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1,500,675 | In which English county is Aldeburgh? | Aldeburgh - Wikidata Aldeburgh town in the English county of Suffolk Statements Cite this page This page was last modified on 15 January 2017, at 09:44. All structured data from the main and property namespace is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License ; text in the other namespaces is available under the Crea... | BBC - The story of the Cumbrian floods A flooded Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria is warned of more heavy rain to come during the afternoon. The Environment Agency says the areas most at risk of flooding are around Keswick, Appleby and parts of Carlisle. By lunchtime water spills over from the River Eden in Appleby causi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,676 | Loosely translated to mean 'hollow bone' what is the Italian food made from veal shank? | The News Newspaper - Issue 104 - (22-12-2010) by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 104 Wednesday, December 22nd 2010 We wish you all a Merry Christmas an... | 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 |
1,500,677 | What was the name of Bob Marley's backing group | The Wailers Tickets, Tour Dates 2017 & Concerts – Songkick The Marquis Theater Denver, CO, US Biography The Wailers are a reggae band formed from the remnants of Bob Marley’s backing band of the same name. The band have been playing live since Marley’s death in 1981, touring Marley’s greatest hits and performing his mo... | Bonnie Tyler | New Music And Songs | Bonnie Tyler About Bonnie Tyler Before her well-known collaborations with Meat Loaf producer Jim Steinman, Welsh-born singer Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins) performed off and on in her homeland with the R&B band Mumbles; nodules on her vocal cords prevented her from singing full-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,678 | In 1981 Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female member of what in the United States? | O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court - Sep 25, 1981 - HISTORY.com O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court Share this: O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court Author O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court URL Publisher A+E Networks Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history when she is sw... | What Happened in 1983? - Like Totally 80s What Happened in 1983? Posted By Pia Sooney on Aug 8, 2007 | 0 comments One site reader described the awesomeness of 1983 as follows. 1983, hands down. Michael Jackson and The Police dominate the Billboard charts, while “Murmur” is released and the Smiths put out their first si... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,679 | Which village on the Wirral Penisula was built in 1888 to house workers at the Lever Brothers factory? | Port Sunlight Village, England - The Fabulous Times- Lifestyle BlogThe Fabulous Times- Lifestyle Blog Port Sunlight Village, England Published April 12, 2015 | By Christine Port Sunlight is a model village suburb on the Wirral Peninsula near Cheshire. We spent a day exploring the picturesque village and taking in some ... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,680 | The glass-walled railway bridge, known locally as Hielanman’s Umbrella, is located in which British city? | 138 See the 5 day forecast for Glasgow at the Met Office For the visitor, central Glasgow can be divided into two main areas, the City Centre, which contains the majority of tourist sights and much of the city's shopping and entertainment, as well as its commercial heart, and the West End, the bohemian area of cafés, r... | City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife The Loch Ness Monster Local Cities Edinburgh is the Capital City of Scotland and home to the devolved Scottish Parliament. It's the second largest city in Scotland and seventh most densly populated city in the United Kingdom. It's easily ac... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,681 | Which four American Presidents have their faces scultped on Mount Rushmore? | Mount Rushmore Audio Tour Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks, attracting more than two million people each year. This huge sculpture features the carved faces of four beloved U.S. presidents approximately sixty feet in height. The four presidents from left to right are ... | Camp David FAS | Nuke | Guide | USA | C3I |||| Index | Search | Camp David Presidential Retreat Site Located 70 miles from the White House in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, Camp David was established in 1942 as a place for the President to relax and entertain. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to escape t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,682 | What does Santa leave in the stockings of naughty children? | Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids? | Mental Floss Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids? iStock Like us on Facebook The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of fossil fuel predates the Santa we know, and is also associated with St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, and Italy’s La Befana . Though there does... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,683 | Which word is used for an unnatural craving for unsuitable food, often exhibited during pregnancy? | Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/pica Definition Pica is the persistent craving and compulsive eating of nonfood substances. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, classif... | The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Ani... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,684 | Named for the founder, what is the name given to the upscale luxury hotels and resorts operated by the Hilton hotel chain? | | Lodging and Innovation Series Lodging and Innovation Series Event Ended on April 28, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Chip Conley Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy - Airbnb Hotel guru. Armchair psychologist. Traveling philosopher. Author. Speaker. Teacher. Student. Chip Conley has lived out more than one calling in his lifet... | James Hilton: Lost Horizon Reviewed by Steven H Silver James Hilton's Lost Horizon is assured a place in the annals of publishing history, not necessarily for its literary value, but for the simple fact that it was the first novel published in paperback in 1939 by Ian Ballantine. Even before the paperback came ou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,685 | In 2012 fossils of 1.9m years-old Homo rudolfensis were discovered in? | New Human Species? Fossil Find 'Clearly Distinct' From Other Early Humans, Researchers Say | The Huffington Post New Human Species? Fossil Find 'Clearly Distinct' From Other Early Humans, Researchers Say 08/08/2012 02:46 pm ET 4.5k By: Charles Choi, LiveScience Contributor Published: 08/08/2012 01:05 PM EDT on LiveScie... | Australopithecus sediba Australopithecus sediba Two spectacular new hominid fossils found in a cave at Malapa in South Africa in 2008 and 2009 have been assigned to a new species, Australopithecus sediba ('sediba' means 'wellspring' in the local seSotho language). Discovered by a team led by Lee Berger and Paul Dirks, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,686 | Which author's works include the novels 'Antic Hay' and 'Crome Yellow'? | Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley was a British author best known for the book A Brave New World. Aldous Huxley was born in July 26th, 1894 to Julia Arnold and Leonard Huxley in Godalming, Surrey, England. His father was a schoolmaster and writer and his mother founded Prior's Fi... | Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,687 | In which of Shakespeare's plays did the Montague and Capulet families appear? | The House of Montague in Romeo and Juliet - Characters The House of Montague in 'Romeo and Juliet' By Lee Jamieson Updated September 11, 2016. The House of Montague in Romeo and Juliet is one of “fair Verona’s” two feuding families – the other being the House of Capulet. Montague’s son, Romeo, falls in love with the da... | Shakespeare Solved: Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? King