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1,507,575 | Who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa? | Louis Botha | prime minister of South Africa | Britannica.com prime minister of South Africa Written By: Prime minister of South Africa born Jacobus Hercules de la Rey Louis Botha, (born Sept. 27, 1862, near Greytown, Natal [now in South Africa]—died Aug. 27, 1919, Pretoria, S.Af.), soldier and statesman who was the fi... | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - New World Encyclopedia Prime Minister of the United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Government of the United Kingdom Office of the Prime Minister Style Monarch of the United Kingdom by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,576 | For which county side does record-breaking batsman Ben Stokes play? | Ben Stokes | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo Test # 2225 Profile Ben Stokes' potentially life-changing experience on England's Ashes otherwise disastrous 2013/14 tour of Australia did not just fill English cricket with hope for a new era, it was a test for even the most stable personalit... | BBC - Test Match Special Share this page Kevin Howells | 13:09 UK time, Sunday, 26 August 2007 Joined the BBC in May 1985 just at the start of BBC Radio Shropshire which I'm sure forever will be the best days of my working life. I left school at seventeen to join them having been born and bred in the county. Aside from... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,577 | Who is the patron saint of authors, journalists and deafness? | St. Francis de Sales - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online St. Francis de Sales Author and Publisher - Catholic Online Facts Patron Saint of Journalists, Writers Birth: 1567 Take the Saints Trivia Quiz now! Born in France in 1567, Francis was a patient man. He knew for thirteen years that he had a vocation to the priesth... | Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas | ITALY Magazine Boccaccio: Medieval Poet, Man of Letters And Ideas Carol King | Monday, September 9, 2013 - 13:00 Above: "The Banquet in the Pine Forest" (1482/3) is the third painting in Sandro Botticelli's series "The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti", which illustrat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,578 | In which year did English monarch Elizabeth I die? | Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information Queen Elizabeth I – Tudor Queen Elizabeth Tudor is considered by many to be the greatest monarch in English history. When she became queen in 1558, she was twenty-five years old, a survivor of scand... | King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952) King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952) King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952) View other collectors The second son of King George V and Queen Mary Served in the Royal Navy during the First World War Duke of York from 1920 to 1936, li... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,579 | For what type of business is Madison Avenue famous | Furnished Office Space & Suites at 275 Madison Ave, NYC US Locations Global Locations Grand Central, New York, NY Madison Avenue has a storied past as the premier advertising district of New York City. Today, it is home to businesses not only in advertising, but technology, finance, and fashion, among others. Our 275 M... | Madison Avenue and the Color Line | Jason Chambers Madison Avenue and the Color Line African Americans in the Advertising Industry Jason Chambers View table of contents and excerpt "A major contribution to the history of advertising, consumption, and African American history."—Lizabeth Cohen, author of A Consumers' Rep... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,580 | What was Alan Sugar's catchphrase during the TV series The Apprentice? | List of catch phrases and quotes from The Apprentice Exotic Sugar Flowers for Cakes by Alan Dunn (2000, Hardcover) 22.90 The Way I See It: Rants, Revelations And Rules For Life by Alan Sugar. 27.07 Unscripted: My Ten Years in Telly by Alan Sugar. 22.93 'You're Fired' T-Shirt! Alan Sugar, Apprentice, Funny T-shirt BBC T... | Bingo Calls - itvbingo.com Help Bingo Calls If you're not a bingo whiz, here are some of the fun bingo calls you might come across in our great rooms. These calls were traditionally used in bingo halls, but why not bring in some of the fun to our great chat rooms or use one to help create your username - who knows they... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,581 | Which Italian region is the setting for the Inspector Montalban novels by Andrea Camilleri? | Commissario Montalbano on DVD These episode descriptions were obtained from the website of RAI Trade, the distributor of world-wide licensing for the series. 1 - The Snack Thief Il Ladro di Merendine Detective Montalbano investigates the murder of a man called Lapecora, the owner of an import-export company. His widow ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,582 | What name is given to the hymn of praise by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, found in Luke's gospel? | The Magnificat: Mary’s Hymn of Praise for Our Lord Privacy Policy THE MAGNIFICAT The Magnificat, taken from Luke’s Gospel (1:46-55), is the Blessed Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise to the Lord. It is also known as the Canticle of Mary in the Liturgy of the Hours, a special collection of scripture readings, psalms, and hymn... | Feast of the Annunciation (Lady Day) ``Where the Bishop is, there let the multitude of believers be; even as where Jesus is, there is the Catholic Church'' Ignatius of Antioch, 1st c. A.D Feast of the Annunciation Exactly nine months to the day before the Feast of the Nativity, we celebrate the annunciation that th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,583 | "Who wrote the book ""The Ghost"" released as a film in 2010?" | The Ghost Writer Movie Review (2010) | Roger Ebert Tweet In Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer," a man without a past rattles around in the life of a man with too much of one. He begins by reading the work of an earlier ghost who mysteriously drowned, and finds it boring and conventional. Hired to pep up the manuscript... | Film History Milestones - 1910 Event and Significance 1910 Carl Laemmle set up his own Independent Motion Picture Company (IMP) to counteract the Edison Trust (the MPPC). 1910 Laemmle introduced the star system, causing the rise of the American movie star phenomenon, by hiring now-forgotten Florence Lawrence (... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,584 | In which US city is the independent broadcaster 'Peachtree TV'? | WPCH-TV - The TV IV WPCH-TV Turner (a subsidiary of Time-Warner) (controlled by Meredith) Seinfeld WPCH-TV is an Independent station broadcasting in the Atlanta, Georgia market on digital channel 20, displayed on tuners as virtual 17. The station opened in September of 1967 as WJRJ-TV/channel 17 (analog), owned by Jack... | 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 |
1,507,585 | Born in 1678, which Italian composer of choral works, over forty operas, and notably The Four Seasons violin concertos, was known as The Red Priest because of his auburn hair? | Antonio Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi Click to preview or download this music The Four Seasons (Complete) Vivaldi cast "The Four Seasons" in the form of four concertos for solo violin and string orchestra. Concertos are designed to feature an instrument which not only enjoys an especially ... | Anne Boleyn and Lucia di Lammermoor Vincenzo Bellini 1801 1835 - ENG - 101 View Full Document , Anne Boleyn , and Lucia di Lammermoor Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) – Along with Donizetti and Rossini, he is considered one of the masters of the “bel canto” style. His operas include Norma , La Somnambula , I Puritani , and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,586 | Which island territory is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the U S A? | Unincorporated territory legal definition of Unincorporated territory Unincorporated territory legal definition of Unincorporated territory http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Unincorporated+territory Territories of the United States (redirected from Unincorporated territory) Also found in: Wikipedia . Territ... | Aleutian Islands Encyclopedia > Places > United States, Canada, and Greenland > U.S. Physical Geography Aleutian