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1,508,775 | Alberto Fujimori became the President of which South American country in 1990? | Alberto Fujimori - Rise and Fall El Sendero Luminoso and El Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru Peruvian Terrorism When Fujimori become president in 1990 Peru was facing catastrophe. The economy was in the grip of hyperinflation but, even more seriously, in the countryside a bloody civil war was rag... | FW DE KLERK - QUOTES AND BOOKINGS - MOTIVATIONAL AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER - CAPE TOWN Motivational and Keynote Speaker - Cape Town Frederik Willem de Klerk (born 18 March 1936), often known as F. W. de Klerk, is the former seventh and last State President of apartheid-era South Africa, serving from September 1989 to May 1... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,776 | September 29th is a Quarter Day in the legal calendar when, traditionally, rents were due and magistrates were chosen; what is the name applied to this day? | AAA October 2010 newsletter October 2010 Newsletter It's October - Autumn real! And time for another AAA Newsletter! If you weren't convinced last month you will be this month - especially when the clocks go back in a week or so. Time to get a lot of things done before it gets too miserable - this is definit... | On This Day halfaperson wrote: Quote: 1986 The 'Hand of God' football match. England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Mexico. Both Argentine goals were scored by Diego Maradona - the first with the deliberate use of his hand which went unseen by the referee. It was the first match ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,777 | Which painter, who was born in Paris, France in 1848 and died in 1903 at Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, had lived at various times in Lima (Peru), Orlans (France), Copenhagen (Denmark), Panama, Saint Pierre (Martinique), Pont-Aven (France), Arles (France), Mataiea Village (Tahiti), Punaauia (Tahi... | Paul Gauguin on ArtStack - art online Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin ( /ɡoʊˈɡæn/ ; French: [øʒɛn ɑ̃ʁi pɔl ɡoɡɛ̃] ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French post-Impressionist artist. Underappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style that were distinctly d... | Whistler and Music—Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano | Podcasts | Freer and Sackler Galleries Whistler and Music—Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano This concert, by the young Lithuanian-born pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute, was recorded as part of the Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series at the Freer Gallery of Art on March 4, 2004. PROGRAM P... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,778 | Which pirate’s ship was called Queen Anne’s Revenge? | Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge wreck reveals secrets of the real Pirate of the Caribbean - Telegraph USA Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge wreck reveals secrets of the real Pirate of the Caribbean Divers exploring the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne's Revenge are bringing to the surface new evidence of th... | So THIS is why Henry VIII called wife No.4 the Flanders Mare! Anne of Cleves is an upside down image of the king in portraits | Daily Mail Online So THIS is why Henry VIII called wife No.4 the Flanders Mare! Anne of Cleves is an upside down image of the king in portraits From the look on his face, Henry VIII is certain... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,779 | In cooking, what is the main ingredient of a pongal dish? | How to Cook Pongal: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow Wash rice and dal together and drain well. 3 In the rice cooker , heat 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of ghee. 4 Add rice, dal and fry until the ghee coats the mixture. 5 Add the rest of ingredients, except for the cashews. 6 Add water cover and cook. 7 Keep testing the wat... | BBC - Food - Recipes from Programmes : Sweet Baby James James Martin shares his love of puddings with the nation Quick recipe finder Type the ingredients you want to use, then click Go. For better results you can use quotation marks around phrases (e.g. "chicken breast"). Alternatively you can search by chef, programme... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,780 | The name of which classic film (starring Audrey Hepburn) was also the title of a 1996 hit record for the group 'Deep Blue Something'? | Ten Songs Inspired by Movies :: Music :: Lists :: Paste Ten Songs Inspired by Movies By Gage Henry | October 24, 2009 | 7:00am 1. "Like Lazenby" by Sondre Lerche On his latest album, Hearbeat Radio, Norwegian orchestral popster Sondre Lerche showcases his James Bond knowledge by comparing his best efforts to the ta... | 2006 Academy Awards® Winners and History Monster House (2006) Actor: FOREST WHITAKER in "The Last King of Scotland," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond," Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson," Peter O'Toole in "Venus," Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness" Actress: HELEN MIRREN in "The Queen," Penel... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,781 | Which 18th century British author described a second marriage as ‘The triumph of hope over experience’? | Project MUSE - Love and Marriage in 18th-Century Britain Love and Marriage in 18th-Century Britain Wendy Moore (bio) William Hogarth graphically depicted the pitfalls of arranged marriage in his cautionary cartoon series Marriage à-la-mode, published in 1745. Samuel Johnson famously described second marriages as the "t... | R.D. Blackmore biography R.D. Blackmore (1825–1900), English novelist and fruit grower wrote Lorna Doone (1869) Biography: With his elder brother Henry (1824–1875), Blackmore spent much of his childhood in the lush and pastoral "Doone Country" of Exmoor, Devon, and along the Badgworthy Water (where there is now a memor... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,782 | If a wine is described as flabby what does it lack | eRobertParker.com: A Glossary of Wine Terms Weekly Wine Buys acetic: Wines, no matter how well made, contain quantities of acetic acidity that have a vinegary smell. If there is an excessive amount of acetic acidity, the wine will have a vinegary smell and be a flawed, acetic wine. acidic: Wines need natural acidity to... | Fiasco | Define Fiasco at Dictionary.com fiasco [fee-as-koh or especially for 2, -ah-skoh] /fiˈæs koʊ or especially for 2, -ˈɑ skoʊ/ Spell a complete and ignominious failure. 2. a round-bottomed glass flask for wine, especially Chianti, fitted with a woven, protective raffia basket that also enables the bottle to stand... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,783 | In the world of Private Eye, Ron Knee is the manager of which football club? | Fifty years of Private Eye's eccentric eye view of sport | Frank Keating | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Private Eye was 50 on Tuesday. There was no sporting reference in that primitive debutant issue of 25 October 1961 – six corny homemade pages printed on yellow paper – but over the following half-cen... | PFA Player of the Year winners 1974-2007 - Telegraph PFA Player of the Year winners 1974-2007 12:01AM BST 27 Apr 2008 PFA Player of the Year 1974-2007 1974 Norman Hunter - 'Bite yer legs' Hunter was a central defender for the feared Leeds United tean of the 1960s and 70s, he was also a member of the 1966 World Cup wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,784 | What was the name given to an insurrection (the most significant uprising in Ireland since the rebellion of 1798) led by schoolteacher and barrister Patrick Pearse from 24 April to 30 April 1916, with the aim of establishing the Irish Republic? | Easter Rising 1916 | The Irish War 1916 Easter Rising You are here: Home / History / 1916 Easter Rising The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Cásca), was an insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establis... | The Presidents of Ireland: From 1938 Until 2015 The Presidents of Ireland: From 1938 Until 2015 European History Expert By Robert Wilde The Republic of Ireland emerged from a protracted struggle with the British Government during the first half of the nineteenth century, leaving the landmass of 'Ireland' divided into t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,785 | In the Bible, who's wife was turned into a pillar of salt? | Who saw Lot's wife become pillar of salt? Submit questions - New Articles QUESTION: Did anyone witness Lot's wife becoming a pillar of salt when she looked back at Sodom ? ANSWER: In regard to anyone seeing Lot's wife becoming salt we sometimes have to simply trust God and the Bible . We could ask a question like t... | 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 |
