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Before Kabul, what was the capital city of Afghanistan?
Kabul Afghanistan - Kabul city is the Capital of Afghanistan Kabul Afghanistan Custom Search Kabul Afghanistan, Kabul is the largest city and the capital of Afghanistan with a estimated population of four million (4.000.000) people. There are several different ethnicities living in Kabul city from all over the country ...
What is the Capital of Djibouti? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Djibouti The Capital City of Djibouti (officially named Republic of Djibouti) is the city of Djibouti. The population of Djibouti was 400,000. Djibouti, formerly known as French Somalilan...
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A turbine is essentially a what, driven by water or gas, etc?
Turbine | Define Turbine at Dictionary.com turbine [tur-bin, -bahyn] /ˈtɜr bɪn, -baɪn/ Spell noun 1. any of various machines having a rotor, usually with vanes or blades, driven by the pressure, momentum, or reactive thrust of a moving fluid, as steam, water, hot gases, or air, either occurring in the form of free jets...
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...
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What is the name of the boy in Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’?
The Jungle Book (1994) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Rudyard Kipling's classic tal...
Mowgli | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mowgli is the protagonist in Disney 's 1967 animated feature film The Jungle Book . Contents [ show ] Background Mowgli is a human child, who was found in a basket on the edge of a torn-apart boat as a baby by Bagheera , a black panther, with that fraction of a boat laying...
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Which American city has basketball-playing 'Celtics'?
Boston Celtics | The Official Site of the Boston Celtics BOSTON – The struggling New York Knicks were desperate for a win Wednesday night as they took... 5 hours ago Amanda Pflugrad and Marc D'Amico discuss a rare poor performance during the fourth quarter by the C... 5 hours ago The Celtics struggled to generate any m...
227's™ YouTube Chili' NBA Fit Groceries Idaho Potatoes (Part 3) Spicy' NBA Mix! - YouTube 227's™ YouTube Chili' NBA Fit Groceries Idaho Potatoes (Part 3) Spicy' NBA Mix! 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 ...
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Which 19th century scientist first stated the laws of thermodynamics and was made a Baron in 1892?
Joule, James Prescott (1818-1889) English Physicist (Scientist) In Depth Tutorials and Information Joule, James Prescott (1818-1889) English Physicist (Scientist) One of the leading experimentalists of his time, James Prescott Joule’s main contributions to science were the discovery of the first law of thermodynamics, ...
Humphry Davy Humphry Davy ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Humphry Davy Humphry Davy, a woodcarver's son, was born in Penzance in 1778. After being educated in Truro, Davy was apprenticed to a Penzance surgeon. In 1797 he took up chemistry and was taken on by Thomas Beddoes, as an assistant at his Medical Pneumatic Institution in B...
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Who was the oldest person to be appointed Prime Minister of the UK?
Prime Ministers of Great Britain political party 1721-42 Sir Robert Walpole - Restored confidence in the country following the South Sea Bubble financial crash of 1720. Dominated the political scene during the reigns of George I and George II. George II made Walpole a gift of 10 Downing Street. Walpole resigned as a co...
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 ...
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What ocean gulf borders 5 states, including Florida and Texas?
What Bodies of Water Surround Florida? | USA Today What Bodies of Water Surround Florida? The Atlantic Ocean provides the eastern border of Florida. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images ) Florida Landforms & Natural Attractions More than 82 million visitors visited Florida in 2010. While many came to visit some ...
Florida travel guide - Wikitravel UTC -6/-5, UTC -5/-4 Fort Lauderdale Florida is the most south-eastern state in the United States of America . Known as "The Sunshine State", it became a popular winter destination for the well-to-do from colder climates over a century ago, and has gained ever greater popularity since....
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The head of the judiciary in England and Wales has which title?
Sir John Thomas named as new Lord Chief Justice - BBC News BBC News Sir John Thomas named as new Lord Chief Justice 16 July 2013 Close share panel Image caption Sir John will take over as Lord Chief Justice in the autumn Sir John Thomas has been confirmed as the new Lord Chief Justice, replacing Lord Judge as head of t...
Retro:Callaghan takes hard line on drugs - Yorkshire Evening Post Retro:Callaghan takes hard line on drugs 15:17 15:30 Thursday 03 May 2007 Dateline: may 1969 THE Main Story... Home Secretary James Callaghan told the Police Federation's annual conference in Blackpool the Government would bring in an all-in drug law to ...
