieve honours in them, are the topic of the That’s Maths column ( TM023 ) in the Irish Times this week. Today (20/06/13) the results of the final examinations in mathema... | Indian – Page 2 Screenwriter, director Gurinder Chadha was born on 10 January 1960 in Nairobi, Kenya, then a British colony. Her family was part of the Indian diaspora in East Africa before they moved to Southall, West London in 1961. After graduating from the University of East Anglia in 1984, Chadha attended the Lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,415 | How are comedians Paul & Barry Elliot better known? | Barry Chuckle Dead? Comedian Becomes Victim of a Twitter Death Hoax : Trending News : TravelersToday Barry Chuckle Dead? Comedian Becomes Victim of a Twitter Death Hoax Travelers Today By Katie McFadden Updated: Nov 19, 2012 07:37 PM EST Barry Chuckle of the Chuckle Brothers is dead. At least that's what Twitt... | 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 |
1,499,416 | The 13th century legend of Lady Godiva, riding naked on horseback in Coventry to save townsfolk from her husband's taxes, featured/originated the notion of a voyeur called 'Peeping (Who?)'? | The Body Beautiful - Lady Godiva Rides In Texas - davidschoen.com FILE 16/55 Lady Godiva Rides In Texas "Lady Godiva, was an 11th-century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, according to a legend dating back at least to the 13th century, rode naked through the streets of Coventry in order to gain a remission of the oppressive ... | 1000+ images about Lady Godiva on Pinterest | The old, Acrylics and Lady godiva Forward Godiva is the latinised form of the Old English name Godgyfu or Godgifu (literally, “God’s gift” or “good gift”). Godgyfu was an 11th century Anglo-Saxon aristocrat whose life spanned one of the most tumultuous periods in early Engl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,417 | The Mesa Verde National Park with its ancient cliff cities is found where? | Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Contact Us Preserving the “Works of Man” Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeolog... | Most of what follows is true …… | Madeley Village Most of what follows is true …… Contacts Most of what follows is true …… Most of what follows is true ...... Neolithic Madeley (About 4000BC to 2400BC) Neolithic means 'New Stone' and is part of the Holocene Epoch, or Stone Age, and followed the Palaeolithic and Mesolit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,418 | Who supposedly threw a silver dollar across the Potomac River? | Did George Washington really throw a silver dollar across the Potomac River? - Collectors Society Message Boards Did George Washington really throw a silver dollar across the Potomac River? I have nothing to add or subtract, I am merely here. TOTAL NEWBIE Loc: Fibonacci φ spiral Did George Washington really throw a sil... | No Title c. 800 A.D.: Native-American introduction of domesticated plants in Virginia area c. 1200: Permanent Native-American villages established in Virginia area 1584: Sir Walter Raleigh's sends out an exploration party to the New World, heading for Florida. They land on Roanoke Island. Raleigh names what is now the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,419 | Saint Pega is said to be England's first female? | The tale of Saint Pega’s Anglo-Saxon stone | The Heritage Journal The tale of Saint Pega’s Anglo-Saxon stone 30/04/2010 in Ancient monuments , Neglect From The Stone Crosses of the County of Northamptonshire (1901) by C A Markham Mike Pitts in a Guardian article on Sunday the 25th April highlighted the danger of an Ang... | Paris, Matthew Paris, Matthew ▪ English artist and historian died 1259 English Benedictine monk and chronicler, known largely only through his voluminous and detailed writings, which constitute one of the most important sources of knowledge of events in Europe between 1235 and 1259. Paris was admitted a mon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,420 | Who succeeded James Polk in 1849, as US President? | James K. Polk - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Google James Polk’s Early Years James Knox Polk was born on November 2, 1795, in a log cabin in Mecklenburg, North Carolina . As a boy, Polk, the eldest of 10 children, moved with his family to Columbia, Tennessee , where his father became a prosperous land surveyor, plante... | History | whitehouse.gov Holidays History This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,421 | What is the name given to magnetic iron ore | GeoMan's Mineral Identification: Metallic GeoMan's Mineral Identification Generally with a colored streak, opaque Click here for sub-metallic minerals Steel gray S.G. 2.0 Basal cleavage; Soft, marks on paper, greasy feel. Used in lubricants, and as the "lead" in pencils. GRAPHITE Radiating fibers, granular masses,... | magnetite, hematite, limonite and siderite are ores of which metal magnetite, hematite, limonite and siderite are ores of which metal magnetite, hematite, limonite and siderite are ores of which metal Milling is also known as grinding, it is a material more refining process. A sharp object works by concentrating forces... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,422 | Which car company makes a model called the Verso? | Verso Overview & Features | Diesel - Toyota Europe Key features The stylish MPV The Verso stands out with its sharp lines and smooth curves. Fine details such as the piano-black finish on the number plate surround, elegant chrome strips on the upper and lower grille and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with LE... | Car Brands - Who Owns Jaguar, Volvo, and Chrysler? - Consumer Reports BMW owns: Mini and Rolls Royce. Fiat owns: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Ram and SRT. Ford Motor Company owns: Lincoln and a small stake in Mazda. General Motors owns: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. GM owns a con... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,423 | What is the name of the front, slightly raised area, of a saddle? | Saddle : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: An "English" style saddle used for riding horses. A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth . The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a hors... | History History Twin tube chassis. Cast outrigger and headstock Öhlins NIX 30 front suspension. Öhlins TTXGP Norton bespoke rear suspension Radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Forged aluminium wheels with carbon option Race spec under seat carbon-fibre fuel tank Gold line axial front brake calipers Conventional style han... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,424 | The name of which cheese is derived from the name of a pear, the juice of which is made into a perry used to wash the cheese? | The Cheese List ALE 27th Cambridge Beer Festival No. 298 The Cheese List We have 50 different cheeses for you to try this year. Here's the list, and the sessions at which they will be available. This year we have greatly expanded our range of Farmhouse cheeses to include more goat and ewe milk products, many of which ... | Welsh rarebit W Welsh rarebit Welsh rarebit, Welsh rabbit, or infrequently rarebit, is a savoury sauce made from melted cheese and various other ingredients and served hot over toasted bread. The names of the dish originate from 18th century Great Britain. Rarebit is typically made with Cheddar cheese , in contrast to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,425 | Who wrote the plays The Rose Tattoo' and The Night of The Iguana'? | Three By Tennessee: Sweet Bird of Youth, The Rose Tattoo, The Night of the Iguana: Tennessee Williams: 9780451529084: Amazon.com: Books Read more About the Author Tennessee Williams was born in 1911 in Columbus, Mississippi, where his grandfather was the episcopal clergyman. When his father, a travelling salesman, move... | Reviews Review from Mojo by John Harris In which success allows the trio to stretch out, cut down on the faux-punkery, grope towards a more grandiloquent musical language, and let their more experimental side run riot - as on the instrumental(ish) title track. Replete with the recorded debut of the strange Esperanto th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,426 | What weapon is associated with Darth Vader? | Darth Vader's lightsaber | Wookieepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Darth Vader [src] Darth Vader's lightsaber was the personal lightsaber of Darth Vader , a Sith Lord. He built the weapon some time after his fall to the Dark side of the Force at the end of the Clone Wars . It replaced the one he lost during his duel wi... | Halo (Franchise) - TV Tropes Abnormal Ammo : The Needler, Needle rifle, and related weapons shoot pink/purple crystals (made of a material called "blamite") that detonate a few seconds after impact. Additionally, the Covenant Carbine fires ammo made from a poisonous and radioactive compound. The weaponry wielded by Pro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,427 | "Which comedian used to end his show with the words ""Goodnight and may your God go with you""?" | Dave Allen - The Good Earth / A Way of Life (1969) - YouTube Dave Allen - The Good Earth / A Way of Life (1969) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is... | Kenneth Horne Archives - Old Time Radio Network by oldtimeradio Much Binding During WW2, there was a radio show for the Services called “Merry Go Round which comprised of three separate series: one for the Army, one for the Navy, and one for the Royal Air Force. These rotated, so that each was heard once every three we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,428 | Which Persian king invaded Greece to punish Athens? | Persian War Persian Wars see Map In 499 B.C. the Greek cities of Ionia rebelled against Persian rule. The Persian king, Darius, crushed the revolt and sacked Miletus. Darius invaded Greece to punish Athens for the support of the failed revolt in Ionia. A first Persian invasion failed when the Persian fleet was d... | DANAE - Argive Princess of Greek Mythology Danae Danaan-Woman Danae and the Golden Shower, Lucanian red-figure krater C5th B.C., Musée du Louvre DANAE was a princess of Argos in the Greek Peloponnese, the only child of King Akrisios (Acrisius). When her father learned a prophecy that he was destined to be killed by a s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,429 | Which 20s gangland boss was nicknamed Scarface? | The Life and Crimes of Al Capone Updated February 29, 2016. Who Was Al Capone? Al Capone was a notorious gangster who ran an organized crime syndicate in Chicago during the 1920s, taking advantage of the era of Prohibition . Capone, who was both charming and charitable as well as powerful and vicious, became an iconic ... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,430 | Curly McLain is a character in which Rodgers and Hammerstein musical? | Curly McLain (Character) Curly McLain (Character) from Oklahoma! (1999) (TV) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos ... | Cole Porter / Songs in Films "They All Fall in Love" Beaches (1988) "I've Still Got My Health" - Bette Midler Because You're Mine (1952) "You Do Something to Me" - Mario Lanza Being Julia (2004) "I Get a Kick Out of You" - Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra Blazing Saddles (1974) "I Get a Kick Out of You" - Cleavon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,431 | The name of what entertainment business has its origin in that Texas, in its roller-coaster history, was governed by half a dozen entities? | Texas facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Texas ORIGIN OF STATE NAME: Derived from the Caddo word tavshas, meaning "allies" or "friends." NICKNAME: The Lone Star State. CAPITAL: Austin. ENTERED UNION: 29 December 1845 (28th). SONG: "Texas, Our Texas;" "The Eyes of Texas." MOTTO: Friendship. F... | The Deadhead ripple effect "There is nothing like a Grateful Dead Concert," the old bumper stickers read. After attending my first 10 Dead shows, I soon realized this wasn't true: Every Dead concert is pretty much is like every other Dead concert. Not in terms of the set lists, which famously varied, or the particular ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,432 | "Which sculptor is famous for his work ""The Thinker""?" | The Thinker | artble.com The Thinker Auguste Rodin The Thinker was originally part of the compositional piece Rodin created as an entranceway for the proposed Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This piece, known as The Gates of Hell, is based on the 16th century epic poem, The Divine Comedy by Dante. Many of Rodin's m... | 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,433 | How many American states were there at the beginning of the nineteenth century? | U.S. Immigration Before 1965 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com U.S. Immigration Before 1965 A+E Networks Introduction The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the 1880s to 1920. Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic op... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,434 | What is the name for a system of law based on Islamic texts? | The Origins of Islamic Law - Constitutional Rights Foundation The Origins of Islamic Law The Origins of Islamic Law Islamic law represents one of the world's great legal systems. Like Judaic law, which influenced western legal systems, Islamic law originated as an important part of the religion. Sharia, an Arabic word ... | Law in Ancient Rome, The Twelve Tables - Crystalinks Law in Ancient Rome Roman law is the legal system of ancient Rome, and the legal developments which occurred before the 7th century AD - when the Roman�Byzantine state adopted Greek as the language of government. The development of Roman law comprises more than a tho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,435 | In which country did Che Guevara die? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 9 | 1967: Che Guevara 'shot dead' About This Site | Text Only 1967: Che Guevara 'shot dead' Marxist revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara has reportedly been killed during a battle between army troops and guerillas in the Bolivian jungle. A statement issued by the commander of the Eighth Bolivian Army D... | Alberto Fujimori - Rise and Fall El Sendero Luminoso and El Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru Peruvian Terrorism When Fujimori become president in 1990 Peru was facing catastrophe. The economy was in the grip of hyperinflation but, even more seriously, in the countryside a bloody civil war was rag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,436 | If a dish is served 'Florentine' which vegetable will it contain? | What Does Florentine (or à la Florentine) Mean in Cooking? By Danilo Alfaro Updated October 31, 2016. In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what i... | On being vegetarian in France (Rosa Jackson's Edible Adventures) Rosa Jackson's Edible Adventures On being vegetarian in France At the restaurant Zen in Paris. A few months ago, my son Sam declared himself a vegetarian. Now, if we lived in California this might not sound unusual, but this is France, proud land of steak... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,437 | What are the two signs of the Zodiac that cover the month of September? | Virgo - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au Virgo Welcome to Astrology.com.au Astrology.com.au is all about Astrology, Horoscopes, Love, Romance, Compatibility and Live Psychics As one of the world's premiere astrology sites, astrology.com.au provides a variety of astrological, psychic, spiritual and new-age information to... | 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 |
