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1,500,175 | In the Contract Bridge card game what are used to denote the four players' positions? | Bridge: rules and variations of the card game Home Page > Classified Index > Trick Taking Games > Boston group > Bridge Contract Bridge When this page was first written (in late 1995), there was already a fair amount of Bridge-related information on the Internet, but most of it was aimed at people who already knew how ... | How To Play - Intermediate - Section 16: Glossary Intermediate Coaching Notes Section 16: Glossary Advanced Play . A game of croquet where extra rules are invoked. The games are played level, and contacts and lifts can be conceded. Angled Hoop. Where the ball is well off the midline of a hoop it intends to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,176 | What is the name of the local pub in Eastenders | Albert Square, Walford | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Albert Square at night from High Up, February 2015 Albert Square at Night on Halloween 2014. Seen from No. 31's Roof. Albert Square at night (February 2015). Albert Square in Walford is a typical Victorian East London square of houses with a street lead... | 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 |
1,500,177 | Who composed the oratorio 'Judas Maccabeus'? | Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63 | Details | AllMusic Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63 Share this page google+ Description by Brian Robins During Handel 's lifetime, Judas Maccabaeus was one of the most popular of all his oratorios. Following its hugely successful first performance at London's Covent ... | The Creation (Haydn) Explained The Creation (Haydn) Explained Composed: –1798 The Creation (German: '''Die Schöpfung''') is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798 by Joseph Haydn ( Hob. XXI:2), and considered by many to be his masterpiece. The oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,178 | Which US President pursued a programme of social reform called the 'Fair Deal'? | Truman Announced A Fair Deal Harry Truman on April 19, 1945 Truman Announced A Fair Deal January 5, 1949 A "Fair Deal" is what President Harry Truman called his plan. He announced it in a speech on January 5, 1949. His Fair Deal recommended that all Americans have health insurance, that the minimum wage (the lowest amo... | James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,179 | Which musical was Lerner and Loewe's last major success, in 1960? | Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot | Playbill Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Sep 29, 1996 Romance and magic will be in the spotlight this holiday season, as the Walnut Theatre in Philadelophia presents a sparkling new production of the Broadway musical, Camelot. This classic Lerner and ... | Marni Nixon, Singing Voice Behind WEST SIDE STORY, THE KING AND I & More, Dies at 86 Marni Nixon, Singing Voice Behind WEST SIDE STORY, THE KING AND I & More, Dies at 86 Tweet Share The New York Times reports that Marni Nixon, perhaps best known for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, includin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,180 | Which Norwegian leader's name has become a by-word for treachery | The Slaying of a Viking: The Epic of Vidkun Quisling – Daily Stormer Daily Stormer December 7, 2013 [This essay, and many others, can be found in the book Heroes of the Reich by Michael Walsh] “You will be my historical witness. The day will come when I will need it,” said the Norwegian Prime Minister Vidkun Quisling t... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,181 | The act of prestidigitation is also known as what? | Prestidigitation synonyms, prestidigitation antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com Prestidigitation synonyms, prestidigitation antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com http://www.freethesaurus.com/prestidigitation the use of skillful tricks and deceptions to produce entertainingly baffling effects Synonyms manual dexterity in the execution ... | John Paul II: The Pre-Pontifical Years The History of Canonization For many, even in the Church, the Catholic practice of beatifying and canonizing is an enigma. Why does the Church do it? How does the Church do it? What are the implications of being beatified, and of the further step of canonization? Scripturally F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,182 | A flittermouse is an old term for which type of creature? | Sea Monsters From A to Z! | Tor.com Sea Monsters From A to Z! Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:00am 59 comments Art by Georgi Markov. (Check end of the post for a link to his whole portfolio) Welcome to Sea Monster Week on Tor.com! In honor of the launch of Shark Week over on the Discovery Channel, we’ve decided to dive into the wo... | Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains A Natural History | Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains A Natural History 39. Mountain sucker and goldeye Preface The purpose of this book is to identify and describe the Great Plains animals and plants that were encountered and described by... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,183 | The Lake District mountain Great Gable is connected by the pass Windy Gap to which other peak? | Great Gable | Lake District Hotels and Information Portal Great Gable Great Gable is a mountain lying at the very centre of the English Lake District, seen as a pyramid from Wasdale, but as a dome from most other directions. It is one of the most popular of the Lakeland fells, and there are a variety of different rou... | Striding Edge – A photo diary of Lake District fell walks Welcome to Striding Edge Striding Edge – a photo diary of Lake District fell walks Striding Edge is the photo diary of Sean McMahon’s fell walks, capturing the beauty and moods of the wonderful Cumbrian landscape. The site contains details of the Lake District’s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,184 | In which country did the bossa nova originate | Bossa Nova Bossa Nova In The Begining Bossa Nova has become a part of the American jazz tradition. Bossa Nova songs are a very common part of any high school jazz ensemble. But Bossa Nova music is quite far from an American tradition. Its origins are traced back to brazil in the 1850’s, and it was not really introduced... | Search Detail Colombia and Venezuela Colombia Colombia is the fourth-largest country in South America and the twenty-sixth-largest country in the world. It has the third-largest population in Latin America, behind those of Brazil and Mexico. Before the advent of the Spanish, Colombia was not a defined country with set ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,185 | How many theses were nailed to a church door by Martin Luther in 1517 (generally accepted to be the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on All Saints Eve, 31 October)? | Reformation Day: Did Martin Luther really nail 95 theses on the castle door? | AL.com Reformation Day: Did Martin Luther really nail 95 theses on the castle door? Martin Luther hammer.jpg In the current issue of First Things Journal , Samford University Beeson Divinity School Dean Timothy George takes a look back at... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,186 | Which is the only species of penguin likely to be seen in the wild north of the Equator? | Penguin | Species | WWF Penguin Donateh Overview Penguins are a family of 17 to 19 species of birds that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. They include the tiny blue penguins of Australia and New Zealand, the majestic emperor penguins of Antarctica and king penguins found on many sub- Antarctic islands, the en... | New Zealand Sea and Shore Birds There are so many unusual and beautiful birds in New Zealand that we've separated them by where they are most likely to be found, land or water, and made a page for each. Those that are found on lakes, rivers, estuaries, saltmarshes, swamps, along the shore and at sea are shown on t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,187 | In what country would you find the 'Krishna River'? | Krishna River | river, India | Britannica.com Krishna River Krishna River, formerly Kistna, river of south-central India . One of India’s longest rivers, it has a total course of about 800 miles (1,290 km). Krishna River at Wai, Maharashtra state, India. David Channer-Nancy Palmer Agency Krishna River. Encyclopædia Bri... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,188 | "Which comedian's catchphrase was ""Can you hear me, Mother?""?" | Sandy Powell - YouTube Sandy Powell Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available rig... | Oliver Hardy: The Fat One - Neatorama Neatorama • 8 Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen . Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook . Norvell Hardy, who was to gain world fame as one half of the legendary movie comedy team of Laurel and Hardy, was born on January 18th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,189 | Which Christian Socialist politician became chancellor of Austria in 1932? | Seipel, Ignaz | Article about Seipel, Ignaz by The Free Dictionary Seipel, Ignaz | Article about Seipel, Ignaz by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Seipel%2c+Ignaz Also found in: Wikipedia . Seipel, Ignaz (ĭg`näts zī`pəl), 1876–1932, Austrian chancellor (1922–24, 1926–29). A Roman Catholic ... | Portsmouth music scene THE THIRTIES 1930 Was the year when the song hits were full of optimism, to counteract the Depression and post-Wall-Street-Crash-Street-Crash- They had titles like "Sunny Side Up," "With A Song In My Heart" and "Give Yourself A Pat On The Back." end one big hit was called "If I Had A Talking Pict... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,190 | Who led the British forces at the Battle of Assaye in 1803 in the 2nd Anglo-Maratha War in India? | Battle of Assaye | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Bharatpur The Battle of Assaye was a major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company. It occurred on 23 September 1803 near Assaye in western India where an outnumbered Indian and British fo... | the boy stood on the burning deck The explosion of L'Orient during the Battle of the Nile By English painter George Arnald (1763-1841). The poem 'Casabianca' was written by Mrs. Felicia Dorothea Hemans. It starts out with the well known line, "the boy stood on the burning deck". The story relates to an extraordinary in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,191 | What was the nickname of 60's singer Brenda Lee? | Brenda Lee - Music on Google Play Brenda Lee About the artist Brenda Lee is an American performer and the top-charting solo female vocalist of the 1960s. She sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s, and is ranked fourth in that decade surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatle... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,192 | "The last line of which blockbuster film was ""I used to hate the water, I can't imagine why""?" | Jaws Quotes Quint: It proves that you wealthy college boys don't have the education enough to admit you're wrong. Chief Martin Brody: Smile, you son of a bitch. Chief Martin Brody: You're gonna need a bigger boat! Chief Martin Brody: Smile, you son of a bitch. Quint: Back home we get a taxidermy man, he's gonna have a ... | 2004 Academy Awards® Winners and History Shrek 2 (2004) Actor: JAMIE FOXX in "Ray," Don Cheadle in "Hotel Rwanda," Johnny Depp in "Finding Neverland," Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Aviator," Clint Eastwood in "Million Dollar Baby" Actress: HILARY SWANK in "Million Dollar Baby," Annette Bening in "Be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,193 | In the Bible, on the road to where did Cleopas encounter Jesus? | Who Were the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus? - Resurrection Who Were the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus? Who Were the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus? James Boice About James Boice The answer to this question is not as uncertain as most people, who are accustomed to referring merely to the “Emmaus disciples,” are lik... | Acts 9 Commentary - Paul's Conversion - BibleGateway.com View Acts 9:1-19 Paul's Conversion The most important event in human history apart from the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is the conversion to Christianity of Saul of Tarsus. If Saul had remained a Jewish rabbi, we would be missing thirteen of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,194 | What US popular culture magazine title, founded 1967 by Jann Wenner, was inspired by three so-named 1950s/60s musical sources? | Today in history. - Page 18 - WorldStart Tech & Computer Help Forums 1st day of 2008 - 365 remaining. Tuesday, January 1, 2008 NEW YEAR�S DAY. 2008 The world�s most celebrated holiday, New Year�s Day, has been observed on January 1 in most English-speaking countries since 1751 when the British calendar act was pa... | Film History of the 1950s Film History of the 1950s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The Dawning of the 50s: The 50s decade was known for many things: post-war affluence and increased choice of leisure time activities, conformity, the Korean War, middle-class values, the rise of modern jazz, t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,195 | A lustrum is a period of how many years? | Lustrum - definition of lustrum by The Free Dictionary Lustrum - definition of lustrum by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lustrum (lŭs′trəm) n. pl. lus·trums or lus·tra (-trə) 1. A ceremonial purification of the entire ancient Roman population after the census every five years. 2. A period of five... | Watch As Time Goes By Online - Full Episodes of Season 9 to 1 | Yidio Sign Up Watch As Time Goes By As Time Goes By is one of the most popular British sitcoms of all time and has been shown around the world; the show features a rekindled love story between two people who lost touch 38 years before during the Korean War... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,196 | Which establishment owes much to the offer by Sir Hans Sloane in 1758 for England to purchase his collections? | Custis Square Historical Report, Block 4 Lot 1-8 | Colonial Williamsburg Digital Library Colonial Williamsburg Digital Library Custis Square Historical Report, Block 4 Lot 1-8 Originally entitled: "Custis Square" Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library Research Report Series - 1070 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Lib... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,197 | The face of the Great Seal of the United States, adopted on June 20, 1782, features an eagle clutching 13 arrows in one talon, and what in the other? | The Great Seal of the United States of America Stories of American Heroes - Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado The Great Seal of the United States The American bald eagle is the most prominent feature of the Seal of the United States. Across the breast of the eagle is a shield... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,198 | Tirpitz was sunk on November 1944 during Operation Catechism by bombers from Number 9 Squadron and which other numbered squadron, well known from Operation Chastise the previous year? | Learn and talk about German battleship Tirpitz, 1939 ships, Battleships sunk by aircraft, Bismarck-class battleships, Maritime incidents in November 1944 Awards: 3 references in the Wehrmachtbericht Tirpitz was the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany 's Kriegsmarine (navy) during World War I... | British Film Composers complete listing: G-Z Make Mine Mink see also JOHN GREENWOOD Greenwood was born in London in 1889 and died in 1975. Educated at Royal College of Music. Studied with Stanford. His works include two symphonies, tone poems, chamber music, songs etc. He has a long list of film credits. He wrote mus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,199 | Which town in Wales has been the home of the Royal Mint since 1968? | Royal Mint releases £20 dragon coin to 'portray the Welsh spirit' News Royal Mint releases £20 dragon coin to 'portray the Welsh spirit' The royal mint has struck a commemorative silver twenty pound coin featuring the Welsh Dragon. The coin has been produced to celebrate the spirit of the people in Wales Credit: Royal ... | Brian Jones 1942-1969 A Rollin' Stone Brian Jones This brilliant, multi-talented musician who attempted - albeit unsuccessfully - to juggle heavy drug use with his musical output, died under questionable circumstances on the 3rd of July, 1969. Instead of a chronological setting with the inevitable ending, I h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,200 | Which British scientist discovered benzene? | Benzene Benzene A Shining Molecule The hydrocarbon that we now call benzene was first isolated in 1825 by Michael Faraday from an oily film that deposited from the gas used for lighting. Faraday did some experiments, and discovered that the new compound had equal numbers of carbons and hydrogens, and so named it 'carbu... | Electronics Timeline - Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century Electronics Timeline Brilliant inventors from the late 19th century to the present day have built on each other's work to launch a revolution in electronics. In recognizing the team of Bardeen, Brattain, and Shockley for their invention... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,201 | Durres is the chief port of which European country? | Durrës - definition of Durrës by The Free Dictionary Durrës - definition of Durrës by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Durr%c3%abs Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Dur·rës (do͝or′əs) A city of western Albania on the Adriatic Sea. Founded as a Greek colony c. 625 bc, it is the c... | Wallis and Edward Story.htm His Majesty King George V THE PLAY The story begins with Wallis Simpson's Presentation at Court in 1931, where she arrogantly presents her credentials in the song I'm Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, followed by her quickly deposing the Prince of Wales'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,202 | What kind of creature may be 'bottle-nosed'? | Common Bottlenose Dolphins, Common Bottlenose Dolphin Pictures, Common Bottlenose Dolphin Facts - National Geographic Pod Did you know? Bottlenose dolphins have been observed to breach up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) out of the water, landing with a splash on their back or side. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Bottlenose... | Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,203 | What was the first Beatles song licensed for use in a Nike advert? | Apple picks 50 top songs from commercials | Adweek 1. The Resource featuring Jimmy Napes, “Gimme That” (iPod nano) 2. Bent Fabric, “Jukebox ” (Cingular/AT&T Wireless) 3. The Faders, “No Sleep Tonight” (Motorola ROKR) 4. DJ Kane, “Brinca” (Motorola Rokr) 5. Johnny Cash, “I’ve Been Everywhere” (Choice Hotels) 6. The 5.6.... | Paul McCartney - The Beatles The Beatles Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lenno... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,204 | "Which song by John Mayer, written for the Rob Reiner film ""The Bucket List"", is his highest charting single to date, and won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 2009?" | John Mayer | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Biography All Music Guide All Music Guide: After making his introduction as a sensitive, acoustic-styled songwriter on 2001's Room for Squares, John Mayer steadily widened his approach over the subsequent years, encompassing everything from blues-rock to adult co... | Booker T & The MGs | Rolling Stone artists > B > Booker T & The MGs > Bio Booker T & The MGs Bio The Memphis-based quartet Booker T. & the MG's is one of the most important studio bands in the history of American popular music. On their own, the MG's are best known for their 1962 instrumental hit "Green Onion... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,205 | In which century did the plague known as 'The Black Death' occur? | Black Death - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google “The Black Death” Even before the “death ships” pulled into port at Messina, many Europeans had heard rumors about a “Great Pestilence” that was carving a deadly path across the trade routes of the Near and Far East. (Early in the 1340s, the disease had struck China, I... | SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,206 | Horology is the study of the measurement of what? | horology - definition of horology in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of horology in English: horology 1The study and measurement of time. Example sentences ‘I've been umming and ahhing about what to take but I think I've settled on horology.’ ‘We have to create space for them, so I got rid of a number of subje... | Nineteeth Century Timeline Sir William Herschel Napoleon becomes President of Italian Republic and annexes Piedmont, Parma and Piacenza, Peace of Amiens, French suppress L'Ouverture's rebellion in Santo Domingo and reintroduce slavery, Alexander Humboldt almost succeeds in climbing Mount Chimborao in EcuadorBabylonian ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,207 | Which body of water is known in the Bible as The Great Sea? | Map of Israel's Bodies of Water (Bible History Online) Map of Israel's Bodies of Water ( Enlarge ) ( PDF for Print ) (Freely Distributed) Map of the Rivers, Lakes and Seas in Ancient Israel This map shows Palestine's bodies of water. The rivers and streams from north to south are: Leontes, Qishon, Yarmuk, Jord... | 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 |
1,500,208 | The 'Tube' in the website name YouTube also refers informally to what traditional display technology, abbreviated to CRT? | Glossary | Section508.gov A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Access Board An independent federal agency that develops and maintains accessibility requirements, provides technical assistance and training on the standards, and enforces accessibility stand... | Turtles All the Way: Sir Terry and Rhianna Pratchett – DVS Turtles All the Way: Sir Terry and Rhianna Pratchett We review the career of the woman at the helm of the new Tomb Raider: Rhianna Pratchett The long running Tomb Raider series saw a reboot in 2013 after Square Enix took over Eidos Interactive in 2009. At the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,209 | Originally a French portmanteau word combining a shoe and boot, what means 'wilfully destroy'? | COMBAT MilTerms: K (Cachin) see JINGPAW RANGERS. KAFCA : Keeping the Able from Contributing to the Action, being an acronym coined during the Reagan Administration by Arthur Twining Hadley, a Pentagon consultant, that represents an attempt by the so-called Defense Establishment to make officers into managers and soldie... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,210 | Which rapper's real name is Louise Harman | Lady Sov: Rap Pixie With Puck Music Lady Sov: Rap Pixie With Puck Lady Sovereign's "Love Me or Hate Me" attitude was on display at the 9:30 club Saturday. (By Rich Lipski -- The Washington Post) TOOLBOX By J. Freedom du Lac Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, October 30, 2006 This is the next big thing in American pop... | The 50 best covers The 50 best covers Chosen by Bernadette McNulty, Neil McCormick, Helen Brown and Thomas H Green Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards, 1986 orig. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, 1975 It was camp enough to begin with, but Jimi Somerville and Sarah Jane Morris's triumphant falsetto-basso profundo du... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,211 | "Which chemical element has a name meaning ""Devil's Copper"" in German?" | Nickel, Chemical Element - water, uses, elements, metal, gas, number, name, symbol PRONUNCIATION NI-kul Nickel is classified as a transition metal. Transition metals are elements between Groups 2 (metals) and 13 (non-metals) in the periodic table. The periodic table is a chart that shows how chemical elements are... | The Parts of the Periodic Table Elements named after countries, states, or other geographical features: Californium: state (and University) of California Francium: France Gallium: Latin word for France, Gallia Germanium: Latin word for Germany, Germania Hassium: German state of Hesse, where the GSI is located Magn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,212 | The conventional symbol for electrical current is? | Why is I the symbol for electric current? - Quora Quora Written Jun 18, 2011 It's from the French for intensite de courant or current intensity in Engish. Wikipedia elaborates: The conventional symbol for current is I, which may seem puzzling. It originates from the French phrase intensité de courant, or in Englishcurr... | A BRIEF HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC A BRIEF HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC Pin It A brief History of Electronic Music from 1876 – 1989. Focusing on Classic Hits and Albums. There is also a clear focus on Classic Synthesizers and Electronic Music Innovation from The Music Telegraph to the Cubase Software Sequencer. 