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1,504,775 | Which American composer wrote the music for the songs Stardust and Georgia on my Mind? | HOAGY CARMICHAEL IS DEAD - COMPOSER WROTE 'STARDUST' - NYTimes.com HOAGY CARMICHAEL IS DEAD HOAGY CARMICHAEL IS DEAD; COMPOSER WROTE 'STARDUST' UPI Published: December 28, 1981 RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Dec. 27— Hoagy Carmichael, composer of such songs as ''Stardust'' and ''Georgia on My Mind,'' died today at Eisenhower M... | A History of Jazz Music A history of Jazz Music TM, ®, Copyright © 2005 Piero Scaruffi . All rights reserved. All photographs are property of the label/agency that provided them (These are excerpts from my book "A History of Jazz Music" ) Bebop pianists TM, ®, Copyright © 2003 Piero Scaruffi All rights reserved. Just l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,776 | The Red Wings play in the National Hockey League at the Joe Louis Arena in which city? | Official Detroit Red Wings Website | NHL.com Red Wings Privacy Policy NHL Ticket Exchange Schedule Roster News Contact the Red Wings DetroitRedWings.com is the official Web site of the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit Red Wings and DetroitRedWings.com are trademarks of the Detroit Red Wings. NHL, the NHL Shield and the word ... | Minnesota State Facts - 50States.com Minnesota Facts and Trivia Minnesotan baseball commentator Halsey Hal was the first to say 'Holy Cow' during a baseball broadcast. The Mall of America in Bloomington is the size of 78 football fields --- 9.5 million square feet. Minnesota Inventions: Masking and Scotch tape, Wheatie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,777 | On which Shakespeare play is the musical 'The Boys From Syracuse' based? | Shakespeare/Pop Music: Broadway - shakespeareandpopularmusic shakespeareandpopularmusic INTRODUCTION Although considered part of the classical theatrical canon today, Shakespeare's plays were an important part of the popular culture of Early Modern England. It seems only fitting that Broadway has made these plays pa... | No Fear Shakespeare: The Tempest: Characters No Fear Shakespeare Act 1, Scene 1 Prospero The play’s protagonist and Miranda’s father. Twelve years before the events of the play, Prospero was the duke of Milan. His brother, Antonio, in concert with Alonso, king of Naples, usurped him, forcing him to flee... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,778 | "Who resigned his army commission in 1858 to write music, such as the opera ""Boris Godunov"" and ""Pictures at an Exhibition""?" | 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... | Symphonic poem R. Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra Symphonic poem A symphonic poem or tone poem is a piece of orchestral music in a single continuous section (a movement) in which the content of a poem, a story or novel, a painting, a landscape or another (non-musical) source is illustrated or evoked. The term was firs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,779 | Which British author wrote under the pseudonym Peter Porcupine? | Peter Porcupine | Article about Peter Porcupine by The Free Dictionary Peter Porcupine | Article about Peter Porcupine by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Peter+Porcupine Also found in: Wikipedia . Cobbett, William (kŏb`ĭt), 1763?–1835, British journalist and reformer. The son of a farm la... | Harry Potter and the curse of middle age: should fictional children ever grow up? | Books | The Guardian The Guardian Harry Potter and the curse of middle age: should fictional children ever grow up? JK Rowling’s beloved characters are taking to the stage as adults in The Cursed Child. But are fans ever ready for their... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,780 | The 2008 film ‘Valkyrie’ depicts the 1944 plot to assassinate which political figure? | Valkyrie Rankings & Opinions 31 lists Valkyrie Valkyrie is a 2008 American-German historical thriller film set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The film depicts the 20 July plot in 1944 by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and to use the Operation Valkyrie national emergency plan to take control of t... | The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich – Prague Blog By Tracy A. Burns June 4, 1942 When head of Nazi security police and governor of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Reinhard Heydrich, died 70 years ago, June 4, 1942, due to wounds inflicted by Czech parachutists during an assassination attempt, it marked one... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,781 | A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time. How long? | A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time | Information In "Knowledge is the only thing that grows when shared" is what I belief and hence this Website A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time, but it means different things across various fields of study. The term "jiffy" is often used to descr... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,782 | Great Victoria Street railway station serves the centre of which UK city? | Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station Click on image to enlarge These are the contact details for Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station. Facilities include public toilets, disabled toilet, public telephones, car parking and luggage trolleys as well as restaurant a... | 1906 - Elephant & Castle station opens 1915 - The line is extended from Baker Street to Queen's Park 1939 - The Bakerloo line takes over the Stanmore branch of the Metropolitan line 1979 - The Jubilee line opens and, after 40 years, the Stanmore branch of the Bakerloo line closes 1982 - The four peak period trains betw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,783 | Making a U-turn results in a change of direction of how many degrees? | Illegal U Turns in California | by Nolo Illegal U Turns in California In California, should you fight a ticket for an illegal U turn? Share on Facebook California traffic laws limit when you can make a U-turn. A U-turn is a full 180 degree turn that results in traveling in the opposite direction from when you started. ... | 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 |
1,504,784 | Which famous English explorer charted the northern coasts of America in 1819? | Explorers and Navigators Explorers and Navigators Idaho Pioneers Top Surnames Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512) Amerigo Vespucci (Italian pronunciation: [ameˈriːɡo vesˈputtʃi]; March 9, 1454 – February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartogr... List of Explorers Exploration is the act of search... | Sir Ernest Shackleton | Explore Royal Museums Greenwich Sir Ernest Shackleton Share Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer, who made three expeditions to the continent, most famously in 1914 on the Endurance. Who was Ernest Shackleton? He was born in southern Ireland, but grew up in London. He join... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,785 | Dili is the capital of which country? | Dili, capital city of East Timor All... Dili, capital city of East Timor Amid the crowded refugee camps and burnt-old buildings in Dili lie charming neighborhoods where frangipani trees shed colorful flowers onto the streets, chickens and goats run free and dignified colonial buildings serve as a reminder of the past. ... | 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 |
