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1,505,475	Which former World Darts Champion was given the nickname 'The Bronze Adonis'?	BBC SPORT \| Other Sport \| World Darts 2004 \| All in the name of darts All in the name of darts Ted 'The Count' Hankey gets to grips with the world title trophy Ted 'The Count' Hankey and Andy 'The Viking' Fordham - they are figures that seem to have been lifted straight from the pages of history. But darts are their only weapons of choice and it seems you have not arrived on the oche until you have acquired a nickname. Two-time finalist Hankey's tag only starts to make sense when you see him and realise he is the spitting image of a Hammer House of Horror Dracula - a younger version of snooker's Ray Reardon. The 2000 champion suffered in 2001 when he lost in the final to John 'Boy' Walton, named after the popular 1970s TV character. A triumph of good over evil if ever there was one. All three will be in action when the biggest names in darts reconvene at the Lakeside in 2004, as will the man with the shortest name in darts, Co Stompe. In a world stereotyped by big-bellied beer guzzlers, the Dutchman also happens to be the thinnest player and not surprisingly goes by the names 'Pencil' or 'Matchstick' due to his thin-as-a-rake appearance. Orange-clad fans will be hoping he is feeling sharp and lights up his first round meeting against Norway's Austrian-born Robert Wagner, a magician in his spare time who is known as 'The Meat Eater'. If Wagner comes up against England captain Martin 'Wolfie' Adams, there can be but one winner - at least in the name steaks - sorry, stakes. But as well as the inspired, there is the predictable. Triple world champion and number one seed Raymond van Barneveld clearly spent more time on the practice board than the chalkboard in coming up with 'Barney'. Steve Beaton - The Bronze Adonis - sports his golden mullett And Mervyn 'The King' King liked his name so much he used it twice. At least they are not just plain awful, a dubious list that must be topped by kilt-wearing 1997 champion Les Wallace, transformed into 'McDanger', while Richie Burnett is the 'Prince of Wales'. Check out the world title honours board and you can see darts has always been a name game, the list of former champions including the likes of Phil 'The Power' Taylor, Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley and the legend that is 'The Crafty Cockney', five-time winner Eric Bristow. They played with the likes of Rod 'Prince of Style' Harrington and, most bizarrely, Bob 'Limestone Cowboy' Anderson - a reference to his vaguely country-and-western get-up and roots. Anderson's 1988 win shows darts is no follower of fashion, a fact confirmed by Steve Beaton - 'The Bronze Adonis'. Beaton was anything but when he took the title in 1996 sporting the footballers' favourite 1980s haircut, the mullett, long past its sell-by date. Whatever you think of the tags, it all adds to the fun.	Adrian Lewis thumps Andy Hamilton to retain PDC world darts title \| Sport \| The Guardian Adrian Lewis thumps Andy Hamilton to retain PDC world darts title • The 26-year-old beat fellow Stoke thrower 7-3 • Champion has his eye on eight more titles Adrian Lewis kisses the PDC world trophy after a comfortable win against Andy Hamilton. Photograph: Matthew Impey/PA Press Association Monday 2 January 2012 19.00 EST First published on Monday 2 January 2012 19.00 EST Close This article is 5 years old Adrian Lewis retained his PDC World Darts title with a 7-3 victory in the final at Alexandra Palace. The 26-year-old saw Andy Hamilton,his fellow thrower from Stoke, to land the £200,000 first prize and trophy. "It's not quite sunk in yet," said Lewis. "I take everything on the chin and have a busy year ahead. This is [title] number two and I'll have a lot more. The fightback against James Wade last night won me the tournament. I believed in myself." Asked how many times he could win the world title, he said: "At least 10." "But Andy hit a lot of good shots – I want to see him in the Premier League because he deserves a place." Hamilton, who received £100,000 as runner-up, said: "It's been a great week for me. I wanted to win the final so badly but I'm happy to be here. Keep watching me. Next year I'll be back again and hopefully I'll be winning it then." Lewis saw three darts bounce out in the first three legs of the match but hit back from the disappointment to take the first set with a 122 checkout in the fifth leg. The defending champion hit the first 180 of the match in the second leg of the second set, enabling him to take it against the darts – but Hamilton won the set 3-1 to level the contest. Hamilton started the third set with a maximum before Lewis almost hit a nine-dart finish. Unfortunately he missed double 12 – but hit it two darts later. Lewis gradually established control and a 12-dart leg gave him a 3-2 lead. Hamilton then struggled in the closing stages of the sixth set, with Lewis nailing double 15 to go 4-2 clear. Hamilton took the opening leg of the seventh set. His confidence was boosted further when he took the second leg against the darts and he held the advantage to win the set despite a 180 from Lewis. Lewis, though, was dominant in the eighth, hitting double 11 to win the fourth leg and restore his two-set advantage at 5-3. Lewis set himself up for another nine-dart finish with successive 180s at the start of the third leg in the ninth set but missed the opportunity, although he was able to break after Hamilton had missed double 16. Although Hamilton broke back with double eight, Lewis produced a 118 checkout to snatch the set and move to within one of the title. Hamilton took the first two legs of the 10th set but Lewis won the third and took the next against the darts to move to the brink of victory. Both players started the fifth leg with 180s and after each had missed doubles, Lewis nailed double top to wrap up the title. PA	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,476	What is the name of the casing in which a ship's compass is kept?	Nautical compasses 1 ANSCHï¿½TZ PROFILE - Hermann (Hubert Josef) Anschï¿½tz-Kaempfe (* 3 October 1872 in Zweibrï¿½cken; † 6 May 1931 in Munich) was a German scientist and the inventor of the compass gyro (called "Kreiselapparat" in his patent no. 182.855, issued 27 Apr. 1904). Since this device is a gyroscopic and not a magnetic compass, we do not deal with it in this museum (see also Sperry pat. 1,279,479). The company Anschï¿½tz & Co. was created on 28 October 1905 in Kiel and taken over by Raytheon in 1995. For more details, read on the official web site of the city of Kiel the article 100 Jahre Produktion Anschï¿½tz-Kreiselkompasse in Kiel (100 years production of Anschï¿½tz compass gyros in Kiel). Concerning the magnetic compasses for German WW1 submarines, go to U-Boot. Labels on binnacle and connectors box (Click on images for enlarged views) Fotos A. Kï¿½nig Compass and binnacle ASKANIA PROFILE - German manufacturer (See also Wrist and Marching compasses - more information HERE ). Its 3-letter-code during WWII was bxx ( click on link for pic. courtesy J-L Rosoux. The central part marked ASKANIA came probably after WWII in replacement for a part bearing the nazi eagle and svastika ). Picture at right courtesy J. Hessels The first Askania compasses are identical to the Carl Bamberg instruments, only the designation varies. In the following catalogues different abreviations are used. It is not possible to show the complete scope. The figure represents the card's diameter in mm. Pictures of compasses in the table below are taken from the catalogues "Nautik 35 and Nautik 36" and also from the catalogue of Askania VEB Teltow. In 1954, due to the existence of ASKANIA West Germany (FRG), the plants in the communist East Germany (GDR) were renamed into VEB Gerï¿½te- und Regler-Werke Teltow (VEB GRW Teltow - 2nd row in table below). 3rd row: This is not a compass but a pelorus . Cards for dry card and for fluid-damped compasses Askania - VEB TELTOW (former GDR, inside pages ) (Click on the pictures for enlarged views) Pictures courtesy Holger "beutelbuch*de" BAMBERG PROFILE - Carl Bamberg was a German compass manufacturer located in Friedenau near Berlin (for more information click HERE ). The company merged in 1921 with ASKANIA (above). Other products: see also Pocket and Aeronautical compasses. The catalogue Nautik XVII (pic at right) describes compasses and binnacles (see table below). Another catalog (link to pic. Nautik XIX ) describes the Instruments necessary for determining the magnetic forces and swinging the compasses, especially the magnetometer . Submarines (U-boote) were equiped with Anschï¿½tz gyro-compasses but for more safety a conventional compass was also installed on-board. See specific entry U-Boot . Concerning type M 414 the following explanation was published on the web site warrelics.eu by drmessimer : "They were introduced into the Kaiserliche-Marine in 1908 and were installed in four early Kï¿½rting engine U-boats, U-1 to 4. Starting in 1910, only one and three axis gyro-compasses were installed in the U-boats under construction (U-5 to 15) and all subsequent boats until the end of the war. No magnetic compasses were installed in U-boats that were launched after 1909" (source: Arno Spindler, Der Handelskrieg mit U-Booten, Chapter 10 - Das U-Bootsmaterial. Die militï¿½risch-technischen Vorbereitung und Vorbedingungen fï¿½r den U-Bootskrieg, pp. 78-94, E. S. Mittler & Sohn, 1932). They were installed in surface craft throughout the war, but not used as the primary navigating compass." DRY COMPASSES PROFILE - Former French company created in 1826 and located in Marseilles also known as Ateliers Julien. Partly taken over by BEN (Bianchetti Electronique Navigation) in 1962. Binnacle Description given in a late 19th c. book: A binnacle is a waist-high case or stand on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments. Its traditional purpose is to hold the ship's magne	USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston, Massachusetts Bow of USS Constitution During the American Civil War, she was used as a training ship for United States Naval Academy midshipmen. Constitution was retired from active service in 1881, but she still sailed, notably on a 90-city tour of the USA in 1931. She is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. Docked in Boston Harbor at the Charlestown Navy Yard ( map ), she was in a deteriorated condition, but was restored for her 200th birthday in 1997, and she sailed out into Boston harbor under her own power then, and again in 2012. In May 2015 she again moved into Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard for repairs, including replacement of the 3400 copper sheets that protect her hull from wood-boring sea worms. Constitution had been the first ship to enter Dry Dock 1—in 1833. Repairs are expected to take three years and cost $12 to $15 million. Constitution is open to visits during repairs, which are not carried out during visiting hours. Admission to the shipyard and to the ship is free of charge. When you visit the USS Constitution, if you're 18 years of age or older, you must present a government identification document such as a driver's license or passport, and you will pass through a security check: metal detector and x-ray of bags. You may visit the top deck of the vessel on your own. To visit belowdecks, you must take the free 30-minute guided tour. In the historic granite drydock (1833) next to the USS Constitution is the USS Cassin Young (DD-793), a Fletcher-class destroyer built in 1943 by Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Cassin Young, named for a US Navy captain awarded the Medal of Honor, saw much action in the Pacific during WWII, and was retired in 1960. The nearby USS Constitution Museum , a separate entity, houses many artifacts dealing with the Constitution's history and its 40 battles at sea (all won), besides a "Life at Sea" exhibit, showing what shipboard life was like in 1812. Donations are suggested for the museum. The Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy yard also offers programs on the Navy Yard and the American Revolution in Building No. 5 (between the ship and the USS Constitution Museum). Check the USS Constitution website for information on visiting hours. The easiest way to reach the Charlestown Navy Yardand USS Constitution is by MBTA F-4 Inner Harbor Ferry from Long Wharf near the New England Aquarium . You can also take the MBTA Orange Line subway to the Community College station and walk to Bunker Hill or to the Charlestown Navy Yard.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,477	In 1961, where did a CIA-sponsored group make an unsuccessful attempt to invade Cuba?	The Bay of Pigs invasion begins - Apr 17, 1961 - HISTORY.com Within the CIA, the Bay of Pigs invasion of April 1961 was regarded as the "perfect failure." Cold War The Bay of Pigs invasion begins Share this: The Bay of Pigs invasion begins Author The Bay of Pigs invasion begins URL Publisher A+E Networks The Bay of Pigs invasion begins when a CIA-financed and -trained group of Cuban refugees lands in Cuba and attempts to topple the communist government of Fidel Castro. The attack was an utter failure. Fidel Castro had been a concern to U.S. policymakers since he seized power in Cuba with a revolution in January 1959. Castro’s attacks on U.S. companies and interests in Cuba, his inflammatory anti-American rhetoric, and Cuba’s movement toward a closer relationship with the Soviet Union led U.S. officials to conclude that the Cuban leader was a threat to U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. In March 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered the CIA to train and arm a force of Cuban exiles for an armed attack on Cuba. John F. Kennedy inherited this program when he became president in 1961. Though many of his military advisors indicated that an amphibious assault on Cuba by a group of lightly armed exiles had little chance for success, Kennedy gave the go-ahead for the attack. On April 17, 1961, around 1,200 exiles, armed with American weapons and using American landing craft, waded ashore at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba. The hope was that the exile force would serve as a rallying point for the Cuban citizenry, who would rise up and overthrow Castro’s government. The plan immediately fell apart–the landing force met with unexpectedly rapid counterattacks from Castro’s military, the tiny Cuban air force sank most of the exiles’ supply ships, the United States refrained from providing necessary air support, and the expected uprising never happened. Over 100 of the attackers were killed, and more than 1,100 were captured. The failure at the Bay of Pigs cost the United States dearly. Castro used the attack by the “Yankee imperialists” to solidify his power in Cuba and he requested additional Soviet military aid. Eventually that aid included missiles, and the construction of missile bases in Cuba sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, when the United States and the Soviet Union nearly came to blows over the issue. Further, throughout much of Latin America, the United States was pilloried for its use of armed force in trying to unseat Castro, a man who was considered a hero to many for his stance against U.S. interference and imperialism. Kennedy tried to redeem himself by publicly accepting blame for the attack and its subsequent failure, but the botched mission left the young president looking vulnerable and indecisive. Related Videos	The Bay of Pigs - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum The Bay of Pigs The Bay of Pigs On April 17, 1961, 1400 Cuban exiles launched what became a botched invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the south coast of Cuba. In 1959, Fidel Castro came to power in an armed revolt that overthrew Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The US government distrusted Castro and was wary of his relationship with Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of the Soviet Union. Before his inauguration, John F. Kennedy was briefed on a plan by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) developed during the Eisenhower administration to train Cuban exiles for an invasion of their homeland. The plan anticipated that the Cuban people and elements of the Cuban military would support the invasion. The ultimate goal was the overthrow of Castro and the establishment of a non-communist government friendly to the United States. Training President Eisenhower approved the program in March 1960. The CIA set up training camps in Guatemala, and by November the operation had trained a small army for an assault landing and guerilla warfare. José Miró Cardona led the anti-Castro Cuban exiles in the United States. A former member of Castro's government, he was the head of the Cuban Revolutionary Council, an exile committee. Cardona was poised to take over the provisional presidency of Cuba if the invasion succeeded. Despite efforts of the government to keep the invasion plans covert, it became common knowledge among Cuban exiles in Miami. Through Cuban intelligence, Castro learned of the guerilla training camps in Guatemala as early as October 1960, and the press reported widely on events as they unfolded. Shortly after his inauguration, in February 1961, President Kennedy authorized the invasion plan. But he was determined to disguise U.S. support. The landing point at the Bay of Pigs was part of the deception. The site was a remote swampy area on the southern coast of Cuba, where a night landing might bring a force ashore against little resistance and help to hide any U.S. involvement. Unfortunately, the landing site also left the invading force more than 80 miles from refuge in Cuba's Escambray Mountains, if anything went wrong. The Plan The original invasion plan called for two air strikes against Cuban air bases. A 1,400-man invasion force would disembark under cover of darkness and launch a surprise attack. Paratroopers dropped in advance of the invasion would disrupt transportation and repel Cuban forces. Simultaneously, a smaller force would land on the east coast of Cuba to create confusion. The main force would advance across the island to Matanzas and set up a defensive position. The United Revolutionary Front would send leaders from South Florida and establish a provisional government. The success of the plan depended on the Cuban population joining the invaders. The Invasion The first mishap occurred on April 15, 1961, when eight bombers left Nicaragua to bomb Cuban airfields. The CIA had used obsolete World War II B-26 bombers, and painted them to look like Cuban air force planes. The bombers missed many of their targets and left most of Castro's air force intact. As news broke of the attack, photos of the repainted U.S. planes became public and revealed American support for the invasion. President Kennedy cancelled a second air strike. On April 17, the Cuban-exile invasion force, known as Brigade 2506, landed at beaches along the Bay of Pigs and immediately came under heavy fire. Cuban planes strafed the invaders, sank two escort ships, and destroyed half of the exile's air support. Bad weather hampered the ground force, which had to work with soggy equipment and insufficient ammunition. The Counterattack Over the next 24 hours, Castro ordered roughly 20,000 troops to advance toward the beach, and the Cuban air force continued to control the skies. As the situation grew increasingly grim, President Kennedy authorized an "air-umbrella" at dawn on April 19—six unmarked American fighter planes took off to help defend the brigade's B-26 aircraft flying. But the B-26s	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,478	To west country folk what people are ‘emmets’ and ‘grockles’?	grockle - Wiktionary grockle Etymology[ edit ] A very old word of uncertain origin common for centuries in the New Forest area of Hampshire for people from outside it. In more recent times it has spread to other parts of the south coast and indeed elsewhere, including the former colonies of Northern and Southern Rhodesia as a term for a foreigner. The term is widely used in Devon where it refers to tourists or people recently relocated from elsewhere. The word was imported to the Isle of Man in 1970 by Capt McKenzie who had learned the word in Plymouth. Commonly referred to tourists in cars who can be easily identified because all Manx number plates have either MN or MAN in them. It has also been said to have derived from the eponymous dragon in the obsolete The Dandy comic strip "Jimmy and his Grockle", popularised by the movie The System. However its use in the New Forest area and local areas of Dorset and Wiltshire is well-attested by long-term residents of those areas.	Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long and short corners? By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known? For half a mark each, give the nationality and the team (2003) of Fernando Alonso, the youngest-ever grand prix winner? What is the 'perfect score' in a game of Ten Pin Bowling? Which current premier league football team had an obsolete nickname of the Glaziers? What is the name of the new Leicester Football club stadium? What is the highest-achieveable break in snooker?	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,479	Which celebrated cook was born Isabella Mary Mayson?	Beeton, Isabella You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience. Beeton, Isabella BEETON, ISABELLA BEETON, ISABELLA. Isabella Beeton (1836–1865), author of Beeton's Book of Household Management, was born at 24 Milk Street, Cheapside, London, as Isabella Mary Mayson, one of four children of Benjamin and Elizabeth Mayson. Isabella was educated at Heidelberg, Germany, and became an accomplished pianist. When she returned from Germany, and while visiting family and friends in London, she met the wealthy publisher Samuel Orchart Beeton. Samuel Beeton, a publishing genius, possessed a talent for capitalizing on Victorian market trends. Part of the new and prosperous middle class, he published popular literature and Beeton's Book of Garden Management and Beeton's Book of Universal Information. Isabella and Samuel were married on 10 July 1856 and settled in the London borough of Harrow. Their marriage was a fruitful professional collaboration: He was enthusiastic and creative, while she was a meticulous, level-headed researcher with an eye for detail. Beeton encouraged Isabella to compile her recipes and household management tips into articles written for The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine: An Illustrated Journal Combining Practical Information, Instruction, and Amusement (EDM). She eventually assumed editorial responsibilities for EDM, and also for the Beetons' new journal, the Queen. She was soon working regularly at Samuel's office at the Strand, in an era when very few women worked in an office. While writing and editing for Samuel's magazines, and despite the loss of her first child, Isabella was already researching and gathering data for her magisterial work, The Book of Household Management. She also found time to open a soup kitchen at her house in the winter of 1858 to feed the poor children of Hatch End and Pinner. According to Nicola Humble, the editor of the 2000 edition of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, the book remains one of the great unread classics of our time, though a highly collectible one. Published in October 1861, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management (BHM) sold 60,000 copies and nearly 2 million by 1868. Originally published as monthly supplements in EDM, the first installment appeared in September 1859 when Isabella was twenty-three. The BHM, as Humble notes, is much more than a cookery book. Its comprehensive range of recipes and household management techniques (2,751 entries) speaks to a culture that was caught up in the social changes of mid-nineteenth-century urban England. The BHM is also a sort of window into the Victorian social life of kitchens and household, giving all manner of instructions on etiquette, on the handling of servants, the economic spaces of kitchens, child rearing, medical advice, and animal husbandry. The book is also noted for some famous maxims, including, "A place for everything and everything in its place." Isabella Beeton herself never claimed that the recipes were original, and her preface acknowledges correspondents from Great Britain and Europe for their ideas. She adapted recipes from Alexis Soyer's Modern Housewife and Eliza Acton's Modern Cookery for Private Families, and, though she cites Soyer, she does not give credit to Acton. What Isabella Beeton did do was test the recipes herself, and any recipe she found uneconomical, impractical, and difficult, she discarded. If she was not an original cook, she was supreme in her organizational skills, arranging the recipes in alphabetical order, listing estimated costs, and producing clear, concise instructions for all food preparation and cooking as modern cookbooks do. It is worth noting that the BHM is not the first of its kind, and that Hannah Glasse's The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747) also included household improvement tips and simplified cooking techniques. Isabella Beeton became ill after the birth of a child, and died of puerperal fever at age twenty-eight—but not before completing the editorial work on Mrs. Beeton's Dictionary of	Elizabeth David becomes first cooking writer to receive a blue plaque Elizabeth David becomes first cooking writer to receive a blue plaque Elizabeth David Credit: PA Sophie Jamieson 18 May 2016 • 12:44am Elizabeth David is to become the first cook to receive blue plaque, with judges hailing her for convincing Britons that “olive oil was good for more than curing ear aches". David, who died at the age of 1992 aged 78, is credited with introducing Mediterranean food to the plates of post-war British households. The commemorative English Heritage plaque will be unveiled on Wednesday at the house in Halsey Street, Chelsea where she lived for 45 years, until her death. The commemorative English Heritage plaque will be unveiled on Wednesday Credit: PA David wrote, cooked and entertained in the property’s kitchen, which had previously been the dining room, with its large pine table, butler’s sink, gas stove and a chaise longue. The author of A Book of Mediterranean Food (1950), Italian Food (1954) and French Provincial Cooking (1960), she is the first cookery writer to be honoured with a blue plaque in the schemes 150-year history. She travelled extensively, living abroad in Paris, Munich, Egypt and Malta, taking in the sights of the world with her lover, the married actor Charles Gibson Cowan. During the Second World War she served with the Admiralty and the Ministry of Information. "Elizabeth David persuaded the British public that olive oil was good for more than curing ear aches!” Rosemary Hill, English Heritage	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,480	Which popular confection was first launched as 'Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp' in 1935	Rowntrees 150th anniversary: Fascinating facts on the British affection for confectionery - Mirror Online Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email When Henry Rowntree and his brother Joseph took over a struggling cocoa importer in 1862 they had no idea they were about to change the nation’s tastebuds for ever. But this week the company that consummated our love affair with confectionery is celebrating its 150th anniversary – and one of the sweetest success stories in food history. Rowntree’s Kit Kats, Smarties, Fruit Gums and Black Magic have helped turn us into a nation of chocaholics and pastille-suckers. And while the health police might also blame them for fuelling our obesity epidemic, few can imagine a world without the simple pleasure of sweeties. More emotion is invested in sweets than any other foodstuff. They bring back memories of childhood – that first trip to the corner shop and the joy of picking out cherry lips and gobstoppers in return for our pocket money pennies. And there’s outrage when manufacturers mess with our iconic treats – changing Marathons to Snickers or Opal Fruits to Starburst. In the early 19th century the Cadbury and Fry families set up successful chocolate companies in Birmingham and Bristol while the Rowntree’s headquarters was in York. The Rowntrees saw the chance to cash in on demand for cocoa as a health-giving drink with other products. In 1879 they brought in a French confectioner called August Claude Gaget. He introduced a new range of sweets including Rowntree’s Pastilles and Clear Gums – later Fruit Pastilles and Fruit Gums. At first they were sold only through chemists but in 1925 they became available to all in the now-iconic tube. In 1882 Rowntree’s started making chocolate beans like a French confection known as “crottes de lapin” – or rabbit droppings. Fortunately they dropped the name – and today British youngsters wolf down 307 tubes of Smarties every minute. 1954 Fruit Gums advert (Photo: Getty Images) But not all their products proved hits. Oxchocolate, a blend of cocoa and meat, failed to inspire its target audience of “cyclists and invalids”. In 1935 factory workers complained that the cost of chocolate put it out of their reach. Alex Hutchinson, an archivist for Nestle which took over Rowntree’s in 1988, said: “In those days if you gave a woman chocolates it wasn’t so much a gift as a marriage proposal. “Rowntree sold them in a hand-painted box that cost 100 shillings when a week’s rent for an ordinary worker in York was 10 shillings.” Rowntree’s marketing manger George Harris – the father of modern branding – carried out a survey of 7,000 customers and 2,500 retailers which led to the creation of an affordable assortment of chocolates to be called Black Magic. Two years later the firm changed the name of their cheap wafer bar the Chocolate Crisp to the Kit Kat – probably making it the only choc in history named after an 18th century political dining club. Today a billion are made every year in York with lines in 21 other countries. Japan produces the world’s greatest variety of Kit Kat flavours — more than 80 including soy sauce, vinegar and cucumber. So, as we celebrate 150 years of sweet success, let’s savour some more confectionery favourites and tasty candy facts. Bet chew didn't know that: Fascinating facts about our confectionery favourites * In the Middle Ages rich people ate “sweets” made from jelly and dried fruit and wafers made from batter. The Tudors ate gingerbread, sugared almonds and Marzipan a paste made of almonds and sugar. As sugar became cheaper during the 19th century boiled sweets were developed. Other favourites of the time included peanut brittle (1890), candy floss (1897) and Liquorice Allsorts (1899) * Modern marshmallows were invented around 1850 and fudge was first made in the USA in the 1880s. * People have chewed gum from trees for centuries but chewing gum was first made commercially in 1848. * Jelly babies were launched by Bassett’s in 1918 as “Peace Babies” to mark the end of the First World War.	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, but called it "Scotch Hot" on the recording! 28 Jan 1950 The Harry Lime Theme Anton Karas 4 (Returned for 3 weeks from w/e 18/2/50) Famed theme from the spy film "The Third Man", starring Orson Welles. The theme was composed by the performer. 4 Feb 1950 Dear Hearts And Gentle People 1: Dinah Shore Song was a radio favourite on the "Billy Cotton Band Show". 11 Mar 1950 Music! Music! Music! Teresa Brewer 6 First major hit for the girl from Ohio. She later did badly against UK cover versions. 22 Apr 1950 (If I Knew You Were Comin') I'd've Baked A Cake Eve Young & The Homesteaders 1 Another happy-go-lucky radio favourite which Billy Cotton helped to popularise. 29 Apr 1950 My Foolish Heart Billy Eckstine 11 He was a deep-voiced star from the 1930s, still very popular throughout the 50s. 8 Jul 1950 Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered) 1: Doris Day Written by Rodgers & Hart. Recorded by Doris Day in 1949. 9 Sep 1950 Silver Dollar (Roll, Roll, Roll) Eve Young & The Homesteaders 7 Similar style to Eve's previous hit, got the musicians buying again. 28 Oct 1950 Goodnight Irene 1: Frank Sinatra 2: Jo Stafford 4 A version by the Gordon Jenkins Orch was at no 1 in the US for 13 weeks. 25 Nov 1950 Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer 1: Gene Autry Christmas song that has remained ever popular since. 6 Jan 1951 I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat Mel Blanc 3 Based on a line from the Tweetie Pie cartoons. Mel was the cartoon voice. 27 Jan 1951 Beloved, Be Faithful 1: Teddy Johnson Both of these were top British balladeers of their time. 3 Feb 1951 The Petite Waltz 1: Anne Shelton At this time, the most popular dance by far was the waltz. 17 Feb 1951 The Tennessee Waltz 1: Patti Page 2: Anita O'Day 9 The US country music star (Patti Page) battled it out in the UK with a jazz music star (Anita O'Day) a country music waltz. 21 Apr 1951 Mockin' Bird Hill Les Paul & Mary Ford 10 They were of multi-track recording and amplified electric guitars. 30 Jun 1951 With These Hands Nelson Eddy & Jo Stafford 3 Hits for Shirley Bassey in 1960 and Tom Jones in 1965. 21 Jul 1951 My Resistance Is Low Hoagy Carmichael 4 Written by the singer. Hit for Robin Sarstedt in 1976. Cole's version is now best known, but it was Young's first major success. 10 Nov 1951 Longing For You Teresa Brewer 11 Melody based on the classical piece "Waltz Dream" by Oscar Straus. 12 Jan 1952 The Loveliest Night Of The Year 1: Mario Lanza Was on the chart for a record 32 weeks before making No 1. 23 Feb 1952 There's Always Room At Our House Guy Mitchell 4 First major recording for this US singing star. 22 Mar 1952 Unforgettable Nat 'King' Cole 10 All-time Nat 'King' Cole classic. 24 May 1952 A-round The Corner Jo Stafford 3 She was the most popular American female singer in the UK at this time. 14 Jun 1952 Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart Vera Lynn 10 Immensely popular with people who remembered the war years. 23 Aug 1952 The Homing Waltz 1: Vera Lynn Successive No 1s for Vera Lynn recordings. 25 Oct 1952 Here In My Heart Al Martino 8 Became the first No 1 on the record-sales chart. 27 Dec 1952 You Belong To Me 1: Jo Stafford It was Jo Stafford's version that topped the infant records chart. 7 Feb 1953 Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes Perry Como 1 Como's version topped the record charts in UK and US. 14 Feb 1953 Broken Wings 1: Stargazers 2: Dickie Valentine 3: Art & Dottie Todd 6 These three versions were UK hits, but the Stargazers took it to No 1 in the records chart. 28 Mar 1953 (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window 1: Patti Page Both UK record hits, but Lita Roza made it to the top. 9 May 1953 In A Golden Coach 1: Billy Cotton Band Celebrating the c	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,481	"In 1985, Barbara Dickson released ""I Know Him So Well"" from the musical Chess, which remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo, with what other singer?"	Elaine Paige - Music on Google Play Elaine Paige About the artist Elaine Paige OBE is an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, Hertfordshire, Paige attended the Aida Foster Theatre School, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16. Her appearance in the 1968 production of Hair marked her West End debut. Following a number of roles over the next decade, Paige was selected to play Eva Perón in the first production of Evita in 1978, which brought her to the attention of the broader public. For this role, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Performance of the Year in a musical. She went on to originate the role of Grizabella in Cats and had a Top 10 hit with "Memory", a song from the show. In 1985, Paige released "I Know Him So Well" with Barbara Dickson from the musical Chess, which remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo. She then appeared in the original stage production of Chess, followed by a starring role in Anything Goes which she also co-produced. Paige made her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard in 1996, playing the lead role of Norma Desmond, to critical acclaim.	Archive - Valentine's Day - Trivia 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? 2. Which male singer had a top ten hit with "Love Train" in 1988? 3. What sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine's Day? 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her grave, every week, forever? 5. In the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, what were the hitmen dressed as? 6. In the episode of Friends titled "The One With Ross' Wedding", which special guest star tells Joey that she thinks his hat is "dashing"? 7. Which Shakespearian character said "Good morrow. 'Tis St. Valentine's Day"? 8. Born in Italy in 1895, who was known as cinema's first "great lover"? 9. Who played Juliet opposite Leonardo Di Caprio in the 1996 film "Romeo and Juliet"? 10. Containing the lines "You're asking me will my love grow, I don't know, I don't know", which Beatles' song did Frank Sinatra describe as the greatest love song ever written? 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? Cupid 3. What sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine's Day? Aquarius 8. Born in Italy in 1895, who was known as cinema's first "great lover"? Casanova 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her grave, every week, forever? The local florist 5. In the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, what were the hitmen dressed as? Students 7. Which Shakespearian character said "Good morrow. 'Tis St. Valentine's Day"? Romeo 10. Containing the lines "You're asking me will my love grow, I don't know, I don't know", which Beatles' song did Frank Sinatra describe as the greatest love song ever written? Something 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? Cupid 2. Which male singer had a top ten hit with "Love Train" in 1988? Holly Johnson 3. What sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine's Day? Aquarius 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her grave, every week, forever? Joe DiMaggio 5. In the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, what were the hitmen dressed as? Chicago police officers 6. In the episode of Friends titled "The One With Ross' Wedding", which special guest star tells Joey that she thinks his hat is "dashing"? Sarah Ferguson [just guessing from Googling, since I've never seen this show....] 7. Which Shakespearian character said "Good morrow. 'Tis St. Valentine's Day"? Ophelia 8. Born in Italy in 1895, who was known as cinema's first "great lover"? Rudolph Valentino 9. Who played Juliet opposite Leonardo Di Caprio in the 1996 film "Romeo and Juliet"? Claire Danes [again thanks to Google] 10. Containing the lines "You're asking me will my love grow, I don't know, I don't know", which Beatles' song did Frank Sinatra describe as the greatest love song ever written? Something [in the way she moves, attracts me like no other lover...] by George Harrison [and the first line by Sweet Baby James Taylor... ha!] 1. Which archer is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? Eros, the son of the goddess Aphrodite. Eros was never admitted to the Top Twelve of the Olympian Pantheon because he was very irresponsible, and a bit of a cheat at dice as well. 4. When Marilyn Monroe died, who asked for a fresh rose to be placed on her grave, every week, forever? A pure guess - Arthur Miller, though apparently it should have been most of the male members of the Kennedy clan. 5. In the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, what were the hitmen dressed as? Violinists in an Orchestra? 8. Born in Italy in 1895, who was known as cinema's first "great lover"? The Sheikh? Rudolf Valentino? Don't know the others	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,482	For what name does the 'E' stand in Richard E Grant?	Richard E. Grant - Biography - IMDb Richard E. Grant Jump to: Overview (4) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Spouse (1) \| Trivia (18) \| Personal Quotes (11) Overview (4) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Richard E. Grant was born on May 5, 1957 in Mbabane, Union of South Africa as Richard Grant Esterhuysen. He is an actor, known for Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Corpse Bride (2005) and Penelope (2006). He has been married to Joan Washington since November 1, 1986. They have two children. Spouse (1) ( 1 November 1986 - present) (2 children) Trivia (18) One stepson, Tom Studied English and drama at university in Capetown, South Africa. His father was the last minister of education in the British colony of Swaziland before independence in 1968. Played the Doctor in a line of BBC animated Doctor Who (1963) adventures showcased on the Internet. Had a piano suite composed for him by Canadian artist Emm Gryner . He was one of the guests at Prince Charles 's and Camilla Parker-Bowles ' wedding Took part in a special celebrity edition of Blind Date on The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006). He and actor Sir Roger Moore lost to The X Factor (2004)'s Chico Slimani , who got to date Barry Humphries . He has two roles in common with both David Collings and David Warner . (1) Collings played Bob Cratchit in Scrooge (1970), Warner played him in A Christmas Carol (1984) and Grant played him in A Christmas Carol (1999) and (2) Grant played the Doctor in Comic Relief: Doctor Who - The Curse of Fatal Death (1999) and Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka (2003), Collings played him in the Big Finish audio drama "Full Fathom Five" and Warner played him in the Big Finish audio dramas "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Masters of War". He was also the narrator/performer for Bram Stoker's Dracula Book on tape. Is allergic to alcohol. He can have a drink and keep it down for about 10 minutes, but will be severely ill for 24 hours afterward. Loves new smells. Richard believes that smells evoke memories, so he loves to smell new books, cars, sofas, people. Wears two watches. The one on his right wrist was given to him by his late father and has Swaziland time. The one on his left wrist is set to British time. The initial E in his name came about because there was already someone registered with Equity as Richard Grant. Richard was born Richard Grant Esterhuysen. So with permission of the other Richard Grant and Equity, he added the E. to his name. According to his Wah-Wah Diaries, he was offered a major role in the remake of Flight of the Phoenix (2004). He has two roles in common with his Corpse Bride (2005) co-star Christopher Lee : (1) Lee played Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace (1962), Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991) and Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls (1992) while Grant played him in The Other Side (1992) and (2) Lee played Holmes' brother Mycroft Holmes in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) while Grant played him in Sherlock (2002). Unlike other actors to take on the role of The Doctor ("Doctor Who") in their careers, he is the only one to play the role ("Scream of the Shalka") before returning as another major character in the series ("The Snowmen" as Dr. Simeon/The Great Intelligence). Attended the wedding of media mogul Rupert Murdoch to former model Jerry Hall in 2016. Personal Quotes (11) I'm still star-struck. I'm thrilled to say that hasn't changed. I think it has a lot to do with coming from nowhere and going somewhere. Where I grew up all there was in live entertainment was a drive-in cinema. I'm very aware of the leap from there to here. Ultimately, I think I'm too curious and enthusiastic to take any of it for granted. When an actor asks you to read his script, your heart sinks. The number of scripts I've been given by actors that are so unbelievably terrible! It's well known that actors are lousy writers. It's a chicken-and-egg situation: You've got to get name actors in order to get the finance, and in order to get the name actors you've got to bullshit that you've got the finan	Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 1866 book Crime and Punishment? 19 "Reader, I married him," appears in the conclusion of what Charlotte Bronte novel? 20 The ancient Greek concept of the 'three unities' advocated that a literary work should use a single plotline, single location, and what other single aspect? 21 Who wrote Brighton Rock (1938) and Our Man in Havana (1958)? 22 "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice which I've been turning over in my mind ever since," is the start of which novel? 23 In the early 1900s a thriller was instead more commonly referred to as what sort of book? 24 Which novel begins "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife..."? 25 Japanese author and playwright Yukio Mishima committed what extreme act in 1970 while campaigning for Japan to restore its nationalistic principles? 26 Jonathan Harker's Journal and Dr Seward's Diary feature in what famous 1897 novel? 27 What is the technical name for a fourteen-lined poem in rhymed iambic pentameters? 28 "Make then laugh; make them cry; make them wait..." was a personal maxim of which novelist? 29 What term for a short, usually witty, poem or saying derives from the Greek words 'write' and 'on'? 30 What was the original title of the book on which the film Schindler's List was based? 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1,505,483	Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes by area. What is the smallest by volume?	Lake Ontario Facts and Figures Lake Ontario, the 14th largest lake in the world, is the smallest of the Great Lakes in surface area. It ranks fourth among the Great Lakes in maximum depth, but its average depth is second only to Lake Superior. Lake Ontario lies 325 ft (99 m) below Lake Erie, at the base of Niagara Falls. The falls were always an obstacle to navigation into the upper lakes until the Trent-Severn Waterway, along with the Welland and Erie Canals were built to allow ships to pass around this bottleneck. The oldest lighthouse on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes was set up at Fort Niagara in 1818 to aid navigation. The basin is largely rural, with many scenic resort areas. A few large urban areas, including Ontario's capital city (Toronto), are located on the Canadian shoreline. In 1972-73, 1,000 scientists, engineers and technicians undertook the most extensive survey ever made of a Great Lake. LENGTH: 193 miles / 311 km. BREADTH: 53 miles / 85 km. AVERAGE DEPTH: 283 ft. / 86 m MAXIMUM DEPTH: 802 ft. / 244 m. VOLUME: 393 cubic miles / 1,640 cubic km. WATER SURFACE AREA: 7,340 sq. miles / 18,960 sq. km. TOTAL DRAINAGE BASIN AREA: 24,720 sq. miles / 64,030 sq. km. DRAINAGE BASIN AREA BY STATE/PROVINCE: New York: 13,500 sq mi; 35,000 sq km Ontario: 11,200 sq mi; 29,100 sq km Pennsylvania: 100 sq mi; 300 sq km SHORELINE LENGTH (including islands): 712 miles / 1,146 km. ELEVATION: 243 ft. / 74 m. OUTLET: St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean RETENTION/REPLACEMENT TIME: 6 years NAME: Champlain first called it Lake St. Louis in 1632. On a Sanson map in 1656, it remained Lac de St. Louis. In 1660, Creuxius gave it the name Lacus Ontarius. Ontara in Iroquois means "lake," and Ontario, "beautiful lake." References: Great Lakes Atlas , Environment Canada and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1995	Overspill Overspill 5A: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate 6A: Tea 18A: The white of an egg 19A: Tomato 33A. Kings cross and Charing cross 34A. Pennsylvania 35A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 36A. Caracus 41A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 42A. Eros 64A: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip 65A: Captain James Cook! 66A: Bones in the Hand 67A: John D. Rockefeller 69A: The eye (inflammation of the cornea) 70A: Mormons 72A: Princess Diana was killed in a car crash. 73A: Leprosy 79A: Schutzstaffel or ‘Protection Squad 80A: The 16th 83A: Fractures of the bone 84A: Leg 108A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 109A. A monkey 110A. The Merchant Of Venice 111A. Teeth 115A. A fish (of the herring family found off North America's Atlantic coast) 116A. the umbrella 118A. Rhinoceros (up to 5 tons, then hippo up to 3.2 tons) 119A. Water buffalo 133A. 8 ft (2.44 metres) 134A. Anna Kournikova 140A. Preston North End - 1888-89 141A. Motor Racing (nickname for Indianapolis) 142A. Beijing 143A. Mercedes Benz 144A. Alec Stewart 145A. 20 (8 pawns can move 1 or 2 squares and 2 knights can move in 2 directions) 146A. Marcellus. 154A: Leondaro, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello 155A: Thing 158A: Mrs Hudson 159A: British Academy of Film and Television Arts 160A: Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith, played by George Peppard, from the 1980's US TV action series The A-Team. 161A: The Three Wise Men (or the Three Kings) 162A: A Few Good Men 163A: Rudolph Valentino 164A: The Coronation of Elizabeth II 165A: Cameron Diaz 171A: The Artful Dodger 172A: 15 173A: Ernst Stavro Blofeld in From Russia With Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again 174A: Dr. Who 184A. Bootlegger 185A. Australia 186A. English - founded in 1701 as a collegiate school it was renamed Yale college in his honour in 1718 and renamed Yale University in 1887. 187A. His bayonet 190A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 191A. McDonalds 193A. Jesper Parnevik 194A. Idi Amin Dada 195A. It took place in 1889. John L(awrence) Sullivan –1858 to 1918 knocked out Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds. 196A. They fathered children 197A. John Ronald Reuel - 1892 to 1973 198A. Harriet Beecher Stowe 205A. Gardens (a.k.a. Capability Brown) 206A. the umbrella 209A. Gold, Juno, Sword, Omaha, Utah. 210A. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour 211A. Criminal 217A. Fork in (the) road 218A. Dominoes 223A. Its a small world after all 224A. A bad spell of weather 225A. Tale of two cities 226A. Postman 229A. All in a days work 230A. Clean underwear 232A. The good the bad and the ugly 233A. Frank Sinatra 235A. What goes up must come down 236A. One step forwards two steps back 237A. Glance backwards 238A. Long time no see 239A. Gross injustice BIG BLOG QUIZ 2011 Thank you those of you that have pointed out the repeats, the questions are compiled from various web sources, just go with it, cheers x For everyone who loves a quiz but cant take part in the live twitter quizzes i thought i would do an 'at home' quiz If you want your efforts scored email your answers to me at scaryeye@hotmail.com Id rather people didnt cheat and google all the answers but hey....its your karma Closing date is Noon on January 1st 2012 2011 Big Quiz – Qs 1 Q: Kulfi is a type of which Indian food? 2 Q: In the Wild West, what did the Red Indians call whisky? 3 Q: It means Aunt Mary in English, but by what name do we usually know this drink? 4 Q: What is the name of the baked, light, sweet or savoury, dish whose name derives from the French 'to puff up'? 5 Q: Which three flavours make up a Neapolitan ice cream? 6 Q: Which beverage may be black or green? 7 Q: What does a ‘Sommelier’ Do? 8 Q: A bottle equivalent to 20 Bottles of wine is called what? 9 Q: Which part of a cow is used to make tripe? 10 Q: What type of fruit is a cantaloupe? 11 Q: Which vegetable is also known as an egg plant? 12 Q: What is a baby oyster called? 13 Q: Arctic King, Saladin and Tom Thumb are which types of vegetable? 14 Q: What ty	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,484	"Who was the American writer and counterculture icon who coined the phrase ""Turn on, tune in, drop out""?"	Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Timothy Leary on Apple Music 10 Songs Album Review In the 1960s and '70s, Dr. Timothy Leary managed to offend people on both the left and right. President Richard Nixon called him "the most dangerous man in America," and many liberals and progressives felt that Leary's blatant promotion of LSD hurt their causes. Regardless, Leary was an icon of the psychedelic '60s counterculture, and some of his psychedelic theories and ideas can be heard on Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out. David Hancock, a busy classical recording engineer in the '60s, recorded this spoken word album in Leary's Hudson Valley, NY estate in 1967. Turning these recordings into an actual album required a lot of work on Hancock's part; when Leary spoke to Hancock, there were long pauses between each phrase — and Hancock needed to edit out those pauses in order to make Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out sound like a legitimate spoken-word album. On this disc, one hears Leary expressing his belief that most of society's problems are caused by people over 40 (although Leary himself was about 46 or 47 at the time) and complaining that the American school system breeds mindless conformity, but mostly, he talks about drugs — especially LSD, which Leary believed could dramatically change society for the better. But one doesn't have to agree with Leary's theories to realize that Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out has historic value. This recording is very much a product of its time, and it is an intriguing listen despite — or perhaps because of — Leary's eccentricities and excesses. Customer Reviews by i heart the 60s The album title says it all. This is one triptastic masterpeice for the ages. Re: The main review for this album and the reviewer who wrote it. by Vishnu Sharan To whoever wrote this review... For future reference, don't comment on a subject you obviously know little to nothing about. You sound not only arrogant but also stereotypically conservative and ignorant. Are you experienced or have you ever been experienced? Next time you have the oppurtunity to experience losing your ego...Take the ritual sacrement, relax and float down stream, don't be anxious for anything but make your requests known to the LORD and remember : Be Here Now. Dr. Leary once said, (paraphrasing) the worst thing that can happen from taking LSD, is that you will come back the same person you were at the beginning of the trip. After you come back, then write a review for this album. Pancreatic cancer? by if6ws9 Obviously the main review of this recording is written by someone who’s point of view is that in every situation all drugs are bad or it’s worded as a safe legal strategy (legal department: “don’t be ambivalent; drugs are bad mmm kay”). This historical documentation is part of a large picture of a man and how a drug became a sacrament of a revolution. LSD’s influence was ubiquitous and can be seen in everything that came out of the 1960’s. Music, fashion, art, politics (JFK probably took it) and consciousness. Timothy Leary was an opportunist but he believed that through the ritualistic use of LSD people could open doors of perception that would lead to a better world through the understanding that there is no separation between what is perceived and the object of perception. “As above; so below” was a common 60’s expression used to convey the understanding that everything is one and the same. Leary believed that everything emanated from Love and that ultimately Love was everything. His was a noble experiment shattered by misinformation and the sad truth that not everybody had a good heart. Biography Born: October 22, 1920 in Springfield, MA Genre: Spirituality Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s Most famous as a writer and countercultural theorist, Timothy Leary recorded a collectable spoken word/sound montage album of sorts at the height of the psychedelic era, and released... Top Albums and Songs by Timothy Leary 1.	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 "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"? Terrence Howard Advertisement ) What term describes the purchase of securities with borrowed money using the shares themselves as collateral? Buying on Margin In the sequence of presidential succession, who is next in line after the vice president? Speaker of the House Created by Ruth Handler, which 12-inch follower of fashion has been every girl's best friend since 1959? Barbie For which film did Kathy Bates win an Oscar in 1991? Misery Which country is home of port wine? Portugal The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is geographically part of which continent? Asia Which city was hit by the second American atomic bomb in 1945? Nagasaki What does a person with mythomania tend to? Tell lies What is the latin term for the science of languages? Linguistics Which Agatha Christie's fictional characters is the only one to have been given an obituary in the N.Y. Times? Hercule Poriot Guns N' Roses guitarist Saul Hudson is better known by what name? Slash Which land animal species lives the longest? Turtle Which militant Lebanese political group sparked a 2007 attack after capturing two Israeli soldiers? Hezbollah How many calories equal 42 Joules: about 1, 10 or 42? Ten Jumping and dressage are events in which Olympic competition? Equestrian What message delivery system did U.S. computer technician Raymond Tomlinson invent at the beginning of the 1970's? E-mail What is the gesture of submission, originating in imperial China, in which you kneel and touch the ground with your forehead? Kowtow On what sitcom did John Larroquette win three straight Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards? Night Court What is the most distinctive exterior feature on a Russian Orthodox church? The Onion Dome Which 1957 Broadway musical is loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"? West Side Story What is the name for the valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings? Price Earning Ratio What country issues gold coins called Krugerrands? South Africa In the 1960s, IBM designed a new typing head to reduce jams in typewriters. What shape was it? A ball Who directed "The Color Purple" in 1985? Steven Speilberg What does an oenologist specialize in? Wine What dam created Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S.? Hoover Dam Named after the city where they signed the pact in 1955, where did eight eastern European states agree to form a political alliance? Warsaw What part of the body is affected by a swelling known as a periodontal disease? Gums Which Polynesian word means "forbidden"? Taboo Which novel by J.D. Salinger that is still controversial today features Holden Caulfield as the protagonist? The Catcher in the Rye According to the classic Van Morrison song, who "comes around here bout mid-night?" Gloria What is a tapaculo: a fish, a rodent or a bird? A bird Who did Hugo Chavez refer to as "the devil" in a 2006 speech to the UN General Assembly? George W. Bush Which temperature scale has its absolute zero at minus 273.15 degrees Celsius? Kelvin In which chess move are the rook and the king used at the same time? Castling Which frequency band uses the abbreviation "U.H.F." Ultra High Frequency In which country did T'ai Chi originate? China What character on NCIS is commonly referred to as "Ducky"? Dr. Mallard By what name is the collection of Egyptian tombs across the Nile from Luxor better known? Valley of the Kings "Les Miserables" is a musical based on a novel by which writer? Victor Hugo What term describes the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in order to profit from a difference in price? Arbitrage (riskless profit) What president extended a "Good Neighbor Policy" to countries in South America, Central America and the Carribean? Franklin Delano Roose	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,485	What was the last film directed by David Lean, cast included Peggy Ashcroft & Judy Davis?	A Passage to India (1984) - 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 A Passage to India ( 1984 ) PG \| Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator. Director: E.M. Forster (by), E.M. Forster (based on the novel by) \| 2 more credits » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 18 Jan 2013 a list of 27 titles created 23 Apr 2013 a list of 23 titles created 04 Jan 2014 a list of 45 titles created 17 Jan 2015 a list of 28 titles created 26 Jul 2015 Title: A Passage to India (1984) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 2 Oscars. Another 19 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards » Videos Set in the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married woman in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer. Director: David Lean The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during the First World War and then the October Revolution. Director: David Lean A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor. Director: David Lean An orphan named Oliver Twist meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master. Director: David Lean A lonely American woman unexpectedly finds romance in Venice, Italy. Director: David Lean Meeting a stranger in a railway station, a woman is tempted to cheat on her husband. Director: David Lean After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it. Director: David Lean This "story of a ship," the British destroyer HMS Torrin, is told in flash backs by survivors as they cling to a life raft. Directors: Noël Coward, David Lean Stars: Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles Edit Storyline Circa 1920, during the Indian British rule, Dr. Aziz H. Ahmed was born and brought up in India. He is proficient in English, and wears Western style clothing. He meets an old lady, Mrs. Moore, at a mosque, who asks him to accompany her and her companion, Adela Quested, for sight-seeing around some caves. Thereafter the organized life of Aziz is turned upside down when Adela accuses him of molesting her in a cave. Aziz is arrested and brought before the courts, where he learns that the entire British administration is against him, and would like to see him found guilty and punished severely, to teach all native Indians what it means to molest a British citizen. Aziz is all set to witness the "fairness" of the British system, whose unofficial motto is "guilty until proved innocent." Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com) See All (73) » Taglines: David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . . .[A Passage to India] Genres: 1 February 1985 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Pasaje a la India See more » Filming Locations: Peggy Ashcroft 's favorite scene was when she got to ride an elephant. See more » Goofs In a faraway shot at the "bridge" party at the club, an all-Indian band is playing, but the conductor's beat pattern is off- the song is in common time (4/4 time), but he is beating beat 3 when the band is playing beat 1. See more » Quotes Mrs. Moore : My dear, life rarely gives us what we want at the moment we consider appropriate. Adventures do occur, but not punctually. (United States) – See all my reviews Sometimes, what you don't see can be of equal importance to what you do see in a	Britain and the World 1978 An Air India jumbo jet exploded in mid-air near Bombay, killing 213. Jan14 Sex Pistols' final concert takes place at Winterland , San Francisco Jan18 Geoff Boycott captains England for the first time v's Pakistan in Karachi Mar1 Charlie Chaplin's coffin was stolen from a Swiss cemetery three months after burial. It was found 10 miles away on May 17. Mar16 Israeli Forces Invade Lebanon The Italian politician Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the left-radical Red Brigades who massacred his escort, and after 55 days detention murdered him as well. Mar17 Amoco Cadiz tanker spills 1.6 million gallons of oil off French coast Apr8 Regular broadcast of proceedings in Parliament starts Apr18 The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to turn the Panama Canal over to Panamanian control on Dec. 31,1999. Apr20 Korean Airlines flight 007 shot down by Soviets in Russian airspace Apr21 Sandy Denny 31 former lead singer with Fairport Convention dies of a brain hemorrhage after falling downstairs. She is buried with her mother and brother at Putney Vale cemetery (Block V, grave 38) May1 First May Day holiday in Britain May9 The body of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was found in the boot of a car in central Rome, a victim of the Red Brigade May17 Compact discs - CD's - were created by Philips. May20 Mavis Hutchinson, 53, became the first woman to run across America. The 3,000-mile trek took her 69 days. She ran an average of 45 miles each day Jun12 David Berkowitz, known popularly as "Son of Sam," received the maximum penalty -- 25 years to life in prison -- with a recommendation that he spend the rest of his days in prison. Jun25 Argentina beats Holland 3-1 in soccer's 11th World Cup at Buenos Aires Argentina July8 Pluto's companion later to be called Charon is found Jul25 The first test-tube baby was born in Oldham General Hospital. It was a girl, and she was named Louise Joy Brown. Aug6 Pope Paul VI dies of heart attack at summer residence at 80 Aug20 Gunmen open fire on an Israeli El Al Airline bus in London Aug25 Turin shroud, once venerated as the burial cloth of Christ, went on public display for the first time in 45 years. Sep6 Palestinian guerrillas hijacked four airliners travelling to New York from Europe. One Pan Am Jumbo was blown up the next day in Cairo and two Boeing 707s which landed at Dawson's field in Jordan were blown up on September 12. The fourth plane landed in London and hijacker Leila Khaled was arrested Sep7 Keith Moon drummer with The Who dies in London from the effects of a drugs overdose (Hemineurin). The flat in which he died No 9, 12 Curzon Place, London was the same one that Cass Elliot (Mamas and Papas) died in (29th July 1974). Keith was cremated at Golders Green crematorium Sep11 Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov who worked for the BBC World Service is murdered by a poison pellet that was injected by the tip of an umbrella. He dies four days later Sept29 Pope John Paul is found dead. He was Pope for 33 days Oct15 Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Poland was elected Pope and took the name John Paul II, the first non-Italian Pope in 456 years. Nov18 Jim Jones, a U.S. pastor, led 914 of his followers to their deaths at Jonestown, Guyana, by drinking a cyanide-laced fruit drink. Cult members who refused to swallow the drink were shot. Nov30	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,486	Which vegetable gives lasagne verde its green colour?	Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe Home Page » Recipes » Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe 235 comments Tender vegetables, a light tomato sauce and lots of cheese make this vegetable lasagna recipe one of our favorites. Jump to the Vegetable Lasagna Recipe now or watch our video to see how we make it. As much as we love beef lasagna , when we both had a slice of this veggie version, we really didn’t miss the meat. We wanted seconds and if we could fit them, thirds. We love this recipe as much as our healthy spinach lasagna . This veggie lasagna doesn’t require too much time, either. While water boils and noodles cook, you can get through making most of the vegetable sauce. Then, all you do is finish the sauce, assemble and bake for 30 minutes or so. Bonus — We actually found this vegetable lasagna is better the next day – score for make-ahead meals. If you like this veggie lasagna, you’ll love our Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Recipe with its cheesy sauce, chicken sausage and fresh spinach. How to Make Our Easy and Adaptable Vegetable Lasagna The recipe is adaptable — you can choose to add your favorite vegetables. We kept things simple with onion, zucchini, yellow squash and a jar of roasted red peppers. Try adding chopped mushrooms, olives, spinach or carrots. Just keep the proportions similar — 8 to 10 cups of chopped vegetables should do it. We bet you can come up with some pretty amazing vegetable combinations. One thing — if you do adapt, we highly recommend keeping the roasted red peppers. The red peppers add so much flavor. When we first made this, we omitted them. Then, on a second go-round we added a whole jar. Wow, what a difference they made — roasted red peppers add some sweet and a little smokiness. You May Also Like Our baked ziti with spinach and artichokes is so simple to make. These easy, cheesy baked zucchini chips are addictive. They are perfect to serve with dinner or just as an afternoon snack. Recipe updated, originally posted May 2013. Since posting this in 2013, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear and added a quick recipe video. – Adam and Joanne	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 American university is known by the abbreviation "M.I.T."? Massachusetts Institute of Technology What American fashion icon enjoys the sweet smell of success with his Double Black cologne? Ralph Lauren Whon won the Oscar for Best Actor in "The Godfather" in 1972? Marlon Brando Which traditional French dish consists of eggplant, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and onions? Ratatouille Which is the largest city in New Zealand? Auckland In 1960, which Asian country saw a woman elected as head of the government for the first time: Ceylon, Malaya or India? Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) What is the word for illnesses in which physical symptoms are traced back to mental causes? Psychosomatic How many people take part in a tete-a-tete? Two Who, in 1841, wrote about "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Edgar Allen Poe Who sang the title song to the James Bond film "Goldfinger"? Shirley Bassey Which species of deer is the most common across the world? Elk (moose) Who was elected President of Poland in 1990? Lech Walesa Which planet is also known as the "evening star"? Venus In a battle of the "hot-heads," who did Jimmy Connors defeat in 1982 in the Wimbledon tennis finals? John McEnroe Which videotape format prevailed in the face of competition from Betamax and Video2000? VHS Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving Day a national holiday? Abraham Lincoln Who was the murder victim at the center of the plot in TV's "Twin Peaks"? Laura Palmer Renaissance architecture emerged from which country? Italy How many people can be seen in da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper"? Thirteen Which drink did pharmacist John S. Pemberton invent in 1886? Coca Cola Which term, used in sociology denotes the adaption of a minority to the culture and lifestyle of the majority? Assimilation What do the letters of the American fashion label "DKNY" stand for? Donna Karan New York Who played the role of Baron von Trapp in 1965's "The Sound of Music"? Christopher Plummer Which nation brought chocolate to Europe from rainforests of Mexico and Central America? Spain In which country is the Gibson Desert? Australia What was the code name for Allied Invasion of Normandy on D-Day? Operation Overlord What substance gives blood its red color? Hemoglobin Which science deals with the origin, history and meaning of words? Etymology Which generation did Douglas Coupland portray in his 1991 novel? Generation X Which duo sang "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" in 1965? The Righteous Brothers Which bird has the largest wing span? The (wandering) albatross Bill Clinton was governor of which U.S. state before becoming president? Arkansas How is the number 1,500 written in Roman numerals? MD In swimming, how many strokes are there in an Individual Medley? Four Which country launched MIR space station in 1986? Soviet Union How many points does the Jewish Star of David have? Six In which city did the TV series "Frasier" take place? Seattle What is a column or monument made of a single block of stone? Monolith Which male entertainment group, originally Los Angeles, is known for its striptease routine? The Chippendales Which copmany was co-founded in 1975 by Paul Allen? Microsoft What is celebrated on the 8th of March throughout the world? International Women's Day Causing fistfights in toy stores in the 1980s, which must have dolls came with their own adoption papers? Cabbage Patch Kids Who won the 2000 Oscar for Best Actor in "American Beauty"? Kevin Spacey Which exclusive dish meaning "fat liver" in French is prepared from duck or goose liver? Foie Gras Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia, Australia and the Antarctic? Indian Ocean Which Italian explorer gave his name to America? Amerigo Vespucci Who has, on average, more hair on their head: blondes, brunettes, or red	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,487	Which song from Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat gave Jason Donovan a number one hit single in 1991?	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat: Amazon.co.uk: Music Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Only 1 left in stock. Dispatched from and sold by EliteDigital UK . Get it as soon as 25 Jan. - 3 Feb. when you choose Standard Delivery at checkout. Details 8 new from Â£13.95 48 used from Â£0.28 See all buying options These items are dispatched from and sold by different sellers. Show details Buy the selected items together This item:Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat by Original Cast Recording Audio CD Â£13.95 Only 1 left in stock. Sent from and sold by EliteDigital UK. Â£1.26 delivery Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£20. Details Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Audio CD (23 April 2007) Number of Discs: 1 2. Any Dream Will Do (Single Version) 3. Jacob & Sons/Joseph's Coat 6. One More Angel In Heaven 7. Potiphar 9. Go, Go, Go Joseph 10. Pharaoh Story 12. Song Of The King (Seven Fat Cows) 13. Pharaoh's Dreams Explained 16. The Brothers Come To Egypt/Grovel, Grovel 17. Who's The Thief? 