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1,508,475 | "Which musical term means ""sustained"", and occasionally also implies ""a slowing of tempo""?" | Right Feet, Middle Pedals (Sostenuto Pedal) | Left Feet, Left Pedals (Soft Pedals) » Right Feet, Middle Pedals (Sostenuto Pedal) In music, sostenuto is a term from Italian which means “sustained,” and occasionally also implies a slowing of tempo. It usually refers to a style of playing rather than a tempo. For instance... | History of Jazz -instrument match - Music History And Literature 143 with Navidad at Orange Coast College - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. History of Jazz -instrument match History of Jazz -instrument match Jessica M. -played drums for ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,476 | Who directed the 1973 film American Graffiti? | American Graffiti (1973) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, 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 A couple of high school gr... | ‘Trading Places’: More Than 7 Things You May Not Know About The Film (But We Won’t Bet A Dollar On It) | IndieWire Advertise with Indiewire ‘Trading Places’: More Than 7 Things You May Not Know About The Film (But We Won’t Bet A Dollar On It) 'Trading Places': More Than 7 Things You May Not Know About The Film (But We ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,477 | What traditional dish is made with sheep organs and oatmeal, encased in an animal stomach? | What Is Haggis Made Of? What Is Haggis Made Of? Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Haggis for a Burns Night Supper. Getty Updated September 24, 2016. The national dish of Scotland is Ha... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,478 | In poetry, a quatrain is a stanza or complete poem consisting of how many lines of verse? | QUATRAIN -- Crossword entry | Crossword Nexus QUATRAIN Quatrain A quatrain is a type of stanza, or a complete poem, consisting of four lines. Existing in various forms, the quatrain appears in poems from the poetic traditions of various ancient civilizations including Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and China; and, conti... | 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 |
1,508,479 | In which country is Mount Sinai? | What is the location of the real Mount Sinai? What is the location of the real Mount Sinai? Subscribe to our Question of the Week : Question: "What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?" Answer: Where is the real Mount Sinai? For centuries, scholars, explorers and pilgrims have sought the location of the real Moun... | Yom Kippur - Holidays - HISTORY.com Yom Kippur A+E Networks Introduction Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar), it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspecti... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,480 | The 1st World War Armistice was signed in 'Compagnie Internationale des Wagons Lits 2419', a? | Armistice | Iconic Photos Iconic Photos Famous, Infamous and Iconic Photos Posts Tagged ‘Armistice’ with 3 comments On November 8th 1918, the German delegation crossed the frontlines to negotiate an armistice to end the First World War. Instead of directly driving them to where the Supreme Commander of the Allied Force... | World War I Ended With the Treaty of Versailles Great War & Jazz Age (1914-1928) This song was meant to express the voice of children during World War I: "We want our Daddy dear, back home (Hello Central, give me France)" World War I Ended With the Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919 World War I (1914-1918) was finall... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,481 | Who was the last South African golfer to win the Open Championship? | South African Open Championship 2015: Daily Leaderboard Updates and Highlights | Bleacher Report South African Open Championship 2015: Daily Leaderboard Updates and Highlights By Mike Chiari , Featured Columnist Jan 8, 2015 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Stuart Franklin/Getty Images 0 Comments The So... | 1985 British Open Golf Tournament Winner and Scores By Brent Kelley Updated December 18, 2015. As the 1985 British Open got under way, it had been 16 years since any Briton won the Open Championship. Sandy Lyle put an end to that streak. The Scotsman was a 10-time winner on the European Tour and had three appearances i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,482 | From which country did Kosovo achieve independence in 2008? | Kosovo profile - BBC News BBC News Read more about sharing. Close share panel Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, after years of strained relations between its Serb and mainly Albanian inhabitants. It has been recognised by the United States and major European Union countries, but Se... | 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 |
1,508,483 | Sir Titus Salt, the first manufacturer of alpaca fabrics in this country, built a model village to house his employees, what name did he give to it? | Full text of "Sir Titus Salt, baronet: his life and its lessons" 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. It has survived long enough for the cop... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,484 | Who wrote the sonnet 'How do I love thee'? | How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millio... | Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome at Discogs 1984 Notes: "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" is the title track to the 1984 debut album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In March 1985, the album track was substantially a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,485 | Which English football club is nicknamed ‘The Black Cats’? | Sunderland AFC and the black cat Sunderland AFC and the black cat For the majority of its history, Sunderland AFC never had an 'official' nickname. However, in 2000 there was a vote on the official club website; as the available alternative names were "The Mackems", "The SOLs", "The Miners" and "The Light Brigade", it'... | Blackburn didn't buy the Premier League title in 1995 – they earned it | Football | The Guardian When Saturday Comes Blackburn didn't buy the Premier League title in 1995 – they earned it Jack Walker's wealth helped Kenny Dalglish, but Rovers spent less money than Manchester United and their other challengers Alan Shea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,486 | Which BBC Local Radio Station began as Radio Blackburn in 1971? | BBC - iPlayer Radio iPlayer Radio About BBC Radio Lancashire What is BBC Radio Lancashire? BBC Radio Lancashire is the BBC's local radio station serving Lancashire (its editorial area). It broadcasts a wide mix of local news, sport, information, conversation, music and entertainment, reflecting life in the Red Rose cou... | BBC Radio 2 folk DJ Mike Harding hits out at boss after sacking | Media | The Guardian BBC Radio 2 folk DJ Mike Harding hits out at boss after sacking Veteran presenter to be replaced by Mark Radcliffe after 15 years presenting Folk Show Mike Harding says controller Bob Shennan only rang him once and that was to sack h... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,487 | The brothers in The Kinks were Ray and ... ? | The Kinks reunion? Not since Ray Davies stamped on bother Dave's birthday cake | Daily Mail Online comments First off, Dave Davies wants to spell something out. There will not be reunion of The Kinks. Not now. Not in the future. Never. ‘I think the music is so beautiful it shouldn’t be tainted,’ he says. ‘It would be a... | Best Ten British Bands - Britain ExplorerBritain Explorer Best Ten British Bands By: admin Comments: Comments Off on Best Ten British Bands Here’s the list of the Top Ten British Bands of all time. That’s right – “Bands” – so no solo artists. Please note that in order to qualify as a band the members had to actively pl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,488 | Which BBC crime drama stars Idris Elba in the title role? | The Wire actor Idris Elba to star in new BBC1 crime drama | Television & radio | The Guardian The Wire The Wire actor Idris Elba to star in new BBC1 crime drama The Wire's Idris Elba takes title role in Luther, crime series that reveals killer at start of each show The Wire actor Idris Elba is to take the lead role in ... | Amazon.com: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Season 1: George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, David Berman, William Petersen, Gary Dourdan: Movies & TV Disc 1: Pilot, Cool Change; Crate and Burial; Pledging Mr. Johnson Disc 2: Friends and Lovers; Who Are You?; Blood D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,489 | Shelina Permalloo won which TV show in 2012? | Shelina Permalloo wins MasterChef 2012 final | Radio Times Shelina Permalloo wins MasterChef 2012 final Sunny Mauritian chef triumphs in the culinary contest for a ratings-winning cook-off Comments Written By 12:12 PM, 16 March 2012 Shelina Permalloo has won the MasterChef final, in a gripping competition climax that p... | BBC - BBC TV blog: Pointless: How I became the co-host Richard Osman | 12:57 UK time, Wednesday, 6 July 2011 So Pointless started at 5.15pm on BBC One on Monday, launching with a week of celebrity programmes. We've already done over 100 shows on BBC Two and now we're making the big leap up to BBC One. Very exciting. In... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,490 | Usually associated with monarchical and aristocratic titles, what is the term for a widow who holds a title or property derived from her deceased husband? | dowager - definition - What is ? What is ? dowager definition : dowager A dowager is a widow who holds a title or property—a "dower"—derived from her deceased husband. As an adjective, dowager usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles. In popular usage, the noun dowager may refer to any el... | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 18... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,491 | Where does Marsala wine come from? | What is Marsala Wine | Wine Folly Articles , Fortified Wine , Intermediate What is Marsala Wine? Marsala wine is a fortified wine from Sicily. It’s commonly used for cooking to create rich caramelized sauces. There are two styles of Marsala to know for cooking and they are dry vs. sweet, but Marsala is so much more tha... | 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 |
1,508,492 | What is the most southerly town in Chile, on the Straits of Magellan? | Humpback Whales | Straits of Magellan | Carlos III Island | Parque Marino Francisco Coloane | Chilean Patagonia | Torres del Paine | puma - www.fsexpeditions.com Map & Itinerary Chile's Whales and Pumas (Trip Code PAT05) Day 1 • Punta Arenas | Drive to Port Famine| Zodiac trip to San Isidro Lodge | Hike to Bahía El Agu... | Buenos Aires Culture - ISA Money Matters What is Buenos Aires like? Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina and is one of the most lively cities in the world. It has rightfully been called "the Paris of the South America" as it is reminiscent of many European cities while it still maintains its natural, latin cul... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,493 | Which Buckinghamshire farm was used as a hideout by the Great Train robbers? | John Maris led police to Great Train Robbers tells of years of fear and death threats | Daily Mail Online comments Worry: Farm worker John Maris, who was responsible for helping police track down the Great Train Robbers' hideout, has told how he received death threats in the years following the notorious gang's convict... | London Underground 150th Anniversary - new Great Britain stamps, 9 January 2013 - Norvic Philatelics 2nd class - the Metropolitan Railway; railway tunnelling 1st class - Edwardian commuters; Piccadilly Line’s Boston Manor Station £1.28 - Classic rolling stock in 1938; Canary Wharf Station 1999 T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,494 | Which one of the signs of the zodiac is inanimate? | Zodiac Signs: Ancient To Modern History | Lifescript.com This article has been written by an outside contributor. It has not been reviewed by the LifeScript editorial staff for accuracy. Zodiac Signs: Ancient To Modern History By Teresa Opdycke Are You the One? The art and science of astrology began thousands of years ... | Leo - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au Leo Welcome to Astrology.com.au Astrology.com.au is all about Astrology, Horoscopes, Love, Romance, Compatibility and Live Psychics As one of the world's premiere astrology sites, astrology.com.au provides a variety of astrological, psychic, spiritual and new-age information to an ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,495 | What Olympic event involves throwing a spear? | javelin throw | athletics | Britannica.com Javelin throw long jump Javelin throw, athletics (track-and-field) sport of throwing a spear for distance, included in the ancient Greek Olympic Games as one of five events of the pentathlon competition. The javelin that is used in modern international men’s competition is a s... | Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow African boycott The 1976 Montreal Games were marred by an African boycott involving 22 countries. The boycott was organised by Tanzania to protest the fact that the New Zealand rugby team had toured apartheid South Africa and that New Zea... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,496 | In what American state was Barack Obama born? | About Barack Obama About Barack Obama Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. —President Obama President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawa... | Barack Obama elected as America’s first black president - Nov 04, 2008 - HISTORY.com Barack Obama elected as America’s first black president Share this: Barack Obama elected as America’s first black president Author Barack Obama elected as America’s first black president URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2008, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,497 | Who wrote the lyrical drama 'Prometheus Unbound' in 1820? | Prometheus Unbound | play by Shelley | Britannica.com play by Shelley The Tempest Prometheus Unbound, lyrical drama in four acts by Percy Bysshe Shelley , published in 1820. The work, considered Shelley’s masterpiece, was a reply to Aeschylus ’s Prometheus Bound , in which the Titan Prometheus stole fire from heaven to... | Twelfth Night from ShakespeareMag.com Tobacco Factory Theatre Notes on Twelfth Night English playwright William Shakespeare wrote the Twelfth Night or What You Will during the 1601-1602 winter season. The Twelfth Night was originally written to be performed as a special Christmas play, although its publication had to w... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,498 | "Tony Kushner wrote the award-winning play ""Angels in...?" | '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... | Tom Stoppard - Literature Literature Biography Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard was born Tomás Straüssler on 3 July 1937 in Zlín, Czechoslovakia. He grew up in Singapore and India during the Second World War and moved to England in 1946 with his mother and stepfather, his own father having been killed in Singapore. Educated... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,499 | Located at the southern end of the Mariana Trench, what is the name given to the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean? | Deepest Part of the Ocean - Deepest Ocean Trench Home » Records » Deepest Point in the Oceans Deepest Part of the Ocean The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known location in Earth's oceans. Mariana Trench map: Map showing the geographic location of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Image fro... | The top ten deepest mines in the world - Mining Technology Vale's Creighton Mine in Canada is the world's deepest nickel mine. The top ten deepest mines in the world Eight of the ten deepest mines in the world reside in a particular region of South Africa, while the remaining two - Kidd Creek and Creighton - are both l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,500 | """Hobson-Jobson"" is the short title of a book written by Henry Yule and Arthur C. Burnell, first published in 1886, that contains what?" | National Book Auctions - Your National Source for Everything Bound $45 This auction lot includes the following group of titles: - Italian Splendor: Palaces, Castles, Villas by Jack Basehart - Dated 1990 by Rizzoli - Large-format volume in dustjacket. Photographs by Roberto Schezen, text by Ralph Toledano. Introduction ... | Labour party | Article about Labour party by The Free Dictionary Labour party | Article about Labour party by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Labour+party British political party, one of the two dominant parties in Great Britain since World War I. Origins The Labour party was founded in 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,501 | Wind speed is measured in which unit? | Windspeed Limited (Vector Instruments) - Celebrating 40 years of Quality High-Precision Anemometer, Windvane and Weather Sensor Manufacture Wind Speed Measurement Units and Conversion Factors 1 metre per second (m/s, ms-1) = 2.237 miles per hour (mph) 1 metre per second (m/s, ms-1) = 1 metre per second (m/s, ms-1) = ... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Lau... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,502 | "Alexander Pope wrote this epitaph for Sir Isaac Newton: ""Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night; God said 'Let Newton be' and all was light."" To the above, Sir John Collings Squire added: ""It did not last: the devil, shouting 'Ho. Let ___ be' restored the status quo."" Whom did the devil add?" | Quotes from the Mathematical Quotations Server Collected by Mark R. Woodard Furman University Adams, Douglas (1952 - 2001) Bistromathics itself is simply a revolutionary new way of understanding the behavior of numbers. Just as Einstein observed that space was not an absolute but depended on the observer's movement in ... | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,503 | Which Scottish scientist is generally credited with the invention of the telephone? | Who is credited as inventing the telephone? Was it Alexander Graham Bell, Elisha Gray, or Antonio Meucci? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) Who is credited as inventing the telephone? Was it Alexander Graham Bell, Elisha Gray, or Antonio Meucci? Alexander G... | Inventors 1792-1871 Inventor of the Computer British mathematician and inventor, who designed and built mechanical computing machines on principles that anticipated the modern electronic computer. Babbage was born in Teignmouth, Devonshire, and was educated at the University of Cambridge. He became a fellow of the Roya... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,504 | What is the piece of turf called which is cut out of the ground by a golf club striking a ball? | Divot - definition of divot by The Free Dictionary Divot - definition of divot by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/divot Also found in: Thesaurus , Acronyms , Idioms . div·ot (dĭv′ət) n. 1. A piece of turf torn up by a golf club in striking a ball, or by a horse's hoof. 2. Scots A thin square of tu... | 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 |
1,508,505 | Which cricket journalist and former Test Match Special broadcaster died in January this year? | Journalist Martin-Jenkins dies aged 67 | Sports - Geo.tv Journalist Martin-Jenkins dies aged 67 | 0 0 LONDON: Respected English cricket journalist and commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins has died of cancer at the age of 67, his former colleagues announced on Tuesday. Popularly known as 'CMJ' in Great Britain, Martin... | Wisden - Obituaries in 1996 WISDEN 1997 home Obituaries in 1996 ANDREW, FREDERICK JAMES, died suddenly on July 15, 1996, aged 59, at the annual Sir Garfield Sobers schools tournament in Barbados, an event he helped found. Jim Andrew was a fast-medium bowler who had a lengthy career with Gloucestershire but played only ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,506 | Which Colorado mountain is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains? | Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park's Longs Peak, Mount Evans, the Maroon Bells and Mount Sneffels are five of Colorado's most popular and most photographed mountains. And they're so beautiful, even the novice photographer will look like a pro. 1. Mount Elbert Mount Elbert is the tallest mountain in Colorado, comi... | The 14 Highest Mountains in the World Share By Stewart Green The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level. These mountains, besides their highest main summit, also have 22 subsidiary summits , many of which have not been climbed... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,507 | Technically what must be specified in order for a given speed to be termed a velocity? | B B July 21, 2012 See also: Trick Play CIMM DEFINITION: Returns viewer to the previous screen. As distinguished from “Last” – primarily a Remote Control function – which returns the viewer to the last channel viewed. Usage of the term “Last” and its function varies across operators and platforms. July 21, 2012 See al... | 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 |
1,508,508 | Which supermodel wrote the book Swan? | BOOK REVIEW / Murder, intrigue, three Naomis . . . and me: Swan, Naomi Campbell; Heinemann, pounds 12.99 | The Independent BOOK REVIEW / Murder, intrigue, three Naomis . . . and me: Swan, Naomi Campbell; Heinemann, pounds 12.99 Tuesday 6 September 1994 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online WHO says models ar... | CNN.com - Transcripts transcripts Sarah Ferguson Gives Tips on How to `Win the Weight Game' Aired January 11, 2000 - 9:00 p.m. ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. LARRY KING, HOST: Tonight, she's gone from storybook royal bride to working single mom -- Sarah, the duc... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,509 | Who has twice been Prime Minister of Italy - from 1996 to 1998 and from 2006 to 2008? | President Romano Prodi - Speaker Profile | Celebrity Speakers President Romano Prodi Former Prime Minister of Italy, President of the European Commission (1999 - 2004) President Romano Prodi served as President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of Italy twice, from 1996 - 1998 and 2006 - 2008. He became Pres... | 1978- Year of 3 Popes - TU ES PETRUS 1978: The Year Of The Three Popes The year 1978 will long be remembered as the year of the three popes. The not unexpected death of Pope Paul VI on August 6th, 1978 was followed on August 26th by the election of the "Smiling Pope," John Paul I. Reigning only 33 days, the len... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,510 | The traditional proofreading mark of a wavy line beneath a passage of text gives instruction to change it to? | Proofreader's Marks Delete the word(s) or letter(s) indicated with a loop through them. close up There is an extra space. Delete it. Sometimes I use this when you have spelled a single word incorrectly as two words. indent An arrow pointing to a line at the beginning of a paragraph means you should indent the first lin... | 'Be afraid, be very afraid' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: Be afraid, be very afraid Meaning Ostensibly, a warning that something dangerous is imminent. In reality, this is usually said with comic intent. The thing being warned of is more likely to be mildly unw... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,511 | What did composer Berlioz originally study? | Hector Berlioz | French composer | Britannica.com French composer Leonard Bernstein Hector Berlioz, in full Louis-Hector Berlioz (born December 11, 1803, La Côte-Saint-André, France —died March 8, 1869, Paris), French composer, critic, and conductor of the Romantic period, known largely for his Symphonie fantastique (1... | Bruckner - Composers - Classic FM Classic FM Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) was an Austrian composer known for his symphonies, masses, and motets. Life and Music Bruckner's father was the local church organist and his mother a singer in the choir. However, he didn't begin his formal music training until he was 11, when he ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,512 | Who is credited with overseeing the development of the computer mouse? | Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse, has died | PCWorld Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse, has died Senior U.S. Correspondent, IDG News Service | Jul 3, 2013 10:36 PM PT Email a friend Use commas to separate multiple email addresses From Your message has been sent. Sorry There was an error... | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." 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 |
