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1,501,175 | Which of his marshals did Napoleon call 'the bravest of the brave'? | Guest Article | “The Bravest of The Brave” – Marshal Ney and “The Hundred Days” by Brian Williams | Mark Simner Guest Article | “The Bravest of The Brave” – Marshal Ney and “The Hundred Days” by Brian Williams Posted on by Mark Simner “My name is Michel Ney. I was born at Saarlouis on 10 January 1769. I am the Duke of ... | Joan of Arc The feast day for Joan of Arc is celebrated on May 30th Also known as: Maid of Orleans; Jeanne d'Arc; Jean D'arc; Jehanne Darc Joan of Arc, a patron saint of France and a national heroine, led the resistance to the English invasion of France in the Hundred Years War. She was born 6 January 1412 at Greux-Dom... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,176 | Richard Flanagan won the 2014 Man Booker Prize for The Narrow Road to the Deep North. What nationality is he? | Richard Flanagan wins 2014 Man Booker Prize for The Narrow Road to the Deep North Richard Flanagan wins 2014 Man Booker Prize for The Narrow Road to the Deep North Everything you need to know about the Man Booker Prize Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan has won one of the world's most prestigious literary prizes, the 20... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 8th December The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by the Harrington Academicals vetted by the Dolphin Art and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small Dumb Britain History – A Hard Act To Follow Sport Vetted by: The Dolphin Arts and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Sm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,177 | About whom did Eric Clayton write Layla? | Eric Clapton's Songs: The Backstories Home / The Vault Eric Clapton's Songs: The Backstories In interviews that have taken place over the years, Eric Clapton has sometimes told the story behind a song he recorded or discussed his inspiration for a song he wrote. But, he hasn’t always spoken of his best-known songs ... | Poetry & Remembrance: Thomas Gray's Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Poetry & Remembrance: Thomas Gray's Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Professor Belinda Jack Download this lecture There are two versions of Gray’s famous ‘Elegy written in a Country Churchyard’. They are both about how we may be remembered, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,178 | What religious movement started in Jamaica in the 1930's? | Jamaica: The Rastafarian Movement | Global Exchange The Rastafarian Movement Introduction to the Rastafari Phenomenon By Nathaniel Samuel Murrell Seldom has such a relatively small cultural phenomenon as Rastafari attracted so much attention from young people, the media, and scholars in the fields of religion, anthr... | Jamaica - Travel Guide and Latest News | TravelPulse Last updated: 03:16 PM ET, Sun January 15 2017 Jamaica Destinations Home | Caribbean About The warm Caribbean winds of Jamaica are infused with more than just sunshine and reggae. Jamaica consists of a colorful mosaic made up of sugary beaches, friendly faces, natura... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,179 | What geographic term for a bay derives originally from the Greek word kolpos meaning bosom? | Online Etymology Dictionary gulf (n.) late 14c., "profound depth," from Old French golf "a gulf, whirlpool," from Italian golfo "a gulf, a bay," from Late Latin colfos, from Greek kolpos "bay, gulf of the sea," earlier "trough between waves, fold of a loose garment," originally "bosom," the common notion being "curved ... | "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 |
1,501,180 | The River Volga runs through which capital city? | 10 Rivers that flow through Europe's Capital Cities - 10 Most Today Leisure & Travel Below is a list of 10 rivers that flow through capital cities in Europe 1. River Thames, London , England – The River Thames flows through London and London’s major attractions are situated right along the banks of the river, such as t... | Vilnius - The Capital Of Lithuania | Travel Lithuania Vilnius Urban Vilnius is the Capital of Lithuania located in the center of Europe which is both contemporary and ancient, rich in architecture, historical monuments, culture heritage, thematic festivals and entertainments. Vilnius is the fastest growing capital in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,181 | In 2003, Rebecca Wade became the first female editor of which British newspaper? | BBC NEWS | UK | Rebekah Wade: Profile Rebekah Wade: Profile Rebekah Wade was News of the World editor at 31 Sun editor Rebekah Wade has been making headlines of her own after her arrest for allegedly assaulting her EastEnders actor husband Ross Kemp. Ms Wade, 37, has attracted attention and controversy throughout a Fle... | Too Much To Dream: March 2003 Archives BRIT HUME on Fox News reports (no link yet) that Peter Arnett has been hired by the UK's Daily Mirror. He'll be working with John Pilger! All the idiots, coming together... And here's the front page of said UK paper (via Damian Penny ). You know, Hollywood makes films whose plots ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,182 | Ken Livingstone was runner-up to Boris Johnson in both of the last two elections for Mayor of London, who is the former Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Liberal Democrat candidate who finished third and fourth? | May plans to open new grammar schools, confidential document reveals - as it happened https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2016/sep/06/keith-vaz-resign-no-confidence-quit-as-commons-home-affairs-committee-chair-politics-live <p>Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including... | Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell to step down as MP Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell to step down as MP STV The 72-year-old said it had been an 'enormous privilege' to represent North-East Fife for 26 years. Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell is to quit Parliament at the next genera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,183 | With which football club would you associate the Toon Army? | Toon Army Blog - Newcastle United Blog, Newcastle Blog, Newcastle United Forum, Newcastle United News, Newcastle United Football Contact Welcome to our dedicated Newcastle Utd Blog This football blog site offers a discussion platform for fans to discuss news stories relating to the trials and tribulations of Newcastle ... | The Red Arrows - Lincolnshire.org Five Dog Friendly Cottages in Lincolnshire The Red Arrows "Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force" Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows is the aerobatic display team o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,184 | What is the capital of Guernsey | St Peter Port, Guernsey - Things to Do & See | VisitGuernsey Things To Do St Peter Port With its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, it is easy to see why St Peter Port is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Guernsey's capital has been a busy port since Roman times. Cas... | Channel Islands Collections bl.uk > Help for researchers Home > Find help by region > Europe > United Kingdom > Channel Islands Collections Channel Islands Collections The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the west coast of Normandy (France), comprising Jersey, Guernsey and the smaller islands of Her... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,185 | What was the nickname of ski jumper Michael Edwards, who first represented Great Britain at the 1987 World Championships and, as the sole British applicant, qualified for the 1988 Winter Olympics where he finished last in both the 70m and 90m events? | Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards : Wikis (The Full Wiki) Other names Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards Michael Edwards (born 5 December 1963), better known as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, was the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping and was the British ski jumping record holder. He was also the world numbe... | Simply Red | New Music And Songs | Simply Red About Simply Red Led by the vocalist Mick Hucknall, the English blue-eyed soul band Simply Red became international stars with their debut album, Picture Book. On the hit ballad "Holding Back the Years," Hucknall proved that he could sing soulfully without affectation, whil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,186 | In a lava lamp, of what type of substance is the 'lava'? | Everyday Chemistry - Lava Lamp Lava Lamp Lava lamps are interesting curios to have. Though they often don't look like much, we kids are captivated by how those little blob things are always in motion is quite fascinating. Who invented the first lava lamp? Lava lamps are nothing new, though they have captivated many chi... | How is lava formed? | Volcano World | Oregon State University OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY First, there is a definition we need to make. Just to keep things straight, geologists use the word " " for molten rock that is still underground, and the word "lava" once it has erupted onto the surface. Rocks in the formation of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,187 | What name for an army unit composed of New Zealand and Australian troops was applied to them in World War I? | SOLDIERS' SONGS: THE FOLKLORE OF THE POWERLESS SOLDIERS' SONGS: THE FOLKLORE OF THE POWERLESS Les Cleveland Copyright Les Cleveland, 1984 and used by permission. All rights reserved. A later version of this paper was published in New York Folklore 11 (1985) Introduction As occupational folklore, the songs that soldiers... | War of Jenkins' Ear War of Jenkins' Ear 1739-1748 [ 1739 - 1749 ] The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain) was a conflict between Great Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748, with major operations largely ended by 1742. Its unusual name, coined by Thomas Carlyle in 1858,[5] refers to an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,188 | Who founded the Samaritans in 1953? | The history of Samaritans | Samaritans You are here Home > About us > Our organisation > The history of Samaritans The history of Samaritans Samaritans began in 1953 in London, founded by a vicar called Chad Varah. Throughout his career Chad had offered counselling to his parishioners, and wanted to do something more s... | Knowledge Knowledge You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 21 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 25 to 35 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 39 to 115 are not shown in this preview. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,189 | The use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech is known as what? | Hyperbole - Examples and Definition of Hyperbole Hyperbole Hyperbole Definition Hyperbole, derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting” is a figure of speech , which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. It is a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech. For instance, when you meet a frie... | Latin phrases glossary and listing - common and interesting Latin expressions, terminology, translations, meanings, origins glossary, usage in legal, business, science and English language (with) the defendant being absent (legal term) - in the absence of the accused a capite ad calcem thoroughly/completely... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,190 | Which Roman numerals depict the year 1991? | Roman numerals - history and use ROMAN NUMERALS The Romans depicted numbers using seven letters of the alphabet as numerals I = 1 M = 1000 In medieval texts and some early printed books, the numerals are written in lower case letters and u was frequently substituted for v. In the final position of the numeral, j coul... | International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Croatia - Wikibooks, open books for an open world International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Croatia From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Croatia[ edit ] During the Italian and German occupation from 1941 to 1944, Croatia was called the Independent State of Croatia and i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,191 | Abraham Maslow's original 'Hierarchy of Needs' theory comprises how many stages? | Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Simply Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs by Saul McLeod published 2007, updated 2016 < Maslow's (1943, 1954) hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Maslow wanted to... | 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 |
1,501,192 | At the 84th Academy Awards in 2012, which silent French film received ten nominations, winning five awards, including Best Picture? | Oscars 2012: Complete Winners List | Hollywood Reporter Oscars 2012: Complete Winners List 5:30 PM PST 2/26/2012 by THR Staff Getty Images "The Artist" and "Hugo" topped the 84th annual Academy Awards with five wins apiece. The 84th annual Academy Awards took place Sunday, Feb. 26 with Billy Crystal hosting for a ninth... | 1991 Academy Awards® Winners and History The Prince of Tides (1991) Actor: ANTHONY HOPKINS in "The Silence of the Lambs" , Warren Beatty in "Bugsy", Robert De Niro in "Cape Fear", Nick Nolte in "The Prince of Tides", Robin Williams in "The Fisher King" Actress: JODIE FOSTER in "The Silence of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,193 | In which year was the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race declared a draw because it was said that the judge was asleep under a bush as the crews passed the finish line? | The Boat Race - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on The Boat Race Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Encyclopedia F... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,194 | In which month is horse racing's Melbourne Cup held? | 2016 Melbourne Cup | 2016 Field, News, Form, Betting & Tips - HorseRacing.com.au Ahzeemah The 2016 Melbourne Cup is widely regarded as Australia’s major thoroughbred horse race. Held annually on the first Tuesday of November, the Melbourne Cup attracts some of the best horses in the world, all vying for a chance to cla... | Melbourne Cup Day in Australia Home Calendar Holidays Australia Melbourne Cup Day Melbourne Cup Day in Australia Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s best known horse racing event held on the first Tuesday of November every year. It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria. This event is popularly dubbe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,195 | If Christmas Eve falls on a Monday, what day will New Year's Day be? | Holiday schedule Graeme −> Odds and Ends −> Holiday schedule I work at a company where we get ten holidays each year. We also get three personal days, to cover the holidays the company doesn't recognize. The holidays the company does recognize are New Years, Martin Luther King, Presidents, Memorial, Independence... | Uncategorized Archives - Forked River Gazette frgazette Leave a comment Name 5 of Santa’s 8 reindeer from the “Twas the night before Christmas” poem (Rudolph doesn’t count!)Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Donner Who played the main character George Bailey in the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”?Jam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,196 | Tower Bridge in London is an example of what kind of bridge ? | Tower Bridge | London’s Famous Bridges | London Landmarks Step inside the Engine Rooms to find one of London's true hidden gems. Soak in the atmosphere as authentic machinery which once lifted Tower Bridge’s 1000 tonne bascules fill the space with whirring wheels and moving pistons. These beautifully maintained coal-dr... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,197 | In which year was the Bank of France (Banque de France) established? | Banque de France | French national bank | Britannica.com French national bank Alternative Title: Bank of France Related Topics bank Banque de France, national bank of France , created in 1800 to restore confidence in the French banking system after the financial upheavals of the revolutionary period. Headquarters are i... | Beginning of the end Sir Cuthbert was asked to explain why Martins' shareholders were to get Loan Stock in Barclays Bank in part replacement of their Martins ordinary shares. The questioner was protesting at having some of his ordinary shares changed to fixed-interest stock. Sir Cuthbert explained that the take... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,198 | The Red River forms the boundary between Texas and which other US State? | BOUNDARIES | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Site BOUNDARIES BOUNDARIES. In the middle of the twentieth century the boundaries of Texas were 2,845.3 miles long, counting the great arc of the Gulf Coast line and only the larger river bends... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,199 | Who played Ron Kovic in the 1989 film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’? | Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Author: comix-man (comix_man_1@yahoo.com) from USA What defines a great film? I believe that for a movie to be great, it should move you. It should make you think. It should make you reconsider your views and outlooks. It should make you take a closer look at its subject matter. It sho... | 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 |
