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1,499,575 | What item of apparel metaphorically (with colour prefix, usually black or white) refers informally to an internet hacker? | Définition du mot Appendix:List_of_protologisms/A-P | WordByLetter.com ablexxive - overwhelmingly confusing abnormous - Large to an absurd degree, e.g. look at the size of David's head. It's ... it's ... abnormous. To top it off -- so to speak -- he's bald and has a pony tail. What's his deal with wearing shorts year-r... | Leg-of-mutton - Essential Fashion Vocabulary | Merriam-Webster Men pulling racks of prêt-à-porter clothing through New York City's Garment District, 1955 prêt-à-porter, noun : ready-to-wear clothes "One of the industry's true characters, Valentino Garavani has worked in fashion for 65 years, starting as an apprentice b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,576 | "What does the SI unit ""Pascal"" measure?" | Pascal | Units of Measurement Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia = 14.696 psi . This definition is used for pneumatic fluid power (ISO R554), and in the aerospace (ISO 2533) and petroleum (ISO 5024) industries. In 1985 the IUPAC recommended that the standard for atmospheric pressure should be harmonized to 100,000 Pa = 1 ... | Units: The International System Using the Dictionary The International System of Units (SI) All systems of weights and measures, metric and non-metric, are linked through a network of international agreements supporting the International System of Units. The International System is called the SI, using the first two in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,577 | A 'Passion Play' is a dramatic work about whose life? | Drama - definition of drama by The Free Dictionary Drama - definition of drama by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/drama n. 1. a. A prose or verse composition, especially one telling a serious story, that is intended for representation by actors impersonating the characters and performing the dialog... | George Sanders George Sanders Джордж Сандерс, George Henry Sanders Categories: Set cemetery Person George Henry Sanders (3 July 1906 – 25 April 1972) was a Russian-born English film and television actor, singer-songwriter, music composer, and author. His heavy English accent and bass voice often led him to be cast as s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,578 | If something is ‘stannic’ which metal does it contain? | What does stannic mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) stannic; stannous Pertainym: tin (a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide) Learn Engli... | Strontium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: strontium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello! This week, vegetarian gladiators, red firewor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,579 | A favorite of Jean Luc Picard, what black tea blend is flavored with an oil extracted from the rind of a bergamot orange? | Talk:Bergamot tea | Memory Alpha | Fandom powered by Wikia Should this be moved/cross-referred to "Earl Grey tea"? Oil of bergamot is a main ingredient in that beverage, favored by Jean-Luc Picard in TNG. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.101.144.27 ( talk ) at {{{2}}}. No. These are two entirely differe... | What gives Earl Grey tea its taste? - The Boston Globe What gives Earl Grey tea its taste? December 20, 2010 Add a personal message:(80 character limit) Your E-mail: Reprints | Text size – + What in Earl Grey tea makes it taste and smell the way it does? Is the scent used only for tea? Earl Grey is named for a British ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,580 | Sounding more like an FAA employee, what did Jason Lee and Beth Reifsgraf name their son? | Wikipedia's List of Unusual Personal Names - Nancy's Baby Names Nancy's Baby Names Baby names galore! Lists, graphs, stories, trivia, games… Main Menu November 17, 2016 Wikipedia’s List of Unusual Personal Names Once upon a time, Wikipedia had a List of Unusual Personal Names . That list was deleted a few weeks ago. It... | I Photo Central | Photography News | Photography Books: Josephson's Conceptualism, Sternberger's Pathognomicism, Katsiff's Nature Morte Photography Books: Josephson's Conceptualism, Sternberger's Pathognomicism, Katsiff's Nature Morte By Matt Damsker THE LIGHT OF COINCIDENCE: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF KENNETH JOSEPHSON. Unive... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,581 | Who currently plays Inspector George Gently on TV? | Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007– ) - 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 With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector... | Broadchurch (TV Series 2013– ) - 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 Watch Now on Amazon Video The murder of a young boy in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,582 | By what name is actress Jennifer Anastassakis better known? | Jennifer Aniston - IMDb IMDb Actress | Producer | Soundtrack Jennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow . Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. Jennifer spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. He... | List of Jewish American singers and songwriters - Metapedia List of Jewish American singers and songwriters From Metapedia Music Singers and songwriters Paula Abdul , singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, and choreographer; main choreographer of the Jacksons, Janet Jackson, and films Coming to America, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,583 | From what did Prince Albert die in 1861? | Prince Albert's death finally solved 150 years, he was suffering Crohn's disease | Daily Mail Online comments His sudden death 150 years ago this week propelled his adoring wife, Queen Victoria, into life-long mourning. And until now it had always been thought that Prince Albert’s unexpected passing on December 14, 186... | PBS : Empires : Queen Victoria : Her Majesty : Her Children Royal Society Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise (1840-1901) She married Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia in 1858. Friedrich became the emperor of Germany, but died after only three months. Their eldest son became Wilhelm II of Germany (also known as Kaiser Bi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,584 | Which comedian's recordings featured hilarious telephone routines about King Kong and the introduction of Tobacco? | 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... | Greatest Films of 1940 The Bank Dick (1940) , 73 minutes, D: Eddie Cline A great classic W. C. Fields comedy, with wonderful sight gags and one-liners. Fields (in his last major film role) credited himself as screenwriter Mahatma Kane Jeeves (similar to "My hat, my cane, Jeeves!"). A drunken, u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,585 | Artists Chuck Close, Henri-Edmond Cross, John Roy, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Paul Signac, Maximilien Luce and Vincent van Gogh painted in what style? | Pointillism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pointillism This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding reliable references (ideally, using inline citations ). Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2007) Main article: Neo-Impressionism Poin... | Designer L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's girlfriend, found dead - CNN.com L'Wren Scott, noted fashion designer, found dead Scott was Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend The former model introduced a Banana Republic line last year (CNN) -- L'Wren Scott, a noted fashion designer who has been Mick Jagger's companion for more th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,586 | Which English county is known as ‘God’s Own County’? | God's Own County - A Tribute to Yorkshire Heritage God's Own County By tejvan on January 18, 2017 in Photos Some photos of rainbows in Yorkshire By Hortoris on January 17, 2017 in Our Yorkshire , Yorkshire Sport and Pastimes I put the registration number of a canal barge into a search engine and this is what I dis... | Worcestershire Flag | British County Flags British County Flags Posted on April 13, 2013 by vexilo The flag of Worcestershire was registered on April 8th 2013. It was designed by county resident Elaine Truby and was the winning entry in the county flag competition held by BBC Hereford and Worcester. The flag features t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,587 | Who played the villain Hans Gruber in the film Die