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1,503,775 | Given by the British tabloid press, what is the nickname of Mazher Mahmood, a journalist who devised various stings involving celebrities? | News of the World | PRESS GANG TODAY A jury found Mazher Mahmood guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. The verdict was unanimous. The 53-year-old Mahmood and his former driver Alan Smith, 66, were convicted of plotting to doctor a statement in the Tulisa Contostavlos drugs trial in 2014. [The two men w... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,776 | What small country is famous for producing champion sprinters? | Top Ten Fastest 100 Meter Sprinters in History - Rankings.com Awarding the best products, companies, and more Top Ten Fastest 100 Meter Sprinters in History Sprinters – Men’s 100 Metres (World Record: 9.58) by Usain Bolt at the ’09 World Championships) 1. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) – Fastest Time: 9.58 seconds The 100m Olymp... | Olympics Flashback: 1980-1988 - Times of India Times of India 21st Match | 22 Jul, 2016 SNP139/9 St Lucia Zouks won by 35 runs North Group | 22 Jul, 2016 NOTTS173/4 Nottinghamshire won by 6 wkts South Group | 22 Jul, 2016 KENT157 Essex won by 33 runs STZ 22nd Match, Gros Islet, St Lucia Caribbean Premier League, 2016 A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,777 | Which cast member played the piano in the original Beyond the Fringe satirical revue of the early Sixties ? | Dudley Moore - Biography - IMDb Dudley Moore Biography Showing all 50 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (4) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (31) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (5) 5' 2½" (1.59 m) Mini Bio (1) Dudley Moore, the gifted comedian who had at least three distinct career phases that brought ... | Amanda Barrie - Biography - IMDb Amanda Barrie Biography Showing all 16 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (8) | Personal Quotes (1) | Salary (1) Overview (4) 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) This feisty and very funny British comedienne and musical revue vet with the trademark 60s brunet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,778 | What is the name of the strait that separates India and Sri Lanka? | -Name the strait which separates india from srilanka - Geography - CBSE Class 9th Complete Course CBSE Class 9th Complete Course Name the strait which separates india from srilanka Abhinav Singh Palk strait and gulf of. Mannar P Register To Attempt Complete Test f As Seen On People Talking About Us This product has hel... | The Himalayas [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] The Himalayas: Two continents collide Among the most dramatic and visible creations of plate-tectonic forces are the lofty Himalayas, which stretch 2,900 km along the border between India and Tibet. This immense mountain range began to form between 40 and 50 million years ago, w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,779 | The city of Venice is on which sea? | NOVA - Official Website | Saving Venice From the Sea NOVA Saving Venice From the Sea By John Keahey Posted 11.19.02 NOVA High water, or acqua alta, is a persistent phenomenon throughout the Venetian lagoon. Over the centuries, the city's leaders, merchants, and residents have dealt with rising sea levels either by demo... | A Merry Devil - Launcelot Gobbo in the Merchant of Venice A Merry Devil: Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & Company. In that delightful comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," we have a type of the shrewd but ignorant serving man, or boy, drawn ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,780 | Adelaide, South Australia lies on which river? | Adelaide - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au South Australia Caf�s Adelaide is so neat and regular. Spread out on either side of the Torrens River on the flat coastal plain between Gulf St Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges it lies, an overgrown country town, laid out in a series of neat, easy to foll... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,781 | Which football team were the last to win the English football league Division One? | English Premier League: A Look Back At the Teams From the Inaugural Season | Bleacher Report English Premier League: A Look Back At the Teams From the Inaugural Season Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Manchester United have won 12 EPL championships 2.6K 2 Comments This year... | European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") Since 1956 the bi-weekly (formerly weekly) French magazine France Football awards the "Ballon d'Or" for the best European Footballer of the calendar year. Only players from European clubs are eligible. Until 1994 any player ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,782 | On which racecourse is the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe run? | The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe - Ideas for your trip - Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Ideas for your trip Europe’s premier horse race Sights 4th October 2014: A day at the races, French-style It's October. The summer has said its au revoirs and the Alps are not yet frosted. For the people of Paris, this can mean only one thing... | 24 Hours of Le Mans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 24 Hours of Le Mans From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the sports car race. For the motorcycle race, see 24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race) . For other uses, see 24 Hours of Le Mans (disambiguation) . For the 2015 race, see 2015 24 Hours... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,783 | Until 1965, it was thought that which planet was synchronously tidally locked with the Sun, rotating once for each orbit and keeping the same face directed towards the Sun at all times, in the same way that the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth? | Mercury | Planet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mercury is one of four terrestrial planets in the Solar System, and is a rocky body like the Earth. It is the smallest planet in the Solar System, with an equatorial radius of 2,439.7 km.[3] Mercury is even smaller—albeit more massive—than the largest natural satelli... | Question of the Week: All the Planets Spin West To East, Except One. Why Does It Spin In the Opposite Direction? | Caltech research_news 01/09/1997 08:00:00 Question of the Week: All the Planets Spin West To East, Except One. Why Does It Spin In the Opposite Direction? Question of the Month Submitted by Michael Dole, C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,784 | What is the name of the colliery in the 1939 film ‘The Stars Look Down’? | The Stars Look Down Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 34 out of 35 people found the following review useful: Essential, dark drama from United Kingdom 27 February 2005 Director Carol Reeds version of A.J. Cronins novel of poverty, greed and unfulfilled dreams still seems fresh today despite its sixty years. Michael Redgrav... | Cathedral Church of St. Michael - Coventry Location Priory Street Coventry's 14th Century St. Michael's cathedral was destroyed on the night of November 14th, 1940 during a massive bombing raid targetted on the city. The decision ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,785 | In cricket who was known as 'Whispering Death'? | 'Whispering Death' delivers a chilling verdict - Telegraph 'Whispering Death' delivers a chilling verdict High-five: Malcolm Marshall (left) and Michael Holding By James Mossop 12:01AM BST 25 Jul 2004 They had a bowler known as 'Whispering Death' and their followers produced the mocking 'blackwash' banner as the West ... | Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards - News - Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards — 30 September 2014 They have been inseparable for much of Yorkshire’s County Championship-winning season so it was appropriate that White Rose opening batsmen Alex Lees and Adam Lyth bot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,786 | What's the capital of 'Monaco'? | What is the Capital of Monaco? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Monaco The Capital City of Monaco (officially named Principality of Monaco) is the city of Monaco. The population of Monaco was . Monaco is a French speaking constitutional monarchy on the ... | Capital of Montenegro - definition of Capital of Montenegro by The Free Dictionary Capital of Montenegro - definition of Capital of Montenegro by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Capital+of+Montenegro Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Pod·go·ri·ca (pŏd′gə-rēt′sə) The capital and largest cit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,787 | What Hitchcock classic is said to use the Madonna-whore complex to represent a lead figure, the same woman simultaneously representing virtue and debasement? | The Films of Alfred Hitchcock - by Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Home Page (with many articles on directors) Alfred Hitchcock Hitchcock as Himself Hitchcock was the star and introducer of his long running TV series (1955 - 1966); he was a household name in the United States during this period, and for a ... | Madonna - Film Actress, Singer - Biography.com » quotes “My mother was a religious zealot. There were always priests and nuns in my house growing up.” “I think the biggest reason I was able to express myself and not be intimidated was by not having a mother.” “I really saw myself as the quintessential Cinderella.” “For... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,788 | In UK politics, who first challenged Margaret Thatcher for leadership of the Conservative Party in 1990? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 20 | 1990: Thatcher fails to win party mandate About This Site | Text Only 1990: Thatcher fails to win party mandate The Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, has failed to win outright victory in her battle against former Defence Minister Michael Heseltine for the leadership of the Conservative Party. T... | History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,789 | Where was playwright Samuel Beckett born? | Samuel Beckett | Biography, Books and Facts [Cite This] Samuel Beckett Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, essayist, poet and playwright, born on 13th April 1906 in Foxrock, Dublin. His father William Frank Beckett was a civil engineer and mother May Barclay was a housewife. They were member of the Church of Ireland.... | 'When Beckett wrote Waiting for Godot he really didn't know a lot about theatre' - Telegraph 'When Beckett wrote Waiting for Godot he really didn't know a lot about theatre' As Waiting for Godot turns 60, Beckett expert Anna McMullan explains why the play still appeals. Image 1 of 6 A scene from the first production... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,790 | The last major battle using oared ships was fought in the sixteenth century. What was the name of the battle? | Crescent and cross : the Battle of Lepanto 1571 (Book, 2003) [WorldCat.org] Publisher description Abstract: "For much of the last fourteen hundred years the relationship between Christianity and Islam has been extremely troubled. Competition, misunderstanding and fanaticism led to frequent conflicts between those march... | Battle of Agincourt Battle of Agincourt The English victory over the French king’s army; immortalized in Williams Shakespeare’s play “Henry V”. King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt on 25th October 1415 in the Hundred Years War: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle of the Hundred Years War is the Battle of Poit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,791 | What is the name of the Brazilian goalkeeper signed by Liverpool from Roma this summer? | Liverpool keeper Alexander Doni joins Botafogo on free transfer - BBC Sport BBC Sport Liverpool keeper Alexander Doni joins Botafogo on free transfer 31 Jan 2013 Read more about sharing. Liverpool goalkeeper Alexander Doni is returning to his native Brazil to join Botafogo on a free transfer - but it is not the famous ... | Bruce Grobbelaar - Liverpool FC Bruce Grobbelaar Profile The original eccentric genius between the sticks, Bruce Grobbelaar will be best remembered for the wobbly-legged penalty heroics which brought Liverpool the 1984 European Cup and inspired Jerzy Dudek to the same feat in Istanbul 21 years later. Other than the E... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,792 | Where did Prince Charles marry Diana | BBC ON THIS DAY | 29 | 1981: Charles and Diana marry About This Site | Text Only 1981: Charles and Diana marry Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple were married at St Paul's Cathedral before an invited congrega... | Queen Elizabeth II family | Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall Relation to Elizabeth II: Daughter-in-law Born: July 17, 1947 at London, England Current Age: 69 years, 6 months, and 5 days Married (1): Andrew Parker Bowles on July 4, 1973 at Wellington Barracks, London Divorced: January 1, 1995 Children: Tom Parker Bowles, La... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,793 | For what do the letters M I stand in M.I.5 and M.I.6 ? | MI5 - What does MI5 stand for? The Free Dictionary MI5 - What does MI5 stand for? The Free Dictionary http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/MI5 MI5 Directorate of Military Intelligence, Section 5 (UK) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page fo... | David Croft: Hi-De-Hi! 1 Jan 1980 � 30 Jan 1988 Writing Partnership Croft & Perry Synopsis Hi-de-Hi! is set in Maplins, a holiday camp owned by entrepreneur, Joe Maplin, in the fictional seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea. The show is loosely based on Jimmy Perry�s experiences working as a Butlin�s Redcoat after the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,794 | A ‘Gordie Howe Hat Trick’ is when a player scores a goal, notches an assist and gets into a fight all in the same game while playing what? | The Big Apple: Gordie Howe Hat Trick (one goal, one assist and one fight) Entry from February 05, 2013 Gordie Howe Hat Trick (one goal, one assist and one fight) A “hat trick” in ice hockey is when a player scores three goals in one game. Gordie Howe (1928-2016) played professional hockey from 1946–1971 and then from ... | San Francisco Bay Area — News, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Classifieds: SFGate 24 Comments The influx of foreign talent in the Premier League has brought about an unprecedented depth of scoring talent over the last decade, with many overseas imports making their way into the annals of English football. January 21 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,795 | What plant, imported from the New World, changed the face of Italian cooking? | Tomato History | A Brief History Lesson about the Tomato Tomato History The Tomato History has origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 A.D; therefore it is believed that the tomato is native to the Americas. It was not until around the 16th century that Europeans were introduced to this fruit when the earl... | Vermouth by Brand Mixed Drinks Vermouth by Brand Unavoidably, this guide is not exhaustive. Many vermouths are regional products that don’t get exported to the U.S., and admittedly, the listings here are biased toward the U.S. marketplace. However, the marketplace is fluid, and we will add more listings as adequate inf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,796 | What is the name of the space shuttle destroyed in midair 28 Jan 1986? | Challenger Disaster Live on CNN - YouTube Challenger Disaster Live on CNN Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try ag... | NASA - The Space Shuttle Comments Since 1981, NASA space shuttles have been rocketing from the Florida coast into Earth orbit. The five orbiters — Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour — have flown more than 130 times, carrying over 350 people into space and travelling more than half a billion miles, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,797 | Which Umberto Eco adaptation won him a British Academy Award? | View All Critic Reviews (23) Audience Reviews for The Name of the Rose (Der Name der Rose) One of my favorite films of all time! This little-known film features strong performances from Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham and a strange and unsettling William Hickey. This is probably Christian Slater's first big role, in wh... | George Orwell George Orwell (1903-1950) On each landing, opposite the lift shaft, the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran. "If you want a picture of th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,798 | Which toy was originally a Filipino jungle weapon? | Yo-Yos.Net The one notable exception was that of a portrait of Louis XVI I, at age four, painted by Madame Viznee LeBrun. This is considered the most famous illustration of a child with a yo-yo from the 18th century. Satirical cartoons such as General Lafayette leading a procession of soldiers playing with yo-y... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,799 | Who is the Greek equivalent of the Roman God, Cupid? | Cupid - Profile of Ancient Roman and Greek Deities By N.S. Gill's Ancient/Classical History Glossary Updated August 09, 2016. Definition: Cupid is the Roman love god associated with the cherubic archer of Valentine's Day. Cupid is also the fully adult god associated with Psyche in the story of the marriage of Cupid an... | Hestia, Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Hestia, Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Hestia, Greek Goddess of the sacred fire, was once known as "Chief of the Goddesses" and "Hestia, First and Last". She was the most influential and widely revered of the Greek goddesses. Though the goddess Hestia was once the most... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,800 | The island of Murano in the Venice Lagoon is famous for what product? | Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello Product ID: 60817 Spanish, English, French, German, Italian Select date and participants: Explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon by gran turismo boat Visit a... | Lombardy - Discover Italy Discover Italy Ai Weiwei at Palazzo Strozzi Florence hosts one of the giants of contemporary art Video Spas in Ischia Ischia is an island of fire and water and, of course, sun. In its spa parks - the most famous of which are Negombo and Poseidon - nature offers... Read more Syracuse of history... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,801 | What kind of creatures are Sam, Merry and Pippin in the Lord of the Rings trilogy? | The Lord of the Rings "The Lord of The Rings required a commitment from our cast to learn how to swordfight, horseback ride, canoe, learn Elvish, climb mountain peaks and at the same time bring the magic and magnetism of Tolkiens characters to the screen. They were up to the task." Barrie M. Osborne, producer At the... | Griffins - The Eagle and the Lion - Crystalinks Griffins The Eagle and the Lion The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle was the king of the birds, the griffin was th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,802 | What is the surname of the brothers Joe, Kevin and Nick - the three members of a US pop group? | Jonas Brothers Respond To Gay Rumors In 'Out' Magazine Cover Story | The Huffington Post Jonas Brothers Respond To Gay Rumors In 'Out' Magazine Cover Story 10/01/2013 01:39 pm ET | Updated Feb 02, 2016 270 James Nichols The Huffington Post The sexuality of the three Jonas Brothers -- Joe, Nick and Kevin -- has been spe... | 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 |
1,503,803 | As at 2011 what car corporation owns the Rolls Royce and Mini marques? | Rolls-Royce car sales hit new record - BBC News Rolls-Royce car sales hit new record 9 January 2012 Media captionRolls-Royce chief Torsten Muller-Otvos says 2012 should deliver another record Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has reported record sales for 2011, having sold 3,538 cars. Sales at the BMW-owned luxury marque grew by ... | Auto123.com | Car News | Auto123 By Luc Gagné , 2011-01-06 February 6, 2011, will go down in Rolls-Royce history. That day, the Spirit of Ecstasy , also known as the Flying Lady, will turn 100! To celebrate this milestone, one hundred old and new Rolls-Royce models will parade through the heart of London, the first in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,804 | In Greek mythology, who tore his eyes out when he discovered that he had married his mother? | Oedipus, Greece, Greek mythology Greek Mythology Zethos Oedipus Tragic king of Thebes, con of Laius and Jocasta, who was left to die by his father with a spear through his foot, since an oracle had said Oedipus would kill him. The baby was found by a shepherd, who named him and gave him to be adopted by the kin... | PYGMALION - Cyprian King & Sculptor of Greek Mythology Pygmalion Translation -- PYGMALION was a king of the island of Kypros (Cyprus) who fell in love with an ivory statue of the goddess Aphrodite . In answer to his prayers the statue was brought to life and afterwards became his wife. PARENTS [1.1] POSEIDON (Hyginus F... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,805 | Who succeeded Henry Cooper as British Heavyweight Boxing Champion? | Sir Henry Cooper obituary | Sport | The Guardian Sir Henry Cooper obituary British heavyweight boxing champion known for his warmth, indomitable spirit and a left hook dubbed 'Enry's 'Ammer Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper before their world heavyweight title fight in London. Photograph: Aubrey Hart/Getty Images Sunday 1 ... | Rocky Marciano is the only undefeated Heavyweight champion Marciano vs Joe Louis Marciano defeated Louis in what would be the latter’s last career bout, a result that left him with mixed emotions, as Louis had been his childhood idol. Championship fight – Marciano vs Joe Walcott In Philadelphia on September 23, 1952 Wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,806 | Thiamine, niacine and riboflavin belong to which vitamin group? | Chapter 3. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and biotin Chapter 3. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and biotin The B-complex vitamins covered here are presented in Table 5 along with the biochemical and physiologic roles of the co-enzyme forms and a brief description of ... | 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 |
1,503,807 | The Babbington Plot was devised to kill which English monarch? | Babington plot The Babington Plot (1586) In 1586, Anthony Babington was enlisted by John Ballard in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth and, with help from agents of Spain and the Pope, to release Mary from her captivity at Chartley Hall. Educated at Cambridge and Rheims, John Ballard was among the Catholic priests se... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,808 | 'Killer Queen' is a villainess in which musical? | Queen (Music) - TV Tropes 2009 - Live in Ukraine note The second of two live albums made with Paul Rodgers 2012 - Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest '86 2014 - Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 Non-album singles: 1974 - "Seven Seas of Rhye" note Otherwise available on their 1974 album Queen II with "See What a F... | The Red Queen | Alice in Wonderland Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The Red Queen appeared in Tim Burton 's Alice in Wonderland as an amalgam of the Queen of Hearts , the Duchess and herself. Her name is Iracebeth of Crims. She is completely spoilt, callous, arrogant and demanding, coercing her courtiers to agree w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,809 | In the novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ what is Gulliver’s first name? | The 100 best novels, No 3 – Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift (1726) | Books | The Guardian The 100 best novels The 100 best novels, No 3 – Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift (1726) Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in English. Robert McCrum discusses a satirica... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,810 | The verb word stymie, meaning to obstruct something, originally referred to a now obsolete rule in which sport? | Self-contradicting words in English Self-contradicting words in English Advertisements: Use the search bar to look for terms in all glossaries, dictionaries, articles and other resources simultaneously A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z This is a list o... | What changed the Olympics forever - CNN.com What changed the Olympics forever By Bob Greene, CNN Contributor updated 11:43 AM EDT, Mon July 23, 2012 Jim Thorpe was stripped of his gold medals, won in the 1912 Olympics, because he had once been in semi-pro baseball. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Bob Greene: For decades, the Olympic ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,811 | "In which country did the dance ""The Czardas"" originate?" | The Czardas Dance The Question: I am trying to identify the Russian dance where the "dancers" have their arms crossed in front of them while they bouncing up and down and alternately extending one of their legs out in front of them. Can you help on this one? The Answer: The difficult dance you refer to is... | Polka Dance origins |History|Timeline More Photo's The main story of the Polka comes from a story of Bohémia (at the time a part of CZ.) and was supposedly discovered by Joseph Neruba in 1830 who introduced it in 1835 (fewer say Joseph Cellarius did this.) It is said that Mr. Neruba saw a little Bohémian peasant ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,812 | What type of animal is the South African dik-dik ? | 1000+ images about antelope on Pinterest | Dik dik, Impalas and Africa Addax: At first glance, the addax brings to mind a large, long-horned goat. In fact it is an antelope, and an out-and-out desert specialist that is perfectly suited to the harsh conditions of the Sahara. See More | Boomslang | SANBI Shops, venues & services Boomslang The genus Dispholidus has only one species (D. typus). The name ‘boomslang’ is Afrikaans for ‘tree snake’. The snake is usually found in trees and shrubs, hence the name boomslang. The Afrikaans name has also been adopted as the official English name of this snake. D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,813 | George Fox founded which religious movement in the mid- 17th century? | George Fox | Quaker Heritage | George Fox University About George Fox Our Namesake George Fox was a leader in a 17th-century Christian awakening from which came the Quaker movement (now known as the Society of Friends or the Friends Church). During civil strife between royalist and parliamentary forces, the movement sp... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,814 | Which 1957 film had the tag line - 'Life is in their hands - death is on their minds'? | 12 Angry Men (1957) - Taglines - IMDb 12 Angry Men (1957) Life Is In Their Hands -- Death Is On Their Minds! ...it explodes like twelve sticks of dynamite! They have twelve scraps of paper... Twelve chances to kill! See also | Bingo Number Names History And Meanings Part 3: Calls 46 - 90 - Bingo History - Playing Bingo 48. Four dozen 49. Rise and Shine, PC 49, Copper, Nick-Nick. ‘PC 49’ is taken from the popular radio show that was broadcast by the BBC from 1947 to 1953: ‘Incidents in the career of Police Constable Archibald Berkeley-Willoug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,815 | Who created the Private Detective in Imperial Rome, Marcus Didius Falco? | Marcus Didius Falco Marcus Didius Falco Created by Lindsey Davis Tough. Hard-boiled. A loner and proud of it. MARCUS DIDIUS FALCO is a typical P.I. in a typical big, rotting city. Except this city is Rome, circa 70AD, during the reign of Vespasian. The Cleveland Plain Dealer calls him " Sam Spade in a ratty toga," but ... | Colin Dexter (Author of Last Bus to Woodstock) edit data Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (born 29 September 1930 in Stamford, Lincolnshire) is an English crime writer, known for his Inspector Morse novels. He started writing mysteries in 1972 during a family holiday: "We were in a little guest house halfway between Caernarfon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,816 | In the BBC comedy TV series 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' who played the part of Rangi Ram? | It Ain't Half Hot Mum! - British Classic Comedy 1970's , 1970's BBC Comedy , 1980's , 1980's BBC Comedy , BBC Comedy , TV Comedy It Ain’t Half Hot Mum! – 1974 As we commemorate VJ day we’ve heard a lot on the radio about this being a forgotten part of the war, clearly not so for David Croft and Jimmy Perry who wrote th... | BBC - Comedy - The Kumars at No. 42 The Kumars at No. 42 The Kumars at No. 42 Bringing friends home to meet the family is always a worry. ...but when the "friends" include Jerry Hall, Melvyn Bragg, Donnie Osmond and Stephen Fry and your family includes overprotective mother Madhuri, pompous paterfamilias Ashwin and mis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,817 | For which Formula One team do Roman Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado drive? | Lotus confirm Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean as drivers for 2014 Formula One season - Telegraph Lotus confirm Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean as drivers for 2014 Formula One season Pastor Maldonado replaces Ferrari-bound Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus Moving on: Pastor Maldonado will drive for Lotus next season Pho... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,818 | Who sang the theme tune to the James Bond film 'Goldeneye'? | Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD - YouTube Tina Turner - Goldeneye Theme Song (James bond : Goldeneye) HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been ... | Die Another Day (song) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Die Another Day (song) Film — Novelisation — Soundtrack — Song — Characters Die Another Day is the theme song of the Bond film of the same name. The song was written and produced by the legendary pop star Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï. It was performed b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,819 | "Complete Joseph Stalin's famous quotation ""One death is a tragedy, one million deaths is a """ | Joseph Stalin - Wikiquote Joseph Stalin Jump to: navigation , search Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin ( 21 December { 9 December Old Style } 1879 – 5 March 1953 ) was the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from late 1922 until his death on 5 March 1953. Following Lenin 's death in 1924 he ros... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,820 | According to the proverb, a what in your hand is worth two in your bush? | Proverbs: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush | ESL Podcast Blog Proverbs: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Posted on Friday - October 5, 2007 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan Proverbs (traditional sayings) can tell you a lot about the culture and ideas of those who speak a certain language. I’d thought it woul... | English proverbs - Wikiquote English proverbs Every man thinks his own geese swans . First deserve, then desire . Proverbs are popularly defined as "short expressions of popular wisdom". Efforts to improve on the popular definition have not led to a more precise definition. The wisdom is in the form of a general observ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,821 | Who wrote the song Harper Valley PTA? | Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley Songfacts Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley Songfacts Songfacts The country singer Margie Singleton asked Tom T. Hall to write her a song similar to " Ode To Billie Joe ," which she had covered the previous year. After driving past a school called Harpeth Valley Elementar... | Johnny Todd: Folk Song used as Z-Cars Theme - arranged for piano by Jim Paterson, sheet music, midi & mp3 Traditional Sheet Music Johnny Todd (Z-Cars Theme) arranged for Piano - sheet music, midi and mp3 Johnny Todd is an English Folk Song which may have originated in Liverpool, where it was sung by children to accompa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,822 | Who is the son of British royals William and Kate? | A name for the royal baby: William and Kate's big decision | Fox News A name for the royal baby: William and Kate's big decision Published July 23, 2013 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print Journalists discuss the odds for the royal baby's name outside St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London on July 22, 201... | Previous Princes of Wales Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales's Standard for Wales, the personal flag His Royal Highness uses during visits to the Principality, is based on the A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,823 | On March 23, 1909, what totally bad-assed former president left New York for a year long safari in Africa where he, along with his son, Kermit, shot over 500 big game animals during their 13 month long adventure? | Inlander 03/20/2014 by The Inlander - issuu issuu MARCH 20-26, 2014 | FOUNDED IN 1993 LANDER THE RISE AND FALL OF OUR MALLS 13 Because I BELIEVE every day, we are ture to our mission. Stephen Murray, MD / Vascular Surgeon PROVIDENCE PHYSICIANS: One coordinated system. Aligned with the region's premier hospitals. And un... | The Jungle Drums September 2012 by The Courier Newspaper (page 8) - issuu issuu The Jungle Drums Brain Training FAMOUS BOOKS FAMOUS FIRSTS Each of these people is famous for being the first person to do something, but what was it? 1. Helen Sharman 2. Robin Knox Johnson 3. Nancy Witcher Astor 4. Alan Mullery 5. Ursula A... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,824 | Stocking stitch is used in what kind of activity? | How to Knit Stockinette Stitch: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Knit Stockinette Stitch Two Methods: Flat In the Round Community Q&A Stockinette stitch is one of the most basic knitting stitches, and a skill every beginner knitter should learn as it's a building block for most complex patterns. Before diving ... | Discover Germany, Issue 31, October 2015 by Scan Group - issuu issuu MICHAEL STICH GERMAN TENNIS ICON BIG WEDDING SPECIAL FOCUS ON SAXONY, SAXONY-ANHALT & THURINGIA FASHION, DESIGN & CULTURE T H E M AG A Z I N E P R O M OT I N G G E R M A N Y, S W I T Z E R L A N D & A U ST R I A Discover Germany | Contents 6 56 Michae... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,825 | What is the name of the US electric car manufacturer, founded in 2003, whose cars include the Model S and the Model X? | Tesla Motors Knowledge Base > Technology > Technology Tesla Motors Tesla Motors, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components. Focused on Marketing, Technology, and Innovation. Curated Facts Tesla Motors other co-founders were Mar... | 33 Cars Logos Meaning & History | CarLogos.org 33 Cars Logos Meaning & History 1. Audi Audi Logo Meaning - Audi cars of the four rings logo, representing the four pre-merger company. These companies have a manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles and small passenger cars. The company was originally a merger of four compan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,826 | Which book by Phillip Pullman was awarded the 2001 Whitbread Prize for Literature? | Philip Pullman - Literature Literature A. P. Watt Ltd Biography Philip Pullman was born in Norwich in 1946, and travelled all over the world during his childhood, settling in North Wales at the age of 11. He studied at Oxford University, graduating in 1968 and becoming a teacher. He then taught in middle schools, writi... | The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,827 | Which actor played the part of Captain Smith in the 1997 film `Titanic'? | Bernard Hill - IMDb IMDb Bernard Hill was born on December 17, 1944 in Manchester, England. He is known for his work on Titanic (1997), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). He is married to Marianne. They have one child. See full bio » Born: | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ( 2011 ) R | From $2.99 (SD... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,828 | What German kingdom was ruled by Ludwig II, builder of the famous Neuschwanstein castle? | Ludwig II of Bavaria - The Eccentric Life and Castles of 'Mad King Ludwig' - Exploring Castles Linderhof Castle. Credit: Yilmaz Ovunc . His private palace of Linderhof was designed as a refuge for a reclusive king to hide away from the hubbub of his kingdom, deep within the Bavarian countryside. This tiny palace was de... | Margrethe II of Denmark - Countries of the world Countries of the world Head of State Margrethe II (Danish pronunciation: [mɑˈɡ̊ʁæːˀd̥ə]), sometimes anglicised as Margaret II (full name: Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid; born 16 April 1940) is the queen regnant of Denmark . As the eldest child of King Frederick I... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,829 | Who had Hampton Court Palace built? | Hampton Court Palace Contact information In 1514, in the parish of Hampton, Thomas Wolsey , Archbishop of York began building a magnificent palace on the north bank of the River Thames. Wolsey had water for his new palace running from Coobe Hill in Surrey through lead pipes which traveled through Surbiton to get to H... | Discover A Full History Of Hampton Court Palace Through The Ages | Historic Royal Palaces A building history Hampton Court Palace from its humble medieval beginnings to the ‘grace-and-favour’ period and today. This is the story of two palaces: a Tudor palace, magnificently developed by Cardinal Wolsey and later Henry V... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,830 | According to Greek mythology who was the father of Hercules | Heracles | Hercules Heracles See More Heracles Pictures > Heracles (or Hercules) is best known as the strongest of all mortals , and even stronger than many gods. He was the deciding factor in the triumphant victory of the Olympians over the giants . He was the last mortal son of Zeus , and the only man born of a morta... | Calliope | Greek Muse | Britannica.com Greek Muse Re Calliope, also spelled Kalliope, in Greek mythology , according to Hesiod ’s Theogony, foremost of the nine Muses; she was later called the patron of epic poetry . At the behest of Zeus , the king of the gods, she judged the dispute between the goddesses Aphrodite an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,831 | In which English city is the TV series 'Being Human' set? | Being Human (UK) - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic Log in to finish rating Being Human (UK) Being Human (UK) Generally favorable reviews- based on 71 Ratings Would you like to write a review? Share this? Summary: A werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost try to live together and get along in the new BBC series. Genre(s): Comedy... | M People M M People M People are a British house music act from Manchester formed in 1990 which achieved success throughout most of the 1990s. The name M People is from the initials of Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Career Pickering had been a member of Factory Records dance act Quando Quango, but became more no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,832 | A mere 2,134 feet shorter than Mt. Rainier, what is the second tallest peak in Washington? | Two Birds, One Mountain | Mt. Rainier – DC Route (2014-08-03) Well folks, here it is! Probably my final serious climb of the season, and what a memorable one! It’s Mt. Rainier again! This time, however, we’re looking at the Disappointment Cleaver route. This is the most popular route on the mountain. I was signed up wi... | Montanakids | State Capitol State Capitol Before Montana was a state, it was a United States Territory. The city of Helena became the territorial capital in 1875. Montana gained statehood in 1889. In 1894 Montana voters chose Helena in a controversial statewide election. The Montana Legislature voted to spend almost ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,833 | What was the name of Russia's first permanently manned space station, launched in 1988? | Russian Firsts in Space Exploration Russian Firsts in Space Exploration 20. July 2009 by Admin 0 Comments 40 years ago today, Apollo 11 successfully landed the first man on the moon. This American achievement was monumental, but it would have never happend if the Russians had not fueled the race to space. Two days afte... | Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin Cool! Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is often referred to as "The Columbus of The Cosmos!" Colonel Yuri A. Gagarin was born on a collective farm in a region west of Moscow, Russia on March 9, 1934. His father was a carpenter. Yuri attended the local school for six years and continued his education at ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,834 | What was the name of the series of religiously sanctioned military campaigns between 1095 and 1291 waged by much of Latin Christian Europe to restore Christian control of the Holy Land? | The Crusades - Timeline Index Timeline Index 1095 - 1291 196 years The Crusades The Crusades were a series of religiously-sanctioned military campaigns waged by much of Latin Christian Europe, particularly the Franks of France and the Holy Roman Empire. The specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Lan... | Catherine de Medici Catherine de' Medici Catherine de' Medici was a Machiavellian politician, wife of Henry II of France, and later regent for her three feeble sons at the twilight of the Valois dynasty, who authorized the killing of French Protestants in the notorious Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,835 | What was the occupation of Samuel Ryder, after whom The Ryder Cup is named? | The Ryder Cup Edition 2014 by Golf News - issuu issuu Read the UK’s No.1 Golf Paper online at www.golfnews.co.uk Ryder Cup Issue | September 2014 Twitter@golfnewsmag RYDER CUP PULL-OUT EWEN MURRAY’S PREVIEW INTERVIEWS WITH THE CAPTAINS MEET THE TEAMS HOLE-BY-HOLE GUIDE TO GLENEAGLES STEPHEN GALLACHER IN PROFILE PLUS: G... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,836 | In which class did boxer Amir Khan win the Silver medal at the 2004 Olympics? | Boxer Amir Khan admits his love for 'extravagant lifestyle' damaged his career after Olympic silver win in 2004 Boxer Amir Khan admits his love for 'extravagant lifestyle' damaged his career after Olympic silver win in 2004 April 22, 2016 11:52 BST Amir Khan won the lightweight boxing silver medal at the 2004 Summer Ol... | Pacquiao-Margarito Historic Fight: A Teaching Moment Pacquiao-Margarito Historic Fight: A Teaching Moment By Gel Santos Relos "Manny Pacquiao makes us proud to be Filipinos because through his example he reminds us of the strength, values, and all the potentials we already have deep within us despite our limi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,837 | In which novel is the calendar altered from AD to AF (after ford)? | 03/10/2010 Jeff Riggenbach [This article is transcribed from the Libertarian Tradition podcast episode "Yevgeny Zamyatin: Libertarian Novelist."] When we think of the libertarian tradition, we tend naturally to think of political philosophers and economists of the past. But surely one part of the libertarian tradition ... | Blandings Castle Novels | Series | LibraryThing P.G. Wodehouse: A Biography by Frances Donaldson (1982) Series description Since the second book in the Blandings novels, Leave it to Psmith is the last in the Psmith series, one might consider reading the earlier books in the latter series before starting on the Blanding... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,838 | Cou is French for which part of the body? | parts of the body Bookmark this page French Phrases: parts of the body This page gives French words for the main parts of the body. Note that parts of the body in French are usually used with the definite article (le, la or les), even though in English, you'd often use a possessive (my, his etc). Face and neck | The Universe of Discourse : Bone names The Universe of Discourse Bone names Names of bones are usually Latin. They come in two types. One type is descriptive. The auditory ossicles (that's Latin for "little bones for hearing") are named in English the hammer, anvil, and stirrup, and their formal, Latin names are the ma... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,839 | According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), which country had the longest life expectancy in the world in 2011? | 13 places that are world No. 1 Email a friend WHAT does it take to be number one? From the hottest place in the world, to the richest, to the biggest drinkers and the most sexually satisfied ... these places are ranked number one in the world for what they do best. Here is a selection of the list of winners from Distra... | Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor - IT - 402 View Full Document Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor 1929 96 Where do they speak Malagasy Madagascar 97 What is a mud puppy American Salamander 98 You can ski on the piste but what other sport uses the term Fencing where ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,840 | Which is the smallest county in the Republic of Ireland? | Ireland Geographical Facts, Figures and Physical Extremities This page gives some of the physical extremities of Ireland Most northerly point* The most northerly point is Inishtrahull Island, situated in the Atlantic Ocean 7 km north of Inishowen Peninsula, county Donegal. It lies at latitude 55.43�N. Of mainland I... | Midlands & East coast Ireland - Map and Travel Guide to the heart of centre of the country. Kildare | Laois | Longford | Louth | Meath | Offaly | Westmeath | Wicklow The plains of the Midlands and East Coast region stretch from as far north as the Cooley peninsula in Louth to the beaches and mountains of Wicklow's east... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,841 | In what area of London did Jack the Ripper kill his victims | Jack the Ripper Murder Victims - Whitechapel, London 1888 Tweet Shares 2K During the era in which the Ripper was active, there were 11 murders committed in London’s East End. These murders took place between April 3, 1888 and February 13th, 1891. These murders were collectively known as the “Whitechapel Murders”, being... | Find Another Hotel London is my delight at Easter. The Spring Holiday is a signal for a mass exodus out of town that leaves us with an uncluttered, traffic-free West End; the perfect backdrop for a Happy Easter, whether you are resident or visitor! Now we can throw off our wintered look to face the world with a smile o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,842 | The 2012 Democratic National Convention kicked off this week in what US city? | DNC 2012: A Political Party for All of Us DNC 2012: A Political Party for All of Us Elongated Thoughts: At the DNC, minorities and women were center stage as real participants, not simply props. SHARE The Washington Post/Getty Images (The Root) — Looking back on the week of speeches and events at the Democratic Nationa... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,843 | In which palace was Robert the Bruce crowned in 1306? | 1306 - Robert Bruce crowned at Scone 1306 - Robert Bruce crowned at Scone The Bruce Women and the Coronation Bruce had himself crowned King of Scotland and went into open rebellion against the ailing Edward I. Some of his strongest and bravest supporters were women, such as Christiana, Lady of the Isles, who supplied h... | BBC - Scotland's History - The Battle of Bannockburn Scotland's History Articles The Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 The Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. You may wish to download the Adobe Flash player . Bannockburn. If there... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,844 | Which mountain range stretches from Morocco, through Algeria and into Tunisia? | Mountains in Algeria | By Algeria Channel City finder Climb or Hike the Majestic Mountains of Algeria From the Mediterranean coast the landscape peaks in the Atlas Mountains before it stretches across the Sahara Desert . With such varied topography, Algeria's landscape is diverse and fascinating. Algeria's mountain ran... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,845 | 'Marcello' and 'Mimi' are characters that appear in which Puccini opera? | Pucinni: La Bohème Time: 1840; Place: Paris ACT I On Christmas Eve in Paris, two poor young bohemians, Marcello, a painter, and Rodolfo, a poet, attempt to work in their freezing garret. Their two roommates, Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, return home. Even though Schaunard has brought home some food... | TOSCA Student Guide | Opera Company of Philadelphia by Opera Philadelphia - issuu issuu Opera Company of Philadelphia and The School District of Philadelphia Present Giacomo Puccini’s Final Dress Rehearsal Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Academy of Music Opera A Family Guide to Pennsylvani... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,846 | Who were Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty? | ' I created Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh' says betrayed journo | Daily Mail Online ' I created Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh' says betrayed journo By SONIA POULTON Last updated at 00:23 28 October 2007 In the foyer of a West London recording studio, a flame-haired twentysomething extends her tiny hand. H... | 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 |
1,503,847 | "What has been called ""the worst form of government, except for all the others""?" | "Democracy is the worst form of Government..." - Richard M. Langworth Richard M. Langworth “Democracy is the worst form of Government…” by Richard Langworth on 26 June 2009 The young orator, 1907. Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others. “It is frequently claimed that Churchill said this (o... | Is Ed Miliband really Labour's worst ever leader? - Telegraph Is Ed Miliband really Labour's worst ever leader? Could he really be worse than Michael Foot? By Telegraph Comment Comments Labour's leadership crisis has been a long time coming. Since taking the top job in his party, Ed Miliband has had trouble convincing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,848 | What is the name of the stiff, full white skirt worn by men in some parts of Greece and Albania? | Fustanella | Define Fustanella at Dictionary.com fustanella [fuhs-tuh-nel-uh, foo-stuh-] /ˌfʌs təˈnɛl ə, ˌfu stə-/ Spell noun 1. a short stiff skirt, usually pleated, made of white cotton or linen, worn by men in some parts of the Balkans. Origin of fustanella 1840-50; < Italian < Modern Greek phoustanélla, diminutive ... | Pindus Mountains | mountains, Europe | Britannica.com Pindus Mountains Alternative Titles: Oroseirá Píndhou, Pind Mountains, Píndhos Óros, Pindhou Mountains, Pindos Mountains Related Topics Pindus Mountains, Modern Greek Píndos, also spelled Píndhou, principal range and backbone of mainland Greece , trending north-nort... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,849 | Which 70s band that has recently been reformed by lead singer Les McKeown? | Les McKeown Archives - Towleroad Towleroad Bay City Rollers Singer Les McKeown Says He’s Had Gay Sex for Years Some of you may remember the 70’s band Bay City Rollers and its lead singer Les McKeown. McKeown recently appeared on a reality TV show about addiction, on which he told his wife he’d been having sex with men ... | Housemartins - Chordie - Guitar Chords, Guitar Tabs and Lyrics Housemartins "The Housemartins" were a British indie rock band that was active in the 1980s. The band was formed in 1983 by Paul Heaton (vocals), Stan Cullimore (guitar), Ted Key (bass) and Chris Lang (drums). The band's membership changed quite a lot over ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,850 | "What dish would you expect if you asked for ""funghi"" in an Italian restaurant?" | Pasta Brava Italian Restaurant Singapore Twitter Pasta Brava Italian Restaurant at Craig Road has been in the local scene for a long time. I’ve been told that they are worth a visit by many friends, but it took me until now to go there. I guess it’s better late than never, and I am really happy to tell you that it has ... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,851 | What is the name of the black panther in The Jungle Book? | The Jungle Book (Part1) - YouTube The Jungle Book (Part1) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This featur... | Tarzan of the Apes Citations Tarzan of the Apes is the first of twenty-four novels in the Tarzan/Adventures of Lord Greystoke series by Sir Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book is an American publication and was first published in 1912 in a magazine titled the All Story . Tarzan was born in the African jungle to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,852 | Which British politician introduced the expression ‘Terminological inexactitude’, a euphemism for a lie or untruth? | What does terminological inexactitude mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word terminological inexactitude Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: terminological inexactitude(Noun) A lie or falsehood. Origin: Coined by Winston Churchill campaigning in the 1906 election, and rep... | Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx | prime minister of United Kingdom | Britannica.com Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx prime minister of United Kingdom Written By: Alternative Title: James Harold Wilson Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx Prime minister of United Kingdom Also known as David Blunkett Ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,853 | Sodium bicarbonate consists of sodium, carbon, oxygen and which other element? | sodium (Na) | chemical element | Britannica.com chemical element hydrogen (H) Sodium (Na), chemical element of Group 1 (Ia) of the periodic table (the alkali metal group). Sodium is a very soft, silvery-white metal . Sodium is the most common alkali metal and the sixth most abundant element on Earth, comprising 2.8 per... | Joseph Priestley, Discoverer of Oxygen National Historic Chemical Landmark - American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Joseph Priestley, Discoverer of Oxygen Joseph Priestley and the Discovery of Oxygen International Historic Chemical Landmark Dedicated August 1, 1994, at the Joseph Priestley House in Northum... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,854 | "Who is the main character in ""Blondie"", a comic strip which appeared around 1933, who was originally heir to a fortune but was disowned when he married a flapper, Blondie Boopadoop?" | Welcome to Paper Trail Paper Trail 1944 Dagwood and Blondie cutouts from the Blondie cutout book Dagwood Bumstead is a main character in comic artist Chic Young's long-running comic strip Blondie. He first appeared sometime prior to 17 February 1933. He was originally heir to the Bumstead Locomotive fortune but was dis... | 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 |
1,503,855 | Eleanor of Castille was the first Queen Consort of which English monarch? | Eleanor of Castile | Rankin Family Tree Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Rankin Family Tree Wiki Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. ... | Arts and Music 101: Edward Elgar's Works Saturday, June 2, 2012 Edward Elgar's Works Sir Edward William Elgar was born on June 2, 1857 and died on February 23, 1934. He was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known composition... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,856 | In the George Orwell novel Animal Farm, what sort of animal was Napoleon ? | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Napoleon - The pig who emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Joseph Stalin, Napoleon uses military force (his nine loyal attack dogs) to intimidate the other animals and consolidate his power.... | Animal Farm by George Orwell This book is now in the public domain -- no copyright America is changing fast! Blinded by the illusion of HOPE and FREEDOM, "we, the People" have elected traitorous leaders who are quickly replacing our Constitutional rights with socialist restrains and dictatorial laws. Using dec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,857 | What city is known as Chocolate Town, U.S.A.? | Hershey PA - Chocolate Town, U.S.A. - Hershey-Harrisburg.com You are here: Home > Hershey PA – Chocolate Town, U.S.A. Hershey PA – Chocolate Town, U.S.A. Thrilling attractions, luxurious accommodations, breathtaking gardens, sweet deals and mouth-watering treats — you’ll find something for every season in Hershey. This... | 5 Songs About Seoul Neighborhoods : News : KpopStarz 5 Songs About Seoul Neighborhoods By Tamar Herman | November 15, 2014 10:24 AM EST How well do you know Seoul? Since K-Pop is created largely in Seoul, many songs have paid tribute to the city. Here are our top five songs about different neighborhoods in South Korea'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,858 | Which corporation acquired Nokia in 2013? | Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s devices & services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services | News Center Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s devices & services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services Posted 0 REDMOND, Washington and ESPOO, Finland – Sept. 3, 2013 – Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Co... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,859 | Photographer Ansel Adams was famous for his photographs of what? | Intimate Nature: Ansel Adams and the Close View | Center for Creative Photography Intimate Nature: Ansel Adams and the Close View Intimate Nature: Ansel Adams and the Close View Intimate Nature: Ansel Adams and the Close View The photographs in Intimate Nature: Ansel Adams and the Close View represent an under recogniz... | Gisel questions1 - Pastebin.com Gisel questions1 What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? horton Who was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart? lana lang What was the first published Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? "A study in scarlet" To whom did Herman Melville dedicate his novel,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,860 | Which Scottish king was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513? | Battle of Flodden Battle of Flodden The defeat in 1513 that crushed Scotland Battle of Flodden on 9th September 1513 The previous battle in the British Battles series is the Battle of Agincourt The next battle in the British Battles series is the Spanish Armada Battle: Flodden War: Anglo-Scottish Wars Date of the Bat... | King Robert the Bruce of Scotland | Britroyals Name: King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Father: Robert de Brus Mother: Marjory Countess of Carrick Relation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfather House of: Bruce Born: July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire Ascended to the throne: February 10, 1306 aged 31 years Cro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,861 | What 'nuclear' nickname was given to Jack Welch in the 1980s for eliminating employees while leaving the office buildings intact? | Jack Welch Definition | Investopedia Jack Welch DEFINITION of 'Jack Welch' The former chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) from 1981 - 2001. Welch expanded the company and dramatically increased its market value from $14 billion to $410 billion during his tenure. Welch has a reputation as one of the top CEOs of al... | 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 |
