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1,502,275 | What is the name of the process in which ore is heated to obtain a mineral? | How copper is made - material, used, processing, steps, product, Raw Materials Copper Background Copper is one of the basic chemical elements. In its nearly pure state, copper is a reddish-orange metal known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity. It is commonly used to produce a wide variety of product... | 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 |
1,502,276 | Michael Fallon is the current Secretary of State for which Government Department? | The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP - GOV.UK GOV.UK Secretary of State for Defence The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP Contents Sir Michael Fallon was elected Conservative MP for Sevenoaks, Kent in 1997. Education Michael was educated at Epsom College and the University of St Andrews. Political career Michael was MP for Darl... | BBC News | EUROPE | Straw: New man at UK Foreign Office Saturday, 9 June, 2001, 16:49 GMT 17:49 UK Straw: New man at UK Foreign Office Jack Straw is one of Tony Blair's closest cabinet allies The most high-profile casualty in the reshuffle at the beginning of Tony Blair's second term in office is Foreign Secretary Robi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,277 | What was the name of the American who patented a burglar-proof lock described as 'magic and infallible'? | The Color of Hope | Let's Spread Cheer & Happiness The Color of Hope by thecolorofhope Linus Yale invented pin tumbler lock also known as Yale lock. Linus Yale, was born in Salisbury, New York, on April 4, 1821. During his childhood, Yale was inquisitive about lock and keys, as his father Linus Yale Sr., opened a shop ... | Famous Firsts by African Americans (Inventors, Government, Law, Literature, Film) Famous Firsts by African Americans The first African-American billionaire, combat pilot, Nobel Prize winner, poet laureate, Oscar winner, and Miss America by Borgna Brunner Local elected official: John Mercer Langston , 1855, town clerk... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,278 | Who connects the BBC news, ‘Crimewatch’, and ‘Antiques Roadshow’? | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Bruce to host Antiques Roadshow Bruce to host Antiques Roadshow Bruce has hosted three series of BBC Two's The Antiques Show TV newsreader Fiona Bruce is to take over as presenter of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, with Michael Aspel leaving next spring after eight years on-air. Aspel, 74, will ... | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Young is new Crimewatch presenter Young is new Crimewatch presenter Young currently presents BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs Broadcaster Kirsty Young will be the new presenter of Crimewatch and will appear on the programme from January, the BBC has announced. She takes over from current pre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,279 | Who has painted the first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge, unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in 2013 ? | Duchess of Cambridge's first official portrait unveiled - CNN.com Duchess of Cambridge's first official portrait unveiled By Bryony Jones, CNN Updated 1:33 PM ET, Mon January 14, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Duchess of Cambridge's portrait unveil... | Buckingham Palace to host first ever football match as part of FA's 150th anniversary celebrations | Daily Mail Online comments Buckingham Palace is to host its first ever official football match as part of the Football Association’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The Duke of Cambridge, president of the FA, helped arr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,280 | Who created the Detective Dangerous Davies as played on television by Peter Davison? | Amazon.com: THE LAST DETECTIVE: COMPLETE COLLECTION: Peter Davison, Sean Hughes: Movies & TV Movies & TV & FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Details Only 17 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. THE LAST DETECTIVE: COMPL... has been added to your Cart Add t... | waking the dead_tv series - 必应 Overview The programme follows the work of a special police team who investigate "cold cases", which usually concern murders that took place a number of years ago, and were never solved. The team, composed of head officer Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd (Trevor Eve), psychological pro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,281 | Richard Chamberlain played which composer in a 1970 film? | The Music Lovers Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 45 out of 48 people found the following review useful: The Music Lovers (1970) from America 21 October 2005 Ken Russell's "The Music Lovers" might be the one of, if not the best film ever made on the subject of classical music. I emphasize this, because as a historical bio... | George Sanders George Sanders Джордж Сандерс, George Henry Sanders Categories: Set cemetery Person George Henry Sanders (3 July 1906 – 25 April 1972) was a Russian-born English film and television actor, singer-songwriter, music composer, and author. His heavy English accent and bass voice often led him to be cast as s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,282 | In which country was Manchester United's new 18-year old signing Adrian Januzaj born ? | Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer | SoccerSouls Home / Article / Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25... | 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 |
1,502,283 | To whom was Catherine of Aragon married before she married Henry 8th? | The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon - The Anne Boleyn Files The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Posted By Claire on June 11, 2010 Catherine of Aragon as Mary Magdalene On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new king, Henry VIII, married his brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, nearly... | Henry (Tudor) of England (1457-1509) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree Biography 1457 Birth and Parentage Henry Tudor was the son of Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond and his wife Margaret Beaufort. He was born posthumously in Pembroke Castle on 28 January 1457. [1] His paternal grandparents were Owen Tudor and Catherine o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,284 | Which bespoke gentleman’s tailor is located at No 1 Savile Row, London? | Savile Row Tailors, Mens Suits, Gieves & Hawkes Savile Row Tailoring - Gieves & Hawkes For all e-commerce order enquiries ecommerce@gievesandhawkes.com For all shop or general enquiries tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 2001 Monday – Friday 9AM-5.30PM © GIEVES & HAWKES | 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 |
1,502,285 | What was the name of the river, 200 m north of Rome, where returning generals disbanded their armies when returning from campaigns to keep order in or expand the Roman Empire? | The Early Republic Your browser does not support the IFRAME tag. �Early Republic� Chronology Please scroll down 510 Expulsion of the last Tarquinian king, Tarquinius Superbus. Brutus liberates Rome. Establishment of a republic headed by two praetors (later called consuls) elected annually 509 Treaty between Rome and Ca... | The Roman North in the 5th century 306ADto 410AD Go back in time | Timeline | Hadrian's Wall | Go forward in time Later Roman era : 306 AD to 410AD The Barbarian Conspiracy of 367AD seemed to be a portent of things to come. The so-called Barbarian tribes were overrunning the Roman Wall in that year. Similar Barbarian a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,286 | Who starred in the films: The Gold Rush, City Lights & Modern Times? | 1000+ images about Charlie Chaplin on Pinterest | Classic, Events and The great Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Charlie Chaplin 102 Pins2.22k Followers Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, film director and composer best known for his work du... | The Third Man - From the Current - The Criterion Collection The Criterion Collection The Third Man By Michael Wilmington In The Third Man—probably the greatest British thriller of the postwar era—director Carol Reed and screenwriter Graham Greene set a fable of moral corruption in a world of near-Byzantine visual compl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,287 | Elton John co-wrote 5 