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1,507,475 | What is a kick, a cut, a horse, and uninspiring journalist? | Hack - definition of hack by The Free Dictionary Hack - definition of hack by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hack Related to hack: Life hack hack 1 v. hacked, hack·ing, hacks v.tr. 1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings. 2. To make or shape by hitting or chop... | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,476 | Who was the beautiful girl loved by Eros in Greek mythology? Her name means 'spirit' or 'life' in Greek. | Myth of Eros and Psyche - Greeka.com Discover the myth of Eros and Psyche The legendary beauty of Psyche Once upon a time, there was a king who had three wonderful daughters. The youngest, Psyche, was much more beautiful than her two sisters and looked like a goddess among mere mortals. The fame of its beauty had been ... | Monsters in Greek Mythology Monsters in Greek Mythology Argus Argus may have had as many as one hundred eyes, which were located all over his body. Hera employed him as a guard. He was killed by Hermes . Afterward, Hera put Argus's eyes in the tail of the peacock, her favorite bird. Cerberus Cerberus was a huge and pow... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,477 | Which English county is known as ‘The Red Rose County’? | Lancashire Flag | British County Flags British County Flags Posted on June 23, 2013 by vexilo Lancashire’s warm and sunny flag was registered in 2008. It features the county’s traditional red rose with which it has long been associated. A rose had first been used as a royal badge by Henry III (reigned 1216 – 1272) , wh... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,478 | Sligo, Galway and Limerick are all cities in which European country? | Sligo Travel Information from SligoTour.com Travelling to Sligo Airports Ireland has seven regional airport and four international airports. Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast are the main international hubs. However the growth of the regional airports and their expansion has made the west and northwest m... | 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 |
1,507,479 | During WWI, manufacturers of what product relabeled themselves as Liberty Cabbage to avoid anti-German sentiments? | PPT - APUSH REVIEW PowerPoint Presentation - ID:1513598 APUSH REVIEW APUSH Which of the following statements about the settlers that arrived at Plymouth in 1620 is not true? their original goal was a landfall farther south, at the northern edge of Virginia Company territory while English, they had lived for a time in ... | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Ke... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,480 | What is the name of the fictional road on the council estate to which the Queen and her family have to move in the 1992 novel ‘The Queen and I’ by Sue Townsend? | The Queen and I by Sue Townsend — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: fiction , humour , reviewed This is a solid four-star comic book of that particular kind of dry British humour but more bouncy, because Sue Townsend of the The Adrian Mole Diaries series fame is bouncy. She has also been a noted and outspo... | Movie History at Stoke Park | Luxury 5 Star Hotel, Spa & Golf in Buckinghamshire Movie History Movie History "From Bond to Bridget Jones, Stoke Park is amongst Hollywood’s hottest – and its right on our doorstep" - Wedding Ideas Stoke Park has always had a close relationship to Pinewood Studios (four miles away) and th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,481 | Manchuria is a historical name for a large region of which continent? | Manchuria | Mannaismaya Adventure's Blog Mannaismaya Adventure's Blog EXperience The Beauty of Indonesia ! Menu Manchuria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, and others Manchuria is a historical name given to a large geographic region in northeast Asia . This region is the traditional homeland of the Xianbei (鮮卑/... | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industriali... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,482 | Which British pre-decimal coin was worth two shillings? | History of pre-decimal British coins The farthing Diameter : 20.0 mm ; Weight : 2.8 grams One needed forty-eight parts of a farthing to make one shilling. The farthing existed from 1672 to 1956, but it is in 1860 that it will be struck out of bronze with the format it will keep until its disappearance in 1956, i.e. wit... | How Britain converted to decimal currency - BBC News BBC News How Britain converted to decimal currency By Len Freeman BBC News 5 February 2011 Image caption Shoppers had to learn how to use decimalised currency from 15 February 1971 Do you remember the tanner, shilling, florin and half crown? If you do, you must be at... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,483 | Which large domesticated bird has the Latin name meleagris gallopavo? | Meleagris gallopavo - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Meleagris gallopavo a large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food Class: (* Meleagris gallopavo may be used in a singular or plural context) Type of: Wild Turkey | Meleagris gallopavo [species] native to North America and is the heaviest... | Rare & Extinct Creatures - Moa & Elephant Bird ELEPHANT BIRD AND MOA ELEPHANT BIRD The Elephant Bird (Aepyornis maximus) inhabited the island of Madagascar, off the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar was settled around 2000 years ago by African and Indonesian peoples. Legends of the giant roc (rukh) in Arab folklore w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,484 | Which scientist was granted 1093 US patents for his inventions? | The Father of Invention - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |The Father of Invention Search Continue reading the main story THE simple version of the story of Thomas Alva Edison, the one most schoolchildren learn, is that he invented the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb and the motion picture c... | Spirograph,Spirograph inventors | edubilla.com : Denys Fisher About Invention Spirograph is a geometric drawing toy that produces mathematical roulette curves of the variety technically known as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. It was developed by British engineer Denys Fisher and first sold in 1965. Bruno Abakanowicz i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,485 | Which musical, that opened in 2003 and based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, is set in the fictional land of 'Oz'? | Upcoming Wicked Film to Feature New Songs by Stephen Schwartz - TheaterMania.com Upcoming Wicked Film to Feature New Songs by Stephen Schwartz Schwartz has revealed details about the movie version of his iconic musical. The long-running musical Wicked will finally hit the big screen. (© Joan Marcus) While a release dat... | Renée Zellweger | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos | AllMovie twitter Biography by Sandra Brennan Until she headlined Jerry Maguire opposite Tom Cruise in late 1996, Renée Zellweger claimed extremely limited public recognition. Though Zellweger essayed several key roles before Maguire, the vulnerabi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,486 | "In which film does Sean Connery sing ""A Pretty Irish Girl""?" | Sean Connery Singing “My Pretty Irish Girl” Tweet Sean Connery Singing “My Pretty Irish Girl” In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I present Sean Connery singing “My Pretty Irish Girl” in Darby O’Gill and the Little People. { 10 comments… read them below or add one } I’ve actually seen this movie (saw it with my girlfriend) ... | 10 The actors who have played James Bond 10 The actors who have played James Bond Description This article is from the James Bond FAQ , by Michael Reed reed55@core.com with numerous contributions by others. 10 The actors who have played James Bond A few talented men have gotten to portray James Bond. We start with th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,487 | An enemy group within and threatening a larger entity is called a '(What?) Column'? | Unit - definition of unit by The Free Dictionary Unit - definition of unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/unit (yo͞o′nĭt) n. 1. An individual, group, structure, or other entity regarded as an elementary structural or functional constituent of a whole. 