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1,501,275 | Who painted the canvas known as Bubbles, later used in adverts for Pears Soap? | Artwork details, Liverpool museums See a larger version About the artwork One of the most famous paintings by the Victorian artist Sir John Millais has been placed on long loan at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. It has been lent by Unilever. 'Bubbles' was painted in 1885-6. It shows a boy blowing bubbles with a pipe and a ... | Georges Braque Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio | Designed by DesArtLab Cubism Cubism Cubism was developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque between 1907-1911, and it continued to be highly influential long after its decline. This classic phase has tw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,276 | What is the capital of Guernsey, Channel Islands? | 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... | Europe Jeopardy Template Which of the contiguous forty-eight states has the largest land area? 100 What is Columbia. What is the city, located on the Conagree river, that is the capital of South Carolina? 100 What is the Arctic Ocean. The northern part of Russia borders what ocean? 100 In what mountain range is the cou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,277 | With what was Edith Head, who was nominated for 35 Oscars (including every year from 1948 to 1966), associated? | Edith Head - Biography Edith Head, American (1897 - 1981) Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who had a long career in Hollywood that garnered eight Academy Awards—more than any other woman in history. She was born Edith Claire Posener in Searchlight, Nevada , the daughter ... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,278 | 'High Numbers' was the former name of which pop group? | History - The Who Official Website History THE STORY OF THE WHO 1944-2016 Roger Harry Daltrey born in Shepherds Bush, London. John Alec Entwistle born in Chiswick, London. 1945 19 May Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend born in Chiswick, London. His father, Cliff, is a professional saxophonist and his mother, Betty,... | The Animals | New Music And Songs | The Animals About The Animals One of the most important bands originating from England's R&B scene during the early '60s, the Animals were second only to the Rolling Stones in influence among R&B-based bands in the first wave of the British Invasion. The Animals had their origins in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,279 | The leaves of which tree are used as a symbol for the National Trust? | Who designed the National Trust's symbol? Who designed the National Trust's symbol? The National Trust symbol at Lindisfarne Castle. Image courtesy of timparkinson on Flickr CC-BY-2.0 Oak leaves are the logo of the National Trust. While researching the National Trust and the acquisition of their first property of the C... | Australian National Flag and Other Flags of Australia Australian National Flag The National Flag of Australia contains three elements: The British Union Jack on a blue field - reflecting the historical origins of the Australian flag, The Southern Cross - reflecting Australia's geographic position in the Southern Hemisp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,280 | Derived from the French word meaning to brood or hatch, what term refers to a male phantom or sympathetic pregnancy syndrome in response to a wife or partner's real pregnancy? | The News Newspaper - Issue 127 by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £105 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 issue 127 Wednesday, June 8th 2011 Speed limit set to stay at 110 km p3 Oil costs cut and ... | Sister Act: A New Take On Dorothy Wordsworth : NPR List price: $30 Crossing the Threshold "A wedding or a festival, A mourning or a funeral." —WILLIAM WORDSWORTH, "Ode: Intimations of Immortality" "...in our life alone does Nature live— Our's is her Wedding-garment, our's her Shroud!" —SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE, "Dejecti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,281 | Colleen McLoughlin married which English footballer in 2008? | Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin - Telegraph Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin have married on the Italian Riviera. The couple tied the knot in an Italian villa Photo: GETTY By Anita Singh 11:26AM BST 12 Jun 2008 The couple, both 22, exchanged vows in a 17th century villa -... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,282 | Which chain of volcanic islands is the westernmost part of the USA and is in the northern end of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'? | Aleutian Islands | Geology Page Aleutian Islands tweet Convergent Boundary – Aleutian Islands The Aleutian Trench (or Aleutian Trough) is a subduction zone and oceanic trench which runs along the southern coastline of Alaska and the adjacent waters of northeastern Siberia off the coast of Kamchatka Peninsula. It is cla... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,283 | "Which culinary vegetable has the Latin name ""Allium Sativum""?" | Allium sativum (garlic) | Plants & Fungi At Kew Garlic is native to Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan) and northeastern Iran. It is widespread in cultivation. Hand-coloured engraving of Allium sativum (garlic), by William Woodville (1793) Description Overview: A bulbous her... | Vegetables - A Guide to World Vegetables A Guide to World Vegetables A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO WORLD VEGTABLES © DONALD D. HEATON - APRIL 03, 2007 Dedicated to my wife “Fern” and “Aunt Bobbi” THE AUTHOR Mr. Heaton has been involved with the produce industry for over 50 years. Over the years, he was involved with produc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,284 | With what activity do you associate the names Bernard Leach and Clarice Cliff? | 1000+ images about Handmade Pottery on Pinterest | Pottery, Stoneware and Ceramic pottery Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Handmade Pottery I enjoy hand building clay and admire unique glazes, and especially appreciate a rustic technique and point-of-view. 3.08k Pins2.56k Followers | BBC NEWS | UK | England | Kent | Heath's days in Kent remembered Heath's days in Kent remembered Sir Edward Heath learned to sail at Broadstairs in the 1950s Former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath has been described as a shy man who loved sailing, by the ex-commodore of the club where he learned the sport. Sir Edward, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,285 | In our solar system, which planet is the hottest, with a mean surface temperature of 457 degrees centigrade? | How Hot is Venus? How Hot is Venus? By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | November 16, 2012 06:15pm ET MORE Although it is the second planet from the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system. The reason Venus is hotter than even Mercury is not because of its position in the solar system but because o... | The Solar System – Basic Astronomy of the Planets used in Jyotish | Vedic Astrology Spiritual Portal – Heavenly Observer Vedic Astrology Spiritual Portal – Heavenly Observer Posted on December 5, 2010 by venoastrology In our solar system, Sun is situated in the centre with nine planets revolving around it : Mercury, Ve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,286 | The word ‘haptic’ relates to which of the five senses? | Haptics | Define Haptics at Dictionary.com haptics noun, (used with a singular verb) 1. the branch of psychology that investigates sensory data and sensation derived from the sense of touch and localized on the skin. 2. Digital Technology. the study or use of tactile sensations and the sense of touch as a method of int... | 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 |