1,504,786 | "In the 2009 remake of ""Reggie Perrin"" who played the title role?" | Reggie Perrin (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb IMDb 16 December 2016 11:32 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 Reggie Perrin has... | Sam Neill - Biography - IMDb Sam Neill Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (18) | Personal Quotes (10) Overview (3) 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Sam Neill was born in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to army parents, an English-born mother, Priscilla Beatrice (Ingham), and a New Zealand... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,787 | In the Bible St Paul's conversion to Christianity takes place on the road to where? | Acts 9 Commentary - Paul's Conversion - BibleGateway.com View Acts 9:1-19 Paul's Conversion The most important event in human history apart from the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is the conversion to Christianity of Saul of Tarsus. If Saul had remained a Jewish rabbi, we would be missing thirteen of... | Entering the Forbidden City of Mecca, 1853 Printer Friendly Version >>> It was a dangerous journey; any misstep could have cost him his life. In 1853 intrepid British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised himself as an Islamic pilgrim and made the trek into the heart of Arabia visiting the holy cities of Medina... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,788 | Which British rock band’s original line-up was Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright? | Pink Floyd | British rock group | Britannica.com British rock group rock Pink Floyd, British rock band at the forefront of 1960s psychedelia who later popularized the concept album for mass rock audiences in the 1970s. The principal members were lead guitarist Syd Barrett (original name Roger Keith Barrett; b. January ... | Scarfe, Gerald Scarfe, Gerald > Billedkunstnere > Scarfe, Gerald Gerald Anthony Scarfe, CBE, RDI, (born 1 June 1936 in St John's Wood, London) is an English cartoonist and illustrator. He worked as editorial cartoonist for The Sunday Times and illustrator for The New Yorker. His most famous work was for rock group Pink... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,789 | Baroness Marie Christine Agnes Hedwig Ida von Reibnitz is better known as whom | The Mad Monarchist: Royal Profile: Princess Michael of Kent Friday, April 20, 2012 Royal Profile: Princess Michael of Kent HRH Princess Michael of Kent is surely one of the more controversial members of the modern British Royal Family, and one of my favorites for all of that. Whereas most of the “controversial” members... | Deathiversary- October 31st: The Funeral Source 1926- Harry Houdini, magician, died at 52. Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss) (b. 1874) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice as "Harry Handcuf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,790 | In which children's TV programme, narrated by Derek Jacobi, would you see Iggle-Piggle and Upsy-Daisy? | In The Night Garden: Who's Here? [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Derek Jacobi: DVD & Blu-ray Product Description Product Description Five episodes of the CBeebies pre-school series narrated by Derek Jacobi, which takes children on an imaginative journey through the night garden, encountering its funny and lovable residents includ... | Rupert Bear - Visit Nutwood Visit Nutwood SALES Nutwood Rupert lives in a cottage in Nutwood village with his parents, Mr and Mrs Bear, and is recognisable in his red jumper and yellow checked scarf and trousers. The family have an annual summer seaside holiday and occasionally also visit Rupert's aunts and uncles. Rup... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,791 | In which American state is Roswell, where it is claimed a U.F.O. crashed in 1947? | Roswell UFO Incident - July 1947 - Connections to July 4th - Crystalinks The Roswell UFO Incident The Roswell UFO incident took place in the U.S. in June or July 1947, when an airborne object crashed on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Explanations of what took place are based on both official and unofficial communica... | Book Some of the book titles and authors mentioned on the television show Jeopardy Edmund Hoyle, Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Joseph Pulitzer, Hugo Awards are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Books I want to read again by Ray Sahelian, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,792 | Behind Wal-Mart, Carrefour, and Tesco, what corporation is the fourth largest retail group (by turnover, at 2012) in the world? | Background Of Tesco Free Essays Background Of Tesco Tesco is a retailing industry, its headquarters are in Cheshunt, Brouxbourne, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It has 5,380 stores, located in... USA, UK, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, India, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, and Czech Republi... | Asda buys Netto for £778m | Business | The Guardian Supermarkets Asda buys Netto for £778m Asda has been struggling to keep pace with its rivals and last week revealed its first decline in quarterly sales since 2006 Asda intends to buy Netto's smaller stores to compete with Tesco and Sainsbury's. Photograph: Guardian T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,793 | In which decade was Arnold Schwarzenegger born? | Arnold Schwarzenegger - Biography - IMDb Arnold Schwarzenegger Biography Showing all 733 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (9) | Trivia (146) | Personal Quotes (550) | Salary (22) Overview (4) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) With an almost unpronounceable surname and a thick Austri... | Twentieth Century Timeline , Puccini's Tosca Freud publishes his Interpretations of Dreams , Ferdinand Zeppelin invents a rigid framed dirigible or airship that became known as the Zeppelin, Max Planck formulates quantum theory, First Browning revolvers manufactured, Fessenden transmits human speech via radio waves, F.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,794 | De La Rue is a famous international maker of? | De La Rue shares fall as banknote maker slashes dividend | Business | The Guardian De La Rue shares fall as banknote maker slashes dividend Annual profit tumbles by more than a third as company faces stiff competition in core banknote business De La Rue won the contract to print the new Winston Churchill plastic £5 not... | Marie De Medici Cycle By Peter Paul Rubens Marie De Medici Cycle By Peter Paul Rubens 0 0 The Marie De Medici Cycle is a series of 24 paintings by the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. Description Rubens was commissioned to work on the series in the autumn of 1621 by Marie de Medici, wife of then King of France... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,795 | Who, is buried in Westminster Abbey, not because he was a poet but because lie was clerk of works to the Palace of Westminster? | Westminster Abbey - Photo 4 - Pictures - CBS News Westminster Abbey Next Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on April 29, has a rich history that makes it one of London's top landmarks. Benedictine monks first came to the site where Westminster Abbey stands in the 10th century. The are... | 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 |
1,504,796 | Who became Chief Scout in 2009? | Chief Scout | Scouts Chief Scout Chief Scout Chief Scout - Bear Grylls The Chief Scout provides inspirational leadership to the Scout Movement in the UK. The public face of Scouting, the Chief Scout ensures that we reach as wide an audience as possible. Chief Scouts are appointed for a five-year tenure. Bear Grylls was... | New senior military officers appointed - News stories - GOV.UK New senior military officers appointed From: Armed forces and Ministry of Defence reform This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today, 24 January,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,797 | Which American President was in office 1901-1909? | Theodore Roosevelt | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Theodore Roosevelt With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the ... | US Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts By Martin Kelly Updated July 25, 2016. In the history of the US presidency, four presidents have actually died from assassination. Another six were the subject of assassination attempts. Following is a description of each assassination and attempt that has occur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,798 | How many sides does a rhombus have? | How many sides does a rhombus have? | Reference.com How many sides does a rhombus have? A: Quick Answer A rhombus has exactly four sides and has a diamond shape. All the sides of a rhombus are the same length, and its opposite sides are parallel to each other. The difference between a rhombus and a square is that the a... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,799 | In the human body, where is the atrium? | Right Atrium - Human Heart Home > Cardiovascular System > Heart and Cardiovascular System of the Upper Torso > Heart > Right Atrium Right Atrium The right atrium is one of the four hollow chambers of the interior of the heart. It is located in the upper right corner of the heart superior to the right ventricle. Deoxyge... | TV ACRES: Medicine > Hospitals > Sacred Heat Hospital (Scrubs) Sacred Heart Hospital - Private California based medical facility featured on the medical comedy SCRUBS/NBC/2001+. Nurse Judy and Drs. Turk, Reid, Kelso, Cox, and Dorian Physicians on duty included: Zach Braff as Dr. John "J.D." Michael Dorian, attending p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,800 | Which country is home to Lake Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe? | Hungary - A love for life! | Lake Balaton The "Hungarian Sea", is the people's name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary's most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe. The southern... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,801 | Which Formula One team, based in Woking, Surrey, UK, and founded in 1963 by a New Zealander, has won over 160 races, 12 Drivers' Championships and 8 Constructors' Championships? | Rtl 5 formule1 achter de schermen - YouTube Rtl 5 formule1 achter de schermen 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 tr... | Automobile Racing in 1996 | Britannica.com Automobile Racing in 1996 Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Grand Prix Racing Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Formula One automobile racing gained added interest in 1996 because 1995 world champion Michael Schumacher of Germa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,802 | Magnus Carlsen, at the age of 18, became the world's youngest what? | Magnus Carlsen - Chess.com Chess.com 4.089 keer gelezen 0 Opmerkingen Magnus Øen Carlsen (born Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen on 30 November 1990) is a Norwegian chess Grandmaster and chess prodigy. On 26 April 2004 Carlsen became a Grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 4 months, and 27 days, making him the third youngest Grand... | 8 of the Youngest Oscar Winners and Nominees of All Time 8 of the Youngest Oscar Winners and Nominees of All Time Reddit When it comes to the Oscars , usually it’s the older, more established actors that come away with the nominations and awards for their film work. However, sometimes a young newcomer gives a perform... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,803 | The Spratly Islands lie in which body of water? | China Starts Building Artificial Islands in Vietnam's Paracel Islands - Breitbart by Frances Martel 16 Feb 2016 0 16 Feb, 2016 16 Feb, 2016 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Satellite images published in The Diplomat indicate that China has begun an extensive construction operation in the South China Sea’s Paracel Islands, fo... | Stranraer Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland Castle of St John Stranraer is the largest settlement in south west Scotland. It lies at the head of Loch Ryan, on the north side of the neck of land that prevents the Rhins of Galloway becoming an island. The town's origins date back nearly 500 years to the buil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,804 | The Bible. Who was the royal person who questioned the wisdom of Solomon? | Solomon | king of Israel | Britannica.com king of Israel c. 975 BCE - c. 926 BCE Related Biographies Solomon, Hebrew Shlomo , biblical Israelite king who built the first Temple of Jerusalem and who is revered in Judaism and Christianity for his wisdom and in Islam as a prophet. The judgement of Solomon, engraving by Gu... | Numbers 22:28 Then the LORD opened the donkey's mouth, and it said to Balaam, "What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?" Matthew Henry Commentary 22:22-35 We must not think, that because God does not always by his providence restrain men from sin, therefore he approves of it, or that it is not hat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,805 | Englishman John Wycliffe's 14th century Lollardy movement addressed reform of what? | John Wycliffe English Bible History John Wycliffe The first hand-written English language Bible manuscripts were produced in 1380's AD by John Wycliffe, an Oxford professor, scholar, and theologian. Wycliffe, (also spelled “Wycliff” & “Wyclif”), was well-known throughout Europe for his opposition to the teachi... | The Fourteenth Century by Nicholas Needham by Nicholas Needham The papacy had reached the zenith of its political power in Europe under Innocent III. His death in 1216 was followed by a period of eclipse and, finally, catastrophe. The popes continued to struggle for supremacy against Germany’s “Holy Roman” emperors. Ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,806 | What is the correct representation of the burger chain brand? | Which Fast Food Chain Has The Best Burger And Fries? [Infographic] Which Fast Food Chain Has The Best Burger And Fries? [Infographic] {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the ... | UK television adverts 1955-1985 Breads, spreads, biscuits, crackers, cakes Anchor Butter (1): c.1970 There’s an Anchor sign on Britain’s favourite butter, It’s the Anchor sign that tells you it’s the best. If you like your bread and butter, There’s no other word you’ll utter ’Cos you’ll always want the butter With the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,807 | The song Michelle appears on which Beatles album? | Michelle - The Beatles | Song Info | AllMusic The Beatles google+ Song Review by Richie Unterberger On an album, Rubber Soul, characterized by compositions that brought the Beatles into far more sophisticated lyrical territory, "Michelle" was something of a throwback to their simpler earlier romantic tune... | Frank Ifield and The Beatles by Bob Howe ©1996 (revised 2002) It was at the end of October 1962 when British promoter Arthur Howes received an unsolicited phone call at home from Brian Epstein. Brian was managing a group called The Beatles whose first single Love Me Do was slowly climbing the charts (it would peak at n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,808 | What nationality is reigning Olympic decathlon champion, Erki Nool? | Erki Nool won Heptathlon in Reval Hotels Cup - News - News - Decathlon 2000 Erki Nool won Heptathlon in Reval Hotels Cup (0) Feb 06, 2005 Sydney Olympic Decathlon champion Erki Nool won the annual Reval Holels Cup combined events meeting - which he organises - with a more than respectable Heptathlon score of 6070 point... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,809 | What does the Be represent in the portmanteau Benelux? | What does acronym mean? Definitions for acronymˈæk rə nɪm This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word acronym Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: acronym(noun) a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this defin... | 10 cent 10 cent Emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) and monetary policy Monetary policy Read about the ECB’s monetary policy instruments and see the latest data on its open market operations. Public consultations Payments & Markets Find out how the ECB promotes safe and efficient payment and settlement systems, and he... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,810 | Who invented the vacuum flask, in 1892? | Scottish Inventions & The Inventors Behind Them Scottish Inventions & The Canny Scots Behind Them Did you know that a whole bunch of things that you use/see every day are Scottish inventions? Things like the TV and telephone keep us connected and entertained. Lynch-pin inventions in industry and agriculture helped move... | Technology Cousteau Society http://www.cousteau.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/First-tests-of-the-Aqua-Lung.mp4 Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus The story of the Aqua-Lung goes back to World War II. In June, 1943, on a small beach of the Riviera, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, wearing rubber fins, shouldered the n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,811 | What was the first name of former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt? | Eleanor Roosevelt - First Ladies - HISTORY.com Eleanor Roosevelt A+E Networks Introduction First lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), the U.S. president from 1933 to 1945, was a leader in her own right and involved in numerous humanitarian causes throughout her life. The niece ... | Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: Geo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,812 | In the children's stories of Thomas the Tank Engine, what is the name of the Fat Controller? | Sir Topham Hatt | Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia | Fandom powered by Wikia So far, there have been three controllers in charge of the North Western Railway. Sir Topham Hatt I (1880-1956) Topham Hatt was apprenticed at Swindon Works at age fourteen and seems to have struck a friendship with W. A. Stanier during his time t... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,813 | What is the name of the Space Probe launched in 2006 to study Pluto? | Reaching for Pluto: NASA Launches Probe to Solar System's Edge Reaching for Pluto: NASA Launches Probe to Solar System's Edge By Tariq Malik, Space.com Managing Editor | January 19, 2006 03:47pm ET MORE NASA's New Horizons spacecraft launches into space on a mission to the planet Pluto and beyond on Jan. 19, 2006. Cred... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,814 | Which woman tennis player has won the most grand slam titles with 62? | Tennis Players Who Changed the Game: Margaret Court Smith | Bleacher Report Tennis Players Who Changed the Game: Margaret Court Smith By R L , Senior Analyst Dec 3, 2008 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 1.1K Comments Put your notes away. It's time for a pop quiz. Which female tennis player won the most ... | French Open flashback: Rafael Nadal's clay-court domination, Steffi Graf's final Grand Slam triumph and more at Roland Garros | Daily Mail Online French Open flashback: Rafael Nadal's clay-court domination, Steffi Graf's final Grand Slam triumph and more at Roland Garros comments The players are hard at work on the cla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,815 | 'Cold Mountain Penitentiary' features in which book and film? In the book it is in Maine, but in the film it is in Louisiana? | Film locations for The Green Mile (1999) For more of Stephen King and Frank Darabont in prison, see The Shawshank Redemption The Green Mile location: Cold Mountain Prison: Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville Photograph: Erik Hollander Another Stephen King prison drama from Frank Darabont , the director of The Shaws... | Misery (1990) - 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 After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,816 | By what name was TV's Ben Collins better known? | Profile | Ben Collins Message: * Attachment: Better known as The Stig from BBC’s internationally acclaimed Top Gear TV Show. Ben coached hundreds of celebrities from Tom Cruise to Lionel Ritchie around the race-track, organised high voltage car chases and tested hundreds of priceless cars to the brink. Ben holds many c... | Death in Paradise, Ben Miller on heatstroke, getting divorced and his Potato Years, interview - Telegraph TV and Radio Death in Paradise, Ben Miller on heatstroke, getting divorced and his Potato Years, interview Ben Miller, best known as half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, stars in Death in Paradise, a new B... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,817 | The NASDAQ Stock Exchange is located in which city? | Nasdaq at Times Square Nasdaq at Times Square Nasdaq MarketSite With its dramatic video tower overlooking New York's Times Square, Nasdaq MarketSite is the location for the Nasdaq Market Bell Ceremonies as well as providing spectacular panoramic views and the ultimate setting for company and private events. Market Bell... | Free US Cities Stock Footage: Golden Gate Bridge- Stock footage for Free Home / US Cities/Locations / Free US Cities Stock Footage: Golden Gate Bridge Free US Cities Stock Footage: Golden Gate Bridge Administrator November 18, 2014 US Cities/Locations Comments Off on Free US Cities Stock Footage: Golden Gate Bridge 742... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,818 | The main religion in Tibet is a style of what? | Religion in Tibet | Free Tibet Search this site Religion in Tibet In March 2010 the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, accused China of attempting to “deliberately annihilate Buddhism”. In Tibet, many people’s lives are dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism. Religious customs are part of everyday life, from ch... | Home - Webb School of Taekwondo Home The Art of Taekwondo Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art that emphasizes kicking techniques. The korean word taekwondo translates into the way of the hand and foot. Taekwondo does not emphasize the use of weapons, but accomplishes it goals by using the hands and feet. The taekwondo ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,819 | What was the first complete symphony to be recorded? | Ten Perfect Orchestral Recordings - The New Yorker Ten Perfect Orchestral Recordings May 1, 2012 I don’t know that perfection is of the greatest importance in music-making. Spirit, power, phrasing, tempo, expressiveness—all these things matter more than note-perfect execution. Wilhelm Furtwängler (1886-1954) is wide... | TIMELINE OF WORLD HISTORY TIMELINE OF WORLD HISTORY Portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820 Ludwig van Beethoven, (baptized December 17, 1770, Bonn, archbishopric of Cologne [Germany]�died March 26, 1827, Vienna, Austria), German composer, the predominant musical figure in the transitional period bet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,820 | Which 1960’s art vogue was based on optical illusion? | Op Art - 1960s Art Style Known to Trick the Eye Share By Shelley Esaak Flashback to 1964. In the United States, we were still reeling from the assassination of our President, escalating the Civil Rights movement, being "invaded" by British pop/rock music and, in general, pretty much done with notions of achieving idyll... | Mario Testino's Vogue Paris covers | Vogue Paris 1/65 In February 1995, Mario Testino first began collaborating with Vogue Paris. Within this issue dedicated to ready-to-wear, we found the must-have Parisian accessories including shoes, bags, veils and gloves. Timeless elegance exuded from the cover as model Meghan D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,821 | """Sedgemoor"" and ""Frankley"" service areas can be found on which of Britain's motorways?" | M5 motorway M5 motorway This article is about the M5 motorway in England. For other uses, see M5 motorway (disambiguation) . M5 motorway A and B road zones The M5 is a motorway in England. It runs from Junction 8 of the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon . Heading south-west, the M5 runs east of Wes... | Weather Forecast Areas - Europe & the Mediterranean - Franks-Weather - The Weather Window Forecast texts METAREAs METAREAs or NAVAREAs are regions of the oceans for which specified nations have the responsibility for the co-ordination of the provision of meteorological and other marine safety information. For METAREAs ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,822 | What is the scientific name for the kneecap? | What is the scientific name for the knee cap? - YouTube What is the scientific name for the knee cap? 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... | What is the largest joint in the human body? | Reference.com What is the largest joint in the human body? A: Quick Answer Not only is the knee the largest joint in the human body, it is also the most complicated, according to Inner Body. The knee is a hinge joint that is formed to move only on one axis. Full Answer The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,823 | From the Persian for "yellow orpiment", what element, with an atomic number of 33, uses the symbol As? | Arsenic Facts Arsenic Facts Arsenic Facts Arsenic is a chemical that has been in use since ancient Greece, Egypt, and China, to strengthen alloys. It is poisonous and so is its compounds but has been used for many purposes in manufacturing and agriculture, and is also being looked at for medicinal use today despite its... | #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in - Pastebin.com raw get clone embed report print text 2.69 KB #question=Astronomer William Herschel announced the discovery of which planet in our solar system in March 1781?#answer=Uranus #question=What is the name of the ship in the novel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,824 | Frederic Sackrider Remington (1861-1909) specialised in the painting and drawing of what? | Frederic Remington - Documenting the American West Frederic Remington - Painting the Old West | 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 |