19. Joseph All The Time 20. Jacob In Egypt 21. Finale: Any Dream Will Do/Give Me My Coloured Coat 22. Joseph Megamix CD Amazon.co.uk If you were to think this 1991 London revival cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sounds a lot like the 1992 Canadian revival cast and the 1993 Los Angeles revival cast , you'd be right. All three use the glitzy version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rice's school-cantata-turned-musical based on the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, which debuted with this London revival in 1991 and became the basis for most subsequent productions, as well as the video version ,. Yes, the "Joseph Megamix" is here, along with the witty lyrics and catchy melodies that borrow freely from country, calypso, French cafés, and Elvis ,as well as favorites "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," and "Go, Go, Go Joseph." And orchestral credits, cover art, and running time are almost exactly the same, leading one to believe that the various casts recorded their vocals over the same prerecorded orchestral tracks. So is there any difference between the three? Yes, the singers, most notably the role of the narrator and the title character. This London production starred Linzi Hateley as the narrator and Australian pop singer Jason Donovan as Joseph. For the 1992 Canadian cast, former teen pop sensation Donny Osmond took over the title role, with Janet Metz as the narrator. In Los Angeles in 1993, Michael Damian was Joseph and Kelli Rabke the narrator. All the narrators are solid, though Hateley is probably the best overall. The biggest difference is Osmond, the clear winner with a terrific voice and irresistible warmth, contrasted with Donovan's somewhat thick and heavy singing and Damian's rather deliberate pronunciation. You really don't need more than one of these Josephs, and the Canadian cast is the one to have. --David Horiuchi Customer Reviews	Learn and talk about Saviour's Day (song), 1990 singles, 1990 songs, Christmas number-one singles in the United Kingdom, Christmas songs Composition[ edit ] "Saviour's Day" was written by Chris Eaton and produced by Cliff Richard and Paul Moessl. [1] Eaton wrote the song in October 1989, and took his original version of the song with him to a Christmas party to show to Richard. Eaton had been warned that all of Richard's songs for the following year were already booked in and there wouldn't be any space for it. However, Eaton insisted that Richard listen to the tape he brought along, and so they left the party and listened to it in Richard's Rolls-Royce . Richard immediately liked the song and predicted that it could be a number one record. [2] Music video[ edit ] The music video for "Saviour's Day" was filmed in Dorset , in the town of Swanage and at Durdle Door . [3] The video was shot in September 1990. Richard and the extras in the video were asked to wear winter clothes for the Christmas song, but the day's filming took place on a warm September day with blue sky and sunshine. [4] The video featured Richard and the extras singing together on top of the limestone arch of Durdle Door. Six years earlier, Tears for Fears shot part of the video for their 1984 single " Shout " at the famous Durdle Door landmark. [5] Release and reception[ edit ] In the UK, "Saviour's Day" entered the UK Singles Chart on 8 December 1990 at number six. It went to number three the following week, and up a further spot in the week before Christmas. The song went to number one on 29 December 1990, becoming that year's Christmas number one and replacing the previous week's UK number one, " Ice Ice Baby " by Vanilla Ice . [6] A week later "Saviour's Day" dropped back down to number three, and spent only one more week in the top 40 at number twenty. The final charted spot in the top 100 was on 19 January 1991, when "Saviour's Day" was at number 53. [7] The song was Richard's second solo Christmas number one in the UK , after " Mistletoe and Wine " in 1988. [8] In 2005, "Saviour's Day" was one of two songs by Cliff Richard to be included in a list of the top Christmas songs by music channel VH1 . [9] In 2009, it placed ninth in a list of the most annoying Christmas songs compiled by the company Lactofree . 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1,505,488	The Voyager Golden Record is a phonograph record included in the two Voyager spacecraft that contains 27 selected recordings said to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth. Who is the most represented artist?	Voyager Golden Record - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Voyager Golden Record. Cover of the Voyager Golden Record. The Voyager Golden Record are phonograph records which were included aboard both Voyager spacecraft , which were launched in 1977. They contain sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form, or far future humans, who may find them. The Voyager spacecraft are not heading towards any particular star, but Voyager 1 will be within 1.6 light years of the star AC+79 3888 in the Ophiuchus constellation in about 40,000 years . [1] As the probes are extremely small compared to the vastness of interstellar space, it is extraordinarily unlikely that they will ever be accidentally encountered. If they are ever found by an alien species, it will most likely be far in the future, and thus the record is best seen as a time capsule or a symbolic statement rather than a serious attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial life. Contents 9 External links Background As of 2008 , the Voyager spacecraft became the third and fourth human artifacts to escape entirely from the solar system. Pioneers 10 and 11 , which were launched in 1972 and 1973 and preceded Voyager in outstripping the gravitational attraction of the Sun , both carried small metal plaques identifying their time and place of origin for the benefit of any other spacefarers that might find them in the distant future. With this example before them, NASA placed a more comprehensive (and eclectic) message aboard Voyager 1 and 2 —a kind of time capsule , intended to communicate a story of our world to extraterrestrials. “ This is a present from a small, distant world, a token of our sounds, our science, our images, our music, our thoughts and our feelings. We are attempting to survive our time so we may live into yours. ” Contents Explanation of the Voyager record cover diagram, as provided by NASA. The contents of the record were selected for NASA by a committee chaired by Carl Sagan of Cornell University . Dr. Sagan and his associates assembled 115 images and a variety of natural sounds, such as those made by surf, wind, and thunder, and animal sounds, including the songs of birds and whales . To this they added musical selections from different cultures and eras, spoken greetings in fifty-five languages, and printed messages from President Jimmy Carter and U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim . After NASA had received criticism over the nudity on the Pioneer plaque (line drawings of a naked man and woman), the agency chose not to allow Sagan and his colleagues to include a photograph of a nude man and woman on the record. Instead, only a silhouette of the couple was included [2] . Here is an excerpt of President Carter's official statement placed on the Voyager spacecraft for its trip outside our solar system, June 16, 1977: We cast this message into the cosmos… Of the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy, some — perhaps many — may have inhabited planets and space faring civilizations. If one such civilization intercepts Voyager and can understand these recorded contents, here is our message: We are trying to survive our time so we may live into yours. We hope some day, having solved the problems we face, to join a community of Galactic Civilizations. This record represents our hope and our determination and our goodwill in a vast and awesome universe. The 115 images are encoded in analogue form. The remainder of the record is audio, designed to be played at 16⅔ revolutions per minute. Greetings The first audio section contains spoken greetings in the following 55 languages [3] , including 4 Chinese dialects (marked with **) and 12 South Asian languages (marked #) listed here in alphabetical order: Strin	Goldberg Variations - Johann Sebastian Bach - Piano Society (Admins and Artists only) Goldberg Variations - BWV.988 The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, are a set of 30 variations for harpsichord. First published in 1741 as the fourth in a series Bach called Clavier-ï¿œbung, "keyboard practice", the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. It is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer. The tale of how the variations came to be composed comes from a biography of Bach written by Johann Nikolaus Forkel: "For this work we have to thank the instigation of the former Russian ambassador to the electoral court of Saxony, Count Kaiserling, who often stopped in Leipzig and brought there with him the aforementioned Goldberg, in order to have him given musical instruction by Bach. The Count was often ill and had sleepless nights. At such times, Goldberg, who lived in his house, had to spend the night in an antechamber, so as to play for him during his insomnia. ... Once the Count mentioned in Bach's presence that he would like to have some clavier pieces for Goldberg, which should be of such a smooth and somewhat lively character that he might be a little cheered up by them in his sleepless nights. Bach thought himself best able to fulfill this wish by means of Variations, the writing of which he had until then considered an ungrateful task on account of the repeatedly similar harmonic foundation. But since at this time all his works were already models of art, such also these variations became under his hand. Yet he produced only a single work of this kind. Thereafter the Count always called them his variations. He never tired of them, and for a long time sleepless nights meant: 'Dear Goldberg, do play me one of my variations.' Bach was perhaps never so rewarded for one of his works as for this. The Count presented him with a golden goblet filled with 100 louis-d'or. Nevertheless, even had the gift been a thousand times larger, their artistic value would not yet have been paid for." Forkel wrote his biography in 1802, more than 60 years after the events related, and its accuracy has been questioned. The lack of dedication on the title page of the "Aria with Diverse Variations" also makes the tale of the commission unlikely. Goldberg's age at the time of publication (14 years) has also been cited as grounds for doubting Forkel's tale, although it must be said that he was known to be an accomplished keyboardist and sight-reader. In a recent book-length study, keyboardist and Bach scholar Peter Williams contends that the Forkel story is entirely spurious. The aria on which the variations are based was suggested by Arnold Schering not to have been written by Bach. More recent scholarly literature (the edition by Christoph Wolff, cited below) suggests there is no basis for such doubts. The structure of the Goldberg Variations deserves some explanation. It can be seen as a circle, starting and ending with the Aria. Between those two endpoints, we find 30 variations, organized in ten groups of three variations. Each variation is supported by the same bass line, and, more or less, the same harmonic structure, although some of them are in minor key. The 3-variation groups always start with a variation of varied structure (a dance, a fughetta, a two- or three-part invention etc.). Then comes a virtuoso one, followed by a canon. In the first canon, 'All unisono', the second voice is the repetition of the first one. In the second one ('Alla Seconda'), the second voice starts one tone higher, and so on until the canon 'Alla Nona', where the interval between the two voices is a 9th. In order to avoid total symmetry, which could bring some dryness and a too abstract character, Bach no longer writes a canon for the last set of three pieces, but rather a 'Quodlibet'. In this marvellous piece, the bass line is superimposed by two then-popular German songs, 'Ich bin so lang nicht bei dir g'west' and 'Kraut und Rï¿œben haben mich vertrieben'. Only Bach could have so seamlessly inte	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,489	Which is the largest lake in Venezuela?	LakeNet - Lakes General Information Description Maracaibo is one of only 17 ancient lakes on earth. It is estimated to be the second oldest, having been created approximately 36 million years ago. Maracaibo is the largest lake in South America and is connected to the Gulf of Venezuela by a narrow strait in the north, making it slightly saline. The Lake Maracaibo basin includes the largest oil fields in Venezuela. It also holds almost a quarter of Venezuela's population. Country	Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 4th November The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Lamb Inn ART & ENTERTAINMENT 1. Q. Offenbach’s barcarolle from ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ is a famous piece of music, but what is a barcarolle ? A. A BOATING SONG (Accept any reference to boats). 2. Q. Which Gilbert & Sullivan operetta contains the song generally known as ‘A Policeman’s lot is not a happy one’ ? A. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. 3. Q. Which TV presenter is the daughter of Newspaper Editor and Columnist Eve Pollard ? A. CLAUDIA WINKELMAN. 4. Q. Who created the statue of ‘St.Michael’s victory over the Devil’ on Coventry Cathedral ? A. JACOB EPSTEIN. 5. Q. Which artist painted the work entitled ‘Guernica’ ? A. PABLO PICASSO. 6. Q. In the TV series ‘Inspector Morse’, who wrote the theme tune ? A. BARRINGTON PHELOUNG 7. Q. Mark McManus of ‘Taggart’ fame had a famous singing half-brother. Who is he ? A. BRIAN CONNOLLY (Lead singer of The Sweet). 8. Q. Who composed the music for the films ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ and ‘The Mission’ ? A. ENNIO MORRICONE. (a) Q. Which piece of music preceded TV’s ‘The Lone Ranger’ ? A. THE WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE (Giaochino Rossini) (b) Q. Who is the mother of actress Joely Richardson ? A. VANESSA REDGRAVE. (c) Q. In which play does Mrs. Malaprop appear ? A. THE RIVALS (by Sheridan) 1) What is the capital of Croatia ? (A) Zagreb 2) Which river runs through Leicester ? (A) Soar 3) What is described as : a U-shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from the main river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water ? (A) Ox Bow Lake 4) What is the largest lake in Europe ? (A) Lake Lagoda (14th largest in the world.) 5) What is a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth called ? (A) Contour 6) Which city is the capital of Canada ? (A) Ottawa 7) Which river runs through Ipswich ? (A) Orwell 8) Yosemite National Park is in which US State ? (A) California SUPPLEMENTARIES (a) Greenland belongs to which country ? (A) Denmark. (b) In which country are the largest waterfalls measured by flow-rate in Europe ? (A) Switzerland (Rhine falls) 1. Q. Which statesman married Miss Clementine Hosier in 1908 ? A. WINSTON CHURCHILL. 2. Q. Who founded The National Viewers & Listeners Association in 1965 ? A. MARY WHITEHOUSE. 3. Q. In which year did the first human heart transplant take place ? A. 1967 (allow 1966-1968). 4. Q. Where was Princess Elizabeth staying when she was given the news of her accession to the throne in 1558 ? A. HATFIELD HOUSE in Hertfordshire. 5. Q. Give a year in the life of Ivan the Terrible. A. 1530 – 1584 6. Q. The Rolls Royce ‘Thrust Measuring Rig’ developed in the 1950’s took off vertically, but what was its nickname ? A. THE FLYING BEDSTEAD. 7. Q. Whose London monument by Edward Bailey is guarded by Edwin Landseer’s lions? A. NELSON 8. Q. What, infamously, happened at Yekaterinburg on July 17th 1918 ? A. THE ASSASINATION OF THE RUSSIAN ROYAL FAMILY (THE ROMANOVS) (a) Q. What was the code-name for planned German invasion of Britain ? A. OPERATION SEA LION. (b) Q. What is the connection between a large fish-eating bird and Drake’s ship ? A. PELICAN (Name of Drakes ship before becoming The Golden Hind). SCIENCE 1. Q. What is the tradename of the Du Pont synthetic fibre of high-tensile strength used mainly in rubber products, notably tyres and bullet-proof vests ? A. KEVLAR. 2. Q. In astronomy, where would you find the ‘Cassini Division’ ? A. SATURNS RINGS. 3. Q. As a percentage, what is the average salinity of sea water ? A. 3.5% (accept 3% to 4%) 4. Q. What name is given to static discharges visible on aircraft wing tips and the tops of ships masts ? A. ST. ELMO’S FIRE. 5. Q. In what device in the home would you find a magnetron ? A. MICROWAVE OVEN. 6. Q. Traditionally, how have teachers always used sticks of calcium sulphate ? A. BLACKBOARD CHALK. 7. Q. Why is sodium carbonate sometimes added to a water supply ? A. TO REDUCE NATURAL HARDNESS. 8. Q. Which element is common to all acids ? A. HYDROGEN. (a) Q. By what name is deuterium oxide also kn	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,490	Who reached the FA Cup final in 2011 for the first time in the club's history?	History \| Fulham Football Club Fulham Football Club History Fulham St Andrew's The Club was born when a school teacher and churchwarden formed a team for local boys at Fulham St Andrew’s Church in 1879. Although cricket initially took the priority, seven years later, the team won their first silverware, the West London Amateur Cup, beating St Matthew's 2-1 in the Final. New name, new home In outgrowing its origins the Club's title was shortened to Fulham Football Club in January 1889, meaning the original nickname of the Saints had to be dropped. As results improved and progress was made, we also found ourselves a new home – moving from park pitches, pub changing rooms and a groundshare with Wasps Rugby Club to a seven-acre site located on the north bank of the Thames. Craven Cottage In 1896, after two years of development, the Club finally took residence in their new home – one that would not only match our ambitions but also offer a more secure foundation to move forward. Fulham won their first home game too, beating Minerva 4-0 in the Middlesex Senior Cup, and very quickly the symbolic relationship between Club and ground was forged. To this day, few clubs can claim to be more synonymous with its home. Onwards and upwards Having gained professional status on 12th December 1898, Fulham rose from the Southern League divisions to reach the national Football League in September 1907. In our first season we would finish fourth and just short of promotion from Division Two, although we did reach the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup, as we would again in 1936. It may have taken us a little while to reach the top division, but promotion to Division One was finally secured for the 1949/50 season as Fulham went up as Division Two champions. The 50s and 60s After struggling to adjust to the step up, Fulham finished bottom of the First Division at the end of the 1951/52 campaign. We had to wait seven seasons for a return, although the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup were reached for a third time in 1958. With that momentum, the Club pushed on and made it back to the top for the 1959/60 season to usher in what is largely considered as one of the most exciting eras in Fulham’s history. The Club would spend nine seasons in the top flight (our longest spell outside of the Barclays Premier League years), thanks largely to a wonderfully talented group that included the great Johnny Haynes, Tony Macedo, George Cohen, Jim Langley, Alan Mullery, Bobby Robson, Graham Leggat, Fred Callaghan and Rodney Marsh. Wembley heroes Having slipped down to Division Three by the 1969/70 season, the FA Cup Final was the unprecedented highlight of the 1970s. Having reached the Semi-Final for a fourth time in 1962, Fulham finally made the Wembley showpiece in May 1975 after a staggering 11-game run (a never-to-be-beaten record of most games en-route to the final) that included six replays. Then a Division Two club, Fulham would meet Division One West Ham United in the final – a match that would sadly end in a 2-0 defeat. However, against all the odds we had finally got to the Final and in going close the side, led by Captain Mullery, would be remembered for many years to come. Darker days While a number of high-profile players like Bobby Moore and George Best had joined during the mid to late 1970s, promotion back to the top division had still proved elusive. As the Club bobbed up and down between the second and third tier, Malcolm Macdonald's young side of the early 1980s did offer a moment of hope only to be denied on the final day of the 1982/83 campaign. Mounting financial pressures followed and as a result the majority of the Club's key players were sold as Fulham again dropped to Division Three. In 1987 the situation worsened and the Club came dangerously close to extinction. Only the intervention of a group led by ex-player Jimmy Hill just about kept Fulham in business. Form continued to wane out on the pitch, and by the end of the 1995/96 season we recorded our worst ever league finish in ending the campaign 17th out of 24 in Division Three. Rising from the a	The FA Cup \| FA Cup Final History Online \| Results & Scores Top 10 FA Cup Matches of All Time The FA Cup's Early Years... The voices of history gather and the appeal of history is imaginative. Imagination craves to behold the past. Consider all that is implicit in that single word 'past', the more so when its wings are folded around such an historic cavalcade of names as the amateurs of the Wanderers, Old Etonians, Royal Engineers and Oxford University, to be succeeded at the birth of professionalism by the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Preston North End, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and the rest. Now we stand in the purple dignity of their collective shadow and, applauding, turn back to that past so that we may 'roam' in a crowded mist and hear lost voices and see lost looks'. The Football Association 'Challenge Cup'. That is its proud title, but to the world it is known simply as 'The Cup'. How profound has been its influence on the world game. There is a charm about this great competition since it is the most democratic of contests. The giants cannot disport themselves in their own world; they must be ready to face the dwarfs of lower spheres and very often they fall with a resounding crash. This is the intriguing David and Goliath character of the competition, here lies its fascination. It was C. W. Alcock, Secretary of the F.A. from 1870 to 1895 who launched the idea of the Cup. Educated at Harrow School, he had taken part there in the Cock House Competition, a system of House matches based on the knock-out principle. The F.A. Cup, indeed, was the adaptation on a national scale of school days so that in October 1871 fifteen teams formed an initial entry. History took a deep breath and prepared for the plunge. 1871: it is mid-Victorian England - the age of Gladstone and Disraeli, which saw the beginnings of social and industrial reform; the age of the horse and carriage; of the top-hat and cloth cap; of extravagant beards and mutton chop whiskers; of Dickens; which brought the curtailment of long working hours and, importantly, the unique social creation, the Saturday half-holiday. It was this that did as much as anything to help popularise football with the community. The magic of the Cup, too - soon affectionately known as 'the little tin idol' - spread rapidly. By 1882, a mere decade after its start, the entries had grown from 15 to 84; by 1885, when professionalism was legalised, 130 clubs set out in search of the prize. The oak tree had begun to take shape from the acorn. The Cup Final has had three historic homes. First, it was the Kennington Oval from 1872 to 1892, with the exception of its second year. Since, initially, it was meant to be a challenge cup the winner of the previous season was exempt until the final with a choice of ground. The Wanderers, as holders, in 1873 chose Lillie Bridge for the climax, a site now occupied by railway sidings at West Brompton near to Stamford Bridge. After that year, however, the challenge round was abandoned and the holders, rightly, had to take their chance against the whole field. In 1893 the scene changed to The Crystal Palace where, apart from five replays at the turn of the century, it stayed until 1914. After the first World War there followed three brief visits to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge before the remarkable birth of Wembley in 1923. And there it stayed until 2000 but with a difference. The whole rim of this world famous stadium, with its lush Cumberland turf, was enclosed with a roof as protection against the elements: once, at the start, the final was no all ticket affair which led to the initial 1923 invasion by a multitude estimated at 200,000 covering the pitch itself like a swarm of insects and holding up the kick-off for three quarters of an hour while His Majesty King George V stood patiently watching the remarkable scene from the royal box. Once upon a time, too, the teams used to emerge into the arena from the west end of the stadium, now they enter from the east underneath the giant electric scoreboard. Life moves	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,491	Who wrote the children's novel 'What Katy Did' and the 'Katy' series of books?	What Katy Did (Children's Classics): Amazon.co.uk: Susan Coolidge: 9781853261312: Books What Katy Did (Children's Classics) Add all three to Basket Buy the selected items together This item:What Katy Did (Children's Classics) by Susan Coolidge Paperback Â£1.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details Heidi (Children's Classics) by Johanna Spyri Paperback Â£1.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Product details Publisher: Wordsworth Editions; New edition edition (5 Mar. 1994) Language: English Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.1 x 19.8 cm Average Customer Review: Product Description Review Those who enjoy Jodie will turn with interest to Laurel Lefkow's spirited reading of Susan Coolidge's What Katy Did, not only because of the heroines' similarities, but because it opens such a vivid window into a domestic world that we have lost: full of aunts and cousins, innumerable siblings and clearly drawn moralities. Abridgement has meant a loss of detail, but has made the book work better for a modern audience. --Christina Hardyment, The Times Book Description The boisterous, tall, unstoppable Katy Carr will win your heart in her struggle to become good --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. By Tori on 14 Nov. 2004 Format: Hardcover Katy's tale could so easily have been preachy. Set in 1860s USA it's about a thoughtless, careless, happy girl who has a terrible accident. As she learns to live with pain and with not being able to walk, she also learns how to be patient and loving. However, the lessons are interspersed with annecdotes about Katy and her family. These are so alive and colourful that I am sure they must be partly true! There's the time Katy befriends a counterfeiter's wife; an important visitor finds and reads aloud Katy's story about Bop the blue poodle and Lady Edwitha of the Hebrides; and her sister Johnny's 'baby', a chair named Pikery falls ill and must be dosed with stolen medicine. I love the underlying message, which is that good deeds begin at home - think globally, act locally. After Katy falls ill, she lies in bed fretting that she will never be able to perform all the great deeds she hoped to do. However she learns that she can make a difference to her family and friends. I love the honesty of it - although at the end Katy is adored by her family, she is still sometimes headstrong and impatient, and there are times when she must work at being good. I loved the fact that her change has not consumed the joyous, impetuous part of her and there are still merry times after the accident. I would love to know what a person who has suffered a similar disablement thinks of this story. Similar reads are L M Mongomery's Anne and Emily books, Laura Ingalls Wilder's pioneering stories and Louisa M Alcott's Little Women. By JRW on 19 Dec. 2010 Format: Paperback Katy Carr is a twelve year-old girl, a tomboy who lives in a small house with her father, aunt and five younger brothers and sisters. At first, the book appears to be about growing up; with the plays, antics and misadventures of Katy, her siblings and friend Cecy Hall. The cheerful tone present early in the story is swiftly replaced about halfway through after a tragic incident which makes the book take a darker outlook and it becomes a nail-bit	1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! 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Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,492	What was the name of the fictional paper company whose offices provide the setting for the British sit-com 'The Office'?	The Paper Chase - The New Yorker The Paper Chase Office life in two worlds. By Tad Friend If Samuel Beckett were still around, his plays might begin on the late shift. “An office. An unattended PC glows under strong fluorescent light. Front left, a copying machine. Front right, a document shredder. Back, in near-darkness, a lounge with a disorderly refrigerator. A head peeps over a cubicle wall.” Yet Beckett might consider an office too familiar, too encoded with generic misery. Just as a commercial about a fretful housewife readies us for a miracle spray, so a commercial set in an office—such as one for FedEx, Sprint Nextel, and countless others—prepares us for jocular scenes of oppression. The ads follow the blueprint established by the “Dilbert” comic strip and by Mike Judge’s 1999 film “Office Space” (where the boss kept dropping by to follow up on “those T.P.S. reports”). At the office, we have come to understand, the boss is always a blustery martinet; abbreviations are a B.F.D.; your co-workers eat your food, talk your ear off, and stab you in the back; and work has no inherent value. The richest treatment of these themes—and other, more searching considerations—occurred on “The Office,” a BBC Two sitcom whose impact vastly exceeded the length of its run: a mere twelve episodes in 2001-02 and a two-part coda, “The Office Christmas Special,” the following year. Shot as a mock documentary, it examined the daily nonevents at a branch of Wernham Hogg, a fictional paper-supply company in Slough, the city west of London celebrated by John Betjeman: “Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! / It isn’t fit for humans now.” The show, which aired here on BBC America and is available as a DVD set, was indebted for its format and some of its improvisatory byplay to such Christopher Guest films as “Best in Show,” but while Guest’s characters are defined by excessive optimism, the paper pushers created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant were glum and self-loathing. They gauged their standing in the world by their jobs, as many of us do, and their jobs involved monotonous labor at a failing company in a collapsing industry. Like “The Office,” standout workplace sitcoms—including “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “MAS*H,” “Taxi,” and “The Larry Sanders Show”—take place at pokey or besieged outfits. Their characters’ struggles to have their lives matter make the show “relatable,” as the networks put it. Failure is repeatedly relatable, whereas triumph goes down best in a single serving, such as one of those movies about unlikely bobsled heroes or plucky pint-size hockey players. A Goldman Sachs sitcom would have to be set in the mailroom, because watching envy and truckling is a lot funnier than watching the distribution of Christmas bonuses. The workers at Wernham Hogg wear muted blues and grays and seem to be drowning in queasy fluorescence; they never see the sun. The show’s format compounded the gloom, because our emotions weren’t being cued with pop-song hooks or jolted by a laugh track; yet, by placing the cameras right up in the action and interspersing one-on-one interviews, the show allowed us to discover the characters for ourselves. The documentary verisimilitude also allowed scenes to peter out with a blank look or a sigh rather than build up to the American joke-joke-joke crescendo, known as the “blow,” a structure that usually involves someone bellowing at a freshly slammed door, “Does this mean we’re not getting married?” The show’s lodestar was Ricky Gervais as the regional manager, David Brent. With his dated Vandyke, darting eyes, and shit-eating grin; with his wish to be more of a friend and entertainer than a boss, a wish torpedoed by the coercive feebleness of his patter and his horrifying dance moves; and with his unerring gift for joining conversations and killing them with one unpardonable remark, David was a new figure in sitcoms: the unbearable lead. In the first episode, in a scene that extended for an excruciating two and a half minutes, he sought to impress the new temp by having him sit in as he played	BBC - Comedy - The Goon Show The Goon Show The Goon Show This is the programme that set Spike Milligan on the path to comic iconhood, Peter Sellers on the road to stardom, Michael Bentine on the crazy paving to 'Potty Time' and Harry Secombe on the highway to... er... 'Highway'. It also provided uproarious silliness to millions and gave generations of writers and gave performers from Monty Python to Eddie Izzard licence to smash down (comic) conventions. Like many other great comics of the period, Milligan, Sellers, Secombe and Bentine developed their performing skills during service in World War II. After the war they met while scrabbling around for work in London, becoming regulars at "The Grafton Arms" whose landlord, Jimmy Grafton, put them in touch with the BBC. By 1951 they had convinced the Beeb to let them put on the show that would launch comedy on a new path and hundreds of silly voices on a nation. Driven by the (literally) manic energy of Milligan's scripts and a shared sense of humour, The Goon Show was unlike anything ever heard before. Initially it was a series of sketches, featuring a cast of regular characters and running under the title "Those Crazy People" (the BBC didn't understand the term "goon", which Milligan had taken from 1930s "Popeye" comics). By the time of Bentine's departure at the end of series two, however, the familiar format of ludicrous plots, surreal humour ("What time is it Eccles?", "Just a minute. I've got it written down on a piece of paper"), dreadful puns (many of them old army favourites, like the character of Hugh Jampton, permanently excused shorts), catchphrases ("Have a gorilla", "No, I only smoke baboons") and weird sound effects, all interspersed with musical intervals, was firmly in place. Plots were usually surreal romps through old standbys such as spy drama, murder mystery and wartime heroics, with titles like "The Toothpaste Expedition", "The International Christmas Pudding" and "The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea" giving a flavour of the liberties Milligan was willing to take with such material. It was the characters, though, that made the show, from innocent Neddie Seagoon (Secombe) to the idiotic Eccles ([Sings] "I talk to the trees... that's why they put me away") and ancient Minnie Bannister ("we'll all be murdered in our beds") (both Milligan) to suave villain Grytpype-Thynne, military-man-on-the-make Major Bloodnok ("Moneyyyyyyy!") and, of course, squeaky-voiced boyscout Bluebottle ("Enter Bluebottle wearing string and cardboard pyjamas. Waits for audience applause. Not a sausage") (all Sellers). The programme ran for 10 years, with most of its 200-plus episodes written by Milligan (often assisted by Eric Sykes and John Antrobus among others), who was driven to a nervous breakdown at one stage by the weekly pressure of producing a script. Since the programme ended in 1960 it has been in constant demand as a repeat and has been broadcast all over the globe. 60 years after it started it retains the power to reduce audiences to helpless laughter; no comedy could ask for more. Cast	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,493	The rivers Niger and Volta empty into which Gulf, part of the Atlantic Ocean?	Rivers in West Africa \| USA Today Rivers in West Africa The Niger is the longest river that flows its entire course within West Africa. (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images News/Getty Images ) Related Articles Mountains in Northern Italy West Africa is a region comprising more than a dozen countries on the continent's Atlantic coast, including Niger, Ghana, Mali and the Congo Republic. The climates range from desert and savannah to lowland woodlands and tropical rainforests. In the less arid areas, the inland population centers tend to be confined to the banks of a few significant rivers. Congo River One of the world's major rivers, the Congo is nearly 3,000 miles long, making it the second-largest river in Africa. With depths measured at more than 750 feet, the Congo is the deepest river in the world. The Congo runs much faster than most other rivers of such size and is second only to the Amazon in terms of the amount of water it discharges at its mouth. Bordering 10 countries, the river rises in central Africa and makes a giant westward curve before emptying into the Atlantic below Livingstone Falls near Kinshasa, Congo Republic, and Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Niger River With a delta that drains a region containing several of Africa's largest population centers, including Lagos, Nigeria, which is the most populous city on the continent, the Niger is the longest river that flows its entire length within West Africa. At almost 2,600 miles, the Niger flows through five countries in the region before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Guinea. Since the late 20th century, the Niger's delta has become a major source of oil and natural gas, as well as a major transportation source for the entire region. Senegal River Rising in the mountains of Guinea, the Senegal River flows through Mauritania and the country that shares its name before spilling into the Atlantic Ocean at Saint-Louis. Hydroelectricity and agriculture are the primary economic contributions made to the region by the 1,700-mile river, which is the second longest in West Africa. Fishing is also a major activity throughout the Senegal basin, but overfishing and human development have contributed to an annual drop in the annual catch in the region. Volta River Formed by the confluence of the Black, White and Red Voltas, the Volta River is a relatively shallow watercourse that flows through Burkina Faso and Ghana before reaching its mouth at the Gulf of Guinea on Africa's Atlantic coast. The Aksombo Dam in Ghana, a major source of hydroelectric power in the region, created Lake Volta, which is the world's largest reservoir. Along with regional transportation, Lake Volta is seen as a potentially valuable fishery because it is large enough to support commercial fish farming. References	Ghana: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Military Rule Gives Way to Civilian Government and Stability Geography A West African country bordering on the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is bounded by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It compares in size to Oregon, and its largest river is the Volta. Government Constitutional democracy. History Several major civilizations flourished in the general region of what is now Ghana. The ancient empire of Ghana (located 500 mi northwest of the contemporary state) reigned until the 13th century. The Akan peoples established the next major civilization, beginning in the 13th century, and then the Ashanti empire flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. Called the Gold Coast, the area was first seen by Portuguese traders in 1470. They were followed by the English (1553), the Dutch (1595), and the Swedes (1640). British rule over the Gold Coast began in 1820, but it was not until after quelling the severe resistance of the Ashanti in 1901 that it was firmly established. British Togoland, formerly a colony of Germany, was incorporated into Ghana by referendum in 1956. Created as an independent country on March 6, 1957, Ghana, as the result of a plebiscite, became a republic on July 1, 1960. Premier Kwame Nkrumah attempted to take leadership of the Pan-African Movement, holding the All-African People's Congress in his capital, Accra, in 1958 and organizing the Union of African States with Guinea and Mali in 1961. But he oriented his country toward the Soviet Union and China and built an autocratic rule over all aspects of Ghanaian life. In Feb. 1966, while Nkrumah was visiting Beijing and Hanoi, he was deposed by a military coup led by Gen. Emmanuel K. Kotoka.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,494	Which pop group had a hit in 1972 with the song 'Sylvia's Mother'?	Sylvia’s Mother free mp3 download 3:41 Play Stop Download Lyrics Bon Jovi - Sylvia's mother Live acoustic version of Dr. Hook's Syliva's mother done by Bon Jovi. 14 november 2003 at borgata hotel. You can see a live version by Dr. Hook here: ... Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - "Sylvia´s Mother" From Shel´s Houseboat! Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia´s Mother. 4:10 Play Stop Download Lyrics The real story of Sylvia's Mother sung by Dr. Hook (dutch subbed) A mini documentary of the real story behind Sylvia's Mother, an interview with her and with Sylvia From the Dr. Hook hit "Sylvia's Mother" Bon Jovi - Sylvia's Mother (Dr Hook Cover) Bon Jovi's version of the Dr.Hook classic Sylvia's Mother. 5:25 Play Stop Download Lyrics Bobby Bare "Sylvia's Mother" Bare's version of the Dr. Hook hit topped out at #12 in 1972, the same year that Hook's did so at #5 on the pop charts. 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December 1963 (Oh What a Night) by The Four Seasons Songfacts Songfacts According to the co-writer and longtime group member Bob Gaudio, the song was originally set in 1933 with the title "December 5th, 1933," and celebrated the repeal of Prohibition. Neither lead singer Frankie Valli nor co-writer (and later, Gaudio's wife) Judy Parker were thrilled about the lyrics (and Valli objected to parts of the melody) so Gaudio redid the words and Parker redid the melody until all were content with the finished product. It ended up being a nostalgic love song. The group had to play down the sexual overtones in this song to appease conservative radio stations, but lead singer Frankie Valli later admitted that the song was "about losing your cherry" - a guy having sex for the first time. It's a similar theme to the Shirelles hit " Will You Love Me Tomorrow ." The lead singer on the first verse is Four Seasons drummer Gerri Polci - Frankie Valli comes in on the second verse. As well as sharing the lead in "December 1963," Polci was the lead singer on the group's third hit from the Who Loves You LP, "Silver Star," which made #38 in the US. Their fifth and final #1 hit in the US, this was the only Four Seasons recording to top the UK charts. The Four Seasons had a series of hits from 1962-1968. In 1975, they returned to the charts with " December 1963 (Oh What a Night) ," which hit #3 in the US. "December 1963" was the follow-up to that song. A dance remix by the Dutch producer/DJ Ben Liebrand hit #14 US in 1994, introducing the song to a new generation. The remix stayed in the Top 40 for a stunning 20 weeks, and if combined with the 15 weeks the original spent on the chart, the song has had the longest stay on the Top 40. Valli, however, is not a fan of the new version. He told Billboard: "I'll never like it better than when it was pure." Liebrand remixed the song in 1988, but it was only released in Europe that year. In 1993 it was issued in the US, where it was rediscovered by those how heard it 18 years earlier and by a younger generation that was hearing it for the first time. The US single contains two radio edits (running 3:59 and 4:22) and an extended version for club play that runs 6:13. When this hit US #1 in 1976, it made The Four Seasons the only artist in history to have #1 songs before (several), during ("Rag Doll") and after the Beatles. >> Suggestion credit: Dan - Buffalo, NY This was used in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, and the song was re-released as part of the soundtrack. It once again entered the charts, and became the longest-running single in the Billboard US chart's history, with over 50 weeks total. December 1963 was one of the less celebratory months in American history: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. In 1976, the French pop star Claude François recorded a translated version as "Cette année-là," which means, "That Year." The lyrics to his version were written by Eddy Marnay and set the song in 1962, with François referencing his rise to fame. In 2000, this version was interpolated by the French rapper Yannick as "Ces soirées-là," which means "These Evenings." This version was a #1 hit in France and was used in the opening act of the stage show Jersey Boys, which is based on the story of The Four Seasons.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,495	In which Dickens novel does the action start with the Dover mail coach being stopped on Shooters Hill with a message for a passenger - lawyer 'Jarvis Lorry'?	A Tale of Two Cities: Amazon.co.uk: Charles Dickens: 9781517275471: Books A Tale of Two Cities Add all three to Basket Buy the selected items together This item:A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Paperback Â£9.18 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details The Old Curiosity Shop (Wordsworth Classics) by Charles Dickens Paperback Â£1.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details David Copperfield (Wordsworth Classics) by Charles Dickens Paperback Â£1.99 In stock. Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery on orders over Â£10. Details Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Product details Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (9 Sept. 2015) Language: English Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm Average Customer Review: Product Description Review [A Tale of Two Cities] has the best of Dickens and the worst of Dickens: a dark, driven opening, and a celestial but melodramatic ending; a terrifyingly demonic villainess and (even by Dickens standards) an impossibly angelic heroine. Though its version of the French Revolution is brutally simplified, its engagement with the immense moral themes of rebirth and terror, justice, and sacrifice gets right to the heart of the matter . . . For every reader in the past hundred and forty years and for hundreds to come, it is an unforgettable ride. from the Introduction by Simon Schama" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description With an exclusive introduction by Peter Ackroyd, these out of print editions are brought back to life with a fresh and timeless new look. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. By Misfit TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 1 July 2007 Format: Paperback I will never, the rest of my life forget these two sentences. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...." and at closing "It is a far, far, better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known." Wow, this is not your usual Dickens. No quirky characters with strange names and laugh out loud moments, just a darn good story -- the story of two cities, London and Paris. It is difficult to put the plot into words, but when the book begins you are in London at the time of the American revolution and spies (or suspected spies) abound, and the story eventually switches to France prior to and during the French revolution. Dickens does a marvelous job (as always) of building his story one step at a time and slowly peeling back the layers one at a time. This is not a put down and pick it up a week later kind of a book, it is very intense and complicated and you have to pay close attention. I was just floored at how he sucked me in with his descriptions of the mobs, terror and the madness of the revolution leading you to a nail biting finish. I admit to holding my breath during those last few pages! Highly recommended, and well worth the time to discover (or rediscover) an old classic.	Sally Hawkins - Biography - IMDb Sally Hawkins Jump to: Overview (2) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Trade Mark (3) \| Trivia (53) \| Personal Quotes (45) Overview (2) 5' 2" (1.57 m) Mini Bio (1) Sally Hawkins was born in 1976 in Lewisham hospital, London, England, to Jacqui and Colin Hawkins, authors and illustrators of children's books. She is of English and Irish descent. Hawkins was brought up in Greenwich, in southeast London. She attended James Allen's Girls' School in Dulwich. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1998. Hawkins' theatre appearances include Much Ado About Nothing (2000), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2000), Misconceptions (2001), Country Music (2004), and David Hare 's adaptation of Federico García Lorca's play The House of Bernarda Alba in 2005. Hawkins made her first notable screen performance as Samantha in the 2002 Mike Leigh film All or Nothing (2002). She also appeared as Slasher in the 2004 film Layer Cake (2004). She played the role of Zena Blake in the BBC adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel, Tipping the Velvet (2002) in 2002. Her first major television role came in 2005, when she played Susan Trinder in the BAFTA-nominated BBC drama Fingersmith (2005), an adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel of the same name, in which she co-starred with Imelda Staunton , as she had in Vera Drake (2004). Since then she has gone on to star in another BBC adaptation, Patrick Hamilton's Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky. Hawkins appeared in three episodes of the BBC comedy series Little Britain (2003), in addition to Ed Reardon's Week on BBC Radio 4. She has also contributed to the BBC Radio 4 series Concrete Cow. In 2006, Hawkins returned to the stage, appearing at the Royal Court Theatre in Jez Butterworth's The Winterling. In 2007, she played the lead in a new film of Jane Austen 's Persuasion, and followed this with her critically acclaimed performance in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008). Questions and a minor controversy arose when Hawkins was not nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Poppy. It was the first year since 2000-01 that the winner of the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy was not nominated for an Academy Award, and the first year since 1995-96 that no one from the category was nominated. During 2006 she also made uncredited appearances in Richard Ayoade 's Man to Man with Dean Learner where she played various uncredited roles from Personal Assistant to Wife of Steve Pising in various deleted scenes included on the DVD. Hawkins' 2009-10 films included Desert Flower (2009), Never Let Me Go (2010), and Happy Ever Afters (2009). In November 2010, she appeared on Broadway as Vivie in Mrs. Warren's Profession. In 2011, Hawkins appeared in Submarine (2010) and had a supporting role in the film adaptation of Jane Eyre (2011). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Lily S. Trade Mark (3) Often works with Mike Leigh Often portrays people of lower class. An apologetic and grateful presence, with a shy and nervous demeanor. Trivia (53) Contributed her writing skills to the BBC Radio 4 comedy show "Concrete Cow". Grew up in southeast London. Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. [1998] Attended James Allen Girls' School. Born to Jacqui and Colin Hawkins, noted authors and illustrators of children's books. While Sally has never written any children's book like her parents, she portrayed an author of children's literature in Paddington (2014). Was obsessed with 1940s black and white films in her childhood. Enjoys painting. In 2006, she told a reporter for The Independent that she had been diagnosed with a "chronic condition" (which she did not disclose) that required treatment and which seemed to be responding to treatment. Was an extra on Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) while attending drama school. At the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, she was the only nominated actor in attendance, not to be given a reaction shot, following her "Oscar clip". Following her clip, the monitor broke down, and a black screen was shown. When the monitor was resu	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,496	The condition of seasonal allergic rhinitis is better known by what name?	The condition of seasonal allergic rhinitis is better known by what name? - YouTube The condition of seasonal allergic rhinitis is better known by what name? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 29, 2013 This improves the knowledge of the children indirectly as they never know that they are learning. - Category	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 Facts 100 amazing & unknown facts! # Our eyes remain the same size from birth onward, but our nose and ears never stop growing. # The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. # The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. # Ants never sleep! # When the moon is directly overhead, you will weigh slightly less. # Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, never called his wife or mother because they were both deaf. # An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. # “I Am” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. # Babies are born without knee caps – actually, they’re made of cartilage and the bone hardens between the ages of 2 and 6 years. # Happy Birthday (the song) is copyrighted. # Butterflies taste with their feet. # A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. # It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. # Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. # Minus 40 degrees Celsius is exactly the same as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. # No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple. # Shakespeare invented the words “assassination” and “bump.” # Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand. # Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. # The names of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with. # The sentence, “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter in the English language. # The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. # The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. # The word “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want. # Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from the blowing desert sand. # TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard. # You can’t kill yourself by holding your breath. # Money isn’t made out of paper. It’s made out of cotton. # Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself. # The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle. # A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. No one knows why! # The “spot” on the 7-Up comes from its inventor who had red eyes – he was an albino. ’7′ was because the original containers were 7 ounces and ‘UP’ indicated the direction of the bubbles. # Chocolate can kill dogs, as it contains theobromine, which affects their heart and nervous system. # Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster. # There are only two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: “abstemious” and “facetious.” # If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. # Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow film down so you could see his moves. # The original name for butterfly was flutterby. # By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand. # Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed. # Charlie Chaplin once won the third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. # Sherlock Holmes NEVER said “Elementary, my dear Watson”. # The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries. # Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. # The shortest English word that contains the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F is “feedback.” # All Polar bears are left-handed. # In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. # “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt.” # Almonds are a member of the peach family, and apples belong to the rose family. # Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. # The only 15 letter word	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,497	The Berlin Wall was breached in 1989, for how many complete years had it stood?	The Fall of the Berlin Wall - November 9, 1989 - Association for Diplomatic Studies and TrainingAssociation for Diplomatic Studies and Training More Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History At the end of World War II, Germany was partitioned into four separate areas, each controlled by the four allied powers: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union. As relations with the USSR deteriorated, the split hardened into just two separate regions: West Germany, supported by the United States and other Western democracies; and East Germany, which was controlled by the Soviet Union. The Berlin Wall, constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1961 to separate West from East Berlin, became a symbol of the division between democracy and communism. East Germany cut its citizens off from the West and violently put down a rebellion in East Berlin in 1953 . When Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985, he and President Ronald Reagan established a rapport which allowed the United States and the USSR to improve relations. Eventually, the unthinkable happened — on November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, representing the symbolic end to the Cold War. The following is a speech given by Ambassador J.D. Bindenagel, who was the former Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the German Democratic Republic from 1989-1990, at the University of Notre Dame on the tenth anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. In his speech he provides his personal experiences with the fall of the Berlin Wall and examines the developments that made it possible. Read also about how the U.S. dealt with a reunified Germany . “The world held its breath waiting for the Soviet tanks to crush the German revolutionaries” BINDENAGEL: The major conflict of ideas that has shaped my career was the East-West confrontation between capitalism and communism. In fact, I have spent a majority of my professional career defending freedom from the communist threat. The symbolic vortex of that conflict was at the Fulda Gap in Germany, where a million soldiers from NATO were lined up against a million soldiers from the Warsaw Pact ready to destroy the world. I myself was an infantry officer in Wuerzburg, Germany, near the Fulda Gap, this main Soviet invasion route across Central Europe. The division of Berlin, symbolized by the Berlin Wall, was for us a deeply terrorizing reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. During the first year of the Berlin Wall more than 50 people died trying to escape the communist paradise. On August 17, 1962, 18-year-old East Berliner Peter Fechter tried to escape near Checkpoint Charlie. As he climbed the Wall, his own East German border guards shot him. For hours he lay helpless and unattended at the foot of the Berlin Wall while he bled to death. The worldwide rejoicing at the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 was easily understood everywhere as an end to this affront to the dignity of human beings everywhere. Throughout its 28-year existence, the Berlin Wall divided, but did not conquer the spirit of the Germans in the German Democratic Republic. The end of the Berlin Wall brought a new, reborn Germany – the Berlin Republic – dedicated to human dignity, founded in democratic institutions of the Bonn Republic and the democratic revolution in East Germany. I was the deputy American ambassador in East Berlin when the Berlin Wall was breached. Later I was country director for Germany in the State Department and then deputy and acting American Ambassador in the Berlin Republic. The question most asked over the past decade was and is; “What is the Berlin Republic?” The following question was inevitably; “What does this new Germany, the Berlin Republic, mean to the United States?” Let me share with you one anecdote that captures the spirit of freedom on the 1989 Revolution. I was a fortunate eyewitness when the Berlin Wall came tumbling down (“Ich war dabei”) twenty-eight years after the East German leader Walter Ulbricht erected this hated symbol of communism and division. I was th	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? Which 1949 novel begins 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen?' How many lines are there in a sonnet? Don Diego de la Vega is the secret identity of which hero? In which novel does an alien invasion commence in Woking, England? In the title of a Shakespeare play, who are Valentine and Proteus? In which George Bernard Shaw play are Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle central characters? Which fictional Count's real name is Edmond Dantès? What was the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in Jules Verne's novel? Which poet wrote the Canterbury Tales? Who was Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased partner in 'A Christmas Carol?' Question Who created the fictional town of Middlemarch? In which novel would you find the exceedingly strong drink called the 'Pan-galactic Gargle Blaster?' In which Jane Austen novel do the Bennet family appear? Who is the title hobbit in 'The Hobbit?' Which author used the pseudonyms Isaac Bickerstaffe and Lemuel Gulliver among others? What is the name of the sequel to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost?' In which novel does the character Major Major Major Major appear? Who went on a circumnavigation of the world from the Reform Club as the result of a bet? Which Ray Bradbury novel opens 'It was a pleasure to burn?' Which novel was subtitled 'The Modern Prometheus?' Who wrote the short story 'I, Robot' in 1950? In the Harry Potter novels, as whom did Tom Riddle become infamous? Which novel takes place in the Year of Our Ford 632? Who taught children to fly using 'lovely thoughts' and fairy dust? Which John Steinbeck novel centers on the characters George and Lennie? Who wrote the Twilight series of novels? How are the sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy collectively known? Which mythological figure 'Shrugged' in the title of an Ayn Rand novel? How many syllables are there in a haiku? 'Workers of the world, unite!' is the last line of which work? What real-life Soviet organisation is James Bond's nemesis in the early novels? In which fictional country is the castle of Zenda to be found? Who is the chief protagonist in John Buchan's The 39 Steps? How is David John Cornwell better known? What is the name of Long John Silver’s parrot? At what age do Adrian Mole's diaries start? Who lived the last few years of his life in Paris under the pseudonym 'Sebastian Melmoth'? Who created Noddy?	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,498	Which island is known as the 'Pearl of the Caribbean'?	Islands in Brief in Caribbean \| Frommer's advertisement Anguilla Although it's developing rapidly as vacationers discover its 19km (12 miles) of arid but spectacular beaches, Anguilla (rhymes with "vanilla") is still quiet, sleepy, and relatively free of racial tensions. A flat coral island, it maintains a maritime tradition of proud fishermen, many of whom still make a living from the sea, catching lobsters and selling them at high prices to expensive resorts and restaurants. Although the island has a handful of moderately priced accommodations, Anguilla is a very expensive destination, with small and rather exclusive resorts. It's as posh as St. Barts, but without all the snobbery. There are no casinos (and that's the way most of the locals want it). In fact, there's not much to do here except lie in the sun, bask in luxury, and enjoy fine dining. Antigua Antigua is famous for having a different beach for every day of the year, but it lacks the lushness of such islands as Dominica and Jamaica. Some British traditions (including a passion for cricket) linger, even though the nation became independent in 1981. The island's population of 80,000 is mostly descended from the African slaves of plantation owners. Antigua's resorts are isolated and conservative but very glamorous, its highways are horribly maintained, and its historic naval sites are interesting. Antigua is politically linked to the sparsely inhabited and largely undeveloped island of Barbuda, about 50km (31 miles) north. In spite of its small size, Barbuda has two posh, pricey resorts. Aruba Until its beaches were "discovered" in the late 1970s, Aruba, with its desertlike terrain and lunarlike interior landscapes, was an almost-forgotten outpost of Holland, valued mostly for its oil refineries and salt factories. Today vacationers come for the dependable sunshine (it rains less here than anywhere else in the Caribbean), the spectacular beaches, and an almost total lack of racial tensions despite a culturally diverse population. The high-rise hotels of Aruba are within walking distance of each other along a strip of fabulous beach. You don't stay in old, converted, family-run sugar mills here, and you don't come for history. You come if you're interested in gambling and splashy high-rise resorts. Barbados Originally founded on a plantation economy that made its aristocracy rich on the backs of slave laborers, this Atlantic outpost was a staunchly loyal member of the British Commonwealth for generations. Barbados is the Caribbean's easternmost island, a great coral reef floating in the mid-Atlantic and ringed with glorious beige-sand beaches. Cosmopolitan Barbados has the densest population of any island in the Caribbean, with few racial tensions despite its history of slavery. A loyal group of return visitors appreciates its stylish, medium-size hotels (many of which carry a hefty price tag). Usually, service is extremely good, a byproduct of the British mores that have flourished here for a century. Topography varies from rolling hills and savage waves on the eastern (Atlantic) coast to densely populated flatlands, rows of hotels and apartments, and sheltered beaches in the southwest. If you're looking for a Las Vegas-type atmosphere and fine beaches, go to Aruba. If you want history (there are lots of great houses and old churches to explore); a quiet, conservative atmosphere; and fine beaches, come here. Bonaire Its strongest historical and cultural links are to Holland. Although long considered a poor relation of nearby Curaçao, Bonaire has better scuba diving and better bird life than any of its larger and richer neighbors. The terrain is as dry and inhospitable as anything you'll find in the Caribbean, a sparse desert landscape offset by a wealth of marine life that thrives along miles of offshore reefs. The island isn't overly blessed with natural resources, but those coral reefs around most of the island attract divers and snorkelers from all over the world. The casino and party crowds should head for Aruba instead. The British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.)	Trinidad and Tobago \| history - geography \| Britannica.com Trinidad and Tobago Alternative Title: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago National anthem of Trinidad and Tobago Official name Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Form of government multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Senate [311]; House of Representatives [42]) Head of state Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT$) Population Literacy: percentage of population age 15 and over literate Male: (2010) 99.4% Country Data Overview (PDF) Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies . It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America , northeast of Venezuela and northwest of Guyana . Trinidad, by far the larger of the two main islands, has an area of about 1,850 square miles (4,800 square km). It is 7 miles (11 km) from the Venezuelan coast at its nearest point and is separated from it by the Gulf of Paria and two narrow channels, where there are several small islands and rocks. Tobago, much smaller, with an area of about 115 square miles (300 square km), lies 20 miles (30 km) to the northeast of Trinidad. Extending diagonally from southwest to northeast, Tobago is about 30 miles (50 km) long and more than 10 miles (16 km) across at its widest point. Little Tobago lies about a mile off Tobago’s northeastern coast. Also called Bird of Paradise Island, Little Tobago was once noted as the only wild habitat of the greater bird of paradise outside of New Guinea; however, the bird is no longer found there. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Beach on the island of Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. © Corbis Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 and obtained membership in the Commonwealth and the United Nations that same year. It became a republic in 1976. The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain , located on the northwestern coast of Trinidad. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest The forests on both Trinidad and Tobago are hunting grounds for small game, the most-sought-after being the paca, or lappe. Other animals include the agouti (a short-haired, short-eared, rabbitlike rodent), quenck (collared peccary; a wild hog), tattoo (an armadillo), prehensile-tailed porcupine, and iguana. Four main groups of reptiles are present on the islands: snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles (one kind, the caiman, related to the alligators). Trinidad’s other indigenous animals include howler monkeys and ocelots, but the latter have disappeared from the wild and the former are rare. In general, the island’s fauna has come under severe stress from rapid urbanization and industrial development. People Ethnic groups The original inhabitants of Trinidad migrated from the Orinoco River delta region of northeastern South America and probably spoke an Arawakan language . It seems likely that by the time the Spanish established a presence there in the 16th century, there was also a population of Cariban speakers, mostly on the north coast. Today a group called the Santa Rosa Caribs of Arima claims partial descent from the original inhabitants and seeks to keep their heritage alive. Tobago was settled by Cariban-speaking Indians when Europeans first arrived there. Children at carnival celebration, Trinidad and Tobago. age fotostock/SuperStock The ethnic makeup of Trinidad is dominated by two groups, roughly equal in size: blacks, descended from slaves brought in to work on cotton and sugar plantations beginning in the late 18th century, and Indo-Trinidadians, or East Indians, whose ancestors were primarily labourers who immigrated from the Indian subcontinent as plantation workers after the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century. People of mixed ethnicity constitute a slightly smaller third group. Migrants from Spain and other European countries, Africa, East and Southeast Asia , and the Middle East have all contributed to the e	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,499	In which city is Corriere Della Sera the daily paper?	Corriere della Sera \| Italian newspaper \| Britannica.com Corriere della Sera Daily Mail Corriere della Sera, ( Italian: “Evening Courier”) morning daily newspaper published in Milan , long one of Italy’s leading newspapers, in terms of both circulation and influence, noted for its foreign coverage and its independence. It was Italy’s preeminent daily for many years following World War II . Headquarters of Corriere della Sera, Milan, Italy. Giovanni Dall’Orto Established in 1876 as an evening paper, it later became a morning daily but retained the name. It was acquired in 1885 by a wealthy textile family, the Crespis, who gave it complete editorial independence. Except during the years of fascist rule in Italy, Corriere della Sera followed an independent-centrist editorial policy until the 1970s. In that decade, which was marked at Corriere della Sera by labour disputes, changes in editors, and a change of owners, the paper’s editorial position moved steadily to the left, which prompted a group of editorial employees to move to Corriere della Sera’s centrist rival, Il Giorno. The paper has appealed to both the upper and the middle classes with its serious and literary style. Using special traveling correspondents and authoritative writers, it has offered finely written, personalized reports and many special departments. The paper also uses such unusual features as an entire page devoted to one subject. Its national coverage is substantial; it has some 600 correspondents throughout Italy and bureaus in 20 foreign cities. Screenshot of the online home page of Corriere della Sera. Copyright 2011 © RCS Quotidiani Spa. All rights reserved. Learn More in these related articles:	Learn and talk about The City Paper, Free daily newspapers, Media in Nashville, Tennessee, Newspapers published in Tennessee, Publications established in 2000 www.nashvillecitypaper.com The City Paper (also known as The Nashville City Paper) was a free, weekly newspaper that served Nashville, Tennessee from November 1, 2000 to August 9, 2013. The City Paper began publication as a daily, Monday through Friday paper on November 1, 2000, providing competition to The Tennessean , which was the only daily in town after the Nashville Banner closed in 1998. The City Paper started with a daily circulation of about 40,000 copies and was delivered free of charge to homes in the Nashville Metropolitan area. Within a month, home delivery was cut back to paid subscribers and circulation was cut to 20,000. Initially, The City Paper projected a circulation of 90,000. On March 2, 2004, City Paper founder Brian Brown announced he was replacing himself as publisher with Tom Larimer, previously of the Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro . A few months later, Larimer resigned and Jim Ezzell was named interim publisher on July 16, 2004. Ezzell, who served on The City Paper’s operating committee for three years, is the chief financial officer of Thompson Machinery Commerce Corp., whose owners would later buy the newspaper. On June 2, 2006, The City Paper announced that it had hired Albie Del Favero, publisher of the Nashville Scene , as its publisher. For three years, Clint Brewer, former managing editor of the Lebanon Democrat and a past national president of the U.S. Society of Professional Journalists , served as executive editor. In June 2007, it was estimated that The City Paper reached an average of more than 250,000 unique readers each week, according to a media audit reported in the Nashville Scene. By comparison, the same article reported the A-section of The Tennessean had at that time reached 365,700 readers weekly. It was announced April 9, 2008, that Nashville-based SouthComm Communications purchased The City Paper. SouthComm--which also owns the Nashville Post , Business Tennessee magazine, and other Nashville-based media products-- is owned by the Thompson family of Thompson Machinery Commerce Corp. Members of the Thompson family also retained a significant minority stake in the paper util its closure. On April 28, 2008, shortly after its acquisition by SouthComm, The City Paper ceased daily publication and began publishing and distributing print editions two days each week (Monday and Thursday) though it continued daily updates to its website. In late 2009, The City Paper further scaled back its publication from twice weekly to once a week on Mondays. The Thursday edition, which covered mainly entertainment and lifestyle news, was merged with the Nashville Scene. Stephen George, previous editor of LEO Weekly, another SouthComm-owned publication, took over as editor of The City Paper in January 2010. In 2011, Steve Cavendish replaced Stephen George as editor when George left to work as U.S. Rep Jim Cooper's press secretary and then later for U.S. Rep John Yarmuth in the same capacity. Cavendish remained at the helm until, citing falling advertising revenues and calling it "a very expensive experiment," [1] SouthComm executives ceased its publication on August 9, 2013. The City Paper published its final issue on August 9, 2013. [2] The paper's final cover story [3] was an editorial, a rareity since The City Paper had eliminated its Op/Ed page years before, titled "Why Nashville needs newspapers." Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_Paper — Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . 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1,505,500	Anthony Hopkins and Geoffrey Howe were born in which Welsh town?	Geoffrey Howe, Thatcher’s First Finance Minister, Dies at Age 88 - Bloomberg Bloomberg the Company & Its Products Bloomberg Anywhere Remote LoginBloomberg Anywhere Login Bloomberg Terminal Demo Request Bloomberg Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Customer Support Advertising Bloomberg Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Customer Support Geoffrey Howe, Thatcher’s First Finance Minister, Dies at Age 88 David Henry Geoffrey Howe, the U.K. Conservative minister who imposed controversial austerity measures in 1981 and provided the trigger for Margaret Thatcher’s political demise by resigning nine years later, has died. He was 88. Howe died Friday night at his home in Warwickshire, England, after attending a jazz concert with his wife, according to BBC News. His time as Britain’s finance minister was “vital in turning the fortunes of our country around, cutting borrowing, lowering tax rates and conquering inflation,” Prime Minister David Cameron said in a statement Saturday on Facebook. “He was the quiet hero of the first Thatcher government.” Howe’s passing comes a week after the death of Denis Healey, one of his Labour opponents in Thatcher-era ideological battles and his predecessor as Chancellor of the Exchequer. As the longest-serving minister in Thatcher’s cabinet, Howe played a leading role in shaping the key policies of her 11-year tenure. As her first chancellor, he cut the budget deficit, aiming to lower inflation, and removed exchange controls. The unemployment rate more than doubled as the government broke the power of trade unions and ended state subsidies for large manufacturers. Thatcher’s Nemesis Later, as foreign secretary, he became a nemesis to the “Iron Lady” by advocating increased integration with Europe on economic and monetary affairs. His stance cost him his job in 1989 and he was given the largely symbolic post of deputy prime minister. Howe delivered a resignation speech in November 1990 that took the prime minister to task for her refusal to allow the U.K. to enter the exchange-rate mechanism, a convergence measure designed to smooth the path to membership of the euro currency. Thatcher stepped down two weeks later as support for her government crumbled. John Major replaced her. “We have done best when we have seen the Community not as a static entity to be resisted and contained but as an active process which we can shape,” Howe said in the House of Commons, referring to the European Community, the forerunner to the European Union. “The European enterprise is not, and should not be seen like that, as some kind of zero-sum game.” Monetarist Approach A lawyer by training, Howe developed a monetarist approach to economic management while watching consumer prices surge under Labour governments in the 1970s. When he cut billions of pounds from the 1981 budget and raised taxes during a recession in order to bring down interest rates, 364 economists protested in a letter to the London-based Times that Howe was making a mistake. He later said his strategy was vital to a recovery. “On the face of it, they were wrong,” Philip Booth, a professor at the Institute of Economic Affairs, wrote in the Telegraph newspaper in 2006, on the 25th anniversary of the letter. “The economic recovery that the 364 said would not happen began more or less as soon as the letter appeared.” Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe was born on Dec. 20, 1926, in Port Talbot, Wales, a town known for its steelworks and as the birthplace of film actors Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. Howe’s father, Edward, was a Welsh lawyer and his mother, Lili, came from Liverpool. She was politically conservative and made her views known to her sons, according to Howe’s 1994 book “Conflict of Loyalty.” Law Career Howe attended Winchester Colle	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, England, and was raised by his mother, Agnes Cuffe. While working in advertising, he studied at the Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art, debuting on stage in 1934 and played classic theater with the Old Vic from 1936. In 1941, he entered the Royal Navy as a seaman and was commissioned the next year. Beyond an extra part in Evensong (1934), his film career began after World War II with his portrayal of Herbert Pocket in Great Expectations (1946). A string of films, mostly comedies, showed off his ability to look different in every role, eight of them, including a woman, in one movie alone, Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). His best known recent work was as the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and its sequels. He earned a Best Actor Oscar and Golden Globe Award in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and an Honorary Academy Award (1980) for "advancing the art of screen acting through a host of memorable and distinguished performances". Academy nominations have included The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) (actor); The Horse's Mouth (1958) (screenplay); Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) (supporting) and Little Dorrit (1987) (supporting). He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1959 Queen's Honours List for his services to drama. Sir Alec Guinness died at age 86 of liver cancer on August 5, 2000. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Pedro Borges Spouse (1) ( 20 June 1938 - 5 August 2000) (his death) (1 child) Trade Mark (4) Known for playing multiple complex characters and changing his appearance to suit. Often played noble and fiercely proud leaders and authority figures Often worked with David Lean and Ronald Neame Deep smooth voice Trivia (68) Reportedly hated working on Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) so much, Guinness claims that Obi-Wan's death was his idea as a means to limit his involvement in the film. Guinness also claims to throw away all Star Wars related fan mail without even opening it. Father of actor Matthew Guinness and grandfather of Sally Guinness . He was one of the last surviving members of a great generation of British actors, which included Sir Laurence Olivier , Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson . "de Cuffe" is his mother's surname; he never knew the identity of his father (source: obituary, Daily Telegraph, 7 August 2000). He was awarded the Companion of Honour in the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1955 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. He was awarded Knight Bachelor in the 1959 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama. He was a huge fan of the television series Due South (1994). Despite popular belief, he never uttered the line "May the force be with you" in any of the Star Wars films (the closest he came was "the force will be with you"). He was voted third in the Orange Film 2001 survey of greatest British film actors. The qualities he claimed to most admire in an actor were "simplicity, purity, clarity of line". He made his final stage appearance at the Comedy Theatre in London on May 30, 1989, in a production called "A Walk in the Woods", where he played a Russian diplomat. His widow, Merula Salaman, died on October 17, 2000, just two months after her husband. In his last book of memoirs, "A Positively Final Appearance", he expressed a devotion to the television series The Simpsons (1989). His films were studied by Ewan McGregor in preparation for his role as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) to ensure accuracy in everything from his accent to the pacing of his words. Received an honorary D.Litt degree from Oxfo	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,501	"What type of tasty treat brings ""all the boys to the yard""?"	Kelis - Milkshake Lyrics \| MetroLyrics Milkshake Lyrics Advisory - the following lyrics contain explicit language: My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And there like, Damn right its better than yours, I can teach you, But I have to charge I know you want it, The thing that makes me, What the guys go crazy for. They lose their minds, My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And there like, Damn right its better than yours, I can teach you, But I have to charge I can see you're on it, You want me to teach the Techniques that freaks these boys, It can't be bought, Just know, thieves get caught, Watch if your smart, My milk shake brings all the boys to the yard, And there like, Damn right its better than yours, I can teach you, But I have to charge Once you get involved, Everyone will look this way-so, You must maintain your charm, Same time maintain your halo, Just get the perfect blend, Plus what you have within, Then next his eyes are squint, Then he's picked up your scent, Lala-lalala,	Citypages May 2016 online by CityPages Kuwait (page 114) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz Test Your Vocabulary 1. The Latin prefix 'dino' (as in dinosaur) means: Giant; Terrible; Noisy; or Old? The opposite of leader is: 3. Argan oil, chiefly from Morocco, used in cooking and cosmetics, is extracted from a: Seaweed; Cactus; Tree nut; or Camel? 4. Mocha is coffee with added: Alcohol; Chocolate; Cream; or Tea? 5. According to The Bible's Book of Genesis in which God created Heaven and Earth in six days, on the first day God created: Man and Woman; Fire and Air; Darkness and Light; or The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea? 6. A 'cricket box' is a: Painted batting zone; Safe area for spectators; Chest for stumps, balls, bats, etc; or Batsman's groin protector? 1. mourner 2. agent 3. avatar 4. follower A leader is the head guy or gal, the one running the show. The leader of the band calls the shots and sets the tempo for the music. A conductor is the leader of an orchestra; all musicians look to him or her to know when to begin and end playing their instruments. A president is the leader of a country whose decisions make a difference to the whole population. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A leader comes first in line â€” in a parade or a social system â€” and gets a lot of attention, but ultimately, a leader needs followers. 2. Approximately how much Francium (the rarest metal on the planet) exists on Earth: 1000 tonnes; 10 tonnes; 50 kilos; or less than an ounce? people and moves them to action. 7. Paraguay, Bolivia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Nepal, and Lesotho have no: Coastlines; Armies; Cathedrals; or McDonald's? A leader is the one in the charge, the person who convinces other people to follow. A great leader inspires confidence in other 9. The area of a circle with a radius of 56.5cms is approximately how many square metres: 1; 3; 5; or 10? 10. Italian clothier Emilio Ceccato redesigned/provided the traditional striped shirts in 2016 for: Venice's gondoliers; Vatican guards; Inter Milan soccer club; or Segregated Mafia prison inmates? 11. Endemic means: Contagious; Geographically native/unique; Historically significant; or Final/fatal? ANSWER: 4. In this question, leader is a noun that means a person who rules or guides or inspires others. 8. What Greek word meaning 'upon/additionally' prefixes these words to create different words and a rock'n'roll brand: Centre/Center, Cure, Dermis, Gram, Tome, and Phone? MATH PROBLEMS When you have three, you have three. When you have two, you have two. But when you have one, you have none. 12. Persian, Venetian, Roman, and Vertical are types of: Doorways; Staircases; Window blinds; or Pure cat breeds? 13. What African nation is known in parts of Asia by the local names of two of its famous cities Marrakech and Fes? 14. Macau, Monaco and Singapore have the world's most (What?): Dense populations; Rainfall; Prisoners; or Sherry drinkers? ANSWER: Choices. 15. What drink from the Camellia sinensis plant has green, black and white varieties: Sarsaparilla; Coffee; Tequila; or Tea? 16. The dermis and cutis are parts of the human: Heart; Brain; Skin; or Bones? JUMBLED WORDS 17. The largest theme park in Europe, subject to approval 2016, is planned by Paramount in: Dartford; Helsinki; Reykjavik; or Calais? 18. The standard spoken English accent of the UK, abbreviated to 'RP', traditionally used by BBC newsreaders, the Royal Family and 'upper class' is fully called '(What?) Pronunciation': Revised; Revived; Received; or Rhubarb? B A I N C 19. Volvic, Evian, Perrier and San Pellegrino are famous brands of: Knitwear; Bottled water; Cosmetics; or Golf equipment? R O M M E Y 20. The Arabic word 'al' (AL) roughly translates in English to mean: Go; The; Me; or You? T E R A T O FEBRUARY, MAY, 2016 2016 DECEMBER, 2016 S L U R P A ANSWERS: GUPPY, CABIN, MEMORY, ROTATE, PULSAR ANSWERS:1.Terrible (saurus = lizard), 2.Less than an ounce (it has	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,502	Who dated Ellen Degeneres from 1997-2000?	Ellen DeGeneres dated Anne Heche - Ellen DeGeneres Girlfriend - Zimbio Prev 4 of 4 Next 4. Ellen DeGeneres dated Anne Heche 1997 - 2000 Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche carried on a public relationship from 1997 to 2000. It marked a rare moment and a sea change in Hollywood as the two were the most high-profile openly lesbian couple in entertainment at the time. Sign Up for Our Newsletter Thanks for signing up!	Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,503	Which General led the Allied forces which recaptured the South West Pacific between 1942-45?	Douglas MacArthur - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Douglas MacArthur’s Early Years Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880, at the Little Rock Barracks in Arkansas . MacArthur’s early childhood was spent on western frontier outposts where his Army officer father, Arthur MacArthur (1845-1912), was stationed. The younger MacArthur later said of the experience, “It was here I learned to ride and shoot even before I could read or write–indeed, almost before I could walk or talk.” Did You Know? One of General Douglas MacArthur's trademarks was his corncob pipe. The Missouri Meerschaum Company, in business in Washington, Missouri, since 1869, made MacArthur's pipes to his specifications. The company continues to produce a corncob pipe in his honor. In 1903, MacArthur graduated at the top of his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. As a junior officer in the years leading up to World War I , he was stationed in the Philippines and around the United States, served as an aide to his father in the Far East and participated in the American occupation of Veracruz , Mexico, in 1914. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, MacArthur helped lead the 42nd “Rainbow” Division in France and was promoted to brigadier general. Between Battles From 1919 to 1922 Douglas MacArthur served as the superintendent of West Point and instituted a variety of reforms intended to modernize the school. In 1922 he wed socialite Louise Cromwell Brooks (c. 1890-1965). The two divorced in 1929, and in 1937 MacArthur married Jean Faircloth (1898-2000), with whom he had one child, Arthur MacArthur IV, the following year. In 1930 President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) named MacArthur chief of staff of the Army, with the rank of general. In this role, MacArthur sent Army troops to remove the so-called Bonus Army of unemployed World War I veterans from Washington , D.C., in 1932. The incident was a public relations disaster for MacArthur and the military. In 1935, after finishing his term as chief of staff, MacArthur was tasked with creating an armed force for the Philippines, which became a commonwealth of the United States that year (and gained independence in 1946). In 1937, upon learning he was scheduled to return for duty in the United States, MacArthur resigned from the military, stating that his mission wasn’t finished. He remained in the Philippines, where he served as a civilian advisor to President Manuel Quezon (1878-1944), who had appointed him field marshal of the Philippines. World War II In 1941, with expansionist Japan posing an increasing threat, Douglas MacArthur was recalled to active duty and named commander of U.S. Army forces in the Far East. On December 8, 1941, his air force was destroyed in a surprise attack by the Japanese, who soon invaded the Philippines. MacArthur’s forces retreated to the Bataan peninsula, where they struggled to survive. In March 1942, on orders from President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945), MacArthur, his family and members of his staff fled Corregidor Island in PT boats and escaped to Australia. Shortly afterward, MacArthur promised, “I shall return.” U.S.-Philippine forces fell to Japan in May 1942. In April 1942, MacArthur was appointed supreme commander of Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific and awarded the Medal of Honor for his defense of the Philippines. He spent the next two and a half years commanding an island-hopping campaign in the Pacific before famously returning to liberate the Philippines in October 1944. Wading ashore at Leyte, he announced, “I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.” In December 1944, he was promoted to the rank of general of the Army and soon given command of all Army forces in the Pacific. On September 2, 1945, MacArthur officially accepted Japan’s surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. From 1945 to 1951, as Allied commander of the Japanese occupation, MacArthur oversaw the successful demobilization of Japan’s military forces as well as the restoration of the economy, the drafting o	Aleutian Islands Introduction World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. However, the half century that now separates us from that conflict has exacted its toll on our collective knowledge. While World War II continues to absorb the interest of military scholars and historians, as well as its veterans, a generation of Americans has grown to maturity largely unaware of the political, social, and military implications of a war that, more than any other, united us as a people with a common purpose. Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. During the next several years, the U.S. Army will participate in the nation's 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II. The commemoration will include the publication of various materials to help educate Americans about that war. The works produced will provide great opportunities to learn about and renew pride in an Army that fought so magnificently in what has been called "the mighty endeavor." World War II was waged on land, on sea, and in the air over several diverse theaters of operation for approximately six years. The following essay is one of a series of campaign studies highlighting those struggles that, with their accompanying suggestions for further reading, are designed to introduce you to one of the Army's significant military feats from that war. This brochure was prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History by George L. MacGarrigle. I hope this absorbing account of that period will enhance your appreciation of American achievements during World War II. 3 June 1942-24 August 1943 After securing strategically located bases during its war with China, Japan set out to create its long-coveted greater east Asia co-prosperity empire. Opening with a crushing attack upon Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 that temporarily neutralized the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the imperial High Command quickly followed by dispatching large forces to seize the Philippines, Malaya, and the Netherlands East Indies and preparing plans for new bases from which to strike Australia and India. By June 1942 Japanese authority on the Asian mainland had extended beyond Malaya into Thailand and Burma. In the western Pacific, it encompassed most of the larger islands north of Australia and east of Midway. In the wake of such astounding military success, Japan decided to push onward rather than consolidate its gains. Its next objectives, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, were clearly to be used as steppingstones to Australia. Between those objectives and the Australian continent was the Coral Sea, where in early May the American Navy had checked a powerful Japanese fleet in a battle that frustrated the enemy's hope for an early invasion of Australia. Remaining on the defensive throughout the Pacific, the United States hurriedly fortified island bases along a great arc extending from Pearl Harbor to Sydney to keep open the shipping routes to Australia. With only limited numbers of troops available, it nevertheless joined Australia in planning an offensive in New Guinea and the Solomons to halt Japanese advances. To command this offensive in what became known as the Southwest Pacific Area, President Franklin D. Roosevelt selected General Douglas MacArthur, leaving the remainder of the Pacific theater under the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Nimitz's command was divided into three combat areas (north, central, and south). The North Pacific Area extended west from the continental United States, Canada, and the Territory of Alaska across the Pacific to the Asian mainland. Included within Nimitz's North Pacific Area were Japan's northern islands, the Kuriles, and, just 650 miles to the east, Alaska's Aleutian chain. Protruding in a long, sweeping curve for more than a thousand miles westward from the tip of the Alaskan Penin	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,504	In which James Bond film does he have to defeat shipping magnate Karl Stromberg?	Karl Stromberg \| James Bond Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Film biography Background The webbed-fingered Karl Stromberg is a successful self-employed businessman as head of his own shipping firm . It must be noted that in Christopher Wood 's novelisation of the film, Stromberg's first name is Sigmund, and is Swedish. Stromberg's obsession and passion is the ocean where he lives in his palace, named Atlantis , that could submerge itself underwater so as not to be seen or detected. Located off the coast of Sardinia , Italy , Atlantis has everything to support life above and below water for any length of time. In fact, Atlantis is more like a city, able to support dozens if not hundreds of people. Stromberg also owns a huge tanker, named Liparus , that serves as his headquarters away from Atlantis. Aboard the tanker he has a small army of soldiers clad in orange jumpsuits. Scheme Although Stromberg has a passion and love for the ocean and its various species, he absolutely despises the human race, not unlike Jules Verne's Captain Nemo. Stromberg, however, is much more diabolical and has no interest in benefitting the world. He has a congenital condition in which his hands were webbed like those of aquatic birds or mammals. It is his personal mission to start over with a new civilization underwater. After contracting two scientists to create the technology to track nucleur submarines , Stromberg takes this technology and uses it to capture a Soviet nuclear submarine and a United Kingdom submarine. By tracking the subs, Stromberg's specially adapted tanker, the Liparus, would sneak up on the subs and capture them inside the tanker. His plan calls for the use of firing nuclear weapons from these subs at Moscow and New York City , thus framing each other's government and starting a nuclear war, which would wipe out every last human being on Earth. The Russian and British government send the agents Anya Amasova and James Bond respectively. -"Every person who even comes into contact with that microfilm, is to be eliminated". Stromberg to Jaws This scheme is actually a recycled plot from a previous film, You Only Live Twice , which was similar in that by stealing space capsules it would start a war between the Soviets and the Americans. The scheme in which the villain wishes to destroy mankind to create a new race or new civilization was also used in Moonraker , the next film after The Spy Who Loved Me. In Moonraker, the villain Hugo Drax had an obsession with starting a new human civilization in space. The film Moonraker was also written by Christopher Wood. Both featured Jaws as a henchman. Prevention While Bond and Amasova are briefed about their task, Stromberg meets with Dr. Bechmann and Professor Markovitz , the men who developed his submarine tracking system. He tells them that he has payed 10 million dollars each into their bank accounts. Before dismissing them, he tells them that he regrets to inform them that someone has been attempting to sell the plans to competing world powers and that only someone close to the project could have done so. He tells his assistant to leave the room while he discusses with the men, but as she enters the elevator, Stromberg pushes a button and the bottom of the elevator opens, dropping the girl into a water tank occupied by a swimming shark. Over a PA system, Stromberg reveals that woman was the one responsible for trying to sell the project as she had access to the information and watches with little to no emotion as the woman ends up being devoured by the shark. The two scientists then leave the room and Stromberg heaves Atlantis, his underwater palace, out of the ocean. He then calls two henchmen, Sandor and Jaws, and tasks them with the recovery of the tracking system, telling them to eliminate everyone who came into contact with the system. Stromberg then watches the helicopter with the two scientists leaving Atlantis and, with them having outlived their usefulness, blows them up. He then swiftly cancels the transaction and tells a secretary to inform the two mens' families that the	Never Say Never Again (film) \| James Bond Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Never Say Never Again (film) 2,117pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Warhead 2000 (proposed) Never Say Never Again is the second James Bond theatrical film not produced by EON Productions and the second film adaptation of the story Thunderball . Released in 1983, it stars Sean Connery as British Secret Service agent James Bond. It was released theatrically by Warner Bros. The film is not considered part of the canon of the Bond film franchise from EON Productions and United Artists , despite its currently being handled by the official film series distributor, MGM. MGM acquired the distribution rights in 1997 after their acquisition of Orion Pictures. The film also marks the culmination of a long legal battle between United Artists and Kevin McClory . Its release opposite the franchise Bond film Octopussy (starring Roger Moore ) quickly led the media to dub the situation the " Battle of the Bonds ". In November 2013, the McClory Estate and EON Productions reached an agreement transferring all rights to Fleming's Thunderball, the organization of , and the character of Ernst Stavro Blofeld to EON. Contents [ show ] Plot summary Being the second adaptation of the novel Thunderball, Never Say Never Again follows a similar plotline to the earlier film, but with some differences. The film opens with a middle-aged, yet still athletic James Bond making his way through an armed camp in order to rescue a girl who has been kidnapped. After killing the kidnappers, Bond lets his guard down, forgetting that the girl might have been subject to Stockholm syndrome (in which a kidnapped person comes to identify with his/her kidnappers) and is stabbed to death by her. Or so it seems. In fact, the attack on the camp is nothing more than a field training exercise using blank ammunition and fake knives, and one Bond fails because he ends up "dead". A new M is now in office, one who sees little use for the 00-section. In fact, Bond has spent most of his recent time teaching, rather than doing, a fact he points out with some resentment. Feeling that Bond is slipping, M orders him to enroll in a health clinic in order to "eliminate all those free radicals" and get back into shape. While there, Bond discovers a mysterious nurse, Fatima Blush , and her patient, who is wrapped in bandages. His suspicions are aroused even further when a thug (Lippe) tries to kill him. Blush and her charge, an American Air Force pilot named Jack Petachi , are in fact operatives of SPECTRE , a criminal organization run by Ernst Stavro Blofeld . Petachi has undergone an operation to alter one of his retinas to match the retinal pattern of the American President. Using his position as a pilot, and the president's eye pattern to circumvent security, Petachi infiltrates an American military base in England and orders the dummy warheads in two cruise missiles replaced with two live nuclear warheads, which SPECTRE captures and uses to extort billions of dollars from the governments of the world. M reluctantly reactivates the 00 section, and Bond is assigned the task of tracking down the missing weapons, beginning with a rendezvous with Domino Petachi , the pilot's sister, who is kept a virtual prisoner by her lover, Maximillian Largo . Bond pursues Largo and his yacht to the Bahamas , where he engages Domino, Fatima Blush, and Largo in a game of wits and resources as he attempts to derail SPECTRE 's scheme. Changes to the Bond universe The film makes a few changes to the James Bond universe. MI6 is shown to be underfunded and understaffed, particularly with regards to Q-Branch, and the character Q is referred to by the name "Algernon", and is presumably a different individual than the Q in the official Bond films (whose name is Major Bo	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,505	Who is the new judge on 'Dragon's Den'?	Dragon's Den 2011: Wannabe entrepreneurs face new judge Hilary Devey \| Daily Mail Online The new girl: Businesswoman Hilary Devey is replacing James Caan on the Dragon's Den judging panel She's the hard-working, tough-talking businesswoman who overcame difficult obstacles on her way up the ladder. But despite her confidence and fiercely-ambitious nature, Hilary Devey said she felt nervous taking her seat as the new judge on Dragon's Den. Devey, 54, has replaced James Caan for the ninth series of the reality TV show, and said she was delighted when the BBC asked her to join the panel. In her first interview since joining the team, Hilary, who is the boss of a Leicestershire-based freight distribution firm, spoke to the Sun and said: 'I have always been a fan of the show and I was so pleased when the BBC asked me to be on it.' And how does she think she was received by the wannabe entrepreneurs? 'Viewers will have to decide for themselves,' she said, 'but I hope they think I have brought flair and flamboyance to the Den. Humour too. 'I have brought a competitive edge to proceedings. I enjoy the rivalry. It's fun.' 'I lost my rag a few times as I thought people were trying to pull one over me. I don't like that. I am tenacious and I have not been afraid to work hard. She told the newspaper that she was made to feel at ease by her fellow judges - Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis - but added: 'I was still very nerve-racking on the first day. I felt like the new girl at school and it did take a few pitches to find my feet.' Bolton-born Hilary runs Pall-EX which pulls in £100million in revenue every year. But she revealed that she worked hard to get where she is now, even sacrificing her personal life for the job, but she said her determination to succeed was spurred on by some horrible times in her life. Hilary, who has divorced twice, had a tummy tuck that gave her a stroke and helping her son battle his heroin addiction. The new line up: Hilary joins Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis Two years ago she went for the cosmetic procedure and said: 'I wanted a flat stomach, like a lot of women, but I did not rest much afterwards and I had a stroke. I am OK now.' She then had to tackle her son Melvin's £600-a-day heroin habit - which he funded by stealing from his mother. She said: 'For a long time I had to lock every door behind me. 'He would steal my clothes, food, electrical household items - anything he could sell for money to get a fix.' But Hilary said he has overcome his addiction and said: 'Time is a healer and he is going back to college. 'We are really close and I will always be there for him.' Looking forward, she said: 'I really loved doing Dragons' Den. 'I really hope the BBC will want me back.' Tough at the top: Hilary hard at work in her Pall-Ex office	Dan Freedman 09:25am, 06 Jan 2016 Shadow Defence: Who Is Emily Thornberry? After days of uncertainty and a reshuffle that dragged on for 36 hours, Jeremy Corbyn has installed a new Shadow Defence Secretary to bolster his front bench team. Gone is Maria Eagle - who backs a replacement for Trident and voted against her leader over airstrikes in Syria - to be replaced with Emily Thornberry. In an exclusive interview with Forces TV, Dan Freedman asked the new Shadow Defence Secretary if she had been appointed, to ensure Labour's defence review ends up opposing Trident (above). Speaking to Forces TV the MP declared she was 'honoured' to be given the job but taking on the defence brief will thrust her, and her views, further into the limelight. Mrs Thornberry has been the Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005, re-elected in 2015 with a healthy 12,000 vote majority. On the issue of Britain's nuclear deterrent and its successor, Emily Thornberry has consistently either voted against or chosen to be absent from the debate - leaving one such parliamentary session in 2007 to address a CND rally outside the Commons. In September 2015 she told the BBC that "I don't think being against nuclear weapons is that zany." With Maria Eagle ousted as co-covener of the Labour Party's own defence review, Mrs Thornberry is unlikely to clash with her colleague Ken Livingstone who is himself an opponent of a nuclear deterrent. She says she was against the 2003 invasion of Iraq but supported the initial airstrikes against Islamic State in the country because "we have a responsibility for what's happened in Iraq and what is essentially a baby democracy." "It's a very different situation that we're talking about now, they've asked for our help." In 2006 and 2007 Emily Thornberry was respectively absent and voted against an inquiry into the Iraq War. She has also consistently voted in favour of strengthening the military covenant. Her appointment to the defence job will be seen by many as controversial and marks a return to the shadow cabinet after being forced to resign while working under Ed Miliband. Then the Shadow Attorney General, she had tweeted a picture of a white van parked on the driveway of a house adorned with St George's flags - an action at the time judged to be mocking and snobbish. For Emily Thornberry's full voting record while an MP, please click here . It comes as Shadow Foreign Secretary Hilary Benn denies being "muzzled" after surviving the reshuffle. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell, a Corbyn ally, said Mr Benn had agreed not to disagree with the leader from the front bench. But Mr Benn, who made a passioned speech in favour of carrying out airstrikes in Syria prior to the vote on the matter, said he would carry on with his job "exactly as before". 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1,505,506	Which designer, restaurateur, and retailer owns Habitat, etc?	Terence Conran \| British designer and entrepreneur \| Britannica.com British designer and entrepreneur Alternative Title: Sir Terence Orby Conran Terence Conran Terence Conran, in full Sir Terence Orby Conran (born October 4, 1931, Surrey, England ), English designer, restaurateur, and businessman credited with making stylish housewares and home décor available to a wider market beginning in the 1960s. Terence Conran. Courtesy of The Conran Shop Conran attended the Central School of Arts and Crafts (now a college at Central Saint Martins University of the Arts), where he studied textile design. He established a furniture studio while still a student, sharing the space with one of his professors, artist Eduardo Paolozzi. In 1950 Conran left school to work for an architect, whom he assisted in planning structures used for the 1951 Festival of Britain. He opened a furniture workshop, Conran and Company, in London’s Notting Hill neighbourhood in 1952. Impressed by Gallic cuisine during a sojourn in France that year, Conran, along with several friends, opened a French-inspired restaurant in London in 1953; it was followed by a coffee shop in 1954. In 1956 he formed the Conran Design Group, which, in addition to subsuming his furniture business, designed interiors and retail spaces. Among the nascent atelier’s early efforts was a shop design for fashion designer Mary Quant . Though Conran made much of his early furniture by hand, by 1963 he had moved operations to a large factory in Norfolk, England. In 1964 Conran opened Habitat, a store selling his furniture as well as a range of then-obscure housewares such as woks, in London’s Chelsea neighbourhood. Conran’s innovative “flat-packaging”—which required the purchaser to assemble the furniture at home—allowed for substantially lower pricing. This accessibility, combined with the elegant and utilitarian Bauhaus ethos of the products, particularly appealed to young working people to whom artful design had been previously unavailable (such luxuries being considered the preserve of the wealthy). Conran opened a succession of Habitat outlets in London, and by 1970 the retailer had merged with a stationery company, which gained controlling stock. By 1977 the chain had expanded to the United States—where it was known as the Conran Shop because of trademark conflicts. Conran reacquired Habitat in 1980, and in 1981 he took the company public. A year later it expanded again to include Mothercare, a retailer of maternity and infant products. In 1986 Conran folded those stores, along with British Home Stores and several clothing chains, into the conglomerate Storehouse, for which he served as CEO and chairman. Following the poor performance of the unwieldy holding company, investors ousted him as CEO in 1988, and he stepped down as chairman in 1990. Habitat, of which he had again lost ownership, was sold in 1992 to the Ikano Group, a Swedish company that also owned the mass-market IKEA housewares chain. Britannica Stories Big Radio Burst from Tiny Galaxy Conran, however, maintained some of his business interests under Conran Holdings, established in 1990. Among them was his growing restaurant business, established as Conran Restaurants (later called D&D London) in 1991, which oversaw a variety of eateries in London as well as internationally, and his architectural design firm (founded 1982). The latter, which became Conran & Partners in 1999 following a merger, designed portions of the massive Roppongi Hills development in Toyko (2003). Conran also managed to salvage the Conran Shop from Storehouse, buying back the retailer and erecting outposts in France, Japan, and the United States . The retail magnate maintained a separate custom-furniture imprint, Benchmark , founded in 1984. Conran was the author of numerous books on design- and food-related topics, among them The House Book (1974), Terence Conran’s Home Furnishings (1986), Terence Conran on Restaurants (2000), and Terence Conran’s Inspiration (2008; cowritten with Stafford Cliff). He established Boilerhouse, an exhibition space at t	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 receives ACE Awards? Paul McCartney. What classic quiz show was originally titled Occupation Unknown? What's My Line? What 1966 TV show theme by Lalo Schifrin made a comeback in a 1996 blockbuster move? Mission: Impossible. Consumer News and Business Channel. How many fingers does Homer Simpson have? Eight. What sitcom character moved from a Boston barstool to a Seattle radio station? Dr. Frasier Crane. What Saturday Night Live cast member played Kap'n Karl on Pee-wee's Playhouse? Phil Hartman. What MAS*H principal won Emmys for acting, writing and directing? Alan Alda. What cable network drew twice its usual audience for a show called The Wonderful World of Dung? The Discovery Channel. What TV host went gold with the CD Romantic Christmas? John Tesh. What sitcom spawned the hit song I'll Be There For You? Friends. What MTV twosome are known as "The Bad Boys" in Mexico? Beavis and Butt head. What Indianapolis weatherman of the 1970s once forecast hail "the size of canned hams"? David Letterman. What kid's show's interracial cast needed riot police protection during a 1969 trip to Mississippi? Sesame Street's. What gritty 1990's TV drama series is subtitled Life on the Street? Homicide. What entertainer's wedding prompted NBC to order 10,000 tulips from Holland? Tiny Tim's. What sitcom helped John Larroquette earn three straight supporting actor Emmy Awards? Night Court. Who once observed: "This is America. You can't make a horse testify against himself"? Mr. Ed. What Marx Brother's name spelled backwards is the name of a daytime talk show host? Harpo's. Who began his radio shows with: "Good evening, Mr. ad Mrs. America and all the ships at sea, let's go to press"? Walter Winchell. What TV star said of his worldwide fame: "I didn't know I could top Knight Rider"? David Hasselhoff. What sitcom was among the top 20 most watched shows every season during its entire run, form 1984 to 1992? The Cosby Show. Who inherited Tom Snyder's CNBC talk-show slot in 1995? Charles Grodin. What was the fist sitcom to be broadcast from videotape, in 1971? All in the Family. What blond bombshell had a hankerin' for NYPD Blue detective Gegory Medavoy? Donna Abandando. What animated characters are known as Smolf in Stockholm? The Smurfs. What 1980s sitcom was credited with pulling NBC from third to first in overall ratings? The Cosby Show. What Muppet advised: "Never eat anything at one sitting that you can't lift"? Miss Piggy. What former TV anchorman made headlines by attending two Grateful Dead concerts? Walter Cronkite. What animated kitty was the first cartoon character licensed for use on merchandise? Felix the Cat. What's the "dimension of imagination, "according to the host of a classic TV series? The Twilight Zone. Who appeared in Return of the Killer Tomatoes before he landed a role on ER? George Clooney. What 250-pound star of Hairspray shed half her weight to host a TV talk show? Ricki Lake. What Mayberry resident once hijacked a bull when he'd had too much to drink? Otis Campbell. What four-word TV slogan did Sting add to the Dire Straits hit Money for Nothing? "I want my MTV". What Mary Tyler Moore Show character's blue blazer made it into the Smithsonian? Ted Baxter's. Who was a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers before she became TV's Lois Lane? Teri Hatcher. What was Redd Foxx's last name before show business beckoned? Sanford. Who's been Saturday Night Live's most frequent host? Steve Martin. What town did Howdy Doody live in? Doodyville. What sitcom star advised: "It's okay to be fat. So you're fat. Just be fat and shut up about it"? Roseanne. What Richard Chamberlain vehicle is second only to Roots in total viewers for a miniseries? The Thorn Birds. What media award was derived from the slang term for the 1	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,507	On which US state’s flag can the Union Jack be seen?	It's official: We can call our flag the Union Jack \| Express Comment \| Comment \| Daily Express EXPRESS COMMENT It's official: We can call our flag the Union Jack IF I HAD a flagpole in my garden I know what I would be doing this morning: running up the Union Jack in celebration of a famous defeat against the collected forces of pedantry. 05:31, Tue, Oct 15, 2013 Unflagging: Children demonstrate their patriotism with the national flag [ALAMY] The chief vexillologist of the Flag Institute, who is just about the highest authority you can find in the flag world, has declared that, yes, we can after all call our national flag the Union Jack. In other words we can ignore know-all letter-writers who can always be relied upon to go into action every time the term "Union Jack" is broadcast or used in print. Don't you realise, they say, that the term "Jack" should only ever be used at sea and that on dry land it should always be the Union flag? Well it seems not. Graham Bartram, who undertook research for the Flag Institute, has concluded that the terms Union Jack and Union flag have always been acceptable alternatives whether you are steaming out of Portsmouth on a frigate or hoisting it on the Houses of Parliament. One of the important pieces of evidence is a 1902 Admiralty circular which declared the terms to be interchangeable: it made no difference whether you called it the Union Jack or the Union flag. As for the theory that a Union Jack is only a Union Jack when flown at sea that is also faulty. It derives from the longest ablished use of the term "jack" for the bow flag of a ship. Yet Buckingham Palace is unconvinced that this is how the flag got its name. Palace historians believe that the jack in the Union Jack may be a reference to King James I, who established the flag in a royal decree in 1606. So there. Finally it seems we have managed to reclaim the Union Jack from decades of pedantry and political correctness. It wasn't so long ago that flying it was frowned upon because of its adoption by the far-Right. Now the familiar emblem can be seen reproduced on cushions and duvets in fashionable stores. A stylised version of it appeared on the vests of our Olympic athletes. It appears more and more on public buildings and flutters from growing numbers of private properties too. But don't think we have heard the last from the pedants yet. They might - not entirely unreasonably - point out that the Union Jack did not begin as a national flag but as a royal one. Its existence predates Great Britain by 101 years and the United Kingdom by 195 years. Reclaimed from decades of pedantry James I - or James VI as he was known in Scotland - created the Union Jack in order to have an emblem for his personal royal domain. Yet England and Scotland remained separate countries until the Act of Union in 1707. It was as if the Queen now used a personal flag to recognise that she is head of state of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other independent countries which began as British colonies. Although James I was king of Ireland as well as England and Scotland the original Union Jack did not incorporate the cross of St Patrick. That was only added in a royal proclamation in 1801 following the Act of Union which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. There was a campaign to remove the cross of St Patrick following Irish independence in 1921 but it was saved by the fact that the six counties of Northern Ireland remained part of the UK. Curiously you can still see the original Union Jack - minus the cross of St Patrick - flying on the headquarters of the Northern Lighthouse Board in Edinburgh. The organisation never saw any reason to change it after 1801. The charm of the Union Jack is that like the United Kingdom itself it represents a blend of nationalities. It is, to use the language of government campaigns, a symbol of inclusivity. As well as being incorporated into the flags of many former British colonies it also appears in the flag of Hawaii - remarkable because Hawaii was never part of the British empire, being an ind	Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. 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Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,508	What play has the characters Lady Bracknell, Miss Prism and Doctor Chasuble?	the importance of being earnest.pdf the importance of being earnest.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 5 to 27 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 32 to 83 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview	Blithe Spirit Blithe Spirit Blithe Spirit is a comic play written by Noël Coward which takes its title from Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem “To a Skylark” (“Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! / Bird thou never wert”). The play concerns socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira, following the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. The play was first seen on the West End in London in 1941 and set a new long-run record for non-musical British plays of 1,997 performances. It also did well on Broadway later that year, running for 657 performances. Coward adapted the play for film in 1945, starring Rex Harrison, and directed a musical adaptation, High Spirits, on Broadway in 1964. It was also adapted for television in the 1950s and 1960s and for radio. The play enjoyed several West End and Broadway revivals in the 1970s and 1980s and was revived again in London in 2004. It returned to Broadway in February 2009. Broadway revival began previews on 26 February 2009 at the Shubert Theatre with an official opening on 15 March 2009.Michael Blakemore directed, with the cast starring Angela Lansbury as Madame Arcati, Christine Ebersole as Elvira, Rupert Everett as Charles, Jayne Atkinson as Ruth and Simon Jones as Dr. Bradman. The New York Times found the revival somewhat uneven, calling the opening performance “bumpy”, but praised Lansbury as Madame Arcati. Lansbury won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress, and Martin Pakledinaz was nominated for the Tony for Best Costume Design. The play won the Drama League Award for Distinguished Revival of a Play. Thea Sharrock directed a revival of her production of the play at the Apollo Theatre, London; it ran from 2 March to 18 June 2011, with a cast including Alison Steadman as Madame Arcati, Robert Bathurst as Charles, Hermione Norris as Ruth and Ruthie Henshall as Elvira Background The title of the play is taken from Shelley’s poem “To a Skylark”.[1] After his London office and apartment had been destroyed in The Blitz, Coward wrote Blithe Spirit in 1941 during a holiday that he took with actress Joyce Carey to Portmeirion on the coast of Snowdonia in Wales. He wrote it straight through from beginning to end whilst staying at the Fountain 2 (Upper Fountain) suite at Portmeirion and only two lines of dialogue were removed before its first production in London.[2] In his autobiography Coward claimed he wrote the play in five days. During World War II, before Russia and the U.S. joined forces with the Allies, Great Britain was suffering severe casualties and facing German bombing attacks at home. Coward felt that British audiences would want to view an escapist comedy such as Blithe Spirit.[1] The play provoked a small outcry at the time of its first performances, as it was seen to be possibly making fun of death at the height of the war;[3] however, such objections were quickly forgotten, and the play went on to set British box-office records. The subject was timely for many, because people who wished to contact their loved ones that had died in the war were turning to spiritualism. The play’s run of 1,997 consecutive performances set a record for non-musical plays in the West End that was not surpassed until Boeing Boeing in the 1970s. Coward repeats one of his signature theatrical devices at the end of the play, where the central character tiptoes out as the curtain falls – a device that he also used in Present Laughter, Private Lives and Hay Fever. Productions The play was first produced at the Manchester Opera House in June 1941, and then premiered in the West End at the Piccadilly Theatre on July 21, 1941, and transferred to the St. James’s Theatre and then the Duchess Theatre for a total of 1,997 performances.[4][5] It was directed by Coward, and	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,509	The Second English Civil War effectively ended on 28 August 1648 with the Royalist surrender of which town to Sir Thomas Fairfax?	Sir Thomas Fairfax - English Civil War - New Model Army By Kennedy Hickman Sir Thomas Fairfax - Early Life & Career: Born at Denton Hall, Yorkshire on January 17, 1612, Thomas Fairfax was the eldest son of Ferdinando, 2nd Lord Fairfax and Mary Sheffield. Receiving his education at St. John's College, Cambridge, he also studied law at Gray's Inn between 1626 and 1628. Finishing his schooling, Fairfax elected to gain military experience by taking part in Sir Horace de Vere's expedition to Brabant in the Netherlands. Fighting with the Protestants, he saw action during the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch. Utilizing his connection to de Vere, Fairfax married his commander's daughter, Anne, in June 1637. Eager to continue his military pursuits, he led a troop of Yorkshire dragoons north as part of King Charles I's army in 1639. In this role, Fairfax took part in the First Bishops' War which ended before any major fighting occurred. Returning north in 1640, Fairfax marched with Royalist forces during the Second Bishops' War. Engaging a Scottish Covenanter army led by General Alexander Leslie, the English were badly defeated at the Battle of Newburn on August 28. Routed, Fairfax's men were among those who fled south. Despite this setback, Charles knighted him in January 1641 in recognition of his services during the campaigns. Over the next year, Fairfax and his father distanced themselves from Charles as they became angered by his use of royal prerogative. As the relationship between Charles and Parliament soured in 1642, the Fairfaxes, unlike many of the Yorkshire nobility, elected to oppose the king. On June 3, Charles summoned the gentry of Yorkshire to Heworth Mew and attempted to raise a force of personal guards with the intention of using it as the basis for a larger army. Sir Thomas Fairfax - The Civil War Begins: At Heworth, Lord Fairfax was asked by Parliament to present a proclamation to Charles calling for reconciliation. Evading Fairfax's efforts, Charles finally took possession of the document when the younger Fairfax effectively forced it upon him. Moving south to Nottingham in August, Charles raised his battle standard on the 22nd and opened the English Civil War . In the north, Lord Fairfax received command of Parliament's small Northern Association army with his son as second-in-command. While the Fairfaxes commenced operations in the north, Charles pushed south and engaged the Earl of Essex at the inconclusive Battle of Edgehill on October 23. The following March saw Sir Thomas Fairfax badly beaten by Lord George Goring at the Battle of Seacroft Moor in West Yorkshire. Seeking to take Royalist prisoners that could be exchanged for the men lost at Seacroft Moor, Fairfax mounted a raid on Wakefield on May 20. Attacking the town, his men carried the defenses in heavy fighting and captured an ill Goring. Sent south, Goring was held at the Tower of London until 1644. Sir Thomas Fairfax - A Rising Star: In an effort to regain the initiative for the Royalist cause, the Earl of Newcastle marched to attack the Fairfaxes at Bradford the following month. Though badly outnumbered, the Fairfaxes were not prepared to withstand a siege and marched out to battle Newcastle. Striking at Adwalton Moor on June 30, their initial attacks were successful but they were eventually overwhelmed by the Royalists. Forced to retreat, they effectively ceded all of Yorkshire to the Royalists except for the port of Hull and Bradford. Realizing that Bradford could not be held, Lord Fairfax directed his remaining forces to move to Hull. During the course of the retreat, Lady Anne Fairfax was captured and Sir Thomas wounded in the wrist. Fortifying Hull, the Fairfaxes were besieged by Newcastle that September. While Newcastle attempted to reduce the city, Charles was defeated by Essex at the First Battle of Newbury to the south. Resupplied by sea, the defenders of Hull continued to hold out against Newcastle. On September 26, the younger Fairfax ferried his cavalry and dragoons across the River Humber and moved to unite with the Eastern Association ar	quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull achieve? 44. Which world champion 400m runner successfully overturned her Olympic Games ban for missing drug tests? 45. Monks featured strongly in the September protests in which country? 46. Which northern England city was flooded by torrential rain on on 25 June 2007? 47. In what US city did Barack Obama announce his presidential candidacy in February 2007? 48. Which Bollywood actor was at the centre of the 2007 Big Brother TV Show racism uproar? 49. Shinzo Abe resigned in September 2007 as prime minister of which country? 50. Which corporation bought 1.6% of Facebook for $240m? 51. The Kate Moss Collection was launched by what store chain? 52. The two CDs lost by the UK department HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) contained personal details of 20m people relating to claims of what? 53. Who resigned as England cricket coach after the 2007 Ashes series 5-0 defeat? 54. What nickname was used by the media for the senior policeman in charge of the Cash for Honours investigation? 55. In May 2007 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the biggest what in history to date? 56. Intensive British forces operations in Afghanistan through 2007 were centred in which province? 57. In what significant UK location was the August 2007 Climate Change Camp sited? 58. Which movie star left the much publicized 'rude pig' phone message for his twelve year old daughter? 59. In a bizarre 2007 confessional frenzy, Ruth Kelly, Jacqui Smith, Harriet Harman, Hazel Blears and Alistair Darling where among several British government ministers to make what admission? 60. At the end of 2007 how many England Premiership football (soccer) clubs were foreign owned? 61. In June 2007 the Millennium Dome re-opened under what name? 62. Which famous aviator and adventurer went missing over the Nevada Desert in September 2007? 63. The perfume brand 'Mwah' was launched in 2007 by which 'celebrity'? 64. What country celebrated on August 15th 2007 its 60th anniversary of independence from British rule? 65. Who resigned as World Bank President after failing to disprove allegations of his nepotism? 66. Which country won the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup? 67. Following an Ofcom investigation which TV company was judged in September 2007 to be the worst offending in the premium line phone-in scandals? 68. What film won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Picture? 69. Speculation towards the end of 2007 suggested that Rupert Murdoch's News International Group was in discussion to buy what significant business networking website? 70. Which rapper cancelled his UK tour when refused entry to the country? 71. What was the name of the Space Shuttle which launched on June 8th 2007? 72. Who made this amusing statement: "I have expressed a degree of regret that may be equated with an apology..." ? 73. Whose secret donations of over half a million pounds caused a big problem for the Labour Party when they were exposed in November 2007? 74. Who became the new French president in 2007? 75. Who was charged with fraud when he reappeared five years after going missing in a canoe off the Cleveland coast? 76. Clarence Mitchell was appointed media spokesman for whom in September 2007? 77. Which Formula One racing team was expelled from the 2007 Constructors Championship for spying on a competitor? 78. Blake Fielder-Civil achieved notoriety as whose errant husband? 79. Which former newspaper owner and business mogul was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment for fraud in December 2007? 80. Which major city switched off its lights for an hour on the evening of 31 March 2007 as a political statement about climate change? 81. What was the village and laboratory site na	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,510	In which European country is the Briksdal Glacier?	Briksdal Glacier, Norway Briksdal Glacier, Norway Snow, ice, cold water and thousands of years brought the largest glacier on the European mainland - Jostedal Glacier into the world. People from different countries and cities come to see the most accessible arm of the glacier called Briksdal Glacier which is a majestic example of what our nature is capable of creating. Briksdal is set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks in Jostedalsbreen National Park. The park itself is considered to be one the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Norway, encompassing one of the largest wilderness areas in the southern part of the country. Gushing streams, rivers and waterfalls cascading down steep mountain sides or deep down in the valleys are the things you don’t want to miss out on! You are here	Greenland - Wikidata Greenland autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark gl Cite this page This page was last modified on 8 January 2017, at 12:16. All structured data from the main and property namespace is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License ; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,511	Who famously wore a pink Chanel suit and a pillbox hat?	The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit \| New York Post The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit Comment(required) November 15, 2013 \| 9:11pm President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy leave St. Stephen's Church in DC following morning mass on November 12, 1961. Bettmann/CORBIS Jacqueline Kennedy (center) with the Maharajah and Maharani of Jaipur at the White House on October 24, 1962. Courtesy of Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers Jacqueline Kennedy waves at the camera while visiting with her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill (right) in London on March 27, 1962. Bettmann/CORBIS Architect John Carl Warnecke explains a model of Lafayette Square to Jacqueline Kennedy on September 26, 1962. Bettmann/Corbis President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline arrive at Love Field in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. EPA Kennedy and Jacqueline greet the crowd. Art Rickerby/Getty Images Kennedy and Jacqueline greet the crowd. Art Rickerby/Getty Images Kennedy and Jacqueline make their way through the airport at Love Field. Art Rickerby/Getty Images JFK and first lady Jacqueline leave Love Field. AP VP Lyndon B. Johnson (from left), Jacqueline Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy have breakfast in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 1963. CORBIS Women model suits designed by Chanel, which many believe inspired Jackie Kennedy's iconic pink suit. Paul Schutzer/Getty Images President John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline leave the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast. EPA Jacqueline Kennedy rides alongside her husband in Dallas, Texas before he was assassinated. Bettmann/CORBIS Jacqueline Kennedy wears her bloodstained suit as she stands with brother-in-law Robert Kennedy as the body of President John F. Kennedy is placed in an ambulance. AP Jacqueline Kennedy bears witness as Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th President of the United States. Keystone/Getty Images Coach Mike Woodson and Iman Shumpert barked at each other... 15 Jackie Kennedy's iconic pink suit November 15, 2013 Inside Zapruder family's complicated history with JFK film Talking about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, who had been riding ahead of the first couple in the fateful 1963 motorcade, recalled her most heart-rending memory of that day. The recollection is seared into the minds of generations of Americans who were not in Dallas five decades ago on Nov. 22, but, after watching the vivid color film footage of the shooting, felt as if they had been among the horrified bystanders in Dealey Plaza. “I [looked] over my shoulder and saw, in the president’s car, a bundle of pink, just like a drift of blossoms, lying on the back seat,” Lady Bird Johnson said at the time. President John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy disembark from Air Force One at Love Field, Dallas.EPA/Cecil Stoughton That “drift of blossoms” was, of course, the diminutive figure of Jacqueline Kennedy — Jack’s 34-year-old wife, crouching for cover in the strawberry-colored Chanel suit, which became an emblem of the tragedy. “The outfit is a terrible talisman of American history and heartbreak,” says New York-based fashion expert Pamela Keogh, who writes about the iconic wool bouclé two-piece in her book “Jackie Style.” “But despite symbolizing a very sorrowful moment in our nation’s past, it also shows Jackie’s courage.” The grief-stricken First Lady famously insisted on wearing the blood-spattered suit during the swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Air Force One before the flight back to Washington, DC. “Let them see what they have done,” she repeatedly said when asked if she wanted to change. Writing in her diary about the hastily arranged inauguration ceremony, Lady Bird Johnson noted: “Mrs. Kennedy’s dress was stained with blood. Women model suits designed by Chanel, which many believe inspired Jackie Kennedy’s iconic pink suit.Paul Schutzer//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images “Somehow that was one of the most poignant sights — that immaculate woman exquisitely dressed, and caked in blood.” Photographs of Jackie being met at Andrews Air Fo	BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Presenters Desert Island Discs Presenters Roy Plomley Roy Plomley, the programme's creator, presented the programme for 43 years. Starting out as a stage and film actor, he began working in radio in 1936 as an announcer on Radio Normandy. Following a stint with International Radio, broadcasting from Paris and London, he began to freelance for the BBC in 1940. Although he also wrote plays, and presented other programmes such as One Minute, Please, he will be forever associated with Desert Island Discs. He wrote several books about the programme: Desert Island Discs (1975), Desert Island Picks (1982) and Desert Island Lists (1984, with his producer then, Derek Drescher). Michael Parkinson Michael Parkinson was asked to take the chair following Roy Plomley's death in May 1985. His first castaway, on 5th January 1986, was the film director Alan Parker. Parkinson, widely celebrated for his successful TV chat-show, had already himself appeared as a castaway on 19th Feb 1972. Between 1986 and 1988, he presented nearly 100 programmes but by the end of 1987 he'd decided to move on. On 13th March 1988 he interviewed his final castaway - athlete Brendan Foster Sue Lawley Sue Lawley was well-known as a TV reporter, newsreader and presenter & had appeared as a castaway on 8th November 1987, interviewed by Michael Parkinson. Her first guest was Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg), who was castaway on 27th March 1988. Describing the role as “one of the best jobs in broadcasting”, Sue went on to interview a further 771 people from all aspects of public life including politics, entertainment, science and sport. On 27th August 2006, her final castaway was the actress Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Laurence Olivier’s widow. Kirsty Young Journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Young opened her tenure as presenter by interviewing the illustrator Quentin Blake on 1st October 2006. Among her guests have been musicians Morrissey, Sir Tom Jones, Alice Cooper, and Barry Manilow, politicians Nick Clegg, Alex Salmond and Alan Johnson, actors Sir Michael Caine, Kathy Burke and June Spencer. In addition to Desert Island Discs, since 2008 she has been the presenter of Crimewatch on BBC One and has also presented the documentary series The British Family and The British at Work. Other Desert Island Discs presenters Two other people have presented editions of Desert Island Discs - Leslie Perowne, Head of Popular Record Programmes at the BBC, who interviewed Roy Plomley the first time he appeared as a castaway in May 1942. On the second occasion Plomley was castaway, in May 1958, he was interviewed by Eamonn Andrews. Strictly speaking, therefore, six people have presented Desert Island Discs over its sixty years, although only Roy Plomley, Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley and Kirsty Young can genuinely be called 'Desert Island Discs presenters' in the accepted sense.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,512	What name is given to a triangle in which two sides are equal in length?	Triangles - Equilateral, Isosceles and Scalene Triangles A triangle has three sides and three angles The three angles always add to 180° Equilateral, Isosceles and Scalene There are three special names given to triangles that tell how many sides (or angles) are equal. There can be 3, 2 or no equal sides/angles: Equilateral Triangle Three equal angles, always 60° Isosceles Triangle Triangles can also have names that tell you what type of angle is inside: Acute Triangle All angles are less than 90° Right Triangle Has a right angle (90°) Obtuse Triangle Has an angle more than 90° Combining the Names Sometimes a triangle will have two names, for example: Right Isosceles Triangle Has a right angle (90°), and also two equal angles Can you guess what the equal angles are? Play With It ... Try dragging the points around and make different triangles: You might also like to play with the Interactive Triangle . Perimeter The perimeter is the distance around the edge of the triangle: just add up the three sides: Area The area is half of the base times height. "b" is the distance along the base "h" is the height (measured at right angles to the base) Area = ½ × b × h The formula works for all triangles. Note: a simpler way of writing the formula is bh/2 Example: What is the area of this triangle? (Note: 12 is the height, not the length of the left-hand side) Base = b = 20 Area = ½ × b × h = ½ × 20 × 12 = 120 The base can be any side, Just be sure the "height" is measured at right angles to the "base": (Note: You can also calculate the area from the lengths of all three sides using Heron's Formula .) Why is the Area "Half of bh"? Imagine you "doubled" the triangle (flip it around one of the upper edges) to make a square-like shape (a parallelogram ) which can be changed to a simple rectangle : THEN the whole area is bh, which is for both triangles, so just one is ½ × bh.	Quadrilaterals - Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezoid, Parallelogram Quadrilaterals Quadrilateral just means "four sides" (quad means four, lateral means side). A Quadrilateral has four-sides, it is 2-dimensional (a flat shape), closed (the lines join up), and has straight sides. Try it Yourself (Also see this on Interactive Quadrilaterals ) Properties The interior angles add up to 360 degrees: Try drawing a quadrilateral, and measure the angles. They should add to 360° Types of Quadrilaterals There are special types of quadrilateral: Some types are also included in the definition of other types! For example a square, rhombus and rectangle are also parallelograms. See below for more details. Let us look at each type in turn: The Rectangle A rectangle is a four-sided shape where every angle is a right angle (90°). Also opposite sides are parallel and of equal length. The Rhombus A rhombus is a four-sided shape where all sides have equal length. Also opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are equal. Another interesting thing is that the diagonals (dashed lines in second figure) meet in the middle at a right angle. In other words they "bisect" (cut in half) each other at right angles. A rhombus is sometimes called a rhomb or a diamond. The Square A square has equal sides and every angle is a right angle (90°) Also opposite sides are parallel. A square also fits the definition of a rectangle (all angles are 90°), and a rhombus (all sides are equal length). The Parallelogram A parallelogram has opposite sides parallel and equal in length. Also opposite angles are equal (angles "a" are the same, and angles "b" are the same). NOTE: Squares, Rectangles and Rhombuses are all Parallelograms! Example: angles "a" and "b" as right angles is a square! Isosceles Trapezoid A trapezoid (called a trapezium in the UK) has a pair of opposite sides parallel. And a trapezium (called a trapezoid in the UK) is a quadrilateral with NO parallel sides: a pair of parallel sides NO parallel sides a pair of parallel sides (the US and UK definitions are swapped over!) (Note: when the two sides joining parallel sides are equal in length and both angles coming from a parallel side are also equal we call it an Isosceles trapezoid, as shown above.) The Kite Hey, it looks like a kite (usually). It has two pairs of sides. Each pair is made up of adjacent sides (they meet) that are equal in length. The angles are equal where the pairs meet. Diagonals (dashed lines) meet at a right angle, and one of the diagonal bisects (cuts equally in half) the other. ... and that's it for the special quadrilaterals. Irregular Quadrilaterals The only regular (all sides equal and all angles equal) quadrilateral is a square. So all other quadrilaterals are irregular. Example: a square is also a rectangle. So we include a square in the definition of a rectangle. (We don't say "Having all 90° angles makes it a rectangle except when all sides are equal then it is a square.") This may seem odd, as in daily life we think of a square as not being a rectangle ... but in mathematics it is. Using the chart below we can answer such questions as: Is a Square a type of Rectangle? (Yes) Is a Rectangle a type of Kite? (No) Complex Quadrilaterals Oh Yes! when two sides cross over, we call it a "Complex" or "Self-Intersecting" quadrilateral, like these: They still have 4 sides, but two sides cross over. Polygon A quadrilateral is a polygon . In fact it is a 4-sided polygon, just like a triangle is a 3-sided polygon, a pentagon is a 5-sided polygon, and so on. Play with Them Now that you know the different types, you can play with the Interactive Quadrilaterals . Other Names A quadrilateral can sometimes be called: a Quadrangle ("four angles"), so it sounds like "triangle" a Tetragon ("four and polygon"), so it sounds like "pentagon", "hexagon", etc.