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1,501,875 | "What Chinese dish is described as ""meat-filled dumplings"" ?" | Traditional Dim Sum Chinese Dumpling Recipes By Rhonda Parkinson Updated October 08, 2016. China has been perfecting the art of dumpling making since the Sung dynasty. Chinese dumplings may be round or crescent-shaped, boiled or pan-fried. The filling may be sweet or savory; vegetarian or filled with meat and vegetable... | MARKET PLACE MARCH 2015 by Baker Pickard SL (page 41) - issuu issuu Taste of India Tandoori Restaurante C/. Carabeo, 51 Nerja We specialize in traditional dishes and take great pride in serving authentic Indian food of the finest quality in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All dishes are cooked with fresh and natural in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,876 | Name the BBC sequel to Till Death Us Do Part. | Till Death Us Do Part (TV Series 1965–1975) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 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 Till Dea... | Shooting Stars - UKGameshows Shooting Stars "Angelos Epithemiou" (Dan Skinner) (2009) Voiceovers: "George Dawes" (Matt Lucas) (1995-2009) "Angelos Epithemiou" (Dan Skinner) (2010-11) Broadcast BBC2, 27 December 1993 to 22 December 1997 (pilot + 31 episodes in 3 series, as part of At Home With Vic and Bob (1993)) BBC Ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,877 | Who was the USA's vice president in 1990? | George Bush - President of the United States (POTUS) George Bush Vice President: J. Danforth Quayle (1989-93) Cabinet: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp (1989-93) George Bush -- from Table of Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States - MSN Encarta Grolier Online has created this resource fr... | The '90s / Useful Notes - TV Tropes So if this is what sold pickup trucks in the early '90s, what did the chick-car ads look like? Some useful notes regarding the Real Life 1990s , from tropers who remember them. Daily Life: For the first time in U.S. history, more Americans lived in affluent suburban neighborhoods rat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,878 | The Gobi desert is situated in China and which other country? | Where is the Gobi Desert located? | Reference.com Where is the Gobi Desert located? A: Quick Answer The Gobi Desert is located in Asia in northern and northwestern China as well as parts of southern Mongolia. It has several distinct features including the Eastern Gobi Desert Steppe, the Alaskan Plateau and the Gobi Lak... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,879 | Which politician faked his own death in Florida in 1974? | How MP John Stonehouse's Reggie Perrin-style faked death stunned British politics 40 years ago - Mirror Online News How MP John Stonehouse's Reggie Perrin-style faked death stunned British politics 40 years ago It's 40 years this week since John Stonehouse stunned the nation by faking his death, leaving Miami detective... | November 22, 1963: Death of the President - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum November 22, 1963: Death of the President November 22, 1963: Death of the President Shortly after noon on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,880 | "Opened in 1890, with 6 stations over 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and running in a pair of tunnels between the City of London and Stockwell passing under the River Thames, what was the first deep-level underground ""tube"" railway in the world, and the first major railway to use electric traction?" | City and South London Railway : definition of City and South London Railway and synonyms of City and South London Railway (English) Establishment Arms of the City & South London Railway In November 1883, notice was given that a private bill was to be presented to Parliament for the construction of the City of Londo... | Canals Birmingham Canals The Birmingham Canal links the City of Birmingham to the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and the start of the Shropshire Union Canal at Aldersley, just north of Wolverhampton. The canal passes through Smethwick and under the M5 at Oldbury. There are two branches off the canal at Dudley, wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,881 | ‘Shamela’ (1741) was a parody of ‘Pamela’ (1740). Who wrote the latter? | Henry Fielding Shamela Essay - Critical Essays - eNotes.com Henry Fielding Shamela Essay - Critical Essays Navigate Study Guiderows link Link Shamela Henry Fielding The following entry presents criticism of Fielding's epistolary novel An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews (1741). See also, Henry Fielding Crit... | Shakespeare/Pop Music: Broadway - shakespeareandpopularmusic shakespeareandpopularmusic INTRODUCTION Although considered part of the classical theatrical canon today, Shakespeare's plays were an important part of the popular culture of Early Modern England. It seems only fitting that Broadway has made these plays pa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,882 | Who played the title role in the TV sitcom Ugly Betty? | Ugly Betty (TV Series 2006–2010) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A young, smart and wise woman named Betty Suarez goes... | Lyn Paul website: Lyn Paul then... 2005 The Paperboy The Return Of Freda Danby After appearing in Blood Brothers for more than seven years, Lyn Paul calls it quits on Saturday, 8th January. Linda Nolan returns as Mrs. Johnstone, but when she falls ill, Lyn comes back for a week to keep the show going. Friday, 25th Febr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,883 | Which Cricket county's 'Twenty/20' team are known asthe 'Gladiators'? | Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, County Cricket Club of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, County, Cricket, Players in Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Achievements of the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Statistics, cricketscorelive.com Gloucestershire County Cricket Club History The Gloucestershire County ... | Stuart Broad has urged a young England not to be overawed by India | Sport | The Guardian Stuart Broad has urged a young England not to be overawed by India The Twenty20 captain's first game in charge ended in disaster but he is upbeat about the second England's Stuart Broad has urged the youngsters in his side not to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,884 | Which King of Sparta was the husband of Helen of Troy? | About Helen of Troy About Helen of Troy Robert E. Bell H elen of Sparta was perhaps the most inspired character in all literature, ancient or modern. A whole war, one which lasted for ten years, was fought over her. Not only that, nearly all the myths of the heroic age were threaded together in such a way that this mos... | LEDA - Spartan Queen of Greek Mythology Leda -- Leda and the Swan, Greco-Roman mosaic C3rd A.D., Cyprus Museum LEDA was a queen of Sparta, the wife of King Tyndareus, who was seduced by Zeus in the guise of the swan. There were several versions of the parentage of her children:- Some say she laid an egg from which were... