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The biological mating theory that males seek novelty and females seek familiarity is known as the '(What US President?) Effect'?
Sex Differences in Attraction to Familiar and Unfamiliar Opposite-Sex Faces: Men Prefer Novelty and Women Prefer Familiarity | SpringerLink July 2014 , Volume 43, Issue 5 , pp 973–981 Sex Differences in Attraction to Familiar and Unfamiliar Opposite-Sex Faces: Men Prefer Novelty and Women Prefer Familiarity Authors...
Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`...
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Which 'cake' is a small, circular black sweet made of liquorice?
Liquorice cake | Good Food Channel Good Food Channel > Liquorice cake Liquorice cake Allegra McEvedy's sweet treat is made from liquorice cakes flavoured with cinnamon, orange, currants and black treacle By Allegra McEvedy 150 g butter, at room temperature 200 g sugar 2-3 oranges, juice and zest of half Tips and Sugges...
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Which country has a map of itself on its flag
Bangladesh This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Bangladesh Civil and State Flag Red disc on green field. The disc is set slightly toward the hoist so that when the flag is flying it will appear to be in the center. Many illustrations (and probably actual flags, too) have the circle in the center in er...
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...
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In 2015 which Arsenal footballer became the first ever to score hat-tricks in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A?
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez becomes the first man to net hat-tricks in the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga | Daily Mail Online Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez becomes the first man to net hat-tricks in the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga He scored a first-half treble as Udinese beat Palermo 7-0 in 2011 His Barcelon...
Premier League clubs | VisitBritain Middle East - العربية | English Premier League clubs The Premier League is the world’s number one football league, with amazing teams, stunning stadiums and passionate fans. Broadcast to 4.8 billion people worldwide every football club has an army of loyal followers cheering them on ...
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In which Australian state is the town of Wagga Wagga?
Thousands evacuate NSW towns as floods continue in Australia | Australia news | The Guardian Thousands evacuate NSW towns as floods continue in Australia Sixteen river systems have flooded in NSW, with Queensland and northern Victoria also facing serious flood threats Aerial view from a helicopter of flooded areas in W...
Australian Animals - Tourism Australia Load More Mammals Australia’s mammalian wildlife is unique from the rest of the world. The dingo, or wild dog, is our largest carnivorous mammal, while the numbat, quoll and Tasmanian devil are each generally the size of an average house cat.  Dingoes can be found all around Austr...
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By what name were Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, Lee Weiner, and Bobby Seale collectively known when they appeared before Judge Julius Hoffman in 1969?
Abbie Hoffman (1936 – 1989) | JSource Abbie Hoffman (1936 – 1989) Reference: Wikipedia Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) Abbot Howard “Abbie” Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was a political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party (“Yippies”). Hoffman was arr...
Billboard Top 40 Hits (1970) at cyList Celebrate - Three Dog Night (#15) Check Out Your Mind - The Impressions (#28) Closer to Home - Grand Funk Railroad (#22) Come And Get It - Badfinger (#7) Come Running - Van Morrison (#39) Come Saturday Morning - The Sandpipers (#17) Cracklin' Rosie - Neil Diamond (#1) Cry Me A Riv...
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During which holiday do Jews refrain from eating leavened bread?
Chosen People Ministries - Removal of the Leaven Holidays and Festivals During Passover, observant Jewish people refrain from eating leaven. This tradition comes from God's commandment to Israel in the Torah, “For seven days no leaven shall be found in your houses, since whoever eats what is leavened, that same person ...
Robert XMAS Jeopardy Jeopardy Template 100 What is Silent Night? It is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht 100 What is a BB gun? Ralphie desperately wanted this item for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story' 100 In 1987, this cat enjoys Christmas at the...
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The Aborigines call it Uluru. What do we call it?
3 Things You Should Know about Uluru's Aboriginal Name Uluru-Ayers Rock: What’s in a Name? Many people ask us what is the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock means. So we’ve written this page to not only help you to learn what the original name for Ayers Rock is, but also to dispel some of the myths about Ayers Rock’s origi...
"Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ...
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Which actress played the part of Cassandra in 'Only Fools and Horses'?
'Cassandra' actress: 'I have lost a true friend' - ITV News 16 January 2014 at 4:10pm 'Cassandra' actress: 'I have lost a true friend' Gwyneth Strong, who played Cassandra in Only Fools and Horses, has said "today is a very sad day,' following the news of the death of her co-star Roger Loyd Pack. Only Fools and Horses ...
IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Robert Redford" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Robert Redford" 1-50 of 177 names. Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City. Her mother, Melanie Sloan , is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, and her father, Karsten Johansson , is D...
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In the 1989 film 'Shirley Valentine', who played the title roll?
Shirley Valentine (1989) Free Movie Online Subscribe to our Free Great Movies Newsletter: Follow Us : Watch Movies on our channel Rate This Movie Be first to rate movie Movie Description Shirley Valentine is an award-winning 1989 British romantic comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert. The screen...
Sweet Charity the Musical February 17 2005 – December 31 2005; Al Hirschfeld Theatre Cast: Christina Applegate (Charity) London Revival 21 November 2009 – 7 March 2010; Menier Chocolate Factory. 23 April – 8 Jan 2011 (transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket) What was your favourite production? Add your thoughts in the ...
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What term originally meaning 'storehouse' referred, and still refers, to a periodical of various content and imaginative writing?
e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The C...
Dale Carnegie 14 Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The - ENGLISH - 1302 Dale carnegie 14 who wrote the famous 1855 poem the SCHOOL View Full Document Dale Carnegie 14. Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade? Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-92) 15. Who in 1450 invented movable type, thus revolutionizing ...
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What is the only major planet of the Solar System that takes its English name from Greek mythology?
Planet Names and Greek Mythology Planet Names How do planets and their moons get ther names? With the exception of Earth, all of the planets in our solar system have names from Greek or Roman mythology. This tradition was continued when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered in more modern times. Mercury (Hermes) i...
Shakespeare's Moons, the moons of Uranus - Bob the Alien's Tour of the Solar System Welcome to Uranus The Tilted Planet Discovery of Uranus Shakespeare's Moons Miranda, a moon of Uranus Facts about Uranus   Thousands of years ago, when the Romans and Greeks were naming the planets that were visible to them, they decide...
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On which inland sea do the ports of Astrakhan and Baku lie?
Caspian Ocean | Article about Caspian Ocean by The Free Dictionary Caspian Ocean | Article about Caspian Ocean by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Caspian+Ocean Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Caspian Sea (kăs`pēən), Lat. Mare Caspium or Mare Hyrcanium, salt lake, c.144...
Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 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 y...
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Robinson Crusoe Island lies off the coast of which South American country?