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,513	"The modern British period of history called ""The Winter of Discontent"" began when?"	1978-1979: Winter of discontent Home 1978-1979: Winter of discontent A short history of the of the widespread strike movement that occurred during the winter of 1978-1979 in Britain. The 'Winter of Discontent' marked the largest stoppage of labour since the 1926 General Strike . The factors that provoked the widespread stoppage of work by thousands of British workers in the winter of 1978-79 began with the Labour government of James Callaghan's attempt to enforce limits on pay rises to curb inflation. Inflation had reached a height of nearly 26.9% in August 1975. In the same year Harold Wilson's Labour government, wanting to avoid increasingly large levels of unemployment agreed a voluntary incomes policy with the TUC that would cap pay increases for workers at limits set by the government. The government announced a limit on wage rises of £6 per week for all workers earning under £8,500 a year on July 11 and the TUC general council soon voted in favour of the proposals. Further limits on pay increases were proposed by the government through 1976 and in July of 1977 it was announced that free collective bargaining between employers and unions would be slowly phased back in. Wishing to avoid a "free-for-all" rush for pay increases by the unions, the government allowed the return of collective bargaining to happen only with the agreement of the unions to continue with wage increase limits agreed in 1976 and a promise not to reopen any increase agreements made from previous policy, which the TUC agreed to. Inflation had more than halved by 1978, however, the government continued its policy and in July 1978 introduced a new limit of 5% on wage increases. Surprising the TUC , who had expected the pay limits to end, the 5% policy was overwhelmingly rejected by the general council and the immediate return to free collective bargaining was pushed for. An announcement was made by James Callaghan in September that an expected general election was not to be called, instead it was chosen to hold it the following year to allow the economy to stabilise. The spark that began the wave of industrial action that was to hit the UK in the following months was lit by the workers at Ford Motors. In September a pay increase was set by the company within the allotted 5% designated by the government and was wholeheartedly rejected by the workers. A strike began when 15,000 Ford workers walked off the job on September 22 and by September 26 had been joined by 57,000 others, leaving 23 Ford factories up and down the country empty. Still an 'unofficial' strike by early October, the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) , fearing the level of rank and file control over the day to day running of the strike, decided to support it on October 5. The workers' demands of a 25% pay increase and 35 hour week were made official and negotiations with Ford commenced. After several weeks the TGWU agreed on a 17% pay increase, the idea of a shortening of hours having been completely dropped, and urged the strikers to return to work on November 22, which they did. When it became obvious in mid-November that Ford was going to offer a pay deal over the 5% limit, government- TUC negotiations commenced in order to be able to work out a concrete agreement on pay policy in an attempt to halt further strikes. A weak policy was worked out, but the vote became deadlocked at the TUC general council and was rejected. The government attempted to impose sanctions on Ford for breach of the pay policy soon after the deal had been struck with the union. Callaghan narrowly won a motion of confidence after the sanctions had been heavily amended in Parliament and accepted that they could not be imposed. This effectively made the government powerless to enforce the 5% limit of pay increase, leaving the door open for more strikes in private industry and later in the public sector. Next to take action were the lorry drivers. Following the initiative of BP and Esso tanker drivers who had begun to refuse to work overtime in support of a 40% pay increase, all TGWU drivers struck on	Britain Magazine \| The official magazine of Visit Britain \| Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the shortest time as leader? Read our timeline of British prime ministers of the 20th century for all the answers. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Conservative 1895 to 1902 Salisbury was the last peer to serve as PM (this was his third tenure), with the brief exception of Douglas Home (below) who renounced his peerage within a few days of being appointed. Arthur James Balfour Conservative 1902 to 1905 Balfour was the nephew of the Marquess of Salisbury but his cabinet was divided on the issue of free trade and without the support of Edward VII he was forced to resign in December 1905. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Liberal 1905 to 1908 Following Arthur James Balfour’s resignation, Edward VII invited the leader of the next largest party, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, to form a government. He was the first leader to officially use the title of ‘Prime Minister’. Herbert Henry Asquith Liberal 1908 to 1916 Asquith is the only Prime Minister to have taken office on foreign soil. At the time that he succeeded Campbell-Bannerman, Edward VII was in Biarritz so Asquith travelled there for the official ‘kissing-hands’ ceremony. David Lloyd George in 1916 David Lloyd George Liberal 1916 to 1922 One of the 20th centuries most radical thinkers, Lloyd George was the first and only Welshman to hold the position of prime minister, introducing state pensions and waging a war on poverty. Andrew Bonar Law Conservative 1922 to 1923 Law was prime minister for just 209 days. He retired due to ill health in May 1923 and died of throat cancer six months later. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1923 to 1924 Baldwin took over as prime minister after Bonar Law retired but he was soon ousted from his first term, albeit temporarily. James Ramsey MacDonald Labour 1924 to 1924 In 1924 Ramsey MacDonald was asked by King George V to form a government when Stanley Baldwin’s Conservative majority proved ungovernable, and his was the first Labour government. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1924 to 1929 In his second tenure as prime minister Baldwin extended the right to vote to women over 21. James Ramsey MacDonald Labour 1929 to 1935 In his second minority government in 1929, MacDonald appointed Margaret Bondfield as the first female cabinet minister, but forming a cross-party government proved his downfall. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1935 to 1937 By taking office as prime minister for the third time Baldwin remarkably served under three monarchs. Neville Chamberlain Conservative 1937 to 1940 Chamberlain famously declared “I believe it is peace for our time” following a meeting in 1938 with Adolf Hitler. Sir Winston Churchill Conservative 1940 to 1945 Following Chamberlain’s resignation in 1940, Churchill succeeded him as prime minister of an all-party coalition government. Clement Attlee Labour 1945 to 1951 Taking over from Churchill at the end of the war, Attlee is perhaps best remembered for setting up the National Health Service. Winston Churchill gives his infamous V sign on 20 May 1940 Sir Winston Churchill Conservative 1951 to 1955 While serving his second term as prime minister Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his many published works. Sir Anthony Eden Conservative 1955 to 1957 Eden is best remembered for his controversial handling of the Suez Crisis, which led to his resignation. Harold Macmillan Conservative 1957 to 1963 Macmillian took over as leader following Eden’s resignation and led the nation through the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was made Earl of Stockton in 1984 and died in 1986. Sir Alex Douglas-Home Conservative 1963 to 1964 The aristocratic Douglas-Home took on the trade unions but only served as prime minister for 363 days , the second shortest p	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,514	The Olmec and Mayan are two of the earliest recorded civilisations of which modern-day country?	Olmec Civilization Olmec Civilization 1200 BC- 600 AD The Olmecs were a culture of ancient peoples of the East Mexico lowlands. They are often regarded as the Mother Culture of later Middle American civilizations. The Olmec people called themselves Xi (pronounced Shi). Portrait of a man. This life-sized greenstone head was found at Tenango del Valle, Mexico State, surprisingly a distance west from the Olmec heartland of Veracruz and Tabasco. GEOGRAPHY The Olmec domain extended from the Tuxtlas mountains in the west to the lowlands of the Chontalpa in the east, a region with significant variations in geology and ecology. Over 170 Olmec monuments have been found within the area, and eighty percent of those occur at the three largest Olmec centers, La Venta, Tabasco (38%), San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, Veracruz (30%), and Laguna de los Cerros, Veracruz (12%). Those three major Olmec centers are spaced from east to west across the domain so that each center could exploit, control, and provide a distinct set of natural resources valuable to the overall Olmec economy. La Venta, the eastern center, is near the rich estuaries of the coast, and also could have provided cacao, rubber, and salt. San Lorenzo, at the center of the Olmec domain, controlled the vast flood plain area of Coatzacoalcos basin and riverline trade routes. Laguna de los Cerros, adjacent to the Tuxtlas mountains, is positioned near important sources of basalt, a stone needed to manufacture manos, metates, and monuments. Perhaps marriage alliances between Olmec centers helped maintain such an exchange network. CALENDARS - MATHEMATICS The Olmecs were clever mathematicians and astronomers who made accurate calendars. The epi-Olmec - from 31B.C. - the peoples who subsequently inhabited the same lands and were probably descended at least in part from the Olmec, seem to have been the earliest users of the bar and dot system of recording time. Detail of Long Count Date The low relief on this stone shows the detail from a four-digit numerical recording, read as 15.6.16.18. The vigesimal (or base-20) counting system has been used across Mesoamerica. A value of 5 is represented by a bar, and a value of 1 is represented by a dot, such that the three bars and single dot here stands for 16. The Maya would later adopt this counting system for their Long Count calendar. The date in this relief is the oldest recorded date in Mesoamerica, corresponding to a day in the year 31 B.C. WRITING The Olmec writing is unique. Both the Olmec and epi-Olmec had hieroglyphic writing systems. Olmec is a syllabic writing system used in the Olmec heartland from 900 BC- AD 450. The Olmec had both a syllabic and hieroglyphic script. The hieroglyphic signs were simply Olmec syllabic signs used to make pictures. There are two forms of Olmec hieroglyphic writing : the pure hieroglyphics ( or picture signs); and the phonetic hieroglyphics, which are a combination of syllabic and logographic signs. The decipherment of the Olmec writing of ancient Mexico provides us with keen insight into the world of the Olmec. Scholars have long recognized that the Olmecs engraved many sysmbols or signs on pottery, statuettes, batons/scepters, stelas and bas reliefs that have been recognized as a possible form of writing. SOCIETY Many early scholars were reluctant to believe that a society as sophisticated as the Olmec could have developed in the tropical habitat of the Gulf coast, and some hypothesized that the Olmec had originally migrated from elsewhere. However, recent excavations have provided valuable new information on the antiquity of those sites, and on Olmec ways of life at those centers. Their radiocarbon dates inform us that La Venta and San Lorenzo were inhabited as early as 1700 B.C., by peoples who were the direct ancestors to the Gulf coast. They were corn farmers who supplemented their diets with fishing and hunting. Linguists suggest that they spoke a language related to the Mixe and Zoque languages of today. OLMEC CENTERS The great Olmec centers that	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 Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. Myleen Klass (pictured) now presents 10 Years Younger on Channel 4, but what was the name of the pop band that gave her success in 2001? 17. Who was the presenter of Out Of Town in the 1960s who went on to appear on the children’s TV programme How? 18. Whose autobiography is called Dear Fatty? 19. Who were Tom and Barbara’s neighbours in The Good Life? 20. In Cockney rhyming slang what are your ‘Daisy Roots’? 21. What is the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the Guinness Book of Records together between 1955 and 1975? 22. Which actor played Columbo? 23. Does the Bactrian camel have one hump, or two? 24. Where is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock? 25. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, what National Charity was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists, Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley? 26. What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. Joe Mercer; 14. White Lines; 15. Robbie Fowler; 16. Hearsay; 17. Jack Hargreaves; 18. Dawn French; 19. Margo and Jerry Leadbetter; 20. Boots; 21. McWhirter (Ross and Norris); 22. Peter Falk; 23. Two; 24. 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1,505,515	What is the name of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog in the television series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’?	James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: books-i-own , animals , 2012-bookshelf , non-fiction , books-darren-bought-me This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that sto This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that story is probably one of my favourites of his because it's such a cute story.As for the new stories, it was nice to be introduced to new animals because I think each of the different stories about his 4-legged patients is like a little gift. As always James Herriot's writing was a delight. Every time I pick up one of his books I know I will be entertained. His stories about his experiences as a Yorkshire vet are wonderfully heartwarming and charming and they are definitely books I will always turn too when I need a good old fashioned comfort read. I would recommend this book to everyone young or old. I think that this book would be a great read aloud book that both the reader and audience but most of all I think all animal lovers should give James Herriot's books a try because they'll make you appreciate your pets just a wee bit more. Plus this book and all the others I've read by him are quick reads and in my opinion are meant to be read on a day where snuggling up with a good book, a hot beverage and your pets is the only thing you want to do. I can't wait to read my next James Herriot book. Hopefully I can get to one before Christmas which by the way his books would make the perfect Christmas gift for! ...more Shelves: tear-jerkers , classics This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I'v This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I've read some of these stories to my children when they were young. They fell in love with the animals as well. I highly recommend this book, and all the other Harriot books for everyone. ...more Aug 17, 2014 Kalen rated it really liked it I received this book on Christmas 2000 but I don't think I ever read it. I had read other James Herriot books but I don't remember any of these stories. Herriot has a way of writing which makes inserting his hand into the birth canal of an animal to extract her offspring sound pleasant and almost whimsically romantic. He does a wonderful job at painting a screen an landscape where you can truly envision the surroundings wh	Doctor Who Classic Series Companions / Characters - TV Tropes Played by: Carole Ann Ford (1963ï¿½64, 1983, 1993) "Oh, grandfather!" The Doctor's granddaughter. When the series began, she attended Coal Hill School in London as a student for a few months in 1963, posing as a human with a fake human name. She's Constantly Curious and extremely sweet. Returns much later, as an adult, to help out the first five incarnations of her grandfather all at the same time. Bound and Gagged : In "The Keys of Marinus", in Episode 6. The Bus Came Back : While Susan has certainly been on a Long Bus Trip , she did return for one adventure in 1983. To this date, Carole Ann Ford is still playing Susan in the Big Finish Doctor Who audios, both in First Doctor stories and as a companion to the Eighth Doctor. Bus Crash : The Doctor stated he was the Last of His Kind as early as "The End of the World". In the later episodes "The Empty Child", "Fear Her" and "The Doctor's Daughter", the Doctor reminisces about having had children once, and confirms that he considers every last Time Lord dead. Possibly subverted if the reason the Doctor thought he was the Last of His Kind is because Susan was on Gallifrey at the end of the Time War. If that's the case, now that it's been revealed that the Doctor managed to save Gallifrey in a frozen moment in time rather than destroying it it's possible that Susan's still alive. The Cameo : She's very briefly seen, from the back, in a flashback in "The Name of the Doctor". Cheerful Child : She has a tendency to act younger than her apparent age, probably because she is extremely young by Time Lord standards, and can't resist a giggle even at the most inappropriate times. For example, she laughs at the way one of her Dalek captors says her name in " The Daleks ". Cuddle Bug : Loves to cling to people, especially Barbara and her grandfather. Cute Clumsy Girl : One infamous moment has her accidentally dropping a bridge on top of the TARDIS and twisting her ankle in the process. Depending on the Writer : Susan had originally been intended as a Creepy Good Action Girl with Psychic Powers but was ReTooled into a "normal girl" after the unaired pilot. The result of this is that her character fluctuates wildly between scripts: in "An Unearthly Child" she is a nice girl who wishes she was normal but shows a little Nightmare Fetishist behaviour ("I like walking through the dark. It's mysterious.") and physically attacks a massive, armed caveman to save her friends; in "The Daleks" she is a Kiddie Kid who displays exaggerated fear about walking through the dark and the few times she's allowed to speak it's to make stupid suggestions ("First we all lie down and pretend to be dead..."); in "The Edge of Destruction" she drifts around in a long dress, babbles about creatures inside her and threatens to shred Ian with a pair of surgical scissors; in "Marco Polo" she is a Totally Radical sixties teen who thinks everything is "gear"; in "The Keys of Marinus" she is a Distressed Damsel ; in "The Aztecs" she has nothing to do; in "The Sensorites" she has a fight with her grandfather and saves the day with her telepathic powers; and then in "The Reign of Terror" she refuses to attempt to escape from a prison when she and Barbara are due to be guillotined because she's scared of the rats and then develops a fever for plot convenience. It's such a horrible mess you can tell the writers were relieved to start again with a blank slate when she got replaced with Suspiciously Similar Substitute Vicki. Pstandard Psychic Pstance : In "The Sensorites." Psychic Powers : She's very gifted in telepathy, much more so than her grandfather. Put on a Bus : Done at the end of the serial " The Dalek Invasion of Earth " where the Doctor leaves her behind so she can marry a nice young resistance fighter and have some stability in her life . She would have stayed with her grandfather out of a sense of obligation if he hadn't. She returns in "The Five Doctors". Riddle for the Ages : Susan's real (Gallifreyan) name. According to the short story, Roses, it i	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,516	What is the name of the French national flag adopted during during the French Revolution, consisting of three equal vertical bands of red, white and blue?	Tricolor \| Define Tricolor at Dictionary.com tricolor [trahy-kuhl-er; especially British trik-uh-ler] /ˈtraɪˌkʌl ər; especially British ˈtrɪk ə lər/ Spell Also, tricolored; especially British, tricoloured. having three colors. noun a flag having three colors. 3. the national flag of France, adopted during the French Revolution, consisting of vertical bands of blue, white, and red. Expand 1780-90; < Late Latin tricolor, equivalent to tri- tri- + -color colored; see color Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for tricolor Expand Contemporary Examples Thom Browne, known for his tricolor stripes and short-suits, will soon launch a diffusion collection called Thom Grey. Mary-Kate Olsen Moves In; 20,000 Pairs of Fake Louboutins Seized The Daily Beast August 16, 2012 Historical Examples So again the tricolor rose above the parapet, the evening breeze caressed it, the last rays of the setting Sun saluted it! Word Origin and History for tricolor Expand n. 1798, "flag having three colors," especially the emblem of France adopted during the Revolution, from French tricolore, in drapeau tricolore "three-colored flag." The arrangement of colors on the modern French national flag dates from 1794. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper	WHY ARE THERE 5 COLORS IN OLYMPIC FLAG WITH WHITE BACKROUND \| eBay March 19, 2014 Why there is 5 colors to the Olympics with the white backround; The primary symbol of the Olympic Games is composed of five interlocking rings, colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white field, known as the "Olympic rings." The symbol was originally designed in 1912 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, co-founder of the modern Olympic Games. According to Coubertin, the ring colors with the white background stand for those colors that appeared on all the national flags that competed in the Olympic games at that time. Upon its initial introduction, Coubertin stated the following in the August, 1912 edition of Olympique:[full citation needed] "...the six colors [including the flag’s white background] thus combined reproduce the colors of all the nations, with no exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the tri- colors of France, England and America, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the yellow and red of Spain next to the novelties of Brazil or Australia, with old Japan and new China. Here is truly an international symbol." In his article published in the "Olympic Revue" the official magazine of the International Olympic Committee in November 1992, the American historian Robert Barney explains that the idea of the interlaced rings came to Pierre de Coubertin when he was in charge of the USFSA, an association founded by the union of two French sports associations and until 1925, responsible for representing the International Olympic Committee in France: The emblem of the union was two interlaced rings (like the vesica piscis typical interlaced marriage rings) and originally the idea of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung: for him, the ring symbolized continuity and the human being.[4] The 1914 Congress had to be suspended because of the outbreak of World War I, but the symbol and flag were later adopted. They would first officially debut at the Games of the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920.[5] The symbol's popularity and widespread use began during the lead-up to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Carl Diem, president of the Organizing Committee of the 1936 Summer Olympics, wanted to hold a torchbearers' ceremony in the stadium at Delphi, site of the famous oracle, where the Pythian Games were also held. For this reason he ordered construction of a milestone with the Olympic rings carved in the sides, and that a torchbearer should carry the flame along with an escort of three others from there to Berlin. The ceremony was celebrated but the stone was never removed. Later, two British authors Lynn and Gray Poole when visiting Delphi in the late 1950s saw the stone and reported in their "History of the Ancient Games" that the Olympic rings design came from ancient Greece. This has become known as "Carl Diem's Stone".[6] This created a myth that the symbol had an ancient Greek origin. The rings would subsequently be featured prominently in Nazi images in 1936 as part of an effort to glorify the Third Reich.[7] The current view of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is that the symbol "reinforces the idea" that the Olympic Movement is international and welcomes all countries of the world to join.[8] As can be read in the Olympic Charter, the Olympic symbol represents the union of the five regions of the world and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. However, no continent is represented by any specific ring. Prior to 1951, the official handbook stated that each color corresponded to a particular continent: blue for Europe, yellow for Asia, black for Africa, green for Australia and Oceania and red for the Americas; this was removed because there was no evidence that Coubertin had intended it (the quote above was probably an afterthought Tags:	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,517	Batting, Cornerstones, Sashing and Layer Cake are all terms used in which handicraft?	Glossary of Terms - Quilting Tutorial from ConnectingThreads.com Glossary of Terms Share on a Blog or other Website: (highlight and right click the above link, then copy and paste it onto your blog or website) Glossary 5” square of fabric, usually sold in packs that include one of every fabric in a collection, or a group of coordinating fabrics. Collection A group of fabrics designed to work together Custom Cuts Fabric that is not pre-cut, instead it is cut to your preferences. At Connecting Threads, we cut any length in quarter yard increments, including fat quarters. Fat Eighth Half of a Fat Quarter, usually 18” x 11” Fat Quarter One quarter yard of fabric, but cut to be more usable for quilters – measures approx 22” x 18”. Fat quarters are cut by starting with one half yard, cutting it in half. 10” square of fabric, usually sold in packs that include one of every fabric in a collection, or a group of coordinating fabrics. Linear Refers to the way the fabric is cut from a bolt. A linear cut is the width of fabric x the measurement. For example, a ¼ yard linear cut is 9” x width of fabric Pre-cuts A pre-measured cut of fabric, such as a Fat Quarter or Charm sampler, usually sold in packs that include one of every fabric in a collection, or a group of coordinating fabrics. Generally, every fabric in a pre-cut pack is the same cut. Strips of fabric that measure 2 ½” x width of fabric, usually sold in packs that include one of every fabric in a collection, or a group of coordinating fabrics. Also known as Jelly Rolls. Backing The back layer of a quilt that covers the middle batting section. Also see Quilt Sandwich. A backing could be a single piece of fabric, or pieced into a unique design. Basting The middle layer of a Quilt Sandwich, intended to provide warmth to the finished quilt. Can be made from cotton, wool, polyester, bamboo, silk, or a blend of any of these. Bias The diagonal of fabric is known as bias. Strips cut from the bias of fabric are extremely stretchy with plenty of “give.” Excellent for appliquéd stems, binding, etc. Binding The finishing touch on a quilt. After a quilt is quilted, a narrow piece of fabric is sewn all around the perimeter of the quilt, covering all raw edges and providing a protective layer at the edge. Binding can be made from bias, cross grain or straight of grain fabric. It can be one fabric, or many fabrics pieced together, end to end. It traditionally is double folded to provide extra strength around the edge, where a quilt often gets more wear and tear. Blanket Stitch Embroidery stitch done by hand or by machine that works well to finish an appliquéd edge. Also known as Buttonhole Stitch. Block One component of a quilt top, often the key focal of the design. A block is often a pieced design in a square or rectangle shape. Border The outer segment of a quilt top. A border is not required for a quilt, but is often used to frame the blocks and increase the size. Buttonhole Stitch Embroidery stitch done by hand or by machine that works well to finish an appliquéd edge. Also known as Blanket Stitch. Chain Piecing A time saving piecing technique where block components are sewn on to their blocks at the same time without cutting the threads. See our tutorial for Beginner Log Cabin blocks . Cornerstones Generally a small square piece of fabric used at the corner of blocks or sashing sections of a quilt top Cross grain Fabric as measured from selvage to selvage. Cross grain fabric has more natural stretch or “give” than straight of grain. A space to hang your or segments and preview the design before piecing them together. Can be as simple as a piece of flannel or batting tacked to a wall, or fancier purchased walls are available. Embellishment The addition of trims, buttons, thread, etc to the surface of a finished block, quilt or project. Could also be embroidery or	Sixes record matched by Essex all-rounder Graham Napier - BBC Sport Sixes record matched by Essex all-rounder Graham Napier 19 May 2011 LV County Championship Division Two, Whitgift School Close of play, day two: Surrey 277-4 v Essex 548 Essex 5pts, Surrey 4pts Match scorecard Essex all-rounder Graham Napier has equalled the record for the number of sixes in a first-class innings. Napier, 31, cleared the ropes 16 times on the way to a 130-ball 196 as Essex, 318-6 overnight, were all out for 548.He matched the number of maximums hit by Andrew Symonds for Gloucestershire against Glamorgan in 1995. Surrey captain Rory Hamilton-Brown hit an unbeaten 148, and Kevin Pietersen 58, as they closed on 277-4 in reply. All-rounder Napier, who also holds the record for sixes in a Twenty20 innings, was last man out for Essex after also sharing a ninth-wicket stand of 190 with Chris Wright, who contributed 34. He fell short of claiming the outright record when he skied an attempted pull off Stuart Meaker and was caught by home wicketkeeper Steve Davies. Right-hander Napier is playing in his first first-class game since June 2010 after suffering a double stress fracture to his back last season. Having returned to fitness, his pace bowling claimed a hat-trick in the Clydesdale Bank 40 against Glamorgan earlier this month, repeating the feat he achieved in a second XI fixture against Durham in April. If required to bat again, Napier would need to clear the ropes five more times to break the record for sixes in a first-class match, which was also set by Symonds at Abergavenny in 1995. Napier added 125 to his overnight 25 in the morning session alone and went to both his century and 150 with a six. He was particularly viscious against Gareth Batty, who had seen Chris Tremlett drop Napier at long-on when he was on 118, smashing the off-spinner for seven of his 16 sixes. But Surrey responded well to Napier's onslaught as Hamilton-Brown put on 136 for the first wicket with Tom Maynard - Surrey's first century opening stand in almost two years. It was ended when Maynard edged behind off David Masters, before Mark Ramprakash fell for a 12-ball duck. England batsman Pietersen came in with 25 overs of the day remaining and played fluently for his 56-ball 58, despite enjoying a let-off on 18 when his drive on the up off Masters was dropped by Mark Pettini at mid-off. He eventually fell lbw to occasional medium-pacer Matt Walker. But Pietersen was upstaged by his captain Hamilton-Brown, who brought up his third century for Surrey with this 20th boundary as he ended the day 23 short of his career-best 171 not out. REACTION TO NAPIER'S RECORD-EQUALLING INNINGS Essex head coach Paul Grayson told BBC Essex: "We know he's capable of that, but when he plays like that he's just in the zone. "He said he felt he could hit every ball for four or six, he's a real entertainer and this ground at Whitgift is certainly not big enough for him. "People will ask why has he not played more recently but he's been injured. "Obviously Naps will get all the headlines and rightly so for his innings, but I thought the way we batted as a group was excellent." Graham Napier: "It's been hard, mentally, these past 11 months and there were low points when I wondered if I would get back out on the field again, but you play mind games with yourself in an effort to stay motivated. "Part of that was telling myself I would enjoy every single moment if I did get back out there again. "Things have been coming along nicely and getting back into the first team has been great for me. Every minute out there playing is something for me to savour. Now I want to make the most of any opportunity I get. "I had an idea I was close to the world record for hitting sixes when I saw the figures at lunch time but I wasn't thinking about it too much, I was more conscious about trying to get to a double hundred." Share this page	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,518	Which village lies to the north of Esthwaite Water, William Wordsworth was educated at the grammar school there?	Hawkshead Grammar School. Links Hawkshead Grammar School William Wordsworth and his brother Richard were educated, after the death of their mother in 1778, at Hawkshead Grammar School. The school was founded in 1585, by a local man, Edwin Sandys (1519-1588), who was born in 1519 at nearby Esthwaite Hall. He endowed the school with sufficient land and property for it to offer a free education. Later Archbishop of York, Sandys spent time in prison, early in the reign of Queen Mary I, for his support of Lady Jane Grey. The building features unusual chimneys which resemble upturned tubs and a characterful old sundial mounted on the wall above the door. Inside can be seen the original desks, one of which can still be seen carved with the inscription of the poet. Wordsworth lodged at Ann Tyson's house in the village while attending the school. Other notable scholars at Hawkshead Grammar School School included Dr Christopher Wordsworth, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, the poet's brother, Dr Joshua King, President of Queens' College, Cambridge; Lord Brougham, Lord Chancellor of England and Edward Baines, politician and newspaper proprietor. A large portion of the young Wordsworth's education at Hawkshead was based on mathematics. The rest of the curriculum was based on teaching the classics, and it was during his classical studies that Wordsworth gained a love for Latin literature. There is also an exhibition room, which houses a unique collection of historic artifacts relating to the school, some of which date back to the sixteenth century there is also a library.	Wordsworth’s Poetical Works “Composed upon Westminster Bridge” Summary and Analysis \| GradeSaver Buy Study Guide In lines 1 through 8, which together compose a single sentence, the speaker describes what he sees as he stands on Westminster Bridge looking out at the city. He begins by saying that there is nothing "more fair" on Earth than the sight he sees, and that anyone who could pass the spot without stopping to look has a "dull" soul. The poem takes place in the "beauty of the morning," which lies like a blanket over the silent city. He then lists what he sees in the city and mentions that the city seems to have no pollution and lies "Open unto the fields, and to the sky." Earth has not anything to show more fair: Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty: This City now doth, like a garment, wear The beauty of the morning; silent, bare, Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie Open unto the fields, and to the sky; All bright and glittering in the smokeless air. In lines 9 through 14, the speaker tells the reader that the sun has never shone more beautifully, even on nature ("valley , rock, or hill"), and that he has never seen or felt such deep calm. He goes on to describe the way that the river (which he personifies) glides along at the slow pace it chooses. The poem ends with an exclamation, saying that "the houses seem asleep" and the heart of the city is still. Never did sun more beautifully steep In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill; Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will: Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still! Analysis "Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802" is an Italian sonnet, written in iambic pentameter with ten syllables per line. The rhyme scheme of the poem is abbaabbacdcdcd. The poem was actually written about an experience that took place on July 31, 1802 during a trip to France with Wordsworth's sister, Dorothy Wordsworth . The poem begins with a rather shocking statement, especially for a Romantic poet: "Earth has not anything to show more fair." This statement is surprising because Wordsworth is not speaking of nature, but of the city. He goes on to list the beautiful man-made entities therein, such as "Ships, towers, domes, theatres and temples." In fact, nature's influence isn't described until the 7th line, when the speaker relates that the city is "open to the fields, and to the sky." While the city itself may not be a part of nature, it is certainly not in conflict with nature. This becomes even more clear in the next line, when the reader learns that the air is "smokeless" (free from pollution). Wordsworth continues to surprise his reader by saying that the sun has never shone more beautifully, even on natural things. He then personifies the scene, giving life to the sun, the river, the houses, and finally to the whole city, which has a symbolic heart. The reader imagines that the city's heart beats rapidly during the day, while everything and everyone in it is bustling about, but now, in the early morning hours, the city's heart is "lying still." By using personification in his poem, Wordsworth brings a kind of spirit to the city, which is usually seen as a simple construction of rock and metal.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,519	Marie Curie named which element in homage to her homeland?	Marie Curie - Biography, Facts and Pictures Blog Marie Curie Marie Curie discovered two new chemical elements – radium and polonium. She carried out the first research into the treatment of tumors with radiation, and she was the founder of the Curie Institutes, which are important medical research centers. She is the only person who has ever won Nobel Prizes in both physics and chemistry. Advertisements Marie Curie’s Early Life and Education Maria Salomea Sklodowska was born in Warsaw, Poland on November 7, 1867. At that time, Warsaw lay within the borders of the Russian Empire. Maria’s family wanted Poland to be an independent country. We shall refer to Maria as Marie Curie – her name after marriage – because that is how she is best known. Marie Curie’s mother and father – Bronislawa and Wladyslaw – were both teachers and encouraged her interest in science. When Marie was aged 10, her mother died and she started attending a boarding school. She then moved to a gymnasium – a selective school for children who were strong academically. Aged 15, Marie graduated from her high school with a gold medal as top student and a burning interest in science. Problems Two obstacles now stood in Marie’s way: her father had too little money to support her ambition to go to university higher education was not available for girls in Poland Marie’s sister Bronya faced exactly the same problems. Two Polish Girls in Paris (Eventually) Marie Curie, aged 16. To overcome the obstacles they faced, Marie agreed to work as a tutor and children’s governess to support Bronya financially. This allowed Bronya to go to France and study medicine in Paris. And so, for the next few years of her life, Marie worked to earn money for herself and Bronya. In the evenings, if she had time, she read chemistry, physics and mathematics textbooks. She also attended lectures and laboratory practicals at an illegal free “university” where Poles learned about Polish culture and practical science, both of which had been suppressed by the Russian Tsarist authorities. In November 1891, aged 24, Marie followed Bronya to Paris. There she studied chemistry, mathematics and physics at the Sorbonne, Paris’s most prestigious university. The course was, of course, taught in French, which Marie had to reach top speed in very quickly. At first she shared an apartment with Bronya and Bronya’s husband, but the apartment lay an hour away from the university. Marie decided to rent a room in the Latin Quarter, closer to the Sorbonne. This was a time of some hardship for the young scientist; winters in her unheated apartment chilled her to the bone. Top Student Again In summer 1893, aged 26, Marie finished as top student in her masters physics degree course. She was then awarded industrial funding to investigate how the composition of steel affected its magnetic properties. The idea was to find ways of making stronger magnets. Her thirst for knowledge also pushed her to continue with her education, and she completed a masters degree in chemistry in 1894, aged 27. Homesick For a long time, Marie had been homesick. She dearly wished to return to live in Poland. After working in Paris on steel magnets for a year, she vacationed in Poland, hoping to find work. She found out that there were no jobs for her. A few years earlier she had been unable to study for a degree in her homeland because she was a woman. Now, for the same reason, she found she could not get a position at a university. Back to Paris and Pierre Marie decided to return to Paris and begin a Ph.D. degree in physics. Back in Paris, in the year 1895, aged 28, she married Pierre Curie. Pierre had proposed to her before her journey back to Poland. Aged 36, he had only recently completed a Ph.D. in physics himself and had become a professor. He had written his Ph.D. thesis after years of delay, because Marie had encouraged him to. Pierre was already a highly respected industrial scientist and inventor who, at the age of 21, had discovered piezoelectricity with his brother Jacques. Pierre was also an expert in magnetism: he discov	Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 3, 2 History Named after Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite. Nobelium was unambiguously discovered and identified in April 1958 at Berkeley by A. Ghiorso, T. Sikkeland, J.R. Walton, and G.T. Seaborg, who used a new double-recoil technique. A heavy-ion linear accelerator (HILAC) was used to bombard a thin target of curium (95%244Cm and 4.5% 246Cm) with 12C ions to produce 102No according to the 246Cm(12C, 4n) reaction. In 1957 workers in the United States, Britain, and Sweden announced the discovery of an isotope of element 102 with a 10-minute half-life at 8.5 MeV, as a result of bombarding 244Cm with 13C nuclei. On the basis of this experiment, the name nobelium was assigned and accepted by the Commission on Atomic Weights of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The acceptance of the name was premature because both Russian and American efforts now completely rule out the possibility of any isotope of Element 102 having a half-life of 10 min in the vicinity of 8.5 MeV. Early work in 1957 on the search for this element, in Russia at the Kurchatov Institute, was marred by the assignment of 8.9 +/- 0.4 MeV alpha radiation with a half-life of 2 to 40 sec, which was too indefinite to support discovery claims. Confirmatory experiments at Berkeley in 1966 have shown the existence of 254102 with a 55-s half-life, 252102 with a 2.3-s half-life, and 257102 with a 23-s half-life. Following tradition giving the right to name an element to the discoverer(s), the Berkeley group in 1967, suggested that the hastily given name nobelium along with the symbol No , be retained.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,520	Who is the patron saint of Portugal?	Saint of the Day for April 23 (c. 280 – April 23, 303) Saint George’s Story Saint George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to the legends surrounding his life. That he was willing to pay the supreme price to follow Christ is what the Church believes. And it is enough. The story of George’s slaying the dragon, rescuing the king’s daughter and converting Libya is a 12th-century Italian fable. George was a favorite patron saint of crusaders, as well as of Eastern soldiers in earlier times. He is a patron saint of England, Portugal, Germany, Aragon, Catalonia, Genoa and Venice. Reflection Human nature seems to crave more than cold historical data. Americans have Washington and Lincoln, but we somehow need Paul Bunyan, too. The life of Saint Francis of Assisi is inspiring enough, but for centuries the Italians have found his spirit in the legends of the Fioretti, too. Santa Claus is the popular extension of the spirit of Saint Nicholas. The legends about Saint George are part of this yearning. Both fact and legend are human ways of illumining the mysterious truth about the One who alone is holy. Saint George is the Patron Saint of: Boy Scouts	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 to become one of the Caribbean's busiest commercial centers and a hub of artistic activity. The best way to explore the city is on foot. In the downtown area, start your visit at Independence Square, which is dissected by the Brian Lara Promenade. Locals playing chess under the shady trees are a common sight, and visitors can often catch a free street performance around the square in the afternoons. The promenade's western half is dominated by the International Waterfront Centre, one of the most ambitious construction projects sponsored by the former government. The complex includes a luxurious hotel, theater space, a waterfront park, shops and a large conference center. At the end of the promenade sits the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Built in 1832, the church is known for its beautiful stained-glass windows that tell the story of Trinidad's history in glorious colors and details. Beyond the cathedral lies the streets of the old Spanish town. The city is home to a handful of interesting museums. The most popular is the National Museum, situated at the Savannah district's southern end on Frederick Street. The vast permanent collection highlights the colonial history and recent past of the island. The highlight of the museum is the exhibition detailing the lives and work of the La Borde family who from 1969 to 1973 became the first Trinidadians to circle the globe in the Hummingbird, a small yacht. The family completed a second circumnavigation in the Hummingbird II, which is now on display next to the museum. The National Library is also worth a visit. Located at the corner of Abercromby and Hart Streets, the collection highlights West Indian works and provides a good introduction to the heritage of the island's people. The complex also includes a cinema and amphitheater. Another fascinating sight is the Museum of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Located in the old police headquarters, the museum outlines the history of the service and is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The city's largest green space is the Queen's Park Savannah. The park is often filled with kite-flyers, cricketers, picnickers and joggers in addition to vendors selling local treats like coconuts and oysters. The 260-acre park is over 180 years old, giving it the distinction of being the West Indies' oldest recreation grounds. Not far from the park is the recently renovated Emperor Valley Zoo, home to hundreds of animals, walking paths and a chic outdoor cafe. The nearby Botanical Gardens are home to some of the oldest trees and plants in the hemisphere, and more than 200 species of orchids grow on the lush grounds. The best time to visit Port of Spain is during Carnival, an extravagant celebration held in the days before Lent. Calypso competitions, parades, music performances and dances take over the city streets, and locals don elaborate costumes as they dance to soca and steel drum bands until the wee hours. Port of Spain Geographical Location Port of Spain is located to the north of Trinidad and Tobago facing the Caroni Swamp and Gulf of Paria. Although it is only the third largest city in Trinidad and Tobago, it is the most developed. The population of Port of Prince according to its last census in 2000 was 50,000 people. Port of Spain Language Although Spanish is spoken in Port of Spain, the official language is English. A Caribbean dialect of Hindi is also spoken in some areas as well as French and Chinese. Port of Spain Predominant Religion 26% Roman Catholic	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,521	Which TV personality has written the best-selling autobiography 'Camp David'?	Camp David: Amazon.co.uk: David Walliams: 9780718158613: Books David Walliams By Anne Laf on 12 Oct. 2012 Format: Hardcover Pretty impressed that I've managed to finish a book the day after it was published! But that's down to the fact that it's great. Loved the descriptions of him at school, joining the sea-scouts because it sounded camp, and of his first attempts at stand up in the comic relief assembly at school. But it was also fascinating to see the darker sides of his life. I've always known he's struggled with depression but I had no idea about the depths of it, and how close he came to ending his own life. He's such a fascinating guy, and it was a pleasure to enter into his poetic mind. It really is a sign that I read it so quickly! I never do that!	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 Ugly 4. Tom Parker managed which huge star? Elvis Presley 5. Who won (barefoot) the British Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with Puppet on String? Sandie Shaw 6. Who originally fronted Herman's Hermits? Peter Noone 7. Which jazz singer, whose career actually spanned the 1930s-90s, was known as the First Lady of Song? Ella Fitzgerald 8. Which singer played Alfie's girlfriend Siddie in the 1966 film? Millicent Martin 9. What name was given to the 1950-60s mainstream country music style of artists including Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, and Charlie Rich? Nashville Sound 10.What Canadian-born teen idol of the 1950s-60s wrote the lyrics to Sinatra's song My Way? Paul Anka 11.Which harmonica-paying frontman of Manfred Man sang on their early hits and later became a successful radio presenter? Paul Jones 12.What group became famous in the 1960s for their parody impressions of other hit songs? The Barron Knights 13.Peter Potter in the USA and David Jacobs in the UK presented which pop music TV show? Juke Box Jury 14.What was the 1962 space-age instrumental hit by the Tornados? Telstar 15.Who wrote and sang the novelty hit Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, about Camp Granada? Allan Sherman ~	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,522	Which is the national flower of Mexico?	Mexico National Flower - Facts about Dahlia pinnata Buy From OurStores Mexico National Flower Dahlia pinnata is the national flower of Mexico. Dahlias originated from the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America and Colombia. Dahlia pinnata is a genus of bushy, summer and autumn flowering plant. Dahlia pinnata flowers are species having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads. Kingdom from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Facts about Dahlia pinnata Dahlia pinnata is a tuberous perennial, growing to 1 m tall. The Dahlia pinnata flower petals are used in salads. The Dahlia pinnata flowers are hermaphrodites and are pollinated by insects. The first modern dahlia hybrids are the result of crossing between Dahlia coccinea and possibly Dahlia pinnata. Dahlia pinnata is used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species. Growing Dahlia pinnata They can be grown by seeds and tubers. Dahlia pinnata requires a deep rich soil and a sunny position. Plant tubers flat with the eye pointed up. Plant 3-6 inches deep and 18-24 inches apart. During planting, bone meal or a low nitrogen fertilizer can be added. Do not water the tubers at planting time. The shoots take 2-4 weeks to emerge. When the plant has 4 sets of leaves, cut or pinch the center shoot, which produces shorter, bushier plants with more flowers. Removal of old blossoms promotes more blooms and keeps the plant growing vigorously. Caring Dahlia pinnata Slugs and snails can be a major problem, for which slug bait is recommended. To avoid damaging the tubers, stake before or at planting. Over watering early in the season can rot the tubers. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can cause excessive vegetative growth and fewer blooms. Facts About Mexico The official name of Mexico is Estados Unidos Mexicanos which is translated as The United Mexican States. Mexico city is the capital city of Mexico. Mexican flag was adopted on 16 September 1968. Total land area of Mexico is 1,972,550 sq km. Mexican Climate is Tropical to desert type. Mexico got its independence from Spain on 16 September 1810. Mexican government is federal republic. Mexico is bordered by the United States of America to the north, Belize and Guatamala to the south, and is bounded on two sides by the Gulf of Mexico to the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Mexico is the world's greatest producer of silver. Over 70% of its revenue comes from exporting petroleum to the USA. The important industries include, food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism. The National Autonomous University of Mexico, founded in 1551 is the most important and largest university in Mexico. Mexican natural resources are Petroleum, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber. Agriculture products include: Corn, beans, oilseeds, feed grains, fruit, cotton, coffee, sugarcane, winter vegetables. Cancun, one of the most visited cosmopolitan cities in the world; Cozumel, the scuba diving Mecca; Mujeres Island, the island of dreams; Playa del Carmen, the biggest city of the Mayan riverside; Chetumal, a modern coastal city, capital of Quintana Roo State; Campeche, Valladolid and Villahermosa, colonial cities par excellence, Merida, the oldest city in the Yucatan State; Progreso y Veracruz, important cities with archaeological sites are the popular places in Mexico. Subscribe Get 10% off on pickupflowers.com explore	Oklahoma State Flower, Oklahoma Rose (Rosa odorata), from NETSTATE.COM Oklahoma State Flower Oklahoma State Flower: Oklahoma Rose Adoption of the Oklahoma State Flower When it comes to state flora, one must be careful to differentiate in Oklahoma. The Sooner State is represented, in one way or another, by three official flowers: Official state wild flower - Indian Blanket Official state flower - Hybrid Tea Rose, "Oklahoma" Mistletoe was adopted as the official floral emblem in 1893, while Oklahoma was still a territory. It was adopted by the State of Oklahoma in 1910. Oklahoma also adopted the official state wild flower, the Indian blanket, in 1986. It wasn't until 2004 that the "Oklahoma rose" joined the list. The Oklahoma rose is a hybrid tea rose [Rosa odorata (Andr.) Sweet] developed in 1964 by Herbert C. Swim and O.L. Weeks at Oklahoma State University. Since its adoption, mistletoe has occupied a precarious position as the official floral emblem of Oklahoma. On the one hand, export of mistletoe for Christmas decorations serves the state economically and mistletoe maintains a certain historical significance. On the other hand, the parasitic nature of the plant along with its less-than-spectacular flowers are not endearing characteristics. As a state flower goes, garden clubs in Oklahoma had never been excited by the state's official floral emblem, mistletoe. The Indian blanket, adopted in 1986, didn't offer much to gardeners either. A tea rose developed in the state and named for the state was another thing. Garden clubs across the state supported adoption of something more "cultivated" and they got it with the Oklahoma rose. Senator Gilmer Capps of Oklahoma City, introduced Senate Bill No. 7, proposing the Oklahoma rose as the official flower of the State of Oklahoma, to the 1st Session of the 49th Legislature on February 3, 2003. His bill proposed amending Section 25-92 of the Oklahoma Statutes defining mistletoe as the floral emblem of Oklahoma, adds text that also names the Oklahoma rose as the official flower. Though some legislators were concerned that the rose is not native to Oklahoma, this objection didn't seem to slow the movement toward approval. Garden clubs across the state were filing opinions in support of the Oklahoma Rose. Meeting of the Government Operations Committee on March 24, 2004: "...Dottie Weissenberger of Oklahoma City, representing 2,000 members in 180 garden clubs across the state, addressed the committee in behalf of the beautiful, hybrid flower. She recalled that the Oklahoma Rose was first planted at the State Capitol 40 years ago and has flourished over the intervening years, even in the face of hardships." The following is the text of the approved Senate Bill No. 7. Changes made to Section 25-92 of the Oklahoma Statutes are underlined. Governor Brad Henry signed this legislation on April 13, 2004 making the Oklahoma rose the official flower of the State of Oklahoma. ENROLLED SENATE Worthen, Staggs, Tyler, Dank, Greenwood of the House An Act relating to definitions and general provisions; amending 25 O.S. 2001, Section 92, which relates to the state floral emblem; naming the Oklahoma Rose the official flower of the State of Oklahoma; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 25 O.S. 2001, Section 92, is amended to read as follows: Section 92. A. The mistletoe shall be the floral emblem of the state. B. The Oklahoma Rose shall be the official flower of the State of Oklahoma. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2004. Passed the Senate the 23rd day of February, 2004. Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of April 2004. Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma the 13 day of April, 2004, at 5:40 o�clock p.m. The Oklahoma Statutes The following information is excerpted from the Oklahoma Statutes TITLE 25. Definitions and General Provisions. Chapter 3 - State Emblems and Honorary Positions. SECTION 25-92. §25-92. State floral emblem - official flower. A. The mistlet	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,523	Which 2007 treaty amended the Maastricht Treaty and Treaty of Rome?	Treaties Library » International & Area Studies Library » Portal to The European Union at Illinois » EU Institutions » Treaties Treaties Official Treaties are the foundations of the European Union and the primary source of EU law. Europa's European Treaties page provides an overview of the major treaties and includes links to explanatory texts for certain treaties (see lower-right corner of page). The Founding Treaties (Quotations taken from Europa's How the European Union Works ) Treaty Establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) Also known as "Treaty of Paris" Signed: April 18, 1951, Paris Came into force: July 23, 1952 Expired: July 23, 2002 Created the three "European Communities"--"the system of joint decision-making on coal, steel, nuclear power and other major sectors of the member states' economies." Established free trade area for many important economic and military resources. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Also known as "Treaty of Rome" Formerly known as the Treaty Establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) Signed: March 25, 1957, Rome Came into force: January 1, 1958 Amended by the Treaty of Lisbon as of December 1, 2009 Created a common market aimed at facilitating the movement of goods, services, capital, and labor. Abolished all internal tariffs. Established a common agricultural policy (CAP) and a common external trade policy. Treaty Establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) Also signed in Rome--same dates as above Euratom was established to facilitate and encourage cooperation in atomic energy development and use. Treaty on European Union (EU) Also known as "The Maastricht Treaty" Signed: February 7, 1992, Maastricht Came into force: November 1, 1993 Amended by the Treaty of Lisbon as of December 1, 2009 Established the European Union. Granted EU citizenship to every citizen of EU member states. Introduced central banking system and unified currency, the euro. "Introduced new forms of co-operation between the member state governments--for example on defence and in the area of 'justice and home affairs.' By adding this inter-governmental co-operation to the existing 'Community' system, the Maastricht Treaty created a new structure with three "pillars" which is political as well as economic. This is the European Union." Maastricht also renamed the EEC (created in the Treaty of Rome) to simply the EC--European Community--since the community's role had expanded beyond just economic concerns. Treaty of Lisbon Signed: December 13, 2007 came into force: December 1, 2009 The Treaty of Lisbon amends the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty Establishing the European Community. It increased the legislative and budgetary powers of the European Parliament, and created the function of President of the European Council. The voting rules in the Council were also amended, calculating a double majority according to member states and according to EU population as a whole. The Treaty of Lisbon is also notable for containing the first explicit recognition of the right of a member state to leave the Union. Other Treaties (Quotations taken from Europa's How the European Union Works ) Single European Act (SEA) Signed: February 1986 Came into force: July 1, 1987 Expanded scope of EEC. "Amended the EEC treaty and paved the way for completing the Single Market." Treaty of Amsterdam Signed: October 2, 1997 Came into force: May 1, 1999 "Amended the EU and EC treaties, giving numbers (instead of letters) to the EU Treaty articles" Treaty of Nice Signed: February 26, 2001 Came into force: February 1, 2003 "Further amends the other treaties, streamlining the EU's institutional system so it can continue to work effectively after a new wave of member states joins in 2004" Treaties of Accession Various dates The founding treaties are amended whenever new member states join the European Union. The most recent such amendment was in 2005, when Romania and Bulgaria were admitted to the EU. A complete list of the accession treaties is here . The Treaties area of EUR-Lex contains the	PravdaReport: Russian news and analysis Copyright © 1999-2017, «PRAVDA.Ru». When reproducing our materials in whole or in part, hyperlink to PRAVDA.Ru should be made. The opinions and views of the authors do not always coincide with the point of view of PRAVDA.Ru's editors. Select spelling error with mouse and press Ctrl+Enter	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,524	The name of which African country means 'House of Stone'?	Origin of African Country Names - Words We Speak - GaiaNews http://www.raceandhistory.com/historicalviews/africa.htm Algeria - Named after the capital city Algiers or Al-Jazair ("The Island") in Arabic. A reference to the small islands that once dotted the bay of the city. Angola - When Portuguese mariner Diego Cao landed at the mouth of the Congo River in 1483, two distinct Kingdoms ruled the region. The Kingdom of the Bakongo reigned in the north. The Quimbundos Kingdom, also known as Ndongo, dominated in the western and central areas. The king of the Quimbundos was called "Ngola". The region, taking its name from the king, became Angola. Benin - (Formerly Dahomey) named after the ancient Nigerian Kingdom of Benin. The former name Dahomey, pronounced Dan Ho Me ("on the belly of Dan") was an ancient Kingdom located in the south of what is modern-day Benin Republic. Botswana - A name used to collectively describe the Tswana, the country's dominant ethnic group. Formerly known as Bechuanaland, Bechauna being an alternative spelling for Botswana. Burkina Fasso - Mossi for "Land of Incorruptible Men" was changed to this from Upper Volta in 1984. Upper Volta reffered to its geographical location in relation to the Volta river. Burundi - Derives from Rundi (Kirundi) the language universally spoken throughout Burundi. Cameroon (also Cameroun in French) - The name is derived from Rio de Camarï¿½es (the River of Prawns) the name given to River Wouri by Portuguese Explorers in the 15th century. Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) - Named after the westernmost point in mainland Africa. The nearest point on the continent to this Island Nation. Central African Republic - It's in Central Africa! Africa is believed to have originated from either the Latin word aprica ("Sunny") or greek aphrike ("without cold") and originally applied to North Africa. However as Europe discovered the extent of continental Africa, the term came to match its modern day usage. Chad - The name appears to derive from the Lake which forms it South-Western border with Nigeria. Comoros - The name "Comoros" is derived from the Arabic kamar or kumr, meaning "moon," although this name was first applied by Arab geographers to Madagascar. It was adopted by French Colonialists to describe the Islands. Congo - Named after the 15th Kingdom of Kongo which thrived on both banks of the River Congo, extending into Modern day Congo, Congo DR, Angola and Zambia. Congo DR - As Above. Also formerly known as Zaire a traditional local name for River Congo. Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) - The Reference by European traders to the availabiilty of Ivory Tusks. Djibouti - (Fomerly Territory of the Afars and Issas) Named after the Port capital. Egypt - Direct geographical descendent of Ancient Egypt. Equatorial Guinea - Guinea derives from the berber word aguinaw, or gnawa ("black man"), which Berbers (Nomadic Saharan Peoples) have used to describe most of West Africa. Eritrea - The Latin phrase Mare Erythraeum ("Red Sea") was used by Italy to describe its colonies in the horn of Africa. This later became Eritrea and was adopted by the country on independence from Ethiopia. Ethiopia - Direct geographical descendent of Ancient Ethiopia. Gabon - Gabon's first European visitors were Portuguese traders who arrived in the 15th century and subsequent Portuguese references refered to it as Gabon after the Portuguese word gabao, a coat with sleeves and hood resembling the shape of the Como River estuary, where they first explored. Gambia - Named after the River Gambia which flows through the Country. Ghana - Named after the Ancient West African Kingdom of Ghana. See Ancient Ghana. Guinea - See Equatorial Guinea. Guinea-Bissau - See Equatorial Guinea. Kenya - Named after the mountain o	Historical Country Names - Nations Online Project Historical Country Names keywords: geography, historical country names, former country names, history, place name changes, historical maps List of formerly used country names and names of countries which have ceased to exist. Name changes of countries, dependencies, geographical and other regions of particular geopolitical interest. Today Abyssinia The Ethiopian Empire spans a geographical area of today Ethiopia, Eritrea , and Djibouti ,and included parts of Northern Somalia , Southern Egypt , Eastern Sudan , Yemen and Western Saudi Arabia . Abyssinia was an empire that existed for more than 800 years, from circa 1137 (beginning of Zagwe Dynasty) until 1974 when the Ethiopian monarchy was overthrown in a coup d'etat. Afars and Issas Territory formerly known as French Somaliland, the French colony was renamed to the French Territory of Afars and Issas (1967 - 1977),the territory became independent in 1977, known today as Djibouti. formerly a British protectorate became independent in 1966 as the Kingdom of Lesotho. formerly a British protectorate became independent in 1966 as Republic of Botswana. Democratic Republic of the Congo Benadir a coastal region of Somalia; covering most of the Indian Ocean coast of the country, from the Gulf of Aden to the Juba River, formerly part of Italian Somaliland. Biafra, Republic of (named after the Bight of Biafra) today part of Bophuthatswana - nominal republic and homeland for Tswana-speaking people, 1949 reincorporated into British Bechuanaland (region) incorporated into the Cape Colony (1895) British East Africa or East Africa Protectorate British protectorate from 1890 until 1920 Kenya , Tanzania , Uganda , and parts of Somalia (Jubaland) Cape Colony, 1795-1797 British colony, 1803-1806 colony of the Batavian Republic (Netherlands), since 1910 part of Central African Republic Kenya Colony The Colony and Protectorate of Kenya was part of the British Empire in Africa. It was established when the former East Africa Protectorate was transformed into a British crown colony in 1920. Ciskei (Republic of Ciskei)- homeland for Xhosa-speaking people, 1994 reincorporated into Dahomey ; (the Republic of Dahomey; in French: République du Dahomey), was a former French colony andpart of French West Africa until independence in 1960, in 1975 the Republic of Dahomeychanged its name in Benin. Dan Ho Me was an ancient Kingdom located in the south of today Benin. French Guinea was a French protectorate in West Africa, after independence from France in 1958 it became today Mali French West Africa was a federation of eight French colonial territories in Africa: Mauritania, Senegambia and Niger, French Sudan , French Guinea , Côte d'Ivoire, Upper Volta and Dahomey . Mauritania , The Gambia , Senegal , Niger , Mali , Guinea , Côte d'Ivoire , Burkina Faso and Benin. German East Africa (German: Deutsch-Ostafrika) a German colony from 1885 until 1919 which included Burundi, Rwanda and Tanganyika (the mainland part of present Tanzania), an area almost three times the size of Germany today. German East Africa colony ended with the defeat of Imperial Germany in World War I. With the Treaty of Versailles the territory was divided between Britain (Tanganyika.), Belgium (Ruanda-Urundi), and Portugal (to become part of Mozambique). Hausaland, consisted of seven independent city-states: Biram, Daura, Gobir, Kano, Katsina, Rano, and Zaria. Italian East Africa (former name for Italian possessions in eastern Africa) Kaffraria, former name for Transkei Katanga - 1960, Belgium granted independence to the Congolese province of the Mali Federation, was a country in West Africa 1959-1960, formed by a union between Malawi Portuguese East Africa (Província Ultramarina de Moçambique) Mozambique or Portuguese East Africa (officially the State of East Africa) for almost 500 years a Portuguese Colony, 1498–1975. See also: Portugal Sahara Occidental, Spanish name for Senegambia (region; former name of the confederation of Senegal and	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,525	A caracal is what type of animal?	Caracal (Caracal Caracal) - Animals - A-Z Animals Five groups that classify all living things Animalia A group of animals within the animal kingdom Chordata A group of animals within a pylum Mammalia A group of animals within a class Carnivora A group of animals within an order Felidae A group of animals within a family Caracal Comprised of the genus followed by the species Caracal Caracal The animal group that the species belongs to Mammal What kind of foods the animal eats Carnivore How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is 65cm - 90cm (2ft - 3ft) The measurement of how heavy the animal is 11kg - 18kg (24lbs - 40lbs) The fastest recorded speed of the animal 80km/h (50mph) How long the animal lives for 12 - 15 years Whether the animal is solitary or sociable Solitary The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct Least Concern The colour of the animal's coat or markings Tan, Brown, Black The protective layer of the animal Fur The specific area where the animal lives Dry woodland and savannah The average number of babies born at once 3 Other animals that hunt and eat the animal Human, Hyena, Lions Characteristics unique to the animal Long, black ear tufts and short fur Caracal Location Map of Africa Caracal The caracal is also commonly known as the Persian Lynx or African Lynx despite the fact that the caracal is not a lynx at all. The caracal is thought to be most closely related to the African golden cat and the serval. The caracals name is believed to come from the Turkish word Karakulak, which means black ears. The caracal typically has 20 different muscles in the caracals ears which enables the caracal to detect prey. The caracal is a medium sized cat however, with the caracal , its size appears to make little difference on what the caracal hunts. Scientists have found dead ostriches with caracal tooth-marks in them, meaning that the caracal is fast enough to outrun and catch an ostrich , and strong enough to overpower it and kill it. The caracal has also been known to leap up into the air to successfully catch and kill flying birds . The caracals are excellent acrobats and can land safely. The caracal is normally dark red, grey, or golden sand in colour and as the caracals name suggests, the caracals ears are black, with tufts. Young caracals bear reddish spots on the underbelly that disappear when they grow up. The caracal mainly hunts rodents, birds (including ostriches), antelopes , gazelles, and rabbits . The caracal tends to avoid eating very stiff fur by neatly shearing it off with their claws, but they are tolerant of feathers. The caracal can live up to around 12 years in the wild, with some adult caracals living to 17 years old in captivity. The caracal is found in Africa and Southwest Asia , where the caracal prefers grasslands (savannas and tropical grasslands), and deserts . Share This Article	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 Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. 