1,501,200 | What is the third event in a men’s decathlon? | Decathlon | iaaf.org Decathlon Decathlon How it works This is the men’s ultimate all-round test, a 10-event contest covering the whole range of athletics disciplines spread over two days. Competitors earn points for their performance in each discipline and the overall winner is the man who accrues the most points. The ... | Equestrianism at the 1972 München Summer Games: Mixed Three-Day Event, Individual | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Equestrianism at the 1972 München Summer Games: Mixed Three-Day Event, Individual Host City: München, West Germany Venue(s): Military Lands Poing, Poing; Riding Stadium, Riem, München Date Started: Augus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,201 | If the TV parental warning includes the letters FV, what are they warning against? | The TV Parental Guidelines Directed to Older Children This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,202 | Who was appointed Secretary of State for Education in David Cameron's May 2015 cabinet? | Election 2015: Who's who in David Cameron's cabinet - BBC News BBC News Election 2015: Who's who in David Cameron's cabinet 19 March 2016 Here's a guide to who's who in David Cameron's cabinet: Prime Minister David Cameron, who became prime minister in 2010 at the head of a coalition government with the Liberal Democra... | Brown appoints first female home secretary | Society | The Guardian Brown appoints first female home secretary Jacqui Smith, the new home secretary, and David Miliband, the new foreign secretary, today. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA. Thursday 28 June 2007 06.56 EDT First published on Thursday 28 June 2007 06.56 EDT Share o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,203 | The Fields Medal is awarded every four years in which discipline? | Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths Updated August 13, 2014 22:20:57 Map: Iran, Islamic Republic Of An Iranian-born mathematician has... | TIME Magazine Mar. 07, 2016 by Jerry Brinn - issuu issuu M A R C H 7, 2 0 1 6 No traffic. No accidents. No deaths. All you have to do is give up your right to drive. By Matt Vella time.com Follow the crumbs. They will take you home. WorldMags.net Conversation WorldMags.net A return to Earth Six members of the TIME team... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,204 | What kind of animal is a Langur? | Langur - Animals Town Langur Diet: herbivore Average lifespan: Size: Males are up to 75 cm [2.3 ft.] females up to 65 cm [2.1 ft.] Weight: around 20 kg Group name: group Langur monkeys are also known as Leaf Monkeys because they mainly eat leaves. There are various species of Langur monkeys. These monkeys are very agil... | TV ACRES: Dogs > Breeds> Basset Hounds > Dog the dog (Columbo) Basset Hounds Dog the dog - Basset hound seen on episodes of the police drama COLUMBO/NBC/1971-77/ABC/1989-91. Dog was owned by Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk), a seemingly incompetent homicide detective who always got his man. The choice of a droopy-eare... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,205 | What term is used to describe a certain type of documentary? | Defining Documentary Film Defining Documentary Film Henrik Juel Raising a question When I ask the students in my film classes at the university if they can define or at least somehow describe what makes a film a documentary, they usually come up with answers like this: "It is a type of film that is based on the real wo... | Back American Culture Series II (ACSII), 1493-1875: The 5,600 titles in this microfilm collection represent what are considered to be fundamental research materials in inter-disciplinary American Studies curricula. A subset of the collection, American Culture Series I, is also available with 250 titles. The col... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,206 | Edward Gibbon was famed for which great historical work? | Edward Gibbon facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Edward Gibbon COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. Edward Gibbon The English historian Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) wrote "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." Although superseded in part as history, this work is still read for its clarity, a... | A Researcher's Guide to Local History Terminology/Abecedary - Wikibooks, open books for an open world A Researcher's Guide to Local History Terminology/Abecedary From Wikibooks, open books for an open world 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 expoliate A pied - a French term neaning 'on foot'. Abatis, '... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,207 | Which plant (Latin name crataegus) is also called the May Tree, since this is the month in which it blooms? | Trees - Sapling Nursery | Brooklyn - Manhattan, New York Hydrangea tree Latin Name: Hydrangea Paniculata Description: Paniculatas often get very large. 8-10 feet tall and wide is not unusual. Some, as seen in pictures below, get even taller. A beautiful paniculata, which can be grown in all parts of the United States e... | 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 |
1,501,208 | Who played Scottish police officer Hamish Macbeth on TV in the 1990's? | Watch Hamish Macbeth Episodes Online | SideReel 0 Robert Carlyle before he was Rumplestilskin! Gorgeous scenery, easy going story lines that appealed to the more elderly amongst us and everything would always work out in the end. Plus, Jock the dog. I saw a few episodes, even though he was a copper in a small coastal v... | New Tricks finale: 'life in the old dog yet' | The Week UK New Tricks finale: 'life in the old dog yet' Oct 7, 2015 email Viewers bade farewell to the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS) last night as police drama New Tricks finally came to an end - but there was little sorrow from the critics. After 12 series an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,209 | Burkina Faso was known by which name until 1984? | Why the name: Burkina Faso? | African Heritage African Heritage Posted by: Dr. Y. | September 12, 2013 Why the name: Burkina Faso? Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso Have you ever wondered about the name of the country Burkina Faso? Why would a country have two names, i.e. Burkina and then Faso? or even simply two nam... | Burkina Faso | history - geography | Britannica.com Burkina Faso National anthem of Burkina Faso Official name multiparty republic with one legislative body (National Assembly [127])1 Head of state President: Roch Marc Christian Kaboré Head of government Prime Minister: Paul Kaba Thieba Capital Literacy: percentage of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,210 | Which American city is served by 'Stapleton Airport'? | Stapleton International Airport | Articles | Colorado Encyclopedia Stapleton International Airport Airport Administration building, 1935 Share to A view of the industrial style, three-story brick administration building at the Denver Municipal Airport in 1935. The Denver Municipal Airport opened in 1929, and the name w... | Airline Information - Kelling Airport Airline Information Kelling Airport Airline Information Laker Airways was a wholly private, British independent airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. It originally was a charter airlineflying passengers and cargo worldwide. Its head office was located at London Gatwick Airp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,211 | What was the home of the gods in Norse mythology? | Gods and Goddesses of Norse Mythology When Ymir lived long ago Was no sand or sea, no surging waves. Nowhere was there earth nor heaven above. Bur a grinning gap and grass nowhere. - Völuspá-The Song of the Sybil Although we know a little from observations made by Tacitus and Caesar, most of what we know of Norse mytho... | The Labyrinth of Crete, the myth of the Minotaur Archaeology, Mythology and History of Crete The Labyrinth of Crete: The Myth Of The Minotaur Zeus, in the form of a bull, brought Europe from the Phoenician seashore to Gortys in Crete where he made love with her under a plane tree (or on the plane tree after... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,212 | Two other countries joined the 'Common Market' at the same time as the UK, Ireland and who? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 1 | 1973: Britain joins the EEC 1973: Britain joins the EEC The United Kingdom has become a fully-fledged member of the European Economic Community. Ireland and Denmark also joined Britain in becoming the newest members of the community, bringing the total number of member states to nine. At midnight ... | Denmark and the United Kingdom obtained special opt outs - BANKING - 101 View Full Document Denmark and the United Kingdom obtained special opt-outs in the original Maastricht Treaty . Both countries are legally exempt from joining the eurozone unless their governments decide otherwise, either by parliamentary vote or ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,213 | Thomas Jonathan Jackson was a confederate general during the American Civil War. By what name was he better known? | Stonewall Jackson - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Google Stonewall Jackson’s Early Years Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia ). When Jackson was two years old, his six-year-old sister died of typhoid fever. His father, Jonathan Jackson (1790-1826), an atto... | Who was the US President During the American Civil War Open Mic Who was the US President During the American Civil War Abraham Lincoln was the US president during the American Civil War which is also known as the "War Between the States". "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot en... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,214 | What is the capital city of Bahrain? | Bahrain Facts, Capital City, Currency, Flag, Language, Landforms, Land Statistics, Largest Cities, Population, Symbols Ethnicity: Bahraini 62.4%, non-Bahraini 37.6% GDP total: $32.44 billion (2012 est.) GDP per capita: $28,200 (2012 est.) Land Sizes Language: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu Largest Cities: (by ... | What is the Capital of Yemen? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Yemen The Capital City of Yemen (officially named Republic of Yemen) is the city of Sanaa. The population of Sanaa in the year 2008 was 23,013,376. Yemen is an Arabic speaking country on the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,215 | Today is World Diabetes day, designed to bring awareness of the disease, which is caused by a shortage of what hormone? | Eden's Effort | Spreading Awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. every.single.day Spreading Awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. every.single.day Menu It’s that time of year again… Basketball season 💗🏀😳 I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with it… mostly LOVE… I LOVE the game – and even more so, I LOVE watching my girl play the... | Easter Prize QUIZ ...ANSWERS in General Discussion Forum 12.What was the first food consumed by the astronauts of Apollo 11, after the moon landing?............TURKEY 13.In which decade was Insulin first used in the treatment of Diabetes?...............................................1920's 14.The British cabinet has o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,216 | What does a cartophilist collect? | Cartophilist - Definition and synonyms of cartophilist in the English dictionary. Translation of cartophilist to 20 languages. cartophilist Meaning of cartophilist in the English dictionary DICTIONARY exclamation Cartophilist is a noun. A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the... | Cairo: Finding its own way in waste collection - Danish Architecture Centre The city of Bristol in southwest England has an innovative approach to sustainable urban development and citizen involvement, for example via social media and interactive websites. That meant that on 14 June 2013 the city beat Brussels, Glasgow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,217 | Who was the Greek goddess of Peace? | IRENE (Eirene) - Greek Goddess Hora of Peace (Roman Pax) Peace (eirênê) Irene and Plutus, Greco-Roman statue, Staatliche Antikensammlungen EIRENE (Irene) was the goddess of peace and the season of spring. She was one of the three Horai (Horae), deities of the seasons and keepers of the gates of heaven. Her sisters were... | Ashtart, the Phoenician Great Goddess Roman Ashtart (either "the Star", or "She of the Womb&"), is better known by the name Astarte, the Greek version of Her name. Ashtart is a Semitic Goddess of love and war and the Canaanite Great Goddess who is the cult partner of Ba'al (the King). Semitic describes a group of langu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,218 | "Who broke baseball's ""color barrier"" in 1947?" | Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier - Apr 15, 1947 - HISTORY.com On this day in history in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Lead Story Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier S... | TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor soc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,219 | What was the former name of Ho Chi Minh City immediately before it changed its name? | Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam War - HISTORY.com Ho Chi Minh A+E Networks Introduction Ho Chi Minh first emerged as an outspoken voice for Vietnamese independence while living as a young man in France during World War I. Inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution, he joined the Communist Party and traveled to the Soviet Union. He hel... | Bay City Rollers | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Group Members: Duncan Faure , Ian Mitchell All Music Guide: The Bay City Rollers were a Scottish pop/rock band of the '70s with a strong following among teenage girls. The origins of the group go back to the formation of the duo the Longmuir Brothers in the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,220 | In the ‘Harry Potter’ series of books what is the American version of the game of Quidditch? | American National Quidditch team | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia American National Quidditch team Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made furthe... | 10 Fascinating Rituals and Traditions of English Schools School novels are enormously popular and have been since they were first developed in the 19th century, with depictions ranging from the grim Victorian institutions of Dickens and Brontë to the enchanting world of Hogwarts in Harry Potter. In this article, we loo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,221 | What are Lloyds of London’s syndicate members more commonly called | Misleading Terms Lloyd's Panel Auditors: "Despite their title, the panel auditors were not in fact charged with carrying out an audit [of a syndicate's underwriting] at all. Their duty was described by Lord Cromer: 'The main function of the auditor is to provide a certificate to the Committee of Lloyd's tha... | The Likely Lads (Series) - TV Tropes The Likely Lads You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG The Likely Lads was a black and white Britcom that ran from 1964 to 1966 on The BBC . It followed the escapades of two young working-class men Oop North , Terry Collier (who was proud of h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,222 | Normally called a wolverine in North America, what is the largest carniverous mammal in the weasel family, which, it is said, has a habit of hiding articles which are no use to it? | Full text of "Montana outdoors" See other formats ■ \\m cMoi)Uu\\a Vist^, 'Wildlife C8l { ParK§ CONTENTS Montana Outdoor! November/ December 2004 STATE OF MONTANA Judy Martz, Governor MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS COMMISSION Dan Walker, Chairman Tim Mulligan, Vice-Chairman John Lane Michael Murphy Joh... | Puzzles - Kids' TV (last) 31 How is the cartoon character of Norville Rogers better known? 32 Which Gerry Anderson series featured a seal called Oink? 33 Who is the arch enemy of He Man? 34 What type of bird is Professor Yaffle in Bagpuss? 