1,508,786 | Who drinks poison to save Peter Pan? | Saving Tinkerbell - Chris Busch Saving Tinkerbell May 19, 2008 Do you remember the story of Peter Pan? The little fairy Tinkerbell drinks the poison intended for Peter and her light begins to dim and fade as certain death approaches. But, why is she dying? It’s not because she drank poison, oh no, it’s because not en... | Peter Pan is the book with the nation's favourite opening line | Daily Mail Online Peter Pan's opening line of 'All children, except one, grow up', is the nation's most memorable Peter Pan is the book with the nation's favourite opening line, according to a new poll. 'All children, except one, grow up,' wrote JM Barrie... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,787 | In which English palace was British politician Winston Churchill born? | Sir Winston Churchill Biography Often described as “the greatest living Englishman” during his life, Sir Winston Churchill was a British war leader, Prime Minister, author, and Nobel Prize winner. Military and political career Sir Winston Churchill’s military career is extensive. Born Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill ... | The woman who said yes to Winston Churchill | UK | News | Daily Express UK The woman who said yes to Winston Churchill WINSTON CHURCHILL first met Clementine Hozier briefly in 1904 when he was in love with Ethel Barrymore but their next meeting at a dinner party on March 15, 1908, was life changing for both of them. PU... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,788 | Ouagadougou is the capital of which country? | Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso All... Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, or as the locals simply call it, Ouaga, is a truly African capital. Although it is the political center of one of the world's poorest countries, the city is filled with good restaurants, hotels and nightspots, and th... | Game show legends - snopes.com Game show legends 14 September 2007, 09:31 AM F.T.M Just got this in my Inbox, It's long but there's some right crackers in among 'em.... QUIZMANIA (ITV) Greg Scott: We're looking for an occupation beginning with 'T'. Contestant: Doctor. Scott: No, it's 'T'. 'T' for Tommy. 'T' for Tango. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,789 | Who is the present King of Jordan? | King of Jordan | Current Head of State 10.04.2010 - 10:32 | Tags: King | Category: 1 Middle East dictators , All , Dictators , Kings , Middle East Leaders His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of Jordan His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein is the 43rd generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muham... | 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 |
1,508,790 | Which unseeded player won this year's Ladies Australian Open Tennis Championship? | How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament? | Your athletic trainer Questions › tennis › How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament? How often has an unseeded woman player gotten to/won the Finals in a Grand Slam tournament?... | Match Points: WTA Highlights from the 2016 Australian Open | Moo's Tennis Blog Match Points: WTA Highlights from the 2016 Australian Open James / January 30, 2016 The first Grand Slam for the women is in the books after Angelique Kerber won her first Grand Slam title, beating Serena Williams in Saturday’s final. This i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,791 | What is the only malt whisky distilled on the Isle of Skye? | Talisker Distillery & Visitors Centre | VisitScotland Talisker Distillery & Visitors Centre Isle Of Skye Highlands The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. This alluring, sweet, full-bodied single malt whisky is so easy to enjoy, and like Skye itsel... | Sgurr Alasdair (Walkhighlands) Sgurr Alasdair Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak on Skye - and indeed, the highest UK island summit. The tiny summit is an amazing viewpoint but reaching it involves an arduous slog up scree. Terrain The Great Stone Chute is an extremely ste... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,792 | Which disease is also known as Variola? | Smallpox: Types, Symptoms & Treatments Read This Next What Is Smallpox? Smallpox is an extremely contagious and deadly virus for which there is no known cure. The last known case occurred in the United States in 1949 and due to worldwide vaccination programs, this disease has been completely eradicated. Smallpox is als... | The Battle for Virunga, Africa's Oldest National Park The Battle for Africa's Oldest National Park The mystery surrounding a wounded conservationist, and the fight for war-torn Virunga The waters of Lake Edward have finally grown calm as Josué Kambasu revs his pirogue's outboard motor, steering the craft past the local... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,793 | What did Henry Cavendish describe as 'inflammable air'? | Henry Cavendish - Chemistry Encyclopedia - water, gas, name, mass Henry Cavendish - Chemistry Encyclopedia 1731–1810 English chemist and physicist Henry Cavendish, who discovered hydrogen. Henry Cavendish, born in Nice, France to an aristocratic English family, was an avid and excellent experimenter. At the age... | Atoms | Qi-Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia's article " QI (A series) " (view authors here or here ). The main component of air is nitrogen, which accounts for 78% of air. Only just under 21% is oxygen and 3/100ths of 1% is carbon dioxide. [1] [2] The most b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,794 | Who or what was Wilberforce who retired from 10 Downing Street In 1987 | Wilberforce (cat) brought to you by PhotosofCats Named after William Wilberforce Wilberforce was a cat who lived at 10 Downing Street between 1973 and 1987 and served under four British Prime Ministers: Edward Heath, Harold Wilson, Jim Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher. His chief function was to catch mice, in which role... | Do you know...? Do you know...? 1. Over which country did Pan Am flight 103 crash in December 88? 2. Who sang about his Prerogative in the 1980s? 3. Which all-girl group had 80s No 1s with Walk Like An Egyptian and Eternal Flame? 4. Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston? 5. The 1980 Olympics were b... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,795 | Which creature has three species: plains, mountain and Grevy's? | 1000+ images about Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra on Pinterest | Unique, Habitats and Stripes Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra Zebra, Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinc... | New species of extinct human 'Homo naledi' found in South African cave New species of extinct human 'Homo naledi' found in South African cave Putin doubts Trump met with Moscow prostitutes Play Video New humanoid species found in South Africa New humanoid species found in South Africa Scientists say newly discovered Ho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,796 | Apart from the Sun, which is the nearest star to our planet? | The Cosmic Distance Scale The Cosmic Distance Scale The Nearest Star About the Image The image on the preceding page was created to demonstrate that Alpha Centauri is not a star , but really a star system. Of the three stars in the system, the dimmest - called Proxima Centauri - is actually the nearest star to the Eart... | What is this thing? Photo by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio I’m not a big fan of definitions in astronomy. I’ve been pretty clear about this in the past ; Nature is way less anal about boundary lines than humans are. Borders between categories of objects are fuzzy, and while it’s OK to... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,797 | Which shop did Anita Roddick open in Brighton in 1976, leading to a highly successful chain of stores now trading in over 40 countries worldwide? | The Body Shop International Case Study Business Essay The Body Shop International Case Study Business Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. The Body Shop International (Body Shop) is a mult... | Artist Shop Domestic Titles - The Latest Releases ARTIST SHOP DOMESTIC TITLES Videos All Things Must Pass: The Story of Tower Records DVD $17.99 Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with 200 stores, in 30 countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower R... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,798 | As it 2006, who is the most nominated male actor in Oscar history? | Actors with the most Academy Awards Nominations Of History in the Oscars Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider (Best Actor in Supporting Role Oscar Nomination in 1969) Jack Nicholson in Five Easy Pieces (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1970) Jack Nicholson in The Last Detail (Best Actor Oscar Nomination in 1973) Jack Nicholson i... | 1988 Academy Awards® Winners and History Working Girl (1988) Actor: DUSTIN HOFFMAN in "Rain Man", Gene Hackman in "Mississippi Burning", Tom Hanks in "Big", Edward James Olmos in "Stand and Deliver", Max von Sydow in "Pelle the Conqueror" Actress: JODIE FOSTER in "The Accused", Glenn Close in "D... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,799 | What part of a bird might also be a term for a magistrate? | Beak - definition of beak by The Free Dictionary Beak - definition of beak by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/beak top to bottom: black skimmer, pileated woodpecker, and American goldfinch beak n. 1. a. The bill of a bird, especially one that is strong and curved, such as that of a hawk or a finch.... | Bird Digestion BIRD DIGESTION FOOD'S TRIP THROUGH A BIRD: bill rectum cloaca A typical bird's digestive tract is usually considered to consist of the parts listed at the right. You know what the bill, mouth and tongue are. The pharynx (FAIR-ingx) is the part between the mouth and the esophagus, much involved with swall... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,800 | What was the last of these Star Wars films to be released? | Star Wars | Wookieepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Ebert & Roeper [src] The Star Wars story has been presented in a series of American films , which have spawned a large quantity of books and other media, which have formed the Expanded Universe . The Star Wars mythos is also the basis of many toys and games of varying... | Death Star Privacy Death Star The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized spacestation and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive energy beam. Lego Star Wars - Films and Videos ... A short video clip is included as a special featu... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,801 | Teutonic/Teutons refers mostly and typically to what ancient race of people? | Germanic People - Tribes and Races The History of The Term Germanic Various etymologies for Latin Germani are possible. As an adjective, germani is simply the plural of the adjective germanus (from germen, "seed" or "offshoot"), which has the sense of "related" or "kindred" or "authentic". According to Strabo, ... | Local Historic Interest - Volunteer Inn, Marden, Hereford Volunteer Inn, Marden, Hereford local historic interest Sutton Walls Hillfort Sutton Walls Hillfort is an elongated ovoid Iron Age Hill fort located four miles north of the city of Hereford, England. It has been quarried for gravel, leaving behind a quarry that ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,802 | What is a word for giddiness, often associated with a disease of the inner ear? | Giddiness | definition of giddiness by Medical dictionary Giddiness | definition of giddiness by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/giddiness Definition As a disorder, dizziness is classified into three categories-vertigo, syncope, and nonsyncope nonvertigo. Each category has a charact... | From Bernard Jewry to Alvin Stardust | Shane Fenton | People | Our Mansfield and Area 'Pop goes Mansfield' exhibition at Mansfield Museum From Bernard Jewry to Alvin Stardust By Alvin Stardust Bernard William Jewry BBernard William Jewry was born in the Muswell Hill district of London on September 27th 1942 . At the ag... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,803 | In which Indian city in 1984 was a toxic cloud of methyl isocynate accidentally released from a pesticide plant killing a least 15,000 people? | The 1984 Bhopal Gas Disaster: Three Decades After | ANSER The 1984 Bhopal Gas Disaster: Three Decades After By N. Vinod Chandra Menon, Founder Member, National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India Published: June 16, 2015 An earlier version of this paper was presented by the author at the “International C... | 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 |
1,508,804 | Who composed the Christmas Oratorio in 1734? | Christmas Oratorio - World Digital Library World Digital Library Christmas Oratorio Description Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) composed six cantatas for the Christmas holidays in 1734, one to be performed on each of the individual feast days during the services in Leipzig’s main churches, Saint Thomas and Saint Nico... | TSO - Belshazzar’s Feast - Roy Thomson Hall TSO - Belshazzar’s Feast Toronto Mendelssohn Choir & Huddersfield Choral Society Hindemith: Concert Music for Brass and Strings Berg: Violin Concerto Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast Sir William Walton’s spectacular biblical oratorio—tracing the liberation of the Hebrew slaves from... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,805 | What is the name of Harry Potter's godfather, played on film by Gary Oldman? | Gary Oldman | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Acting career Oldman made his first significant impact upon Hollywood when he was cast as Sid Vicious, the bassist of the Sex Pistols, in Alex Cox's Sid and Nancy (1986). He gained critical acclaim for the role, as did his next significant role – playwr... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,806 | Which cathedral houses the bones of the Venerable Bede? | The Venerable Bede - Durham World Heritage Site The Venerable Bede The Venerable Bede Bede was known as the Father of English History. How did he come to gain that title? Who Was the Venerable Bede? The Venerable Bede – also known as St Bede – is widely regarded as the greatest of all the Anglo-Saxon scholars. He live... | Reginald Pole (1500 - 1558) - Genealogy Reginald Pole Stourton Castle, Stourton, Staffordshire, England Death: Half brother of Thomasine Broadhurst Occupation: The last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury during the Counter Reformation against the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Managed by: Margaret Pol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,807 | Which US state is nicknmaed the 'Centennial State'? | Colorado State Nickname | The Centennial State Colorado State Nickname Quarter-coloradoquarterlg.jpg The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Colorado features the Rocky mountains, pine trees , and one of the state's nicknames; "Colorful Colorado." Colorado became the 38th state in 1876 . Public domain im... | Quiz: How well do you know the 50 states? - CSMonitor.com Quiz: How well do you know the 50 states? For kids: Test your knowledge of the nifty 50 states and their capitals. By Felice Prager Save for later Saved Here's a quiz about the United States. "Not geography," you protest! Not at all. Try this first without a map... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,808 | In which Formula One team did Damon Hill replace Nigel Mansell? | Formula 1 - Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Ayrton Senna etc | eBay Formula 1 10 January 2009 Formula 1 This is one of many illustrated classic F1 racing guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic F1 racing art featured in this guide please click here. This gui... | 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 |
