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1,499,975 | Which 400-year-old German dynasty from Essen is known for the industrial production of steel and armaments and has been known as the 'Arsenal of the Reich'? | Krupp | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia This article is about the German industrial conglomerate Krupp. For other uses, see Krupp (disambiguation) . Not to be confused with Krups . The three rings were the symbol for Krupp, based on the Radreifen – the seamless railway wheels patented by Alfred Krupp. The rings... | opera: Opera in the Nineteenth Century Opera in the Nineteenth Century The Romantic Movement in Germany Hero worship, a return to nature, idealism, and fantasy are elements of late 18th-century romanticism that found their way into 19th-century German opera. Ludwig van Beethoven 's only opera, Fidelio (1805, rev. 1814)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,976 | In which county is Greenham Common, scene of the peace camp from 1981 to 2001? | The Danish Peace Academy : Greenham Common Women's Peace Camps Songbooks Introduction by Holger Terp . All files are now at University of Bristol Library Special Collections, Feminist Archive Archive Boxes. DM2123/FA/Arch/24 Greenham Common Peace movement, Peace Collection Books, photographs, Holger Terp Collection, so... | 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 |
1,499,977 | Who made his film debut playing Kasper Gutman in the 1941 film ‘Casablanca’? | Screen Guild Theater: This Gun for Hire / Abroad with Two Yanks / Mask of Dimitrios - YouTube Screen Guild Theater: This Gun for Hire / Abroad with Two Yanks / Mask of Dimitrios 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. Th... | PERFORMING ARTS : First-Class Hollywood Composers : Six makers of film music will at last get their own stamps this week. - latimes PERFORMING ARTS : First-Class Hollywood Composers : Six makers of film music will at last get their own stamps this week. September 12, 1999 |JON BURLINGAME | Jon Burlingame is an occasion... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,978 | Roman numerals LXXXVII is what number? | LXXXVII Roman Numeral Search LXXXVII Roman Numeral LXXXVII is roman numeral 87. Hexadecimal, fibonacci sequence, prime numbers, square root, roman numeral converting for LXXXVII roots and more. Read and Write Roman Numeral LXXXVII Roman numeral symbols are written and read from left to right, from highest to lowest val... | 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 |
1,499,979 | Which musical features the song 'Getting to know you'? | Julie Andrews - Getting to know you - YouTube Julie Andrews - Getting to know you Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Pleas... | MusicalTheaterSongs.com Glossary 11:00 number: The last big solo in a show for the leading character. Usually occurs late in Act 2 and marks the pinnacle of his or her emotional and musical journey. Examples include “Rose’s Turn” from Gypsy (1959), “If He Walked Into My Life” from Mame (1964) and “The American Dream” f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,980 | An anemometer is a guage used for recording the speed of what? | Anemometer | Define Anemometer at Dictionary.com anemometer [an-uh-mom-i-ter] /ˌæn əˈmɒm ɪ tər/ Spell any instrument for measuring the speed of wind. Origin of anemometer [an-uh-moh-me-trik] /ˌæn ə moʊˈmɛ trɪk/ (Show IPA), anemometrical, adjective anemometrically, adverb Examples from the Web for anemometer Expand The ... | 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 |
1,499,981 | Which canal connects Inverness and Fort William? | The Caledonian canal Inverness to Fort William Waterway Scotland Information Centres The Caledonian Canal Cutting clean through Scotland’s Great Glen and connecting Inverness to Fort William the Caledonian Canal is one of the great waterways of the world, offering visitors spectacular scenery and many exciting opportun... | Brewers Fayre : definition of Brewers Fayre and synonyms of Brewers Fayre (English) History In the 1980s Whitbread also had the Roast Inns chain. Its slogan was The Family Welcome. In 1995 50 more outlets were added, at a cost of £85 million, taking the total to 280. At this time the Charlie Chalk Fun Factory was add... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,982 | In which town or city is the University of Abertay? | Dundee University City, Dundee University and University of Abertay, Dundee Dundee University City University of Dundee Traditionally a centre for engineering and heavy manufacturing, Dundee has now transformed itself into a dynamic, modern city with an international reputation as a centre for arts and culture, life sc... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,983 | Currently on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space museum, what type of US bomber is the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb? | Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" | National Air and Space Museum National Air and Space Museum Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay ... | History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) Current OIC Biography Construction of NAUTILUS was made possible by the successful development of a nuclear propulsion plant by a group of scientists and engineers at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission, under the leadership of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,984 | What name was given to the policy of reconstruction in the Soviet Union adopted by Mikhail Gorbachev? | Mikhail Gorbachev - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running! Mikhail Gorbachev none (Soviet Union abolished, Boris Yeltsin as President of Russia ) Born ( help · info ) , Mihail Sergeevič Gorbačëv, IPA : [mʲɪxʌˈil sʲɪrˈgʲejɪvʲɪʨ gərbʌˈʨof], commonly written as Mikhail Gorbac... | Union of Soviet Socialist Republics facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Union of Soviet Socialist Republics The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright The Columbia University Press Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Rus. Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsiali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,985 | What is the main ingredient in pesto? | What is Pesto? : Ingredient Information from Dr. Gourmet Search Great ingredients make for great meals. Whenever you can, use the highest quality supplies for your recipes. The flavor difference will always come through in your finished dish. If there is an ingredient that you are not familiar with, check our ... | 23rd Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship Download media photographs here . American Miller Wins 23rd Annual World Porridge Making Championships Bob Moore (87), founder of Bob’s Red Mill in Oregon, Portland, USA, has been awarded the coveted Golden Spurtle after today’s hotly contested World Porrid... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,986 | Who played the female lead in the 1933 movie King Kong? | Ann Darrow | King Kong Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Ann Darrow was a fictional character from the 1933 movie King Kong and its 2005 remake , with whom the giant ape Kong falls in love. In the original film, Ann is played by Fay Wray ; in the 2005 remake, she is played by Naomi Watts ; in an unauthorized 1998... | The first Bond Girl - Photos of the gorgeous Urusula Andress Ursula Andress became famous as Honey Ryder, a shell diver and James Bond’s woman of desire in Dr. No (1962), the first Bond movie. In what became an iconic moment in cinematic and fashion history, she rose out of the Caribbean Sea in a white bikini sport... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,987 | The UK Glastonbury music festival was originally known as what name (combined with 'festival'), taken from a nearby village? | Glastonbury picture archive shows how music festival has grown since 1970s | Daily Mail Online comments From humble beginnings in the 1970s to the global phenomenom of the current day, these pictures chart the evolution of the Glastonbury Festival and the ever-present mud. Glastonbury began in 1970 - but the festival'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 |