35 Which organisation does Captain Scarlet work for? 36 What was the name of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,223 | Who hosted the celebrity version of Fifteen to One which had one episode last September and four in June this year? | Fifteen to One - Episode Guide - All 4 Fifteen to One Clips & Extras First shown: Fri 20 Sep 2013 Fifteen celebrities go head-to-head as they battle it out to win the notoriously tough quiz show. Among the contestants are: Jo Brand, Alex Brooker, Konnie Huq, Jonathan Ross and Stephen Mangan. Clips & Extras After an 11-... | BBC SPORT | TV/Radio Listings | Sports Personality | Did you know? Did you know? A potted history of the Sports Personality of the Year awards. BBC's Sports Personality of the Year was created in 1954 by Sir Paul Fox, then editor of the magazine show Sportsview, and presenter Peter Dimmock. Dimmock was the first of nin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,224 | Known as the Thane of Fife, what character does Macduff kill in the final act of a famous play by William Shakespeare? | Macbeth Characters - eNotes.com Macbeth Characters Macbeth Characters at a Glance Macbeth key characters: Macbeth, the ambitious Scottish general who kills King Duncan to take the throne. Lady Macbeth, Macbeth's merciless wife. The Weird Sisters, a gruesome trio of witches. Banquo, Macbeth’s friend and then enemy. Dunc... | 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 |
1,501,225 | The famous Reeperbahn is in which European city? | Death of the Reeperbahn: Hamburg's streets of shame | The Independent Europe Death of the Reeperbahn: Hamburg's streets of shame Times are changing in Germany's most famous red-light district – and the brothels that thrived for decades are closing their doors. Tony Paterson reports on a sexual revolution Friday 2... | The Velvet Underground, American rock band founded in 1965 by Lou Reed and John Cale The Velvet Underground American rock band The American rock band Velvet Underground was founded in 1965 by Lou Reed (vocals and guitar) and John Cale (bass, viola, piano and organ). Sterling Morrison (guitar) and Maureen Tucker (drums)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,226 | BCG is an inoculation against what? | CDC | TB | Fact Sheets - BCG Vaccine Fact Sheets BCG Vaccine Introduction BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Many foreign-born persons have been BCG-vaccinated. BCG is used in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary di... | Tuberculosis – Transmission, Risks & Prevention | Everyday Health Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD Tuberculosis is an infectious, airborne disease that kills millions of people around the world every year. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB genera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,227 | Which record by Terry Jacks was Number One in 1974? | Terry Jacks - Biography - IMDb Terry Jacks Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trivia (1) Overview (2) Terrance Ross Jacks Mini Bio (1) Singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer Terry Jacks was born on March 29, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A member of the hippie generation, Jacks res... | The UK Number Ones : 1975-1979 Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 18 Jan 1975 Status Quo Down Down 1 Only No 1 This famous band of head bangers had 22 Top 10s out of 52 hits between 1968 and 1996, but only this No 1. 25 Jan 1975 Tymes Ms Grace 1 Only No 1 US group that first charted in 1963. They had ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,228 | Yperite, first used by the German army in September 1917, is better known as what type of gas? | Poison Gases Poison Gases ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Poison Gases Poisonous gases were known about for a long time before the First World War but military officers were reluctant to use them as they considered it to be a uncivilized weapon. The French Army were the first to employ it as a weapon when in the first month of the... | What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 - IT - 402 View Full Document What did Pope John XX1 use as effective eyewash Babies Urine 36 Rhodopsis original Egyptian Cinderella had what job Prostitute - bird stole her shoe 37 Whose attendance compulsory at priests banquets in Egypt Mummies – dead re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,229 | What is the world's largest herb | The Benefits and Frugality of the World's Largest Herb: the Banana | Don't Waste the Crumbs Don't Waste the Crumbs You are here: Don't Waste The Crumbs » Saving Money » The Benefits and Frugality of the World’s Largest Herb: the Banana The Benefits and Frugality of the World’s Largest Herb: the Banana September 24, 201... | Cretan Herbs and Plants - Flora Crete - Sfakia-Crete.com Herbs and spices of Crete There are 130 species of wild flowers and herbs unique to Crete The flora of Crete is at its best in Spring, after the rain showers of the early season. Crete really looks green, and hundreds of flowers, plants an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,230 | "What is the name of the character played by Charlie Sheen in the TV series ""Two and a Half Men""?" | Charlie Harper – but not Sheen – returns for ‘Two and a Half Men’ finale | New York Post Charlie Harper – but not Sheen – returns for ‘Two and a Half Men’ finale Ashton Kutcher, Chuck Lorre and Jon Cryer CBS More On: Ratings for 'Two and a Half Men' finale not so meh-morable Charlie Harper may have returned for the se... | "Two and a Half Men" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 0 out of 2 people found the following review useful: God will not approve of this show from United States 14 October 2016 I absolutely find everyone in this show annoying and offensi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,231 | What was the surname of the rapper Tupac? | Tupac Shakur - Biography - IMDb Tupac Shakur Biography Showing all 130 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (76) | Personal Quotes (41) Overview (5) 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) Mini Bio (2) Born in New York City, Tupac grew up primarily in Harlem. In 1984, his family moved to Balt... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,232 | What religion was Richard Nixon | Richard Nixon’s Religion and Political Views | The Hollowverse Nixon was a Republican, but had some signature Democrat economic policies. Richard Nixon was born quite poor in Yorba Linda, California. Nixon’s mother was a Quaker and his father converted from Methodist when he married her. Quaker is a surprising religion... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,233 | Which South African mammal is also called a suricate? | Meercat - definition of Meercat by The Free Dictionary Meercat - definition of Meercat by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Meercat (mîr′kăt′) n. A small burrowing mongoose (Suricata suricatta) of southern Africa, having brownish-gray fur and a long tail, which it uses for balance when it stands on ... | Reticulated Giraffe - Safari WestSafari West Reticulated Giraffe Species G. camelopardalis Species status: Least Concern * Safari West has two sub-species of giraffe; Masai giraffe, G. c. tippelschircki and reticulated giraffe,G. c. reticulata. Key Facts Height: 14-20 ft (~4.3-6 m) Weight: 1800-3500 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,234 | Who played the part of Father Ted in the T.V. series | Amazon.com: Father Ted - The Complete Series 2: Various: Movies & TV Father Ted - The Complete Series 2 DVD See More Sling Television: 7 days FREE Watch Live TV Programming Any Time and Anywhere. Simple monthly pricing, no long-term contracts or hidden fees. Watch now See all buying options Customers Who Bought This It... | Other 1950's Children's TV Home > Children's Programmes > Other Children's TV Below is a selection of other Children's TV programmes of the 1950's. If you have any information about these or any other programmes of the era, we would be very grateful to receive it. Just e-mail the address at the foot of this page and we... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,235 | What was the name of the submarine in the novel ' 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ' by Jules Verne ? | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne - Google Books 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 4 Reviews https://books.google.com.au/books/about/20_000_Leagues_Under_the_Sea.html?id=hEzmQuPLO6UC Themes: Hi-Lo, adapted classics, low level classics, graphic novel. These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This s... | Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Last Bus to Woodstock (1975) Created by Edit Block Morse (left) as played by John Thaw in the television adaptation, with Lewis (right) as played by Kevin Whately. Inspector Morse is a fictional character in the eponymous series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, as well... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,236 | How old must you be to serve on a jury in the city of Seattle? | Municipal Court of Seattle - Jury Duty FAQs Is Jury service mandatory? The United States Constitution and the Washington State Constitution guarantee the right to trial by jury. Failure to attend as directed may subject you to penalties provided by law. All King County reside... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,237 | Speleology is the scientific study or exploration of what? | Speleology | Define Speleology at Dictionary.com speleology [spee-lee-ol-uh-jee] /ˌspi liˈɒl ə dʒi/ Spell the exploration and study of caves. Origin of speleology 1890-95; < Latin spēlae(um) (see spelaean ) + -o- + -logy Related forms [spee-lee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌspi li əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ (Show IPA), adjective speleologist, ... | Control Panel » Templates - Northamptonshire Sport Northamptonshire Sport Sat, 18 Mar 2017 - Sun, 19 Mar 2017 (09:00 - 16:00) What is Caving? Caving is the recreational pastime of exploring cave systems Caving is often undertaken for the enjoyment of the outdoor activity or for physical exercise, as well as original ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,238 | Who was the longest serving British prime minister last century | 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... | British Monarchs And Their Prime Ministers - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History British Monarchs And Their Prime Ministers 10, DOWNING STREET The five major political parties of the United Kingdom are the Liberal Democrats, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,239 | Trivial Pursuit was invented in which country? | Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59 - The New York Times The New York Times Business Day |Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59 Search Question: How did Chris Haney, an inventor of the board game Trivial Pursuit , think of himself? Answer: As a rock star. “It’s like we became rock ... | The Definitive Pursuit Radio Log with Ted de Corsia, Ben Wright and Leith Stevens Ben Wright as Inspector Peter Black Eddie Dunstedter circa 1941 Background It was almost certainly Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating and quixotic character Sherlock Holmes that ignited a great deal of interest in the inner workings of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,240 | Which film, for which Carey Mulligan won a Best Actress BAFTA, is based on the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber? | Carey Mulligan wins best actress at BAFTA - Times of India Times of India Carey Mulligan wins best actress at BAFTA DPA Britain's up-and-coming star Carey Mulligan won the best actress category at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) Sunday in London, where Kathryn Bigelow scooped up the best film and best director... | 2009 Academy Awards® Winners and History The Princess and the Frog (2009) The Secret of Kells (2009) Actor: JEFF BRIDGES in "Crazy Heart," George Clooney in "Up in the Air," Colin Firth in "A Single Man," Morgan Freeman in "Invictus," Jeremy Renner in "The Hurt Locker" Actress: SANDRA BULLOCK in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,241 | Which spice is obtained from the plant Crocus sativus | Crocus | The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia Buy From OurStores Crocus The name of the genus is derived from the Latin adjective crocatus, meaning saffron yellow. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae. The word Crocus is Latin... | Food & Drink in Morocco | Frommer's Food & Drink advertisement Displaying influences from Africa, Arabia, and the Mediterranean, the Moroccan cuisine of today is a reflection of the country's colorful past, blended with the culinary traditions of both its Arab and Berber inhabitants. Over time, these influences have be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,242 | Released this year (2009),what is the full name of the sequel to the 2006 film 'Night At The Museum'? | 2009: The Year Of The Sequel 2009: The Year Of The Sequel 19 December 2009 Harry Potter The top ten highest grossing films of the year are a pretty action packed mix, but if we had to define 2009 in one word we could probably call it the year of the sequel. With some fantastic offerings to please the most ardent filmgo... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,243 | Which 2009 film is set in 2154? | Avatar (film) | Avatar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Avatar 2 Avatar is a science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron , starring Sam Worthington , Zoë Saldaña , Stephen Lang , Michelle Rodriguez , and Sigourney Weaver . It was made by Lightstorm Entertainment and released by 20th Century Fox on December... | Sherlock Holmes (2009) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Detective Sherlock Holm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,244 | What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by land area? | The Largest Countries in the World - WorldAtlas.com The Largest Countries in the World The worlds largest nations, measured in square kilometers of land area. Rolling Hills and Vast Vistas in Tuscany, Italy From Cape Horn all the way to the Arctic Circle, the world’s largest countries provide a beautiful snapshot of th... | South America Facts South America Facts Natives of South America South America is the fourth largest continent in the world. There are a total of seven recognized continents (large land mass): Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Map of South America Note: Some geologists gro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,245 | Who played both the Kray twins in the film Legend? | Tom Hardy confirms he will play BOTH Kray twins in Legend | Daily Mail Online comments Tom Hardy has confirmed he will play both brothers in a new biopic about notorious East End gangsters, The Krays. The 36-year-old will face the tricky task of simultaneously playing Ronnie and Reggie Kray in the new film titled, Lege... | Tom Hardy’s Double Whammy: Actor Plays Both Kray Twins In New Film ‘Legend’ Tom Hardy’s Double Whammy: Actor Plays Both Kray Twins In New Film ‘Legend’ Tim Butters Tom Hardy has received rave reviews for his performance of both Ronnie and Reggie Kray in the trailer for the upcoming film biopic about the notorious East ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,246 | Who played the title roll in the Australian film 'Ned Kelly'? | Ned Kelly (1970) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 2:03 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Based on a true story, Ned Kelly is... | Glenrowan| Official Travel and Tourism Website | Heritage Siege Precinct Ned Kelly's Last Stand Glenrowan is a tangible link with one of Australia's most infamous historical figures, Ned Kelly. He is part of the nation's mythology, repeatedly re-emerging through Australia's art, literature and music. Dressed in a helme... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,247 | Which actor took the lead roles in the films, 'Blade Runner', 'The Hitcher', and 'Flesh And Blood'? | Biografía de Rutger Hauer Página oficial: http://www.rutgerhauer.org/ Biografía Rutger Oelsen Hauer is a Dutch film actor. He is well known for his roles in Flesh + Blood, Blind Fury, Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Nighthawks, Sin City, Ladyhawke, The Blood of Heroes and Batman Begins. Hauer was born in Breukelen, Netherla... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,248 | Which element is contained in the molecules of organic compounds? | Organic Compounds Organic Compounds Online Quizzes for CliffsNotes Biology Quick Review, 2nd Edition Organic Compounds The chemical compounds of living things are known as organic compounds because of their association with organisms and because they are carbon-containing compounds. Organic compounds, which are the com... | Element | Article about element by The Free Dictionary Element | Article about element by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/element See also: Elements (table) Elements Element Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Weight1 Melting Point (Degrees Celsius) actinium Ac 89 (227) 1050. 