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,885 | Who manufactured the U2 spy plane in which Gary Powers was shot down in 1960? | U-2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers honored with Silver Star at Pentagon - CBS News By David Morgan CBS News June 15, 2012, 3:02 PM U-2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers honored with Silver Star at Pentagon U.S. Air Force Pilot Captain Francis Gary Powers is pictured before his U-2 spy plane on June 1, 1959. Whil... | U2 - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (9) Mini Bio (1) U2 has been perhaps the biggest music act in the world since the late 1980s to the current day. They take prominent stands on human rights issues, expressed through their lyrics and other public statements and actions. The band's lead sin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,886 | What religion is based on the teachings of Laozi? | Laozi (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Laozi First published Sat Dec 15, 2001; substantive revision Thu May 2, 2013 Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and Buddhism generally name the three main pillars of Chinese thought, although it should be obvious that like any “ism,” they are a... | History of the Baha'i Faith - ReligionFacts ReligionFacts Baha'i Timeline History of the Baha'i Faith The Bahá'í Faith was founded in Iran in the mid-19th century by Mirza Hoseyn 'Ali Nuri, who is known as Bahá'u'lláh, which in Arabic: "Glory of God". The Bahai religion has a short, but important history and learning i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,887 | Who was the mythical Greek king of Thebes who killed his father so he could marry his mother? | Oedipus | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Antigone Oedipus, in Greek mythology , the king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Homer related that Oedipus’s wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their relationship became known, though Oedipus apparently continue... | Kronos - Greek Mythology - Ancinet-Mythology.com Kronos | Greek Mythology (also Cronos, Cronus, Chronos) Kronos is the son of Ouranos and Gaea, the youngest of the Titans. Cronos overthrew his father, with the help of his mother, and became the supreme ruler of the universe. He then married Rhea, his sister, who gave b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,888 | Chicago's St Valentine's Day Massacre (of seven Bugs Moran gang members by those of Al Capone) was in which year? | THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE The legendary S-M-C Cartage Co. at 2122 North Clark Street in Chicago. For a city that is so filled with the history of crime, there has been little preservation of the landmarks that were once so important to the legend of the mob in Chicago. Gone are the landmarks like the Lex... | Al Capone | Organized Crime Encyclopedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Organized Crime Encyclopedia Wiki January 17, 1899 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died January 25, 1947 (aged 48) Palm Island (Florida), U.S. Gender Chicago Outfit/Head of the Outfit Status Mount Carmel Cemetery, but he was originally buried in Mount Oli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,889 | Which ‘A’ is a liqueur originally distilled from wine and wormwood? | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) Absinthe There are three basic styles for making absinthe. 1. Add wormwood to a wine and distill off. Soak some wormwood in neutral spirit to colour, and add the two together. 2. Soak wormwood in some neutral alcohol 3. Adding oil extract to neutral alcohol. Of t... | White-Collar Moonshine - Chowhound White-Collar Moonshine By Lessley Anderson , published on Friday, March 2, 2007 / Edit Post When he gets off work, John Sherwood, 28, makes whiskey. The culinary school graduate and café manager buys a type of processed corn at a home-brewing store, ferments it with water and yeast, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,890 | Which Old Testament prophet was summoned by the Witch of Endor? | The Biblical Witch of Endor: Contacting the Spirit of a Prophet | Ancient Origins 12 March, 2016 - 14:50 Natalia Klimczak The Biblical Witch of Endor: Contacting the Spirit of a Prophet (Read the article on one page) The Witch of Endor is known also as the biblical Medium of Endor. According to legend, she was a medium... | Old Testament Books | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry The Old Testament has 39 books total, which consist of . . . Pentateuch - 5 books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Historical Books - 12 books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,891 | What is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet? | Greek alphabet - definition of Greek alphabet by The Free Dictionary Greek alphabet - definition of Greek alphabet by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+alphabet Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Greek alphabet - the alphabet used by a... | NATO phonetic alphabet | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Not to be confused with International Phonetic Alphabet . FAA radiotelephony alphabet and Morse code chart The NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet and also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO sp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,892 | Libraries, schools, writing, the wheel, the aqueduct and alcoholic beer are inventions generally credited to which country? | New Native Nation Technology New Native Nation Technology Stuck in someone else's frames? break free! This project is open-ended and will be added to as new info comes by. (Warning: this is going to look pretty ugly after awhile. Please just grit your teeth and keep on reading it anyway.) Ancient Native Americans, Mode... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: May 2008 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Wednesday, May 28, 2008 THE FINAL FOR THE CUP 1 Which American poet wrote the lines Candy/ Is dandy/ But liquor/ Is quicker and later added the lines Pot/ Is not? Ogden Nash (Original from 1931, the last lines added by Nash in 1968) 2 Which archi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,893 | "What does the Indian word ""raja"" mean in English?" | What does raja mean? type genus of the family Rajidae Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: raja(Noun) Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Raja(noun) Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Raja Raja is an Indian term for a monarch, or princely ruler of the Kshatriya varna. The femal... | On This Day halfaperson wrote: Quote: 1986 The 'Hand of God' football match. England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Mexico. Both Argentine goals were scored by Diego Maradona - the first with the deliberate use of his hand which went unseen by the referee. It was the first match ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,894 | Which kiddies dolls were created by American art student Xavier Roberts in 1978? | Kid80s.com: Cabbage Patch Kids with Hands That Hold Commercial from the 80s - YouTube Kid80s.com: Cabbage Patch Kids with Hands That Hold Commercial from the 80s 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 tr... | 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 |
1,501,895 | Late Formula One racing drive Roland Ratzenberger was born in which country? | From the Vault: the tragic death of F1 driver Roland Ratzenberger in 1994 | Sport | The Guardian From the Vault From the Vault: the tragic death of F1 driver Roland Ratzenberger in 1994 The 33-year-old was killed during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix on 30 April 1994, the day before Ayrton Senna died Roland R... | From Sergey Zlobin to Sochi - Russia’s route to the F1 grid From Sergey Zlobin to Sochi - Russia’s route to the F1 grid Share Recent years have seen a rapid rise in Formula One interest in Russia, with the debut - and growing success - of both teams and drivers from the country. Proof of that interest was realised in S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,896 | Which city, known for its bull run, is the capital of the Spanish region of Navarre? | Pamplona Spain Travel Guide and Tourist Information | Spanish Fiestas Tweet The city of Pamplona in northern Spain is the capital of the autonomous region of Navarra. It is a historic destination best known for its bullrunning festival which takes place every July. It is also the first Spanish city on the French Way of... | The Red Bulletin_1209_UK by Red Bull Media House - issuu issuu Orlando Duque / Flying Lotus / Grizzly Bear / Ger Hartmann / Torey Pudwill / Kristen Stewart / Vampire Weekend a beyond the ordinary magazine September 2012 British cycling‘s maverick genius Storm surfers Chasing the world‘s wildest waves Future M u s ic mu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,897 | The ‘Shining Path’ is another name for the Communist Party of which South American country? | Shining Path - History | CRIJ4347A and PSMG4347A Course Blog CRIJ4347A and PSMG4347A Course Blog North America Shining Path – History The Shining Path is a communist guerilla insurgent group located in the South American country of Peru. The group was formed by Abimael Guzman, known to Shining Path members as Presiden... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,898 | Which planet has been the focus of investigations for signs of life? | Life on Other Planets - Universe Today Universe Today by Abby Cessna [/caption] For centuries, men have pondered the possibility of life on other planets and tried to prove its existence. Even before the first shuttle or probe was launched, stories of life on other planets and life invading our own planet, were publi... | Skyscript: Heavenly Imprints: Development of the Zodiac Development of the Zodiac and the early origins of Aries & Taurus by Deborah Houlding Most attempts to explain the symbolic origin of zodiac constellation figures do so by reference to classical mythology. This has created a clouded veneer for anyone wishing to ta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,899 | "Who said in a 1981 speech ""I grew up in the 30's with an unemployed father. He didn't riot. He got on his bike and looked for work""?" | Companies hire foreigners as British workers 'unwilling to move', says Chris Bryant - Telegraph Immigration Companies hire foreigners as British workers 'unwilling to move', says Chris Bryant Employers have had to hire more foreigners because British workers are “less physically mobile”, according to Labour’s immigrat... | George Orwell George Orwell (1903-1950) On each landing, opposite the lift shaft, the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran. "If you want a picture of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,900 | How many full years elapsed between the start of the year 17BC, and the start of the year 17AD? | 11.29 · Banca d'Italia Abstract The labour market status of many nonworking persons is at the boundary between unemployment and inactivity. Like the unemployed, they seek and are available for work; unlike them, their last search action was not recent enough to meet the International Labour Office definition of unemplo... | These were all hits in 1977 "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John Le Carre "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal Al Capp retires with the last appearance of Li�l Abner on November 14th. Nonfiction "Looking Out for #1" by Robert Ringer "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,901 | "In the musical ""The King and I"", who was ""I""?" | Broadway Musical Home - The King and I Broadway Musical Home Who starred in the original cast? Where can I buy the music? What’s the buzz on Broadway? Find out at Broadway Musical Home The King and I Buy Tickets About the Musical This 1952 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, a classic by Rodgers and Hammerstein , is ba... | WITHNAIL AND I : definition of WITHNAIL AND I and synonyms of WITHNAIL AND I (English) Box office $1,544,889 Withnail and I is a 1987 black comedy film produced by HandMade Films . It was written and directed by Bruce Robinson and is based on his life in London in the late 1960s. The main plot follows two unemployed yo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,902 | Who was re-elected President of the Republic of Germany in 1932 defeating Adolf Hitler? | The History Place - Rise of Hitler: Hitler Runs for President Hitler Runs for President Just three weeks after the suicide of his beloved niece, Adolf Hitler met the 84-year-old President of Germany, Paul von Hindenburg, for the first time. Hitler pulled himself out of the severe depression he fell into after her death... | Franklin D. Roosevelt - Wikiquote Franklin D. Roosevelt Jump to: navigation , search There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny. Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( 30 January 1882 – 12 April 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,903 | Which fictional superhero is known as ‘The Man of Steel’? | Superman | fictional character | Britannica.com fictional character Superman, American comic-strip superhero created for DC Comics by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joseph Shuster . Superman first appeared in Action Comics no. 1 (June 1938). Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner. TM and © DC ... | List of Shows, Films and Comics in Snafu Comics | Snafu Comics Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia List of Shows, Films and Comics in Snafu Comics 627pages on Share 300 is a 2006 fantasy war film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Both are fictionalized retellings of the Battle ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,904 | Who, in August this year, was announced as the new “Dr Who” Doctor? | Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi revealed as 12th Doctor - BBC News BBC News Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi revealed as 12th Doctor 4 August 2013 From the section Entertainment & Arts comments Close share panel Media captionPeter Capaldi was revealed as the new Doctor on a special programme hosted by Zoe Ball Actor Peter Capaldi h... | A guide to the first eleven Doctors, from William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith Years 1963—66 Episodes 134 (also in The Three Doctors, 1972—73) Who was he? Born in St Pancras, London, 190... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,905 | At 22,834ft., which is the highest extinct volcano in the world? | Extinct Volcanoes - VOLCANOES VOLCANOES Bibliography What is an extinct volcano? Extinct volcanoes are those which scientists consider unlikely to erupt again. A volcano which has not erupted in the past 10,000 years is extinct. The extinct volcano no longer has a lava supply. An extinct volcano is no longer near an ac... | 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 |
1,501,906 | What city was once called New Amsterdam? | New York City Was Once New Amsterdam New York City Was Once New Amsterdam Interesting Facts in Easy English Pre-Listening Vocabulary golden age: a period of wealth and advancement settlers: people who move to an undeveloped area and begin to live and work there surrender: to not fight reclaim: to take back something th... | Greetings from Jakarta: Postcards of a Capital 1900-1950 by Equinox Publishing - issuu Capital 1900-1950 Equinox Publishing (Asia) Pte. Ltd. www.EquinoxPublishing.com Greetings from Jakarta: Postcards of a Capital 1900-1950 ISBN 978-979-3780-88-7 Copyright © 2011 Scott Merrillees All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or el... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,907 | The name of the coffee shop chain Starbucks was inspired by a character in which book? | Company Information | Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks Coffee Company All Starbucks® Coffees Company Information To say Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees is very true. That’s the essence of what we do – but it hardly tells the whole story. Our Heritage Every day, we go to work hoping to d... | 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 |
1,501,908 | Where was blues singer Leadbelly when he was 'discovered' musically? | Roots of Blues -- Lead Belly „ Goodnight Irene" - YouTube Roots of Blues -- Lead Belly „ Goodnight Irene" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not av... | Elvis Presley - Biography - IMDb Elvis Presley Biography Showing all 302 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (10) | Trivia (225) | Personal Quotes (36) | Salary (24) Overview (5) The King of Rock 'n' Roll Height 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Elvis Aaron Presley was born on Januar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,909 | In the Bible what instrument did David play? | Music and Instruments of the Bible My Redeemer > Bible > Dictionary > The Music and Instruments of the Bible Music and Instruments of the Bible (This article is taken from the "Illustrated Manners and Customs of the Bible", published by Thomas Nelson Publishing) The Bible gives very little information about Hebrew musi... | What Musical Instrument Did King Dovid Play? | Mystical Paths What Musical Instrument Did King Dovid Play? by Reb Gutman Locks @ Mystical Paths King Dovid played a ten-stringed musical instrument. The Moshiach will play on an eight-stringed instrument, and in the World to Come, the music will again be played on ten str... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,910 | The world's largest diamond at 530 carats is 'The Star of Africa'. In which of the Crown Jewels can it be found? | World’s largest diamond found - Jan 25, 1905 - HISTORY.com This Day In History: 01/25/1905 - Largest Diamond Found On this day in 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a routine inspection by the mine's superintendent. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the "C... | The Global Diamond Industry: Portrait of growth - Bain & Company The Global Diamond Industry: Portrait of growth December 12, 2012 Bain report By Yury Spektorov, Olya Linde and Pierre-Laurent Wetli 1. Major developments in the diamond industry in 2011 2011 market overview Natural diamonds are among the world’s m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,911 | What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? | Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins... | 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 |