1876 – ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,213 | In which Dickens novel would you find the character Noah Claypole? | SparkNotes: Oliver Twist: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Oliver Twist - The novel’s protagonist. Oliver is an orphan born in a workhouse, and Dickens uses his situation to criticize public policy toward the poor in 1830s England. Oliver is between nine and twelve years old whe... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,214 | Professional, Garden, Indoor and display are the four official categories of what? | Firework Classifications Buying Advice & Help Firework Classifications When shopping for fireworks or displays you’ll come across a number of terms used to describe their classification. This article explains all! Category 2, 3 and 4 Firework Classifications Category 2 and Category 3 fireworks are those available from ... | Gardening Entrepreneurs Gardening Entrepreneurs Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA Share this lecture Download this lecture We think of men such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown, (b 1796) as garden and landscape designers, but they were also major contractors and entrepreneurs. Brown, Repton and others in the 18th century ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,215 | Who famously opined that "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes"? | In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minutes | Quote Investigator In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minutes Andy Warhol? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: The expression “fifteen minutes of fame” is based on a quotation by the influential Pop artist Andy Warhol. But what exactly did he say and whe... | Famous watches and luxury watch brands Famous watches and luxury watch brands Today, the world of watch industry presents a huge variety of watch companies with a wide range of time meters. However, chronometers of certain brands have a central place. They guarantee their owners maximum precision, excellent quality and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,216 | Known as an experiment in community, art, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance, the Burning Man festival was held this year in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in what US state? | 1000+ images about BuRNing MAN FeSTiVaL on Pinterest | Behance, Sculpture and Festivals Learn more at theatlantic.com Photos From Burning Man 2016 Every year, participants in the Burning Man Festival descend on the playa of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to form a temporary city—a self-reliant community populated by perfor... | Manzanar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Manzanar A hot windstorm brings dust from the surrounding desert July 3 , 1942 Nearest city: Independence, California Coordinates: LAHCM #: 160 Manzanar is most widely known as the site of one of ten concentration camps where over 110,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned du... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,217 | Which famous singer married Debbie Rowe in 1986? | Debbie Rowe | Known people - famous people news and biographies ← Eve Torres John Holmes → One he loved, the other gave birth to his children, but no one did not make him happy. Added (26-08-2010, 18:22) Presley, Lisa Marie Lisa Marie Presley; 1 Lisa Marie Presley (english. Lisa Marie Presley; February 1, 1968, in Memp... | Dean Martin How Elvis was influenced by Dean Martin by Nigel Patterson, 2002 Born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 6, 1916, Dean Martin would later become one of the entertainment world's biggest superstars and a major influence on a teenaged Elvis Aaron Presley. Many bio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,218 | Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey? | 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - 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 2001: A Space Odyssey ( 1968 ) G | From $2.99 (SD) on Ama... | Amazon.com: Ocean's 11 (1960): Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jr. Sammy Davis, Peter Lawford: Amazon Digital Services LLC By Konrei on December 2, 2001 Format: VHS Tape OCEAN'S 11 is a real time-capsule classic. The ultimate "heist" movie, starring The Chairman of The Board, Dino, Sammy, Joey, Peter, and the rest of The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,219 | What product is made by the company 'Crocs Inc'? | Crocs, Inc. | Company Profile from Hoover’s Call (866) 473-3932 today to get started with a FREE TRIAL ! Crocs, Inc. Company Profile Crocs has taken a bite out of the footwear industry. The company's shoe collection has grown by leaps and bounds from its ubiquitous colorful slip-on shoe to mainstream fashion. Branded... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,220 | The numbers 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888 and 999 are all multiples of what number? | 444, The Triplets, & The Creation 444, The Triplets, & The Creation By Joseph E. Mason Image credits: Lucy Pringle & Steve Alexander Introduction This article is about two 1999 crop circle formations, illustrated above, that revealed an underlying design behind the triplet numbers, 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 88... | Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,221 | What word is used for the divination of dreams? | Divination Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary 3. Fundamental Assumption in Divination 4. Legitimate and Illegitimate Divination 5. The Bible and Divination 6. Modes of Divination Mentioned in the Bible: Those Approved and Those Condemned 7. Terms Used in the Old Testament in Connection with Divination 8. Divinat... | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck - Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Nigh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,222 | From which club did Chelsea FC sign Didier Drogba? | Will latest Chelsea FC signing Batshuayi be the next Drogba? [Best Tweets] English Premier League Gameweek 18: Best Bets feat. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal Chelsea FC have opened their books in this summer’s transfer market, as they confirmed the £33 million signing of Michy Batshuayi from Olympiqu... | 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 |
1,500,223 | The Andaman Sea is known by what other name? | Andaman - Andaman Island - Andaman Sea - All About Andaman Thailand Andaman - Andaman Island - Andaman Sea - All About Andaman Thailand ANDAMAN - ANDAMAN Island - ANDAMAN sea Phuket The dream of an idyllic escape into a tropical island world becomes a reality on Phuket, Thailand's southern paradise island. ... | Pacific Oceans | Article about Pacific Oceans by The Free Dictionary Pacific Oceans | Article about Pacific Oceans by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Pacific+Oceans Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Pacific Ocean, largest and deepest ocean, c.70,000,000 sq mi (181,300,00... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,224 | Butterfly, Deke, Kneeing and Sniper are all terms used in which sport? | Hockey Terms St. Paul Capitals Hockey Association Hockey Terms ( Source: www.lifetimehockey.com ) A Aerobic conditioning: Aerobic means "with oxygen." A player needs to have aerobic conditioning in order to efficiently use oxygen and therefore have endurance over the length of the game. Anaerobic conditioning: Anaerob... | More Proof that Diving is the Gayest Sport in the Olympics More Proof that Diving is the Gayest Sport in the Olympics It's the men who are the bitches. Blake Aldridge sounds like a nasty little queen. "Tom Daley's Olympic dreams descended into acrimony and farce when the 14-year-old had to reprimand his 26-year-old syn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,225 | "In the TV series, ""Steptoe and Son"", in which street did the Steptoe's live?" | Your next box set: Steptoe & Son | Television & radio | The Guardian Your next box set Your next box set: Steptoe & Son This diamond-hard comedy of manipulation and mistrust between two warring rag-and-bone men deserves the same adoration as its comedy peers Harry H Corbett (left) and Wilfred Brambell in Steptoe & Son.... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,226 | "Which comedian's usual farewell was ""Goodnight, good luck and may your God go with you""?" | Signing Off Catch Phrase - TV Tropes Signing Off Catch Phrase You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share "Good night, and good luck." — Edward R. Murrow, legendary CBS news anchor Closing out an episode or segment by way of something repeated by the host of a show or a character. This is... | Collection - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Sexual Healing What's Going On (Motown 25) Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range . [2] Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,227 | Lady Day (The Feast of the Annunciation) is on what date? | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Feast of the Annunciation Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > A > The Feast of the Annunciation The Feast of the Annunciation Help support New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download . Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more all f... | celtic calendar cross-quarter quarter days holidays | The Old Farmer's Almanac Rate this Article: Average: 4.6 (47 votes) Ever wonder how Groundhog Day got started, why weddings were traditionally in June, or why we hold elections in the fall? The timing of present-day rituals and holidays may be based on the calendar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,228 | What was the original title of Radio's The Goon Show'? | RADIO: THE GOON SHOW | Laughterlog.com RADIO: THE GOON SHOW by PETER TATCHELL (copyright 2010) Arguably the most influential radio series in British comedy, THE GOON SHOW began on the B.B.C. Home Service May 28 1951 under the title of CRAZY PEOPLE “featuring radio’s own Crazy Gang*, The Goons”. Starring Peter Sell... | 1000+ images about Humour - The Goon Show on Pinterest | Radios, Reunions and Saturday night show Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Humour - The Goon Show The Goon Show was a British radio comedy show produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960. The show's chief creator and main writer was S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,229 | Who was the British Foreign Secretary who cleared Kim Philby of being the 'Third Man' in the 1955 Commons debate? | Kim Philby | Covert History Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Trinity College , Cambridge Harold Adrian Russell "Kim" Philby (1 January 1912–11 May 1988 [1] ) was a high-ranking member of British intelligence who worked as a double agent before defecting to the Soviet Union . He served as both an NKVD and KGB operative. [... | British Prime Ministers BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS The British Prime Minister resides at number 10 Downing Street, London. The Prime Minister of the day is the Head of Government leader of his party in the House of Commons. He is also the elected MP for his seat in parliament. Henry Addington was born May 30, 1757 in Lond... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,230 | What was the profession of Pablo Neruda and William Carlos Williams? | William Carlos Williams - William Carlos Williams Poems - Poem Hunter William Carlos Williams - William Carlos Williams Poems - Poem Hunter Do you like this poet? William Carlos Williams Poems A Sort Of A Song Let the snake wait under his weed and the ... Danse Russe If I when my wife is sleeping and the baby and ...... | The Impossible Dream by Cast of Man Of La Mancha Songfacts The Impossible Dream by Cast of Man Of La Mancha Songfacts Songfacts Also known as "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" and "(The Quest) The Impossible Dream", this is the one outstanding song from an award winning but otherwise unremarkable musical, Man Of La Ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,231 | "Who directed the 2011 film ""The King's Speech""?" | The King's Speech – review | Film | The Guardian The King's Speech – review Saturday 8 January 2011 19.04 EST First published on Saturday 8 January 2011 19.04 EST Share on Messenger Close WH Auden wrote his poem "September 1, 1939" while sitting in a New York bar: "Uncertain and afraid/ As the clever hopes expire/ Of a... | What to say about … Hamlet with Michael Sheen https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/nov/10/hamlet-michael-sheen-reviews Freudian, modish or just a bit bonkers? A new journey into the mind of the Great Dane – as well as into the Young Vic theatre – gets mixed diagnoses from the critics<p>TV producers! I have a new fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,232 | How many stars are on the logo of car manufacturer Subaru? | The Pleiades Constellation | Subaru Australia The Pleiades Constellation The Pleiades Constellation The Pleiades Constellation The name Subaru is Japanese, meaning ‘unite’ - but it’s also a term for a cluster of six stars in the Taurus constellation, named 'Pleiades' by the Ancient Greeks. At the time, these stars were... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,233 | The word 'fabulous' originally referred to something? | Fabulous Synonyms, Fabulous Antonyms | Thesaurus.com Word Origin & History fabulous early 15c., from L. fabulosus "celebrated in fable," from fabula (see fable). From "mythical," sense of "incredible" first recorded c.1600. Slang shortening fab first recorded 1957; popularized in reference to The Beatles, c.1963."Fab... | BARBARELLA'S SHAGPILE COCKPIT: OVERVIEW (1968, France/Italy) "The Universe has been pacified for centuries..." Barbarella started life as a French comic strip, written and drawn by Jean-Claude Forest. Barbarella had similar adventures to another comic strip hero, Flash Gordon, travelling around the galaxy and meeting n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,234 | The number equating to 1 followed by 100 zeroes is known as a what? | Names for Large Numbers Using the Dictionary Names for Large Numbers The English names for large numbers are coined from the Latin names for small numbers n by adding the ending -illion suggested by the name "million." Thus billion and trillion are coined from the Latin prefixes bi- (n = 2) and tri- (n = 3), respective... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,235 | Which was the first spaceflight that landed the first humans on the moon in July 1969? | 1969 July 20: Apollo 11 - First Man on the Moon - YouTube 1969 July 20: Apollo 11 - First Man on the Moon 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 av... | Project Mercury: America's 1st Manned Space Program Project Mercury: America's 1st Manned Space Program By Elizabeth Howell, SPACE.com Contributor | February 10, 2014 06:50pm ET MORE The National Aeronautics and Space Administration came into being on October 1, 1958. NASA announced the seven Project Mercury Astronauts... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,236 | Which country, once part of the Republic of Colombia under Simon Bolivar, became independent in 1830 and annexed the Galapagos Islands in 1832? | Full text of "Guide to the Numismatic Collection of the Mint of the United States at ..." See other formats Google This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online. It h... | Free Flashcards about DDG Trivia Places 10 Is Scandinavia in the north or south of Europe? North Which Arctic country's Finnish name is Lapin Li? Lapland The Straight of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with which Sea? Mediterranean Which country is also called the Hellenic Republic? Greece What is Europe's most m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,237 | What was the principle woodused by Thomas Chippendale during the eighteenth century? | Chippendale--The Royalty of Antique Furniture The Early Years But in 1754, Mr. Chippendale, as he was known in London, published his detailed collection, Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, a portfolio of fashionable English furniture design templates and one of the first furniture design books. In it C... | raleghshaw Title: A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF SIR WALTER RALEGH , By: Shawcross, John T., ANQ, 0895769X, Apr-Jul92, Vol. 5, Issue 2/3 Database: MasterFILE Premier A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF SIR WALTER RALEGH The following poem reflects the political attitudes and literary evaluations of at least one person sometime after 29 Oc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,238 | In which country were the Ton Ton Macout secret police active | The Tonton Macoutes: The Central Nervous System of Haiti’s Reign of Terror – COHA COHA 8369 10 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2Ftonton-macoutes%2FThe+Tonton+Macoutes%3A+The+Central+Nervous+System+of+Haiti%E2%80%99s+Reign+of+Terror2010-03-11+18%3A15%3A34COHAhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2F%3Fp%3D8369 A Malediction on Hai... | How Britain crushed the "Mau Mau rebellion" - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) How Britain crushed the "Mau Mau rebellion" Channel Four TV's Secret History—Mau Mau By Barbara Slaughter 15 September 1999 Secret History, a se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,239 | Who resigned as Prime Minister of Pakistan on 18 August 2008? | Pervez Musharraf resigns as president of Pakistan | World news | The Guardian Pervez Musharraf resigns as president of Pakistan • Leader defends his record in televised address to the nation • Miliband hails president's 'commitment to tackle terrorism' Saeed Shah in Islamabad and agencies Monday 18 August 2008 10.30 ED... | Britain Magazine | The official magazine of Visit Britain | Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the short... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,240 | Caroline of Ansbach, a German noblewoman, was married to which British King? | Caroline of Ansbach: the Georgian queen who brought the Enlightenment to Britain 1 May 2014 Caroline of Ansbach: the Georgian queen who brought the Enlightenment to Britain Three hundred years ago, an unlikely set of circumstances led to a minor German aristocratic family becoming the British royal family. Once the Geo... | h2g2 - HRH Princess Anne - the Princess Royal - Edited Entry 1 Conversation Princess Anne - the 'No Nonsense' Princess - is considered by many to be the hardest-working member of the British Royal Family, carrying out hundreds of official engagements every year. After the Queen, the British public is said to consider A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,241 | In excess of how many gallons of water are lost each day in the USA to leaks, equating to 14% of all 'withdrawals'? | Solar panel 4 Sulphursulfur dioxide and various nitrogen - BUS - 234 View Full Document A photovoltaic module is more commonly known as what? Solar panel 4. Sulphur/sulfur dioxide and (various) nitrogen oxides are the main contributory factors in what unhelpful environmental effect: Acid rain; Landfill run-off; Globa... | CityPages Kuwait November 2013 by CityPages Kuwait (page 166) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz separate means: 2. As at 2013 what country boasted the four most profitable banks in the world? a) disjoined 3. What term refers to the off-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,242 | Which Charles Dickens novel was set during the Gordon riots? | Supremacy and Survival: The English Reformation: Charles Dickens and the Gordon Riots Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Charles Dickens and the Gordon Riots Charles Dickens' 200th birthday was celebrated yesterday, February 7. Among Dickens' many, many works is one rather unusual historical novel, Barnaby Rudge, concerning t... | The Gordon Riots of 1780: London in Flames, a Nation in Ruins The Gordon Riots of 1780: London in Flames, a Nation in Ruins Professor Ian Haywood Download this lecture In June 1780 the most destructive urban riots in English history erupted onto the streets of London. Sparked by resistance to the Catholic Relief Act of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,243 | Which US space project came between 'Mercury' and 'Apollo'? | Project Mercury: America's 1st Manned Space Program Project Mercury: America's 1st Manned Space Program By Elizabeth Howell, SPACE.com Contributor | February 10, 2014 06:50pm ET MORE The National Aeronautics and Space Administration came into being on October 1, 1958. NASA announced the seven Project Mercury Astronauts... | Voyager - Planetary Voyage Planet montage (left to right), Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter The twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched by NASA in separate months in the summer of 1977 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. As originally designed, the Voyagers were to conduct closeup studies of Jupiter and Satur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,244 | Who founded the eponymous fashion label DVF? | Shop Women's Diane von Furstenberg Luggage and Suitcases from $85 | Lyst in womens Women's Diane von Furstenberg Luggage and Suitcases Founded in 1972, eponymous fashion label Diane von Furstenberg is now a hugely successful, international lifestyle brand and one of the most important names in American fashion. Best kn... | Yves Saint Laurent dead at 71: Tributes pour in to French king of haute couture - Telegraph Yves Saint Laurent bows out 05 Jan 2002 As he bowed out seven years ago, Saint Laurent said: "I have nothing in common with this new world of fashion, which has been reduced to mere window-dressing. Elegance and beauty have been... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,245 | In what city is the Venus de Milo statue displayed? | Venus de Milo Statue - Louvre Museum |Nelmitravel Linkedin Venus de Milo Statue – Louvre Museum. The Venus de Milo statue on display in The Louvre Museum in Paris is very famous. It is also one of the top 10 must see items in the museum and comes highly recommended. I found that the statue was not very crowded and I ha... | National Symbols in France: Liberty (Liberté) Living in the Languedoc: Central Government: French National Symbols: Liberty (Liberté) Like other ideals such as Truth, Justice, Prudence, Wisdom and so on, Liberty is often personified as a woman. Such personifications date from classical tim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,246 | What was heavyweight boxer Joe Louis' nickname? | Joe Louis - Biography - IMDb Joe Louis Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trivia (19) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (5) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Joe Louis is considered by many fistic experts and fans as the greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the sport's history. Born into a poor family,... | The 50 Greatest Nicknames in Boxing History | Bleacher Report The 50 Greatest Nicknames in Boxing History By Kevin McRae , Featured Columnist Sep 3, 2012 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Marc Serota/Getty Images Lights Out and the Nigerian Nightmare, two of the best nicknames to ever grace a boxing rin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,247 | Which British playwright wrote the works Absence of War , Racing Demons and Teeth 'N' Smiles ? | David Hare David Hare David Hare Sir David Hare (born 5 June 1947) is an English playwright, screenwriter and theatre and film director. Most notable for his stage work, Hare has also enjoyed great success with films, receiving two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for writing The Hours in 2002, b... | I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - Wikiquote I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation , search This article needs cleanup. Please review Wikiquote:Templates to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2008-09... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,248 | Which stately home is near the towns of Warminster and Frome? | Longleat House English Stately Home. Seat Of The Marquesses of Bath HD - YouTube Longleat House English Stately Home. Seat Of The Marquesses of Bath HD 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... | Stamford Lincolnshire United kingdom Local Martin Smith's History of Stamford The recorded history of Stamford goes back well over 1,000 years. It first came to prominence in the 9th and 10th centuries when it became one of the 5 controlling boroughs of Danelaw. It was one of the first towns to produce glazed wheel-thr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,249 | In Sex in the City, what was Carrie's last name? | HBO: Sex and the City: Homepage Sex and the City Watch Sex and the City NOW & GOAvailable HBO NOW Spend a Girls Night in: Sex and the City Is Streaming NOW Are you Team Aiden or Team Mr. Big? Ponder life's big questions with Carrie Bradshaw. Every episode of Sex and the City is available on HBO NOW. Start your free tri... | london life turkish cigarettes photos on Flickr | Flickr 2 Who would have guessed that the most savage mad-dog frothing gangster in recent movies would be played by--Ben Kingsley? Ben Kingsley, who was Gandhi, and the accountant in "Schindler's List," and the publisher in "Betrayal," and Dr. Watson in "Without a Clue."... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,250 | A left-handed boxer is called a ‘what’…paw? | Why is a lefty called a ‘southpaw’? | For The Win By: Greg Presto and Monica Akhtar | July 24, 2015 8:41 am In the new movie Southpaw, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a left-handed boxer named Billy Hope (well, he’s supposed to be left-handed, but promo materials may show otherwise ). This got us wondering: Why are left-handed p... | The Best-Ever British Boxing Nicknames | Bleacher Report The Best-Ever British Boxing Nicknames Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Associated Press David Haye and Gavin Rees 8.0K 13 Comments Perhaps no sport is as linked with nicknames as boxing, so much so that when Sylvester Stallone penned Rocky, he g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,251 | Which shipping forecast area lies to the south of Fair Isle and to the west of Forties? | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ... | Shipping forecast - Met Office Shipping forecast Shipping forecast and gale warnings Issued at 0505 UTC on Wednesday 18 January 2017 For the period 0600 UTC Wednesday 18 January to 0600 UTC Thursday 19 January 2017 The general synopsis at midnight Low just east of Iceland 995 expected northern finland 983 by midnight t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,252 | Who won X Factor in December 2008? | X Factor Winner Dec 2008 - The Winner Is Alexandra Burke - YouTube X Factor Winner Dec 2008 - The Winner Is Alexandra Burke 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... | BBC - Eurovision facts and figures - Media Centre The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Engelbert Humperdinck to sing Love Will Set You Free Eurovision facts and figures The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place on the 24th of May, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland In 54 years, over 1,200 songs have competed in the Eurov... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,253 | In what Olympic weightlifting event does the lifter explosively pulling the weight from the floor to a racked position and then, through a series of quick motions, pushes the bar above his head? | ��ࡱ� | Paralympics: Cyclist win GB’s first medal – Channel 4 News Share on Twitter The Welshman, the penultimate rider in the time-trial, raced the 1km in a factored time (see box, below) of 1:08:471. He was beaten into gold medal position by China’s Li Zhang Yu. ParaGB’s Darren Kenny, who won four gold medals at Beijing, nar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,254 | Where is The Rialto bridge? | Rialto Bridge - Venice, Italy - ItalyGuides.it Rialto Bridge The Rialto Bridge is the most famous of the bridges that cross the Grand Canal (the other two are the Accademia Bridge and the Scalzi). In this area, which originally housed the food market, there has always been a canal crossing, at first, a simple bridge ... | Sorry folks, no blue plaque for WATERLOO BRIDGE this year. Here is letter I received yesterday. Dear Karen, I am afraid you are right in supposing that the Panel decided that English Heritage could not go ahead with a plaque on Waterloo Bridge, commemorating the role of women in its construction, at this point. ... The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,255 | Belgian competitor Eddy Merckx, often referred to as the best of all time in his field, was involved in what sport? | Eddy Merckx (Baron) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Eddy Merckx Cyclist Male Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx, better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional cyclist. The French magazine Vélo called him "the most accomplished rider that cycling has ever known. " The American publication, VeloNews, call... | Equestrianism - Unionpedia, the concept map Yes, please No, thanks Equestrianism Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, horseman, horse) more often known as riding, horseback riding (American English) or horse riding (British English) referring to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with hor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,256 | Which book attributed to Thomas Cranmer and published around 1549 is still in print? | Thomas Cranmer | archbishop of Canterbury | Britannica.com archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex Thomas Cranmer, (born July 2, 1489, Aslacton, Nottinghamshire , England —died March 21, 1556, Oxford ), the first Protestant archbishop of Canterbury (1533–56), adviser to the English kings Henry VIII and ... | History of Newspapers by the NMA William Caxton sets up the first English printing press in Westminster. 1549 First known English newsletter: Requests of the Devonshyre and Cornyshe Rebelles. 1621 First titled newspaper, Corante, published in London. 1649 Cromwell suppressed all newsbooks on the eve of Charles I's exec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,257 | Human urine passes from each kidney via the ureter to (What?) next? | Human Physiology/The Urinary System - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Human Physiology/The Urinary System This is the latest reviewed version , checked on 6 September 2014. (+) Quality: minimal 12 References Introduction The Urinary System is a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess ... | BIO 312 Study Guide (2014-15 Maher) - Instructor Maher at University Of Wisconsin - La Crosse - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. BIO 312 Study Guide (2014-15 Maher) BIO 312 Study Guide (2014-15 Maher) StudyBlue Simple Squamous Epithelium ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,258 | What does a lux meter measure? | What is a Lux Meter? What is a Lux Meter? On This Page Last Modified Date: 06 January 2017 Copyright Protected: Top 10 unbelievable historical concurrencies A lux meter is a device for measuring brightness, specifically, the intensity with which the brightness appears to the human eye. This is different than measuremen... | Units for Distance and Size in the Universe | Las Cumbres Observatory Space Book Units for Distance and Size in the Universe Astronomers use many of the same units of measurement as other scientists. They often use meters for length, kilograms for mass, and seconds for time. However, the distances and sizes in the univ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,259 | Salem?s Lot published in 1975 was which writer?s second novel? | Salem's Lot by Stephen King, First Edition, doubleday new york - AbeBooks Salem's Lot by Stephen King, First Edition, doubleday new york You Searched For: Results (1 - 10) of 10 Sort By ISBN 10: 0385516487 ISBN 13: 9780385516488 Used Hardcover First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: DOUBLEDAY, New ... | 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 |
1,500,260 | Which name is common to both a type of snake and she dragon of Mount Parnassus that protected the Oracle at Delphi? | Delphi Delphi The Delphic Tholos , seen from above. Shown within Greece i, ii, iii, iv and vi Designated Europe and North America Delphi ( or; Greek : Δελφοί) [1] is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of the oracle that was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world.... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,261 | Which country saw the closest finish in a World Rallly Championship event, when, in 2007, Marcus Gronholm beat Sebastian Loeb by 0.3 of a second? | WRC 2014 14-12-05 Hyundai förbereder sig för svenska rallyt och säsongen 2015 Tre veckor efter finalen i WRC har Hyundai Motorsport redan börjat förbereda sig för de första tävlingarna i stallets andra WRC-säsong. Förarna för 2015 Thierry Neuville och Dani Sordo har genomfört ett fyra dagar långt test i Hyundai... | Corners of the Globe - DHS International Week 2014 DHS International Week 2014 All Levels Instructions: Played like the traditional four corners game - one person will close their eyes and pick a number, while the others go to one of the four corners in the room. Each number will represent one of the four corners in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,262 | About how long does it take for the moon to make one orbit of the Earth? | Does the Moon Rotate? Does the Moon Rotate? By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | February 28, 2014 08:39pm ET MORE Miguel Claro recently sent Space.com this beautiful image of the moon and Earthshine taken from Almada, Portugal on Feb. 1, 2014. “I could see the night side of the moon very well illuminated by th... | The Moon l Phases, Orbit and distance from the Earth mass : 7.35e22 kg History of The Moon Called Luna by the Romans, Selene and Artemis by the Greeks, and