1,501,287 | Who has the nickname of the thinking man's crumpet? | The Thinking Woman’s Crumpet | Savage Minds The Thinking Woman’s Crumpet Rex (this entry is CC’d. If anyone wants to download some pictures, do a voice over, and throw this up on our Khan Academy for Anthropology, be my guest) Anthropology is, in many ways, the art of taking implicit, taken-for-granted meanings and mak... | Game show legends - snopes.com Game show legends 14 September 2007, 09:31 AM F.T.M Just got this in my Inbox, It's long but there's some right crackers in among 'em.... QUIZMANIA (ITV) Greg Scott: We're looking for an occupation beginning with 'T'. Contestant: Doctor. Scott: No, it's 'T'. 'T' for Tommy. 'T' for Tango. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,288 | In 1953 Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed in the USA for spying for which country? | Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed - Jun 19, 1953 - HISTORY.com Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed Share this: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed Author Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed URL Publisher A+E Networks Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, a married couple convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage in 1951, are... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,289 | What is the capital and largest city of the Fijian Islands? | Fiji Facts, Capital City, Currency, Flag, Language, Landforms, Land Statistics, Largest Cities, Population, Symbols (conversion rates) One Fiji Dollar Ethnicity: Fijian 57.3% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 37.6%, Rotuman 1.2%, other 3.9% (European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese) GDP t... | BEACH CLASS the best beaches to visit around the world today we go to speak about Polynesia: Polynesia is generally defined as the islands within the Polynesian triangle. The term "Polynesia", meaning many islands, was first used by Charles de Brosses in 1756, and originally applied to all the islands of the Pacific. J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,290 | """Suicide Is Painless"" Is associated with which American TV Show?" | Suicide is Painless (M.A.S.H Theme) - YouTube Suicide is Painless (M.A.S.H Theme) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Pleas... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,291 | Which is the largest borough of New York? | NYC Population Complete Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for July 1, 2015 Introduction The U.S. Census Bureau prepares estimates of total population for all counties in the United States on an annual basis, using a demographic procedure known as the “administrative records method” (described below). This method... | The FunBoxs Biggest Quiz Ever .. | Page 2 | Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum | Guild Forums | Gaia Online Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm 6501..In fashion correspondent and bar are types of what item? 6502..Artemis is Greek Goddess of what - only one among all Gods? 6503..25% of the adult ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,292 | In which Dickens novel does Sidney Carton appear | SparkNotes: A Tale of Two Cities: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens Themes, Motifs & Symbols Sydney Carton Sydney Carton proves the most dynamic character in A Tale of Two Cities. He first appears as a lazy, alcoholic attorney who cannot muster even the small... | Charles Dickens Biography Charles Dickens Biography Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Charles Dickens (1812-70) was born in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, but his family moved to Chatham while he was still very young. His most pleasant childhood years were spent in Chatham, and re-creations of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,293 | "Who entitled his autobiography ""My Wicked, Wicked Ways""?" | Errol Flynn - Biography - IMDb Errol Flynn Biography Showing all 105 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (67) | Personal Quotes (17) | Salary (9) Overview (5) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (2) Errol Flynn was born to parents Theodore Flynn , a respected biologist, and Marr... | Walpole and Maugham: An Uneasy Friendship Walpole and Maugham: An Uneasy Friendship By Selina Hastings Somerset Maugham Pages from Hugh Walpole's diary. There are two collections at the Ransom Center—comprising letters, an unpublished diary, and the manuscript of a novel, Cakes and Ale—that shed a fascinating light on ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,294 | What is the English name for the Rossini opera 'La Gazza Ladra'? | Gioacchino Rossini - La gazza ladra - Overture - YouTube Gioacchino Rossini - La gazza ladra - Overture 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 avai... | "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 |
1,501,295 | What is the setting for the Lord of the Rings trilogy? | The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (the Hobbit / the Fellowship of the Ring / the Two Towers / the: J.R.R. Tolkien: 9780345538376: Amazon.com: Books The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings (the Hobbit / the Fellowship of the Ring / the Two Towers / the Add all three to Cart Add all three to List Buy the selected items t... | 03/10/2010 Jeff Riggenbach [This article is transcribed from the Libertarian Tradition podcast episode "Yevgeny Zamyatin: Libertarian Novelist."] When we think of the libertarian tradition, we tend naturally to think of political philosophers and economists of the past. But surely one part of the libertarian tradition ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,296 | 'Broadcast Yourself' is the slogan of which internet site? | YouTube | Logopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia 2015–present 2005–2011 The logo consists of the black word "You" and a red rounded rectangle with the word "Tube" in it next to it. This logo is still being used on some other pages. Logo with the slogan "Broadcast Yourself". Notice that the red square looks different in th... | 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 |
1,501,297 | "Which fictional work features the 'Seven Commandments', which are summarised by the statement ""four legs good, two legs bad""?" | Work : Summaries & Interpretations : Animal Farm // George Orwell // www.k-1.com/Orwell Symbolism / Interpretation Summary The story takes place on a farm somewhere in England. The story is told by an all-knowing narrator in the third person. The action of this novel starts when the oldest pig on the farm, Old Major, ... | 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 |
1,501,298 | The word psalm derives from meaning a song sung to what instrument? | Definition of psalm - Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary sälm Function: noun Etymology: Old English psealm "psalm," from Latin psalmus (same meaning), from Greek psalmos "psalm," literally, "twanging of a harp," from psallein "to pluck, play a stringed musical instrument" 1 : a sacred song or poem 2 capitalized : one... | lute | musical instrument | Britannica.com musical instrument theorbo Lute, in music , any plucked or bowed chordophone whose strings are parallel to its belly , or soundboard, and run along a distinct neck or pole. In this sense, instruments such as the Indian sitar are classified as lutes. The violin and the Indonesi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,299 | What measure is used to measure the warmth of a duvet? | How to: Measure a duvet warmth with tog... | Crane & Canopy | Blog How to: Measure a duvet warmth with tog measurements We’ve talked about different types of duvets and the materials they’re made of but another factor to take into consideration is the tog. Yes, you heard that measurement right…now what the heck is that... | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,300 | In which year did Louis Bleriot become the fist man to cross the English Channel in an heavier than air craft? | Louis Bl�riot Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Louis Bl�riot Louis Bleriot graduated with a degree in Arts and Trades from Ecole Centrale Paris. After successfully establishing himself in the business of manu... | Bleriot's Cross Channel Flight Available in Fran�aise, Espa�ol, Portugu�s, Deutsch, Россию, 中文, 日本, and others. Old News he following account of Louis Bleriot's flight across the English Channel appeared in the 31 July 1909 edition of Flight, an English magazine devoted to the new field of aviation. I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,301 | What cocktail, first written about in 1876, consists of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water, and is served in a namesake glass? | Bartending/Cocktails/Glossary - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Bartending/Cocktails/Glossary Bartending Guide · Cocktails (section) · Cocktails (category) This is an A–Z list of all cocktail recipes in the Wikibooks Bartending Guide . Since this is a manually edited list, you also might want to check the a... | Bronx #1 (Original) Cocktail Recipe Orange zest twist (discarded) & Luxardo Maraschino cherry Comment: A serious, dry, complex cocktail. Less bitter than many of its era, but still challenging to more tender modern palates. Variant: 1/ Bloody Bronx - made with the juice of a blood orange. 