3200. ±300 aluminum ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,249 | In which American state was the first atomic bomb detonated ? | A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: The first atomic bomb is detonated The first atomic bomb is detonated 1945 Photo: Atomic bomb test explosion in Alamagordo, New Mexico, July 16, 1945. AP/Wide World Photos In 1932, James Chadwick discovered the neutron , a small atomic particle with mass but no charge. This tu... | American bomber drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima - Aug 06, 1945 - HISTORY.com This Day In History: 08/06/1945 - Atomic Bomb Hits Hiroshima President Harry Truman orders the Enola Gay to drop the atom bomb on Hiroshima, Cy Young joined major league baseball, the first woman swims the English Channel, and Jamaican independ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,250 | Which English Prime Minister left school in 1959 with 3 'O' levels? | History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret ... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,251 | In which English county is Caister-on-Sea? | Caister-on-Sea Genealogy Resources & Parish Registers | Norfolk Historical Description Direct link to this description Near Yarmouth, three miles north, is Castor or Caister. At an ancient mansion or castle, in this place, resided the famous Sir John Fastolfe, so celebrated for his martial deeds in France. He was appoi... | Sussex UK Travel Guide Regions - South East - Sussex Sussex Due to its strategic location on the south coast, Sussex has always played an essential part in both communications and the defence of England. Beachy Head © GSP Spanning nearly 1500 sq miles, East and West Sussex boast over 100 miles of spectacular coastline,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,252 | Who was deported from the US aged 89 to face a war crime trial in Germany? | Former Nazi guard, 89, faces mass murder trial — RT News Tags Crime , Hate crimes Demjanjuk will be tried for assisting in the killing of Jews at the Sobibor extermination camp in Poland during World War Two. The U.S. Court of Appeal dismissed the 89-year-old’s claims that moving him to Germany would amount to torture ... | Biographies of Current Justices of the Supreme Court Biographies of Current Justices of the Supreme Court John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Marie Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine and Jack. H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,253 | Name the singer who, along with Vince Clarke, made up the pop group Erasure? | Reconnected: Live - Yazoo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Reconnected: Live google+ AllMusic Review by j. poet In the early '80s, Vince Clarke quit Depeche Mode , allegedly dissatisfied with their move toward pop music. He soon hooked up with Alison Moyet , an R&B singer with a powerful deep alto, an... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,254 | Which English Rugby Union team play their home games at Welford Road? | Leicester Rugby Club – Leicester Tigers Love Leicester Leicester Rugby Club The Leicester Rugby Club is an English rugby Union Club who currently plays at the Aviva Premiership and has been the standing champions since last year. They have managed to become one of the most successful clubs in the history of English rug... | FA Cup Opta Stats: Tottenham v Cheltenham (and all S-Z ties) : Opta : UK & Ireland Football UK & Ireland Football Free Bet The FA Cup is the only major trophy that Harry Redknapp has lifted Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon, Tottenham, Watford and West Brom are the hosts scrutinised by Opta in their final ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,255 | Who won the best actor Oscar in 1997 fro the film Shine? | Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) ); two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)... | 'English Patient' Dominates Oscars With Nine, Including Best Picture 'English Patient' Dominates Oscars With Nine, Including Best Picture By LAWRENCE VAN GELDER he English Patient,'' a mesmerizing tale of love and betrayal set against the background of World War II in the deserts of North Africa and the devastation of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,256 | In terms of size, which is the third smallest planet in our Solar System (excluding Pluto)? | The Planets in Our Solar System in Order of Size - Universe Today Universe Today The Planets in Our Solar System in Order of Size Article Updated: 23 Dec , 2015 by Elizabeth Howell If you’re interested in planets, the good news is there’s plenty of variety to choose from in our own Solar System. From the ringed beaut... | Kuiper Belt Objects: Facts about the Kuiper Belt & KBOs Kuiper Belt Objects: Facts about the Kuiper Belt & KBOs By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | January 22, 2016 01:06pm ET MORE This artist's impression shows the distant dwarf planet Eris in the distance with its moon Dysmonia in the foreground. New observa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,257 | Which novel opens with the following words 'The boy with fair hair lowered himself down the last few feet of rock and began to pick his way towards the lagoon'? | Famous Opening Lines | 101 Books Famous Opening Lines by Robert on October 8, 2010 I think some of the best book openings insert the reader into an immediate point of tension. There’s drama right off the bat. I can appreciate books that provide a lot of back story, but I have to make myself be patient. Moby Dick isn'... | LibriVox Librivox Acoustical liberation of books in the public domain Menu Frederick MARRYAT (1792 - 1848) The Children of the New Forest is a children's novel published in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is set in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story follows the fortunes of the four Beverley... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,258 | In which Asian country is the resort of Pattaya? | Asia Pattaya Hotel in Pattaya Hill, Pattaya: Special deals from AsiaWebDirect.com Adults: Children: Royal Wing Suites & Spa by Royal Cliff Hotels Group has the formidable reputation as being one of the finest hotels in Thailand. Boasting an impressive list of royal guests that have stayed in its opulent rooms, the hote... | Amazing Sri Lanka Volume - VI by Tourist Board - W.P. - issuu ASL 04 Final v1.0.indd 1 5/23/2013 3:22:08 PM #43 ASL 04 Final v1.0.indd 2 5/23/2013 3:22:13 PM We offer the world’s highest winning percentage. We take your ex�erience beyond gaming with world-class live enter�ainment, complimentar� dining and drinks and fre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,259 | What was the name of the princess in The Sleeping Beauty? | Sleeping Beauty | Disney Princess Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Budget $8.5 million USD Sleeping Beauty is the 1959 full length animated feature production from Walt Disney Studios. It is the third film to feature and official Disney princess. Contents [ show ] Summary When Maleficent curses Princess Aurora at birth, ... | 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 |
1,501,260 | On Aug 3, 1492, who set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, in a carrack and two caravels, on his way to Asia? | Sailed/Flew the Ocean/Sky Blue in 1492/1984 Coins Tell Stories 8.30.2014 Remember the rhyme from school days? "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in (August) 1492." Another voyage occurred in 1984, but that does not quite rhyme. On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail ... | Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes Poem by John Masefield - Poem Hunter Cargoes - Poem by John Masefield Autoplay next video Terence George Craddock (5/31/2010 2:14:00 PM) Cargoes by John Masefield is a wonderful romantic view of ancient cargo in stanza one and two, described as being exotic exciting ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,261 | Who was he: First to swim the English Channel and later died attempting to swim across Niagara Falls? | Niagara Falls - YouTube Niagara Falls Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 21, 2007... | "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 |