1,499,438 | Suriname's three neighbouring countries are Guyana, French Guiana and which other? | Travel to Guyanas - Technical travel information PRESENTATION French Guiana In the mid-19th century, the French government set out to reduce prison costs at home by sloughing off undesirables by way of their colonies. Searching for their most forsaken frontier outpost to drop the luckless cons, they came up with Guiana... | Nauru - TIGHAR Nauru Jump to: navigation , search "Nauru ..., officially the Republic of Nauru and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island nation in Micronesia in the South Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Kiribati, 300 km to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest island nation, covering just... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,439 | Who were Aramis, Porthos and Athos? | History of Musketeers The History of Musketeers Contributed by: Ted Anthony Roberts In 1600 A.D., King Henri IV gave himself bodyguards. Arming them with Carbine firearms, they became known as the King's Carabineers: a special group of men that no ordinary soldier could match in firing, swordplay, or battle. King L... | The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims - French Moments You are at: Home » Regions of France » Grand Est » Champagne-Ardenne »The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims Coronation of Charles VII in Reims in the presence of Joan of Arc. Painting by by E. Lenepveu The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,440 | Who was the last president of Czechoslovakia before its dissolution in 1993? | Vaclav Havel | president of Czech Republic | Britannica.com president of Czech Republic František Langer Václav Havel, (born October 5, 1936, Prague , Czechoslovakia [now in Czech Republic]—died December 18, 2011, Hrádeček, Czech Republic ), Czech playwright, poet, and political dissident, who, after the fall of commun... | 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 |
1,499,441 | Who was the Greek Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Hyperion and Thea? | THEIA - Greek Titan Goddess of Sight & Heavenly Light THEIA Translation Sight, Prophecy THEIA was the Titan goddess of sight (thea) and the shining ether of the bright, blue sky (aithre). She was also, by extension, the goddess who endowed gold and silver with their brilliance and intrinsic value. Theia bore the Titan ... | Iapetus, moon of Saturn - The Solar System on Sea and Sky Cassini close-up view of the dark colored side of Iapetus (NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute) Son of Uranus Iapetus [eye-AP-i-tus] is the seventeenth of Saturn's moons and the third largest. It was named after a Greek Titan who was the son of Uranus and the fathe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,442 | On a mobile phone keyboard the letters JKL are on which number button? | Phone Keyboard Alphabet Mode uses 12 Keys to Text Message Internet Access, Text Messaging and Alphanumeric Paging from any Phone in the World Press [*] key to enter Upper-Case Alphabet Mode: 1) Sequential Key Presses 2) Sequential Middle-Mode Key Presses 3) Sequential Most-Use-Mode Key Presses 4) Simultaneous Key Press... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho. 3. The wor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,443 | A fugu is what type of creature? | Fugu: The fish more poisonous than cyanide - BBC News BBC News Fugu: The fish more poisonous than cyanide By Roland Buerk BBC News, Tokyo 18 May 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The Japanese delicacy fugu, or blowfish, is so poisonous that the smallest mistake in its preparation could be fatal. But Tokyo... | Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,444 | The smallest province in South Africa is Gauteng. Which city is its capital? | Gauteng province, South Africa Gauteng province, South Africa Tweet on Twitter With only 1.4% of South Africa’s land area, the tiny province of Gauteng punches way above its weight, contributing around 34% to the national economy and some 7% to the GDP of the entire African continent. Sesotho for “place of gold”, Gaute... | Gold Krugerrands from the South Africa Mint | African Gold Coins | APMEX Gold Other Popular Gold World Mints Gold from South Africa Mint (Gold Krugerrands) Highly desirable Gold Krugerrand Coins and other African Gold coins will complete your investment portfolio. South African Mint - In 1941, what we know today as the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,445 | In the nursery rhyme, who ‘called for his fiddlers three’? | Old King Cole Old King Cole Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three. Every fiddler he had a fiddle, And a very fine fiddle had he; Oh there's none so rare, as can compare With King Cole and his fiddlers three... | Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology, page 1 Touching the Elements (Shetland Islands). The Aged Bride (Denmark). A Smith Rescues a Captured Woman from a Troll (Denmark). The Sea Nymph (Sweden). Advice Well Taken . Folktales of type 910B. The Three Advices (Ireland). The Three Advices ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,446 | Eastman Kodak introduced an inexpensive, lightweight hand held camera in 1900 - what was it called | The Kodak Brownie Camera (1900’s) – Mortal Journey · Updated December 29, 2010 With the introduction of the Brownie camera, an inexpensive, quality camera for the masses, a photography boom began that has continued through present day. But the invention of photograph came long before the Brownie camera hit the streets ... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,447 | A pier at which resort was badly damaged by fire on July 30th? | Fire rips through Eastbourne Pier destroying roof - BBC News BBC News Fire rips through Eastbourne Pier destroying roof 31 July 2014 Media captionAerial footage showed the extent of the blaze on Wednesday A devastating fire has torn through Eastbourne Pier. The main roof of the pier, built in the East Sussex seaside to... | FIJI 3/19-28 2015 - PAGE 4 E-6, MT. MUHNY, GARDEN OF EDEN Do you see the big tidal flats? Neep tides are what made Sunday's checkout dive so tough with strong current. We had to get out on the other boat and be transferred. View from my Bure [Bure is the Fijian word for a wood-and-straw hut, sometimes similar to a cabi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,448 | What was the name of the queen consort to King William IV? | J Doran - Memoir of Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV J Doran - Memoir of Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV 1861-07-02 Memoir of Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV 1861 RCIN 1006334 21.0 x 1.0 cm (book measurement (inventory)) Groupings Memoir of Queen Adelaide, consort of King William IV Kee... | Regency History: Mrs Fitzherbert (1756-1837) Mrs Fitzherbert (1756-1837) from The Creevey Papers (1904) Profile Maria Fitzherbert (26 July 1756 - 27 March 1837) was the secret wife of George, Prince of Wales, the future George IV. Early life Maria Fitzherbert was born Maria Ann Smythe on 26 July 1756, the eldest daught... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,449 | Queen's Club Championship tennis tournament is held annually on grass courts in? | Aegon Championships | Aegon Tennis | Aegon Tennis Aegon Championships Leading men's grass-court tennis tournament at The Queen's Club. Watch 13 - 19 June 2016 Held at The Queen's Club, London, the Aegon Championship has been voted ATP World Tour 500 Tournament of the Year. It is the third successive year that the Aegon... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,450 | Adriano De Souza, Joel Parkinson, Adam Robertson, Bobby Martinez, Kelly Slater, Damien Hobgood, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Bede Durbidge, Chris Davidson & Taj Burrow are international competitors in what sport? | Kelly Slater - 5ones Wave Pools: Good or Bad for the Sport of Surfing? Monday, June 1st, 2009 There is no other sport like Surfing. I will go to the grave defending the ever changing dynamic sport that is surfing and how it’s superior to all other sports. Now obviously that’s my opinion, but there is reason to back it ... | TwoReport | Sports Ikorodu United 0 MFM FC 0 Analysis: Five Things We Learnt From Onikan Stadium Sunday March 6, 2016 was not anticipated to be like any other regular day. Unlike previous Saturday which saw an early morning downpour of rain; this Sunday was not to be so: the weather was clement. ... Read more Con... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,451 | CDN is the international car registration for which country? | Canada Auto Transport Quotes | International Shipping Seaboard International Shipping Companies Car Transportation Between the US and Canada In most cases, citizens of the US and Canada can bring their cars into and out of either country without too many restrictions. However, if you plan to stay in either country for ... | MARKET PLACE MARCH 2015 by Baker Pickard SL (page 41) - issuu issuu Taste of India Tandoori Restaurante C/. Carabeo, 51 Nerja We specialize in traditional dishes and take great pride in serving authentic Indian food of the finest quality in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All dishes are cooked with fresh and natural in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,452 | What is the name for the increase in size of tissue or an organ due to physiological change from old age, or lack of use, nutrition or nerve supply? | Aging changes in organs - tissue - cells: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Aging changes in organs - tissue - cells URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004012.htm Aging changes in organs - tissue - cells All vital organs begin to lose some function as you age during adulthood. Aging changes occur in all of... | Chapter 5 Med. Term - Medical Terminology Clt 3040 with Orie at University of South Florida - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Chapter 5 Med. Term Tachyphasia is the excessive what of what? Rapidity of speech Choose the correct term for d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,453 | Which creature has varieties called Chinook, Chum, Coho, Sockeye and Steelhead? | Washington Salmon and Steelhead Species Salmonscape Salmon and Steelhead Species in Washington Salmon and steelhead have long played an important role in the ecology, economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest, providing a source of food for humans and wildlife alike. Unfortunately, many naturally spawnin... | Rare Yellow Hairy Malaysian Spider Named for David Bowie - Towleroad Towleroad The Guardian reports on Heteropoda davidbowie : "The giant yellow – and very hairy – spider…is the most recent discovery of German spider specialist Peter Jäger, who