Islands Aleutian Islands (əlōˈshən) [ key ], chain of rugged, volcanic islands curving c.1,200 mi (1,900 km) west from the tip of the Alaska Peninsula and approaching Russia's Komandorski Islands. A pa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,587 | Method acting is based on the theories of which Russian actor and theatre director? | Stanislavski's method acting admired by Michael Billington | Stage | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Who has dominated theories of acting over the past 100 years? Undoubtedly, it is the Russian actor and theatre director Konstantin Stanislavski (1863-1938), who co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre. Almost all the ac... | Famous Male Ballet Dancers - BalletHub Famous Male Ballet Dancers About Ballet October 20th, 2014 There are thousands of dancers in the world but only a handful of famous male ballet dancers. While famous ballerinas may often have the spotlight, let’s take a look at the men who’ve helped shape ballet into what it is t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,588 | In which city was tennis player Martina Navratilova born? | Martina Navratilova (Tennis Player) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Martina Navratilova Former Tennis Player Female Martina Navratilova is a retired Czech American tennis player and a former World No. 1. Billie Jean King said about Navratilova in 2006, "She's the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ... | History - 1980s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM READ MORE 1980: Billie Jean King v Martina Navratilova The 37-year-old King returned to Wimbledon for another assault on the title she loved, saving a match point in a 2hrs 40mins encounter against Pam Shriver to reach the quarter-finals. Once ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,589 | What are carried on a hod? | Hod | Define Hod at Dictionary.com hod noun 1. a portable trough for carrying mortar, bricks, etc., fixed crosswise on top of a pole and carried on the shoulder. 2. 1565-75; perhaps later variant of Middle English hot basket for carrying earth Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for hod Expand Historical Ex... | Honduras facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Honduras CAPITAL: Tegucigalpa FLAG: The national flag consists of a white horizontal stripe between two blue horizontal stripes, with five blue stars on the white stripe representing the five members of the former union of Central American province... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,590 | Deciduous dentition, seen in children, is better known by what name ? | Baby teeth - Types | Ages for deciduous tooth eruption and loss. | Abnormalities and complications. | Animated-Teeth.com 3 Page Graphics | Animations. During their lifetime, a person will have two sets of teeth. An initial set that serves them during childhood, and then another that will hopefully last them for the rem... | Human Teeth Dental Chart - Bradford Dentistry Resources | Bradford Family Dentistry See Cat Teeth See Horse Teeth At the time of birth, tooth buds are already in place. Babies typically have 20 primary (baby) teeth, which usually begin to erupt typically around 6 months of age but can be anywhere between approximately ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,591 | Which Carry-On actor starred in Bless This House? | Sidney James - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Soundtrack The star of the Carry On series of films, Sid James originally came to prominence as sidekick to the ground breaking British comedy actor Tony Hancock, on both radio and then television. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and named Solomon Jo... | Carry On... Up The Khyber - Film - British Comedy Guide Carry On... Up The Khyber Carry On... Up The Khyber Like this film Carry On... Up The Khyber Like this film Trivia Carry On... Up The Khyber Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,592 | Mt Rushmore is near which US city? | Deadwood Deadwood is 32 miles from Mount Rushmore and was founded in 1876. With characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane among its former residents, it's no wonder that the entire town of Deadwood is a National Landmark. Proceeds from the many gambling halls in Deadwood help to keep up the town. That doesn't ... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,593 | Akane is a variety of which fruit? | Apple - Akane - tasting notes, identification, reviews (Use the form at the bottom to add your own comments about this variety) 28 May 2016 Tony Baker, MARLNOROUGH, New Zealand this is my favourite apple! It is quite disease resistant, has a red/russet skin and white flesh. medium sweet (13 Brix) with good acid. It i... | Akita : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet Watch Video The Akita appreciates mental and physical exercise every day. It needs the chance to run in a safe area or on leash for a long jog. Given ample exercise and training, it can be a quiet and well-mannered house dog. The Akita is able to live outdoors in temperate or ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,594 | "Which TV series began with the words, ""There is nothing wrong with your television set""" | Outer Limits openings Outer Limits openings For a sound file of the opening see the sounds page . These are based on a posting by stoodin101 in rec.arts.sf.tv Original Outer Limits opening variations: OL #1 There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmi... | 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 |
1,507,595 | To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly) in town/city bars, clubs, etc., is called to 'Paint the town (What?)'? | Issue 6 - The Future Issue - Full edition by Hot Rum Cow - issuu what’s inside? �ontent� Hot Rum Cow – Issue 6 – #HRC6 Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature. Tom Robbins Fea�ures Ape�tif 16 Crackin... | 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 |
1,507,596 | Which African American civil rights activist was assassinated in 1968 by escaped convict James Earl Ray? | The Top 5 Assassinations Of Black Leaders | News One The Top 5 Assassinations Of Black Leaders 4.93K reads Today, political assassinations are rare inside the U.S. During the civil rights movement, anybody who stood up for the rights of African Americans was a possible assassination target. RELATED: The Top 5 Unsolved ... | Newsmaker: Gerry Adams | The National Kagan McLeod for The National Newsmaker: Gerry Adams Updated: May 8, 2014 06:57 PM Related October 6, 1948 Born in Belfast into a strongly republican family 1964 Joins Sinn Fein 1971 Marries Collette McArdle, with whom he has one child, Gearoid 1972 Interned under Britain’s Special... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,597 | Braxy is a fatal bacterial infection in which animal? | Braxy | Define Braxy at Dictionary.com braxy [brak-see] /ˈbræk si/ Veterinary Pathology Spell noun 1. Also called bradsot . an acute inflammatory disease of the intestines of sheep, caused by a bacterium, Clostridium septicum. adjective Old English 1775-1785 1775-85; back formation from braxes (brax for bracks (plural ... | The Livestock Conservancy Cattle domesticated mammals of the genus Bos. Bull is an in-tact male bovine. Bull calf is a male calf. Calf is a young bovine. This term is used from the time of birth up until about 6 to 10 months of age when the animal is weaned. Cow is a female bovine that has had a calf. (This term m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,598 | Which is the smallest ape? | Smallest Ape in The World Smallest Ape in The World Gorilla is the largest or biggest ape in the world. It is up to... Smallest Ape in The World By: M.Arslan | 09 , Mar 2013 | Mammals Largest Ape In The World Gibbon is the smallest ape in the world. Its height is up to 65 cm whereas its weight is up to 6.7 kg. Normally... | 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 |