Robinson Crusoe - Map - Book Drum Robinson Crusoe This map plots the settings and references in Robinson Crusoe To start exploring, click a red pin Crusoe's Island Desert Island - Credit: Stefan Lins   Robinson Crusoe's Island Crusoe’s island is never given a formal name, although it is occasionally referred to as ‘The...
Political and Economic History of Costa Rica History of Costa Rica Early History Historically Costa Rica has always been somewhat of an oddity. Its name means Rich Coast but it was one of the poorest regions of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Now it is a relative prosperous Latin American country which does not hav...
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The Cotswold Way runs from Chipping Camden to which city?
Cotswold Way - Footpaths of The World Lodging:  Upscale English B&Bs Best Season: Spring. Baby lambs, green grass and not so many tourists Highlights: The towns of Chipping Camden and Broadway at the beginning and of course, beautiful Bath. Cotswold Way The Cotswold Way, one of England’s many long-distance footpaths, r...
Fosse Way Fosse Way Roman Britain, with the Fosse Way in red Fosse Way from the top of Brinklow Castle, Warwickshire The Fosse Way was a Roman road in England that linked Exeter ( Isca Dumnoniorum) in South West England to Lincoln ( Lindum Colonia) in the East Midlands, via Ilchester ( Lindinis), Bath ( Aquae Sulis), C...
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What was Elvis's last single prior to his death?
Presley, Elvis: Song release, song elvis, moody blue Song release Could you possibly tell me what was the last song Elvis released before his death? Thanks in advance, Answer Hello Alison, Elvis' last single release prior to his death was "Way Down" / "Pledging My Love", which was released in the US on June 6th 1977. T...
Elvis Presley dies - Aug 16, 1977 - HISTORY.com Elvis Presley dies Publisher A+E Networks Popular music icon Elvis Presley dies in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42. The death of the “King of Rock and Roll” brought legions of mourning fans to Graceland, his mansion in Memphis. Doctors said he died of a heart attack, likely...
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Who wrote the plays ‘Jumpers’ and ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’?
SparkNotes: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: Context Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Tom Stoppard Table of Contents Plot Overview Tom Stoppard was born Tomas Straussler to a Jewish family on July 3, 1937, in Zlín, Czechoslovakia. He fled with his parents to Singapore in 1939 to escape the Nazis. A few years...
General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w...
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In the 1970 UK general election, who was elected MP for North Antrim, became the longest serving MP from Northern Ireland, and led the Democratic Unionist Party from 1971 to 2008?
The ex-MPs who died in 2014 - part three - BBC News The ex-MPs who died in 2014 - part three 31 December 2014 Close share panel Image copyright PA This year saw the passing of two political heavyweights: former Labour MP and firebrand politician Tony Benn and ex-Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley. Their death...
Biography | The Office of Tony Blair The Office of Tony Blair Contact Biography Tony Blair served as Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2007, the only Labour leader in the party’s 100 year history to win three consecutive elections. During his time in office, the UK economy enjoyed record...
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Iftikhar Chaudrey was reinstated as Minister of Justice of which country after massive protests?
Iftikhar Chaudhry misused office to fulfil personal agenda, says Aitzaz Ahsan - Pakistan - DAWN.COM Iftikhar Chaudhry misused office to fulfil personal agenda, says Aitzaz Ahsan  Print ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Aitzaz Ahsan on Tuesday said former chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry misused his office...
Libya: popular uprising, civilian war or military attack? | Investig'Action Libya: popular uprising, civilian war or military attack? 16 Mar 2011 Grégoire Lalieu Over the last three weeks there have been confrontations between troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi and opposition forces based in the east of the country. After...
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With which sport is Michael Schumacher associated?
Michael Schumacher's son going up to Formula 4 racing - NY Daily News Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick, following dad’s racing path and will move up to Formula 4  Michael Schumacher's son going up to Formula 4 racing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mick Schumacher is moving up from kart racing to Formula 4. (Fredrik Von Erichsen/© ...
Denny Hulme | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Denny Hulme Biography In 1967 Denny Hulme became the first – and to date only – New Zealander to win the Formula One World Championship. Between his debut at Monaco in 1965 and his final race in the US Grand Prix in 1974, Hulme made 112 starts in F1, for eight victori...
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The Java Trench is part of which ocean?
Java Trench | Indian Ocean | Britannica.com Indian Ocean Alternative Title: Sunda Double Trench Similar Topics Kuril Trench Java Trench, also called Sunda Double Trench, deep submarine depression in the eastern Indian Ocean that extends some 2,000 miles (3,200 km) in a northwest-southeast arc along the southwestern and...
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Which chemical element, atomic no. 41, is named after the daughter of King Tantalus?
Element 41 - definition of Element 41 by The Free Dictionary Element 41 - definition of Element 41 by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Element+41 Related to Element 41: columbium ni·o·bi·um  (nī-ō′bē-əm) n. Symbol Nb A silvery, soft, rare, ductile metallic element that occurs chiefly in columbite-ta...
Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language. Sidebar Periodic Table of Elements The Greek language and Greek myth have contributed greatly to the sciences, including chemistry. This is most apparent in the Periodic Table of Elements. A table of the elements with mythological influences, or at least have the Gr...
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Which isolated British island is half way between Easter Island and Tahiti?
Tahiti to Easter Island Tahiti to Easter Island October 2003 OK, right off the bat we confess: this wasn't a cruise aboard Raven. But it was a cruise, albeit aboard a small, expedition-type cruise ship called Clipper Odyssey, and we did go to some pretty exotic places and had a great time. We hope this report will b...
The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow...
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Hope, Arkansas is the birthplace of two well-known politicians. One is Mike Huckabee. Who is the other?
The other man from Hope - POLITICO POLITICO The other man from Hope Bill Clinton used Hope. Now it’s Mike Huckabee’s turn. Print Bill Clinton used Hope. Now it’s Mike Huckabee’s turn. Huckabee is expected to say he’s running for president again on Tuesday morning in his Arkansas hometown — Hope — not quite 23 years aft...
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...
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"""Because you're worth it"" was the slogan for which company?"
About L'Oréal Paris Brand - Because You’re Worth It - Beauty Products Because You’re Worth It The Story Behind the Legendary Phrase Because I’m Worth It. These four words are bound to the time of their creation and yet they have proven to be timeless. They have become what the brand stands for. Written in 1973 when a s...
Adslogans - A fast, efficient bespoke search service for advertisers on slogans, endlines, straplines, taglines etc. - HALL OF FAME Current Wise Words Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame The Advertising Slogan Hall Of Fame recognises excellence and best practice in advertising, benchmarking creativity - identifying the bes...
