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1,509,575 | In which country in 1808 was there a rum rebellion | On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion 26th January, 2016 by Rupert Millar On this day in 1808 Australia experienced its first and only military coup – against a governor who tried to control liquor sales. The “ Rum Rebellion ” in fact had many causes but it was governor William Bligh’s a... | Trade Goods | Rum Rum Background Rum is a type of alcohol that is made from sugarcane and its associated products such as molasses . Through the processes of fermentation and distillation a clear liquid is produced that is then aged in oak barrels. Most of the rum of the world both during the Golden Age of Piracy and t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,576 | James Baskett, who sang the song ‘Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah’, played which character in the 1946 Disney film ‘Song of the South’? | Song of the South | film by Foster and Jackson [1946] | Britannica.com Song of the South film by Foster and Jackson [1946] Written By: Star Wars Song of the South, American semianimated musical film , released in 1946 by the Disney Company , that is rarely aired or shown in the United States because of controversial “r... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,577 | By the power of Greyskull, who, alongside Teela and Man-At-Arms, battled Skeletor to defend Eternia? | He-Man @ 80s Cartoons He-Man on EBay As the theme tune suggests, He-Man is the Prince of Eternia. He defends Castle Greyskull with his friends Man-At-Arms, The Sorceress and Orko, and his twin sister is, of course, She-Ra! When he's not being the red-haired He-Man, he is the blonde Adam - softly spoken, sweet and charm... | Def Leppard Keeps Their One-Armed Drummer and Turns Tragedy Into Hysteria Def Leppard Keeps Their One-Armed Drummer and Turns Tragedy Into Hysteria People Magazine, May 16, 1988 By Steve Dougherty and Lisa Russell Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott has to shout to be heard over the cheers that greet his introduction o... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,578 | Which star of Hollywood musicals died in 1987; his straight roles included that of a con man in The Towering Inferno? | Fred Astaire - Biography - IMDb Fred Astaire Biography Showing all 82 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (46) | Personal Quotes (26) Overview (4) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer.... | The Towering Inferno Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 65 out of 79 people found the following review useful: Did someone leave a cigarette burning? from United States 2 February 2004 Having struck box office gold two years earlier with The Poseidon Adventure, Irwin Allen aided by the combined financing of Fox and Warner B... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,579 | Who wrote the 1921 book ‘Scaramouche’? | Rafael Sabatini Books Published Before 1921 Rafael Sabatini Books Published Before 1921 By Stephen Darley Rafael Sabatini achieved his fame and significantly increased his readership with the publication in 1921 of his novel of the French revolution which he titled Scaramouche . Prior to Scar... | The Mystery of 221B Baker Street | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use The Mystery of 221B Baker Street Our series on Design and Sherlock Holmes begins with an investigation into the location of the famous detective's London flat smithsonian.com July 18, 2012 Sherlock Holmes and Doctor ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,580 | Who was the Indian cricket captain who was banned for life for his part in match fixing in 2000? | Azharuddin and 4 Others Are Punished for Cricket Match Fixing : Former India Captain Banned - The New York Times The New York Times Sports |Azharuddin and 4 Others Are Punished for Cricket Match Fixing : Former India Captain Banned Search Azharuddin and 4 Others Are Punished for Cricket Match Fixing : Former India Capt... | Match Fixing | Aussie Criminals and Crooks Aussie Criminals and Crooks Australian criminals and their Crimes. Con artists, scum bags, murderers, corrupt cops, pollies, rapists and paedophiles will find themselves in this blog. It was expanded to also cover those that ought to be charged for their idiotic disgusting beh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,581 | Who played television character Jason King in the early 1970s? | Jason King (TV Series 1971–1972) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error This spin-off from the earlier "Department S" continu... | George Sanders George Sanders Джордж Сандерс, George Henry Sanders Categories: Set cemetery Person George Henry Sanders (3 July 1906 – 25 April 1972) was a Russian-born English film and television actor, singer-songwriter, music composer, and author. His heavy English accent and bass voice often led him to be cast as s... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,582 | "Who wrote the operas 'The Queen of Sheba"" and ""Romeo and Juliet""?" | Shakespeare celebrated in Hungarian State Opera’s epic new season | by Bachtrack for classical music, opera, ballet and dance event reviews Shakespeare celebrated in Hungarian State Opera’s epic new season By Bachtrack , 26 August 2015 “If music be the food of love, play on,” declares Duke Orsino at the start of Shakes... | Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) | Phantom of the Opera | Fandom powered by Wikia Phantom of the Opera Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) 74pages on Share Love Never Dies is a romantic musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater with additional lyrics by Charles... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,583 | The Russell Group comprises 24 leading members of what institutions? | Apply online! - Dream Foundation Dream Foundation United Kingdom, Birmingham See a map The University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom Overview The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,584 | What is the name of the dragon who gnaws at the roots of 'Yggrasil', the world tree of Norse mythology? | Yggdrasil | Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Ash Yggdrasil by Friedrich Wilhelm Heine In Norse mythology , Yggdrasil (Old Norse Yggdrasill; the extra -l is a nominative case marker) is the World Tree , a great Ash Tree located at the center of the Universe and joining the Nine Worlds of Norse cosmology tog... | Everything Octopus: Octopus Mythology: The Kraken Everything Octopus Eight arms, three hearts, and endless capabilities! Cephalophiles, dwellers of the deep, and lovers of all things absurd, join us as we explore and celebrate everything octopus! Search Everything Octopus Saturday, May 2, 2009 Octopus Mythology: The Kr... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,585 | In what city would you find Notting Hill? | Notting Hill - visitlondon.com Notting Hill Email Facebook Twitter Google+ Cosmopolitan Notting Hill captivates visitors with its unique charm. Millions flock here every August for the Notting Hill Carnival, but there's plenty to do all year round. Notting Hill is one of London's most desirable areas. You can find ever... | Nottingham travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Get out Nottingham [1] is a city in England , affectionately known as the "Queen of the Midlands". It is famed for its links with the world-renowned legend Robin Hood and has a wealth of history, with a settlement existing in the area since pre-Roman times. Today, Nottingham is a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,586 | John Travolta's character in 'Grease' had the surname Zuko but what was his first name? | Grease (1978) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Good girl Sandy and greaser Dann... | 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 |
1,509,587 | What was the surname of the father and son who were joint winners of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1915 for their work on crystal structures? | Research Profile - William Lawrence Bragg Research Profile Nobel Prize in Physics 1914 The Contradictory Nature of X-rays William Lawrence Bragg was born in Adelaide in 1890, the eldest son of the physicists Sir William Henry Bragg and Lady Gwendoline Bragg, daughter of Sir Charles Todd, Postmaster-General, Superintend... | Niels Bohr Niels Bohr Considered one of the best physicists of the Twentieth Century. Niels (Henrik David) Bohr (October 7, 1885 � November 18, 1962) was a Danish physicist who made fundamental contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1922. He was a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,588 | The 'Chatham Islands' belong to which country? | Chatham Islands, New Zealand - Home Home Rekohu - Chatham Islands - Wharekauri 750km to the east of New Zealand's South Island lie the Chatham Islands, home to New Zealand's most remote communities. Around 600 people live on two of the 11 islands that make up 'the Chathams', with incomes largely reliant on farming, fi... | Discovering the lost isles of the South Pacific - CNN.com Remote Easter Island is home to the mysterious Moai statues. Where did they come from? But that's what this cruise is all about. A three-week journey between Easter Island and Tahiti, it calls on some of the world's most remote and least-visited islands. Organiz... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,589 | What was the name of the lioness raised by George and Joy Adamson in the book Born Free? | Page 4. - Photos. Baba ya Simba (Father of Lions) George Adamson with Elsa the Lioness He raised Elsa from a cub and taught her to live wild. Elsa when younger checking out a bird. Elsa when more mature not quite as interested in a bird. TRUST and Friendship .... Elsa and George Resting Together George and Elsa at the ... | TV and Movies A Penny For Your Thoughts TV and Movies No one probably reads this page.....except for you and the last person.....lol Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, was home to Rocky and Bullwinkle. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first film featuring the character Indiana Jones, was crawling with four-, eight-, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,590 | How many players are there in a Canadian football team ? | CFL.ca - Official site of the Canadian Football League The 2017 CFL free agency period officially opens at 12:00pm ET on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Below lists the players who will become CFL free agents should they not re-sign with their current ... Loading... | Curling - The Canadian Encyclopedia email MLA 7th Edition Gerald Redmond Revised: Patricia G. Bailey "Curling" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. Jeremy Freeborn. Toronto: Historica Canada, 2010. Web. 16 Jan. 2017. Gerald Redmond Revised: Patricia G. Bailey "Curling" The Canadian Encyclopedia. Eds. Jeremy Freeborn. Toront... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,591 | In which country was the actor and director Mel Gibson born? | Mel Gibson - Biography - IMDb Mel Gibson Biography Showing all 218 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (8) | Trivia (95) | Personal Quotes (93) | Salary (17) Overview (3) 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (1) Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson was born January 3, 1956 in Peekskill, New York, US... | 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 |
1,509,592 | Which 1993 Disney film starred Bet Middler as a witch? | 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... | Robert De Niro directs 'A Bronx Tale' on Broadway: Why the 1993 film was a hit - CSMonitor.com Robert De Niro directs 'A Bronx Tale' on Broadway: Why the 1993 film was a hit Latest News Robert De Niro arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2015 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan Strauss/Invisi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,593 | What is on the badge of the Yugoslavian club Red Star | Yugoslav medals and badges YUGOSLAV MEDALS AND BADGES YU3189.Order of the Yugoslav Crown 3rd class. Instituted by King Alexander I in October 10, 1929 for civil and military merit. $375.00 YU3004.Order of the Yugoslav Crown 5th class. $175.00 YU3007.Commemorative medal for the War of 1876/1878. $69.95 YU3010.Comm... | 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 |
