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1,504,975 | The population of Malta is reputed to be descended from which ancient people? | Phoenicians Online Extra @ National Geographic Magazine In the Wake of the Phoenicians: DNA study reveals a Phoenician-Maltese link Photograph by Robert Clark Looking for links between the Phoenicians and the people who live around the Mediterranean today, geneticist Pierre Zalloua of the American University of Beirut ... | 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 |
1,504,976 | In June 2011, FBI arrested Boston mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger near Los Angeles after a 16 year manhunt. He was the inspiration behind the character of Frank Costello in which Oscar-winning film? | James J. Bulger | Mafia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Bulger's father, Johnny Joseph Bulger, Sr., was from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. After settling in the North End, Boston James Sr. married Jane Veronica "Jean" McCarthy, a first generation Irish-American. Their first child, James Joseph Bulger, Jr. was born i... | 1989 Academy Awards® Winners and History My Left Foot (1989, UK) Actor: DANIEL DAY-LEWIS in "My Left Foot", Kenneth Branagh in "Henry V", Tom Cruise in "Born on the Fourth of July", Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy", Robin Williams in "Dead Poets Society" Actress: JESSICA TANDY in "Driving ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,977 | What is the name of the outer plasma atmosphere of the sun, visible with the naked eye during an eclipse? | Sun's Outer Atmosphere Revealed By Total Solar Eclipse Sun's Outer Atmosphere Revealed By Total Solar Eclipse By Tariq Malik, Space.com Managing Editor | July 16, 2010 12:06pm ET MORE The atmosphere of the sun blazes clearly in a new image from NASA that combines observations from Earth and space during the only total ... | Mission:Science Science Mission Directorate. "Space Weather 101" Mission:Science. 2009. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Variable Sun A widely spreading coronal mass ejection (CME) blasts more than a billion tons of matter out into space at millions of kilometers per hour. Looking at the sky with the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,978 | The Lev is the currency of which country? | BGN - Bulgarian Lev rates, news, and tools BGN - Bulgarian Lev Bulgaria, Lev The Bulgarian Lev is the currency of Bulgaria. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Bulgaria Lev exchange rate is the BGN to GBP rate . The currency code for Leva is BGN, and the currency symbol is лв. Below, you'll find Bulg... | Leonid Kravchuk | president of Ukraine | Britannica.com president of Ukraine Alternative Title: Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk Leonid Kravchuk Lev Kamenev Leonid Kravchuk, in full Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk (born January 10, 1934, Żytyń Wielki, Poland [now Velykyi Zhytyn, Ukraine]), president of Ukraine from 1991 to 1994. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,979 | Who was the mother of Richard I? | Richard the Lionheart Search TheMiddleAges.net Richard the Lionheart Richard I (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was often referred to as Richard the Lionheart, Coeur de Lion. He was considered a hero in his day and has often been portrayed as one in works of literature. Earl... | #OnThisDay in 1377: King Richard II succeeds King Edward III – Royal Central King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com.au/assets/images/Richard_II.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5979094 King Richard II; Photo By English: Anonymous - http://www.archist.com... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,980 | Who was crowned as the British monarch in 1838? | Crowns | Royal Exhibitions Royal Exhibitions Crowns St Edward’s Crown This crown is one of the most important of all the Crown Jewels. It is the crown which is used at the moment of coronation. The original, medieval crown was melted down by the Parliamentarians during Oliver Cromwell’s rule. When the monarchy was rest... | Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England history Buckingham Palace (Buckingham House) London, England Buckingham Palace (UK /ˈbʌkɪŋəm/ /ˈpælɪs/[1][2]) is the London residence and principal workplace of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.[3] Locate... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,981 | Diego De Vega is a fictional character better known as whom | 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? ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,982 | What popular food comes from the Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima plants? | Oryza glaberrima (African rice) | Plants & Fungi At Kew Discover plants and fungi Oryza glaberrima (African rice) African rice is a staple food in West Africa prized for its delicate taste, its ability to withstand flooding and its resistance to pests and diseases. Detail of a herbarium specimen of Oryza glaberrima Spe... | Saudi Aramco World : A Harvest of Legume Research Volume 39, Number 3May/June 1988 Send this article to a friend. A Harvest of Legume Research Written by Lynn Teo Simarski Photographs courtesy of ICARDA Even before Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red-lentil pottage, legumes - plants of the pea family - ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,983 | Which country was the first to produce cigarettes commercially | History of Tobacco Bibliography History of Tobacco Tobacco has a long history in the Americas. The Mayan Indians of Mexico carved drawings in stone showing tobacco use. These drawings date back to somewhere between 600 to 900 A.D. Tobacco was grown by American Indians before the Europeans came from England, Spain, Fran... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,984 | Which German city is the capital of Lower Saxony? | Lower Saxony | state, Germany | Britannica.com Lower Saxony Germany Lower Saxony, German Niedersachsen, Land (state) of Germany . The country’s second largest state in size, Lower Saxony occupies an important band of territory across the northwestern part of the country. It is bordered by the North Sea and the German s... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,985 | Of the original Cinque Ports, which was the only one not in Kent? | Cinque Ports | historical towns, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com historical towns, England, United Kingdom Written By: Sandwich Cinque Ports, ( French: Five Ports) medieval confederation of English Channel ports in southeastern England , formed to furnish ships and men for the king’s service. To the origin... | Churchill, Chartwell, and the Garden of England Churchill, Chartwell, and the Garden of England Churchill, Chartwell, and the Garden of England Man of Kent, Kentish Man DOUGLAS J. HALL Feature Articles - Finest Hour 111 Kent, that largely maritime county in the extreme southeast of England, was Winston Churchill's ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,986 | Who plays Citizen Khan in the eponymous TV sitcom? | Citizen Khan gets third series - News - British Comedy Guide Citizen Khan gets third series Citizen Khan gets third series Monday 2nd December 2013, 4:57pm The BBC has commissioned a new series of popular comedy Citizen Khan . The mainstream studio sitcom hit, created by and starring Muslim comic actor Adil Ray , recen... | BBC - Comedy - My Family - The Cast My Family Played By: Robert Lindsay Also seen in: Citizen Smith , GBH, Hornblower, A Very Social Secretary Other Stuff: Robert Lindsay has one son and one daughter - Sydney and Sam. It’s now 25 years since he first appeared as Wolfie in Citizen Smith - his last sitcom before My Famil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,987 | In which English cathedral is the Angel Choir? | The Angel Choir by GOTHIC GLASS PAINTER, English Staned glass window Cathedral, Lincoln Between 1256 and 1280 the choir in Lincoln cathedral was extended eastwards. In the new box-shaped space, the so-called Angel Choir, the reliquary of Bishop Hugo had to be installed in a fitting manner. All the window openings and g... | Leopold Stokowski Biography Leopold Stokowski Biography A Brief Biography of the Eventful Career of Leopold Stokowski Leopold Anthony Stokowski was born April 18, 1882 in Marylebone, an area of north-central London, as shown in the copy of his birth certificate below. His parents were Kopernick Stokowski (1862-1924... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,988 | What were the Goons doing for Christmas in 1956? | The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas - YouTube The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas 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 av... | Weyhill electronic organ society WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY 15 DECEMBER 2016 The Society’s final concert of the year had a strong Christmas flavour and understandably attracted a good attendance. Guest artiste was NICHOLAS MARTIN, BEM, from Leicestershire, one of the Club’s most popular performers. Nick, as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,989 | Anthophobia is the irrational fear of what? | Anthophobia - Fear of Flowers By Lisa Fritscher - Reviewed by a board-certified physician. Updated June 09, 2015 Question: What Is the Fear of Flowers? Answer: Not to be confused with anthropophobia , or the fear of people, anthophobia is the name given to a fear of flowers. Some people are afraid of all flowers, while... | What Is Ailurophobia? What Is Ailurophobia? What is Ailurophobia? Definiton: a persistent, abnormal and unwanted fear of cats, despite the understandig of the phobic individual and reassurance by others that there is no danger. What Is Ailurophobia? Symptoms of Ailurophobia – irrational fear of cats: breathlessness, ex... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,990 | James Carker is a villain in which Charles Dickens novel? | Dickens's attitude towards the Age of Steam Dickens's attitude towards the Age of Steam Philip V. Allingham , Contributing Editor, Canada; Associate Professor, Lakehead University [ Victorian Web Home —> Railways —> Authors —> Charles Dickens —> Works ] Past and Present, Technologies of Transportation, Old and New: Lef... | BUY IT Overall Package ����Charles Dickens wrote 14 complete novels between Pickwick Papers in 1836 and Our Mutual Friend in 1865. He charted the social course of Great Britain and played a part in bringing the injustices of the system to light. His works were revered by critics and the public alike. Released in serial... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,991 | What is the Japanese word for a martial arts training area? | Training Area (Martial Arts) In Depth Tutorials and Information Training Area (Martial Arts) A training area is a system-specific context in which training in a martial art takes place. The locations considered appropriate for training vary widely across the world’s martial traditions. The choices made may arise from t... | Sumo Sumo More... Sumo Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities . Many rituals with religious background, such as the symbolic purification of the ring with salt, are still followed today. In line with tradition, on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,992 | Who was the first woman to run for the vice-presidency of the United States? | Who Was the First Woman Nominated for Vice President by a Major American Political Party? By Jone Johnson Lewis Updated September 10, 2015. Question: Who was the first woman nominated as a vice presidential candidate by a major American political party? Answer: In 1984, Walter Mondale, Democratic nominee for president,... | Richard M. Nixon | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Richard M. Nixon Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974) after previously serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from California. After successfully ending American fighting in Vietnam and improving international relation... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,993 | What is the name of the pub in Ballykissangel | Ballykissangel (an Episode Guide) an Episode Guide Sat, 14 May 2005 02:00 aired from: Feb 1996 to: Apr 2001 57 eps, 1 special Stephen Tompkinson as Father Peter Clifford [ series 1 - 4 ] Dervla Kirwan as Assumpta Fitzgerald [ series 1 - 4 ] Tony Doyle as Brian Quigley [ series 1 - 5 ] Niall Toibin as Father Frank MacAn... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,994 | As at the start of the 2003/04 season, how many winners of the English Premiership have there been? | History of the English Premier League - SuperSport - Football History of the English Premier League William McGregor statue © Action Images What is now known as the English Premier League has its roots in an earlier league, called the Football League, which was originally founded in 1888. The Football League, also know... | History : RBS 6 Nations Last Season 6 Nations History Played annually, the format of the Championship is simple: each team plays every other team once, with home field advantage alternating from one year to the next. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss and unlike most other rugby union ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,995 | The Riksdag is which country’s parliament? | The history of the Riksdag The history of the Riksdag How long has there been a parliament in Sweden? The answer to that question is not entirely straightforward. It depends on how we define a parliament. But it was not until after the election of 1921 that Sweden achieved a system of full democratic representation for... | General election 2015: Seven new MPs that you should know about | The Independent General election 2015: Seven new MPs that you should know about From the 20-year-old student to the marital diplomat to the granddaughter of an assassinated Bangladeshi Prime Minister... Saturday 9 May 2015 23:00 BST Click to follow Indy ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,996 | Which rock band did Jarvis Cocker form in Sheffield in 1978 - they had their big break in 1981 ? | PULP PULP Now screening in selected Mexican & French Cinemas. April 2015. USA - NOW AVAILABLE on VOD & DIGITAL Bright House Networks "I felt that the film was a triumph—moving, funny, sweet, eccentric—and the reaction from the audience, well, it’s the kind of thing that makes you feel like you are smiling with your he... | History of The Boomtown Rats History of The Boomtown Rats 1975 Friends Garry Roberts, Simon Crowe, Johnnie Moylett, Patrick Cusack and Gerry Cott formed a band in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Bob Geldof was originally invited to be the band's manager, but he soon found himself nominated to take on the role of lead vocals by... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,997 | What is the first name of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple? | Characters from Agatha Christie stories - Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot One of the most famous fictional characters of all time, the inimitable Belgian private detective is synonymous with waxed moustaches, perfectionism and little grey cells. Poirot would be the first to call himself a great man - he has never been k... | Samantha Bond biography, Early life, Personal life, Career Samantha Bond : biography 27 November 1961 - Samantha Bond (born 27 November 1961) is an English actress best known for her roles as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films during the Pierce Brosnan years, as Auntie Angela in the BBC comedy Outnumbered and as L... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,998 | Flora, Merryweather and King Hubert are all characters in which Disney film? | Flora, Fauna and Merryweather | Disney Fanon Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Flora, Fauna and Merryweather Fauna: Quiet, soft spoken, peaceful Merryweather: Feisty, impulsive, outspoken Appearance Flora: Obese, fair skin, gray hair in a bun, brown eyes, both red pointy hat and gown, clear red wings on her back Fauna: Sl... | Bert | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Wind's in the East...mist coming in. Like something is brewing, about to begin. Can't put my finger...on what lies in store, but I fear what's to happen all happened before.” ―Bert's famous prediction that Mary Poppins will arrive again Bert (Herbert Alfred on Sundays, and ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,504,999 | Which Radio 2 programme was presented for many years by Alan Keith ? | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Obituary: Alan Keith Obituary: Alan Keith Alan Keith: Veteran broadcaster Alan Keith was a familiar voice for three generations of BBC radio listeners, and he presented the BBC Radio 2 music programme, Your Hundred Best Tunes, for 44 years. For more than 43 years, Alan Keith delighted his man... | R2ok/Radio 2 timeline related events of the year and photos from the decade 30 Sept 1967 at 5.30am, Radio 2 and Radio 1 first broadcast, on 1500M and 247M respectively. Radio 2 was first introduced by Paul Hollingdale 'This is BBC Radio 2, the Light Programme and on 1500 metres Long Wave and VHF and Radio 1 on 247metre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,000 | What was the name of the unsuccessful ‘war plan’ developed by the Germans in 1905? | First World War.com - Feature Articles - The Planning of the War What's New Feature Articles - The Planning of the War Ever since Germany had inflicted defeat upon France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the major nations of Europe had busied themselves with plans for the next war, seen by many as inevit... | Sir Barnes Wallis - "The Dam Busters" The Dam Busters (1955) The film The Dam Busters premiered on 16th/17th May 1955 (the 12th anniversary of the raid), attended by numerous survivors of the raid. Overall, the film is a very good portrayal of the story of the development of the "bouncing bomb" and Operation Chastise i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,001 | Who took Bonnie Prince Charlie disguised as a woman from Benbecula to Skye | The Woman Who Saved Bonnie Prince Charlie – Lady Budd Bonnie Prince Charlie , Flora MacDonald 29 Comments Bonnie Prince Charlie Flora MacDonald The Woman Who Saved Bonnie Prince Charlie “…a name that will be mentioned in history, and if courage and fidelity be virtues, mentioned with honour.” Engraved on Flora MacDonal... | Your theory about what happened to Paul | Nothing is Real: Paul was Replaced Nothing is Real: Paul was Replaced Post by vOOdOOgurU on Oct 23, 2013 14:14:20 GMT -5 In regards to the George Harrison / John Lennon appearance at Sibylla's. The captions read as follows: 1) The Family at Sybilla's 2) Champagne was served by ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,002 | What part of the turkey is saved, dried, and ceremoniously snapped as part of a good luck custom? | 17 November 2011 by muse - issuu issuu 9 vol. 2 no. 11 17 november 2011 @the university of west alabama 7 a small thanks Read about the history of Turkey Day and take our quiz on page 3. The Scarlet Band from Tiger Land played “Marches of the Armed Forces” during last Saturday’s half-time show. how much do you really... | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Ca... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,003 | What were the first names of Abbot and Costello | Abbott and Costello | Universal Monsters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Bud Abbott (1897—1974) was a veteran burlesque entertainer from a show business family. He had worked at Coney Island and ran his own burlesque touring companies. At first he worked as a straight man to his wife Betty, then with veteran burles... | 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 |
1,505,004 | Members of the 1966 World Cup winning English football team, Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst played for which league team? | England in the World Cup - 1966 Final Squad 66 Finals Squad The squad was the product of a rather protracted winnowing process. FIFA required that each national side provide a list of forty players before the end of May 1966 and a final squad of 22 players by July 3, eight days before the tournament began. Alf R... | Hull City: 20 surprising facts about Premier League new boys - Mirror Online Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now 4 While we're on the subject of something that's So Macho... 80s pop star and celebrity City fan Sinitta, has promised/threatened (delete according to your musical... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,005 | What is the fiery liquid that flows from a volcano? | What comes out of a volcano? | Volcano World | Oregon State University What comes out of a volcano? lava flow can develop. If the amount of lava feeding the flow is high, then the flow will move rapidly downhill away from the vent. Rapid-moving flows continually disrupt their surfaces and are constantly exposing more ... | Indonesia Hit By Volcano Eruption, Tsunami, Earthquake - News - The Ledger - Lakeland, FL Indonesia Hit By Volcano Eruption, Tsunami, Earthquake Tuesday Oct 26, 2010 at 8:44 AM The Associated Press MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia | Indonesia's most volatile volcano started erupting today, after scientists warned that pressure ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,006 | Of which country was President Sukarno the first president? He became president on 18 August 1945? | First Indonesian President Sukarno Biography By Kallie Szczepanski Updated October 08, 2016. In the early morning hours of October 1, 1965, a handful of presidential guards and junior military officers roused six army generals from their beds, hustled them away, and murdered them. It was the beginning of a coup called ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,007 | Which is the highest mountain in the Alps? | The Alps - Highest Mountain Range in Europe The Alps The Alps are the youngest and highest mountain system in Europe. They stretch across the western and southern part of the continent in a broad arc. The mountain range starts near the Mediterranean Sea on the border between France and Italy. Then it curves north- a... | Monte Rosa | mountains, Europe | Britannica.com Monte Rosa Matterhorn Monte Rosa, rounded, snow-covered massif of the Pennine Alps lying on the frontier between Switzerland and Italy , rising southeast of Zermatt , Switz. Ten summits in this huge mountain mass are distinguished by name. Four of them (Nordend, Zumsteins... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,008 | Which song was a top 40 hit for both the Bee Gees in 1979 and Steps in 1998? | 4032 Bee Gees and Bee Gees related songs part 1 Lifes goin' nowhere. Somebody help me, yeah. Im stayin' alive. # 2. Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are ( Samples Islands In The Stream ) Michel Pras, Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mya Ghetto Superstar ( BRM ) Interscope 06-06-1998 NL # 1 ( ... | Official Charts Flashback: 1998 – B*Witched’s C’est La Vie 07 June 2013 Official Charts Flashback: 1998 – B*Witched’s C’est La Vie It’s 15 years since the top of the Official Singles Chart was awash with double denim. Google + It’s 15 years since the top of the Official Singles Chart was awash with double denim. It’s J... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,009 | What is the name of the area immediately surrounding a golf hole? | Parts of the golf course: Different shots and different rules About Us Parts of the Golf Course Playing it rough? Lost in a hazard? Different parts of the golf course ask for a different kind of game. The aim of the game – getting from tee to green as fast as possible - is pretty straight forward. Unfortunately, the ba... | About | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship History A unique championship played at the Home of Golf The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the world’s leading golf events. It is a magnet for golfers from every corner of the globe. A celebration of links golf, it is played over three magnificent courses – the O... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,010 | What are Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg collectively known as? | Why are Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg known as the Low Countries? - Quora Quora Written Jun 15, 2016 I wasn’t aware that Belgium and Luxembourg are still referred to as the lower countries but I will give you my best guess. Luxembourg and big parts of Belgium have been part of the Netherlands in the past (the... | Belgium and the euro - European Commission European Commission Communicating on the euro Belgium and the euro Belgium is a founding member of the European Union and one of the first-wave countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999. Last update: 4 may 2009 Belgium at a glance Surface area: 30 530 km2 Population: 10 74... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,011 | "In what city did Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier have a ""thrilling"" fight?" | ESPN Classic - Frazier battled Ali in timeless trilogy Frazier battled Ali in timeless trilogy By Mike Sielski Special to ESPN.com "Joe Frazier would come out smoking. If you hit him, he liked it. If you knocked him down, you only made him mad," says George Foreman on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series. In the ring, J... | Muhammad Ali | American boxer | Britannica.com American boxer Alternative Title: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. Muhammad Ali Learn more about this topic 1 What was Prince’s best-selling album? Muhammad Ali, original name Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. (born January 17, 1942, Louisville , Kentucky , U.S.—died June 3, 2016, Sc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,012 | The law of the sea divides it into three zones, internal Waters, territorial Waters and which other? | NOAA Office of General Counsel International Section - Ballast Water - Maritime Zones and Boundaries Maritime Zones and Boundaries (NOAA Coastal Services Center) The maritime zones recognized under international law include internal waters , the territorial sea , the contiguous zone , the exclusive economic zone , ... | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,013 | Which island group was once called the Somers Islands? | 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... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,014 | In a standard game of chess, how many pawns does each player start with? | How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origin... | 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 |
1,505,015 | Columbia University is in which US city? | Columbia University in the City of New York Columbia University in the City of New York Search for people, departments & websites Submit | Movember United States - Home The Movember website requires cookies Please enable cookies on your browser | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,016 | "Which 18th-century dictionary compiler defined himself as a ""harmless drudge""?" | Depatment Meeting Jeopardy Jeopardy Template What is the number of days of summer? 93 What is the year the school was establishe? 1926 What is an alternate Acronym? Shhh,Texas, Ain't, Assessing, Rigor Which 18th century dictionary compiler defined himself as a "harmless drudge"? Samuel Johnson What is the number of day... | Summary of American literature through the 19th century Summary of American literature through the 19th century NEWSPAPERS appeared early in the eighteenth century. In 1704 the first American newspaper, The Boston News-Letter, was established. The second, The New England Courant, was started by James Franklin, in 1720.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,017 | The Virginia Native American, Matoaka, aka Amonute, captured by the English 1613, becoming Rebecca Rolfe (c1595-1617), is better known by what name (also a 1995 Disney film)? | 1000+ images about story of me on Pinterest | Statue of, The father and Portrait Forward Pocahontas (1595?- 1617) - The daughter of a powerful Powhatan Indian Chief in Virginia, she was born in the Tidewater region of Virginia around 1595 and was called Matoaka. However, at an early age she took on the nickname of Poca... | Pantomime Dames Pantomime Dames The role of the Pantomime Dame stretches back to the earliest origins of the theatre, when girls and young women were played by youths, and old women by men - often comically. The earliest ancestor of the comedic are possibly Mrs. Noah in the miracle plays of the middle ages. Even after ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,018 | Which is the third largest of the Channel Islands? | Alderney, The Third Largest of the Channel Islands | Goista.com Alderney, The Third Largest of the Channel Islands On May 1, 2015 image source: en.wikipedia.org Alderney is one of the Channel Islands, officially some piece of the Balliwick of Guernsey. Alderney is the third biggest of the Channel Islands, and the most ... | About Seychelles - The 3 main islands & their surrounding islands About Seychelles Talk to someone who has been there Call us / Quick quote on your luxury holiday Call us / Your money is safe with us. All our package holidays are fully bonded. Islands The Seychelles : As Pure As It Gets. Nothing less than the perfect c... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,019 | Pied is French for which part of the body? | Le corps - body parts in French labelling activity and flashcard activity by Rushtini - Teaching Resources - TES 4.6 36 ratings (1) Labelling parts of the body activity: could be used in conjunction with singing "heads, shoulders, knees and toes" (in French - Tête, épaules, genoux, et pieds, genoux et pieds (feet inste... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,020 | According to the Bible, how many pieces of silver did each of the Philistines offer Delilah to find out where Samson’s strength lay? | 15. Samson Brings Down the House (Judges 16) | Bible.org 15. Samson Brings Down the House (Judges 16) Related Media Introduction The Bible does not read like a fairy tale and most certainly the Book of Judges does not. The way our author tells the story chapter 16 does not end with a “happily ever after” for Samson. 1 ... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,021 | "Which city would you go to to see ""Grant's Tomb"", a memorial to Ulysses S Grant, once President of the USA?" | General Grant National Memorial, New York City 26 Insider Tips, Photos and Reviews Brooklyn Bridge Guided Bike Tour "This 2-hour tour takes you up in the air above New York City! The entire New York Harbor will be visible including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Staten Island the port of Brooklyn and several ... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,022 | What is the title of the play by Arthur Miller set around the Salem Witch trials of 1692? | The Crucible by Arthur Miller THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller (1952) Top picture: E.G Marshall, Arthur Kennedy, and Beatrice Straight in the 1953 Broadway production. Bottom picture: Arthur Miller. In 1953, Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" ran on Broadway at the Martin Beck. Despite being a box office success and accl... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,023 | What is a Fata Morgana? | THE FATA MORGANA THE FATA MORGANA Tarot Services / A fata morgana is a witch and it is also a type of mirage along the horizon of the sea: an interdimensional gas leak. This site is an intersection of poetics and spells. I share what I know and what I'm learning. | Carl Orff - O Fortuna (Carmina Burana) - YouTube Carl Orff - O Fortuna (Carmina Burana) 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.