Hard? | Hans Gruber | Die Hard Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "...I'm telling you, you're just going to have to kill me." "OK." ―Hans' response to Takagi as he casually blows his brains across the board room [src] Still believing him to be a terrorist, Takagi continued to make assumptions about the purpose of the takeover to w... | The Night of the Hunter (1955) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a truly compelling, haunting, and frightening classic masterpiece thriller-fantasy, and the only film ever directed by the great British actor Charles Laughton. The American gothic, Biblical tale of greed, innocen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,588 | Which British coin was first introduced on 9th June 1982? | 66,325,000* Background Information By the end of the 1970's it had become apparent that the new decimal coinage was in need of change because it was widely regarded as much too heavy. After a review of the coinage, it was proposed that the introduction of a 20p piece would substantially reduce the weight of coins in t... | Greek Euro Coins Coins & Jewellery Note: * = The coins are all official original issues from the countries themselves, it is only our packaging which is unofficial. Greek - Euro Coin Sets Greece Started Using The Euro on January 1st 2002 On new year's day 2002, Greece, like the other 11 members of the Eurozone, started... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,589 | Cathy Hytner was the original ‘Letters Girl’ on which UK television quiz show? | Channel 4 at 25 - Page 2 - TV Forum Channel 4 at 25 tvarksouthwest4,098 posts since 4 Jan 2003 22 September 2007 12:54pm Cathy Hytner and Beverley Isherwood were the original guardians of the letters board and were both there from day one. Beverley had left by 1984 leaving Cathy to do the job herself. Cathy left in 198... | Books and Authors on Postage Stamps Books and Authors on Postage Stamps Collection of James M. Hutchisson This is an exhibit of part of one of my philatelic collections, this one having been ongoing since about the spring of 2004. Among countries Great Britain by far and away leads the rest in terms of special sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,590 | How did Rudolph Hess arrive in Scotland in 1941 | Secret Scotland - Rudolf Hess Flight Secret Scotland Hess aircraft wreckage On May 10, 1941, Rudolf Hess landed on Eaglesham moor. Remarkably, the above statement is possibly the only one that can be made about this event with any degree of certainty, given the mis-information which was doubtless circulated by the auth... | Rudolf Hess : definition of Rudolf Hess and synonyms of Rudolf Hess (English) Signature German spelling is Heß Rudolf Walter Richard Hess, also spelled Heß (26 April 1894 – 17 August 1987), was a prominent Nazi politician who was Adolf Hitler 's deputy in the Nazi Party during the 1930s and early 1940s. On the eve of w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,591 | Who presents the TV show Reflex? | EastEnder Shane Richie to present Saturday night game show 'Reflex' on BBC1 | The Independent EastEnder Shane Richie to present Saturday night game show 'Reflex' on BBC1 Thursday 24 January 2013 17:04 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Shane Richie will present a new Saturday night game show called 'Reflex' ... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Prototype" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Prototype" 1-50 of 133 names. Sacha Baron Cohen British actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen was born in Hammersmith, London. He is the son of Daniella (Weiser), a movement instructor, and Gerald Baron Cohen, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,592 | Lucy Snow is the heroine of which Charlotte Bronte novel? | Charlotte Brontë: Why Villette is better than Jane Eyre - Telegraph Charlotte Brontë: Why Villette is better than Jane Eyre Everybody knows Jane Eyre, but Charlotte Brontë's greatest and most original novel was her last, Villette Charlotte Brontë: her last novel, Villette, is 'an astonishing piece of writing', accordi... | SparkNotes: A Tale of Two Cities: Important Quotations Explained Important Quotations Explained A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens Book the Third: The Track of a Storm Chapters 11–15 Key Facts 1. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the e... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,593 | Where is the 'Sorbonne' university? | Site officiel de l'Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) Contact Welcome to Paris-Sorbonne Paris-Sorbonne University is the main inheritor of the old Sorbonne, which dates back to the 13th century. It was one of the first universities in the world. The largest institution in France dedicated to the study of literature, ... | CanadaInfo: Government: Federal: Prime Minister: Former Prime Ministers: Trudeau Appointed Jeanne Sauve Canada's first woman Govenor General 1984 Descriptive Biography Pierre Trudeau held his philosophy of one Canada and a strong federal government before he became prime minister and he maintained it throughout his pol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,594 | Which sporting technique was invented by the father of ITN newsreader Reginald Bosanquet? | Bernard Bosanquet (cricketer) - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Bernard Bosanquet (cricketer) Bosanquet as caricatured by Spy ( Leslie Ward ) in Vanity Fair , September 1904 Personal information 11 December 1903 v Australia Last Test 5 July 1905 v Australia Domestic team information 190/0 Source: [1] , 17 October 2010 Berna... | Eric Coates - father of British Light Music All Classical Composers Eric Coates (1886-1957) - father of British Light Music Eric Coates showed musical ability from an early age, and as a boy received violin lessons and instruction in music theory. He later progressed to the viola and played both instruments in orchestr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,595 | Which guitarist is known as Slowhand? | How did Eric Clapton get his nickname, Slowhand? How did Eric Clapton get his nickname, Slowhand? The Yardbirds’ manager, Giorgio Gomelsky, gave Eric Clapton the nickname “Slowhand” in early 1964. The Yardbirds rhythm guitarist, Chris Dreja, recalled that whenever Eric Clapton broke a guitar string during a concert, Er... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,596 | In which country was the Young Pretender Charles Edward Stuart born? | Charles Edward, the Young Pretender | British prince | Britannica.com Charles Edward, the Young Pretender British prince Alternative Titles: Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart, Young Chevalier Charles Edward, the Young Pretender British prince Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart Yo... | Puzzles - Great Britain ... which you don't hear called 'Great' so often these days. 1. What is the only venomous snake in Britain? 2. Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? 3. A British TV audience outnumbered a British radio audience for the first time for what special occas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,597 | Who played Vivien in the BBC comedy The Young Ones? | BBC - Comedy - The Young Ones The Young Ones The Young Ones Whilst Not The Nine O'Clock News gave an outing to virtually every writer involved in the rise of alternative comedy, The Young Ones did the same for many alternative performers. The Young Ones launched the career of Ben Elton as a major writer, and was the fi... | 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 |
1,499,598 | ‘That’s All Folks’ is the epitaph of which US comedian? | 'That's all folks!' - the meaning and origin of this phrase That's all folks! The catchphrase on the banner shown at the end of Looney Tunes cartoons. Origin The phrase was first used at the end of a 1930 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon and was spoken by the character Bosko. This appears to have been a development of... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,599 | Since 2010 what is played at the Commonwealth Games when an anthem for an English athlete is needed? | Commonwealth Games - Jerusalem played as anthem - English News - Anglo-Saxon Foundation http://riselikelions.co.uk/ English National Anthem Yesterday Fran Halsall won gold for England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and in doing so inadvertently stirred up a storm in a tea cup by becoming the first athlete to take to t... | 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 |