1,508,513 | The first father and son win at the Oscars was in 1948 when John Huston won the award for Directing and for Writing Adapted Screenplay and his father Walter Huston won the award for Best Supporting Actor. Which film had they worked on together to win these awards? | The History of the Academy Awards: Best Picture – 1948 | News from the Boston Becks News from the Boston Becks The life and times of Erik, Veronica and Thomas 26 June, 2010 The History of the Academy Awards: Best Picture – 1948 [4] Comments Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons in the "Get thee to a nunnery" scene in Ham... | 1957 Academy Awards® Winners and History Witness For the Prosecution (1957) Actor: ALEC GUINNESS in "The Bridge On The River Kwai" , Marlon Brando in "Sayonara" , Anthony Franciosa in "A Hatful of Rain", Charles Laughton in "Witness for the Prosecution", Anthony Quinn in "Wild Is the Wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,514 | Which popular card game takes its name from the Spanish for 'Basket' ? | 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... | 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 |
1,508,515 | What type of animal is a GAVIAL ? | The Animal Gavial - KidsBiology.com About Gavial The Gavial Crocodile is a little different from other crocodiles. Their back feet are webbed because they spend most of their time in the water (most crocodiles spend most of their time on land). And this crocodile has a very slender sn... | goatsucker Encyclopedia > Plants and Animals > Animals > Vertebrate Zoology goatsucker goatsucker, common name for nocturnal or crepuscular birds of the order Caprimulgiformes, which includes the frogmouth, the oilbird, potoos, and nightjars. Goatsuckers are medium in size and are found in the temperate and tropi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,516 | What is the name for the biology discipline that deals with the science of plant life? | Scientific Disciplines Scientific Disciplines Abstracts & Posters - Scientific Disciplines and Subdisciplines Although ABRCMS emphasizes interdisciplinary science, to manage the large number of student presentations, all abstracts must align with a single scientific discipline. When submitting an abstract, select the... | Cicely Mary Barker (1895–1973), Illustration of the Pink Fairies for Flower Fairies of the Garden, 1944. Reproduction of Flower Fairy illustrations, © The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker, 2009 Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker In the early 19th century there was a widespread enthusiasm for flower fairies. This origina... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,517 | Who, born in Gloucestershire, composed 'On Wedlock Edge' in 1909? | Born: October 12, 1872, Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, Eng Died: August 26, 1958, London The son of a clergyman, Ralph Vaughan Williams attended the Royal College of Music and then took music degrees at Trinity College, Cambridge University. He also studied in Berlin with Max Bruch and in Paris with Maurice Ravel. On hi... | Fatal Marriages in George Eliot's "Middlemarch": Analysis of Vocational Marriage of Women Fatal Marriages in George Eliot's "Middlemarch": Analysis of Vocational Marriage of Women Ken Thompson, Graduate Student, Austin Peay State University, Memphis, Tennessee [This essay was originally written for Dr. Calovini's Engli... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,518 | What, in American English, is the meaning of 'sophomore'? | Sophomore - definition of sophomore by The Free Dictionary Sophomore - definition of sophomore by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sophomore Related to sophomore: Sophomore Album soph·o·more a. A second-year student in a US college. b. A tenth-grade student in a US high school. 2. A person in the se... | Don’t spoil the ship for a ha’p’orth of tar. | word histories Don’t spoil the ship for a ha’p’orth of tar. MEANING Don’t risk the failure of a large project by trying to economise on trivial things. ORIGIN Ship is a dialectal pronunciation of sheep, and this proverb was originally to lose the sheep (often the hog... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,519 | Who were Babs, Joy and Teddie? | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Beverley Sisters' years in limelight Beverley Sisters' years in limelight Teddy, Babs and Joy got their first break in an advertising campaign Veteran singing trio The Beverley Sisters, who have been made MBEs in the New Year Honours List, were one of the most popular acts of the 50s and 60s.... | The TV Series - A History The TV Series - A History This is a History of the Railway Series and Thomas's rise to TV fame from 1953 to present, chronicling the attributions of each new Series. The quality of the Awdry stories and characters had piqued the interest and captured the interest ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,520 | In humans, what is the name of the front cutting teeth? | 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 ... | Orthopedic / Prosthetic Dentistry | Dentrist Orthopedic / Prosthetic Dentistry Topics: Subject. Aim. Tasks. Development stages. Orthopedic dentistry includes 2 disciplines: Propediutics of orthopedic stomatology Clinical orthopedic stomatology Propediutics of orthopedic dentistry is a discipline which foresees ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,521 | What U.S. military base is located on the island of Cuba? | Military Bases In Cuba | Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps Bases - Military bases in Cuba Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Is military base in Cuba It is one of the oldest US Naval bases located in the Guantanamo Bay province of Cuba. The country is an island having a US base at the corner of the country with hills and moun... | The Leaders | Cuban Missile Crisis U.S. President John F. Kennedy Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston Digital Identifier: JFKWHP-AR6283-A. In 1960, at the age of 43, John F. Kennedy became the youngest elec... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,522 | Which venue in London hosts the annual Ideal Home Show? | Ideal Home Show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre | Earls Court London | London hotels | LondonTown.com Images The Ideal Home Show is the place to find the latest in home furnishings as this famous show fills up the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre with everything you need to feather your nest - and a whole lot more besid... | Visit Downton Abbey and English Castles 6 nights in the Millennium Tara House Kensington Itinerary Day 1: Depart for London Overnight flight to London under own arrangement. Day 2: Arrive in London Arrive in London and meet your tour guide at the airport. Enjoy a panoramic tour of London on your way to our Hotel. There... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,523 | Where is the French terminus for the Hoverspeed service? | Hoverspeed Fast Ferries The Hovercraft: End of an Era Archived Article ABOVE: Hoverspeed's Princess Anne carried 396 passengers and 53 cars between Dover and Calais in 35 minutes. On October 1, 2000, Hoverspeed ended more than 32 years of cross-Channel ferry service by hovercraft. The retirement of its two SRN4 Mark II... | London: Railway Stations - TripAdvisor London: Railway Stations Review a place you’ve visited JOIN We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for London each week. London Traveler Article: London is a city with twelve major railway stations around the central area of the city. Each station has t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,524 | What trade did the Dutch East India Company dominate in 17th and 18th centuries? | Dutch East India Company, Trade Network, 18th Century ( Detailed PDF Map ) Dutch East India Company, Trade Network, 18th Century The Dutch East India Company (VOC; Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie), founded in 1602, is often considered as the first true multinational corporation. From the 17th to the 18th centur... | The real Indian is a kirana and community loyalist, so why do consumer businesses mistake us for a homogeneous bunch? Tech Ecommerce The real Indian is a kirana and community loyalist, so why do consumer businesses mistake us for a homogeneous bunch? WhatsApp What does the term Indian mean? Who is this consumer e-comme... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,525 | Who in 2009 became Britain's first individual diving world champion? | Tom Daley has become Britain's first individual world diving champion | Sport | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old Tom Daley last night became Britain's first individual world diving champion after taking gold in the 10m platform event. The 15-year-old was fourth with two rounds to go but a flurry of perfec... | The Cancer Research UK Boat Races - Personalities Personalities Multi-Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Pinsent Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE is perhaps the most distinguished oarsman ever to compete in The Boat Race. He was in the Oxford Blue Boat in 1990, 91 & 93, winning twice but was losing President in 1993. In 1992 he miss... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,526 | A bonspiel is a tournament in which winter sport? | My Curling .com - All the information on curling you need! My Curling .com - All the information on curling you need! How to play - The how to of curling. The playing surface - The dimensions of a standard curling rink. Curling on TV - a schedule of televised curling events. Planning Bonspiels - Things to consider when... | List of German expressions in English Zwieback, a "twice baked" bread; rusk, variants: German hard biscuits; Mennonite double yeast roll. Sports and recreation Abseil (German spelling: sich abseilen, a reflexive verb, to rope (seil) oneself (sich) down (ab)); the term abseiling is used in the UK and commonwealth... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,527 | Which English author said ‘Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play……..it is war minus the shooting’? | George Orwell: The Sporting Spirit George Orwell The Sporting Spirit Now that the brief visit of the Dynamo football team has come to an end, it is possible to say publicly what many thinking people were saying privately before the Dynamos ever arrived. That is, that sport is an unfailing cause of ill-will, and that if... | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,528 | Tamerlane was a 14th-century conqueror of Western, South and Central Asia, founder of which empire? | Timur or Tamerlane - A Brief Biography Timur or Tamerlane By Kallie Szczepanski Updated April 24, 2016. Throughout history, few names have inspired such terror as "Tamerlane." That was not the Central Asian conqueror's actual name, though. More properly, he is known as Timur, from the Turkic word for "iron." Amir Timur... | W. Somerset Maugham - Freedom From Religion Foundation Orders W. Somerset Maugham On this date in 1874, William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris, France. Maugham was orphaned when he was ten years old, and soon moved to live with relatives in England. He underwent medical training at St. Thomas Hospital in London, be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,529 | In response to a request by Gypsy Rose Lee, what term for a striptease performer was coined by the H. L. Mencken after he channeled his inner Greek and thought of invertebrate molting? | University Diaries From today’s Washington Post : Dear Miss Manners: I am a student at a large university, and thus most of my communication with professors (for better or for worse) is done in writing (via e-mail). I find myself over and over in the same predicament as to how to address my professors. When initiating ... | Issue 189 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal 54 TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 23 (5) 17. Stunned (6) 21. Offer an idea (7) 22. Ribbon (5) 23. Competition (7) DOWN 2. Journeying (10) 3. Seller (8) 4. King of beasts (4) 5. Board game (4) U Test your concentrat... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,530 | For what purpose was the typeface Charles Wright 2001 designed? | Charles Wright | K-Type Edit My Details Charles Wright K-Type Charles Wright is a full typeface in the style of lettering used for British vehicle plates. The family includes the standard Bold weight which is based on the condensed bold ‘2001’ style with an uppercase which conforms to British registration plate specifi... | Issue 172 by East Cork Journal (page 54) - issuu issuu Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal The Puzzler WIN2TICKETS FOR... TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 4 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CAROLINE GRIFFIN, Midleton ACROSS 8. Viewpoint (7) 9. Inheritors (5) 10. Winning card suit (5) 11. Low wall on... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,531 | Later holding a cabinet post, who finished second to Harold Wilson in the 1963 Labour Party Leadership Election? | Harold Wilson | Politics | The Guardian Harold Wilson Thursday 25 May 1995 09.59 EDT First published on Thursday 25 May 1995 09.59 EDT Share on Messenger Close Lord Wilson of Rievaulx, as he came improbably to be called - will not go down in the history books as one of Britain's greatest prime ministers. But, increasin... | Conflicting Views of the Attlee Governments by Professor Kevin Jeffreys. University of Plymouth new perspective. Volume 3. Number 3. March 1998 Summary: Labour won a resounding election victory in 1945, but from 1947 its popularity began to ebb, with economic, financial and foreign policy problems, and it went out of o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,532 | Which two countries are linked by the Brenner Pass? | Austria sends more police to patrol Brenner border area Austria sends more police to patrol Brenner border area Pin it Share A car passes a street sign reading 'Austria' in the Italian village of Brenner on the Italian - Austrian boarder, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler More VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria is sen... | 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 |
1,508,533 | In 1915, which Balkan nation joined W.W.I., on the side of the Central Powers (i.e. Germany), by declaring war on Serbia? | Serbia | Article about Serbia by The Free Dictionary Serbia | Article about Serbia by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Serbia Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Acronyms , Wikipedia . Serbia (sûr`bēə), Serbian Srbija (sŭr`bēä), officially Republic of Serbia, republic (1995 est. pop. 1... | World War One trigger: Murder of Franz Ferdinand and the gunshots that change history | WWI | News | Daily Express 01:52, Sat, Jun 28, 2014 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was worried about what would happen in Sarajevo[REX] Nineteen-year-old Gavrilo Princip wasn't expecting the royal convoy to pass his vantage point outside ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,534 | What does ‘Son et Lumiere’ translate to in English? | Espectáculo in English | Spanish to English Translation espectáculo 1 (Teat) (representación) show; (función) performance sección de espectáculos entertainment guide; entertainments section; el deporte como espectáculo sport presented as show business dar un espectáculo to make a scene espectáculo de luz y sonido sound... | The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] - Gertrude Lawrence | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic The King and I [Original 1951 Cast] AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's fifth musical, The King and I, was their first to be designed as a star ve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,535 | "What ""Commonwealth"" was formed on 1 January 1901, with Lord Hopetoun as Governor-General and Edmund Barton as Prime Minister?" | Edmund Barton | National Museum of Australia Prime Minister from 1 January 1901 to 24 September 1903 Edmund Barton. Photo: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an22942278. Edmund Barton became Australia's first Prime Minister on New Year's Day 1901 at a huge public ceremony in Centennial Park in Sydney. Barton was ce... | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hart... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,536 | In which state would you find the gold depository at Fort Knox? | Currency & Coins: Fort Knox Bullion Depository Currency & Coins: Fort Knox Bullion Depository Page Content A large amount of the United States' gold reserves is stored in the vault of the Fort Knox Bullion Depository, one of the institutions under the supervision of the Director of the United States Mint . The remain... | 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 |