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,024 | What is the highest mountain in the U.K. | Ben Nevis, the Tallest Mountain in the U.K., Just Got a Little Taller | The Weather Channel Ben Nevis, the Tallest Mountain in the U.K., Just Got a Little Taller By Andrew MacFarlane Mar 22 2016 12:15 PM EDT weather.com Despite battling rain, sleet and snow, the Ordnance Survey, Britain’s national mapping agency, has f... | Mont Blanc - Highest Mountain in Western Europe Elevation: 15,782 feet (4,810 meters) Prominence: 15,407 feet (4,696 meters) Location: Border of France and Italy in the Alps. Coordinates: 45.832609 N / 6.865193 E First Ascent: First ascent by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard on August 8, 1786. The White ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,025 | In biochemistry the suffix '-ose' usually denotes what common sort of substance? | Amylase enzyme protease enzyme cellulase enzyme lipase enzyme breakdown starch protein fiber fat oil Activity and Stability of Enzymes? How Are Enzymes Named? One researcher reports treating grain, sorghum or barley with the enzyme "gumase" while another reports the same with the enzyme "beta-gluca... | Campbell Biology: Chapter 4 Test Preparation Flashcards | Easy Notecards The complexity and variety of organic molecules is due to A) the chemical versatility of carbon atoms. B) the variety of rare elements in organic molecules. C) the fact that they can be synthesized only in living organisms. D) their interaction wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,026 | The one-act comic opera ‘Bastien und Bastienne’ was the first by which composer aged 12? | Bastien und Bastienne : K. 50 (46b) ; a one act comic opera. (Musical LP, 1976) [WorldCat.org] The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message. E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/5982066 Title: Bastien und Bastienne : K. 50 (46b) ; a one act com... | Why Gioachino Rossini's music is so funny - CSMonitor.com Why Gioachino Rossini's music is so funny Latest News Bugs Bunny appears in 'The Rabbit of Seville.' The 1949 animated short revolves around the overture from Gioachino Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville.' Youtube View Caption of In 1822, hotshot opera composer Gi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,027 | Originating in French, from the French word for bicycle and the Greek word for course, what is a track cycling arena called? | 2012 Summer Olympics - National Geographic Society 2012 Summer Olympics Women's gymnastics is usually the most-watched sport of the Summer Olympics. Photograph by Kieran Doherty, MyShot Get Set Find resources, ideas, and opportunities to help you make the most of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Register f... | Champs-Elysées, Paris The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is probably the most famous avenue in the world. This impressive street stretches from the Place the la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle, the site of the Arc de Triomphe . Orientation from the Arc de Triomphe Jardins des Champs-Elysées The Champs-Elysées is alm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,028 | "Which delta blues musician wrote ""Love in Vain"", ""Cross Road Blues"", and ""Rambling on My Mind""?" | Robert Johnson - Delta Blues Legend - Amazon.com Music Available from these sellers . Editorial Reviews Many have dubbed Johnson the father of modern rock and roll. Of all early bluesmen, Robert Johnson can be considered one of the more prolific. Although he did not live long enough to become as popular as many of the ... | 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 |
1,505,029 | Who was the mother of Achilles in Greek mythology? | Achilles - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Google Achilles: Early Life Like most mythological heroes, Achilles had a complicated family tree. His father was Peleus, the mortal king of the Myrmidons–a people who, according to legend, were extraordinarily fearless and skilled soldiers. His mother was Thetis, a Nereid. Did ... | The Twelve Olympians - Greek Gods & Goddesses By deTraci Regula Updated April 30, 2016. The Greeks didn't have a "Top Ten" list of deities - but they did have the "Top Twelve" - those lucky Greek gods and goddesses living on top of Mount Olympus . Aphrodite - Goddess of love, romance, and beauty. Her son was Eros, god ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,030 | What is the occupation of Silas Marner, in the book by George Eliot? | Silas Marner - George Eliot - Google Books Silas Marner 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Silas_Marner.html?id=mIuFveQreYEC Although the shortest of George Eliot's novels, Silas Marner is one of her most admired and loved works. It tells the sad story of the unjustly exiled Silas Marner - a handloom linen ... | Character profile for George Smiley from Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (page 1) [close] George Smiley George Smiley is a fictional character created by John le Carré. Smiley is an intelligence officer working for MI6 (often referred to as "the Circus" in the novels and films), the British overseas intelligence agency. H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,031 | Which BAFTA nominated British detective drama series is set in Hastings during World War Two? | www.XpatDvd.com British TV Drama Grantchester SERIES 1: It is 1953 and Sidney Chambers [James Norton] is vicar of the seemingly quiet village of Grantchester. Or at least, it has been quiet, right up until murder came to town. Pushed into a dangerous world of lies, betrayal and murder, Sidney quickly finds that his nat... | Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV Series 1989–2013) - 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 on Amazon Video ON DISC From England to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,032 | Gotham City is associated with which fictional superhero? | Gotham City | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Locale: Gotham County Gotham City is the home of Batman . Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 (Winter 1940). Contents [ show ] History In Swamp Thing #53, Alan Moore writes a fictional history for Gotham City that other writers... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,033 | Which prolific author created a men-only dining group called The Black Widowers for a series of mystery stories? | Black Widowers (Literature) - TV Tropes Black Widowers You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV The Black Widowers is a fictional men-only dining club created by Isaac Asimov for a series of sixty-six mystery stories that he started writing in 1971. Most of the stories follow the ... | MCQ-test Questions and Answers | Library and Information center@KV Peringome Library and Information center@KV Peringome Reader’s Club and Library and Information Center National Library Week celebration 2012 Know Your Literature 1. Who invented movable type printing? (C) Johannes Gutenberg 2. What was the pen-name of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,034 | Scapa Flow is situated in which part of the British Isles? | Scapa Flow: Where Britannia Ruled the Waves | RealClearHistory now reading: Scapa Flow: Where Britannia Ruled the Waves Scapa Flow: Where Britannia Ruled the Waves Part III: Belfast - Rising From Ashes of 'The Troubles' HOY, Orkney, Scotland - The MS Caribbean Princess steamed north from Belfast, toward the North Sea a... | Lake District Maps and Orientation: Lake District, Cumbria, England Lake District Maps and Orientation (Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK) Located on the north-westerly side of England and within the spreading county of Cumbria, the Lake District is quite huge, and encompasses a series of different towns and villages... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,035 | Benny Goodman was known as what? | Benny Goodman | Music Hub | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Goodman was born in Chicago, the ninth of twelve children of poor Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire , [1 ] who lived in the Maxwell Street neighborhood. His father was David Goodman (1873-1926), a tailor from Warsaw ; his mother was Dora Grisinsky [1 ... | Serial killer, David Berkowitz, A.K.A. Son of Sam. Press and publicity Press conference of March 10th, 1977 In a March 10, 1977 press conference, NYPD officials and New York City Mayor Abraham Beame declared that the same .44 Bulldog revolver had fired the shots that killed Lauria and Voskerichian. Official documents w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,036 | In which novel is the world divided into Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia? | How is the world divided in '1984'? - Quora Quora This is the world map as per 1984: Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia are three totalitarian superstates, which are perpetually at war. Little known fact: Orwell got the idea for Nineteen Eighty-Four after the Tehran Conference, at which Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill discu... | 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 |