2. A group regarded as a distinct entity w... | Reviews of political films "Z" "Advice And Consent" (1962) Otto Preminger directed this insight into Congressional affairs, examining how the Senate has to give 'advice and consent' in relation to the nomination by President (FRanchot Tone) of a new liberal Secretary of State (Henry Fonda) against the determined opposi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,488 | What species did Jane Goodall observe? | Jane Goodall: 50 years working with chimps | Discover interview | Science | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Fifty years ago, a slender young Englishwoman was walking through a rainforest reserve at Gombe, in Tanzania, when she came across a dark figure hunched over a termite nest. A large male chimpanzee was fora... | List of Mammals with Facts, Pictures And Names Grasshoppers are insects which belong to the... List of Mammals with Facts, Pictures And Names Hyenas belong to the order carnivora and family hyaenide... 04 Feb, 2016 The sloth animal is a mammal with its species belonging... 09 Nov, 2015 Bongo animal is one of the most i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,489 | Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of which country in 1877? | Internet History Sourcebooks Project Field Marshal Lord Roberts: When Queen Victoria Became Empress of India, 1877 [Tappan Introduction] THE PRINCE OF WALES, afterwards King Edward VII, paid a visit to India as a mark of honor to the native princes who had aided the English in their efforts to govern the land. Th... | Victorian History Victorian History An idiosyncratic selection of short bits about elements of Victorian history. Tuesday, December 06, 2016 The First Royal Visit to Australia HRH Prince Alfred, KG, Duke of Edinburgh In general, I have tried to limit these blogs to England and particularly London. But, of course, duri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,490 | Which country has borders with Brazil, Paraguay and Peru? | Which countries border Brazil? | Reference.com Which countries border Brazil? A: Quick Answer Ten countries border Brazil, including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The only countries in South America that do not border Brazil are Ecuador and Chile. ... | Brazil Flags World Cup FIFA Team Brazil Banners Flag 14 Item(s) Show As the leading online vendor of Brazilian Flags (Flag of Brazil), we have both a durable and affordable flag made from our Online Stores Brand Superknit polyester and a top quality heavyweight nylon flag finished with a strong canvas heading and two g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,491 | Which composee was born in Leipzig in 1813 and died in Venice in 1883? | ��ࡱ� | History of Vocal art in quotes part 7 Rosati Gigli Lanza (To cover or not to cover?) - YouTube Close History of Vocal art in quotes part 7 Rosati Gigli Lanza (To cover or not to cover?) 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 con... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,492 | Which musical features the son's 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Be Back Soon'? | Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do Anything Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do... The Dodger (Jack Wild), title character (Mark Lester), Nancy... Oliver! (1968) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Do Anything The Dodger (Jack Wild), title character (Mark Lester), Nancy (Shani Wallis)and Fagin (Ron Moody) perform Lionel Bart's hi... | Composers, Lyricists & Writers - Broadway: The American Musical Ben Vereen Robin Wagner “The Phantom of the Opera” (1986) is perhaps Lloyd Webber’s best-known work. Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel, the musical included the songs “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “Think of Me.” Mic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,493 | "If someone is referred to as ""feline"", what animal are they being compared to?" | Do Cats Have Intelligence/How Intelligent Are Cats? The Truth About Cats and Dogs Dogs have been trained to guard/protect, herd, hunt, search/rescue, assist (e.g. guide dogs for the blind) and perform circus tricks, obedience or agility classes. To many, this is a clear sign of their intelligence and the superiority ... | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscrib... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,494 | The Amalfi Coast is in which Italian region? | VisitsItaly.com - Welcome to the Amalfi Coast and the region of Campania Map: Campania The region of Campania on the south-west coast of Italy is home to one of the world's most famous and most beautiful coastlines - the Amalfi Coast . This spectacular area draws hundreds... | SOUTHERN EUROPE Southern Europe Demographic Analysis based on Population Data Sheet Population Growth Review Questions Regional Characteristics The region of Southern Europe, also called Mediterranean Europe, extends along the Mediterranean Sea on the Southern edge of Europe. It encompasses the major countries of P... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,495 | Torvill and Dean are famous in which winter activity? | Video: Torvill and Dean return to Sarajevo ice for emotional Bolero performance - Telegraph Winter Olympics Torvill and Dean return to Sarajevo ice for emotional Bolero performance British pair 'honoured and humbled' to be invited back to Sarajevo to perform their gold medal-winning routine from the 1984 Winter Olympi... | Round 3 Jeopardy Template What is the Ford Mustang? This still-popular muscle car was launched late in 1964, what is it? 100 What is the Syndy Opera House? In 1973, which famous building with a roof resembling sails opened after 16 years of construction? 100 What are young urban professionals? The word “yuppie” was pop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,496 | The Order of the British Empire was founded by which monarch? | English Kings and Queens Timeline | Britroyals 757 - Offa seizes the Kingdom Mercia after the murder of his cousin Aethelbald. 776 - Defeats the men of Kent at Otford 779 - Offa defeats Cynewulf of Wessex at Bensington in Oxfordshire. 784 - Offa defeats the Welsh. Around this time work on Offa's Dyke is started marking... | L�gion d'honneur worth anything today? [Archive] - a French Foreign Legion Forum : cervens.net The L�gion d'honneur , How much is it worth really? Or the question is has it really be worth anything at all? L�gion d'honneur or Ordre national de la L�gion d'honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honor) is a Fre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,497 | What was the title of cult film hero James Dean’s last film? | James Dean - IMDb IMDb Actor | Miscellaneous Crew James Byron Dean was born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana, to Mildred Marie (Wilson) and Winton A. Dean, a farmer turned dental technician. His mother died when Dean was nine, and he was subsequently raised on a farm by his aunt and uncle in Fairmount, Indiana. Afte... | James Bond James Bond 2007 Schools Wikipedia Selection . Related subjects: Films James Bond 007 is a fictional British agent (the Bond character is usually referred to as a spy, but was actually a counter-agent and a professional assassin) created by writer Ian Fleming in 1952. Fleming wrote numerous novels and short s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,498 | On the US flag, are the more red stripes? Or white stripes? | Why 7 Red and 6 White Stripes | American Flags Forum Why 7 Red and 6 White Stripes Why 7 red and 6 white stripes... lovemygrandkids said: I thought I read somewhere the reason for 7 red and 6 white stripes. I know that the total number stands for the 13 original colonies. However, my question is why not 6 red and 7 whi... | Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an official... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,499 | Which leader died in St Helena? | Napoleon dies in exile - May 05, 1821 - HISTORY.com Napoleon dies in exile Publisher A+E Networks Napoleon Bonaparte , the former French ruler who once ruled an empire that stretched across Europe, dies as a British prisoner on the remote island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The Corsica-born Napoleon,... | The American Revolution The American Revolution Clinton, Henry Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795) Sir Henry Clinton succeeded Major General Sir William Howe as commander-in-chief of the British army in America in May 1778 after serving three years under Howe and, before him, under Major General Thomas Gage. A temperamental ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,500 | The 'Greene King brewery' is based in which English town or city? | Greene King | Home Suffolk IP33 1QT Time Well Spent Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and op... | 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 |