1,499,600 | What name is given to the southern landmass formed by the splitting of a single world continent over 200 million years ago? | What is Gondwana? What is Gondwana? By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | June 7, 2013 03:52pm ET MORE The breakup of the Pangaea supercontinent. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. The continent eventually split into landmasses we r... | 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 |
1,499,601 | What was formerly the biggest industry in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? | Bethlehem Steel History The Bethlehem Steel Corporation (1857-2003), base in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, once was the second largest steel producer in the United States (after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based US Steel). But following its 2001 bankruptcy, the company was dissolved and the remaining assets sold to Internatio... | Three Rivers Run Through It - Popular Pittsburgh Popular Pittsburgh Home → Information → Pittsburgh History → Three Rivers Run Through It If cities were alive, rivers would be their arteries. Since time immemorial, rivers have been the lifeblood of civilization. The greatest cities in the world: Rome, London, Paris, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,602 | What alias was used by Robert LeRoy Parker? | Alias Alias > > > > The History Mystery Examiner Online > The Mystery of Butch and Sundance > Alias Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Tall Texan, Doc Holliday, Cattle Kate Watson, Calamity Jane. The history of the west is full of men and women with some very colorful names. Some were vicious outlaws, ... | Colonel Tom Parker - Elvis Presley's Manager Home › Elvis Presley.News › Articles › Reviews › Interviews › FTD › Sitemap › Colonel Tom Parker : Elvis Presley's Manager Nearly as legendary as his famous client was Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager. He was mysterious and colorful, and, under his guidance, his o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,603 | Which poem written by Clement Moore was originally titled A Visit from Saint Nicholas? | A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore | Poetry Foundation A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas Related Poem Content Details 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimne... | Saint Valentine's Day: History of the Card Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages, a time when prospective lovers said or sang their romantic verses. Written valentines began to appear after 1400. Paper valentines originated in the 1500s, being exchanged in Europe and being given in place of valent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,604 | Which manufacturer was the first to win two hundred Formula One Grand Prix? | All time Formula One records - F1technical.net All time Formula One records By Steven De Groote on 15 May 2016, 19:00 Formula One is about racing, about passion but most of all about results. While some races keep in the heads of several fans, there are achievements in every era of F1 that must not be forgotten. Severa... | BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Regazzoni killed in road accident Regazzoni killed in road accident Regazzoni was one of F1's most popular drivers Former Grand Prix driver Gianclaudio "Clay" Regazzoni has been killed in a road accident. The 67-year-old Swiss, a former Ferrari driver, was killed in a collision wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,605 | Who was the King of Libya who was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Qaddafi in 1969? | Qaddafi leads coup in Libya - Sep 01, 1969 - HISTORY.com Qaddafi leads coup in Libya Share this: Qaddafi leads coup in Libya Author Qaddafi leads coup in Libya URL Publisher A+E Networks Muammar al-Qaddafi, a 27-year-old Libyan army captain, leads a successful military coup against King Idris I of Libya. Idris was depo... | My Barbados National Symbols National Symbols of Barbados page 1 Barbados National Coat of Arms The grant of arms conveyed by royal warrant was presented by Her Majesty the Queen to the President of the Senate of the island on February 14, 1966 on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Barbados. Prior to thi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,606 | As well as being a writer on cricket, John Arlott also wrote extensively about what? | John Arlott : definition of John Arlott and synonyms of John Arlott (English) 22 External links Early life Arlott was born in 1914, the son of William John Arlott and Nellie Arlott, at Cemetery Lodge, Chapel Hill, Basingstoke in Hampshire , and spent his early years living in the cemetery lodge. [1] He attended Fairf... | Arthur McIntyre: England cricketer who kept wicket throughout Surrey's run of seven consecutive 1950s county titles | The Independent Arthur McIntyre: England cricketer who kept wicket throughout Surrey's run of seven consecutive 1950s county titles Monday 8 February 2010 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Onlin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,607 | "ANAGRAMS - Which sport is the link between the follwing anagrams of two famous Americans? ""MERGE OF ORANGE"" and ""MONKEY SIT""." | Internet Anagram Server : Anagrams by Pinchas Aronas The cougar = or Huge cat Alibi = I bail Oscar statue = To ace US star Spermicide = I crimp seed The Titanic disaster = Death, it starts in ice Egalitarian = Anti-regalia Singer Maria Callas = All screaming arias The Cuban cigars = Thus, a big cancer Claustrophobia = ... | Betting Types and Terms for Horse Racing IN THE MONEY : Finishing first, second or third. INQUIRY : Reviewing the race to check into a possible infraction of the rules. Also, a sign flashed by officials on tote board on such occasions. LOCK : Slang for a "sure thing" winner. MINUS POOL : A mutuel pool caused when one h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,608 | In astronomy, a spectroheliograph is an instrument used for photographing or recording the image of what? | Spectroheliograph - Definition and synonyms of spectroheliograph in the English dictionary. Translation of spectroheliograph to 20 languages. spectroheliograph Meaning of spectroheliograph in the English dictionary DICTIONARY ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPECTROHELIOGRAPH From spectro- + helio- + -graph. Etymology is the stud... | APOD: 2006 December 29 - Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2006 December 29 Credit: Digitized Sky Survey , ESA/ESO/NASA FITS Li... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,609 | A group of which type of birds is known as an exaltation? | Group Names for Birds Group Names for Birds: A Partial List By Terry Ross A bevy of quail A bouquet of pheasants [when flushed] A brood of hens A building of rooks A cast of hawks [or falcons] A charm of finches A colony of penguins A company of parrots A congregation of plovers A cover of coots A covey of partridges [... | Taxonomy and Nomenclature Taxonomy and Nomenclature Taxonomy (sometimes called "systematics") is the science of classifying organisms. The Linnean system of classification, used for both plants and animals, was developed more than two centuries ago by the great Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,610 | Which American film actor who died in 1993 was known principally for his roles in horror films such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'? | 1000+ images about Vincent Price on Pinterest | Vincent price, House on haunted hill and American actors Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Vincent Price | Reviews of political films "Z" "Advice And Consent" (1962) Otto Preminger directed this insight into Congressional affairs, examining how the Senate has to give 'advice and consent' in relation to the nomination by President (FRanchot Tone) of a new liberal Secretary of State (Henry Fonda) against the determined opposi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,611 | With a book by Neil Simon, which song-writing team composed the 1968 musical Promises, Promises based on the Billy Wilder film The Apartment? | BURT BACHARACH BURT BACHARACH (By Colin Kilgour) Born Burt Freeman Bacharach, 12 May 1928*, Kansas City, Missouri Not for the first time I want to include reference to the subject's main writing partner ....... and coincidentally yet again, the birthdays are - datewise - spookily close together. Burt wrote the toons an... | 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 |