1,499,988 | "In 1987, competing in ""Star Search"", a US talent competition on which she used the name Alanis Nadine, she lost after one round. She is now better known as Alanis who?" | alanis morissete : definition of alanis morissete and synonyms of alanis morissete (English) www.alanis.com Alanis Nadine Morissette (born 1 June 1974) is a Canadian - American singer-songwriter , record producer and actress . She has won 12 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards . Morissette began her career in Canada, a... | 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 |
1,499,989 | First sighted by Bartholomew Diaz in 1488, he named it then 'Cape of Storms'. What is it now called? | Bartolomeu Dias | Portuguese explorer | Britannica.com Portuguese explorer Alternative Titles: Bartholomew Dias, Bartolomeu Dias de Novais, Bartolomeu Diaz Bartolomeu Dias Ferdinand Magellan Bartolomeu Dias, in full Bartolomeu Dias de Novais, Bartolomeu also spelled Bartholomew, Dias also spelled Diaz (born c. 1450—die... | Glosses From An Old Manse: St Bartholomew's Day Glosses From An Old Manse Notes on the Margins of Theology by a Lutheran Pastor Wednesday, 25 August 2010 St Bartholomew's Day Today (i.e. 24th August) is customarily celebrated throughout western Christendom as St Bartholomew’s Day, commemorating the Apostle usually iden... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,990 | "Who wrote a book about the US car industry, published in 1965, called ""Unsafe at Any Speed""?" | Unsafe at Any Speed: Ralph Nader: 9781561290505: Amazon.com: Books Unsafe at Any Speed Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next o... | What's New Pussycat Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 48 out of 58 people found the following review useful: Enjoy irresponsibly from off in my own little world 20 May 2005 "A sports car
is a sign of man's virility. You should get two, maybe." - Peter Sellers, to Woody Allen 'What's New, Pussycat?' is not a great movie. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,991 | In American slang how much is a sawbuck | 50 Slang Terms for Money 50 Slang Terms for Money By Mark Nichol I find very little about money to be interesting, other than counting my own, but I’ve noted that there’s a rich fund of slang terms for money that can help enliven both casual and more serious content about currency and finance. Here’s a roster of slang ... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,992 | Who was the defeated Republican candidate in the 2008 US Presidential Election? | Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Elections A+E Networks Introduction Departing from the monarchical tradition of Britain, the founding fathers of the United States created a system in which the American people had the power and responsibility to select their leader. Under this new ord... | November 6, 2008_S by Morning Star Publications - issuu issuu VOL. 13 NO. 29 50 cents NEWS HEADLINES ELECTION - State and local election results are found on page 3. ECONOMY - Housing will bounce back, but it could take years. Today and Tomorrow Conference examines economy in Sussex County. Page 8 FERRY - The ‘Tina Fal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,993 | What type of animal is said to never forget? | Is It True That Elephants Never Forget? | Mental Floss Is It True That Elephants Never Forget? ThinkStock Like us on Facebook Elephants are incredible creatures. The largest land mammals on earth, they show a wide range of behavioral and emotional patterns in their up-to-60-year lifespans. They grieve over the bodies o... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,994 | Who reached No.1 in the UK charts in 1977 with 'Don't cry for me, Argentina ' ? | JULIE COVINGTON ON EVITA - YouTube JULIE COVINGTON ON EVITA Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Upl... | KATE BUSH - NEVER FOR EVER [1980] - Αντιφωνίες Website: www.katebush.com Catherine «Kate» Bush, CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. She is known for her eclectic and experimental music as well as her idiosyncratic performances. Bush first came to note in 1978 when, at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,995 | In 1961, which British spy was sentenced to 42 years in prison, one of the longest sentences ever handed down by a British court? | 'Life should mean life' for prison sentences despite what Europe decides, says David Cameron | The Independent 'Life should mean life' for prison sentences despite what Europe decides, says David Cameron Worst offenders should be given 100-year sentences to get round ban on life terms by European judges Thursday 2 Janu... | The Definitive Pursuit Radio Log with Ted de Corsia, Ben Wright and Leith Stevens Ben Wright as Inspector Peter Black Eddie Dunstedter circa 1941 Background It was almost certainly Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating and quixotic character Sherlock Holmes that ignited a great deal of interest in the inner workings of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,996 | In which movie did Bogart have his first gangster part? | Humphrey Bogart - Biography - IMDb Humphrey Bogart Biography Showing all 144 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (4) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (76) | Personal Quotes (41) | Salary (12) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Humphrey DeForest Bogart was born in New York City, New York, to Maud H... | Shaft: Lawrence Pressman, Christopher St. John, Gwenn Mitchell, Gwenn Mit, Charles Cioffi, Antonio Fargas, Richard Roundtree, Victor Arnold, Moses Gunn, Gordon Parks: Amazon.co.uk: LOVEFiLM By Post Watch Trailer Richard Roundtree cuts a startlingly new and powerful heroic figure as John Shaft, the cat who won't cop out... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,997 | The boxer Sonny Liston appears on the cover of which Beatles album? | Boxer on Beatles album cover - BoxRec Boxer on Beatles album cover Quote Post by -KOKid- » 27 Mar 2006, 17:18 I was always under the impression that the fighter on The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album cover was Ezzard Charles. I have read this in several different sources. But, this bio on Sonny L... | Harry Carpenter obituary | Sport | The Guardian Harry Carpenter obituary Sports commentator renowned for his boxing broadcasts from the ringside Harry Carpenter, centre, with Lennox Lewis, left, and Muhammad Ali in 1999. Photograph: Craig Prentis/Getty Images Monday 22 March 2010 13.24 EDT First published on Monday 22 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,998 | What was the name of the number one hit single by Spitting Image in 1986? | Spitting Image S Spitting Image Spitting Image was a British satirical puppet show which ran on the ITV television network from 1984 to 1996. It was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central. The series was nominated for 10 BAFTA Awards, winning one, for editing, in 1989. The series was notorious for featuring... | 32 Of The Very Worst UK Number One Singles Of All Time - NME NME 10:48 am - Oct 20, 2014 0shares 0shares 1/32 Poor James Blunt: in a new interview, the singer’s admitted his Number One single ‘You’re Beautiful’ was a bit naff and “became annoying”. The 2005 single sold a whopping 625,000 copies – but what are the other... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,499,999 | England has twice been runner-up in the Rugby Union World Cup, to Australia in 1991 and to which country in 2007? | Rugby World Cup 2015 | WorldCup.com.au | World Cup 2015 Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup was established in 1987 and has been held every four years since. Played out between the top national teams in the world, the winners battle for the William Webb Ellis Cup. Sixteen teams took part in the 1987 tournament, however... | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Six Nations | Who will win the Six Nations title? Printable version Who will win the Six Nations title? Just as on the field, the honours among our BBC pundits were decided on the final weekend between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff. And appropriately enough, Jonathan Davies backed his country t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,000 | "Which American city has the nickname ""Alamo City""?" | City nicknames The human animal differs from the lesser primates in his passion for lists of "Ten Best". — H. Allen Smith City nicknames The following is my list of City Nicknames, started around 1993. I had collected suggestions from the rec.games.trivia newsgroup, and had heard someone on KGO (San Francisco's AM ... | The Alamo Forum Date: 10/28/98 From: Ron D'Ambrosi What type of clothes did David Crockett wear during the siege and final assault on the Alamo? Did he wear a buckskin coat, buckskin breaches and a coonskin cap or did he wear conventional attire? Did he wear a combination of both? Did he wear moccasins, shoes or boots ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,001 | Which member of the 'The Spice Girls' released the 2001 single, 'Lullaby'? | Melanie Brown - Biography - IMDb Melanie Brown Biography Showing all 58 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (31) | Personal Quotes (17) Overview (4) 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (2) Born on the 29th May 1975 in Leeds, England, Melanie Brown became a member of Spice Girls i... | Victoria Beckham biography | birthday, trivia | British Actor | Who2 Victoria Beckham Biography Name at birth: Victoria Adams Victoria Beckham (then Victoria Adams) was an original member of The Spice Girls , the British pop supergroup of the 1990s. Victoria was “Posh Spice,” the elegantly haughty member of the ensem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,002 | How many stars are there on the EU flag? | EUROPA - The European flag Europa The European flag The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of ... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,003 | What was the name of Inspector Gadget’s niece? | Penny | Inspector Gadget Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "I feel like I've stepped in to a time machine, but I can't find anything that links them with M.A.D. " ―Penny investigating the phony pirates [src] Penny is the deuteragonist of the Inspector Gadget franchise. She is also the protagonist of it's 2015 CGI reboot... | Blade Runner Characters | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide Rick Deckard The film's titular Blade Runner, played by Harrison Ford. At the beginning of the film, Deckard is disillusioned, and retired from hunting replicants. His old inspector, Bryant, drags him back into the fold to apprehend six Nexus 6 Replicants who have st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,004 | The longest serving and first flying space shuttle, which vehicle was lost on re-entry Feb 1, 2003, resulting in the loss of 7 astronauts? | Space Today Online -- Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Feb. 1, 2003 Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia Learn More The U.S. space shuttle Columbia broke up 203,000 feet over north central Texas about 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 1, 2003, as it descended from orbit into the atmosphere toward a landing at Kennedy Space Center in F... | NASA - The Space Shuttle Comments Since 1981, NASA space shuttles have been rocketing from the Florida coast into Earth orbit. The five orbiters — Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour — have flown more than 130 times, carrying over 350 people into space and travelling more than half a billion miles, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,005 | The Wright Brothers' first powered flight, in 1903, took place where? | The Wright Brothers - First Flight, 1903 First Flight, 1903 On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered airplane 20 feet above a wind-swept beach in North Carolina. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. Three more flights were made that day with Wilbur flies a glider in earlier tests Kit... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,006 | "What role is played by Elizabeth Hurley in the 2000 film ""Bedazzled""?" | Bedazzled (2000) - 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 Hopeless dweeb Elliot Richards is granted seven wishes by the Devil t... | Rachel Weisz | Biography and Filmography | 1970 2013 Played witch Evanora in fantasy adventure "Oz the Great and Powerful" opposite James Franco in title role 2011 Co-starred with Daniel Craig in Jim Sheridan's "Dream House" 2011 Co-starred with Tom Hiddleston in "The Deep Blue Sea," a romantic drama directed by Terenc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,007 | Which port is situated at the mouth of the Yangtze River? | Where is Shanghai Located, Shanghai's Location in China and the World Home >> Shanghai Facts >> Where is Shanghai Where is Shanghai Shanghai is situated at 31°41' north latitude and 121°29' east longitude. The city, whose name literally means "on the sea", is located on the east China coast just to the south of ... | WPS - Port of Galveston review Port of Galveston Review and History The Port of Galveston lies on the northeastern shores of Galveston Island off the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast of Houston , Texas. It is an important deep-water port on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and one of the most popular tourist destinations ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,008 | Which office has been held by Stuart Blanch, Donald Coggan and Michael Ramsey? | michael ramsey : definition of michael ramsey and synonyms of michael ramsey (English) 9 External links Career Michael Ramsey was born in Cambridge in 1904. His father was a Congregationalist and mathematician and his mother was a socialist and suffragette . He was educated at Repton School (where the headmaster was ... | BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Presenters Desert Island Discs Presenters Roy Plomley Roy Plomley, the programme's creator, presented the programme for 43 years. Starting out as a stage and film actor, he began working in radio in 1936 as an announcer on Radio Normandy. Following a stint with International Radio, b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,009 | What type of natural substance is caoutchouc (pronounced kachook)? | Caoutchouc | Define Caoutchouc at Dictionary.com caoutchouc [kou-choo k, kou-chook] /ˈkaʊ tʃʊk, kaʊˈtʃuk/ Spell 1765-75; < French < Spanish cauchuc (now obsolete), probably ultimately < an Indian language of lowland tropical South America Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for caoutchouc Expand Historical ... | Rubber: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff Tweet by Chris Woodford . Last updated: August 5, 2016. Think of rubber and you probably think of elastic bands, car tires, or pencil erasers. But this super-stretchy material actually finds its way into tens of thousands of different products—everything from rubber st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,010 | "Who wrote ""The Hunchback of Notre Dame""?" | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Hunchback of Notre Dame ( 1996 ) G | A deformed... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,011 | What may be described as a 'sweet-smelling, spring flowering plant, with yellow. orange, and dark red flowers? | Flowers, Plants and Shrubs with Red Flowers - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions and Answers Arctotis x hybrida 1-2 ft. African Daisies typically have bold, beautiful foliage and large, 3"-4", intensely colored flowers with bright centers. The foliage is grey to silvery green and coated with soft, downy silver hairs. T... | moimoi's Serene World of Plants | Tolerability Index moimoi's Serene World of Plants Posts: 1,988 Member is Online Post by moimoi on Feb 28, 2016 17:26:40 GMT -5 Fragrant Plants Spring is in the air--at least here in Chicago for a bit--so what better time to learn a bit about our favorite scents from nature? Per Wikipe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,012 | Who was the first winner of ITV's Dancing On Ice? | Skating stars: Past winners of Dancing on Ice - ITV News 21 May 2013 at 11:21am Skating stars: Past winners of Dancing on Ice Following Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's announcement that Dancing on Ice will finish after next year's series , we take a look back at past winners of the show and other notable contestan... | David Dickinson | Prime Performers Booking Agency Gallery English antiques expert David Dickinson first came into the public eye as a presenter of Bargain Hunt (BBC1), quickly became something of a cult figure thanks to his unique style, cheeky screen persona and irrepressible enthusiasm - plus those memorable catchphr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,013 | At what Montana battle did Lt. Col George Custer famously loose his life? | Battle of Little Bighorn Coverup By Robert Nightengale Editor’s note: Like many George Armstrong Custer defenders, the author of the following article believes that Major Marcus Reno and Captain Frederick Benteen were to blame for the 7th Cavalry’s failure in Montana 120 years ago. And, like some of those Custer defend... | Warfare History Network » George A. Custer’s “Last Stand” at the Battle of Little Bighorn George A. Custer’s “Last Stand” at the Battle of Little Bighorn Home Daily Military History George A. Custer’s “Last Stand” at the Battle of Little Bighorn George A. Custer’s “Last Stand” at the Battle of Little Bighorn • July 28,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,014 | What is the chemical symbol for arsenic? | Chemical Elements.com - Arsenic (As) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Arsenic. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/as.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agr... | Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 0 History Plutonium is the second transuranium element of the actinide series. Element 93 was discovered in 1940/41 by Glenn T. Seaborg , Edwin M. McMillan , J. W. Kennedy , and A. C. Wahl by deuteron bombardment of uranium-238 in the 60-inch cyc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,015 | Who was president of the Confederate States during the American Civil War? | Confederate States of America - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Confederate States of America A+E Networks Introduction During the American Civil War, the Confederate States of America consisted of the governments of 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860-61, carrying on all the affairs of a separate g... | Secession - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Google The border slave states of Maryland , Delaware , Kentucky , and Missouri remained with the Union, although they all contributed volunteers to the Confederacy. Fifty counties of western Virginia were loyal to the Union government, and in 1863 this area was constituted ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,016 | Which London theatre is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company | Royal Shakespeare Company in London | LondonTheatre.co.uk MATILDA THE MUSICAL produced by RSC at the Cambridge Theatre. Directed by Matthew Warchus. RSC productions at the Barbican Theatre: THE ALCHEMIST from 02 Sep to 01 Oct 2016. DOCTOR FAUSTUS from 02 Sep to 01 Oct 2016. CYMBELINE from 31 Oct to 23 Dec 2016. KIN... | Chess The Musical UK Tour - YouTube Chess The Musical UK Tour Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,017 | What is the last word in Rule Britannia | Arimathea | Music | Rule, Britannia! | Comments Friday, June 24, A.D. 2016 Rule, Britannia! Please forgive me for my blog absenteeism, but I have been quite pressed for time (and far too sleepless) for the last month. However, I had to post today . . . Albion, how I love you! When Britain first, at Heaven’s command Aro... | 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 |
1,500,018 | Which company, who offers to "put you in the drivers seat", is the largest car rental company in the world, with over 30 million rentals per year? | Hertz Coupons & Coupon Codes 2017 - Groupon Never miss a great Hertz coupon and get our best coupons every week! About Hertz 78% of 18 recommend A Hertz coupon code can help you get the most out of your trip. With more than 10,000 rental locations in 145 countries, Hertz can put you in the driver’s seat at almost any d... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,019 | In the animal kingdom, what is the world’s largest land predator? | Top Ten Wild Predators - TheTopTens® Top Ten Wild Predators funckygarcon They can attack from anywhere, on the ground, in the air and even under the water, let's see who is the best hunter and the most feared one? The Top Ten 1 Killer Whale The killer whale or orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin fa... | Who was Dan Dares greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is - MBA - 217 View Full Document Who was Dan Dare's greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is Dick Grayson better known as Robin (Batman and Robin) 20 What was given on the fourth day of Christmas Calling birds 21 What was Skippy ( on TV ) The bush kangaro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,020 | Which TV comedy series of the 1970s was actually filmed at Wooburn Grange, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire? | Fawlty Towers production data - British Comedy Guide Live studio audience Location External scenes filmed at Wooburn Grange Country Club near Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Town scenes filmed in Bourne End. All interiors at BBC Television Centre. Broadcast details | The Unmutual Website - The Prisoner Patrick McGoohan Portmeirion Home Page The Web The Unmutual Website Well Come to The Unmutual Website - dedicated to the 1960s TV series "The Prisoner", starring Patrick McGoohan, and the village of Portmeirion in North Wales where the series was filmed. EXCITING ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,021 | Cassegranian, Gregorian and Schmidt are all types of what? | Georgius Panayiotou became famous under what name both George - MBA - 217 View Full Document Georgius Panayiotou became famous under what name (both) George Michael 85 Capers are pickled flower seeds of what plant Nasturtium 86 In 1925 at Windsor Bookies went on strike - against what Betting Tax 87 What is a doucet A S... | Free Flashcards about GK 5 Question Answer Tinian Island, from which Enola Gay took off en route to bomb Hiroshima, is part of which US territory? Northern Mariana Islands What is 'The Sky At Night''s theme tune? At The Castle Gate by Sibelius Who played the title character in 'Veronica Mars'? Kristen Bell What are the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,022 | In which country would you find the city of St. Moritz? | St. Moritz Travel Guide - St. Moritz, CH - Forbes Travel Guide Correspondent Basel, Switzerland, Europe From high altitude exhilaration to ultimate relaxation at the spa, St. Moritz promises to leave you rejuvenated. Forbes Travel Guide’s editors suggest these five St. Moritz attractions that shouldn’t be missed: 1. ... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,023 | What is an unrealistically optimistic person, after the title-character of Eleanor Porter's famous 1913 novel? | Perth080113 by Metroland East - The Perth Courier - issuu 710 Barnes Street, Kemptville 613-258-9955 WWW.FINDAHUGEDEAL.COM Tax and license fee extra Have a safe and happy Holiday Weekend We are closed Saturday, August 3 The Perth and District Community Newspaper since 1834 August 1, 2013 | 68 pages www.insideottawavall... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,024 | By what name is the former Marriage Guidance Council now known ? | Marriage Counseling: 7 Signs You Might Need Professional Help | The Huffington Post Marriage Counseling: 7 Signs You Might Need Professional Help 08/27/2012 12:13 pm ET By Jenny Tiegs This article originally appeared on GalTime.com There's no question -- marriage can be challenging. Maybe marriage counseling should be ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,025 | According to the proverb, what are you supposed to do ‘before you leap’? | Look before you leap - Idioms by The Free Dictionary Look before you leap - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/Look+before+you+leap Also found in: Acronyms . Look before you leap. Prov. Cliché Think carefully about what you are about to do before you do it. I'm not saying you shouldn't si... | Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare NOTE: This list (including some of the errors I originally made) is found in several other places online. That's fine, but I've asked that folks who want this on their own sites mention that I am the original compiler. For many English-spea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,026 | For which film did Audrey Hepburn win her only Oscar (Academy Award)? | Audrey Hepburn's 1953 'Roman Holiday' an enchanting fairy tale - latimes 2014 Audrey Hepburn's 1953 'Roman Holiday' an enchanting fairy tale Oscar Archives: William Wyler's 1953 Cinderella-esque comedy made Audrey Hepburn an overnight sensation and launched a new fashion trend for the gamin young star's hair and chic c... | Academy Awards Best Actress Blue Jasmine (2013) The Only Best Actress Tie: In the Best Actress category, an unusual tie (the only occurrence among female acting performances) occurred in 1968 between Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand, for their respective performances in The Lion in Winter (1968) an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,027 | In 1971 Leonard Bernstein wrote a Mass in whose memory? | Bernstein's Mass by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - issuu issuu LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S MARIN ALSOP, MUSIC DIRECTOR BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OCTOBER 16, 17 AND 18, 2008 Leonard Bernstein’s daughter discusses her father’s personality, musical philosophies and the genesis of Mass. 6 Bernstein’s Journey for Answers As the ... | This Day in Music, November 29: L'Angelo Misterioso | TMR This Day in Music, November 29: L'Angelo Misterioso November 29, 2011 By Neil Cossar , Contributor On this day in 2001, former Beatles guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer, aged 58. Following the breakup of The Beatles, Harrison had a suc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,028 | A Wayzgoose is an annual outing or party in which industry? | World Wide Words: Wayzgoose Wayzgoose Pronounced /ˈweɪzɡuːs/ The end of summer came early in old-time printing shops. By the third week in August candles were needed to light the final hours of the long working day. To mark this shift to winter working, it was usual for the master printer to give his journeymen a feast... | JoeNeese : Entertainment Technology Amina Technologies Amina Technologies Ltd is the world’s leading supplier of custom, high-performance invisible loudspeaker solutions. Using a revolutionary diffuse sound radiator technology, Amina provides extremely high performance invisible loudspeakers for homes and businesses, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,029 | ‘Gooners’ are supporters of which London football club? | Gay Gooners | Fans | Arsenal.com Search the entire site Gay Gooners Gay Gooners is Arsenal Football Club’s supporters group for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) fans. Established in February 2013, they are the first and largest LGBTQ fans group for a major football club in England, with hundreds of members in th... | Football: Liverpool's Heskey bid | The Independent Football: Liverpool's Heskey bid Thursday 22 May 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Liverpool's long pursuit of Emile Heskey was rumoured to be nearing fruition last night as the Midlands football grapevine hummed with reports that a pounds 6m deal f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,030 | """Pulmonary"" refers to which organ?" | What is Pulmonary Fibrosis What is Pulmonary Fibrosis Home » What is Pulmonary Fibrosis What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? The medical term "fibrosis'' is the development of fibrous connective tissue, thickening and scarring of connective tissue, as a reparative response to damage or injury. The term fibrosis can be used to r... | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,031 | What collective name is given to those members of the House of Lords who are not Lords Spiritual? | Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords Who do they represent in Parliament? History Christian religious leaders have had an active role in the legislative affairs of the country since before the formation of the Church of England. Prior to the 11th century feudal landlords and religious leaders were regularly consulted ... | British Peerage - Earl, Baron, Marquess, Duke, Viscount Crowns of Dukes, Viscounts, Marquess, Earls, Baronets, and Barons Peers were the military companions and the tenants-in-cheif of the English monarchs. Greater definition of their positon and privileges became necessry in the 13th-century wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,032 | In the Bible, who was the son of Elizabeth and Zacharias? | Character Bible Study: Zacharias And Elizabeth Zacharias And Elizabeth Jeroboam and Ahijah Zacharias And Elizabeth INTRODUCTION: John the Baptist is an essential character in the fulfilled prophecy of the first coming of Messiah. This study of that man will focus on his parents, and the brief reference to his family re... | TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,033 | Featuring a pig named Napoleon! Who wrote 'Animal Farm? | Work : Summaries & Interpretations : Animal Farm // George Orwell // www.k-1.com/Orwell Symbolism / Interpretation Summary The story takes place on a farm somewhere in England. The story is told by an all-knowing narrator in the third person. The action of this novel starts when the oldest pig on the farm, Old Major, ... | BBC - History - Historic Figures: George Orwell (1903 - 1950) Historic Figures z George Orwell © Orwell was a British journalist and author, who wrote two of the most famous novels of the 20th century 'Animal Farm' and 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'. Orwell was born Eric Arthur Blair on 25 June 1903 in eastern India, the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,034 | In the Disney film Fantasia, who takes the role of the sorcerer's apprentice? | Symbolism and Animation—Fantasia: the Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1940) | Satellite Gallery Blog Symbolism and Animation—Fantasia: the Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1940) Posted on October 27, 2012 by Satellite Gallery | Leave a comment by Jane Sojin Kim Animation as an art form is quite mind-blowing in terms of how it influences ... | Nicholas Lyndhurst - TV Celebrities - ShareTV Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Lyndhurst's Main TV Roles Show [Complete List] BIOGRAPHY: Nicholas was a child student at Corona Theatre School. He appeared in a succession of television commercials and children's films in the late 1970s, and first gained national recognition a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,035 | Bezique is what kind of game? | What does bezique mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) card game ; cards (a game played with playing cards) Learn English with... Proverbs of the week "We are all in this together." (English proverb) "What the people believe is true." (Native American proverb, Anishinabe) "The best place in... | Issue 214 by East Cork Journal (page 50) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PUZZLES The Puzzler WIN 2TICKETS FOR... All Mixed Up TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 21 23 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CHARLOTTE GRYZBOWSKI, COBH ACROSS 1. Invade (6) 3. Billie Jo, singer (6) 6. Larg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,036 | Morado is Spanish for which colour? | color morado - English translation – Linguee Los moretones despuï¿œs se agrupan, con lo que grandes ï¿œreas de la piel estï¿œn [...] daï¿œadas y de color morado y amarillento. nhsnet.net These bruises then join together to form [...] larger areas of purple skin damage and discoloration. nhsnet.net Las autoridades sanit... | 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 |