1,507,501 | In the Royal Navy what is the equivalent rank to a Field Marshal in the Army? | Field marshal | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia For other uses, see Field marshal (disambiguation) . Field marshal is a very senior military rank , ordinarily senior to the general officer ranks. Usually it is the highest rank in an army, and when it is, few (if any) persons are appointed to it. The origin of t... | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,502 | Which planet is usually the furthest form the Sun, but sometimes is not? | ASP: Pluto: The Farthest Planet (Usually) © 1988, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 390 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 Pluto: The Farthest Planet (Usually) Pluto, the ninth planet in our solar system, was not discovered until 1930 and remains a very difficult world to observe because it's so far away. At... | Discovery: A new planet The changing shape of the solar system He stopped on something unexpected: not a point of light, but a fuzzy disk. He initially thought it was a comet, but observations over the next several days showed something amazing. A comet that bright would be quite close to the Sun, and thus move rather ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,503 | The only stadium to host two soccer World Cup Finals is in which city? | Tournaments - Classic Stadiums - Estadio Azteca - FIFA.com Classic Stadiums CityMexico City Estadio Azteca - A little closer to the gods Mexico City's fabled Estadio Azteca has been the backdrop for some of history's most unforgettable FIFA World Cup ™ moments. Pele's last sparks of invention on the world stage, a fina... | Facts about European Football Championships Facts about European Football Championships Updated on September 25, 2014 When it comes to football championships, there is always room for statistics and interesting facts, famous players and positive or negative impressions by certain teams. Poland and Ukraine host the late... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,504 | Which human-rights organization campaigns for the release of political prisoners worldwide?| | Myanmar’s Release of Political Prisoners a Step in Right Direction for Human Rights | Amnesty International USA Myanmar’s Release of Political Prisoners a Step in Right Direction for Human Rights Press Release Myanmar’s Release of Political Prisoners a Step in Right Direction for Human Rights Calls for Independent Moni... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,505 | Since December 1999, complete the name of this South American country: Bolivarian Republic of .......? | Venezuela - Country Profile - Nations Online Project Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela | República Bolivariana de Venezuela Country Profile Background: Venezuela was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half o... | List of all South American countries (the continent South america) in alphabetical order Sorted by square kilometers South america South America, the southern hemisphere neighbor attached to North America is comprised of twelve countries, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Sur... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,506 | What are the sculptures at the foot of Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square, London? | and NELSON'S COLUMN Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is at the centre of London next to Charing Cross from where all modern-day distances are measured. Built during mid-19th Century on the former stables and courtyard of the Palace of Whitehall, Trafalgar Square is home to Nelson’s Column, two 24m fountains, four scul... | TED Case Study Template -- Elgin Marbles The British Museum, located in London, England , purchased the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, from Lord Elgin on July 11, 1816 through an Act of Parliament (1). The Parthenon marbles consist of 115 panels of frieze and 92 mesotopes of which the British... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,507 | In which country did student protest leader Steve Biko die while in police custody in 1977? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 12 | 1977: Steve Biko dies in custody 1977: Steve Biko dies in custody The leader of the black consciousness movement in South Africa, Steve Biko, has died in police custody. The 30-year-old's death was confirmed by the commissioner of police, General Gert Prinsloo, today. It is understood Mr Biko die... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,508 | "Which knighted British composer wrote the musical score for the 1957 film, ""Bridge on the River Kwai""?" | Malcolm Arnold: The Bridge on the River Kwai - Classic FM Classic FM Become a VIP Malcolm Arnold: The Bridge on the River Kwai The epic World War II film won 7 Oscars including Best Actor for Alec Guinness and Best Director for David Lean. Released: 1957 Directed by: David Lean Cast: Alec Guinness, William Holden, Jack... | Sir Edward Elgar’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Edward William Elgar , 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,509 | The name of which mammal comes from the Afrikaans for 'earth pig'? | Aardvark | National Geographic An aardvark photographed at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark About the Aardvark Aardvarks live throughout Africa, south of the Sahara. Their name comes from South Africa's Afrikaans language and means “earth pig.” ... | Desmond Morris : Naked Ape Human Zoo Desmond Morris Naked Ape : Human Zoo Desmond Morris (Desmond John Morris) author of The Naked Ape and The Human Zoo was born in the village of Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England on January 24th, 1928 as the son of an author of children's fiction and as the great-grandson of Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,510 | "The home of the drink called ""bourbon"" is Bourbon County. What state of the USA is it in?" | Jazz, Bourbon whiskey and Kentucky on Pinterest Forward Kentucky Vintage- Bourbon 101- Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty, although it is disputed whether the namesake Kentucky county or N... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITI... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,511 | Which comedy figure opened a London nightclub called The Establishment' in 1961? | Peter Cook’s The Establishment Club | Darkest London Peter Cook’s The Establishment Club March 11, 2013 Between 1961 and 1964, 18 Greek Street, Soho was the home of the Establishment Club. The club was open for a little over three years, and for nearly half that time, the man most associated with it, Peter Cook, wasn’t... | John Cleese | Monty Python Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Cleese was born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England to Reginald Francis Cleese and Muriel (Cross). His family's surname was previously "Cheese", but his father, an insurance salesman, changed his surname to "Cleese" upon joining the army in 1915. [1] As... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,512 | Who are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice? | Sugar and Spice Poem that's what little girls are made of Author: Unknown If you are the copyright holder of this poem and it was submitted by one of our users without your consent, please contact us at http://support.scrapbook.com and we will be happy to remove it. Related Products | 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 |