1,499,612 | Who succeeded Peter III of Russia in 1762? | Peter III - Emperor - Biography.com Peter III Peter III was emperor of Russia for a mere six months in 1762 before he was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great, and assassinated in 1762. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Who Died in Ropsha Synopsis Peter III was emperor of Russia for a mere six months in 1762. During... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,613 | In Shakespeare's, 'The Merchant Of Venice', who has servants named 'Balthasar' and 'Stefano'? | SparkNotes: The Merchant of Venice: Character List The Merchant of Venice Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Shylock - A Jewish moneylender in Venice. Angered by his mistreatment at the hands of Venice’s Christians, particularly Antonio, Shylock schemes to eke out his revenge by ruthlessly demanding as payment... | Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: Character Summary Orsino: Duke of Illyria who unsuccessfully woos Olivia only to find his true love in Viola Sebastian: Viola's twin sibling (brother) who, mistaken for Cesario, Olivia marries Antonio: Sebastian's friend who saves Sebastian from drowning Sea Captain: the captain wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,614 | Whose 2008 autobiography was titled 'Last Chorus: An Autobiographical Medley'? | Last Chorus : Humphrey Lyttelton : 9781906217181 Try AbeBooks Description A feast for all his many fans and admirers, this is the great Humphrey Lyttelton's last book, a sparkling autobiographical kaleidoscope of memories, anecdotes, and entertaining stories from his colourful life, from his childhood as the son of a f... | 27: A History of the 27 Club through the Lives of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse: Howard Sounes: 9780306823688: Amazon.com: Books From Booklist Rolling Stones cofounder Brian Jones drowned in his swimming pool; Jimi Hendrix overdosed and choked on his own vomit in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,615 | On which ship did Doctor Crippen attempt to escape from Britain? | BBC News - Dr Crippen's relative fails in bid to secure pardon Dr Crippen's relative fails in bid to secure pardon Dr Crippen was convicted of killing his wife and hanged in 1910 A distant US relative of Dr Hawley Crippen, executed in London in 1910 for murdering his wife, has failed in a bid to secure a posthumous par... | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - The Course The Course previous next The Championship Course, Putney to Mortlake The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 Km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London. This course was first used f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,616 | Which river rises in south Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea at Gdansk? | Poland - Geography Geography Poland Table of Contents Generally speaking, Poland is an unbroken plain reaching from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Carpathian Mountains in the south. Within that plain, terrain variations generally run in bands from east to west. The Baltic coast lacks natural harbors exc... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose name appears in another state's most populous city? Kansas City is the name of the biggest city in Missouri but only the third biggest city in Kansas. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Oly... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,617 | Which British Player won the 2009 British Women's Open Golf Championship held at Royal Lytham and St. Annes? | Championship History - RICOH WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN 2016 RICOH WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN 2016 RICOH WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN 2016 Woburn Golf Club, England, 28th – 31st July Languages Tickets Championship History The first Women’s British Open, then named the Ladies’ British Open, was the flagship event of the Ladies’ Golf Union ... | BBC SPORT | Phillips wins top BBC Sport award Phillips wins top BBC Sport award Phillips claimed more than a third of the public vote on Sunday Zara Phillips has been named 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year - 35 years after her mother, the Princess Royal, received the same honour. She won the public vote ahead of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,618 | The lollipop brandname Chupa Chups is based on the Spanish verb to what? | Salvador Dali’s Chupa Chups logo | The logo for Spanish loll… | Flickr Shane Bzdok By: Shane Bzdok Salvador Dali’s Chupa Chups logo The logo for Spanish lollipop company, Chupa Chups, was designed by Salvador Dali in 1969. Chupa Chups’ name is based on the Spanish verb “chupar,” which means “to suck.” Dali’s logo for... | Issue 157 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 - The East Cork Journal The Puzzler WIN2TICKETS FOR... TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR Tea-Break Crossword 4 Test your concentration with this word ladder H E A D 25 ELEANOR HERLIHY GARRYVOE Congratulations to last week’s winner: ACROSS ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,619 | Eric Coates' 'Knightsbridge March', signature tune of BBC Radio's 'In Town Tonight' is from which work? | Eric Coates: Biography Eric Coates Biography English Eric Coates was born on August 27th, 1886, at Hucknall. His father was a well-loved and respected doctor in this small mining town in the centre of the Nottinghamshire coalfields between Nottingham and Mansfield. Coates showed an interest in music at an early age... | Arthur Lowe - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack Lowe, rotund and professionally indefatigable, rightly gained acclaim as an accomplished comedy character actor; fondly remembered as the irascible "Captain Mainwaring" in the Home Guard comedy series Dad's Army (1968-1977), and as Coronation Street (1960)'s "Leonard Swindley"... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,620 | A Cariocan is a native of which city? | Carioca - definition of carioca by The Free Dictionary Carioca - definition of carioca by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/carioca Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . Car·i·o·ca 1. A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2. carioca a. A dance similar to the samba. b. The music... | 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 |
1,499,621 | The 1934 film ‘Wild Boy’ was based on whose life story? | Mick The Miller Mick The Miller Mick The Miller is the most famous greyhound of all time. He was born in 1926 in the village of Killeigh, County Offaly, Ireland at Millbrook House, the home of parish curate, Fr Martin Brophy . When he was born Mick was the runt of the litter but Michael Greene, who worked for F... | 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 |
1,499,622 | What internet mechanism is named from a popular US confection, thought originated by Chinese Californians? | The Food Timeline: history notes-candy While we Americans tend to think of candy in terms of supermarket and convenience stores displays, this sweet culinary family offers a much broader and complicated lineage. Food historians propose the first sweets were consumed as a sort of medical treatment for digestive troubles... | A History Of American Animated Cartoons Animation Essay A History Of American Animated Cartoons Animation Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. Rotoscoping was invented by Max Fleischer in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,623 | Whom did Idi Amin depose in the 1971 coup in Uganda? | Biography: Idi Amin Dada, the Butcher of Uganda President of Uganda Idi Amin. He seized power after a coup in January 1971 and was driven from Uganda by Tanzanian forces in 1979. Keystone / Staff/ Hulton Archive/ Getty Images Updated February 28, 2016. Idi Amin Dada, who became known as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his... | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,624 | What is another name for a wildebeest? | Wildebeest | Define Wildebeest at Dictionary.com wildebeest [wil-duh-beest, vil-] /ˈwɪl dəˌbist, ˈvɪl-/ Spell noun, plural wildebeests (especially collectively) wildebeest. 1. 1830-40; < Afrikaans wildebees < Dutch wildebeest, equivalent to wild wild + beest beast Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for wil... | Animals Animals and Nature People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) founded 1980 from Jeopardy TV show KINGDOM, Animal, Plant, Mineral PHYLLUM Chordata Class: Mammal (Order: primate Family: hominadae Genus: homo; Species: sapiens). Amphibian, Bird, Reptile, Pisces, Cartilaginous fish. About 180 million years... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,625 | What type of paper changes colour when testing whether a substance is acid or alkali? | Acid or alkali? Acidic or alkaline?- Learn Chemistry Home > Resources > Acid or alkali? Acidic or alkaline? Acid or alkali? Acidic or alkaline? Description This simple experiment involves testing a variety of substances to see if they are acidic or alkaline, using litmus paper as the indicator. This simple experime... | Homepage - Alexander McCall Smith ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH Welcome Welcome to the online home of Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. When you are with somebody you love the smallest, smallest things can be so important, so amusing because love transforms the world, everything. And was th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,626 | Who won the Lance Todd Trophy in the 2013 Rugby League Challenge Cup Final? | Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 0-16 Wigan Warriors - BBC Sport Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 0-16 Wigan Warriors By Ged Scott From the section Rugby League Share this page Media playback is not supported on this device Tomkins scores try in Challenge Cup win Hull FC (0) 0 Goals: Richards 4 Wigan were made to fight for a r... | Neath braced for season kick-off : Newsroom | Welsh Rugby Union | Official Website Neath braced for season kick-off 7 July 2010 23:59 By Neath celebrate winning last year's Principality Premiership title. Principality Premiership champions Neath kick-off the defence of their title with a home clash against Glamorgan Wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,627 | After-Eights are now made by Nestle, which company created them in 1962? | After Eight | Foodimentary - National Food Holidays MyRecipes After Eight After Eight Thin Mints (After Eights) are a confectionery product described as “mint enrobed in dark chocolate” (although a milk chocolate version became available in 2006) that are intended, as its name suggests, to be used as after-dinner mints... | The Wonder Stuff — Listen for free on Spotify The Wonder Stuff Play on Spotify Somewhere between the mid-'80s and mid-'90s, the Wonder Stuff were one of the biggest bands in the U.K. Starting as a revved-up guitar pop band, later adding offbeat folk influences while occasionally nodding to the excess of the Madchester ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,628 | The characters Don Alfonso and Dorabella appear in which Mozart opera? | Sheet Music, Cosi Fan Tutte, Mozart, WA, 2 Flutes Cosi Fan Tutte Mozart, WA Various arrangements of Mozart's Opera 'Cosi Fan Tutte' for two flutes. Referencing historical transcriptions, these arrangements focus on recreating authentic musical content appropriate for the instrumentation. 10% Terzetto (Ferrando, Guilelm... | 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 |
1,499,629 | In Greek mythology, what was the name of the three headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld? | CERBERUS (Kerberos) - Three-Headed Hound of Hades of Greek Mythology Death-Darkness? Heracles and Cerberus the hound of Hades, Caeretan black-figure hydria C6th B.C., Musée du Louvre KERBEROS (Cerberus) was the gigantic, three-headed hound of Haides which guarded the gates of the underworld and prevented the escape of ... | The White Houses of Crete, Makrigialos : Your holiday home in Crete The Legend of King Minos Did you know that when you visit Crete you are walking in the footsteps of the Gods? Bacchus and Ariadne Back in the distant past, when the ancient Minoan Civilisation flourished on the island of Crete, there lived a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,630 | A seriema is what type of creature? | Animals in Paraguay Animals in Paraguay Paraguay is located in South America near the Paraguay River. This country is home to grassy plains and wooded forests. In the eastern portion of the country, there are numerous low, marshy plains. Paraguay is home to many species of animals, some that are unique to this Southern... | The University of Maine - Hudson Museum - Birds & Bats Previous Next Previous Next Several types of birds can be identified in Panamanian polychrome designs. On category depicts various cracids, most notably the great curassow. The great curasow is a large-bodied, turkey-like bird with a curly headcrest, both arboreal ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,631 | Which English boxer lost World Championship bouts to Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson | Floyd Patterson | Open Access articles | Open Access journals | Conference Proceedings | Editors | Authors | Reviewers | scientific events 11 External links Early life Born into a poor family in Waco , North Carolina , Patterson was the youngest of eleven children and experienced an insular and troubled childhood. His ... | Cassius CLAY - Olympic Boxing | United States of America Olympic Games 1960 More than any other sportsman in history, Muhammad Ali transcended his sport to reach out to people as a role model and hero. Rome 1960 As Cassius Clay, Ali travelled to the 1960 Rome Games to compete in the light heavyweight division. Despite ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,632 | What was the name of the German Nazi military officer and doctor who personally selected prisoners who would die in the gas chambers at Auschwitz? | Auschwitz Concentration Camp The Gas Chambers http://www.HolocaustResearchProject.org A special commission of doctors arrived in Auschwitz Concentration Camp on 28 July 1941, and select unfit prisoners mostly from Block 15 to be murdered in one of the Euthanasia killing centres. Dr Horst Schumann, the director of the... | The Dirty Dozen (1967) Author: SgtSlaughter from St. Davids, Pennsylvania, USA Acclaimed director Robert Aldrich (also famous to war film buffs for his rule-breaking drama, "Attack") twists the familiar 'unit picture' into a famous story of unexpected heroism in the midst of World War II. Instead of making his heroes c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,633 | In professional football, which state do the Cardinals call home? | Arizona Cardinals Jokes - NFL Jokes Arizona Cardinals Jokes Q: What happened after Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner announced his retirement from football? A: Brett Favre called him a quitter! Q: Want to hear a Cardinals joke? A: Carson Palmer! Q: Why is Carson Palmer like a grizzly bear? A: Every fall he goes... | Baptist preacher Fred Phelps: Anti-LDS and anti-GLBT activist IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE ANTI-PHELPS UNDERGROUND PLEASE MAKE 10 COPIES OF THIS FILE AND GIVE THEM TO THOSE WHO FIND THE ACTIVITIES OF FRED PHELPS UNCONSCIONABLE. On June 29, 1994 Jon Michael Bell, a former reporter hired to investigate Fred Phelps and Westbo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,634 | Which island fort, built to protect the port of Charleston, South Carolina, USA, was the site of the first action in the American Civil War? | Fort Sumter - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Google Fort Sumter: Construction and Design Fort Sumter was first built in the wake of the War of 1812 (1812-1815), which had highlighted the United States’ lack of strong coastal defenses. Named for Revolutionary War general and South Carolina native Thomas Sumter, Fort S... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,635 | What type of food was famously shared by Lady and the Tramp? | Lady and the Tramp | Lady And The Tramp Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lady And The Tramp Wiki Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, & Hamilton Luske Produced by Don DaGradi, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, & Ralph Wright (Screenplay), Joe Grant (Concept), Ward Greene (Novel) Music by $4 million (budget), $93,602,326 (gross rev... | Ravel's Mother Goose Suite - Delicate Childhood Stories Ravel's Mother Goose Suite Delicate Childhood Stories The Ravel Mother Goose suite (Ma Mere l'Oye) is a charmingly delicate and imaginative little suite of fairytale pieces. At first a four-hand piano suite, Maurice Ravel's orchestral ballet version made it well-k... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,636 | Which 1978 movie featured two gangs called the T Birds and the Pink Ladies? | Grease (1978) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Good girl Sandy and greaser Dann... | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,637 | Which river can be crossed using the Scotswood Bridge or the Shields Ferry? | River Tyne from Dunston to North Shields » North East Film Archive River Tyne from Dunston to North Shields C.1965 | Film No. 20961 Comments An amateur film showing views along the Tyne from Dunston in Gateshead to North Shields filmed from locations on both sides of the river. The film includes footage of both the riv... | 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 |