1,501,912 | Who was the first British sovereign to take up residence at Buckingham Palace? | Buckingham Palace- London Info - London Museums - Parks - Attractionss - London Buckingham Palace To website George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St James's Palace, where many court functions were held. Buckingham House became known as th... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,913 | Give a year during which Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. | THE FAMOUS VOYAGE THE CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE WORLD 1577-1580: Sir Francis Drake: A Pictorial Biography by Hans P. Kraus (Rare Book and Special Collections Reading Room, Library of Congress) Bibliography The Famous Voyage: The Circumnavigation of the World, 1577-1580 Drake was noted in his life for one daring feat afte... | Sir Humphrey Gilbert | British explorer | Britannica.com Sir Humphrey Gilbert Sir Francis Drake Sir Humphrey Gilbert, (born c. 1539—died September 1583, at sea near the Azores ), English soldier and navigator who devised daring and farseeing projects of overseas colonization . Although he was brilliant and creative, hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,914 | What colour is Santa Claus' belt? | CUSTOM HANDMADE SANTA BELTS BACK TO BELT LIST Hi Greg, I got home late last night from our daughters wedding in Florida . I new from your e-mail the belt would be at our home before me . Even though I had a great time my mind was on seeing your creation . The wait was killing me but well worth it, absolutely st... | The History and Legend of Santa Claus AKA Santa Claus From the 19th century: Thomas Nast's vision of old Saint Nick. Every December 24th millions of people are visited by a short, fat guy in a red suit. Where did he come from, why does he do it, and how does he accomplish this ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,915 | What chemical element is named after the Latin word for a rainbow? | Which elements on the periodic table have Latin names? | Reference.com Which elements on the periodic table have Latin names? A: Quick Answer Many elements on the periodic table have names derived from Latin, including aluminum, calcium, cesium, chlorine, fluorine, gallium, iridium, radium, rubidium and scandium. Other... | Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language. Sidebar Periodic Table of Elements The Greek language and Greek myth have contributed greatly to the sciences, including chemistry. This is most apparent in the Periodic Table of Elements. A table of the elements with mythological influences, or at least have the Gr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,916 | What is Russian billionaire industrialist Roman Abramovich's investment corporation called | Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich - - Biography.com Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich is a Russian business tycoon, one of the richest men in the world and owner of the Chelsea Football Club. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Named Abramovich Synopsis Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich was born on October 24, ... | PravdaReport: Russian news and analysis Copyright © 1999-2017, «PRAVDA.Ru». When reproducing our materials in whole or in part, hyperlink to PRAVDA.Ru should be made. The opinions and views of the authors do not always coincide with the point of view of PRAVDA.Ru's editors. Select spelling error with mouse and press Ct... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,917 | Which statesman, Egypt’s third President, was born on 25/12/1918? | There is no happiness for people at the expense of other people. Died: October 6, 1981 (aged 62) Nationality: Egyptian Occupation: Statesman Bio: Anwar El Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers on 6 October 1981. In his eleven years a... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,918 | Who presented Police Five on television? | Shaw Taylor presented Police 5 on Southampton-based TVS (From Daily Echo) Shaw Taylor presented Police 5 on Southampton-based TVS Shaw Taylor 15 comments SHAW Taylor, one of the pioneers of solving crime on TV, has died at the age of 90. Mr Taylor was one of the best-known faces on regional TV in the 1960s to the early... | BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Presenters Desert Island Discs Presenters Roy Plomley Roy Plomley, the programme's creator, presented the programme for 43 years. Starting out as a stage and film actor, he began working in radio in 1936 as an announcer on Radio Normandy. Following a stint with International Radio, b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,919 | What Dutch city is home to Europe's busiest port? | The 10 Largest Ports in Europe - Europeish.com Europe Travel Blog - Capturing the Beauty of a Continent The 10 Largest Ports in Europe Written by: europeish | (2) comments Several centuries ago, the Europeans were the first to sail their ships across the entire world. The economies of the Vikings, the English, the Dutc... | WPS - Port of Busan review Port of Busan Review and History The Port of Busan (also called Pusan) is the second largest city and the largest port in South Korea. Located at the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula, the Port of Busan is a little over 110 nautical miles east-southeast of the Port of Kitakyushu in Jap... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,920 | "Where was the film ""Angel At My Table"" (1990), starring New Zealander Kerry Fox, directed by New Zealander Jane Campion, and based on books by New Zealand writer Janet Frame, made?" | News and Announcements News and Announcements Frequently updated news and views from Janet Frame's estate plus news of latest releases will now be posted on the blog: REAL NZ Festival: Explore the Janet Frame House in Oamaru Janet Frame's childhood home at 56 Eden Street, Oamaru will be open early this year and for... | 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 |