1,500,037 | Where are Akrotiri and Dhekelia, allocated by treaty to the UK as sovereign military bases? | Akrotiri and Dhekelia – Britain Treasure Island Akrotiri and Dhekelia About The British Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia comprise those parts of Cyprus which stayed under British jurisdiction and remained British sovereign territory when the 1960 Treaty of Establishment created the independent Republic of ... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,038 | George A Custer died in which battle? | » See all George Custer Articles George Custer summary: George Armstrong Custer was a United States Army officer who, after finishing last in his class at West Point, was still called to serve in the union army at the start of the The Civil War . After serving in the American Civil War, he then served in the Indian War... | King George II | Britroyals Born: October 30, 1683 at Herrenhausen, Hanover Parents: George I and Sophia Dorothea Relation to Elizabeth II: 5th great-grandfather House of: Hanover Ascended to the throne: June 11, 1727 aged 43 years Crowned: October 11, 1727 at Westminster Abbey Married: Caroline, daughter of Margrave o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,039 | In 1951, Jean Lee was the last woman to be executed in which country? | Jean Lee - The last woman to be hanged in Australia state on the morning of Monday, February 19th, 1951 . She and her two male companions were hanged for the murder of 73 year old dwelling house landlord and bookmaker, William "Pop" Kent. Jean Lee was apparently quite intelligent and a bit rebellious at school and had ... | 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 |
1,500,040 | What was the first social networking site to have 1 million members? | The History of Social Media | Digital Trends Denphumi/Shutterstock Long before it became the commercialized mass information and entertainment juggernaut it is today, long before it was accessible to the general public, and certainly many years before Al Gore claimed he “took the initiative in creating” it, the Interne... | CALENDAR - collected by p a pearson 0001 Start of revised Julian calendar in Rome 0293 Roman emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy 0743 Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited 1260 Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus 1457 Unitas Fratrum is established in the village of Kunvald, on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,041 | By what name is an Ornithorhynchus better known? | Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus) - Animals - A-Z Animals Five groups that classify all living things Animalia A group of animals within the animal kingdom Chordata A group of animals within a pylum Mammalia A group of animals within a class Monotremata A group of animals within an order Ornithorhynchidae A group of ... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,042 | The Beaufort Sea constitutes part of which ocean? | Beaufort Sea | sea in Arctic Ocean Beaufort Sea Beaufort Sea The Beaufort Sea is a part of the Arctic Ocean, lies north of the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Alaska and west of Canada's Arctic islands. Its northwestern part is bordered by a line connecting Point Barrow, Alaska, and Lands End, Prince Patrick Isla... | World's Biggest Oceans & Seas | Pacific & Atlantic Oceans 1 of 12 Intro Water covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface , with the largest body of water, the Pacific Ocean, taking up more than one-third of the planet's surface. All of the oceans on Earth are estimated to have a volume of 0.3 billion cubic mile... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,043 | The Greek word for moral character is the root of which English term referring to morals in business and professional activities? | Morals | Define Morals at Dictionary.com C14: from Latin mōrālis relating to morals or customs, from mōs custom Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and H... | Mill, John Stuart: Ethics | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z John Stuart Mill: Ethics The ethical theory of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) is most extensively articulated in his classical text Utilitarianism (1861). Its goal is to justify the utilitarian principle as the foundatio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,044 | What is the birthstone for March? | March Birthstones March Birthstones March Birthstones For the lucky individuals born in March, two birthstones are associated with this early spring month: aquamarine and bloodstone. Both stones are very different from one another in appearance, but each share a similar symbolism of preserving or enhancing the health o... | 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 |
1,500,045 | By what name is Allen Konigsberg better known? | Allen Konigsberg is better know as... Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Allen Konigsberg So who is Allen Konigsberg? Well, Allen Konigsberg is no other than the American Woody Allen who was born on , 1935, under the name Allen Konigsberg, but later changed his name to Woody Allen,... | Famous People Famous People Famous People Leicester and Leicestershire proudly boast of many famous residents past and present… We are still adding to this list, so if there is anyone you think should be included, please get in touch. Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content or services on external web... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,046 | Name the former Thailand Prime Minister (2001-6) who briefly owned Manchester City football club from 2007-8. | April 2008 news archive 7 Apart from three new US routes (to complement the existing double-daily New York JFK service), Emirates also started operating to Toronto and Sao Paulo last year to broaden its presence in the Americas. As a global hub - linking the Americas and Europe with the Middle East, Asia and ... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,047 | In Greek mythology, what is the name of the son of Daedelus, for whom Dadaelus made wings from feathers and wax so he could escape Crete, but the wax melted when he flew too near to the Sun, and he fell into the sea and drowned? | Daedalus | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Daedalus, ( Greek: “Skillfully Wrought”) mythical Greek inventor, architect, and sculptor, who was said to have built, among other things, the paradigmatic Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete . Daedalus and Icarus, antique bas-relief; in the Villa Albani, Ro... | ZEUS MYTHS 4 LOVES - Greek Mythology Roman Name Jupiter Europa and Zeus as bull, Paestan red-figure calyx krater C4th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum ZEUS was the king of the gods, and god of the sky, weather, fate and law. This page describes three of Zeus' mortal liaisons--Danae who was impregnated by the god in the f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,048 | Founded in 1584, which is the only Cambridge College that starts with the letter E? | Cambridge: Ch. 1 (HOME) To the sympathetic beholder one of the most potent charms of England lies in the singular diversity of its landscape. To him each district makes its special, its peculiar appeal. He is sensible everywhere of a real, if intangible, genius loci; and he is prone to seek the effect of some such sp... | The Bridge of Sighs - Historic Site in Cambridge, Cambridge - Visit Cambridge You are here: Things to Do > The Bridge of Sighs The Bridge of Sighs Accessibility Neo-gothic covered bridge linking the new court of St. John's with the older original college buildings. Built in the 19th Century and named after the covered ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,049 | Which play, written in 1923 by English playwright Arnold Ripley depicts a group of travellers stranded in a waiting room at a remote railway station? | the ghost train play : definition of the ghost train play and synonyms of the ghost train play (English) 6 External links Background The play was first performed at the Eltinge Theater. [1] Ridley was inspired to write it after becoming stranded overnight at Mangotsfield railway station in Bristol , a now disused sta... | Cock-a-doodle dandy - Sean O'Casey - Google Books Snippet view - 1949 Common terms and phrases 1ST ROUGH FELLOW 2ND ROUGH FELLOW Abbey Theatre afther BELLMAN bottle Catholic censorship chairs Church Cock Cock-a-doodle Dandy Cock's comedy comes comic D'ye damned dance dancin demon dhrink disthrict Dublin evil eyes face ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,050 | Human brains are 75% water. True or false? | Human Brain Facts and Answers Human Brain Facts and Answers Questions answers and facts relating to the human brain and the study of the brain organ including the spinal cord. What is the Brain? The brain is the center of the nervous system in animals. All vertebrates, and the majority of invertebrates, have a brain. S... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,051 | Alan Partridge drove from national to local broadcasting down which road? | Move over Mrs Brown: comedians prefer Alan Partridge and Fawlty Towers https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/jan/04/comedians-pick-partridge-and-fawlty-for-funniest-tv <p>Gold TV has polled the professionals about their favourite comedy. But even the funniest of the funny can’t easily be reduced to scenes and one-line... | Famous People Famous People Famous People Leicester and Leicestershire proudly boast of many famous residents past and present… We are still adding to this list, so if there is anyone you think should be included, please get in touch. Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content or services on external web... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,052 | Which band, formed in 2001, includes Ana Matronic, Babydaddy and Jake Shears? | Scissor Sisters music - Listen Free on Jango || Pictures, Videos, Albums, Bio, Fans Biography Read More Scissor Sisters are an American alternative band formed in 2001. The members consist of vocalists Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, multi-instrumentalist Babydaddy, lead guitar/bassist, Del Marquis, and drummer Randy Rea... | Madonna Madonna Load More Stories Most Popular Copyright © 2017 Time Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Send to Email Address Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Email check failed, please try again Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,053 | Which BBC newsreader narrated‘Mary, Mungo and Midge’? | Mary, Mungo and Midge - Childrens TV | Jedi's Paradise Mary, Mungo and Midge Mary, Mungo and Midge is a 60’s Children’s TV cartoon, which was created by John Ryan. It was made by John Ryan Studios Productions, for the BBC. It followed in the same vein as his other shows (such as Captain Pugwash), which was filming card... | Miles Jupp to host The News Quiz - BBC News BBC News Miles Jupp to host The News Quiz 29 June 2015 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Miles Jupp wrote and starred in sitcom In And Out Of The Kitchen - as the cookery writer Damien Trench - on both radio and TV Miles Jupp is to take over from Sandi ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,054 | A pompano is what type of creature? | Fort Lauderdale Wildlife in Florida Rodent Snake Mouse Squirrel Bat Armadillo Types of Wildlife and Animal Problems in Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale Wildlife Control Info If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Fort Lauderdale, FL call TruTech, Inc.: 954-372-1195 FL State bird: Northern mockingbird State m... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,055 | How was Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, bom in Jersey in 1853, better known? | Emilie Charlotte Le Breton (1853-1929) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree Space Page Lillie Langtry was an actress who starred in many plays, including She Stoops to Conquer, The Lady of Lyons, and As You Like It, later she ran her own stage production company. She was also known for her relationships with noblemen, incl... | Canadian Capital Cities Halifax: Founded June 21, 1749, and named for George Montagu Dunk, Earl of Halifax (1716-71), then President of the Board of Trade. Became the capital of Nova Scotia on July 14, 1749. Nova Scotia: The Latin form of New Scotland. FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK Fredericton: Assigned by order-in-counc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,056 | Who served as the ninth Governor of Alaska from 2006 to 2009? | USA; Sarah Palin's sexy legs! Part 2 - YouTube USA; Sarah Palin's sexy legs! Part 2 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Ple... | Jesse Ventura Biography (Pro Wrestler/State Governor/TV Personality) Best known as: Former professional wrestler and governor of Minnesota Name at birth: James George Janos Jesse Ventura is the former professional wrestler who served as the governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. A former Navy Seal, he wrestled profes... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,057 | It is illegal in England to eat what on Christmas Day? | Illegal mince pies and other UK legal legends - BBC News BBC News Illegal mince pies and other UK legal legends By Sean Clare BBC News 6 April 2012 Close share panel Image caption Could eating a mince pie at Christmas be bad for more than your waistline? The Law Commission has proposed the abolition of 800 antiquated l... | New Year's Day - British Culture, Customs and Traditions New Year's Traditions in England | New Year's Traditions in Scotland | New Year's Traditions in Wales With dictionary look up - Double click on any word for its definition. This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to be taken to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,058 | Which Faulty Towers character was played by Ballard Berkeley? | BBC - Comedy - Fawlty Towers Fawlty Towers Fawlty Towers The British sitcom by which all other British sitcoms must be judged, Fawlty Towers withstands multiple viewings, is eminently quotable ("don’t mention the war"), and stands up to this day as a jewel in the BBC's comedy crown. Fawlty Towers was famously inspired ... | Leigh Francis | Bo' Selecta! Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Francis was born Leigh Szaak Francis in Old Farnley, West Yorkshire, England on May 30, 1974. He wasbrought up on a council estate in Old Farnley, Leeds. His father died aged 47 of cancer, [1] and his mother and sister live in Spain. [2] His grandparents ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,059 | With a population of over 170,000 inhabitants, Szeged is the third most highly populated city of which European country? | Hungary facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Hungary CAPITAL: Budapest FLAG: The national flag, adopted in 1957, is a tricolor of red, white, and green horizontal stripes. ANTHEM: Isten áldd meg a magyart (God Bless the Hungarians). MONETARY UNIT: The forint (Ft) of 100 fillérs is a paper curr... | Hungary - Country Profile - Magyarország Republic of Hungary | Magyar Koztarsasag Country Profile Flag of Hungary Background: Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,060 | The Orascom business group is based in which African country? | Top Ten largest telecoms companies in Africa | IT News Africa – Africa's Technology News Leader Top Ten largest telecoms companies in Africa Pinterest0 Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries on the continent, with many companies looking to either enter or expand on African soil. IT News Africa comp... | Historical Country Names - Nations Online Project Historical Country Names keywords: geography, historical country names, former country names, history, place name changes, historical maps List of formerly used country names and names of countries which have ceased to exist. Name changes of countries, dependencies, geo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,061 | What is the name of the British comedian behind the characters Bruno and Borat? | Sacha Baron Cohen - IMDb IMDb Official Photos » 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, a clothing store owner. His father, born in England and raised in Wales, was of Eastern European Jewish descent... | Mark Dolan - Comedy & Cabaret - Speakers Corner Mark Dolan Video Mark Dolan Biography Mark Dolan is a comedian , writer and broadcaster, best known for his Channel 4 documentary series which featured the world’s smallest, tallest and hairiest people, as well as the fattest pet! He is a charming, intelligent and highly ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,062 | "Which English author wrote ""Chrome Yellow "" in 1921?" | Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction (1921) Huxley completed his first (unpublished) novel at the age of 17 and began writing seriously in his early 20's. His first published novels were social satires, beginning with Crome Yellow (1921). Huxley satirises the fads and f... | Cold Comfort Farm definition/meaning Share this page Film "Cold Comfort Farm" is a 1995 British comedy film directed by John Schlesinger and produced by the BBC and Thames Television, an adaptation of Stella