1,499,638 | Which is the world's longest range of mountains? | Andes: World’s Longest Mountain Range Credit: Johnathan Esper Shutterstock The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world and boasts some of the highest peaks. The range is also known for its volcanoes, ruins of long-ago civilizations and the source of a malaria treatment. The origin of the name Andes has not bee... | Annapurna Overview - Peakware.com Convenient Center: Pokhara, Nepal Annapurna is an enormous Himalayan massif, the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki river. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,639 | What is the nearest major city to the Hoover Dam? | Nearest Airport to Hoover Dam | Getaway Tips - azcentral.com Nearest Airport to Hoover Dam by Leah Waldron-Gross Share on Facebook Only 30 minutes from Las Vegas on the Arizona and Nevada border, the Hoover Dam is a tourism hotspot for visitors who need a break from Sin City. The dam does not have an address, but the v... | Hoover Dam according to the crowd Find hotels near Hoover Dam Hoover Dam The Hoover Dam is a dam. Hoover Dam (36�0'56''N, 114�44'16''W), also known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete gravity-arch dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada. The dam, located... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,640 | The Evzones (meaning 'well-girded', a word apparently first recorded by Homer) are an elite ceremonial infantry unit in which European country? | Business News, 8 Feb 2016 | 15 Minute News - Know the News 6 traits that make the best entrepreneurs Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 04:46 nenetus/Shuttershock There are certain people, such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, that seem to have been brought to this world for one thing: to build game-changing enterprises by chal... | The Scot who came second to Celine Dion - BBC News BBC News The Scot who came second to Celine Dion By Steven Brocklehurst BBC Scotland news website 9 May 2014 Close share panel Image caption Scott Fitzgerald represented the UK in Eurovision in 1988 The last Scot to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest was S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,641 | The green aromatic stalks of which plant are used in cake decoration (usually candied) | Homemade Candied Angelica - For Cakes, Bakes And Desserts Recipe - Food.com Cook 144 hrs An aromatic and graceful herb that I grow in my garden; Angelica is a member of the Parsley family, and is known mostly for it's candied stems for cake decorating, as well as the leaves for teas, tisanes, jams and desserts. It is k... | Puzzles - Food and Drink 1. What is the main ingredient of Guacamole? 2. Rigatoni is what? 3. What is the name of the special Indian clay oven? 4. In which Cornish seaside town does Rick Stein have his seafood restaurant? 5. Name one (or more!) of the spices used to infuse Mulled Wine 6. What flavour is the drink Ouzo?... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,642 | September 24, 1906 saw that Great American, Teddy Roosevelt, declare what Wyoming landmark the first ever National Monument? | This Day in History… September 24, 1906 | Mystic Stamp Discovery Center This Day in History… September 24, 1906 U.S. #1084 – There have been several attempts to rename Devils Tower to honor its Native American history. Devils Tower Becomes First American National Monument On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roose... | Mount Rushmore National Memorial Lincoln figure on Mount Rushmore, 1937 Mount Rushmore National Memorial A Local Legacy Can you name the presidents carved on Mount Rushmore? Carving started on the amazing Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 1927. It continued for 14 years, with the help of more than 350 people. The fac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,643 | On a computer keyboard the character that resembles an inverted V is called what? | Computer keyboard key explanation You are here: Help > Keyboard Computer keyboard key explanations When dealing with technical commands that use the keyboard (for example, web pages or the command line ), you may hear such things as forward slash , backslash , and caret . Many times, this can be confusing for anyone un... | On a standard QWERTY computer keyboard, what is the only vowel not to appear in the top row of letters? | Poll Everywhere "On a standard QWERTY computer keyboard, what is the only vowel not to appear in the top row of letters?" A Poll Everywhere user asked an audience that very same question. On a standard QWERTY compu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,644 | In Roman mythology, who were 'Aglaia', 'Euphrosyne', and 'Thalia'? | ALGAEA (Aglaia) - Greek Goddess Charis of Beauty & Glory [1.2] ZEUS & EUNOMIA (Orphic Hymn 60) OFFSPRING [1.1] EUKLEIA , EUTHENIA , EUPHEME , PHILOPHROSYNE (by Hephaistos ) (Orphic Rhapsodies Frag) ENCYCLOPEDIA AGLAEA (Aglaia). Charis, the personification of Grace and Beauty. Homer, without giving her any other name, d... | APHRODITE - Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty (Roman Venus) Aphrodite Venus Aphrodite riding goose, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., British Museum APHRODITE was the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,645 | What was the name of the first US space station, launched in 1973? | Skylab: First U.S. Space Station Skylab: First U.S. Space Station By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | February 1, 2013 06:40pm ET MORE The Skylab Orbital Workshop experienced a failure that led to a replacement shield to protect against solar heating. Credit: NASA. Skylab was the first space station operated b... | Mir Space Station | Soyuz in Pravda | Soyuz Recovery | Mir Expeditions | Mir Space Station The space station Mir became a legend in its own time reflecting Russia�s past space glories and her future as a leader in space. The Russian Space Station Mir endured 15 years in orbit, three times its planned l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,646 | "What is the real name of wrestler turned actor ""The Rock""?" | Dwayne Johnson - Biography - IMDb Dwayne Johnson Biography Showing all 117 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (15) | Trivia (78) | Personal Quotes (14) | Salary (4) Overview (4) 6' 5¼" (1.96 m) Mini Bio (1) Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 ... | Oscar buzz for Carell in Foxcatcher | Daily Mail Online Oscar buzz for Carell in Foxcatcher e-mail Funnyman Steve Carell is best known for his comedy chops, but it's his disturbing turn in Foxcatcher that's generating rave reviews and Oscar buzz from Cannes. An almost unrecognisable Carell sports a prosthetic nose, rec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,647 | A cezve is typically used for heating/processing? | How To Brew Coffee - Turkish Coffee Turkish Coffee What is Turkish Coffee? Turkish coffee is a very flavorful, and often strong, coffee. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small pot that holds either one or two servings. Traditionally, the pot was placed in the hot sands of the Mediterranean for cooking, personally, I use... | Knowledge Knowledge You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 21 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 25 to 35 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 39 to 115 are not shown in this preview. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,648 | Which Disney annimation saw a young King Arthur enjoying his encounter with Merlin? | Arthur Pendragon | Merlin Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [src] King Arthur Pendragon of Camelot was the only child of Uther Pendragon and Ygraine de Bois , the husband of Queen Guinevere , brother-in-law to Sir Elyan , son-in-law to Tom the blacksmith, the half brother of Morgana , the nephew of Tristan de Bois and Agr... | Other 1950's Children's TV Home > Children's Programmes > Other Children's TV Below is a selection of other Children's TV programmes of the 1950's. If you have any information about these or any other programmes of the era, we would be very grateful to receive it. Just e-mail the address at the foot of this page and we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,649 | Give either of the middle names of Prince George of Cambridge? | Royal baby: William and Kate name their son George - BBC News BBC News Royal baby: William and Kate name their son George 24 July 2013 Close share panel Image caption The name of the new prince has been announced two days after his birth The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their son George Alexander Louis, Ken... | Line of Succession | Britroyals Contact Line of Succession The Act of Settlement (1701) laid down that only Protestant heirs of Princess Sophia, granddaughter of James I, may succeed to the British throne. Neither Roman Catholics, nor those who marry a Roman Catholic, nor those born out of wedlo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,650 | Which British monarch put the “Regis” into Bognor? | The House of Windsor / Useful Notes - TV Tropes May she defend our laws, And never give us pause To sing with heart and voice: "God save the Queen!" — "God Save the Queen", third verse On 8 February 1960, the Queen confirmed that she and her children would continue to be known as the House and Family of Windsor. Though... | John Nash: Biography of Regency Architect see: Architecture Glossary . John Nash's Architecture One of the greatest architects of metropolitan London during the Regency era (c.1810-30), John Nash was a highly original and prolific designer, best known for the neoclassical architecture he used in the Mar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,651 | English singer/songwriter Paloma Faith played Andrea in which 2007 film? | Paloma Faith artist page Paloma Faith Paloma Faith (born Paloma Faith Blomfield; 21 July 1981) is an English singer-songwriter and actress. In 2009, she released her debut single "Stone Cold Sober" and her debut album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which was certified platinum by the British Phonographi... | Pierce Brosnan | Biography and Filmography | 1953 Starred opposite Owen Wilson in thriller "No Escape" 2014 Starred with Salma Hayek and JEssica Alba in romantic comedy "Some Kind of Beautiful" 2014 Starred in crime thriller "The November Man" 2014 Co-starred in ensemble comedy-drama "A Long Way Down," based on the nov... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,652 | Which female newsreader threw a glass of wine over Tory MP Jonathan Aitken in 1983 | Anna Ford bows out after 27 years as a newsreader | The Independent Anna Ford bows out after 27 years as a newsreader Monday 31 October 2005 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The presenter, who is 62, made the decision to leave to pursue other interests now that her two daughters from her marriage to the... | John Mortimer & Elliot Perlman - Books and Writing - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) John Mortimer & Elliot Perlman Broadcast: Saturday 13 September 2003 11:00AM This week Books & Writing dons its wig and gown and speaks to two lawyers who just happen to be writers. John Mortimer is a national ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,653 | What is the largest member of the cat family that purrs? | Fun Cat Facts for Kids Home » Animals » Mammals » Cats Family » Cat Family and Its Members Sponsored Links : Cat Family and Its Members What does your house cat have in common with a cheetah or a lion? Almost everything. All cats belong to the same feline family and there are 36 species of cats on the earth. All ... | 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 |
1,499,654 | In India, what geographical features are the Ghats? | India Geography Maps, India Geography, Geographical Map of India Disclaimer Close Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited and its directors do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. Geography of India India is the seventh ... | Himalayas - mountainsabove mountainsabove Himalayas Range The north face of Mount Everest as seen from the path to the base camp in Tibet Autonomous Region , People's Republic of China . Countries 27°59′17″N 86°55′31″E The Himalaya Range or Himalaya Mountains ( / ˌ h ɪ m ə ˈ l eɪ . ə / or / h ɪ ˈ m ɑː l ə j ə / ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,655 | In which city were almost all French kings crowned? | 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... | Crown Prince Philippe. Biography, news, photos and videos Horoscope : Capricorn The son of King Albert II and Queen Paola, Prince Philippe Leopold Louis Marie was born in Brussels on April 15, 1960. His place in the line of succession meant he received an appropriately rigorous and diverse education at the College Sain... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,656 | Which 1999 horror film tells the story of three students who disappeared in Maryland whilst making a documentary film about a local legend? | The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Connections - IMDb The Blair Witch Project (1999) Connections Showing all 386 items Jump to: Followed by (4) | Spin-off (3) | References (16) | Referenced in (245) | Featured in (23) | Spoofs (1) | Spoofed in (94) Followed by It's the video game from the film. References Häxan ... | Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,657 | Dahomey was an African kingdom in which present-day republic? | Kingdoms of West Africa - Dahomey / Benin Behanzin 1892 - 1894 The French begin take control of the territory during the Dahomey War using mainly African troops, quite possibly from neighbouring tribes only too happy to end the kingdom's dominance of the region. 1894 - 1898 French vassal. 1894 - 1958 Dahomey is incor... | Burkina Faso: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities President Compaoré Is Deposed Geography Slightly larger than Colorado, Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta, is a landlocked country in West Africa. Its neighbors are Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,658 | Cullen Skink is a hearty soup made with potatoes, onion and which fish? | How to cook perfect cullen skink | Life and style | The Guardian How to cook perfect cullen skink Full-flavoured, hearty, and comfortingly creamy, is cullen skink the world's finest fish soup? Felicity's perfect cullen skink. Photograph: Felicity Cloake Wednesday 4 January 2012 19.10 EST First published on Wednesday 4 ... | Fresh Fish & Seafood - Brown & May Fresh Fish & Seafood Prepared to your requirements – filleted, skinned, scaled, pin boned Farmed Fish Salmon Finest Salmon from the Scottish Highlands. Available year round as whole fish, sides, steaks and supremes. Alternatives: Organic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Sea Trout. Sea Bass A de... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,659 | Which common scientific term has the meaning indivisible? | indivisible - definition of indivisible in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of indivisible in English: indivisible 1Unable to be divided or separated: ‘privilege was indivisible from responsibility’ More example sentences ‘We have arrived by degrees at a conception of space as a singular three-dimensional entit... | The Discovery of the Molecular Structure of DNA - The Double Helix The Discovery of the Molecular Structure of DNA - The Double Helix A Scientific Breakthrough The sentence "This structure has novel features which are of considerable biological interest" may be one of science's most famous understatements. It appe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,660 | Which film, Alfred Hitchcock's first as producer as well as director, starred Cary Grant, working with Hitchcock for the first time, and Joan Fontaine, who won Best Actress Oscar for it? | Alfred Hitchcock | Horror Film Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Years active 1921–1976 Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980 ) was an English filmmaker and producer, who pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in his native United Kingdo... | 2000 Academy Awards® Winners and History Traffic (2000, Germ./US) Actor: RUSSELL CROWE in "Gladiator," Javier Bardem in "Before Night Falls," Tom Hanks in "Cast Away," Ed Harris in "Pollock," Geoffrey Rush in "Quills" Actress: JULIA ROBERTS in "Erin Brockovich," Joan Allen in "The Contender," Ju... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,661 | A creature that is described as a granivore will eat mainly what | Forms of Diet | Scratchpad | Fandom powered by Wikia A creature that is physiologically adapted for eating and digesting both plant and animal matter. Carnivore Any creature with a diet that consists mainly of meat, whether it comes from animals living or dead. Some species are considered carnivores even if their diets... | Bestiary | Theoi Greek Mythology The fantastic creatures of Greek mythology and legend can be divided into eight broad categories : 1. MYTHICAL MONSTERS Awful humanoid creatures. These included monsters such as the Gorgons and Echidna. 