1,508,537 | Specific areas of Britain, e.g. the Broads, are designated as ESA's. For what does the S stand? | %PDF-1.1 %���� 2 0 obj << /Length 46883 >> stream BT /F5 1 Tf 28 0 0 28 242.54 769.6 Tm 0 g BX /GS1 gs EX -0.022 Tc 0.026 Tw (Ecology and)Tj -4.08 -1.2 TD -0.023 Tc 0.063 Tw (Environmental Science)Tj /F7 1 Tf 40 0 0 40 137.66 692.8 Tm -0.029 Tc 0.03 Tw [(F)75(ACT SHEET)]TJ ET 0 G 0 J 0 j 0.48 w 1000 M []0 d 1 i 42.59 7... | 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 |
1,508,538 | Which part of the body is affected by barotitis? | Barotrauma | definition of barotrauma by Medical dictionary Barotrauma | definition of barotrauma by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/barotrauma Related to barotrauma: Sinus barotrauma , volutrauma barotrauma [bar″o-traw´mah] injury caused by pressure differences between the external ... | 18 Effects of Meningitis on the Body Joint Pain 18 Effects of Meningitis on the Body Meningitis is swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. There are different types of meningitis, but most are caused by viruses or bacteria. Viral meningitis can make you very sick, but it often doesn’t leave lingerin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,539 | Pol Pot was overthrown as ruler of what country in 1979? | Pol Pot overthrown - Jan 07, 1979 - HISTORY.com Pol Pot overthrown Publisher A+E Networks On January 7, 1979, Vietnamese troops seize the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, toppling the brutal regime of Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge. The Khmer Rouge, organized by Pol Pot in the Cambodian jungle in the 1960s, advocated a ra... | "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 |
1,508,540 | "Who described cauliflower as a ""cabbage with a college education""?" | Cauliflower Cauliflower Mark Twain once described cauliflower as "cabbage with a college education." Cauliflower is indeed a member of the cabbage family and has a mild flavor, which tends to make it very compatible with sauces and other strong flavors. Cauliflower can be cooked and then pureed for soup. The florets ar... | Georgia O'Keeffe paintings, biography, and quotes. of Georgia O'Keeffe Gegorgia O'Keeffe and her paintings One of the first female painters to achieve worldwide acclaim from critics and the general public, Georgia O'Keeffe was an American painter who created innovative impressionist images that challenged percep... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,541 | Who was the last Roman Catholic king of England? | Roman Christendom: Our last Catholic King: James II and VII Honour all men. Love the brethren. Fear God. Honour Caesar, the Emperor. (1 Pet 2:17) Saturday, 5 April 2008 Our last Catholic King: James II and VII King James II of England, France and Ireland and VII of Scotland, was our last Catholic King. He was pushed of... | King John | Britroyals Britroyals Born: December 24, 1166 at Beaumont Palace : Oxford Parents: Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Relation to Elizabeth II: 21st great-grandfather House of: Angevin Ascended to the throne: April 6, 1199 aged 32 years Crowned: May 27, 1199 at Westminster Abbey Married: 1) Isabella of Glo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,542 | What is a female outer garment, a cut of meat; and a part of a hovercraft and saddle? | skirt - definition of skirt in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of skirt in English: skirt 1A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs. Example sentences ‘Her flowing skirt was hiked up in back with just a hint of a bustle.’ ‘I normally wear plaid skirts with a plain whit... | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famousl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,543 | The cauliflower was first cultivated on or in the region of what island? | Cauliflower Festival - Margaretville HOME • History • Photos • Recipes • Vendors • Products • Directions • Contact Info HISTORY OF CAULIFLOWER Described by Arab botanists and known to the Romans, the cauliflower originally came from Cyprus, and was introduced to France from Italy in the middle of th... | Indian Institute of Spices Research Indian Institute of Spices Research Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. And Perry (Syn. Eugenia caryophyllus) Family : Myrtaceae Description Clove, small, reddish-brown flower bud of the tropical evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum of the family Myrtaceae, was imp... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,544 | Which sheikhdom is the capital of the United Arab Emirates? | United Arab Emirates's capital - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com United Arab Emirates's capital Definitions of United Arab Emirates's capital 1 n a sheikhdom of eastern Arabia and capital of the United Arab Emirates Synonyms: the capital city of a nation Word Family Usage Examples Sign up, it's free! Whether you... | From trucial states to nation state : decolonization and the formation of the United Arab Emirates, 1952-1971 View Item JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it. From trucial states to nation state : decolonization and the formation of the United Arab Emirates, 1952-19... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,545 | What was the occupation of Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932)? | Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) - The Garden Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) - The Garden 1922-07-02 Manuscript on paper | RCIN 1171449 Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) References Description Full leather bound in green calf with gold tooling Gertrude Jekyll was an influential garden designer, known for the painterly quality of her... | 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 |
1,508,546 | In the human body, bile is secreted by the liver and stored in which organ? | Liver – Anatomy and Function of the Human Liver Sinusoids and Bile Canaliculi Full Liver Description [Continued from above] . . . of growing as quickly as a cancerous tumor to restore its normal size and function. Anatomy of the Liver Gross Anatomy The liver is a roughly triangular organ that extends across the entire ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,547 | What is the name given to the bands of white cloth on the neck of some clerical and academic robes | Understanding Vestments in Presbyterian Worship | First Presbyterian Living Waters for the World http://e2.ma/click/2hu0d/ej74m/iqv30 Understanding Vestments in Presbyterian Worship The Impetus Behind the Conversation At the beginning of the first Community Lenten service last year (2006), as the ecumenical cadre of ... | JCD Dissertation - School of Canon Law School of Canon Law P = Printed Book; M = Microfilm; N = Not published Sequential: 578 Condon, Edward "Heresy by Association: The Canonical Prohibition of Freemasonry in History and in the Current Law" 2014 577 Zielonka, Dariusz J. "The Influence of the Second Vatican Council on t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,548 | The title of TV show Strictly Come Dancing is based upon the name of a previous BBC show and which 1993 Baz Luhrman film? | It’s been compared to Game of Thrones, but the BBC’s new Viking drama The Last Kingdom actually gives an insight into the true story of the birth of England… It is the late ninth century and much of the country has fallen to the Danes – leaving just a single kingdom holding out against the invaders, in the country we k... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,549 | Who became chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989? | Powell becomes Joint Chiefs’ chairman - Sep 21, 1989 - HISTORY.com Powell becomes Joint Chiefs’ chairman Share this: Powell becomes Joint Chiefs’ chairman Author Powell becomes Joint Chiefs’ chairman URL Publisher A+E Networks The Senate Armed Forces Committee unanimously confirms President George H. Bush’s nomination ... | The History Place - Great Speeches Collection: Winston Churchill Speech - Iron Curtain Less than a year after the end of World War II, the great wartime leader of Britain, Winston Churchill, delivered this speech in which he first coined the term "iron curtain" to describe the ominous postwar boundary in Europe... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,550 | "Who wrote ""Badjelly The Witch"", ""A Little Pot Boiler"" and ""Small Dreams Of A Scorpion""?" | Spike Milligan Spike Milligan Ireland ( 1918 - 2002 ) When Spike Milligan died in 2002, he left behind one of the most diverse legacies in British entertainment history -- as well as a legion of devoted fans and admirers. His themes ranged from environmental issues to the war, from nostalgia to depression, and his prol... | J.M. Barrie (Author of Peter Pan) edit data Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan. The child of a family of small-town weavers, he was educated in Scotland. He moved to London, where he developed a car... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,551 | The songs People Will Say We're in Love and The Surrey with the Fringe on Top are from which stage show? | The Dramatic Function of Songs in Musical Theater The Dramatic Function of Songs in Musical Theater by Dr. Larry A. Brown Professor of Theater Musical theater has become one of the most popular forms of stage entertainment today. Musicals combine the full spectrum of all the arts: words, singing, dancing, stage s... | Alan Bleasdale - Literature Literature The Agency (London) Ltd Biography Alan Bleasdale, born in Liverpool in 1946, taught at various schools in Lancashire before becoming Resident Playwright at Liverpool Playhouse in 1975, and at the Contact Theatre, Manchester, in 1976. While teaching, he wrote a series of stories, b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,552 | The satirical comedy Airplane! was released in what year? | Airplane! Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 185 out of 215 people found the following review useful: Arguably one of the funniest films ever made from UK 6 June 2004 "Airplane!" is, was and always shall be the master of spoof movies. It is single-handedly responsible for literally inventing a sub-genre of comedy. It is the... | The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Clockwise from top left: Homer, Marge, Maggie, Santa's Little Helper (dog), Bart, Snowball II (cat) and Lisa. Genre IMDb profile TV.com summary The Simpsons is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Network. It became one of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,553 | The sweet-tasting root of which plant is sometimes known as ‘Spanish’? | A Modern Herbal | Liquorice [ Top ] ---Description--- The plants are graceful, with light, spreading, pinnate foliage, presenting an almost feathery appearance from a distance. The leaflets (like those of the False Acacia) hang down during the night on each side of the midrib, though they do not meet beneath it. From t... | 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 |
1,508,554 | Two of the water signs are Cancer and Scorpio, what is the third? | Water - Article by Astrology.com Water BY ASTROLOGY.COM NOVEMBER 25, 2009 12:08 PM EST Share Share Share The element of Water is associated with the signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, and it also rules the Fourth, Eighth and Twelfth Houses. Watery descriptiions are well suited to this element: fluid, flowing, wavering. ... | Astrology: Emeril Lagasse, date of birth: 1959/10/15, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his da... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,555 | The architectural term colonnade refers to a series of what features? | Glossary of Landscape Gardening and Architecture Terms Home Page: Stowe Landscape Gardens arcade literally, a series of arches; in gardening, often a straight, tree-lined walkway, the trees forming the arched ceiling. Arcadia a picturesque plateau region in Greece, reputed to be the home of pastoral poetry and commemor... | Heritage | Building Design Building Design Big names back Comyn Ching listing bid 28 April 2016 Jencks and Knight argue Farrell project should be viewed alongside Neues Museum and Venturi Scott Brown’s work 29 March 2016 Rare listing U-turn criticised by conservation specialists No room for sheltered housing in the new... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,556 | In the human body, what is produced by the Parotid Gland? | The Salivary Glands : Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology | December 11, 2013 | 0 Comments The Salivary Glands Several glands associated with the oral cavity secrete saliva. Saliva: Helps moisten and compact food into a round mass called a bolus Contains enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of starch Dissol... | 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 |
1,508,557 | What is the capital of Qatar? | Doha | national capital, Qatar | Britannica.com national capital, Qatar Sheikh Ḥamad ibn Khalīfah Āl Thānī Doha, Arabic Al-Dawḥah , city, capital of Qatar , located on the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Persian Gulf . More than two-fifths of Qatar’s population lives within the city’s limits. Situated on a sha... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,558 | What is the name of the python in Rudyard Kipling’s novel ‘The Jungle Book’? | Guide to the Characters in Kipling's The Jungle Book The Jungle Book: A Complete List of Characters written by: Elizabeth Wistrom • edited by: SForsyth • updated: 1/4/2012 The cast of characters from The Jungle Book are detailed in this informative article. Also included with the information about... | Famous Rabbits Rabbits in Myth and Folklore The Lunar Year of the Rabbit The rabbit is one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, celebrated once every tweleve years. Centzon Totochtin In Aztec mythology, the Centzon Totochtin ("four-hundred rabbits") are a group of deities who meet for frequent parties; they are div... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,559 | What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge? | Translations Golden Gate Bridge Design In 1921, Joseph B. Strauss hired Charles A. Ellis to head up his staff and soon advanced him to Vice President, Strauss Engineering Corporation, in charge of bridge design and construction supervision. In 1925, Strauss had Ellis arrange for Prof. George F. Swain of Harvard Univers... | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,560 | The shamrock is the national badge of which country? | The Shamrock The Shamrock The shamrock and Saint Patrick. Although the shamrock is closely associated with Saint Patrick, it is more likely that the shamrock was worn it as a symbol of the cross - the old Tua Cross, presumably and not the modern one - rather than of the Trinity. Shamrock itself is... | history - Did Saint Patrick actually explain the Trinity using a shamrock? - Christianity Stack Exchange Did Saint Patrick actually explain the Trinity using a shamrock? St. Patrick's Bad Analogies (YouTube) So, that in itself is good evidence that St. Patrick wouldn't (or shouldn't) have used the shamrock to teach the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,561 | What is Brad Pitt's real first name? | Brad Pitt - Biography - IMDb Brad Pitt Biography Showing all 177 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (112) | Personal Quotes (38) | Salary (18) Overview (3) 5' 11" (1.8 m) Mini Bio (1) An actor and producer known as much for his versatility as he is for his handsome ... | [pics] Vivienne & Knox Jolie-Pitt Birthday: Branglina Twins Turn 6 Years Old - Hollywood Life 26 Photos Wow, six years sure flies by fast! Happy 6th birthday to the adorable Branglina twins, Vivienne and Knox Jolie-Pitt! Brad Pitt , 50, and Angelina Jolie , 39, have two huge reasons to celebrate on July 12 — it’s Vivie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,562 | Who wrote 'The Leatherstocking Stories'? | The Leatherstocking Tales | novels by Cooper | Britannica.com The Leatherstocking Tales Alternative Title: “The Leather-Stocking Tales” Related Topics The Pathfinder The Leatherstocking Tales, series of five novels by James Fenimore Cooper , published between 1823 and 1841. The novels constitute a saga of 18th-century ... | Chapter 2: Animal Language | The Story of Doctor Dolittle | Hugh Lofting | Lit2Go ETC The Story of Doctor Dolittle Source: Lofting, H. (1920). The Story of Doctor Dolittle . New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes Readability: Chicago Lofting, H. (1920). Chapter 2: Animal Language. The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Lit2Go Editio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,563 | In the UK, other than white, what colour is shown on a 5-amp use? | Colour - definition of colour by The Free Dictionary Colour - definition of colour by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/colour n 1. (General Physics) a. an attribute of things that results from the light they reflect, transmit, or emit in so far as this light causes a visual sensation that depends on... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,564 | Endemic to nine islands of an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, what is the largest living tortoise? | Wikiwix » Wikipedia - Galápagos_Islands Galápagos Islands The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón ; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos ) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean , 972 km (525 nmi) west of continental Ecuador , of ... | 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 |