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What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. Joe Mercer; 14. White Lines; 15. Robbie Fowler; 16. Hearsay; 17. Jack Hargreaves; 18. Dawn French; 19. Margo and Jerry Leadbetter; 20. Boots; 21. McWhirter (Ross and Norris); 22. Peter Falk; 23. Two; 24. 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1,505,526	"In what country do people say ""Kanpai"" when making a toast?"	Cheers in Japanese - Drinking in Japan Cheers in Japanese Cheers in Japanese Drinking in Japan: Etiquette and How to Survive Kanpai is the way to say cheers in Japanese when drinking in Japan. DAJ / Getty Images By Greg Rodgers Updated January 05, 2016. Whether sharing a drink for business, pleasure, or both, knowing how to say "cheers" in Japanese is essential for enjoying the experience. Drinking in Japan can be a serious affair. Just as real business relationships are formed on golf courses in the West, business is frequently conducted over drinks in social environments throughout Japan. Sessions can go for hours on end. Luckily, Japanese drinking etiquette is simple: never drink alone and always offer a polite cheers! Note: As in any culture, following the lead of your local friends and hosts is always the best bet. Although many of these pointers for drinking in Japan hold true, settings vary and sometimes people adopt more relaxed approaches to make Western guests feel more comfortable. First, see some Japan travel tips for saving money in what is notoriously considered an expensive destination. How to Say Cheers in Japanese The easiest way to say cheers in Japanese is with an enthusiastic kanpai! continue reading below our video Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos (sounds like "gahn-pie"). Often shouted with enthusiasm, Kanpai translates to "empty cup" or "bottoms up." Tradition once dictated that people were expected to finish their small cup of sake (rice wine) in one shot. Now that beer is more or less the drink of choice, you can certainly get by with just raising your glass and taking a sip each time someone offers a toast. That's a good thing; there may be scores of toasts during any given session! Tip: The correct pronunciation of sake is "sah-keh," not "sak-key" as is often used in the West. Learn how to bow in Japan . Drinking in Japan The number one rule of etiquette to observe when drinking in Japan is to never take a drink alone. Always wait for the group to receive their drinks and for someone to offer a cheers or toast before you raise your glass and take the first drink. Make eye contact with those nearest as you raise your glass, or angle your body and pay attention to whomever is giving the toast. The glass of the most senior person should be slightly higher than yours. Beer is the usual choice for social and business settings in Japan. Sake coming in a close second although whiskey and bourbon have gained a significant following. Your Japanese cohorts may prefer to drink sake with you just for the experience and to share an important part of the culture. While not a requirement, ordering the same first drink as others in the group is considered extremely polite and makes sharing easier. When drinking in Japan, or in any formal group setting, emphasis is shifted to the group or team as a whole; individuality is often considered rogue and impolite. If you're in a formal setting, this isn't the time to go for your usual cocktail choice -- follow the lead of the group and stick to beer or sake. Today, beer most often accompanies a meal, while sake is enjoyed with appetizers or light fare . If possible, avoid sipping from your glass alone throughout a meal. Japanese drinking sessions are often a marathon; sip water instead and wait for the group to drink. If you do need to sip beer, you don't necessarily have to offer a kompai! each time; you can simply raise your glass and meet eyes with someone. If someone makes eye contact with you and wishes to drink, lift your cup. Putting your cup back on the table without at least taking a little sip is considered impolite. Japanese Drinking Etiquette It is customary to allow others seated close to pour your drinks from their beer or tokkuri (sake bottle) and you should reciprocate, assuming that you are drinking the same thing. Typically, the younger or lower in status pour for the senior members of the group first. Hierarchies are especially observed during business meetings. Learn more about Japanese business etiquette . When someone is filling your glass	Harold T. Sakata (1920 - 1982) - Find A Grave Memorial Honolulu County Hawaii, USA Actor. A native of Holualoa, Hawaii, he is best remembered for his role as henchman 'Oddjob' in the James Bond spy film, "Goldfinger" in 1964. His character's weapon of choice was a razor-rimmed bowler hat, that could pass for a frisbee. The film also starred German actor Gert Frobe in the title role. Other credits include the films, "Seventeenth Heaven" (1965), "Operation Gold" (1966), "The Poppy Is Also A Flower" (1966), "Dimension 5" (1966), "The Phynx" (1970), "Sarge" (1971), "The Wrestler" (1974), "Impulse" (1974), "Mako: The Jaws Of Death" (1976), "The Happy Hooker Goes To Washington" (1977), "Record City" (1978), "Death Dimension" (1978), "Goin' Coconuts" (1978), "The Billion Dollar Threat" (1979), "The Ninja Strikes Back" (1982), "Invaders Of The Lost Gold" (1982), and "Mad Mission III: Our Man From Bond Street" (1984), released after his death. On television, Sakata played the role of 'Cheng' in the short-lived series, "Highcliffe Manor" in 1979, and that of 'Ramoo' in the "Gilligan's Island" episode, "The Hunter", which aired on January 16, 1967. He also appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man", "Hawaii Five-O", "The Blue Knight", "Police Woman", "The Rockford Files", "Quincy, M.E.", and "Kraft Suspense Theatre." Born Toshiyuki Sakata of Japanese descent, he was also an avid sportsman from a very young age. He became interested in wrestling and won a silver medal in that sport in the light heavyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. He later became a professional wrestler under the name of 'Tosh Togo,' and became known for throwing salt in the eyes of his opponent. He was later discovered by James Bond film producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and went onto the role that made him famous. He passed away from cancer in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 62.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,527	The Krimml Falls are in which European country?	Krimml Waterfalls in Salzburg, Austria Order Krimml Waterfalls Enjoy a spectacular hike to Austria’s highest waterfalls. The three stages of the hike, starting in the village of Krimml, take you to ever more spectacular views of the falls and the surrounding countryside. Bring your camera and capture the most beautiful section of the falls! The gorgeous scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park is your backdrop when hiking from the little village of Krimml, in the province of Salzburg, to Central Europe’s tallest waterfalls: the “Krimml Waterfalls.” From a height of 380 meters, the mountain waters of the Krimmler Ache, a glacial creek, plunge over three tiers to the valley below. Walk for about 30 minutes from the southern end of the village, high above the Salzach valley, along the path to the first view point, the Lower Falls. The Riemannkanzel and the third view point are only about 5 minutes apart. Further along, the Regenkanzel takes you to the Middle Falls where you can literally feel the power of the water. If you feel like taking a break, the Schoenangerl restaurant at 4,216 ft. is the perfect place to do so. Of course, you’ll find the finest view at the Bergerblick, the top of the falls. Expect to spend 1 ½ hours to hike to the top. Tectonic shifts pushed the earth up to create the high distance to the bottom of the falls. Don’t miss the Krimmler Ache, which is the source of the waterfall! Immediately adjacent to the falls, find the WasserWunderWelt, an aquatic theme park that depicts water in its countless forms.	Overspill Overspill 5A: Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate 6A: Tea 18A: The white of an egg 19A: Tomato 33A. Kings cross and Charing cross 34A. Pennsylvania 35A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 36A. Caracus 41A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 42A. Eros 64A: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip 65A: Captain James Cook! 66A: Bones in the Hand 67A: John D. Rockefeller 69A: The eye (inflammation of the cornea) 70A: Mormons 72A: Princess Diana was killed in a car crash. 73A: Leprosy 79A: Schutzstaffel or ‘Protection Squad 80A: The 16th 83A: Fractures of the bone 84A: Leg 108A. New Guinea (Greenland is the largest) 109A. A monkey 110A. The Merchant Of Venice 111A. Teeth 115A. A fish (of the herring family found off North America's Atlantic coast) 116A. the umbrella 118A. Rhinoceros (up to 5 tons, then hippo up to 3.2 tons) 119A. Water buffalo 133A. 8 ft (2.44 metres) 134A. Anna Kournikova 140A. Preston North End - 1888-89 141A. Motor Racing (nickname for Indianapolis) 142A. Beijing 143A. Mercedes Benz 144A. Alec Stewart 145A. 20 (8 pawns can move 1 or 2 squares and 2 knights can move in 2 directions) 146A. Marcellus. 154A: Leondaro, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello 155A: Thing 158A: Mrs Hudson 159A: British Academy of Film and Television Arts 160A: Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith, played by George Peppard, from the 1980's US TV action series The A-Team. 161A: The Three Wise Men (or the Three Kings) 162A: A Few Good Men 163A: Rudolph Valentino 164A: The Coronation of Elizabeth II 165A: Cameron Diaz 171A: The Artful Dodger 172A: 15 173A: Ernst Stavro Blofeld in From Russia With Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again 174A: Dr. Who 184A. Bootlegger 185A. Australia 186A. English - founded in 1701 as a collegiate school it was renamed Yale college in his honour in 1718 and renamed Yale University in 1887. 187A. His bayonet 190A. KLM or Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij) 191A. McDonalds 193A. Jesper Parnevik 194A. Idi Amin Dada 195A. It took place in 1889. John L(awrence) Sullivan –1858 to 1918 knocked out Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds. 196A. They fathered children 197A. John Ronald Reuel - 1892 to 1973 198A. Harriet Beecher Stowe 205A. Gardens (a.k.a. Capability Brown) 206A. the umbrella 209A. Gold, Juno, Sword, Omaha, Utah. 210A. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour 211A. Criminal 217A. Fork in (the) road 218A. Dominoes 223A. Its a small world after all 224A. A bad spell of weather 225A. Tale of two cities 226A. Postman 229A. All in a days work 230A. Clean underwear 232A. The good the bad and the ugly 233A. Frank Sinatra 235A. What goes up must come down 236A. One step forwards two steps back 237A. Glance backwards 238A. Long time no see 239A. Gross injustice BIG BLOG QUIZ 2011 Thank you those of you that have pointed out the repeats, the questions are compiled from various web sources, just go with it, cheers x For everyone who loves a quiz but cant take part in the live twitter quizzes i thought i would do an 'at home' quiz If you want your efforts scored email your answers to me at scaryeye@hotmail.com Id rather people didnt cheat and google all the answers but hey....its your karma Closing date is Noon on January 1st 2012 2011 Big Quiz – Qs 1 Q: Kulfi is a type of which Indian food? 2 Q: In the Wild West, what did the Red Indians call whisky? 3 Q: It means Aunt Mary in English, but by what name do we usually know this drink? 4 Q: What is the name of the baked, light, sweet or savoury, dish whose name derives from the French 'to puff up'? 5 Q: Which three flavours make up a Neapolitan ice cream? 6 Q: Which beverage may be black or green? 7 Q: What does a ‘Sommelier’ Do? 8 Q: A bottle equivalent to 20 Bottles of wine is called what? 9 Q: Which part of a cow is used to make tripe? 10 Q: What type of fruit is a cantaloupe? 11 Q: Which vegetable is also known as an egg plant? 12 Q: What is a baby oyster called? 13 Q: Arctic King, Saladin and Tom Thumb are which types of vegetable? 14 Q: What ty	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,528	The birdeating spider (the largest spider in the world is found in what part of the world	World's Largest Spider Travel World's Largest Spider The goliath birdeater tarantula of South America is arguably the biggest spider in the world. Watch as one hapless mouse wanders into a spider's… more They're the big, hairy spiders of our nightmares. And it's no wonder we're afraid. Tarantulas are the biggest of all of the arachnids. These spiders are killing machines, perfectly adapted to their habitats. And the biggest and baddest of them all is the Goliath. It can grow to nearly a foot across, with fangs an inch long. The Goliath makes its home in the remote rainforests of South America. Night is when the Goliath is most active. But for these ambush predators, hunting means lying in wait. Near the entrance to her burrow, she lays down a silk welcome mat. It acts like a trip-wire, letting her know when something has ventured within range. Even with eight eyes, Goliaths-like most spiders-have weak vision. They're alerted to the presence of prey by vibrations rippling across their sensitive hairs. It's only a matter of time before some hapless creature-like this floor mouse-wanders too close, and brushes against the silk. It's like ringing a dinner bell. The Goliath's venom proves fatal to this mouse. But for most people, the tarantula's bite is no worse than a bee sting. According to researchers, there's never been a single confirmed human death from a tarantula bite. Perhaps knowing the facts about these ancient predators can help turn human fear… into fascination. X World's Largest Spider The goliath birdeater tarantula of South America is arguably the biggest spider in the world. Watch as one hapless mouse wanders into a spider's deadly trap, and see the unusual adaptations that make the goliath one of nature's deadliest ambushers. Share Link	Insects and Spiders in Children's Literature Insects and Spiders: A Literature-Based Classroom Unit Fiction, Nonfiction and Activities for Preschool through Ninth Grade. Insects may be repulsive or creepy to many adults, but kids are usually fascinated by them. There are wonderful classic books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Charlotte's Web as well as delightful new books such as Elise Broach's Masterpiece and Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin. The wide variety of books let us get deeply into the language arts and other curriculum areas through the science topic of insects and spiders. There are also mesmerizing nonfiction titles such as Amazing Insects and Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Insects and Spiders which lead us into biology, entomology, life sciences, chemistry, physics, math, the environment, and geography. With some of the classroom activities below we can also bring in art and dance. By researching insects from different parts of the world we can expand into geography or the role of insects in people's lives in cultures around the world. As always, scientific research can include lots of opportunities for real world mathematics. The fascinating shapes and colors of insects are great for art projects. For a more sinister direction let's take insects into forensics by studying the human body in decay and then lice and ticks bring us around to the health curriculum. Does that cover everything? How about imitating the stride or flight of different insects for physical education and dance? But enough daydreaming. Let's get to the books and specific activities. For all ages try starting with a picture book. The finest of them have a depth that rings true for children, teens and adults. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic from 1969. Older students often remember it fondly. You can read it aloud to the class to introduce the unit and then have some light discussion about it. This book is also available in many different languages so it's great for a multilingual classroom. Read more about this book. Insect and Spider Picture Books The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. (1981, Philomel. ISBN 9780399208539. Order Info .) Picture Book. 32 pages. Gr PreK-1. In this classic picture book, a caterpillar hatches, eats, spins a cocoon, and emerges as a butterfly. Although the food he eats is not part of a real caterpillar's diet and the butterfly that emerges is not identifiable, the concept of metamorphosis the book portrays is a nice introduction to that life cycle and to metamorphosis as metaphor. Read More about this book including a few activities. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. (1990, Philomel. ISBN 9780399218859. Order Info .) Picture Book. 32 pages. Gr K-2. A very small cricket tries again and again to make the cricket chirp by rubbing his wings together as other insects pass him, making their unique sounds. Each page has an insect and a verb describing his behavior. Each page also ends with "The little cricket wanted to answer so he rubbed his wings together, but nothing happened. Not a sound." Read More in our Featured Book Teachers Guide with activities, related books and links. Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle. (1999, Philomel. ISBN 9780399232015. Order Info .) Picture Book. 32 pages. Gr PreK-2. In this addition to the "Very" series, Carle has given us a click beetle. An advisory at the beginning of the book tells us that the protective device of the click beetle when on its back is to stretch, click and flip. This the beetle does but lands again and again on its back. Coached by various insect & animal friends, the young beetle tries in vain to right itself. It's the approach of a young boy and the further wisdom of an older click beetle that spur our beetle to victory. Alien Invaders by Lynn Huggins-Cooper. Illustrated by Bonnie Leick. (2010, Raven Tree. ISBN 9781934960837. Order Info .) Picture Book. 32 pages. Gr PreK-4. The little boy in this book sees the space aliens all around him, their robot legs, their shiny suits and helmets, their camera-	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,529	Pneumoconiosis is a type of what illness?	Types of Pneumoconiosis \| Pneumoconiosis Types of Pneumoconiosis national accident helpline Pneumoconiosis is the name of a range of occupational lung diseases including asbestosis, berylliosis, byssinosis, coal worker’s pneumoconiosis and silicosis. In the UK pneumoconiosis is a “notifiable” industrial disease. In other words, if a patient is diagnosed with a form of pneumoconiosis then the doctor is duty bound to inform the patients’ employer of the diagnosis (with the permission of the patient). It is then the duty of the employer to inform the Health and Safety Executive. The Department of Work and Pensions stipulate that pneumoconiosis conditions are covered by disablement benefit and there is also the option to make a personal injury claim against the employer of a person suffering from pneumoconiosis if it can be proved that the condition was caused as a consequence of their work environment. See below for specific information on each of the main forms of pneumoconiosis -	Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? 6. American jazz musician Art Tatum excelled on which instrument? 7. What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? 8. A boomslang is what type of creature? 9. What is grandpa's name in the TV show The Munsters? 10. In which country was Greenpeace founded? 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? 13. What is the name of the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope? 14. Chiromancy is the technical name for what pseudoscience (claimed but not proven to be scientific)? 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? 16. As at 2008 what is the most popularly attended concert venue in the world (highest audience numbers per year)? 17. Nanga Parbat, meaning 'naked mountain', the 9th highest in the world, is part of which mountain range? 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 19. Which American singer's real name was Eunice Wayman? 20. The ghost of great Dane dog Kabur, said to haunt Los Angeles Pet Cemetery, belonged to which 1920s screen idol? 21. Who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? 22. What country hosts the World Wife-Carrying Championships? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? 24. What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? 25. What is Earl's band called in the TV series My Name is Earl? 26. Which British MP claims responsibility for introducing speed bumps ('sleeping policemen') to UK roads? 27. Who holds the record for the longest televised successful golf putt (as at 2008)? 28. Harrisburg is the capital of which US state? 29. What are the Italian cheese balls whose name translates as 'small mouthfuls? 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Psychokiller 02-02-2009, 03:06 PM 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? P&G 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? Hungary 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? Stubbs 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? Foot 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? Plato 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? Egypt 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 1949? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? Venezuala (sp) 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Crown Jewels brighton_eagle 02-02-2009, 03:09 PM The answer I have is elevator brake. Which allowed him to build the safety elevator which is commonly known as the elevator today. So whilst correct, your answer is not the only answer. Sorry. Carry on.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,530	Which celestial body is the only dwarf planet and largest asteroid found in the inner solar system?	Celestial Body - Universe Today Universe Today by Jerry Coffey [/caption]The term celestial body is as expansive as the entire universe, both known and unknown. By definition a celestial body is any natural body outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. Easy examples are the Moon, Sun, and the other planets of our solar system. But those are very limited examples. The Kuiper belt contains many celestial bodies. Any asteroid in space is a celestial body. So, what do you write about with such a broad topic? How about a sampling of five of my favorites and leave it at that for now? Which five, though. Well, let’s cover Ceres, the Kuiper belt, the asteroid Cruithne , Achernar, and Apophis. Ceres is a celestial body that is by far the largest and most massive asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is approximately the size of Texas or 975km x 909 km with a mass of 9.5×1020. It actually represents 1/3 of all of the mass of the asteroid belt. It has enough mass for self gravity which is a major requirement to be considered a dwarf planet. It revolves around the sun every 1679.819 days with a very small axial tilt. The surface is relatively warm. The high temperature is thought to be in the neighborhood of -38°C(235 K). Ceres has a visual brightness magnitude of +6.9 to +9. When it is at the brightest point possible, Ceres is nearly bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. It can be seen with binoculars whenever it is above the horizon on a completely dark night. The Kuiper belt contains many a celestial body. It is actually a disk-shaped region in the outer solar system lying beyond the orbit of Neptune and extending to a distance of about 50 astronomical units, containing thousands of small icy bodies, some of which are on highly elliptical orbits, periodically visiting the inner solar system as comets. It is thought to be a collection of the remnants of the formation of the solar system. Who knows what may be found when we are able to send spacecraft to its edges? As a celestial body, the asteroid Cruithne is sort of small and indistinct until you consider that it is locked in a 1:1 orbit with the Earth. The asteroid is sometimes referred to as the Earth’s second moon. It is not a true moon because the Earth’s gravity does not effect it nor does its effect the Earth. Cruithne’s nearest pass to Earth is .1 AU (40 moon lengths), although right now it never comes closer than .3 AU. The asteroid sort of runs like a corkscrew around the Earth while both are revolving around the Sun. The asteroid Cruithne is in a normal elliptic orbit around the Sun. Its revolution around the Sun, approximately 364 days at present, is almost equal to that of the Earth. Because of this, Cruithne and Earth appear to follow each other in their paths around the Sun. The celestial body Achernar is a bright, blue, B3-type star of six to eight solar masses lying approximately 144 light years away. It is classified as a dwarf, but it is 3,000 times more luminous than our Sun. It is in the deep southern sky and never rises above 33°N. Achernar is best seen from the southern hemisphere in November; it is circumpolar below 33°S. Achernar spins so quickly that is spherical in shape. The distance along its equator is 50% greater than its polar diameter. It is the brightest star in the Eridanus constellation. It is also the 9th brightest star in the night sky. Of the 10 brightest stars, other than our Sun, it is the hottest and bluest. The celestial body Apophis is one of the most intriguing, to me. It is the stuff that many sci-fi legends have been based on. Apophis is most famous for the stir it caused in 2004. The asteroid was discovered on its way towards the Earth and was predicted to have a 2.7% chance of impacting the Earth. That in and of itself is not significant. Objects impact the Earth on a yearly basis. The size of Apophis was the major concern. Even a small chance that an asteroid the size of a small town hitting the Earth rightly caused a large commotion. It achieved the highest score ever on the Torino scale and it stayed on	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?`Bike +A 2015 intensive listening study discovered that giraffes actually?`Hum +Name the last US president to meet the leader of Cuba before Barack Obama did in 2015?`Eisenhower +Jay Z and Beyonce launched a music streaming service in 2015 called? `Tidal +At auction in 2015, $1.2m was paid for Don McLean's original handrwitten lyrics for which 1971 big hit song? `American Pie +In 2015 what global contest ruled against the use of swimsuits for its 114 competitors, for the first time since 1951 inception? `Miss World +Which vast tech corporation opened its first 'Nest' branded intelligent home store in Palo Alto California in 2015?`Google +In 2015 Japan lowered its voting age to what?`18`eighteen +The abbreviation MERS, significantly impacting South Korea 2015, is otherwise known as?`Camel Flu +Christian is the lead character in the film 2015 adaptation of what extraordinarily successful book?`Fifty Shades of Grey`50 shades of grey +Who stepped down as chief of 21st Century Fox in 2015?`Rupert Murdoch`murdoch +In 2015 a new North Korean schools curriculum reportedly included that leader Kim Jong-un learnt to drive at age?`3`three +Which car company launched the Avensis model in 2015?`Toyota +In 2015 evidence of water was found on which planet?`Mars +Which 'BRIC' country launched the Astrosat space lab in 2015?`India +Who won the 2015 men's tennis French Open?`Stan Warwinka`warwinka +What company launched the S6 Edge smartphone?`Samsung +Which leading professional networking tech corporation, whose main revenue is selling user access/details to recruiters, bought the Lynda learning company for $1.5bn in 2015?`Linkedin`linked in +'Dismaland' was the temporary theme park/exhibition of which famous 'anonymous' artist?`Banksy +Matthais Muller was made chief of which troubled car company in 2015?`Volkswagen`vw +In 2015 the World Anti-Doping Agency suggested banning which nation from the 2016 Olympics?`Russia +The game of Monopoly celebrated what anniversary in 2015?`eighty`80`80th +Name the Princess born 4th in succession to the British throne in 2015, to Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?`Charlotte +The 2015 Mad Max movie is sub-titled?`Fury Road`mad max: fury road`mad max fury road +The Magna Carta, signed in London, and inspiring constitutional rights globally thereafter, was how many years old in 2015?`eight hundred`800 +In 2015 the Sinabug volcano erupted in what country?`Indonesia +Olav Bjortmont became 2015 world champion in?`Quizzing`quiz +Lars Lokke led his centre-right party to 2015 government election victory in what country?`Denmark +Blackberry's new phone for 2015 was called the...?`Priv +Facebook's new music sharing/streaming feature launched in 2015 was called "Music... "?`Stories +Eddie Jones was appointed head coach of which English sporting team in 2015?`Rugby Union`rugby +According to 2015 survey what fruit was most popular among USA children?`Apples`apple +Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey celebrated what birthday in 2015?`49`fourty-nine`fourty nine`49th +Jon Snow was killed off in what TV series in 2015, adapted from GRR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire'?`Game of Thrones +Finance minister Yanis Yaroufakis caused comment for not wearing a tie in February 2015 when negotiating the debts for which nation?`Greece +What nation hosted the 2015 Women's World (soccer) Cup?`Canada +What iconic equine-alluding company, in countless books/films/cowboy holsters, filed for bankruptcy in 2015?`Colt +Due to a 2015 contamination scandal in India/Afica, which corporation destroyed 400 million packets of Maggi noodles?`Nestle +How many years old was the McDonalds fast food company in 2015?`60`sixty +It was announced in 2015 that Alexander Hamilton would be replaced on?`$10 bill`$10`tendollars`ten dollar bill`ten	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,531	What is the scientific name for the windpipe?	Windpipe \| Define Windpipe at Dictionary.com windpipe the trachea of an air-breathing vertebrate. Origin of windpipe 1520-30; wind 1 + pipe 1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for windpipe Expand Contemporary Examples After using her hands to clear her windpipe, she freed her eyes from the embers that were blinding her vision. Mailer's Final Gift Lawrence Schiller February 4, 2009 Historical Examples My brother felt that it must be the windpipe, because when you kicked someone there he lost his breath. The soreness in the throat may extend down the windpipe, and membranes may form there. Diphtheria Public Health Service British Dictionary definitions for windpipe Expand a nontechnical name for trachea (sense 1) related adjective tracheal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for windpipe Expand "trachea," 1520s, from wind (n.1) in the "breath" sense + pipe (n.1). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper	Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,532	The sportsman Oscar Pistorius has what nickname?'	Studying Oscar Pistorius: Does The 'Blade Runner' Have An Advantage? [Video] \| WBFO Studying Oscar Pistorius: Does The 'Blade Runner' Have An Advantage? [Video] By Howard Berkes • Jul 30, 2012 Related Program: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa runs in the men's 200-meter event at the Paralympic World Cup in May. Some observers have suggested Pistorius receives an unfair advantage from his carbon-fiber "blade" legs. Michael Steele / Getty Images View Slideshow 2 of 2 "The unaffected leg produces peak vertical forces that are on average 9 percent greater than those produced by the affected leg using a running-specific prosthesis," concluded scientists who studied a Paralympic sprinter. The sprinter ran on one prosthetic like that of Oscar Pistorius; his other leg was unaffected. William McDermott, Ph.D. / The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Murray, Utah. Listen / Originally published on July 30, 2012 9:04 pm The technology that makes walking possible for amputees is also making running possible at the Olympics. On Saturday in London, South African Oscar Pistorius will run on artificial limbs in the 400-meter sprint. Pistorius is a double amputee who runs world-class times on his carbon-fiber legs. At last month's Prefontaine Track and Field Classic in Eugene, Ore., Pistorius ran in the inside lane of the 400-meter race. He leaned forward on his knees and fingers, and slipped his feet into the starting blocks — well, they're not actually feet. Instead, Pistorius slipped the flat and spiked bottoms of his curved carbon-fiber legs into the blocks. In the other lanes, all the blocks were filled with track shoes, tied tight around flesh, blood and bones. After the starter's pistol went off, a careful listener could hear a unique sound among sprints: the tap, tap, tapping sound of carbon blades hitting the track. As Pistorius raced past, his gait was fluid, like a gazelle. But he looked otherworldly: a man's body from head to knees, fixed atop curved carbon blades. His nickname, in fact, is "the Blade Runner." Pistorius finished last in this race, but he has qualified for the Olympics, and he'll race with the best runners in the world. "It's not that I don't want to run Paralympic or disabled races, or races for those athletes who are handicapped, or amputees," he says. "But this is just a challenge for me, and any good sportsman that wants to be better has to face up to challenges that aren't always as easy as some of the others." There's actually some question about whether Pistorius has it easier, or has some advantage over runners with fully biological legs. Before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the international track federation refused to let him run; so he launched a challenge. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled he had no advantage, and couldn't be barred from the Olympics if he ran a qualifying time. That ruling was based on the work of prosthetics researchers, including Alena Grabowski at the University of Colorado. "So we had him come into the lab. We measured his oxygen consumption — or, how much energy it takes him to run," Grabowski says. "We did a series of different speeds and compared him to elite athletes of similar caliber, and found that his metabolic energy is the same as other elite athletes. So, we didn't see any differences there." Grabowski and other researchers found there's a big difference between carbon fiber and bone and muscle. They put Pistorius on a treadmill, where he hit his top speed of around 25 miles an hour. "He was able to swing his legs a little bit faster, so he had a little bit quicker turnover," Grabowski says. "But he wasn't able to exert as much force on the ground during top-speed sprinting. So, we actually perceived that as a disadvantage. If you're not able to push off on the ground as hard as other people, it could be that that device is limiting that ability, and you're not able to sprint as fast." Researchers at another lab brought in other runners — each of them had one biological leg and one artificial leg. The biological legs generated 9 percent more force. So at the star	Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,533	Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger played what unlikely pair in a 1988 film?	Twins (1988) - 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 A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who is a short small-time crook. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 21 titles created 09 Nov 2013 a list of 35 titles created 20 May 2014 a list of 29 titles created 06 Aug 2014 a list of 34 titles created 17 Aug 2014 a list of 28 titles created 27 Apr 2015 Search for " Twins " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins. See more awards » Videos A tough cop is given his most difficult assignment ever: to masquerade as a kindergarten teacher in order to find a drug dealer. Director: Ivan Reitman As part of a fertility research project, a male scientist agrees to carry a pregnancy in his own body. Director: Ivan Reitman A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country. Director: Walter Hill With the help of a magic ticket, a young film fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action film character. Director: John McTiernan A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. Director: Chuck Russell A wrongly convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Director: Paul Michael Glaser A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman. Director: James Cameron A retired elite Black Ops Commando launches a one man war against a group of South American criminals who have kidnapped his daughter to blackmail him into starting a revolution and getting an exiled dictator back into power. Director: Mark L. Lester Futuristic action about a man who meets a clone of himself and stumbles into a grand conspiracy about clones taking over the world. Director: Roger Spottiswoode At the end of the century, Satan visits New York in search of a bride. It's up to an ex-cop who now runs an elite security outfit to stop him. Director: Peter Hyams Conan leads a ragtag group of adventurers on a quest for a princess. Director: Richard Fleischer After his family is killed by a terrorist act, a firefighter goes in search of the one responsible. Director: Andrew Davis Edit Storyline Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a South Seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate lowlife and is about to be killed by loan sharks when Julius discovers that he has a brother and begins looking for him. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>	Arnold Schwarzenegger: Biography Arnold Schwarzenegger 3 This world-famous athlete and actor was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and by the age of 20 was dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title. By generating a new international audience for bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger turned himself into a sports icon. With his sights set on Hollywood, he emigrated to America in 1968 and went on to win five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring to dedicate himself to acting. Later, he would go on to earn a college degree from the University of Wisconsin and proudly became a U.S. citizen. Schwarzenegger, who worked under the pseudonym Arnold Strong in his first feature, Hercules in New York, quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. In 1977, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognized him with a Golden Globe for New Male Star of the Year for his role in Stay Hungry opposite Sally Field. His big break came in 1982 when the sword and sorcery epic, Conan the Barbarian, hit box office gold. In 1984, Schwarzenegger blew up the screen and catapulted himself into cinema history as the title character in Jim Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, Terminator. He is the only actor to be in both categories of the American Film Institute’s “Hundred Years of Heroes and Villains” for roles he played in the Terminator series. Other memorable characters include roles in Commando, Predator, Twins, Total Recall, True Lies, Eraser, Collateral Damage, Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines and a cameo in Sylvester Stallone’s homage to action films, The Expendables and an expanded role in The Expendables 2, among others. To date, his films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide. He gratefully served the people of California as the state’s 38th governor from 2003 to 2010. First elected in California’s historic recall election, Governor Schwarzenegger ushered in an era of innovative leadership and extraordinary public service. But it is Schwarzenegger’s commitment to giving something back to his state and to his country through public service that gives him the most satisfaction; donating his time, energy, and personal finances to serving others all over the world. Schwarzenegger acts as Chairman of the After School All-Stars, a nationwide after-school program, and serves as coach and international torch-bearer for Special Olympics. He also served as Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under George H. W. Bush and as Chair of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson. Most notably, Schwarzenegger made California a world leader on renewable energy and combating climate change with the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, set a revolutionary political reform agenda, and became the first governor in decades to invest in rebuilding California’s critical infrastructure with his Strategic Growth Plan. He also dedicated himself to promoting physical education and after-school programs, and continues to commit his time, energy and personal finances to charitable organizations around the world. Schwarzenegger is currently back in Hollywood making films and working on his autobiography, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, due out this fall. TOTAL RECALL My Unbelievably True Life Story BUY THE BOOK	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,534	Deriving from the Greek for 'crescent', what name is given to the convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid, the curvature of which is caused by surface tension?	Experimental Investigation of Rotating Menisci \| SpringerLink , Volume 25, Issue 6 , pp 359–373 Experimental Investigation of Rotating Menisci Authors Reichel, Y. & Dreyer, M.E. Microgravity Sci. Technol. (2014) 25: 359. doi:10.1007/s12217-014-9369-x 52 Downloads Abstract In upper stages of spacecrafts, Propellant Management Devices (PMD’s) can be used to position liquid propellant over the outlet in the absence of gravity. Centrifugal forces due to spin of the upper stage can drive the liquid away from the desired location resulting in malfunction of the stage. In this study, a simplified model consisting of two parallel, segmented and unsegmented disks and a central tube assembled at the center of the upper disk is analyzed experimentally during rotation in microgravity. For each drop tower experiment, the angular speed caused by a centrifugal stage in the drop capsule is kept constant. Steady-states for the menisci between the disks are observed for moderate rotation. For larger angular speeds, a stable shape of the free surfaces fail to sustain and the liquid is driven away. Additionally, tests were performed without rotation to quantify two effects: the removal of a metallic cylinder around the model to establish the liquid column and the determination of the the settling time from terrestrial to microgravity conditions. Keywords RotationMicrogravityFree surfaceMeniscusStabilityDrop towerLiquid column References Behruzi, P., Netter, G.: PMD Design for Upper Stages. In: 4th International Conference on Launcher Technology (Space Launcher Liquid Propulsion). CNES, Liege, Belgium, 1 10 (2002) Behruzi, P., Michaelis, M., Netter, G.: Development of a propellant management device (PMD) for restartable future cryogenic upper stages. 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In: Final Reports of Sounding Rocket Experiments, in Fluid Science and Materials Sciences, ESA SP-1132, 2, 8 21 (1992) Seebold, J.G.: Configuration and Stability of a Rotating Axisymmetric Meniscus at Low g. Master’s Thesis. Stanford University, California (1965) Google Scholar Weislogel, M.M., Ross, H.D.: Surface reorientation and settling in cylinders upon step reduction in gravity. MST 3 (24), 32 (1990) Google Scholar Winch, D.M.: An Investigation of the Liquid Level at the Wall of a Spinning T	Fact or Fiction?: Archimedes Coined the Term "Eureka!" in the Bath - Scientific American Scientific American Fact or Fiction?: Archimedes Coined the Term "Eureka!" in the Bath The famed mathematician made many important scientific contributions. Was this exclamation really one of them? By David Biello on December 8, 2006 Credit: COURTESY OF CHRIS RORRES Advertisement \| Report Ad Let's begin with the story: the local tyrant contracts the ancient Greek polymath Archimedes to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Said tyrant, name of Hiero, suspects his goldsmith of leaving out some measure of gold and replacing it with silver in a wreath dedicated to the gods. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water, the more water is displaced--making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Because gold weighs more than silver, he reasons that a crown mixed with silver would have to be bulkier to reach the same weight as one composed only of gold; therefore it would displace more water than its pure gold counterpart. Realizing he has hit upon a solution, the young Greek math whiz leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying "Eureka! Eureka!" Or, translated: "I've found it! I've found it!" Several millennia later, the scientific world is replete with the exclamation, and many people have received inspiration in the shower. The mathematical conjectures of Henri Poincar¿, Einstein's theory of relativity, Newton getting dinged on the head with an apple and discovering gravity--all have been described as eureka moments. Edgar Allan Poe wrote a prose poem to science by that title and the prospectors of California's gold rush were so fond of the phrase that it crept into that state's motto. Even the American Association for the Advancement of Science calls its breaking scientific news site EurekAlert. Too bad, then, that Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way. First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy and the lever (prompting him to reputedly pronounce: "Give me a place to stand and I will move the earth"), calculating the ratio of circles we know as pi, and starting along the path to the integral calculus that would not be invented for another 2,000 years, among other mathematical, engineering and physical feats. The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture some time in the first century B.C. Because this was nearly 200 years after the event is presumed to have taken place, the story may have been improved in the telling. "Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong," says Chris Rorres, a mathematician at the University of Pennsylvania and a self-described Archimedes "groupie." "The volumetric method works in theory so it sounds right but when you actually try it you find that the real world gets in the way." In fact, Rorres is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought "That can't be right." As Galileo showed in his tract La Bilancetta, or "The Little Balance," a scientist of Archimedes' stature could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale, something far more common in the ancient world than a very precise pycnometer, which is used to measure displacement. (The surface tension of water can render the volume of a light object like a wreath unmeasurable.) "There may be some truth to it," Rorres adds. "Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery [concerning buoyance], not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets of Syracuse naked." Much like Newton's apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. Archimedes was a font of both mathem	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,535	Which Scottish author created the character Richard Hannay?	John Buchan Book List - FictionDB General Fiction Dec-2015 John Buchan was a Scottish author and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. He wrote a series of books that follow the adventures of Richard Hannay, an expatriate Scot who was first introduced in the classic novel The Thirty-N... General Fiction Nov-2015 A moody kind of horror story. On a Scottish deer hunt, with night falling, one friend tells another of a brilliant mathematician he knew. The man's work led him to believe other worlds existed amidst ours. He gradually came to see, and live in these ... Action Adventure Oct-2015 The Spy Trilogy includes three spy thrillers. The first one is The Thirty-Nine Steps and followed by Greenmantle, and Mr. Standfast. The Thirty-Nine Steps: Hannay, an expatriated Scot, returns from a long stay in South Africa to his flat in London. O... Horror Sep-2015 The Grove of Ashtaroth by John Buchan Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@public... Suspense Jul-2015 John Buchan was a Scottish author and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. He wrote a series of books that follow the adventures of Richard Hannay, an expatriate Scot who was first introduced in the classic novel The Thirty-N... Suspense Jun-2015 This collection of the Complete Richard Hannay Series has all of the following works: 1st Book: The Thirty-Nine Steps 2nd Book: Greenmantle 3rd Book: Mr. Standfast 4th Book: The Three Hostages 5th Book: The Island of Sheep... General Fiction Mar-2015 I sat and thought for a bit, for the name 'Bullivant' carried me back eighteen months to the hot summer before the war. I had not seen the man since, though I had read about him in the papers. For more than a year I had been a busy battalion officer,... General Fiction Mar-2015 'Do you wonder?' he cried. 'For three hundred years they have been persecuted, and this is the return match for the pogroms. The Jew is everywhere, but you have to go far down the backstairs to find him. Take any big Teutonic business concern. If you... Action Adventure Nov-2014 When an international anarchist organization called The Power-House threatens to destroy Western civilization, lawyer and MP Edward Leithen must race against time and his friend Charles Pitt-Lumley, a new Power-House recruit, to restore stability to ... General Fiction Aug-2014 Mr Standfast is the third of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1919 by Hodder & Stoughton, London. It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Greenmantle (1916); Hannay's first and best-... Action Adventure Aug-2014 Nineteen-year-old David Crawfurd travels from Scotland to South Africa to work as a storekeeper. On the voyage he encounters again John Laputa, the celebrated Zulu minister, of whom he has strange memories. In his remote store David finds himself wit... General Fiction Jun-2014 John Buchan was born on August 26th 1875. After a brief career in the legal profession he began a twin career as writer and politician. He was a prodigious writer not just of fiction but of such acclaimed works as a 24 volume history of World War I. ... General Fiction Apr-2014 No-man's-land by John Buchan Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.or... Thriller Mar-2014 South America is the setting for this adventure from the author of The Thirty-nine Steps . When Archie and Janet Roylance decide to travel to the Gran Seco to see its copper mines they find themselves caught up in dreadful danger; rebels have seized ... Thriller Mar-2014 A collection of stirring tales of derring-do, spot of code-breaking, night time escapes and a special guest apearance from Mr. Richard Hannay, scourge of the Empire's enemies.Mixed collection o	Vanity Fair (novel) - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Vanity Fair (novel) Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vanity Fair Title-page to Vanity Fair, drawn by Thackeray , who furnished the illustrations for many of his earlier editions Author January 1847 and July 1848 (serialized in 20 parts) Print Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray , first published in 1847–48, satirizing society in early 19th-century Britain . The book's title comes from John Bunyan 's allegorical story The Pilgrim's Progress , first published in 1678 and still widely read at the time of Thackeray's novel. Vanity fair refers to a stop along the pilgrim's progress: a never-ending fair held in a town called Vanity, which is meant to represent man's sinful attachment to worldly things. The novel is now considered a classic, and has inspired several film adaptations . Contents 8 External links Plot summary The story opens at Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Young Ladies, where the principal protagonists Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley have just completed their studies and are preparing to depart for Amelia's house in Russell Square . Becky is portrayed as a strong-willed and cunning young woman determined to make her way in society, and Amelia Sedley as a good-natured, loveable, though simple-minded young girl. At Russell Square, Miss Sharp is introduced to the dashing and self-obsessed Captain George Osborne (to whom Amelia has been betrothed from a very young age) and to Amelia's brother Joseph Sedley, a clumsy and vainglorious but rich civil-servant fresh from the East India Company . Becky entices Sedley, hoping to marry him, but she fails because of warnings from Captain Osborne, Sedley's own native shyness, and his embarrassment over some foolish drunken behavior of his that Becky had witnessed at Vauxhall. With this, Becky Sharp says farewell to Sedley's family and enters the service of the crude and profligate baronet Sir Pitt Crawley, who has engaged her as a governess to his daughters. Her behaviour at Sir Pitt's house gains his favour, and after the premature death of his second wife, he proposes to her. However, he finds that she is already secretly married to his second son, Rawdon Crawley. Sir Pitt's elder half sister, the spinster Miss Crawley, is very rich, having inherited her mother's fortune of £70,000. How she will bequeath her great wealth is a source of constant conflict between the branches of the Crawley family who vie shamelessly for her affections; initially her favorite is Sir Pitt's younger son, Captain Rawdon Crawley. For some time, Becky acts as Miss Crawley's companion, supplanting the loyal Miss Briggs in an attempt to establish herself in favor before breaking the news of her elopement with Miss Crawley's nephew. However, the misalliance so enrages Miss Crawley, that she disinherits her nephew in favour of his pompous and pedantic elder brother, who also bears the name Pitt Crawley. The married couple constantly attempt to reconcile with Miss Crawley, and she relents a little. However, she will only see her nephew and refuses to change her will. While Becky Sharp is rising in the world, Amelia's father, John Sedley, is bankrupted. The Sedleys and Osbornes were once close allies, but the relationship between the two families disintegrates after the Sedleys are financially ruined, and the marriage of Amelia and George is forbidden. George ultimately decides to marry Amelia against his father's will, primarily due to the pressure of his friend Dobbin, and George is consequently disinherited. While these personal events take place, the Napoleonic Wars have been ramping up. George Osborne and William Dobbin are suddenly deployed to Brussels , but not before an encounter with Becky and Captain Crawley at Brighton. The holiday is interrupted by orders	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,536	in the BBC Children’s TV programme The Woodentops, what was the name of the cow who lived on their farm?	Watch with Mother Watch with Mother Click the picture for video When BBC TV began transmitting again, following the Second World War, they introduced a children's segment titled 'For The Children' in which the puppet Muffin The Mule originally appeared. However, 1950 was the year that children's television really came of age. It saw the birth of Watch With Mother, the brainchild of legendary Freda Lingstrom , who became Head of Children's Television at the BBC. It was the first coherently planned combination of education and entertainment specifically for very small children, each day with its own flavour. Together with Mary Adams, then the Corporations Head of Television Talks, Miss Lingstrom created..... Andy Pandy Tuesdays at 3.45pm. Andy Pandy was first seen on July 11 1950. He was a chubby faced toddler who lived in a picnic basket. He first appeared solo and then was joined by his inseparable pal Teddy and later a rag doll called Looby Loo. Maria Bird brought Andy out to play, opera singer Gladys Whitred sang the songs and Audrey Atterbury (mother of Paul Atterbury of Antiques Roadshow fame, on whom it is rumoured Andy was modelled!) and Molly Gibson pulled the strings. Only 26 original episodes were made, they were seen time and time again, and in 1970, 13 new episodes were made in colour. Bill and Ben, the Flowerpot Men In 1952 The Flowerpot Men were added to Watch With Mother on Wednesdays. The identical puppets, Bill and Ben were made out of flowerpots, their hands made out of large gardening gloves, and feet of hobnailed boots. With their 'flibadobs' and 'flobadobs' as their way of communicating, they lived in two giant flowerpots at the bottom of the garden, behind the potting shed. They would secretly pop their head over the parapet that was the flowerpot when the gardener went home for a bit of lunch.The merest hint of the approach of 'The Gardener' was enough to send them scurrying back to their pots. Keeping counsel was their neighbour Little Weed, who alerted them to any danger and a tortoise friend called Slowcoach made frequent visits. The burning issue of the day was always "Was it Bill or was it Ben?". The storyline of Bill and Ben was more or less the same in every episode: The gardener goes off for his dinner; Bill and Ben appear from their flowerpots; Little Weed says "Weeeeeeed"; a minor mishap occurs; someone is guilty. "Which of those two flowerpot men, was it Bill or was it Ben?" the narrator trills, in a quavering soprano; the villain confesses; the gardener's footsteps are heard coming up the garden path; the flowerpot men vanish into their pots and the closing credits roll: ....but the man who worked in the garden didn't know anything had happened at all. Nobody knew about the Flowerpot Men. Only you saw them playing...and the Little Weed...and I think the little house knew something about it. Dont You? The Flowerpot Men's language, officially called Oddle Poddle, was notable for being almost completely incomprehensible: "Waddle oo tikoo dop? Gloob a waddle a hop" for example, translates as "What do you think of that? Gloves as well as a hat." Peter Hawkins was the versatile voice of both Bill and Ben. The show was much criticised at the time for promoting immaturity, but it achieved the status of a classic. Click on the picture above for Real Movie Filming originally took place in a tin shed in the Lime Grove studio complex, later moving to a purpose built puppet studio in TV Centre. The original puppets are kept at the Museum of London . In 2000, after more than 30 years in mothballs, The Flowerpot Men were revived by the BBC as a new 13-part series. In the new version, instead of the all-too-obvious strings and wobbly wooden frames, the new Bill and Ben had malleable metal skeletons beneath brightly-coloured rubber faces and resin bodies; and Little Weed had	NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster BUCK, from Married... with Children BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Roy Rogers' German Shepherd on The Roy Rogers Show CHESTER, spoiled Pomeranian belonging to Cece Babcock on The Nanny CLAUDE, Mrs. Drysdale's Poodle on The Beverly Hillbillies COMET, the family Golden retriever on Full House CYNTHIA, Mr. Haney's Basset hound on Green Acres DIEFENBAKER, the half-wolf dog from Due South DOIDLE, spoiled dog of Vicky the Babysitter in The Fairly Oddparents DREYFUS, the St. Bernard mix on Empty Nest DUKE, Jed Clampett's Bloodhound on The Beverly Hillbillies EARNEST, Dave Barry's dog on Dave's World EDDIE, the Jack Russell Terrier from Frasier FANG (or Dog), Columbo's Basset hound FLASH, The Basset Hound from The Dukes of Hazzard FRED, "Little Ricky's" puppy in I Love Lucy FREEWAY, the Lowchen in Hart to Hart television series HAPPY, from 7th Heaven K-9, a canoid robot in Doctor Who COMMANDER K-9, sidekick/subordinate of Marvin the Martian K-9 COP AUGIE DOGGIE, and Doggie Daddy by Hanna-Barbera BABY CINNAMON, friend of Hello Kitty BAD DOG!, An early animated computer screen saver BANDIT, Jonny Quest's terrier BARFY, comic strip Family Circus 1864-1946 BEAUREGARD, the Bloodhound in Walt Kelly's Pogo BELLE, the white mountain dog, co-star of Belle et Sï¿½bastien BELVEDERE, comic strip Belvedere 1864-1946 B. H., CALCUTTA, the bloodhound with no sense of smell in British comic strip The Perishers BILL, a cocker dog from the comic strip Boule et Bill BLACK BOB, formerly from the British comic The Dandy BLUE, in Blue's Clues BOOT, companion of the boy Wellington in The Perishers BRAIN, from Inspector Gadget BRIAN GRIFFIN, cynical, substance-abusing, talking dog on Family Guy BRUNO, apparently a bloodhound cross, in Disney's Cinderella BUCKLES, comic strip Buckles 1895-1972 BUTCH, bulldog from the Tom and Jerry cartoons CATDOG, eponymous star of the Nickelodeon TV show. See also List of fictional cats CHACHA, a dog reincarnated into a toy car, from the anime I Love Bubu Chacha CHARLIE DOG, "Looney Tunes" character created by Chuck Jones CHESTER, the Terrier from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies CHURCHILL, a bulldog in the form of a talking "nodding dog" car accessory, UK television ads CLIFFORD, the Big Red Dog CORNEIL, talking dog from Corneil and Bernie. COURAGE, the Cowardly Dog CUBITUS, the fat round white dog, from the eponymous Belgian comic by Dupa DAISY, the Dagwood Bumstead family dog in Blondie DEPUTY DAWG DINO, in The Flintstones, a metaphorical dog DINSDALE, the dog from Rubbish, King of the Jumble DOGBERT, the assertive dog owned by the unassertive Dilbert DOGG, from Milestone Comics' Blood Syndicate DOGGIE DADDY, by Hanna-Barbera DOGMATIX, faithful companion to Obelix in the UK translation of the Asterix comic books DOGTANIAN, the three Muskehounds and the majority of the other characters in the series DR. DOPPLER, humanoid canine in Disney's Treasure Planet DOUGAL, a hairy philosophical dog in stop-motion animated show The Magic Roundabout DROOPALONG, Sheriff Ricochet Rabbit's sidekick EDGAR, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1967 EIN, the Corgi in the anime series Cowboy Bebop ELECTRA, comic strip Cathy 1902-1984 FARLEY, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1998 FAT DOG, Mendoza FIFI, the Peke, Pluto's girlfriend FIFI, Lynda Barry's Poodle with a Mohawk - "You'll never call him Fifi again!" FIFI, the Finsters' family pet in Rugrats FILYA, on the TV screens since 1970s in the Russian Good night, the little ones! FLORENCE AMBROSE, a genetically-engineered "Bowman's Wolf" in the comic strip Freefall FUZZ, comic strip Ziggy 1895-1990 GNASHER, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace and Gnasher and Gnipper GNIPPER, Gnasher's son, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace GOOFY, Disney character, a dog with human	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,537	The estate of which American writer and poet who died of a heart attack in 1967 was bequeathed to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation?	Summary/Reviews: The Coast of Illyria : Staff View Review by Library Journal Review Parker's 1949 play never made it to Broadway. This excellent edition, with a thorough and graceful preface, is its first publication. The play is about a favorite subject from the 1940s, the story of Charles and Mary Lamb, which is one of insanity, alcoholism, murder, and loyalty. Using Evans's research, Parker created a play incorporating much actual material from the Lambs and their circle (Coleridge, Hazlitt, DeQuincy). The resulting work is powerful and literate. It is not, however, a masterpiece. It is too long; the performing version was one-third shorter. Its dramaturgy is based on Ibsen, which makes it outdated for its time. But Parker, using her own life's struggles, infuses the play with feeling.-- Thomas E. Luddy, Salem State Coll., Mass. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. (c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. AUTHOR NOTES Poet and short story writer Dorothy Parker was born in New Jersey on August 22, 1893. When she was 5, her mother died and her father, a clothes salesman, remarried. Parker had a great antipathy toward her stepmother and refused to speak to her. She attended parochial school and Miss Dana's school in Morristown, New Jersey, for a brief time before dropping out at age 14. A voracious reader, she decided to pursue a career in literature. She began her career by writing verse as well as captions for a fashion magazine. During the years of her greatest fame, Dorothy Parker was known primarily as a writer of light verse, an essential member of the Algonquin Round Table, and a caustic and witty critic of literature and society. She is remembered now as an almost legendary figure of the 1920s and 1930s. Her reviews and staff contributions to three of the most sophisticated magazines of this century, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and Esquire, were notable for their put-downs. For all her highbrow wit, however, Dorothy Parker was liberal, even radical, in her political views, and the hard veneer of brittle toughness that she showed to the world was often a shield for frustrated idealism and soft sensibilities. The best of her fiction is marked by a balance of ironic detachment and sympathetic compassion, as in "Big Blonde," which won the O. Henry Award for 1929 and is still her best-remembered and most frequently anthologized story. The best of Dorothy Parker is readily and compactly accessible in The Portable Dorothy Parker. Her own selection of stories and verse for the original edition of that compilation, published in 1944, remains intact in the revised edition, but included also are additional stories, reviews, and articles. Parker died of a heart attack at the age of 73 in 1967. In her will, she bequeathed her estate to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. foundation. Following King's death, her estate was passed on to the NAACP. (Bowker Author Biography) Similar Items	Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the main character of this best-selling novel with this moving title. 100 Therapeutic Foot Cream helps heal dry, rough and cracked feet and heels. 100 Who is Robert Harold Ogle? 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1,505,538	A mutated MC1R gene causes what physical trait?	MC1R gene - Genetics Home Reference MC1R gene Normal Function The MC1R gene provides instructions for making a protein called the melanocortin 1 receptor. This receptor plays an important role in normal pigmentation. The receptor is primarily located on the surface of melanocytes, which are specialized cells that produce a pigment called melanin. Melanin is the substance that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Melanin is also found in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (the retina), where it plays a role in normal vision. Melanocytes make two forms of melanin, eumelanin and pheomelanin. The relative amounts of these two pigments help determine the color of a person's hair and skin. People who produce mostly eumelanin tend to have brown or black hair and dark skin that tans easily. Eumelanin also protects skin from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight. People who produce mostly pheomelanin tend to have red or blond hair, freckles, and light-colored skin that tans poorly. Because pheomelanin does not protect skin from UV radiation, people with more pheomelanin have an increased risk of skin damage caused by sun exposure. The melanocortin 1 receptor controls which type of melanin is produced by melanocytes. When the receptor is activated, it triggers a series of chemical reactions inside melanocytes that stimulate these cells to make eumelanin. If the receptor is not activated or is blocked, melanocytes make pheomelanin instead of eumelanin. Common variations (polymorphisms) in the MC1R gene are associated with normal differences in skin and hair color. Certain genetic variations are most common in people with red hair, fair skin, freckles, and an increased sensitivity to sun exposure. These MC1R polymorphisms reduce the ability of the melanocortin 1 receptor to stimulate eumelanin production, causing melanocytes to make mostly pheomelanin. Although MC1R is a key gene in normal human pigmentation, researchers believe that the effects of other genes also contribute to a person's hair and skin coloring. The melanocortin 1 receptor is also active in cells other than melanocytes, including cells involved in the body's immune and inflammatory responses. The receptor's function in these cells is unknown. Related Information	Veg Cultivars, Pea-Green M-Z Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-7304 Maestro - Breeder: New York State Agric. Expt. Sta. Vendor: W. Atlee Burpee Co. Parentage: Achievement, Mohawk, and Miragreen, Progress 9. Characteristics: open pollinated, early Green Arrow type. Resistance: powdery mildew, pea enation mosaic virus, bean yellow mosaic virus. Similar: Unique. Adaptation: wide. 1970. Majestic (XPC 88) - Breeder and vendor: Asgrow. Characteristics: large, smooth seeded canner pea. Similar: Alaska. 1986. Manoa Sugar B - Breeder and vendor: Hawaii Agric. Expt. Sta., Honolulu, Hawaii. Parentage: (PI 185183 x local edible pod cultivar) x Taechung 9. Characteristics: pod similar to Dwarf Grey Sugar, vine taller, purple flowers in doubles, more heat tolerant than other cultivars. Resistance: powdery mildew and fusarium. Similar: Dwarf Grey Sugar. Adaptation: wide. Hawaii Farm Science Vol. 7, Number 1, 1958. Manuet (XPC 134) - Breeder and vendor: Asgrow Seed Co. Characteristics: open pollinated, full season, small sieve wrinkled canner pea. Resistance: fusarium wilt races 1 and 2; moderate to pea roll virus. Similar: Mini. Adaptation: pea canning areas. 1984. Marico - Breeder and vendor: Hurst, Gunson, Cooper, Taber, U.K. PVP 7100108 (withdrawn). Mariner (HP344-9-2) - Breeder: P.Moser. Vendor: Rogers Brothers. Characteristics: trial stage, 16-17 node, double podded freezer. Resistance: fusarium wilt race 1, powdery mildew, pea leaf roll, pea enation mosaic, red clover vein mosaic. Similar: Headliner. Mars (XP 67) - Breeder and vendor: Asgrow Seed Co. Characteristics: midseason, medium vine, relatively large seeded freezer type. Resistance: fusarium wilt race 1. Similar: Signet but shorter vine. Adaptation: wide. Asgrow, What's New for 1969. Matisse (XPF 315) - Breeder: Asgrow. Characteristics: second early maturity long elegant fresh market pods. Resistance: fusarium wilt race 1. Similar: Progress 9. 1995. Mayfair (B674-172) - Breeder: New York State Agric. Expt. Sta., Cornell University. Vendor: Agway and Rogers Brothers Seed Co. Characteristics: open pollinated, long, broad, blunt, well filled pods borne in doubles, seeds medium large, uniform vigorous seedlings becoming robust plants, prolific, intended for home garden and market use, medium late maturity, flowering at 15-16 nodes. Resistance: pea enation mosaic virus, bean mosaic, and powdery mildew. Similar: Ranger. Adaptation: wide. 1982. Mayflower - Breeder: Department of Hort., University of New Hampshire, Durham. Vendor: Hepler Seed Co. Parentage: Radio x Lincoln. Similar: Radio. Characteristics: early dwarf plant with high quality wrinkled peas. New Hampshire Agric. Expt. Sta. Bul. 380:17, 1950. 1952. MC-201 - Breeder and vendor: L.D. Maffei Seed Co. PVP 8500097. Medalist (Canner 303) - Breeder and vendor: Rogers Brothers Seed Co. Parentage: [(Rogers Bros, early Canner Hybrid x Famous) x Perfected Freezer) x Pluperfect) x New Season]. Characteristics: midseason, determinate, medium to small sieve, canner type with high percentage of double pods. Resistance: fusarium wilt race 1 and 2; tolerance to streak virus. Similar: Famous. Adaptation: general. 1971. Mega - Breeder and vendor: Crites-Moscow Growers. Characteristics: medium vine, large pods, late maturity, stringy. Resistance: PEV. 1994. Melody (Freezer-69-255) - Breeder and vendor: Rogers Brothers Seed Co.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,539	Which Egyptian Pharoah was known as ‘The Boy King’?	King Tutankhamun - The Boy King King Tutankhamun "The Boy King" Tutankhamun, Tutankhaten (his original name which means 'Living image of Aton'), the boy King of Egypt (reigned 1333 � 23 BC) or King Tut (as known to most of the western people) is by far the most famous Egyptian Pharaoh today he was was born around 1342 BC. Tutankhamun was eight or nine years old when he became pharaoh and reigned for approximately ten years. Since his death in his late teens the boy King remained unknown at rest in Egypt�s Valley of the Kings for more than 3,300 years because his tomb was concealed beneath the mud brick houses of the workmen who cut the tomb of Ramesses VI. Suddenly every thing was changed in November 1922, when Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. The tomb most likely was not carved for a king (rather for a high official), but due to the fact that King Tut died so young, the tomb was subjected to rush modifications	List of Rulers of Ancient Egypt and Nubia \| Lists of Rulers \| Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art List of Rulers of Ancient Egypt and Nubia See works of art 30.8.234 52.127.4 Our knowledge of the succession of Egyptian kings is based on kinglists kept by the ancient Egyptians themselves. The most famous are the Palermo Stone, which covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the middle of Dynasty 5; the Abydos Kinglist, which Seti I had carved on his temple at Abydos; and the Turin Canon, a papyrus that covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the reign of Ramesses II. All are incomplete or fragmentary. We also rely on the History of Egypt written by Manetho in the third century B.C. A priest in the temple at Heliopolis, Manetho had access to many original sources and it was he who divided the kings into the thirty dynasties we use today. It is to this structure of dynasties and listed kings that we now attempt to link an absolute chronology of dates in terms of our own calendrical system. The process is made difficult by the fragmentary condition of the kinglists and by differences in the calendrical years used at various times. Some astronomical observations from the ancient Egyptians have survived, allowing us to calculate absolute dates within a margin of error. Synchronisms with the other civilizations of the ancient world are also of limited use.