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1,502,975 | Which film director, who died today in 1980, directed the films “Marnie”, “Rear Window”, “The Trouble With Harry”, and “Frenzy”, among many others? | Alfred Hitchcock - Biography - IMDb Alfred Hitchcock Biography Showing all 191 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (19) | Trivia (100) | Personal Quotes (57) | Salary (8) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He w... | Film History of the 1960s Film History of the 1960s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Literary-Based Films: During the early to mid 1960s, Hollywood looked to literary works and the history books for many of its films. The studios were increasingly willing to pay for film rights to various novels and litera... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,976 | In what 1979 movie does Mel Gibson drive a heavily modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT? | Mad Max - Interceptor Build Project Mad Max - Interceptor Build Project Lots of people begin their love affair with cars after seeing them on the big screen. There is nothing like a blood-pumping chase scene, or tire-smoking burnout performed on celluloid by a movie hero to imprint a car on your brain. One such movie i... | [CD] Jimi Hendrix: People, Hell and Angels [1] Earth Blues (J.Hendrix) - 3:33 [2] Somewhere (J.Hendrix) - 4:05 [3] Hear My Train A Comin' (J.Hendrix) - 5:41 [4] Bleeding Heart (E.James) - 3:58 [5] Let Me Move You (J.Hendrix) - 6:50 [6] Izabella (J.Hendrix) - 3:42 [7] Easy Blues (J.Hendrix) - 5:57 [8] Crash Landing (J.H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,977 | What is the state capital of Maryland? | Maryland Capital - Annapolis ANNAPOLIS Annapolis is the State capital of Maryland. Toward the end of the Revolutionary War, the city also served as capital to the newly forming American nation when the Continental Congress met in Annapolis from November 26, 1783 to June 3, 1784. Here too, on January 14, 1784, the Treat... | Charleston State Capital | State Symbols USA West Virginia Capitol building in Charleston; photo by David Wilson on Flickr (use permitted with attribution). Capital City of West Virginia USA Located in the Appalachian mountains where the Elk and Kanawha rivers converge in Kanawha county, Charleston is the state capital... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,978 | Which word completes the full title of the novel by Henry Fielding - The History of Tom Jones, a ______? | The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding - Read Online About Reviews From the Publisher A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire—though he sometime... | Crane's Realsitic Treatment of War in "The Red Badge of Courage" Crane's Realsitic Treatment of War in "The Red Badge of Courage" ACAD-113 English Study Center The notion that war is an exciting, romantic endeavor full of glory and heroism has existed for centuries and continues to some extent today. One hundred years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,979 | """When you happen to know today is Wednesday and starts like sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere"" is the opening line of which John Wyndham novel?" | The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham | Excerpt | ReadingGroupGuides.com by John Wyndham The End Begins When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere. I felt that from the moment I woke. And yet, when I started functioning a little mor... | 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 |
1,502,980 | The US state of Nevada has borders with Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah and which other state? | Nevada Map, Map of Nevada (NV) Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited, its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. About Nevada Map : This detailed map of Nevada shows the borde... | What States Border California? | eHow What States Border California? Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Eureka! Yes, that's a town in northern California, but it's also the state motto. Gold fever had something to do with that. California is the third largest state in the country, with the almost 900-mile length of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,981 | Which sea area lies between 'Plymouth' and 'Wight'? | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ... | Portsmouth - 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 Top Fairtrade settlements: Fairtrade Cities Did you ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,982 | What unit of measure was once defined as the length of three grains of barley laid end to end? | Conversion Calculator / Conversion Calculator Conversion Calculator Use this conversion calculator to convert between the most common units. A full list of unit converters is available at unitconverters.net . conversion calculator To: Measuring Weight and Distance Why do countries use different systems of measuring wei... | Imperial Measures of Length and Area Enter number and select unit. Select other units for conversion. The units in common use were inches, feet, yards and miles. We all had to know our twelve times table! An inch is the width of a thumb, a foot is the length of a foot (!) and a yard is a single stride, all for a large ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,983 | "In cockney rhyming slang, what is ""Trouble and Strife""?" | Cockney Rhyming Slang Cockney Rhyming Slang Close this window Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London . Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Up until the late 20th Century, rhyming ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,984 | Which company’s name is short for Durability, Reliability and Excellence? | New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex - BBC News New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex By Will Smale News reporter, BBC News 21 July 2010 Close share panel Image caption All of Durex's condoms are now made in Asia For adults looking to earn some extra money, there was a job advertisment last year that may h... | DKNY - Official Site and Online Store I want to receive DKNY news. Back to login Forgot password Go back icon Please enter the email address you registered with, and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Address | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,985 | In the southern hemisphere, when does the winter solstice occur? | June Solstice - Summer and Winter Solstice Equinoxes and solstices from 2000–2049 Zenith Furthest Away from the Equator A solstice happens when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, a... | Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox, Southern & Northern Home Sun & Moon Vernal Equinox Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. Equinoxes and Solstices ar... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,986 | "What world renowned academy, originated in 1741, relocated to Camberley, Surrey in 1947, has the motto, ""Serve to Lead""?" | British Choirs on the Net - Alphabetical Choir list S Salhouse Singers, Suffolk Salisbury Cathedral Choir Salisbury Cathedral Choir maintains a tradition of church music that has been offered in the Cathedral since its consecration in 1258. Salisbury has been well known for the lead that it has given in liturgy, ... | Benedict Cumberbatch - Biography - IMDb Benedict Cumberbatch Biography Showing all 117 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (47) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (2) Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. Hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,987 | What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’? | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - 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 British woman is determined to improve herself while sh... | 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 |