1,508,565 | Which British city has suburbs called Normanton, California, and New Zealand? | Detailed Map of Australia - Nations Online Project Map Index ___ Detailed Map of Australia Australia is all in one, a country, a big island, and the smallest continent. With an area of 7,617,930 km² it is slightly smaller than continental USA (without Alaska ), it is the sixth largest country in the world with only abo... | Wisden - Zimbabwe v New Zealand in Zimbabwe, 2011-12 Zimbabwe v New Zealand in Zimbabwe, 2011-12 At Bulawayo, November 1-5, 2011. New Zealand won by 34 runs. Toss: New Zealand. Test debuts: R. W. Chakabva, N. Ncube, M. N. Waller; D. A. J. Bracewell, D. G. Brownlie. New Zealand team pose with the trophy © AFP Teams: New... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,566 | In which British city would you find Shrub Hill railway station? | Where we are - Worcester City Council Worcester City Council Tel : 01905 722233 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) We are open The normal opening hours of Worcester's Customer Service Centre are : Day Sunday CLOSED We are also open for telephone enquiries on 01905 722233 on Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Travel Information Nati... | What's So Haute About Ludlow? | Departures What's So Haute About Ludlow? SHARE: R.W. Apple Jr. finds gastronomic bliss in Shropshire's thriving Michelin kitchens By R.W. Apple Jr. R.W. Apple Jr. on March 30, 2010 "The greatest attraction of Shropshire is that it does not attract too many," the late architectural histor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,567 | "Complete the title of this James Bond film: ""Diamonds Are ... ""?" | Diamonds Are Forever (1971) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Create a character page for: Create » Paul Edward Jackson ... 4K film scanning: pristine digital restoration: Lowry Digital Images a DTS company (as Paul E. Jackson) (2006 restoration) a list of 22 titles created 09 Jul 2011 a list of 22 ... | Sam Smith sings theme song for James Bond film 'Spectre' - CNN.com 1 of 22 Photos: James Bond theme song singers English singer Matt Monro is best known for his hearty rendition of the theme tune for 1963's "From Russia with Love." (The first James Bond movie, "Dr. No," had an instrumental title song.) Hide Caption 2 o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,568 | What is produced in a Solera? | The Solera system | SherryNotes Published on August 28th, 2013 | by Ruben 10 The Solera system Sherry has a unique and rather complex system of maturation using a large number of casks and fractional blending. This system is called solera and it is used in the production of all types of sherry, dry or sweet. It is also... | The FunBoxs Biggest Quiz Ever .. | Page 2 | Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum | Guild Forums | Gaia Online Orphelia's FunBox 2 Main forum Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:36 pm 6501..In fashion correspondent and bar are types of what item? 6502..Artemis is Greek Goddess of what - only one among all Gods? 6503..25% of the adult ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,569 | What is the largest island in the Mediterranean? | What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? | Reference.com What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? A: Quick Answer The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is Sicily, which is located off the southern tip of the boot-shaped Italian cape. The island encompasses a total area of approximately 9,9... | History of the Balearic islands Telegraph.co.uk Chris Hadfield: 'From space, the Bahamas is the most beautiful place on Earth& [ ... ] Balearic Islands History Balearic Islands are just a number of islands existing together located in the eastern part of Spain. These islands are located about fifty one miles away from ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,570 | What do ‘scandent’ plants do? | Scandent - definition of scandent by The Free Dictionary Scandent - definition of scandent by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/scandent Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia . scan·dent adj. Botany Climbing: a scandent vine. [Latin scandēns, scandent-, present participle of scandere, to climb; see... | Watch TV Online | Sky Go Sexcetera Magazine show featuring undercover stories about the world of sex and providing a provocative look at human sexuality, from the erotic to the downright bizarre. Adult scenes. Gigolos Nick records his debut country track, while Bradley and Brace prepare for their dates. Plus, Vin's b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,571 | Which crop in particular is damaged by the Boll Weevil? | Boll Weevil | New Georgia Encyclopedia Last edited by NGE Staff on 10/12/2016 The boll Boll Weevil weevil greatly affected Georgia's long history of cotton production between 1915, when the insect was introduced to Georgia, and the early 1990s, when it was eliminated as an economic pest. Yield losses associated with th... | Weed of the Week: Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica | Pitchcare Magazine Weed of the Week: Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica Weed of the Week: Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) By Laurence Gale What is a weed? By definition a weed is a plant that is growing in the wrong place. Weeds take valuable space, water, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,572 | What was the name of the British submarine which collided with a Swedish oil tanker in the Thames estuary in 1950, killing over 60 people? | British Submarine HMS Truculent Contact British Submarine HMS Truculent "Of all the branches of men in the Forces, there is none which shows more devotion and faces grimmer perils than the submariner. Great deeds are done in the air and on the land; nevertheless, nothing surpasses your exploits." Winston Churchill. "On... | History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) History of USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) Current OIC Biography Construction of NAUTILUS was made possible by the successful development of a nuclear propulsion plant by a group of scientists and engineers at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission, under the leadership of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,573 | The 24th Amendment to the US constitution makes what illegal? | Full Text of the 24th Amendment to the US Constitution American History Expert By Martin Kelly The 24th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed by Congress on January 23, 1964 to make poll taxes illegal for federal elections. Poll taxes are taxes that some states began charging during Reconstruction as a way to Afr... | Twentieth Amendment - U.S. Constitution - FindLaw Twentieth Amendment - U.S. Constitution Amendment Text | Annotations Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in wh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,574 | In which Asian city is Orchard Rd. the main shopping street? | Orchard travel guide - Wikitravel 10 Contact Ion Orchard Orchard Road is the main shopping street of Singapore . North of the Singapore River , to the west of the Central Business District, Orchard Road turns into Bras Basah Road as it heads east. Understand[ edit ] Orchard Road is named after the nutmeg orchards that ... | Olympic Council of Asia : Games | Games | Asian Winter Games | Sapporo 2017 Sapporo 2017 The Asian Winter Games will return to Japan for the eighth edition in 2017. The first two Asian Winter Games were held in Sapporo in 1986 and 1990, and the third edition at Aomori in 2003. Sapporo is the picturesque capital of ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
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