1,505,037 | Which element has the symbol Sc? | Scandium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: scandium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) This week, an element whose existence had been expected, Here's Da... | Rare Earth Elements (REE) Gems : ClassicGems.net Rare Earth Elements (REE) Gems Rare Earth Element minerals (also referred to as "REE minerals") are minerals that contain at least one of the fifteen chemical elements in the periodic table known as the lan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,038 | If you suffered from gymnophobia what would your fear be? | Do You Suffer From Gymnophobia? Do You Suffer From Gymnophobia? Gymnophobia the fear of seeing naked or seeing others naked. Enter your name and email address below to instantly receive your first Phobia Secrets Revealed lesson in about 5 minutes. Your Name: Your Email: Note: I greatly respect your privacy and wi... | 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 |
1,505,039 | Which breakfast cereal was invented by Henry Perky in 1893? | Foodista | Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Food News | Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Photo: flickr user minor9th About Shredded Wheat is a breakfast cereal made from whole wheat. It was invented by Henry Perky of Denver, Colorado in 1893. For over 100 years, they are still made with 100%% whole grain wheat. Shredded Wheat i... | 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 |
1,505,040 | 'The Modern Prometheus' was the subtitle of which 19th century novel? | Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus? Essay - 1367 Words Please sign up to read full document. Text Preview FRANKENSTEIN, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS? In order to illustrate the main theme of her novel "Frankenstein", Mary Shelly draws strongly on the myth of Prometheus, as the subtitle The Modern Prometheus indicates. Mauri... | 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 |
1,505,041 | The TV series 'Heartbeat' was largely set in which fictitious Yorkshire village? | Heartbeat - the TV series Heartbeat - the TV series ? Heartbeat is a long-running and highly popular TV series produced originally by Yorkshire Television, and subsequently by ITV, in the UK: since its first screening on Friday 10th April 1992, the show ran to over 350 hour-long episodes, in 18 series, of which the las... | Did E. Nesbit's visit to New Mills in Derbyshire inspire the Railway Children? - Celebrity Interviews - Derbyshire Life and Countryside Did E. Nesbit's visit to New Mills in Derbyshire inspire the Railway Children? 12:50 29 April 2010 Cast of the Carlton TV Production Did E. Nesbit's visit to New Mills inspire her grea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,042 | One of the most hydrating foods to eat is the cucumber, which contains what percentage of water? 76%, 86% or 96%? | Eat These 9 Foods to Keep Your Skin Hydrated | Bauer Nutrition March 29, 2016 Eat These 9 Foods to Keep Your Skin Hydrated If you want healthy, vibrant skin, you have to work on it. One way to ensure your skin is in tip top condition is to keep it moisturized from the inside out. This means eating the right foods to k... | DKNY - Official Site and Online Store I want to receive DKNY news. Back to login Forgot password Go back icon Please enter the email address you registered with, and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Address | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,043 | "Which TV series intro said, ""Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear""?" | RETURN WITH US NOW TO THE THRILLING DAYS OF YESTERYEAR! CLAYTON MOORE AS THE LONE RANGER RIDES AGAIN! Click on the above button to hear "Hi Yo Silver, Away" | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,044 | Which instrument did Larry Mullen Jr play in the band U2 ? | Larry Mullen, Jr.: Biography from @U2 Born: October 31, 1961 Instrument: Drums Lawrence Joseph Mullen was born and raised in Artane, located the north side of Dublin, at 60 Rosemount Avenue. He had to add the "Junior" to the end of his name to distinguish himself from his father, Larry Mullen, Sr. As Larry'... | BLACK CELEBRITIES WHO DIED WITH LITTLE OR NO FANFARE - Panache Report Sexual orientation: Bisexual Occupation: Actor, Singer Musician David Cole (very top photo, red hair) and Robert Clivillýs formed the musical group C + C Music Factory in 1990. The duo had several hits, including their most popular Gonna Make You Swe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,045 | What was the nationality of the 2000 Olympic swimmer nicknamed Eric the Eel? | Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 6, 2010 PLEASE GIVE THUMBS UP, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE Eric Moussambani, a swimmer from Equatorial Guinea(Nicknamed "Eric The Eel") at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games. He swam 100m fre... | BBC SPORT | EURO2000 | EURO2000 | England beat Germany - at last Saturday, 17 June, 2000, 21:47 GMT 22:47 UK England beat Germany - at last About time: Beckham congratulates goalscorer Shearer England 1-0 Germany (Charleroi - Att: 30,000) England finally overcame their footballing nemesis with victory over Germany in a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,046 | "The Walt Disney animated 1949 feature ""The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad"" is based on ""The Wind in the Willows"" by Kenneth Grahame and which other work?" | The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - 必应 Sign in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is a 1949 animated package film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The film consists of two segments – the first is based on the 1908 children's novel Th... | Shakespeare's Unconventional Conventions by Dictionary.com Iambic pentameter When the love-struck Romeo first sees Juliet emerge on her balcony, what poetic form could mirror his pounding heart? Iambic pentameter of course. "But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?" Shakespeare wrote in iambic pentameter bec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,047 | Which rider won gold in both the Equestrian individual and team events? She shares her surname with the male Oscar winner for the film The Artist | 2012 things to remember the London Olympics by - Part 1, 1 to 1108 | The Independent Olympic News 2012 things to remember the London Olympics by - Part 1, 1 to 1108 Drama, passion, joy, tears, hope... the Olympics have brought us so much, it's hard to accept that they're over. This 2,012-point compendium of memories, m... | Equestrianism - Unionpedia, the concept map Yes, please No, thanks Equestrianism Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, horseman, horse) more often known as riding, horseback riding (American English) or horse riding (British English) referring to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with hor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,048 | The mojito is a traditional cocktail that originated in which country | Cocktails Around the World : Origin of World's Famous Cocktails and Drinks : Travel Channel Turkey: Raki Turkey: Raki Known as the national drink of Turkey , raki — pronounced “raka” — can be found at most large-scale liquor stores in the US. The trick to making the drink correctly? Use 1 part raki and 2 parts ice-cold... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,049 | Chandrika Kumaratunga was the first female President of which Asian country from 1994 to 2005? | Biography - Chandrika Kumaratunga Lynda Chalker UK Minister for Overseas Development 1989-97 A long-serving Member of the British Parliament, Lynda Chalker served as Minister for Overseas Development, and Minister for Africa and the Commonwealth for over 11 years. She is also a Founder Trustee of the Investment Climate... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike;... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,050 | Who wrote the classic thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps? | The 39 Steps to writing a perfect thriller by author John Buchan's grandson | Daily Mail Online comments Even now, almost 100 years after it was first published, the story retains a modernity that is little short of astonishing 'The 39 Steps, in its language, its settings, its nods to contemporary technology and its ch... | Article - The Man from Dream City - The Ultimate Cary Grant Pages The New Yorker - July 14, 1975; pgs 40-68 The Man From Dream City by Pauline Kael "You can be had," Mae Wet said to Cary Grant in "She Done Him Wrong," which opened in January, 1933, and that was what the women stars of most of his ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,051 | In which modern day country would you have found the majority of the Hittite Empire? | Hittites, The - Amazing Bible Timeline with World History Amazing Bible Timeline with World History Easily See 6017 Years of Biblical and World History Together! Menu $0.00 0 items Hittites, The The Hittites were the dark descendants of Heth, the second son of Canaan, youngest son of Ham . In the Book of Genesis, they... | Egypt's Golden Empire . New Kingdom . Ramesses II | PBS Ramesses as depicted on the walls of Nefertari's tomb Despite a very shaky start, Ramesses II (reigned c1279 - 1212 BC) used diplomacy, a massive building program and endless propaganda to become the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom, Ancient Egypt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,052 | Who plays the part of JMW Turner in the 2014 film 'Mr Turner'? | Cannes 2014: Mr Turner review – Timothy Spall dazzles as artist JMW Turner | Film | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close What a glorious film this is, richly and immediately enjoyable, hitting its satisfying stride straight away. It's funny and visually immaculate; it combines domestic intimacy with an epic sweep and ... | Quiz Link 4 1. Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? Berry Gordy 2. What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker 3. What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the U... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,053 | Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck were pretenders to the English throne during the reign of which King? | Tudor and Stuart Britain HOME Henry VII and the Pretenders Posted on September 12, 2011, from Athens, Alabama Oh yes, I'm the great pretender Just laughing and gay like a clown I seem to be what I'm not you see I'm wearing my heart like a crown The Platters We don�t use the term �pretender� in American political discou... | Royal - avenir | Pearltrees Royal George V of the United Kingdom. George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death. Mary of Teck. Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Paulin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,054 | What colour is the flesh of a lychee? | Lychee Morton, J. 1987. Lychee. p. 249259. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Lychee Other Uses The lychee is the most renowned of a group of edible fruits of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is botanically designated Litchi chinensis Sonn. (Nephelium litchi Cambess) and widely known as litc... | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,055 | Orchestral conductor Leopold Stokowski was born in 1882 in which capital city? | Leopold Stokowski Biography Leopold Stokowski Biography A Brief Biography of the Eventful Career of Leopold Stokowski Leopold Anthony Stokowski was born April 18, 1882 in Marylebone, an area of north-central London, as shown in the copy of his birth certificate below. His parents were Kopernick Stokowski (1862-1924... | John Barbirolli’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sir John Barbirolli , CH (2 December 1899 – 29 July 1970) was a British conductor and cellist. John Barbirolli was particularly associated with the Hallé Orchestra , Manchester, which he conducted for nearl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,056 | "What sort of art work is the ""Venus de Milo""?" | Hellenistic Art (3rd-1st centuries BC) Author(s): Marie-Bénédicte Astier This graceful statue of a goddess has intrigued and fascinated since its discovery on the island of Melos in 1820. Is it Aphrodite, who was often portrayed half-naked, or the sea goddess Amphitrite, who was venerated on Milo? The statue reflects s... | Sculpture - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Sculpture NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE "Sculptor" redirects here. For other uses, see Sculptor (disambiguation) and Sculpture (disambiguation) . The Dying Gaul , or The Capitoline Gaul [1] a Roman marble copy of a Hellenistic work of the late 3rd century BCE ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,057 | When did homosexuality between consenting adults cease to be illegal in England and Wales? | Male Homosexuality in Britain the Hidden History Male Homosexuality in Britain the Hidden History View More Male homosexuality in Britain: The hidden history This paper investigates the coverage of male homo¬sexuality by the British press. It concentrates on three periods of significance to homosexuals: the Wolfenden C... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,058 | Of what is 'fescue' an example? | Fescue | Define Fescue at Dictionary.com fescue noun 1. Also called fescue grass. any grass of the genus Festuca, some species of which are cultivated for pasture or lawns. 2. a pointer, as a straw or slender stick, used to point out the letters in teaching children to read. Origin of fescue 1350-1400; earlier festue, ... | 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 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,059 | "What is Sarah Fergusson's character called ""Budgie""?" | Sarah Ferguson - Biography - IMDb Sarah Ferguson Biography Showing all 26 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (4) 5' 7½" (1.71 m) Mini Bio (1) Sarah Ferguson was born on October 15, 1959 in Marylebone, London, England as Sarah Marga... | Sarah Ferguson - Duchess - Biography.com Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer. IN THESE GROUPS Sarah Ferguson - Royal Wedding (TV-14; 0:27) An inside look at the royal wedding between Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,060 | "The American TV miniseries ""Shogun"", based on the book by James Clavell, was set in which country?" | Articles about James Clavell - latimes Eric Bercovici dies at 80; screenwriter made 'Shogun' miniseries February 20, 2014 | By David Colker Screenwriter Eric Bercovici knew he was not the first choice to adapt "Shogun," the blockbuster 1975 novel by James Clavell about an English seaman marooned in 17th century Japan. ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,061 | What is the famous eastern seaboard of Nicaragua and south Honduras, named after its Native American Indian people, and more commonly known in its westernized misunderstood form? | The News Newspaper - Issue 154 by The News Newspaper - issuu VICTORIA CAR HIRE UK UK Self Drive £99 per week Fully inclusive No hidden extras Delivery & Collection Gatwick Airport only Tel: 0044 1293 432155 Fax: 0044 1293 402600 Issue 154 Wednesday, December 14th 2011 Celebrating our third birthday! The News is three y... | The Naming of America Am�rica, no invoco tu nombre en vano [America, I don't invoke your name in vain] Pablo Neruda, Canto General AMERICA, we learn as schoolchildren, was named in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, for his discovery of the mainland of the New World. We tend not to question this lesson about the naming o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,062 | Name the German manufacturer of the Smart Automobile? | Who Makes The Smart Car? Who Makes The Smart Car? What's New? If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selec... | World Top Ranking Car Companies – 1Reservoir.com HEAVY BUS: – 5,686 Details:- With Number of Up and Down remained top company of early 2000s now present at No.1 The company established in 1933 by Toyota Loom work its subsidiary by Kiichiro Toyoda Who traveled in different parts of world it develop all type of Cars, Bus... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,063 | American author William Sydney Porter, known for his wit, wordplay, and clever twist endings, wrote under what famous pseudonym while in prison for embezzlement? | O. Henry - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (6) Overview (4) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) O. Henry was an American writer whose short stories are known for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. He wrote nearly 600 stories about life in Amer... | Treasure Island Analysis - eNotes.com Treasure Island Analysis link Link Admiral Benbow Inn Admiral Benbow Inn. Public inn owned by Jim Hawkins’s parents near Black Hill Cove, an isolated and sheltered bay on Devon’s north coast, along the road to Bristol, that is an ideal place for smugglers to come ashore. Tucked bet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,064 | Which car marque produces the 'Insignia' model? | Opel Insignia Production - YouTube Opel Insignia Production 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. Pub... | "Renault Consider Future after Crashgate Scandal" - The Evening Standard (London, England), September 22, 2009 | Online Research Library: Questia Article excerpt Byline: Matt Majendie Sports Correspondents RENAULT will make a decision in the next few days over their future in Formula One in the wake of yesterday's FIA ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,065 | In which 1957 film did Alec Guinness play the character Lt.-Col. Nicholson? | Alec Guinness - Biography - IMDb Alec Guinness Biography Showing all 119 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (68) | Personal Quotes (36) | Salary (4) Overview (4) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (2) Alec Guinness de Cuffe was born on April 2, 1914 in Marylebone, London, Eng... | 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 |
1,505,066 | In political cartoons, what animal represents the Democratic Party? | Political Animals: Republican Elephants and Democratic Donkeys | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Political Animals: Republican Elephants and Democratic Donkeys Politicians and parties may flip-flop but for more than 100 years, the political iconography of the Democratic donkey and t... | Animal Farm: Character Profiles | Novelguide Animal Farm: Character Profiles Total Votes: 7355 Mr. Jones Mr. Jones is Orwell's chief (or at least most obvious) villain in Animal Farm. Of course Napoleon is also the major villain, however much more indirectly. Orwell says that at one time Jones was actually a decent mas... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,067 | Umbriel and Ariel are moons of which planet? | Uranus' Moon Umbriel - Universe Today Universe Today by Matt Williams The 19th century was an auspicious time for astronomers and planet hunters. In addition to the discovery of the Asteroid Belt that rests between Mars and Jupiter – as well as the many minor planets within – the outer solar planet of Uranus and its ... | BBC - Solar System - Titania (pictures, video, facts & news) Titania Titania Uranus's largest moon Titania was photographed by Voyager 2 in 1986. Images taken by the probe showed scientists that the surface has impact craters and a large fault. Density measurements suggest Titania is composed mainly of water ice and ro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,068 | Which 'Coronation Street' character was played for may years by Jean Alexander? | Coronation Street legend Jean Alexander recovers from stroke and says 'there's life in the old dog yet' - Mirror Online TV Coronation Street legend Jean Alexander recovers from stroke and says 'there's life in the old dog yet' The 87-year-old, who played Coronation Street cleaner Hilda Ogden for 23 years, was hospitali... | "Listen Very Carefully; Recording Says 'Allo 'Allo Once More" - The Journal (Newcastle, England), April 9, 2010 | Online Research Library: Questia Byline: Alastair Craig LISTEN very carefully - he may play this only once. When songwriter George Cochrane met the star of TV comedy series 'Allo 'Allo at a Scottish theatre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,069 | Brazil is the largest country on which continent? | The Largest Countries in the World - WorldAtlas.com The Largest Countries in the World The worlds largest nations, measured in square kilometers of land area. Rolling Hills and Vast Vistas in Tuscany, Italy From Cape Horn all the way to the Arctic Circle, the world’s largest countries provide a beautiful snapshot of th... | Political Map of South America (1200 px) - Nations Online Project ___ Political Map of South America About South America South America is a continent that comprises the southern half of the American landmass, it is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama . The continent is located almost entirely in the Sou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,070 | What word describes the rate of change of a body's velocity | Speed and Velocity 1-D Kinematics - Lesson 1 - Describing Motion with Words Speed and Velocity Acceleration Just as distance and displacement have distinctly different meanings (despite their similarities), so do speed and velocity. Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to "how fast an object is moving." Speed can be ... | Newton's Second Law Newton's Second Law Newton's Laws - Lesson 3 - Newton's Second Law of Motion Newton's Second Law Double Trouble Newton's first law of motion predicts the behavior of objects for which all existing forces are balanced. The first law - sometimes referred to as the law of inertia - states that if the f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,071 | Kept in Edinburgh Castle, what are the Honours of Scotland? | Honours of Scotland & Stone of Destiny | VisitScotland Add to basket Remove from basket Plus Minus Add to trip planner Remove from trip planner Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny Becoming a king or queen means a big lavish celebration with lots of fancy traditions. Scottish ceremonies were no different - mona... | Scotland travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC, UTC+1(DST) Scotland ( Scots Gaelic : Alba) is a nation in north-western Europe , the second largest of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom . It has a 60 mile (96km) land border with England to the south, and is separated from Northern Ireland by the North Chan... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,072 | What type of creature is a bonnethead? | 1.ŠWhat type of creature is a bonnethead? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1.ŠWhat type of creature is a bonnethead? 2.ŠThe first chamber of commerce in Britain was founded in which city in 1783? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2.ŠThe first cha... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,073 | Who wrote the novel Chitty Chitty Bang Bang : The Magical Car? | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car up for auction - BBC News BBC News Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car up for auction 15 May 2011 Close share panel Media captionWatch: Peter Bowes test drives Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most loved cars in the world, is going up for auction in Los Angeles. The star o... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,074 | Rhinology is the study of which part of the human body? | Otology Journal | Peer reviewed | Otolaryngology Indexed in: Sherpa Romeo , Academic Keys, J-Gate, JournalTOCs , Crossref About the Journal Journal of Otology & Rhinology (JOR) is a hybrid open access international journal which is distributed all over the globe. The journal provides the choice of both open access and ... | Chapter 53: THE PHARYNX AND LARYNX Chapter 53: The pharynx and larynx Pharynx The word throat is used for the parts of the neck anterior to the vertebral column, especially the pharynx and the larynx. The pharynx is the part of the digestive system situated posterior to the nasal and oral cavities and posterior to the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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