1,507,599 | A tip-off starts a basketball game and a kickoff begins football. What action begins a hockey match? | There are many activities and promotions taking place in Wisconsin sports this weekend. FINAL FOOTBALL GAME TIMES SET Starting times for the final two football games of the regular season have been set. Nov. 16 at Michigan will kickoff at 11:05 a.m. CST. TV coverage will be provided by ESPN2 and Nov. 23 vs. Mi... | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Introduction In early rugby as played at rugby school, the only scores came from goals and there was no points value associated with scoring. The 1845 rules stated that in order to take a punt at go... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,600 | Which comedienne and actress has written a novel 'A Tiny Bit Marvellous' about a family called 'Battle'? | A Tiny Bit Marvellous: Amazon.it: Dawn French: Libri in altre lingue Di ELI (Italy) il 22 maggio 2011 Formato: Copertina rigida I love Dawn French as a comic actress and was looking forward to reading her book. It turned out to be as hilarious as expected, with a psychological touch which was appropriate and rendered a... | John Marwood Cleese (Cheese) - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Ex-husband of Connie Booth ; Barbara Trentham and <private> Eichelberger (McBride) Father of <private> ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,601 | Which US author committed suicide with a shotgun in 1961? | 10 Sad Stories of Writers Who Committed Suicide - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Shell Harris on October 14, 2009 in Literature , People | 28,493 Views | 27 Responses From the earliest records of ancient civilizations to the most recent works produced by modernity, the history of literature bears witness to the crea... | Queen's Birthday Honours - Who is talking about Queen's Birthday Honours on FLICKR Spouse Marilyn Mayfield (1953–1964) Website www.clarkefoundation.org Sri Lankabhimanya Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE, FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was a British science fiction writer, science writer and futurist,[3] inventor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,602 | What name is given to the French version of the Tote betting system? | A Glossary of Betting Terms Term used to describe when the whole or part of returns from one wager are automatically reinvested on a subsequent bet. Arbitrage Where a variation in odds available allows a punter to back both sides and guarantee a win. [Back to Top] Banker A punter's strong selection or "... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,603 | "In the Sherlock Holmes story, ""The Speckled Band"", what is the speckled band?" | The Adventure of the Speckled Band | Baker Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Adventure of the Speckled Band 1,230pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if ... | 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 |
1,507,604 | "Where was the war that began in 1998 and sometimes referred to as the ""African World War"", that has been called the world's deadliest conflict since World War II, with 5.4 million people killed?" | The Democratic Republic of Congo — Global Issues More Information Brief Background As with most conflicts in Africa, the current situation has much to do with the legacy of colonialism. From the violent 1885 Belgian imposition of colonial rule by King Leopold II who regarded it as his personal fiefdom and called it the... | Music in the Time of War | Exploring Music 3:42 Program 2 The second show picks up where the first one left off, this time looking from a Russian perspective. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture tells the tale of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in a way suggestive of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, but in a matter... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,605 | Where in the human body would you find the scaphoid bone? | Scaphoid Bone Anatomy, Definition & Area | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Scaphoid The scaphoid is a carpal bone in the wrist. It sits on the radial or ... | Bones of the Spinal Column Home » Spine Articles » Spinal Column Articles » Bones of the Spinal Column Bones of the spinal column Sections The spinal column is made up of small bones called vertebrae. Offering support and structure to the human body, these bones are some of the most complex bones in the human bo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,606 | "Licence plates from which U.S. state, include the phrase, ""Great Faces, Great Places""?" | November 16 � 2008 by John Varley; all rights reserved Part 1 A few days ago we were driving around and I stopped at a red light behind a car with a South Carolina plate. In case you haven�t seen one, it is mostly light blue with a palmetto tree in the center (South Carolina is the Palmetto State). Across t... | Sheldon Cooper presents Fun With Flags: Questions and Comments | American Flags Forum Sheldon Cooper presents Fun With Flags: Questions and Comments 1 2 Next > USAFlags Administrator Staff Member Got the vexillology bug from Big Bang Theory? Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags is a great opportunity to learn about r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,607 | Who took the lead vocals in the pop group Blur | That Time My Band Opened for Blur - The New Yorker That Time My Band Opened for Blur By November 28, 2015 Damon Albarn performing with the English pop group Blur, in Tokyo, in 1992.CreditPhotograph by Kevin Cummins / Getty Everyone who has been in a rock band has an outlier, that one gig where they glimpsed the rock... | Black Sabbath | WikiHero | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Sabbath's vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne , is the only person who, counting Guitar Hero World Tour has appeared nine times in the series (in third place behind Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl , with 13 appearances - guest drummer in Queens of the Stone Age 's " No One K... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,608 | Which industrialist born in Wirksworth in 1803 opened Matlock Hydro in 1853? | WIRKSWORTH-Parish Records 1608-1899-Old Photos WOOD - Wirksworth AD 1654 RIDGWAY - Wirksworth AD 1670 Also on the cards is written the motto: "Truth is great and will prevail" Across the bottom "John & Caroline Smedley, Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire". An interesting story this one; John Smedley born 12 Jun 1803 in ... | Matlock Derbyshire - Peak District. Derbyshire County town and a former Spa Local Attractions Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, is a former spa town situated at a sharp bend in the River Derwent, where it turns south to carve its way through the ridge of limestone which bars its route towards Derby. Just downri... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,609 | Gannymede is the largest moon, orbiting which of the planets? | Ganymede: Facts About Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede: Facts About Jupiter's Largest Moon By Kim Zimmermann | June 15, 2016 10:53am ET MORE NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft snapped this color image of Jupiter's moon Ganymede, the largest satellite in the solar system, on July 7, 1979 from a distance of 745,000 miles (1.2 mi... | Uranus' Moons are Named after Characters from Shakespeare Uranus’ Moons & Shakespeare Uranus’ moons are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. To date 27 moons have been discovered around Uranus, those named after characters from Shakespeare include Titania (A Midsummer Night’s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,610 | What was the first name of 18th Century English poet Lord Byron? | Lord Byron Biography - life, family, death, wife, school, mother, son, book Lord Byron Biography Missolonghi, Greece English poet The English poet Lord Byron was one of the most important figures of the Romantic Movement (1785–1830; a period when English literature was full of virtuous heroes and themes of love a... | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,611 | Which was the first Gilbert and Sullivan opera to have its premiere at the new Savoy Theatre? | Savoy Theatre London history Savoy Theatre History and Timeline The Savoy Theatre opens 1881-10-10 After a long period of planning, the theatre was built by Richard D'Oyly Carte, designed by C. J Phipps. The building was the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity, and featured over 1,200 S... | Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas | Shows | NYC | Tams-WitmarkTams Witmark Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas The original D’Oyly Carte versions of beloved operettas by William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan include these titles: H.M.S. PINAFORE H.M.S. PINAFORE (quarter-deck of HMS Pinafore off Portsmouth) High spirits prev... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,612 | Whose career, from 1922 to 1946, included World Billiards Champion 4 times and World Snooker Champion 20 times? | Learn and talk about Fred Davis (snooker player), English players of English billiards, English snooker players, Officers of the Order of the British Empire, People from Chesterfield Early career[ edit ] Davis was originally a billiards player; he called billiards 'his first love' [3] and he won the British Boys Under ... | Ronnie O'Sullivan Best Snooker Shots NEW 2013 - YouTube Ronnie O'Sullivan Best Snooker Shots NEW 2013 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 availa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,613 | Who played the title character in the 1937 comedy film Oh, Mr Porter!? | Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937) - 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 | 3 January 1938 (UK) With the help of a relative, a h... | High Society - A sumptuous "feel-good" musical High Society (1956) Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra 'High Society' is a musical comedy film made in 1956, directed by Charles Walters and starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly. It is a musical adaptation of the classic 1940 movie, 'The Philadelphia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,614 | Of the 8 Summer Olympics between 1896 and 1952 inclusive, how many were held outside of Europe? | Olympic Games Summer and Winter Locations and History of the Games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic games summer and winter locations and history of the games Olympic History The Olympic Games took their name from the Greek city of Olympia and though there were important athlet... | 1996 Atlanta Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1996 Atlanta Summer Games Host City: Atlanta, United States (July 20, 1996 to August 4, 1996) Opening Ceremony: July 19, 1996 (opened by President Bill Clinton) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Muhammad Ali Taker of the Olympic Oath: Teresa Edwards (athlete) Clo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,615 | "Who is accredited with saying ""I cannot forecast the actions of Russia, it is a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma""?" | 'A riddle wrapped up in an enigma' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: A riddle wrapped up in an enigma more like this... A puzzle - difficult to solve. Origin A form of Winston Churchill's quotation, made in a radio broadcast in October 1939: "I cannot forecast to y... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,616 | Name the Sony Playstation new handheld gaming model launched in Europe in 2012? | Sony PlayStation Vita (Latest Model)- Launch Bundle Black Handheld System (Wi-Fi + 3G - AT&T) | eBay Sony PlayStation Vita (Latest Model)- Launch Bundle Black Handheld System (Wi-Fi + 3G - AT&T) 4.8average based on 50 product ratings 5 Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Type:Handheld System Condition ... | Arcade – I Grew Up In Home Games Arcade Pac-Man is an arcade game developed by Namco and first released in Japan on May 22, 1980 and is often credited with being a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time. It is also one of the highest-grossing video games of all time, hav... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,617 | Who was the lead singer in the US rock and roll group The Teenagers, who died in February 1968, aged 25? | Frankie Lymon - MusicBrainz Frankie Lymon Goody Goody 1 Showing official release groups by this artist. Show all release groups instead , or show various artists release groups . Artist information | Dad's Army | Music from the television series on CD and download 1. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? Bud Flanagan 2. BLUE SKIES ARE 'ROUND THE CORNER Jack Hylton and his Orchestra 3. THE KING IS STILL IN LONDON Billy Cotton and his Band 4. TIGGERTY BOO Joe Loss and his Orchestra 5. KEEP YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,618 | In which Shakespeare play is Miranda the fifteen year old daughter of Prospero? | Miranda - Baby Girl Name Meaning and Origin | Oh Baby! Names Miranda Sensitive Etymology & Historical Origin - Miranda As was the case with Olivia, the name Miranda was first coined by the literary giant William Shakespeare. The name first appeared in his 1611 work “The Tempest” as the heroine of the play. Shakespeare ... | Elizabethan Theatre Print of William Shakespeare by Samuel Cousins, 1849. Museum no. DYCE.3164 In the late 16th century all classes of society (apart from royalty) visited the public theatres. The new theatres were popular and their audiences had a voracious appetite for new plays. New companies flourished and writers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,619 | Kåre Kristiansen, a member of the Nobel Committee resigned in 1994 in protest at the awarding of the Peace Prize to which person, calling the awardee a terrorist? | 10 Reasons Why The Nobel Peace Prize Is A Lie 10 Reasons Why The Nobel Peace Prize Is A Lie Swarajya Staff - Oct 11, 2014, 6:33 pm Artboard 3 Created with Sketch. Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yusafzai have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 “for their struggle against the suppression of children and young peop... | BBC - History - Willy Brandt z Willy Brandt, May 1971 © Brandt was a German politician, and chancellor from 1969 to 1974. He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1971. Willy Brandt was born Karl Herbert Frahm on 18 December 1913 in Lübeck, northern Germany. He became a socialist in the late 1920s. In 1933, he changed hi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,620 | Who won the 500cc Motorcycle World Championship in 1976 & 1977 and retired from racing in 1984? | Barry Sheene | Sport | The Guardian Barry Sheene Monday 10 March 2003 07.11 EST First published on Monday 10 March 2003 07.11 EST Share on Messenger Close Barry Sheene, who has died of cancer aged 52, won the blue riband of motorcycle racing, the 500cc world championship, in 1976 and 1977, and the Formula 750 World Cha... | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's dia... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,621 | The 1968 MCC tour of South Africa was cancelled when the South Africans refused to accept the presence of which England cricket player? | Test Cricket Tours - Cancelled Tours England to South Africa 1890-91 Political tension in South Africa A proposed tour of South Africa in 1889-90, which would have included Lancashire professional Johnny Briggs, had come to nothing. Then in February 1890 James Lillywhite and George Lohmann started to organise a team... | 1964 1964 by • 1960s January 01 - In Britain, the first edition of Top of the Pops screens on the BBC. Host Jimmy Savile introduces The Rolling Stones , Dusty Springfield , The Hollies , The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Dave Clark Five . 03 - Barry Goldwater announces his candidacy for the US Presidency. 05 - The first ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,622 | Fm is the symbol for which element? | Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 3, 2, 0 History Fermium, element 100, is the eighth transuranium element of the actinide series and is named after the Italian physicist and Nobel Laureate Enrico Fermi. Element 100 was first discovered in 1952 in the fallout from the 10-megaton "Ivy Mike" nucl... | 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 |