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Which English Leicester-born boxer fought Marvin Hagler in 1983 for the WBC and WBA World Middleweight titles and lost by a technical knockout in the sixth round?
About: Tony Sibson About: Tony Sibson An Entity of Type : person , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org Tony Sibson (born 9 April 1958, in Leicester, England) is a former professional boxer.Tony Sibson was well known as Britain's best as he was Commonwealth and European champion a...
On This Day halfaperson wrote: Quote: 1986 The 'Hand of God' football match. England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Mexico. Both Argentine goals were scored by Diego Maradona - the first with the deliberate use of his hand which went unseen by the referee. It was the first match ...
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In which 1963 film does Richard Attenborough play Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett, known as Big X?
Richard Attenborough - Biography - IMDb Richard Attenborough Biography Showing all 119 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (6) | Trivia  (79) | Personal Quotes  (27) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Lord Richard Attenborough was born in Cambridge, England, the son of Mary (né...
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...
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Which long drink cocktail linked with Venice is a mix of sparkling wine and peach puree?
How to Make a Bellini Cocktail Open Mic How to Make a Bellini Cocktail Keen about making a Bellini cocktail yourself? This article should be of some help. To make your own alcohol, go through the simple instructions given below... After sliced bread, there's alcohol which, I consider, is one of the greatest things man ...
GLOSSARY OF TERMS French branded aperitif, dry with a hint of orange and quinine. Cacao (creme de) - Very sweet chocolate and vanilla flavoured liqueur, either colourless or dark brown. Calvados - Apple brandy from Normandy, France which is known locally as le trou Norm and because, taken between courses, the drink bur...
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Ted Hughes became Poet Laureate in 1984 on the death of John Betjeman, but which poet declined the offer to succeed Betjeman?
Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and respon...
Percy Bysshe Shelley - 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...
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What does an ethologist study?
What Does an Ethologist Do? (with pictures) What Does an Ethologist Do? Last Modified Date: 10 January 2017 Copyright Protected: These 10 facts about space will blow your mind An ethologist studies the behavior of animals. While there are other types of careers in which a person may study animals, this one has a specif...
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Which 1993 film is about the affair between author C S Lewis and poet Joy Grisham?
Shadowlands (1993) - 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 Watch Now From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video C.S. Lewis , a world-reno...
Gay & Lesbian Studies: Motion Picture Videos in the Media Resources Center, UC Berkeley Gay Men in the Movies Adventures of Felix (Drole de Felix) (France, 2000) Directors, Olivier Ducastel & Jacques Martineau. Cast: Sami Bouajila, Patachou, Ariane Ascaride, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Charly Sergue, Maurice Benichou. This Fren...
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What would you do with a Yashmak?
What would you do with a Yashmak | GK Wikipedia - Free Encyclopedia GK Wikipedia - Free Encyclopedia What would you do with a Yashmak  Wear it - it's an Arab veil Share to:
Bazooka Joe and His Gang (Topps): The Topps Company, Talley Morse, Nancy Morse, Kirk Taylor, Jay Lynch, R. Sikoryak, Bhob Stewart, Jeff Shepherd: 9781419706325: Amazon.com: Books By Robin on May 14, 2013 Format: Hardcover One again Abrams ComicArts delivers a lovely warm glow of nostalgia with this latest Topps title. ...
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What can be a plot, a projectile propellant, and a type of green tea?
gunpowder : definition of gunpowder and synonyms of gunpowder (English) For other meanings, see gunpowder (disambiguation) . In American English , the term gunpowder also refers broadly to any gun propellant . [1] Gunpowder (black powder) as described in this article is not normally used in modern firearms - which inst...
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'Cucumber Time' is the quiet season in which trade?
World Wide Words: Cucumber time Cucumber time Cucumber time appears in the Oxford English Dictionary, with the first example being this: Cucumbers, Taylers. Cucumber-time, Taylers Holiday, when they have leave to Play, and Cucumbers are in season. A New Dictionary of the Terms Ancient and Modern of the Canting Crew, 17...
Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2012 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League   Specialist Rounds 21 February 2012 Tonight’s specialist questions have been set by the Puss In Boots, and vetted by the Albion. Entertainment: Radio Ha Ha Q1. What four unimaginative new names were given to the Home Service, Light and Third Prog...
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Which Scottish patriot was executed in 1305?
Wallace, William (1272?-1305) (DNB00) - Wikisource, the free online library Wallace, William (1272?-1305) (DNB00) 731873 Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900 , Volume 59 Wallace, William (1272?-1305)Aeneas James George Mackay1899 WALLACE, Sir WILLIAM (1272?–1305), Scottish general and patriot, came of a family w...