has found 200 new species in the past 10 years. Most of these arachnids are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,454 | In Physics, using Newton's Second Law of Motion, force is the product of mass and which other quantity? | Newton's Second Law Newton's Second Law Newton's Laws - Lesson 3 - Newton's Second Law of Motion Newton's Second Law Double Trouble Newton's first law of motion predicts the behavior of objects for which all existing forces are balanced. The first law - sometimes referred to as the law of inertia - states that if the f... | Open Course : Astronomy : Introduction : Lecture 6 : Laws of Motion & Gravity Tension (Cohesion): an attractive force that holds objects together. Cohesion prevents moons and planets from being torn apart by tidal forces (though not always!). Friction: an attractive force that opposes the sliding of objects past each... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,455 | May 13, 1958 saw the trademark for what product, developed by Swiss engineer George de Mestral based on the hook and loop properties he observed on burrs on his dog following a hunt? | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | Isaac - The Enlightenment of Science The Enlightenment of Science Isaac Alexander Cummings Alexander Cummings (1733-1814) was a mathematician, mechanic and wathchmaker. He was also the third Governer of the territory of Colorado (1865-1867). He was the first person to patent the design of the flush toilet. He was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,456 | The 1990 film The December Bride starring Donal McCann, Saskia Reeves and Ciaran Hinds, is set in which country? | December Bride: Ciar�n Hinds, Ciaran Hinds: Amazon.co.uk: LOVEFiLM By Post LOVEFiLM by Post Movies and TV seasons on DVD and Blu-ray to rent By Post. 4.8 out of 5 stars ( 5 ) LOVEFiLM By Post This 19th century period drama set in Northern Ireland tells the story of Sarah (Saskia Reeves), a young woman born into poor ... | 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 |
1,499,457 | The Oaks horse race is run at which British race course? | Epsom Derby - The greatest flat race in the world The Greatest Flat Race in the World Ladies' Day Saturday 4th June Friday 2nd June 2017 The vibrant atmosphere, roaring laughter and thundering hooves of top quality racing are what make the Investec Derby Festival an unmistakably British event and The Greatest Summer Ce... | History of horse racing | Racing UK Apply Now Thursday 16 Feb Ascot Apply Now Saturday 18 Feb Wetherby Apply Now Tuesday 21 Feb Ludlow Apply Now Wednesday 22 Feb Huntingdon Apply Now Thursday 23 Feb Catterick Apply Now Tuesday 28 Feb Exeter Apply Now Tuesday 7 Mar Kempton Park Apply Now Saturday 18 Mar History of horse... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,458 | Which planet did a transit across the sun in 2012? | Transit of Venus Across the Sun 2012: Latest News news tech spaceflight science & astronomy search for life skywatching entertainment video Transit of Venus Across the Sun 2012: Latest News Get the latest news and tips for the rare Venus transit across the sun on June 6, 2012. The next one is in 2117! Filter by Type Ra... | Discovery: A new planet The changing shape of the solar system He stopped on something unexpected: not a point of light, but a fuzzy disk. He initially thought it was a comet, but observations over the next several days showed something amazing. A comet that bright would be quite close to the Sun, and thus move rather ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,459 | When sending an e-mail for what does the 'b' in 'bcc' stand? | BBC - WebWise - How do I send a group email? How do I send a group email? Share this page Email is a great way to send a message to lots of people all at once. This could be useful if you want to send some digital photos to your friends and family - or forward a message to a list of people. There is no need to send an ... | Sending an Email to Multiple Recipients - Cc: And Bcc: Sending an Email to Multiple Recipients - Cc: and Bcc: Search the site Sending an Email to Multiple Recipients - Cc: and Bcc: Use "Cc" and "Bcc" to address emails to more than one person easily and fast Updated November 20, 2016 When you write an email, you write i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,460 | Miss Phillipines, Mary Jean Lastimosa currently holds which title? | Mary Jean Lastimosa is new Miss Universe Philippines | Inquirer lifestyle Mary Jean Lastimosa is new Miss Universe Philippines By: Kristine Angeli Sabillo - @KSabilloINQ INQUIRER.net / 09:35 AM March 31, 2014 Winners of the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 pose during the coronation night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum From left are:... | MCQ-test Questions and Answers | Library and Information center@KV Peringome Library and Information center@KV Peringome Reader’s Club and Library and Information Center National Library Week celebration 2012 Know Your Literature 1. Who invented movable type printing? (C) Johannes Gutenberg 2. What was the pen-name of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,461 | Which creature produces the epicurean delicacy known as 'green fat'? | Dr. Ellen Prager — Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter : NPR List Price: $26 Mega-Slime, Seduction, and