1,507,513 | Which composer was born in Italy in 1792, but is buried in Paris. He had the nickname 'Monsieur Crescendo'? | Gioachino Rossini | Italian composer | Britannica.com Gioachino Rossini Alternative Title: Gioachino Antonio Rossini Gioachino Rossini Claudio Monteverdi Gioachino Rossini, in full Gioachino Antonio Rossini (born February 29, 1792, Pesaro , Papal States [Italy]—died November 13, 1868, Passy, near Paris, France ), Itali... | George Gershwin Biography, Tracks and Songs George Gershwin Biography: George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,514 | What part of the body would a cardiologist specialise in | Doctor, Specialist - Biology Encyclopedia - body, examples, human, system, different, organs, life, hormone, used, specific Doctor, Specialist - Biology Encyclopedia Doctor, Specialist Photo by: CandyBox Images A medical specialist focuses on diagnosis and treatment of a particular organ or body system, a specific p... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,515 | In which English county are the towns of Wiveliscombe and Watchet? | Watchet : definition of Watchet and synonyms of Watchet (English) 6 External links History Watchet is believed to be the place where Saint Decuman was killed and the 15th century, Grade I listed , Church of St Decuman is dedicated to him. [2] The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records the early port at Watchet being plundered... | The Complete Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Warden + Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset eBook by Anthony Trollope - 9788026808374 | Kobo Show more Show less This carefully crafted ebook: “The Complete Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Warden ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,516 | Released posthumously in 2004, '2666' was the bestselling final novel by which Chilean author? | Novel 13 Follow Novel 13 Genre: Novel Level: Intermediate Description: It is 1998, the year in which America is whipped into a frenzy of prurience by the impeachment of a president, and in a small New England town an aging Classics professor, Coleman Silk, is forced to retire when his colleagues decree that he is ... | 2006 Academy Awards® Winners and History Monster House (2006) Actor: FOREST WHITAKER in "The Last King of Scotland," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond," Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson," Peter O'Toole in "Venus," Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness" Actress: HELEN MIRREN in "The Queen," Penel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,517 | What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen? | What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide? - Quora Quora Written Sep 3, 2015 Hydrogen Peroxide: In its pure form it is a colourless liquid, slightly more viscous than water; however, for safety reasons it is normally used as an aqueous solution. It contains oxygen in -1 oxidation state. Details: Written Sep 16,... | chemical element | Britannica.com Chemical element rare-earth element Chemical element, also called element , any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes. Elements are the fundamental materials of which all matter is composed. This article considers the origin of the e... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,518 | What was the occupation of Vaslav Nijinsky from 1908? | Vaslaw Nijinsky | Article about Vaslaw Nijinsky by The Free Dictionary Vaslaw Nijinsky | Article about Vaslaw Nijinsky by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Vaslaw+Nijinsky ballet dancer, choreographer Nijinsky, Vaslav (vəsläf` nyĭzhēn`skē), 1890–1950, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer... | Royal Russia - 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty 1913 ||| VISIT OUR ROMANOV BOOKSHOP ||| RETURN TO WELCOME TO ROYAL RUSSIA ||| Tercentenary of the Accession of the House of Romanov (1913). This film was released to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Romanov rule in Russia, and is said to have had the blessing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,519 | What popular children's TV/toy character has a Mummy, Daddy, brother George, and cousins Chloé and Alexander? | 14 | April | 2016 | Ed B on Sports Ed B on Sports William Fichtner – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Fichtner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Fichtner Fichtner at the 2011 USA Film Festival Born Children 2 William Edward “Bill” Fichtner, Jr. (born November 27, 1956) [1] is an American actor. He h... | Sterling Holloway - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Miscellaneous Crew Popular American character actor of amusing appearance and voice whose long career led from dozens of highly enjoyable onscreen performances to world-wide familiarity as the voice of numerous Walt Disney animated films. Born in the American Deep Sout... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,520 | Foinavon won the Grand National in 1967 at odds of 100-1. What was the next horse to win it at odds of 100-1? | The five 100-1 outsiders who won the Grand National : Features : Grand National The five 100-1 outsiders who won the Grand National Free Bet Mon Mome was the last 100-1 Grand National winner. Dan Fitch takes a look back at the five 100-1 outsiders, who defied the odds to win the Grand National. The Grand National cours... | Epsom Derby Meeting 2014 | Sporting Post April 17, 2015 On Thursday, 5 June 2014, Epsom clerk of the course Andrew Cooper pronounced the going for the Investec Derby meeting as good and good to soft in places following 2mm of rain overnight. He tweeted: “2mm rain overnight @EpsomRacecourse, making 8mm in the last 24 ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,521 | The novels 'The Gulag Archipelago' and 'One Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich' are two of the best known works of which Russian author? | Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Author of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich) edit data Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn was a Soviet and Russian novelist, dramatist, and historian. Through his writings he helped to make the world aware of the Gulag, the Soviet Union's forced labor camp system – particularly The Gulag Arch... | The Stories of Anton Chekhov by Anton Chekhov - The 30th Greatest Fiction Book of All Time Sign In The Stories of Anton Chekhov by Anton Chekhov Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in the history of world literature... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,522 | In 1984, which Cosmonaut became the first woman to perform a spacewalk? | July 25, 1984: Savitskaya is first woman to walk in space July 25, 1984: Savitskaya is first woman to walk in space Teresa Mathew Pin it Share On this date—July 25, 1984—Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman and the 53rd cosmonaut to perform a spacewalk. Savitskaya was the second woman to enter space, the first be... | Free Flashcards about GK 5 Question Answer Tinian Island, from which Enola Gay took off en route to bomb Hiroshima, is part of which US territory? Northern Mariana Islands What is 'The Sky At Night''s theme tune? At The Castle Gate by Sibelius Who played the title character in 'Veronica Mars'? Kristen Bell What are the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,523 | How many groats were there in £1? | How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth? How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth? Carl Haub Print "How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth?" is one of PRB's most popular articles. First published in 1995 and updated in 2002, this latest 2011 article includes data through mid-2011 and a short video explaining the est... | Desmond Morris : Naked Ape Human Zoo Desmond Morris Naked Ape : Human Zoo Desmond Morris (Desmond John Morris) author of The Naked Ape and The Human Zoo was born in the village of Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England on January 24th, 1928 as the son of an author of children's fiction and as the great-grandson of Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,524 | What is the chemical name for the substance known as heavy water? | Chemical Molecule Library - Glossary Glossary Absorption In chemistry absorption can mean two things: Firstly it can imply that powerful forces exist holding two substances together, and that seperation of the two is not easily accomplished. Secondly it can mean absorption of heat, light etc.. . The absorption of ultra... | Carbon, Chemical Element - structure, reaction, water, uses, elements, proteins, metal, gas PRONUNCIATION CAR-bun Carbon is such an important element that an entirely separate field of chemistry is devoted to this element and its compounds. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. Discovery and naming ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,525 | Which publisher of children’s books is named after an insect? | 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 Cat... | 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 Sm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,526 | What was the first novel by Scottish author Irvin Welsh, published in 1993? | Biography :: Irvine Welsh Official Website Irvine Welsh :: Home :: Biography Biography Irvine Welsh was born in the great city of Edinburgh, Scotland. He can't quite recall if it was Simpson's or Elsie Inglis maternity pavilions. In fact he remembers little of the birth, though his mother assured him later that it ... | Rampant Scotland Directory - Colour Supplement Index Rampant Scotland Directory! Newsletter Colour Supplements The Rampant Scotland Newsletter is published every second Saturday and provides an insight into what has been happening in Scotland, snipped from the Scottish media, for Scots in Scotland and abroad, bringing ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,527 | Who was the architect of the new Wembley stadium? | Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium Designed by Foster + Partners and Populous, Wembley Stadium is arguably the most important sports and entertainment venue in Britain. Work began in October 2002 to build a new world-class 90,000 seat stadium to replace Wembley Stadium, arguably the most important sports... | The Prince of Wales on architecture: his 10 'monstrous carbuncles' - Telegraph The Royal Family The Prince of Wales on architecture: his 10 'monstrous carbuncles' The Prince of Wales has defended his views on modern buildings 25 years after his 'monstrous carbuncle' speech but architects remained divided on whether his... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,528 | Sabena Airlines was the national airline of which European country 1923 – 2001? | ✈ Sabena - Belgian World Airlines - Historic 1923-2001 | Flickr ✈ Sabena - Belgian World Airlines - Historic 1923-2001 SABENA Base: Brussels (Haren, Melsbroek, Zaventem) IATA: SN ICAO: SAB Fleet pre 1945: 4x Airco de Havilland DH9, 1x Airco de Havilland DH4, 3x Rumpler C-IV, 3x Farman F-60 Goliath, 1x Ansaldo A 300-C, ... | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country los... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,529 | In what year did the airship Graf Zeppelin complete the first round-the-world flight in September, and inaugurate the first commercial transatlantic service in October? | Airshipsonline: Airships: LZ127 Graf Zeppelin Great Britain trips flight log *NEW* The Graf Zeppelin was the designated registration of D-LZ127 (Deutsche Luftschiff Zeppelin number 127) the 127th designed Zeppelin, was originally planned to exploit the latest technology in airships, ... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,530 | Wagner, Verdi, Bellini and Rossini are famous composers of particularly what type of music? | Giuseppe Verdi and Italian Opera - A Night at the Opera | Exhibitions - Library of Congress A Night at the Opera Giuseppe Verdi and Italian Opera Sections: Richard Wagner and German Opera | Giuseppe Verdi and Italian Opera | Beyond Verdi and Wagner Noted Italian baritone Giuseppe de Luca (1876 –1950), as Verdi's Rigole... | 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 |
1,507,531 | With only one letter in its name. What is the name of the pub with the shortest name? | One-Letter Name - TV Tropes One-Letter Name You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share — Sebastian Stark, Shark When you take Only One Name to the extreme, this is the result. Most often a Code Name . For some reason letters from the second half of the alphabet are much more likely to be... | Round One Jeopardy Template The name of Dr. Sieuss's egg-hatching elephant 100 Well-known Tasmanian-born leading lady who launched her entertainment career under the name of Queenie O'Brien. 100 What is the kitchen? Room in the average American home that is the scene of the greatest number of arguments. 100 The distanc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,532 | Which species of bird can be Reed, Corn or Cirl? | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Buntings Browse bird families Image: Paco Gómez The buntings of Europe, Asia and Africa are related to American sparrows. They are rather finch-like but have differently-structured bills, slightly flatter heads and longer bodies, and many have longer tails with white sides. Some are shor... | YouTube Undo Close "Carly Simon - Nob..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,533 | Who composed the opera Tristan and Isolde? | The opera novice: Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner - Telegraph Opera The opera novice: Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner Richard Wagner's works produce extreme reactions and none more so than his romantic tragedy Tristan and Isolde, finds Sameer Rahim. Ship of fools: Tristan and Isolde meet each other's gaze af... | Der Rosenkavalier - San Diego Opera Der Rosenkavalier In the Classroom Richard Strauss, Hugo von Hoffmannsthal and Der Rosenkavalier Strauss was the son of an important German musician, the horn-player Franz Strauss, and Josepha Pschorr, a fine amateur musician and member of the Munich Pschorrbräu brewing family whose ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,534 | What Paris prison was stormed by the mob in 1789? | French revolutionaries storm Bastille - Jul 14, 1789 - HISTORY.com French revolutionaries storm Bastille Publisher A+E Networks Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops storm and dismantle the Bastille, a royal fortress that had come to symbolize the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchs. This dramatic action signaled th... | Moulin Rouge, Paris Moulin Rouge Ever since it opened its doors nearly 120 years ago, Moulin Rouge has set the standard for the world's most famous cabarets. History of the Moulin Rouge In October 1889, Paris was all abuzz concerning the opening of a new music hall. The owners of this new establishment, Joseph Oller an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,535 | Which American actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1970's TV show 'Charlie's Angels', died in 2009? | Actress Farrah Fawcett Dead at 62 | Fox News Actress Farrah Fawcett Dead at 62 Published June 25, 2009 Farrah Fawcett , the multiple Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated American actress best known for her role as the vivacious Jill Munroe in the 1970s television series “Charlie’s Angels,” died in a Santa Monica hosp... | 'Angels In America,' 20 Years Later : NPR 'Angels In America,' 20 Years Later Embed Embed 'Angels In America,' 20 Years Later 'Angels In America,' 20 Years Later Embed Embed Emma Thompson starred in HBO's adaptation of Tony Kushner's play Angels in America. Stephen Goldblatt/AP/HBO hide caption toggle caption Emma Thom... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,536 | What name is given to chicken that is split open down the back, flattened and then grilled? | Where Did The Word Spatchcock Come From? Usage Of The Word On The Internet Numerous Sources There are numerous references on the web that use the word as a noun meaning a young chicken, no more than 6 weeks old. Interestingly, we have been unable to find any dictionary definitions which give this meaning. (See below fo... | 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 |