1,509,594 | Black Bess, the horse of Dick Turpin (1706-39), would have been used to what phrase if legend is to be believed? | The Dark Truth behind Dick Turpin - The Spooky Isles Write for us The Dark Truth behind Dick Turpin Notorious English highwayman Dick Turpin was not the romantic figure we’ve been led to believe, says ELLIOT DAVIES Richard O’Sullivan played a fictional ‘good guy’ Dick Turpin in the 1970s ITV series, Dick Turpin Last ye... | Blackadder - Wikiquote Blackadder Jump to: navigation , search Blackadder ( 1983 , 1986 – 89 , 1999 ) is a television show which originally aired on BBC1 written by Richard Curtis , Ben Elton , and Rowan Atkinson . It traces members of the Blackadder dynasty and their associates through different periods of history. Th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,595 | Julian Pettifer presented a tough quiz on the ITV featuring groups of people who all had something in common. What was it called | Dec 21st 1985 by Radio Soundsfamiliar - issuu issuu 0 . Your guide to a super ristmas s in years past, it is my delight to welcome you to this bumper, two-week Christmas and New Year issue of TVTimes: your complete guide to ITV and Channel Four from 21 December to 3 January. Starting here, we bring you full details of ... | 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 |
1,509,596 | What year followed 325 BC? | ALEXANDER THE GREAT - IMPACT OF THE 325 BC TSUNAMI IN THE NORTH ARABIAN SEA UPON HIS FLEET = DR. GEORGE PARARAS-CARAYANNIS Web www.tsunamisociety.org ALEXANDER THE GREAT - IMPACT OF THE 325 BC TSUNAMI IN THE NORTH ARABIAN SEA UPON HIS FLEET George Pararas-Carayannis Copyright © 2006. ... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,597 | Which 17th century allegorical novel is subtitled 'From This World To That Which Is To Come'? | Bunyan, Defoe, and the Novel | Peter J. Leithart | First Things Bunyan, Defoe, and the Novel by Peter J. Leithart 11 . 5 . 05 I want to examine Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and Daniel Defoe in the context of the rise of the Western European novel. Some scholars suggest that novel-like writing is evident in the ancient w... | Untitled Page Latin is abolished in the English courts. Government England passes the Molasses Act, which places heavy taxes on molasses, rum and sugar imported to the colonies. Government James Oglethorpe (1696-1785) founds the last of the 13 colonies, named Georgia in honor of King George II; he also founds the city ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,598 | What machine was invented by Professor Auguste Picard for scientific exploration? | Auguste Piccard : premier homme à voir la courbure de la terre et créateur du Bathyscaphe First dive of his Bathyscaph, the FNRS 2, at Dakar with Théodore Monod 1953 Launch of his second Bathyscaph, the Trieste, and dive with his son Jacques to 3,150 meters, an unbelievable depth for that era 1962 25 March, dies in Lau... | Do you know more than a primary school student? Do you know more than a primary school student? Try some of these questions asked at the quiz final Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 19:49 Updated: Sun, Apr 12, 2015, 20:04 Q What is the name of the scale used to measure the spice level of a chilli pepper? A Scoville Q Name the pro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,599 | What Swiss Alpine town hosts the annual World Economic Forum gathering of international leaders, financiers and business chiefs? | World Economic Forum: a history and analysis | Transnational Institute Transnational Institute World Economic Forum: a history and analysis 20 January 2015 Article The annual gathering in Davos has certainly cemented the power of a tiny global elite, but its real power has been as a spawning ground for neoliberalism's ... | Full text of "How to see Switzerland, a practical guide" See other formats C HOW TO 5EX TV OWITZOMl) A PRACTICAL GUIDE BY FREDERICK DOSSENBACH II G. E. STECHERT & CO., Publishers (ALFRED HAFNER) LONDON NEW YORK COPYRIGHT, 1922, BY FREDERICK DOSSENBACH All rights reserved Printed in the United States of... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,600 | Which car manufacturer uses the advertising slogan 'The power of dreams'? | What is the slogan of each automobile company like Suzuki, Hyundai and others? - Quora Quora Written Jan 11 I do know that the one used by Skoda, the Czech division of VW-Audi is one they copied from me - ‘ Simply Clever’. I used this extensively in the 1990’s in advertising the range of alarms and immobilizers I desig... | MG Cars : definition of MG Cars and synonyms of MG Cars (English) 9 External links Overview The original MG marque was in continuous use (barring the years of the Second World War) for 56 years after its inception. Production of predominantly two-seater sports cars was concentrated at a factory in Abingdon , some 10 ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,601 | Whom did Pat Cash defeat in the 1987 Wimbledon Men's Singles Final? | Wimbledon, Great Britain June 23, 1986; 128 Draw (16 seeded) – $1,306,690; Surface – Grass First all-European men’s semifinals since 1922, three players from non-existed currently countries (Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, West Germany)… 18-year-old Boris Becker won his second straight Wimbledon beating all opponents quit... | John McEnroe - Biography - IMDb John McEnroe Biography Showing all 40 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (27) | Personal Quotes (4) Overview (4) 5' 11" (1.8 m) Mini Bio (1) John McEnroe was born on February 16, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany as John Patrick McEnro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,602 | Who plays the killer in the 1960 film Psycho where he dresses in his mother's clothes? | Psycho (1960) - Synopsis The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This synopsis may contain spoilers See plot summary for non-spoiler summarized description. Visit our Synopsis Help to learn more Synopsis In a Phoenix hotel room on a Friday aft... | Psycho (1960) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A Phoenix secretary embezzles $4... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,603 | What was the name of the last of the six space shuttles that was built? | History Of Space Shuttles: Remembering the fleet of U.S. space planes - 1981-2011 Remembering the fleet of U.S. space planes – 1981-2011 Space shuttle Challenger in orbit above Earth in 1983 In the beginning. The U.S. Air Force came up with the first concept for a winged spacecraft – a space shuttle – in 1962. The Air ... | NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying By Denise Chow, SPACE.com Staff Writer | July 19, 2011 02:04pm ET MORE Shuttle Atlantis' final crew, commander Chris Ferguson, pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,604 | A sackbut was an early form of which musical instrument? | sackbut | French musical instrument | Britannica.com French musical instrument See Article History Alternative Title: tenor trombone Sackbut, (from Old French saqueboute: “pull-push”), early trombone , invented in the 15th century, probably in Burgundy. It has thicker walls than the modern trombone, imparting a softer ... | About Beethoven: Trombone in a symphony orchestra by Avashai Kallai... Ludwig van Beethoven's website - A. Adagio maestoso-Allegro spiritoso (E-flat 4/4 sonata form). B. Marche: Grave (E-flat 4/4). C. Fugue: Adagio maestoso-Allegro (E-flat 4/4). [29] The second movement, a "Trauermarsch," and the third m... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,605 | In Roman Britain where was Vectis? | VECTIS INSVLA Vectis Insvla Type: Saxon Shore Fort, Fort, Villa, Roman Building Roads None identified Vectis - The Division "Below Magnus Portus¹ is the island Vectis, the middle of which is in 19*20 52�." Magnus Portus was the Roman name for Bosham Harbour in Hampshire. The island of Vectis is easily identified as the... | Romulus and Remus - Ancient History Encyclopedia Romulus and Remus by Brittany Garcia published on 04 October 2013 In Roman mythology , Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules ). Romulus and Remus are best known for being the founder... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,606 | Who directed the movie East of Eden? | East of Eden (1955) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A wilful young man contends against his brother for the attention ... | Oscars 2010: Kathryn Bigelow becomes first woman to win best director as Hurt Locker blasts ex-husband's Avatar with six gongs | Daily Mail Online Oscars 2010: Kathryn Bigelow becomes first woman to win best director as Hurt Locker blasts ex-husband's Avatar with six gongs By BAZ BAMIGBOYE Bad night for James Cameron's... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,607 | At the first British Soap Awards in 1999, which Eastenders actress won the sexiest female award? | British Soap Awards: Sexiest Female winners - CelebsNow CelebsNow See the hottest women on TV from over the years... At the British Soap Awards, Sexiest Female is one of the most sought-after gongs. Ever since the first ceremony in 1999, the most gorgeous girls in soap have been battling it out each year to be named th... | 1959 Academy Awards® Winners and History Room at the Top (1959, UK) Actor: CHARLTON HESTON in "Ben-Hur" , Laurence Harvey in "Room at the Top", Jack Lemmon in "Some Like It Hot" , Paul Muni in "The Last Angry Man", James Stewart in "Anatomy of a Murder" Actress: SIMONE SIGNORET in "Room at the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,608 | Runa Islam, Mark Leckey, Goshka Macuga and Cathy Wilkes are this year's nominees for which prize? | Turner prize shortlist unveiled: Cathy Wilkes, Goshka Macuga, Mark Leckey, and Runa Islam - Telegraph Turner prize shortlist unveiled: Cathy Wilkes, Goshka Macuga, Mark Leckey, and Runa Islam By Billy Kenber 12:01AM BST 29 Sep 2008 By Billy Kenber Richard Dorment: who cares who wins? Cathy Wilkes, Goshka Macuga, Mark L... | Mercury prize 2009 nominations announced | Music | The Guardian Mercury prize 2009 Mercury prize 2009 nominations announced Florence and the Machine, Kasabian and Bat for Lashes are favourites to win the £20,000 prize, while La Roux and Glasvegas are also hotly tipped Tuesday 21 July 2009 06.47 EDT First published on T... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,609 | The Dwarf Lantern and Spined Pygmy are the smallest types of which sort of fish? | 20 Smallest Sharks | Shark Week | Discovery 20 Smallest Sharks 20. Longfin Catshark (Apristurus herklotsi)12.2 inches 19. Peppered Catshark (Galeus piperatus) 11.8 inches 18. Arabian Catshark (Halaelurus alcocki) 11.8 inches 17. Dwarf Sawtail Catshark (Galeus schultzi) 11.8 inches 16. Fringefin Lanternshark (Etmopterus... | 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 |
1,509,610 | Which ex heavyweight boxing champion's last ever fight took place on November 22nd 1998 and ended in a defeat by American Shannon Briggs in Atlantic City? | Boxing Champs | | Page 3 Floyd Mayweather, Professional Boxer 3 comments Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. (born Floyd Sinclair; February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxer.[1] He is a five-division world champion, where he has won seven world titles, as well as the lineal championship in three different weight clas... | Cuban boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson dies - BBC News BBC News Cuban boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson dies 12 June 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Former Cuban heavyweight boxer Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals, has died at the age of 60. State media said he had suffered a heart a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,611 | Tegel airport serves which European capital city? | Tegel Airport Tegel Airport Show Getting to and from the airport It’s quick and easy to get to Tegel Airport. This route planner makes it simple to work out the best way to get to and from the airport, regardless of whether you’re travelling by car, public transport or bike. Shops and restaurants at the airport Shops S... | Visit Cosmopolitan Cities - A Travel Gateway to the Metropolises of the World - Nations Online Project Famous Cities of the World ___ Famous Cities of the World keywords: world major city, great world city, cities around the world, cities of the world For a virtual city-hopping, this is the gateway to cosmopolitan citi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,612 | At which stately home was Downton Abbey filmed? | Highclere Castle Slider 6 News! We wish you all a Merry Christmas & New Year! Please see below for details on our Public Openings & Events next year: February 2017 - We have now released tickets for our special Valentines day event. Click here to buy! March 2017 - Treat your Mother to Afternoon Tea on Mothering Sunday!... | Osborne House, Queen Victoria's island home to be renamed - BBC News BBC News Osborne House, Queen Victoria's island home to be renamed 11 March 2011 Close share panel Image caption The Queen lived at the house until her death in 1901 Queen Victoria's former palace on the Isle of Wight is having an official name change... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,613 | What was the name of the cruise liner which capsized off the Italian coast in January 2012? | Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off coast of Italy - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com Costa Concordia cruise ship runs aground off coast of Italy The search continued for those still missing after the Costa Concordia luxury cruise ship smashed into a reef off the coast of Giglio, Italy, and partially sank... | 1200 - 1300 Home >> Chronology >> 1200 - 1299 1202: Arthur of Brittany is defeated. Philip II of France continues Arthur's fight with England, and within the next three years increases his domain by annexing Normandy, Maine, Brittany, Anjou, Touraine, and Poitou. Start of the Fourth Crusade. (1202 - 1204) During whic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,614 | In which seaside town in the UK was a statue of a naked woman called Verity by Damien Hirst unveiled in 2012? | The bump on the beach arrives! Damien Hirst¿s 65ft statue of a pregnant woman is put in place at seaside town | Daily Mail Online It would be fair to say that modern art isn't everybody's cup of tea. And it seems this is particularly the case in the seaside town of Ilfracombe, Devon. A controversial Damien Hirst statue... | 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 |
1,509,615 | In which country did the Battle of Vinegar Hill take place in 1798? | BBC - History - British History in depth: The 1798 Irish Rebellion Print this page Origins The immediate origins of the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland can be traced to the setting up of the Society of United Irishmen in Belfast in October 1791. Inspired by the French Revolution, and with great admiration for the new democ... | Untitled Page The first session of the Supreme Court takes place. Government The Copyright Act is passed with the help of Noah Webster. Government Congress gives George Washington (1732-1799) the power to choose the site for the new capitol. Government U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799) delivers the first Sta... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,616 | In US politics who replaced Spiro Agnew as Richard Nixon's vice-president in 1973? | Vice President Agnew resigns - Oct 10, 1973 - HISTORY.com Vice President Agnew resigns Publisher A+E Networks Less than a year before Richard M. Nixon’s resignation as president of the United States, Spiro Agnew becomes the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. The same day, he pleaded no contest to a charge... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebol... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,617 | What name is given to the concept that an animal hitting keys at random on a typewriter for an infinite amount of time will almost surely type a particular chosen text, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare? | Make Your Move! Super Smash Boards Brawl - And the winners are... | Smashboards Make Your Move! Super Smash Boards Brawl - And the winners are... -The Infinite Sakurai Theorem- The Idea "The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will... | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,618 | Name the resort in New Jersey USA famous for it's boardwalk? | Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks -- National Geographic Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks from National Geographic. View Images Sidewalk attractions draw a crowd at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Photograph by Kevin Kerr, Aurora Photos Atlantic City Boardwalk, New Jersey The first w... | Accessibility Services - Airport Guide - Newark Liberty International Airport - Port Authority of New York & New Jersey PATH: 800-234-PATH (7284) MTA in New York: 511 Transportation is available in a range of services and prices. To insure prompt service, make a reservation for an accessible vehicle at least 24 hours ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,619 | "Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel, ""Gadsby"", which contains over 50,000 words -- none of them with which letter?" | Bookride: Gadsby. A Story of Over 50.000 Words Without Using the Letter E. 1939 RARE BOOK GUIDE - THE RUNNERS, THE RIDERS & THE ODDS 24 February 2007 Gadsby. A Story of Over 50.000 Words Without Using the Letter E. 1939 After surfboards and Booker novels something truly odd and rather rare. When I first came into the t... | 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 |
