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1,505,275 | Starring Christian Bale and released in 2009, what is the title of the fourth film in the 'Terminator' series? | Terminator Salvation (2009) Movie Review - YouTube Terminator Salvation (2009) Movie Review Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the ... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,276 | In the 2015 Cricket Test Series between England and New Zealand, which batsman scored the first century? | Stats analysis: Battle of the new-ball attacks | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo New Zealand in England 2015 May 20, 2015 Battle of the new-ball attacks Stats preview for the Test series between England and New Zealand 5 Both Trent Boult and Tim Southee have bowling averages of less than 25 in Tests in the last 18 months © Get... | CRICKET PLAYERS & NICKNAMES ... endless! by Chinaroad Australia's 1948 tour of England � The Invincibles Australian national cricket team � Baggy Greens Bangladeshi national cricket team � The Tigers Canadian national cricket team � One Man Band New Zealand national cricket team � The Black Caps, The Kiwi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,277 | What did Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, achieve from 1577 to 1580 ? | The life of Sir Francis Drake By Ben Johnson | Comments Sir Francis Drake – to the Spanish, a wayward pirate; to the English, a hero. He could be considered a morally dubious hero in many ways, perhaps even a villain, but was still incredibly influential in Tudor times . Drake (c. 1540 - 1596) was born the eldest ... | The Spanish Armada Museums The Spanish Armada The spectacular but unsuccessful attempt by King Philip II of Spain to invade Elizabethan England in 1588. The Armada is for the English the classic foreign threat to their country and a powerful icon of national identity. The English Fleet gives battle to the Spanish Armad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,278 | Who is the father of the modern country of Turkey? | Turkey - History History Turkey Table of Contents TURKEY IS A NEW COUNTRY in an old land. The modern Turkish state--beginning with the creation of the Republic of Turkey in the years immediately after World War I--drew on a national consciousness that had developed only in the late nineteenth century. But t... | Gul elected as Turkish president | World news | The Guardian Turkey Gul elected as Turkish president The new Turkish president, Abdullah Gul (left) with the prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, earlier this year. Photograph: AP Tuesday 28 August 2007 10.35 EDT First published on Tuesday 28 August 2007 10.35 EDT Share ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,279 | What was the name of British singer Lulu’s 1960’s backing group? | LULU Biography Page LULU - The Biography Lulu was born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, on November 3rd, 1948, the eldest of a family of four, in Lennox Castle, Lennoxtown, Glasgow - the daughter of a local butcher. She started singing almost immediately. She made her first public appearance singing at the tender age ... | Blind Faith - Born Under a Bad Sign Blind Faith 1968 - 1969 Blind Faith - Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and Rick Grech - the second 'super-group' to be born after the break up of Cream. Blind Faith released their only album, Blind Faith, in August 1969. Born Under a Bad Sign Mojo Magasine - by Johnny Black ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,280 | Having held the position since 1992, Paul Dacre is the editor of which daily newspaper? | Britain’s best connected man? Mail on Sunday editor Geordie Greig on Hugh Grant, Paul Dacre and the Johnsons – Press Gazette 0 In 2005, The Observer dubbed Geordie Greig “Britain’s best-connected man”. Then, as editor of society magazine Tatler, it was a useful tag to have. Now, as editor of The Mail on Sunday, it may ... | The Daily Mail : 1896-1940 The Daily Mail : 1896-1940 Primary Sources In 1887 the journalist Alfred Harmsworth formed a new publishing business. Early publications included Answers (1888) and Comic Cuts (1890) and in 1894 went into newspapers when he acquired the London Evening News . Harmsworth now decided to start a ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,281 | Where could you ride ‘The Smiler’ ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Nemesis’? | The Smiler | Theme Park Ride at Alton Towers Resort When you sign up, we'll keep you up to date with offers and information from Alton Towers Resort and the Merlin Entertainments Group. If you'd prefer not to receive emails from the Merlin Entertainments Group, please untick this box. Thank you – you have successfully ... | CLEOPATRA`S NEEDLE AND HAUNTED VICTORIA EMBANKMENT IN LONDON | Haunted Earth`s Ghost World CLEOPATRA`S NEEDLE AND HAUNTED VICTORIA EMBANKMENT IN LONDON A pedestrian crossing to the obelisk frames perfectly in picture. Situated on the embankment of London`s river Thames stands an iconic structure far older than the city... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,282 | What was the title applied by the Ottoman Empire and, later, Turkey, to their viceroy of Egypt? | Reflections: Legacy of the Ottoman Empire - دَوْلَتِ عَلِيّهٔ عُثمَانِیّه Legacy of the Ottoman Empire - دَوْلَتِ عَلِيّهٔ عُثمَانِیّه © Copyright Peter Crawford 2015 OSMANLI İMPARATORLUĞU THE LEGACY OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Many people are puzzled by all the turmoil, confusion and bloodshed that exists in the Middle East... | Presidents of Egypt Presidents of Egypt Egypt's new President, Mohammed Morsi Flag of Egypt Presidents of Egypt President Muhammad Naguib (in office June 18,1953 to November 14, 1954)--Assumed office after leading the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, in which King Farouk was overthown by then-Lieutenant General Muhammad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,283 | Duffel coats were named after a town in which country? | Duffle Coat History, Details & Buying Guide — Gentleman's Gazette Duffle Coat History, Details & Buying Guide January 3, 2013 In the new year, we are continuing our overcoat series with an in-depth look at the hard-wearing Duffle coat. We’ll outline its history , details , how to wear it, and how to buy the best Duff... | Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) - Find A Grave Memorial Dorchester Dorset, England Author. Thomas Hardy was born in Higher Brockhampton, Dorset, England, to Thomas and Jemima Hardy, the eldest of four children. His mother encouraged his love of knowledge and learning, and his father, a stonemason, passed on his love of arch... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,284 | Which notable 19th century poet was a Jesuit priest? | Gonzaga’s ‘Jesuits and the Arts’ Series Continues with Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Events Feb. 5-7 - Gonzaga University News Service Academics Gonzaga’s ‘Jesuits and the Arts’ Series Continues with Gerard Manley Hopkins Poetry Events Feb. 5-7 Posted on January 21, 2014 in: Academics , Alumni , Arts , Events , Faculty ... | John Betjeman John Betjeman 1906 - 1984 Sir John Betjeman was the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1972-1984 and was a notable poet, writer, and broadcaster. His more famous works include Mount Zion (1932), Continual Dew (1937), Old Lights for New Chancels (1940), New Bats in Old Belfries (1945), A Few Late Chr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,285 | Sphagnum is what type of plant? | Using Sphagnum Moss with Succulent Plants Using Sphagnum Moss with Succulent Plants Using Sphagnum Moss with Succulent Plants April 15, 2012 16 Comments Written by T. Lander Sphagnum moss can be an essential tool when planting succulents . It is commonly called peat moss, but that isn’t what you want. Peat moss or spha... | capsicum | annuum | chinense | baccatum | frutescens | pubescens | wild Growing Lists The Capsicum Genus Capsicum terminology is very confusing with Pepper, chilli, chile, chili, aji, paprika and capsicum all used interchangeably to describe the plants and pods of the genus Capsicum. We have chosen to use 'chile' as th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,286 | Translating as 'strong man', rikishi is the name given to a participant in what sport? | Sumo Glossary Sumo Glossary Elevated area for visitors and oyakata in the practice area of a heya . Akebono Dawn Akebono Taro - real name Chad Rowan - the 64th Yokozuna (grand champion). With 220-230kg he was literally one of the "giants" of the modern age! The first rikishi born outside of Japan to rise to the hi... | "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 |