1,507,623 | What flavouring is added to brandy and egg yolks to make advocaat? | FEATURES - ALCOHOL - WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? - EXPATS.org.uk > HOME > FEATURES > ALCOHOL > WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING? Advocaat Advocaat is a traditional liqueur from Holland made from egg yolks, brandy, sugar and vanilla. Warninks Advocaat has been made in Holland since 1616 and was one of the origina... | kirsch | distilled liquor | Britannica.com distilled liquor See Article History Alternative Title: kirschwasser Kirsch, also called Kirschwasser, dry, colourless brandy distilled from the fermented juice of the black morello cherry. Kirsch is made in the Black Forest of Germany, across the Rhine River in Alsace (France... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,624 | In transport terms what is the British equivalent of the American 'Divided Highway'? | English (British) - American Dictionary English (British) - American Dictionary Compiled by Mark Glicksman with the Assistance of Crinan Alexander, The Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh and Malcolm Manners, Horticultural Science Department of Florida Southern College And with Additional Suggestions by Iona Dawson (IULM... | Great Britain 2015 FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX Great Britain Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:33.401 by Mark Webber (2013) Fri 03 – Sun 05 Jul 2015 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren celebrates on the podium. Formula One World Champ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,625 | Which two alcoholic drinks are in the ingredients of a ‘Sidecar’ cocktail? | Sidecar recipe Sidecar recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 3/4 oz lemon juice Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. More comments Triple sec is evil posted by Robert @ 09:53PM, 5/11/06 A sidecar should be made with a nice, but not over-the-top b... | Kentucky Derby Drinks | The Liquor.com Kentucky Derby Guide Keep your favorite recipes & other stuff in one place, organized how you want. Login or Join to save this now. Liquor.com's Guide to the Kentucky Derby Like a thoroughbred thundering down the track, the Kentucky Derby is just around the corner. So dig out your... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,626 | Passat - the Volkswagen car model, is German for a type of what? | VW Parts, VW Accessories & Performance Parts | CarParts.com Volkswagen Parts And Volkswagen Accessories Volkswagen is Europe's largest automobile manufacturer today. It boasts of simple design and quality Volkswagen parts that make up their vehicles, absolute performance and reliability. Literally, the "volkswagen" m... | Mood in Wolfsburg, City of Volkswagen's Headquarters, Gloomier Than Ever - ABC News ABC News Mood in Wolfsburg, City of Volkswagen's Headquarters, Gloomier Than Ever By MARC MEILLASSOUX Sep 25, 2015, 1:59 PM ET 0 Shares WATCH Volkswagen Names Porsche's Matthias Muller as CEO 0 Shares Email The city of Wolfsburg has a h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,627 | The military aircraft, the B29, was better known by what name? | Aerospaceweb.org | Ask Us - Military Aircraft Names Military Aircraft Names Who picks the names for military aircraft? For example, how did the F-14 become the Tomcat or the F-22 become the Raptor? - question from Jim Mead The names of military aircraft are usually chosen by the manufacturer. However, these names are ... | 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 |
1,507,628 | A rasher is a unit of which food product? | A Guide to Bacon Styles, and How to Make Proper British Rashers | The Paupered Chef A Guide to Bacon Styles, and How to Make Proper British Rashers Everyone loves bacon, but it's not always the same thing. Article | | By Blake Royer British Bacon vs American bacon If you've been reading the site lately, you may have be... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,629 | What Canadian province is west of Alberta? | Alberta | history - geography - province, Canada | Britannica.com province, Canada Rachel Notley (New Democratic Party) Date of admission "Fortis et liber (Strong and free)" Provincial flower Time zone Mountain (GMT − 7 hours) Alberta, most westerly of Canada ’s three Prairie Provinces , occupying the continental inter... | Chinook - The Canadian Encyclopedia Science & Medicine Chinook In Canada, the chinook belt lies almost exclusively within southern and central Alberta. The wind occurs in every season, but it is more distinctive and numerous in the winter, when the unseasonable warming it brings differentiates it from the normal cold w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,630 | The name of which Central Asian mountain range where Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan come together and where the mighty rivers Irtysh, Ob and Yenisei have their sources literally means 'mountains of gold' in Turkic? | Jats in Central Asia Jat History Jats in Central Asia If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Not a member? Please register for the members area to access all features such as posting rights, memberlist, chat etc. Please note that the site is focussed on Hindu Jats only at ... | Temujin Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as - HISTORY - 101 View Full Document Temujin: Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162–1227). ( pron . TEM-uh-jin) Turks: Turkic speakers from Central Asia, originally nomads, who spread westward into the Near East and into India; they cre... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,631 | Which actor is the husband of Billie Piper? | Billie Piper - Biography - IMDb Billie Piper Biography Showing all 68 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (45) | Personal Quotes (16) Overview (3) 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) Mini Bio (1) Billie Piper studied at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School. She caught the eyes of ... | Jaimie Alexander wears no knickers on red carpet: The revealing red carpet dresses that made these women famous - Mirror Online Elizabeth Hurley in Versace Dress and the Four Weddings and a Funeral Premiere (Photo: Rex Features) She started it with what became known as THAT dress at Four Weddings And A Funeral premie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,632 | Which Wiltshire town was twinned with Walt Disney World, Florida, in 2009? | Twinned: Walt Disney World and Swindon | UK news | The Guardian Twinned: Walt Disney World and Swindon Wiltshire to become Waltshire as English town beats off competition for link with Florida resort Like Swindon, Walt Disney World has trains. A monorail is parked at the resort's Epcot theme park in Lake Buena Vista, F... | John Marwood Cleese (Cheese) - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Ex-husband of Connie Booth ; Barbara Trentham and <private> Eichelberger (McBride) Father of <private> ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,633 | "What is the ""First Law of Robotics"" devised by Isaac Asimov in his science fiction stories?" | Isaac Asimov - Wikiquote Isaac Asimov Jump to: navigation , search There is no belief , however foolish , that will not gather its faithful adherents who will defend it to the death . Isaac Asimov (c. 2 January 1920 – 6 April 1992 ) was a Russian -born American biochemist who was a prolific author of both fiction and n... | robot | technology | Britannica.com technology Learn more about this topic 1 What is a robot? 3 Learn more about Isaac Asimov, whose science-fiction writings featured a set of rules for robots known as the “Three Laws of Robotics” Robot, any automatically operated machine that replaces human effort, though it may not r... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,634 | 'The duke and the king' are characters that accompany the runaway lead pair in which classic American novel? | SparkNotes: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Character List The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Huckleberry Finn - The protagonist and narrator of the novel. Huck is the thirteen-year-old son of the local drunk of St. Petersburg, Missouri, a town on the Mississip... | Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley A novel by Alexandra Ripley The timeless tale continues...The most popular and beloved American historical novel ever written, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind isunparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at oncelarger than life but as real as ourselves.Now bestsellingwriter Ale... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,635 | Who began his singing career on the variety radio programme Welsh Rarebit | Welsh Rarebit, radio hit to remember - walesonline Administrator - Wales Online News Opinion Welsh Rarebit, radio hit to remember GAVIN and Stacey (back for a one-off special). Doctor Who (superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins guesting for Christmas). Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you ... | 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 |