1,504,825 | Which 1999 film starring Tom Hanks is set in a Louisiana prison | The Green Mile (1999) - 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 The lives of guards on Death R... | Wilson the Volleyball - IMDb IMDb View rank on IMDbPro » Wilson the Volleyball Wilson the Volleyball is one of Hollywood's most loved volleyballs. His glittering career started when he became the only companion of Tom Hanks ' Chuck Noland in Cast Away (2000). Many say this is Wilson's best performance and he couldn't h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,826 | Who was the first female President of the Irish Republic in 1990? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1990: Ireland elects first woman president 1990: Ireland elects first woman president Voters in the Republic of Ireland have chosen their first female president. Unofficial returns suggest that Mary Robinson, who is standing as an independent, took nearly 40% of the vote in the first round. Irelan... | Enya - song of the sandman lullaby - YouTube Enya - song of the sandman lullaby 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. Pleas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,827 | What, according to Gil Scott-Heron, will not be televised? | GIL SCOTT-HERON LYRICS - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" lyrics GIL SCOTT-HERON LYRICS "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" You will not be able to stay home, brother. You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out. You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and sk... | BBC News - LIVE: Budget 2011 LIVE: Budget 2011 No need to reload, updates automatically. Follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter 0007: It's been a dramatic week - the killing of arguably the world's most wanted man and the emergence of intriguing details about where he was hiding. Questions remain of course, including concerns ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,828 | Who played Lara Croft in the 2001 film ‘Tomb Raider’? | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ( 2001 ) PG-13 | Video game adv... | 2001 Academy Awards® Winners and History Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Monsters, Inc. (2001) Actor: DENZEL WASHINGTON in "Training Day," Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind," Sean Penn in "I Am Sam," Will Smith in "Ali," Tom Wilkinson in "In the Bedroom" Actress: HALLE BERRY in "Monster's Ball," Judi ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,829 | Which country produces 70 % of all European olive oil ? | Top 25 Olive Oil Producing Countries | PEAS Health About Top 25 Olive Oil Producing Countries With Italy the largest importer/exporter and Spain the largest producer, the Mediterranean basin is considered to be the hub of olive oil production and related business. With the growing awareness, advance research and increa... | Press kits - UEFA EURO - Media – UEFA.org * FIFA World Cup/FIFA Confederations Cup Last updated 01/07/2015 15:02CET Match background Only this chapter Croatia will look to stay in the hunt for qualification from Group H – and end Bulgaria's slender hopes of a play-off place – in their first game under new coach Ante Ča... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,830 | What is the female equivalent of a Bar Mitzvah? | Bat Mitzvah: American Jewish Women | Jewish Women's Archive Home › Collections › Encyclopedia › Bat Mitzvah: American Jewish Women Bat Mitzvah: American Jewish Women by Paula E. Hyman “The Friday night before the service my father decided what I was to do. I was to recite the blessings, read a portion of the Torah sidr... | Judaism's Naming Ceremonies for Girls By Caryn Meltz Updated February 23, 2016. Its a girl! When do you name her? When should you throw the party? After eight days, two weeks, a month? As opposed to a brit, circumcision, of a boy on the eighth day, there are no explicit rituals for a girl. Instead, there are customs ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,831 | "Which 16th century English composer's works include 'Gaude Gloriosa Dei Mater' and the Christmas mass Puer Natus est Nobis""?" | Thomas Tallis | Classical-Music.com Past Issues Thomas Tallis Thomas Tallis is a biographer’s challenge and a musicological detective’s delight. From the scant records that survive, we know that his world extended from Dover and the nearby Isle of Thanet to Westminster and Waltham Cross. He reached old age, but we cann... | Purcell - Dido and Aeneas - Classic FM Schedule Purcell - Dido and Aeneas English Baroque composer Henry Purcell wrote his first opera based on the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the Prince of Troy, Aeneas, based on a libretto by Nahum Tate. It was first performed in 1689. Based on book IV of Virgil’s epic poem,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,832 | Which American city has areas called Hyde Park and Southend | South End | Boston.gov families, and a vibrant gay and lesbian community. The area’s main streets are Tremont Street, Columbus Avenue, and Mass Avenue. Here you’ll find the area’s renowned Victorian brownstone buildings. The Washington Gateway Main Streets program supports the neighborhood’s many small businesses. Ther... | Christmas 2015 Jeopardy Template In which state is Santa is called Kanakaloka? 100 How do many people spend Boxing Day? A) Working. B) Shopping C) Wrapping presents. 100 What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 100 Just like the ones I used to know What's the second line of "I'm dreaming of a white christmas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,833 | What was the name of New York City, prior to 1665? | New York City, New York (U.S.) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website New York City, New York (U.S.) Courtesy of Joe McMillan, 4 June 2000 See also: History of New York City subdivisions by Harry Macy, Jr. Boroughs/Counties of New York City Boroughs and counties refer to the same geographical entities. ... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose name appears in another state's most populous city? Kansas City is the name of the biggest city in Missouri but only the third biggest city in Kansas. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Oly... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,834 | "Who wrote the ""Sword of Honour"" trilogy of novels?" | The Sword of Honour Trilogy (Everyman's Library Classics & Contemporary Classics): Evelyn Waugh: 9780679431367: Amazon.com: Books By Blue in Washington TOP 500 REVIEWER on August 27, 2011 Format: Hardcover|Verified Purchase "The Sword of Honor" is deep in irony and satire from its very title to the last page of the thi... | Frequently Asked Questions about the Arthurian Legends | Robbins Library Digital Projects Robbins Library Digital Projects › Camelot Project › Frequently Asked Questions about the Arthurian Legends › Frequently Asked Questions about the Arthurian Legends Frequently Asked Questions about the Arthurian Legends by: Alan L... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,835 | For his role in the film The Theory of Everything’, which actor won the Best Film Actor BAFTA in 2015? | Baftas 2015: Eddie Redmayne scoops best actor prize - BBC News BBC News Baftas 2015: Eddie Redmayne scoops best actor prize 9 February 2015 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Eddie Redmayne has scooped the best actor prize at the Bafta Film Awards for his role as Professor Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Every... | Theory of Everything vs. True Story of Stephen and Jane Hawking Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK Elaine Mason The victim should have the right to end his life, if he wants. But I think it would be a great mistake. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there's life, there ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,836 | What long, loose over-garment was the distinctive garb of Jews in the Middle Ages? | Gaberdine - Encyclopedia Gaberdine GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES GABERDINE, or Gabardine, any long, loose over-garment, reaching to the feet and girt round the waist. It was, when made of coarse material,commonly worn in the middle ages by pilgrims, beggars and almsmen. The Jews, conservatively attached to the loose and flowing g... | SIGNAL Contact Us What is the name of the small cap the Jewish men wear? Does it have any specific meaning? The name of the small cap male Jews wear is called a Kipa (dome or covering) or Yarmulke. This head covering was meant to signify recognition that God is present above oneself. It was traditionally worn only duri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,837 | What is the name of the plain intelligent girl in glasses in Scooby Doo? | Velma Dinkley | Scoobypedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Velma Dinkley [1] is the bespectacled resident genius of Mystery Inc. , often being the one to decipher the clues and solve the crimes. Contents [ show ] Physical appearance Velma is a Caucasian female with chin-length auburn hair. She has freckles, and initially wa... | School Hard | Buffyverse Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Synopsis Spike's first visit to Sunnydale. Buffy has found herself and Sheila Martini in Principal Snyder 's office. He has decided that the two girls will prepare the school lounge for parent-teacher night on Thursday telling them that whoever does the better job... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,838 | A tangelo is the result of crossing a tangerine and with other fruit? | What is a Tangelo? (with pictures) What is a Tangelo? Originally Written By: Diane Goettel Revised By: C. Mitchell Last Modified Date: 29 November 2016 Copyright Protected: You won't believe these 10 facts about people A tangelo is a hybrid citrus fruit made by crossing a tangerine with a grapefruit or pomello. Most of... | NEA National Heritage Fellowships | NEA NEA National Heritage Fellowships 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellow Los Angeles, CA Tabs Bio Growing up in Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s, Carlinhos de Oliveira (known today as Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro) was immersed in samba, a style of music with roots in both Africa and Portugal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,839 | What was the name of the sitcom which starred Samantha Janus, Denise Van Outen and Natalie Walter as Flatmates | Rating: Overview: Babes in the Wood was a very short lived UK sitcom starring Karl Howman (Charlie), Samantha Janus (Ruth), Denise Van Outen (Leigh) and Natalie Walter (Caralyn) where we see three female flatmates doing the usual things that women do though these three have the pleasure of putting up with their neighbo... | Dimple Records - Stevens,Cat : Tea For The Tillerman Tea For The Tillerman Usually ships in two business days Notes / Reviews Tea for the Tillerman is an album by singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. This album, Stevens' second during 1970, includes many of Stevens' best-known songs including "Where Do the Children Play?", "... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,840 | In which town is the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival held annually? | Spain's Running of the Bulls Festival 2016 You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience. Spain's Running of the Bulls Festival 2016 < PREVIOUS SLIDE SLIDE 1 of 32 NEXT SLIDE > Held annually from July 6 to July 14, the adrenaline-pumping San Fermín (Running of the Bu... | Bullfighting in Spain - What is bullfighting? | don Quijote Read the Spanish version Bullfighting is certainly one of the best-known-although at the same time most controversial-Spanish popular customs. This Fiesta could not exist without the toro bravo, a species of bull of an ancient race that is only conserved in Sp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,841 | What is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands? | List of the Eight Main Islands of Hawaii 1. Hawaii (the Big Island) The island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is the largest of Hawaii's main islands with a total area of 4,028 square miles (10,432 sq km). It is also the largest island in the United States and it, like the other islands of Hawaii was formed ... | Great Chiefs & Leaders Great Chiefs & Leaders American Indians In History 1) Hiawatha Hiawatha is perhaps the most famous Native American in history. The famous author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a story that was based loosely on Hiawatha's life, which was entitled ‘The Song of Hiawatha’. Little historical data re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,842 | Whose Selected Papers on Hysteria, translated in 1909 by Abraham Brill, introduced the word libido into English? | Pioneers of Psychoanalysis | APsaA Pioneers of Psychoanalysis Karl Abraham (1877–1925) Karl Abraham completed his medical training in 1901, then worked in Bleuler’s clinic in Zurich and, later, with Carl Jung. He first met Freud in 1907 and their correspondence, first published in 1965 as A Psycho-Analytic Dialogue: Th... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,843 | What bird breed was used by coal miners to detect the presence of toxic gases in the mines? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1986: Coal mine canaries made redundant About This Site | Text Only 1986: Coal mine canaries made redundant More than 200 canary birds are being phased out of Britain's mining pits, according to new plans by the government. Modern technology is being favoured over the long-serving yellow feathere... | The Dickin Medal - PDSA Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Arms and Explosives Search dog Date of Award: awarded posthumously on 21 May 2014 “For outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty while assigned to 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, in Afghanistan 2008.” Theo – Springer Spaniel Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Arms ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,844 | "Someone who is miserable is said to be ""down in the ... "" what?" | Quotes About Misery (450 quotes) Quotes About Misery Quotes tagged as "misery" (showing 1-30 of 450) “I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” Like “Why do you want to shut out of your life any uneasiness, any misery, any depression, since after... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,845 | What symbol appears on the flag of Barbados? | My Barbados National Symbols National Symbols of Barbados page 1 Barbados National Coat of Arms The grant of arms conveyed by royal warrant was presented by Her Majesty the Queen to the President of the Senate of the island on February 14, 1966 on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Barbados. Prior to thi... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,846 | The song '76 Trombones' comes from which musical? | 76 Trombones - The Music Man - YouTube 76 Trombones - The Music Man Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again la... | 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 |
1,504,847 | "Who formulated the ""Law"" that, in a paramagnetic material, the magnetization of the material is (approximately) directly proportional to an applied magnetic field, but if the material is heated, the magnetization is (approximately) inversely proportional to temperature?" | curie s law : definition of curie s law and synonyms of curie s law (English) Derivation with quantum statistical mechanics Magnetization of a paramagnet as a function of inverse temperature. A simple model of a paramagnet concentrates on the particles which compose it which do not interact with each other. Each pa... | Physics NOVEL CHALLENGE ANSWERS - from Richard Walding This page has the answers to all the Novel Challenge questions in the text boxes in the margins. Text box page 2 NOVEL CHALLENGE Here are a few �Fermi� Questions (named after US physicist Enrico Fermi who used to drive his students nuts with them). (a) How fast... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,848 | In the final part of which 1990s game show did contestants collect tokens blown around by six fans inside a dome? | The Crystal Maze - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT Welcome to The Crystal Maze guide at TV Tome. This highly popular Channel 4 game show saw a team of six contestants (three male, three female) led around four time zones by the host Richard O'Brien, playing games and winning crystals as prizes. The ... | The Chase - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki The Chase Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki The Chase is a British game show broadcast on ITV . Several times on the program, questions are asked which reference The Simpsons in some way. This section is incomplete. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,849 | Which international charity is registered at John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford? | Contact us | Oxfam GB Contact us How to contact Oxfam with questions, comments or feedback Before you get in touch, have you tried our online FAQs ? There may already be an answer to your question (which could save you time and Oxfam money). Got a question? Not sure who to ask? Then simply email enquiries@oxfam.org.uk ... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,850 | What is the minimum number of people that can turn an unruly disturbance into a riot | Riot legal definition of riot Riot legal definition of riot http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/riot Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Acronyms , Idioms , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Riot A disturbance of the peace by several persons, assembled and acting with a common intent in executing a law... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,851 | An erupting volcano in what country has blanketed most of Northern Europe with a layer of ash that is making air travel particularly difficult at the moment? | THE ASH CLOUD | Edge.org THE ASH CLOUD Introduction By John Brockman On Wednesday April 14th, on the way to London from JFK, the pilot announced a slight delay into Heathrow in order to avoid the ash cloud coming out of the Icelandic volcano eruption. This was the first time I paid any attention to the subject. That fl... | The Complete Guide To: Britain's national parks | The Independent UK The Complete Guide To: Britain's national parks To mark the 60th anniversary of the legislation that provided protection to our most precious landscapes, Simon Calder celebrates the wealth of history and nature on our doorstep Friday 14 August 2009 23... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,852 | Published in 1924, who was the author of the adventure book The Land That Time Forgot? | The Land That Time Forgot: Edgar Rice Burroughs: 9781516935871: Amazon.com: Books The Land That Time Forgot One of these items ships sooner than the other. Show details Buy the selected items together This item:The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs Paperback $4.99 In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com... | Agatha Christie - by Michael E. Grost Agatha Christie The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) The Man in the Brown Suit (1924) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1925) The Thirteen Problems / The Tuesday Club Murders (1927 - 1931) The Murder at the Vicarage (1930) Black Coffee (1930) The Sittaford Mystery / Murder at Hazelmoo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,853 | Buzkashi is the national sport of which country? | Buzkashi : NPR Buzkashi Afghanistan's national sport is like polo, with a headless goat. If you think about it, most American sports involve an animal hide. Baseballs, basketballs and footballs are all made with leather. In Afghanistan, they don’t just use the skin — the game ball is a whole goat. Minus the head and ho... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,854 | Robert Koch won the 1905 Nobel Prize for Medicine for his work on which disease? | Robert Koch Winner of the 1905 Nobel Prize in Medicine 1905 Nobel Laureate in Medicine for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis. Background Place of birth: Klausthal (Germany) Residence: Germany Education: Studied at G�ttingen to become a physician and surgeon Affiliation: Hygienic Institute a... | Alexander Fleming, Scottish biologist and pharmacologist Alexander Fleming, Scottish biologist and pharmacologist Author: Was born on 06 aug 1881. Died on 11 mar 1955, at 73 years old. Country: Biography: Biography Alexander Fleming Sir Fleming published many articles on bacteriology, immunology and chemotherapy. His b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,855 | The largest municipal library in the UK and the largest regional library in Europe opened in 2013 in which town or city? | Library of Birmingham Library of Birmingham Project Value £188m Status Complete The Library of Birmingham is Britain’s largest public library and the largest regional library in Europe. The £188m building was opened to the public on time and came in £5m below budget. Completed in 2013, the critically acclaimed project ... | London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics A sideways look at reaction to the London Olympic Games Kenneth Branagh, top left, starring as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, starring as Abraham Lincoln at the Lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,856 | In which gambling game is double six known as boxcars? | Craps Terminology, Slang, and Common Phrases Field Bet – A bet on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12. Floorman – casino employee who stands behind the craps table, dealers with players and credit Free Odds Bet – Taken at true odds. Front Line – Same as the Pass Line. Hard Way- Betting on a 4, 6, 8 or 10 when both dice are the sa... | Steve Davis – Pro Snooker Blog Highest Ranking: #1 (1983-90) Highest Break: 147 (1982 Lada Classic) Career Highlights: Six times World Champion, Six times UK champion, Three times Masters champion, Three times Grand Prix champion, Eight times Irish Masters champion, Four times British Open champion, Six times Scottish ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,857 | Which Chinese Year began on February 10th 2013? | Chinese New Year 2013 date February 10th | Year of the Snake 2019 60 Year Cycle of the Chinese New Year Calendar Unlike western calendars, the Chinese calendar has names that are repeated every 60 years. Within the 'Stem-Branch' system is shorter 'Celestial' cycle of 12 years denoted by animals. Furthermore, the Chin... | Culture of China - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family Culture of China The Chinese call their country Zhonghua Renmmin Gogheguo, or Zhong Guo for short. Orientation Identification. The Chinese refer to their country as the Middle Kingdom, an indication of how central they... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,858 | Used in place of a net, what is the name for the pole with a sharp hook on the end of it used to boat large fish? | How to Fish for Alligator Gar: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Fish for Alligator Gar Three Parts: Finding Alligator Gar Fishing for Gar Fighting the Gar Community Q&A The Alligator Gar is one serious fish. If you're interested in testing your mettle against a 100 pound, prehistoric-looking creature, and have... | Arizona Game & Fish Department - Fishing Fishing Fishing Glossary A.C. Plug – A brand name of a large trout-imitating, jointed topwater lure made of wood. acidity – The degree of sourness of a usually water soluble substance. Acidity is measured in pH, with 7 being neutral and 2 being a strong acid. action – Measur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,859 | What is the only surname to be shared by an American President and a British Prime Minister? | William Howard Taft (1857 - 1930) - Genealogy William Howard Taft "President Taft", "Chief Justice Taft" Birthdate: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States Death: Arlington, Arlington County , VA, USA Immediate Family: Half brother of Charles Phelps Taft and Peter Rawson "Rossy" Taft II Occupation: President o... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,860 | Which meringue dessert, decorated with whipped cream and fresh fruit, originated in Australia and New Zealand, and was named after a famous early 20th century Russian ballet dancer? | 1000+ images about Beautiful Pavlova on Pinterest | Peach melba, Cream and Mini pavlova The pink food colouring takes these beautiful mini pavlovas to the next level in gourmet entertaining! See More | The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Summer Ballet Festival - BolshoiMoscow.com Hello. Returning customer? Sign in . New customer? Start here The Stars of the Classical Russian Ballet in the Summer Ballet Festival Russian State Ballet theatre Artistic Director: Viatcheslav Gordeev The "Russian State Ballet"... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,861 | What was Pierce Brosnan's first outing as 007? | James Bond 007 :: MI6 - The Home Of James Bond 2003 - Everything or Nothing (voice & likeness) "Acting allows me to explore new worlds, to discover characters by delving into their lives, and ultimately to become someone else entirely." Biography Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born into a somewhat broken family on ... | JAMES BOND AND IAN FLEMING ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE MI6 007 JAMES BOND and IAN FLEMING My favourite Bond for many years was Sean Connery. Soon Roger Moore showed he had something else to offer with his tongue in cheek quips; brilliant. Each time a film was release... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,862 | Which country shares borders with Columbia and Costa Rica? | Americas Americas Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda is located in the "Heart of the Caribbean" between the Greater and Lesser Antilles, about 402 kilometers (250 miles) east-southeast of Puerto Rico or 60 kilometers (37.5 miles) north of Guadeloupe. This territory consists of several islands, the largest being An... | Costa Rica: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities First Woman Elected President Geography This Central American country lies between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Its area slightly exceeds that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It has a narrow ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,863 | The planet Venus is known as the Evening Star. Which of the celestial bodies is known as The Morning Star? | Evening Star - Universe Today Universe Today by Abby Cessna [/caption] Venus is also known as the evening star. It was given that name by ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Egyptians, who saw it in the sky. The planet was eventually named after the Roman goddess of love because of its beauty. Many ancient ... | How do planets and their moons get their names? How do planets and their moons get their names? Answer: The official names of planets and their moons are governed by an organization called the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU was established in 1919. Its mission is "to promote and safeguard the science o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,864 | Nineteenth century Japanese artist, Hokusai, made a series of 36 prints of what? | Hokusai’s 19th Century 'Great Wave,' So Iconic It’s An Emoji, Comes Home To The MFA | The ARTery Support the news Hokusai’s 19th Century 'Great Wave,' So Iconic It’s An Emoji, Comes Home To The MFA05:49 Play By Andrea Shea Share There’s a good chance you’ve seen “The Great Wave,” Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ... | Full text of "WILLAM HOLMAN HUNT" See other formats s 1 05 265 WILLIAM HOLMAN HUNT (Aged 73) from ihc fiainlinx hy Sir W. /?. Richmond, K.A. WILLIAM A BIOGRAPHY By A. C. GISSING with 9 Illustrations DUCKWORTH 3 HENRIETTA STREET, LONDON, W.C.2 CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I. CHILD AND STUDENT. 1827 TO 1847 II... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,865 | Which Grand Slam event did tennis player Pete Sampras fail to win? | Champions Tour - ATP Champions Tour - Pete Sampras Player Biography Pete Sampras Pete is a former World Number One and 14-time Grand Slam Champion who is considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time. A true all-rounder who could rally from the back of the court, volley brilliantly and serve opponents... | Best never to win a Wimbledon singles title | NBC Sports Best never to win a Wimbledon singles title / Andy Roddick Without Roger Federer, who knows how many Grand Slam titles Andy Roddick would have won. The American came up against Federer in four Grand Slam finals, including three at Wimbledon in 2004, 2005 and 2009... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,866 | In which American State was the first atomic bomb detonated? | A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: The first atomic bomb is detonated The first atomic bomb is detonated 1945 Photo: Atomic bomb test explosion in Alamagordo, New Mexico, July 16, 1945. AP/Wide World Photos In 1932, James Chadwick discovered the neutron , a small atomic particle with mass but no charge. This tu... | BBeM: Item List Item List 1 member comment Trivia questions After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, "Who was that masked man?" Invariably, someone would answer, "I don't know, but he left this behind." What did he leave behind? When The Be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,867 | What was New York serial killer David Berkowitz better known as? | Son of Sam Killer David Berkowitz By Charles Montaldo Updated March 01, 2016. David Berkowitz , better known as Son of Sam, is an infamous 1970s New York City serial killer who killed six people and wounded several others. His crimes became legendary because of the bizarre content in the letters that he wrote to the po... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Boys, The" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Boys, The" 51-100 of 6,750 names. Benicio Del Toro Benicio Del Toro emerged in the mid-'90s as one of the most watchable and charismatic character actors to come along in years. A favorite of film buffs, Del T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,868 | What is fictional Inspector Maigret’s first name? | The Great Detectives: Maigret - Strand Mag The Great Detectives: Maigret GO BACK TO ARTICLES MAIN PAGE The Sherlock Holmes of France” is a description that has been given to Commissaire Jules Maigret and in terms of worldwide fame and popularity he certainly deserves to be bracketed with Britain’s most famous detective... | 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 |
1,504,869 | Mount Sodom lies along which body of water? | Dead Sea « See The Holy Land Israel/Jordan/West Bank Bathers by the shore of the Dead Sea (© Tom Callinan / Seetheholyland.net) The Dead Sea, which shimmers like a blue mirror under all-day sunshine, is one of the most unusual bodies of water in the world. It is set in the lowest dry land on earth, so it has no outlet.... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,870 | What name is given to abdominal thrusts performed on a choking victim, which is named after the American physician to whom it is credited? | Abdominal thrust | definition of abdominal thrust by Medical dictionary Abdominal thrust | definition of abdominal thrust by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/abdominal+thrust Related to abdominal thrust: Heimlich maneuver , abdominal thrust maneuver abdominal thrust quick, hard movemen... | Where Are They Now? Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show Where are they Now? Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show With smart-aleck hits and stage antics that included dressing up as their own opening acts, Dr. Hook and the Medecine Show gladly assumed the role of the clown princes of Seventies pop. Their off-center, sardonic appro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,871 | Which revolutionary general had the real name Jose Doroteo Arango (Francisco) Arambula? | Pancho Villa - Military Leader - Biography.com Military Leader Pancho Villa was a top military leader of the Mexican Revolution whose exploits were regularly filmed by a Hollywood company. IN THESE GROUPS Pancho Villa - Death and Legacy (TV-14; 2:01) In 1920, Villa reached an agreement with Mexican leader Adolfo de la ... | Battle of Marengo | European history | Britannica.com Battle of Marengo Battle of Mylae Battle of Marengo, (June 14, 1800), narrow victory for Napoleon Bonaparte in the War of the Second Coalition, fought on the Marengo Plain about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Alessandria , in northern Italy , between Napoleon’s approxi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,872 | Which British Prime Minister died whilst in office in 1865 aged 80 years? | A Point of View: Is it better to have leaders who are too old or too young? - BBC News BBC News A Point of View: Is it better to have leaders who are too old or too young? 5 May 2015 Close share panel Image copyright PA At the start of this election campaign, none of the leaders of the main British political parties wa... | David Lloyd George | prime minister of United Kingdom | Britannica.com prime minister of United Kingdom Written By: Alternative Titles: 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, Viscount Gwynedd of Dwyfor David Lloyd George Prime minister of United Kingdom Also known as 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor Viscount Gwynedd of Dwyfor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,873 | Pop star Madonna adopted a child from which country in October 2006? | BBC News - Malawi welcomes Madonna adoption Malawi welcomes Madonna adoption By Raphael Tenthani, BBC News, Blantyre Madonna previously adopted Malawian boy David Banda The decision to grant pop star Madonna the right to adopt a second Malawian child has been warmly received by many in the southern African state. The s... | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,874 | If two sides of a right-angled triangle are 3cm and 4cm long, what is the length of the hypotenuse? | Geometry problem solver - The triangles Geometry problem solver triangle circumscribed to the circumference triangle inscribed in the circle triangle rectangle inscribed in the semicircle They give the tracks some problems can be solved automatically, the numerical values do not matter in the various examp... | Pythagorean Triangles and Triples The calculators on this page require JavaScript but you appear to have switched JavaScript off (it is disabled). Please go to the Preferences for this browser and enable it if you want to use the calculators, then Reload this page. Pythagorean Right-Angled Triangles Right-angled triang... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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