1,501,921 | Lithology is the study of which natural substance? | Lithology - definition of lithology by The Free Dictionary Lithology - definition of lithology by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lithology 1. The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation. 2. The microscopic study, description, and classification of rock. lith′o·log′ic (lĭth′ə-lŏj′ĭk), ... | Instructor: Thomas J. Sienkewicz ( toms@monm.edu ) THE NOMENCLATURE The American Heritage Dictionary 3rd ed. lists 103 chemical elements. Of these, 45 are made from Latin or Greek base words. Approximately 31 from Greek, and 14 from Latin. The names from Latin and Greek were not just chosen at random. There was a defin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,922 | With which classic song did Bruce Willis have a UK No 2 hit in 1987? | Bruce Willis-Under The Boardwalk - YouTube Bruce Willis-Under The Boardwalk 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 ... | Top 100 Songs of 1988 Top 100 Songs of 1988 "Need You Tonight," INXS; "Welcome To The Jungle," Guns' N' Roses; "Foolish Beat," Debbie Gibson 1. "Need You Tonight," INXS 2. "Look Away," Chicago 3. "Roll With It," Steve Winwood 4. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," Poison 5. "Got My Mind Set On You," George Harrison 6. "So Emot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,923 | Guadalupe Island, in the Pacific Ocean, belongs to which country? | Guadalupe Island - YouTube Guadalupe Island 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. Uploaded on Jul 19,... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,924 | What is the national instrument of Ireland? | Visit Ireland - About Ireland: Musical Instruments Musical Instruments Genealogy Musical Instruments of Ireland Music has played and important role in Irish life for thousands of years. To gain a better appreciation of Irish music we have provided the following information on some popular instruments and the people who... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,925 | What name is given to the phenomenon when light bends as it passes from one medium to another e.g. from air to water? | Light Bends - How Rainbows Work | HowStuffWorks How Rainbows Work Photo courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association The fundamental process at work in a rainbow is refraction -- the "bending" of light. Light bends -- or more accurately, changes directions -- when it travels from one medium to another. This ha... | The Direction of Bending Refraction and the Ray Model of Light - Lesson 1 - Refraction at a Boundary The Direction of Bending If I Were an Archer Fish Refraction is the bending of the path of a light wave as it passes from one material into another material. The refraction occurs at the boundary and is caused by a chan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,926 | What was the original name of the ship, the Golden Hind, used by Francis Drake to circumnavigate the globe? | The golden hind in London Site Map Send to Kindle The replica of Sir Francis Drake’s most famous ship The Golden Hind sits on the southern shore of the River Thames and is a reminder of a time when this part of the river was the hub of ship building, trade and exploration. Replica of the Golden Hind Queen Elizabeth I a... | What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town - IT - 402 View Full Document What is a young pigeon called Squab 30 Around which French town is the champagne industry located Epernay 31 What country invented castanets Egypt 32 Who is the patron saint of music St Cecilia 33 Whose first box office film w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,927 | What US Defense Department agency is responsible for tracking Santa each Christmas eve? | Official NORAD Santa Tracker Come back Dec. 1, 2017 To see what NORAD does the rest of the year, visit us at NORAD.mil . | History Of Santa Claus' Reindeers: Rudolph May Be Most Popular, But What About Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Vixen? History Of Santa Claus' Reindeers: Rudolph May Be Most Popular, But What About Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Vixen? Close [[nid:1519660]] Rudolph may be the most known of S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,928 | Which famous doctor was found in Africa by a reporter called Henry Stanley | Henry Morton Stanley - Explorer Said Dr. Livingstone I Presume Henry Morton Stanley Explorer Who Found Livingstone in Africa Henry Morton Stanley. London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images By Robert McNamara Updated September 28, 2015. Henry Morton Stanley was a classic example of a 19th century explorer, and he is bes... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,929 | The US city of Milwaukee stands on which lake? | Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Map & Directions - MapQuest {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics Wisconsin's largest city and a popular destination on Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is bound to appeal to foodies, sports fans, culture lovers and sightseers alike. Besides being the stomping grounds of the Br... | 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 |
1,501,930 | "Which musical, based on characters created for single-panel cartoons in ""The New Yorker"" beginning 1938, opened on Broadway in April 2010 after a tryout in Chicago?" | The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics # The Addams Family the Musical Songs Lyrics The Addams Family is a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon the "Addams Family" characters created by cartoon... | Hair the Musical by Gerome Ragni, James Rado, and music by Galt Macdermot Hairstory The Story Behind The Story James Rado is at the heart and root of the origin. In his early teens he knew what he wanted to do, his dream, to write a Broadway musical. He had become a fan of the genre, and he made first stabs at writin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,931 | "Which famous song from the musical Oklahoma contains the lyrics ""The Corn Is High As An Elephant’s Eye"" ?" | Lyrics for the album "Oklahoma" by Musical Lyrics for the album "Oklahoma" by Musical Oh, What A Beautiful Morning There's a bright golden haze on the meadow There's a bright golden haze on the meadow The corn is as high as an elephant's eye And it looks like it's climbing right up to the sky Oh what a beautiful mornin... | Oklahoma State Flower, Oklahoma Rose (Rosa odorata), from NETSTATE.COM Oklahoma State Flower Oklahoma State Flower: Oklahoma Rose Adoption of the Oklahoma State Flower When it comes to state flora, one must be careful to differentiate in Oklahoma. The Sooner State is represented, in one way or another, by three officia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,932 | Lee Kuan Yew became Prime Minister of which country in 1959? | Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91 - Channel NewsAsia Channel NewsAsia Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91 Mr Lee leaves behind two sons and a daughter. Posted 22 Aug 2015 13:53 Updated 30 Dec 2015 09:58 Email A SINGAPORE: Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who was Singapore’s first Prime M... | Timeline - Australia's Prime Ministers AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTERS 01 Jan 1901 1st Prime Minister and 1st Governor-General Lord Hopetoun became the first Governor-General and Edmund Barton the first Prime Minister. Both were sworn in at the ceremony inaugurating the Commonwealth of Australia. Edmund Barton 29 Mar 1901 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,933 | The Recording Industry Association of America awards what certification for an album that sells 500,000 copies? | Certification Criteria - RIAA Certification Criteria Gold & Platinum News RIAA’s historic Gold® & Platinum® Program defines success in the recorded music industry. Originally conceived to honor artists and track sound recording sales, Gold & Platinum Awards have come to stand as a benchmark of success for any artist—wh... | '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 |
1,501,934 | Who played Blott in the 1985 British tv comedy series ‘Blott on the Landscape’? | Blott On The Landscape - BBC2 Comedy Drama - British Comedy Guide Blott On The Landscape Blott On The Landscape Like this show BBC Two comedy drama. 6 episodes (1 series) in 1985. Stars George Cole , Geraldine James , David Suchet , Julia McKenzie and Simon Cadell . Blott On The Landscape Blott On The Landscape A land-... | 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 |
1,501,935 | What song was written and performed by Billy Joel to underscore the plight of fishermen on Long Island? | The Downeaster Alexa by Billy Joel Songfacts The Downeaster Alexa by Billy Joel Songfacts Songfacts This song is about the fishermen in Oyster Bay, Long Island, which is near Joel's home. Written from the perspective of a struggling fisherman, the song is accurate in its description of the various places the vessel wou... | 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 |