1,503,862 | What sort of new town, the first in the UK being Letchworth, was proposed in a book of 1898 by Ebenezer Howard ? | Garden Cities in England Garden Cities in England International Precursors: Garden Cities In 1898, a self-educated Englishman named Ebenezer Howard, who had been influenced by the writings of Edward Bellamy and Henry George, published Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform. Revised and re-issued in 1902 under a new ... | Castle Howard - Stately Home in England Castle Howard BOOKS Castle Howard is not a castle but a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, 15 miles (24 km) north of York. Most of it was built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, to a design by Sir John Vanbrugh. It is a Grade I listed House with specta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,863 | What is Mock Turtle soup made from? | Lorelai "Trix" Gilmore's (Mock) Mock Turtle Soup Lorelai "Trix" Gilmore's (Mock) Mock Turtle Soup December 21, 2013 8:00 am You’ll be glad you made it Mock Mock, I promise. So, we all remember the time on our beloved Gilmore Girls when Richard Gilmore, that stodgy and strict master of all things ceremonious, actually s... | Mulligatawny - YouTube Mulligatawny Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available rig... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,864 | What is the collective noun for geese in flight? | Collective noun for geese - List of collective nouns for geese A gaggle of geese (on the ground) flock A flock of geese (on the ground) skein A skein of geese (flying together) wedge A wedge of geese (flying in a 'V' format) plump A plump of geese (flying together) team A team of geese (flying together) nide | What is a group of lapwings called? What is a group of lapwings called? Collective Noun for Lapwings The collective noun for lapwings is the word you would use to describe a group of lapwings. We have identified the following word(s) that you could call a group of lapwings: deceit desert Used in a sentence, you could s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,865 | As at 2012 Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi, Japan, is officially regarded as being what world-record-holding business? | Oldest: Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan, Yamanashi, Japan : 10 world record-breaking hotels Compare all offers © Copyright Japan is home to the world's oldest hotel, more precisely the Yamanashi prefecture on the main island of Honshu. The Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a hot springs hotel and has been taking in weary souls to bat... | Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor - IT - 402 View Full Document Who was the first woman to win an Academy Award Janet Gaynor 1929 96 Where do they speak Malagasy Madagascar 97 What is a mud puppy American Salamander 98 You can ski on the piste but what other sport uses the term Fencing where ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,866 | Which London theatre has a thatched roof? | The Globe Theatre London Home » Latest News » General » The Globe Theatre London The Globe Theatre London in General / Information tagged Globe Theatre London / Thatching / Thatching in England / The Globe Theatre London by Peter Brugge June 29th 2013 saw the 400th Anniversary of the fire at the Thatched Globe theatr... | London - photos and facts of sights - Learning English main residence of the British Monarch since 1837 775 rooms When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies from the flagpole, when the Queen is not in residence the Union Flag can be seen. 4. Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) residence of the Eng... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,867 | PADI Worldwide, which has its corporate headquarters in California, USA, is concerned with what? | PADI History: – Tarpoon Dive Center PADI History: The PADI Story – Two Friends, a Bottle of Scotch and an Idea The world’s largest scuba diving training organization, PADI was dreamed up in 1966 by two friends in Illinois over a bottle of Johnnie Walker. It’s true. John Cronin, a scuba equipment salesman for U.S. Diver... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,868 | According to the Bible, who was freed by Pontius Pilate, thus condemning Jesus Christ to crucifixion? | Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate was the Roman official who gave the final order for the crucifixion. According to the gospels, he actually believed that Jesus was innocent, and wanted to save him, but was pressured into ordering his death by the Jewish religious leaders and a disorderly crowd of spectators... | Ecumenical Buddhism, Daoism, & Confucianism: The Stylites Ecumenical Buddhism, Daoism, & Confucianism Buddhism is the successor of the tribal Hindu faith. LaoZi is the greatest prophet of the Dao. Siddhartha Gautama is Saint Ioasaph in the Orthodox & Catholic Christian Churches. Jesus Christ can, in truth, be called a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,869 | Mixing yellow and blue paint produces? | MIXING LIGHTS AND PAINTS MIXING LIGHTS AND PAINTS Light comes in the colors of the spectrum (like the colors in a rainbow). White light from the sun or an incandescent lamp (one that creates light from intense heat) contains all colors of the spectrum. A prism or a water drop breaks up a beam of white light into the sp... | Me, Myself And I | Interactive Media Blog Interactive Media Blog Me, Myself And I Abstract Expressionism Around World War II ”Abstract Expressionism” this was the first biggest movement that influenced the world that grew from new york city. The style of the movement is expressed through a canvas of paint shown with em... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,870 | What song is commonly played when the President of the United States enters a room? | "Hail Columbia" - The President's March - History Behind the Song By Espie Estrella Title of Song: "Hail Columbia," also known as "The President's March." It was once considered as a national anthem of the United States before " Star Spangled Banner " was ruled the official anthem in 1931. Composer/s: The melody of thi... | 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 |
1,503,871 | Born in Hungary in 1912, which pianist and conductor was music director at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1961-71, and music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1969-91? | OBITUARY: Sir Georg Solti | The Independent OBITUARY: Sir Georg Solti Sunday 7 September 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Georg Solti was an international figure acclaimed as one of the great conductors of his generation. His work in the opera house, on the concert platform and in the recording stu... | London Opera listing and tickets: The Pilgrim's Progress | London Coliseum | until 28-Nov | One Stop Arts Times Professional performances of English operas are rare – they always have been – and it is presumably the 60th anniversary of The Pilgrim's Progress specifically that has prompted this 2012 revival. It seems th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,872 | The book and the musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ are set in which city? | The Book | The Phantom of the Opera The man who created the Phantom By Peter Haining, September 1986 Gaston Leroux, the versatile French author who created The Phantom of the Opera, was a man with an abiding passion for the theatre and it seems appropriate that after years of struggle, writing newspaper reviews and a n... | 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 |
1,503,873 | "Name the composer, born in Moravia in 1854, whose works include :- The rhapsody ""Taras Bulba"" and the opera ""The Beginning of a romance""?" | Leoš Janáček music | Composers Romantique Biography Leoš Janáček ( baptised Leo Eugen Janáček, 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist and teacher. He was inspired by Moravian and all Slavic folk music to create an original, modern musical style. Until 1895 he devoted... | Music at Torrey Pines High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Achille-)Claude Debussy The Carnival of the Animals (Charles-)Camille Saint-Saëns The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Edward) Benjamin Britten Mass in Time of War (Franz) Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London”... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,503,874 | In Greek mythology, how are the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne collectively called? | MNEMOSYNE - Greek Titan Goddess of Memory (Roman Moneta) Mnemosyne Mnemosyne, Greco-Roman Antioch mosaic C2nd A.D., Hatay Archeology Museum MNEMOSYNE was Titan goddess of memory and remembrance and the inventress of language and words. As a Titan daughter of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven), Mnemosyne was also a goddess of tim... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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