songs with Tim Rice for which Walt Disney musical? | Aida | Disney Musical Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Aida (also known as Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida) is a musical with music by Elton John , lyrics by Tim Rice , and book by Linda Woolverton , Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang, and produced by Walt Disney Theatrical . Aida premiered on Broadway on March ... | Queen - Queen - Gold Radio Freddie: September 5th 1946 in Zanzibar, Tanzania (died November 24th, 1991) Brian: July 19th 1947 in - Twickenham, England Roger: July 26th 1949 in - Norfolk, England John: August 19th 1951 in - Leicester, England Career Highlights: Their biggest selling single is Bohemian Rhapsody, which h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,288 | What colour is the 100 euro note? | 100 Euro banknote - Counterfeit money detection: know how Counterfeit money detection: Size: 147 x 82 mm Colour: Green Architectural style: Baroque and rococo The banknote paper consists of pure cotton, which feels crisp and firm (not limp or waxy). Security features: Special printing makes the ink feel raised or thick... | Six Kinds of United States Paper Currency Six Kinds of United States Paper Currency On 10 July 1929 the United States replaced its large size currency, like the Series 1923 Silver Certificate One Dollar bill above (click on the image for the reverse design), with small size notes, like the corresponding Series 1928 not... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,289 | Which runner took the 100 metres gold at the Atlanta Olympics, only a year after she overcame Grave's Disease | Golden girl: The first Olympic speed queen - CNN.com Golden girl: The first Olympic speed queen By Tom McGowan, CNN Updated 3:30 PM ET, Fri August 3, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Team USA's top female Olympians Robinson's rocket – Betty Robinson ... | Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell to step down as MP Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell to step down as MP STV The 72-year-old said it had been an 'enormous privilege' to represent North-East Fife for 26 years. Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell is to quit Parliament at the next genera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,290 | The US state of Pennsylvania has a coastline on which of the Great Lakes? | United States: A Road Trip to the Great Lakes - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. United States: A Road Trip to the Great Lakes Review a place you’ve visited JOIN United States: A Road Trip to the Great Lakes Save Article Read more about United States Topi... | Pennsylvania Geography Length x Width Pennsylvania is 283 miles long, from east to west, and 160 miles wide at its most distant points. Geographic Center Explanation The geographic center of Pennsylvania is located in Centre County, 2.5 miles southwest of Bellefonte. Longitude: 77° 44.8'W Latitude: 40° 53.8'N Borde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,291 | What score in tennis is known as ‘Double-bagel’? | Bagel - definition of Bagel, Bagelled in Tennis, BuzzWord from Macmillan Dictionary. bagel in tennis, to win a set with a score of 6-0 against your opponent bagel noun [countable] in tennis, a score of 6-0 'Keothavong, however, was bagelled in the deciding set of her prelim opener by Czech player Birnerova after the tw... | "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 |
1,502,292 | "In the ""Harry Potter"" books, students board the train to Hogwarts at Platform 9+34. Which London railway station has erected a sign at a wall between tracks 9 and 10 to commemorate this?" | Harry Potter fandom - 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 Ron Weasley Did you know ... From Wikipedia... | 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 |
1,502,293 | What was Elvis Presley's first British Top 10 hit? | The Top Ten Hits - Elvis Presley | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The Top Ten Hits google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine The Top Ten Hits is exactly what it says it is -- every Top Ten hit that Elvis Presley ever had during the course of his career, from "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to "Bur... | 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 |
1,502,294 | Which educational movement was initiated by Robert Raikes in 1780? | Robert Raikes Robert Raikes Robert Raikes Robert Raikes was born in Gloucester on 14th September, 1735. His father was the owner of the Gloucester Journal and on his death in 1757, Robert took over the running of the newspaper. Raikes held liberal views and used his newspaper to campaign for prison reform and working c... | George Fox | Quaker Heritage | George Fox University About George Fox Our Namesake George Fox was a leader in a 17th-century Christian awakening from which came the Quaker movement (now known as the Society of Friends or the Friends Church). During civil strife between royalist and parliamentary forces, the movement sp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,295 | Whose mother was the subject of a boy's infatuation in a top 20 hit single by the Fountains of Wayne in 2003? | stacy s mom : definition of stacy s mom and synonyms of stacy s mom (English) Stacy's Mom at Youtube.com "Stacy's Mom" is a hit single by American band Fountains of Wayne , released in 2003 and taken from their album Welcome Interstate Managers . "Stacy's Mom" appeared in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart (#21)... | 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 |
1,502,296 | Which river separates New York City from New Jersey? | Discover New York City’s Top 5 Bridges : New York Habitat Blog Top 5 Bridges in New York City One of the best ways to first see the magnificent skyline of Manhattan is from the window of a yellow taxicab as it crosses the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s remarkable to see how many bridges connect the island of Manhattan to other ... | NYS Kids Room - State History Your browser does not support iFrames New York State History << Pre-1900 | Post-1900 >> Reenactors fire a revolutionary war period cannon at Saratoga National Battlefield in Stillwater, NY Travelers on the Erie Canal Albany, the capital of New York State New Yorkers are rightfully proud o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,297 | As well as John Paul the First , which other pope died in 1978 ? | John Paul II is elected Pope | World History Project Oct 16 1978 John Paul II is elected Pope he Venerable Pope John Paul II (Polish: Jan Paweł II, Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Italian: Giovanni Paolo II), born Karol Józef Wojtyła; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) served as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and Sovere... | The Year of Two Popes The Year of Two Popes How Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's resignation opened the door for a renewal of the Church — and made history Matthew Bunson Catholic , OSV Content , Church Structure , Papacy , Papacy , Papacy , Papal Documents , OSV Newsweekly , Vatican , In Focus , February 9, 2014 , Article... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,298 | What was the former name of the Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Min? | Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam War - HISTORY.com Ho Chi Minh A+E Networks Introduction Ho Chi Minh first emerged as an outspoken voice for Vietnamese independence while living as a young man in France during World War I. Inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution, he joined the Communist Party and traveled to the Soviet Union. He hel... | Vietnam.com: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) More Photos Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon) Ho Chi Minh City is commonly known as Saigon or by the abbreviation HCMC. Although it is not the capital of Vietnam, it is the largest city in Vietnam and it was the capital of the former Republic of Vietnam (South V... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,299 | The Italian bread ciabatta is named literally (actually) after what footwear? | Ciabatta Bread - thelittleloaf Ciabatta Bread Crusty ciabatta loaves fresh from the oven When was the last time you licked the plate clean? In a previous post on sticky toffee cupcakes , I talked about dishes that look ‘too good to eat’. Today it’s the turn of another favourite food expression. While ‘finger licking go... | What is Ciabatta Bread? (with pictures) What is Ciabatta Bread? Last Modified Date: 18 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations Ciabatta bread is an Italian bread which is also popular in other parts of the world, thanks to its versatility and distinct flavor. Around Italy, numerou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,300 | Who, according to the Chicago Tribune, did Thomas Dewey defeat in 1948? | Dewey defeats Truman - Chicago Tribune Dewey defeats Truman November 3, 1948 UPI/Corbis-Bettmann President Harry S. Truman holds up a copy of the Tribune after his presidential election, arguably one of the most famous headline mistakes. President Harry S. Truman holds up a copy of the Tribune after his presidential el... | Top Pop Hits of 1958 1. It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards 2. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) - Domenico Modugno 3. All I Have to Do is Dream - The Everly Brothers 4. Tequila - The Champs 5. Catch a Falling Star - Perry Como 6. Fever - Peggy Lee 7. Sugartime - The McGuire Sisters 8. Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio 9. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,301 | Which muralist was married to fellow Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo? | Diego Rivera | 10 Facts About The Mexican Muralist | Learnodo Newtonic #1Â Â Rivera had a twin brother but he died at the age of two The Firestone Self-Portrait – Diego Rivera Diego Rivera was born on December 8, 1886 in Guanajuato, Mexico. His father Diego Rivera worked as a teacher, an editor for a newspaper, and a ... | National Gallery of Art - Mark Rothko: Seagram Murals Mark Rothko: Seagram Murals December 6, 2011–July 22, 2012 This exhibition is no longer on view at the National Gallery. Please follow the links below for related online resources or visit our current exhibitions schedule. Related Resources In the Tower: Mark Rothko... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,302 | What sport is associated with Vladimir Putin, the second President of the Russian Federation? | Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin - Celebrity Genealogy Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin Leningrad USSR, Saint Petersburgh, Russian Federation Immediate Family: Oct 7 1952 - Saint-Pétersbourg RUSSIE Parents: Vladimir Spiridonovitch Poutine, Maria Ivanovna Poutine (née Chelomova) Siblings: Lioudmila Alexandrovna Poutine (née Shk... | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,303 | Kampala is the capital city of which country? | Kampala | national capital, Uganda | Britannica.com national capital, Uganda Moroto Kampala, capital and largest city of Uganda . It occupies a series of hills at an elevation of about 3,900 feet (1,190 metres) and is situated in the southern part of the country, just north of Lake Victoria . Kampala lies just north of... | Capital punishments | The Economist PLANNED CITIES Capital punishments For an object lesson in the perils of central planning, look no further than what happens when governments plan their own capitals Dec 18th 1997 AP Canberra—Made in Chicago JUST lately, the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has been busy moving i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,304 | Which BAFTA-nominated television writer has created the series Scott & Bailey. At Home with the Braithwaites for ITV and Last Tango in Halifax and Happy Valley for the BBC? | Sally Wainwright - IMDb IMDb Sally Wainwright was born in 1964 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. She is a writer and producer, known for Happy Valley (2014), Emmerdale (1972) and Scott & Bailey (2011). See full bio » Born: Share this page: Related News a list of 33 people created 15 Aug 2012 a list of 608 people cre... | Television in 2015: A look ahead - BBC News BBC News Television in 2015: A look ahead By Lizo Mzimba Entertainment correspondent, BBC News 2 January 2015 Image copyright HBO Image caption Mad Men takes its final bow in 2015 To begin at the end, 2015 will see audiences saying farewell to two of television's biggest show... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,305 | Of which species of plant found on the floors of east Asian forests from eastern India, Indochina, China and Japan have 93 species been formally described, and, it is speculated, there may be 200 to 300? | aspidistra : definition of aspidistra and synonyms of aspidistra (English) Y. Wan & C. C. Huang. Acta Phytotax. Sin., 25(5): 396 (1987). Distribution: China (Guangxi) Tillich. Blumea 52 (2): 336 (2007). Distribution: Vietnam (Cao Bang) D. Fang & L. Y. Yu. Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40(2): 161 (2002). Distribution: China (Guan... | Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains A Natural History | Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lewis and Clark on the Great Plains A Natural History 39. Mountain sucker and goldeye Preface The purpose of this book is to identify and describe the Great Plains animals and plants that were encountered and described by... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,306 | Which Muppet shares his name with members (male & female) of the Roosevelt clan? | Sesame Street Sketch Database | Muppet Central Forum Sesame Street Sketch Database dietrich Member A while ago, I suggested creating a Sesame Street sketch database, Then I found Boober Gorg's website. It helped a great deal. Lets see if we can fill in the missing skits and make it complete. Maybe we can add one for gr... | What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who - IT - 402 View Full Document What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who had a hit with Tiger Feet Mud 3 Patty Hearst was kidnapped (later joined) which organisation Symbionese Liberation Army 4 The Murryfield Racers play which sport Ice Hoc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,307 | In the Natural World what is Ornithophily? | Advanced Search Abstract Evolutionary shifts to bird pollination (ornithophily) have occurred independently in many lineages of flowering plants. This shift affects many floral features, particularly those responsible for the attraction of birds, deterrence of illegitimate flower visitors (particularly bees), protectio... | 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 |
1,502,308 | What is the chemical formula for calcium chloride? | What is the chemical formula for calcium chloride? | Reference.com What is the chemical formula for calcium chloride? A: Quick Answer The chemical formula for calcium chloride is CaCl2. Calcium chloride contains one calcium atom that is bound to two chlorine atoms. It has a molecular weight of 110.984. Full Answer Calc... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,309 | Cornish Rex and Devon Rex are types of which animal? | Devon Rex Cat | Cat Breeds | Petfinder Devon Rex Cat See more adoptable Devon Rex cats available on Petfinder Devon Rex Cat Personality Devons have been compared to pixies, elves, and, of course, space aliens for their jumbo-sized satellite-dish ears, large, mischievous 'window-to-the-soul' eyes, and ethereal appearanc... | h2g2 - CORNWALL FACTS - 100 interesting facts about Kernow and the Cornish CORNWALL FACTS - 100 interesting facts about Kernow and the Cornish Created 1. Modern archaeology now admits that the Cornish and Welsh of today are the remnants of an ancient race native to these islands since at least the Neolithic period, bet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,310 | Who wrote the operas Salome and Elektra? | Read More > Close > Notes on the Piece The beginning of the modernist movement was marked by the publication of such perverse, sensual novels as Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, as well as numerous compositions by German and Russian composers that strove for shock effects, irrespective of the norms of proper c... | Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Classic FM Classic FM Become a VIP Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet There are many things a composer can do to upset the general equilibrium of the play or text they’re setting. Find out more about Prokofiev 's Romeo and Juliet, today used as theme tune to The Apprentice. Watch an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,311 | Who got to no. 6 with ‘Games People Play’ in 1969? | "Games People Play" - Joe South - 1969 - YouTube "Games People Play" - Joe South - 1969 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.... | 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 |