1,501,936 | Who partnered John McEnroe to win 4 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Doubles titles? | John McEnroe | Titles and Finals | ATP World Tour | Tennis Indianapolis (Outdoor/Hard) Dallas WCT (Indoor/Carpet) Lyon (Indoor/Carpet) 1988 Detroit (Indoor/Carpet) Tokyo Outdoor (Outdoor/Hard) 1986 Scottsdale (Outdoor/Hard) San Francisco (Indoor/Carpet) Los Angeles (Outdoor/Hard) 1985 8 Stockholm (Indoor/Hard) Montreal... | Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond | australia.gov.au Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Tennis – ‘the golden age’ of the 1960s–70s and beyond Mark Woodforde, Doubles Champion 1989–2000 Australians dominated world tennis in the 1950s and 1960s in major events known as Grand Slam to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,937 | What type of pasta is shaped like hollow spaghetti? | Pasta Shapes Dictionary - Pasta Fits Pasta Shapes Dictionary Contact Us Pasta Shapes Dictionary There is a pasta shape to complement every pasta dish out there. Pairing the correct pasta shape can make a big difference in your overall satisfaction when cooking. Pasta shapes with holes or ridges like mostaccioli or radi... | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famousl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,938 | First shown in London in 1964, which musical is based on the legend of King Arthur? | Camelot the Musical George Gershwin Theatre - Opened 21 Jun 1993, closed 7 Aug 1993 What was your favourite production? Add your thoughts in the comments box Synopsis Young King Arthur is worried about his upcoming arranged marriage to Guenevere, whom he has never met. Merlyn the Magician persuades him to accept his ne... | Musicals On Stage: A Capsule History Musicals On Stage: by John Kenrick (Copyright 1996-2003) The ancient Greeks had plays with songs, and Roman comedies included song and dance routines. But the music of these eras disappeared long ago, so they had no real influence on the development of modern musical theatre a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,939 | What word represents the letter K in radio communications? | Military Alphabet - MilitarySpot.com Military Alphabet The NATO phonetic alphabet is widely used to improve communications when you absolutely have to be clear. Whether it's radio interference or the sound of gun fire, soldiers must be able to effectively communicate. The phonetic alphabet is really a spelling alphab... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,940 | At 2.78 million square kilometres, what is the largest country in Africa? | 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... | Kruger National Park, South Africa Kruger National Park, South Africa by WCC on June 6, 2012 in Africa The Kruger National Park (often English Kruger National Park ) is the largest game reserve in South Africa . It is located in the northeast of the country in the Lowveld in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo . It... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,941 | Who was the Roman God of doorways, gates and passageways? | Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? | Dictionary.com Blog Home » Calendar Events » Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? January 1, 2016 by: Dictionary.com 559 Comments January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year be... | Old Father Time Chronos (also known as Chronus) is the personification of time itself. Indeed, the word means "time" and is the root of "chronology" and other modern words. It was, however, originally employed in a purely poetic sense. There is no God or Goddess directly associated with time per se in the annals of Gre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,942 | Oxford Boat Race squad twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss became multi-millionaires after a court battle with what website that they claimed stole their idea? | They're Oxford's star Boat Race rowers - 6ft 5in identical twin hunks who are effortlessly brilliant at everything (and also found time to invent Facebook) | Daily Mail Online They're Oxford's star Boat Race rowers - 6ft 5in identical twin hunks who are effortlessly brilliant at everything (and also found time to inven... | Pierre Omidyar - Academy of Achievement Pierre Omidyar I started eBay as an experiment, as a side hobby basically, while I had my day job. The World's Online Marketplace Date of Birth June 21, 1967 Pierre Omidyar was born in Paris, France to parents from Iran. He moved to Maryland with his family when his physician fat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,943 | What do Ballinsloe in Co. Galway and Appleby in Cumbria have in common? | A Heron's View: HORSE FAIR - BALLINASLOE A Heron's View My world view on subjects that interest me. Thursday, 8 October 2015 http://ballinasloeoctoberfair.com/events/equestrian-events/ The town of Ballinasloe in Co. Galway can expect about 100,000 visitors this week to it’s the annual horse fair. This event brings hors... | Anglesey Towns and Villages : Coastal Holidays Property name: Anglesey Towns and Villages Anglesey (Ynys Mon in Welsh) is situated off the north west coast of Wales near the Snowdonia mountain range. It is reached by two bridges, the Menai Bridge and the Brittannia Bridge. Anglesey has quaint towns and villages as dive... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,944 | Which gas is the principal gas in the atmosphere of Venus? | Venus' Atmosphere: Composition, Climate and Weather Venus' Atmosphere: Composition, Climate and Weather By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | November 16, 2012 06:23pm ET MORE Venus has the distinction of being the hottest planet in the solar system, and the fault lies solely with its atmosphere. What is it abou... | Planetary Names: Planet and Satellite Names and Discoverers International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) Planetary Names: Planet and Satellite Names and Discoverers Home Named Mercurius by the Romans because it appears to move so swiftly. Discoverer Venus Roman name f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,945 | According to the traditional nursery rhyme when did the Knave of Hearts steal the tarts? | The Queen of Hearts The Nursery Rhymes Collections 1-4 contain a total of 277 children's songs. Each double CD album showcases the highest quality children's music ever recorded with a total playing time in excess of 10 hours! The Queen of Hearts (Audio Sample and Lyrics) The Queen of Hearts All on a summer's day; The ... | Rude Mechanicals in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Rude Mechanicals in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,946 | In which city was Archduke Ferdinand of Austria assassinated in 1914? | Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated - Jun 28, 1914 - HISTORY.com Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated Publisher A+E Networks In an event that is widely acknowledged to have sparked the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is shot to... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,947 | Name Irvine Welsh's best selling 1993 novel about heroin addiction? | Hot Project: "Trainspotting" sequel in the works Aug 28, 2001 Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie are back, or at least they will be soon. Writer Irvine Welsh told the Edinburgh Book Festival on Monday that his new novel, Porno, is a sequel to his best-selling 1993 novel Trainspotting, which centers on the lives of a han... | The Verve - Music on Google Play The Verve About the artist The Verve were an English rock band formed in Wigan in 1990 by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury. Guitarist and keyboard player Simon Tong became a member at a later date. Beginning wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,948 | How many cathedrals are in mainland UK (at early 2000s)? | Fast Facts about American Religion Fast Facts about American Religion Where can I find a dictionary of religion terms ? Q: How many religious congregations are there in the United States? A: There is no official directory for all the congregations in the country, so sociologists of religion have to rely on statistical ... | Britain's tallest buildings Feasibility By rights 2004 should have been the year of the crane. You'd have expected St Georges Wharf tower to start but for the dogmatic anti-skyscraper attitude of Lambeth council, and for 110 Bishopsgate to also commence although the refusal of Norton Rose to move ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,949 | If you suffer from Diplopia what have you got? | Diplopia Definition - Double Vision Double Vision By Troy Bedinghaus, OD Updated April 10, 2016 Are you seeing double? Double vision is the simultaneous perception of two images of a single object. The images may be displaced horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or rotationally in relation to each other. What is doubl... | Colour blindness Colour blindness ICD- 9 368.5 Colour blindness, or colour vision deficiency, in humans is the inability to perceive differences between some or all colors that other people can distinguish. It is most often of genetic nature, but may also occur because of eye , nerve, or brain damage, or due to exposur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,950 | What is the stage name of Roberta Joan Anderson, whose recording career began in 1968? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Roberta" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Roberta" 1-50 of 135 names. Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Virginia Roberta (Faulkner), a psychic, and William Raymond (Billy Ray) Thornton, an educ... | Doctor Robert by The Beatles Songfacts Doctor Robert by The Beatles Songfacts Songfacts This is about Doctor Robert Freymann, a "Speed Doctor" in New York who supplied many celebrities, including The Beatles, with drugs. Reportedly, Dr. Freymann, who died in 1987, treated patients with injects of amphetamine-spiked vit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,951 | How many years make up a vicennial period? | Vicennial | Define Vicennial at Dictionary.com vicennial [vahy-sen-ee-uh l] /vaɪˈsɛn i əl/ Spell of or for 20 years. 2. Latin 1730-1740 1730-40; < Latin vīcenni(um) twenty-year period (vīc(ēnī) twenty each + -enn(us), combining form of annus year + -ium -ium ) + -al 1 Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary defini... | www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com: List of General Knowledge Questions and Answers, All type Questions and Answers, Basic General Knowledge, General Awareness Question Answers, Better in Competitive Exam and Quiz contests.13 www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com Friday, 13 May 2016 List of General Knowledge Questio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,952 | Isabella of Angouleme was the wife of which English King? | Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John | Magna Carta Trust 800th Anniversary | Celebrating 800 years of democracy Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John Home » Schools » Biographies » Women of Magna Carta » Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John By Professor Louise Wilkinson, of Canterbury Christ Church Univer... | aibuenglit / A Short History Of The English Monarchy From Anglo-Saxons to 1660 The Royal Arms of England, as introduced by King Richard the Lionheart in 1198, and before its later quarterings with other shields, additions of supporters and other embellishments. The first person to assume the title King of t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,953 | Which team hold the record for the highest aggregate win in the Champions League, beating Sporting Lisbon 12-1? | Champions League Final Facts And Figures Champions League final facts and figures Champions League final facts and figures By Vision Reporter A A A Fill in your Name and Email Address to receive a Free Newsletter SATURDAY''S final will be the 58th since the competition began in the 1955-56 season, with Real Madrid winn... | European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") Since 1956 the bi-weekly (formerly weekly) French magazine France Football awards the "Ballon d'Or" for the best European Footballer of the calendar year. Only players from European clubs are eligible. Until 1994 any player ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,954 | The disease 'Pertussis' is more commonly known as what? | Pertussis | Whooping Cough | Home | CDC ShareCompartir Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone... | 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 |
1,501,955 | What is the title of the 2009 film, directed by Richard Curtis, about a pirate radio station? | The Boat That Rocked (2009) directed by Richard Curtis • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 3 Despite its flaws (some of them almost hurtful, like blatant sexism, misogyny and homophobia - but it is based in the 60's so I can almost forgive it as it's "the times") I adore this movie. It's a character based, rock and ro... | 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL... Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas Rai... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,956 | How many strings are there on a classical guitar? | How to Change Classical Guitar Strings: 10 Steps (with Pictures) Two Methods: Bridge End Neck End Community Q&A Do your strings buzz? Are your notes starting to sound a bit blunt? Can your guitar no longer hold its tune ? These can all be signs that your guitar's strings need a change. Many people who own classical gui... | Violin : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki 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 For other uses, see Violin (disambiguation) . Vi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,957 | What cookies are commonly used in making banana pudding? | Banana Pudding Cookies | Pudding Cookie Recipe | Two Peas & Their Pod Shop Banana Pudding Cookies I’ve always been a fan of banana pudding. Creamy pudding, vanilla wafers, bananas, and whipped cream, Mmmm! Such a comforting classic dessert! I decided to take banana pudding and turn it into a cookie. I am always dreamin... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,958 | Cassis is a syrup made from which fruit? | Torani Cassis Syrup | Currants are berries, closely related to the gooseberry, they are popularly used to make cassis, a black currant liqueur. This syrup has a distinctive berry fragrance and intense flavor. It works well in cocktails, sodas and even marinades. When Will I Receive My Order? Cassis Syrup Currants are b... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,959 | Which player was fined and given a one match ban for revealing his sponsored underpants after scoring? | In Uefa's sad world a pair of marketed underpants is worse than racism | Marcus Christenson | Football | The Guardian Sportblog In Uefa's sad world a pair of marketed underpants is worse than racism Uefa needs to explain how it can fine Nicklas Bendtner £80,000 for showing his underpants when Porto had to pay only £16,... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 20 | 1970: Bobby Moore cleared of stealing 1970: Bobby Moore cleared of stealing The England soccer captain, Bobby Moore, has been cleared of stealing an emerald bracelet in Colombia. Moore, who captained England to World Cup victory in 1966, was accused of taking the �600 ($1,500) bracelet from the G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,960 | Between 1973 and 1979, Mohammed Daoud Khan, Nur Mohammad Taraki, Hafizullah Amin and Babrak Karmal were presidents of which country? | Mohammad Daud Khan | prime minister of Afghanistan | Britannica.com prime minister of Afghanistan Shāh Shojāʿ Mohammad Daud Khan, (born July 18, 1909, Kabul , Afghanistan —died April 27, 1978, Kabul), Afghan politician who overthrew the monarchy of Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1973 to establish Afghanistan as a republic . He... | 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 |
1,501,961 | By what name is Aragorn first known to the hobbits when they meet him in Bree? | Aragorn II Elessar | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia The Fellowship of the Ring , " The Prancing Pony " Strider at The Prancing Pony in Bree Aragorn joined Frodo Baggins , Bilbo's adopted heir, and three of his friends at the Inn of the Prancing Pony in Bree. [8] Though originally the hobbits we... | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - 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 Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ( 2012 ) PG... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,962 | "Which state of the USA calls itself the ""Lone Star State""?" | Texas Republicans Inch Closer to Secession | Mother Jones Texas Republicans Inch Closer to Secession Texas Republicans Inch Closer to Secession GOP delegates to vote on the issue at this week's convention. Josh Harkinson May 11, 2016 2:09 PM Texas Nationalist Movement /Facebook If the nationalists get their way, this N... | 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 |