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,540	In what country did the Solidarity movement happen?	Solidarity Gdansk Poland 57 The Story of the Solidarity Movement Established in September of 1980 at the Gdansk shipyards , Solidarity was an independent labour union instrumental in the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, and the primary catalyst that would transform Poland from a repressive communist satellite to the EU member democracy it is today. The Solidarity movement received international attention, spreading anti-communist ideas and inspiring political action throughout the rest of the Communist Bloc, and its influence in the eventual fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe cannot be understated or dismissed. Solidarity's cohesion and initial success, like that of other dissident movements, was not created overnight, nor the result of any specific event or grievance. Rather, the emergence of Solidarity as a political force in Poland was spurred by governmental and economic difficulties that had continued to deepen over the course of an entire decade. Poland's 'shortage economy' put stress on the lives of everyday people who were unable to purchase daily necessities, such as bread or toilet paper, and faced endless queues for which there was rarely a reward. In July of 1980, the Polish government - facing economic crisis - was again forced to raise the price of goods while curbing the growth of wages. This was essentially the "last straw" for much of Poland's labour force, with strikes spreading almost at once across the country, in spite of the absence of any organized network. In Gdansk, at the then 'Lenin Shipyards', the shipyard workers were unified by the additional outrage of Anna Walentynowicz's firing. The dismissal of Walentynowicz - a popular crane-operator and activist, combined with the previous firing of Lech Walesa - an outspoken electrician, galvanised the workers into taking action. A strike began on August 14th, led by Walesa, who gave voice to the workers' demands for the legalisation of independent labour unions, the raising of a monument to the 80 workers brutally murdered in a 1970 labour dispute in Gdansk, and the rehiring of both Walesa and Walentynowicz. Despite nation-wide censorship and the severance of all phone connections between Gdansk and the rest of the country, several underground presses succeeded in covering the story and spreading the shipyard workers' message throughout Poland and the Eastern Bloc. On August 16th, several other strike committees joined the Gdansk shipyard workers and the following day 21 demands of the unified strike committee were put forward. These demands went far beyond the scope of local concern, calling for the legal formation of independent trade unions, an end to media censorship, the right to strike, new rights for the Church, the freeing of political prisoners, and improvements in the national health system. The movement's news-sheet, Solidarnosc, began being printed on the shipyard printing press at a run of 30,000 copies. On August 18th, the Szczecin shipyard joined the Gdansk shipyard in protest, igniting a wave of strikes along the Polish coast. Within days, most of Poland was affected by factory shutdowns, with more and more unions forming and joining the Gdansk-based federation on a daily basis. With the situation in Gdansk gaining international support and media coverage, the Gdansk shipyard workers were able to hold out longer than many of their compatriots. Poland's Soviet government capitulated, sending a Governmental Commission to Gdansk, which on September 3rd signed an agreement ratifying many of the workers' demands. This agreement, known as the Gdansk Agreement, became recognised as the first step in dismantling Soviet power. Achieving the right to form labour unions independent of Communist Party control, and the right to strike, workers' concerns would now receive representation; common people were now able to introduce democratic changes into the communist political structure. With an upsurge of momentum in the wake of their success, workers' representatives - with Walesa on the pulpit - formed a national labour union on	mike+jagger photos on Flickr \| Flickr The world would never be the same again It was a year of seismic social and political change across the globe. From the burgeoning anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements in the United States, protests and revolutions in Europe and the first comprehensive coverage of war and resultant famine in Africa. To some, 1968 was the year of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Yet it was also the year of the Martin Luther King, Jr., and Bobby Kennedy assassinations; the riots at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Prague Spring; the antiwar movement and the Tet Offensive; Black Power; the generation gap; avant-garde theater; the upsurge of the women’s movement; and the beginning of the end for the Soviet Union. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ehCU3oUtVY 1968 In both Europe and America Japanese imported cars and other goods were continuing to rise and trouble the governments of UK and USA as they worried about industries in their own countries being effected and jobs lost. In the spring of 1968 on 4th April The Rev Martin Luther King was assassinated and Robert Kennedy was mortally wounded when he is shot by Sirhan Sirhan. The peace movement had continued to grow and more and more Americans were against the war in Vietnam, and once again more riots occurred throughout cities in America. The music scene was once again set by the "Beatles" and the "Rolling Stones" , and fashion flirted with see through blouses and midis and maxis skirts joined the Mini Skirt as part of the fashion trends. There is a Flu Pandemic in Hong Kong and the first Black power salute is seen on Television worldwide during an Olympics medal ceremony. Another 96 Indians and Pakistanis from Kenya had arrived in Britain, the latest in a growing exodus of Kenyan Asians fleeing from laws which prevent them making a living. The party included nine children under two, and all flew in on cut-price one-way tickets costing about £60 - less than half the normal single fare. Omar Sharmar, an Indian who was forced to close his haulage business in Mombasa when the government refused to grant him a licence, estimates he has lost £2,000. Enoch Powell's Rivers Of Blood Speech The Conservative right-winger Enoch Powell has made a hard-hitting speech attacking the government's immigration policy. Addressing a Conservative association meeting in Birmingham, Mr Powell said Britain had to be mad to allow in 50,000 dependents of immigrants each year. He compared it to watching a nation busily engaged in heaping up its own funeral pyre. The MP for Wolverhampton South West called for an immediate reduction in immigration and the implementation of a Conservative policy of "urgent" encouragement of those already in the UK to return home. "It can be no part of any policy that existing families should be kept divided. But there are two directions on which families can be reunited," he said. Mr Powell compared enacting legislation such as the Race Relations Bill to "throwing a match on to gunpowder". He said that as he looked to the future he was filled with a sense of foreboding. "Like the Roman, I seem to see the river Tiber foaming with much blood," he said. He estimated that by the year 2000 up to seven million people - or one in ten of the population - would be of immigrant descent. Mr Powell, the shadow defence spokesman, was applauded during and after his 45-mintue speech. However, it is likely his comments will be less warmly received by the Conservative party leader, Edward Heath. Several opinion polls were stating that the majority of the public shares Mr Powell's fears. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkBr-qvo-4 Top Of The Pops from 15th February 1968 introduced by Jimmy Savile & Dave Cash and featuring: Manfred Mann - Mighty Quinn, The Foundations - Back On My Feet Again, Status Quo - Pictures Of Matchstick Men, Alan Price Set - Don't Stop The Carnival, Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign, The Move - Fire Brigade, Hermans Hermits - I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving, Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me, Dave Dee, Doz	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,541	What Latin phrase, which translates as "in good faith", is taken to mean sincere, honest intention or belief, or authentic and true?	Thinksquad • Latin Terms Latin Terms If you don’t know these Latin terms, get to learning them ASAP, as they are commonly used in speaking and writing and may be hard to avoid. Per se: The direct translation of this term is “by itself” and it means just that when used in English as well. You could use it to say that you don’t find chemistry boring per se (by itself, intrinsically), but this professor’s voice puts you to sleep. Vice versa: From the Latin meaning “to change” or “turn around,” this term means to reverse the order of something. This quote from Samuel Butler provides an example, “In the midst of vice we are in virtue, and vice versa.” Alma mater: If you don’t know this term already, you’ll become quite familiar with it once you graduate from college. The literal translation is “dear/bountiful mother” but you’ll find it used in everyday language to denote the college or university from which one has graduated. Magnum opus: Whether it’s in writing, painting, sculpture or music, this Latin term denotes the greatest work done by an artist– a true masterpiece. Bona fide: While it’s literal translation means “good faith” this term has a few different shades of meaning in modern language. In legal terms, it is used to represent something that is presented without deception or fraud, or literally in good faith, honest, sincere and lawful. It is more commonly used to mean something that’s the real deal or truly authentic. Quasi: In Latin, this word means as if or as though and in English it is used as both an adjective in its own right and as a part of a compound word. It simply designates something that resembles something else but doesn’t quite have all the same features. Alter ego: Cicero coined this term, most likely taken from the Greek, to mean “a second self” or “another I” and its modern meaning hasn’t changed much today. Many people have an alter ego, or another, perhaps hidden aspect of themselves. One example from popular culture is Beyonce’s alter ego, Sasha Fierce. Verbatim: If you repeat something verbatim you repeat it in exactly the same words, word for word with no changes and no improvisation. Status quo: From the Latin meaning “the state in which” this term is used today to designate the existing state or condition of things. For example, if you’re making money off of a high pollution industry it is to your interests to maintain the status quo when it comes to environmental law. Writing Knowing just what these terms and words mean can be a big help in improving your reading comprehension. Sic: Found in writing, this Latin word most commonly finds a home in brackets (like this: [sic]) when quoting a statement or writing. It indicates that there is a spelling or grammar error (or just something out of the ordinary) in the original quotation and that the publication has only reproduced it faithfully, not made an error of their own. Id est: You’ve likely seen this term in writing before, even if you weren’t aware as it is commonly abbreviated to i.e. In Latin, it means “that is” and is used in English when the speaker or writer wants to give an example or explanation that specifies a statement. Deus ex machina: In direct translation, this term means, “God out of a machine” and it harkens back ancient Greek and Roman plays. When the plot would become too tangled or confusing, the writers would simply bring in God, lowered in via a pulley system (the machine) and he would wrap it all up. Today, it’s still used in literature to describe a plot where an artificial or improbable means of resolving a conflict is used. Exempli gratia: You’ll often see this term abbreviated to e.g. in writing. It means “for the sake of example” and when it see it in a sentence you can expect that is will be followed by some examples. Et cetera: Few out there aren’t familiar with this term but may not know it as well when it’s spelled out like this and not abbreviated as etc. Meaning “and the others” it is used to denote that a list of things could continue ad infinitum (see below for definition) and that for the sake of brevity	Latin quotes & mottos with translations A bene placito - At one's pleasure A bove majori discit arare minor - The young ox learns to plough from the older A capite ad calcem - From head to heel A cappella - Vocals only A contrario - From a contrary position A cruce salus - From the cross comes salvation A Deo et Rege - From God and the King A fonte puro pura defluit aqua - From a clear spring clear water flows A fortiori - With yet stronger reason A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi - A precipice in front, wolves behind (between a rock and a hard place) A latere - From the side (of a pope's envoy) A mari usque ad mare - From sea to sea (Motto of Canada) A mensa et thoro - From board and bed (legal separation) A pedibus usque ad caput - From feet to head A posse ad esse - From possibility to actuality A posteriori - From what comes after. Inductive reasoning based on observation, as opposed to deductive, or a priori A priori - From what comes before A re decedunt - They wander from the point A teneris unguiculis - From tender little nails, from the earliest childhood. A verbis ad verbera - From words to blows A verbis legis non est recedendum - There must be no departure from the words of the law A vinculo matrimonii - From the bounds of matrimony Ab absurdo - From the absurd (establishing the validity of your argument by pointing out the absurdity of your opponent's position) Ab actu ad posse valet illatio - From what has happened we may infer what will happen Ab aeterno - From the beginning of time Ab alio spectes alteri quod feceris - As you do to another, expect another to do to you Ab amicis honesta petamus - We must ask what is proper from our friends Ab asino lanam - Wool from an ass, blood from a stone impossible Ab hinc - From here on Ab honesto virum bonum nihil deterret - Nothing deters a good man from the performance of his duties Ab imo pectore - From the bottom of the chest. (from the heart) (Julius Caesar) Ab inconvenienti - From the inconvenience Ab incunabulis - From the cradle Ab initio - From the beginning Ab intestato - Having made no will Ab origine - From the origin Ab ovo usque ad mala - From the egg right to the apples (From start to finish) (Horace) Ab ovo - From the egg Ab urbe condita - From the foundation of the city. Ab/Ex uno disce omnes - From one person, learn all people Abeunt studia in mores - Pursuits become habits Abi in pace - Depart in peace Abiit nemine salutato - He went away without bidding anyone farewell Abiit, excessit, evasit, erupit - He has left, absconded, escaped and disappeared Abite nummi, ego vos mergam, ne mergar a vobis - Away with you, money, I will sink you that I may not be sunk by you Abnormis sapiens - Wise without instruction (Horace) Absente reo - In absence of the defendant Absit invidia - No offence intended Absit omen - May the omen be absent. (may this not be an omen) Absque argento omnia vana - Without money all is in vain Absque sudore et labore nullum opus perfectum est - Without sweat and toil no work is made perfect Abundat dulcibus vitiis - He abounds with alluring fruits (Quintilian) Abusus non tollit usum - Wrong use does not preclude proper use Abyssus abyssum invocat - Hell calls hell; one mistep leads to another Accede ad ignem hunc, jam calesces plus satis - Approach this fire, and you will soon be too warm (Terrence) Accensa domo proximi, tua quoque periclitatur - When the house of your neighbour is in flames, your own is in danger Acceptissima semper // munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit - Those gifts are always the most acceptable which our love for the donor makes precious (Ovid) Accidit in puncto, et toto contingit in anno - It happens in an instant and occurs throughout the year Accidit in puncto, quod non contingit in anno - That may happen in a moment, which does not occur in a whole year Accipe, sume, cape, sunt verba placentia papae - Take, have, and keep, are pleasant words from a pope Accipere quam facere praestat injuriam - It is better to suffer an injustice than to do an injustice Accipio revocamen - I accept the recall (Ovid)	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,542	What did McDonald's call their low fat burger	Living \| Mcdonald's Skinny Burger Is A Hard Sell \| Seattle Times Newspaper Mcdonald's Skinny Burger Is A Hard Sell Wall Street Journal Sorry, McLean Deluxe. Mega Mac is here. The reduced-fat McLean, hailed by McDonald's Corp. as the "healthy" hamburger to revolutionize eating on the run, has bombed. Wags call it the McFlopper. But as Bill Clinton rolled into Washington, so did a sandwich better suited to his fill-me-up appetite: the Mega Mac. It's the biggest, fattest burger ever to come off a McDonald's grill - a half-pound monument of ground beef slathered with pickled sauce, sprinkled with lettuce and onions and stuffed into the same three-piece bun that holds its puny patriarch, the Big Mac. Today's fast-food menus increasingly read like the revenge of the couch potatoes. Burger King features hefty slabs of meatloaf and fried pork. Hardee's piles meat on thick sourdough bread. Pizza Hut delivers double pizzas, complete with cookies, for dinner. KFC, which once fiddled with skinless chicken, now pushes extra crispy, while Wendy's founder Dave Thomas pitches burgers with bacon and cheese. Many people seem to be putting good taste before good nutrition again, and that means f-a-t. Supermarket freezer cases feature large-portion dinners, and "hearty" has replaced "healthy" as the hot word on new foods. Bacon sales rose 4 percent last year. Meanwhile, the flurry of fake fats designed to slim down the national waistline has quietly faded. "Consumers have had their fill of healthier fare," says Barry Gibbons, chairman and chief executive officer of Burger King Corp., a unit of Grand Metropolitan PLC. "They're saying, `Thanks for the choice, thanks for the (nutrition) info. Whopper and fries, please."' What better image of the change than a beefy president stoking up at McDonald's? Basking in that unsolicited endorsement, the company is pressing ahead with several extra-big burgers. The Mickey D, containing one-third pound of ground beef, is being tested in some restaurants as a dinnertime item. The even bigger Mega Mac being featured in some Washington, D.C.-area outlets is a promotional item, but could go nationwide if justified by sales. Chicago-area McDonald's are featuring triple cheeseburgers. Patrons "seem more interested than ever in our substantial hamburgers," a spokesman says. And what of McLean Deluxe, the sandwich of the future? Though it was rolled out with full-page ads and TV commercials, the McLean gets no publicity now. McDonald's won't disclose figures, but some franchisees want to get the sandwich removed from the menu and industry analysts believe it accounts for less than 2 percent of sales. A McDonald's spokesman says the company might decide to make the sandwich an optional item - each restaurant could decide whether to offer it - but adds that "the jury is still out." How things change in just a few years. When McDonald's introduced the McLean Deluxe in 1991, it was national news. "A healthy breakthrough for the American public," cheered a New York Times editorial. The National Basketball Association made the McLean its official sandwich. Expectations ran so high that the beef industry commissioned a study to determine whether it could meet demand for the slimmer meat. (It could.) Hundreds of supermarkets began stocking extra-lean ground beef. In the Philippines, where the McLean's seaweed-based additive is big business, there were predictions it would spur the economy. The McLean seemed perfectly suited for fast-food's future. Critics had accused McDonald's and other chains of contributing to heart disease and other ailments, particularly among children. A retired Nebraska businessman named Phil Sokolof, who had suffered a near-fatal heart attack, crusaded against what he called "the poisoning of America." In newspaper ads, Sokolof, now 70, berated corporate food titans for their products' high cholesterol and fat, and in 1990 he blasted McDonald's specifically with a headline that read: "Your Hamburgers Have Too Much Fat!" "Irresponsible," was the immediate response of McDonald's U.S. President Edw	Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,543	"In which magazine was Dickens' ""Oliver Twist"" first serialised?"	Criminality in Dickens’ Oliver Twist (1838) – Here Begynneth A Lytell Geste of Robin Hood… Stephen Basdeo 4 Comments Fagin and his Gang – Illustration by George Cruikshank (1838) The master of the Victorian social novel was undoubtedly Charles Dickens. His novel, Oliver Twist was published in serial instalments in Bentley’s Miscellany between 1837 and 1838 and was perceived by contemporaries to be a Newgate novel [1]. The reason that it was perceived so is because critics felt that it glorified members of the criminal underworld. Dickens’ novel was published alongside William Harrison Ainsworth’s second Newgate novel, Jack Sheppard , in the same magazine; Dickens was Ainsworth’s friend, and the two men even considered collaborating on a novel [2]. Dickens’ tale of an orphan who falls into the clutches of the criminal underworld was set in nineteenth-century London, and the novel attacked the recently passed Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 which had expanded the workhouse system. Dickens was ‘one of the people to light a fuse of criticism that was to blow the calculated neglect and casual cruelty of the workhouse system away’ [3]. Dickens’ critique of the workhouse system is less important here than his representations of nineteenth-century criminal underworld figures, and it is Fagin and Bill Sikes that I wish to discuss here. Dickens draws upon gothic literary conventions by representing in his novel two binary camps of good and evil. The ‘good’ camps in the novel are those of Mr. Brownlow and the Maylies. The ‘bad’ camps are those of Bill Sykes and Fagin [4]. The two camps vie with each other throughout the novel to claim the innocence of young Oliver. The first time this is apparent is when Oliver comes into contact with Fagin, a receiver of stolen goods, who runs a criminal gang of young pickpockets. The types of gangs run by Fagin were common in nineteenth-century London. Often they were to be found in some of the common lodging houses, where ‘keepers maintained gangs of professional child thieves and even ran schools for pickpockets’ [5]. Fagin attempts to teach Oliver how to be a thief through a series of childish games: “Is my handkerchief hanging out of my pocket?” said the Jew. “Yes, Sir,” said Oliver. “See if you can take it out, without my feeling it: as you saw them do, when we were at play this morning” [6]. Fagin’s attempts to convert Oliver into a criminal fail and this perplexes him as he has managed to corrupt other young boys prior to meeting Oliver. Oliver is ‘not easy to train…not like other boys in the same circumstance’ [7]. The reason for this is that young Oliver is actually middle class by birth and represented as inherently innocent, and theft is the ‘single specific crime that menaces Oliver’s innocence’ [8]. The reason Fagin’s other boys had been corrupted was because they were members of the ‘criminal class,’ a notion which gained currency between the 1820s and 1830s [9]. According to this idea, there was a dangerous criminal class lurking beneath the working class in the poorest districts of cities [10]. In contrast to Ainsworth’s gentlemanly Dick Turpin in Rookwood, the villains of Dickens’ work were hideous creatures who lived in dirty hovels in the rookery of Saffron Hill, Holborn. Dickens described Fagin and his lair in the following way: ‘the walls of the ceiling of the room were perfectly black with age and dirt…standing over them, with a toasting fork in his hand, was a very old shrivelled Jew, whose villainous looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair’ [11]. For ‘Fagin’ readers would have inferred ‘Satan’; the hook-nose and the toasting fork drawing upon older Christian images of the devil [12]. In contrast to Ainsworth’s Dick Turpin, in Dickens’ work there was ‘no canterings on moonlit heaths, no merry-makings in the snuggest of all possible caverns…none of the dash and freedom with which [highwaymen have] been time out of mind invested’ [13]. Thus the highwayman of old was a product of the pre-industrial, rural England, whilst Fagin was essentially a	Oliver! (1968) - 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 Young Oliver Twist runs away from an orphanage and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 21 titles created 04 Nov 2013 a list of 31 titles created 06 Nov 2013 a list of 39 titles created 21 Feb 2015 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago a list of 33 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Oliver! " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 5 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 25 nominations. See more awards » Photos A misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. Director: George Cukor A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. Director: Ken Hughes A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Directors: Michael Anderson, John Farrow Stars: David Niven, Cantinflas, Finlay Currie A magical nanny helps bring the two children she's in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. Director: Robert Stevenson Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there's an adventure in everything. Director: Mel Stuart At the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgans, he stern, she gentle, raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life. Director: John Ford The dramatic lives of trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer are told against a background of circus spectacle. Director: Cecil B. DeMille Edit Storyline Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens 's classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au> Winner 6 Academy Awards! [post-Oscar] See more » Genres: 27 September 1968 (UK) See more » Also Known As: 153 min Sound Mix: Mono (35 mm optical prints)\| 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System) (70 mm prints)\| 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System) (35 mm magnetic prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The London sets covered six sound stages and a huge studio backlot - with rich and poor sections. The sets were adaptable overnight in spite of their sturdy look, due to the fact that single dance numbers sometimes required changing sets up to a dozen times. See more » Goofs On his way to London, Oliver gets onto a cart which is being pulled along a tarmac road. The first tarmac road in Britain was in 1902, the story was set in the 1800s. See more » Quotes See more » Frequently Asked Questions I consider Oliver! the movie to be my mate. 5 November 2009 \| by Spikeopath (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Charles Dickens famous novel of an orphan boy, Oliver Twist, who escapes from his poor life to seek his fame and fortune in London, is adapted as a glossy musical. Who would have thought that a story from the brilliant Dickens could be so sweet and endearing? So it be with Carol Reed's {Best Director Winner} unforgettable 1968 Best Picture Winner. 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1,505,544	A village in North Wales is named for the grave of a legendary dog. What is it's name?	The Legend of Gelert the Dog By Ben Johnson \| Comments One of the best known, and loved, folk-tales in Wales is the story of a faithful hound. The story goes that in the thirteenth-century, Prince Llywelyn the Great had a palace at Beddgelert in Caernarvonshire, and as the Prince was a keen hunter, he spent much of his time in the surrounding countryside. He had many hunting dogs, but one day when he summoned them as usual with his horn, his favourite dog Gelert didn't appear, so regretfully Llywelyn had to go hunting without him. When Llywelyn returned from the hunt, he was greeted by Gelert who came bounding towards him …his jaws dripping with blood. The Prince was appalled, and a horrible thought came into his mind …was the blood on the dog's muzzle that of his one-year old son? His worst fears were realised when he saw in the child's nursery, an upturned cradle, and walls spattered with blood! He searched for the child but there was no sign of him. Llywelyn was convinced that his favourite hound had killed his son. Mad with grief he took his sword and plunged it into Gelert's heart. As the dog howled in his death agony, Llywelyn heard a child's cry coming from underneath the upturned cradle. It was his son, unharmed! Beside the child was an enormous wolf, dead, killed by the brave Gelert. Courtesy of Elle Wilson Llywelyn was struck with remorse and carried the body of his faithful dog outside the castle walls, and buried him where everyone could see the grave of this brave animal, and hear the story of his valiant fight with the wolf. To this day, a cairn of stones marks the place, and the name Beddgelert means in Welsh 'The grave of Gelert'. Every year thousands of people visit the grave of this brave dog; slight problem however, is that the cairn of stones is actually less than 200 years old! Nevertheless this story has great appeal. History and myth appear to have become a little confused when in 1793, a man called David Pritchard came to live in Beddgelert. He was the landlord of the Royal Goat Inn and knew the story of the brave dog and adapted it to fit the village, and so benefit his trade at the inn. He apparently invented the name Gelert, and introduced the name Llywelyn into the story because of the Prince's connection with the nearby Abbey, and it was with the help of the parish clerk that Pritchard, not Llywelyn, raised the cairn! Whether the story is based on legend, myth or history it is still an entertaining one. Similar legends can also be found throughout Europe.	Wales: History History History Early History Welsh tradition stretches back into prehistory (see Celt ; Great Britain ). In the first centuries A.D., Celtic-speaking clans of shepherds, farmers, and forest dwellers defended their homes against Roman invaders, who penetrated the north to found Segontium (near Caernarvon) and the south to found Maridunum (now Carmarthen). But the Roman effect upon Wales was light, and Welsh clans continued to dominate large areas of Great Britain, north to the Clyde and the Firth of Forth and south past the Bristol Channel into present Somerset, Devonshire, and Cornwall. They were converted to Christianity by Celtic monks, notably St. David . Although the Anglo-Saxon conquest of E Britain (late 5th cent.) did not seriously affect the Welsh, the invaders did thrust between the main body of Welsh and those south of the Bristol Channel (who nevertheless maintained their national identity for centuries). Border wars were chronic between the Welsh and the seven English kingdoms known as the heptarchy. The sturdy Welsh fighters, who took the name Cymry [compatriots], withstood the forces of the kings of Mercia and Wessex and later the harrying of the Norsemen. The disparate clans of pastoral people gradually coalesced. Hywel Dda, king of Wales in the mid-10th cent., collected Welsh law and custom into a unified code. At the same time the position of the bard , which was later to yield a wealth of poetry, music, and learning, was formalized. Defense of the besieged hills went on, and Gruffydd ap Llywelyn , the ruler of Wales, maintained Welsh independence until his death in 1063. English Incursion to Union William I of England tried to deal with the Welsh by setting up border earldoms to protect his newly won kingdom from their incursions. The power of the border earls (see Welsh Marches ) grew steadily, and Wales was increasingly threatened with English conquest, although Welsh foot soldiers, moving swiftly and secretly over the mountain paths, resisted through 200 years of guerrilla warfare. When the English made inroads in the north, Rhys ap Tewdr held sway in the south, and only after his death (1093) did the Anglo-Norman barons take full possession of the Vale of Glamorgan. Dissension within England in the early 12th cent. relaxed pressure on the Welsh princes, and medieval Welsh culture approached its full blossom (see eisteddfod ; Mabinogion ). Nevertheless, although invasions from England were repeatedly thwarted and although Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (d. 1240) united the Welsh and gained power by skillfully intervening in the troubled English affairs of King John, the end was certain. During the reign of Llywelyn's grandson, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd , English conquest of Wales was finally accomplished by Edward I in 1282. The Statute of Rhuddlan (1284) established English rule. To placate Welsh sentiment, Edward had his son (later Edward II), who had been born at Caernarvon Castle, made prince of Wales in 1301; thus originated the English custom of entitling the king's eldest son prince of Wales. Changes in Welsh life, although few, included a gradual cultural decline and the growth of market towns through trade with England. Wool became a staple source of revenue. The Norman barons were left undisturbed in their marcher lordships. Early in the 15th cent. Owen Glendower led a revolt that had a brief but amazing success, and Welsh leaders continued to seek advantage from disturbances in the domestic affairs of their conquerors. Henry VII , the first Tudor king, who ascended the English throne in 1485, was the grandson of Owen Tudor , a Welshman. Tudor policy toward Wales was one of assimilation on a basis of equality. Welsh lands, including the marches, were converted into shires, and primogeniture replaced the old Welsh system of tenure (see gavelkind ). Leading Welsh families held their lands from the king; the others became leaseholders and tenants after the English pattern. The feudal aristocracy became versed in English manners and were received at the English court. Thus a deep breach, foste	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,545	Which musical featured the song Flash Bang, Wallop?	Tommy Steele – Flash, Bang, Wallop Lyrics \| Genius Lyrics The same thing happened long ago When man was in his prime And what went on we only know From the snaps he took at the time When Adam and Eve in their birthday suit Decided to get wed As Adam was about to taste the fruit The man with the camera said CHORUS You've read it in a folio Or seen it in a Shakespeare play How Juliet fell for Romeo In the merry month of May And as he climbed the orchard wall To reach his lady fair As he tumbled she began to bawl As he floated through the air CHORUS King Henry the Eighth had several wives Including Anne Boleyn And he kept an album of their lives With all their photos in As Anne Boleyn was on her knees Dressed in her very best frock King Henry shouted, "Smile dear, please" As her head rolled off the block CHORUS There was just the same to do He galloped home from the battle scene All the way from Waterloo And as he came from off his horse To the boudoir where she sat She said to him, in French of course As he took of his big cocked hat CHORUS Stick it in your family Stick it in your family In your family album From the musical Half A Sixpence, based on the HG Wells novel, Kipps Hidden This page is accessible to Verified artists on the song Locked This song has been locked and is considered "done." You need 600 IQ to add annotations to locked songs. "Flash, Bang, Wallop" Track Info	Songs From Shakespeare's Plays William Shakespeare "The Bard" It is appropriate that this collection of songs for Shakespeare's plays, recorded by boy soprano Lorin Wey, should contain music used in the original productions and early revivals, for the songs would then have been performed by boys who were accomplished singers as well as actors. Many of them would have been recruited from established companies, such as the Children of the Chapel or the Paul's Boys. Originally trained as choristers for religious duties in such prestigious places as the Chapel Royal or St Paul's Cathedral, these boys were also commanded to provide musical and theatrical entertainment at court and indeed became so well-known and popular that their masters set up their own companies to perform additionally in private playhouses. Their success overtook for a time that of the companies of professional adult actors, until the playwrights providing them with material introduced political and religious satire, which so displeased James I that he effectively closed the children's companies down. In 1608 Shakespeare's company, The King's Men, took over the Blackfriars theatre, which until then had hosted a children's company. But Shakespeare's company would also have taken over the best of the boy actors and singers, who were needed to play the female roles, as women were not permitted to act on stage professionally. These boys would be required, together with the apprentices of the King's Men, to create such demanding roles as Ophelia, Desdemona and Juliet. This programme of songs for Shakespeare's plays takes us back as far as the earliest productions. But as the early editions of the plays contain no printed music we cannot be certain which of the songs might actually have been used. Nor can we be sure how many of the texts came from Shakespeare's own pen: often existing ballads were quoted or misquoted, and the length dictated by the needs of the action. Robert Johnson (15821633) is the composer most readily associated with Shakespeare: he was employed by the King's Men from 1609 and it is likely that the two songs for Ariel, Where the Bee Sucks and Full Fathom Five were used in early revivals of The Tempest. The Willow Song (Anon) was already known before Othello was written and Shakespeare adapted a shortened version of it for the boy who played Desdemona. Thomas Morley (1557-1602) published his song It was a lover and his lass about the same time as the first production of As You Like It and the setting of 0 Mistress Mine appeared just before Twelfth Night was first performed. But in both cases there is nothing to establish if the words were indeed Shakespeare's. Other songs in this collection most likely used in the early productions of the plays include Take, 0 Take those Lips Away by John Wilson (1597-1674) and Hark! Hark! The Lark!, which has been attributed to Robert Johnson. In Measure for Measure only the first verse set by Wilson is printed, although the second verse appears in a play by Fletcher. Wilson was employed as composer to the King's Men in succession to Robert Johnson, and also held positions as King's Lutenist, Gentleman of the Chapel Royal and Professor of Music at Oxford. At each successive revival of Shakespeare's plays, English composers were keen to show their skill in writing or arranging music to accompany the new productions. From the eighteenth century,Thomas Arne (1710-1778), prolific writer of operas and incidental music for the theatre, is best now remembered for his Shakespeare settings, of which Under the Green Wood Tree, Blow, Blow thou Winter Wind and Where the Bee Sucks, written in the 1740s, a	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,546	On which scale is the intensity of an earthquake measured?	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 strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location. Intensity is determined from effects on people, human structures, and the natural environment. Magnitude / Intensity Comparison The following table gives intensities that are typically observed at locations near the epicenter of earthquakes of different magnitudes. Magnitude Abbreviated Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale I. Not felt except by a very few under especially favorable conditions. II. Felt only by a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings. III. Felt quite noticeably by persons indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings. Many people do not recognize it as an earthquake. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Vibrations similar to the passing of a truck. Duration estimated. IV. Felt indoors by many, outdoors by few during the day. At night, some awakened. Dishes, windows, doors disturbed; walls make cracking sound. Sensation like heavy truck striking building. Standing motor cars rocked noticeably. V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awakened. Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable objects overturned. Pendulum clocks may stop. VI. Felt by all, many frightened. Some heavy furniture moved; a few instances of fallen plaster. Damage slight. VII. Damage negligible in buildings of good design and construction; slight to moderate in well-built ordinary structures; considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures; some chimneys broken. VIII. Damage slight in specially designed structures; considerable damage in ordinary substantial buildings with partial collapse. Damage great in poorly built structures. Fall of chimneys, factory stacks, columns, monuments, walls. Heavy furniture overturned. IX. Damage considerable in specially designed structures; well-designed frame structures thrown out of plumb. Damage great in substantial buildings, with partial collapse. Buildings shifted off foundations. X. Some well-built wooden structures destroyed; most masonry and frame structures destroyed with foundations. Rails bent. XI. Few, if any (masonry) structures remain standing. Bridges destroyed. Rails bent greatly. XII. Damage total. Lines of sight and level are distorted. Objects thrown into the air. From The Severity of an Earthquake.	Seattle Earthquake - Feb. 28, 2001 Strong Quake Rattles Seattle, Buildings Emptied 2-28-2001 updated 4-20-2001 250 injuries - no deaths attributed to the quake A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 in magnitude and lasting about 45 seconds rocked Seattle on February 28, knocking chunks of masonry from skyscrapers and forcing thousands to flee their homes, schools and offices. (Reuters Graphic) An aftershock of 3.4 occurred early in the morning of March 1, 2001 AFTERSHOCKS So far the aftershocks have been mild. 2.7 2001/03/01 06:23:34 47.180N 122.729W 51.3 19 km (12 mi) NE of Olympia, WA 1.4 2001/03/01 01:45:01 47.449N 122.928W 8.6 26 km (16 mi) WSW of Bremerton, WA 1.2 2001/03/01 01:38:39 46.344N 122.260W 13.4 17 km (11 mi) NNW of Mount St. Helens 3.4 2001/03/01 01:10:20 47.197N 122.713W 54.3 21 km (13 mi) W of Tacoma, WA 2.0 2001/02/28 16:50:09 47.438N 122.913W 15.3 26 km (16 mi) SW of Bremerton, WA 1.2 2001/02/28 15:45:35 47.224N 122.678W 25.9 19 km (12 mi) W of Tacoma, WA 1.4 2001/02/28 11:49:48 46.851N 121.751W 0.0 1 km ( 0 mi) ESE of Mount Rainier. WA 6.8 2001/02/28 10:54:32 47.149N 122.727W 51.9 18 km (11 mi) NE of Olympia, WA PREPARE FOR ANOTHER QUAKE Jim Berkland's primary earthquake window for March 7-14th, likely site is Seattle. Be prepared for another quake, no matter when it should occur. 1)Put little latches on all your kitchen cabinets. 2) small angle brackets securing your book shelves to the wall. 3) velcro the bottom of knick knacs, sm. statuary or vases to their placements. 4) velcro corners of paintings on walls to prevent them from slipping or sliding off their picture hooks. 5) Sun screen vellums applied to inside of windows will prevent glass from shattering inward. 6) lg angle brackets to secure supporting exterior posts to either side of beam. 7) extra large tarps to lay over roofed areas that may have cracked and be exposed to rain. 8) Clorox for purifying contaminated water. 9: hammer and long nails to re-secure exterior siding. 10) criss cross X inside windows with wide strapping tape. Do not be embarrassed to leave it applied during any suggested earthquake window. 11) several jugs of vodka and a goodly supply of chips and dips. 12) know how to turn off the valves to your incoming water and fuel supply. 13) Empty clorox jugs filled with water will flush your toilets. 14) 3 hour logs cut into 3 sections will provide 9 hours of heat or flame to warm an elevated closed pot of water. (logs can be sawed into smaller slices, or 20 minute logs are also available at most stores. These can also be divided to 2 or 3 sections. You will need a lighter! 15) do you have survival gear in the trunk of your car? Warm jacket, blanket, walking shoes, med supplies, tarps, etc? Plastic garbage bags can be rain blankets. 16) keep your gas tank full and a couple of cans of compressed air for your tires. 17) portable radios, a cell phone and flashlights 18) porta-potty, aka, zip loc bags, kleenex 19) add your own needs to this list. 20) check on the welfare of your neighbors SHARING LIGHT, LEE GUILMETTE CHIN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Posted Feb. 4, 2001 FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 6 DOG - South & Central America, Gulf of Mexico Solar flares will be high during this window with an increase in volcanic eruptions. Volcanic eruptions in Mexico, Central America and Caribbean will increase at the same time as volcanic eruptions in the Equatorial Pacific areas of Indonesia and Philippines. Surprise storms and flooding will continue through this window. La Nina is looking at us. If solar activity reaches Class X flare levels, earthquakes will decrease. But if solar activity is only moderately high moderately large earthquakes can be expected in areas of the Pacific. Very large earthquakes could occur between 60 and 77 degrees west longitude. Equal & Opposite - Equatorial Pacific to Japan: Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China Best regards, Posted by Bob in Pacifica at February 19, 2001 at 01:30:58 AM CST Posting: At 10.22 pm. had a 20 second stong right ear tone, the SAF had what may have been a foreshock at 8.38 pm. earlier tonight. Rig	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,547	If a creature is edentulous what has it not got?	Edentulous synonyms, edentulous antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com Edentulous synonyms, edentulous antonyms - FreeThesaurus.com http://www.freethesaurus.com/edentulous Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? A long-term follow-up study of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of totally edentulous jaws, Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 5(4): 347-359. Vibrotactile evaluation: osseointegrated versus socket-suspended transfemoral prostheses Then, the assistant takes a bite registration by placing VPS on the abutment teeth and the edentulous ridge segments between them and having the patient occlude using the one unprepared tooth. Polyvinyl siloxanes in dentistry: an overview Studies of patients under the age of 18 years, a clinical diagnosis of pneumonia at the start of the study, extubated patients, edentulous patients and patients with a known allergy and hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine were excluded. Occlusion traumatic and Iatrogenic factors Other subject covered include decision making following extraction of multi-rooted maxillary teeth, decision making in the treatment of furcated mandibular molars, alveolar bone preservation following tooth extraction in the esthetic zone, immediate implant placement in single tooth sites, and rehabilitation of the edentulous maxillary jaw using dental implant therapy. Implant and regenerative therapy in dentistry; a guide to decision making There are also no paediatric data on the effects of oral hygiene on VAP, but it seems advisable to follow the recommendations of wiping gums with gauze in the absence of dentition, (49) as some commensals are able to adhere to epithelial surfaces in edentulous infants.	The Teeth (Human Anatomy): Diagram, Names, Number, and Conditions Next The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Besides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include: • Enamel: The hardest, white outer part of the tooth . Enamel is mostly made of calcium phosphate, a rock-hard mineral. • Dentin: A layer underlying the enamel. Dentin is made of living cells, which secrete a hard mineral substance. • Pulp: The softer, living inner structure of teeth. Blood vessels and nerves run through the pulp of the teeth. • Cementum: A layer of connective tissue that binds the roots of the teeth firmly to the gums and jawbone. • Periodontal ligament: Tissue that helps hold the teeth tightly against the jaw. A normal adult mouth has 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth ) have erupted by about age 13: • Incisors (8 total): The middlemost four teeth on the upper and lower jaws. • Canines (4 total): The pointed teeth just outside the incisors. • Premolars (8 total): Teeth between the canines and molars. • Molars (8 total): Flat teeth in the rear of the mouth , best at grinding food. • Wisdom teeth or third molars (4 total): These teeth erupt at around age 18, but are often surgically removed to prevent displacement of other teeth. The crown of each tooth projects into the mouth . The root of each tooth descends below the gum line, into the jaw. Teeth Conditions Cavities (caries): Bacteria evade removal by brushing and saliva and damage the enamel and deeper structures of teeth. Most cavities occur on molars and premolars. Tooth decay : A general name for disease of the teeth, including cavities and caries. Periodontitis : Inflammation of the deeper structures of the teeth (periodontal ligament, jawbone, and cementum). Poor oral hygiene is usually to blame. Gingivitis : Inflammation of the surface portion of the gums, around and between the crowns of the teeth. Plaque and tartar buildup can lead to gingivitis . Plaque : A sticky, colorless film made of bacteria and the substances they secrete. Plaque develops quickly on teeth after eating sugary food, but can be easily brushed off. Tartar : If plaque is not removed, it mixes with minerals to become tartar, a harder substance. Tartar requires professional cleaning for removal. Overbite : The upper teeth protrude significantly over the lower teeth. Underbite : The lower teeth protrude significantly past the upper teeth. Rinsing teeth : Rinsing daily with an antiseptic mouthwash kills bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease . Teeth cleaning : Professional teeth cleaning every six months may help prevent teeth and gum disease. Tooth filling : Drilling out the diseased part of a tooth and packing the space with a mineral filling can prevent a cavity from destroying the tooth. Root canal : The deep pulp of a tooth is drilled out, cleaned, and filled. A root canal is done when damage to the teeth has affected the deep pulp. Tooth extraction : If a tooth is too damaged to repair with a filling or root canal, it may be removed. Wisdom teeth are often extracted to prevent displacement of the other teeth. Braces : An artificial device or system that places teeth under tension for a long period of time. Eventually, braces can help crooked teeth become realigned. Mouth guard : A plastic mouthpiece can provide protection from teeth grinding and injury during sports. Dental sealants : A plastic sealant applied to the teeth can help block bacteria from hiding in crevices on teeth surfaces. Sealants can help prevent cavities. Teeth whitening : Over-the-counter and professional chemical treatments can bleach teeth to a brighter white. Tooth sensitivity is the most common side effect. WebMD Image Collection Reviewed by William Blahd, MD on October 22, 2015 Sources	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,548	Count Duckula was a spinoff from which other children’s animated series?	Count Duckula - YouTube Count Duckula The next video is starting stop 6,284 views 10 months ago Count Duckula Theme Tune \| Sing-A-Long In the heart of Transylvan-ia, In the Vampire Hall of Fame-yeah, There's not a vampire zanier than... DUCKULA! He won't bite beast or man, 'Cos he's a vegetari-an. (Aagh!) And things never run to plan for... DUCKULA! If you're looking for some fun, You can always count upon, The wild and wacky one they call, DUCKULA! Count Duckula is a British children's animated comedy-drama horror television series created by British studio Cosgrove Hall as a spin-off from Danger Mouse, a series in which the Count Duckula character was a recurring villain! Watch more on the official Count Duckula YouTube Channel; http://bit.ly/CountDuckula Show less	Captain Pugwash - Childrens TV \| Jedi's Paradise Captain Pugwash Captain Pugwash is a 50’s children’s TV show. The characters were first created by John Ryan in 1950 and appeared in the first 12 issues of the 'Eagle' comic. He was turned down by 12 publishers before Captain Pugwash was published. He also created the comic strips - 'Harris Tweed: Extra Special Agent' and 'Lettice Leefe: the Greenest Girl in School'. Also he created Sir Prancelot. In 1957 Captain Pugwash appeared on BBC television for the first time and approximately 120 episodes were produced. All the voices and narration were provided by Peter Hawkins. John Ryan devised his own method of animation, using cut- out puppets and props with cardboard levers to make boats rock and to help the characters move their eyes, mouths and limbs (see the Puffin Annual article for a behind the scenes insight). Contrary to popular belief, the names of Captain Pugwash's crew were not in any way smutty! Which the Guardian newspaper (UK) found out to its cost, when they published an article about the programme characters having smutty names, such as Seaman Staines and Master Bates. A lawsuit on behalf of John Ryan ensued and the paper had to print an apology and pay damages. In 1998 a new series was commissioned called - The Adventures of Captain Pugwash. It consisted of 26 episodes at cost of £1.5 million to make. This version of Captain Pugwash was state-of-the-art and produced on computers. This time the voices were provided by James Saxon. Story Captain Pugwash was a pirate of the high seas who commanded the ship, The Black Pig. He was supported in his adventures by his able crew, Pirate Barnabas, Master Mate, Pirate Willy and Tom the Cabin Boy. Captain Pugwash's search for the hidden treasure involved him in all sorts of terrible mishaps including the odd scrape with his arch-enemy, Cut-throat Jake, the Pirate Captain of the Flying Dustman. Captain Pugwash Characters Captain ‘Horatio’ Pugwash He is a pirate, but he isn't very good at it. He's not very bright, but others on his crew are worse. Each time he is confronted by his nemesis, Cut- throat Jake, he runs away, so is a bit of a scaredy cat. Also he's not very good at navigating. So overall he's a bit rubbish. He redeems himself by coming out with some rather strange comments, like 'Jumping Jellyfish' or 'Stuttering Starfish'. Master Mate He accidentally blew a hole in the prison where Cutthroat Jake was being held, so letting him escape and come after Pugwash again! Tom He is the Cabin Boy of the ship and basically looks after the crew, cooks all their meals and even steers the ship. He is the brains of the operation and is always giving the Captain advice on how to get out of a sticky situation. He even thought of dangling a crate of biscuits in front of a Sea Monster, so it would chase after it, and give the ship a tow. Tom also has his own pet mouse. Cut-throat Jake His is Captain Pugwash's number one enemy and pursues him relentlessly. He's even attempted to steal the Black Pig. Beware of a man with hairy knuckles. Pirate William (Willy) He is the lowest ranking pirate. He is scared of mice. Pirate Barnabus Captain Pugwash Episodes Series 1 (1957 - 1966) ?. Down The Hatch ?. Cannon Ball ?. Monster Ahoy! ?. A Mouse A ‘Midships ?. The Firework Party ?. Surprise Attack ?. The Highwayman ?. The Captain’s Dream ?. Gold Dust ?. Abandon Ship ?. Flying Buccaneer ?. A New Ship ?. The Cuckoo Clock ?. The Powder Magazine ?. Ivory Castle (Cargo) ?. New Sails ?. On Trail ?. The Map ?. Night Attack ?. Ghost Ship ?. The Test ?. The Secret Weapon ?. The Crown Jewels ?. The Doctor ?. Press Gang ?. Man Overboard ?. King Of The Barbary Pirates ?. Arctic Circle ?. The Smugglers ?. Tug-Of-War ?. Solid Gold ?. Heads Or Tails ?. Mobertory Bay ?. Secret Mission ?. Pleasure Cruise ?. Black Pepper ?. Home Grown ?. Pirate Romance ?. The Fortune Tellers ?. The Wreckers ?. Twins ?. The Secret Of The Stinkas ?. A Cure For Hiccups ?. High Society ?. The Submarine ?. The Haunted Ree	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,549	Hezbollah is a political/terrorist organization in which country?	Hezbollah: Political Party or Terrorist Organization? Political Party or Terrorist Organization? Hezbollah: Political Party or Terrorist Organization? Published , in Ideology Hezbollah was born during the First Lebanon War in 1982. It arose out of an anti-Israel Shia Muslim rebel movement, and was funded by Iran and trained by Iran’s Quds Force. Hezbollah has been based in Southern Lebanon since its creation and is now led by Hassan Nasrallah. Under Nasrallah’s leadership, Hezbollah quickly began conducting guerrilla attacks, suicide bombings, kidnappings and assassinations. In 1992, Hezbollah entered the Lebanese political arena in an effort to both take control of Lebanon and to make the world believe that it was a legitimate political movement and not a terrorist organization . Our struggle will end only when this entity [Israel] is obliterated. ( Hezbollah open letter , february 1985) Today, Hezbollah’s primary aim is to destroy Israel. Hezbollah has been openly anti-Israel and anti-Semitic since its inception. Its leader, Hassan Nasrallah , has repeatedly proved this in various statements : I’m against any reconciliation with Israel. I don’t recognize the presence of a state that is called Israel. (February 2000) If they (Jews) all gather in Israel, it will save us the trouble of going after them worldwide. (October 2002) Al Manar TV, Hezbollah’s channel Al-Manar TV, the official television channel of Hezbollah, has broadcast numerous anti-Israel and anti-Semitic programs, claiming, for example, that Israel spread H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS , and other diseases, throughout the Arab world. A second television report called for war against Jews and the destruction of Israel. This channel was banned by the highest administrative court in France for inciting racial hatred. The channel is also banned in the US, Spain and Germany. Hezbollah strictly follows a radical version of Islamic Shia ideology, developed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the first Supreme Leader of Iran. In Hezbollah’s ‘open letter’, which was published on February 16, 1985, and which marked the official launch of the movement, they write: “We obey the orders of one leader, wise and just … Ruhollah Musawi Khomeini. God save him!” What is the Khomeini Shia ideology? In Khomeini’s book , Islamic government must be imposed upon Muslim countries in order to preserve the ‘Islamic order’ and to keep all individuals on the ‘just path of Islam’. Such an Islamic government must therefore impose Sharia Law on the entire population. Khomeini explains: “There is not a single topic in human life for which Islam has not provided instruction.” In Khomeini’s view, all Islamic governments will follow the “victorious and triumphant” armies of Muslims who will set “out from the mosque to go into battle and fear only God.” Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini This is the ideology Hezbollah has embraced and propagated since its founding . Their stated objectives, as explained in their founding charter, are the destruction of Israel, the elimination of Western influence in the Middle East and the establishment of a Shia theocracy in Lebanon. Anomalies Hezbollah is part of the Lebanese political system, but does not act like any other political party in the world. Undeniably, the movement provides social and educational services to the Shiah community of Lebanon. But as core members of the Lebanese government, should they not provide this to all Lebanese citizens? Hezbollah’s hospitals are free, but only for its members. Imagine if the Republican Party in the US or the Conservatives in Britain built hospitals that only members of their parties could use. As explained by Lebanese writer Dr. Amal Saad-Ghorayeb, these efforts may strengthen the social contract between Hezbollah and its followers, though “it would be a mistake, however, to think this is the main reason why Hezbollah’s followers are attracted to [the movement].” The organization’s message of resistance against Israel is what resonates the most among Hezbollah’s supporters. The Lebanese parliament How does Hezbo	Country Reports on Terrorism 2015 Middle East and North Africa Overview Report THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA The Middle East and North Africa remained a primary theater for terrorist activity throughout 2015. During the year, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continued to occupy large areas of Iraq and Syria while ISIL branches – particularly those in Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen – persisted in fomenting sectarian strife and conducting attacks in the region. Al-Qa’ida (AQ) and its affiliates continued to seek and take advantage of opportunities to conduct attacks amidst the fragile political and security climate across the region, including in Yemen, Syria, and North Africa. In North Africa, the Libya conflict between the then internationally-recognized government in Tobruk and the Tripoli-based faction enabled an expansion of violent extremist groups, including the holding of territory by the ISIL branch in Libya. While the UN sought to facilitate the formation of a Government of National Accord, porous borders, continued proliferation of weapons, and weak security institutions provided an environment where terrorists could operate with impunity. Libya continued to serve as a key operational and transit hub for foreign terrorist fighters traveling to and from Syria and Iraq. ISIL-affiliated terrorists conducted several attacks in Tunisia, most notably at the Bardo Museum in March, at a hotel in Sousse in June, and on a Presidential Guard bus in downtown Tunis in November. The perpetrators of all three attacks had been trained in Libya. The al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb- (AQIM-) affiliated Okba Ibn Nafie group continued attacks on security personnel and civilians in the mountainous west of Tunis. Within Algeria, AQIM and the ISIL-affiliated Jund al-Khilafah in Algeria (JAK-A) attacked Algerian targets and Western interests. Algerian government efforts appeared to significantly degrade at least JAK-A’s capabilities during 2015. ISIL’s core continued to operate in Iraq and Syria, from which it projected its “caliphate.” ISIL maintained a formidable force in Iraq and Syria, including thousands of foreign terrorist fighters from more than 100 countries, while Raqqa continued to serve as ISIL’s administrative capital and its headquarters for most external plotting operations. Since May 2015, however, ISIL has not had a significant battlefield victory in either country. For more than a year, the United States has led a coalition of 66 countries and two international organizations to cut off ISIL’s financing, disrupt their plots, counter its narrative, and stop the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. Nearly 10,000 air strikes have targeted ISIL’s key leaders, heavy weapons, oil tankers, training camps, and its economic infrastructure. Ramadi was the first major complex operation to be completed entirely by retrained Iraqi security forces and local tribal partners. Other key Iraqi cities liberated in 2015 included the Sunni city of Tikrit, the oil infrastructure hub of Bayji, and Sinjar, where ISIL murdered hundreds of Yazidis and enslaved thousands more. In Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with air support from the Coalition, have taken back a key route connecting Raqqa and Mosul; Tishreen, which connects Raqqa to ISIL’s lifeline on the Turkish border; and Tel Abyad, which used to be ISIL’s primary point of access to the outside world. In Yemen, al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and ISIL’s Yemen branch capitalized on the ongoing conflict between the Government of Yemen, supported by the Saudi-led coalition, and the Houthi-led opposition to gain deeper inroads across much of the country. AQAP expanded its safe haven by seizing several towns, including the port city of Mukalla, which has given it access to increased financial resources. Despite losing a number of senior leaders during 2015, the group was able to increase its recruiting and expand its safe haven in Yemen. ISIL’s affiliate conducted hundreds of attacks during the year, primarily against Houthi forces and Zaydi Shia mosques, i	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,550	In 1993, Michael Jackson give his first TV interview in 14 years with which talk show presenter?	From The 'Oprah Show' Archives: Michael Jackson Shares His Life Purpose In 1993 (VIDEO) \| The Huffington Post From The 'Oprah Show' Archives: Michael Jackson Shares His Life Purpose In 1993 (VIDEO) 06/25/2014 10:49 am ET \| Updated Jun 25, 2014 220 OWN Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of Michael Jackson's tragic sudden death in his home at age 50. As Jackson family members and fans around the world pay tribute the late pop star, his legacy lives on through his children , music and rare candid interviews about his complicated life, like the one he gave Oprah in 1993. Back then, Jackson had invited Oprah to his California home, Neverland Ranch, for his first interview in more than 14 years. During the conversation, the King of Pop revealed his deepest desire and life's purpose. In the above video from "The Oprah Show" archives, Oprah asked Jackson what it feels like to have legions of loyal fans screaming for him and cheering wildly when he performs. "[It feels like] love," Jackson told her. "I feel lots of love. I feel blessed and honored to be able to be an instrument of nature that was chosen to give them that." Giving the world music, he added, was why he was put on this earth. "My purpose, I think, [is] to give in the best way I can -- through song, through dance, through music," Jackson said. "I am committed to my art." Jackson explained that art in any form acts as a union between the material and the spiritual, the human and the divine. "I believe that to be the reason for the very existence of art, and I feel I was chosen as an instrument to give music and love and harmony to the world," he told Oprah. "What do you want the world to know about you most?" Oprah asked. Jackson answered that he wanted to be known for being a great artist. "I love when I do and I love people to love what I do," he said. "I just simply want to be loved, wherever I go." More on Michael Jackson:	Now Michael Jackson is sued for $44m by his former publicist \| Daily Mail Online Now Michael Jackson is sued for $44m by his former publicist comments Michael Jackson is being sued for $44million by his former publicist after he allegedly failed to pay her, it has emerged. Raymone Bain said she had run every part of the the self-styled King of Pop's life for years. She represented him during his 2005 trial and acquittal on child sex abuse charges, and later managed Jackson's business company. Breach: Michael Jackson and publicist Raymone Bain leave the courthouse during his child molestation trial in 2005. Now Bain is suing Jackson for $44million But now she has filed a breach of contract civil lawsuit against the singer in Washington, D.C. Bain said in a statement that she had decided 'with deep regret' to sue Jackson, describing him as someone 'whom I have greatly admired and respected'. But she added: 'Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson has elected not to honour the financial obligations of our contractual relationship, despite my numerous attempts to amicably resolve this matter. 'I am sincerely disappointed in Mr. Jackson's failure to honour his obligations.' Bain, who trained as a lawyer, saw Jackson through some of the most difficult moments in his career. She became his public voice for much of the lengthy child molestation trial in California, Jackson's subsequent stays in Bahrain and Ireland and the financial difficulties that resulted in the sale of his Neverland Valley ranch in California last year. In 2006 she was appointed general manager of the Michael Jackson Company, which handles his business affairs. She said in the lawsuit that she was hired as a spokeswoman in 2003 and that from 2006, she ran every aspect of Jackson's life including arranging housing, emergency refinancing, travel and security and scheduling meetings with record producers as the singer struggled to re-establish his music career. Bain joins a long line of former advisers, accountants and friends who have sued Jackson in recent years over broken contracts and unpaid bills. Most of the lawsuits have been settled out of court. A son of the king of Bahrain reached an out-of-court settlement with Jackson in November over allegations that the 'Thriller' singer had reneged on a recording contract and owed him $7million. Jackson's current spokesman, Dr Tohme K. Tohme, did not return calls for comment. After years of living as a a virtual recluse, Jackson recently announced a run of 50 comeback concerts in London, starting in July. All have sold out. Bain's lawsuit cited media reports which suggested the London concert deal, which she said she had helped to negotiate, was worth $400million in revenue to Jackson. Bain said Jackson had agreed to pay her 10 per cent of any deals he entered into as a result of her help but had not done so. She asked for $44million in damages, plus lawyers' fees.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,551	Historically associated with George Washington, in which English county is Sulgrave Manor	SULGRAVE MANOR - 1001040\| Historic England SULGRAVE MANOR List Entry Summary This garden or other land is registered under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 within the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by English Heritage for its special historic interest. Name: SULGRAVE MANOR The garden or other land may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Northamptonshire National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. Grade: II Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Legacy System Information The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System: Parks and Gardens UID: 2042 Asset Groupings This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings are not part of the official record but are added later for information. List entry Description Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details Formal gardens laid out in 1920s by Sir Reginald Blomfield around the sometime home of the Washingtons, forefathers of George Washington, first President of the USA. HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT One of the three manors of Sulgrave was acquired in 1539 by Lawrence Washington (d 1584), a wool merchant who in 1532 had been mayor of Northampton. Soon after he rebuilt the house. That manor was purchased in 1610 by his grandson Lawrence Makepeace. The family sold it in 1659, and c 1673 it passed to the Rev Moses Hodges. His son John reunited all three of Sulgrave's manors and rebuilt the house, giving it its basic modern appearance. The Hodges family retained ownership of the house until 1840, by which time it had become a dilapidated farmhouse. John Washington, a member of the family which owned Sulgrave although not resident there, emigrated to Virginia in 1656. His great-grandson, George (1732-99), was the first President of the United States of America. In 1914 Sulgrave Manor was purchased by subscription as a memorial to a century of peace between Britain and the USA and opened to the public. Restoration of the house and the laying out of a garden, both under Sir Reginald Blomfield, were delayed until the 1920s. It is now (1997) administered by the Sulgrave Manor Board on behalf of the peoples of Great Britain and the USA. DESCRIPTION LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM, SETTING The village of Sulgrave is 12km north-east of Banbury, on a minor road off the B4525 Northampton Road. The Manor lies on the south-east side of the village, off Manor Road, with thatched stone cottages to front and rear. The area here registered is c 3.5ha. ENTRANCES AND APPROACHES The Manor is announced by tall, probably early C18, ironstone gate piers with ball finials on Manor Road. From these a short, straight drive runs south, terminating at a slightly sunken turning circle west of the house, from which there is access to the courtyard in its north-west angle. PRINCIPAL BUILDING The Manor House (listed grade I) is an L-plan building of coursed limestone rubble and a stone-slate roof. It is of two storeys and an attic, with a gabled two-storey porch at the centre of the hall. The hall range was built c 1540(60 by Lawrence Washington, while the north-east wing was added by John Hodges c 1700. The left (west) half of the hall range, demolished c 1780, was rebuilt in 1929 by Sir Reginald Blomfield under whom the house was restored 1920-9. Attached to the north-west side of the house by a short wall is the former brewhouse of c 1700, remodelled by Blomfield in the 1920s. This was used as a visitor centre until 1998 when construction of a major new facility began down the west side of the gardens. GARDENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS When the Manor House was purchased in 1914 all trace of any earlier pleasure garden had disappeared. Between 1920 and c 1928 the garden was remade under the direction of Sir Reginald Blomfield (d 1942), his working draw	Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.” The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount Rushmore. Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture. Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach. In 1923, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson came up with an idea for attracting tourists to the State. Robinson envisioned shaping a cluster of tall thin granite peaks called the Needles into statues of explorers and Indian leaders. The Needles stand where the Black Hills rise from the plains as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the West. In 1924, Robinson wrote sculptor Gutzon Borglum about his idea. Borglum telegraphed back his enthusiastic support. Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Born to a Danish American family on a homestead in Idaho in 1867, Gutzon Borglum made his name celebrating things American in a big way. In 1908, he created a large, 40 inches-high head of Abraham Lincoln. Representatives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy soon contacted him about creating a portrait head of Robert E. Lee on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia. Convinced that the scale of the mountain would dwarf a single head, he convinced them to create a huge group portrait of General Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. Borglum completed the head of Lee in 1924, but a dispute with the backers of the project soon led to his dismissal and the eventual removal of his work. His departure from Georgia made it possible for him to concentrate on Mount Rushmore. Borglum scouted out a location far better than the fragile Needles: 5,725-foot Mount Rushmore. Its broad wall of exposed granite was more suitable for sculpture and received direct sunlight for most of the day. Borglum himself selected the presidents for the memorial, to reflect the nation’s first 150 years of history and to make the project a national, rather than regional one. Original plans included only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Borglum picked George Washington the father of the new country because he was a leader in the American Revolution, the first president of the United States, and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy. Abraham Lincoln was selected for preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishment of slavery. As the project progressed, Borglum added Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, began America’s westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country, adding all or part of 15 present-day States. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States and extremely popular in the early 20th century, linked the east and the west through the construction of the Panama Canal and was famous as a “trust buster,” fighting large corporate monopolies and championing the working man. Initial planning and fund-raising began in August 1925. The project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Borglum and the planners succeeded in getting the support of President Coolidge when he was vacationing in the Black Hills	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,552	"In the 1969 Sam Pekinpah western ""The Wild Bunch"", who played Pike Bishop the leader of an aging outlaw gang?"	The Wild Bunch (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 An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC What Makes the Golden Globe Awards So Entertaining? IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger breaks down why the Golden Globes are so much more entertaining than other award shows. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 5 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 30 titles created 27 May 2011 a list of 32 titles created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 04 Sep 2013 a list of 35 titles created 17 Mar 2015 a list of 22 titles created 06 Dec 2015 Title: The Wild Bunch (1969) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo. Director: Sam Peckinpah A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford An aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons--his sole purpose being to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. Director: Sam Peckinpah A young American and his English wife come to rural England and face increasingly vicious local harassment. Director: Sam Peckinpah A recently released ex-con and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes awry. Director: Sam Peckinpah A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Director: Clint Eastwood A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Director: Fred Zinnemann A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Director: George Stevens Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru Edit Storyline In the Wild Bunch the movie opens with a group of aging outlaw's final score, a bank robbery. The event concludes with a violent and overtly bloody shootout that would generally mark the finale of a movie. This is correct in that it marks the finale of an era, for the characters and the world they live in. They simply can no longer keep up, the times are changing, technology advancing, and they're style of life is getting left behind in the dust that they spent so long galloping through. They abandon their careers for the simpler life of retirement. They enjoy this time, they live their fantasies. During this time the law is always on their tracks, bounty hunters. The further into their fantasy they get, the closer their demise seems to get. When one of their own is captured they are faced with the choice of escape or what is certainly a suicide mission to attempt and free their fallen behind comrade. For them it is not a	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? 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1,505,553	How many Grand Nationals did Red Rum run in	Many Clouds promises Red Rum heroics in Grand National at Aintree \| Sport \| The Guardian The Observer Many Clouds promises Red Rum heroics in Grand National at Aintree Trainer Oliver Sherwood believes the favourite and last year’s victor has the form to become the first dual winner in the Grand National since Red Rum Many Clouds jumps The Chair on the way to winning the Grand National in 2015, Oliver Sherwood’s horse is favourite to do so again this year. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Saturday 2 April 2016 18.00 EDT Last modified on Sunday 10 April 2016 09.58 EDT Share on Messenger Close William Hill issued a profit warning the week after the Cheltenham Festival, where a string of winning favourites left punters about £80m ahead on the week. And they may need to issue another after next Saturday’s Grand National, when Many Clouds, the 8-1 favourite, will have an outstanding chance to become the first horse to win the race for a second time since Red Rum in 1974. The National has been transformed since Ginger McCain’s exceptional chaser finished first, first, second, second and then first again in five renewals between 1973 and 1977. The fences are softer and the distance has been cut by nearly a quarter of a mile, but above all, the quality of the horses taking part, and thus the competitiveness of the race, has improved substantially. Few, if any, horses race from out of the handicap and all but a handful of the 40 runners will go to post as plausible winners. Many Clouds wins the Grand National for Leighton Aspell Read more As a result, it is no great surprise the list of multiple winners of the race has been stuck on seven for more than four decades. The 42-year gap since a dual winner is already the longest in National history and it is now more difficult for a horse to win the race once, never mind twice. Yet Many Clouds is an excellent bet to buck the trends, because unlike most horses that return to Aintree after winning a National, he needs to find very little improvement on a performance 12 months ago that owed very little to chance. Like Red Rum in 1974, Many Clouds will set off under top weight. Like Red Rum, he is also a nine-year-old, who won his first National at the right age to arrive back at Aintree at the peak of his powers, and potentially improved. Unlike Red Rum, who carried 10st 5lb to victory in 1973, Oliver Sherwood’s runner has only 1lb more on his back than he did 12 months ago. Many Clouds will run off a rating of 166, up six from last year when he was one and a quarter lengths ahead of Saint Are at the line, but if anything, he has looked like an improved performer this season during a four-race campaign designed solely to get him back to Aintree in peak form. “Just to be mentioned in the same breath as Red Rum is extraordinary,” Sherwood says. “But the one thing with him is that he’s been there and done it. He’s got round and he’s got copious amounts of stamina. “I would think the race is almost certainly harder to win nowadays. Red Rum was a brilliant horse but it was much more of a lottery in those years than it is now. If you look at the quality of the race nowadays, compared to 30 years ago, there’s much more quality in it now and it isn’t so trappy. That’s got to be a positive. “The National is the National because of a) the fences and b) the numbers in the race. There’s 40 runners , and you’ve only got to have one fall in front of you and your race is over, but it’s less of a lottery now.” Many Clouds has yet to renew acquaintance with the National course’s unique obstacles and some horses simply do not warm to the experience second time around. Sherwood’s runner has been back to this course, however, finishing a four-length second to Don Poli in a Listed event over Aintree’s standard Mildmay course in December when he was giving the winner 5lb. That form was franked when Don Poli finished third behind Don Cossack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup . “I’m worried about 39 others in the race but we’ve been there and done it, which is a huge positive with him,” Sherwood says. “Others h	Course and Fences It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Grand National Course and Fences The Grand National is the ultimate test of horse and jockey. The race comprises two full circuits of a unique 2ï¿½ mile (3,600 metres) course, where challengers will face 30 of the most testing fences in the world of jump racing. It was originally designed as a cross-country steeplechase when it was first officially run in 1839. The runners started at a lane on the edge of the racecourse and raced away from the course out over open countryside towards the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The gates, hedges and ditches that they met along the way were flagged to provide them with the obstacles to be jumped along the way with posts and rails erected at the two points where the runners jumped a brook. The runners returned towards the racecourse by running along the edge of the canal before re-entering the course at the opposite end. The runners then ran the length of the racecourse before embarking on a second circuit before finishing in front of the stands. The majority of the race therefore took place not on the actual Aintree Racecourse but instead in the adjoining countryside. That countryside was incorporated into the modern course but commentators still often refer to it as "the country", much to the confusion of millions of once-a-year racing viewers. Nowadays, around 150 tonnes of spruce branches, sourced and transported from forests in the Lake District, are used to dress the Liverpool course's jump fences. Each fence used to be made from a wooden frame and covered with the distinctive green spruce. However, a radical change for the 2013 renewal saw that frame replaced by a softer, more forgiving material known as "plastic birch", for safety reasons. Each of the 16 fences on the course are jumped twice, with the exception of The Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only. You can take a jockey's eye view of the Grand National course via the video below: Safety Changes Following safety reviews after both the 2011 and 2012 renewals, a number of changes were made to the course with some reductions in fences or the drop after fences, plus the levelling of landing zones. Since 2013, the start of the race is now 90 yards closer to the first fence, reducing the race to four miles and three-and-a-half furlongs, from four-and-a-half miles, while measures were introduced to stop horses getting caught up in the starting tape. In particular, the start now includes the 'no-go' zone, which is defined by a line on the track, being extended from 15 yards to around 30 yards from the starting tape. The starter's rostrum has been moved to a position between the starting tape and the 'no-go' zone to reduce the potential for horses to go through the starting tape prematurely. The tapes themselves are also more user-friendly, with increased visibility, while there is now a specific briefing between the starters' team and the jockeys on Grand National day. The changes to the start are aimed at slowing the speed the first fence is approached at, while moving the start further away from the crowd reduces noise that can distract the horses. The makeup of all of the fences changed significantly in 2013. The new fences are still covered in spruce, but wooden posts have been replaced by a softer material known as "plastic birch", and on top of that birch there's a minimum of fourteen to sixteen inches of spruce that the horses can knock off. The outward appearance of the fences remains the same. Other measures included ï¿½100,000 being invested in irrigation to produce the safest jumping ground possible and a new bypass and pen around fence four to catch riderless horses. The Start There is a hazard to overcome even before the race starts - the build up, parade and re-girthing prior to the off lasts for around 25 minutes, over double the time it takes for any other race. With 40 starters, riders naturally want a good sight of the first fence and after the long build-up their nerves are stretched to breaking point, which means	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,554	What is a terrifying and disturbing dream?	Adult Nightmares: Causes and Treatments Treatments for Nightmares in Adults When you wake up terrified from a disturbing nightmare, you might think you're the only adult who has them. After all, aren't adults supposed to outgrow nightmares ? While it's true nightmares are more common among children, one out of every two adults has nightmares on occasion. And between 2% and 8% of the adult population is plagued by nightmares. Are your nightmares causing you significant distress? Are they interrupting your sleep on a regular basis? If so, it's important to determine what's causing your adult nightmares. Then you can make changes to reduce their occurrence. What Are Nightmares? Nightmares are vividly realistic, disturbing dreams that rattle you awake from a deep sleep . They often set your heart pounding from fear. Nightmares tend to occur most often during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep , when most dreaming takes place. Because periods of REM sleep become progressively longer as the night progresses, you may find you experience nightmares most often in the early morning hours. The subjects of nightmares vary from person to person. There are, though, some common nightmares that many people experience. For example, a lot of adults have nightmares about not being able to run fast enough to escape danger or about falling from a great height. If you've gone through a traumatic event, such as an attack or accident, you may have recurrent nightmares about your experience. Although nightmares and night terrors both cause people to awake in great fear, they are different. Night terrors typically occur in the first few hours after falling asleep. They are experienced as feelings, not dreams, so people do not recall why they are terrified upon awakening. What Causes Nightmares in Adults? Nightmares in adults are often spontaneous. But they can also be caused by a variety of factors and underlying disorders. Some people have nightmares after having a late-night snack, which can increase metabolism and signal the brain to be more active. A number of medications also are known to contribute to nightmare frequency. Drugs that act on chemicals in the brain , such as antidepressants and narcotics, are often associated with nightmares. Non-psychological medications, including some blood pressure medications , can also cause nightmares in adults. Continued Withdrawal from medications and substances, including alcohol and tranquilizers , may trigger nightmares. If you notice a difference in your nightmare frequency after a change in medication, talk with your doctor. Sleep deprivation may contribute to adult nightmares, which themselves often cause people to lose additional sleep. Though it's possible, it has not been confirmed whether this cycle could lead to nightmare disorder. There can be a number of psychological triggers that cause nightmares in adults. For example, anxiety and depression can cause adult nightmares. Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) also commonly causes people to experience chronic, recurrent nightmares. Nightmares in adults can be caused by certain sleep disorders. These include sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome . If no other cause can be determined, chronic nightmares may be a distinct sleep disorder. People who have relatives with nightmare disorder may be more likely to have the condition themselves. What Are the Health Effects of Nightmares in Adults? Nightmares become much more than bad dreams when they have a significant effect on your health and well-being. Among people who experience nightmares, those who are anxious or depressed are more likely to be distressed about the experience and suffer even more psychological ill effects. Although the relationship is not understood, nightmares have been associated with suicide . Because nightmares may have a significant impact on your quality of life, it's important to consult a medical professional if you experience them regularly. Sleep deprivation , which can be caused by nightmares, can cause a host of medical conditions, including heart disease , depress	Oneirology: Understanding the How, the Why and the What \| DreamDoze Oneirology: Understanding the How, the Why and the What It was Poe that said, ‘All that we see or seem, is but a dream within a dream’. Well, what is a dream exactly? What makes it so powerful? After all, when you look at it objectively, dreaming is nothing but a sequence of feelings or visuals that your mind shifts through while you’re unconscious. If that’s the case, then how can people put so much significance behind dreams? And, if sleeping and dreaming is so harmless, why have people died or killed themselves in the process? Dreaming is not as simple as people try to make it out to be, and it isn’t all subconscious mumbo jumbo either. Just as the content of dreams can’t be taken at face value, the actual process of dreaming can’t be taken for granted either. That’s why we have researchers who specialize in Oneirology. Oneirology doesn’t study what we dream; it studies why we dream and how we dream: a difference that could mean everything, no matter which side of the fence you’re on. Even if you only want to analyze the dreams themselves, you can’t deny that the knowledge of why and how the dream came into being is just as essential when it comes to learning what you need to know. 8 Further Reading: What is Oneirology? Oneirology is a term that was first coined in 1653 by Marquis d’Hervey de Saint Denys. While the Marquis may have gotten the ball rolling, it was subsequent researchers, like Kleitman and William Dement, who made big discoveries in dream research. Dement and Kleitman discovered the presence of the first stage of sleep. The REM stage of sleep, or rapid eye movement stage, was first discovered thanks to the measurements taken by an electroencephalograph (EEG). The EEG showed that the activity going on in the brain during this stage of sleep resembled the activity that could be found when a person was awake. Increased brain activity and eye movement gave the impression that the sleeper was dreaming, or at least that they were in a position to be able to dream. In fact, further experiments by the two men showed that the correlation between dreams and REM sleep was approximately 80%. What is Lucid Dreaming? Another researcher, by the name of Stephen LaBerge, confirmed the possibility of lucid dreaming. That is to say, he proved, scientifically, that a person could be consciously aware that they were dreaming. Lucid dreaming is a phrase that was created by Frederik Eeden, a Dutch psychiatrist. Today, we’re aware that a lucid dream can be induced in one of two ways. It can be a DILD or a WILD. A DILD is a dream initiated lucid dream, and a WILD is a wake initiated lucid dream. As you can probably guess from their names, a DILD occurs when the dreamer realizes that a dream is a dream while sleeping. They sort of ‘wake up’ and take note of the fact that they aren’t awake. A WILD is different from a DILD because it involves no lapse of consciousness. A person can go directly from being awake to suddenly dreaming (or being in a dream-like state). Monks, priests, and other religious people, who rely on meditation or dreams to give them answers, or to help them reach a higher state of being, have perfected the process of WILDs. While the process of lucid dreaming is interesting by itself, the many phenomena associated with instances of lucid dreaming have added themselves to the other oddities surrounding dreaming that Oneirology prides itself on researching. False awakening, sleep paralysis, and out-of-body experiences are all closely associated with lucid dreaming. On the other hand, things like night terrors, hallucinations, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, sleep-talking, and a number of other disorders and issues have been linked with the regular dreaming process (including asphyxiation and heart failure due to either illness or sudden strain put on the body during a dream). Sleeping: The SWS Stage The actual process of falling asleep and dreaming shouldn’t be frightening or deadly, but thousands of incidents every year say that they can be both. Th	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,555	Which group had a top ten hit in 1972 with Nights In White Satin	Nights in White Satin - London Festival Orchestra,The Moody Blues \| Song Info \| AllMusic Nights in White Satin google+ Song Review by Richie Unterberger "Nights in White Satin" is the Moody Blues' most famous song, and their biggest hit, though it wasn't until five years after its initial release that it made number two as a single. At first it was a song on their 1967 album Days of Future Passed, the first to feature new members Justin Hayward, who wrote the song, and John Lodge. The melody of this ballad, as has been noted elsewhere, is close to the one used by Ben E. King on his 1963 melodramatic soul hit "I (Who Have Nothing)." That melody itself had been based on an Italian song King had heard in Italy, with English lyrics by his producers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Still, the instrumentation on the Moody Blues track is substantially different, particularly in the use of an eerie mellotron, an instrument of course that would be a staple of the group's most popular recordings. "Nights in White Satin" does effectively fulfill what was probably the purpose Hayward and his bandmates had in mind for it: a ghostly, haunting nocturnal ballad, with a lilting and memorable melody. The melodrama gets pushed to the fore (as does the resemblance to the chorus of "I (Who Have Nothing)") on the chorus, as the tempo becomes more emphatic and the group's background vocals become especially eerie, like voices in a windblown night. The instrumental break is also well done and in keeping with the hushed mood of the production, an echoed drumbeat leading into a lonely flute solo, the orchestration becoming more dense as the break progresses, building to a near-crescendo before leading into the final verse. It wasn't until 1972, though, that the song became a huge American hit, when it was pulled out for a single. It was, in fact, a Top 20 hit no less than three times in Britain: first just after the release of Days of Future Passed, then again in late 1972, and then again in late 1979. If you're looking for a peculiar big-name cover version of "Nights in White Satin," check out the one War did in the early '70s, when Eric Burdon was still their leader and lead singer. Appears On	White Christmas by Bing Crosby Songfacts White Christmas by Bing Crosby Songfacts Songfacts This 8-line song that paints a picture of holiday nostalgia was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn, where Bing Crosby sings it from the perspective of a New Yorker stranded in sunny California during Christmas. In the film, the song begins with this verse: The sun is shining, the grass is green The orange and palm trees sway There's never been such a day In Beverly Hills, LA But it's December the 24th And I'm longing to be up north Crosby recorded a version of the song for release as a single with the Kim Darby Singers and the John Scott Trotter Orchestra on May 29, 1942 - a few months before the movie hit theaters. At the advice of Bing's record producer Jack Kapp, this original first verse was excised as it made no sense outside of the context of the film. Now starting with the familiar, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas," the song became a huge hit, going to #1 on the Billboard chart (measuring sales) in October, and staying in the top spot for 11 weeks, taking it through the first two weeks of 1943. Irving Berlin wrote another holiday song that Crosby also sang in the film: "Let's Start the New Year Right." This was released as the B-side of the "White Christmas" single. The song enjoyed a sales resurgence every Christmas after it was first released in 1942. It went to #1 that year in America, and again reached the top spot in 1945 and 1947. The song appeared on various Billboard charts every year until 1963 when it finally dropped off the Hot 100. A perennial seller for an entire generation, the song is by far the biggest-selling Christmas song of all time. It was the biggest-selling song of all time, going back and forth with Bill Haley's " Rock Around The Clock ," until Elton John released his tribute to Princess Diana - " Candle In The Wind ." Bing re-recorded the song on March 19, 1947, again with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra because the original masters had been worn out from all the pressings. It is this version that is most often heard today. The original Drifters with Clyde McPhatter as their lead vocalist recorded their Doo-Wop version in November 1953. It hit #2 on the R&B charts in 1954, and made the Pop charts in 1955. The deep bass-tenor voice you hear on this version was Bill Pinkney, who was an early member of the group. The Drifters version made the Hot 100 (the chart was introduced in 1958) twice alongside Crosby's version: in 1960 (Bing #26, Drifters #96) and in 1962 (Bing #38, Drifters, #88). >> Suggestion credit: Jeff - Boston, MA By 1954, this song was a holiday favorite, and that year Paramount Pictures released a movie called White Christmas to tie in with it. Crosby starred in the film along with Danny Kaye, and of course performed his famous song. This won the Academy Award for Best Song of 1942. Elvis Presley recorded this song in 1957 along with other holiday standards for his Elvis' Christmas Album. Most songwriters dream of having Elvis record their songs, but Irving Berlin spoke out against the King's cover, calling it a "profane parody of his cherished yuletide standard" and claiming that his staff was ordered to call radio stations and ask them not to play it. There's a chance that Berlin was simply drumming up publicity for his song, as there was nothing all that offensive about the Elvis version, and The Drifters had already done an R&B version. Elvis doing Christmas songs did rub some people the wrong way, but much of the controversy was manufactured, helping Elvis' Christmas Album stay at #1 for an amazing five weeks in late 1957 and early 1958. The best publicity stunt may have been the one pulled off by the Portland, Oregon radio station KEX, which refused to play the song and sparked a debate among listeners as to the merits of Presley's Christmas output. Their disc jockey Al Priddy played the song on a Sunday, and was "fired" the next day, making national news - Priddy even played the phone call of his firing on the air before he left. The station continued to	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,556	"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" is often, and erronously, thought to be the motto of what US government agency?	Stuff Black People Don't Like - SBPDL: The residents of 98 percent non-white Brownsville (New York City): Doing what Snow, Rain, nor Gloom of Night Can't Do to the US Postal Service This website will serve to educate the general public on Black people and the Stuff That Black People Don't Like. Black people have many interesting eccentricities, which include disliking a litany of everyday events, places, household objects and other aspects of their everyday life. Black people are an interesting subject matter and this website will chronicle the many problems in life that agitate this group of people. To suggest material, please contact sbpdl1@gmail.com Monday, May 6, 2013 The residents of 98 percent non-white Brownsville (New York City): Doing what Snow, Rain, nor Gloom of Night Can't Do to the US Postal Service Long ago, in a nation far, far away, Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard called Brownsville (a community of Brooklyn) home. Before they were known the world over as the Three Stooges, the Howard brothers called the - then - Jewish enclave home. Brownsville... in Brooklyn? I'm not delivering there! Today, Brownsville is a community whose primary form of domicile is public housing. More than 80 percent of the 116,000+ people who live in the community are black, with 15.8 percent being Hispanic. Roughly 1.2 percent of the residents are white, relics left over from an era when America once existed in some form or another in the area known as Brownsville. The good folks at Wikipedia give this quick history lesson of Brownsville, reminding the astute reader of how rumor/conspiracy in the black community works to their advantage : As early as the 1910s, the area had acquired a reputation as a vicious slum and breeding ground for crime. It has been known throughout the years for its criminal gangs and in the 30s and 40s achieved notoriety as the birthplace of Murder, Inc. It was a predominantly Jewish neighborhood until the 1960s, when its population had become largely black and Brownsville's unemployment rate was 17 percent. Half of all families in the district lived on less than $5,000 a year. Journalist Jimmy Breslin wrote in 1968 that Brownsville reminded him of Berlin after World War II ; block after block of burned-out shells of houses, streets littered with decaying automobile hulks. The stores on the avenues are empty and the streets are lined with deserted apartment houses or buildings that have empty apartments on every floor. In September 1967, a riot occurred following the death of an 11-year-old black boy named Richard Ross who was killed by a black NYPD detective named John Rattley at the corner of St. Johns Place and Ralph Avenue due to his suspicion of mugging a 73-year-old white Jewish man. The riot was additionally fueled by Brooklyn militant Sonny Carson who spread false rumors that a white policeman killed the youth for no reason and was only quelled after Brooklyn North Borough Commander Lloyd Sealy deployed a squad of 150 police officers to the riot to prevent further looting. The officer responsible was later cleared after a grand jury refused to indict him. One Brownsville business owner compared the climate of the city to that of Wild West in 1879 , lamenting the high crime/murder rate in the community compared to that New York City. One black resident of the community called the city just "one big prison" -- without figuring out its the people of Brownsville who create the conditions in the community that are best described as a war-zone [ Brownsville, the 'hood that New York left behind , Reuters, 7-20-2010]: Josephine Spearman alternately fought back tears and grew defiant with anger when discussing the murder of her son, one of 11 shootings in 15 days recently that have made the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, one of the most dangerous in the United States. "You can get a gun like a box of Pampers around here," said Spearman, 57, whose 31-year-old son Maurice was shot dead on the main street in Brownsville, a volatile, predominantly black area that has failed to keep p	The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's names--John Quincy Adams and George Walker Bush. ...to host a Confederate President's inauguration? Jefferson Davis took his oath of office at the Alabama State Capitol building in 1861. ...whose official state seal is not circular? Connecticut's seal, depicting three grapevines and the state motto, is oval-shaped. ...to have two Federal Reserve Banks? The Federal bank in Kansas City covers the Great Plains region, while the bank in St. Louis covers part of the Central US. ...in which the Northern half is in a different time zone than the Southern half? Northern Idaho is on Pacific Time, while Southern Idaho is on Mountain Time. ...to have multiple native sons immortalized atop Mount Rushmore? George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both born in Virginia, as were six other Presidents. ...that has 'parishes' instead of counties? Louisiana's unique use of the word 'parish' is a holdover from its days as a French Colony. ...with a community-owned major league professional sports team? The NFL's Green Bay Packers are owned by a large group of stockholders mostly residing in Wisconsin. ...whose median age is under 30 years old? The Mormon Church's encouragement of large families may explain why Utah's median age is only 28.8 years. ...to lie entirely above 1,000 meters elevation? Colorado's lowest point, at the border with Kansas, is higher than Pennsylvania's tallest summit. ...where prostitution is legal? However, not all counties have legalized it--including the counties Las Vegas and Reno are in. ...with a state capital of over a million people? The next biggest state capital, Indianapolis, has half a million fewer citizens. ...to be named after an American? Perhaps only George Washington had the gravitas to merit such an honor; a state of Franklin was attempted but failed to be approved. ...whose three largest cities begin with the same letter? The largest city in Ohio is Columbus, followed by Cleveland and then Cincinnati. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. ...never to cast an electoral vote for Ronald Reagan? Minnesota was the only state to spurn the GOP in 1984, remaining loyal to Minnesotan Walter Mondale. ...whose name has no letters in common with that of its capital? This may not be the most interesting 'Only' stat about South Dakota, but it's the only one I could find... ...to border the Canadian province of New Brunswick? Maine has one border with New Hampshire, but is otherwise surrounded by Canadian provinces. ...with a modern city founded by European colonists prior to 1600? St. Augustine, founded in 1565, was originally the capital of Spanish Florida. ...to have a Unicameral Legislature? Nebraska's legislature, nicknamed 'The Unicameral' by residents, is also uniquely unaffiliated with any political party. ...whose legal right to statehood was brought before the Supreme Court? Virginia v. West Virginia, in which Virgina strove to regain counties that had seceded during the Civil War, was decided in favor of the Defendant. ...to have territory in the Eastern Hemisphere? This means that Alaska is technically the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost State. ...to have a state-owned bank? The Bank of North Dakota was founded in 1919, and receives funds from state agencies. ...whose official State Motto is in Spanish? Montana's state motto is 'Oro y Plata,' or 'Gold and Silver,' in tribute to the state's mining industry. Exceptional Quality ...to border more than two Great Lakes? In fact, Michigan borders four Great Lakes--all except for Lake Ontario. ...with an automobile on its commemorative State Quarter? The auto, an 'Indycar,' is a reference to the famed Indianapolis Motor Spe	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,557	‘Four ‘what’ Falls’ was the third puppet television show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television?	Watch Four Feather Falls (1960) online. Free streaming Streaming resources for this Animation, Family, Western TV Show Four Feather Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Four Feather Falls was the third puppet TV show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television. ... published by Collins in 1960 and 1961. The first book featured a short text story based on the pilot episode of the TV series. In Pop Culture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Feather_Falls Four Feather Falls (TV Series 1960) - IMDb Editors' Spotlight IMDb Picks: October. IMDb's editors share the movies and TV shows they are excited to see in October. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163445/ Toonhound - Four Feather Falls (1960) Gerry Anderson, David Elliott, Alan Pattillo Gerry Anderson, Barry Gray, Arthur Provis, Philip Wrestler Four Feather Falls is based on http://www.toonhound.com/falls.htm FOUR FEATHER FALLS \| A TELEVISION HEAVEN REVIEW FOUR FEATHER FALLS (1960) Whilst working on Roberta Leigh’s 'Torchy the Battery Boy', Gerry Anderson and Arthur Provis of AP Films, decided that they wanted to branch out and produce a puppet series of their own creation. ... Four Feather Falls’ harmonica player was Tommy Reilly, ... http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/four_feather_falls.htm TV ACRES: Westerns > Four Feather Falls (in Supermarionation) Four Feather Falls: Syndicated: 1960: ... Other folks in the Four Feather Falls community included: Grandpa Twink, who told tales about Sheriff Tex Tucker ("This kinda reminds of something strange that happened a while back ...") ... http://www.tvacres.com/west_four_feather_falls.htm Four Feather Falls (TV Series 1960) - Episodes - IMDb GET INFORMED. Industry information at your fingertips. GET CONNECTED. Over 200,000 Hollywood insiders. GET DISCOVERED. Enhance your IMDb Page. Go to IMDbPro » http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163445/episodes Four Feather Falls - Watch Free Viooz TV Series Download ... Four Feather Falls was the third puppet TV show produced by Gerry Anderson for Granada Television. ... broadcast by Granada from February until November 1960. The setting is the late 19th-century fictional Kansas town of Four Feather Falls, where the hero of the series, ... http://www.vioozmoviesonline.com/tv/1811/four-feather-falls-1960 Four Feather Falls: Episode 1 - How It Began - Part 1 - YouTube ... Four Feather Falls, ... Four Feather Falls, about a town full of magic. In this episode Sheriff Tex Tucker arrives in Four Fea... ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqLyY4zQOjk Four Feather Falls - TV Comic, 1960 - Virgin Media Four Feather Falls: TV Comic - 1960 I have a confession to make. I don't like westerns. Never have, probably never will. I'm not that keen on the earlier Gerry Anderson series either. http://www.technodelic.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Upload01/4FeatherFalls1.htm Four Feather Falls (1960) – Mediatly The series is set in the late 19th Century Western town of Four Feather Falls, Kansas and features the adventures of its sheriff, Tex Tucker. In the... http://www.mediatly.com/cards/view/312886 Four Feather Falls - TV.com Four Feather Falls: Watch full length episodes & video clips. Read the latest Four Feather Falls ... TV.com. Shows; Videos; News; Listings; People; Community; Search. Four Feather Falls. Follow. ITV (ended 1960) USER EDITOR. mrdivot. User Score: 394. Overview; Episode Guide; Watch Online; Cast ... http://www.tv.com/shows/four-feather-falls/ Four Feather Falls - ClassicKidsTv.co.uk Four Feather Falls is a series set in the late 19th Century Western town of the same name, and features the adventures of its Sheriff Tex Tucker who was given four magic feathers by Indian Chief Kalamakooya as a reward for saving the life of Makooya, the chief's son. http://classickidstv.co.uk/wiki/Four_Feather_Falls FOUR FEATHER FALLS DVD 1960 GERRY ANDERSON TV COMPLETE SERIES ... welcome to my online store containing the best of rare lost TV shows from the 50's and 60's . show title _FOUR FEATHER FALLS CREATED BY GERRY ANDERSON_____ http://www.sell.com/2CKGJ5 Four Feather Falls News - TV.com Four Feather Falls. Favorite	Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,558	Strasbourg is in which country?	Strasbourg Travel Guide: Where France and Germany Collide Updated October 13, 2016. Germany or France? Strasbourg is the ultimate European city. It has flavours of both France and Germany, and sits right on the border of the two countries. Geographically strategic, it was fought over for centuries between the French and Germans and Alsace and Lorraine. The home of the European Parliament, this often-overlooked and surprisingly cosmopolitan destination hosts France's oldest Christmas market and features a stunning cathedral. And if you want more, the Black Forest and the legendary Rhine River are just at or just beyond the city's edge. It can be hard to guess which country you are really in when visiting the city. The signs are in both languages; beer and wine are both tremendously popular and there's a common cuisine with dishes like sauerkraut in German or choucroute in French. And the architecture is distinctly German, almost Hansel-and-Gretal like. A Memorable Cuisine This is one of the best regions of France when it comes to great cuisine, and that's saying quite a bit considering this is, well, France. continue reading below our video Before Your Road Trip, Watch This The Alsatian dishes here have a boldness and earthiness that is reminiscent of their German roots, while there is attention to quality and detail that is the epitome of French gourmet philosophy. Some local cuisine experiences you shouldn't miss include: Visiting a local winstub (wine bar) for the ultimate France/German experience. The wines that are most popular here are white, light and tart, such as Rieslings and Gewurztraminers. Alsatian beers are also wonderful. Sampling the local eau de vie. Literally meaning "water of life," this is fruit liquor to the extreme. Unlike many other country's liquors that are typically made with sugar, Alsatian eau de vie is sweetened entirely by fruit. Filling up on baeckoffe and coq au Riesling, some of the fabulous local specialties. Baeckoffe is a 3-meat stew of pork, mutton and beef marinated in wine and baked for hours with potatoes. Coq au Riesling is much like the better-known coq au vin, but is made with Riesling. It is usually served over fresh-made spaetzle, a German noodle. Alsatian desserts and pastries are another specialty, with tarts made with all kinds of fruit from rhubarb to Mirabelle plums. Getting to Strasbourg and getting around You can fly into Strasbourg, or fly into Paris or Frankfurt and take a two-hour (from Frankfurt) or four-hour (Paris) rail ride into the city. Once you arrive in the city, there is a clean and reliable tramway line, as well as extensive bus routes. Check out the detailed information on travelling from London, the UK and Paris to Strasbourg . Top Strasbourg Attractions Strasbourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of Europe's most beautiful example of gothic architecture. The stunning pink sandstone façade is quite unique and breath taking. Be sure to go inside for the intricate carvings and stained glass windows. captivate. Each day at 12:30 pm, visitors can see the 1842 astrological clock with its lengthy show. The courtyard out from hosts the city's immensely popular Christmas market . Petite France is Strasbourg's prettiest and most enchanting neighbourhood. Stroll along its streets and walk over the bridges crossing the Ill River. Breathe in the scent of fresh-baked gingerbread from the bakeries in timbered buildings with window boxes overflowing with plants that earned this city the prestigious four-flower ranking. Strasbourg’s Museums are concentrated near the cathedral, with 3 of them housed in the Palais Rohan, once the home of the mighty Rohan family Shop and people-watch at Place Kleber, a busy square lined with popular shops and a hub of activity. Check out the Major Strasbourg Attractions and Events When to go Strasbourg's climate is very German. It can be quite cold and snowy in winter, but the city is at its most beautiful at Christmas-time. Spring is a lovely time to visit as the flowers start to bloom. Summer can be warm, but inviting. Fall is splendid, as	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 title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,559	What discipline is practised according to Vaganova/Russian, French, and Cecchetti methods?	Ballet Methods: What Are They? \| TutuTix May 9, 2016 Dance Life Mollie Durbin Ballet Methods: What Are They? If you need to get a lively conversation going at a party full of dancers and dance teachers, ask them which ballet method they think is the best. Ballet methods are different teaching styles or schools of ballet that have developed around the world since ballet’s inception in the 15th century. Each method has unique characteristics that define it and special characteristics in the manner it’s taught to students. Read on to learn about the main methods of ballet – and to make sure you can hold your own in that dinner party conversation. Balanchine Method The Balanchine method is also known as the American method. It was invented by George Balanchine, an esteemed choreographer who immigrated to the U.S. from Russia in the 1930s, Juliette Dupre of the blog Ballet Scoop explained. Together with Lincoln Kirstein, Balanchine opened the School of American Ballet in 1934. Younger in age than the other main ballet methods, Balanchine’s style is full of energy and vitality. While Balanchine took initial inspiration from the traditional Russian method, he rejected classical stiffness for jazzy, athletic movements, breathtaking speed and dizzying height. Every movement is pointed, emphatic and performed with the utmost expression and force. As Dupre wrote: “Even a simple port de corp devant was not to be considered a stretch but a fully artistic movement where the aesthetic of the body’s journey through space was the most important thing.” Consequently, the Balanchine method is considered neoclassical ballet. The modern and fresh approach to movement in the Balanchine method is expressed in other aspects of ballet performance as well. It rejects flouncy and frilly costumes for clean leotards, and scrapped fancy sets for simple backgrounds so that the focus is on the dancers , Ballet In You explained. The French School Where the Balanchine method is modern, the French School goes back. Way back – to the courts of Louis XIV in the late 16th century. In 1713, the Ecole de Danse de l’Opera was opened and was the teaching grounds of some of ballet’s greatest masters , according to the American Ballet Theatre. While the French school traces its influences back centuries, it came into its own under the leadership of Rudolf Nureyev, who was director of the Paris Opera Ballet in the 80s. The French School is a classical ballet style that emphasizes elegant lines, fluidity and graceful dancing along with technical precision. The French school’s true trademark is the petite batterie – a prime example of the method’s emphasis on quick, precise footwork, according to DanceSpirit magazine. Cecchetti Method Created by Italian Enrico Cecchetti, the Cecchetti method was invented as a way to teach ballet to new generations, ABT explained. Cecchitti meant business – his teaching method involves eight intense stages of training and includes strict repetition and routines. The rigid and regimented teaching style is a result of Cecchetti’s scientific attitude toward ballet and the idea that jetes and arabesques don’t just involve one part of the body, but the body as a whole, according to Ballet In You. Technical skill is tantamount, and Cecchetti dancers must practice the same movements over and over again daily. The goal is that heavy repetition, dedicated focus and steady discipline will create dancers that can withstand – and thrive in the face of – the harsh demands of ballet. English Style The English Style is also known as the Royal Academy of Dance. It was pioneered in 1920 and is a blend of the French, Italian, Danish and Russian methods, explained Dance Informa magazine. The Royal Academy of Dance is also an international dance examination standard. For English-Style-dancers, the focus is on the details and getting each and every movement exactly, with an emphasis on perfecting the basics. Progress is ultimately slow for dancers taught in the RAD method, and it takes countless hours of practicing even the smallest movement to be able to	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 is the accent symbol <. Accelerando Italian. (accel). Directs the musicians to play with gradually increasing tempo. Accidental Symbols which are used to raised or lower the pitch of a note by one half step. Ex: sharps, flats, and naturals. Adagio Italian. (affret.) Quickening or hurrying. Allargando Italian. Gradually slower, louder, and broader. Allegretto Italian. (alltto.) Light and cheerful, faster than moderato, slower than allegro. Allegro Italian. A fast tempo. In Italian the word means lively or merry. Andante Italian. A moderately slow tempo. In Italian the word means walking. Arpeggation Playing the notes of a chord one after the other. Assai The vertical lines drawn across the staff to indicate the measures in a musical composition. Beam A broad, straight line connecting two or more eighth notes. Beat The steady pulse of music. Beats form the basis of sense of musical time. Blue tone Blue tones ('worried' tones) are tones that are between the diatonic and flatted thirds and sevenths, which characterize the blues scales. Blues scale A major scale with a flat third and seventh. It must be remembered that the flat third and seventh were sometimes 'worried' notes, thus their pitches did not always correspond to equal-tempered tuning. Boogie-woogie A modern blues style created for instrumental application. Boogie-woogie is characterized by adaptation of the ground bass principle - a repetitious bass figure that suggests the blues chord progression. Brio Italian With vigor and spirit. C A melody that can be sung against itself in imitation. Also called a round. Chord A combination of three or more pitches sounding at the same time. Chordal Texture A texture in which the musical material is concentrated into chords with relatively little melodic activity. Circle of Fifths A clockface arrangement of the twelve pitches in the order of the number of accidentals in the key signature. Common Time - C Another name for a 4/4 meter signature, sometimes written as a large capital C in place of a meter signature. Compound Division The division of the beat into three equal parts. Compound Meter A meter in which the beats have a compound division. Consonance A combination of sounds producing a feeling of stability, or of little desire for resolution. Crescendo Italian. (cresc.) A gradual increase in loudness. Cut Time Another name for the 2/2 meter signature, it is written as a large capital C with a line drawn vertically through it. D Italian. (D.C.) Repeat from the beginning. Dal segno Italian. (D.S.) Repeat from sign. Degree One of the notes in a scale. Degrees are usually numbered starting with the tonic. Decrescendo Italian. (decresc.) A gradual decrease in loudness. Diatonic Any one of the common scales made of whole and half steps in a particular pattern. The white keys on a piano instrument from a diatonic scale. Diminuendo A combination of sounds that produce harsh, discordant results, and increase the desire for resolution. Do The solfeggio syllable that corresponds to the tonic. Dolce Italian. (dol.) Softly, sweetly, delicately. Dominant The fifth scale degree of a diatonic scale. The solfeggio syllable Sol corresponds to the Dominant. Double Flat A symbol written to the left of the note head, which lowers the pitch by a whole step. It is double the effect of a single flat. The symbol looks like two flats connected. Double Sharp Written to the left of a note, The double sharp raises the pitch of a note by a whole step. It is double the effect of a single sharp. The symbol looks like an X. Duple Meter A meter that consists of two beats. Dynamic Accent Often indicated with an accent sign, This is an accent created when one note is louder than surrounding notes. E Two tones having the same pitch but differ	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,560	Garden, Display, Professional and Indoor are the four categories given to what?	Firework Classifications Buying Advice & Help Firework Classifications When shopping for fireworks or displays you’ll come across a number of terms used to describe their classification. This article explains all! Category 2, 3 and 4 Firework Classifications Category 2 and Category 3 fireworks are those available from your fireworks retailer and which are on sale to the general public. A consumer firework will fall into one of those two categories depending on how much of a safety distance it requires. Typical consumer fireworks warning labels from a Category 3 display firework (left) and a Category 2 garden firework (right) Category 2 items which are also known as garden fireworks require the smallest distance which is 5 metres if the firework is classified to British Standards. However you may see an increasing number of fireworks in the coming years which are classified to new EU/EN standards and the safety distance in that case is 8 metres. One of the newer EN labels. Photo courtesy Fireworks Crazy. Category 3 items which are also known as display fireworks require the greatest distance which is 25 metres for fireworks classified to British Standards. Again, it is likely in coming years you will see a number of fireworks classified to the new EU/EN standards and although the firework will still be Category 3 it may have a different safety distance on the label, for example 15 metres. A firework usually gets its category as a result of its gunpowder content, weight, size and how far it ejects debris. All fireworks on sale to the public have to be extensively tested and classified as either Category 2 or 3. These classifications also impose a noise limit and ensure the firework has a safety fuse and clear instructions on the label. In coming years you will start to see fireworks which carry the CE marking. This is because new legislation came into force in 2010 for all new fireworks imported after that date. However, fireworks imported already are exempt from the new laws and can be sold until 2017. So, don’t be surprised if your fireworks have a mix of old and new labels. Category 4 fireworks are for professional use only. These can include aerial shells and other items banned for sale to the public. Many category 4 fireworks are supplied without a fuse and are extremely dangerous to the untrained. In case you are wondering, Category 1 refers to fireworks which pose a minimal hazard and this classification is usually given to indoor fireworks. 1.3G, 1.4G, HT3 and HT 4 Firework Classifications Now this is where it starts to get more complex! For the purposes of transport and packaging, all fireworks are given a UN classification number, depending on their potential hazard. For consumer fireworks this will be 1.3G or 1.4G and that will be shown on the side of the firework’s original box as an orange diamond with the UN number inside Example of fireworks boxes with 1.4G hazard labels For the purposes of storage, legislation called MSER determines the amount of fireworks which can be stored together and under what conditions. MSER defines fireworks as a Hazard Type depending on the hazard they pose. Consumer fireworks typically fall under Hazard Type 4 (HT4) or Hazard Type 3 (HT3). Now if you are asking yourself “Do I need to worry about this?” the answer is usually no. If you are buying fireworks from a non-specialist (such a supermarket) on or immediately before Guy Fawkes then hazard type and UN classification would not have any relevance. This is the case for example if you are buying selection boxes, sparklers and so on. Or, if you are buying fireworks and letting them off within a couple of days. However if you are buying a lot of fireworks and intend keeping them at home, or if you are keeping fireworks at home for a long time, these classifications do have some importance. You may also have noticed some retailers making a fuss of the fact their fireworks are “old spec” 1.3G fireworks as a selling point. So let’s look into this in more detail. 1.3G and 1.4G is a hazard classification that relates only to transpor	October 2010 World's smallest Full HD display unveiled by Ortustech When Apple introduced the fourth generation iPhone last June, Steve Jobs made a lot of hay about the 326 pixel-per-inch density of its 960 x 640 Retina display. To date, that's the highest pixel density found on any portable device, but it may not be for long. Casio and Toppan have a joint venture called Ortustech that has just announced a 4.8-inch diagonal display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. For the mathematically challenged among us, that works out to a massive 458 ppi density, meaning that no human (at least) is likely to be complaining about being able to see individual pixels. Now That's What I Call a Sexy Gadget Armor plated military underwear, resembling somewhat its medieval sister 'chastity-belt', is very economic in material yet does not fail to protect the very sensitive areas. The highly effective flexible straps assures her undies will remain in place while under the most stringent of conditions. Say Hello to the Fish; the Mouse is Dead! The mouse is dead! Long live the fish. For all the lazy bums who like to lie around on couches and bed and operate the computer lying down or lazing around, the fish is new hand held mouse that will revolutionaries the way we use our mouse. The fish handheld mouse has no complicated things to adhere to, it comes with a plug that can be plugged into any USB port and the fish is ready to be used It is hand held and hence you can lie down and surf the net, play games, design or do editing or any work on your computer. At times when you are in a flight or travelling somewhere and you don’t have enough space to place your mouse it becomes difficult to work. The fish handheld mouse overcomes all such worries, just hold it in your hand and operate. It doesn’t require a working area. The fish handheld mouse is ideal for use on your laptops or while travelling in trains or planes, and yes during presentation you don’t have to go to the table and click to keep changing the slides. Now presentations can be spontaneous as it is a very perfect controller for business presentations. -Latest Gadget News Gadgets Make Men Happier Men are more likely to rate technology as a necessity of life than women, a recent survey suggests. The UMR Research survey conducted in New Zealand indicated that men placed more importance on having a home computer, high-speed internet, a microwave and Sky TV than women. The research also showed that the younger people were more likely to view technology as something they could do without. The top four necessities for those aged 18-29 years were car at 74 per cent, mobile phone at 71 per cent, home computer at 63 per cent, and high-speed internet at 55 per cent. These were all rated lower than three of the top four necessities for those aged over 60 -- landline telephone, car and television. -World News Australia The research showed that trends also played an important role. Technology that was more popular when respondents were younger was more likely to be viewed as a necessity of life. Older people were more likely to think a television and a landline was more important than an MP3 player or a mobile phone. About 750 people, aged 18 and over, were involved in the nationwide survey. Light Torch: a touch screen computer projector The gadget, Light Touch, uses holographic laser-projection technology to beam a 10in virtual touch-screen on to any surface. Infrared sensors detect the finger taps of the user, and allows them to type words, or open and close programs and applications. It runs Windows CE, a basic version of Microsoft's popular operating system, and users can use it to write a letter or watch a video. Sweeping a hand across the surface enables users to flick between photos or programs. "The opportunities for Light Touch extend beyond consumer electronics," said Chris Harris, chief executive of Light Blue Optics. "It could profoundly change the way people interact with multimedia content and the built environment." Firms such as Adobe, Microsoft and Toshiba are rumoured to be int	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,561	Which US President’s name can be found on the Apollo 11 moon plaque?	The 8 weirdest things we've left on the moon - Vox The 8 weirdest things we've left on the moon share Humans tend to leave junk wherever we go. The moon is no exception. It's estimated that we've left nearly 400,000 pounds of stuff on the moon over the course of dozens of human and uncrewed missions. Most of the objects are simply defunct spacecrafts, probes, and rockets , intentionally crashed into the moon's surface after their missions were over. But there are also a handful of stranger things on the moon: art projects, sporting goods, and even bags of feces. Here are eight of the weirdest things we've left on the moon so far. 1) 96 bags of urine and feces The bags used for storing urine (left) and feces (right) during the Apollo missions. ( NASA ) During the Apollo missions, astronauts had to poop and pee , just like we all do on Earth. So even though it might sound like a hoax, there really are 96 bags used to collect these body fluids (some full, some empty) sitting around on the moon's surface after all these years — left behind by astronauts to lighten their craft's load, compensating for the lunar rocks they'd brought aboard. Recently, some astrobiologists have actually gotten interested in possibly looking at this poop, to see if there are any bacteria remaining in the feces and whether they've mutated at elevated rates due to exposure to radiation. 2) 12 pairs of space boots Buzz Aldrin's boots, still on the moon. ( NASA ) At the conclusion of Apollo 11, apart from bags of body fluids, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin also lightened their load by leaving behind about 100 objects they no longer needed. The stash included space boots, cameras, tools, and film. For more ceremonial purposes, they also left behind the famous US flag they'd planted in the lunar soil (though it was blown over by rocket exhaust when they left), a small gold olive branch pendant, and a ceremonial silicon disc that had been engraved with about 100 goodwill messages from US politicians, NASA administrators, and world heads of state. 3) A plaque signed by Richard Nixon ( NASA ) Nixon was president for all six human missions to the moon, including the first, which astronauts marked by leaving the plaque above on the moon's surface. So even though Nixon merely inherited the Apollo program just months before the first moon landing — and, of course, would later end his presidency in disgrace (ranking second to last on Vox's ultimate semi-arbitrary ranking of American presidents ) — he's the only president who got his signature on the moon. Well played, Nixon. 4) Artwork by Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Claes Oldenburg This one's an unconfirmed rumor — but there's reason to believe it might be true. During the 1960s, sculptor Forrest Myers reportedly had the idea to get six artists to collaborate on a tiny piece of artwork that would be left on the moon, and eventually recruited some big names to draw tiny sketches for what he'd call Moon Museum . The designs — which included a Mickey Mouse-esque drawing by Claes Oldenburg and a stylized sketch of Warhol's initials that look suspiciously like a penis — were shrunken down and etched onto a tiny ceramic wafer by scientists at Bell Labs. The Moon Museum. ( PBS ) Myers, however, was unable to convince NASA to go along with the plan. So he supposedly convinced an engineer working on the Apollo 12 module to hide the wafer in the gold blanket that surrounds its lower sections. The engineer, Myers says, smuggled the wafer aboard. And two days after Apollo 12 landed and then left the moon — discarding the module and letting it crash on the lunar surface — Myers revealed his scheme to the New York Times . NASA, though, has never confirmed it. 5) Two golf balls Alan Shepard famously brought the head of a six-iron golf club on the Apollo 14 mission, attached it to a tool intended to scoop lunar soil, and shagged a few balls. On a few of the swings, Shepard made pretty solid contact, saying he drove the ball " miles and miles " in the moon's microgravity environment. It was probably more like a few	Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.” The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount Rushmore. Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture. Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach. In 1923, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson came up with an idea for attracting tourists to the State. Robinson envisioned shaping a cluster of tall thin granite peaks called the Needles into statues of explorers and Indian leaders. The Needles stand where the Black Hills rise from the plains as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the West. In 1924, Robinson wrote sculptor Gutzon Borglum about his idea. Borglum telegraphed back his enthusiastic support. Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Born to a Danish American family on a homestead in Idaho in 1867, Gutzon Borglum made his name celebrating things American in a big way. In 1908, he created a large, 40 inches-high head of Abraham Lincoln. Representatives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy soon contacted him about creating a portrait head of Robert E. Lee on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia. Convinced that the scale of the mountain would dwarf a single head, he convinced them to create a huge group portrait of General Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. Borglum completed the head of Lee in 1924, but a dispute with the backers of the project soon led to his dismissal and the eventual removal of his work. His departure from Georgia made it possible for him to concentrate on Mount Rushmore. Borglum scouted out a location far better than the fragile Needles: 5,725-foot Mount Rushmore. Its broad wall of exposed granite was more suitable for sculpture and received direct sunlight for most of the day. Borglum himself selected the presidents for the memorial, to reflect the nation’s first 150 years of history and to make the project a national, rather than regional one. Original plans included only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Borglum picked George Washington the father of the new country because he was a leader in the American Revolution, the first president of the United States, and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy. Abraham Lincoln was selected for preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishment of slavery. As the project progressed, Borglum added Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, began America’s westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country, adding all or part of 15 present-day States. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States and extremely popular in the early 20th century, linked the east and the west through the construction of the Panama Canal and was famous as a “trust buster,” fighting large corporate monopolies and championing the working man. Initial planning and fund-raising began in August 1925. The project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Borglum and the planners succeeded in getting the support of President Coolidge when he was vacationing in the Black Hills	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,562	The Russian Port of Vladivostok stands on which sea?	WPS - Port of Vladivostok review Port of Vladivostok Review and History The Port of Vladivostok is Russia's most southeastern seaport and the administrative center of the Primorsky territory near the country's borders with China and North Korea. Lying on the shores of the Golden Horn Bay (Zolotoy Rog) off the Sea of Japan, the Port of Vladivostok is almost 470 nautical miles north-northwest of Japan's Port of Sakai and about 510 nautical miles north-northeast of the Port of Busan in Korea. The Port of Vladivostok is an important cultural and educational center for the Russian Far East, and students are a major group within the city's population. In 2005, over 586 thousand people lived in the Port of Vladivostok. The economy of the Port of Vladivostok is largely based on maritime-oriented activities that include shipping, fishing, and the Russian Navy. Commercial fishing contributes most of the Port of Vladivostok's commercial output. The Port of Vladivostok is also home to the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet. The Port of Vladivostok imports food products, clothing and footwear, medicines, automobiles, household items, and ships. Its main exports include fish, timber, metals, and ships. Port History The land supporting the Port of Vladivostok has belonged to many powers that included the ancient Korean Balhae Kingdom , Manchu Dynasty ancestors (the Jurchen ), the Mongols , and China. Russia took control of the area in 1858 under the Treaty of Aigun with China. Founded as a military outpost by Russia in 1960, the Port of Vladivostok's geographic location made it an important strategic base for Russia's Navy. In 1872, the Port of Vladivostok began to grow when the country's main naval base was located there. The arrival of the Chinese Eastern Railway in 1903 connected the Port of Vladivostok to Manchuria and gave the port a better connection to the rest of the Russian Empire and enhanced its importance as a major center in eastern Russia. The Port of Vladivostok was important as a military port that received supplies from the United States during World War I. When the Russian Revolution of 1917 began, the Port of Vladivostok was occupied by foreign forces, primarily the Japanese, who stayed there until the early 1920s. After they left the city, the Port of Vladivostok became important to the new Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) government. The Port of Vladivostok continued to be the home of Russia's Pacific Fleet after the USSR took control. It grew considerably after World War II as a military base, and the Port of Vladivostok was closed to foreign shipping between the late 1950s and the end of the Soviet era in the early 1990s. During the Soviet period, the city's industries were diversified. Large ship repair yards were constructed, workshops supporting the railways were added, and a plant making mining equipment was built. After the "fall of Communism" in Russia, the Port of Vladivostok emerged as a commercial port with links to other eastern Russian ports as well as countries of the Far East. It began to import consumer goods from Japan, China, and other nations. Today, the Port of Vladivostok is the eastern last stop on Russia's Northern Sea Route that stretches from on the country's northeastern shores near Finland. It is the principal base for supplies for Russia's Arctic ports to the east of Cape Chelyuskin. Much of the fish caught or processed in the Russian Far East is sent to the Port of Vladivostok for distribution to the rest of the country. The Port of Vladivostok exports petroleum, grain, and coal. Today, the Port of Vladivostok contains light industries that make instruments and radios, veneers and furniture, chinaware, and pharmaceuticals. Food industries are important to the local economy, making fish, meat, and flour. A small building industry also arose in the Port of Vladivostok making prefabricated building panels. After the Soviet era ended, the Port of Vladivostok's industries began to decline. Only the food processing industry continued to thrive, and mechanical engineering first remained bu	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 wild west, how was Henry McCarty better known? Billy The Kid How many stories did each of the World Trade Towers have? 110 What is the name of the cafe in Coronation Street? Roy's Rolls According to the BBC how many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 775 What is the busiest single-runway airport in the world? London Gatwick By number of films made, which country has the largest film industry? India Who lit the Olympic flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics? Muhammad Ali On what day of the year is St George's day held? 23rd of April The scientific unit lumen is used in the measurement of what? Light Which Apollo moon mission was the first to carry a lunar rover vehicle? Apollo 15 Who wrote the Twilight series of novels? Stephenie Meyer What is the capital of India? New Delhi Who wrote the poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat'? Edward Lear Which country had a secret police force known as the Tonton Macoute? Haiti In which city is the European Parliament based? Strasbourg Gala, Jonagold and Pink Lady are varieties of which fruit? Apple Which organ of the body is affected by Bright's Disease? Kidney What is the boiling point of water in Kelvin? 