2/ Golden Bronx - with the add... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,302 | What is Germany's biggest selling newspaper (at 2012)? | Germany's Best Selling Newspaper Just Published A Map Of The Biggest Breasts In The World - Business Insider Germany's Best Selling Newspaper Just Published A Map Of The Biggest Breasts In The World Apr. 26, 2012, 12:00 PM 45,800 German newspaper Bild, which has a daily circulation of 3 million and and only recently de... | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,303 | What is the name of the stage musical featuring the songs of the Kinks? | Sunny Afternoon: The Hit Musical About The Kinks Tour Dates Filled with classic hits including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, This Time Tomorrow, and Lola, Sunny Afternoon is on tour now. Sunny Afternoon is the story of The Kinks’ rise from life on a dead end street to living the roc... | Music Gates: Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thursday, May 26, 2011 Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The two founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,304 | Name the saint who as abbot of Lindisfarne promoted the cause of Celtic Christianity at the Great Synod of Whitby.His body lies in Durham Cathedral? | Internet History Sourcebooks Bede: The Life and Miracles of St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne (721) Author Bede was born in 673, in Northumberland, became a monk and died at Jarrow in 735. His modern feast day is May 25. He was one of the most important intellects, and most prolific writers of his time. Among his ... | History - Lichfield Cathedral Donate Our History Christmas Day 700 saw the consecration of the first cathedral in Lichfield, and, as there was a church (St Mary’s) here perhaps built in 659, and possibly others in between, Lichfield is among the earliest centres of Christian worship in the UK. After the invasion of 10... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,305 | Who was the subject of a 4 week inquiry by the US Atomic Energy Commission in 1954 into his background, actions and associations, due to suspicions that he was a member of the Communist Party and might have spied for the Soviet Union, which resulted in his top secret security clearance being revoked? | Oppenheimer security hearing Oppenheimer security hearing Oppenheimer was probed in a controversial four-week hearing in 1954. The Oppenheimer security hearing was a 1954 proceeding by the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) that explored the background, actions, and associations of J. Robert Oppenheimer , the... | Watergate - The Committee to Re-elect the President The Committee to Re-elect the President Nixon Forms the CRP The Committee to Re-elect the President, abbreviated as CRP, later nicknamed CREEP, was a fund-raising organization for President Nixon's 1972 election campaign. Many of its members were later indicted with c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,306 | Whose first novel was titled 'Desperate Remedies'? | desperate remedies : definition of desperate remedies and synonyms of desperate remedies (English) 5 External links Plot summary In Desperate Remedies a young woman, Cytherea Graye, is forced by poverty to accept a post as lady's maid to the eccentric Miss Aldclyffe, the woman whom her father had loved but had been u... | 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 |
1,501,307 | Martial arts actor Lee Yuen Kam was better known by what name? | Biao Yuen - IMDb IMDb 31 December 2016 3:54 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Stunts | Miscellaneous Crew Yuen Biao is regarded as one of the most acrobatic martial artists ever. Unfortunately, he is still underrated and not as popular as other contemporaries such as Jackie Chan , Sammo Kam-Bo Hung , and Jet Li even though he is th... | 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 |
1,501,308 | "Who was described by Winston Churchill as ""a sheep in sheep's clothing""?" | Quote by Winston Churchill: “A sheep in sheep’s clothing. [on Clement Attlee]” “A sheep in sheep’s clothing. [on Clement Attlee]” Read more quotes from Winston Churchill Share this quote: Friends Who Liked This Quote To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up! | Winston Churchill: 1940, 1949 - Person of the Year: A Photo History - TIME Person of the Year: A Photo History AP Winston Churchill was named TIME's Man of the Year in 1940 and 1949 Said TIME in naming him its Man of the Year for 1940, "Winston Churchill is described as the 'savior of his country.' He best personified ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,309 | "In which 20th century conflict did the ""Tet offensive"" take place?" | Timeline Of The Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated October 20, 2015. Tet Offensive (1968): U.S. troops had been in Vietnam for three years before the Tet Offensive, and most of the fighting they had encountered were small skirmishes involving guerilla tactics. Although the U.S. had more airc... | The History Place - Genocide in the 20th Century: Rwanda 1994 Beginning on April 6, 1994, and for the next hundred days, up to 800,000 Tutsis were killed by Hutu militia using clubs and machetes, with as many as 10,000 killed each day. Rwanda is one of the smallest countries in Central Africa, with just 7 million peopl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,310 | The hook symbol joined under a letter (e.g., to the letter C, to soften the sound) is a? | French Accents - Diacritical Marks Used in French French Accents Do accents in French really mean anything? Tom Merton/Caiaimage/Getty Images By Laura K. Lawless Updated October 02, 2016. There are four French accents for vowels and one accent for a consonant. For specific information on what the accents do to change t... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,311 | What was the first single released by the Beatles on the Apple label, in 1968? | The Story of the Beatles' First Apple Release, 'Revolution' Subscribe to Ultimate Classic Rock on On Aug. 26, 1968, the Beatles launched their Apple Records label with their new single, John Lennon ‘s politically minded “Revolution.” The song was recorded twice, first as a slow blues – called “Revolution 1″ and release... | 'Abbey Road' vs. 'Let It Be': Which Was the Beatles' Last Album? - Rolling Stone The 100 Greatest Beatles Songs It's a grey area what counts as a Beatles album and what's merely a Beatles project. (In the 1970s, fans argued over whether Hey Jude and Hollywood Bowl were official Beatles albums. Nobody argues about that ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,312 | In which year did US athlete Jesse Owens win four Olympic gold medals? | Jesse OWENS - Olympic Athletics | United States of America Jesse OWENS Jesse Owens became a sporting legend for his achievements at the 1936 Berlin Games. Sporting history In 1935, Jesse Owens made sporting history when he broke five world records and equalled a sixth in the space of 45 minutes. One of these world reco... | 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 |