1,502,988 | As at at 2012 Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao are/were president and premier of which country? | What did Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao do for China? - BBC News BBC News What did Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao do for China? By Kerry Brown Professor of Chinese politics, University of Sydney 14 March 2013 Close share panel Image caption Tackling inequality proved a tough task for Mr Hu (L) and Mr Wen A decade ago, immediately ... | 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 |
1,502,989 | Who was the beautiful sister of the twins Castor and Pollux and mother to Hermione? | Castor and Pollux Castor and Pollux Posted by: Occult World in Greek Gods , Greek Gods C March 6, 2013 0 Views The origins of some constellation myths are heavily debated. Gemini mythology, luckily, is pretty straightforward. By all accounts, the twins represented in Gemini mythology are Castor and Pollux of Greek myth... | Castor | Define Castor at Dictionary.com Castor [kas-ter, kah-ster] /ˈkæs tər, ˈkɑ stər/ Spell noun, Astronomy. 1. a star of the second magnitude in the constellation Gemini, the more northerly of the two bright stars in this constellation. Origin named after Castor; see Castor and Pollux Dictionary.com Unabridged Exam... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,990 | Which amendment to the US constitution protects against self-incrimination? | Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination - FindLaw Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination Download article as a PDF Even if you’ve never studied law or sat for a bar exam, you likely have heard the phrase “pleading the Fifth.” It’s become part of our national lexicon, so most Americans know they have ... | 20th Amendment to the Constitution – U.S. Amendment XX Summary Additional Amendments On January 23, 1933, the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This amendment set the guidelines on the beginning and ending of terms served by federal officials. According to the amendment, there is a need to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,991 | Which 2006 animated Disney film featured the characters 'Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson and Fillmore'? | Cartoon Characters, Cast and Crew for Cars Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios Buena Vista Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film Cartoon Characters: Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, Mater, Ramone, Luigi, Guido, Flo, Sarge, Sheriff, Fillmore, Lizzie, Mack, Hamm Truc... | Super-Hero Films: Flash Gordon Flash Gordon Greatest Super-Hero Films: Flash Gordon (chronological by time period and film title) Flash Gordon - was a super-hero derived from the science-fiction adventure comic strip by Alex Raymond, first published as a King Features syndicated Sunday comic strip on ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,992 | What is the married surname of the Princess Royal's daughter, Zara? | Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church - BBC News BBC News Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church 30 July 2011 Close share panel Image caption Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips emerge from Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips has married England rugby player Mike Ti... | 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 |
1,502,993 | The strongest known biological material was identified by scientists (2015) in the teeth of a? | Limpet teeth are the strongest known biological material | Calvin College Chimes Limpet teeth are the strongest known biological material Tags: biological materials , limpet teeth , synthetic materials Photo by Robert Hershler & Hsiu-Ping Liu (CC-BY 3.0). Scientists have recently identified Earth’s new strongest known ... | Scrimshaw Art Scrimshaw Art Scrimshaw Scrimshaw is the name given to handiwork created by whalers made from the byproducts of harvesting marine mammals. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate engr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,994 | Which bankrupt UK construction firm was scrutinised in 2009 for having an £11m ruby on its balance sheet? | Perplexing Tale Of A Bankrupt Construction Firm... - House prices and the economy - House Price Crash forum House prices and the economy Not recommended on shared computers Sign in anonymously Yes. A missing ruby. Has the world gone officially mad now? What is even more amazing is that we all have a little interest in ... | 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 |
1,502,995 | Which mammal has the alternative names of carcajou, Glutton or skunk bear? | wolverine | mammal | Britannica.com Wolverine Alternative Titles: carcajou, glutton, Gulo gulo, skunk bear Related Topics placental mammal Wolverine (Gulo gulo), also called glutton, carcajou, or skunk bear, member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that lives in cold northern latitudes, especially in timbered areas, ar... | DreamWorks Animation Play Video Get It On Amazon Scared Shrekless Halloween is Shrek's favorite holiday - and this year he's planning a night of frights, ogre style. Instead of the usual tricks and treats, Shrek ups the ante and challenges Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and the other fairy tale characters to spend the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,996 | The calcaneus is the Latin name for which part of the body? | Calcaneus Bone Anatomy, Definition & Function | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Calcaneus Located within the foot, the calcaneus is also known as the hee... | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,997 | What name have the Beckhams given to their fourth child and first daughter? | Harper Seven – a daughter for Victoria and David Beckham | Life and style | The Guardian Harper Seven – a daughter for Victoria and David Beckham David Beckham announces arrival of Harper Seven Beckham on Twitter Harper Seven is Victoria Beckham's fourth child, but first daughter. Photograph: Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Image... | Line of succession to the British throne Line of succession to the British throne Robin Millard Share View photos Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, show their newly-born daughter outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London on May 2, 2015 (AFP Photo/Leo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,998 | Which cathedral is known locally as “The Ship of the Fens”? | Ely Cathedral – The Ship of the Fens » Dominic Whiten Photography FACEBOOK Ely Cathedral – The Ship of the Fens I was recently treated to a birthday lunch in the Fens – read all about it here – and whilst in the area we took a detour to Ely and its stunning cathedral. Known locally as ‘The Ship Of The Fens’, due to its... | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,502,999 | Nitro-hydrochloric acid was traditionally called what? | Nitro-muriatic acid - definition of nitro-muriatic acid by The Free Dictionary Nitro-muriatic acid - definition of nitro-muriatic acid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nitro-muriatic+acid (rē′jē-ə, rē′jə) n. A corrosive, fuming, volatile mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids, used for testing... | 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 |