1,509,620 | Created by Arthur Conan Doyle, what is the christian name of the famous character, professor Moriarty? | Sherlock Holmes | fictional character | Britannica.com fictional character The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes, fictional character created by the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . The prototype for the modern mastermind detective , Holmes first appeared in Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, publish... | THE EXPLOITS OF BRIGADIER GERARD Classic Novels: New Illustrated eBook by SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE - 1230000117607 | Kobo View all Synopsis "THE EXPLOITS OF BRIGADIER GERARD" - Popular Classic Novels included Free AudioBook Links, NEW illustrations, Clickable Table of Contents for both the list of included books and th... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,621 | In the ‘Tom & Jerry’ cartoons, what is the name of Spike’s son? | Spike Bulldog | Tom and Jerry Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tom and Jerry Wiki For other uses, see the disambiguation page for Spike . Spike Bulldog is a grey, rough bulldog that appears in many of Tom and Jerry cartoons. He has a somewhat minor friendship with Jerry and is a formidable enemy to Tom , though he is occ... | Character Guide | Looney Tunes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main article: A. Flea Ape Waiter An ape waiter that serves booze (beer) to customers in the following shorts: Lady, Play Your Mandolin! and Goopy Geer . Aunt Jemima An advertising character for a syrup company, this woman appeared in September in the Rain a... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,622 | Which country's royal family includes Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly? | Prince Albert of Monaco talks about what it was like having Grace Kelly as a mother | Daily Mail Online comments Thirty-two years after the tragic death of Grace Kelly, Prince Albert of Monaco has lifted the lid on what it was like to be raised by the iconic actress. In the latest issue of People , the 56-year-old roya... | 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 |
1,509,623 | In which town would you find the World War I memorial, the Menin Gate? | The Menin Gate Memorial | Australian War Memorial The Menin Gate Memorial To Flanders Fields, 1917 , Commemoration , Memorials , Research material Tens of thousands of British and Empire troops remain ‘missing’ in France and Belgium. Some lie in nameless graves while the remains of others have never been found. The Men... | 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 |
1,509,624 | Name the year. South African police kill 56 people in Sharpeville, Israeli intelligence agents capture Adolf Eichmann, and Nigeria gains its independence? | Encyclopedia IV. | Encyclopedias | Africa Encyclopedia IV. Volume IV The Colonial Era (1850 to 1960) R. Hunt Davis, Jr., Editor A Learning Source Book More From This User Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you... | On this day...: October - Learning English Online Learning English Online October 1 331 BC – Alexander the Great of Macedon defeated Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela, and was subsequently crowned "King of Asia" in a ceremony in Arbela. 1850 – The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, was... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,625 | "Where was ""the Bhopal disaster"" that took place at a pesticide plant owned and operated by Union Carbide (UCIL), when the plant released methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other toxins in December 1984, exposing over 500,000 people?" | Seismic Seconds - The Bhopal Gas Disaster - YouTube 1,130 views Last updated on Nov 23, 2010 The Bhopal disaster was an industrial catastrophe that took place at a pesticide plant owned and operated by Union Carbide (UCIL) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India on December 3, 1984. Around 12 AM, the plant released methyl iso... | BBC ON THIS DAY | 3 | 1984: Hundreds die in Bhopal chemical accident About This Site | Text Only 1984: Hundreds die in Bhopal chemical accident Hundreds of people have died from the effects of toxic gases which leaked from a chemical factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal. The accident happened in the early hou... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,626 | The Elgin Marbles, currently in the British Museum, came from which building? | British Museum - Parthenon Sculptures Parthenon Sculptures Video The Parthenon Sculptures The question of where the surviving sculptures from the Parthenon should now be displayed has long been a subject of public discussion. This page provides key information for understanding the complex history of the Parthenon and ... | The Rubens Ceiling - Beautiful Artwork At Banqueting House | Historic Royal Palaces The Rubens ceiling: the crowning glory of Inigo Jones’ building The crowning glory of Inigo Jones’ building The significance of the Banqueting House ceiling can hardly be over-stated. It was the crowning glory of Inigo Jones's building ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,627 | Relevé refers in ballet to standing while raising? | Ballet Terms Dictionary - BalletHub Ballet Terms Dictionary Learn Ballet Vocabulary BalletHub / Ballet Terms Dictionary Welcome to BalletHub’s Ballet Terms Dictionary. Here you can find and browse our online dictionary for ballet terms. Every ballet term will include it’s definition and a simple explanation possibly ... | Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring Stravinsky: The Genius Who Wrote The Rite of Spring by DavidPaulWagner Igor Stravinsky's brilliant music scores stir up a lot of excitement. In fact, there was a riot at the premiere of his ballet "The Rite of Spring" and the police were called! In one of the most sen... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,628 | What is the more common name for the zygomatic bone? | What is the common name for the zygomatic bone? | Reference.com What is the common name for the zygomatic bone? A: Quick Answer The zygomatic bone is also known as the cheekbone or malar bone. One of these roughly diamond-shaped bones is found below and to the side of each eye socket. A zygomatic bone lies underneath t... | "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 |