1,501,313 | Which Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is subtitled Bunthorne’s Bride? | Paul F. Zweifel Paul F. Zweifel PROGRAM NOTES FOR GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SHOW Opera Roanoke, April 26, 1998 This afternoon we are presenting excerpts from two of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operettas, Patience and H.M.S. Pinafore. In the first of these, Patience, the village milkmaid, is loved by the poet Reginal... | William Walton : Troilus and Cressida by Len Mullenger William Walton : Troilus and Cressida 'This unfortunate opera' by Len Mullenger In the autumn of 1954, Sir Malcolm Sargent could have been seen on a flight to Tokyo with his head buried in the new score of Walton's 'Troilus and Cressida' - prompting one of Beecham... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,314 | What state does Sarah Palin represent as its governor? | The Tragedy of Sarah Palin - The Atlantic The Atlantic See our Newsletters > The Tragedy of Sarah Palin From the moment Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech electrified the Republican convention, she was seen as an unbending, hard-charging, red-meat ideologue—to which soon was added “thin-skinned” and “vindictive.” But a lo... | Palin resignation dooms presidential pipe dream - NY Daily News Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential pipe dream Palin resignation dooms presidential pipe dream DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF Saturday, July 4, 2009, 4:41 PM Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alask... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,315 | Which confectionery product completes the title of the Anthony Horowitz book ‘The Falcon’s ...........’? | Amazon.com: The Diamond Brothers in The Falcon's Malteser eBook: Anthony Horowitz: Kindle Store A Kid's Review on March 16, 2005 Format: Paperback Dear Reader, The Falcon's Maltesers is a really good book. If you like books on mystery you must read this book. The two main characters are Tim, and Nick. They are both bro... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,316 | The Battle of Naseby took place in which English county? | Battlefield Britain - Routing The Royals: The Battle of Naseby | Culture24 Battlefield Britain - Routing The Royals: The Battle of Naseby By Corinne Field | Updated: 27 February 2011 Tags: Trail Archived article The BBC series Battlefield Britain spanned 2000 years and told the story of eight key battles fought on and ... | BBC News | UK POLITICS | Five new cities creates row Thursday, 14 March, 2002, 16:56 GMT Five new cities creates row Preston is the historic centre of Lancashire Five towns have been given city status as part of the celebrations to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Preston in north west England, Newport in Wales, Stirli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,317 | Three African countries have a shoreline on Lake Malawi - Tanzania, Malawi and which other? | Tanzania: Malawi-Tanzania Border Dispute an Eye-Sore in 2013 - allAfrica.com Tanzania: Malawi-Tanzania Border Dispute an Eye-Sore in 2013 Local communities bordering Lake Nyasa on the Malawi, Tanzania border. column By Mangengesa Mdimi WHETHER we like it or not, we will soon, much sooner, in fact, pay our last respect ... | Nyassaland - definition of Nyassaland by The Free Dictionary Nyassaland - definition of Nyassaland by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Nyassaland Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Malawi Ma·la·wi (mə-lä′wē) A country of southeast Africa. Center of the widespread Malawi kingdom f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,318 | In which country did the Mau Mau uprising (1952-60) occur? | Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary Mau Mau Uprising - definition of Mau Mau Uprising by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mau+Mau+Uprising Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Mau Mau (ˈmaʊ ˌmaʊ) n, pl Mau Maus or Mau Mau 1. (Historical Terms) a secret polit... | 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 |
1,501,319 | In the animated TV show 'The Simpsons', what was 'Marge Simpson's' maiden name? | D'oh! Homer and Marge split on 'The Simpsons' - CNN.com 1 of 12 Photos: 'Simpsons' voice actors and their characters Dan Castellaneta supplies the voices of Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Grampa Simpson and Mayor Quimby, not to mention Krusty the Klown and Groundskeeper Willie. Hide Caption 2 of 12 Photos: 'Simpsons' vo... | Jacqueline Bouvier | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Jacqueline Bouvier [src] Jacqueline Ingrid "Jackie" Bouvier (née Gurney), occasionally referred to as Mrs. Bouvier or Grandma Bouvier, is the mother of Selma , Patty and Marge Bouvier , the maternal grandmother of Bart , Hugo (non-canon), Lisa , and Maggie S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,320 | Who was beaten by Bjorn Borg in his first Wimbledon title? | BBC SPORT | Tennis | Wimbledon History | Wimbledon legends: Bjorn Borg Wimbledon legends: Bjorn Borg 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Runner up: 1981 Grand Slam titles: 11 Prize money: $3,655,751 Bjorn Borg seemed an unlikely Wimbledon champion as his play was more suited to the slow clay courts of Europe. He won the Frenc... | Wimbledon legends: Bjorn Borg Wimbledon legends: Bjorn Borg Princy James - 18-06-2014 - View: 4841 Borg was Wimbledon´s first love, much before she courted Pete Sampras or Roger Federer. Remembering the great champion... Editors Thoughts There was a time when Tennis was all about the game, and had little to do with gla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,321 | What is the familiar name for the British flag? | History of the British Flag - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) History of the British Flag History of the British Flag English National Flag In 1603, the year of Queen Elizabeth I's death, England and Scotland existed as completely separate nations, each with th... | Thailand This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Thailand Official Name: ราชอาณาจักรไทย [Ratcha Anachak Thai], Kingdom of Thailand Former Name: Siam [สยาม] (before 24 Jun 1939; also between 1945 and 11 May, 1949) Flag Adopted : 28 September 1917 Coat of Arms Adopted: 1910 The Royal Golden Jubilee Network... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,322 | "What hobby uses the terms ""purl"" and ""casting on""?" | Long Tail Cast On | Purl Soho Create > Knit > Tutorials > Cast Ons Long Tail Cast On Before you knit, you have to get the yarn onto the needle. This process is called “casting on.” There are lots of ways to cast on, but the most common method is the Long Tail Cast On. And even under the rubric of Long Tail Cast On, the... | Ken Jennings - Blog Ken Jennings Want to receive Ken's legendary Tuesday Trivia quiz every week? Enter your e-mail address below! (Email addresses will be kept completely secure, and used only for the weekly trivia mailing.) June 30, 2006 Futile Pursuit The Giant Head bidding passed $200 last night, or in other words, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,323 | Emma Thompson has won an 'Oscar' as Best Actress and for which other category? | Emma Thompson - Biography - IMDb Emma Thompson Biography Showing all 91 items Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (52) | Personal Quotes (33) | Salary (1) Overview (2) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Emma Thompson was born in London on April 15, 1959, into a family of actors - her father was Er... | Oscars: 10 nominations for Slumdog Millionaire | Film | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the curious movie about a man who ages backwards, headed the Oscar nominations announced today in Los Angeles. Slumdog Millionaire , Danny Boyle's Mumbai-set tale, which took best ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,324 | 'Interlocution' refers to a person's involvement in? | ��ࡱ� | Free monologues Essays and Papers | page 2 Color Rating Alan Bennett Talking Heads - Alan Bennett Talking Heads In Bennett's monologues the main character faces an important decision which will affect the course of their lives. I will go on and explain in this essay, the play writer's use of literary techniques - inc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,325 | Atlas, Imperial and Elephant are all what? | Old English Paper Sizes - Uncut Printing, Book & Drawing Paper History of Paper English Uncut Printing, Book & Drawing Paper Sizes Before the advent of ISO 216, England, the British Isles and the British Commonwealth countries used a variety of paper sizes, many of which have unusual names such as Double Crown, Elephan... | Did you know? Did you know? One third of Taiwanese funeral processions include a stripper. Gerald Ford said �I�ve watched a lot of baseball � on the radio�? In Connecticut a pickle must bounce to be legal. Shakespeare wrote that �brevity is the soul of wit.