1,503,000 | What is the cube root of 912,673? | Cube root of 912673 Theorems What is Cube Root of 912673 ? 912673 is said to be a perfect cube because 97 x 97 x 97 is equal to 912673. Since 912673 is a whole number, it is a perfect cube. The nearest previous perfect cube is 884736 and the nearest next perfect cube is 941192 . | Cubes and Cube Roots Cubes and Cube Roots To understand cube roots, first we must understand cubes ... How to Cube A Number To cube a number, just use it in a multiplication 3 times ... Example: What is 3 Cubed? 3 Cubed Note: we write down "3 Cubed" as 33 (the little 3 means the number appears three times ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,001 | Who directed the 2001 film ‘The Pledge’, starring Jack Nicholson? | The Pledge (2001) - 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 retiring police chief pledges to catch the killer of a young child... | Charlie Chaplin Complete Film List A Dog's Life - April 14, 1918 Shoulder Arms - October 20, 1918 The Bond - December 16, 1918 Sunnyside - June 15, 1919 A Day's Pleasure - December 15, 1919 Other English Titles: The Kid - February 6, 1921 The Idle Class - September 25, 1921 Other English Titles: Pay Day - April 2, 1922... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,002 | Much of the action in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is set in a wood near which city? | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Plot Overview A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Context Character List Theseus, duke of Athens, is preparing for his marriage to Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, with a four-day festival of pomp and entertainment. He commissions his Master of ... | 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 |
1,503,003 | What was Australian tennis player Margaret Court’s maiden name? | Court, Margaret Jean - Woman - The Australian Women's Register Smith, Margaret (maiden name, 16 July 1942 - 27 October 1967) Summary Margaret Court was one of Australia's greatest sportswomen. She won 62 grand slam titles and, in 1970, was the second woman in history to win the Australian, French, U.S. and Wimbledon ti... | Maggie Smith - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack One of the world's most famous and distinguished actresses, Dame Maggie Smith was born Margaret Natalie Smith in Essex. Her Scottish mother, Margaret (Hutton), worked as a secretary, and her English father, Nathaniel Smith, was a teacher at Oxford University. Smith has been... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,004 | Chinese gooseberry is another name for which fruit? | Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit 15 June 1959 Kiwifruit promotional card, 1980s (Tauranga City Libraries) The prominent produce company Turners and Growers announced that it would from now on export Chinese gooseberries as ‘kiwifruit’. Int... | Fragaria. | Henriette's Herbal Homepage Henriette's Herbal Homepage Welcome to the bark side. Search form Fragaria virginiana Duchesne. Scarlet Strawberry. Virginia Strawberry. Fragaria. Rosaceae. Strawberry. The Latin word for the strawberry, Fraga, has given name to the botanical genus Fragaria, which includes our ed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,005 | Which ship rescued most of the survivors of the 'Titanic'? | Titanic rescue ships | The Chronicle Herald Rescuecarp1 (1 of 16) The SS Carpathia with two Titanic lifeboats on its bow. The Carpathia was the only ship close enough to the Titanic at the time of its sinking to recover any survivors. In total, the SS Carpathia rescued 705 passengers and crew of the Titanic, taking t... | Women and children first (protocol) | Titanic Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Women and children first (protocol) 448pages on Share Thomas Hemy's famous painting of soldiers standing fast on HMS Birkenhead while the women and children head off in a lifeboat in the background "Women and children first" (or to a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,006 | Ulysees is the Roman equivalent of which name from ancient Greek mythology ? | Who Is Ulysses? - Homer's Odyssey Who Is Ulysses? - Homer's Odyssey Who Is Ulysses? - Homer's Odyssey Ulysses carrying the Palladium. Clipart.com By N.S. Gill's Ancient/Classical History Glossary Updated August 17, 2016. Ulysses is the Latin form of the name Odysseus commonly found in Vergil's Latin, Dante's Italian ... | Mythology « Krewe of Muses Member Login Mythology The Muses are the Greek goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. They were believed to inspire artists, especially poets, philosophers and musicians. Daughters of Zeus, king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, they were born at the foot of Mount... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,007 | What dynasty did King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I belong to? | Tudor England FAQ & Facts: Frequently Asked Questions & Information - English History English History Tudor England FAQ & Facts: Frequently Asked Questions & Information General Questions Who were the Tudors? The Tudors were a Welsh-English family that ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Henry Tudor was the son of Marga... | Women in the Tudor Dynasty - Sisters of Henry VIII Women in the Tudor Dynasty Sisters of Henry VIII Updated April 02, 2016. Henry VIII also had two sisters who are important to history: Margaret Tudor : queen of James IV of Scotland, she was the grandmother of Mary, Queen of Scots , and great-grandmother of James VI of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,008 | "Who wrote the poem ""Snake"". He is better known as a classic novelist?" | D. H. Lawrence - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to gr... | Dante Alighieri - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,009 | Which England cricket captain was born in Madras in 1968? | Nasser Hussain - Biography - IMDb Nasser Hussain Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (2) Overview (2) Nasser Hussain was born on March 28, 1968 in Madras, India. Trivia (2) He was born in India and went on to become the Essex and England cricket captain from 1999 to 2003. He retired his England career just... | Test Cricket Selectors and Coaches - England ENGLAND Test Cricket Selectors and Coaches - England ENGLAND’s TEST SELECTION PANELS Other Test selection panels Australia Bangladesh India New Zealand Pakistan South Africa Sri Lanka West Indies Zim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,010 | From which middle east country were Terry Waite and John McCarthy released in 1991 | BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1991: Beirut hostage John McCarthy freed About This Site | Text Only 1991: Beirut hostage John McCarthy freed John McCarthy, Britain's longest-held hostage in Lebanon, has been set free after more than five years in captivity. The militant group, Islamic Jihad, which had had been holding the journ... | 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 |
1,503,011 | What is iron pyrites (iron disulfide, FeS2) commonly called, because it resembles a precious metal? | PYRITE (Iron Sulfide) Specimens Pyrite is the classic "Fool's Gold". There are other shiny brassy yellow minerals, but pyrite is by far the most common and the most often mistaken for gold . Whether it is the golden look or something else, pyrite is a favorite among rock collectors. It can have a beautiful luster and i... | Molybdenum | Article about molybdenum by The Free Dictionary Molybdenum | Article about molybdenum by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/molybdenum Related to molybdenum: Molybdenum disulfide molybdenum (məlĭb`dənəm) [Gr.,=leadlike], metallic chemical element; symbol Mo; at. no. 42; at. wt. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,012 | Japan lies in which body of water? | Which bodies of water surround Japan? | Reference.com Which bodies of water surround Japan? A: Quick Answer Japan is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Korea Strait, East China Sea and Sea of Japan. The Sea of Japan is to Japan's west, while the Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea are to its east. The East C... | Transport | Inside Japan Tours Inside Japan Tours Magazine The bullet train The bullet train, or Shinkansen as it is known in Japanese, is a symbol of modern Japan. Travelling at speeds of up to 320 kph (200 mph) and running for 50 years in 2014, it is probably the most efficient transportation system in the world - ru... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,013 | What was the name of country music`s first superstar who died at the age of 29 from drink and drug abuse? | Top 13 country songs about whiskey | City Pages Top 13 country songs about whiskey Thursday, March 21, 2013 by Nikki Miller-Rose in Music 0 Today's a big day in whiskey history. As legend tells it, it was on this day in 1983 that Merle Haggard set a new world record for purchasing the largest round of whi... | The Story of Rock's First Tragedy: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Killed in Plane Crash REDDIT Hulton Archive, Getty Images Rock ‘n’ roll was still in its infancy when it suffered its first tragedy. On Feb. 3, 1959, three of its biggest stars — Buddy Holly , Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,014 | What fictional character, created by Margret and Hans Rey, allows his inquisitive nature to get him in trouble? | MyJewishBooks Online Sep 11, 2005: 9/11 Interfaith Memorial Service, NY Jewish Healing Center, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue 7PM Sep 13-25, 2005: 2005 NY Jewish Music and Heritage Fesrival, NYC. See OyHoo.com Sep 14, 2005: NOVEL JEWS - Richard Stern reads from ALMONDS TO ZHOOF and Daniel Stolar reads from THE MIDDLE OF T... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,015 | What was formerly the highest appointment in the British Army, being abolished in 1904? | The Problem of Purchase Abolition in the British Army 1856-1862 - South African Military History Society - Journal- Vol 4 No 6 - December 1979 The Problem of Purchase Abolition in the British Army 1856-1862 by Carl G. Slater By 1856, the great disillusionment generated by the severe casualties and the numerous frustra... | Test Cricket Selectors and Coaches - England ENGLAND Test Cricket Selectors and Coaches - England ENGLAND’s TEST SELECTION PANELS Other Test selection panels Australia Bangladesh India New Zealand Pakistan South Africa Sri Lanka West Indies Zim... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,016 | What city will host the 2020 Summer Olympics? | From Candidate to Host City From Candidate to Host City HOST CITY ELECTION FOR THE OLYMPIC Summer GAMES 2020 3 Candidate Cities: Istanbul, Tokyo, Madrid On the evening of 7 September 2013, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge announced Tokyo as the host city of the 2020 Olympic Games... | Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 | australia.gov.au Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 The exceptionally well-organised Sydney Games were a true celebration of Olympic values and sporting excellence. Olympic Committee The Sydney Olympic Games were held from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Sydney was awarded the right to host the 200... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,017 | In which European city was writer and poet Oscar Wilde born? | Oscar Wilde: Biography, Writer, Poet | Online Homework Help | SchoolWorkHelper Oscar Wilde: Biography, Writer, Poet You are here: PDF Oscar Wilde (real name Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde) was born on October 16th, 1854 in Dublin. His father, William Robert Wilde, was an eminent eye doctor, with an interest in my... | Patti Smith to Pay Tribute to Oscar Wilde at English Prison Event | Pitchfork Patti Smith to Pay Tribute to Oscar Wilde at English Prison Event She will read selections from Wilde's prison letter, De Profundis Patti Smith Patti Smith (Photo by Stefan M. Prager/Redferns via Getty Images); Oscar Wilde (Photo by Apic/Gett... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,018 | In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel? | It's A Wonderful Life (1946) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background It's A Wonderful Life (1946), originally made for Liberty Films, is one of the most popular and heartwarming films ever made by director Frank Capra. Frank Capra regarded this film as his own personal favorite - it was also James Stewart's favorite ... | 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 |
1,503,019 | "The shipping forecast area 'Fitzroy"" was previously known as what?" | BBC News | UK | Shipping forecast loses household name Sunday, 3 February, 2002, 15:32 GMT Shipping forecast loses household name Tha' she goes: Area name now part of radio history A name known to millions of radio listeners after appearing in broadcasts every day for 53 years has passed into history. Finisterre ranks ... | Sluggo’s NW 305 Hijacking Research Web Site # 318 Fighter Interceptor Squadron Shortly after Northwest Flight 305 took off from SEA , two F-106's from the 318th FIS (stationed at McChord AFB ) were called in to action to chase the airliner. Their task that night was to the shadow hijacked airliner and track its escape ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,020 | What is the largest landlocked country in the world? | Landlocked Countries: 44 Countries Have No Ocean Access By Matt Rosenberg Updated November 15, 2016. Approximately one-fifth of the world's countries are landlocked, meaning they have no access to the oceans. There are 44 landlocked countries that do not have direct access to an ocean or ocean-accessible sea (such as t... | 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 |
1,503,021 | Kanukai Jackson represented England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games at what sport? | BBC SPORT | Commonwealth Games 2002Gymnastics | Jackson steps from the shadow Monday, 29 July, 2002, 21:20 GMT 22:20 UK Jackson steps from the shadow Kanukai Jackson finished with two golds and two silvers By Charlie Henderson BBC Sport Online in Manchester Kanukai Jackson's victory in the individual all-around final i... | BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Our writers cast their votes | Sport | The Guardian BBC Sports Personality of the Year Sportblog BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Our writers cast their votes Twelve Guardian writers make the case for the candidate they feel deserves to win the BBC award on Sunday The BBC Sports P... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,022 | What does the ancient name for Egypt mean in modern Greek? | What does Egypt mean? A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean. Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Egypt Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land... | Ancient Egypt: Greek and Roman rule - Ancient Man and His First Civilizations Ancient Man and His First Civilizations Egypt-9 The Ptolemy Greek's So now, Egypt is ruled by Greek kings, Alexander the Great has taken Egypt from the Persians, and made it a part of the Greek Empire. The arrival of the Greeks brought an u... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,023 | Lotus made an open top sports car called the Seven, but who makes it now? | Caterham Seven @ Top Speed Caterham launches Caterham Signature, the company’s first personalization program Posted on by Ciprian Florea + Arguably one of the most iconic sports car ever built, the Seven has been around for nearly six decades. Launched in 1957 by Lotus, the marque was later purchased by Caterham, whi... | Rolls-Royce history timeline – Rolls-Royce 2013 1884 Rolls-Royce grew from the electrical and mechanical business established by Henry Royce in 1884. Royce built his first motor car in 1904 and in May of that year met Charles Rolls, whose company sold quality cars in London. Agreement was reached that Royce Limited wou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,024 | What word refers to both oranges and belly buttons? | navel - English-French Dictionary WordReference.com English navel nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. (anatomy: belly button) (courant) nombril nmnom masculin: s'utilise avec les articles "le", "l'" (devant une voyelle ou un h muet), "un". Ex : garçon - nm > On dira "le garçon" ou "un garçon". ombi... | 52 Interesting Facts about Opera | FactRetriever.com 52 Interesting Facts about Opera By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published January 7, 2017 The term “opera” comes from the Latin opus, or “work.” The term “soap opera” was first recorded in 1939 as a derogatory term for daytime radio shows that were sponsored by soa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,025 | Which famous Irish traditional song about a highwayman (usually in the Cork and Kerry mountains) was given a rock veneer by the rock band Thin Lizzy? | Music Gates: Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thursday, May 26, 2011 Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The two founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led t... | Paul Weller | Stanley Road Stanley Road 1995 'Stanley Road' is the third solo album by Paul Weller, released by Go! Discs in 1995. In 1998 Q magazine readers voted it the 46th greatest album of all time. The album took its name from the street in Woking where Weller grew up. 1. The Changingman 3. I Walk on Gilded Splin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,026 | In the UK, china, is the traditional gift for which wedding anniversary? | Anniversary and Birthday Traditions Home Free Fun Anniversaries Anniversary and Birthday Traditions Around the World An anniversary is the annual celebration of an event. The importance of an anniversary and the way it is celebrated varies between cultures. A wooden box is for your 5th anniversary? On a 5th wedding... | Pandas come to Britain for first time in 17 years - Telegraph Scotland Pandas come to Britain for first time in 17 years Britain is to house its first giant pandas in 17 years after a historic agreement was brokered with China, both countries have announced. Tian Tian is on her way to Edinburgh Zoo from China Tia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,027 | Who am I, I was born in 1936 in Czechoslovakia, was a playwright and became a politician being the last President of Czechoslovakia (1989-92) and the first President of the Czech Republic (1993-2003)? | Vaclav Havel: Dissident playwright who became the first president of the new Czech Republic | The Independent Vaclav Havel: Dissident playwright who became the first president of the new Czech Republic Monday 19 December 2011 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Victory: Havel salutes the crowd at Prague ... | Anthony Hope biography Characters: Short info: Anthony Hope [pseudonym of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins] (1863–1933), British novelist mostly recognised for his adventure romance The Prisoner of Zenda. (1894) Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins was born 9 February 1863 at Clapton House, Clapton, London, England. He was the youngest ch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,028 | Who is the hero of George Orwell's novel 1984 ? | 1984: By George Orwell’s definition, is Winston Smith a hero? English help please? | Essay Title Generator - getthingsonline.com 1984: By George Orwell’s definition, is Winston Smith a hero? English help please? August 17th, 2013 Timerse George Orwell once offered this definition of heroism: ordinary people doing whate... | "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 |
1,503,029 | What country moved west of the International Date Line in and dropped a day from the calendar in 2011? | Samoa Skips Friday in Leap Across International Date Line | Fox News Samoa Skips Friday in Leap Across International Date Line Published December 30, 2011 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 livefyre Email Print APIA, Samoa – The weekend came sooner than usual for the tiny South Pacific island nation of Samoa . When the clock... | BBC News | UK | Shipping forecast loses household name Sunday, 3 February, 2002, 15:32 GMT Shipping forecast loses household name Tha' she goes: Area name now part of radio history A name known to millions of radio listeners after appearing in broadcasts every day for 53 years has passed into history. Finisterre ranks ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,030 | Ferihegy international airport is in which country? | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Guide (BUD) Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Guide (BUD) Book and Go Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Guide (BUD) Airport info Nemzetközi Repülőtér, 1185 Budapest, Hungary Location: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located 16km (10 miles) s... | 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 |
1,503,031 | In Lancashire someone is ‘skrikin’ – what are they doing? | BBC - Lancashire - Spooky - Lancashire's haunted pubs You are in: Lancashire > Spooky > Haunted Houses > Lancashire's haunted pubs Lancashire's haunted pubs The story of ghosts and goings-on of an old pub in Clitheroe - the Swan and Royal Hotel, told by Simon Entwistle... The county of Lancashire has some very old publ... | Rainbow Productions | Character Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Igglepiggle (from In the Night Garden) Upsy Daisy (from In the Night Garden) The Official BBC Children in Need Medley Edit The Official BBC Children in Need Medley is a single by Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band. It is the official Children in Need Single... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,032 | What type of creature is a 'Rorqual'? | Search Tools | The Institute for Creation Research Spiny Sea Creature Rapidly Accommodates Chemical Changes - Jun 26, 2013 /article/spiny-sea-creature-rapidly-accommodates Brian Thomas, M.S. - ... to more acidic sea water.2 How did the small, spiny sea creatures respond to the challenge? Claims of massive speci... | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,033 | Which is the longest established college of Oxford University? | The Alternotives | Oxford's longest-established award-winning a cappella group Oxford's longest-established award-winning a cappella group Skip to content The Alternotives are Oxford University’s longest established a cappella group, having formed in 1993 as an alternative to the chapel choirs that dominated the univer... | Oxford United FC History Oxford United FC History By David Crabtree, Chris Williams and Martin Brodetsky By David Crabtree, Chris Williams and Martin Brodetsky With grateful acknowledgement to Andy and Roger Howland The beginnings... Oxford United started in 1893 as an amateur club called Headington, a village team kn... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,034 | In which country are the Taurus Mountains? | Taurus Mountains | mountains, Turkey | Britannica.com Taurus Mountains Alternative Titles: Toros Dağlari, Toros Mountains Similar Topics Annapurna Taurus Mountains, Turkish Toros Dağlari, mountain range in southern Turkey , a great chain running parallel to the Mediterranean coast. The system extends along a curve from... | Astrology: Jesus Christ, date of birth: -006/02/28, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his day ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,035 | Which well known liqueur, usually served in a distinctive manner, is flavoured with elderberry and liquorice? | Italian Liqueurs - Apertivo and Digestivo Italian Liqueurs Aperitif (Apertivo) and Digestif (Digestivo) A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, barks, and sometimes cream. The word liqueur comes from the Latin word liquifacere which means "to di... | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) Black pepper 2-24 Aperatives and Digestives (bitters). The aperitif serves to stimulate the appetite. e.g. vermouth wines. Spirit based ones include the Italian Aperol (11%abv) which is made from an