1,507,636 | What is the female equivalent of polygyny? | {\\rtf1\\adeflang1025\\ansi\\ansicpg1252\\uc1\\adeff0\\deff0\\stshfdbch31505\\stshfloch31506\\stshfhich31506\\stshfbi0\\deflang1033\\deflangfe1033\\themelang1033\\themelangfe0\\themelangcs0{\\fonttbl{\\f0\\fbidi \\froman\\fcharset0\\fprq2{\\*\\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\\f34\\fbidi \\froman\\fcharse... | The Heretical Heathen: "Mother Earth" is No Mere Metaphor: Relation, Personification, and Survival Friday, July 13, 2012 "Mother Earth" is No Mere Metaphor: Relation, Personification, and Survival The polytheist/animist act of personifying phenomena is perhaps the hardest thing for many modern people to understand, and... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,637 | What name is given to the treatment of cotton or linen to give it the appearance of silk? | Fabric & Textiles Glossary - Learn About Fabrics | Joel & Son Fabrics A Acetate A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose, refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp, and acidic acid that has been extruded through a spinneret and then hardened. Acrylic A manufactured fiber derived from polyacrylonitrile... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,638 | Which restaurant chain was founded in 1998 by Simon Woodroffe? | Simon Woodroffe: The Yo! Sushi boss who beat depression - BBC News BBC News Simon Woodroffe: The Yo! Sushi boss who beat depression By Will Smale Business reporter, BBC News 25 June 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Yo! Sushi Simon Woodroffe felt he was down on his knees just before he founded restaurant chain Yo!... | Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,639 | Rafflesia Arnoldii, the world’s largest flower, is better known by what name? | What is the largest flower in the world? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) What is the largest flower in the world? The Rafflesia arnoldii. The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of I... | Strelitzia reginae Strelitzia reginae Family : Strelitziaceae Common names : crane flower, bird of paradise, orange strelitzia (Eng.); isigude (Nguni); kraanvoëlblom (Afr.) Strelitzia reginae is one the most popular horticultural perennial around the world. It flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,640 | ‘Touch the rainbow. Taste the rainbow’ is the advertising slogan for which confectionery product? | Skittles' new advertising campaign Print article Imagine a world where everything you touch turns to Skittles®, that is exactly what Wrigley has created in its latest TV advert for this colourful confectionery brand. On TV screens from the 3rd May for three weeks, this twisted take on reality follows lead character, T... | '80s Actual: The Archers: Nigel Pargetter - Graham Seed - A Fond Farewell... 3.1.11 The Archers: Nigel Pargetter - Graham Seed - A Fond Farewell... Nigel Pargetter, played by Graham Seed, arrived in Ambridge in late 1983. The character hailed from a little way off, Lower Loxley House at Loxley Barrett, and was a comple... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,641 | The Sutherland Falls, the fifth highest waterfalls in the world are in which country? | New Zealand Tours - Milford Track and Sutherland Falls - YouTube New Zealand Tours - Milford Track and Sutherland Falls 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 fea... | 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 |
1,507,642 | Which Yorkshire born track and field athlete is the current Olympic heptathlon champion. She was awarded the CBE in 2013? | 1000+ images about Jessica Ennis on Pinterest | Heptathlon, Olympic champion and Jessica ennis hill Jessica Ennis. Whether she wins an Olympic Gold medal or not. An excellent all-round athlete. See More | 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 |
1,507,643 | In which country is chicken frequently served in a chocolate sauce? | Traditional Foods in Mexico | USA Today Traditional Foods in Mexico (Photo: burrito image by Silvia Bogdanski from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Common Foods in Spain Traditional food in Mexico is far different from the Mexican food we find in the states. Traditional Mexican food is dependent upon the region and the s... | On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 2... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,644 | Jean Valjean is the central character in which classical novel? | Guide to Les Miserables: Classic Literature by Victor Hugo - TeacherVision Discussion Questions Introduction The book which the reader now holds in his hands, from one end to the other...treats the advance from evil to good, from injustice to justice, from falsity to truth, from darkness to daylight, from blind appetit... | Jean Valjean | fictional character | Britannica.com Jean Valjean fictional character THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. You can learn more about this topic in the related articles below. Similar Topics Jean Valjean, fictional character, the fugitive protagonist of Victor Hugo ’s sweeping novel Les Misérables (1862). Learn More in... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,645 | Which musician played Nikola Tesla in the 2006 film The Prestige? | The Prestige (2006) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ... | High Society (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Well Did You Evah? High Society (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Well Did You... Mike (Frank Sinatra) and Dexter (Bing Crosby) trade friendly... High Society (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Well... High Society (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Well Did You Evah? Mike (Frank Sinatra) and Dexter (Bing Crosby) trad... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,646 | Published in 2013 Mad About the Boy is the third book about which character who is then 51 and a widow with two children? | Bridget Jones is back in ‘Mad About the Boy’ - The Washington Post Bridget Jones is back in ‘Mad About the Boy’ The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updat... | Death of a Policeman (A Hamish Macbeth Mystery): M. C. Beaton: 9781455504749: Amazon.com: Books Death of a Policeman (A Hamish Macbeth Mystery) Add all three to Cart Add all three to List One of these items ships sooner than the other. Show details Buy the selected items together This item:Death of a Policeman (A Hamis... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,647 | Who's missing: Jason, Mary Ellen, Erin, Ben, Jim-Bob, Elizabeth | The Waltons - The Hamner Family Growing up with the Family - The REAL Waltons Born July 10th, 1923 Earl Hamner Jr. was the first child of Earl Sr. and Doris Hamner. Six years older than the next sibling, Earl was certainly looked up to by the younger children. From the left: Brothers Bill (Ben), Paul (Ben), cousin Ja... | Release group “The Lexicon of Love” by ABC - MusicBrainz There’s 1 review on CritiqueBrainz. You can also write your own . Most Recent Review by Rob Webb on 2004-11-29 ABC appeared at a turning point in pop, as the rough and tumble of post-punk gave way to a more sophisticated, lithesome Brit-funk, expounded by bands l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,648 | What is the food of the secretary bird? | Secretarybird – Sagittarius serpentarius - Birds Birds Follow It's Nature on Facebook Secretary Bird Secretary bird has obtained its unusual name thanks to the black feathers on the crest that remind of goose feathers, which secretaries used to wear inserted in their wigs. In appearance, this bird looks similar to a cr... | Galapagos Penguins Swimming Galapagos Penguins Diet The main prey items appear to be thin schooling fish of a length of 1-15 cm, largely around 10 cm long. Sardines (Sardinox sagax), Anchovy (Engraulis sp.), Mullet (Mugil sp.) and Piquitangas (Lile stolifera) are reported prey species. Based on observations of Galapago... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,649 | In which stretch of water was HMS Amethyst fired on and detained in 1949? | FOR THE RECORD FOR THE RECORD WITHIN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 8 Dec 2011 : Column 5P Petition presented to the House but not read on the Floor HMS Concord The Petition of William Leitch. Declares that the Petitioner believes that it is a grievous injus... | War of Jenkins' Ear War of Jenkins' Ear 1739-1748 [ 1739 - 1749 ] The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain) was a conflict between Great Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748, with major operations largely ended by 1742. Its unusual name, coined by Thomas Carlyle in 1858,[5] refers to an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,650 | Rogaining, a sport of long distance cross-country navigation or orienteering, is recognised as originating where? | WRC2016 - What is Rogaining? What is Rogaining? Email Rogaining is the team sport of long distance cross-country navigation. Map reading, teamwork, endurance and strategy are features of the sport. The championship rogaine is a continuous twenty four hour event, while shorter 12, 8 and 6 hour events are common. The ... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,651 | Who had a UK No.1 hit in May 1972 with 'Vincent'? | The UK Number Ones : 1970-1974 -now Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 31 Jan 1970 Edison Lighthouse Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) 5 Only No 1 Studio act with lead singer Tony Burrows . He sang on hits for many other groups. 7 Mar 1970 Lee Marvin Wandrin' Star 3 Only No 1 Tough-guy actor who g... | 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 |