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Which is the largest gland in the human body?
What is the largest gland in the human body? | Reference.com What is the largest gland in the human body? A: Quick Answer The liver is the largest gland in the human body. It is also an essential organ of the digestive system and has a wide array of functions. Full Answer On average, the liver of an adult weighs betwee...
Overspill Overspill 5A: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate 6A: Tea 18A: The white of an egg 19A: Tomato 33A. Kings cross and Charing cross 34A. Pennsylvania 35A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 36A. Caracus 41A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 42A. Eros 64A: The Duke of Edinburgh,...
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What is the name for the masses of lymphoid tissue between the nose and throat that are sometimes removed by an operation in cases where enlargement is having a detrimental effect on health?
shoulders neck The following are the most common signs/symptoms of acne. However, each adolescent may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: blackheads pus-filled lesions that may be painful nodules (solid, raised bumps) The symptoms of acne may resemble other skin conditions. Always consult your child'...
Epiglottis Function, Pictures & Definition | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Epiglottis The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind ...
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The 'Iron Guard' was a fascist movement and political party operating in which European country during the 1930's?
10 Forgotten Fascist Movements Of The 1930s - Listverse 10 Forgotten Fascist Movements Of The 1930s Benjamin Welton August 10, 2015 Nowadays, “fascism” is mostly a misused and little understood word . In particular, it has become a byword for anything in uniform or even remotely right-of-center. But no matter how many ...
Brief History of Mussolini & Fascists in WW2 History of the Rise and Fall of Mussolini Rise of Mussolini   Benito Mussolini came to power in 1922 during a time of corruption, economic depression and labor disputes.  After making himself known, he  was practically invited by the King to step into the position of Prime M...
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What word describes 'Spying on or exposing enemy spies'?
Index and dictionary of espionage spy terms and slang and a list of intelligence gathering agencies - LIST C - D [ A-B ] [ C-D ] [ E-F ] [ G-I ] [ J-O ] [ P-S ] [ T-Z ] [ Acronyms ] C3I - command, control, communications and intelligence - Command and control refers to the ability of the military commander to direct hi...
Slang terms at the Front - The British Library Slang terms at the Front Julian Walker explores the growth of slang used by soldiers in the trenches from describing food to alternate names for allies and enemies. Food The limited diet of the British soldier in the front line included Tickler’s Plum and Apple Jam, known ...
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What is considered to be the cowboy capital of America?
Cowboys - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Predecessors of the cowboy date back to colonial times. In western Massachusetts , in the uplands of the Carolinas, in Florida , and across the northern, red clay hills of Georgia and Alabama , cattle-raising societies existed long before the Great Plains had been cleared ...
American Lit. Outline by Douglas Chandler - issuu issuu Chapter One Early American and Colonial Period to 1776 American literature begins with the orally transmitted myths, legends, tales, and lyrics (always songs) of Indian cultures. There was no written literature among the more than 500 different Indian languages an...
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What was the name of the computer in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL... Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie... 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) -- (Movie Clip) HAL 9000 Introduction of the HAL 9000 computer (voice by Douglas Rai...
IBM's Watson Jeopardy supercomputer beats humans in practice - Jan. 13, 2011 Print Watson, IBM's natural-language processing supercomputer, is surprisingly cute and anthropomorphized. "He" appears as a black rectangle with a globe avatar sitting between his future rivals, Jeopardy champs Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, w...
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According to the proverb, the road to hell is paved with what?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions | EnglishClub The road to hell is paved with good intentions This page is about the saying "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Possible interpretation: 1) People who believe they are doing good can end up doing bad (the law of unintended consequences). 2) The...
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If you see the letters UHT on a food or milk carton, what does it mean?
Just Say No To UHT Milk | Food Renegade Just Say No To UHT Milk by Kristen Michaelis 203 Comments | Affiliate Disclosure I’d been a raw milk drinker for years. Yet I hadn’t expected to respond so negatively to the glass of Horizon organic milk my friend poured for me. After all, that’s what I’d drunk for years before m...
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 ...
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What is the commonest surname in France
Behind the Name: Most Common Surnames in France 2005 Most Common Surnames in France 2005 Create a Name Cloud Martin:235846 Bernard:105132 Dubois:95998 Thomas:95387 Robert:91393 Richard:90689 Petit:88318 Durand:84252 Leroy:78868 Moreau:78177 Simon:76655 Laurent:75307 Lefebvre:74564 Michel:74318 Garcia:68720 David:61762 ...
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Google was founded by fellow Stanford students Sergey Brin and whom, who ranked as the 11th richest man in America last year?
Our history in depth – Company – Google 1995-1997 1995 Larry Page and Sergey Brin meet at Stanford. Larry, 22, a U Michigan grad, is considering the school; Sergey, 21, is assigned to show him around. 1996 Larry and Sergey begin collaborating on a search engine called BackRub . BackRub operates on Stanford...
Stanford University | Location, Enrollment, & Notable Alumni | Britannica.com university Stanford University, official name Leland Stanford Junior University, private coeducational institution of higher learning at Stanford, California , U.S. (adjacent to Palo Alto ), one of the most prestigious in the country. The uni...
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Which 19th century French composer wrote the national anthem of the Vatican City, but is perhaps best remembered for his 'Ave Maria'?
Charles Gounod Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Musicians Charles Gounod Biography Charles Gounod was one of the most brilliant French composers of the 19th century. Know more about his life in this biography. Quick Facts Conservatoire de Paris Image Credit http://www.andina.com.pe/agencia/noticia-co...
Choosing Wedding Songs, Listen to wedding music, String Quartets and trios Tempe, Wedding Music Tempe Dona Nobis Pacem Composer:  Traditional Catholic Mass "Dona Nobis Pacem" (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈdona ˈnɔbis ˈpatʃɛm]) is a song with Latin text, often sung as a canon. The words, which mean "Grant us ...
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What is the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat?
Oldest commissioned warship afloat | Guinness World Records Oldest commissioned warship afloat When 21 October 1797 The USS Constitution - also known as 'Old Ironsides' - was commissioned on 21 October 1797 and remains on the US Navy ship roster with a crew of between 50 and 80 active duty Navy sailors. Constitution's ...
Olympic Games Cancellations – History By Zim USS Mason at the Boston Naval Yard, 1944 — Two African American sailors standing in front of the USS Mason at the Boston Navy Yard in 1944. The USS Mason (DE-529) was commissioned on March 20, 1944, with a crew of 150 African-American enlisted men and six officers. The vesse...
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In what city did Muhammad die?
PBS - Islam: Empire of Faith - Profiles - Muhammad Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca around the year 570. Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthines...