1,502,312 | Which small country has the official language of Catalan? | Catalans - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major holidays, Rites of passage Catalans RELIGION: Roman Catholicism 1 • INTRODUCTION The Catalan people live in an area of northeast Spain called Catalonia. Historically, Catalonia also included Valencia, Andorra, the Balearic Islands, and the F... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,313 | Jacob’s Creek wine comes from which country? | Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz - An Aussie Through and Through • Reverse Wine Snob® Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz – An Aussie Through and Through March 15, 2012 By Jon Thorsen Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia. SRP of $13 and available widely for around $10. Sample received courtesy Pernod Ricard USA for review purpose... | Australia's wine industry | australia.gov.au Australia's wine industry Australian food and drink Australia's wine industry In just 200 years, Australia's wine industry has grown from a few small plantings to an industry renowned throughout the world for quality, innovation and depth. In fact, Australia is consistently ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,314 | At the 2012 London Olympics, Mexico won only one gold medal - at which sport? | Mexico Wins Olympic Gold in Men’s Soccer, Beating Brazil - The New York Times The New York Times Olympics |Mexico Has Its Moment in Upset Over Brazil Search Continue reading the main story Photo Mexico’s Oribe Peralta, center, celebrating with his teammate Hector Herrera. Peralta scored both goals. Credit Chang W. Lee/... | Interesting facts you didn't know: August 2012 Interesting facts you didn't know 1 Michael Phelps United States Swimming 2004–2008 Summer M 14 0 2 16 2 Larisa Latynina Soviet Union Gymnastics 1956–1964 Summer F 9 5 4 18 3 Paavo Nurmi Fi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,315 | Who starred alongside Rod Taylor in Hitchcock's movie The Birds | Rod Taylor, star of The Birds, dies aged 84 - BBC News BBC News Rod Taylor, star of The Birds, dies aged 84 9 January 2015 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rod Taylor with actress Rhonda Fleming. He starred alongside greats like Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor Australian actor Rod Taylor, who... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Boys, The" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Boys, The" 51-100 of 6,750 names. Benicio Del Toro Benicio Del Toro emerged in the mid-'90s as one of the most watchable and charismatic character actors to come along in years. A favorite of film buffs, Del T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,316 | In which country did Grand Duke Jean become head of state in 1964? | Luxembourg: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Prime Minister Resigns after Being Implicated in Spying Probe Geography Luxembourg is about half the size of Delaware. The Ardennes Mountains extend from Belgium into the northern section of Luxembourg. The rolling pl... | Death of Ousted Libyan Leader Gaddafi – November 2011 Current, Credible, Consistent Death of Ousted Libyan Leader Gaddafi – November 2011 Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 2011 and the head of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 was killed in his hometown Sirte on October 20,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,317 | According to the proverb, what is said to be the mother of invention? | Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free Dictionary Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/Necessity+is+the+mother+of+invention Necessity is the mother of invention Necessity is the mother of invention. Prov. When people really need to d... | CityPages December 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 146) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? 1. Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city? 2. What metal element, symbol B, was named after its natural mineral form, popu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,318 | The bossa nova is a type of what more generic dance? | Introduction to Bossa Nova Dancing Bossa Nova Introduction Bossa Nova is a Brazilian dance that followed the creation of Bossa Nova music in the late 1950s. It is roughly translated as meaning 'new wave', 'new way' or 'new beat'. A very popular and well-known Bossa Nova tune is the Girl from Ipanema or in Portuguese: G... | 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 |
1,502,319 | In which modern country was the capital of Aztec Empire sited? | Ancient Aztec Sites in Mexico | USA Today Ancient Aztec Sites in Mexico An ancient Aztec pyramid in Mexico. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images ) Allowable Airplane Luggage From the US to Mexico Mexico has been home to many different cultures and civilizations through the centuries, including the Aztec. The A... | PEOPLE for exam.docx - PEOPLE: Pedro lvares Cabral (1467-1520): - A PEOPLE for exam.docx PEOPLE for exam.docx - PEOPLE: Pedro lvares Cabral... SCHOOL View Full Document PEOPLE: Pedro Álvares Cabral (1467-1520): - A Portuguese nobleman, military commander, navigator and explorer, regarded as the discoverer of Brazil. Co... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,320 | In what country was the game of golf invented? | When Was Golf Invented? | Golfsmith When Was Golf Invented? Golf's early history can be traced to Scotland. David Cannon/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images More Articles How Did Ken Venturi Practice? The game of golf most likely began when a few hardy Scottish souls used a stick to propel a round rock toward a predetermin... | Meaning of Golf Words - Par, Bogey, Birdie, Eagle, Albatross - Scottish Golf History Bogey to Blow-Up There is quite a history behind the golfing terms bogey, par, birdie, eagle and albatross. Bogey and par were central to the development of handicapping, pioneered by the LGU . The modern meaning of three of the terms ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,321 | "Reed Richards, Susan ""Sue"" Storm (Reed's wife), Johnny Storm (Sue's younger brother), and Ben Grimm are the secret identities of which fictional group?" | J-Mart: Bolphunga the Unrelenting, Goliath, Superboy (Jon Kent), Krypto - Page 76 Roll Call J-Mart: Bolphunga the Unrelenting, Goliath, Superboy (Jon Kent), Krypto If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register lin... | The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Connections - IMDb The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Connections Showing all 374 items Based on the same source material. Remade as Rope (1948) In the dinner scene, Frank and the guests are eating off a table with Eddie's dead body underneath. Tarantula (1955) From "Science ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,322 | What is the surname of the Australian cricketing twins Mark and Steve? | Australian cricketing brothers Steve and Mark Waugh reach 50 not out | Russell Jackson | Sport | The Guardian Sportblog Australian cricketing brothers Steve and Mark Waugh reach 50 not out The twins are still remembered fondly by the man who was convinced of their cricket ability from an early age, if not their enthusi... | A Decade in the Life of Thompson Twins A Decade in the Life of Thompson Twins Joe Leeway, Alannah Currie, Tom Bailey (1983) In 1977, aspiring classical pianist Tom Bailey (b. 6.18.57, Halifax, Yorkshire), joined forces with guitarists Peter Dodd and John Roog and drummer Chris Bell to form a band called Thompson Twins ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,323 | """Miss You Nights"" was a No. 3 hit single for which Irish group?" | Chart Beat | Billboard Chart Beat COMMENTS Fred tackles news on Dionne Warwick, Jay-Z, Elvis and more! DO MAKE HER OVER: Ignoring the title of her very first chart hit, "Don't Make Me Over," Dionne Warwick has teamed up with artists like Olivia Newton-John, Cyndi Lauper and Gloria Estefan to remake some of her greatest... | Archive - Valentine's Day - Trivia 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? 2. Which male singer had a top ten hit with "Love Train" in 1988? 3. What sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine's Day? 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,324 | Which English scientist first described the colours of the rainbow as ‘numbering seven’? | The World's First Physicist | Maslaha The World's First Physicist Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 15:25 in English None Isaac Newton, as everyone knows, is the greatest physicist of all time. At the very least, he is the undisputed father of modern optics - or so we are told at school, where our textbooks aboun... | 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 |