1,507,652 | What Oscar nominated film was adapted from Noel Coward?s play Still Life? | Brief Encounter (1945) - The Criterion Collection The Criterion Collection Spine #76 After a chance meeting on a train platform, a married doctor (Trevor Howard) and a suburban housewife (Celia Johnson) begin a muted but passionate, and ultimately doomed, love affair. With its evocatively fog-enshrouded setting, swoo... | Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) ); two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,653 | Boulevard Périphérique is the famous Paris? | Dirty boulevard: why Paris's ring road is a major block on the city's grand plans | Cities | The Guardian Resilient cities Dirty boulevard: why Paris's ring road is a major block on the city's grand plans The Périphérique cuts wealthy central Paris off from its working-class suburbs – but as France’s capital finally ta... | Place de la Bastille, Paris 6. Tour de la Liberté 7. Tour de la Bertaudière 8. Tour de la Basinière Aerial view of the Pierre-François Palloy (click to enlarge) The outer stone walls, 15 feet (4.5m) thick at the base, were pierced with narrow slits by which the cells were lighted. In early times, the Bastille had entra... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,654 | Oct 14, 1926 saw the introduction of what favorite childhood character, known for his love of hunny? | History of Winnie the Pooh | Winnie the Pooh About History of Winnie the Pooh During the first World War, troops from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) were being transported to eastern Canada, on their way to Europe, where they were to join the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade. When the train stopped at White River, Ontario, a... | 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 |
1,507,655 | Where would you spend stotinki? | Cash and Currency Tips for Europe by Rick Steves Upon arrival, take a minute to get acquainted with any new currency. By Rick Steves When I first started traveling in Europe, I’d convert my traveler’s checks into cash at American Express — the convivial, welcoming home to American travelers abroad. When changing dollar... | The Rolling Stones: Complete Singles Chart Entries [US & UK, 1963-2006] (click HERE for SOLO stones hit singles & albums) (based on US Billboard and UK Record Retailer/Music Week/NME/BPI positions) Compiler: AC Palacio. You may also review the more genre-specific Mainstream Rock Chart . Find a complete list of b-sides ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,656 | Which is the smallest British bird? | The RSPB: Goldcrest Goldcrest Conservation status: Green With the firecrest, the goldcrest is the UK's smallest bird. They're dull greyish-green with a pale belly and a black and yellow stripe on their heads, which has an orange centre in males. Their thin beak is ideally suited for picking insects out from between pin... | British Garden Birds - Blackcap Blackcap Mostly grey-brown with a black cap. Sylvia atricapilla Wing Span: 20-23 cm (8-9") Weight: 16-25 g (½-¾ oz) Similar to the male but with red-brown cap. Breeding Pairs: 580 000 Description The Blackcap is a warbler with a distinctive black or red-brown cap (crown and forehead), ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,657 | Copacabana Beach is close to which city? | The 10 Closest Hotels to Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro - TripAdvisor Clear all Your selections $27 - $655 Free Wifi Budget Beach Luxury City Center Mid-range Breakfast included Pool Hostel Romantic Best Value Free Parking Trendy Boutique Family-friendly Charming Quiet Restaurant Pets Allowed Suites Kitchenette Spa... | What are three capital cities that sit on or near the equator? | Reference.com What are three capital cities that sit on or near the equator? A: Quick Answer Three capital cities that sit on or near the equator are Quito, Ecuador; Nairobi, Kenya and Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Quito is located only 15 miles from the equato... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,658 | What is the minimum age of the President of the USA? | Why is minimum age for president 35? FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Why is minimum age for president 35? What's so magical about the age of 35 when it comes to running for president? George Hager, an Editorial Page writer for USA TODAY, answers this reader question. Post to Facebook Why is minimum age... | Nov. 16, 2000: Pres. Clinton Visits Vietnam Video - ABC News ABC News Bill Clinton is the first president to visit Vietnam since the end of the war. 3:00 | 11/09/10 Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}} Coming up next: More information on this video Enhanced full screen Transcript for Nov. 16, 2000: Pres... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,659 | In which year was actor Sean Connery born? | Sean Connery - Biography - IMDb Sean Connery Biography Showing all 227 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (7) | Trivia (133) | Personal Quotes (62) | Salary (18) Overview (4) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Sean Connery is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring... | 1964 1964 by • 1960s January 01 - In Britain, the first edition of Top of the Pops screens on the BBC. Host Jimmy Savile introduces The Rolling Stones , Dusty Springfield , The Hollies , The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Dave Clark Five . 03 - Barry Goldwater announces his candidacy for the US Presidency. 05 - The first ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,660 | In which US city was the 1968 film 'Bullitt' set? | Bullitt 1968 ( FILMING LOCATION) with shot-for-shot remake car chase - YouTube Bullitt 1968 ( FILMING LOCATION) with shot-for-shot remake car chase 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 vid... | AtheistJewoftheUS: New York, New York/Raging Bull/ Shutter Island/Hugo and Rocky film series Wikipedia pages New York, New York/Raging Bull/ Shutter Island/Hugo and Rocky film series Wikipedia pages New York, New York (film) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search New York New York poster.jpg ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,661 | Gilbert Ryle's The Concept of Mind (1949) is a critique of the notion propounded by Descartes that the mind is distinct from the body. What phrase did Ryle famously use to describe his concept? | The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: prose-style , highly-recommended-favorites , footnotes-to-plato Men are not machines, not even ghost-ridden machines. They are men—a tautology which is sometimes worth remembering. The problem of mind is one of those philosophical quan... | Prof. Zelma Catalan's Discussion of Irony in <span class="book">Vanity Fair</span> Anon. "Woman in Her Psychological Relations." Journal of Psychological Medicine and Mental Pathology, 4 (1851), 18-50. Aristotle. Nicomachean Ethics. Trans. W. D. Ross. Batoche Books: Kitchener, 1999. —. Rhetoric. Trans. W. Rhys Roberts.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,662 | "Who left this message to James Callaghan in 1964 ""Good luck, old cock, sorry to leave it in such a mess""?" | Ex-Treasury secretary Liam Byrne's note to his successor: there's no money left | Politics | The Guardian Ex-Treasury secretary Liam Byrne's note to his successor: there's no money left Byrne left letter on desk for incoming minister David Laws Monday 17 May 2010 10.17 EDT First published on Monday 17 May 2010 10.17 ED... | Nice The Biggest Treasure Found photos Nice The Biggest Treasure Found photos Check out these the biggest Treasure Found images: Sounds of the Sixties This group of 40 British pop stars posed for the photo in April 1964, some are obvious but others are harder to recognize. 