373 K What was the 1st human invention that broke the sound barrier? The whip What name was given to the Samurai code of honour? Bushido What colour is the bullseye on a standard dartboard? Red What song does the main character wake up to every morning in Groundhog Day? I Got You Babe What is the only Central American country in which baseball, not soccer, is the people's favourite sport? Nicaragua What is the largest fresh water lake in North America? Lake Superior Which South American country was named after the Italian city of Venice? Venezuela How many rounds are there in an olympic boxing match? 4 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was recorded in Azizah, in Africa. In which country is this city located? Libya Which Hasbro `action figure` got its name from a Robert Mitchum film? G.I. Joe In which country is the highest mountain in South America? Argentina How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? 7 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be numbered from 1 to 100, how many times would you use the number 9? 20 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops in 1964? The Rolling Stones Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road, which was made into a successful feature film? Richard Yates Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for the song `I Just Don`t Know What To Do With Myself`? Kate Moss Which band has released albums titled `Word Gets Around`, `Just Enough Education To Perform` and `Pull The Pin`? Stereophonics In the Adrian Mole Diaries, what is the surname of his girlfriend? Braiwaithe Charlotte Edwards led England`s women to World Cup glory in which sport in March 2009? Cricket What is sake made from? Rice Affenpinscher, Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what? Dog Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup? Wales Who is the only player to win a Champion`s League medal, the Premiership and the FA Cup, and to be relegated from the Premiership without going on to play in the Championship? Kanu With which club did David Beckham make his football league debut? Preston North End Who is the host of the TV show Q.I.? Stephen Fry Anyone Can Fall In Love was a chart hit set to the theme tune of which TV show? EastEnders Who is the only character to appear in the first ever Coronation Street who is still in the show at 2009? Ken Barlow The film `Black Hawk Down` was loosely based on a true incident that took place in 1993 in which country? Somalia What word does the bird constantly repeat in Edgar Allan Poe`s classic poem `The Raven`? Nevermore In the board game `Risk`, what c	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,563	Which was the first English football club to win the European Cup?	BBC ON THIS DAY \| 29 \| 1968: Manchester Utd win European Cup About This Site \| Text Only 1968: Manchester Utd win European Cup Manchester United have become the first English club to win the European Cup beating Portuguese side Benfica by four goals to one. Ten years after the Munich air crash, which killed eight of Matt Busby's young team, Manchester United have reached the pinnacle of European football. Celtic became the first Scottish and British club to win the cup the previous year. United's star player, George Best, was named European Footballer of the Year - just a fortnight after being named the football writers' Footballer of the Year. Massive crowd Tonight's match at Wembley was watched by a crowd of 100,000 and an estimated 250 million TV viewers. It was the biggest television audience since the World Cup final two years before. As both teams wear red kit, United opted to play in their blue away strip for the game. The first half passed in a flurry of fouls before Bobby Charlton headed the opening goal in the second half to make it 1-0. With only 10 minutes left to go, Benfica scored the equaliser - and very nearly won the match when their feared striker Eusebio broke away from Nobby Stiles, the player tasked with marking him, and blasted the ball towards the net. But it was saved by keeper Alex Stepney and the game went into extra time. Winning goal Two minutes into extra time Best put United ahead again, slipping round the keeper and gently tapping it over the line. It was followed by two more United goals, from 19-year-old Brian Kidd and captain Bobby Charlton, taking the final score to 4-1. Manager Matt Busby said: "They've done us proud. They came back with all their hearts to show everyone what Manchester United are made of. This is the most wonderful thing that has happened in my life and I am the proudest man in England tonight." Busby was seriously injured in the crash which claimed the lives of his so-called Busby Babes and there was speculation at the time that the club had been so badly damaged it would have to fold. But they struggled on to complete the 1958/59 season and when Busby returned to the manager's role the following season he began the task of rebuilding the side. The club won the league in 1965 and 1967, but today's win marks the pinnacle of the club's achievements. Charlton and Bill Foulkes were the only survivors of the crash who played in today's final.	The first FA Cup final: A shilling to get in, no nets and seven up front - BBC Sport BBC Sport The first FA Cup final: A shilling to get in, no nets and seven up front By Tom Rostance Read more about sharing. Football in the late 19th Century was a chaotic affair as this illustration of an early England v Scotland game at the Oval shows Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Wembley will be watched by half a billion viewers in more than 120 countries. Close to 90,000 fans will be at Wembley for the 134th final of the world's oldest cup competition as two teams of elite, millionaire sportsmen battle it out for glory. But what exactly was the scene at the original final way back in 1872? An estimated crowd of 2,000 were there to see 22 amateurs play on a cricket pitch, with no nets, as Wanderers beat Royal Engineers 1-0 thanks to a goal from Morton Betts. BBC Sport, with the help of Matthew Taylor, professor of history at De Montfort University, look at the first final 143 years ago... The best 15 teams in the land Prior to the 1872 FA Cup, there were no regular competitive games being played in England. Football Association secretary Charles Alcock drew up plans for the first FA Cup which saw 15 teams enter the first round of November 1871. As this letter from July 1871 shows, an FA committee established the first FA Cup. Letter courtesy of the Football Association and the National Football Museum Step forward Barnes, Civil Service, Hitchin, Crystal Palace (confusingly not the present-day Palace but their precursors who were dissolved in 1876), Maidenhead, Marlow, Queen's Park, Donington School, Upton Park, Clapham Rovers, Royal Engineers, Reigate Priory, Wanderers, Harrow Chequers and Hampstead Heathens, who were given a bye. Teething problems and the logistical headaches of scheduling football matches across Britain in the era of steam meant that Scottish side Queen's Park advanced to the semi-finals without actually playing a game. The semi-finals - both goalless draws - were played at the Kennington Oval. The Royal Engineers booked their place in the final with a 3-0 replay win over Crystal Palace, while Wanderers made it through when Queen's Park decided they could not afford another costly trip to London for the replay and withdrew. A (gentle)man's game: The Royal Engineers side of 1872 The historian's view: "The general consensus is that the FA Cup was based on the knockout competitions between 'Houses' at major public schools such as Harrow. But Alcock may also have taken inspiration from existing competitions in the provinces, such as Sheffield's Youdon Cup, launched in 1867. "Certainly football was equally, if not more, established and popular in Sheffield as it was in London at this time, and the elite ex-public schoolboys based in the capital knew and played against teams from Sheffield, Nottingham and elsewhere." Invented the Cup, ran the FA Alcock - the brains behind the whole idea - played in defence for Wanderers. Formed in 1859 as Forest Football Club, the side mainly consisted of former Harrow public schoolboys and took the name 'Wanderers' because they played their matches at different grounds. But by 1869 the club was based at the Kennington Oval, where Alcock also happened to be the secretary of Surrey cricket club. The Royal Engineers are still playing and still proud of their heritage. The Royal Engineers were founded in 1863 by Major Francis Marindin - an extraordinary man. Having served in the Crimean war, he would go on to play in the 1872 final, become president of the FA in 1874 and then referee eight further FA Cup finals. 'Wanderers attacking from the Vauxhall End' The 1872 final was held at Kennington Oval, also the venue for the first international football match between England and Scotland in 1870. The Oval would go on to host 20 of the next 21 FA Cup finals, with the 1873 final played at Lillie Bridge - close to Chelsea's modern home at Stamford Bridge. The historian's view: "Many football clubs played on cricket grounds in the late 19th century. Football clubs often	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,564	What traditional profession specialises in the assessment of costs and tenders for materials and contracts within building and construction projects?	Sanyathi Civil Engineering & Construction (Pty) Ltd and Another v eThekwini Municipality and Others, Group Five Contruction (Pty) Ltd v eThekwini Municipality and Others (KZP) [2011] ZAKZPHC 45; 2012 (1) BCLR 45 (KZP); [2012] 1 All SA 200 (KZP) (24 October 2011) \| Noteup \| LawCite Sanyathi Civil Engineering & Construction (Pty) Ltd and Another v eThekwini Municipality and Others, Group Five Contruction (Pty) Ltd v eThekwini Municipality and Others (KZP) [2011] ZAKZPHC 45; 2012 (1) BCLR 45 (KZP); [2012] 1 All SA 200 (KZP) (24 October 2011) Download original files IN THE KWAZULU-NATAL HIGH COURT, PIETERMARITZBURG REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Reasons and further remedies: 25 October 2011 In the matter between SANYATHI CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSRTUCTION (PTY) LTD …..............................1ST APPLICANT PHAMBILI PIPELINES (PTY) LTD ….................................................................................2ND APPLICANT AND ESORFRANKI PIPELINES (PTY) LTD ….....................................................................2ND RESPONDENT CYCAD PIPELINES (PTY) LTD …................................................................................3RD RESPONDENT CASE NO: 9347/2011 GROUP FIVE CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD …........................................................................APPLICANT AND ESORFRANKI PIPELINE (PTY) LTD …........................................................................2ND RESPONDENT CYCAD PIPELINES (PTY) LTD …................................................................................3RD RESPONDENT MICHAEL OLIVER SUTCLIFFE …................................................................................4TH RESPONDENT SANYATHI CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSRTUCTION (PTY) LTD ….........................5TH RESPONDENT PHAMBILI PIPELINES (PTY) LTD …............................................................................6TH RESPONDENT NOCI INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD ….............................................................................7TH RESPONDENT ______________________________________________________________ PILLAY D, J Introduction The supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law are founding values of our democracy. 1 Law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid; the obligations it imposes must be fulfilled. 2 Did eThekwini Municipality, the first respondent, break the law? If it did, how should it remedy its breach? These questions must be answered in two applications for review of a tender. Sanyathi Civil Engineering and Construction (Pty) Ltd and Phambili Pipelines (Pty) Ltd launched the first application against eThekwini, Esorfranki Pipelines Limited and Cycad Pipelines (Pty) Ltd. They prefaced this application for review with an interdict granted on 26 July 2011 in which Esorfranki agreed not to perform any construction or civil engineering work arising from the tender, pending this review. Phambili fell away as an applicant as they were not properly suited. In the second application Group Five Construction (Pty) Ltd added the City Manger, Sanyathi, Phambili and NOCI formerly known as ICON, its erstwhile joint venture partner, as the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh respondents. NOCI did not participate in the proceedings. The principle relief claimed in both applications is a declaration that the process of awarding tender number WS5980 for a contract for the construction of the Western Aqueduct Phase Two was illegal and invalid; therefore eThekwini’s award of the tender to the Esorfranki-Cycad joint venture should be reviewed and set aside. Initially, Sanyathi asked that it be awarded the tender; alternatively, that the tender be remitted for reconsideration by the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) of eThekwini but to exclude Esorfranki-Cycad. By the end of the hearing, Mr Broster SC, who appeared for Sanyathi, abandoned these remedies to make common cause with Mr Olsen SC who appeared for Group Five. The remedy all the applicants now seek is to direct eThekwini to conduct a fresh tender process if it intends to proceed with the construction. The	Man and His House in The Himalayas (Ecology of Nepal) Man and His House in The Himalayas (Ecology of Nepal) Preface to the Second Edition The study of Himalayan traditional architecture This book was first published in French in 1981 by CNRS, National Centre for Scientific Research (France), under the title L'Homme et la maison en Himalaya. It was subsequently published in English in 1991 by Sterling Publishers, in New Delhi. It seems to us-the author and the publisher-that the earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015 might be an appropriate opportunity, for obvious reasons, to republish it. These massive seismic events, along with the ineluctable effect of modernity and globalization, will no doubt sound the death knell for a large part of Nepalese vernacular architecture in the affected areas. In fact, this vernacular regional architecture, mostly farmhouses constructed by local builders with locally available materials, without using the services of a professional architect, is likely to gradually disappear. The building designs and their associate socio-religious representations described in the volume will therefore bear witness to traditional Nepali rural and urban housing. They deserve special attention from local people, architects, researchers and planners. One of the main points of interest in the volume is that it covers a wide range of vernacular architectures, representative of Nepal's different ecological zones, from the Tarai, to the mountains. In addition, it illustrates house types, methods of construction and the lifestyles of a large number of populations in Nepal, not only various Janajati ethnic groups, but also Parbatiya caste people. One chapter is even devoted to a low-caste group (Po de). One other section deals with the monumental buildings of the Kathmandu Valley. The volume thus captures the biological as well as the cultural diversity and richness of Nepal and of the Himalayas beyond. Man and his house in the Himalayas particularly highlights the symbolic dimensions of the house in this region of Asia. Beyond their physical contours, the dwellings and settlements of the Himalayan range embody a number of social and religious implicit meanings. They reverberate ideas and representations about the cosmos, the relations of power within family or village, the opposition between the sacred and the profane, as well as the dichotomy between sexes. In the major languages spoken in Nepal, for instance, house terms convey interesting parallels with the human body. Several examples are given in the book. These parallels are not mere coincidences. They transform dwellings in meaningful spaces for their inhabitants. Through these complex processes of symbolization, the materiality of constructions is transfigured. The house is metamorphosed in a symbolic space, a matrix of ideologies, rituals and mental images, which must be explored thoroughly. For those who are interested, I must mention that the French edition of the current book was followed by the publication in 1987 of a second volume (also in French) which I edited with Denis Blamont, a geographer. This book was published by Editions du CNRS under the tile: Architecture, milieu et societe en Himalaya. It deepens the themes explored in the first work. Unfortunately, up to now, it has not been translated to English. I am including in this Preface two texts that I recently wrote. The first is a scholarly presentation of traditional building techniques in the Himalayas and some of the current changes affecting them. It was written in association with Joelle Smadja, a geographer at CNRS, for a British Encyclopedia of architecture which has not yet been published. The second text appeared in The Kathmandu Post, on 10th May 2015. It shall be reproduced with some additions and revisions. These two essays throw light directly on our subject and on the rapid change affecting traditional architecture in this region of the world. Fragile vernacular architecture The great earth	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,565	On August 21, 1911, Italian patriot Vincenzo Peruggia stolen what "moderately famous" painting from the Louvre, which was not recovered for 2 years?	The Story Behind the Mona Lisa Heist - Seeker Aug 19, 2011 08:14 PM ET The Story Behind the Mona Lisa Heist The prevailing theory was that the thief was part of a large art theft ring, but new details paint a different picture. The police photograph and fingerprint record from the arrest of Vincenzo Peruggia. Courtesy of Joe Medeiros For exactly a century, mystery has wrapped the most famous art crime in history — the theft of the Mona Lisa. What many to consider the greatest portrait of all time, painted by Leonardo da Vinci from 1503 to 1507, disappeared from the Louvre on August 21, 1911. It was stolen by Vincenzo Peruggia (1881-1925), an Italian immigrant who lived in Paris with the masterpiece for over two years. Peruggia was never apprehended until he returned the Mona Lisa to Florence through an Italian art dealer, claiming he stole the painting to return it patriotically to the Italian people. However, the case has remained as elusive as the Mona Lisa's smile. It was hard to believe that Peruggia committed the theft alone, and several conspiracy theories arose. "The prevailing theory was that he was just a small cog in a grand scheme to sell Mona Lisa forgeries to American millionaires. The theft of the real Mona Lisa was the only way to convince the buyers they were purchasing the real thing," Joe Medeiros, author of the 88-minute documentary "The Missing Piece: The Truth About the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa," told Discovery News. Medeiros, the former head writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," acquired copies of 1500 documents in the French an Italian archives, including police files and court documents, and finally discovered that money -– not really patriotism –- lay behind the famous theft. Vincenzo Peruggia. Italy State Police/Wikimedia In an attempt to find clues about Peruggia the man — who he was, what he thought and why he stole the painting — Medeiros met with Peruggia's daughter Celestina in Italy. But Celestina, who passed away in March at 87, knew very little about father. "He died when she was a toddler," said Medeiros. Blog: Mona Lisa's Smile Hides Da Vinci's Technique The filmmaker went to the Louvre and re-traced the route Perruggia took to steal the painting. At the time of the theft, Peruggia was a 29 year-old housepainter who had worked at the Louvre for a short time helping cover 1600 masterpieces with glass to protect them from vandalism. Peruggia became familiar with all the Italian art and wondered why it was in a French museum. He read that Napoleon had looted Italy's art treasures when he conquered the country and brought them back to Paris. Thus he believed that all the Italian art in the Louvre was there illegally and decided to bring one picture back to its country. News: Nude, Mona Lisa-Like Painting Surfaces Unaware that the Mona Lisa was sold by Leonardo da Vinci himself to King Francois I of France, he turned to this painting because it was small and easy to carry. "He stole the masterpiece by simply walking into the museum on a Monday when the Louvre was closed for cleaning. He was dressed in a white smock and thus blended in with he other workers," said Medeiros. It was the easiest task: Peruggia removed the painting from the wall, took it from its frame and walked out of the museum with the Mona Lisa under his arm, wrapped in his smock. The theft wasn't discovered until the next day because the Louvre guards assumed the masterpiece was with the museum photographer. Peruggia at the trial in Florence. Wikimedia Only when the painting's empty frame was found on a service stairwell, did Louvre officials began to suspect the worst. Some 60 detectives swept through the museum. Despite the fact that Peruggia left generous fingerprints on the glass that covered the painting, the lead was not followed up. The theft was a sensational event, and thousands flocked to see the empty space between Titian's "Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos" and Correggio's "Mystical Marriage" in the Salon Carré. Slideshow: The Face of Da Vinci: An Enduring Mystery It was assumed that some genial mastermin	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 was the king of which Island? Who played the title role in the 1953 film ‘The Glenn Miller Story’? A third wedding anniversary is traditionally represented by which material? In the Bible, what sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again? In August 2011 NASA announced that photographic evidence had been captured of possible liquid water of which planet in our solar system? The restored tomb of which dramatist was unveiled in Paris in November 2011, after being ruined by lipstick smears left by thousands of kisses? What was the name of the hurricane which hit the East Coast of America in August 2011? On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? Convict George Joseph Smith was known as the ‘Brides in the ‘what’ murderer’? In the human body, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is commonly known by what name? A peregrine is what type of bird? What is the name of the highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant? Which British pop musician/actor was actress Sadie Frost’s first husband? British singer Gaynor Hopkins is better known by what name? Who played Ron Kovic in the 1989 film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’? Ben Gurion International Airport is in which country? Which basketball star is kidnapped by cartoon characters in the 1996 film ‘Space Jam’? In the tv series The A Team, what does B.A. stand for in the name B.A. Baracus? In medicine, metritis is the inflammation of which part of the body? In which year was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the USA? In the human body, where is the atrium? The OK Corral is in which US town? In Greek mythology, Amphitrite, queen of the sea, was the wife of which god? Which British boxer bought one of the original ‘Only Fools and Horses’ Reliant Robins in 2004? Actor Roy Harold Scherer was better known by what name? 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1,505,566	In the Just William stories by Richmal Crompton, what is the name of William’s gang?	Five Fascinating Facts about Just William \| Interesting Literature Five Fascinating Facts about Just William Posted by interestingliterature An interesting history of the popular children’s books, Just William In 1922, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land was published, James Joyce celebrated the publication of his novel Ulysses and Virginia Woolf’s third novel Jacob’s Room appeared. But amongst all this highbrow modernist literature, there was also another literary phenomenon arriving on the scene. He was eleven-year-old English schoolboy William Brown, who would become known to millions of devoted readers as ‘Just William’. 1. That said, William actually made his debut in print a few years before, in the 1919 short story ‘Rice Mould Pudding’. But it was the publication in 1922 of the first book of stories to feature him, Just – William, that would introduce him to the reading public at large. Richmal Crompton, the creator of William, was born in 1890. After the publication of Just – William in 1922 she would go on to write a total of 39 books in the series, which would enjoy combined sales of 12 million copies in the UK alone. Famously, Crompton was a woman – a fact which has surprised many readers, probably because of the ‘boys’ own’ feel of the stories, which led some fans to assume Richmal was a man. 2. Richmal Crompton’s full name was Richmal Crompton Lamburn – the middle name was in honour of her grandfather. ‘Crompton’ came from her maternal grandfather, who committed suicide by swallowing prussic acid when Richmal was three years old. Nobody knows why he killed himself. At school, Richmal was a gifted pupil who attended the local boarding school and was offered a place to study Classics at Newnham College, Cambridge. However, she turned down Cambridge when Royal Holloway, London offered her a £60 annual scholarship to study there. After graduating she became a schoolteacher – though, perhaps surprisingly for someone who would create the most famous schoolboy in twentieth-century fiction, she taught at an all-girls’ school. She created William around this time, and although she wrote some 30 books for adults, none of them attracted anything like the readership that William Brown did. She would soon come to resent the shadow that her schoolboy creation cast over her ‘serious’ fiction. This sounds like Conan Doyle’s famous frustration with Sherlock Holmes – another creation that took on a life and popularity of its own beyond the writer’s own imagining (or desire). Coincidentally, Crompton, like Doyle, would also become a committed spiritualist in her later years (she died in 1969). 3. William got up to some pretty shocking things. As a Guardian article from 1999 outlines , William fell foul of animal rights campaigners when the stories were relaunched for a new generation of young readers in 1999. For instance, in the story ‘The Show’ – which appeared in the first volume of stories – William and his gang, the Outlaws, paint a terrier blue and charge people a penny to see the spectacle of a blue dog. In ‘The Stolen Whistle’, William unleashes his dog, Jumble, on a flock of sheep. But that’s nothing compared with a particular 1935 story… 4. In 1935, William and his Outlaws became Nazis. At least, kind of. In ‘William and the Nasties’, William and his Outlaws (who included Ginger, Douglas, and Henry) take to emulating Hitler and his fellow National Socialists in order to terrorise a local Jewish sweet-shop owner. Published in a magazine in 1934, ‘William and the Nasties’ was reprinted in the 1935 collection William the Detective. (‘Nasties’ is William’s mishearing of ‘Nazis’.) The story continued to appear in William the Detective well into the 1980s, when it was dropped from the volume and for all subsequent reprints. 5. Although he has a reputation for being a mischievous schoolboy, William wasn’t always all that naughty. Even in the above story, which is understandably no longer in print, there is a moral twist to the tale, with William and his friends realising the error of their ways and making peace with the shop-owner	Spinal-Tap-trailer - YouTube Spinal-Tap-trailer 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. Uploaded on Sep 10, 2011 Stylistically the movie is a parody of rock documentaries, purportedly filmed and directed by the fictional Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner). The faux documentary covers a 1982 United States concert tour for the fictional British rock group "Spinal Tap" to promote their new album Smell the Glove, but interspersed with one-on-one interviews with the members of the group and footage of the group from previous points in their career. The band was started by childhood friends David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) and Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) during the 1960s. Originally called "The Originals", then "The New Originals" to distinguish themselves from the existing group of the same name, they settled on the name "The Thamesmen", finding success with their skiffle/R&B single, "Gimme Some Money". They changed their name again to "Spinal Tap" and enjoyed limited success with the flower power anthem, "Listen to the Flower People". Ultimately, the band found their long success in heavy metal and produced several albums. The group was eventually joined by bassist Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), keyboardist Viv Savage (David Kaff), and a series of drummers, each of whom mysteriously die under odd circumstances, including spontaneous human combustion, a "bizarre gardening accident"[3] and, in at least one case, choking to death on the vomit of person(s) unknown ("you can't dust for vomit"); of the death of one of whom the police said "this is a mystery better left unsolved". DiBergi's interviews with St. Hubbins and Tufnel reveal that they are competent composers and musicians, but are dimwitted and immature. Tufnel, in showing his guitar collection to DiBergi, reveals an amplifier that has volume knobs that go to eleven; when DiBergi asks, "Why not just make ten louder and make that the top?" Tufnel can only reply, "These go to eleven." Tufnel later plays a somber quasi-classical composition on piano for DiBergi, claiming it to be a "Mach piece" (a hybrid between Mozart and Bach), before revealing the composition to be entitled "Lick My Love Pump". As the tour starts, concert appearances are repeatedly canceled due to low ticket sales. Tensions continue to increase when several major retailers refuse to sell Smell the Glove because of its sexist cover art and there is growing resentment shown towards the group's manager Ian Faith (Tony Hendra). Tufnel becomes even more perturbed when St. Hubbins' girlfriend Jeanine (June Chadwick) — a manipulative yoga and astrology devotee — joins the group on tour and begins to participate in band meetings and attempts to influence their costumes and stage presentation. The band's label, Polymer Records, opts to release Smell the Glove with an entirely black cover without consulting the band. The album fails to draw crowds to autograph sessions with the band. 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1,505,567	Nero Wolfe, that famous detective created by Rex Stout, rarely leaves his house. What is the name of his able bodied assistant, who does all of Nero's legwork?	Full text of "Starlog Magazine Issue 213" See other formats wm Gillian Anderson ratesTHE X-FILES THE SCIENCE FICTION UNIVERSE j? M McNeills" APRIL #213 AR Greg Evigan, future detective The Man Who Killed Kirk: Malcolm McDowell TANK GIRL Lori Petty, road §" ^^N LEONARD NIMOY'S 'k The genius and daring that marked each STAR TREK 1 episode was never more apparent than when creator Gene Roddenberry chose to continue the voyages - passing on the Starfleet directive to "explore new worlds" and "to boldly go where no one has gone before™" to STAR TREK 5 : THE NEXT GENERATION™. Now, The Hamilton Collection and Paramount Pictures proudly join together to salute the Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ with the Captain Jean-Luc Picard Autographed Wall Plaque. With the gripping reality and remarkable detail that only fine portrait photography can achieve, the Captain Jean-Luc Picard Autographed Wall Plaque presents the character who has redefined the qualities of STAR TREK leadership, and is also a brilliant testament to one of the most accomplished actors of our time, Patrick Stewart. This handsome portrait, an actual publicity "still" taken on the Paramount Pictures set of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, proudly bears the personally hand- written signature of Patrick Stewart. Mounted on polished hardwood and permanently protected, the Captain Jean-Luc Picard Autographed Wall Plaque is available exclusively from The Hamilton Collection for only $195. Your plaque will arrive ready for immediate display, will be numbered and accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity. As always, our 30 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee assures you order at no risk. Each day, interest in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION and demand for ever more fascinating collectibles based on its daring voyages is growing. To become one of only 5000 original owners of this piece of STAR TREK history, submit your reservation today! TM, ® & © 1994 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures. The Hamilton Collection Authorized User. I 1 Respond by: March 31, 1995 Please accept my reservation for [Qty.] Captain Jean-Luc Picard Autographed Wall Plaque(s). The issue price is payable in five convenient monthly installments of $39.* each, per plaque. I need send no money now. On acceptance, I will be billed for only the first installment when my plaque(s] is ready for shipment. 57M2QE ga Ms./Mrs./Mr. Address City State -Zip Telephone [ ) Signature *Plus S.95 shipping and handling per plaque installment. Orders shipping to FL will be billed 6% state sales tax. Ail reservations must be signed and are subject to acceptance. The Hamilton Collection 4810 Executive Park Ct., P.O.Box 44031, Jacksonville, FL 32231-4051 NUMBER 213 APRIL 1995 THE SCIENCE FICTION UNIVERSE® UNDER PRESSURE Bruce Boxleitner has taken command of "Babylon 5" X-HEROINE investigating as usual, Gillian Anderson now believes COMPONENTS 6 MEDIALOC 8 VIDEOLOC 10 CAMELOC 12 AUDIOLOG 14 BOOKLOC 16 BRIDGE 18 FANLOG 21 COMMUNICATIONS 82 LINER NOTES 64 75 COLORS OF LOYALTY The voyage home will test Robert Duncan McNeill CALL HER TANK GIRL Lori Petty is kicking butt & taking names in the desert TEKHERO Once again, Greg Evigan walks the future beat in "TekWar" DR. HELLER, MEDICINE WOMAN On "Earth 2," Jessica Steen isn't all that she seems STARMANS SON Christopher Daniel Barnes is the animated Spider-Man HUMAN AMONG THE APES Years ago, Linda Harrison roamed "Planet of the Apes" LOOKING HOMEWARD This fraternal idea ignited a writing career for one fan THE MAN WHO KILLED KIRK Malcolm McDowell wouldn't mind offing more "Trek" folks STARLOC: The Science Fiction universe is published monthly by STARLOC CROUP, INC., 475 Park Avenue South, New York NY -::'= S --.:: and The Science Fiction universe are registered trademarks o	Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information.	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,568	The animal welfare charity The National Canine Defence League changed its name to what?	More ways to give to Dogs Trust Turnbull & Asser Thanks to Turnbull & Asser, you can look the part with your own unique pocket square - making a difference to the lives of thousands of dogs at the same time!	Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 8th December The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by the Harrington Academicals vetted by the Dolphin Art and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small Dumb Britain History – A Hard Act To Follow Sport Vetted by: The Dolphin Arts and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small All of the answers contain the name of an animal – we just need to know that animal. 1 What is the alternative title of Wimoweh, a hit for the Karl Denver Trio in 1961 and Tight Fit in 1982. The song has been recorded (too) many times before and since The Lion sleeps tonight 2 This piece of music by Ralph Vaughn Williams was inspired by a poem by George Meredith The Lark Ascending This Janáček opera, based on a folk tale, was first performed in 1924 Cunning little vixen This rather nasty Ian Banks novel was his first to be published, in 1984 The Wasp factory An appalling song by Tom Jones, taken from the 1965 film of the same name What’s new pussycat This 1969 Hollywood film about dance marathons starred Jane Fonda They shoot horses, don’t they This Henry Williamson novel was made into a film in 1979 Tarka the Otter 8 This Mark Haddon novel was adapted for stage and is currently playing at the National Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time This Puccini opera was set in Japan Madame Butterfly This scatological track by the Macc Lads referred to a journey up the A537 No sheep ‘til Buxton Dumb Britain These questions have all been answered in UK quiz shows, and reported in Private Eye. Give either the correct answer to the question or the actual answer given by the contestant, shown in brackets. 1 At the battle of Trafalgar, what was Nelson‘s flagship? Victory Which company, founded in 1841 operated the first ever package tours? Thomas Cook What is the only Commonwealth country whose official language is Portuguese? Mozambique What was the reigning royal house at the start of the 20th century? Saxe Coburg Gotha Artist Ben Nicholson married which sculptress in 1938? Barbara Hepworth 6 What was the surname of the French revolutionary with Christian names Jean Paul who was assassinated in his bath? Marat Who composed Aida and La Traviata? Verdi Which ballroom dance represents the letter F in the Nato phonetic alphabet? Foxtrot What is the name of the herb that means wise or clever? Sage S2 Which American folk hero rode from Boston to Lexington in April 1775 to warn of British troop movements? Paul Revere Soda, lime and which other ingredient make glass? Silica (accept sand) Common, water and pygmy are which kinds of British mammal? Shrew 3 Which subatomic particle has a name first used by James Joyce in the novel Finnegans Wake? Quark 4 The existence of which particle, also known as the God Particle, was recently confirmed in a Large Hadron Collider experiment? Higgs boson For which kind of activity is a bathyscaphe used? Underwater exploration In cell biology, for what does the R in RNA stand? Ribo( nucleic Acid) 7 What is the molecule, used in AirWick as a deodorant, that is at the heart of plant photosynthesis? What is the branch of mathematics that deals with angles and lengths of a triangle? Trigonometry How many walking legs has a lobster? 10 What is the tallest grass? Bamboo History : A Hard Act To Follow. Who directly preceded the following in office? Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, 1812 (Name required, not just “The 1st Earl” !) Spencer Percival 1 Sam Burgess has recently returned to Rugby League with which club?(subject to resolving a salary cap issue) South Sydney Rabbitohs 2 Four British boxers held versions of the World Heavyweight Title in the 90’s. Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno were two, name either of the others. Herbie Hide and Henry Akinwande 3 In which sport has Brit Jonathan Marray been a champion? Tennis. He won the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles in 2012 together with the Dane Frederik Nielsen 4 13 years after originally closing due to financial problems, which Manchester sport	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,569	Charter 77, a petition by writers and intellectuals demanding basic human rights played a big part in the anti-communist movement in what erstwhile country?	Human Rights and American Foreign Policy A Symposium - Commentary Magazine Commentary Magazine What role, if any, should a concern for human rights play in American foreign policy? Is there a conflict between… William Barrett 1981-11-01 Facebook Twitter Google+ Email Print A Recently, the editors of COMMENTARY addressed the following questions to a group of American intellectuals of varying political views: What role, if any, should a concern for human rights play in American foreign policy? Is there a conflict between this concern and the American national interest? Does the distinction between authoritarianism and totalitarianism seem important to you? If so, what follows from it in practice? If not, what distinctions would you make in judging and dealing with non-democratic regimes? Does the approach of the Reagan administration, to the extent that it can be inferred from statements of the President and other high officials, compare favorably or unfavorably with the Carter administration’s human-rights policy? The responses—eighteen in all—are printed below in alphabetical order. William Barrett: Human rights would certainly seem to be an important part of foreign policy, since the present struggle for the world is about liberty, and indeed the survival of liberty for the conceivable future of our civilization. Yet a separate human-rights policy as such, the more we think about it, does not appear to be one from which we can expect to get much mileage. In the first place, the violations of rights that will get into the news and attract attention are likely to be those by right-wing governments. They are cruder and more impulsive in visiting punishment and oppression upon their victims—and they make the news. The totalitarians of the Left are more systematic, deliberate, rational, “scientific”—and they escape notice. The Soviet secret police must have sneered contemptuously at the amateurishness with which Jacobo Timerman was manhandled. They know other and quieter ways of breaking a man down. After all, they have had more practice at it. The Soviet Union has been perfecting its techniques of oppression against its own people for the last sixty years. Go back to 1941 and Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon to see how the inquisitor wears away and destroys his victim without laying a violent hand upon him. Indeed, the perfection of the totalitarian state will have arrived when its oppressiveness is so effectively managed that it becomes the universal and accepted tenor of life for its citizens, and there are no wayward incidents to be reported to any world body. In part, this has already come about for large portions of the Soviet population. But the second and more formidable reason why we cannot expect much mileage from a separate human-rights program lies in the ideology of the Communist countries themselves and the fact that this ideology places the matter of human rights in a perspective altogether different from our own. The Communists are the practiced users of a double-speak that can take what we deem to be violations of personal liberty as steps toward a more ideal social system. Their violations of human rights are always redeemed in the ultimate vistas of history, the secret truth of which they are in sole possession. No case of ordinary human rights could be presented strong enough to dent the self-righteous armor of their apocalyptic vision of the socialist future. _____________ Obviously, in the above I accept the distinction between authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, as I think we should. But I am uncomfortable with the word “authoritarian” in this connection. “Authority” is a word we might hope would come back into less unfavorable use in our political vocabulary. It connotes, or should connote, legality, legitimacy, and stability—qualities of a society that are at the farthest remove from the capricious will of a dictator. Eighteenth-century England, for example, did not know certain democratic liberties that we do, and thus might be called authoritarian. Yet within the framework of its authority,	Essay about Bill of rights vs. Canadian charter. - 3046 Words Please sign up to read full document. Text Preview It is in this vein that a country drafts legislation to protect the rights of their inhabitants. In the United States there is the Bill of Rights of 1781, which consists of a preamble and the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, 1787. In Canada there is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is the first part of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982. Both of these documents provide for the rights and freedoms for their respective populations. These documents are vastly different, but also contain several similarties. Thou both excellent documents, it is in my contention, however, that the Bill of Rights is far superior, more significant and efficiently exceeds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Bill of Rights has a long history entangled with that of the American Constitution. The first Congress has achieved more than any other congress in American history, they not only have the credits of a successful organization of the government, of law, administration, and defense but the enactment of the American Bill of Rights. The original Constitution of 1787 contained several provisions of major significance for civil liberties, however did not contain a specific bill of rights. This failure to incorporate a bill of rights by the framers of the constitution was not a sign of resentment or lack of concern to the rights of man, but rather their certainty that particular guarantees of rights was unnecessary. However this did not satisfy some states, who deeply demanded for solemn assurances that the new government would not consent to exercise tyranny, therefore a debate between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist began. The Federalist were who argued for a strong national government to provide order and protect rights of people and claimed that the bill of rights was unnecessary. On the other hand the Anti- Federalist argued for a weak national government and wanted to add the Bill of Rights to protect the people against abuses of power. A number of states had ratified the Constitution with the understanding that it would be amended by the addition of the Bill of Rights. A Virginian, James Madison who's known as the Father of the Constitution and principle draftsman of the first ten amendments proposed The Bill of Rights to congress. The Bill of Rights is the name given to the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States adopted in, 1791. These amendments guarantee certain basic or fundamental rights and liberties, that support democracy and are essential to justice of the people against the power of the government. Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark wrote in the New York Times "A right is not what someone gives you, but what on one can take away." This is way the rights and freedoms in the Bill of Rights are considered, inalienable and cannot be taken away. These amendments, more precisely the first eight of them, denote certain basic freedoms and procedural safeguards which the individual may not be deprived by government power. The first ten amendments are therefore, virtually contemporaneous with the Constitution itself. These specified freedoms and protections are the core of American civil liberty and provide for the constitutional basis for protection of the rights of an individual. The provisions of the 1st Amendment are freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition; the 2nd Amendment protects the rights to possess of firearms; the 3rd Amendment declares that the government may not require people to house soldiers during peacetime; the 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures; the 5th Amendment prohibits against double jeopardy and self-incrimination; no taking of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; requirement of fair compensation when private property is taken for public use; the 6th Amendment procedural safeguards in criminal prosecutions; the 7th Amendment guarantees the right to trail by jury in civil cases;	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,570	How many rings are on the Audi car logo?	A brief history of the four rings Compliled by Matt Daniels from Audi AG press releases The Audi emblem of the four rings denotes one of Germany's oldest automobile manufacturers. It symbolizes the merger in 1932 of four previously independent motor vehicle manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. These companies are the foundation stones on which the present-day AUDI AG is built. Horch At the end of the 19th century, there were already a number of car manufacturers in Germany. One of them was August Horch & Cie., founded on November 14, 1899 in Cologne. August Horch was one of the pioneer figures of automotive engineering. Before setting up business on his own, he worked for Carl Benz in Mannheim for three years as Head of Automobile Production. In 1904, August Horch relocated his company to Zwickau and transformed it into a share-issuing company. However, in 1909 August Horch withdrew from the company he had founded, and set up a new enterprise under the name of "Audi". Audi The company established by August Horch in Zwickau on July 16, 1909 could not again take its founder's name for reasons of fair trade. Horch found a new name for the company by translating his name, which means "hark!", "listen!", into Latin. So it was that the second company to have been set up by August Horch commenced operations under the name Audi Automobilwerke GmbH, Zwickau, on April 25, 1910. Wanderer In 1885, the two mechanics Johann Baptist Winklhofer and Richard Adolf Jaenicke opened a repair business for bicycles in Chemnitz. Shortly afterwards they began to make bicycles of their own, since demand at that time was very high. These were sold under the brand name Wanderer, and in 1896 the company itself began to trade as Wanderer Fahrradwerke AG. Wanderer built its first motorcycle in 1902. The idea of branching out into automobile production was finally put into practice in 1913. A small two-seater by the name of "Puppchen" heralded in Wanderer's tradition of motor car production that was to last several decades. DKW Originally founded under the name Rasmussen & Ernst 1904 in Chemnitz, the company was moved to Zschopau in the Erzgebirge region in 1907. The company initially manufactured and sold exhaust-steam oil separators for steam-raising plant, mudguards and lighting systems for motor vehicles, vulcanization equipment and centrifuges of all kinds. The company's founder Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen began to experiment with a steam-driven motor vehicle in 1916, registering DKW as a trademark. In 1919 the company, by now renamed Zschopauer Motorenwerke, switched to the manufacture of small two-stroke engines, which from 1922 on served as a springboard for its success in building motorcycles under the brand name DKW. The first small DKW motor car appeared on the market in 1928. Auto Union AG, Chemnitz On June 29, 1932, Audiwerke, Horchwerke and Zschopauer Motorenwerke - DKW merged on the initiative of the State Bank of Saxony to form Auto Union AG. A purchase and leasing agreement was concluded at the same time with Wanderer, for the takeover of its Automobile Division. The new company's head offices were in Chemnitz. Following the merger, Auto Union AG was the second-largest motor vehicle manufacturer in Germany. The company emblem, with four interlinked rings, symbolized the inseparable unity of the four founder-companies. The brand names Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer were retained. Each of the four brands was assigned a specific market segment within the group: DKW assumed responsibility for motorcycles and small cars; Wanderer built midsize cars; Audi manufactured cars in the deluxe midsize class, and Horch produced deluxe top-of-the-range automobiles. Auto Union GmbH, Ingolstadt In 1945, after the end of the second world war, Auto Union AG was expropriated by the occupying Soviet forces. The company's leading figures consequently moved to Bavaria, where a new company was founded in Ingolstadt in 1949 under the name of Auto Union GmbH, to uphold the motor vehicle tradition of the company with the four-ring emblem. The first vehicles	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 Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. Myleen Klass (pictured) now presents 10 Years Younger on Channel 4, but what was the name of the pop band that gave her success in 2001? 17. Who was the presenter of Out Of Town in the 1960s who went on to appear on the children’s TV programme How? 18. Whose autobiography is called Dear Fatty? 19. Who were Tom and Barbara’s neighbours in The Good Life? 20. In Cockney rhyming slang what are your ‘Daisy Roots’? 21. What is the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the Guinness Book of Records together between 1955 and 1975? 22. Which actor played Columbo? 23. Does the Bactrian camel have one hump, or two? 24. Where is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock? 25. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, what National Charity was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists, Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley? 26. What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. Joe Mercer; 14. White Lines; 15. Robbie Fowler; 16. Hearsay; 17. Jack Hargreaves; 18. Dawn French; 19. Margo and Jerry Leadbetter; 20. Boots; 21. McWhirter (Ross and Norris); 22. Peter Falk; 23. Two; 24. The Clock Tower on the Palace of Westminster in London (Big Ben is the nickname for the bell); 25. The National Trust; 26. Brough Superior; 27. Yellow; 28. Fungi; 29. Nelson Mandela House; 30. 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1,505,571	What has been won by Australia II and America 3?	Australia II, 1983 winner of the America’s Cup \| Western Australian Museum Australia II, 1983 winner of the America’s Cup Collection Highlights \| Updated 3 years ago Australia II (MHK D2/458) Image copyright of WA Museum On 26 September 1983, the yacht Australia II made history when the oldest sporting trophy in the world, the America’s Cup, was wrested from the Americans after 132 years. The Australia II was owned and built by a syndicate Western Australians headed by former businessman Alan Bond. The syndicate had unsuccessfully challenged for the Cup three times, which had been held by the New York Yacht Club since 1851, but the syndicate was determined to bring home the ‘auld mug’ in 1983. The designer of Australia II, Ben Lexcen, had conceived a winged keel that under secret testing in the Netherlands had out-performed conventional keels. The yacht was built in Cottesloe by local boatbuilder Steve Ward. The crew was based in Perth and undertook a rigorous training program to prepare them for the series of races that would determine the challenger for the America’s Cup, held in Newport, Rhode Island. Following the success of Australia II in the Round Robin series to select a challenger for the Cup, the yacht raced in the best of seven races to determine the ultimate winner. At the end of four races, with the score 3-1 against them, the crew of Australia II faced an enormous challenge. Against all the odds Australia II went on to win the remaining three races, becoming the first non-American yacht to win the Cup. In 1988 the yacht and associated material was bought by the Australian government for $2,000,000, and accessioned into the National Museum of Australia collection. The yacht was subsequently displayed in Fremantle before a new home in Sydney, the Australian National Maritime Museum, was prepared. In 1995 the Australian government offered the yacht back to the Western Australian community, recognising the value of conserving objects in their original place. A purpose-built facility to house the yacht was proposed. The museum, located at the western end of Victoria Quay in Fremantle, was completed in May 2002 and installation of the Museum’s exhibition completed for opening in December of the same year. The yacht Australia II is displayed in a defining moment of the final race. Having just passed the American boat Liberty on the last downwind leg, Australia II is fast approaching the last rounding mark, the America’s cup buoy. The yacht is heeled to approximately 9 degrees as it approaches the mark, to begin the final leg to the finish. During the final windward beat Australia II tacked many times to defend their precious lead. At 5.21pm the yacht crossed the line to win the America’s Cup.	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 Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. Myleen Klass (pictured) now presents 10 Years Younger on Channel 4, but what was the name of the pop band that gave her success in 2001? 17. Who was the presenter of Out Of Town in the 1960s who went on to appear on the children’s TV programme How? 18. Whose autobiography is called Dear Fatty? 19. Who were Tom and Barbara’s neighbours in The Good Life? 20. In Cockney rhyming slang what are your ‘Daisy Roots’? 21. What is the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the Guinness Book of Records together between 1955 and 1975? 22. Which actor played Columbo? 23. Does the Bactrian camel have one hump, or two? 24. Where is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock? 25. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, what National Charity was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists, Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley? 26. What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. 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1,505,572	What type of dogs are commonly kept by Eskimos?	Native American Indian Dogs: Indigenous Dog Breeds of North and South America What's new on our site today! Precolumbian Tribal Dogs In The Americas by Stephanie Little Wolf The dog who first entered North America with paleoindians was a well established inhabitant along with his human counterpart as early as fourteen thousand years ago. DNA studies on the genetic structure of paleoamerican dogs show that this was a fully domesticated animal at the time of entry into the North American continant, suggesting that the domestication of dogs occurred at an earlier time than has been previously suggested, (the archaeological record suggests canid domestication events around fourteen thousand years ago)- about the same time that humans walked over from Eurasia to the new world. This would indicate that the dog was actually domesticated at an earlier time than that. The DNA Factor Indeed, the Mtdna (mitochondrial) studies strongly support the hypothesis that paleoamerican and eurasian domestic dogs share a common origin, both evolving from the Eurasian gray Wolf. No evidence of a separate domestication of dogs from North American Grey Wolves was discovered. Although the haplotypes found in paleoamerican dogs were closely related to Eurasian dogs, some of them formed a unique clade within the main genetic group, (clad 1), which is found only in paleoamerican dogs. This indicates that dogs were present and isolated in the new world for a considerable amount of time. This long period of isolation led to the appearance of a group of genetic sequences (haplotypes) that are similar but very easily distinguishable from dogs from other parts of the world, or from any modern dog population in America today. Indeed, no surveyed modern population of dogs in the united states carries these unique genetic markers in their DNA. American Indian Dogs were extinct early on by the inbreeding and replacemnt by European dogs. Only the Eskimo dog has survived. Dna evidence links the Eskimo Dog with the Australian Dingo, the New Guinea Singing dog, and the Shiba Inu. The Mexican Hairless or Xoloitzcuintle was present in the Americas long before Europeans arrived, but the genetic lineage shows extreme mixing with European dogs and may not genetically resemble its precolumbian ancestors anymore, although reduced dentition and hairlessness are extremely dominant traits, so the dogs strongly resemble their forbears in appearance. Dogs, Wolves, and Coyotes At the time of European contact, American Indians were groups of diverse and widely dispersed nations. It is common yet inaccurate these days for them to be discussed as one single population, and their dogs do not escape this inaccuracy. In fact, there were many different types of Indian dogs and they were used for a variety of reasons that were as diverse and unique as the people they inhabited the land with. It is also common for modern researchers to site early explorers from the late 1600's to the late 1800's and their anecdotal interpretations of Indian dogs as being almost impossible to distinguish from the wolf. This is also a common mistake and misinterpretation today. Countless times I have heard children, and adults refer to my Alaskan Village dogs as wolves. In fact, Eskimo dogs, huskies and other sled dogs may have fur and vocalizations that resemble their wolf ancestors, but that is about it. Dogs have a shorter stockier build, wider chests and shorter faces and muzzles, with short steep "stops" or angle from forehead to the bridge of the nose. In all, many dogs filled rolls within Indian cultures. Some tribes had rather loose associations with their dogs, some were extremely attached and involved with dogs as pets and or using them for various tasks. Dogs probably tracked game, and packed meat after a hunt. Dogs were eaten by some groups as a food source and some were only consumed ceremonially. Dogs were the playmates of young children and companions to the elders. Four distinct types of tribal dog are presented here, although many more existed at one time. I encourage one t	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> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? 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1,505,573	In which year was the battle of the Alamo?	The Alamo - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Early History of the Alamo Spanish settlers built the Mission San Antonio de Valero, named for St. Anthony of Padua, on the banks of the San Antonio River around 1718. They also established the nearby military garrison of San Antonio de Béxar, which soon became the center of a settlement known as San Fernando de Béxar (later renamed San Antonio). The Mission San Antonio de Valero housed missionaries and their Native American converts for some 70 years until 1793, when Spanish authorities secularized the five missions located in San Antonio and distributed their lands among local residents. Did You Know? Ten years after Texas won its independence and shortly after it was annexed by the United States, U.S. soldiers revived the "Remember the Alamo!" battle cry while fighting against Mexican forces in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Beginning in the early 1800s, Spanish military troops were stationed in the abandoned chapel of the former mission. Because it stood in a grove of cottonwood trees, the soldiers called their new fort “El Alamo” after the Spanish word for cottonwood and in honor of Alamo de Parras, their hometown in Mexico . Military troops–first Spanish, then rebel and later Mexican–occupied the Alamo during and after Mexico’s successful war for independence from Spain in the early 1820s. In the summer of 1821, Stephen Austin arrived in San Antonio along with some 300 U.S. families that the Spanish government had allowed to settle in Texas . The migration of U.S. citizens to Texas increased over the next decades, sparking a revolutionary movement that would erupt into armed conflict by the mid-1830s. The Battle of the Alamo In December 1835, in the early stages of Texas’ war for independence from Mexico, a group of Texan (or Texian) volunteers led by George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milam overwhelmed the Mexican garrison at the Alamo and captured the fort, seizing control of San Antonio. By mid-February 1836, Colonel James Bowie and Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis had taken command of Texan forces in San Antonio. Though Sam Houston , the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Texan forces, argued that San Antonio should be abandoned due to insufficient troop numbers, the Alamo’s defenders–led by Bowie and Travis–dug in nonetheless, prepared to defend the fort to the last. These defenders, who despite later reinforcements never numbered more than 200, included Davy Crockett , the famous frontiersman and former congressman from Tennessee , who had arrived in early February. On February 23, a Mexican force comprising somewhere between 1,800 and 6,000 men (according to various estimates) and commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began a siege of the fort. The Texans held out for 13 days, but on the morning of March 6 Mexican forces broke through a breach in the outer wall of the courtyard and overpowered them. Santa Anna ordered his men to take no prisoners, and only a small handful of the Texans were spared. One of these was Susannah Dickinson , the wife of Captain Almaron Dickinson (who was killed) and her infant daughter Angelina. Santa Anna sent them to Houston’s camp in Gonzalez with a warning that a similar fate awaited the rest of the Texans if they continued their revolt. The Mexican forces also suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of the Alamo, losing between 600 and 1,600 men. Legacy of the Alamo From March to May, Mexican forces once again occupied the Alamo. For the Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of heroic resistance and a rallying cry in their struggle for independence. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston and some 800 Texans defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican force of 1,500 men at San Jacinto (near the site of present-day Houston), shouting “Remember the Alamo!” as they attacked. The victory ensured the success of Texan independence: Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner, came to terms with Houston to end the war. In May, Mexican troops in San Antonio were ordered to withdraw, and to demolish the Alamo’s fortifications	6/12/2006 • Civil War Times Facts, information and articles about the Battle Of Palmetto Ranch, the last Civil War Battle of the American Civil War By May 11, 1865, nearly everyone in the United States and in the moribund Confederacy considered the Civil War over. Both of the South’s principal armies had capitulated. Lieutenant General Richard Taylor had surrendered most of the remaining Confederate forces east of the Mississippi. President Jefferson Davis had just been captured, and his cabinet had scattered to escape Yankee vengeance. Even the elusive Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill had been fatally wounded. The martyred president, Abraham Lincoln, had been buried a week before, and Federal troops had begun their long occupation of Dixie. Arrangements were underway for a grand review — a victory parade — in Washington, and the War Department was preparing to muster out most of the huge Union Army. Peace had come at last. As usual, things were different in Texas. Hostile forces still faced each other at the southernmost tip of the state, where the Rio Grande spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. On Brazos Santiago Island lay nearly 2,000 Union troops, including the 62nd and 87th U.S. Colored Infantry, the 34th Indiana and a few dozen loyal Texans who had volunteered for cavalry service but remained dismounted. Across the bay and several miles inland, fragmented battalions of Confederate cavalry guarded the Mexican border, beyond which French imperial forces and native Juaristas vied for control of the northern province. The Western Sub-District of Texas, commanded by Confederate Brig. Gen. James E. Slaughter, encompassed virtually all of Texas below San Antonio. Slaughter, a Virginia native who had served in the U.S. Army from the Mexican War until Texas seceded, had been assigned his post some eight months before by Maj. Gen. John G. Walker, whom Slaughter had previously served as chief of staff. As late as the end of 1864, Slaughter had been able to count more than 2,600 soldiers under his command, but with the new year that number began to dwindle rapidly. On the last day of January 1865, only 1,722 of those men remained, of whom fewer than 1,450 officers and men stood ready for duty. By March 31, Slaughter’s returns revealed only 1,200 men of all ranks present. With spring, desertions increased rapidly, and Slaughter began to suspect that he could not rely on those who remained. Slaughter’s troops consisted almost entirely of cavalry, from a tiny detachment at Fort Clark 200 miles up the Rio Grande to his heaviest concentration of several companies and a light battery at Brownsville and Fort Brown, about 20 miles from the river’s mouth. By April 6, 1865, Slaughter had made his headquarters at Brownsville, which he styled the Southern Division of his subdistrict. Colonel John Salmon Ford — a Mexican War veteran, former captain of Texas Rangers, onetime Austin mayor and an already legendary character — commanded Slaughter’s Southern Division. Ford, popularly known as ‘Old Rip,’ had been appointed colonel of Texas troops early in 1861, when Slaughter was still a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Ford had accepted the surrender of Brazos Santiago in February of that year, and he had spent most of the war on duty in southern Texas. For about a year he served in the Conscription Bureau in Austin; the camp of instruction near Tyler was named in his honor, although he may have felt little honored after Camp Ford became notorious as a prison pen. In the spring of 1865, Colonel Ford’s immediate force amounted to nine companies of cavalry in two battalions. In addition, three more unassigned companies and Captain O.G. Jones’ six-gun battery were stationed at Fort Brown. He also exercised control over half a regiment of cavalry that covered the river below Ringgold Barracks, too far away for assistance on short notice. Between the end of January and the end of March, his troop strength shrank almost 20 percent; as April opened, he had only 763 officers and men to guard about 100 miles of river, and only 625 of them were fit for d	trivia_qa.jsonl
1,505,574	To emphasise its links to the sea, which country depicts the top of Neptune’s trident on its national flag?	West Country Life 02 November 2013 by WDPissuu - issuu issuu magazine Western Daily Press, Saturday November 2 2013 No one wants to miss it BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL AND ITS FITTING FINALE 2 6 PEOPLE Alice Bell weathers the ‘big stor m’ as best she can; while Martin Hesp meets the PM Steve Roberts captures the history of ‘tar barrels’ with images from today and 1975 Tristan Cork goes behind the scenes before the West’s biggest carnival night 8 How cupcakes got competitive; plus forget caravans, how about trying a Twagon? Wiltshire boy and ex-Army captain turned musician James Blunt talks to us Getting the best from vegetables; the 50 top foodie experiences; plus quick coffees The rise of the popular Pinot Grigio; plus, a good sandwich at a charming pub 18 The gothic look for the home; plus fashion where it’s all about texture We talk to Cotswold resident Amanda Holden and Somerset’s Charlie Higson Looking for the best places to eat in Dubai; plus the best skiing destinations in Europe Hop over to the Isles of Scilly for classic walking territory or venture to the Mendips Alan Down looks at the trees and shrubs that give the best autumn colour How Charles II sold for £4,000; plus Cary Grant memorabilia at Bonhams Gethin Jones on visiting Afghanistan; plus, TV highlights for the week TV guide Poem and puzzles Horoscope Where in the West Cover by Steve Roberts 40 52 53 56 Online westerndailypress.co.uk/wcl Gorgeous autumnal light and low cloud on Salisbury Plain, taken from Sidbury Hillfort by Western Daily Press reader David Hargrave, of Durrington, Wiltshire Rural rambles Roger Evans You will all be familiar with the phenomena... “Things can’t get any worse”, and then they do. Well I had my second excursion to the TB restricted market last week. I took 16 calves, a mix of black and white dairy bulls and beef crosses. The whole lot averaged £29! Five of the dairy bull calves made less than £10. I’d kept and fed them all for three weeks or more, the ear tags alone cost £3. Other farmers there, who suffered a similar fate, said that they wouldn’t go through the same humiliation again and would take any future calves to the hunt kennels. The auctioneer told me that he was now getting more calves at the TB restricted market than he was getting at the normal one. We’ll have to take stock of what we do from now on. If I told you what I was truly thinking as I drove home, I would probably get my farm burnt down. When I got home I worked out that on just that one load of calves, TB had cost me £1,000. There’s nothing that I can do that will prevent the same thing happening again next month or next year. We are out, Stephen and I, on our very highest field. It just touches the 980ft mark. To enhance my stories of this high land, I always say it’s at 1,000ft which for me, is not an exceptional exaggeration. The field has been, for 12 months, in a fallow stubble, left for the wild birds. But it grows a crop of weeds and I am chopping these off and Stephen is coming along behind me with the plough. There have always been skylarks up here though there are fewer now than there were 10 years ago, despite all the land that has been left in fallow for their benefit. This is an excellent cue for me to go on to my hobby horse abut predators but you know all about that, I know I am right, because I know there are fewer skylarks, so I will move on. The skylarks flutter about as I approach on my tractor. Some of them do their fluttering along the ground routine, which is designed to lead a dangerous presence away, but they are not in any danger from me. I soon become aware that there are three tiny leverets in the stubble. When I say tiny, I mean that I could easily encompass them as little round balls of fluff in my hands. As I work across the field, they scuttle about 20 yards at a time, further down the field to safety. They are heading towards the hedge, there’s a field beyond that with plenty of grass, WCL-E01-S2 there’s food there and safety. But they get to the hedge and then turn back. They are not together, you can barely see them, but indiv	Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the	trivia_qa.jsonl

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