1,509,629 | Bowman's Capsule is found in which organ of the body? | What is Bowman's Capsule? (with pictures) What is Bowman's Capsule? Last Modified Date: 14 December 2016 Copyright Protected: These 10 facts about space will blow your mind A Bowman's capsule is part of the filtration system in the kidneys. When blood reaches the kidneys for filtration, it hits this area first, with th... | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason i... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,630 | What event of August 1969 was originally billed as 'An Aquarian Exposition: 3 days of peace and music'? | 1000+ images about Woodstock 1969 3 Days of War & Peace on Pinterest | The band the weight, Joan baez and Hippies Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Woodstock 1969 3 Days of War & Peace Woodstock was a music festival, billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music". It was held at Max Yasgur's 600-acr... | The Year in Music - 1983 The Year in Music - 1983 Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, George Strait By 1983 the "New Music" of the Eighties -- a blend of rock, soul, disco and reggae wrapped in synth -- had become well-established, and record sales were up after a long slump that had started in the late 1970s. According to TIME... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,631 | What is the alter-ego of the Marvel Comics super-hero Iron Man? | Superheroes: Iron Man Iron Man Back to Biographies Iron Man was introduced by Marvel Comics in the comic book Tales of Suspense #39 in March 1963. The creators were Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby. What are Iron Man's powers? Iron Man possesses a wealth of powers through his powered armor suit. These p... | Avengers - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Avengers Sighted page [ view draft ] (+/-) This is the latest sighted revision, approved on 23 April 2011. The draft has 3 changes awaiting review. Accuracy Marvel Universe Base of Operations Stark Tower , midtown Manhattan; Inf... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,632 | Which is the only Far Eastern country to have been a member of OPEC, being so from 1962 to 2008? | Middle Eastern Oil: An Historical Perspective and Outlook Middle Eastern Oil: An Historical Perspective and Outlook Mercurial Times ^ | 5/25/02 | Sean Finnegan Posted on 05/26/2003 8:15:58 PM PDT by nunya bidness It's always been about oil when it comes to the Middle East. From the borders drawn by the British and Fren... | Miller Chevalier Main Template World Bank Releases Drivers of Corruption Study Introduction After a slow start through three quarters, the pace of resolved enforcement in 2014 picked up significantly in the fourth quarter, with an increase in quarterly activity to levels not seen since 2010. In late 2013, then-Deputy C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,633 | What was the name of the British Royal Yacht that entered service in 1953 and decommissioned on 11 December 1997? | HMY Britannia | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit HMY Britannia was built at the shipyard of John Brown & Co. Ltd in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Great Britain, being launched by Queen Elizabeth II on 16 April 1953, and commissioned on 11 January 1954. The ship was designed with three masts, a 133-foot (4... | Enjoy Rainbow Warrior | The Far North, NZ Harrisons Cape Runner - Cape Reinga tour Rainbow Warrior was a schooner (sailing ship) operated by the Greenpeace organisation. She was named after the Greenpeace flagship of the same name that was sunk by the French secret service in Auckland harbour, New Zealand, on July 10, ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,634 | What part of Pinocchio's body extended when he told a lie? | 'Pinocchio effect': Lying sends nose-tip temperature soaring: scientists - NY Daily News 'Pinocchio effect': Lying sends nose-tip temperature soaring, but size unchanged: scientists 'Pinocchio effect': Lying sends nose-tip temperature soaring: scientists It takes a 'great mental effort' to cool the nose down - says the... | Who was Dan Dares greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is - MBA - 217 View Full Document Who was Dan Dare's greatest enemy in the Eagle Mekon 19 What is Dick Grayson better known as Robin (Batman and Robin) 20 What was given on the fourth day of Christmas Calling birds 21 What was Skippy ( on TV ) The bush kangaro... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,635 | Which Italian dance group had a Number One hit in the UK in 1999 with 'Blue'? | 32 Of The Very Worst UK Number One Singles Of All Time - NME NME 10:48 am - Oct 20, 2014 0shares 0shares 1/32 Poor James Blunt: in a new interview, the singer’s admitted his Number One single ‘You’re Beautiful’ was a bit naff and “became annoying”. The 2005 single sold a whopping 625,000 copies – but what are the other... | Official Charts Flashback 1999: Westlife – Swear It Again 25 April 2014 Official Charts Flashback 1999: Westlife – Swear It Again It was the first of an incredible 14 Number 1s for the likely lads from Ireland, and it topped the charts 15 years ago today. Google + It was the first of an incredible 14 Number 1s for the ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,636 | Which volcano, one of the Lipari Islands, is nicknamed 'The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean'? | What Volcano In The Lipari Islands Is a Lighthouse? @ Super Beefy | Filed Under: The World Leave a Comment The Lipari Islands is a group of small islands off the north coast of Sicily. The mythical Aeolus, Greek lord of the winds, was thought to live on one of the Lipari Islands, so the islands were once known as the A... | Rapa Nui National Park - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports Connections Rapa Nui National Park and its stone sculptures are testimony to an isolated cultural evolution. Rapa Nui is the indigenous name of Easter Island. It's a volcanic island, with still two large craters: Rano Kau and Rano Raraku. ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,637 | For which novel did Herman Wouk win the Pulitzer Prize in 1952? | The Caine Mutiny Book Review - 1952 Pullitzer Prize Publisher’s synopsis: It was not a mutiny in the old-time sense, of course, with flashing cutlasses, a captain in chains, and desperate sailors turning outlaws. After all, it happened in 1944 in the United States Navy. But the court of inquiry recommended trial for ... | 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 |