Henry V died on 31 August 1422, one month shy of his 36th birthday. Shakespeare had dramatized him in three plays -- Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Tom Hiddleston in the Hollow Crown series Shakespeare refers t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,688 | What is the name of the official country residence of the British Prime Minister? | The Chilterns AONB - Map categories Map categories Map categories Chequers Chequers, or Chequers Court, is a country house near Wendover, the official country residence of British Prime Ministers since 1921. The original house probably gained its name in the 1100’s because it may have been built or inhabited by an indi... | Prime Ministers in the House of Lords | History of government Prime Ministers in the House of Lords — No 10 guest historian series , Prime Ministers and No. 10 The Marquess of Salisbury, the last Prime Minister to lead a government from the House of Lords In Anthony Trollope’s 1876 novel The Prime Minister, the Prime M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,689 | In which alphabet would you find letters called shin, dhal and Jim? | Learn Arabic - Arabic Alphabet Made Easy - Jim, Ha, and Kha - YouTube Learn Arabic - Arabic Alphabet Made Easy - Jim, Ha, and Kha 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. Lo... | "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 |
1,500,690 | In mediaeval York, if streets were called Gates, what were gates called? | York History Street by Street York's Streets and Buildings Please note - the term 'gate' used in York street names like Walmgate, Coppergate, Stonegate and Skeldergate, derives from the Viking word 'gata' meaning street. The term should not be confused with the word gate meaning a gateway. The historic gateways to th... | Rothesay Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland East Side of Rothesay Seen Across the Harbour The town of Rothesay gathers around the north facing Rothesay Bay on the east side of the Isle of Bute. As the terminus for the 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay, with onward rail connections to Glasgow, it ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,691 | Lottie Dod was Wimbledon ladies singles champion five times and also represented England in which sport? | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Lottie Dod excelled in tennis, golf, hockey and archery, and competed in several more sports. Born Sway, England Charlotte "Lottie" Dod ( 24 September 1871 – 27 June 1960 ) was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the ... | Tennis players of the century | The Independent Tennis players of the century Tuesday 7 December 1999 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Rod Laver beat out the player who grew up idolizing him, Pete Sampras, as the men's tennis player of the century, and Steffi Graf edged Martina Navratilova as the top wo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,692 | Which 1987 thriller film involves a spurned lover killing and boiling a pet rabbit? | Fatal Attraction Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 19 out of 27 people found the following review useful: good acting, ok movie from Rochester, NY 18 February 2002 When watching this movie, my biggest problem was that I couldn't really sympathize with either one of the main characters, Michael Douglas' Dan, or Glenn Close'... | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) Background Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) is a technically-marvelous film blending animated, ink-and-paint cartoon characters and flesh-and-blood live actors, in a convincing comedy/mystery noir thriller, set in Los Angeles in 1947. Earlier efforts to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,693 | Who was the conductor of the Halle orchestra for nearly three decades? | John Barbirolli’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sir John Barbirolli , CH (2 December 1899 – 29 July 1970) was a British conductor and cellist. John Barbirolli was particularly associated with the Hallé Orchestra , Manchester, which he conducted for nearl... | Project MUSE - Janacek and His World Janacek and His World Michael Beckerman Publication Year: 2011 Once thought to be a provincial composer of only passing interest to eccentrics, Leos Janácek (1854-1928) is now widely acknowledged as one of the most powerful and original creative figures of his time. Banned for all p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,694 | In Edinburgh what name is given to the streets that link the Castle with Holyrood Palace? | Royal Maile, Edinburgh | weepingredorger weepingredorger by weepingredorger Royal Mile is the name given since the 16th-century to a succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. As the name suggests, the Royal Mile is approximately one Scots mile long,and runs between... | ROYAL-MILE.COM ST GILES CATHEDRAL T. GILES CATHEDRA ST. GILES' CATHEDRAL St. Giles became a cathedral when Charles 1st (1600-1649) reintroduced Bishops to this Presbyterian Scottish church, however in 1688 it lost its Bishop during the "glorious revolution" but has always retained the name. This cathedral is na... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,695 | In which decade did the Jackson 5 sign to Motown? | History - Classic Motown History Store Berry Gordy Receives $800 Loan Berry Gordy Jr. launches Tamla Records with an $800 loan from the Gordy family savings fund, and releases Marv Johnson’s “Come To Me.” Read more Birth Of The Motortown Revue The “Gordy Star Attractions Show” makes its debut, featuring the Miracles, M... | Michael Jackson - Music Producer, Dancer, Songwriter, Singer - Biography.com Michael Jackson Michael Jackson enjoyed a chart-topping career both with the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist. He released the best-selling album in history, 'Thriller,' in 1982. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “Being onstage is magic. There's nothing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,696 | On which river does Middlesbrough stand? | Riverside Stadium | Middlesbrough FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6RS Telephone: 0844 499 6789 Ticket Office: 0844 499 1234 Stadium Tours: 0844 499 6789 Pitch Size: 115 x 75 yards Club Nickname: Boro Home Kit: Red and White Away Kit: Navy and Sky Blue External Vie... | Rail History — Manchester Metrolink — LRTA Metrolink Introduction > A Brief Rail History: updated 8 October 2016 A Brief Rail History of Manchester This page is an outline of the history of railways in the Manchester area from 1830. It summarises information obtained from various books about railways and includes obser... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,697 | General Boris Gromov was the last Soviet soldier to leave where in 1989? | Last Soviet Soldiers Leave Afghanistan Last Soviet Soldiers Leave Afghanistan By BILL KELLER, SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES OSCOW -- The last Soviet soldier came home from Afghanistan this morning, the Soviet Union announced, leaving behind a war that had become a domestic burden and an international embarrassment for... | Sweden may be at war ‘in a few years’ – top brass in leaked document — RT News Sweden confirms mystery ‘Russian sub’…was in fact a workboat Sweden has not been at war since 1814, when it crushed Norway and forced it to enter a union together. It maintained neutrality during the two world wars of the 20th century and re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,698 | Which one of these does not appear in Maslow's 'Biological & Physiological' category of needs? | Abraham Maslow ABRAHAM MASLOW Maslow (en français: Silvia Moraru) Biography Abraham Harold Maslow was born April 1, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the first of seven children born to his parents, who themselves were uneducated Jewish immigrants from Russia. His parents, hoping for the best for thei... | Questions on HRM | Human Resource Management Human Resource Management HR training is an powerful integer in all businesses sector method, nevertheless companies don't decide the impact of hr training programmes more than the staff. HR training is helpful only if it produces desired outcome. When the administration is ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,699 | Which lake in Canada has the same name as a constellation? | Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Throughout the centuries, people have looked to the stars to help them navigate across open oceans or featureless deserts, know when to plant and harvest, and preserve their myths and folklore. Ancient peoples used the appearance or... | An Outline Sketch of the Origin and History of constellations and Star Names Ancient Zodiacs, Star Names, and Constellations: Essays and Critiques An Outline Sketch of the Origin and History of Constellations and Star-Names by Gary D. Thompson Copyright � 2007-2016 by Gary D. Thompson An Outline Sketch of the Origin ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,700 | What was the name of the Canadian First WW1 flying ace, officially credited with 72 victories, the highest number for a British Empire pilot | Billy Bishop | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Bishop was born in Owen Sound , Ontario. [2] He was the second of three children born to William A. and Margaret Bishop. His father, a lawyer and graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, was the Registrar of Grey County . [3] Attending Owen Sound Colleg... | 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 |
1,500,701 | What does ‘He’ represent in the Periodic Table? | Helium»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] Element News Helium: the essentials Helium is one of the so-called noble gases. Helium gas is an unreactive, colourless, and odourless monoatomic gas. Helium is available in pressurised tanks. Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. α... | BBC Science - The periodic table: how elements get their names The periodic table: how elements get their names By Christopher Brooks BBC Scotland Most people could name many of the elements, but how many of us know how they got those names? Each of the 115 known chemical elements was discovered over the last few thous... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,702 | What is the name of the Japanese mafia-like criminal organisations? | yakuza | Japanese organized crime | Britannica.com Japanese organized crime bōryokudan Yakuza, also called bōryokudan or gokudō, Japanese gangsters, members of what are formally called bōryokudan (“violence groups”), or Mafia -like criminal organizations. In Japan and elsewhere, especially in the West, the term yakuza ... | Official Tourism Guide for Japan Travel Asia Vacation Package Tokyo's Best Shopping Anyone who loves shopping knows that Tokyo is one of the most renowned shopping cities in the world. It should come as no surprise that Japanese people love style and fashion as designers from around the globe know that Tokyo is a hot s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,703 | Give a year in the life of the composer, Henry Purcell? | HOASM: Henry Purcell Henry Purcell (ca. 1659 - 1695) English composer. Little is known of his life, and his parentage remains unclear, although it is certain that he had three brothers: Edward, Daniel, and Joseph. As a boy Henry was a chorister in the Chapel Royal, where he presumably studied with Cooke , Humfrey , and... | London Opera listing and tickets: The Pilgrim's Progress | London Coliseum | until 28-Nov | One Stop Arts Times Professional performances of English operas are rare – they always have been – and it is presumably the 60th anniversary of The Pilgrim's Progress specifically that has prompted this 2012 revival. It seems th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,704 | What is the only animal to have four knees? | QI : Quite Interesting If your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously re-examine your life. BILL WATTERSON Knees MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888-1972) When you hit 70 you sleep sounder, you feel more alive than when you were 30. Obviously it's healthier to have women on your mind than on your knees. ... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." 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 |
1,500,705 | What acronymic internet alternative to traditional university campus learning was substantially extended in the UK in 2013? | The 100 Best Online Colleges for 2017 | The Best Schools Finding the best school for you The 100 Best Online Colleges for 2017 The Top Ten Online Colleges: What are the best online degrees? Subscribe & Stay Informed Online colleges and online education have grown enormously over the last ten years. In America alone, th... | News expression fall 2014 by Emerson College - issuu issuu The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of EMERSON COLLEGE Faculty are studying digital media, social change, and how they intersect Cover Front Fa14 M2.indd 1 10/23/14 3:24 PM A Letter from the President “That student is without a doubt an Emersonian; I could tell... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,706 | In Greek myth, who was the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta who was entombed alive by her uncle for trying to bury her brother Polyneices after the civil war in Thebes? | House of Thebes House of Thebes Cadmus When Zeus abducted his daughter Europa , Agenor (Ἀγηνωρ) send his sons to find her, with the order not to come back, until Europa was returned to him (see Minoan Crete , for her myth). Agenor's favourite child was Europa. Agenor was quite besotted over his daughter, ready ... | Heroes in the Trojan War Achilles Achilles (Άχιλλεύς) was the son of Peleus and the Nereïd Thetis. Ligyron was the name given to Achilles at birth. While still an infant, Thetis tried to make her son immortal. One account says that she anointed Achilles in ambrosia before laying him in a fire, burning away the mortal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,707 | Which country was ruled by Idi Amin? | BBC NEWS | Africa | Obituary: The buffoon tyrant Obituary: The buffoon tyrant Idi Amin: Reigned with terror, ruled by decree Idi Amin presided over a reign of terror in Uganda, during which an estimated 300,000 people died. He seized power in 1971 and condemned his country to a decade of fear. Idi Amin's rule ended onl... | Inside the big picture show. Jan. 31 2007 12:24 PM Based on True Events By Kim Masters Catching up on homework: Well, we finally got around to slipping The Last King of Scotland into the DVD player. For some reason it took a while to bring ourselves to watch the bloody mayhem that must be a part of any movie about Id... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,708 | In Egyptian mythology, what type of animal was Apis? | APIS - the Egyptian fabulous creature (Egyptian mythology) APIS Egyptian fabulous creature Also known as HAAP, HAP, HEP, HEPI We don't want to gore you but this is a load of Egyptian bull. A Memphis bull, to be exact. When a black bull was born bearing a white triangle on its forehead, a flock of excited priests would ... | Egyptian Goddess-Hathor Lady of heaven. Cult Center: Dendera and throughout Egypt Attributes: .Because her worship stretches back to pre-dynastic times, we find Hathor identified with many local goddesses, and it can be said that all the goddesses were forms of Hathor. At times we find her playing the role of a sky-god... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,709 | In which American city do the Padres play major league baseball? | Padres, Astros to play 2 games in Mexico City | MLB.com Padres, Astros to play in Mexico City Teams to square off for two Spring Training games March 26-27 Padres expanding to Mexico 3:14 The Padres announce their commitment to expand outreach and access to fans in Mexico By Corey Brock / MLB.com | @FollowThePadres | +... | Babe-Ruth.com - The Sultan Of Swat Babe-Ruth.com The Sultan Of Swat Babe Ruth Baseball player. Born George Herman Ruth, Jr., on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the first of eight children born to Kate and George Herman Ruth, Sr. Most of the Ruth children d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,710 | Which is the most malleable and ductile metal? | Malleable - definition of malleable by The Free Dictionary Malleable - definition of malleable by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/malleable adj. 1. Capable of being shaped or formed, as by hammering or pressure: a malleable metal. 2. Easily controlled or influenced: "The British [rulers] ... had fa... | 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 |