infusion of rhubarb root, quinine, gentian and bitter orange pe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,036 | In which year did the American Civil War begin? | Facts about the American Civil War What year was the civil war fought? How long was the civil war? The civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 and lasted 4 years When did the civil war begin? Where did the civil war begin? The civil war officially began on April 12, 1861 when Confederate forces bombarded the Union c... | Confederate States of America - American Civil War - HISTORY.com Confederate States of America A+E Networks Introduction During the American Civil War, the Confederate States of America consisted of the governments of 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860-61, carrying on all the affairs of a separate g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,037 | Which British comedian had the catchphrase ‘And it’s goodnight from him’? | 'It’s goodnight' from popular British comedian Ronnie Corbett, dead at 85 | Toronto Star Entertainment 'It’s goodnight' from popular British comedian Ronnie Corbett, dead at 85 Diminutive comedian was half of much-loved duo The Two Ronnies sketch show, which ran for a dozen series over 16 years, and, at its peak, had 1... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,038 | In needlework, what is the technique in which pieces of fabric are attached to another piece of material for decoration? | Embroidery Designs | Embroidery | Lifestyle Australia Select Page satin stitch_ Embroidery designs take into account a combination of affects, materials and styles. A sating stitch is a series of (usually parallel) flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of fabric. Satin stitch will follow the contour... | Silk Chiffon Nude fabric by the yard | NY Fashion Center Fabrics Imported Fabric Soft, pebbly texture due to the tight, crepe twist silk yarns Has a velvety sheen due to the way the silk filaments reflect light, but is not particularly shiny Silk chiffon does not lend itself to garments that are tailored or require a l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,039 | William Shakespeare gave his only son a name that was only one letter different from the name of one of his plays, what was that son's name ? | The Death of Hamnet and the Making of Hamlet | by Stephen Greenblatt | The New York Review of Books The Death of Hamnet and the Making of Hamlet October 21, 2004 Issue 1. Shakespeare was in the business, all of his life, of probing the passions of his characters and arousing the passions of his audiences. His skill in ... | Shakespeare and science fiction | The Shakespeare blog Shakespeare and science fiction Posted on May 27, 2011 by Sylvia Morris Poster for the science fiction film Forbidden Planet, 1956 It’s hardly surprising that Shakespeare’s play The Tempest has been used as the basis for science fiction. A ship and its crew are wre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,040 | On a standard Monopoly board which property makes up the light blue set along with Euston Raod and Pentonville Road? | Monopoly | Monopoly Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] History The history of Monopoly can be traced back to the early 1900s. In 1904, a Quaker woman named Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Magie Phillips created a game through which she hoped to be able to explain the single tax theory of Henry George (it was supposed to ill... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,041 | In which Californian city did the first Disney theme park open? | Disneyland opens - Jul 17, 1955 - HISTORY.com Disneyland opens Publisher A+E Networks Disneyland, Walt Disney’s metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy, and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits... | - Dave Smith, Disney Archives 2003: Mickey's PhilharMagic, a new computer-animated 3-D attraction, has its official grand opening in the PhilharMagic Concert Hall at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Pop idols Howie Dorough of The Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone of 'N Sync are on hand for the premiere. Over at Epcot,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,042 | Who composed the 1870 ballet ‘Coppelia’? | NYCB - Coppélia Coppélia Choreography by: George Balanchine and Alexandra Danilova, after Petipa (1884) Music by: Léo Delibes Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, this delightful tale presents a budding romance between two villagers, Frantz and Swanilda, alongside the curious workings of their eccentric neighbor Dr. Co... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,043 | Who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 29th, 2003, but died two months later? | May 29 2003 Bob Hope celebrates 100th birthday | Craig Hill Training Services Craig Hill Training Services Business, Management and ESL Trainer Search Filed Under Academy Award , Bing Crosby , Bob Hope , Dolores Hope , dorothy lamour , Entertainment , History , mickey rooney , United States , World War II Dolores and... | Britain Magazine | The official magazine of Visit Britain | Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the short... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,044 | Which breed of dog takes its name from the Russian word meaning fast or swift? | Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound Home / All Russian Dogs / Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound The Borzoi Hunting Sighthound is definitely the most aristocratic Russian dog . Having a rising reputation of a glamour pet, this Russian wolfhound often accompanies celebrities and takes part in luxuries... | Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,045 | On TV, “Ace” Duff Goldman and “Boss” Buddy Valastro both work in what medium? | kio kreations » Cake Boss Vs. Ace of Cakes Cake Boss Vs. Ace of Cakes Published on January 11th, 2010 Prev Many people will say you can’t beat the original–and in the case of cake decorating shows–I am going to have to be one of those people! Ace of Cakes BEATS Cake Boss hands down! It is obvious that TLC has been copy... | 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 |
1,503,046 | Which temple is depicted on the flag of Cambodia? | Cambodian Flag History This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Cambodian Flag History Bibliography on Cambodian flags Flag History This presentation is mainly based on an article in Flag Bulletin [tfb] (No. 133, p. 3-15; title: "New flags - State of Cambodia"; author: presumably Whitney Smith [smi90] ). ... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,047 | Which of The Simpsons can play the saxophone? | Bleeding Gums Murphy | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “The Blues ain't about feeling better; it's about making other people feel worse.” ―Bleeding Gums Murphy to Lisa [src] Murphy Kenneth "Bleeding Gums" Hibbert (January 7, 1936 - April 30, 1995) was the idol and role model of Lisa Simpson . He first appears i... | Kelsey Grammer | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia " Krusty Gets Busted Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice artist, and comedian, best known for portraying Frasier Crane in Cheers and Frasier. He is also known as the voice for Sideshow Bob in The S... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,048 | Which team defeated Pakistan in the 2007 inaugural ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament? | ICC World Twenty20 - T20 Wiki T20 Wiki Home » World T20 » ICC World Twenty20 ICC World Twenty20 Posted by: Aman Bansal in World T20 0 ICC World Twenty20 is a major t20 cricket international championship which is organized by cricket governing council ICC in every two-year span time. It is also popular as Twenty20 World... | Sri Lankan cricket players shot in terrorist attack in Lahore - Cricket - Sport Sri Lankan cricket players shot in terrorist attack in Lahore Frame grabs from television of one of the wounded and, bottom, the gunmen. Among the injured were, from left centre, Kumar Sangakkara, skipper Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samarawe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,049 | What human organ is composed of atriums and ventricles? | Left Ventricle Function, Definition & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Left ventricle The left ventricle is one of four chambers of the heart. I... | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,050 | What was Emile Ford and the Checkmates' 1959 hit, supposedly the longest ever question in a UK No1 song title? | 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... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,051 | In freestyle skiing, what are the large bumps on the piste called? | Skiing Glossary - REI Expert Advice Learn at REI > Expert Advice > Skiing Glossary Skiing Glossary New to downhill skiing? This skiing can quickly help you to get familiar with the most common terminology. A-D A Aerial—Airborne, gymnastic-type maneuvers performed on skis. Done by freestyle skiers who first ski off ... | Rock, Ice and Mountain Climbing Terms, Glossary, Definitions - Santiam Alpine Club Glossary of rock, ice and mountain climbing terms Alpine: Concerning high mountains, originally, concerning the Alps. Alpine start: An early morning start to ascend before the sun softens the snow or to return before nightfall. Alpine st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,052 | Who wrote the novel ‘Doctor Zhivago’? | Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW, Tuesday, May 31--Boris Pasternak, noted Russian poet, author of the controversial novel "Doctor Zhivago" and winner of the 1958 Nobel Prize for Literature, died in his sleep last night, family friends reported.... | 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 |
1,503,053 | Leila Williams was the first female presenter of which children's TV series? | 100 children's TV stars .. where are they now? Remember it's Friday, it's five o'clock...? Or Basil Brush's boom-boom? A new BBC4 show takes a nostalgic look at kids' favourite TV shows through the years from the innocent Muffin The Mule to the gritty Grange Hill. Here we find out what 100 famous children's presenters ... | 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 |
1,503,054 | In the year 1800, what was the Earth's largest undiscovered landmass? | The Last Unexplored Place on Earth | DiscoverMagazine.com The Last Unexplored Place on Earth The Last Unexplored Place on Earth Scientists race to discover the secret world buried miles beneath Antarctica. By Mariana Gosnell |Friday, September 28, 2007 RELATED TAGS: ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC , NEW SPECIES , BIODIVERSITY , EAR... | 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 |
1,503,055 | Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend | Marilyn Monroe - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend lyrics | LyricsMode.com Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend lyrics $album_name To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "G... | CityPages March 2016 by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu ISSUE No. 75 MARCH 2016 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. FATMA ALQADEERI The Marketing and PR Specialist who believes the sky is her ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,056 | Who preceded Phil Collins as lead singer with Genesis ? | Genesis | New Music And Songs | Genesis About Genesis Genesis started life as a progressive rock band, in the manner of Yes and King Crimson, before a series of membership changes brought about a transformation in their sound, into one of the most successful pop/rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s. In addition, the group... | Lindisfarne: Fog On The Tyne - Music on Google Play ( 5) Description Fog on the Tyne is a 1971 album by English rock band Lindisfarne. Bob Johnston produced the album, which was recorded at Trident Studios in the summer of 1971. It was released on Charisma Records in Great Britain and Elektra Records in America. It gav... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,057 | "Which Shakespeare tragedy opens with a Prologue beginning: ""Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene""?" | ROMEO AND JULIET, Prologue Romeo and Juliet 1 Two households, both alike in dignity, 2 In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, 3. mutiny: strife, rebellion against law and order. 7. misadventured: unfortunate; caused by bad luck. 3 From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, 4 Where civil blood... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,058 | Measurement - conversion from imperial to metric - How many metres are equivalent to one furlong, to the nearest unit? (will accept + or - 1) | Kilometer Conversion Chart - Distance and Length Converter, Metric Kilometer Conversion Chart This converter features units that are still used today. There is also a special converter for historical units of length you might want to visit for ancient, medieval and other old units that are no longer used. Conversion se... | Feet to Furlong Conversion (ft to furlong) Feet to Furlong Conversion (ft to furlong) Please enter feet (ft) value of length unit to convert feet to furlong. Feet (ft) How Many Furlong in a Foot? There are 0.0015151515151515 furlong in a foot. 1 Foot is equal to 0.0015151515151515 Furlong. 1 ft = 0.0015151515151515 fur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,059 | Candlemas Day is celebrated during which month of the year? | Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights ) A month by month of forgotten legends and pastimes from Britain's folk history Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights ) 2nd February is Candlemas Day. This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring eq... | Names of the Months Origin of the Names of the Months January: Janus, Roman god of doors, beginnings, sunset and sunrise, had one face looking forward and one backward, February: On February 15 the Romans celebrated the festival of forgiveness for sins; (februare, Latin to purify), March: Mars, the Roman god of war, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,060 | What is meant in Australia by a Gulag | Gulag - definition of Gulag in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Gulag in English: Gulag noun 1A system of labour camps maintained in the Soviet Union from 1930 to 1955 in which many people died. Example sentences ‘He died at the age of 49 in Kolyma, one of the Labour Camps set up by the Gulag.’ ‘The comparis... | Australia Day in Australia Home Calendar Holidays Australia Australia Day Australia Day in Australia Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788. Celebrate Australia on Australia Day. Celebrate Australia on Austr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,061 | Who was the first British monarch to live in Buckingham Palace? | Buckingham Palace: Facts About the Home of the British Monarch | Primary Facts Buckingham Palace: Facts About the Home of the British Monarch Posted on Buckingham Palace is the British monarch’s administrative headquarters, and has been their official London residence since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first British mo... | Queen Victoria and Britain's first Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Queen Victoria and Britain's first Diamond Jubilee By Andy Sully BBC News 22 May 2012 Close share panel Image caption The Queen's Jubilee procession was accompanied by a considerable display of imperial might As the nation prepares to celebrate the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,062 | Who was the winner of the last Open at Carnoustie before Paul Lawrie? | The Open Championship - Carnoustie Golf Links Carnoustie Golf Links The Open Championship Carnoustie has hosted The Open Championship on seven occasions, most recently in 2007. Each Championship has provided remarkable drama and excitement, with the 1953 victory by Ben Hogan standing out as one of the greatest Opens of... | grand slam golf : definition of grand slam golf and synonyms of grand slam golf (English) 5 Notes and references The Men's Grand Slam Bobby Jones , who won the pre-masters era career grand slam once, and is the only golfer all-time to have won four majors in the same calendar year. Jack Nicklaus , who has won the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,063 | Which word beginning with 'o' is the scientific study of bones? | Osteologia | definition of osteologia by Medical dictionary Osteologia | definition of osteologia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/osteologia scientific study of the bones. os·te·ol·o·gy (os'tē-ol'ŏ-jē), /os·te·ol·o·gy/ (os″te-ol´ah-je) scientific study of the bones. osteology 1. Th... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,064 | In which sport are the Subaltern’s Cup and the Tyro Cup awarded? | Captains v Subalterns Polo match « Team Army Location: Team Army » News archive » Captains v Subalterns Polo match Team Army was honoured to sponsor the Captains v Subalterns Cup again this year. This Cup is the second oldest polo cup in the world having first been instituted by The 9/12th Lancers playing at Hounslow i... | Subbuteo - 必应 Sign in Subbuteo Subbuteo is a group of table top games simulating team sports such as association football, cricket, both codes of rugby and hockey. The name is most closely associated with the football game, which for many years was marketed as "the replica of Association Football" or Table Soccer . The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,065 | What was the Statue of Liberty originally called? | Statue of Liberty - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Statue of Liberty A+E Networks Introduction The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort between France and the United States, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations. The French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi created the s... | American Architecture: Origins, History, Characteristics American Architecture Statue of Liberty , New York Harbor. (1886). Arguably the most iconic example of American art in existence. Sculpted by the Frenchman Bartholdi, its pedestal was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt. Notice the use of Classical elements... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,066 | Which city hosted the first stage of the 2014 Giro d’Italia? | Belfast mooted to host start of 2014 Giro d'Italia in joint Irish bid | Sport | The Guardian Belfast mooted to host start of 2014 Giro d'Italia in joint Irish bid • Race will head to Republic of Ireland with stage to Dublin • Republic's capital hosted 1998 Tour de France Grand Départ Mark Cavendish, centre, took a tumb... | 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 |
1,503,067 | Which British minister of health inaugurated the National Health Service? | Which British minister of health inaugurated the National Health Service? View the step-by-step solution to: Which British minister of health inaugurated the National Health Service? This question was answered on May 22, 2016. View the Answer Which British minister of health inaugurated the National Health Service? .__... | Britain Magazine | The official magazine of Visit Britain | Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the short... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,068 | In 2000, who became the first British rower to win gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games? | 2000 Olympics 2000 Olympics Sydney A record 10,651 athletes (4,069 of them women) from 199 nations participate; the only nation excluded is Afghanistan. North and South Korea enter the stadium under one flag. Australian Aboriginal Cathy Freeman lights the cauldron at the start of the game, and goes on to win the 400m r... | Former rower Greg Searle on winning gold at the 1992 Olympics - Telegraph Former rower Greg Searle on winning gold at the 1992 Olympics Greg Searle talks to Siân Ranscombe about winning a gold at the Barcelona Olympics, 1992 Greg Searle and his brother Jonny and their parents after winning gold at the 1992 Olympics Ph... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,069 | Indonesia's international telephone country code is? | Indonesia Country Code 62 Country Code ID About Indonesia Hide CountryCode.org is your complete guide to make a call from anywhere in the world, to anywhere in the world. This page details Indonesia phone code. The Indonesia country code 62 will allow you to call Indonesia from another country. Indonesia telephone code... | Nigeria Country Code 234 Country Code NG About Nigeria Hide CountryCode.org is your complete guide to make a call from anywhere in the world, to anywhere in the world. This page details Nigeria phone code. The Nigeria country code 234 will allow you to call Nigeria from another country. Nigeria telephone code 234 is di... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,070 | What was Maggie Simpson's first word? | Maggie Simpson | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Personality Despite being the only member of the Simpson Family who can't speak, Maggie is in no way one-dimensional and has many different layers of personality. She appears to be somewhat detached from the rest of the Simpson Family and is described as... | Marge Simpson | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Meteorologist and anchorwoman at Channel 6 News Driver for a transportation app service Crime scene cleaner Personality Marge is a foil to her reckless and impulsive husband. She has high morals and a tendency to be a 'wet blanket' as Homer puts it. She dislikes a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,071 | Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industrialist Sir Ove Nyquist Arup (1895-1988) and the global (Arup Group) corporation he created? | 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... | 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 |
1,503,072 | What term is given to a score of one over par in golf? | 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 ... | Golf in 2009 | Britannica.com Golf in 2009 Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent One of the most dramatic golf stories to capture the public’s imagination in 2009 was the attempt in July by 59-year-old Tom Watson of the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,073 | Maureen Cox was the first wife of which famous musical personality? | ::::BIOGRAFIA MAUREEN COX:::: Maureen Cox Mary Cox was born August 4, 1946 in Liverpool, England. She was a hairdresser by the time she was 16 years old, and, like many teenagers in Liverpool, was interested in the new Merseybeat sound. She was particularly interested in one band, The Beatles, who performed regularly a... | 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 |
1,503,074 | What is the motto of the Hells Angels? | JOE BIDEN JOINS HELLS ANGELS | Weekly World News JOE BIDEN JOINS HELLS ANGELS By Frank Lake on September 10, 2012 SEAMAN, Ohio — After hanging out with bikers for the weekend, Vice President Joe Biden has joined the Hells Angels. SEAMAN, Ohio — After hanging out with bikers for the weekend, Vice President Joe Biden has... | BAND NAMES .. ORIGINS Numbers 10cc Manager Jonathan King chose the name after having a dream in which he was standing in front of the Hammersmith Odeon in London where the boarding read "10cc The Best Band in the World". A widely repeated claim, disputed by King and Godley, but confirmed in a 1988 interview by Creme, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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