1,508,809 | Which British monarch made Leamington Spa royal? | Britain's Royal Boroughs - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History A Royal Borough is designated with royal status by way of an express wish of a monarch. There are eight Royal Boroughs situated within the United Kingdom, seven in England and one in the Principality of Wales. Found below i... | Netty Royal uploaded: 2 January 1999 / last modified: 1 January 2000 Archived royal news from my old website for the year 1999. January 2nd Anne of Great Britain, the Princess Royal, has retained her position as the royal family's busiest member in 1998. She carried out 679 engagements; the Queen herself in second ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,810 | 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Amanda Holden's first TV appearance was in 1991 on which programme? | Amanda Holden 1991 Blind Date UK TV (Britain's Got Talent judge) 'Before they were famous' - YouTube Amanda Holden 1991 Blind Date UK TV (Britain's Got Talent judge) 'Before they were famous' Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropria... | List of television programmes broadcast by the BBC - WikiVisually FEATURED ARTICLES · CHANGE LANGUAGE · hover over links in text for more info click links in text for more info List of television programmes broadcast by the BBC From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations for verificati... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,811 | The hypnotist Svengali is a character in which 1894 novel by George du Maurier? | Svengali - definition of Svengali by The Free Dictionary Svengali - definition of Svengali by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Svengali Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Svengali: Rasputin n. pl. Sven·ga·lis A person who manipulates or controls another, especially by f... | Jim Broadbent | Biography and Filmography | 1949 Voiced the character of Santa in the animated feature "Arthur Christmas" 2010 Re-teamed with director Mike Leigh for "Another Year" 2009 Played King William IV, opposite Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria, in "The Young Victoria" 2009 Joined the cast of "Harry Potter and the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,812 | What is a seismometer used to measure? | How does a seismograph work? What is the Richter scale? | HowStuffWorks How does a seismograph work? What is the Richter scale? Jason Reed/ Getty Images A seismograph is the device that scientists use to measure earthquakes. The goal of a seismograph is to accurately record the motion of the ground during a quake. If y... | Seattle Earthquake - Feb. 28, 2001 Strong Quake Rattles Seattle, Buildings Emptied 2-28-2001 updated 4-20-2001 250 injuries - no deaths attributed to the quake A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 in magnitude and lasting about 45 seconds rocked Seattle on February 28, knocking chunks of masonry from skyscrapers and forci... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,813 | What is the name of the high speed train service that connects London to Paris and Brussels? | Eurostar high-speed train | Eurail.com Eurostar Eurostar high-speed train Eurostar is a high-speed train connecting Great Britain to Continental Europe. The Eurostar travels via the Channel Tunnel, and brings you from London to Paris or Brussels in less than 2,5 hours. The Eurostar also travels direct to Calais, Lille,... | RMS St Helena will make historic visit to London before retirement in 2016 - Captain Greybeard RMS St Helena will make historic visit to London before retirement in 2016 The last sailings of RMS St Helena next year will include a rare visit to the UK. The two-week trip from the remote South Atlantic island, via Tenerif... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,814 | Florimania is a passion for what? | Florimania | Define Florimania at Dictionary.com florimania a passion for flowers, flowering plants Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon | Coronation Street | Television New Zealand | Entertainment | TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2 In the beginning… Coronation Street began at 7pm on Friday 9 December 1960. The first episode was transmitted live. Nearly 8000 episodes later Coronation Street continues to be a ratings success, captivating audiences worldwide. A young scrip... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,815 | What hard candy, with a hole in the middle, comes in a foil roll and features the 5 standard flavors of cherry, pineapple, raspberry, watermelon, and orange? | Is This A Yummy Gummy For Your Tummy? - Read expert review at epinions.com Is This A Yummy Gummy For Your Tummy? Review by Freak369 in Books, Kids & Family, Wellness & Beauty, Music, Restaurants & Gourmet, Home and Garden, Online Stores & Services, Business & Technology in Kids & Family, Wellness & Beauty, Online Store... | Jacques Cartier | Exploration | France Jacques Cartier You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 7 to 102 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 106 to 110 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 y... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,816 | Who was on the English throne at the time of the 'Battle of Trafalgar'? | England Expects: Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar Ancient Britain � Castles � Churches/Cathedrals � Houses/Manors � Museums � Towns � Countryside � London � History & Folklore � Travel Tips Test daily news England Expects: Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar by Dawn Copeman Thanks to ABBA, we all kno... | London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics A sideways look at reaction to the London Olympic Games Kenneth Branagh, top left, starring as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, starring as Abraham Lincoln at the Lo... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,817 | How are Florence Welsh and her backing artists known collectively? | 1000+ images about Florence Welsh on Pinterest | Florence the machines, Its always and Maximalism The Florence + the Machine singer has a taste for theatrical maximalism that's bewitched both music and fashion lovers alike. In a showstopping melange of bronze, brass, and brocade, the otherworldly beauty casts a spell. ... | 1966 Performers British Chartbusters of the 60s & 70s 1966 The British charts of 1966 saw the Beatles concentrate on albums while the Beach Boys, Spencer Davis and the Troggs stole the singles charts. The Beatles were once again biggest artists of the year - the same year that John Lennon made his disastrous cla... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,818 | What is the family name of the ruling dynasty of Monaco? | History of Monaco HISTORY Since ancient times, Monaco has always been at the crossroads of history. Initially the Ligurians, the ancient people who first settled Monaco, were concerned with the strategic location of the Rock of Monaco. Evidence of the Ligurian occupation of Monaco was found in a cave in the Saint Mar... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,819 | The Cochiti Dam is in which US state? | Facility Details - COCHITI AREA, NM - Recreation.gov COCHITI AREA, NM part of Cochiti Lake , US Army Corps of Engineers 192 Ratings Overview Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation. The lake offers two public recreation areas... | The State of Colorado - An Introduction to the Centennial State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Colorado Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs - Pike's Peak Colorado has become known as a skier's paradise, perhaps destined after words from President Theodore Roosevelt, "Passing through your wonderful mountains and canyon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,820 | Which World War 2 event of May 1943 was called Operation Chastise? | World War 2 Events of 1943 World War 2 Events of 1943 World War 2 Events of 1943 1943 finally showcased consistent and notable Allied gains against the Axis powers - Italy would fall before the end of the year. There are a total of (127) entries in the World War 2 Events of 1943. Entries are listed below by earliest da... | World War II Bomber Command Dambuster Raids 19 aircraft Operation Chastise Overview: During the early days of World War II, the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command sought to strike at German dams in the Ruhr. Such an attack would damage water and electrical production, as well as inundate large areas of the region. Assess... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,821 | Nelson Evora won which country's only gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics? | Olympic highlights: August 21, 2008 - Wikinews, the free news source Olympic highlights: August 21, 2008 From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! This is the stable version , checked on 25 February 2009. Template/file changes await review. Accuracy Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games Other storie... | Olympics Timeline: 1990s to the Present Day Barcelona Games For the first time in decades, every single nation with an Olympic Committee shows up, even Cuba, North Korea, and South Africa. A record 172 nations participate, represented by 10,563 athletes. With the door open to professional athletes, the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,822 | The International Court of Justice, otherwise known as the World Court, is located in what country? | International Court of Justice legal definition of International Court of Justice International Court of Justice legal definition of International Court of Justice http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/International+Court+of+Justice Related to International Court of Justice: International Criminal Court , Europ... | Cricket World Cup History Cricket World Cup History Cricket World Cup 2015 A short history of cricket world cup with list of past winners The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship of men's One Day International (ODI) cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the Internatio... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,823 | By what name was the pop star Mark Feld better known? | Marc Bolan - Biography - IMDb Marc Bolan Biography Showing all 27 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (15) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (4) 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (1) Mark Feld, born in London, was always destined to be a star. Even as a teenager he was already see... | Collection - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Sexual Healing What's Going On (Motown 25) Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range . [2] Starting his career as a member of the doo-wop... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,824 | Marshall McLuhan was named as the 'patron saint' of which magazine that had his quote on its masthead for the first ten years of its publication? | Marshall McLuhan M Marshall McLuhan Herbert Marshall McLuhan, CC (July 21, 1911 – December 31, 1980) was a Canadian educator , philosopher, and scholar — a professor of English literature, a literary critic , a rhetorician , and a communication theorist . McLuhan's work is viewed as one of the cornerstones of the stud... | 2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,825 | In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? | In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? View the step-by-step solution to: In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? This question was answered on Sep 06, 2015. View the Answer In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? ghyujinkolp ... | 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 |
1,508,826 | A grimoire is a book of what? | Grimoire or Book of Shadows - Your Sacred Book of Witchcraft - GothWitch THE GRIMOIRE The Ancient Book of Forbidden Magic Text One of the most important items you will ever create is your Grimoire, Book of Shadows or Journal if you prefer. This is where you should record everything associated with your journey; rituals... | Alexander McCall Smith Biography. Bibliography. AUTHOR PROFILE Author Biography Alexander McCall Smith was born in Zimbabwe and educated both there and in Scotland. He worked as a Professor in Law in Scotland after graduating, also returning to the University of Botswana to work for several years in the Law Faculty he ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,827 | What is the name of fictional character Dr Doolittle’s parrot? | The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle Submissions The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle "My community in San Rafael, CA just finished a 3 weekend run, and it was fantastic. Furthermore, the entire cast is considering going into group treatment to help us stop singing the play's songs day and night, to anyone who will listen. J... | 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 |
1,508,828 | Which Benjamin Britten opera was composed to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second? | Britten, Benjamin | San Francisco Classical Voice San Francisco Classical Voice Twentieth-century English composer of opera and other works. Many of his operas have become standard repertory. Vital Statistics Born: Lowestoft, Suffolk, Nov 22, 1913 Died: Aldeburgh, Dec 4, 1976 Nationality: English Genre: 20th Century Pe... | Elgar - His Music : Symphony No 2 in E flat major (to the memory of) King Edward VII A more detailed account of the Second Symphony can be found elsewhere on this site. Although the second symphony followed the first by only three years, in the intervening period the world and Elgar had changed. The ebullient, confiden... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,829 | What is the main ingredient of the Indian dish dhal | Indian Dal | Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Tweet Serves 6 Nutritious and flavorful, with added heat from a jalapeño, this recipe is an ideal choice for a quick evening meal. Dal is one of the principal foods of the Indian subcontinent where the term can be used to mean either an ingredient or the dish made from... | A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I) A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I) In my previous post- A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need to Know Before You Order I started you off with the basics of Ordering from an Indian Menu, the components of an... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,830 | """Tell Me Why"" is featured in which Beatles film?" | Tell Me Why | The Beatles Bible One of the more uptempo rockers on the A Hard Day's Night album, Tell Me Why was written by John Lennon for the concert sequence in the film. They needed another upbeat song and I just knocked it off. It was like a black-New-York-girl-group song John Lennon All We Are Saying, David Sheff... | 1962 Academy Awards® Winners and History Actor: GREGORY PECK for "Lawrence of Arabia" Actress: ANNE BANCROFT in "The Miracle Worker", Bette Davis in "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" , Katharine Hepburn in "Long Day's Journey Into Night", Geraldine Page in "Sweet Bird of Youth," Lee Re... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,831 | Which team won the Hockey World Cup the most times in the first 30 years of competition, which has been held every 2 to 3 years since 1971? | Cricket World Cup Winners Home > Events > Cricket > Cricket World Cup > Winners World Cup Results In the eleven ICC Cricket World Cups held so far, five different teams have won the tournament. Australia is the most successful World Cup team having won the tournament five times, and were runner up another two times. W... | World Cup Golden Boot Winners - Historical World Cup Top Scorers Argentina 5 One of the most active markets for any World Cup is the Golden Boot with a number of players vying for an award which is presented to the highest goal scorer in the tournament. Over the years, there have been some incredible goal scoring feats... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,832 | The last two editors of which reference book, known as the ‘Bible of Cricket’ have been Lawrence Booth and Scyld Berry? | Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010: Amazon.co.uk: Scyld Berry: 9781408124666: Books Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010 Add all three to Basket Buy the selected items together This item:Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010 by Scyld Berry Hardcover £45.00 Only 1 left in stock (more on the way). Sent from and sold by Amazon. FRE... | 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... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,833 | In which year was Marie Antoinette executed? | 10 Things You May Not Know About Marie Antoinette - History in the Headlines 10 Things You May Not Know About Marie Antoinette October 16, 2013 By Christopher Klein Share this: 10 Things You May Not Know About Marie Antoinette Author 10 Things You May Not Know About Marie Antoinette URL Google On the morning of October... | The Aristocats | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Plot Title Card for The Aristocats In Paris, France , in 1910, a mother cat named Duchess and her three kittens -- Marie , Berlioz and Toulouse -- live in the mansion of retired opera singer Madame Adelaide Bonfamille , along with her English butler, Edgar Balthaza... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,834 | What is the currency of the United Arab Emirates? | AED - Emirati Dirham rates, news, and tools Emirati Dirham History In the early 20th century, the United Arab Emirates began using British Sovereign gold coins and Maria Theresa Thalers; other currencies, such as the Indian Rupee , also circulated within the country. In 1959, they adopted the Persian Gulf Rupee, issued... | Ringgit Is The Best Performing Currency In Asia | iMoney Written by Iris Lee After months of being in a currency quagmire, due to the 1MDB scandal and also the sliding price of crude oil affecting Asia’s only net oil exporter, the Ringgit has now become the region’s “best performing currency” overnight. However, analys... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,835 | Who married tennis player John McEnroe in 1986? | SPORTS PEOPLE - McEnroe Marries - NYTimes.com SPORTS PEOPLE; McEnroe Marries Published: August 2, 1986 The tennis star John McEnroe married the actress Tatum O'Neal in a private ceremony yesterday at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church in Oyster Bay, L.I. The 27-year-old groom, whose parents live in Oyster Bay Cove, ha... | John McEnroe - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack John McEnroe was born on February 16, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany as John Patrick McEnroe Jr. He is an actor, known for Wimbledon (1937), McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice (2011) and The Chair (2002). He has been married to Patty Smyth since May 23, 1997. They have two children.... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,836 | By the end of the 20th century how many times had Meryl Streep been nominated for an Oscar? | Meryl Streep praises Margaret Thatcher as 'figure of awe' | Film | The Guardian Meryl Streep Meryl Streep praises Margaret Thatcher as 'figure of awe' Awarded an Oscar for her portrayal of the former PM in The Iron Lady, actor pays tribute to her 'grit' and model as a female leader, while Arnold Schwarzenegger adds to ... | 1998 Academy Awards® Winners and History The Thin Red Line (1998) Actor: ROBERTO BENIGNI in "Life is Beautiful", Tom Hanks in "Saving Private Ryan", Ian McKellen in "Gods and Monsters", Nick Nolte in "Affliction", Edward Norton in "American History X" Actress: GWYNETH PALTROW in "Shakespeare in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,837 | The International Society of Krishna Consciousness, also known as The Hare Krishna Movement, has its headquarters in which Indian city? | About Us - ISKCON Malaysia About Us About Us Background The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as ‘the Hare Krishna’ movement, was founded in 1966 in New York City by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. While some classified it as a new religious movement, its core philosophy is based... | 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 |
1,508,838 | What was the name of the ship that picked up over 700 survivors from the Titanic? | Titanic | National Museum of American History Titanic Titanic Clearing Southampton, SI Negative #34,460 Since the ocean liner Titanic sank on its maiden or first voyage, there are very few original pictures of the ship in existence. Most of the photographs that do exist were taken in the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in B... | Seventies-Related Movies (1980-present) presents Seventies-Related Movies (1980-present) ere's a list of movies released after 1979 that are set in -- or otherwise with a strong connection to -- the 1970s. ALIVE Action/Adventure/Drama, 1993, US, R, * * * Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, Bruce Ramsay, John Ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,839 | What is the name of a free improvisatory passage inserted near the end of a composition to create a feeling of suspense before the final cadence? | Notes for the the first half of Unit 1 textbook - Music 10 with David Josephson at Brown University - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Notes for the the first half of Unit 1 textbook Notes for the the first half of Unit 1 textbook Bryan C... | 4'33" John Cage and 4'33" copyright � 1998, rev 2002 by Larry J Solomon ABSTRACT: The purpose of this essay is to examine the aesthetic behind Cage's "silent" composition, 4'33", to trace its history, and to show that it marked a significant change in John Cage's musical thought -- specifically how it forms a point-of-... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,840 | Who wrote 'Down And Out In Paris And London', and 'The Lion And The Unicorn'? | The Political Ideas of George Orwell | The Socialist Party of Great Britain The Political Ideas of George Orwell George Orwell George Orwell is the pseudonym of Eric Blair who was born at Mothari, India on 25 June 1903; educated at St Cyprian's preparatory school, Eastbourne where he won a scholarship to Eton and. afte... | The Parisian Girl The Parisian Girl Yves Saint Lauren Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, known as Yves Saint Laurent (August 1, 1936 – June 1, 2008), was an Algerian-born French fashion designer who was considered one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century. In 1985, Caroline Rennolds Milbank... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,841 | What day of the week was the Wall Street Crash? | The Wall Street Crash, 1929 The Wall Street Crash, 1929 Printer Friendly Version >>> The "Roaring 20s" that followed the end of World War I was a period of prosperity for most Americans. As the economy grew, stock prices soared. By the end of the decade, as many as 25 million Americans had placed money in the stock mar... | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,842 | Which opticians, known in short as 'D&A', merged with Boots in 2009? | Dollond & Aitchison disappers from the high street with Boots Opticians merger - Telegraph Retail and Consumer Dollond & Aitchison disappers from the high street with Boots Opticians merger The Dollond & Aitchison name will disappear from the high street after more than 250 years with the optician chain agreeing to me... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 8th December The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by the Harrington Academicals vetted by the Dolphin Art and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small Dumb Britain History – A Hard Act To Follow Sport Vetted by: The Dolphin Arts and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Sm... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,843 | How many tiles are at there in a Double-12 set of dominoes? | Double-12 Dominoes - Standard Set Double-12 Dominoes The tiles in a standard set of Double-12 Dominoes Double-12 Dominoes. Andrew Unangst / Getty Images Share By Erik Arneson Here's a list of the 91 tiles (with a total of 1,092 pips) included in a set of Double-12 Dominoes: blank-blank | Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,844 | Who wrote the play 'Private Lives'? | "Private Lives": Themes and Characters Finale of "Private Lives" by Noel Coward Themes and Characters Plays/Drama Expert By Wade Bradford The following plot summary covers the events during the last part of Act Three of Noel Coward's comedy, Private Lives. The play, written in 1930, details the humorous encounter betwe... | Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Taming of the Shrew adapted and directed by Rachel Rockwell A Look Back at The Taming of the Shrew in Performance Though readers and scholars never lost sight of Shakespeare's text since it was first published in the first Folio in 1623 (at least 30 years after it was first seen on st... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,845 | In 1980 Lech Walesa co-founded what trade union in Poland? | Poland: Solidarity -- The Trade Union That Changed The World Poland: Solidarity -- The Trade Union That Changed The World August 24, 2005 Lech Walesa (left) with former Solidarity activist Bogdan Lis Share Print The strike that changed the world began around dawn on 14 August 1980. Some 17,000 workers seized control of... | Solidarity Gdansk Poland 57 The Story of the Solidarity Movement Established in September of 1980 at the Gdansk shipyards , Solidarity was an independent labour union instrumental in the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, and the primary catalyst that would transform Poland from a repressive communist satellite to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,846 | How wide, in metres, is an Olympic swimming pool? | Volume of a Swimming Pool - The Physics Factbook Volume of a Swimming Pool Standardized Result AM-02: School Swimming Pools Guidelines for Operators . The State of Queensland (Department of Education and the Arts). 2002. "Example 1: Pool Dimensions: Length 25 metres Width 10 metres Depth 1 metres to 2 metres (average 1... | Index-a This Week's Puzzles So You Think You Know Soccer A soccer goal is what dimensions, yards wide and feet high: 8x7; 7x8; 8x8 or 9x8? According to FIFA World Cup rules which flag must be displayed inside each match stadium besides those of FIFA/Fair Play, and the two competing nations? Approximately how many mil... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,847 | What personality disorder is characterized by destructive excitement seeking and a lack of empathy? | Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms | Psych Central Home » Disorders » Personality » Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms By Steve Bressert, Ph.D. ~ 4 min read Antisocial personality disorder is a disorder that is characterized by a long-standing pattern of disregard fo... | Asperger’s Syndrome - Autism Society Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Resources History Asperger’s syndrome (also known as Asperger’s Disorder) was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger, who observed autism-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who ha... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,848 | What is a device that allows electric current to pass through it in one direction only, used for converting AC to DC? | Electrical Terms Z A ACTUATOR SOLENOID - The solenoid in the actuator housing on the back of the injection pump which moves the control rack as commanded by the engine controller. ALTERNATOR - A device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) - A flow of electrons w... | Professor of Accounting and Finance Department: Business Administration Welcome Everybody. I hope you enjoy the benefits of using the LAVC PORTAL. Throughout the semester I will be adding course content and information to help you succeed. Don’t give up Often life doesn’t go in the direction we want it to. Does that me... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,849 | Which member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984? | BRITISH LIFT A GLASS AS AN EX-FIREBRAND TURNS 100 - NYTimes.com BRITISH LIFT A GLASS AS AN EX-FIREBRAND TURNS 100 By R. W. APPLE Jr. Published: October 19, 1984 LONDON, Oct. 18— Sixty years ago, in the heyday of left-wing agitation on the River Clyde, Manny Shinwell was one of the fiercest of the ''Red Clydesiders,'' t... | Arts and Music 101: Edward Elgar's Works Saturday, June 2, 2012 Edward Elgar's Works Sir Edward William Elgar was born on June 2, 1857 and died on February 23, 1934. He was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known composition... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,850 | Where would you find the Machu Picchu mountain? | Climbing machu picchu mountain - Machu Picchu Forum - TripAdvisor Climbing machu picchu mountain - Machu Picchu Forum Review a place you’ve visited JOIN Which Machu Picchu hotels are on sale? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Climbing machu picchu mountain Jul 16, 2009, 10:07 PM I am doing the 4 day Inka Trail treck with Llamapath... | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,851 | In which battle of World War I were angels reported to have fought beside British troops? | Alan S. Coulson, MD, PhD. and Michael E. Hanlon, Website Editor One of the abiding legends of the Great War is of an intercession by a heavenly agent -- allegedly observed by many soldiers -- during the opening action at Mons, Belgium, part of the larger action known as the Battle of the Frontiers in August 1914. In hi... | Battle of Blenheim Battle of Blenheim The Duke of Marlborough’s spectacular defeat of the hitherto invincible French army of Louis XIV The Duke of Marlborough leads the attack at the Battle of Blenheim 2nd August 1704 in the War of the Spanish Succession: picture by Harry Payne The previous battle in the British Battle... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,852 | 'Who was appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions after the 2010 General Election? | Cabinet reshuffle as it happened: Tories 'declare war on BBC' with John Whittingdale appointment - Telegraph Conservative Cabinet reshuffle as it happened: Tories 'declare war on BBC' with John Whittingdale appointment The Prime Minister forms his government, with John Whittingdale, the former chair of the DCMS commit... | Deputy Leaders of the Labour Party - Young Fabians Young Fabians Deputy Leaders of the Labour Party Deputy Leaders of the Labour Party by Alex Bjarnason Posted on 17 January, 2014 · Follow Alex on Twitter Deputy Leaders of the Labour Party have included some of the most important and interesting figures in our movemen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,853 | The Kiel Canal connects the North Sea with which other sea | Baltic Sea Cruises, Baltic Sea Cruise, Cruises From the Baltic Sea, Cruise Baltic Sea, Cruise From the Baltic Sea, Baltic Sea Cruise Line, Baltic Sea Cruise Lines, Cruises to the Baltic Sea, Cruises Visiting the Baltic Sea Kiel Canal For discounted Baltic Sea cruises that visit Kiel Canal, click The Kiel Canal ... | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,854 | What is the correct name for an ant’s nest? | Ants - Facts About Ants - Types of Ants - PestWorldforKids.org Red Imported Fire Ants There are more than 12,000 species of ants all over the world. An ant can lift 20 times its own body weight. If a second grader was as strong as an ant, she would be able to pick up a car! Some queen ants can live for many years and h... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,855 | ‘The Valley of the ‘what’ is a 1966 novel by US author Jacqueline Susann? | Valley of the Dolls:A Novel by Jacqueline Susann (1966, Hardback) | eBay Valley of the Dolls:A Novel by Jacqueline Susann (1966, Hardback) Free Shipping Was $21.69 Save 20% What does this price mean?This is the price (excluding shipping and handling fees) this seller has provided at which the seller has sold the same i... | Shakespeare's Fools - Touchstone in As You Like It Shakespeare's Fools: Touchstone in As You Like It From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & company. "A Worthy Fool" To term Touchstone a clown, as he is called in the cast of characters of "As You Like It," seems to me both a misnomer a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,856 | Pewter is an alloy of tin and which other metal? | Pewter Alloys - NEY Metals & Alloys Pewter Alloys Pewter Alloys to meet your needs Leverage our expertise to create the most eye catching products NEY 4-5 Ingot prev next Pewter Alloys Pewter and alloys made from Tin have been in existence for more than 2000 years and NEY has been manufacturing them for almost 150 year... | 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 |
1,508,857 | Name the island separated from the mainland by the Juan de Fuca, Georgia and Queen Charlotte Straits? | Vancouver Island | island, British Columbia, Canada | Britannica.com Vancouver Island Courtenay Vancouver Island, island lying off of southwestern British Columbia , Canada . With an area of 12,079 square miles (31,285 square km), it is the largest island on the Pacific coast of North America . Vancouver Island is sepa... | Isle of Jura - Island of Deer Isle of Jura A Guide to the Southern Inner Hebridean Isles of Argyll Isle of Jura – Island of Deer The name Jura is believed to come from the Norse meaning ‘Deer Island’ although it is also said that Jura got it’s name from an earlier language. In Gaelic the word ‘diura’ itself means ‘toug... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,858 | Catherine Hogarth was the wife of which British novelist? | Catherine Dickens finds a 21st century ally in Lillian Nayder | Bates Magazine | Bates College A memorial page for Bates community members Catherine Dickens finds a 21st century ally in Lillian Nayder After 22 years of marriage and 10 children, Charles Dickens famously dumped his wife, Catherine Dickens, in 1858. Wield... | Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Classic Literature Fiction "Northanger Abbey" was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be completed for publication, though she had previously made a start on "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice". According to Cassandr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,859 | What Washington D.C. landmark is depicted on the reverse of the US $5 bill? | Historic woman promoted to $20 bill, Alexander Hamilton to remain on $10 bill - UPI.com Comments 1 of 3 WASHINGTON, April 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury is expected to announce this week that its plan to prominently feature a woman on the $10 bill will change in favor of replacing former President Andrew Jackson on the ... | United States Bullion Depository The United States Bullion Depository, commonly called Fort Knox, is a fortified vault building located near Fort Knox, Kentucky, which is used to store a large portion of United States official gold reserves and, occasionally, other precious items belonging or entrusted to the federal g... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,860 | Which New Zealand Rugby player also has a professional boxing record of 7 wins 0 losses and 3 knockouts as a heavyweight professional boxer? | sonny bill williams : definition of sonny bill williams and synonyms of sonny bill williams (English) (30) correct as of 30 July 2012. Sonny William 'Sonny Bill' Williams (born 3 August 1985) is a New Zealand rugby union player, heavyweight boxer and former rugby league player. He is only the second person to represent... | Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion | Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion Leave a comment Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE (born September 2, 1965) is a retired boxer and the most recent undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he won gold represen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,861 | In what film did the character Vincent Vega played by John Travolta appear? | (Character) - Biography biography (Character) from The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography History Discuss Vincent Vega is a chara... | 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 |