1,505,287 | What 20th century musical entertainment machine derived its name from the West African word Gullah, meaning disorderly, or 'zigzag'? | Music 345: Race, Identity, and Representation in American Music | Student Blogs and Library Exhibit Companion Music 345: Race, Identity, and Representation in American Music Student Blogs and Library Exhibit Companion Search Reply “Head of Boxer”, painted by George Wesley Bellows This week we toured the St. Olaf Flaten... | Dizzy Gillespie dizzy gillespie . american jazz musician . b 1917 . d 1993 John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie, one of the greatest Jazz trumpeters of 20th century and one of the prime architects of the bebop movement in jazz, was born in Cheraw, South Carolina and died in Englewood, New Jersey. Nicknamed "Diz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,288 | The Harry Lime theme was used in which film? | My Choice - Anton Karas: Harry Lime Theme (Third Man) - YouTube My Choice - Anton Karas: Harry Lime Theme (Third Man) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This featu... | BT 100 1960 No 1 - Theme From a Summer Place by Percy Faith - YouTube BT 100 1960 No 1 - Theme From a Summer Place by Percy Faith 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,289 | In Shakespeare who killed Macbeth? | SparkNotes: Macbeth: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List The play begins with the brief appearance of a trio of witches and then moves to a military camp, where the Scottish King Duncan hears the news that his generals, Macbeth and Banquo, have defeated two separate invading armies—one from Ireland, led ... | SparkNotes: Agamemnon: Lines 1-257 Lines 1-257 Lines 258-502 Summary A Watchman, atop the roof of the palace in the Greek city of Argos, complains that he has spent so much time in this perch that he knows the night sky by heart. He is waiting for a beacon that will signal the fall of Troy, which has been besieged for ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,290 | What is the name of the main ant from A Bug's Life? | A Bug's Life | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “An epic presentation of miniature proportions.” ―Tagline A Bug's Life is a 1998 computer-animated Disney / Pixar movie. The film is loosely inspired by the fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and the classic samurai film The Seven Samurai, it is the second Pixar mov... | James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler /ˈdʒeɪmz ˈæbət məkˈniːl ˈwɪslɚ/ (July 10, 1834[1][2][3][4][5] – July 17, 1903) was an American -born, British-based artist active during the American Gilded Age. Averse to sentimentality and moral all... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,291 | At which battle of 1403 was Sir Henry Percy aka Hotspur killed? | Warfare History Blog: Sir Hotspur's Uprising: The Battle of Shrewsbury, July 21, 1403 See the Battle between House Percy and Clan Douglas during the Anglo-Scots border conflict: Otterburn to Homildon Hill 1388-1402 for more. The motivations behind Sir Henry Percy, known to the Scots as 'Hotspur' (b.1364-1403), transfo... | The Ballad of Chevy Chase (Middle English Song; Medieval Lyrics) THE BALLAD OF CHEVY CHASE This famous ballad probably originated in the early 15th century. Carried through in oral tradition, however, it underwent many corruptions and alterations before it was first printed in Percy's Reliques (1765) in two distinctl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,292 | In October 1870, Britain issued its smallest ever (in size), postage stamp. It is known in philatelic circles as a bantam. How much did it cost? | Stamps Info I Inherited a Stamp Collection... This article could have just as easily been titled, "I just found some stamps in an old desk..." or "I found my old stamp collection up in the attic from when I was a kid..." or some similar theme. This is intended for someone who knows next to nothing about stamp collec... | Sports Newspapers Book Ashes Cricket FIFA World Cup - Ad#: 3587035 - Addoway Bid with Confidence - Check My 100% Positive Feedback from over 3,000 Satisfied Customers I have over 4 years of Selling Experience - So Why Not Treat Yourself? I have got married recently and need to raise funds to meet the costs also we are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,293 | What island was previously called Formosa? | The Island Formerly known as Formosa - Food and Travel TRAVEL BOOKS The Island Formerly known as Formosa It's so easy isn't it - to pigeonhole one place in relation to another? Yet it is the habit of travellers. We seem always to want to explain a country in the terms of somewhere else. So it is, in the middle of Taipe... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,294 | Who in 1964 became the first female group to have a Number 1 hit in the UK? | Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index Most Number 1s This, possibly the most important record, is held by Elvis Presley. He has had 21 chart-toppers, 18 of them different songs (three titles have topped the chart on two distinctly separate chart runs as part of the series of re-... | No.1 facts and feats from ukcharts.20m.com Fastest #1s | Slowest #1 (artists) | Slowest #1 (records) | Biggest leaps to #1 | Straight in at #1 before 1995 | Climbs to #1 since 1995 | Longest span of #1 hits | Longest gap between #1 hits | Most successful act not to have reached #1 | Shortest career of a #1 act | Ultima... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,295 | "From which sport do we get the expression ""Thrown a curve ball""?" | Throw a curve - Idioms by The Free Dictionary Throw a curve - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/throw+a+curve throw someone a curve 1. Lit. to pitch a curveball to someone in baseball. (See pitch someone a curve(ball).) The pitcher threw John a curve, and John swung wildly against thin... | 50 Interesting Facts | IAS 50 Interesting Facts Hypermetropic people are what : Long Sighted Which leader lives in the Potola : Dalai Lama What wood was the cross supposed to be made of : Mistletoe Joseph Levitch became famous as who : Jerry Lewis If you planted a bandarilla what are you doing : Bullfighting What was t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,296 | Which garden plant, with small, white bell shaped flowers, has the Latin name Convallaria Majalis? | Plants That Have Bell-Like Flowers | Home Guides | SF Gate Plants That Have Bell-Like Flowers Plants That Have Bell-Like Flowers The aptly named bellflower adds color and beauty to any garden. Bell-shaped flowers typically have wide tubes and flared petal tips that give them their form. Yet the term covers a range of p... | Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' - Lady in Red Tropical Sage Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' Details Learn more Spring Limited Availability Plant At Flowers by the Sea, we grow a broad range of Salvias and companion plants to meet your needs. If a plant is in this program, its description page... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,297 | What is the provincial capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia? | Halifax, the Capital of Nova Scotia, Canada Updated: 11/29/2014 About Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia , Canada. The largest urban area in the Atlantic provinces , Halifax looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbours and is an important seaport. Nature lovers will... | Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago All... Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain is the cultural and political heart of Trinidad and Tobago, stretching from the foothills of the Northern Range to the shores of the Gulf of Paria. Once a muddy little seaport, the city has grown t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,298 | Mock Turtle Soup is traditionally made from the head of a? | The Kitchen Project - "Turtle Soup and Mock Turtle Soup " About TURTLE SOUP by Janet Clarkson Turtle soup was popular in the 19th century probably as a symbol of opulence - particularly during the Victorian era. It was considered essential at ceremonial dinners - for example it was always on the menu for th... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,299 | Upminster and Wimbledon are termini of which London Underground line ? | District to 013 Check Front of Train Between Hornchurch and Upminster Bridge 3 mins District to 125 Check Front of Train Between Becontree and Dagenham East 11 mins District to 014 Check Front of Train Between Upney and Dagenham Heathway 13 mins District to 126 Check Front of Train At East Ham Platform 2 22 mins Distri... | London Underground Tube Map - Circle Line Map London Underground Tube Map Home > Maps of England > Circle Line Map The Circle line, coloured yellow on the tube map, is the eighth busiest line on the London Underground. It forms a loop line around the centre of London on the north side of the River Thames. Platforms are... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,300 | "What musical term means ""an immediate reduction in pace""?" | Music Theory Dictionary - The Method Behind the Music The Method Behind The Music Contact Us Jargon This is a quick guide to common music terms. It should smooth out confusions caused by too much music jargon. A Accent An accent is an emphasis on one note. Accents come in three types: dynamic, agogic, and tonic. This i... | Glossary of Musical Terms Glossary of Musical Terms One or more vocalists performing without an accompaniment. Accelerando - A symbol used in musical notation indicating to gradually quicken tempo. Accessible - Music that is easy to listen to and understand. Adagio - A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease. Alleg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,301 | According to Winston Churchill, in a speech of 1946, the Iron Curtain ran from Stettin in the Baltic to which other port? | Iron Curtain Speech by Winston Churchill Share By Jennifer Rosenberg Nine months after Sir Winston Churchill failed to be reelected as Britain's Prime Minister, Churchill traveled by train with President Harry Truman to make a speech. On March 5, 1946, at the request of Westminster College in the small Missouri town of... | BBC - History - Hitler plans the invasion of Britain (pictures, video, facts & news) Hitler plans the invasion of Britain Hitler plans the invasion of Britain July 1940 After the invasion and defeat of France in June 1940, Hitler turned his attention to the invasion of Britain, the last country in Western Europe to sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,302 | The Household Cavalry is made up of two regiments, the Life Guards and which other regiment? | Household Cavalry | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Soldiers of the Blues and Royals and Life Guards performing ceremonial duties at Windsor The Household Cavalry as a whole is split into two different units which fulfil two very distinct roles. These are both joint units, consisting of personnel from both... | 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) | Famous Units | Research | National Army Museum, London 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Share this page Last updated: 23 May 2016 Other ranks’ cap badge of the 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, c1898 NAM. 1955-03-269 Introduction In 1759 Colonel Hale of the 47th Foot... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,303 | What is the name of the Cambridge University dramatic club whose presidents have included Peter Cook, Hugh Laurie and David Mitchell ? | David Mitchell at University... with Richard Ayoade and John Oliver! : MitchellAndWebb (1 child) Cool photo. I imagine this is from when they were all in Footlights together, where Mitchell (and later Ayoade) were both President. Robert Webb, Olivia Colman and James Bachmann were all in Footlights as well. EDIT: From... | Dudley Moore - Biography - IMDb Dudley Moore Biography Showing all 50 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (4) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (31) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (5) 5' 2½" (1.59 m) Mini Bio (1) Dudley Moore, the gifted comedian who had at least three distinct career phases that brought ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,304 | Which Spanish confectionary company’s logo was designed in 1969 by artist Salvador Dalí? | Salvador Dalí's Real Masterpiece: The Logo For Chupa Chups Lollipops | Co.Design | business + design Salvador Dalí's Real Masterpiece: The Logo For Chupa Chups Lollipops Working at a cafe table for an hour, Salvador Dalí managed to design a logo that’s sold billions. Recent posts Follow The Life Of Plastic In Photos, F... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,305 | In what year did US singer Del Shannon die? | Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound - Feb 08, 1990 - HISTORY.com Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Share this: Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Author Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound URL Publisher A+E Networks Born Charles Westover in Grand Rapids, Mi... | Download mp3 Del Shannon, buy Del Shannon mp3 music at mp3panda.com Del Shannon on LastFM Biography American rock and roll singer-songwriter Charles Weedon Westover, better known under his stage name Del Shannon was born on December 30, 1934Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,306 | Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in which range of mountains? | Trekking in Morocco Mt Toubkal 4167m is calling you! We will offer all you need to spend a perfect and a lifetime experience that you have never imagined. We are passionate about trekking in Morocco , and there is no better way to discover Atlas Mountains, its culture, and meet its people, than on foot! Whether you’re ... | Tallest Mountains in the World South America Tallest Mountains in the World The world’s tallest mountains are some of the most majestic and beautiful things that one can be blessed enough to witness in their lifetime. They are all located in Asia and each reach an altitude of over eight thousand meters in height. There... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,307 | Who gave up the title 'Viscount Stansgate'? | Tony Benn's son inherits title his father gave up | Politics | The Guardian The Observer Tony Benn's son inherits title his father gave up Tony Benn helped bring about Peerage Act 1963 which allowed him to renounce title and keep Commons seat Stephen Benn becomes the 3rd Viscount of Stansgate. Photograph: Imagewise/. S... | Wallis and Edward Story.htm His Majesty King George V THE PLAY The story begins with Wallis Simpson's Presentation at Court in 1931, where she arrogantly presents her credentials in the song I'm Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, followed by her quickly deposing the Prince of Wales'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,308 | Heraclium mantegazzianum is a weed thought to be the largest in western Europe. What is its common name? | Heracleum mantegazzianum Heracleum mantegazzianum Gucker, Corey L. 2009. Heracleum mantegazzianum. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/ [ ]. TAXO... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,309 | The name of which region in India means ‘Land of Five Rivers’? | India - Geography Geography India Table of Contents India's total land mass is 2,973,190 square kilometers and is divided into three main geological regions: the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayas, and the Peninsula region. The Indo-Gangetic Plain and those portions of the Himalayas within India are collect... | Ireland’s five longest rivers and their mythical legends (PHOTOS) | IrishCentral.com Ireland’s five longest rivers and their mythical legends (PHOTOS) Ali Isaac SHARES / Ireland is a land of many lakes, rivers and mountains, shrouded as much in mythology as its gentle misty climate.Tourism Ireland Ireland is a land of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,310 | What make of motor car was the Dolomite ? | Triumph Dolomite | Classic Cars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] History The Dolomite was the final addition to Triumph's complex small-car range (codenamed "Project Ajax"), which had started in 1965 with the Triumph 1300. Designed to be a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Triumph Herald, the 1300 was origina... | Category:British Leyland | Classic Cars Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] History BLMC was created in 1968 by the merger of British Motor Holdings (BMH) and Leyland Motor Corporation (LMC), encouraged by Tony Benn as chairman of the Industrial Reorganisation Committee created by the Wilson Government (1964–1970).... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,311 | Who was on the throne when Britain's first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, was appointed? | BBC - History - Historic Figures: Sir Robert Walpole (1676 - 1745) z Sir Robert Walpole by Arthur Pond © Walpole was a British Whig statesman, considered to the first holder of the office of prime minister, who dominated politics in the reigns of George I and George II. Robert Walpole was born on 26 August 1676 in... | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,312 | Near which city in Russia did the greatest tank battle of World War II take place in July 1943? | 1943: Battle of Kursk Today in WW II: 14 Jan 1943 Churchill and Roosevelt begin the Casablanca conference . Battle of Kursk: 5�19 July 1943 Battery of Red Army 152mm howitzers preparing to fire during the Battle of Kursk. 3,000 guns and aircraft severely disrupted the German deployment at the outset of Operation C... | The Summer Garden and Summer Palace of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia Peter the Great's Summer Palace and Gardens Peter the Great's Summer Palace and Gardens Across the river from the Peter and Paul fortress and the wooden Cabin of Peter the Great you can visit the historical Summer Garden. Behind the beauti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,313 | In 1990, which male runner held world records simultaneously at 1500, 2000, 3000, 5000 metres? | Saïd Aouita (Champion) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Saïd Aouita Male Born Nov 2, 1959 Saïd Aouita is a former Moroccan track and field athlete. He won the 5000 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, as well as the 3000 meters at the 1989 IAAF World Indoor Championships. H... | Daley Thompson | British athlete | Britannica.com British athlete Alternative Title: Francis Morgan Thompson Daley Thompson Daley Thompson, byname of Francis Morgan Thompson (born July 30, 1958, London , England ), British decathlete who became only the second competitor in history to win the decathlon at two Olympic G... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,314 | What caused 12,000 deaths in 4 days in London in 1952? | The Great Smog of 1952 in London By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated January 26, 2016. When a thick fog engulfed London from December 5 to December 9, 1952, it mixed with black smoke emitted from homes and factories to create a deadly smog . This smog killed approximately 12,000 people and shocked the world into starting the... | London - photos and facts of sights - Learning English main residence of the British Monarch since 1837 775 rooms When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies from the flagpole, when the Queen is not in residence the Union Flag can be seen. 4. Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) residence of the Eng... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,315 | What is the name of the Bridge in Southern France that opened in 2004, crossing the River Tarn in the Massif Central Mountains and with a height of 984 feet, it is the world’s highest Road bridge ? | The Millau Bridge - Southern France THE MILLAU BRIDGE V. Ryan � 2005 - 2009 The Millau Bridge is in southern France and crosses the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains. It was designed by the British architect Lord Foster and at 300m (984 feet) it is the highest road bridge in the world, weig... | Fort Boyard - UKGameshows Fort Boyard Takes on the World: Tim Vine (2004) Ultimate Challenge: Leslie Grantham (Boyard, master of the Fort) Geoffrey Bayldon (the old professor) 2003: Tom Baker (Captain) Broadcast Grundy (Thames) and Adventure Line for Channel 5, 16 October 1998 to 29 December 2001 (53 episodes in 4 seri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,316 | Which British heavyweight boxing champion died on 1st. May 2011 at the age of 76? | Sir Henry Cooper obituary | Sport | The Guardian Sir Henry Cooper obituary British heavyweight boxing champion known for his warmth, indomitable spirit and a left hook dubbed 'Enry's 'Ammer Muhammad Ali and Henry Cooper before their world heavyweight title fight in London. Photograph: Aubrey Hart/Getty Images Sunday 1 ... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,317 | The mineral stibnite is a source of which metallic element? | Stibnite: The mineral stibnite information and pictures Advertising Information The Mineral stibnite Stibnite is named after the latin stibium, which is the old name of the element antimony (Sb). Stibnite was and continues to be the primary ore of antimony. Stibnite forms some of the most outstanding natural crystals t... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,318 | What was landscape gardener Capability Brown's proper christian name | Capability Brown biography Capability Brown biography BY DAVID ROSS , EDITOR Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckinghamshire Lancelot "Capability" Brown was born in Kirkharle, Northumberland in 1715 (more about his nickname "Capability" in a moment). Young Lancelot was educated at Cambo School, before serving as a gardener's ... | Characters by Series 2 - The World of Supermarionation The World of Supermarionation Paul Metcalfe (Born December 17, 2036 in Winchester, Hampshire, England) is a senior staff officer and Spectrum’s number one agent. Paul was born into a family with a long military history; his father, grand-father and great-grandfathe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,319 | What is Europe's oldest parliament dating from 930 AD? | Which country can claim to be the World's oldest democracy? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk Which country can claim to be the World's oldest democracy? Russell Campbell, Dunedin, New Zealand Lots of them can. And do. Greece has a pretty good claim having invented the concept in the first place. However, long spell... | 1973 United Kingdom'saccession to the European Economic Community The inscription "50 PENCE" and the date of the year, surrounded by nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the Community, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship Designed by David Wynne 1992-93 United Kingdom's Pr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,320 | Notorious bank robbing duo Bonnie and Clyde were eventually ambushed by law enforcement agents in what U.S. state? | 10 Famous Depression-era Bank Robbers - Listverse 10 Famous Depression-era Bank Robbers Josh Fox August 1, 2011 The Great Depression began with the Wall Street crash in 1929, and lasted well into the following decades. At this time, unemployment in the USA had risen to 25% and many more people were resorting to crime. ... | Easy Rider (1969) - 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 Two counterculture bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,321 | The magazine 'Private Eye' gave the nickname 'The Bouncing Czech' to which man? | Private Eye (Magazine) - TV Tropes Private Eye You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share The very first edition, layout and cartooning by Willie Rushton . "The best comedy is when you attack the strong, not the weak." —Ian Hislop, editor. A British fortnightly magazine of current affair... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,322 | With which sport is Florence Griffith-Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, associated? | BBC News | Sport | Flo-Jo dies at 38 Monday, September 21, 1998 Published at 17:48 GMT 18:48 UK Sport Flo-Jo dies at 38 Florence Griffith Joyner celebrates her Olympic victory Florence Griffith Joyner, triple gold medalist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, has died at the age of 38. The American sprinter apparently suffered ... | Forthcoming Reviews | football book reviews football book reviews Flying Over An Olive Grove by Clive Nicholson, Ralph Nicholson and Mark Metcalf Flying Over An Olive Grove is the first great working-class football story. Born at a unique moment in the history of the beautiful game, Fred Spiksley was amongst a new wa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,323 | Argentum is the Latin name for what element? | Argentum, Latin word for this element History & Etymology Silver is known by the mankind since Pre-History, and its discovery is estimated happened to shortly after that of copper and gold. The oldest reference to the element appears in the book of Genesis. "And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold." (... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,324 | Whose symphony no3 is subtitled 'Scottish'? | San Francisco Symphony - MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56, Scottish San Francisco Symphony Music Then and Now: Twentieth Century and Contemporary Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Opus 56, Scottish Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg on February 3, 1809, and died in Leipzig on Novemb... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,325 | "Which Shakespearean character dies with the words, ""The rest is silence""?" | Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? | eNotes Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? amymc | High School Teacher | (Level 2) Associate Educator Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM I would ask you to consider the "noise" that Hamlet has been experiencing sinc... | Shakespeare/Pop Music: Broadway - shakespeareandpopularmusic shakespeareandpopularmusic INTRODUCTION Although considered part of the classical theatrical canon today, Shakespeare's plays were an important part of the popular culture of Early Modern England. It seems only fitting that Broadway has made these plays pa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,326 | Baron Bomburst is a character in which British family film? | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 52 out of 58 people found the following review useful: James Bond goes to Romper Room from Los Angeles, Ca 22 June 2001 I'm one of many thirty-somethings that grew up on this movie and later suffered nightmares featuring the Child Catcher. To this day, I still feel ... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,327 | Who, after the 2015 General Election is the 'Father of the House’? | Labour’s Dennis Skinner at 83: ‘Father of the House? You must be joking’ | Politics | The Guardian Dennis Skinner Labour’s Dennis Skinner at 83: ‘Father of the House? You must be joking’ If re-elected, the Derbyshire MP will join a small group who have been in the Commons since 1970. So how does he keep going – and why... | Labour party: The 1960s to the Present Labour party The 1960s to the Present Harold Wilson , who became leader on Gaitskell's death in 1963, was able to lead the party to victory in 1964. He was prime minister until the Conservative party returned to power in 1970. Wilson's administration was marked by a continued decl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,328 | The name of which Old Testament prophet has come to mean a bringer of bad luck? | 8. Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) | Bible.org From the series: That You Might Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John PREVIOUS PAGE | NEXT PAGE 8. Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) 1 Now there came a man of the Pharisees whose name was Nicodemus, a member of the council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “... | Job Job Title This book, like many others in the Old Testament, got its name from the central character in it rather than from its writer. While it is possible that Job may have written it, there is no concrete evidence that he did. "Job" means "hated" or "much persecuted." Perhaps "Job" was a nickname his friends ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,329 | 'Maverick', 'Ice','Viper', 'Goose', 'Jester' and 'Cougar' were names used by various characters in which film? | Top Gun (1986) - Goofs - IMDb Top Gun (1986) Goofs Showing all 143 items Jump to: Audio/visual unsynchronised (3) | Boom mic visible (1) | Character error (13) | Continuity (59) | Crew or equipment visible (2) | Errors in geography (1) | Factual errors (28) | Miscellaneous (1) | Incorrectly regarded as goofs (... | london life turkish cigarettes photos on Flickr | Flickr 2 Who would have guessed that the most savage mad-dog frothing gangster in recent movies would be played by--Ben Kingsley? Ben Kingsley, who was Gandhi, and the accountant in "Schindler's List," and the publisher in "Betrayal," and Dr. Watson in "Without a Clue."... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,330 | Who plays Lynette Scavo in the TV series Desperate Housewives? | Desperate Housewives - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT One day, in the loveliest of suburbs, housewife and mother Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) decided to take her own life. Now, from her elevated state of point of view, Mary Alice introduces us to the lives of her friends, neighbors andfamily me... | Dragnet (TV Series 1951–1959) - 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 Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,331 | Convection, conduction, and radiation are three of the ways what type of energy can be transferred? | How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation What is Heat? All matter is made up of molecules and atoms. These atoms are always in different types of motion (translation, rotational, vibrational). The ... | 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?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,332 | Which company made the first pocket sized transistor radio | transistor radio transistor radio transistor radio Who's On First? A Note on the Transistor Radio Lou Costello wanted to know the answer to the question "who's on first" for the St. Louis baseball team, but Bud Abbot demonstrated how hard it is to answer such a question (see the Sketch by Bud Abbot and Lou Costello ). ... | The techie novels of Nevil Shute / Boing Boing Twitter / Facebook / RSS Last month I had a conversation with Dale Grover (co-founder of Maker Works in Ann Arbor, Michigan -- read his profile at Make ) about the late author Nevil Shute. Shute is best known for the novel On the Beach (about a dying Earth after a global n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,333 | In which country were the first Olympic Games held in the Southern Hemisphere? | Why Winter Olympics Bypass the Southern Hemisphere Why Winter Olympics Bypass the Southern Hemisphere By Laura Poppick, Live Science Contributor | February 5, 2014 04:54pm ET MORE The Northern Hemisphere has considerably more landmass, and more people, than the Southern Hemisphere does. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/N... | Olympic Games Summer and Winter Locations and History of the Games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic History The Olympic Games took their name from the Greek city of Olympia and though there were important athlet... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,334 | Which French Revolutionary leader was assassinated whilst taking a bath in 1793? | French Revolution - 2 | Britannica.com French Revolution the revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789. Displaying 1 - 100 of 123 results ancien régime (French: “old order”) Political and social system of France prior to the French Revolution. Under the re... | William Turner Biography Self Portrait c. 1799 Turner was born in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, England. His father, William Gay Turner (27 January 1738 – 7 August 1829), was a barber and wig maker. His mother, Mary Marshall, became increasingly mentally unstable, perhaps, in part, due to the early death of Turne... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,335 | Which poet and author served in Oliver Cromwell's Government for Foreign tongues? | Cromwell Through the Media of His Day | Novelguide Home › History › Cromwell Through the Media of His Day Cromwell Through the Media of His Day The years between 1640 and 1660 witnessed in England a greater outpouring of printed material than the country had seen since the first printing press had begun operating in ... | Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. Died: December 13, 1784 (aged 75) Nationality: English Occupation: Author, essayist, lexicographer, biographer, poet Bio: Samuel Johnson, often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,336 | The Richter scale measures the intensity of what? | Magnitude / Intensity Comparison Jump to Navigation Magnitude / Intensity Comparison Magnitude and Intensity measure different characteristics of earthquakes. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake. Magnitude is determined from measurements on seismographs. Intensity measures the strengt... | Meteorology | Scholastic Meteorology Grades 6–8, 9–12 Meteorology is the study of the Earth's atmosphere and the variations in temperature and moisture patterns that produce different weather conditions. Some of the major subjects of study are such phenomena as precipitation (rain and snow), thunderstorms, tornadoes, a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,337 | In what year was Concorde's last commercial flight? | The Concorde makes its final flight - Oct 24, 2003 - HISTORY.com The Concorde makes its final flight Share this: The Concorde makes its final flight Author The Concorde makes its final flight URL Publisher A+E Networks The supersonic Concorde jet makes its last commercial passenger flight, traveling at twice the speed ... | Ilyushin Il-96 - Aerospace Technology Il-96 was formerly used by Vladimir Putin and currently being used by President of Russia Dmitri Medvedev. Ilyushin Il-96, Russia The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-haul wide-body aircraft that is powered by four engines. Designed by Russian aircraft designer Sergey V Ilyushin, t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,338 | Lynn Reid Banks debut novel was entitled ‘The…’what’-Shaped Room’? | Uncategorized | i love english literature | Page 2 i love english literature October 3, 2011 Leave a comment Orphan Pip’s rise through society thanks to his mysterious benefactor wins poll by comfortable margin Jean Simmons, Martita Hunt and Anthony Wager in David Lean’s 1946 film of Great Expectations. Photograph: Spo... | SparkNotes: The Bell Jar: Context The Bell Jar Table of Contents Plot Overview The Bell Jar is an autobiographical novel that conforms closely to the events of the author’s life. Sylvia Plath was born to Otto and Aurelia Plath in 1932 and spent her early childhood in the seaport town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Otto Pl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,339 | Which former US chat show host starred in the 1998 film ‘Beloved’? | Famous Female Talk Show Hosts | List of Top Female Talk Show Hosts Famous Female Talk Show Hosts 305k views 102 items tags f t p @ This list of famous female talk show hosts is ranked by their level of prominence, with photos when available. This greatest female talk show hosts list contains the most prominent and top ... | Calista Flockhart joins reunited Ally McBeal cast to be honored at Hollywood's TV Land Awards | Daily Mail Online comments It's been more than 12 years since Ally, Fish and The Biscuit became household names thanks to the innovative Ally McBeal series, but on Saturday night the show's cast reunited briefly at the TV L... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,340 | What do the names Charles, Orville, Jean, Wilbur and Laika suggest? | Astrology: Orville Wright, date of birth: 1871/08/19, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his da... | vienna.pdf | Vienna | Berlin vienna.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 35 are not shown in this preview. Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full titl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,341 | Where did Britain surrender to the USA in 1781? | Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown - Oct 19, 1781 - HISTORY.com Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis formally surrenders 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to a French and American force at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing the American Revolution to ... | History for January 8 - On-This-Day.com Today's: 1642 - Astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy. 1675 - The first corporation was chartered in the United States . The company was the New York Fishing Company. 1790 - In the United States , George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address. 1815 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,342 | Who did Evan Davies replace in a long-running TV programme this summer? | Best moments of Evan Davis on Radio 4's Today programme - Telegraph BBC Best moments of Evan Davis on Radio 4's Today programme As the BBC broadcaster presents his final Radio 4 show before moving to Newsnight, we take a look back at some of his finest moments Former Today programme presenter Evan Davis: "I just think... | The Ed Sullivan Show Information The Ed Sullivan Show Information The Ed Sullivan Show News The Ed Sullivan Show Information The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,343 | The word membranophone technically refers to a? | What is a Hang Drum? The term hang drum is a misnomer for a musical instrument or “sound sculpture” called a Hang. What is a Hang? In November 1999, instrument builders Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer of PANArt created the first Hang (Plural: Hanghang) prototype in Bern, Switzerland. Hang means “hand” in the Bernese Ge... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,344 | Who was the president for all but the last 6 months of the Korean war? | Korean War - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google The Two Koreas “If the best minds in the world had set out to find us the worst possible location in the world to fight this damnable war,” U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson (1893-1971) once said, “the unanimous choice would have been Korea.” The peninsula had landed... | The Leaders | Cuban Missile Crisis U.S. President John F. Kennedy Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston Digital Identifier: JFKWHP-AR6283-A. In 1960, at the age of 43, John F. Kennedy became the youngest elec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,345 | Phobophobia is the irrational fear of developing a what? | Learn About Phobophobia: The Fear of Phobias Phobias SHARE Learn About Phobophobia: The Fear of Phobias Phobias are intense, irrational fears caused by non-dangerous stimuli. Examples of common phobias include arachnophobia (fear of spiders), social phobia (fear of social situations), and acrophobia (fear of heights). ... | Glossary for Phobias and philias - RightDiagnosis.com Glossary for Phobias and philias Abasiophilia : A sexual preference to people who are crippled or lame or people who need some sort of orthopedic appliance such as a leg braces, wheelchairs and spine braces. Ablutophilia : A sexual attraction to bathing, showering o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,346 | For what crime was Al Capone finally convicted? | Capone goes to prison - Oct 17, 1931 - HISTORY.com Capone goes to prison Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion and fined $80,000, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and 1930s. Alphonse Gabriel Capone was ... | 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 |
1,505,347 | The beef cut called brisket comes from where on the animal? | What part of the cow does brisket come from? | Reference.com What part of the cow does brisket come from? A: Quick Answer Brisket is cut from the underside of the cow near the chest area. This part of the cow is tough because of the high collagen and fat content. Full Answer Brisket comes in two cuts: the flat and the ... | The Old Foodie: The Truth about Carpetbag Steak. Monday, November 07, 2011 The Truth about Carpetbag Steak. A small comment in an article I read recently stated that ‘Carpetbag Steak’ was an Australian invention, and suggested that indeed it was a national dish. I have lived in this country since the mid 1960’s, and I ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,348 | What is the oldest living species of tree? | 6 of the Oldest Trees in the World | Mental Floss 6 of the Oldest Trees in the World Joe Burbank/MCT/Landov Like us on Facebook Roughly 3,500 years ago—right about the time the Ancient Phoenicians were hitting their stride—a tiny cypress tree, no bigger than a fist, sprouted in the swamplands of Central Florida. 3,500 ... | Taxus Baccata (Common Yew / English Yew) Taxus Baccata (Common Yew / English Yew) Taxus baccata is a medium sized, evergreen conifer, native to Britain, much of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions including shade and chalk but not waterlogged or poor draining soil. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,349 | Which South American country has land borders with Colombia and Peru? | Americas Americas Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda is located in the "Heart of the Caribbean" between the Greater and Lesser Antilles, about 402 kilometers (250 miles) east-southeast of Puerto Rico or 60 kilometers (37.5 miles) north of Guadeloupe. This territory consists of several islands, the largest being An... | Which countries border Brazil? | Reference.com Which countries border Brazil? A: Quick Answer Ten countries border Brazil, including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The only countries in South America that do not border Brazil are Ecuador and Chile. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,350 | In an 1890 novel, Basil Hallward paints whose portrait? | SparkNotes: The Picture of Dorian Gray: Character List The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Dorian Gray - A radiantly handsome, impressionable, and wealthy young gentleman, whose portrait the artist Basil Hallward paints. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian bec... | Tulliver family | fictional characters | Britannica.com fictional characters See Article History Tulliver family, fictional family in George Eliot ’s novel The Mill on the Floss (1860). Mr. Tulliver is the stubborn and hot-tempered owner of Dorlcote Mill whose lawsuit against a neighbour leads to disaster for the famil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,351 | By what name is Theodor Geisel better known? | Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Theodor USAGE: German , Swedish , Norwegian , Danish , Czech , Romanian Meaning & History German form of THEODORE , as well as a Scandinavian, Czech and Romanian variant of TEODOR . A famous bearer was American children's book creator Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1... | 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 |
1,505,352 | Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn played an architect and waitress in which 1992 film? | HouseSitter (1992) - 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 Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty house without his knowled... | 2002 Academy Awards® Winners Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Treasure Planet (2002) Actor: ADRIEN BRODY in "The Pianist," Nicolas Cage in "Adaptation.," Michael Caine in "The Quiet American," Daniel Day-Lewis in "Gangs of New York," Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt" Actress: NICOLE KIDMAN in "Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,353 | What became the name of the crime in which eleven thieves stole more than $2 million in a heist in Boston, Massachusetts, in January 1950? | The Great Brinks Robbery - 1950 Crime Magazine by Michael Thomas Barry On January 17, 1950, a team of eleven thieves, in a precisely timed and choreographed strike, steals more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car depot in Boston, Massachusetts. The Great Brinks Robbery, as it quickly became known, was the almos... | Mary Patricia Plangman Net Worth, Bio 2017-2016, Wiki - REVISED! - Richest Celebrities Home / Authors / Mary Patricia Plangman Net Worth Mary Patricia Plangman Net Worth How rich is Mary Patricia Plangman? Mary Patricia Plangman net worth: Under Review Mary Patricia Plangman profile links Mary Patricia Plangman profile... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,354 | According to the legend, in which city did the Pied Piper lure all the children away? | Pied Piper of Hameln The River Weser, deep and wide, Washes its wall on the southern side; A pleasanter spot you never spied; But, when begins my ditty, Almost five hundred years ago, To see townsfolk suffer so From vermin, was a pity. Rats! They fought the dogs, and killed the cats, And bit the babies in the cradles, ... | 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 |
1,505,355 | Before entering government, Neville Chamberlain was lord mayor of which city ? | Neville Chamberlain - Prime Minister, Government Official, Mayor - Biography.com Neville Chamberlain Neville Chamberlain was the British prime minister as Great Britain entered World War II. He is known for his policy of "appeasement" toward Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany. IN THESE GROUPS “I believe it is peace for our ti... | Appeasement Appeasement References Neville Chamberlain became Prime Minister of Britain on 28th May, 1937. Over the next two years Chamberlain's Conservative government became associated with the foreign policy that later became known as appeasement. Chamberlain believed that Germany had been badly treated by the Allie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,356 | Which drug can be found in tonic water? | Is Quinine in Tonic Water Safe? - The People's Pharmacy Loading... Is Quinine in Tonic Water Safe? The pros and cons of quinine make tonic water a challenging choice for many people in their fight against leg cramps. What else works for muscle cramps? Terry Graedon The People's Pharmacy October 11, 2010 Alternative Hea... | Tredegar Forum - uncle bobs quiz 2 the answers Tredegar Forum 1) Which naturally occurring substance measures a maximum ten on Moh's Scale of Hardness � Diamond 2) What is the name of the target object in the game of bowls � Jack 3) Which group's first hit was Seven Seas of Rhye in 1974 � Queen 4) What is the name give... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,357 | Who played the part of the cook 'Mrs Bridges', in the TV series 'Upstairs, Downstairs'? | "Upstairs, Downstairs" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 66 out of 68 people found the following review useful: Goosey goosey gander, wither shall I wander? Upstairs anddownstairs and in my lady's chamber... from London 3 July 2001 It is... | NOEL CLARKE AS WYMAN IAN NORRIS, CHRISTOPHER FAIRBANK AS ALBERT ARTHUR MOXEY, TIM HEALY AS DENNIS L. PATTERSON, JIMMY NAIL AS LEONARD JEFFREY 'OZ' OSBORNE, PAT ROACH AS BRIAN 'BOMBER' BUSBRIDGE, TIMOTHY SPALL AS BARRY SPENCER TAYLOR, KEVIN WHATELY AS NEVILLE HOPE FROM AUF WIEDERSEHEN, PET #1 - COLOUR Movie Photo - MEDI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,358 | Who won the FIFA World Cup for Association Football in Germany in 2006? | 2006 FIFA World Cup | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 2006 FIFA World Cup Share Cup stub This article about 2006 FIFA World Cup is a stub , an article too short to provide more than rudimentary information about a subject. You can help The Football Wiki by expanding it . 2006 FIFA World Cup 2010 → The 2006 FIFA... | BBC SPORT | Football | Gerrard named player of the year Gerrard named player of the year It is the first time Gerrard has won the prestigous award Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has claimed the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award. It is the first time the 25-year-old has been named player o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,359 | What is the name of the two handled vaulting horse used in gymnastics | History of Gymnastics | iSport.com History of Gymnastics History of Gymnastics Gymnastics is one of the most popular Olympic sports. It combines grace, beauty, athleticism, and strength in a thrilling display of competition that has captivated fans since the debut of the modern Olympic Games. Soldier Requirement Gymnas... | Pegasus Pegasus Clues to the meaning of this celestial feature Pegasus (Greek Pegasos) is the winged white horse, son of Poseidon in the shape of a horse. At birth Pegasus sprang forth from the bloody neck of the Gorgon Medusa ( Algol ) when she was beheaded by the hero Perseus . A spring was created when Peg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,360 | What sport uses a mallet and wickets? | United States Croquet Association — Rules Figure 1: Court Setup The Court A backyard croquet court doesn't have to be a perfectly manicured lawn, but short grass provides the best playing surface. If you have room, the official full-size court is a rectangle, 100 feet long by 50 feet wide. For backyard play you can adj... | BBC - Manchester - Sport - 150 not out! You are in: Manchester > Sport > cricket > 150 not out! The original Old Trafford pavilion 150 not out! As Old Trafford Cricket Ground celebrates its 150th birthday, we had a trawl through its history to come up with 15 facts that you might not know about the grand old ground... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,361 | Which North Wales town is included in the name of a pop star who had a Number One hit with It's Only Make Believe in 1958? | It's Behind You - Popstars in Panto! Popstars in Panto! In 2011 Rapper and Pop Star Vanilla Ice appeared in pantomime as Captain Hook. This year also found Tony � Amarillo Windsor . As with everything Pantomime, there is nothing new in having a music celebrity star in the show. The convention goes back a good fifty ... | The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,362 | What nationality was the only non-Australian, US or Swedish man to win the Wimbledon Singles title in the 1970's? | Winners and Runner-ups of Wimbledon | The Tennis Freaks Share Your Thoughts In Wimbledon Championships, 2015 final Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 7-6. 6-7. 6-4, 6-3 to claim his third Wimbledon title and ninth Grand Slam title overall. By lifting the title, Djokovic has tied the number of Wimbledon trophies won ... | Wimbledon Mens Players | Mens Singles Champions | Andy Murray | Roger Federer Mens Players Wimbledon Mens Singles We take a look at the mens singles competition, providing background and chances of the players for the 2011 tournament at the All England Club. Many Tennis fans would argue that Wimbledon is the toughest o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,363 | Who wrote the novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird'? | NEA Big Read NEA Big Read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they’re quite different from people who must write. About the Author Harper Lee (1926-2016) If Nelle Harper Lee ever wanted ... | 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 |