2. MYTHICAL HYBRIDS Creatures which combine human and animal forms or various animal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,662 | "Who sang ""These Boots are Made for Walkin'""?" | Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - YouTube Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walkin' 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 ... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,663 | "The Hector Berlioz opera ""Les Troyens"" is based on a poem written by whom?" | Hector Berlioz Hector Berlioz Click to preview or download this music Symphony Fantastique, and The Royal Hunt and Storm scene from the Opera Les Troyens Berlioz had a passionate and idealistic personality, one given to incandescent enthusiasms and uncompromising struggles. Through... | Performed in French with projected English translations Performance running time: 4 hours 40 minutes including 2 intermissions Les Troyens Opera Overview “With touches of Homer, Shakespeare, and music like none ever written before... [Les Troyens] is the grandest French opera. Every performance is an occasion.” - Los A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,664 | Who directed the films Mississippi Burning, Evita and Angela's Ashes? | Alan Parker - IMDb IMDb Director | Writer | Soundtrack Prior to moving into film, Alan was noted as one of London's most talented advertising copywriters. He worked for the Collet Dickinson Pearce (CDP) ad agency in the 1960's and early 1970's, and began directing his own tvc scripts in their basement. Formed a partner... | 1996 Academy Awards® Winners and History Shine (1996, Australia/UK) Actor: GEOFFREY RUSH in "Shine", Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire", Ralph Fiennes in "The English Patient", Woody Harrelson in "The People vs. Larry Flynt", Billy Bob Thornton in "Sling Blade" Actress: FRANCES MCDORMAND in "Fargo" ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,665 | Pyaemia is the poisoning of what? | poisoning of what?Pyaemia is the - mcrh.org http://www.doctortreatments.com/Blood-Po鈥?/a> Blood. Pyaemia = septicaemia (a bacterial infection of the blood) in which secondary foci of suppuration occur and multiple abscesses are formed. arterial pyaemia that due to dissemination of septic emboli from the heart. cryptoge... | 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 |
1,499,666 | In which Olympic track cycling event is a derny used? | What is the derny, used in cycling's keirin discipline? | Sport | The Guardian Olympics 2012: cycling What is the derny, used in cycling's keirin discipline? The motorised bicycle, named after its French inventor, is used to create a slipstream for the cyclists following it The rider of the derny sits upright on his ma... | Olympic Winter Games - The Canadian Encyclopedia MLA 7th Edition Marsh, James H.. "Olympic Winter Games". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Toronto: Historica Canada, 2011. Web. 24 Oct 2011. Marsh, James H.. "Olympic Winter Games". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Toronto: Historica Canada, 2011. Web. 24 Oct 2011. APA 6th E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,667 | John Aldridge was the first player to miss a penalty in an FA Cup final at Wembley, which Tottenham Hotspur player was the second? | Carling Cup final 2012: Kenny Dalglish's appearances at Wembley with Liverpool - Telegraph Liverpool Carling Cup final 2012: Kenny Dalglish's appearances at Wembley with Liverpool Kenny Dalglish will be making his 21st appearance at Wembley as either a Liverpool player, manager or both. Red-letter days: Liverpool mana... | My Football Facts & Stats | FA Cup Football Stats of the round by round progress of every club who entered the competition in 1871 to the formation of the Football League. Football Stats of all the last 32 FA Cup places club by club for the inter-war period 1919-20 to 1938-39.Modern FA Cup Rounds started in 1925-26. Fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,668 | Clayton Moore and John Hart both played which US TV character? | The Lone Ranger Fan Club :: John Hart December 13, 1917 - September 20, 2009 Who was that other masked man? John Hart was also that masked man by Joe Southern For one season, in 1952, Clayton Moore was replaced as the Lone Ranger on the popular television series. For 52 episodes, John Hart dashed across the television ... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,669 | In 1994, which successful sportswoman wrote the novel Total Zone? | Tennis Collectables - Books - Biographies of Women Tennis Players Biographies of Tennis Players: WOMEN This section is listed in alphabetic order of player surname. See also the sections Biographies of Tennis Players - Men for biographies of female players, and Compilation Biographies for biographies/portraits featurin... | 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 |
1,499,670 | Sergeant John Bacchus assists which detective? | John Bacchus (Character) - Biography biography The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography Discuss Detective Sergeant John Baccus is I... | Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Poirot's Allies Before being reunited in 2013's The Big Four, Poirot's recurring friends (the "group of three") were last seen in Evil Under the Sun (2001). Hercule Poirot, the Belgian private detective from Agatha Christie's creative mind, couldn't have had an illustriou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,671 | In a Los Angeles court, in March 1969, who admitted killing presidential candidate Robert Kennedy? | Robert F. Kennedy shot - Jun 05, 1968 - HISTORY.com Robert F. Kennedy shot Publisher A+E Networks At 12:50 a.m. PDT, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a presidential candidate, is shot three times in a hail of gunfire in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Five others were wounded. The senator had just completed a speech cel... | Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald - Nov 24, 1963 - HISTORY.com Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald Share this: Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald Author Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald URL Publisher A+E Networks At 12:20 p.m., in the basement of the Dallas police station, Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of Presi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,672 | Who recorded Nobody Does It Better for one of the Bond films | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | Grace Jones - "Bond Girls" through the years - Pictures - CBS News "Bond Girls" through the years Next Ursula Andress Ursula Andress is shown as Honey Rider in a scene from the 1962 James Bond film "Dr. No." When Andress emerged from the sea, curves glistening, with a dagger strapped to her bikini, she made the Bond gi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,673 | Which Derbyshire born fashion designer was awarded a DBE in 2006? | Vivienne Westwood Bio, Fact - married, affair, divorce, spouse, salary, net worth Married to Derek Westwood 1962 21st of December It was 1962, when she met her first husband, Derek Westwood. She met him for the first time in her own home town, Harrow. Derek Westwood is a Hoover factory apprentice. They fell in love fro... | Vivienne Westwood - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD Vivienne Westwood A word from the EIC Partnerships / Cooperations Become a fashion editor on FMD Content / Usage Questions Why am I listed on FMD? How can I submit content? Credifair (credit for your work) DMCA + Content MGMT the pure fashion news agency Januar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,674 | Who were the runners-up in the 1978 FIFA World Cup? | 1978 FIFA World Cup | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1978 FIFA World Cup Copa Mundial de Fútbol Argentina '78 Tournament details 1–25 June (25 days) Teams 1982 → The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup , quadrennial international football world championship tournament, was held in Argen... | 1978- Year of 3 Popes - TU ES PETRUS 1978: The Year Of The Three Popes The year 1978 will long be remembered as the year of the three popes. The not unexpected death of Pope Paul VI on August 6th, 1978 was followed on August 26th by the election of the "Smiling Pope," John Paul I. Reigning only 33 days, the len... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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