1,507,537 | In Shakespeare's 'Two Gentlemen Of Verona', which character hasa servant called 'Speed'? | Shakespeare's Fools - Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare's Fools: Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & company. There seems to be little doubt but that the comedy of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" was one of the... | Shakespeare's Fools - Touchstone in As You Like It Shakespeare's Fools: Touchstone in As You Like It From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & company. "A Worthy Fool" To term Touchstone a clown, as he is called in the cast of characters of "As You Like It," seems to me both a misnomer a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,538 | Which biennial sporting fixture was cancelled due to 9/11? | Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US Following are the sports events which have been cancelled or postponed in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington: September 11: Baseball: American Major League matches cancel... | Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts everyone celebrates my birthday with a bang! july 4th 1984 July 4, 2004 Wimbledon Men's Finals, Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick July 4, 2004 Wimbledon Men's Doubles Finals, Todd Woodbridge and Jonas Bjorkman beat Julian Knowles and Nenad Zimonjic July 4, 2004 Wimbledon Women's Doubles Finals... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,539 | Which opera by Puccini was completed posthumously by Franco Alfano? | Turandot - Performances - Opera & Ballet | Slovene National Theatre Maribor Slovene National Theatre Maribor Director: Filippo Tonon Premiere: 5 February 2016, Grand Hall The opera Turandot (1924), which was unfinished at the time of Puccini’s and posthumously completed by Franco Alfano, is a thrilling fairy tale inten... | Hoffmanns Erzählungen (The Tales of Hoffman) | Offenbach, Jacques | Opera & Operetta | Josef Weinberger Hoffmanns Erzählungen (The Tales of Hoffman) Licensing Composer: Offenbach, Jacques 1819 - 1880 Version: Unter Benutzung des gleichnamigen Schauspiels von Jules Barbier und Michel Carre (1851) neubearbeitet von Walte... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,540 | What was the surname of the wartime British agent known as 'Odette'? | War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying - Telegraph War heroine Odette was deemed 'too temperamental' for spying By Chris Hastings 12:01AM BST 11 May 2003 Odette Hallowes, the British spy awarded the George Cross for her work behind enemy lines in the Second World War, was considered too temperamen... | Peter Sellers (1925 - 1980) - Find A Grave Memorial Westminster Greater London, England British Actor. He is best remembered for his role of inept French police Inspector 'Jacques Clouseau' in the "Pink Panther" series of films (1964 to 1982). The last of that series, "Trail of the Pink Panther" (1982) was made after h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,541 | What is the corolla of a flower commonly known as? | Flower Structure Flower Structure A Wild Strawberry Flower Flowers are the reproductive structures produced by plants which belong to the group known as Angiosperms, or 'Flowering Plants'. This group includes an enormous variety of different plants ranging from buttercups and orchids to oak trees and grasses. Th... | National, Native and other Popular Flowers of Iran - The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia National, Native and Popular Flower of Iran National Flower of Iran Being the most popular flower world-wide, both because of its beauty and exceptional fragrances, Red Rose (Rosa) is the National Flower of Iran. Popularly Ros... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,542 | At which football league ground can you sit in the Geoffrey Watling Stand | Carrow Road | Norwich City FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE Telephone: 01603 760 760 Ticket Office: 0844 826 1902 Pitch Size: 114 x 74 yards Club Nickname: The Canaries Shirt Sponsors: Aviva Community Fund Kit Manufacturer: Errea Home Kit: Yellow and Green Away Kit... | Football: Liverpool's Heskey bid | The Independent Football: Liverpool's Heskey bid Thursday 22 May 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Liverpool's long pursuit of Emile Heskey was rumoured to be nearing fruition last night as the Midlands football grapevine hummed with reports that a pounds 6m deal f... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,543 | "Created by John Lawson Johnston ""Johnston's Fluid Beef' was renamed what?" | What Is Bovril? | eHow What Is Bovril? Email Save Bovril is a popular British beef extract that can be used for flavoring or to make a beef-flavored drink. It has been around since the 1870s and rose in popularity, because of strong advertising and a general love for the product, which was found during a brief period... | World’s First Test Tube Baby Born - Jul 25, 1978 - HISTORY.com This Day in History: 07/25/1978 - "Test tube baby" born In a This Day in History video, learn that on July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan forever changed the tune of folk music and went electric. Dylan debuted his new sound at the Newport Folk Festival, shaking the ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,544 | In 1956 which scientific concept was demonstrated in Magdeburg by Otto von Guericke? | Magdeburg Hemispheres - Stock Image C004/7347 - Science Photo Library Credit: GIPHOTOSTOCK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Caption: The Magdeburg hemispheres were invented in 1650 by Otto von Guericke, a scientist and the mayor of Magdeburg. He used them to demonstrate the concept of air pressure. When two hemispheres were place... | Full text of "Primer of scientific knowledge / by Paul Bert ; translated and adapted for American schools" See other formats This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,545 | What is the name for water that has been blessed by a priest? | This Just In: Holy Water Can Kill! This Just In: Holy Water Can Kill! Gail Finke In a piece that showed blissful, if not invincible, ignorance of Catholic practices in the United States and around the world, Good Morning America reported Saturday that drinking holy water from containers or water from miraculous springs... | St Mary Redcliffe (1) St Mary Redcliffe (1) Help Wanted The area around St. Mary Redcliffe This is a wonderful church in the district of Redcliffe near Bedminster. I may be biased as I was christened here, but it really is a beautiful church. Queen Elizabeth I is said to have referred to it as "The fairest, goodliest a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,546 | "Who said ""Do... or do not. There is no try""?" | The StarWars.com 10: Best Yoda Quotes | StarWars.com StarWars.com Team Welcome to The StarWars.com 10, a feature where StarWars.com’s editorial staff huddles to discuss — in a committee — various topics relating to a galaxy far, far away. Today we’re looking at the most memorable quotes from the Emperor’s “little green... | 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 |
1,507,547 | A hangover cure, made traditionally with raw, egg, Worcestershire Sauce and seasoning, is known as a ‘Prairie….what’? | Hangover Cures | This Is Hell! Hangover Cures Welcome to the largest source of hangover cures found on the web. The last Hangover Cure mentioned on This is Hell! was … Take a wasabi or mustard bath. Wasabi and mustard have a noted ability to draw toxins out of your body. Simply add two tablespoons of dry mustard or was... | State Nicknames Hawaii - Maryland Hawaii became officially known as the Aloha State by a 1959 legislative act. Haw. Rev. Stat. 5-7 source: State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols by Benjamin F. Shearer, Barbara S. Shearer Idaho In 1863, Congress designated the Idaho Territory with the erroneous understanding that Idah... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,548 | According to a survey carried out by Deloittes early in 2009, which was the world's richest soccer club at that time? | Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree * Premier League leads way as soccer clubs splash TV cash * Real Madrid and Barcelona defy Spain's economic downturn * Clubs seen complying with UEFA rules despite investment By Keith Weir LON... | Real Madrid – UEFA.com 9-0: Madrid v Odense BK 25/10/61, European Champion Clubs' Cup first round second leg • Biggest away win 0-8: Olympiakos Nicosia FC v Madrid 24/09/69, European Champion Clubs' Cup first round first leg • Heaviest home defeat 2-4: Madrid v FC Bayern München 29/02/00, UEFA Champions League second g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,549 | In a standard deck of playing cards, which is normally the only king without a moustache? | Get the Full Story of Playing Cards King of Spades – King David of Israel King of Diamonds – Julius Caesar King of Clubs – Alexander the Great King of Hearts - King Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor born around 742 and only King in the deck without a moustache and with a sword through his head, otherwise known ... | Card Games | Britannica.com Card Games game played for pleasure or gambling (or both) with one or more decks of playing cards. Displaying Featured Card Games Articles Pokémon 20th- and 21st-century Japanese fantasy-based cartoon creatures that spawned a video- and card-game franchise. In the Pokémon —or “Pocket Monster... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,550 | "What is the next in this series: ""Lucky Town"", ""The Ghost of Tom Joad"", ""The Rising"", ""Devils & Dust"", ""We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions"", ""Magic"" ... ?" | Bruce Springsteen (Music) - TV Tropes Bruce Springsteen You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG "Cuz tramps like us, baby, we were born to run." Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is one of the most notable singer-songwriters to com... | Parodies & Imitations | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Novels and Comic Books The Book of Bond, or, Every Man His Own 007, sanctioned by Glidrose Productions , official Bond novel publishers, is a tongue-in-cheek guide to being a superspy. It was credited to "Lt.-Col. William 'Bill' Tanner" (a liter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,551 | The President of which African country resigned in February 2011 after widespread protests calling for his departure? | Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa -- country by country - CNN.com Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa -- country by country By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTS Protesters in Bahrain return to Pearl Roundabout Libyans continue protests despite violent crackdown, witnesses say The demonstrations starte... | Articles about Abidjan - latimes At least 60 dead in Ivory Coast stampede January 1, 2013 | By Robyn Dixon JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - At least 60 people died and about 200 were injured Tuesday in a stampede that followed a fireworks display at a football stadium in the Ivory Coast capital, Abidjan, according to emerg... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,552 | In the painting ‘Mr and Mrs Andrews’ by Thomas Gainsborough, what is the man carrying? | Thomas Gainsborough: a modern genius | Global | The Guardian Picture gallery: have your own private view of the exhibition Perdita - "the lost one" - sits in a mossy bower, on an earth ledge, alone except for her loyal Pomeranian dog. In her hand she holds a locket, opened to reveal the blurred face of George, Prince o... | Fashioning The Past: Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham 1775-1777 National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh There is an almost instantaneous visual association upon hearing the name Thomas Gainsborough with t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,553 | In what outdoor sport, sanctioned by the NHPA, scores 3 points for a ringer, 2 for a leaner, and the closet scores a point? | Official Horseshoe Pitching Rules by the NHPA - Official Horseshoe Court Layouts - How to Play Horseshoes Official Horseshoe Pitching Rules by the NHPA NHPA Official Rules of Horseshoe Pitching Published by The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) (January 1, 2010) RULE 1 � PITCHING DIVISIONS Section A � ... | "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 |
1,507,554 | What can be skinny, tapered, slim, straight, boot oat, cigarette bottom, narrow-bottom, low waist, anti-fit, flared or distressed? | Jeans & Pants - fashion4gals.com fashion4gals.com Tops & Tees Jeans & Pants A day of pants shopping leaves most women exhausted and frustrated, and that is on a good day. Each brand seems to cut their pants differently, causing not only in common size issues but specific body part fit issues. Collective pants problems ... | March 2014 – The Fat Word Shiloh Marie Leave a comment I am writing an article trying to address both sides of the body acceptance issue without requiring any direct confrontation between those involved. My goal is to shape an academic discussion free of logical fallacies. I first need a list of questions from those su... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,555 | On which BBC TV show did the plasticine character Morph first appear? | 'Bring back Morph' campaign reaches target - BBC News BBC News 'Bring back Morph' campaign reaches target 6 November 2013 Close share panel Image caption Morph previously appeared in children's art shows Take Hart and Hartbeat A crowd-funding campaign to bring back clay character Morph for an online series has reached ... | film dr who Villains From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Baltazar, Scourge of the Galaxy, is a space pirate in the animated Tenth Doctor serial, The Infinite Quest, featured as part of the second series of Totally Doctor Who in 2007, voiced by Anthony Head. Using enhanced rust, the Doctor destroyed the ship Balta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,556 | Which 'A-road' connects London to Holyhead? | Trains Holyhead to London Euston - Train Timetables & Cheap Tickets Fastest route: 4 h 12 m Slowest route: 6 h 51 m Average Journey Time: 4 h Changes: 0 to 1 Train per day: Around 24 Train operators: Virgin Trains How long does it take to travel from Holyhead to London Euston by train? The average journey time betwe... | A55/Route - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki A55/Route Jump to: navigation , search The A55 is a major national trunk route of some length which is a dual carriageway trunk route for its entire length (except for a short stretch of wide single carriageway over the Britannia Bridge, and a tiny bit in Holyhead ). Section ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,557 | What is the word for bending at least one knee to the ground, a gesture of deep respect for a superior that was introduced in 328 BC by Alexander the Great into his court, a practice then already followed in Persia? | Genuflection G Genuflection Genuflection (or genuflexion), bending at least one knee to the ground, was from early times a gesture of deep respect for a superior. In 328 BC, Alexander the Great introduced into his court etiquette some form of genuflection already in use in Persia. In the Byzantine Empire even senators ... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,558 | What is the name of the English law that prevents anyone building so as to completely cut out light from a window that had provided light for at least 20 years? | Easements Easements: What is an easement? An easement is a right benefiting one parcel of land (known as the dominant tenement) that permits the rightful users (not necessarily solely the owner) of that land to perform specified actions over a neighbouring parcel of land (known as the servient tenement). Probably the m... | British Women's Emancipation since the Renaissance British Women's Emancipation since the Renaissance {See also Custody of children } Divorce According to one source, 'There is ground for supposing that in the early periods of English law a divorce might be had by mutual consent. When, however, A.D.1215, Pope Innocent ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,559 | What salty lake is located at 1,388 ft below sea level? | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Dead Sea «TwistedSifter The Dead Sea , also known as the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It’s a hypersaline lake that is truly one of Earth’s unique places. Below you will find ten interesting facts along with a gall... | YouTube Undo Close "INDIAN BRAZILIAN LAMB..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,560 | Which series saw Ben Wishaw as a gay man whose new partner is murdered? | Thinking Telly | Some thoughts on thoughtful television Some thoughts on thoughtful television Menu Leave a reply Oh the delicious thrill of a handsome and classically-trained English actor working his way across a sprawling drama set in sumptuous locales. Never mind that the plot, like so many British adaptations of s... | Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Last Bus to Woodstock (1975) Created by Edit Block Morse (left) as played by John Thaw in the television adaptation, with Lewis (right) as played by Kevin Whately. Inspector Morse is a fictional character in the eponymous series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, as well... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,561 | What is the technical term for measles? | Measles - definition of measles by The Free Dictionary Measles - definition of measles by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/measles Related to measles: rash , measles vaccine mea·sles n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. a. An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and chara... | Pertussis | Whooping Cough | Home | CDC ShareCompartir Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,562 | What style of architecture is distinguished by extravagant ornamentation, and applies particularly to the decadent style that flourished in Italy in the 16th to 18th centuries? | Realism | Article about realism by The Free Dictionary Realism | Article about realism by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/realism Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Legal , Financial , Wikipedia . realism, in art, the movement of the mid-19th cent. formed in reaction agains... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,563 | Who won the 2002 FA Cup? | KryssTal : Football (FA Cup) FA Cup founded as knockout tournament for amateur clubs 1883 First FA Cup win by professional club (Blackburn Olympic) 1884 First club from outside England to reach the final (Queen's Park) 1889 League began - First FA Cup / League double (Preston North End) 1897 Second FA Cup / League doub... | FA Cup final 2009: Everton dared to dream of beating Chelsea - Telegraph Chelsea FA Cup final 2009: Everton dared to dream of beating Chelsea For 20 minutes most of England dreamed. They dreamed that there was still magic in the FA Cup, they dreamed that the workers could overthrow the plutocrats. Not their day: the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,564 | What Roald Dahl story was about a genius girl with telekinesis? | Precociousness and Telekinesis: Matilda | Tor.com Precociousness and Telekinesis: Matilda Mari Ness Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:00pm 2 comments Matilda , published in 1988, is one of Roald Dahl’s longest and most intricate novels for children. The story of a highly precocious little girl who slowly develops powers of telekinesi... | Bagpuss - The Characters The Characters Emily Although Emily doesn't appear in the stories, except for the introduction, she is a major character. After all, it is Emily that runs the shop, finds things to be repaired, and wakes Bagpuss up so that he can identify and repair the latest thing with his friends. Emil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,565 | Who has presented City Hospital, Departure Lounge and Last Choir Standing? | News Archive - UKGameshows News Archive Old news stories are archived here. See the main page for the latest news. Contents 2016 16 September You're Hired in the Firing Line Mr. Gilbert Rhod Gilbert has been announced as the new host of The Apprentice spin-off programme You're Fired! after Jack Dee fired himself from t... | ER - NBC.com NBC.com Live About the Show NBC's celebrated medical drama "ER" debuted in the fall of 1994 and aired its series finale 15 seasons later. Along the way, "ER" helped launch the careers of George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Noah Wiley among many others. Combining the extraordinary talents of multiple awa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,566 | In which country is 'Romansh' and official language? | Speaking Romansh in Switzerland - YouTube Speaking Romansh in Switzerland 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 ren... | RAGMAG Ohm Issue | Sept 2011 | Issue#16 by RAGMAG Magazine (page 138) - issuu issuu 1. What is the difference between a spiral and a helix? 1. Where can you find the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 1. What is the S.I. standard of temperature? 2. What is it called when a liquid is cooled to below its freezing point but it... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,567 | What is the name of the town that is host to It's a Wonderful Life? | New York Village Says It's The Model For 'It's A Wonderful Life' Town | WRVO Public Media New York Village Says It's The Model For 'It's A Wonderful Life' Town By editor • Dec 9, 2016 View Slideshow 1 of 3 Locals in Seneca Falls, N.Y., say this bridge in their small town was the model for the bridge in the fictional Be... | Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (1993) - 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 Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life ( 1993 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,568 | Three clues lead to a one word answer: 1. Daughter of a hotel dynasty, 2 Troy, 3 Plaster. | rec.puzzles FAQ, part 1 of 15 - Google Groups rec.puzzles FAQ, part 1 of 15 Showing 1-16 of 16 messages Instructions for Accessing rec.puzzles Frequently Asked Questions List INTRODUCTION Below is a list of puzzles, categorized by subject area. Each puzzle includes a solution, compiled from various sources, which is 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 |
1,507,569 | Which American-born Sinclair won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930? | The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 Sinclair Lewis The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 Sinclair Lewis Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930 was awarded to Sinclair Lewis "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new ty... | 2000 Academy Awards® Winners and History Traffic (2000, Germ./US) Actor: RUSSELL CROWE in "Gladiator," Javier Bardem in "Before Night Falls," Tom Hanks in "Cast Away," Ed Harris in "Pollock," Geoffrey Rush in "Quills" Actress: JULIA ROBERTS in "Erin Brockovich," Joan Allen in "The Contender," Ju... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,570 | Who played George The Third in the film The Madness of King George | The Madness of King George (1994) - 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 The Madness of King George ( 1994 ) PG-13 | A medita... | TV: MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE, GEORGE AND MILDRED, ROBIN’S NEST | Laughterlog.com TV: MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE, GEORGE AND MILDRED, ROBIN’S NEST by Peter Tatchell By the early 1970s, British television comedy was able to push back a few boundaries. A decade of Steptoe And Son, Till Death Us Do Part and Monty Python’s Flying Circu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,571 | Who, in 79AD, succeeded Vespasian as Emperor of Rome? | BBC - History - Historic Figures: Vespasian (9 AD - 79 AD) Historic Figures z Bust of Vespasian © Vespasian was the ninth emperor of Rome and succeeded in restoring peace and stability after a period of civil war. He founded the Flavian dynasty of emperors. Titus Flavius Vespasianus, known as Vespasian, was born i... | Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History By Mary Bagley, Live Science Contributor | June 29, 2016 07:31pm ET MORE Credit: Klagyi | Shutterstock Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is best known because of the eruption i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,572 | Which band’s 2007 reunion concert attracted 20 million ticket applications? | Led Zeppelin refuse to comment on live reunion - Telegraph Music news Led Zeppelin refuse to comment on live reunion Members of the rock band Led Zeppelin refused to be drawn on whether they might tour again at a press conference for live film Celebration Day. Robert Plant: igored questions about Led Zeppelin reunio... | 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 |
1,507,573 | What is the US state capital of South Carolina? | South Carolina - U.S. States - HISTORY.com South Carolina A+E Networks Introduction Settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. constitution in 1788.Itsearly economy was largely agricultural, benefitting from thearea’s fertile soil,andplantation farmersrelied on theslave tr... | Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island bu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,574 | For what product is the town of Honiton, Devon, famous? | BBC - Devon Discovering Devon - Home town - Honiton tour The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. FACTS Wool and cloth were some of the first goods to be traded on a commercial basis in the town in the 13th Century. By the 19th Century, around the year 1881, Honiton'... | Kendal – Visit Cumbria Kendal Kendal Town Hall. Situated to the South of the Lake District, six miles from junction 36 of the M6 motorway , and only a few miles from the sea, Kendal is especially well placed to cater for everyone’s holiday needs. The town boasts a population of some 28000 (2001) is home to a fine se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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