1,505,364 | What variety of bean is used to produce beansprouts, popular in Oriental cuisine? | Mung Bean Sprouts, A Raw or Cooked Plant-Based Protein Protein - 7.0g Calories - 105 In a 2014 published review analyzing mung beans, mung sprouts and their nutritional qualities, it was stated that "High levels of proteins, amino acids, oligosaccharides, and polyphenols in mung beans are thought to be the main contri... | korea a maiden love: gifts tells the cultural story of korea this blog is your opened window to discover with me in the dream the land of the dreams korea the country of the bright morning all waht i can say to you korea this poems of love and loyality vendredi 28 août 2009 gifts tells the cultural story of korea Here ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,365 | The Soviets invaded which Baltic country in November 1939? | World War II -- Finland Winter War World War II Finland: The Winter War (November 1939-March 1940) Figure 1.--This Finnish mother and child are evacuees from the massive Soviet Army invading their small country. Here they have just arrived at a govrnment evacuee camp and have been given name tags. The prss caption rea... | The Hitler-Stalin Pact - Aug 23, 1939 - HISTORY.com Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact, stunning the world, given their diametrically opposed ideologies. But the dictators were, despite appearances, both playing to their own political needs. After Nazi Ge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,366 | Who was born first, Susan Sarandon or Glenn Close? | What Susan Sarandon said about Trump was out of this world - The Washington Post What Susan Sarandon said about Trump was out of this world The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll re... | Do you know your Downton? From Lord Grantham's dog to Mrs Patmore's catchphrase | Daily Mail Online Do you know your Downton? From Lord Grantham's dog to Mrs Patmore's catchphrase comments The Christmas special of Downton Abbey, on ITV1 tomorrow, may well answer some of the cliffhanger questions left over from series t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,367 | "What was referred to in the title of Bill Bryson's book ""Notes From A Small Island""?" | Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island (TV Series 1999– ) - 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 Bill Bryson: Notes from a Sm... | Bill Sherwood's Trivia Page - archive page 4 On to page < 1 > < 2 > < 3 > < 5 > < 6 > The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is flown differently during times of peace or war. A portion of the flag is blue, while the other is red. The blue portion is flown on top in time of peace and the red porti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,368 | What name for a female servant is taken from the wife of Nabal in the Old Testament, after whose death she married David? | Abigail: A Bible Woman with Beauty and Brains Abigail: A Bible Woman with Beauty and Brains This article is available in Spanish here . Abigail, Nabal and David Abigail is an interesting woman who we meet in 1 Samuel chapter 25 . Like several women in the Old Testament, Abigail is described as beautiful. Unlike most ot... | 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 |
1,505,369 | Entertainer Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou is better known by what name? | George Michael - Biography - IMDb George Michael Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (39) | Personal Quotes (34) Overview (5) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in Finchley, north London, in the United Kingdom, to Lesley Angold (Harrison), a dan... | "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 |
1,505,370 | "Which UKIP MEP quit the party in 2014 over problems with ""Bongo Bongo Land"" and ""women in the kitchen""?" | Purple Rain blog: UKIP MEP: 'Women don't have the ambition to get to the top because babies get in the way' UKIP MEP: 'Women don't have the ambition to get to the top because babies get in the way' posted by: Heather Saul | on: Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 17:14 UKIP MEP: "Women don't have the ambition to get to the to... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 25th November Cup Round 2 and Plate The Nag’s Head and Cock Inn 1. By what name is the post war “European Recovery Program” better known? MARSHALL PLAN 2. Who directed Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch and “Some Like It Hot”? BILLY WILDER 3... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,371 | The Tuareg and the Berber inhabit which desert? | Tuareg nomads of Niger: Blue Men of the Desert The Blue Men of the Desert a legendary culture Legendary herders and caravaners of the Sahara desert, the Tuareg are among the last nomads on earth. Their ancient written language, Tifinagh (or Tamasheq), their music, dance and culture have been the subject of fascinated... | World Flags World Flags This page lists of the various symbols in the World Flags group. Flags from countries around the world, including their origins, design and history. Edit this group The Flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqipërisë) is a red flag, with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the centre, tha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,372 | What/who was Yahweh, (expanded from Hebrew YHWH), in the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah? | Yahweh - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Yahweh a name for the God of the Old Testament Class: Wikipedia: Yahweh the national god of the Iron Age kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The origins of the worship of Yahweh are obscure, but reach back at least to the early Iron Age and probably to the Late Bronze Age. His name may h... | table: sons of Jacob, 12 tribes of Israel Part IV - Marching Order of the Tribes Part I - Introductory Facts about the 12 Tribes of Israel Abraham begot Isaac. Isaac begot Jacob. To be an Israelite by blood, a person must be a descendent of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob begot 12 sons who are listed herein in subs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,373 | In the human body what name is given collectively to the five long bones of the foot? | Understanding The Anatomy of the Bones of the Foot Understanding The Anatomy of the Bones of the Foot Authored by Hindfoot & Tarsal Bones Over 25 percent of our bones are located in our feet. There are twenty-six bones that make up the complex structure of each foot. The foot is a strong mechanism, and it supports our ... | 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 |
1,505,374 | In Greek mythology, who nightly swam the Hellespont to meet his lover? | Hellespont * People, Places, & Things * Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant H to Helike Helikon to Hexa Hieroglyphics to Holy Twain Homados to Hystaspes 2 Hellespont The ancient Greek name for the Dardanelles Strait which separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey; the narrow waterway connec... | Dictionary of Greek & Roman Mythology Dictionary of the Greeks and Romans Mythology Abaris In Greek mythology Abaris was a priest to the god Apollo. Apollo gave him a golden arrow which rendered him invisible and also cured diseases and gave oracles. Abaris gave the arrow to Pythagoras. Abas Abas was the son of Celeus ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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