� Noted wit Dorothy Parker said it was �The soul of lingerie.�... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,326 | Which metal is produced by the Mond Process? | Nickel - Extraction and Purification - Mond Process Nickel - Extraction and Purification - Mond Process Mond Process Purification of nickel oxides to obtain the purest metal is performed via the Mond process , which increases the nickel concentrate to greater than 99.99% purity. This process was patented by L. Mond and... | Gold - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: gold (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello, in this week's episode of Chemistry in its element, we'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,327 | Which member of The Beatles returned his MBE medal in protest against the British government’s support of the US war in Vietnam? | Rule Forty Two - » What’s an MBE, anyway? Why did John Lennon give his back? Blog Archives What’s an MBE, anyway? Why did John Lennon give his back? The M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) was an award invented by King George V in 1917 to commemorate services to the war effort by people who weren’t at th... | Billy J. Kramer’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Billy J. Kramer (born William Howard Ashton, on August 19, 1943, in Bootle, Liverpool, England) was a British Invasion / Merseybeat singer. He is known today primarily as the singer of various Lennon-McCart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,328 | Bakewell is a Tourist Information centre in which National Park | Visitor Centres - Bakewell: Peak District National Park Visitor Centres January to 31 March 2017: 10:30am-4:30pm 1 April to 31 October 2017: 9:30am-5pm 1 November 2017 to 31 March: 10:30am-4:30pm Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day Contact details Email: bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully acces... | Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve - National Parks South Australia National Parks South Australia Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve Campfires Permitted Alerts 1 Full park closure The whole of the Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve will be closed from 6pm on Wed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,329 | Which pop group, that had hits in the 1990's with 'Glory Box' and 'All Mine', are named after a small town in Somerset? | Where are they Now? - A-Z of Bristol bands - Songwriters -… | Flickr Paul Townsend By: Paul Townsend Where are they Now? - A-Z of Bristol bands - Songwriters - Musicians image above: Black Roots were a roots reggae band from the St. Paul's area of Bristol, England formed in 1979. They released several albums before spl... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,330 | Which English football league team play their home games at Griffin Park? | Griffin Park | Brentford FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Braemar Road, Brentford, TW8 0NT Telephone: 08453 456 442 Pitch Size: 110 x 73 yards Club Nickname: The Bees Home Kit: Red, White & Black Away Kit: Grey and White Bill Axeby and Brook Road Stands Braemar Road Stand WHAT IS GRIFFIN PARK L... | Real Madrid's record against English sides (Squarefootball :: original football articles) Tuesday, 18 September 2012 Real Madrid's record against English sides Posted by Colin Illingworth at 02:00 AM in Champions League , La Liga , Real Madrid , Spain | Permalink Real Madrid host English champions Manchester City tonig... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,331 | ‘Just One More Thing’ is a 2006 autobiography by which late US actor? | Just One More Thing: Amazon.co.uk: Peter Falk: 9780099509554: Books Just One More Thing Buy the selected items together This item:Just One More Thing by Peter Falk Paperback £8.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over £10. Details Columbo: The Complete 10 Season Collection by Peter Falk... | Serious Popcorn: main Archives March 20, 2008 Remembering Ivan Dixon The actor Ivan Dixon died on March 16 in Charlotte, NC, while the media were buzzing about the need for more "dialogue about race." Too often, that means another recycling of the same-ol'-same-'ol, cliches and recriminations, until we grow weary and s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,332 | What satirical musical by Kyle Jarrow about L. Ron Hubbard that pokes fun at his science fiction writing and personal beliefs, was originally presented in 2003 in New York City by Les Freres Corbusier (winning an Obie Award) and received a Garland Award for the director for the 2004 Los Angeles production? | A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant - iSnare Free Encyclopedia A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant Poster from 2007 Philadelphia production Music A concept by Alex Timbers Productions 2004 Obie Award A Very Merry Unauthor... | Yo-Yo Ma Discography at Discogs Profile: US-American cellist, virtuoso and orchestral composer (born 7 October 1955 in Paris, France.) Yo-Yo Ma (simplified Chinese: 马友友; traditional Chinese: 馬友友; pinyin: Mǎ Yǒuyǒu) is a French-born American cellist, virtuoso, orchestral composer of Chinese descent, and winner of multip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,333 | Driving Home For Christmas was a 1988 hit single for which singer? | Chris Rea — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm singer-songwriter Christopher Anton Rea (pronounced Ree-ah), born 4 March 1951, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Middlesbrough, England. Rea's recording career began in 1978. Although he almost immediately had a US hit single with "F... | 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 |
1,501,334 | What is the most well-known creation of the Japanese artist Taro Chiezo? | A walking tour of Liverpool's best sculptures Posted by Mark Langshaw in Around the City , Art , Featured , Liverpool Life Jun, 10 2016 1 Comment Carving a path: A walking tour of Liverpool’s best sculptures The Liver Birds may be Liverpool’s most famous sculptures but from their lofty perches, these watchful avians ha... | Songs with Lyrics by Lorenz Hart: Blue Moon, Bewitched, Bothered and ... - Books LLC - Google Books 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Songs_with_Lyrics_by_Lorenz_Hart_Blue_Mo.html?id=7iiRSQAACAAJ Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,335 | Elected on October 14th 2011, what is the name of the current Secretary of state for defence ? | BBC News - Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Cabinet: David Cameron's new line-up Here is a guide to the cabinet following the reshuffle which began on 14 July, 2014: David Cameron Prime Minister Prime Minister David Cameron Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside Westminster when he was elected Tor... | Ministers Ministers Ministers The Rt Hon Theresa May MP On May 12th 2010, the Prime Minister appointed The Rt Hon Theresa May MP as Minister for Women and Equalities in addition to her appointment as Home Secretary. Ms May has been the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead since May 1997. She lives in her constituency a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,336 | Every year, the Discovery Channel has a week devoted to what type of animal? | Discovery Channel's Fake Documentaries - Business Insider print Discovery Channel/Megalodon Lives Despite widespread backlash over fake documentaries, supposedly educational networks are turning to them more and more in efforts to net viewers and in the process are making people dumber. Last year's two-hour special ... | Chinese New Year 2013 date February 10th | Year of the Snake 2019 60 Year Cycle of the Chinese New Year Calendar Unlike western calendars, the Chinese calendar has names that are repeated every 60 years. Within the 'Stem-Branch' system is shorter 'Celestial' cycle of 12 years denoted by animals. Furthermore, the Chin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,337 | Which rowing race first rowed in 1715 is believed to be the oldest continually running sporting event in existence? | History at Embankment Pier Interactive map zoom tool To view the dark waters map, you will need the flash plugin To zoom in and out, select the "+" and "-" buttons on the map. The map is draggable, and the top-left panel shows which piece of the complete map you are viewing. View a larger version of this map . You are ... | What's Going On Here | Add Seasoning - by Dan Liebman | BloodHorse.com Blog Stable What's Going On Here Add Seasoning - by Dan Liebman Add Seasoning - by Dan Liebman 17 June, 2008 10:53 AM Comment Seattle Slew was a heck of a racehorse. He started only three times at 2 and had just six races prior to winning the 1977 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,338 | Gary Burrell and Min Kao founded which US-based navigation systems company in 1989? | Dr. Min Kao | Garmin | United States United States Careers Dr. Min Kao co-founded Garmin Corporation with Gary Burrell in October 1989 to integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into navigation devices for multiple markets. Dr. Kao is credited with the breakthrough design and engineering of the GPS softwar... | Genre busting: the origin of music categories | Music | The Guardian Pop and rock Genre busting: the origin of music categories Where did the terms retro-nuevo and skronk originate? Or hip-hop? Michaelangelo Matos runs through an exhaustive catalogue of music's phrasemakers and trendsetters Music's phrasemakers (clockw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,339 | Who wrote the novel 'High Fidelity'? | High Fidelity Movie Review & Film Summary (2000) | Roger Ebert Tweet In its unforced, whimsical, quirky, obsessive way, "High Fidelity" is a comedy about real people in real lives. The movie looks like it was easy to make--but it must not have been because movies this wry and likable hardly ever get made. Usually a clu... | High Noon (1952) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and go... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,340 | What type of cheese is most commonly used on pizza? | Types of Cheese for Pizza | The Home Pizzeria Types of Cheese for Pizza Tips for Using Cheese What is the best pizza cheese? Without a doubt Mozzarella. However it is not the only option when it comes to cheese for your pizza. There are lots of flavorful cheeses you can use to create your favorite pie. From dry Italian... | 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 |
1,501,341 | A plane crash close to Smolensk airport in western Russia killed almost half the leadership of which country? | Poland in shock as plane crash kills President Lech Kaczynski | World news | The Guardian The Observer Poland in shock as plane crash kills President Lech Kaczynski Smolensk disaster claims life of head of state, wife and top officials as they travel to memorial for Katyn massacre Russian television images show the sce... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 15 | 1964: Khrushchev 'retires' as head of USSR 1964: Khrushchev 'retires' as head of USSR Nikita Khrushchev has unexpectedly stepped down as leader of the Soviet Union. The official Soviet news agency, Tass, announced that a plenary meeting of the Communist Party Central Committee had accepted Mr Khr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,342 | A poem of 1735 saw the origin of which devoted couple? | A.Word.A.Day --Darby and Joan Darby and Joan (Artist unknown; photo: Aida Yared ) This week's comments noun: A devoted old couple leading a quiet, uneventful life. ETYMOLOGY: After a couple named in an 18th century poem in The Gentleman's Magazine (London). NOTES: In 1735 Henry Woodfall, a printer's apprentice, wrote a... | Regency History: Elizabeth Fry - prison reformer (1780-1845) Elizabeth Fry - prison reformer (1780-1845) by Elizabeth Fry from Elizabeth Fry, the angel of the prisons by LE Richards (1916) Profile Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney) (21 May 1780 – 13 October 1845) was a Quaker minister famous for her pioneering work in prison r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,343 | Grey Street, named after Prime Minister Earl Grey, is a major street in which British city? | Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne Free Pictures from FreeFoto.com - 1043-06-0 1 of 1 pages (32 items) Photographs of Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. The classical features of Grey Street are of particular note. Built of local stone block in a typical regency style it was designed by John Dobson and Richard Grain... | 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 |
1,501,344 | Who was Robin Hood's second in command? | index Little John Little John or John Little which is his real name is Robin Hood’s lieutenant and second in command of the Merry Men. Although called Little John, It is said that he is over seven feet tall. Little John comes from Hathersage in Derbyshire, the shire next to Nottinghamshire which was controlled by the... | New book claims Robin Hood stole from the rich and lent to the poor - Telegraph Book news New book claims Robin Hood stole from the rich and lent to the poor A new book has claimed that Robin Hood was not as selfless as he is often depicted, suggesting he stole from the rich and lent money to the poor as an early kin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,345 | "The Central Criminal Court, London, which is also known as ""The Old Bailey"", stands on the site of what structure, now demolished?" | Historical Background - History of The Old Bailey Courthouse - Central Criminal Court History of The Old Bailey Courthouse London's Central Criminal Court, 1673-1913 The Old Bailey, also known as Justice Hall, the Sessions House, and the Central Criminal Court, was named after the street in which it was located, just o... | Criminal trials in the assize courts 1559-1971 - The National Archives For records from 1972 see the research guide on Criminal courts in England and Wales from 1972 . 2.3 Using assize records for family history Assize records give the name, occupation and place of abode of the accused, but some or all of this informat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,346 | What is the title of the song which won the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest for Katrina and the Waves? | Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Dublin's Point Theatre was - yet again - the venue for the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest. To date it is the last contest that has been held in Ireland. For the first ever the public had a say in the outcome of the competition. ... | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index All-Time Best-Selling Singles Though somewhat contentious at the lower extremes, we assert the UK all-time top 20 to look like this: "Candle In The Wind '97" - Elton John. (4.865 million) The lyrics to Elton's 1974 classic were re-written ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,347 | What tanker spilled oil in Prince William Sound? | Office of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Damage Assessment and Restoration | NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office Home » Habitat Conservation Office of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Damage Assessment and Restoration On March 24, 1989 the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska,... | The U.S. Navy U.S. Navy - A Brief History of Aircraft Carriers - USS Constellation (CV 64) displacement: 82,538 tons (74,877 metric tons) full load length: 1,073 feet (327 meters) beam: 130 feet (39.62 meters); extreme width: 282 feet (85.95 meters) draft: 39 feet (11.89 meters) speed: In excess of 30 knots (34.5+ mile... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,348 | 100000 and 200000 are the postal codes for the two major cities of which nation? | China Area Code & Zip Code - TravelChinaGuide.com Home / Tips / When Traveling / Area Code & Zip Code China Area Code & Zip Code Area Code China's area code is several digital numbers used to group telephone numbers (mobile phone number excluded) by geographic areas. It usually indicates certain geographic areas. 10 s... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,349 | What is the Chilean Pine more commonly known as? | The iCONic Project - YouTube The iCONic Project Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not a... | Ceriman Morton, J. 1987. Ceriman. p. 1517. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Ceriman Other Uses Of the many aroids (members of the family of Araceae) that are cultivated as ornamental plants, only this one has been grown as well for its fruit. The ceriman, Monstera deliciosa Liebm. (syn. Philode... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,350 | Which actor's film roles include Charlie Chaplin and Sherlock Hoimes? | Robert Downey Jr. - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Robert Downey Jr. has evolved into one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has managed to stay new and fresh even after over four decades in the business. Downey was born April 4, 1965 in Manhattan, New Yo... | Sherlock Holmes - Movies & TV on Google Play Sherlock Holmes Item added to wishlist. Item removed from wishlist. You will receive an email when your movie becomes available. You will not be charged until it is released. ( 26,744) Synopsis When a string of brutal murders terrorizes London, it doesn't take long for legen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,351 | Which hymn, written by Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965, was the inspiration for a 'top ten' hit of 1972? | 1000+ images about Cat Stevens on Pinterest | Snakes, Postcards and Philosophy Forward 1972 "Morning Has Broken," a popular 7 well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931. words by English author Eleanor Farjeon & set to a traditional Gaelic tune known as "Bunessan" It is often sung in children's services. English... | Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem - Telegraph Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem The Dean of Southwark has not allowed the singing of Jerusalem in the cathedral for some time By Sophie Borland Damian Thompson: The folly of Dean Slee The verses, which were written by William Blake more than two centuries ago, ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,352 | Daisy Ridley and John Boyega achieved world-wide recognition as the two young stars in what film released December 2015? | Cele|bitchy | Harrison Ford got paid 66 times more than costars Daisy Ridley & John Boyega Harrison Ford got paid 66 times more than costars Daisy Ridley & John Boyega Daisy Ridley , Harrison Ford , Money , Star Wars SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I heard this rumor before I even saw Star Wars: The Force Aw... | From the North...: I Always Wanted To Be Free I Always Wanted To Be Free The latest Absolutely Fabulous revival will lead BBC1's festive line up, it has been announced. The Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom, which has been revived for two twentieth anniversary specials, is expected to feature in the channel's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,353 | The 1990s American TV series Angel was a spin-off from which other TV series? | Angel (TV Series 1999–2004) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angele... | Rizzoli and Isles - Partners in crime - Pictures - CBS News Next Det. Lennie Briscoe and many others Jerry Orbach played Det. Lennie Briscoe, right, on "Law & Order" for 12 seasons from 1992-2004. He was joined by Jesse L. Martin, right, as Det. Ed Green from 1999 until Orbach left the show in 2004. Briscoe's other par... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,354 | Which Greek philosopher is popularly known as 'The Weeping Philosopher' because of his melancholy nature? | Ancient Greek Philosophers | World History Charts Ancient Greek Philosophers From Thales to Socrates to Plotinus, here are the Greek philosophers whose teachings influence Western thought and tradition even to this day. THE PRE-SOCRATIC PHILOSOPHERS Milesian school (c.624-546 BCE) Thales is usually considered to be the... | Philosophers Stone, Alchemy - Crystalinks The Philosopher's Stone The philosopher's stone is a legendary substance, allegedly capable of turning inexpensive metals into gold. It was sometimes believed to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For a long time, it was the mo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,355 | What nationality is golfer Angel Cabrera, winner of the U.S. Masters in 2009? | Angel Cabrera -- Masters Champion Angel Cabrera -- Masters Champion PGA Grand Slam of Golf Appearances: 2007, '09 Major Championship Wins: 2007 U.S. Open, 2009 Masters Worldwide Victories: 19 Family: Wife, Silvia; Children: Federico (6/5/89), Angel (3/10/91) Special Interests: Soccer Turned Professional: 1989 By Bob De... | Jack Nicklaus - Golf Topics - ESPN Jack Nicklaus Personal Jack Nicklaus is a retired American professional golfer and one of the sport's most prolific champions of all-time. Nicknamed "The Golden Bear," Nicklaus has won more major championships than any golfer in history (18), and is 2nd all-time in PGA TOUR victories ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,356 | What is the Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden? | e Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: e Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warri... | Site where Wallace made Scots Guardian uncovered in Selkirk - The Scotsman Site where Wallace made Scots Guardian uncovered in Selkirk William Wallace. Picture: Ian Rutherford GEORGE MAIR Have your say Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the remains of the medieval Borders kirk where Sir William Wallace was appo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,357 | Which English city has districts called 'Manningham', 'Great Horton'and 'Heaton'? | · January 18 at 3:56pm · Male charged with street robberies and house burglary. A 23 year old male from the Bradford West area was arrested for burglary 2 days ago after being caught by officers in a house in Frizinghall that he had just broken into. Following an excellent investigation he was formally charged with the... | 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 |
1,501,358 | What is Sepp Blatter’s real first name? | Sepp Blatter given embarrassing nickname on World Cup award - Telegraph World Cup Sepp Blatter given embarrassing nickname on World Cup award Sepp Blatter, the Fifa president, received an award from the South African government under an unwelcome nickname after his Wikipedia entry was apparently sabotaged. Sepp Blatt... | 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 |
1,501,359 | Wiki, as in Wikipedia, is a word that means fast or quick - in what language? | What does “wiki” mean, & what exotic language is it from? | Dictionary.com Blog July 28, 2010 by: Dictionary.com 70 Comments WikiLeaks has been in the news lately because it released a document that encompasses over 91,000 reports covering the war in Afghanistan. Wikileaks is a site that obtains and publishes sensitiv... | Free Flashcards about GK 1 What does 'Beijing' mean? Northern capital Which author (1874-1936) said 'thieves respect property, they merely wish the property to become their property that they may properly respect it'? GK Chesterton What was the original meaning of 'decimated'? Reduced by 10% The Circumlocution Office a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,360 | What gift is presented to 'Prince Tamino' in the title of a Mozart opera? | Jane Glover Conducts ‘The Magic Flute’ at the Met - The New York Times The New York Times Music |A Rollicking Treat Infused With Grace and Gravitas Search A Rollicking Treat Infused With Grace and Gravitas Jane Glover Conducts ‘The Magic Flute’ at the Met Continue reading the main story Photo The Magic Flute Nathan Gun... | The Mikado Introduction THE MIKADO Introduction Adapted from the book "Tit-Willow or Notes and Jottings on Gilbert and Sullivan Operas" by Guy H. and Claude A. Walmisley (Privately Printed, Undated) �THE MIKADO, or The Town of Titipu," was produced at the Savoy Theatre on 14 March, 1885 and proved to be one of the most... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,361 | "The aria ""Vesti La Giubba"" (on with the Motley) comes from which Opera?" | Enrico Caruso - Vesti la giubba - 1902, 1904, 1907 - YouTube Enrico Caruso - Vesti la giubba - 1902, 1904, 1907 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 ... | 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 |