1,500,711 | Which UK manufacturer produced models such as Trident, Spitfire, Bonneville, Daytona and Dolomite? | 1000+ images about Triumph Motorcycles on Pinterest | Triumph bonneville custom, Triumph cafe racer and Triumph bobber Top 5 Triumph Motorcycles On eBay This Week Motorcycle Marque,Bobber Motorcycle,2008 Bonnieville Ideas,Top 5,Triumph Motorcycles,5 Triumph,British Thunder,Dive,Fly 1 | 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 |
1,500,712 | Which seasonal song was written by Robbie Burns? | Robert Burns Country: the official Robert Burns site Order full 12 volume box set Vol. 1 : 23 tracks inc. Sweet Afton and Duncan Gray Vol. 2 : 28 tracks inc. Ye Jacobites By Name and Scots Wha Hae Vol. 3 : 26 tracks inc. Auld Lang Syne and Comin thro' The Rye Vol. 4 : 22 tracks inc. My Luve's Like a ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,713 | Who was instrumental in 1996 in bringing world attention to Dunblane Primary School? | Dunblane (Cullen Report) (Hansard, 16 October 1996) The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Michael Forsyth) With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the publication of the report of Lord Cullen's inquiry and the Government's response. On 21 March, following a resolution of both Houses, ... | London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics A sideways look at reaction to the London Olympic Games Kenneth Branagh, top left, starring as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, starring as Abraham Lincoln at the Lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,714 | What neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning is named after a Japanese city where it was first discovered? | Minamata disease dictionary definition | Minamata disease defined after Minamata, Japanese fishing village where first diagnosed Minamata disease noun A degenerative neurological disorder caused by poisoning with a mercury compound found in seafood obtained from waters contaminated with mercury-containing industrial wa... | Jean-Paul Marat Jean-Paul Marat Location of death: Paris, France Cause of death: Assassination Remains: Buried, Saint Etienne-du-Mont, Paris, France Gender: Male Nationality: France Executive summary: French revolutionary French revolutionary leader, eldest child of Jean-Paul Marat, a native of Cagliari in Sardinia, an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,715 | The foundations for which science were laid by Adam Smith in 1776 and followed up by people such as John Stuart Mill and David Ricardo? | liberalism | politics | Britannica.com Liberalism Democratic Party Liberalism, political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual to be the central problem of politics. Liberals typically believe that government is necessary to protect individuals from being harmed by others; but they ... | JWS Water Engineering What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon? Pigs in blankets Question 2. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames Question 3. In Victorian England which people were popularly called robins becaus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,716 | What main religion celebrates festivals including Nuakhai, Yatra (or Zatra/Jatra), Pongal, Holi and Shigmo? | Pongal | Article about Pongal by The Free Dictionary Pongal | Article about Pongal by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Pongal Type of Holiday: Religious (Hindu) Date of Observation: Three days in mid-January Where Celebrated: India Symbols and Customs: Cow, Rice ORIGINS The three-day Ponga... | Waitangi Day in New Zealand Home Calendar Holidays New Zealand Waitangi Day Waitangi Day in New Zealand Waitangi Day commemorates the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document – the Treaty at Waitangi in 1840. It is a public holiday in New Zealand on February 6 each year. A haka is performed by Maori war... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,717 | Clara Petacci was the mistress of whom? | Benito Mussolini's Mistress Clara Petacci Pictures, Images & Photos | Photobucket benito mussolini's mistress clara petacci benito mussolini's mistress clara petacci Pictures & Images (58,591 results) | The Moving Finger | Agatha Christie Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The book takes its name from verse 51 of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash ou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,718 | What was the nature of the event at which Jesus turned water into wine | The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Water Into Wine (Part One) The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Water Into Wine (Part One) by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, "Bible Study," November 2006 2006-11-01 The Miracles of Jesus Christ series: More... The first miracle Jesus Christ performs during His ministry is changing water into wine ... | In vino veritas *** Origin of the Latin phrase "In vino veritas" The famous Latin phrase "In vino veritas" was first coined by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and philosopher, in his work entitled the Naturalis Historia. This Latin phrase is often continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas" meaning "In wine ther... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,719 | Who won the 2014 Men’s US Open Golf Championship? | Caddie Services 2014 U.S. Opens Pinehurst hosted the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in back-to-back weeks June12-22, marking the first time in history that both tournaments were played in the same year, on the same course. Congratulations to Champions Martin Kaymer and Michelle Wie. For a recap and ... | BBC Sport - Golf - 2010 Open: Oosthuizen cruises to victory at St Andrews 2010 Open: Oosthuizen cruises to victory at St Andrews FINAL ROUND LEADERBOARD (GB & Ire unless stated): -16 L Oosthuizen (SA) -9 L Westwood -8 R McIlroy, H Stenson (Swe), P Casey -7 R Goosen (SA) -6 R Rock, S O'Hair (USA), N Watney (USA), M Kaym... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,720 | Benjamin Franklin is usually credited with the creation of the first pair of what items of optical equipment in the early 1760s? | Benjamin Franklin-Father of the Bifocal Benjamin Franklin-Father of the Bifocal + Larger Font | - Smaller Font Adapted from the important key article by Dr. Charles Letocha, also the wonderful book by Dr. John Levene and finally the comprehensive paper (yet unpublished) by Stuart Green. In 1990 the year of the bicenten... | The Glass Armonica - Benjamin Franklin's Magical Musical Invention We've known about the 'wet-finger-around-the-wine-glass' idea since Renaissance times—one of the first people to write about that phenomenon was Galileo. Sets of water-tuned glasses on which you can play tunes were popularized in England by Pockridge an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,721 | Which notorious real-life terrorist figures prominently in Robert Ludlum's Bourne Trilogy? | Carlos The Jackal | The Bourne Directory | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Ilich Ramírez Sánchez (born October 12, 1949 (1949-10-12) (age 58)) is a Venezuelan-born leftist revolutionary. After several bungled bombings, Ramírez Sánchez achieved notoriety for a 1975 raid on the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, resulting in the ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,722 | What is the MKSA or SI unit of electric charge? | What is the unit of charge in mks system? - Quora Quora Mayur, the Coulomb, according to my search. 561 Views · Answer requested by Written Jan 2, 2015 As a black person reared by black parents, and growing up around black people, I can tell you black children are given very little leeway to talk back or challenge pare... | Discovery of the Electron: J. J. Thomson Elements and Atoms: Chapter 16 Discovery of the Electron: J. J. Thomson Joseph John Thomson (J. J. Thomson, 1856-1940; see photo at the Science Museum, London) is widely recognized as the discoverer of the electron. Thomson was the Cavendish professor of Experimental Physics at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,723 | In which country would you find the ruined city of Machu Pichu? | Machu Picchu Machu Picchu The Ruins on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Brief Notes on the Main Archaeological Sites, with Photographs Part 4 : The Lost City of the Incas View from Intipunku, the Sun Gate. This is the first sight of Machu Picchu that hikers following the Inca Tail get. by Linda Da... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,724 | Which month in 1985 saw the Live Aid concert, organised by Bob Geldof? | Live Aid In Photos: July 13 1985 | Crowd cheers during Live Aid famine relief concert at Wembley Stadium in London. PA-2491932 LIVE AID ORGANISER BOB GELDOF PERFORMS ON STAGE. ALISON MOYET AND PAUL YOUNG ON STAGE DURING THE LIVE AID CHARITY CONCERT. Rock star Bono, the 25-year-old lead singer with the Irish group U2, p... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,725 | "Who directed ""Pulp Fiction"" and ""Kill Bill""?" | Quentin Tarantino - Biography - IMDb Quentin Tarantino Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Trade Mark (48) | Trivia (101) | Personal Quotes (75) Overview (4) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. His father, Tony Tarantino , is an Italian-American actor and music... | PULP PULP Now screening in selected Mexican & French Cinemas. April 2015. USA - NOW AVAILABLE on VOD & DIGITAL Bright House Networks "I felt that the film was a triumph—moving, funny, sweet, eccentric—and the reaction from the audience, well, it’s the kind of thing that makes you feel like you are smiling with your he... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,726 | In which modem day African country was Roman Emperor Septimius Severus born? | The Black Emperors of Rome: Roman Emperor Caracalla (Kara-kalla) | Rasta Livewire The Black Emperors of Rome: Roman Emperor Caracalla (Kara-kalla) Ivory Bust of Emperor Caracalla: British Muesum Emperor Caracalla – By Oguejiofo Annu It was Bob Marley who sang that “2000 years of history could not be wiped away so easil... | Apuleius - Metamorphoses ("Golden Ass") - Study Guide, Ancient Sexuality and Gender Apuleius' Metamorphoses (aka "Golden Ass") Access Apuleius. The Golden Ass, or, Metamorphoses. Trans. E. J. Kenney. Penguin Classics. London and New York: Penguin Books, 1998. We'll split up the reading thus: Apuleius 1, read pp. 7-76 (... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,727 | In World War 2, in which country was the Mannerheim Line built? | MANNERHEIM - Commander-in-Chief - World War II The Second World War was fought 1939-1945 between the Axis Powers led by Germany, Italy and Japan, and the Allied Powers led by Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States. The Axis Powers suffered a total defeat in the war, which resulted in the ... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,728 | The Kalandula Falls, one of the largest waterfalls by volume in Africa, are in which country? | Kalandula Falls | World Waterfall Database Also Known as: Calandula Falls, Duque de Bragança Falls, Dianzundu Falls Kalandula Falls is the Official name of this waterfall The falls were known as Duque du Bragança Falls during the Angolan civil war between 1975 and 2002. The name was changed back to its original title o... | Africa - 5 | Britannica.com Africa the second largest continent (after Asia), covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of the Earth. Displaying 301 - 400 of 638 results Kufrah, Al- oasis group about 30 miles (48 km) long and 12 miles (19 km) wide in southeastern Libya, in an elliptical trough near the centre ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,729 | Muscadet is a white wine from which French wine region? | Muscadet Wine Muscadet Muscadet is produced in 4 wine terroirs around the city of Nantes, in the West of the Loire Valley . The Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is the most important and the best of them. In the Muscadet r... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,730 | On which Scottish island was John Smith the Labour Party leader buried | John Smith: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland The Burial Ground of Relig Odhráin, with Iona Abbey in the Background John Smith, QC, lived from 13 September 1938 to 12 May 1994. He was the leader of the British Labour Party at the time of his sudden death. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set ou... | BBC News - MPs told to repay expense claims MPs told to repay expense claims John Lyons has been told he must repay more than �18,000 Scottish MPs have been ordered to pay back tens of thousands of pounds of Commons expenses following a report by Sir Thomas Legg. Among those who over claimed are former Strathkelvin a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,731 | What nursery rhyme character kept his wife in a pumpkin shell? | Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater - Nursery Rhyme - Mother Goose Club Abigail Dinosaur Stomp Eep the Mouse Liam Live Action Mary Quite Contrary Song Mother Goose Club Theme Song – Nursery Rhyme Baa Baa Sheep Eep the Mouse Jack B. Nimble Liam Little Bo Peep Live Action Mary Quite Contrary Mother Goose Club Theme Song Nursery ... | 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 |
1,500,732 | "In what year did Enoch Powell make his famous ""rivers of blood"" speech?" | Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech - Telegraph Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech 12:01AM GMT 06 Nov 2007 This is the full text of Enoch Powell's so-called 'Rivers of Blood' speech, which was delivered to a Conservative Association meeting in Birmingham on April 20 1968. The supreme function of statesmanship ... | 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 |
1,500,733 | The pseudo-Latin expression 'hax pax max Deus adimax' used in conjuring from the 1600s developed into what modern term referring to 'kidology' or nonsensical explanation? | hocus-pocus - definition of hocus-pocus in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of hocus-pocus in English: hocus-pocus noun 1Meaningless talk or activity, often designed to draw attention away from and disguise what is actually happening. ‘some people still view psychology as a lot of hocus-pocus’ More example sent... | TED Talks | TED.com TED Talks 2300+ talks to stir your curiosity Find just the right one Browse all talks Subscribe to receive email notifications whenever new talks are published. Daily Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Please check Daily or Weekly and try again. Please ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,734 | What is a filbert nut more commonly called, from the name of the tree bearing it? | Filbert | Define Filbert at Dictionary.com filbert noun 1. the thick-shelled, edible nut of certain cultivated varieties of hazel, especially of Corylus avellana, of Europe. 2. a tree or shrub bearing such nuts. Origin of filbert Expand 1250-1300 1250-1300; Middle English, short for filbert nut, so called because ripe ... | January 19, 2012 by Martlet - issuu issuu THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER JANUARY 19, 2012 • VOLUME 64 • ISSUE 20 • MARTLET.CA ARE YOU A TECH JUNKIE? 17 5 WHAT NOT TO WEAR 10 A CALL TO THUMBS 13 GIFT OF GAB GIVES BACK EVENTS ALL WEEK LONG AT FELICITA’S MONDAY Jamaraoke 9 pm VER! NO CO ! NDAY O M Y EV... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,735 | Which British rock group had a 1970 No.1 hit with In the Summertime ? | YouTube Undo Close "Mungo Jerry ~ Mungo's Blues..