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - History Learning Site Home   »   Stuart England   »  The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 Citation: C N Trueman "The Gunpowder Plot of 1605" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 17 Mar 2015. 16 Aug 2016. In November 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot took pl...
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How many Oscars did the 1962 film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ win?
1962 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: GREGORY PECK for "Lawrence of Arabia" Actress: ANNE BANCROFT in "The Miracle Worker", Bette Davis in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" , Katharine Hepburn in "Long Day's Journey Into Night", Geraldine Page in "Sweet Bird of Youth," Lee Re...
Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women - Apr 09, 1962 - HISTORY.com Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women Share this: Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women Author Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1962, the 34th annual Acad...
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Besides being a composer, philosopher, poet, artist and printmaker, John Cage was a leading authority on what?
John Cage | Open Access articles | Open Access journals | Conference Proceedings | Editors | Authors | Reviewers | scientific events Life 1912–31: Early years Cage was born September 5, 1912, at Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Los Angeles. [12] His father, John Milton Cage, Sr. (1886–1964), was an inventor, and his...
These were all hits in 1977 "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John Le Carre "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal Al Capp retires with the last appearance of Li�l Abner on November 14th. Nonfiction "Looking Out for #1" by Robert Ringer "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "T...
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The Petrified Forest National Park is in which US state?
Petrified Forest National Park | national park, Arizona, United States | Britannica.com Petrified Forest National Park national park, Arizona, United States Written By: national park Petrified Forest National Park, desert area containing plant and animal fossils and archaeological sites in eastern Arizona , U.S. , 19 m...
US Gemstone Mines: Arizona Oregon Idaho Montana Arkansas Nevada Home » Gemstones » Gemstone Mining in the United States Gemstone Mining in the United States A wide variety of gemstones are found throughout the United States U.S. Gemstones: A diversity of gemstones are produced from mines throughout the United States. T...
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Dr John Arbuthnot created which well-known cartoon character, which was used on World War I recruitment posters?
Bringing the map to life: European satirical maps 1845-1945 Bringing the map to life: European satirical maps 1845-1945 Cartes satiriques de l’Europe 1845-1945 ou comment donner de la vie aux cartes Roderick M. Barron English Français The map of Europe in the shape of a Queen originally designed by Johannes Putsch (Buc...
The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Cartoons CARTOONS Cartoons have long existed on the periphery of broadcast television, consigned to the shadowy regions of weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The networks' evening programming has been remarkably empty of cartoon series. In...
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The song 'White Christmas' first featured in which film starring Bing Crosby?
I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas_Bing Crosby_Lyrics - YouTube I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas_Bing Crosby_Lyrics 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...
Elvis FAQ: Elvis' Backup Singers Elvis' Backup Singers The following groups and individuals provided backing vocals for Elvis, either live on stage, in the studio, or both. The years in parentheses indicate time spent backing Elvis. Almost all of these groups and individuals had full careers besides their association w...
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Which French city was known to the Romans as
Roman Sites in France Roman Sites in France View Roman sites in France on an interactive map The nation we know today as modern France has seen the rise and fall of many cultures and civilisations. Once such empire that left its mark on the culture, landscape and society of France was that of Ancient Rome. Today, there...
Audrey Hepburn's 1953 'Roman Holiday' an enchanting fairy tale - latimes 2014 Audrey Hepburn's 1953 'Roman Holiday' an enchanting fairy tale Oscar Archives: William Wyler's 1953 Cinderella-esque comedy made Audrey Hepburn an overnight sensation and launched a new fashion trend for the gamin young star's hair and chic c...
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The Appenines is a mountain range that runs for 870 miles in what country?
Apennine Range | mountains, Italy | Britannica.com Apennine Range Alternative Titles: Appennines, Appennini, Appennino Related Topics Ariano Irpino Apennine Range, also called the Apennines, Italian Appennino, series of mountain ranges bordered by narrow coastlands that form the physical backbone of peninsular Italy . ...
Appalachian Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Appalachian Mountains "Appalachian" redirects here. For the university, see Appalachian State University . Appalachian Mountains The Appalachians in North Carolina . Countries ) or [æ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz], often called the Appalachians, are a vast system of mountains in ...
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Who was the last European man to hold the world one mile record?