2/24/2010 • MHQ An agent of the Order of Assassins (left, in white turban) fatally stabs Nizam al-Mulk, a Seljuk vizier, in 1092, the first of many political murders by the sect. The faces in this depiction, which was contained in an illustrated 14th-century manuscript, were later scratched out (Topkapi Palace Museum, ...
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At the 2010 football World Cup which was the only team not to lose a game?
Congratulations! New Zealand is the only team that did not lose a single match in the 2010 World Cup | BoardGameGeek | BoardGameGeek New Zealand Christchurch I admire the sentiment but still politely suggest that a reality check is needed. I follow football and think the AWs were awesome. Drawing with the teams we drew...
World Cup 2014: Runners-up Argentina Receive Heroes' Welcome at Home – NDTV Sports Team members left the plane with grim expressions and had few if any words for waiting journalists. ( Lionel Messi: Golden Ball, a Tribute to the Perfect Playmaker ) "I would have liked a different kind of homecoming," said midfielder Ja...
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Ramses Station is the main railway station in which capital city?
Transformation Through Sustainable Qualification: A Sustainable Railway Neighbourhood in Ramses Area Article (PDF Available) in Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 68:481–503 · December 2012 with 35 Reads DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.12.243 2nd Manal M.F. El-Shahat Abstract Since the revolution of 25th of January 2...
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 ...
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What was the favourite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Favorite Pizzas, and More Fun Food Facts from the Franchise | Epicurious.com | Epicurious.com The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Favorite Pizzas, and More Fun Food Facts From the Franchise by Louise Hart on 08/04/14 at 02:45 PM Not a mutant and not a teenager. Photo: Shutterstock This F...
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...
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In which country was Trivial Pursuit invented?
Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59 - The New York Times The New York Times Business Day |Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59 Search Question: How did Chris Haney, an inventor of the board game Trivial Pursuit , think of himself? Answer: As a rock star. “It’s like we became rock ...
1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year?  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib...
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What famous sportsman starred in the 2009 film Looking for Eric?
Eric Cantona - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Director Eric Cantona is most known for his skill on the soccer field. Starring at Old Trafford, Manchester United's homeground, Cantona got the nickname "The King". The controversial striker has been praised as the one who brought back the trophies to one of the world's most...
FInd the connection - thinkypedia.com FInd the connection Answer the questions and find the link 1. Which England international footballer started his footballing career at Canadian club Calgary Foothills FC? 2. How are twin sisters Monica and Gabriela Irimia better known in the music world? 3. Which famous song includ...
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What word means to rely on for support or inspiration, and containing little or no fat?
Lean | Lean Definition by Merriam-Webster beefy , bulky , chunky , fleshy , heavy , heavyset , stocky , stout , thick , thickset , weighty ; brawny , burly , husky ; dumpy , pudgy , roly-poly , squat , stubby ; paunchy , potbellied ; flabby , soft ; buxom , zaftig (also zoftig ); fleshed-out , full , hippy , round Syno...
In what country is the northernmost point of Africa Tunisia - ENGLISH - 1 View Full Document In what country is the northernmost point of Africa-Tunisia In what film - Charlie Chaplain have his first speaking part 1940-The Great Dictator What Prophet in the Bible had a talking donkey-Balaam What common word comes from ...
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in which battle of 1403 was Harry Hotspur killed?
The Battle of Shrewsbury, 1403 The Battle of Shrewsbury Rent a Castle Whether it's a folly for 2 or a fort for 20, try our castles for rent page. By  Ellen Castelow , Contributing Writer  |   Comments Although the powerful Percy family had supported the Lancastrian King Henry IV when he took the throne from Richard II ...
The British Monarchy has evolved over almost 2 millennium.  This web site explores the history, chronology, and the  multifarious and fascinating characters of the individual kings and queens from ad 839 until ad 2000 Custom Search Search results published at bottom of page London 1 August 1714.  Cannon fired, drums ro...
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Where in Berkshire were Britain's first Cruise missiles based
FIRST U.S. MISSILES ARRIVE BY PLANE AT A BRITISH BASE - NYTimes.com FIRST U.S. MISSILES ARRIVE BY PLANE AT A BRITISH BASE By JON NORDHEIMER Published: November 15, 1983 Text of Briton's statement, page A14. LONDON, Nov. 14 - American- made cruise missiles arrived today at an air base in England, the British Government ...
Preston Guild Preston Guild The next Preston Guild is 2032.   A full week of events and activities, some seriously civic and others just for fun.   Since 1179 a guild fair has been run in Preston and since 1542 approximately every 20 years except for 1942 which was moved to 1952, the year after the Festival of Britain ...
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What transport artery runs for 13 miles between Brig, Switzerland and Domodossola, Italy?
Train options from Zurich to Milan? | Europe Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums Train options from Zurich to Milan? Tagged: Italy 5 Tuscany Day Trip Ideas? by tippymouse | 2 responses; most recent on Jan 18, 17 at 11:45 PM Tagged: Portugal 12 Portugal and Spain itinerary help! by Lauren1979 | 6 responses; most re...
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What is the name given to a young Salmon that returns to fresh water after one Winter at sea?
Grilse | Define Grilse at Dictionary.com grilse noun, plural grilses (especially collectively) grilse. 1. a young Atlantic salmon as it returns from the sea to fresh water for the first time. Origin of grilse 1375-1425; late Middle English grills, grilles (plural) < ? Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for...
WHAT DO YOU CALL A BABY COD? What do you call a baby cod? Answer: codling, hake, sprag, sprat A baby cod is called a codling, hake, sprag, sprat. Cod is the common name for the genus Gadus of demersal fishes, belonging to the family Gadidae. Cod is also used as part of the commons name for a number of other fishes, and...
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What is the name of the new racecourse, opened in June 2009, about five miles north of Llanelli?
The Ultimate guide to Ffos Las Racecourse FAQs Ffos Las Racecourse is situated on the outskirts of the village of Trimsaran, in the county of Carmarthenshire in southwest Wales, five miles north of Llanelli. The 600-acre racecourse is actually built on the site of the largest open cast coal mine in Europe, but no signs...
Mon Mome wins 2009 Grand National at Aintree - Telegraph Horse Racing Mon Mome wins 2009 Grand National at Aintree A rookie jockey, a former bridge international and only the second woman to train a Grand National winner on Saturday delivered the biggest shock in more than 40 years at Aintree when 100-1 shot Mon Mome...
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In which childrens' TV programme, narrated by Derek Jacobi, would you see Iggle-Piggle & 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...
Rating: Overview: Captain Horatio Pugwash sails the high seas in his ship, the Black Pig, ably assisted by Tom the cabin boy Tom, pirates Willy and Barnabas, and Master Mate. His mortal enemy is Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman. Black and white episodes were made by writer-animator John Ryan in irregular ...