many other names in other mythologies. The Moon, of course, has been known since prehistoric times. It is the second brightest object in the sky after the S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,263 | "Who is a central figure in Homer's ""Iliad""?" | SparkNotes: The Iliad: Character List Character List Analysis of Major Characters The Achaeans (also called the “Argives” or “Danaans”) Achilles - The son of the military man Peleus and the sea-nymph Thetis. The most powerful warrior in The Iliad, Achilles commands the Myrmidons, soldiers from his homeland of Phthia i... | Achilles Achilles by James Hunter Achilles was the son of the mortal Peleus and the Nereid Thetis . He was the mightiest of the Greeks who fought in the Trojan War, and was the hero of Homer's Iliad. Thetis attempted unsuccessfully to make her son immortal. There are two versions of the story. In the earlier version, T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,264 | Although debunked as an urban legend, what model of Chevrolet car supposedly would not sell in Spanish speaking countries because the name of the car means “won’t run” in Spanish? | Nova Don't Go : snopes.com - - Claim: The Chevrolet Nova sold poorly in Spanish-speaking countries because its name translates as "doesn't go" in Spanish. FALSE Origins: It's the classic cautionary tale about the pitfalls of doing business in foreign countries that can be found in hundreds (if not thousands) of boo... | Toyota Camry - Toyota Wiki Toyota Camry Lexus ES The Toyota Camry is a Mid-size car, formerly a Compact car manufactured by Toyota since 1980. The name "Camry" comes from a phonetic transcription of the Japanese word kanmuri (冠, かんむり), which means " crown ", a tradition started with the Toyota Crown in the 1950s, and c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,265 | Which US state is known as the ‘Hawkeye State’? | The State of Iowa - An Introduction to the Hawkeye State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Iowa Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines Welcome to Iowa, the Hawkeye State. With its fertile, rolling prairies, Iowa is one of the foremost farming states in the United States. One fifth of the nation's corn harvest is produced in Iowa.... | All About Hawaii Hawaii's own true sons, be loyal to your chief Your country's liege and lord, the Alii Father above us all, Kamehameha, Who guarded in the war with his ihe, Hawaii State Song In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first known European to go to the Hawaiian Islands. He named the islands the Sandwich Isl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,266 | What is the state capital of West Virginia? | Early Capitol Locations › Bibliography and Photographic Credits Upon viewing the Capitol Complex in Charleston, one is left with little doubt that the seat of government in West Virginia is securely moored along the north bank of the Kanawha River. Yet, the capitol's location literally floated between the northern and ... | Mississippi State Capitol Mississippi State Capitol 1901-1903 The state capitol is the third capitol building built in the capital city of Jackson. The first building was completed in 1822, the second building in 1833 and the current capitol building was completed in 1903. The building was erected on the site of the o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,267 | Which theme park in LA County, California, USA, initially created to offer tours of soundstages and sets, is one of the oldest movie studios still in use and was the first of many similar theme parks in, for example, Florida and Japan? | World's Most-Visited Tourist Attractions • A Featured List on Day Zero Project See the Las Vegas Strip NEVADA The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 4.2-mile (6.8 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Clark County, Nevada. The Strip is not located within the city of Las Vegas proper— it passes through the uninco... | 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 |
1,500,268 | Where was gold discovered by James Wilson Marshall on January 24, 1848, that led to the California Gold Rush (18481855)? | 6/12/2006 • Personalities , Wild West If luck were a critical factor in the discovery of gold that initiated the California Gold Rush, probably the unluckiest man of that period was no other than the original discoverer himself, James Wilson Marshall. Few people know about Marshall’s ironically tragic life after he mad... | Jelly Roll Morton’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Jelly-Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer who started ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,269 | Who was the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus? | Roman Goddess Venus Roman Goddess Venus Areas of Influence: Venus was the Roman Goddess and love, beauty and seduction. The latter is suggested by the root word for her name "venes" which forms the root of the word venenum (poison) suggesting love potions and charms. This Goddess also represented motherhood, domestici... | Dionysus (Bacchus) - Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Dionysus (Bacchus) Greek Mythology Pantheon > Dionysus (Bacchus) – Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest Dionysus (Bacchus) – Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest Dionysus (Bacchus) Greek God - Art Picture by Marizano Dionysus (Bacchus) G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,270 | The ‘English Riviera’ is in which county? | English Riviera: Torquay Hotel, Paignton, Brixham, Holidays, Hotels, Bed & Breakfast, South Devon Bed & Breakfast Autumn & Winter Winter Escapes Your Itinerary Planner Welcome to My Riviera. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours. Order your Official FREE En... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,271 | 'Dizzy' was a UK No.1 in April 1969 for who? | UK No.1 Hit Singles: 1960 to 1969 95: Michael Holliday 'Starry Eyed' 29/1/1960 Feb 96: Anthony Newley 'Why' 5/2/1960 March 97: Adam Faith 'Poor Me' 10/3/1960 98: Johnny Preston 'Running Bear' 17/3/1960 99: Lonnie Donegan 'My Old Man's A Dustman' 31/3/1960 April 100: Anthony Newley 'Do You Mind' 28/4/1960 May 101: Everl... | UK MUSIC CHARTS, No.1 Singles 1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - 14/11/1952. 1953 2: Jo Stafford : You Belong To Me - 16/1/1953 3: Kay Starr : Comes A-Long A-Love - 23/1/1953. 4: Eddie Fisher: Outside Of Heaven - 30/1/1953. Feb 5: Perry Como: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - 6/2/1953 March 6: Guy Mitchell: She We... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,272 | The second most-studied case of genocide (after the Holocaust) is said to have begun on April 24, 1915 when Ottoman authorities arrested 250 intellectuals of what ethnicity? | Armenian Genocide | Abuse Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia File:Marcharmenians.jpg Template:Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide ( Template:Lang-hy , translit.: Hayoc’ C’eġaspanout’youn; Template:Lang-tr )—also known as the Armenian Holocaust, the Armenian Massacres and, by Armenians, as the Great Crime ( Մեծ Եղեռն , ... | The Jawa Report: June 2005 Archives Taking Academic Freedom Too Far? By Demosophist The Academic Left's poster boy, Ward Churchill, advocates fragging "for peace." Well, we know there's no shame. But this can't help CU's fundraising or student recruitment very much. Are there any boundaries at all? I don't know, perhap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,273 | In the 1977 film Demon Seed what takes over the house in which Julie Christie is trapped? | Demon Seed (1977) - 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 scientist creates Proteus--an organic super computer with artifici... | Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) - The Criterion Collection The Criterion Collection Close What are dual-format editions? Dual-format editions include both Blu-ray and DVD versions of a film in a single package. All supplements are available across both formats. Spine #700 Fantastic Mr. Fox is the story of a clever, quick, n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,274 | In Scotland, Burns Night is celebrated during which month of the year? | Burns Night in United Kingdom Home Calendar Holidays United Kingdom Burns Night Burns Night in United Kingdom Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contrib... | 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 |
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