World Records for Men's Fastest Mile Times By Mike Rosenbaum Updated September 23, 2016. It’s never been an Olympic or World Championship event, yet the mile remains the only non-metric race distance in which the IAAF recognizes a world record. Long after the other non-metric distances have vanished from the world reco...
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...
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What gorge in the Ngorongoro area of Tanzania is considered the seat of humanity after the discovery of the earliest known specimens of modern man?
Serengeti Itineraries Serengeti is Tanzania�s most famous national park. The park is a region of grasslands and woodlands in Africa that includes parts of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. The whole region is spread over around thirty thousand square kilometers, with eighty percent of the region lying in Tanz...
Tanzania | Article about Tanzania by The Free Dictionary Tanzania | Article about Tanzania by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Tanzania Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Acronyms , Wikipedia . Tanzania (tăn'zənē`ə, –zăn`ēə, Swahili tänzänē`ä), officially United Republic of Tanzania, ...
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Ynys Mon is the Welsh name for which part of the Principality?
Wales | Greenwich Mean Time Wales (Cymru) UK Principality of Wales Wales (Welsh: Cymru) is a principality and one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom (others are England, Scotland & Northern Ireland).  Wales is located in the south-west of Great Britain, and is bordered by England to the east, the Brist...
Wales Wales Motto: “Cymru am byth” ( Welsh ) “Wales Forever” or “Long live Wales” Location of  Wales  (dark green) – in Europe   (green & dark grey) – in the United Kingdom   (green) Status  ( listen) ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain . [8] It is bordered by England to th...
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If Germany is 49 and the United Kingdom is 44, then what number is France?
Slow Travel - Phoning to, from and within Europe, how to dial, calling cards, long distance phone calls Phoning To, From and Within Europe - How to Dial Pauline Kenny Calling European phone numbers from the US and Canada, long distance calls from Europe to other countries and placing phone calls within European ...
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Caroline of Ansbach was the wife of which British King?
The Wives of the Georgian Kings: Caroline of Ansbach – Royal Central The Royal W: Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod Lucy Worsley has called Caroline of Ansbach “the cleverest queen consort ever to sit on the throne of England”. In many ways, she really was. The wife of King George II was a patron of the arts and never mi...
Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John | Magna Carta Trust 800th Anniversary | Celebrating 800 years of democracy Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John Home » Schools » Biographies » Women of Magna Carta » Isabella of Angoulême, wife of King John By Professor Louise Wilkinson, of Canterbury Christ Church Univer...
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On which US navy vessel did Japanese forces make their official surrender in 1945 ?
Chapter 14: Japan's Surrender JAPAN'S SURRENDER Continued Pressure on Japan By the end of June 1945, United States forces had advanced their Pacific battle line thousands of miles from Australia and Pearl Harbor to reach the very threshold of the Japanese Homeland. They had overcome an enemy who fought with fierce tena...
V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.com Google From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan’s devastating surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii , on December 7, 1941, capped a decade of deteriorating relations between Japan and the United States and led to an immediate U.S. dec...
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Which Welsh town was granted city status as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of 2002?
Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee 14 March 2012 Close share panel Image caption St Asaph's Cathedral building dates to the 13th Century Chelmsford, Perth and St Asaph are to gain 'city status' to mark this year's Diamond Jubilee. The town...
Merchant City - Old Glasgow Sights Glasgow's Merchant City is a district centred around the mediaeval old town, which is now a vibrant part of the modern city. Synchronised drawings of Merchant City clock towers, all with blue and gold faces The old city of Glasgow was some way east of the present city centre, and was ...
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Who sang the title song for the Bond film A View To A Kill?
A View to a Kill (song) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia A View to a Kill (song) 2,122pages on Short Story — Film — Games — Soundtrack — Song — Characters A View to a Kill is the theme song for the Bond film of the same name. The song was written by John Barry and Duran Duran , and was performed by Duran Dur...
Adele Wins Best Original Song Oscar for 'Skyfall' Adele Wins Best Original Song Oscar for 'Skyfall' Brent Lang Adele Wins Best Original Song Oscar for 'Skyfall' More Adele won the Oscar for Best Original Song on Sunday at the Academy Awards. The British pop sensation was honored for co-writing the theme song to "Skyfal...
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What common scientific suffix (referring to having a productive quality) is from the French/Greek word loosely meaning 'born of a specific kind'?
Xurnese grammar Typographical conventions Boldface is used for standard Xurnese words, italics for other languages. As a corollary, boldface single letters or digraphs refer to graphemes; thus I write b or au instead of <b> or <au>. Within the text, English glosses of single words are given in quotes (i.e. šun ‘languag...