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"On 1 September 2010, In the Iraq War, the USA replaced the name ""Operation Iraqi Freedom"" by what?"
Military Call on Me 2010 - YouTube Military Call on Me 2010 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 later. Upl...
quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2   41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over?   42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position?   43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia...
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Which US president, known commonly by his initials, was born in Stonewall, Texas in 1908?
Biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson for Kids Born: August 27, 1908 near Stonewall, Texas Died: January 22, 1973 in Johnson City, Texas Married: Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson Children: Lynda, Luci Biography: What is Lyndon B. Johnson most known for? Lyndon Johnson was known for becoming president after Preside...
Ronald Reagan: Life Before the Presidency—Miller Center About the Administration Ronald Wilson Reagan, the son of Jack and Nelle Reagan, was born in a small apartment above the Pitney General Store on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, His family, which included older brother Neil, moved to a succession of Illinoi...
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Which city is served by Hanedi Airport?
Haneda Airport - Go Japan Go Haneda Airport Profile Haneda Airport (IATA: HND, ICAO: RJTT) is officially known as Tokyo International Airport, however it mainly handles domestic flights with some short haul international flight and the majority of international flights go through Narita Airport . Haneda Airport is only...
Thousands Demand Release of Iraqi Journalist Who Threw Shoes at George W Bush | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community Thousands Demand Release of Iraqi Journalist Who Threw Shoes at George W Bush Published on The Telegraph (UK) Thousands Demand Release of Iraqi Journalist Who Threw Shoes a...
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In the Book of Genesis, what is described as 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high?
World's largest timber construction - Noah's Ark - opens for business | Woodworking Network World's largest timber construction - Noah's Ark - opens for business Print WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — A 510-foot-long, $100 million pine-clad Noah's Ark replica has opened in Kentucky.  And Colorado Timberframe was chosen to mill the ...
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Give any year in the life of 'Ivan the Terrible'?
Ivan the IV, or Ivan the Terrible, was tsar of Russia from 1530-1584 and established a tradition of absolute rule. After a childhood of abuse and repression he destroyed his rivals and claimed the throne of Tsardom. He beat back the last of the Mongols, provided some large territotial expansion, and centralized the bur...
Alexander Pushkin | Poetry Foundation Alexander Pushkin Poet Details 1799–1837 Russia’s most famous poet, Alexander Pushkin was born into one of Russia’s most famous noble families. His mother was the granddaughter of an Abyssinian prince, Hannibal, who had been a favorite of Peter I, and many of Pushkin’s forebears pl...
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Phrenologists believed they could determine a person's character by measuring their what?
History of Phrenology on the Web What was phrenology? Phrenology was a science of character divination, faculty psychology, theory of brain and what the 19th-century phrenologists called "the only true science of mind." Phrenology came from the theories of the idiosyncratic Viennese physician Franz Joseph Gall (1...
The Great Keinplatz Experiment / Arthur Conan Doyle The Lift The Brown Hand Every one knows that Sir Dominick Holden, the famous Indian surgeon, made me his heir, and that his death changed me in an hour from a hard-working and impecunious medical man to a well-to-do landed proprietor. Many know also that there were at...
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What is the capital of Bermuda?
Hamilton Bermuda // Burmuda's Capital & Beating Heart Article City of Hamilton & Nearby Parishes The City of Hamilton is not only the capital of Bermuda – it’s also the island's beating heart. A picturesque harbour city graced with shops, museums, galleries and gardens, the city is also a hub for local and internationa...
Bermuda - Bermuda > Bermuda takes its name from the Spanish sea captain Juan de Bermúdez, who sighted the uninhabited islands either in 1503 or 1515. The Spanish did not claim the islands, but they soon became an important navigational landmark for galleons crossing the Atlantic between Spain and the New World. Sin...
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If you were served food in a French restaurant 'En Brochette' how exactly would it be presented ?
"brochette" in allen Sprachen/in all languages/dans toutes les langues... - Google Groups "brochette" in allen Sprachen/in all languages/dans toutes les langues... Showing 1-41 of 41 messages I need to translate "brochette" in as many languages as possible (for homeworks). I know the word in german (Spiesschen), but I ...
Glossary (talk like a chef) Glossary (talk like a chef) Glossary (talk like a chef) 741,471 times    10comments     note : 3.9 / 5 1 Noter You have probably noticed that many recipes given by chefs are full of incomprehensible jargon. This is because chefs have their own "language". Here is a small glossary of words an...
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Who won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest?
Eurovision Song Contest 1974 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1974 For the second time in three years the United Kingdom staged the Eurovision Song Contest without having won the contest in the preceding year. Due to the fact that the broadcaster in Luxembourg, RTL, did not wish to host the e...
Rosemary Scallon | ZoomInfo.com Q. Tell me about the name "Dana." EUobserver www.euobserver.com [cached] Rosemary Scallon speaks about the Irish referendum These Tides is the only international magazine of its kind for eurorealists of all party denominations. ... In this month's issue of These Tides, Rosemary Scallon, ...
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Which London Rail station is the terminus of the Midland Main Line?
London: Railway Stations - TripAdvisor London: Railway Stations Review a place you’ve visited JOIN We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for London each week. London Traveler Article: London is a city with twelve major railway stations around the central area of the city. Each station has t...
LB In-house view | www.legalbusiness.co.uk Nick Olley: General counsel, Department for Transport Team headcount: 93 Law firms used: Addleshaw Goddard, Allen & Overy, Burges Salmon, DLA Piper, Fieldfisher, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hogan Lovells, Eversheds, Norton Rose Fulbright, Simmons & Simmons, Winckworth Sher...
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Dydd Iau is Welsh for which day of the week?
BBC Wales - Learn Welsh the Big Welsh Challenge - Days Of The Week Helpful Notes Days Of The Week The days of the week are essential as they crop up all the time. Just remember to say 'Dydd' in front of each one. Also, it sometimes help to think of something in English to latch on to if you can't remember words. Sunda...
The Welsh Are A Fiercely Independent People   The Welsh Are A Fiercely Independent People In 1400, Wales seemed to have grown accustomed to English rule. A century earlier, Edward I, the great warrior king of England, had subjugated Wales in a series of brilliant campaigns. To consolidate his conquest, Edward built a s...
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On what island would you find the Giant's Causeway?
The Giants causeway: A natural wonder Bed and Breakfast The Giants Causeway; just how many pillars are there? The Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland's premier tourist attraction and fascinating geological wonder. A visit to Northern Ireland will be incomplete if you don't see the Giant's Causeway. It consists of thous...
The Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay Galway Bay The Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay There are three islands that protect the entrance to Galway Bay and they are steeped in history: Inis Mór (Big island), Inis Meáin (Middle island) and Inis Oírr (East island).  These magi...
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Which T Rex hit was called 'Bang A Gong' when it was released in the USA?
No. 81: T.Rex, ‘Bang A Gong (Get It On)’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs No. 81: T.Rex, ‘Bang A Gong (Get It On)’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs REDDIT Universal T. Rex has probably the only song on our Top 100 Classic Rock Songs list with two different titles. ‘Get It On’ was the single’s original U.K. title and Marc Bolan...
Hanna-Barbera - Classic Retro Cartoon Links Classic Retro Cartoon Links 2 Stupid Dogs is about a big dog and a little dog, neither of whom, as the title explains, is very intelligent, and their everyday misadventures. The Banana Splits The Banana Splits Adventure Hour was an hour-long, packaged television program that ...
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Who was nearly 7 feet tall, weighed 500 pounds, and could drink 100 beers in a sitting?
The WAWLI Papers (ED. NOTE--The genesis of my search for an accurate history of professional wrestling came early in life, when in a Ripley's Believe It Or Not cartoon I "learned" that Ed "Strangler" Lewis lost only 33 matches in his long career. The information has been picked up by countless sources since, including ...
These were all hits in 1977 "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John Le Carre "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal Al Capp retires with the last appearance of Li�l Abner on November 14th. Nonfiction "Looking Out for #1" by Robert Ringer "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "T...
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In ‘Coronation Street’, what was the name of Minnie Caldwell’s cat?
Minnie Caldwell | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Margot Bryant Minnie Caldwell (née Carlton) was a Coronation Street resident from 1962 to 1976 . A widow by the 1960s , Minnie lived at No.5 with her beloved cat Bobby . She was a fixture in the snug of the Rovers Return Inn along with her pensioner fri...
Royal baby - who's next in line? Guide to the new line of succession to the British throne | Daily Mail Online     Femail Today Keeping everyone guessing! Amal Clooney wears loose-fitting two-piece for appearance in Davos with husband George after pregnancy rumors 'Zits and all!' Brandi Glanville posts a makeup-free sn...
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Emil Zatopek won the 5000 and 10000 metres at the 1952 Olympics. In which event did his wife Dana also win a gold medal?
Athletics at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Athletics at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Games Date Started: July 20, 1952 Date Finished: July 27, 1952 Events: 33 Participants: 963 (776 men and 187 women) from 57 countries Youngest Participant:   Barbara Jones (15 years, 124 days) Oldest Par...
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Which writer had a haddock omelette named after him?
Omelette Arnold Bennett - Cockles n' mussels Cockles n' mussels By colm 1 Comment My version of the classic fish omelette Arnold Bennett. Made with flakes of smoky haddock, lightly cooked eggs, and a bechamel flavoured with mustard and Worcestershire. You might be wondering who Arnold Bennett is and why the hell an ome...
h2g2 - The Isle of Wight's Literary Connections - Edited Entry The Isle of Wight's Literary Connections Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything The Isle of Wight's Literary Connections Created 0 Conversations Is there no one who is commonplace here? Is everybody either a poet, or a genius, or a pain...
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Albany and Camp Hill are two of the three prisons outside Newport on the Isle of Wight. What is the third?
Isle of Wight prisons: where social work is making inroads | Community Care Jobs Live Inform Isle of Wight prisons: where social work is making inroads The giant grey walls topped with barbed wire surrounding HMP Isle of Wight's three sites, Parkhurst, Albany and Camp Hill, do not exactly say "caring environment". By V...
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 ...
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If a pair of adult shoes are European size 42, what is their British equivalent?
Size conversion chart for US/UK/EUROPEAN clothing/shoes | eBay Size conversion chart for US/UK/EUROPEAN clothing/shoes Here are some very useful size conversion charts for US, UK, and EURO SIZE CONVERSION CHART European                   34          36         38         40         42         44          46          48...
Great British Art: The Pond by LS Lowry - Anglotopia.net Anglotopia.net British Slang: 48 British Words For Driving That You May Not Know Check Out Our Slang Dictionary! Check out Anglotopia's Dictionary of British Slang - Your Complete Guide to over 1,000 British Slang Words and Phrases. Available from All Major Retai...
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Which horse won the 2013 Grand National at 66 to 1?
Grand National 2013: 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore takes it - Telegraph Grand National Grand National 2013: 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore takes it The Grand National has been won by a 66-1 outsider ridden by a showjumper who almost quit riding two years ago - and by bookmakers who will pay out only a fraction of the te...
1986 Grand National Results 1986 Grand National Results /in Past Race Results /by Simone Wright The 1986 Grand National was won by West Tip in a time of 9 minutes and 33 seconds. The 9 year old West Tip, was owned by Mr P Laff, trained by M Oliver and ridden by Richard Dunwoody. The turf on the day was ‘good to soft’ a...
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The 1850s 'open-hearth process' was used in producing?
open-hearth process | metallurgy | Britannica.com Open-hearth process metal Open-hearth process, also called Siemens-martin Process, steel making technique that for most of the 20th century accounted for the major part of all steel made in the world. William Siemens , a German living in England in the 1860s, seeking a ...
Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer - IT - 402 View Full Document Oporto in Portugal stands on what river The Duoro 41 What boxer was nicknamed The Boston Strong Boy John L Sullivan 42 Stage role, written for a man, took 80 years to be played by one Peter Pan RSC 1982 43 Sicily is the tradit...
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Who did Paul McCartney marry in 1969. First name and surname?
BBC ON THIS DAY | 12 | 1969: Paul McCartney weds Linda Eastman 1969: Paul McCartney weds Linda Eastman Paul McCartney has married Linda Eastman in a civil ceremony in London. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Marylebone Register Office to catch a glimpse of the couple as they arrived with Miss Eastman's six-year-...
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney | World History Project Jul 6 1957 John Lennon meets Paul McCartney In March 1957 John Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. McCartney met Lennon on 6 July 1957, and agreed to join the group a few days later. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Dan Harpaz John Lennon and Paul McCa...
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What was the name for the Zimbabwean Capital 'Harare' before 1982?
Harare Map, Capital of Zimbabwe Population Density 4,330/sq mi (2,540/sq km) Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. The city was a fort when the Pioneer Column founded it in 1890. The city was formally known as Salisbury. It became a city in 1935 and was made the capital of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 195...
BBC ON THIS DAY | 25 | 1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia 1964: President Kaunda takes power in Zambia Zambia has become the ninth African state to gain independence from the British crown. The former colony of Northern Rhodesia - part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland since 1953 - celebrated with a...
