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1,505,675 | Name the record-breaking $0.5bn development-cost computer game launched to massive publicity in 2014? | April 7, 2014 by The Nation - issuu issuu APC seeks probe of firms on NNPC’s swap deal NEWS Page 5 Newspaper of the Year News ‘Why Ondo poll is inconclusive’ Sports Taye Taiwo unsure of recall Business Wema Bank posts N1.9b profit •Nigeria’s widest circulating newspaper VOL. 9, NO. 2811 MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 P24 P60 TR... | Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online - Press releases - GOV.UK Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online From: This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Foreign Office brings World War 1 diplomacy to life online with podcasts and live... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,676 | On which river does Derby stand? | River Derwent in Derbyshire River Derwent in Derbyshire Derbyshire and Peak District Rivers River Derwent The River Derwent, some 50 odd miles in length, is the longest river in Derbyshire. Apart from it's short passage through the City of Derby it is a completely rural river, finally joining the River Trent just south... | Benjamin Franklin Bridge (I-676 and US 30) Toll schedule for all vehicles EARLY PLANS FOR A DELAWARE RIVER CROSSING: Like New York City, Philadelphia waited more than a century for a fixed crossing to New Jersey. The first plan for a Delaware River bridge between Philadelphia and Camden was developed in 1818, when the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,677 | Who is second in the line of US presidential succession, following the Vice President? | Constitutional Topic: Presidential Line of Succession - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net Constitutional Topic: Presidential Line of Succession Advertisement The Constitutional Topics pages at the USConstitution.net site are presented to delve deeper into topics than can be provided on the Glossary Page... | What Happened in 1974 including Pop Culture, Prices, Events and Technology Cost Of Living Popular Culture News and Events Technology Born This Year World Leaders 1974 Calendar 1974 Inflation continues to spiral out of control around the world reaching 11.3% in the USA and 17.2% in the UK and the global re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,678 | Who played Ensign Wesley Crusher in Star Trek, The Next Generation? | Wil Wheaton - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Writer | Producer Wil Wheaton was born Richard William Wheaton III on July 29, 1972 in Burbank, California. He first gained international attention by starring in the Rob Reiner comedy-drama film Stand by Me (1986). He then played Wesley Crusher on the t... | 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 directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,679 | Which former MP wrote The Four Feathers and stories featuring Inspector Hanaud? | The Four Feathers (Summit Classic Collector Editions): Amazon.co.uk: A.E.W. Mason, Summit Classic Press, Owen R. Howell: 9781492217848: Books Product Description About the Author A. E. W. Mason (1865-1948) was a British author and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel The Four Feathers. His first novel, ... | David Hare David Hare David Hare Sir David Hare (born 5 June 1947) is an English playwright, screenwriter and theatre and film director. Most notable for his stage work, Hare has also enjoyed great success with films, receiving two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for writing The Hours in 2002, b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,680 | Who wrote the novel The Turn of the Screw? | SparkNotes: The Turn of the Screw: Context The Turn of the Screw Henry James Table of Contents Plot Overview Henry James (1843–1916), whose mastery of the psychological novel markedly influenced twentieth-century literature, was born in New York City. His father, Henry James, Sr., was an unconventional thinker who had ... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,681 | What nationality was composer Frédéric Chopin? | Chopin - Composers - Classic FM Classic FM News Now Playing Schedule Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of French-Polish parentage. He is considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Life and Music Frederic Chopin was born in Poland, west of Wars... | Chopin's heart, article Contact Chopin's Heart The heart of Fryderyk Chopin could hold the secret of his untimely death. The renowned 19th century Polish-French pianist and composer died at the age of 39, of what is believed to be tuberculosis. But leading Polish medical experts are betting that DNA tests on his heart ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,682 | Which island lies at the toe of Italy? | Sicily – Italy Travel Guide The Italian name for Sicily is Sicilia, pronounced see|CHEE|lee|ah. The capital of Sicily is Palermo. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Sicily is one of the five autonomous regions of Italy. Sicily’s Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, and one of the most acti... | What European country is shaped like a boot? | Reference.com What European country is shaped like a boot? A: Quick Answer One of the most identifiable European countries on the world map is Italy, due to being shaped like a boot. Italy's peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water. The country has the Adriatic Sea ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,683 | Bankstown Airport is in which Australian state? | Postcode for Bankstown Airport, New South Wales (near Sydney) - Postcodes Australia State: New South Wales (capital: Sydney - 21km away) Nearest Urban Centre: Sydney, NSW (21km away) Area Code: 02 (+61 2 from overseas) Time Zone: AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), AEDT - Australian Eastern Daylight Time ... | Australian Rules Football Frequently Asked Questions 1/4 Introduction to Australian Rules Football 0.1 What is Australian Rules Football ? Australian Rules Football (also "Aussie Rules" or "footy") is a physical contact sport. It is a form of football with roots traceable from early forms of Rugby and Gaelic football... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,684 | How many letters are in the Welsh alphabet? | GO BRITANNIA! Wales: The Welsh Language Scotland Welsh Language Guide The language of Wales, more properly called Cymraeg in preference to Welsh (A Germanic word denoting "foreigner"), belongs to a branch of Celtic, an Indo-European language. The Welsh themselves are descendants of the Galatians, to whom Paul wrote his... | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,685 | In 1830 which US president signed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the forced removal of Native Americans from land? | Trail of Tears - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google The “Indian Problem” White Americans, particularly those who lived on the western frontier, often feared and resented the Native Americans they encountered: To them, American Indians seemed to be an unfamiliar, alien people who occupied land that white settl... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,686 | What is the hardest mineral known to man | What is the hardest mineral in the world? | Reference.com What is the hardest mineral in the world? A: Quick Answer The hardest natural mineral in the world is lonsdaleite, a rare mineral made of carbon atoms. This mineral can withstand up to 58 percent more stress than diamond, according to a report by Jessica Griggs ... | Diamond Birthstone | April Birthstone | Diamond Gemstone Diamonds Mohs scale hardness: 10 Diamonds (means "unbreakable" in Greek) are crystallized carbon created under extreme heat and pressure, carbon in its most concentrated form. Diamonds are the hardest substance in nature and the only gemstone composed of a single... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,687 | What is the name of the family in the TV series Outnumbered? | Outnumbered (TV Series 2007–2014) - 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 part-improvised comedy about a couple bringing up ... | My Family (TV Series 2000–2011) - 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 Comedy about Ben, a dentist, and his family. They don'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,688 | What is the capital of Mexico | What Is the Capital of Mexico? | eHow What Is the Capital of Mexico? Phototreat/iStock/Getty Images Where once thrived Tenochtitlan, epicenter of the Aztec empire, now stands Mexico City, capital of the modern state of Mexico and the heart of a sprawling metropolitan area with 22 million residents. One of the most dens... | Mexico's Name HOW DID MEXICO GET ITS NAME? by Bob Brooke While the official name of Mexico is Estados Unidos Mexicanos or the United Mexican States, most people know it as just plain Mexico or as Mexicans say it Mejico (The j is pronounced like an h."). The original word for Mexico was probably ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,689 | .ac is the top level internet domain name for which island in the South Atlantic? | .AC Domains • Domain for Acscension Island and Academia Search Why choose a .ac domain extension? Ascension Island is part of the British Overseas Territory. It is located in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 miles from the coast of Africa. Consider domain hacks like zodia.AC or alman.AC. There are no restrictions ... | Antigua and Barbuda Caribbean Vacation travel and tourism holiday information guide All News Stories A NEW YEAR FOR NEW BEGINNINGS AND WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK The New Year has just started and it's the perfect time to think about new goals, especially If you haven't been doing anything active to keep fit, or you are unsur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,690 | 'Sparrow Grass' is an alternatve name for which plant? | The History of Asparagus The Ancient Greeks and Romans used a Persian word "asparag" which meant shoot. the term sperage became popular for many years and in the 16th century we find the term "sparagus" used in English speaking countries. the peasants would call it " sparrow grass". During the 19th century Asparagus to... | Wimbledon – the design of the legendary trophies Wimbledon – the design of the legendary trophies Published 30/06/2013 by Ashley Morrison Last week I blogged about Andy Murray and how he's 'reigniting the brand' – becoming a much more media-savvy powerhouse of an athlete rather than a slightly moany teenager. But with ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,691 | Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in which country? | Mount Kosciuszko - Facts on Highest Peak in Australia Elevation: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Prominence: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Most Prominent Mountain in Australia. Location: Great Dividing Range, New South Wales, Australia. Coordinates: -36.455981 S / 148.263333 W First Ascent: First ascent by an expedition led by P... | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,692 | "What is a mainly instrumental piece of music by Elton John, the closing track of his 1978 album, ""A Single Man""?" | Song for Guy - Elton John - YouTube Song for Guy - Elton John 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. P... | A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 01 Stillness of the Mind - YouTube A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 01 Stillness of the Mind 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,693 | Which gemstone is known as ‘The Bishop’s Stone’? | Amethyst meaning nice colors Amethyst Gemstone meaning Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is believed to protect o... | Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Posted on 14th Aug 2014 @ 6:37 AM Posted on 23rd Sep 2014 @ 3:47 AM Posted on 16th Sep 2014 @ 3:20 AM Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Posted on 3rd May 2012 @ 6:22 AM Birthstones are a fun way to celebrate your ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,694 | Which English city lies between the mouths of the rivers Test and Itchen? | 8 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Southampton | PlanetWare 8 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Southampton Written by Bryan Dearsley The port of Southampton lies on a peninsula between the mouths of the Rivers Test and Itchen and boasts one of the world's best natural harbors. Until the 1930s, it was England's largest ... | City of Durham Constituency Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Election-Map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland . The City of Durham constituency is in the North East of England (see map below). At the heart of the constituency is Durham City it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,695 | The Ishtar Gate, constructed around 575BC by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II, was a gate to which city? | The Ishtar Gate - Biblical Archaeology Ancient Iraq (Bible History Online) The Ishtar Gate Did the Jewish captives pass through this gate after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.? This painting shows the reconstructed 47 foot tall Ishtar gate at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. The Ishtar Gate was originally bui... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,696 | Anthropologist Lévi-Strauss proposed that two animals achieved mythic status in Native American cultures as they are the mediators between life and death. Can you name one of the two? | Project MUSE - Catching Wrangham: On the Mythology and the Science of Fire, Cooking, and Becoming Human On the Mythology and the Science of Fire, Cooking, and Becoming Human Gregory Schrempp (bio) Abstract Myth and science sometimes converge—nowhere more so than in scenarios concerning the domestication of fire and its... | Bigfoot, Loch Ness monster, Yeti: Legendary beasts might be real Don’t laugh now, Bigfoot might have been real May 26, 20168:54am Next time you want to scoff at a Bigfoot believer, maybe don’t. Picture: Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images/AFP Amanda Bell New York Post BIGFOOT, the Loch Ness monster and more may soon cross ove... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,697 | Which Frenchman was Formula One World Champion three times in the 1980's? | Ranking the Top 10 Drivers of the 1980s | Bleacher Report Ranking the Top 10 Drivers of the 1980s Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow 6.0K 6 Comments In his column for BBC Sport on Monday, David Coulthard said that with Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso , Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen driving close to... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,698 | In the 1986 comedy movie The Three Amigos, who starred alongside Steve Martin and Chevy Chase in the title roles. | ¡Three Amigos! (1986) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Three actors accept an invitat... | Peter Sellers Covers the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night," "She Loves You" & "Help!" Subscribe Google Whatsapp Pinterest Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Vk Print Delicious Buffer Pocket Xing Tumblr Mail Yummly Telegram Flipboard In the early sixties, Peter Sellers, one of the greatest comic actors of his generation, met perhaps... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,699 | Hairdresser Raymond who died in 1992 owned two Grand National winners, Ayala and which other? | The Hairdresser Who Won The National Twice The Hairdresser Who Won The National Twice /in Grand National History /by Simone Wright Aintree always has a story to tell. This one’s about a camp hairdresser with a fake French accent who went on to become Britain’s first celebrity crimper and the owner of not one, but two G... | Mon Mome wins 2009 Grand National at Aintree - Telegraph Horse Racing Mon Mome wins 2009 Grand National at Aintree A rookie jockey, a former bridge international and only the second woman to train a Grand National winner on Saturday delivered the biggest shock in more than 40 years at Aintree when 100-1 shot Mon Mome... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,700 | What is the collective noun for a group of bishops? | List of collective nouns for bishops bishops - collective nouns for bishops bench | English Religious Architecture English religious Architecture Essay David Walker, English Religious Architecture of the Fifties (2008) “No-Fines” Churches in Coventry | St Aidan’s Church, New Parks, Leicester | St Hugh’s Church, Eyres Monsell, Leicester | St Paul’s Church, Ecclesfield, Sheffield | St Catherine of Siena... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,701 | Which famous battle that took place in Scotland on 23rd and 24th June 1314 was seen as one of the most spectacular of the Scottish wars of Independence? | 6 haunting battlefields of Scotland | CNN Travel 6 haunting battlefields of Scotland 6 haunting battlefields of Scotland Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" renditions of Scotland's most famous battles are a sorry substitute; the real stories are far better and far bloodier By Mike Sowden 11 April, 2013 Scotland is one of our to... | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,702 | Where was Thomas Becket murdered? | The Murder of Thomas Becket, 1170 The Murder Of Thomas Becket, 1170 Printer Friendly Version >>> A sword's crushing blow extinguished the life of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, on a cold December evening as he struggled on the steps of his altar. The brutal event sent a tremor through Medieval Europe. Public ... | LiveLeak.com - James Bulger - Murder Victim - 20 years on.. Browse Channels James Bulger - Murder Victim - 20 years on.. For those of you in the UK, an introduction is not needed for this appalling crime.... a murder that shook the country. James Patrick Bulger (16 March 1990 – 12 February 1993) was a boy from Kirkby, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,703 | BBC TV science presenter Brian Cox played keyboards with which nineties band ? | The Observer profile: Brian Cox | Science | The Guardian The Observer profile Putting the fizz into physics The former keyboard player with D:Ream is set to become the nation's favourite scientist after talking us through the subatomic goings-on at Cern. Just don't mention the end of the world... Saturday 13 September ... | Duran Duran CELEBRATIONS Duran Duran Duran Duran are an English New Wave/rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven “Second British Invasion” of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,704 | What is the name for the point on the earth's surface that is directly above an earthquake? | EARTHQUAKES EARTHQUAKES Earthquakes are vibrations triggered by sudden rock movements deep underground, which cause Earth’s surface to shake. Major earthquakes can shatter whole cities, killing people and bringing buildings and bridges crashing down. WHAT CAUSES EARTHQUAKES? Earthquakes are caused by the movements of t... | Haiti earthquake of 2010 | Britannica.com Haiti earthquake of 2010 Hispaniola Haiti earthquake of 2010, large-scale earthquake that occurred January 12, 2010, on the West Indian island of Hispaniola , comprising the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic . Most severely affected was Haiti, occupying the western ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,705 | What is the name of the structures which allow stems to breathe? | The Open Door Web Site : Biology : How Plants Breathe : The Differences in the Exchange of Gases between Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis Remember that a green plant respires all the time, day and night. A green plant photosynthesizes only in the presence of sunlight. All parts of the plant respire, the leaves, t... | DKNY - Official Site and Online Store I want to receive DKNY news. Back to login Forgot password Go back icon Please enter the email address you registered with, and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Address | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,706 | "Who composed the orchestral march ""Crown Imperial"", it was used for the coronation of King George VI in 1937?" | William Walton : Crown Imperial - YouTube William Walton : Crown Imperial 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 ag... | 1936 The Year of the Three Kings | Lisa's History Room 1936 The Year of the Three Kings October 2, 2009 by Lisa Waller Rogers 1936 The Year of Three British Kings: dad George V and his 2 sons - George VI & Edward VIII The year 1936 brought many changes within the British monarchy. In January of that year, the first mon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,707 | In chess, what results when a player is not in check but cannot make a legal move? | Rules of Chess: Check, Mate, and Stalemate has no legal move Consider for example the following position: Suppose it is the turn of black to move. Black has no legal move: his pawn cannot move, and his king also cannot move as every place it could go is attacked by white. The knight also cannot move, as moving the knig... | How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,708 | In Morse code, what was the radio distress signal used before the adoption of SOS in 1908? | SOS, CQD and the History of Maritime Distress Calls To Telegraph Office Main Page Welcome back to the Telegraph Office. This month we are going to diverge a little from talking about wire and wireless artifacts and talk about wireless telegraph distress signals. Mystery, intrigue as well as misinformation surrounds the... | Getting the Message Through-Chapter 5 CHAPTER V World War I The United States managed to remain neutral in the European conflict from August 1914 to April 1917. The nation had traditionally been isolated and protected from Old World contests by its ocean moat, but such geographic security could no longer... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,709 | What empire, based in Cusco, once controlled much of the Andes? | Inka, an introduction | Inka (article) | Khan Academy Inka, an introduction Email A huge empire From their capital, Cuzco, in the central Peruvian Andes, the Inca created a huge empire reaching over 2,400 miles along the length of the Andes. The supreme head of state was the king, considered a living god ruling by divi... | HUERTA, VICTORIANO | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Site HUERTA, VICTORIANO HUERTA, VICTORIANO (1854–1916). Victoriano Huerta, Mexican general and usurper of the Mexican presidency, was born on March 23, 1854, in Colotlán, Jalisco, Mexic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,710 | An odalisque is a female what? | Odalisque | Define Odalisque at Dictionary.com odalisque noun 1. a female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in that of the sultan of Turkey. 2. (initial capital letter) any of a number of representations of such a woman or of a similar subject, as by Ingres or Matisse. Origin of odalisque Turkish 1675-1685 1675... | Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring by DavidPaulWagner Igor Stravinsky's brilliant music scores stir up a lot of excitement. In fact, there was a riot at the premiere of his ballet "The Rite of Spring" and the police were called! In one of the most sen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,711 | Which city is at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers? | CONFLUENCE OF ST LAWRENCE AND OTTAWA RIVERS,Antique Map�::�Antique Maps of United States�::�Antique Maps of North America�::�Antique Maps�::�Antique Prints and Antique Maps from Vintage-Views.com Approx Image Size : 4 1/2 X 4 inches Approx Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches Scale : 1: 450,000 Two Mountai... | Cartier discovers St. Lawrence River - Jun 09, 1534 - HISTORY.com Cartier discovers St. Lawrence River Share this: Cartier discovers St. Lawrence River Author Cartier discovers St. Lawrence River URL Publisher A+E Networks French navigator Jacques Cartier becomes the first European explorer to discover the St. Lawrence... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,712 | Who wrote the TV series 'The Wire'? | The Wire - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle. The words of G... | David Soul - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Director David Soul achieved pop icon status as handsome, blond-haired, blue-eyed Detective Kenneth Hutchinson on the cult "buddy cop" TV series Starsky and Hutch (1975), Soul also had a very successful singing career recording several albums, with worldwide number one hit si... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,713 | By what name was Rocco Francis Marchegiano heavyweight boxing world champion from September 1952, to April 1956 better known? | April 27, 1956 : Rocky Marciano retires as world heavyweight champion Introduction On April 27, 1956, world heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano retires from boxing at age 31, saying he wants to spend more time with his family. Marciano ended his career as the only heavyweight champion with a perfect record–49 wins in 49 p... | Boxing Classics The Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier Trilogy 1971 1975 Boxing Classics - The Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier Trilogy - 1971-1975 Probably the most famous rivalry in boxing history. When Muhammad Ali was stripped of his championship in 1967 following refusal of the draft to fight in the Vietnam War the heavyweight ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,714 | The charity “Bliss” supports who or what? | Iain Gray is fundraising for Bliss We help premature and sick babies in the UK to give every baby the best possible future Story Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. On 4th August, I will be taking part in RideLondon, an amazing 100-mile closed-road cycling race that starts at the Olympic Stadium, he... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,715 | What was the Democratic Republic of the Congo called from 1971-1997? | Congo, Republic of the - definition of Congo, Republic of the by The Free Dictionary Congo, Republic of the - definition of Congo, Republic of the by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Congo%2c+Republic+of+the Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Congo top: Democratic Republic of the ... | Dominica This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Dominica image by Carlos Esparza, 9 Febuary 2001 Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica Capital: Roseau Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy; Republic within the Commonwealth Flag adopted : 3 November 1978 (Modified 1988) Coat of arms adopted: 21 July... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,716 | What is the more common name for the confection rahat lokum? | Turkish Delight - CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER EDUCATION Turkish Delight, lokum or loukoum Turkish Delight, lokum or loukoum is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater and lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. It has a soft, jelly-like and sometimes sticky c... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,717 | Name the German tribe which settled in Britain during the 5-6th centuries, whose name persists in a region of Denmark? | Germanic People - Tribes and Races The History of The Term Germanic Various etymologies for Latin Germani are possible. As an adjective, germani is simply the plural of the adjective germanus (from germen, "seed" or "offshoot"), which has the sense of "related" or "kindred" or "authentic". According to Strabo, ... | Roman Cheshire - CheshireTrove CheshireTrove Cheshire Roman History This is a starting attempt at the Roman history of the area. The content will be added to and adjusted as time goes by. Eventually, new releases will appear at intervals. This page gives some information, hopefully interesting and entertaining, abou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,718 | Who became the first black Formula One driver in 2007? | Being F1's first black driver is important - Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton Red Bull Racing Tag Heuer 446 50th F1 Grand Prix Win That one was for you, Muhammad Ali #CanadianGP "BELIEVE. WORK HARD. TRUST IN YOURSELF." Play Your browser does not support the video tag. 3x FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION Become Part of #TeamLH W... | Remembering Ayrton Senna As you read these words, in the lead-up to the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix, which will be run at my beloved Interlagos, the circuit on which I learned to race as a boy, I find myself thinking of my great friend Ayrton Senna, who was killed nearly 20 years ago and whom I loved and admired in equal... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,719 | Nigerian Aliko Dangote is (at 2014) Africa's foremost? | Nigeria: Dangote Named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014 - allAfrica.com Nigeria: Dangote Named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014 Photo: WEF Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Billionaire Nigerian business man, Aliko Dangote, was weekend named as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014. Other finalists of the most coveted... | What is Happening in South Africa: The Murder of 14 yr old "Stompie" The Murder of 14 yr old "Stompie" The Murder of James "Stompie" Seipei James Seipei (1974–1988), also known as Stompie Moeketsi, was a teenage African National Congress (ANC) activist from Parys in South Africa. He was kidnapped and murdered on 29 De... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,720 | Roy Williamson wrote which folk song, sung as an anthem before Scotland's Rugby Union matches? | Scotland – nationalanthems.info Scotland A constituent nation of the United Kingdom , Scotland lacks an official, legislated “national song”; in fact there are several songs in use as “national songs” of Scotland. The one most often considered as the unofficial national anthem (and most often presented as Scotland’s ... | Summary of 'Under Milkwood' (Higher School Certificate 1998) This is a very old set of notes on English texts, written for the NSW Higher School Certificate in 1998. It may be useful to students studying the text, but does not reflect any current syllabus. Summary of Under Milkwood (Higher School Certificate 1998) Unde... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,721 | "Which American TV producer created the series. ""The Invaders"" and ""Cannon""?" | Invaders Behind the Scenes The Invaders: The Nightmare Has Already Begun by Stephen Bowie “The Invaders. Alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. “David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a sh... | Roger Moore - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Producer Roger Moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced Sean Connery in the James Bond series, arguably something he never lived down. Roger George Moore was born on October 14, 1927 in Stockwell, London, Engla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,722 | What is the most southerly point on the British mainland? | Lizard, Cornwall the most southerly point of Britain Lizard, Cornwall The Lizard is the most southerly point on the British mainland. The name comes from the Cornish "lis" meaning "place" and "ard" meaning "high". Almost at the end of the Lizard Peninsula is Lizard village, a central square, a few houses, a couple of... | Chapter 5 - An Englishman's Favourite bits of England An Englishman's Favourite bits of England Hauntings of Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, England Famous Hauntings of England Mrs Duncan – The Last Witch to be Tried in England Is This Proof of Reincarnation? Wymering Manor House – The Most Haunted House in England Stoneh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,723 | Who was the 18th century underworld figure known as the Thief-taker general who was executed at Tyburn in 1725? | ExecutedToday.com » 1725: Jonathan Wild, Thief-Taker General and Receiver of Stolen Goods 1725: Jonathan Wild, Thief-Taker General and Receiver of Stolen Goods May 24th, 2010 Anthony Vaver (Thanks to Anthony Vaver, author and publisher of EarlyAmericanCrime.com for the guest post. Vaver is the author of Bound With An I... | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,724 | Which British ship was sunk on the 4th May 1982? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1982: Argentines destroy HMS Sheffield 1982: Argentines destroy HMS Sheffield The British ship HMS Sheffield has been hit by an Argentine missile fired from a fighter bomber. It is not clear how many of the 268 crew have perished. The sinking has shocked the British nation and foiled any possible ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,725 | What two-letter mantra is often uttered at yoga studios? | yoga studio | PRANA RISING PRANA RISING RIDE YOUR ENERGY TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL! YOGA. NUTRITION. TONS OF COCONUT WATER. Search Reply They say that time never lies. You can run away from time or try to escape from it. But time will always catch up with you. Time can be measured. Time is accurate. Time is truth. That bei... | Fay Weldon | Interesting Literature Interesting Literature Posted by interestingliterature Before he wrote Midnight’s Children – the 1981 novel which would win not only the Booker Prize for that year but the ‘Booker of Bookers’ award in 1993 – Salman Rushdie worked in advertising. It was during this period in the 1970s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,726 | Selenology is the study of what | selenology - definition - English selenology translation and definition "selenology", Dictionary English-English online pronunciation: IPA: /sɛliːˈnɒləʤɪ/ SAMPA: /sEli:"nQl@dZI/ part of speech: noun Definition and similar words in English: en.wiktionary.2016 the study of the moon and several satellites en.wiktionary.20... | BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | South East Wales | Sarandon learns about Welsh roots Sarandon learns about Welsh roots Susan Sarandon visited locations in Wales with her family Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon's search for her family history has brought her to Wales. Born Susan Abigail Tomalin in New York, the Hollywood st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,727 | Which part of the body is on the Nokia logo? | Illuminati Sun Symbolism --World’s 100 Best Brand Logos - 12160 Illuminati Sun Symbolism --World’s 100 Best Brand Logos June 9, 2010 by, Spydaman13 It’s easy to see the sun in the BP logo above, but spotting the cross made with “bp” isn’t as obvious. Like all the World’s 100 Best Brand Logos, the BP logo displays esot... | Opera Lingo | English Pocket Opera Company Opera Lingo strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/mloskot/public_html/epoc/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 879. strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_validate() should be compatible with view... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,728 | "First premiered in 1786, who wrote the music for the opera, ""The Marriage of Figaro""?" | 1786: Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Salzburg Festival 2006 Photo: Monika Rittershaus 1786 Le nozze di Figaro: Figaro, Susanna, Marcellina, Bartolo and Cherubim Salzburg Festival 2006 Photo: Monika Rittershaus With the French revolution in the background, Beaumarchais had written the French comedy “The Barber of Sev... | The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) | Phantompedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) 13pages on Share The musical's iconic logo. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical/opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber , based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,729 | "Who was the star of ""8 Mile"" (2002) a hip-hop drama film which was a fictionalized account of his growing up in Detroit and early career in rap?" | Watch 8 mile 2002 Online for Free in HD - Download 8 mile 2002 Movie in High Quality Watch Movies Online For Free – Stream Full Length Movies Watch 8 mile 2002 Free Online 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, and Mekhi Phifer. The fi... | Tupac Shakur - Biography - IMDb Tupac Shakur Biography Showing all 130 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (76) | Personal Quotes (41) Overview (5) 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) Mini Bio (2) Born in New York City, Tupac grew up primarily in Harlem. In 1984, his family moved to Balt... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,730 | Osiris was the god of the underworld in the mythology of which ancient civilization? | Osiris | Ancient Egypt Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia in Hieroglyphs Osiris (Greek language, also Usiris; the Egyptian language name is variously transliterated Asar, Aser, Ausar, Wesir, or Ausare) is the Egyptian god of life, death, and fertility. At the height of the ancient Nile civilization, Osiris was regarded as ... | Trickster - Crystalinks The trickster is an alchemist, a magician, creating realities in the duality of time and illusion. In mythology, and in the study of folklore and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit, man, woman, or anthropomorphic animal who plays tricks or otherwise disobeys normal rules and convent... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,731 | In which film was Marilyn Monroe's skirt seen billowing in the air over a subway vent? | Famous Marilyn Monroe “skirt” scene filmed - Sep 15, 1954 - HISTORY.com Famous Marilyn Monroe “skirt” scene filmed Share this: Famous Marilyn Monroe “skirt” scene filmed Author Famous Marilyn Monroe “skirt” scene filmed URL Publisher A+E Networks The famous picture of Marilyn Monroe, laughing as her skirt is blown up b... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,732 | What colour are the ‘G’s’ in the regular Google logo? | Can you Identify the Colors of the Google Logo in Order? Search Site Can You Identify the Google Logo Colors in Order? You use Google search and other Google products all day but can you identify the correct Google Logo. This was recently asked at the ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ game show on TV. July 19, 2012 You p... | Papua New Guinea This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Papua New Guinea image by Željko Heimer, 29 March 2003 Flag adopted 1st July 1971 Pacific Community Description The flag of PNG was introduced with Papua New Guinea Government Gazette Extraordinary, Nr. 1, Port Moresby, 1st July 1971, pp. 3-4. The ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,733 | No.5, 1948 was the world's second most expensive painting (after 'The Card Players') when it was sold in 2006. Who was the American artist? | Top 20 Most Expensive Paintings in the World Top 20 Most Expensive Paintings in the World MC Winkel | Abgelegt: Film-/ Fotokunst , Paintings | 25. Mai 2014 um 12:28 | 10 Kommentare # 20. $75.1 million. No 1 (Royal Red and Blue) by Mark Rothko, 2012. The majestic canvas was one of eight works hand-selected by Rothko for... | Private collection Being in our post of Legend of Vincent van Gogh , the Dutch artist’s this priciest portrait with a huge price tag of $ 71.5 million around 15 years before in 1998 was the third costliest painting of all the time and fourth if we consider the price-inflation. And it is still an impressive rank for a p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,734 | Traditionally, which player in a rugby league team wore the number nine shirt? | Nine weird rituals of Rugby World Cup players - Telegraph World Cup player journeys Nine weird rituals of Rugby World Cup players Here are some bizarre traditions (including wearing black underwear) used by nine current and former international players to make sure they’re in the zone Men of ritual: Mark Cueto, John ... | 50 days to go: Eight facts on England Rugby and the number 50 50 days to go: Eight facts on England Rugby and the number 50 Just 50 days until the Rugby World Cup gets underway What does the number 50 mean to England Rugby? With just 50 days until England kick-off the Rugby World Cup 2015 against Fiji at Twickenham o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,735 | How many points are given to a driver for winning a Formula One Grand Prix? | Points, classification and race distance Points, classification and race distance Share What the sporting regulations say: Formula One races are of near identical distance, calculated in the regulations as the least number of laps required to exceed 305 kilometres. Some races invariably take longer than others however ... | Points | The Formula 1 Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Currently, all points scored count towards the Championship; however, this has not always been the case. Originally, not all results counted towards the Championship, and until 1975 , only the team's best-placed car scored points towards the Constructors' Championsh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,736 | Which team bats first in a baseball game? The home team, or the visitors? | Who hits first, home or away? Who hits first, home or away? Home team at bat Anonymous asked:Is home at bat first or is away? Rick answered: Thank you for your question. Visitors always bat first, home team last. Yours in baseball, Comments for Who hits first, home or away? Average Rating by: Rick, theoleballgame.com T... | TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor soc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,737 | The surname Chandler derives from the making or selling of what? | Chandler Family Association - The Chandler Name The Chandler Name chandler noun 1. A person who makes or sells candles. 2. A dealer in specified goods or equipment: a ship's chandler Source: Reader's Digest Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary Most people born with the surname Chandler in modern times are descended, in ... | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,738 | Sharon Stone plays Ginger McKenna Rothstein in which 1995 film? | Casino (1995) - 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 Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friend... | Reservoir Dogs (1992) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error After a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,739 | In the series of children's Noddy books, what is the name of the policeman? | Noddy Books | eBay Noddy Books or Best Offer + £3.00 P&P Vintage Noddy books set of 12. Various ages and fair condition. All pages present, a few with owners names written in and one with two pages damaged. (See photos) or Best Offer + £5.00 P&P Collection of 6 Noddy books by Enid Blyton. The Big Noddy Book - annual st... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,740 | What 1973 film, based on a novel by French ex-convict Henri Charrire, starred Steve McQueen & Dustin Hoffman? | Papillon - Movie Main Theme~Jerry Goldsmith - YouTube Papillon - Movie Main Theme~Jerry Goldsmith 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 ... | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Robert Redford" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Robert Redford" 1-50 of 177 names. Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City. Her mother, Melanie Sloan , is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, and her father, Karsten Johansson , is D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,741 | What group, established after WWI, was a failed predecessor to the United Nations? | BBC - History - World Wars: The League of Nations and the United Nations The League of Nations and the United Nations By Charles Townshend Last updated 2011-02-17 The imposition of a peaceful world order was a key objective for the League of Nations, established in the aftermath of World War One. How can its successo... | Biography | United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon UN/Mark Garten Ban Ki-moon is the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations. His priorities have been to mobilize world leaders around a set of new global challenges, from climate change and economic upheaval to pandemics and increasing pressures involving... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,742 | What stringed instrument starts with Z, and is traditionally found in parts of Eastern Europe? | Instrument List - MusicBrainz Instrument List ( a type of harmonica/accordion hybrid ) — a type of Harmonica/Accordion hybrid, the bellows for the accordion bit with buttons/keys receive their air though the user blowing into the instrument like an harmonica an electric piano with reeds ) — an electromechanical piano w... | Stave Stave This is a good starting point for beginners! Stave is the name for the five parallel, equally-spaced, horizontal lines which hold one or more parts of music: An alternative name, still used in some countries, is staff, with staves as the plural (see alternative names for different names used in d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,743 | Which bird appears of the state flag of Louisiana? | Seal of Louisiana | State Symbols USA Seal of Louisiana Seal of Louisiana ( public domain image on Wikipedia ). Seal of Louisiana The state seal of Louisiana features the brown pelican tearing at its breast to nurture its young, and the state motto: Union, Justice, Confidence. Previous versions of the state seal had as... | The Badger: what's in a name? The Badger: what's in a name? On writing The Badger: what's in a name? William Fotheringham, author of Bernard Hinault and the Fall and Rise of French Cycling, on the last ‘old-school’ cycling champion - and the meaning behind his unusual nickname The bull dog knows his match and waxes col... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,744 | Where in America is the Rockefeller University? | Nelson A. Rockefeller . The Rockefellers . WGBH American Experience | PBS Other Biographies Nelson Rockefeller believed in fate. After all, he was born on the same day as his larger-than-life grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, Sr ., a coincidence he always took to be an omen of great things to come. With Senior, he... | Where is Harvard University Located? Major cities nearby: Boston (3.5 mi), Salem (19 mi) Clouds Over Cambridge, Massachusetts. Todd Van Hoosear / Flickr Cambridge Weather and Climate 40 inches of precipitation annually Warm summers (average high temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit) Cold, snowy winters (average hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,745 | How many pennies were there in a pre-decimal pound? | Did You Know? - Pre-Decimal Coins Did You Know? - Pre-Decimal Coins Pre-Decimal Crown Twelve pennies in a shilling and twenty shillings in a pound.... It's now over 40 years since the £ s d currency which had been used in the UK and Scotland was swept away and 240 pence to the pound were replaced by 100 new pence to th... | contact Me 020 308 69996 British Coins and Collecting Accessories Predecimal.com - Just me specialising in British coins from about 1660 onwards and offering collectors' accessories, books and free knowledge on this interesting and fulfilling field. This website also contains the biggest British Coin related forum in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,746 | Which event completes the indoor Pentathlon - 60 metre hurdles, high jump, long jump, 800 metres and ...........? | Athletics (track and field) : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Isthmian Games (founded 523 BC) held on the Isthmus of Corinth every two years The Roman Games – Arising from Etruscan rather than purely Greek roots, the Roman Games deemphasized footraces and throwing. Instead, the Greek sports of chariot racing and wrestling , ... | Seven wonders of Lewis' world | The Independent Seven wonders of Lewis' world Simon Turnbull talks to the versatile athlete about rivals to her golden vision Saturday 19 July 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Denise Lewis laughed. "No," she said. "Britain versus Germany. I hadn't thought about that.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,747 | The typical unit measure of 3.6MJ (mega joules) by which electric power is typically sold is more commonly called one? | CityPages April 2015 online by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu ISSUE No. 64 APRIL 2015 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. Meghan Trainor Dreams in life are to get Grammys pinterest.com/citypa... | Super Squad Jeopardy 2 Jeopardy Template What group sang "Runaway Train" 100 What's the team name of the baseball team that plays in Miami, FL? 100 What is "Barbie's" full name? 100 Which state's nickname is The "Pine Tree State?" 100 "Wojo", "Yemana", "Fish" and "Levitt" were the names of characters from this sitcom? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,748 | Who won the 1996 Formula One Driver's championship? | 1996 · F1 Fanatic 1996 1 World Drivers’ Championship – All drivers Only two-thirds of the 24 participants scored points in 1996. Olivier Panis, Monaco Grand Prix winner, added just three more points to the tenhe scored in that race. 2 World Drivers’ Championship – Battle for the title The championship bat... | Dario Franchitti (Champion) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Dario Franchitti Male Born May 19, 1973 George Dario Marino Franchitti is a Scottish racing driver. He formerly competed in the CART series before switching to the IndyCar Series where he was 2007 champion, and won the rain-shortened 2007 Indianapolis 500. Fran... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,749 | Who is the famous mother of actress Rachael Stirling? | Rachael Stirling: I wish I'd asked my mother about starring in a lesbian drama - Telegraph Celebrity news Rachael Stirling: I wish I'd asked my mother about starring in a lesbian drama Rachael Stirling, daughter of Dame Diana Rigg, said she was offered little "after-care" following the risqué role in Tipping The Velve... | Puzzles - Fictional Addresses 1. Who lives at 4 Paget Drive, Little Whinging? 2. Which author created a fictional world that included Little Delving, Hardbottle and The Marrish? 3. Which family live at 742 Evergreen Terrace? 4. �Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again� is the opening line of which 1938 classic no... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,750 | What style of commercial vehicle body, incorporating an enclosed box body extended over the cab, takes its name from the town in Bedfordshire where the Bedford commercial vehicle plant was located? | Luton body | Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki 1933 Bedford two-ton Luton van. A Ford Transit van with Luton body A Luton body is a style of commercial vehicle body incorporating an enclosed box body extended over the cab. It takes its name from the town of Lu... | Station Design | St Pancras International St Pancras Station is a combination of ingenious design and stylistic accomplishment. Find out about the challenges which faced engineers Barlow and Ordish in designing the building, and the background of architect George Gilbert Scott. The choice of site Before the 1860s the M... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,751 | Which Northern Ireland football club plays its home matches at Windsor Park? | Windsor Park: Northern Ireland fans want safety talks - BBC News BBC News Windsor Park: Northern Ireland fans want safety talks 1 April 2015 Close share panel Media captionBuilding work behind the stand has been ongoing in recent weeks, as Mark Simpson reports The Northern Ireland Supporters Club chairman has called fo... | Homepage - Northampton Saints © 2016 Northampton Saints. Privacy & Cookies . Website by X | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,752 | In the Royal Navy what is the equivalent rank to a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Air Force? | BBC Academy - Journalism - Military ranks Subject guides / Military Military ranks The ranks of the UK armed services can be confusing. The chart below - edited by Dr Duncan Anderson, head of war studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - sets out the equivalent ranks in the three UK services and the US Army. Gu... | Rank Equivalents - Pastebin.com Rank Equivalents * Royal Army and Royal Navy Rank Equivalents for Warrant Officer and higher: (scroll down for RMC and Royal Navy equivalents) The following are the rank equivalents between the Royal Army and Royal Navy while at official group servers (ports, forts, etc.) Please note, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,753 | Who had a morning show from June to October 1980 and a late night show from 1982 to 1993 weeknights at 12:30 a.m. at NBC in New York, then moved to CBS where the show screens at 11:30 p.m.? | David Letterman Biography - CNN iReport David Letterman Biography By AmericaLive | Posted November 11, 2010 | New York, New York CNN PRODUCER NOTE David Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host and comedian.[1] He hosts the late night television talk show, Late Show with David Lett... | TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry recei... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,754 | Which ubiquitous traffic aid was invented by Charles P. Rudebaker in 1914, in New York City? | highly visible | The Newtown Pentacle The Newtown Pentacle Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labi highly visible with one comment Broadway near Steinway Street – photo by Mitch Waxman As your humble narrator scuttles from place to place, turning over rocks to see what blind albino abnormalities might lurk beneath, ... | United States Photos -- National Geographic United States Photos Nankoweap Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park Photograph by Ralph Lee Hopkins The Colorado River winds through Nankoweap Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. North America's geologic history is writ large in the sandstone heights across the U.S. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,755 | Which actress appeared as a barmaid in over 2,800 episodes of 'Coronation Street' until her death in 2011? | Video: Coronation street actors mourn Betty Driver - Telegraph Celebrity News Video Coronation street actors mourn Betty Driver Coronation Street stars from the past and present gather in Manchester to say farewell to their much-loved colleague Betty Driver, who died a week ago. 5:18PM BST 22 Oct 2011 The actress died... | Curly Watts returns to Coronation Street as tour guide and hints at return | Daily Mail Online comments Former Coronation Street favourite Kevin Kennedy, better known as hapless Curly Watts, has made a comeback to the ITV soap - as a tour guide for the show's old studios. The actor, 52, has agreed to do three, two-hour... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,756 | Where are the Kasubi Tombs, also known as the Ssekabaka's Tombs, the burial grounds for four kings, which were badly damaged by fire on 16 March 2010? | Kasubi Tombs | OpenBuildings View original size Report The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas (kings of Buganda), and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On 16 March 2010, some of the major buildings there were almost completely destroyed by a fire, the cause of which is under... | SA, Lesotho to upgrade Sani Pass SA, Lesotho to upgrade Sani Pass SA, Lesotho to upgrade Sani Pass 19 Jul 2006 Tweet on Twitter 20 July 2006 The road through Sani Pass, one of southern Africa’s most spectacular mountain passes, is to be upgraded, opening up the corridor from Thaba Tseka in Lesotho to Pietermaritzburg i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,757 | Which company is responsible for Mates condoms? | Mates, Signs of Sexy | Mates condoms Mates, Signs of Sexy Flavours inspired by famous cocktails Buy now Expertise Mates history We are the 2nd largest condom manufacturer in the UK with a range of premium condoms, a loyal customer base and very strong brand awareness. Our brand has undergone numerous re-launches with s... | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <d... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,758 | What name is given to the group of French speaking people living in areas of Southern Belgium? | Belgium travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Belgium is a densely populated country trying to balance the conflicting demands of urbanization, transport and industry with commercial and intensive agriculture. It imports large quantities of raw materials and exports a large volume of manufactured goods, mostly t... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,759 | With which sport are the players Ernests Gulbis and Milos Raonic associated? | LIVE Milos Raonic - Ernests Gulbis - ATP Barcelona - 26 April 2013 - Eurosport Milos Raonic - Ernests Gulbis ATP Barcelona - 26 April 2013 Barcelona – Follow the Tennis match between Milos Raonic and Ernests Gulbis live with Eurosport. The match starts at 10:30 on 26 April 2013. Our live coverage lets you follow all th... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,760 | What is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands? | Where is The Turks And Caicos Islands? / Where is The Turks And Caicos Islands Located in The World? / The Turks And Caicos Islands Map - WorldAtlas.com Where is The Turks And Caicos Islands? Location of The Turks And Caicos Islands on a map. What is the capital of The Turks And Caicos Islands? Located in the continent... | What is the Capital of Venezuela? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Venezuela The Capital City of Venezuela (officially named Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is the city of Caracas. The population of Caracas in the year 2001 was 2,762,759. Venezuela is... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,761 | Roentgen Rays, named after Nobel Prize winner Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, are better known by what name? | Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - Biographical Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen The Nobel Prize in Physics 1901 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Share this: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - Biographical Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was born on March 27, 1845, at Lennep in the Lower Rhine Province of Germany, as the only child of a merchant in, and manufactur... | Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials NORM - World Nuclear Association Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) (Updated December 2016) Radioactive materials which occur naturally and where human activities increase the exposure of people to ionising radiation are known by the acronym 'NORM'. NORM results f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,762 | Who shot and killed Billy the Kid in 1881? | Billy the Kid is shot to death - Jul 14, 1881 - HISTORY.com Billy the Kid is shot to death Share this: Billy the Kid is shot to death Author Billy the Kid is shot to death URL Publisher A+E Networks Sheriff Pat Garrett shoots Henry McCarty, popularly known as Billy the Kid, to death at the Maxwell Ranch in New Mexico. ... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,763 | What is the name of the helicopter used to transport the President of the USA? | President Obama's New Marine One Helicopter Tools & Gear President Obama's New Marine One Helicopter President Obama is scheduled to receive a new Marine One helicopter sometime in late 2009. Now seven years into development, the Lockheed Martin VH-71 is outfitted with state-of-the-art defensive measures, secure com... | Presidential State Car (United States)_ United States Secret Service_ Marine One | Trile\\'s Weblog Just another WordPress.com weblog Presidential State Car (United States)_ United States Secret Service_ Marine One The Presidential State Car is a name that can be given to several limousines used by the President of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,764 | As what is a Chinese gooseberry also known? | What is a Chinese Gooseberry? (with pictures) What is a Chinese Gooseberry? Last Modified Date: 08 January 2017 Copyright Protected: These 10 animal facts will amaze you "Chinese gooseberry " is the lesser-known name for the kiwifruit, a popular subtropical fruit that became well known around the world in the 1950s, wh... | Catalog of banana trees and banana plants offered at Going Bananas Corms or Tissue Culture plants for mail order only 2 gal. containerized plants, corms and small Tissue Culture plants can be purchased on site Hardy Growing Plants when "GREEN" is more desired than Fruit: Balbisiana, Orinoco, Cardaba, Pelpita, Basjoo, T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,765 | For what medical condition would a doctor administer an antitussive? | Antitussive oral : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD 2 Uses Guaifenesin is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold , bronchitis , and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such... | Swine flu cases spread around the world | World news | The Guardian Swine flu cases spread around the world Guardian correspondents report on how different countries are reacting to the swine flu outbreak Guardian reporters Tuesday 28 April 2009 08.19 EDT First published on Tuesday 28 April 2009 08.19 EDT Close Austral... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,766 | "Which English duo had hits between 1984 and 1987 that included West End Girls"", ""Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)"", ""Love Comes Quickly"", ""Suburbia"", ""It's a Sin"", ""What Have I Done to Deserve This?"", ""Rent"" and ""Always on My Mind""?" | Pet Shop Boys | New Music And Songs | Pet Shop Boys About Pet Shop Boys Post-modern ironists cloaked behind a veil of buoyantly melodic and lushly romantic synth pop confections, Pet Shop Boys established themselves among the most commercially and critically successful groups of their era with cheeky, smart, and utterl... | Sugababes Bikini Pictures | Starlight Celebrity Sugababes Bikini Pictures The Sugababes are an English all-female pop/R&B trio based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen.The group were formed in 1998 by original members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. After some ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,767 | What function must be applied to the numbers 10 and 5 to provide 50 as the result? | C++ Programming/Code/Statements/Functions - Wikibooks, open books for an open world C++ Programming/Code/Statements/Functions Functions[ edit ] A function , which can also be referred to as subroutine , procedure, subprogram or even method , carries out tasks defined by a sequence of statements called a statement block... | Cube root of 125000 Theorems What is Cube Root of 125000 ? 125000 is said to be a perfect cube because 50 x 50 x 50 is equal to 125000. Since 125000 is a whole number, it is a perfect cube. The nearest previous perfect cube is 117649 and the nearest next perfect cube is 132651 . | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,768 | Which lake, the largest by volume in the USA after the Great Lakes, lies on the border of California and Nevada? | Search Results - Lakelubbers Show only guest editable lakes Search Results Here are the 929 lakes we have listed within USA - compared by Largest Lakes - Water Volume. Note: For some lakes, "Largest Lakes - Water Volume" is unknown or does not apply, so this comparison may show fewer lakes than you origi... | Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | May 3, 2013 06:40pm ET MORE Credit: Stasys Eidiejus Shutterstock The Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie — make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth, accounting fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,769 | Tamino, Sarastro, Pamina and Papageno are all characters from which opera by Mozart? | The Magic Flute: characters | The Magic Flute The Magic Flute Characters The characters of Die Zauberflöte: thumbnail sketches Die Zauberflöte is a fairytale. The traditional oppositions between the characters of the chosen ones (Tamino/Pamina) and the non-initiated (Papageno), the good and wise (Sarastro, the priests)... | Gaetano Donizetti | Italian opera composer | Britannica.com Italian opera composer Alternative Title: Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti Gaetano Donizetti Gioachino Rossini Gaetano Donizetti, in full Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti (born Nov. 29, 1797, Bergamo , Cisalpine Republic —died April 8, 1848, Bergamo, Lombardy ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,770 | In which ballet does the character Odette Odile appear | A bevy of swans: three Boston Ballet ballerinas talk about starring in Swan Lake - CriticalDance CriticalDance A bevy of swans: three Boston Ballet ballerinas talk about starring in Swan Lake October 27, 2014 Boston Ballet dancers on Boston’s Swan Boats. Photo © Liza Voll From October 30 to November 16, Boston Ballet p... | Tchaikovsky - Classical Ballet Composer Question: Which popular ballets were composed by Tchaikovsky? Answer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was one of the greatest Russian composers of all time. He wrote the music for some of the most famous ballets, including three of the most popular classical ballets: Swan Lake: First per... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,771 | Who won the 2010 'Oscar' for Best Actor for the film 'Crazy Heart'? | Best Actor Oscar 2010: Who Should Win? (PHOTOS) | The Huffington Post Best Actor Oscar 2010: Who Should Win? (PHOTOS) 04/09/2010 05:12 am ET | Updated May 25, 2011 100 None of these five men have won an Oscar for best lead actor, but Jeff Bridges, George Clooney and Morgan Freeman have been nominated in the category an... | Oscars 2012: The Artist triumphs with five Academy Awards - Telegraph Oscars Oscars 2012: The Artist triumphs with five Academy Awards Meryl Streep won her third Oscar last night, but The Artist was evening's big winner taking five awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Follow The Artist , a bla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,772 | What animal is used to participate in 'The Sport of Kings'? | Animals in Entertainment | Learning to Give Search Resource Library Animals in Entertainment Animals have been and will continue to be used in entertainment, often to the detriment of the animals. While laws are helpful in banning and regulating certain practices, it is the demand for entertainment that will always kee... | Copenhagen & the Duke Of Wellington: Horse History Article Copenhagen and the Duke Of Wellington By Cheryl R. Lutring (Horse history article copyrighted by Saddle & Bridle Magazine.) The Napoleonic Wars produced heroes of many kinds from both sides, human and horse. We have already told the tale of Napoleon’s own favo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,773 | The Kittiwake belongs to which family of birds? | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Gulls Browse bird families Image: Graham Catley Small to large seabirds, many of which also live inland for at least part of the year; some are strictly marine. Most are grey, black and white when fully mature, but extensively marked with various shades of brown during from one to four y... | Osprey Osprey Hover over to view. Click to enlarge. Osprey Falconiformes The hawks, eagles, falcons, and allies make up a group known as the diurnal raptors, because they are active during the day. Members of this group typically use their acute vision to catch live vertebrate prey with their strong feet and toes. They... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,505,774 | In which city was the American Declaration of Independence signed? | 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence - History in the Headlines 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence July 4, 2012 By Elizabeth Harrison Share To many in the Continental Congress, war was unthinkable. So why did they finally create this revolutionary document? Share ... | Statue of Liberty dedicated - Oct 28, 1886 - HISTORY.com Statue of Liberty dedicated Publisher A+E Networks The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, is dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. Originally known as “Liberty Enlightening t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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