1,501,262 | In which UK city is Waverley railway station? | Edinburgh Waverley railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edinburgh Waverley railway station Jump to: navigation , search Edinburgh Waverley The main pedestrian entrance to the station (now barred to traffic), including the entrance ramp and Balmoral Hotel behind Location North Bridge built by NBR [1] 17 Ma... | On the North Curve between Rickmansworth and Croxley Green, Metropolitan Line Longest tunnel 17.3 miles from Morden to East Finchley via Bank (Northern Line) Longest distance between 2 stations 6.26 kms Chalfont & Latimer to Chesham (Metropolitan) - 3.89 miles Shortest distance between 2 stations 0.25 km Le... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,263 | Who wrote the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea? | The Princess and the Pea - Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales The Princess and the Pea Hans Christian Andersen (1835) Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess. He travelled all over the world to find one, but no... | Lewis Carroll Lewis Carroll Lewis Carroll Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has delighted and entranced children for over a hundred years. Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, he studied at Christ Church College, Oxford where he became a mathematics lecturer. The Alic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,264 | Who famously ate peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches? | The Elvis Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich with Bacon Recipe - Everyday Southwest Everyday Southwest The Elvis Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich with Bacon Recipe January 8, 2013 by Sandy 19 Comments Happy Birthday, Elvis! Celebrate the King’s birthday today by making his amazing Peanut Butter and Fried B... | The Food Timeline: history notes--sandwiches Who invented the sandwich? When? Where? And Why? Acknowledging the fact that combinations of bread/pastry filled with meat or cheese and dressed with condiments have been enjoyed since ancient times, Food historians generally attribute the creation of the sandwich, as we kno... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,265 | Slovenia has land borderswith Austria, Hungary, Italy and which former Yugoslav republic? | History of the Former Country of Yugoslavia Share By Matt Rosenberg With the fall of the Austria-Hungary empire at the end of World War I, the victors threw together a new country which was composed of more than twenty ethnic groups - Yugoslavia. Just over seventy years later that piecemeal nation disintegrated and war... | Country profile: Macedonia - CNN.com Country profile: Macedonia By Catriona Davies and Eoghan Macguire for CNN Updated 12:34 AM ET, Fri September 30, 2011 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Ancient ruins – The famous mosaics at the ancient Roman archeologic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,266 | What city are you in if you land at LAX? | LAX Frequently Asked Questions How to Use LAX Now How early should I be at the airport before a flight? Enhanced federally mandated security measures are in place at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new measures require travelers to be aware of changes in baggage check-in and security screening. They also r... | International Aircraft Registration Prefix Codes International Aircraft Registration Prefixes Tail Numbers An aircraft registration is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies a civilian aircraft. Because airplanes typically display their registration numbers on the aft fuselage just forward of the tail, in earlier... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,267 | Which scientist was the first, in 1888, to demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves? | Maxwell and Hertz Scientists and Electromagnetic Waves: Maxwell and Hertz About 150 years ago, James Clerk Maxwell, an English scientist, developed a scientific theory to explain electromagnetic waves. He noticed that electrical fields and magnetic fields can couple together to form electromagnetic waves. Neither... | "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 |
1,501,268 | Amos Brierly and Mr Wilks ran which pub on TV? | Amos Brearly | Emmerdale Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Amos was Beckindale 's local gossip, he was at the centre of all the local news, in The Woolpack . In 1973 , Amos was convinced that the brewery liked couples to run pubs and Amos saw a decent woman in Annie Sugden . Annie turned Amos down gently, later he we... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,269 | What inventor was nicknamed The Wizard of Menlo Park? | Thomas Edison and Menlo Park | Thomas Edison Center Thomas Edison and Menlo Park Thomas Edison and Menlo Park Thomas Edison and Menlo Park The following excerpts are taken from Westfield Architects & Preservation Consultants’ 2007 Preservation Master Plan, Edison Memorial Tower, Museum, & Site. Young Edison Thomas Alva... | 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 |
1,501,270 | Oporto in Portugal stands on what river? | Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer - IT - 402 View Full Document Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer was nicknamed The Boston Strong Boy John L Sullivan 42 Stage role, written for a man, took 80 years to be played by one Peter Pan RSC 1982 43 Sicily is the tradit... | Rio de Janeiro, cruises to Brazil | MSC Cruises Excursion code: RIO01T We will start our tour departing from the port by bus to Sambodromo towards Tijuca National Park. At the Corcovado train station we will board an amazing ride. Through the forest we will be able to appreciate the beauty of the Tijuca forest surrou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,271 | "From which sport do we get the expression ""Bowled a googly""?" | Bowl - Idioms by The Free Dictionary Bowl - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/bowl Related to bowl: Super Bowl bowl (someone) a googly To present someone with a question, situation, or piece of information that is surprising or unexpected. Taken from cricket, in which a "googly" is a bal... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,272 | What was the maiden name of six famous sisters: Diana, Jessica, Unity, Nancy, Deborah, and Pamela? | The Mitfords: Six sisters who captured the maelstrom - BBC News BBC News The Mitfords: Six sisters who captured the maelstrom 25 September 2014 Image copyright PA Image caption The Mitford sisters (clockwise from top left): Unity; Jessica; Diana; Nancy; Deborah; Pamela The death of Deborah Mitford, the Dowager Duchess ... | Tredegar Forum - ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ Tredegar Forum 1. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE NASSA SPACE JUNK UPPER ATMOSPHERE RESEARCH SATELLITE (UARS) 2.WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE PARTICLES THAT WERE FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT DISCOVERED AT CERN SWITZERLAND LAST WEEK NEUTRINOS 3. WHERE ARE THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,273 | What is the second most common pub name in the UK behind the Red Lion? | Britain Has Over 600 Red Lion Pubs...What is a Red Lion? | Europe Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums Britain Has Over 600 Red Lion Pubs...What is a Red Lion? Tagged: Switzerland 7 4 days itinerary for France by vbansal | 5 responses; most recent on Jan 20, 17 at 12:26 AM Tagged: France , Germany 10 Tagged: France 11... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,274 | What is the name of the ruling house of Monaco? | Monaco - The Principality of Monaco Monaco The Principality of Monaco Did you know: Tour de France started in Monaco in 2009 for the first time | another quote » Follow @monacoupdate Monaco Monaco (/mɒnəkoʊ/), officially the Principality of Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco; Monégasque: Principatu de Múnegu... | Kingdom of Portugal - House of Braganza Kingdom of Portugal House of Braganza The Kingdom of Portugal (Portuguese: Reino de Portugal, Latin: Regnum Portugalliae), or the Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves (Portuguese: Reino de Portugal e dos Algarves, Latin: Regnum Portugalliae et Algarbia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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