1,508,862 | On which river is Warsaw? | Vistula River | Wisla | Warsaw Life 58 The Wonderful Wisla The longest river in Poland, the Vistula (Wisla) winds its way from the Beskidy mountains of southern Poland, through Krakow and Warsaw and up the the bay in Gdansk to the Baltic Sea. At 1,047 kilometers (678 miles) long and draining an area of 194,424 km (75,0... | European Rivers - Rivers of Europe, Map of Rivers in Europe, Major Rivers in Europe - Worldatlas.com Hundreds of rivers and their tributaries cross the European continent. Here we highlight those over 600 miles in length, and a few others of note. DANUBE Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, it flows across ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,863 | "Hamlet's thought: ""The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of ...""?" | No Fear Shakespeare: Hamlet: Act 2, Scene 2, Page 24 No Fear Shakespeare Home → No Fear Shakespeare → Hamlet → Act 2, Scene 2, Page 24 Hamlet May be the devil, and the devil hath power T' assume a pleasing shape. Yea, and perhaps Out of my weakness and my melancholy, As he is very potent with such spirits, Abuses me to... | Hamlet Character Essay - 1198 Words Hamlet Character Essay Please sign up to read full document. Text Preview The Troubled Prince: An Analysis of Hamlet “To be, or not to be: That is the question”(3.1.58). This is probably the most famous quote in all of Shakespearean literature and was uttered by the main character, H... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,864 | The two best selling singles in 1964 in the UK were by the recently deceased singer Jim Reeves. What were the titles? | DID YOU KNOW? In the years since Leo Jackson's death, the fan club has received fewer requests for unknown or rarely published information and/or stories about Jim Reeves and the people who were associated with him. The 'DID YOU KNOW?' section has been up & running for a similar period and what began as a trivia ... | The UK Number Ones : 1975-1979 Week Ending ACT + Links TITLE Weeks TALLY COMMENT 18 Jan 1975 Status Quo Down Down 1 Only No 1 This famous band of head bangers had 22 Top 10s out of 52 hits between 1968 and 1996, but only this No 1. 25 Jan 1975 Tymes Ms Grace 1 Only No 1 US group that first charted in 1963. They had ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,865 | In 2009, Michael Perham, at the age of 17 years and 164 days, became the youngest person to do what? | 5 teens who have sailed around the world solo | MNN - Mother Nature Network MNN.com > Lifestyle > Eco-Tourism 5 teens who have sailed around the world solo These young sailors braved months at sea (and in one case, a fight against the government) in pursuit of a dream. 65 AHOY: On Jan. 21, Laura Dekker became the young... | Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,866 | "What philosopher is credited with the phrase ""I think therefore I am""?" | "I Think, Therefore I am" Confused: What does this Phrase Mean? - Unenlightened English by centrelli We have all heard this phrase in some form or another but even when I, myself, tried typing this little sentence into google to see what would come up, I was surprised to see that no one could give an explanation that w... | Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes - Freakonomics Freakonomics Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes February 17, 2011 @ 1:30pm I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations , and my more recent research. Ewout asked: Who was the firs... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,867 | What is the name for a blood-sucking monster common in Mexican folklore? | Texas' Blood-Sucking Monster Vallarta Living | Art Talk | March 2006 Texas' Blood-Sucking Monster Joy Victory - ABC News "The Harvest" by artist Carlos Gomez features El Chupacabra, a monster rumored to feed on livestock along the U.S.-Mexico border. Gomez recently created a series of works about the creature. (Carlos... | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which coun... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,868 | "Who wrote the fantasy book ""Puck of Pook's"" Hill published in 1906?" | Puck of Pook's Hill : Rudyard Kipling : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Topics librivox , audiobook , puck , children , short stories , LibriVox recording of Puck of Pook's Hill, by Rudyard Kipling. Read by icyjumbo (1964-2010). Puck of Pook's Hill is a children's book by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1906... | 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 |
1,508,869 | A young man and woman sitting back-to-back is the logo of which company? | Kappa Sportswear - Home Kappa Sportswear INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST ADD! BREAKING: KAPPA TRACK SUITS COMING BACK! In early 2013, we are rolling out the very famous Kappa Tracksuits again! As they were a once one of our most prominent and succesful pieces, we have decided that by bringing them back would make our follow... | DKNY - Official Site and Online Store I want to receive DKNY news. Back to login Forgot password Go back icon Please enter the email address you registered with, and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Address | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,870 | Which family of birds has species called Little, Common and Glaucous? | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Gulls Browse bird families Image: Graham Catley Small to large seabirds, many of which also live inland for at least part of the year; some are strictly marine. Most are grey, black and white when fully mature, but extensively marked with various shades of brown during from one to four y... | Identify a bird seen in British Columbia by color Fulvous Whistling-Duck Fulvous Whistling-Duck: Large, long-legged, long-necked duck with dark brown back and white V-shaped rump patch. Head and underparts are buff to cinnamon with white throat and vent. The white-edged side and flank feathers form a striking border be... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,871 | In Australian slang what is a sanga | Dictionary of Australian Slang Dictionary of Australian Slang Aggro - abbreviation for aggravated, aggressive, aggression. Ankle biter - a small or young child. Arvo - afternoon. Av-a-go-yer-mug - a phrase used to encourage someone to put more effort into something. Aussie - an Australian. Beano / Beanfeast - a festivi... | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,872 | What disease caused US president Franklin D Roosevelt to use a wheelchair? | Did FDR Really Have Polio? | Mental Floss UK Did FDR Really Have Polio? Jill Harness google+ Despite trying his best to hide his handicap during his lifetime, it's now common knowledge that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in a wheelchair because he was paralyzed by the polio virus. But a new study suggests that the presi... | 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 |
1,508,873 | Who composed the 19th Century opera ‘La Boheme’? | opera: Opera in the Nineteenth Century Opera in the Nineteenth Century The Romantic Movement in Germany Hero worship, a return to nature, idealism, and fantasy are elements of late 18th-century romanticism that found their way into 19th-century German opera. Ludwig van Beethoven 's only opera, Fidelio (1805, rev. 1814)... | The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) | Phantompedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) The Phantom of the Opera (1986 Musical) 13pages on Share The musical's iconic logo. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical/opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber , based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,508,874 | Which Japanese mountaineer was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest? | The first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, The First Female to scale Mount Everest Home > China Travel Guide > Mount Everest The First Woman to Reach the Summit of Mount Everest Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer, is the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She climbed to the top on May 16, 197... | 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 |
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