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,736 | What Nestle candy bar consists of a flaky, orange-colored center with a peanut butter taste, coated in chocolate? | Candy Bars Candy Bars Butter Finger:The bar consists of a flaky, orange-colored center - somewhat similar texture to crisp caramel, with a taste similar to peanut butter, which is also dipped into milk chocolate, And wrapped in a nice yellow coated wrapper. The Creation: The Butterfinger was invented by the Curtiss Ca... | Parallels: Fizzers, Rockets, and Smarties: idsgn (a design blog) Parallels: Fizzers, Rockets, and Smarties Comments: + October 30 2009 It’s almost Halloween and no trick-or-treat bag is complete without a twisty, colorful roll of (depending where you call home) Smarties, Fizzers, or Rockets. Admittedly not one of my mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,737 | Actor and comedian, and half of a famous double-act, Arthur Stanley Jefferson was better known by which name? | Los Angeles Morgue Files: Celebrity Grave: Comic Actor Stan Laurel 1965 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Celebrity Grave: Comic Actor Stan Laurel 1965 Arthur Stanley Jefferson (16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965), better known as Stan Laurel, was an English comic actor, writer and film director, famous as the first half of th... | The Entertainer in London starring Kenneth Branagh on stage through to 12 November 2016 - information and ticket details �? to �? Premium Seating also available (plus booking fees if applicable) The Entertainer A major revival of John Osborne's The Entertainer in London starring Kenneth Branagh as Archie Rice and d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,738 | """We may not know, we cannot tell, what pains he had to bear"" are words from the second verse of which Easter hymn?" | Hymn of the Month There is a Green Hill Hymn of the Month There is a Green Hill There is a green hill by Cecil Francis Alexander 1818-1895 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear; But w... | ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 | Dusty Wright's Culture Catch ANNIVERSARIES: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem premieres at reopening of Coventry Cathedral on May 30, 1962 May 29, 2006 - 02:24 — SteveHoltje If you'd like to listen to some appropri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,739 | In which country was late actor and comedian Sid James born? | Sidney James - Biography - IMDb Sidney James Biography Showing all 54 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (24) | Salary (18) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the g... | 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 |
1,500,740 | "In the poem, ""The Owl and the Pussycat"", by Edward Lear, how much was paid to the pig for the ring at the end of its nose?" | The Owl And The Pussy-Cat Poem by Edward Lear - Poem Hunter The Owl And The Pussy-Cat Poem by Edward Lear - Poem Hunter The Owl And The Pussy-Cat - Poem by Edward Lear Your browser does not support the audio element. Autoplay next poem The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some ... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,741 | The male is a cob, the female a pen, & the young a cygnet: which bird are we talking about? | Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? - Wildlife questions - Wildlife - The RSPB Community Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? Wildlife Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? This question is answered on 9 Apr 2011 2:11 AM I was feeding the swans today in my local park (which I think is technically against the byelaws, but hey ho...) a... | Cockney Rhyming Slang Cockney Rhyming Slang Close this window Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London . Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Up until the late 20th Century, rhyming ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,742 | Who was the first US President to speak in Westminster Hall in London? | Obama .. Full Speech .. Westminster Hall .. London - YouTube Obama .. Full Speech .. Westminster Hall .. London 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... | Mansion House, London, England Mansion House, London, England history Mansion House, London, England Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including an annual dinner, hosted by the Lord Mayor, at which the Chancellor of the E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,743 | Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe were better known as what when they hit #1 in 1984 in the UK, Canada and the USA? | Pet Shop Boys Discography at Discogs Report The Pet Shop Boys survived one-hit wonder status after the mega success of "West End Girls" by bringing elegant melancholy, ironic humor and cinematic orchestrations to electronic Euro-Dance. While Chris Lowe handles the BPMs and all the electronic gadgets, much of their succ... | NUMBER ONE'S OF THE EIGHTIES: 1984 Stevie Wonder: I Just Called To Say I Love You Friday, 1 May 2009 1984 Stevie Wonder: I Just Called To Say I Love You Spare a thought for poor Stevie Wonder: despite a run of copper bottomed, classic five star singles stretching back to 1966, his first taste of a UK number one came th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,744 | Which British explorer travelled disguised as a Muslim to Mecca and Medina in 1853? | Entering the Forbidden City of Mecca, 1853 Printer Friendly Version >>> It was a dangerous journey; any misstep could have cost him his life. In 1853 intrepid British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised himself as an Islamic pilgrim and made the trek into the heart of Arabia visiting the holy cities of Medina... | The Five Pillars of Faith: Major Religions of the World The Five Pillars of Faith In Islam, to be a Muslim, one must believe in, and follow, the Five Pillars of Faith. That there is one God, and Muhammad was his messenger The most important duty of every Muslim in Islamic tradition is the recitation of the creed, or... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,745 | George Cornell was shot by Ronnie Kray in which East End pub in 1966? | George Cornell (1928 - 1966) - Find A Grave Memorial London Borough of Tower Hamlets Greater London, England Villain of London's East End during the 1960's and former associate from childhood of the legendary Kray twins. His birth name was George Myers. Cornell moved to South London, and joined the gang of "Mad" Franki... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 25th November Cup Round 2 and Plate The Nag’s Head and Cock Inn 1. By what name is the post war “European Recovery Program” better known? MARSHALL PLAN 2. Who directed Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch and “Some Like It Hot”? BILLY WILDER 3... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,746 | In which US city did the Beatles perform their last live concert, in August 1966? | 29 August 1966: The Beatles' final concert in Candlestick Park, San Francisco | The Beatles Bible Ringo Starr Anthology The Park's capacity was 42,500, but only 25,000 tickets were sold, leaving large sections of unsold seats. Fans paid between $4.50 and $6.50 for tickets, and The Beatles' fee was around $90,000. The s... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,747 | Which word is used to describe egg laying mammals? | Mammal | Define Mammal at Dictionary.com mammal noun 1. any vertebrate of the class Mammalia, having the body more or less covered with hair, nourishing the young with milk from the mammary glands, and, with the exception of the egg-laying monotremes, giving birth to live young. Origin of mammal Late Latin 1820-1830 18... | Mammals of Australia Australian Aboriginals had been accustomed to them for millennia, but early white explorers were amazed by what they found in Australia, and even today we are uncovering more and more remarkable facts about our mammals Wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,748 | What is produced by the Chorleywood Process? | The History of Bread - The Chorleywood Bread Process | Doves Farm The History of Bread You are here: Home > About > The History of Bread > The History of Bread - The Chorleywood Bread Process The History of Bread - The Chorleywood Bread Process The Chorleywood Bread Process In 1961 the Chorleywood Bread Process was dev... | Steve Harley | Vintagerock's Weblog Posted by vintagerock in Cockney Rebel , Steve Harley . Tagged: classic rock , concert , concerts , gig , gigs , pop , rock , rock n roll . 2 comments Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel with Orchestra & Choir Sage Gateshead 21st June 2014 It was a truly amazing experience to see Steve Har... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,749 | Which legendary music festival took place in 1969? | Woodstock: Photos From the Legendary 1969 Rock Festival SHARE LIFE.com presents photographs -- many of which never ran in LIFE magazine -- from the rain-soaked days and nights at Woodstock in 1969. The original plan was for an outdoor rock festival, “three days of peace and music” in the Catskill village of Woodstock. ... | 1965 From “Here come the sixties” - Dave allen (October 2009) 1965 The year opened with the impressively “relaxed” Ken Colyer but “few people were there to hear it”. By contrast, former ‘modernist’ Graham Bond set a new attendance record at the Rendezvous while the Savoy continued to feature Palais Dancing on Saturda... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,750 | Which British singer's real name is Thomas Woodward? | Thomas Woodward (born June 7, 1940), British singer, panelist | Prabook singer, panelist Sir Thomas John Woodward, known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the mid-1960s. Since then he has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, s... | "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 |