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...
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Who was the founder and conductor of the 'Black and White Minstrels?
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Minstrels founder Mitchell dies Thursday, 29 August, 2002, 12:16 GMT 13:16 UK Minstrels founder Mitchell dies Mitchell's Black And White Minstrel Show began in 1958 George Mitchell, the man behind the controversial Black And White Minstrel Show, has died aged 85. Mr Mitchell, who died on Tues...
Classical Net - Basic Repertoire List - Mussorgsky Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881) Along with Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky , the greatest Russian composer of the Nineteenth Century, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (March 9, 1839 - March 16, 1881) was born into a wealthy rural, landowning family. He began by picking out on the...
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Who wrote the ballet The Firebird?
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird - Classic FM Classic FM Schedule Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird As you listen to the assured, complex ballet music Igor Stravinsky wrote for The Firebird, it’s impressive to think that the composer was only twenty-seven when he created it. While Stravinsky was Russian through and through, P...
Alan Parker - IMDb IMDb Director | Writer | Soundtrack Prior to moving into film, Alan was noted as one of London's most talented advertising copywriters. He worked for the Collet Dickinson Pearce (CDP) ad agency in the 1960's and early 1970's, and began directing his own tvc scripts in their basement. Formed a partner...
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Who was the chief executive of Barclays bank who resigned in July 2012 after Barclays had been severely fined for fixing LIBOR rates ?
BBC News - Timeline: Libor-fixing scandal Timeline: Libor-fixing scandal Libor, the London inter-bank lending rate, is considered to be one of the most crucial interest rates in finance. It underpins trillions of pounds worth of loans and financial contracts. So, when Barclays was fined £290m in June last year after so...
Ex-Bank of England governor Mervyn King: Monetary union has 'sowed the seeds of divisions in Europe' - Business Insider German Chancellor Angela Merkel. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle Former Bank of England Governor Lord Mervyn King believes Germany should consider leaving the European Union as the current set up "will lea...
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What is the surname of sisters Elinor, Margaret and Marianne in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility?
SparkNotes: Sense and Sensibility: Overall Analysis and Themes Overall Analysis and Themes Chapters 46-50 Questions for Study The dichotomy between "sense" and "sensibility" is one of the lenses through which this novel is most commonly analyzed. The distinction is most clearly symbolized by the psychological contrast ...
SparkNotes: The Merry Wives of Windsor: Characters The Merry Wives of Windsor William Shakespeare Summary Act I, Scenes i-ii Mistress Ford -  A resident of Windsor, Mistress Ford is married to Ford and is a friend of Mistress Page. When she and Mistress Page receive a seductive letter from Falstaff, they decide to lead...
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In the American sit-com 'Two And A Half Men', which actor plays the newly introduced character 'Walden Schmidt'?
"Two and a Half Men" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 0 out of 2 people found the following review useful: God will not approve of this show from United States 14 October 2016 I absolutely find everyone in this show annoying and offensi...
IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" 1-50 of 126 names. Genevieve Padalecki Making her television debut as Kris Furillo, Genevieve is an experienced stage actress. She has performed in regional...
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In which year did Charles, Duke of Orleans, send the first known Valentine's card?
Saint Valentine's Day: History of the Card Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages, a time when prospective lovers said or sang their romantic verses. Written valentines began to appear after 1400. Paper valentines originated in the 1500s, being exchanged in Europe and being given in place of valent...
Facts and information about Saint Valentine's Day Traditions This site uses cookies. See our Cookie Policy for information Valentine's Day   Valentine's Day (Saint Valentine's Day) is an occasion celebrated on February 14. It is the traditional day on which people express their love for each other by sending Valentine'...
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Who is the only woman whose age is mentioned in the Bible?
Sarah, Sarai, Sara - All the Women of the Bible - Bible Gateway Sarah, Sarai, Sara The Woman Who Became Mother of Nations Scripture References— Genesis 11:29-31; 12:5-17; 16:1-8; 17:15-21; 18; 20:2-18; 21:1-12; 23:1-19; 24:36, 37; 25:10, 12; 49:31; Isaiah 51:2; Romans 4:19; 9:9; Hebrews 11:11; 1 Peter 3:6 Name Meaning—...
Jezebel - Women of the Bible | The Living Word Library The Living Word library Date: 14 July 2009 | Author: Dele Oke Jezebel - Women of the Bible 1 KingS 16 - 1 kingS 22; 2 KingS 9 - 10; Rev 2:20, Introduction Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, King of the Sidonians (1 Kings 16:31). Her name originally meant 'The Pri...