1,501,362 | In what year was there a vote in the UK on the issue of leaving the then Common Market? | The Referendums of 1973 and 1975 The Referendums of 1973 and 1975 The 1998 referendum on the Good Friday Agreement was in fact the third referendum to be held in Northern Ireland. The first, held in 1973, was on the question of continued participation in the UK versus a united Ireland; the second, held in 1975, was par... | 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,363 | Phillipe Sella was a great French star in which sport? | BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Rugby World Cup | Sella takes centre stage Sella takes centre stage Sella was arguably the most gifted centre of all time With 111 caps on his retirement in 1995, Philippe Sella remains the most capped rugby international and arguably the finest centre of all time. During his playing days he c... | BBC Sport - Question of Sport - The history of the show The history of the show Three with the answers: Vine, Coleman, Barker. A Question of Sport will celebrate its 40th birthday in January 2010 making it the longest running TV quiz show in the UK and possibly the world. Some of the biggest names in British and Intern... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,364 | What animal are elephants supposedly afraid of? | Elephants Are Afraid of Mice | MythBusters | Discovery Elephants Are Afraid of Mice posted: 04/11/12 As seen in "MythBusters: Shooting Fish in a Barrel." DCL Finding: PLAUSIBLE Explanation: Way back in A.D. 77, Pliny the Elder started the impressively persistent rumor that "the elephant hates the mouse above all other ... | 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 |
1,501,365 | Which doll's name gave 'Aqua' a number one hit? | Barbie Girl by Aqua Songfacts Barbie Girl by Aqua Songfacts Songfacts Although the lyrics seem meaningless, they could be making a statement about the inflated value of sex appeal in society. With abnormally tiny waists and enormous breasts, Barbie dolls are unrealistically proportioned, which her critics claim leads t... | Atomic Kitten : Whole Again.LIve At Top Of The Pops.UK(2002) - YouTube Atomic Kitten : Whole Again.LIve At Top Of The Pops.UK(2002) 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 rent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,366 | Which scientist was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952 by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion? | Offering the Presidency of Israel to Albert Einstein | Jewish Virtual Library Offering the Presidency of Israel to Albert Einstein (November 17, 1952) Letter Offering Albert Einstein the Presidency of Israel: Embassy of Israel Dear Professor [Albert] Einstein : The bearer of this letter is Mr. David ... | Full text of "Primer of scientific knowledge / by Paul Bert ; translated and adapted for American schools" See other formats This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,367 | In which country were the Tonton Macoute active? | The Tonton Macoutes: The Central Nervous System of Haiti’s Reign of Terror – COHA COHA 8369 10 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2Ftonton-macoutes%2FThe+Tonton+Macoutes%3A+The+Central+Nervous+System+of+Haiti%E2%80%99s+Reign+of+Terror2010-03-11+18%3A15%3A34COHAhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2F%3Fp%3D8369 A Malediction on Hai... | Obituary: James MacArthur, actor - The Scotsman Obituary: James MacArthur, actor 19:41 20:43 Friday 29 October 2010 James MacArthur, actor. Born: 8 December, 1937, in Los Angeles. Died: 28 October, 2010, in Florida, aged 72. James MacArthur was a familiar face for a generation who grew up in the 1960s. He was one of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,368 | What name is given to the larvae of the cranefly? | Crane Flies of Kentucky - University of Kentucky Entomology WHAT IS A CRANE FLY? Crane Flies belong to the family Tipulidae. Common crane flies are long and thin with very long legs, and resemble giant mosquitoes. Unlike mosquitoes, though, crane flies do not bite humans or animals. Crane ... | Strelitzia reginae Strelitzia reginae Family : Strelitziaceae Common names : crane flower, bird of paradise, orange strelitzia (Eng.); isigude (Nguni); kraanvoëlblom (Afr.) Strelitzia reginae is one the most popular horticultural perennial around the world. It flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,369 | What does the Latin phrase 'Vox Populi' mean? | Vox populi - definition of vox populi by The Free Dictionary Vox populi - definition of vox populi by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vox+populi Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . vox pop·u·li [Latin vōx populī : vōx, voice + populī, genitive of populus, people.] vox populi the voice ... | 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 |
1,501,370 | The zinnia is a member of which flower family | How to Plant Zinnia | Garden Guides How to Plant Zinnia Submit Overview The zinnia is considered a tender annual and is indigenous to Mexico. They are a member of the Asteraceae family of plants. They are erect-growing, profusely blooming flowers which can grow to varying heights of 3 to 36 inches, depending on the var... | 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 |
1,501,371 | What is the highest mountain on the continent of Australia? | Highest Mountain in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America... Highest Mountain On Each Continent Mount Everest: Highest Mountain in Asia Mount Everest as seen from Everest Base Camp, Tibet. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on the Asian continent and the highest mountain in the world. Its summit is 29,035 feet (8,850 ... | Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island bu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,372 | In which century was the first recorded Viking raid on England? | Hurstwic: Viking Raids Viking Raids The aspect of Norse society that most captures the modern popular imagination is the Viking raids. The historical records of Europe (written for the most part by the educated clergy who often were the victims of these raids) called the raiders "a most vile people". But the raiders t... | 1000+ images about Viking history on Pinterest | 11th century, Iceland and Historian Forward Gudridur (or Guðríður) was born around 980AD in Iceland, and her life story comes to us from the great Icelandic sagas. From Iceland she was to travel over a far greater distance than most other people of the age. Gudridur was ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,373 | What does the internet top level domain '.cat' represent? | List of Internet Top Level Domains List of Internet Top Level Domains The following is a list of Internet top-level domains. The top-level domain article provides the background information. The official list of all top-level domains is maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Notes: Name: DNS name... | Watch "Hector the Cat" Video Family Filter: ON OFF Watch Hector the Cat Video Hector the Cat is a fictional cat and mascot created to aid the teaching of road safety to children in Australia. Educational material relating to the character was developed by the Australian Department of Transport in association with state... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,374 | Which car manufacturer makes the Tacuma MPV model? | Used Chevrolet Tacuma engines and parts with Car Parts Network UK's No1 for Chevrolet Tacuma Parts & Spares Over 250 Depots Nationwide Get no obligation quotes online anywhere in the UK. Save money and time with our easy to use enquiry system. Secure online payment option available. We are one of the largest networks ... | Chevrolet Aveo Parts & Accessories, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 | CarParts.com Continue Reading View Less Fun Facts about the Chevrolet Aveo The Chevrolet Aveo was manufactured in 2002 by the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors (GM). It was originally called Daewoo Kalos in its home market South Korea but was la... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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