1,501,963 | In which city would you find the Tower of Belem? | Torre de Belem (Lisbon, Portugal): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor Neighborhood Profile Belem Belém is the "capital of the Portuguese Discoveries" and a photographer's paradise. You can spend an entire day exploring this neighborhood: monuments (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries), museu... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,964 | What bluish white element is used in battery electrodes | Zinc - definition of zinc by The Free Dictionary Zinc - definition of zinc by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/zinc Related to zinc: zinc deficiency zinc (zĭngk) n. Symbol Zn A bluish-white, lustrous metallic element that is brittle at room temperature but malleable with heating. It is used to form... | Chemistry for Kids: Elements - Chromium Chromium 7.19 grams per cm cubed Melting Point: Discovered by: N.L. Vauquelin in 1797 Chromium is the first element in the sixth column of the periodic table. It is classified as a transition metal . Chromium atoms have 24 electrons and 24 protons with the most abundant isotope h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,965 | In which English county is Buckfast Abbey, famed for its tonic wine? | The first ever Buckfast cocktail competition was held in Galway this week http://jrnl.ie/1829104 The first ever Buckfast cocktail competition was held in Galway this week The contest, which was open to every bar in Galway, was won by a concoction called ‘Buckfast Lives Forever’. Dec 11th 2014, 4:08 PM 13,151 Views 47 C... | English Market Town of Oakham, Boutique Shopping, Unique Gifts You are here: Discover Rutland > Oakham Oakham Print Page County town of Rutland, full of history and great for stylish shopping. Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town, bustling with activity and current holder of a coveted Britain in Bloom aw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,966 | Living History' is the memoir of which contemporary US politician? | Living History Audiobook | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Audible.com next page Publisher's Summary Hillary Rodham Clinton is known to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Yet few beyond her close friends and family have ever heard her account of her extraordinary journey. She writes with candor, humor and passio... | 98 Fun Facts about U.S. Presidents | FactRetriever.com 98 Fun Facts about U.S. Presidents By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published September 17, 2016 The only president to be unanimously elected was George Washington (1732-1799). He also refused to accept his presidential salary, which was $25,000 a year.[2] Because ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,967 | After Britain lost the war of American Independence which part of North America did they retain | Why did Britain lose the American War of Independence / Revolutionary War? - Quora Quora The United States of America Why did Britain lose the American War of Independence / Revolutionary War? Britain was the world's greatest superpower at the time, with soldiers who fought on 5 continents and an irresistible navy. Bri... | The Oregon Treaty Blog The Oregon Treaty A long history of dispute characterized the ownership of the Oregon Territory, which included present-day Oregon , Washington , Idaho , and portions of Montana , Wyoming , and British Columbia. Spain and Russia had surrendered their claims to the region, but the United States an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,968 | In the 1991 film, if Geena Davis played Thelma, who played the part of Louise? | Thelma & Louise (1991) - IMDb IMDb ‘Generation KKK’: Why A&E is Considering Rebranding Their Show After Backlash 22 December 2016 4:51 PM, UTC 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 ev... | 21 | February | 2015 | The Lone Girl in a Crowd The Lone Girl in a Crowd February 21, 2015 While Merle Oberon was best known for playing Catherine Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights, like Heathcliff, she also had a mysterious past she covered up for years, which has just only come to light after her death. So for those wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,969 | What type of jump is made by jumping from a tall structure wearing a strong rubber cable, usually fastened around the ankles? | How bungee cord is made - material, manufacture, history, used, structure, steps, product, machine Bungee Cord Background Bungee cord is made of one or more strands of an elastic material, usually rubber, bound together by a fabric covering. It is commonly used as a tie-down for luggage or equipment carried on th... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,970 | The Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world, was built where? | The Colossus of Rhodes The Colossus of Rhodes Other Wonders This bronze statue representing Helios, greek sun god, had been built by the sculptor Charas of Lindos to commemorate the end of the seat of the city, which took place into 305 BC, and the victory of Rhodiens against the Macedonian chief Démétrios Poliorcète. ... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,971 | On what holiday is the Chicago River dyed green? | St. Patrick's Day: Chicago River Dyed Green for Holiday Email St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means some of the major celebrations of the holiday took place over the weekend. For the Windy City, that meant Saturday was the day that the Chicago River went green, an annual tradition that dates back ... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,972 | Give any year in the life of architect Inigo Jones? | Inigo Jones | Exploring London Exploring London 10 sites commemorating the Great Fire of London – 5. Paternoster Square Column… September 7, 2016 Located just to the north of St Paul’s Cathedral can be found Paternoster Square in the centre of which stands a column. The 75 foot (23.3 metre) tall Corinthian column of Po... | The Arts & Crafts Home PANELLING THE GOTHIC REVIVAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL ARCHITECTURE The Gothic Revival was an architectural movement which originated in mid-18th century England. In the nineteenth century, increasingly serious and learned neo-Gothic styles sought to revive mediev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,973 | Michel Martelly became President of which Caribbean country in May 2011? | Haiti's president meets with 'Baby Doc,' Aristide - Boston.com Boston.com Latin America/Caribbean Haiti's president meets with 'Baby Doc,' Aristide Haiti's President Michel Martelly embraces former Haiti's President Jean-Bertrand Aristide during a meeting in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. (AP Photo) B... | The Power Hour News SEPTEMBER 2011 Syrian regime supporters pelt US envoy with eggs BEIRUT (AP) � Angry supporters of President Bashar Assad's regime hurled tomatoes and eggs at the U.S. ambassador to Syria on Thursday as he entered the office of a leading opposition figure and then tried to break into the buildin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,501,974 | What is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean? | The Pacific Ocean & It's Islands - worldfactsinc worldfactsinc The Pacific Ocean & It's Islands The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest body of water at 165.2 million squa... | Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information Recent history Polynesian settlement Cook Islanders are Polynesians: people of the poly (many) islands of the South Pacific. They are closely related to the Maoris of New Zealand and Tahiti (Cook Islanders can happily converse with their Maori cousins from overseas, de... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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