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The babirusa is a wild variety of which domesticated animal?
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June 16 is a day to celebrate the life of Irish writer James Joyce and to relieve the events in which of his novels?
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Before petroleum was first commercialized in 1859, which oil was most commonly used for lubrication and lighting?
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"What do the initials in the UK TV show ""QI"" represent?"
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The film actor Maurice Micklewhite is better known by what name?
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A muntjac is what type of animal?
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What did a perruquier make?
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Sung about by crooners such as Crosby and Sinatra, who was ‘sweet as apple cider’?
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In 'Dads Army' what did Hodges call Captain Mainwaring?
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What highly toxic element was traditionally used in thermometers, posing a substantial safety and disposal risk?
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On Sept 17, 1916, WWI's highest scoring German ace, Manfred von Richthofen, scored his first aerial kill. By what name is he better known?
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Mount Nemrut is in which European country?
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Born George Jamieson in Liverpool 1935, name the 1960s model noted for her transgender equality campaigning?
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What colour is Whitechapel Street on a Monopoly board
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"In the term ""Valley Girl"", what valley is being referred to?"
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The Green Man Music Festival takes place every August in which National Park?
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Which nation’s football team won the 1970 FIFA World Cup?
1970 FIFA World Cup | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1970 FIFA World Cup 1974 → The 1970 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Mexico in 1970. 16 teams took part from many countries. Brazil won the trophy after beating Italy in the final. Djibouti did not participate, as it was not yet ...
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As in the film TORA TORA TORA which five letter word does the Japanes word Tora mean in English?
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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...
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Which desert runs along the border between India and Pakistan?
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Around 1503, who painted the Coronation of the Virgin, now to be found in the Vatican museum?
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The Second Sin by Manré: The Painting : Seven Deadly Sins and The Four Last Things http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Deadly_Sins_and_the_Four_Last_Things At the centre of the large circle, which is said to represent the eye of God, is a "pupil" in which Christ can be seen emerging from his tomb. Below this image i...
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A 'Durmast' is a type of what?
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For far in feet is a Cable?
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"English poet John Keats composed five odes in 1819: The ""Ode on Indolence"", ""Ode on Melancholy"", ""Ode to a Nightingale"", ""Ode to Psyche"" and which other?"
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What is the common name for the bird Alauda arvensis, which mounts the air almost vertically?
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What is a male honey bee called?
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The word porous literally refers to what characteristic in a substance?
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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...
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Which film company logo has a mountain with stars around it?
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In 1993 who, with Mike Stroud, completed 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents, although bad weather meant the Antarctic race was held on the Falklands?
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"Which English sculptor's famous works in London are the lions at the British Museum, ""Peter Pan"" in Kensington Gardens and ""Edith Cavell Memorial"" outside the National Portrait Gallery?"
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Approximately what percentage of Valentine's cards are bought by women? 50%, 70% or 85%?
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Which Belgian city is known as the 'diamond cutting capital of the world'?
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What is the title of the only opera written by Beethoven?
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Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony - In Mozart's Footsteps - Uncommon Musical Travel Posted on December 6, 2010 by David Nelson Manfred is a dramatic poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-17. It tells the story of the supernatural Manfred who was tortured by guilt, defies redemption, and later commits suicide. Tchaikovsky kne...
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A serenade is played in the evening what is it's morning equivalent
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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...
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Which major British newspaper closed down for almost a year in 1978?
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Virginia Wade: a Wimbledon champion written out of British history | Sport | The Guardian Pass notes Virginia Wade: a Wimbledon champion written out of British history The Andy Murray headlines have ignored the fact that a Briton won a Wimbledon singles title in 1977. Ah, but she was a woman Virginia Wade with her trop...
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Which author and creator of Jekyll and Hyde, gave his birthday by formal deed to Anne Ide because she disliked her own birthday of December 25th?
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A hazzan, or chazzan, leads the congregation in songful prayer in which religion?
Hazzan | Religion-wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia e A hazzan or chazzan ( Hebrew : חַזָּן‎ ħazzān, Modern Hebrew hazan, Yiddish khazn) is a Jewish cantor, a musician trained in the vocal arts who helps lead the congregation in songful prayer . [1] There are many rules relating to how a cantor should lead services, but t...
Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i...
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Madrilene is what type of food dish?