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What is the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain more popularly known as?
SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, EROS - 1265625| Historic England SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, EROS List Entry Summary This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Name: SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, EROS Li...
Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop...
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Penfold is the sidekick of which British animated super hero / secret agent?
Danger Mouse | Heroes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia his sidekick Penfold , his boss Colonel K , Professor Heinrich Von Squawkencluck, Professor Squawkencluck , Jeopardy Mouse Enemies Baron Silas Greenback, Stiletto, Count Duckula, Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn, The Snowman, The Princess, Quarrk Danger Mouse is the world...
Partners in Crime: meet the cast of the new BBC1 Agatha Christie drama starring Jessica Raine and David Walliams By Ben Dowell Sunday 26 July 2015 at 8:30PM After ITV’s dominant Poirot and Miss Marple years, Agatha Christie's less well-known detectives Tommy and Tuppence are featuring in a new BBC1 series starring Davi...
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Which singer's real name is Arnold George Dorsey?
A SINGER BY ANY OTHER NAME February 25, 2016 Arnold George Dorsey is more generally known by his internationally-recognized moniker: Engelbert Humperdinck . But, to paraphrase Shakespeare, a singer by any other name would sing as sweet. Humperdinck, who will be performing in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center on March 1...
Jersey Joe Walcott - BoxRec Jersey Joe Walcott Hall of Fame bio: click World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Name: Jersey Joe Walcott Birth Name: Arnold Raymond Cream Born: 1914-01-31 Birthplace: Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA Died: 1994-02-25 (Age:80) Hometown: Camden, New Jersey, USA Stance: Orthodox Trainers: Dan Florio ,...
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Which motor manufacturer produces the 'Croma' model?
FIAT - Official website | Fiat.com Find the right Fiat for you How many seats do you need? What matters most to you? What do you use your car for? Gear
The Band - Motley Crue Motley Crue Official Website for Mötley Crüe The Band MÖTLEY CRÜE is The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band. Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitar), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums) laid the foundation for their inimitable career in the ’80s with their genre-bending music, a mix of anthemic...
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What former U.S. president, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, is known for his staunch support of Habitat for Humanity?
Jimmy Carter - Nobel Lecture Jimmy Carter The Nobel Peace Prize 2002 Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter - Nobel Lecture Nobel Lecture, Oslo, December 10, 2002 Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivers his Nobel Lecture after receiving the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize in the Oslo City Hall, Oslo, Norway. Copyright© Pressens Bi...
James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social d...
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What was the first item of non-stick cookware marketed by 'Teflon'?
10 BEST Non-Stick Cookware Reviews 2017 Cookbooks Non-Stick Cookware Is nonstick the most favorable for your skillets? Non-stick cookware becomes popular for making our life easier these days-for comfy to cook, less oil or butter and breezy cleaning. There’re lots of nonstick types on the market -from traditional nonst...
well-off people.  "You simply put a piece of dry toast between two slices of bread and butter, with salt and pepper to taste. I've tried it and it's surprisingly nice to eat and quite filling.  I would emphasise that toast sandwiches are also good at saving you calories as well as money, provided you only have one toas...
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Who shot Ronald Reagan on 30th March, 1981?
President Reagan shot - Mar 30, 1981 - HISTORY.com President Reagan shot Publisher A+E Networks On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr. The president had just finished addressing a labor meeting at the Washington Hil...
Videos uploaded by user “The Film Archives” for the 2015 - zdravv.ru Videos uploaded by user “The Film Archives” for the 2015 The Film Archives → The author describes the main subject of his book as thin-slicing : our ability to gauge what is really important from a very narrow period of experience. About the book: I...
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"Who were the two main characters in ""Bringing Up Father"", a comic strip created by George McManus that ran from January 1913 to May 2000 about an Irishman who comes into wealth in the USA but wants to live much as he used to?"
George McManus and Irish America George McManus and Irish America By Charles Fanning In his Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (2000), Michael Chabon evokes the cultural apogee during the Great Depression of the newspaper comic strip, "then in the full flower of its since faded glor...
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...
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What was Little Miss Muffet eating when the spider came along?
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Facts about Christmas for Kids Woodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England Facts about Father Christmas Father Christmas has two addresses, Edinburgh and the North Pole. Letters addressed to 'TOYLAND' or 'SNOWLAND' go to Edinburgh, but letters addressed to 'THE NORTH POLE' have to be sent there becau...
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"Which conductor of the Worcester Glee Club from 1879 to 1889, went on to write ""The Enigma Variations"" and ""The Dream of Gerontius""?"
March 1, 2014 By Edward Burlingame Hill At present, no English composer occupies a position of such prominence as Edward Elgar. His works are enthusiastically performed and received throughout England; they have made their way into Germany, France, Austria, and the United States. He is been the subject of more fervid e...
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...
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Which Channel Island is divided by a causeway called the Coupee, and has one port, Croux?
Channel Islands - Topic Guernsey Channel Islands Channel Islands                                                   The Channel Islands are a group of islands in the English Channel between England and France.  The main islands are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Brecqhou, Jethou and Lihou. All of these except f...
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...
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What is the more common name of the plant Hedera?
Plants Profile for Hedera helix (English ivy) Hedera helix English ivy This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for ...
Ambrosia & Nectar - Research Center - Ambrosia Society - AmbrosiaSociety.org Living Water   “Ambrosia” is derived from the Greek ambrotos where a- ("not") and mbrotos ("mortal"). The literal translation of Ambrotos into English would be the word Immortal where im- (“not”) and mortal (“death”). In Greek Mythology ambros...
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In what year did the 'Vauxhall Bridge', crossing the Thames, open?
Vauxhall Bridge | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Opening Date 26 May 1906 Vauxhall Bridge is a steel arched bridge for road and foot traffic, crossing the River Thames in a north-west south-east orientation, between Lambeth Bridge and Grosvenor Bridge , in central London . On the north bank is Westminster , with...
Oxford travel guide - Wikitravel History[ edit ] Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as "Oxanforda". The settlement began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery in the 8th century, and was first mentioned in written records in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 912. By the 10t...
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"The word ""batty"" derives from which expression?"
etymology - Where did the phrase "batsh*t crazy" come from? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange up vote 14 down vote accepted I started to type up an answer summarizing several theories about its origin and first use, but then I found that since the last time I tried to look it up, the Oxford English Dictionary h...
The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants The Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants April 28 marks the anniversary of the world's most famous mutiny by Borgna Brunner Phrases in the Pitcairnese Dialect I starten. – I'm going. Bou yo gwen? – Where are you going? I gwen dow...
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Which US state is named after Queen Elizabeth I?