1,502,325 | Who plays the part Green Lantern in the 2011 film 'Green Lantern'? | Green Lantern (2011) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Reckless test pilot Hal J... | 1996 Academy Awards® Winners and History Shine (1996, Australia/UK) Actor: GEOFFREY RUSH in "Shine", Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire", Ralph Fiennes in "The English Patient", Woody Harrelson in "The People vs. Larry Flynt", Billy Bob Thornton in "Sling Blade" Actress: FRANCES MCDORMAND in "Fargo" ,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,326 | What is the gamekeeper's name in D H Lawrence's 1928 novel Lady Chatterley's Lover? | SparkNotes: Lady Chatterley's Lover: Summary Lady Chatterley's Lover Context Characters Lady Chatterley's Lover begins by introducing Connie Reid, the female protagonist of the novel. She was raised as a cultured bohemian of the upper-middle class, and was introduced to love affairs--intellectual and sexual liaisons--a... | Dodgson biography Version for printing Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is better known by the pseudonym "Lewis Carroll". Although he was a mathematician, he is best known as the author of Alice's adventures in wonderland (1865) and Through the looking glass (1872), children's books that are among the most popular of all time.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,327 | What are, 'Oarweed', 'Furbelows' and 'Dabberlocks', types of? | Species of UK: Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Species of UK Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Kelp were the @SpeciesofUK from 17th to 30th March 2013. Kelp are an extremely important UK species. They are the backbone of our rocky, wind and wave-swept western coastline, and provide an important habitat for many other species, just a... | Marmalade | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Bruce Eder Marmalade is one of those groups that just seems to endure. They are best remembered today for one record, their cover of the Beatles ' "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," although they charted number one records and even Top Ten American... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,328 | Who painted 'Man in a Golden Helmet', in 1550 and 'Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer' in 1653? | Museum of art, Teaching and Museums on Pinterest rembrandts art | Rembrandt, Aristotle with a Bust of Homer Aristotle contemplating the bust of Homer, is the title of this Rembrandt work, I believe.... See More | Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Famous Painters: Frans Hals and The Laughing Cavalier Tweet Frans Hals, along with Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer, were three famous painters who dominated the Golden Age of Dutch Art in the 17th century. Frans Hals, born circa 1581, introduced a vitalit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,329 | What was the name of the school attended by 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'? | School Hard | Buffyverse Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Synopsis Spike's first visit to Sunnydale. Buffy has found herself and Sheila Martini in Principal Snyder 's office. He has decided that the two girls will prepare the school lounge for parent-teacher night on Thursday telling them that whoever does the better job... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,330 | Originally starring Jack Lord, and recently remade, what TV show popularized the phrase “Book ’em, Danno”? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "MUTe" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "MUTe" 1-50 of 110 names. Liam Neeson Liam Neeson was born on June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, UK, to Katherine (Brown), a cook, and Bernard Neeson, a school caretaker. Liam worked as a forklift operator... | The Likely Lads fall out over money, 35 years on - Telegraph UK News The Likely Lads fall out over money, 35 years on Rodney Bewes has accused his fellow 'Likely Lad' James Bolam of consigning cast members on the hit 1960s comedy to poverty by refusing to allow it to be repeated on television. Rodney Bewes and James ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,331 | What is the capital of New Brunswick? | Fredericton, the Capital of New Brunswick, Canada Updated: 12/28/2014 About the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick Fredericton is the capital city of the province of New Brunswick , Canada. With a downtown of only 16 blocks, this picturesque capital city provides the benefits of a larger city while still being affordab... | CanadaInfo: Provinces and Territories: New Brunswick The Honourable Brian Gallant (Liberal Party) Click on the picture for free downloads including this image. Of the total population, 64% gave their mother tongue as English and 32.7% French in the census of 1991. Another 4470 cited European, 1655 cited aboriginal and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,332 | A famous opera by Rossini is about the barber of where? | Gioachino Rossini: The Barber of Seville - Classic FM Classic FM Gioachino Rossini: The Barber of Seville Figaro 01:35 Today, The Barber of Seville is so well loved that the comedian Robin Williams performed its most famous aria in the guise of a cartoon bird in Mrs Doubtfire. But when it premiered in 1816, Rossini's o... | The Three-Cornered Hat in Full Score The Three-Cornered Hat in Full Score The Three-Cornered Hat in Full Score Product Details In 1917 a Madrid stage theater hosted a mime version of the folk tale El Corregidor y la molinera (The Governor and the Miller's Wife) with music by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla (1876–1946)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,333 | In which town or city is the Fitzwilliam Museum? | Fitzwilliam Museum - Museum in Cambridge, Cambridge - Visit Cambridge With over half a million incredible artworks in its collection, the Fitzwilliam Museum is one of the most impressive regional museums in Europe, presenting world history and art from as far back as 2500 BC to the present day. Book an Official Guided ... | VENTA BELGARVM Venta Belgarvm NNE (23) to Calleva (Silchester, Hampshire) SSW (11) to Clavsentvm (Bitterne, Hampshire) NW (14) to East Anton (East Anton, Hampshire) Iter XV: ENE (19) to Neatham SE (32) to Noviomagvs Regnorvm (Chichester, West Sussex) SW (12) to Nvrsling (Hampshire) W (22) to Sorviodvnvm Venta Belgarum ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,334 | The US governmental budget crisis at the end of 2012 was referred to as the 'Fiscal (what geological term?)'? | Fiscal Cliff Economy | Video | C-SPAN.org Supreme Court December 6, 2012 Fiscal Cliff and the Economy Witnesses testified on the effects of the “fiscal cliff” on the U.S. economy and the middle class, with a focus on sustaining long-term economic growth, reducing… read more Fiscal Cliff and the Economy Witnesses testif... | 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 |
1,502,335 | In the UK, what is the value of the letter P in Scrabble? | Scrabble: Should letter values change? - BBC News BBC News Scrabble: Should letter values change? By Laura Gray BBC News 15 January 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The values of the letters in Scrabble were assigned according to the front page of a US newspaper in the 1930s. Is it time the scoring syste... | How many of each letter are there in Scrabble? | Reference.com How many of each letter are there in Scrabble? A: Quick Answer In Scrabble, J, K, Q, X and Z have one tile each; there are two B, C, F, H, M, P, V, W and Y tiles; there are three G tiles, four D, L, S and U tiles, six N, R and T tiles, eight O tiles, nine A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,336 | In nature, Buttress, Tap and Strangler are all types of what? | Roots Roots Kinds of Roots Taproot system � a strongly developed main root which grows downwards �����bearing lateral roots much smaller than itself. In most dicots, the radicle enlarges to form a prominent taproot that persists throughout the life of the plant. Many progressively smaller bra... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,337 | What is the real name of the Lone Ranger? | The Lone Ranger - Frequently Asked Questions What is Tonto's horse's name? Tonto's horse is named "Scout." He's a spotted palamino or "paint." Originally, Tonto rode double with the Lone Ranger on Silver. After a publicity photo was taken of the Lone Ranger and Tonto this way, WXYZ wisely decided to give Tonto his own ... | Popular Fifties TV Shows from The People History Site Food Prices From The 1950's Below you will find a number of TV shows that were popular back in the Fifties, many are available as DVD Sets or you can find them being repeated on specialist TV stations ( Terrestrial and Cable ) that feature popular old 50s TV Classic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,338 | Which planet in the solar system has a mass which is 318 times that of the earth? | What are the Different Masses of the Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today What are the Different Masses of the Planets? Article Updated: 22 Jul , 2016 by Matt Williams It is a well known fact that the planets of the Solar System vary considerably in terms of size. For instance, the planets of the inner Solar Syst... | How Dense Are The Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today How Dense Are The Planets? Article Updated: 18 Feb , 2016 by Matt Williams The eight planets of our Solar System vary widely, not only in terms of size, but also in terms of mass and density (i.e. its mass per unit of volume). For instance, the 4 inner planet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,339 | What is the German label term indicating a high quality wine. | German Wine Label Information German Wine Label Information German Wine Label Information German wine labels are complex but highly informative - they provide more information as standard than those of any other nation. A single label may indicate (among other things) the producer's name and location, the wine's sweetn... | The Wine Guy Details 14 November 2011 Sekt is the German word for quality sparkling wine. Approx 95% of Sekt produced is made by the 'Charmat' method with the remaining premium Sekt made according to the 'Methode Traditionnelle'. Low-cost sparkling wine made by CO2 injection must not be called Sekt, but rather Schaumwe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,340 | Which well-known short story about time travel by Ray Bradbury is a fictional exploration of the 'butterfly effect' of Chaos theory? | The Butterfly Effect: An Exploration of Chaos Theory Themes within Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder” | Richard Howk The Butterfly Effect: An Exploration of Chaos Theory Themes within Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder” Posted on 04/14/2010 by Richard Howk When Ray Bradbury first penned his short story “A Sound of Thu... | Chaos Theory: An Introduction - Documents Documents Share Chaos Theory: An Introduction Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/chaos-theory-an-introduction.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,341 | Composer Jean Sibelius was born in which country? | Jean Sibelius | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic Jean Sibelius Biography by Robert Cummings Sibelius (1865-1957) was Finland's leading post-Romantic composer of symphonies and a national icon, regarded as the foremost Nordic symphonist of the 20th century. | Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring by DavidPaulWagner Igor Stravinsky's brilliant music scores stir up a lot of excitement. In fact, there was a riot at the premiere of his ballet "The Rite of Spring" and the police were called! In one of the most sen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,342 | In desert regions what is a ‘haboob’? | Phoenix Dust Storm a "100-Year Event" Phoenix Dust Storm a "100-Year Event" By By Heather Buchman, Meteorologist July 11, 2011, 3:04:46 AM EDT The photos and video that have come pouring out from the dust storm that hit Phoenix, Ariz., Tuesday have been simply awe-striking. "Very large and historic" are the words the N... | 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 |
1,502,343 | Which then twice a season cricket fixture was last contested in Scarborough in September 1962? | A thriller at The Oval | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo September 4 down the years A thriller at The Oval Gavaskar takes India agonisingly close Sunil Gavaskar made a then-record 221 at The Oval Adrian Murrell / © Getty Images 1979 Needing a record 438 to win the Oval Test , India came frustratingly close. Sunil Gavaskar batt... | Adelaide to host first day-night Test | cricket.com.au Adelaide to host first day-night Test 30 June 2015 Australia and New Zealand confirmed to play Test under lights with a pink ball in November while Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is reinvigorated Fan Results Closed | 16326 Votes Do you support the day-night Test concept? Y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,344 | What type of bird returned to Noah's ark with an olive branch? | Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth. Matthew Henry Commentary 8:4-12 The ark rested upon a mountain, whither it was directed by the wise and gracious providence of God, that might rest the... | Group Names for Birds Group Names for Birds: A Partial List By Terry Ross A bevy of quail A bouquet of pheasants [when flushed] A brood of hens A building of rooks A cast of hawks [or falcons] A charm of finches A colony of penguins A company of parrots A congregation of plovers A cover of coots A covey of partridges [... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,345 | Through which European capital city does the River Tagus flow? | European Rivers - Rivers of Europe, Map of Rivers in Europe, Major Rivers in Europe - Worldatlas.com print this map Hundreds of rivers and their tributaries cross the European continent. Here we highlight those over 600 miles in length, and a few others of note. DANUBE: Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, ... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,346 | What French wine region ends in the letter x? | French Wine - A Guide to the Wines of France French Wine Shop all wines from France Join the France group Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputation has led to worldwide imitation. Many varieties that are now considered international, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and ... | Loire Valley Wine Tour | blogging the tour – the region, the wines, the chateaux Loire Valley Wine Tour Posted on July 17, 2012 by ukhostland Welcome to the world of Loire Valey Wine Tour! On these pages we will be discussing our tours, the wines and the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Grape varieties, wine shows and ev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,347 | In which ancient city is the 'Street of Facades' and the 'Treasury'? | The Ancient City of Petra, Jordan in HD - YouTube The Ancient City of Petra, Jordan in HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right no... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,348 | Britain's Charlotte Dujardin won a 2012 Olympic gold in which individual event? | Charlotte DUJARDIN - Olympic Equestrian / Dressage | Great Britain Charlotte DUJARDIN Olympic Games 2012 British individual dressage Grand Prix gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin’s relationship with her horse, Valegro, has been described as “telepathic” – and it was this bond between rider and animal that helped the Lon... | Lizzy Yarnold wins Sochi 2014 gold for Great Britain - BBC Sport BBC Sport Lizzy Yarnold wins Sochi 2014 gold for Great Britain By Nick Hope BBC Olympic sports reporter in Sochi 14 Feb 2014 From the section Winter Olympics Share this page Read more about sharing. Lizzy Yarnold won Great Britain's first gold medal of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,349 | Born Erik Weisz in Budapest Hungary. By what name did he become famous? | Harry Houdini - Magician - Biography.com Harry Houdini Harry Houdini's grand illusions and daring, spectacular escape acts made him one of the most famous magicians of all time. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I am a great admirer of mystery and magic. Look at this life—all mystery and magic.” “No performer should attempt to... | Georgius Panayiotou became famous under what name both George - MBA - 217 View Full Document Georgius Panayiotou became famous under what name (both) George Michael 85 Capers are pickled flower seeds of what plant Nasturtium 86 In 1925 at Windsor Bookies went on strike - against what Betting Tax 87 What is a doucet A S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,350 | The ‘Vichy Regime’ described the government of which European country during World War II? | BBC - History - World Wars: The Vichy Policy on Jewish Deportation The Vichy Policy on Jewish Deportation By Paul Webster Last updated 2011-02-17 The story of the Vichy regime during World War Two - particularly the part it played in the deportation of Jews - was kept quiet for years. Eventually, and slowly, however,... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,351 | Which station on the Northern Line of the London Underground is the name of a game on the radio panel show ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’? | I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (Radio) - TV Tropes I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Radio / I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue × WMG The irreplaceable Humphrey Lyttelton note 1921�2008, it says something when all the other famous names in comedy have to go on r... | Game Show NewsNet - Cash Cab: After Dark Destination: Chat 'n Chew, 16th West and Union Square Blocks: 27. First strike here... $50: The National Weather Service uses the slogan "Turn around, don't drown" to warn people about what specific type of flood? They think about "flash flood"... No follow-through, though. "Tsu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,352 | When its big neighbor made its debut at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, this country was asked to use a different name. It refused and thus became the only country to boycott the Winter Olympics. What is the country in question? | Sports – Olympics | Jon The Blogcentric Jon The Blogcentric Brazil’s athletes have won a total of 108 Olympic medals in 14 sports. Whenever an Olympic Games happens, I usually publish a blog relating to the host city or the host country. In this case, I’ll be focusing on Brazil’s past Olympic success and it has a lot... | 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 |
1,502,353 | What is the name of the ritual practiced by some Bedouin tribes for the purpose of lie detection in which the accused is asked to lick a hot object? | AboutForsyth.com • View topic - NEW A/F INDEX CATEGORY ?? NEW A/F INDEX CATEGORY ?? NEW A/F INDEX CATEGORY ?? by Relentless » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:02 pm Well Big Doggie (chomp chomp), it is beginning to look like one of our commissioners may be coming very close to earning the distinction of being featured in his own ca... | 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 |
1,502,354 | What is Gregory Peck's real first name? | Gregory Peck - Biography - IMDb Gregory Peck Biography Showing all 193 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (136) | Personal Quotes (38) | Salary (5) Overview (5) 6' 3" (1.91 m) Mini Bio (2) Eldred Gregory Peck was born in La Jolla, California, to Bernice Mary (Ayres)... | Rev Richard Pechey (with image, tweet) · yateley_history · Storify No.1 Rev Richard F Pechey Rev Pechey was Yateley's longest serving Vicar in the 20th century, retiring aged 73 at the end of World War 2. He had succeeded Rev A J Howell, taking his first christening at St Peter's on 7 July 1929. The child baptised ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,355 | Which American writer 1862-1910 said `if men knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry'? | PPT – American RealismNovelists PowerPoint presentation | free to view - id: 3a56a-ZTEyO PPT – American RealismNovelists PowerPoint presentation | free to view - id: 3a56a-ZTEyO The Adobe Flash plugin is needed to view this content Li Wenji, Zhu Defen, Zhou Yujun 2 1. Reasons civil war, social development. People sough... | Little-known facts about our First Ladies... Little-known facts about our First Ladies... Martha Washington, 1731-1802 George Washington’s wife was the first to be given the title “lady” by the press, as in “Lady Washington,” and the first wife of a president to appear on U.S. postage stamp. Abigail Adams, 1744-1818 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,356 | The Harry Potter series of books was published by which British publisher? | Harry Potter series: Britain's spy agency alerted books' publisher to possible online leaked copy - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Harry Potter series: Britain's spy agency alerted books' publisher to possible online leaked copy Updated April 11, 2016 13:54:18 Map: United Kingdom Usually concerned with ... | J. K. Rowling Says “Harry Potter” Character is Gay | NewNowNext J. K. Rowling Says “Harry Potter” Character is Gay by Michael Jensen 10/20/2007 Friday night, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed that Albus Dumbledore, mentor to the world-famous boy wizard and Hogwart’s headmaster, is gay. According to AP sources, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,357 | In which jail did John Bunyan write Pilgrim's Progress? | John Bunyan Biography, Writer of Pilgrims Progress - Christian Biography Resources The Life of John Bunyan by George W. Latham John Bunyan was born in November, 1628, at Elstow, a little village about a mile south of Bedford in Bedfordshire [England]. His ancestors, who were in very humble circumstanc... | SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ir... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,358 | Most of the state of Nevada is in which time zone? | What time zone is Henderson, Nevada? Q&A What time zone is Henderson, Nevada? Henderson, Nevada is located in the Pacific Time Zone, which means that the time is Pacific Standard Time (PST) during regular time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) when daylight savings is in effect. Pacific Standard Time When it is Pacific S... | USA Time Zones: Standard Time + Daylight Saving Time + Time Zone information | Greenwich Mean Time United States of America Time in American Cities The United States of America , also referred to as the United States , the U.S. , the USA , America , and the States (colloquially), is a federal republic of 50 states, loc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,359 | Which car company manufactures the Tipo | Kit Car List of Auto Manufacturers Search This Page: Hold down the "Ctrl" key and type "F". Type a car or manufacturer name. If it isn't here, it is probably out of production, but you can search the web: Scroll down for almost every kit car available today! A S Motorsport Limited Poplar Farm, Fersfield Road, Bressing... | 11 Facts About the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 You Never Knew - The Drive 11 Facts About the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 You Never Knew That's the original, Bill Murray-helmed 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ectomobile—not the new, '80s replacement. twitter.com/@angryinparadise instagram.com/angryinparadise Tomorrow, the Ghostbusters rebo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,360 | What is the biggest island in the Indian Ocean? | Islands of the Indian Ocean travel guide - Wikitravel 3.5 Uninhabited or Restricted Islands The islands of the Indian Ocean are a varied collection, including many of the smallest territories and one of the largest island nations (Madagascar). Many hug the coastlines of continents; others must be sought out hundreds of... | Java Trench | Indian Ocean | Britannica.com Indian Ocean Alternative Title: Sunda Double Trench Similar Topics Kuril Trench Java Trench, also called Sunda Double Trench, deep submarine depression in the eastern Indian Ocean that extends some 2,000 miles (3,200 km) in a northwest-southeast arc along the southwestern and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,361 | What form of bridge is Tower Bridge, London? | Tower Bridge | London’s Famous Bridges | London Landmarks Step inside the Engine Rooms to find one of London's true hidden gems. Soak in the atmosphere as authentic machinery which once lifted Tower Bridge’s 1000 tonne bascules fill the space with whirring wheels and moving pistons. These beautifully maintained coal-dr... | City of London - Modern and Historical Architecture. - Trip | Tipter City of London - Modern and Historical Architecture. MAY 09,2013 - MAY 09,2013 (1 DAYS) Citywalk City of London - Modern and Historical Architecture: I recommend you to do what no guidebook, no other web site or normal person was daring to o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,362 | What ingredient causes a can of cola to sink in water, whereas a can of diet cola floats? | Why Does Coke Sink & Diet Coke Float in Water? | LIVESTRONG.COM Why Does Coke Sink & Diet Coke Float in Water? by JACK BRUBAKER Last Updated: Oct 18, 2013 Coke contains 39 g of sugar that Diet Coke does not. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images Many science teachers perform a demonstration in which they imm... | 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 |