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Who played Bond Girl Domino Petachi in Never Say Never Again?
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What are 'procumbent plants used for?
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What popular singer is from the country of Barbados?
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Which of the PanHellenic Games was held on territory owned by the city state of Elis?
Olympic Games - Ancient History Encyclopedia Olympic Games by Mark Cartwright published on 23 May 2013 The ancient Olympic Games were a sporting event held every four years at the sacred site of Olympia , in the western Peloponnese , in honour of Zeus , the supreme god of Greek religion . Involving participants and spe...
The Olympics | EDSITEment The Olympics “Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history.” —Baron Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympics. As the world turns its eyes this July to London, England, the site of the 2012 Summer Olympics, it will be fun to take the longer view by examining the historical and philo...
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Who has competed in 7 of the last 10 all Ireland senior Gaelic football championship finals?
GAA Football Championship preview: Can anyone stop Dublin? | GAA News | Sky Sports GAA Football Championship preview: Can anyone stop Dublin? By Sean McCarthy Last Updated: 27/05/16 3:31pm Can Bernard Brogan fire Dublin to another clean sweep in 2016? The 2016 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship gets underway this...
Rugby League: Crusaders toast end of an era at the Brewery - Wales Online Sport Rugby League: Crusaders toast end of an era at the Brewery CELTIC Crusaders bid farewell to the Brewery Field when they host Challenge Cup finalists Huddersfield Giants tonight (6pm).  Share Get rugby updates directly to your inbox + Subscr...
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In the nursery rhyme, a carving knife was used for amputation on who?
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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...
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Clint Eastwood played the character of Rowdy Yates in which US TV series of the 1960s?
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Donna | Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict - Part 3 June 10, 2012 in Uncategorized by Sam Tweedle | No comments Play Misty For Me (1971) – In his directorial debut, movie tough guy Clint Eastwood is having some girl trouble.  Making a departure from the westerns and cop films that made him a house hold name, Eastwood ...
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The song ‘Happy’ by Pharrel Williams first appeared on the soundtrack of which computer animated film of 2013?
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Big Book Of TV Theme Songs Big Book Of TV Theme Songs Detailed Description Piano/Vocal/Guitar - Difficulty: medium Composed by Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. TV. Songbook (softcover). With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 264 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.31...
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"Which US vice presidential candidate made ""The Checkers speech"", an address on TV and radio on 23 September 1952, which was an early example of a politician using television to appeal directly to the electorate?"
checkers speech : definition of checkers speech and synonyms of checkers speech (English) transcript The Checkers speech or Fund speech was an address made by Richard Nixon , the Republican vice presidential candidate and junior United States Senator from California , on television and radio on September 23, 1952. Sena...
Presidential Election of 2008 << 2004 The 56th quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. During the presidential election campaign,...
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Which British singer released a 2003 album entitled ‘Life For Rent’?
Dido | New Music And Songs | Dido About Dido The electronic pop chanteuse Dido entered London's Guildhall School of Music at age six; by the time she reached her teens, the budding musician had already mastered piano, violin, and recorder. After touring with a British classical ensemble, she accepted a publishing job. ...
Rent Rent      The 1996 Broadway rock musical Rent by Jonathan Larson is a modern expression of the Bohemian ideal. The musical is based extensively on Puccini's La Boheme , incorporating musical themes, plot twists, and even lyrics of the opera. However, Rent also examines modern issues, su...
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Who wrote the 1942 short story Runaround that lists three laws one of which is stated below? 'A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm'
The Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov   Laws of Robotics What are the Laws of Robotics? The original Three Laws of Robotics were coined by Isaac Asimov in his 1942 short story Runaround. Eventually Runaround became only one of several similar stories published under the common name I, Robot. The three laws state t...
Writers and Copywriters: Literature and Advertising | Interesting Literature Writers and Copywriters: Literature and Advertising Posted by interestingliterature Before he wrote Midnight’s Children – the 1981 novel which would win not only the Booker Prize for that year but the ‘Booker of Bookers’ award in 1993 – Salman...
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Which four letter word can go before beat or fall or after come or melt to produce four new words?
Definition of FALL (Meaning of FALL), a 4 Letter Word Definition:   [n]  the act of surrendering (under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort" [n]  a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice" [n]  a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity; "...
Interesting Facts about Culture & Language Six fundamental ideas that commonly undergird moral systems:  care, fairness, liberty, loyalty, authority and sanctity.   The Cultural Sector in Canada employs more people than forestry and banking combined. In 2008, Canadians spent more than twice as much on live pe...