1,500,751 | Dec 6, 1850 saw the invention of the Ophthalmoscope, a device that allows doctors to examine what part of the body? | The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope "However, it also has a potential application to training and education globally by providing a more affordable direct ophthalmoscope for students. In contrast to other low-cost direct ophthalmo- scopes [13, 15], the Arcl... | 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 |
1,500,752 | Which natural facial feature does the ‘Mona Lisa’ not have? | 25 Secrets of Mona Lisa Revealed 25 Secrets of Mona Lisa Revealed By Jeanna Bryner, Managing Editor | October 18, 2007 12:23pm ET MORE Images of the Mona Lisa reveal hidden details in infrared and visible light. Credit: PRNewsFoto/RYP Australia. New images uncover 25 secrets about the Mona Lisa, including proof that Le... | 'NOTFILM' chronicles Samuel Beckett's fascinating 'FILM' project - KDHX 'NOTFILM' chronicles Samuel Beckett's fascinating 'FILM' project Details Published: 14 July 2016 Writer/director Ross Lipman calls his documentary titled NOTFILM "a Kino-essay," from the Russian word for cinema, a cinema essay. It's an apt label.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,753 | If you had your vas deferens cut, what operation would you have had? | Vasectomy Procedure, Effects, Risks, Effectiveness, and More A vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control . A vasectomy prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. During a vasectomy, the vas deferens from each testicle is clamped, cut, or otherwise sealed. This prevents sperm from mixing with... | 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 |
1,500,754 | Who would use a mashie niblick? | From Mashies to Niblicks: Names of Old Golf Clubs By Brent Kelley Updated December 04, 2016. Back in the early days of golf history , and even into the 20th century, golf clubs in a set were not identified by number (e.g., 5-iron), but by name. There were clubs called mashies and niblicks (and mashie-niblicks); cleeks ... | Literary Norfolk Literary Norfolk Stiffkey Stiffkey lies on the North Norfolk coast between Wells and Morston : its name derives from 'tree-stump island'. It is a beautiful village consisting largely of flint and brick cottages - built on the banks of the charming River Stiffkey. The main street of the vi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,755 | What is the name for the hair that surrounds a lion's neck? | Lions: Facts & Information Lions: Facts & Information By Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor | October 2, 2014 09:20pm ET MORE Credit: Lion image via Shutterstock Lions are large felines that are traditionally depicted as the "king of the jungle." These big cats once roamed Africa, Asia and Europe. However, now th... | The Labors of Hercules Home The Labors of Hercules The most famous feats of Hercules, are collectively known as "The Labors of Hercules". Here is a little background on the story: At a time of his life, Hercules became insane and as a result he killed his children. When his sanity returned,he received instructions from... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,756 | What book by John Steinbeck was about poor Okies looking for work in California? | Steinbeck's myth of the Okies (Another archtypical liberal myth debunked) Steinbeck's myth of the Okies (Another archtypical liberal myth debunked) The New Criterion ^ | June 2002 | Keith Windschuttle Posted on 07/02/2002 7:39:01 AM PDT by robowombat Steinbeck's myth of the Okies by Keith Windschuttle John Steinbeck pe... | Literary Norfolk Literary Norfolk Stiffkey Stiffkey lies on the North Norfolk coast between Wells and Morston : its name derives from 'tree-stump island'. It is a beautiful village consisting largely of flint and brick cottages - built on the banks of the charming River Stiffkey. The main street of the vi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,757 | What day of the year is celebrated as Yorkshire Day | Yorkshire Day - The Yorkshire Ridings Society The Yorkshire Ridings Society Actively working to preserve the integrity of Yorkshire News and more Special offers Did You Know..? The number of acres covered by Yorkshire is more than the number of letters in the King James Bible. Yorkshire Day The society invites you or y... | Home Home This article was prompted by the gift of two 4mm scale Great Northern Railway Single Driver locomotive models from Ron Brooks, my completion and painting of them and visits to Gloucestershire in 2010 by two full sized replicas of locomotives that could be considered their ancestors: George and Rober... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,758 | Where did Panama hats originate? | History of the Panama Hat — Brent Black Panama Hats The Panama Hat—Fashion Phenomenon The Fall from Fashion Favor Myths, Legends, and Lore of the Panama Hat 1. Why Is a Hat from Ecuador Called a “Panama” Hat? You’ve probably heard the old saying that the three most important factors in retail success are location, loca... | SuperKids Humor pages. The world's easiest quiz. humor > > > Subject: the world's easiest quiz ----- Begin Included Message ----- THE WORLD'S EASIEST QUIZ Worlds' Easiest Quiz?? This just takes 1/2 minute... (Passing requires 8 correct answers) 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 2) Which country makes Panama ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,759 | In literature, which paradox is first explained by Doc Daneeka? | The symbol of Catch-22 in Catch-22 from LitCharts | The creators of SparkNotes Rome A Catch-22 is a particular kind of paradox first described to Yossarian by Doc Daneeka. This catch is described as follows: any soldier sane enough to hate warfare is sane enough to have to participate in the war, whereas any soldier cr... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,760 | What is the atomic number of the element ununpentium? | Moscovium / Ununpentium Heavy elements 113 and 115 have been made by combining calcium-48 and amercium-243. Image: LLNL Discovery of Moscovium / Ununpentium Dr. Doug Stewart Research scientists at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), California... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,761 | In the Barry Manilow song “Copacabana”, who was the show girl? | BARRY MANILOW LYRICS - Copacabana (At The Copa) "Copacabana (At The Copa)" lyrics BARRY MANILOW LYRICS Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl With yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there She would merengue and do the cha-cha And while she tried to be a star Tony always tended bar Across the crowded flo... | Madonna-Another suitcase in another hall - YouTube Madonna-Another suitcase in another hall 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,762 | How many pieces are on the board at the start of a game of chess? | How many pieces are in a chess set? | Reference.com How many pieces are in a chess set? A: Quick Answer A chess set contains 32 pieces, 16 pieces for each player. Each player has one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights and eight pawns. In a Staunton chess set, half of the pieces are white and the other... | Answer to Puzzle #27: Number of Squares on a Chessboard total 204 In total there are 204 squares on a chessboard. This is the sum of the number of possible positions for all the squares of size 1x1 to 8x8. Formula For n x n Chessboard? It's clear from the analysis above that the solution in the case of n x n is the sum... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,763 | In what year did the Battle of Evesham take place in Britain? | Home | Battle of Evesham ABOUT THE BATTLE OF EVESHAM In August 2015 Evesham commemorated the 750th anniversary of the historic Battle of Evesham with a fortnight of special events, tours, special guest speakers and a medieval festival featuring one of the largest mid-13th century re-enactments in the country. The tow... | Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years. SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Cha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,764 | What was the name of Adolph Hitler’s German Shepherd dog? | Blondi | Hitler Parody Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Woof! Woof!” ―Blondi Blondi (1941 — 29 April 1945) was Adolf Hitler's pet German Shepherd dog. She was given to him as a gift in 1941 by Martin Bormann . Blondi stayed with Hitler even after his move into the Führerbunker located underneath the garden of the Reich ... | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Old Major, a prize-winning boar, gathers the animals of the Manor Farm for a meeting in the big barn. He tells them of a dream he has had in which all animals live together with no human beings to oppress or control them. He tells the animals t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,765 | Who was the creator of the TV comedy series Last of the Summer Wine? | Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series 1973– ) - 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 Last of the Summer Wine TV-PG | Three old ... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,766 | What trade union was deplored by Gordon Brown for its actions in the 2010 British Airways cabin staff dispute? | British Airways 'trying to break Unite union' in cabin crew dispute | Business | The Guardian British Airways British Airways 'trying to break Unite union' in cabin crew dispute Joint letter to Guardian from 95 leading academics says BA's radical agenda could erode workers' rights across UK Thursday 25 March 2010 09.47... | 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 |
1,500,767 | Which insect gives off the froth known as cuckoo spit | Beetle Boy's BioBlog: Incredible Invertebrates #01: the steampunk insect with gears in its legs The thoughts and experiences of a young Naturalist! Tuesday, 2 August 2016 Incredible Invertebrates #01: the steampunk insect with gears in its legs This is the first of my series of blog posts which will be focused on, yes,... | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - 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 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ( 1975 ) R | A ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,768 | "What was the name of the evil wizard that appeared in the TV series ""The Smurfs""?" | Gargamel (character) | Smurfs Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia German Gurgelhals (only in the old comic books!) "I'll get you, I'll get all of you if that's the last thing I ever do!" Gargamel (A.K.A. "Gargy") is one of the main characters of the Smurfs comic books and the Smurfs cartoon show. In the comic books, he has ... | TV and Movies A Penny For Your Thoughts TV and Movies No one probably reads this page.....except for you and the last person.....lol Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, was home to Rocky and Bullwinkle. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first film featuring the character Indiana Jones, was crawling with four-, eight-, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,769 | Who sang the theme for the Jams Bond film ‘The Living Daylights? | The Living Daylights (song) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Living Daylights (song) The Living Daylights is the theme song of the Bond film of the same name. The song was composed by John Barry and Pål Waaktaar. It was performed by the Norwegian pop band a-ha . Lyrics Hey driver, where we're going? I sw... | James Bond James Bond 2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection . Related subjects: Films James Bond 007 is a fictional British agent (the Bond character is usually referred to as a spy, but was actually a counter-agent and a professional assassin) created by writer Ian Fleming in 1952. Fleming wrote numerous novels and short s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,770 | Which 1924 Sigmund Romberg operetta features the Drinking Song? | Songwriters Hall of Fame - Sigmund Romberg Biography Hal Leonard Biography Sigmund Romberg was born on July 29,1887 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. He showed musical ability at an early age, but his parents wanted him to go into something more sensible. They sent him to Vienna to study engineering, but he immersed himself in ... | BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Singing Postman dies Saturday, 23 December, 2000, 17:00 GMT Singing Postman dies Allan Smethurst recorded more than 80 songs Sixties music act the Singing Postman, Allan Smethurst, has died aged 73. Mr Smethurst broke his hip in a fall three months ago and his health deteriorated before his d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,771 | Which Union leader of the American Civil War gave his name to a tree in California's 'Sequoia National Park'? | William Tecumseh Sherman | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Other work Bank manager, lawyer, college superintendent, streetcar executive William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the A... | The State of North Dakota - An Introduction to the Peace Garden State from NETSTATE.COM The State of North Dakota The Badlands: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Welcome to North Dakota. "Nothing could be more lonely and nothing more beautiful than the view at nightfall across the prairies to these huge hill masses, whe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,772 | Which county will host the 2016 European Football Championships? | France names host cities 2016 European Championships | Daily Mail Online France names nine cities to host the European Championship finals in 2016 By Sportsmail Reporter Updated: 13:06 EST, 20 May 2011 comments The French Football Federation have designated the nine host cities for the 2016 European Championships. Bord... | UEFA European Championship Top 10 Midfielders UEFA European Championship Top 10 Midfielders Published on Country: Portugal Years Active: 1990 to 2008 Rui Costa represented Portugal in three UEFA European Championships . He was a good provider for other players to score goals but still scored a good number himself. At h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,773 | Which saint is associated with the emblem of three golden balls | St. Nicholas Center ::: St. Nicholas Symbols St. Nicholas Symbols in Haarlem, NL! St. Nicholas Symbols A number of symbols help us recognize St. Nicholas. They developed from his most popular stories and customs. Crozier A hooked staff carried by a bishop; represents a shepherd's staff as the bishop is to be the shephe... | The footballs during the FIFA World Cup™ 2014 Brazil The brazuca, which means 'Brazilian' and refers to the Brazilian way of life, is the most-tested adidas ball in history. It was, over a two-and-a-half-year period, tried out by over 600 of the world’s top players or former players including Iker Casillas, Dani Alves,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,500,774 | Who was acting leader of the Lib Dems after the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell? | Menzies Campbell resigns as Lib Dem leader - Telegraph Liberal Democrats Menzies Campbell resigns as Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has been forced to resign as leader of the Liberal Democrats after a brutal coup by his own MPs. Sir Menzies was a key figure in the removal of Charles Kennedy in 2006 Photo: GEOFF P... | 15 prominent MPs who have lost their seat in the parliament - BT 15 prominent MPs who have lost their seat in the parliament Will Ed Balls, Charles Kennedy and Esther McVey bid goodbye to politics after shocking defeat? Print this story It was one of the most unpredictable elections in the UK’s history with dramatic ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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