1,502,363 | According to Ophelia in ‘Hamlet’, what can also be called ‘herb of grace’? | Ophelia | Shakespeare II Shakespeare II 3 Replies In class we had begun to talk about Ophelia as the virginal character within the tragedy of Hamlet who takes most of the blows from Hamlet’s preconceived method of madness. The ambiguity surrounding Ophelia’s virginal attributes end up being revealed within her maddened... | Music at Torrey Pines High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Achille-)Claude Debussy The Carnival of the Animals (Charles-)Camille Saint-Saëns The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Edward) Benjamin Britten Mass in Time of War (Franz) Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London”... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,364 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was elected Prime Minister of which country in March 2004? | Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero | prime minister of Spain | Britannica.com prime minister of Spain José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero , (born August 4, 1960, Valladolid , Spain ), Spanish politician, who served as prime minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, 2011. Liao Pan/Color China Photo/AP Zapate... | CENTRAL AMERICA: Ousted President or Coup Leader to Regional Parliament? | Inter Press Service CENTRAL AMERICA: Ousted President or Coup Leader to Regional Parliament? Print | Danilo Valladares GUATEMALA CITY, Mar 26 2010 (IPS) - The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) has been caught up in the political confrontati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,365 | In which conflict did these three battles occur, Memphis, Antietam and Fredericksburg | » See all American Civil War Articles Civil War Summary: The American Civil War, 1861–1865, resulted from long-standing sectional differences and questions not fully resolved when the United States Constitution was ratified in 1789. With the defeat of the Southern Confederacy and the subsequent passage of the XIII, XIV... | Atlanta Campaign - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Google William T. Sherman and Atlanta Campaign: Background William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-91) was an Ohio native who attended West Point and served in the U.S. Army before becoming a banker and then president of a military school in Louisiana . When the Civil War brok... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,366 | What is the regulation size ratio for a pocket billiards table? | Pool Table Sizes And So-Called "Regulation Tables" By Matthew Sherman Updated October 17, 2016. A billiard table, billiards table, or pool table is a bounded table on which billiards-type games are played. In the modern era, all billiards tables provide a flat surface usually made of quarried slate, that is covered wit... | Game mode:Snooker - Pool Live Pro - 337 Game mode:Snooker 2014-06-11 18:18:46 Snooker is a cue sport that is typically played on a table covered with a green cloth or baize, with pockets at each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular full-size table measures 11 ft 81⁄2 in × 5... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,367 | Who was the first British Prime Minister not to have been privately educated? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | Harold Macmillan - Stockton Council Stockton Council Harold Macmillan Harold Macmillan Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC (1894 - 1986) was a British Conservative politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 January 1957 to 18 October 1963. Nicknamed 'Supermac', in his premiership... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,368 | Which author wrote the book ‘The Firm’, ‘The Pelican Brief’ and ‘The Rainmaker’? | John Grisham biography | birthday, trivia | American Writer | Who2 John Grisham Biography Writer John Grisham is the author of several best-selling novels of the “legal thriller” genre, including The Firm (1991), The Pelican Brief (1992) and The Client (1993). Grisham graduated from law school and set up a legal prac... | 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 |
1,502,369 | Who was Israeli Prime Minister from 1969 to 1974? | Golda Meir Biography (Prime Minister of Israel) Prime Minister of Israel Died: 8 December 1978 (cancer) Birthplace: Kiev, Russia(now the Ukraine) Best known as: The first female prime minister of Israel Name at birth: Goldie Mabovitch Golda Meir was the fourth prime minister of Israel and one of the most visible women ... | The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin Share this: The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 Yasser Arafat Yitzhak Rabin Prize share: 1/3 The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 was awarded jointly to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin "for their efforts to create peace in the M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,370 | What was the maiden name of the mother of William Shakespeare ? | Hero, Puck and William Shakespeare discuss the importance of a name - BBC News BBC News Hero, Puck and William Shakespeare discuss the importance of a name 23 April 2016 Close share panel Image copyright AP The plays of William Shakespeare have endured for centuries, and so have many of the names he created for his cha... | Shakespeare and the Bechdel Test – Hoyden About Town Orlando, thanks so much for this – I googled this exact question last week after seeing the latest Bell production of MacBeth (which wouldn’t pass, I don’t think) so this was very satisfying! Eden 2012-06-19 • 2:28 PM Nice post. Just out of curiosity, what’s your fav... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,371 | In which country is El Alamein? | City of El Alamein in Egypt Contact Us About us Tour Egypt aims to offer the ultimate Egyptian adventure and intimate knowledge about the country. We offer this unique experience in two ways, the first one is by organizing a tour and coming to Egypt for a visit, whether alone or in a group, and living it firsthand. The... | Mountains in Algeria | By Algeria Channel City finder Climb or Hike the Majestic Mountains of Algeria From the Mediterranean coast the landscape peaks in the Atlas Mountains before it stretches across the Sahara Desert . With such varied topography, Algeria's landscape is diverse and fascinating. Algeria's mountain ran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,372 | Who was the first person to go into space? | NASA - Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space April 12 was already a huge day in space history twenty years before the launch of the first shuttle mission. On that day in 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (left, on the way to the launch pad) became the first human in space, making a 108-... | Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin Cool! Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is often referred to as "The Columbus of The Cosmos!" Colonel Yuri A. Gagarin was born on a collective farm in a region west of Moscow, Russia on March 9, 1934. His father was a carpenter. Yuri attended the local school for six years and continued his education at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,373 | On which island will you find 'Fingal's Cave'? | Fingal's Cave – Isle of Staffa, Scotland | Atlas Obscura See more things to do in Scotland » At 72 feet tall and 270 feet deep, what makes this sea cave so visually astoundingly is the hexagonal columns of basalt, shaped in neat six-sided pillars, that make up its interior walls. The cave was a well-known wonder of the... | TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,374 | What was the surly debut single from Magic | Home - Magic! Clip In 2014, Toronto-bred, Los Angeles-based quartet MAGIC! scored the song of the summer with their debut single “Rude” — a buoyant reggae-pop tune that held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, charted in 41 countries, and sold more than 10 million singles, while its video nears a bi... | The UK Number Ones : 2005 to present Best-selling single of 2005 Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay Is This The Way To Amarillo 7 Only No 1 The MOR singer from the seventies returned with a re-release of his 1971, No 18 hit. Comedian, Peter Kay didn't perform on the recording, only appearing in the video (a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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