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The conium plant genus is better known as what poison?
Conium maculatum TOXINZ - Poisons Information   [1] Schep LJ, Slaughter RJ, Beasley DM. Nicotinic plant poisoning. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2009 Sep; 47 (8): 771-81. [2] Schep LJ, Slaughter RJ, Becket G, Beasley DM. Poisoning due to water hemlock. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2009 Apr; 47 (4): 270-8. [3] Cooper MR, Johnson AW. Poi...
Malus sylvestris Crab Apple, European crab apple PFAF Plant Database 4-8 Known Hazards All members of this genus contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide in their seeds and possibly also in their leaves, but not in their fruits. Hydrogen cyanide is the substance that gives almonds their characteristic taste but it should onl...
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Which famous pop-star, now aged 72, despite his claim of having slept with over 250 women married his school sweetheart Melinda Trenchard in 1957, a marriage that still remains?
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The Commodores | Encyclopedia of Alabama The Commodores Ben Berntson, Auburn University The funk and soul band the Commodores emerged from Tuskegee Institute (present-day Tuskegee University ) in Macon County to become a widely known and popular Motown act. The band's rise to superstardom stalled when lead singer Lione...
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Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Nobel Prize Awarded Women More options Nobel Prize Awarded Women The Nobel Prize and Prize in Economic Sciences have been awarded to women 49 times between 1901 and 2016. Only one woman, Marie Curie, has been honoured twice, with the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This means that 48 ...
The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. The Nobel Peace Prize 1964 was awarded to Martin Luther King Jr.. Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1964". Nobelprize.org....
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Which pain relieving drug was first discovered in the bark of the willow tree?
Willow bark | University of Maryland Medical Center Willow bark Overview The use of willow bark dates to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when people were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe, and continues to be used today ...
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Who was the first composer to appear on English banknotes
The historical characters on our banknotes - BBC News BBC News The historical characters on our banknotes By Kevin Peachey Personal finance reporter, BBC News 2 November 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel We are likely to see many of their names and faces every day, but how much do we know about the histor...
Sir Edward Elgar’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Edward William Elgar , 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and...
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What was the original name of the Cape of Good Hope?
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The Most South-Western Point of The African Continent | 360° Aerial Panoramas, 360° Virtual Tours Around the World, Photos of the Most Interesting Places on the Earth Photogallery Total Views: 1 152 135 The discovery of Cape of Good Hope — a geographic location with one of the most roma...
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In which London pub did Ronnie Kray murder George Cornell?
Krayzy Days – Why London gangster Ronnie Kray really shot George Cornell inside the Blind Beggar pub in 1966 | John Fleming's blog - SO IT GOES Krayzy Days – Why London gangster Ronnie Kray really shot George Cornell inside the Blind Beggar pub in 1966 (A version of this piece was also published on the Indian news site...
BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1969: Kray twins guilty of McVitie murder About This Site | Text Only 1969: Kray twins guilty of McVitie murder The Kray twins, Ronald and Reginald, are facing life sentences after being found guilty of murder at the Central Criminal Court. The jury deliberated for six hours and 55 minutes before ...
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What volcano in Washinton state erupted in 1980, killing 57 people?
Mount St. Helens 1980 eruption Brian Zylstra (Photo courtesy of Washington State Library) Days after documents related to the unforgettable 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption topped this month’s Archives Treasures online poll, we’re kicking off the May edition of State Library Jewels with a collection of aerial photos of t...
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Max Planck won the Copley Medal of the Royal Society of London in 1929. Who won in 1936 ‘In recognition of his pioneer work in Crete, particularly his contributions to the history and civilization of its Minoan age’?
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The 1610 book Sidereus Nuncius (Starry Messenger) that contained several sketches of the moon was published by whom?
A Very Rare Book - The New Yorker A Very Rare Book The mystery surrounding a copy of Galileo’s pivotal treatise. By Nicholas Schmidle A first edition of the “Sidereus Nuncius” (at left) has black etchings of the moon. A disputed copy (at right) has brown watercolors.CreditImages from Left: Courtesy Library of Congress;...
Space Today Online - Moons of the Solar System SPACE TODAY ONLINE ~~ COVERING SPACE FROM EARTH TO THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE Moons of the Solar System Massive planet Jupiter below the moon Io click NASA image to enlarge A moon is a natural satellite rotating around a planet. While moons vary in size, each moon is much sm...
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