Shape-Shifting Within the citizenry of the sea, there are some organisms whose dull or familiar countenance hides a secret and strange way of life. Such is the case for an eel-l... | Glossary : SBS Food (top) Acacia seed A small, oval, black variety of the wattle seed. It is roasted and milled to be used in a wide variety of foods including soups, meat rubs, ice-creams and baked goods. Acetic Acid An organic acid better known as vinegar. Acidulated Water Water to which an acid substance such as lem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,462 | Which city is known as the Granite City'? | Aberdeen Quest - Granite City Granite City Art Factsheets Granite City The planet we live on is made of rock. There are different kinds of rock that have been formed in different ways. Different types of rock are found in different places. Aberdeen is well known as a Granite City. Many of the buildings in Aberdeen are... | Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city - MBA - 217 View Full Document Sardinia 66 Grunge music originated in which American city Seattle 67 The word bungalow comes from which language Hindi 68 What is the Japanese Shinkasen High speed Train 69 In what country are the Drakesberg mountains South Afric... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,463 | In which continent is the Beardmore Glacier? | Beardmore Glacier | glacier, Antarctica | Britannica.com Beardmore Glacier Langjökull Beardmore Glacier, glacier in central Antarctica , descending about 7,200 ft (2,200 m) from the South Polar Plateau to Ross Ice Shelf , dividing the Transantarctic Mountains of Queen Maud and Queen Alexandra. One of the world’s larges... | What types of glaciers are there? | National Snow and Ice Data Center National Snow and Ice Data Center On Thin Ice: Expedition to a Crumbling Ice Shelf Scientists blog from Antarctica and provide a glimpse of what it's like to do research in the field. Read their blog ... NSIDC Monthly Highlights Icelights: Answers to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,464 | Which computer-animated film series features the 'Kingdom of Far Far Away'? | Rumpelstiltskin (Shrek) | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Deal Maker, Power Hungry, Master Manipulator “ Oh, I don't know. Any day. A day from your past. Like the day you had the flu. The day you lost a pet. The day some meddling oaf comes in STICKING THEIR NOSE WHERE IT DOESN'T BELONG, DESTROYING YOUR BUSINESS... | Tom and Jerry | The Cartoon Network Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ongoing Wiki Tom and Jerry is a series of theatrical musical cartoon shorts created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that centered on a never-ending rivalry between a housecat (Tom) and a mouse (Jerry) whose chases and battles... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,465 | Which Scottish novelist is probably best remembered for his 1908 novel The Wind in the Willows? | Kenneth Grahame - The Wind in the Willows 1 | The Wind In The Willows | Rat The Wind in the Willows Grahame, Kenneth About Grahame: Kenneth Grahame (July 20, 1859 – July 6, 1932) was a British writer,most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), one of the classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluct... | Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca - Strand Mag by The Strand Magazine by Charles L.P. Silet Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” The opening line to Daphne du Maurier’s most famous novel, Rebecca is one of the great opening lines in English fiction. In one stroke, du Maurier establishes the voice, the locale, and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,466 | Peter de la Mare was first to hold what office in the House of Commons? | Rise of the Commons - UK Parliament Rise of the Commons Elizabethan Parliaments Rise of the Commons Edward III came to the throne in 1327, and from that point the representatives of the counties (knights of the shire) and of the towns (burgesses) became a permanent part of Parliament. After 1332 they sat together in on... | British Prime Ministers BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS The British Prime Minister resides at number 10 Downing Street, London. The Prime Minister of the day is the Head of Government leader of his party in the House of Commons. He is also the elected MP for his seat in parliament. Henry Addington was born May 30, 1757 in Lond... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,467 | Who first designed the jersey wrap dress in 1972? | Dress Styles - The Hundred Dresses by Erin McKean Excerpt 1 Of 8 THE MOST ICONIC STYLES OF OUR TIME That’s the subtitle of The Hundred Dresses , by writer and fashion blogger Erin McKean ( dressaday.com ) and fashion illustrator Donna Mehalko, just out from Bloomsbury. Chock-full of fashion lore and visual inspiration,... | Don't look back – the hospital gown is getting a makeover | Life and style | The Guardian Don't look back – the hospital gown is getting a makeover Designer Ben de Lisi, best known for his catwalk frocks, is to redesign the common hospital gown One of the more flamboyant designs of hospital gown available in the US. Sh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,468 | Which was the only track from Michael Jackson's Thriller album to top the UK singles charts? | Thriller - Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Michael Jackson google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Off the Wall was a massive success, spawning four Top Ten hits (two of them number ones), but nothing could have prepared Michael Jackson for Thriller . Nobody could have prep... | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Facts about Michael Jackson Michael Jackson A mid-twenties African American man wearing a sequined military jacket and dark sunglasses. He is walking while waving his right hand, which is adorned with a white glove. His left hand is bare. Jackson at the White House in 1984 Background inf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,469 | "Who presents Radio 4's programme about walking ""Ramblings""?" | Samaritans go for a stroll with Clare Balding for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Ramblings’ show | Samaritans Search form Search You are here Home > News > Samaritans go for a stroll with Clare Balding for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Ramblings’ show Samaritans go for a stroll with Clare Balding for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Ramblings’ show Wednesday 6th Janu... | Doctor Who: Nine 'lost episodes' found in Nigeria with The Enemy of the World and The Web of Fear available to watch on iTunes - Mirror Online Nine missing Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s featuring Patrick Troughton have been recovered in Nigeria and will be made available for fans to watch. Eleven episodes were dis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,470 | "The 2010 release ""Plundered My Soul"" was an extra track on a re-released album by which artist(s)?" | Green Day News of 2010 Archive | GreenDay.net The Official Fansite Spin's Top Photos of 2010: here . Vote Billie Joe as hottest male in music at NME: here Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 Jeanna de Waal Replaces Mary Faber in Broadway's American Idiot @ TheaterMania.com : Green Day wear many hats and go by many names. Foxb... | Steve's Dead Rock Stars - 2010 Steve's Dead Rock Stars Teena Marie March 5, 1956 - December 26, 2010 Mary Christine Brockert, better known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter and producer. She was a prot�g�e of the late funk artist Rick James . 12/26/2010 Bernie Wilson 1946 - December ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,471 | Sgurr Alasdair is the highest point of which British island? | Sgurr Alasdair (Walkhighlands) Sgurr Alasdair Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak on Skye - and indeed, the highest UK island summit. The tiny summit is an amazing viewpoint but reaching it involves an arduous slog up scree. Terrain The Great Stone Chute is an extremely ste... | World Curling Federation - From Island to Ice: a Journey of Curling Stones From Island to Ice: a Journey of Curling Stones Loading... By Mike Haggerty September 2013 Ailsa Craig. Down the ages it has stood in magnificent, rugged isolation - a one-mile long volcanic plug island rising out of the Firth of Clyde, ten mile... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,472 | In which city is the Ferens Art Gallery? | Hull City Council : Ferens Art Gallery Learn about Children’s Gallery for 0 to five year olds Ferens Art Gallery Admission to the Ferens Art Gallery is free. Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contempor... | Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Tweet Frans Hals, along with Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer, were three famous painters who dominated the Golden Age of Dutch Art in the 17th century. Frans Hals, born circa 1581, introduced a vitalit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,473 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is an iconic fantasy car driven by whom? | Sandhya's Blog: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Genre: Fantasy, Musical Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli Based On: Ian Fleming’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car” Music by: Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman Jemima and Jeremy Potts, the kids of the inventor C... | The Jungle Drums September 2012 by The Courier Newspaper (page 8) - issuu issuu The Jungle Drums Brain Training FAMOUS BOOKS FAMOUS FIRSTS Each of these people is famous for being the first person to do something, but what was it? 1. Helen Sharman 2. Robin Knox Johnson 3. Nancy Witcher Astor 4. Alan Mullery 5. Ursula A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,474 | Who was the mother of the Greek god Eros? | EROS - Greek God of Love (Roman Cupid, Amor) Eros Eros playing flute, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston EROS was the mischievous god of love, a minion and constant companion of the goddess Aphrodite . The poet Hesiod first represents him as a primordial deity who emerges self-born at th... | Greek Goddess Names - A Complete List Note that clicking on Greek goddess names that have links will take you to a detailed description of that particular goddess. Not all goddesses have a link to a separate page. Greek Goddess Names A-B Achelois - One of the moon goddesses. Alcyone - One of the seven daughters of Atla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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