Gibbons' 1932 book of the same name, the film stars Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellen and Rufus Sewel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,063 | What is the word for maze taken from Greek legend? | Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Labyrinth Labyrinth (LAB-i-rinth) A fiendishly intricate maze devised by Daedalus to house the Minotaur. The myth of an impossibly complex series of corridors may have been inspired by travelers' tales of the historical palace or temple compound of Knossos. The name "Labyrinth" comes... | Greek Myth Book Report: Prometheus Steals Fire From Heaven :: essays research papers Greek Myth Book Report: Prometheus Steals Fire From Heaven Title - Prometheus Steals Fire From Heaven Author - Shortened, Simplified version of real story. Author Unknown I. Setting: The setting for the story Prometheus Steals Fir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,064 | Whom do Sikhs venerate as the founder of their religion? | Sikhism Religion of the Sikh People Home > Introduction A way of life and philosophy well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times,... | Temujin Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as - HISTORY - 101 View Full Document Temujin: Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162–1227). ( pron . TEM-uh-jin) Turks: Turkic speakers from Central Asia, originally nomads, who spread westward into the Near East and into India; they cre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,065 | Who plays the politician who becomes the boyfriend of Jennifer Lopez in the 2003 film ‘Maid in Manhattan’? | Maid in Manhattan (2002) - 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 A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she i... | View All Photos (15) Movie Info A clumsy criminal is put in a position where he not only has to save his own skin, but that of his girlfriend in this comedy with strong undercurrents of romance. Jerry Welbach (Brad Pitt) is a low-level Mafia "mechanic" whose ineptitude is countered by frequent (but unpredictable) burst... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,066 | In which recent film does Leonardo DiCaprio play Hugh Glass and Tom Hardy play John Fitzgerald? | The Revenant (2015) - 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 $14.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON TV A frontiersman on a fur tra... | The Kate Beckinsale Picture Pages Shooting Fish Background: Pale-skinned, fine-boned British actress Kate Beckinsale gained recognition for her portrayal of altruistic con artist Georgie in the independent hit Shooting Fish (1997). Directed by Stefan Schwartz, she nabbed a Catalonian International Film Festival Award. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,067 | In 1947, who was the first person to break the sound barrier? | Yeager breaks sound barrier - Oct 14, 1947 - HISTORY.com Yeager breaks sound barrier Publisher A+E Networks U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. Yeager, born in Myra, West Virginia, in 1923, was a combat fighter during World War II and flew 64 missions over... | 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 |
1,500,068 | A pneumonectomy is the removal or part-removal of which part of the human body? | Surgery of the Lungs: Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, Sleeve Lobectomy, Wedge Resection, Segment Resection Home > Patient's Guide > Lung Surgery > Types of Lung Surgery A Patient's Guide to Lung Surgery Types of Lung Surgery Pneumonectomy A surgical procedure in which an entire lung is removed.A pneumonectomy is most often d... | Lungs Lungs Home > Respiratory System > Lungs and Respiratory System of the Chest > Lungs Lungs The human lungs are a pair of large, spongy organs optimized for gas exchange between our blood and the air. Our bodies require oxygen in order to survive. The lungs provide us with that vital oxygen while also removing carb... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,069 | Which island, which gives its name to an area in the Shipping Forecast, lies halfway between Orkney and Shetland? | Fair Isle : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Fair Isle Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia... | Scapa Flow Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland MV Thorsvoe Arriving at Lyness, With Scapa Flow in the Background Scapa Flow has been as an important haven for over 1,000 years. This stretch of water, very roughly 20km from east to west and 15km from north to south lies, atoll-like, within the shelter of the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,070 | Who was voted in as Mayor of London in May 2012? | London Mayor election and local election results 2012: as it happened - Telegraph London Mayor election and local election results 2012: as it happened Coverage as it happened of the results of local elections and the London Mayoral race. Image 1 of 17 Boris Johnson speaks after his victory, as his rivals Brian Padd... | London 2012: Olympic flame will be lit in one year's time, but still much to do | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Olympic flame will be lit in one year's time, but still much to do IOC hail progress as Tom Daley dives into Aquatics Centre pool, completed on time and budget London 2012: An aerial view of the Aquatics ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,071 | Which well known film and TV actress was born Joyce Frankenberg in 1951? | Jane Seymour biography, birth date, birth place and pictures Email Print Jane Seymour is an English actress well-known for her roles as the Bond girl in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, the 1990s American television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and its tele film sequels. Born Joyce Penelope Wilhemina Fra... | 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 |
1,500,072 | Gary Player is one of three golfers to win both the Open and the Senior Open. New Zealander Bob Charles and which American, a five-time Open winner in the 1970s and 1980s are the others? | Top 10 Greatest Golfers of All Time - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Jeff Kelly on May 10, 2012 in Sports | 72,940 Views | 93 Responses Over the last century, golf has emerged as one of the biggest and most widely played sports in the world. The rise of golf, both in America and around the world, has brought fame a... | British Open | golf | Britannica.com British Open Alternative Titles: the Open, the Open Championship Related Topics PGA Championship British Open, officially the Open Championship or the Open, one of the world’s four major golf tournaments—with the Masters Tournament , the U.S. Open , and the Professional Golfers’ Ass... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,073 | Who was the son of King John and Isabella of Angoulme who became King of England when 9 years old? | Isabelle of Angoulême, Queen Consort of England (c.1188 - 1246) - Genealogy Isabelle of Angoulême, Queen Consort of England Is your surname of Angoulême? Research the of Angoulême family Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Isabelle of... | The Battle of Agincourt ? 25th October 1415 The Battle of Agincourt ? 25th October 1415 In the early morning of St Crispin's Day, 25th October, 1415 King Henry V?s dysentery ravaged and outnumbered English Army that had been marching since leaving Harflleur 17 days before found itself forced to give battle against th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,074 | How many solstices are there each year? | The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices Weather.gov > Cleveland, OH > The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices Submit a Storm Report The Equinox (Vernal & Autumnal) There are only two times of the year when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the su... | Zodiacal History as measured by Sun & Regulus' Conjunctions Conjunction of the Sun and Regulus on August 23 Sun-Regulus' Conjunctions & the Zodiac Yearly, on or near August 23, the Sun passes between the Earth and Regulus , the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion. This annual conjunction of the Sun and Reg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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