Which U.S. States Are Named After Kings and Queens? By Matt Rosenberg Updated August 10, 2016. Seven of the U.S. states are named after sovereigns - four are named for kings and three are named for queens. These include some of the oldest colonies and territories in what is now the United States and the royal names pai...
Old Dominion State Nickname | State Symbols USA The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Virginia features the ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery (the official state fleet) and the caption: Jamestown, 1607-2007, Quadricentennial.  Virginia became the 10th state in 1788 (public domain image on W...
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"According to Burt Bacharach's theme for ""Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"", what ""keep fallin' on my head""?"
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1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca...
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The words admiral and arsenal are derived from which language?
Top 50 English Words---of Arabic Origin! | Arabic Language Blog ZENITH (سمت الرأس: Literally the “azimuth of the head”، it is the opposite of the “nadir.”) ZERO (same as “cipher.”) Names of many stars and constellations:  (Altair: الطَّائـــــــــر meaning “the bird”; Betelgeuse: بيت الجــــــوزاء, meaning “the House o...
Heraldry Tweet Heraldry is the practice of devising, granting, displaying, describing, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. Officers of arms (Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuviants) practice heraldry and also rule on questions of rank or protocol. The origins of heraldry stretch back in...
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Aqua Sulis was the Latin name for which English city?
aquae definition | English definition dictionary | Reverso Wiesbaden      (German)         n   a city in W Germany, capital of Hesse state: a spa resort since Roman times. Pop.: 267122 (1996 est.),   (Latin name)    Aquae Mattiacorum          English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus   Bath         n ...
River Wey & Navigations : More about Guildford, Surrey MORE ABOUT SSTL Town of The Golden Ford Guildford is a market town and the county town of Surrey, and is located in a gap in the North Downs where the River Wey breaks through the hills. The name Guildford translates from ancient English as ‘the town of the golden ...
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Sent as a gift to King James II of Scotland in 1457, what is the alliterative name of the medieval bombard siege gun located outside of Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh Castle - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Edinburgh Castle NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE Jump to: navigation , search The "Maidens' Castle" redirects here. Not to be confused with various other Maiden Castles in England and elsewhere. Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle stands at the head of the ...
Tim Hodkinson Tim Hodkinson This is the blog of writer Tim Hodkinson, author of Lions of the Grail , The Waste Land , The Spear of Crom and other works Pages A Medieval Christmas My novels Lions of the Grail and The Waste land take place in medieval Ireland and, as Christmas time approaches, sometimes I'm asked what Ch...
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The Pacific island of Bora Bora is a dependency of which country?
Bora Bora Map / Geography of Bora Bora/ Map of Bora Bora - Worldatlas.com - WorldAtlas.com Bora Bora Map / Geography of Bora Bora/ Map of Bora Bora - Worldatlas.com Print this map Bora Bora, located about 160 miles northwest of  Tahiti  and approximately 2,600 miles south of  Hawaii , was discovered in 1722, and is arg...
Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`...
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Prior to Barack Obama in 2009 who was the last US president to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
BBC NEWS | Europe | Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Advertisement The Nobel committee said they wanted to support Mr Obama's approach US President Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee said he won it for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen...
Video shows US Presidents morph from George Washington to Barack Obama | Daily Mail Online comments As the country enjoys the annual Presidents Day holiday here’s an amazing video which morphs through the faces of all 43 people who have been sworn into the highest office in the land in under four minutes. The roll call...
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The Gini coefficient (or index or ratio), devised by Italian statistician and sociologist Corrado Gini in 1912, is a common measure of?
Gini coefficient - 必应 Sign in Gini coefficient The Gini coefficient (also known as the Gini index or Gini ratio) (/dʒini/ jee-nee) is a measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income distribution of a nation's residents, and is the most commonly used measure of inequality. It was developed by the It...
www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com: List of General Knowledge Questions and Answers, All type Questions and Answers, Basic General Knowledge, General Awareness Question Answers, Better in Competitive Exam and Quiz contests.13 www.knowledge-is-power-all-in-one.com Friday, 13 May 2016 List of General Knowledge Questio...
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Swansea City FC now play their home games at the Liberty Stadium. What was the name of their previous stadium?
Liberty Stadium | Swansea City FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Morfa, Swansea, SA1 2FA Telephone: 01792 616 600 Ticket Office: 0844 815 6665 Pitch Size: 114 x 74 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Swans or The Jacks Year Ground Opened: 2005 Home Kit: All White With Gold Trim Away Kit: ...
England - List of FA Charity/Community Shield Matches England - List of FA Charity/Community Shield Matches The FA Charity Shield was introduced in 1908 to succeed the Sheriff of London (Dewar) Shield (see below). At first it was played at the end of the season, later around October and since 1959 it has been the curta...
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Who presented the weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 1 from 1967 to 1973, moving to Radio 2 until his retirement in 2002?
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h2g2 - BBC Sporting Theme Tunes - Edited Entry BBC Sporting Theme Tunes Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything BBC Sporting Theme Tunes 4 Conversations The BBC sporting themes, played over the opening credits of each programme, have become legendary with some becoming closely associated with the re...
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In which country was former motor racing driver Ayrton Senna born?
Ayrton Senna - Biography - IMDb Ayrton Senna Biography Showing all 39 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (5) | Trivia  (21) | Personal Quotes  (6) Overview (5) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Ayrton Senna da Silva was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil to a wealthy family. When he was four year...
Atlas F1: The Formula One World Championship Timeline       Atlas F1 Presents: all the milestones, all the names, all the changes, all the headlines - the complete Formula One timeline 1970 Jack Brabham wins the South African Grand Prix. By the end of the season, he would retire from F1. March and Team Surtees debut. J...
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In which town is the University of Ulster based?
University of Ulster - Detailed information - Admission - Tuition University of Ulster &bullet; Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) &bullet; Universities UK University of Ulster (UU) - public higher education institution in United Kingdom. University of Ulster - Description Ulster University is a large, dive...
City of Durham Constituency Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Election-Map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland . The City of Durham constituency is in the North East of England (see map below). At the heart of the constituency is Durham City it...
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Which golfer became only the fifth in history to win both the British and US Open championships in the same year, in 1982?
History of The Game Of Golf Including it's origins   'Francis Ouimet and the 1913 U.S. Open:' 'The 1913 U.S. Open Championship was played at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, one of the earliest American golf courses. Harry Vardon had come back to the U.S. again and entered the Open, expected by many to win...
US Open Tickets - Tennis | TicketIQ $385.06   Founded in 1881, the United States Open Tennis Championships is one of the four tennis majors comprising the Grand Slam and one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis championships in the world. As such, US Open tennis tickets are sought after by tennis fans around the g...
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