1. Mike Millward, guitar and vocals for the Fo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,663 | Who provides the voice for Sideshow Bob in The Simpson? | ‘Simpsons’: Sideshow Bob to finally kill Bart this fall – EW.com FOX After 25 years, Sideshow Bob will finally get his wish. This fall on The Simpsons’ annual Halloween episode, Kelsey Grammer will return to voice the baritone, scene-stealing maniac Sideshow Bob. Only this time, instead of his diabolical plan being fo... | THE NEW SEASON - FILM - Los Angeles Noir and Other Looming Shadows - Schedule - NYTimes.com All dates are subject to change. September Wednesday AL Franken: God Spoke A year in the life of this comedian and political commentator, as recorded by the filmmakers Nick Doob and Chris Hegedus (''The War Room''). Artie Lange'... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,664 | How did multi millionaire Russell Sage save money? | 10000_questions 12 - 10000 general knowledge questions and answers 10000_questions 12 10000_questions 12 - 10000 general knowledge questions and... SCHOOL View Full Document 10000 general knowledge questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro No Questions Quiz 6 Answers 1 Which Mediterranean countries orchestra is bigger than ... | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,665 | In The Jeeves Stories by P. G. Wodehouse, one of the characters was called Mrs Spenser Gregson. What did Bertie Wooster usually call her? | Bertie Wooster : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Bertie Wooster Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From... | Mr Pooter: an Alternative Point of View Mr Pooter: an Alternative Point of View [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> George and Weedon Grossmith ] r Pooter, although little known to the world at large, has entered the language in England. There the word conjures up a conventional, priggish, strait-laced, lower middle cla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,666 | What name did Andy Warhol give to his original New York City studio from 1962 to 1968 in premises on the 5th floor of 231 East 47th Street, Madison Avenue? | erotic movie star photos on Flickr | Flickr I just got home from a pretty long day at work, fortunately I am physically exhausted, unfortunately not so much mentally. Anybody else ever have that problem? So a couple of random thoughts for tonight. I have a rather large essay on my mind I want to write, I am just not ... | News & Additions BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETS - THE MUSIC DIDN’T DIE 2 CD Jasmine JASCD 531 - Release date September 11, 2009 Disc 1: Nashville Sessions & Demos 1. Down The Line 2. Baby Let's Play House 3. Love Me 4. Don't Come Back Knockin' 5. Midnight Shift 6. Blue Days, Black Nights 7. Baby Won't You Come Ou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,667 | Who won the 1940 Presidential election in the Philip Roth novel 'The Plot Against America'? | The Plot Against America Summary - eNotes.com The Plot Against America Summary link Link In the 1940 of Philip Roth’s reimagined history, many Americans are so afraid that President Franklin D. Roosevelt is leading the country into the war in Europe that the Republican Party nominates not Wendell Wilkie but Charles A. ... | 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 |
1,507,668 | Who plays the part of Princess Grace in the 2014 film 'Grace of Monaco'? | Grace of Monaco (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 Watch Now From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video The story of former H... | Press Reaction In 1980 To Death Of A Princess | Death Of A Princess | FRONTLINE | PBS "The Gate of an Arabian princess: a 'docu-drama'" Christian Science Monitor May 9, 1980 by Arthur Unger One of the most controversial -- and timely -- films in the short history of the Public Broadcasting Service is being aired on mos... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,669 | Who is the only person to win an Oscar playing an Oscar winning actress? | Academy Awards Best Actress Blue Jasmine (2013) The Only Best Actress Tie: In the Best Actress category, an unusual tie (the only occurrence among female acting performances) occurred in 1968 between Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand, for their respective performances in The Lion in Winter (1968) an... | Oscars: Every single best actor winner - CNN.com Oscars: Every single best actor winner By Breeanna Hare, CNN Updated 3:17 PM ET, Thu February 20, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Oscar-winning best actors Leonardo DiCaprio accepts the best actor awa... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,670 | Oscar Hammerstein mentored which librettist, who wrote the lyrics to 'West Side Story'? | Stephen Sondheim: My 'West Side Story' Lyrics Are 'Embarrassing' - ABC News ABC News Stephen Sondheim: My 'West Side Story' Lyrics Are 'Embarrassing' By JOHN BERMAN Stephen Sondheim finds the music from "West Side Story," one of the most revered musicals of all time, downright "embarrassing." And he should know. He wro... | Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Overview Audio Selections The Story Who's Who Britten's opera is set at sea, on the British man-of-war H.M.S. Indomitable, during the Napoleonic wars in 1797. The opera presents portraits of a number of crew members, but the s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,671 | Who supposedly had a moment of inspiration while sitting under an apple tree? | The core of truth behind Sir Isaac Newton's apple | The Independent Monday 18 January 2010 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online It is one of the most famous anecdotes in the history of science. The young Isaac Newton is sitting in his garden when an apple falls on his head and, in a stroke of brilliant insi... | What's in a name? What's in a name? [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> Charles Dickens —> Works —> Great Expectations —> Theme and Subject ] In the first sentence of Great Expectations, Pip explains the origin of his name: “My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,672 | What is the official language of Cambodia ? | Language - About Cambodia | Ministry of Tourism Cambodia (MOT) Language Weather Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. The Cambodian language is derived from the Mon-Khmer (Austro-Asiatic) language family. Khmer is renowned for possessing one of the largest sets of alphabets; it consists of 33 consonants, 23 vowel... | Pol Pot - Leader of the Khmer Rouge Pol Pot Pol Pot Leader of the Khmer Rouge An interview with former Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot in the rebels' Cambodian stronghold of Anlgong Veng. Asked about his role in the killing of as many as two million Cambodians, Pol Pot said he did not wish to discuss the matter. (Jan. 8, 19... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,673 | What animal normally represents the box of low market share and low market growth in the Boston Matrix (or 'BSG Matrix' or 'Growth-Share Matrix') marketing model? | Free Essays on Cow - Brainia.com Brainia.com Purple Cow BU 230 A Purple Cow A “Purple Cow” for a person, company, or product is someone or something that no one has seen before. Also, it can be the thoughts or uniqueness of that person, company or product. A “Purple Cow” is a remarkable idea or product that is worth ta... | TV ACRES: Dogs > Breeds> Basset Hounds > Dog the dog (Columbo) Basset Hounds Dog the dog - Basset hound seen on episodes of the police drama COLUMBO/NBC/1971-77/ABC/1989-91. Dog was owned by Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk), a seemingly incompetent homicide detective who always got his man. The choice of a droopy-eare... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,507,674 | What is the parliamentary constituency of Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party? | Salmond: The Man Behind The Nationalist Weather Salmond: The Man Behind The Nationalist Alex Salmond has dreamed of an independent Scotland since he first joined the Scottish National Party in the early 1970s. 12:05, UK, Thursday 21 August 2014 Image Caption: The SNP leader poses with a copy of the 1320 Declaration of ... | Simon Hoggart's sketch: Chingford skinhead, Prince of Darkness, smiley old gent | Politics | The Guardian Simon Hoggart's sketch Iain Duncan Smith campaigning in Chingford and Woodford Green with his precessor Lord Tebbit. Photograph: Sean Smith Monday 2 May 2005 05.46 EDT First published on Monday 2 May 2005 05.46 EDT... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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