1,509,638 | Everything Changes, Beautiful World and Circus are all albums released by which British band? | Download Take That MP3 Songs and Albums | music downloads Website: http://www.takethat.com/ Biography Take That were assembled by the duet of Gary Barlow and Mark Owen from one side and the dance tandem of Jason Orange and Howard Donald from the other. The fifth member of the band, Robbie Williams did not have music ba... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,639 | Which is the most Northerly, and largest, island of the Phillipines, on which stands the capital, Manila ? | Philippines Property Investment For Sale "The second fastest growing nation in Asia." Comprised of 7,107 islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines are renowned as a stunning holiday destination with white sand beaches and azure seas. However equally the Philippines has been associated with a tirade of bad pre... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younge... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,640 | What make of car was JF Kennedy traveling in when he was shot dead? | The Strange Saga of the JFK Assassination Car | Boundary Stones: WETA's Washington DC History Blog The Strange Saga of the JFK Assassination Car 11/22/2013 in DC by Patrick Kiger You may have assumed that the Presidential limosine that carried President Kennedy through Dallas on November 22, 1963 was taken out of servi... | Presidential State Car (United States)_ United States Secret Service_ Marine One | Trile\\'s Weblog Just another WordPress.com weblog Presidential State Car (United States)_ United States Secret Service_ Marine One The Presidential State Car is a name that can be given to several limousines used by the President of the... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,641 | Who was the President of Costa Rica between 2006 and 2010? | Oscar Arias Sanchez Biography - Oscar Arias Sanchez Childhood, Life & Timeline Leaders Oscar Arias Sanchez Biography Oscar Arias Sanchez is the President of Costa Rica. He is known for his efforts to make office of government more accessible to the people. Quick Facts 1987 - Nobel Peace Prize Image Credit http://rudebu... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,642 | What international humanitarian institution was founded in Switzerland in 1863? | Jobs at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross Welcome to the Career site of the ICRC at UNjobfinder! The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in 1863 and is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICRC is a three-time ... | Log In - New York Times Log In Don't have an account? Sign up here » In order to access our Web site, your Web browser must accept cookies from NYTimes.com. More information » | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,643 | What was the name of the TV comedy that ran from 1975 to 1978 about National Service in the RAF? | Get Some In! (TV Series 1975–1978) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 1955 called up into R.A.F. a group of young men fin... | Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic - Mirror Online TV Dad's Army uncovered: 35 things you need to know about the BBC comedy classic It has been 35 years since Dad's Army finished its original telly run - check out our essential need to know facts about the comedy favourite Sh... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,644 | According to tradition Bonnie Prince Charlie gave Captain McKinnon the recipe for which liqueur | Did You Know? - Drambuie - An Dram Buidheach - The Drink That Satisfies Carry the lad that's born to be king, Over the sea to Skye " This feature on the history of Drambuie, from its origins to the present day, was written by guest writer Vivien Devlin. 1745 The isle of Skye is rich in its own individual Scottish histo... | Best Tom Collins Recipe - How to Make a Tom Collins Directions Combine the ingredients in a Collins glass 3/4 full of cracked ice. Stir briefly, top with club soda or seltzer, garnish with lemon circle, and serve with stirring rod. As for those cousins: To make a Gin Fizz, shake the gin, sugar, and lemon juice well wit... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,645 | What type of bank keeps its deposits at minus 196 degrees centigrade ? | Kenya: Sperm Bank Clients And Unique Donors - allAfrica.com Kenya: Sperm Bank Clients And Unique Donors more By Maore Ithula Nairobi — It is a different kind of bank. Depositors, who encounter absolutely no queues, are paid a flat rate of Sh3,000. It takes a couple of minutes to deposit - usually in millions - at the h... | vienna.pdf | Vienna | Berlin vienna.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 35 are not shown in this preview. Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful 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 titl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,646 | Among hundreds of animal paintings, the only figure of a human being appears in an engraving called Shaft of the Dead Man at what World Heritage location? | Lascaux - New World Encyclopedia Lascaux Next (Laser) Lascaux cave painting of aurochs Discovered in 1940, Lascaux is a series of caves in southwestern France (near Montignac) that is famous for the numerous Paleolithic cave paintings contained on its walls. In 1979, the caves at Lascaux were designated a UNESCO (Unite... | gscott2012 | The United Nations of Photography The United Nations of Photography Where the informed, passionate and inquisitive meet. Where the new landscape of photography and filmmaking is discussed, questioned and debated. Where conversations inspire, inform and entertain Search ⋅ 6 Comments A long time friend and p... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,647 | What constellation appears on the flags of Australia and New Zealand? | 1. – Southern Cross – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand Interpretations of the Southern Cross The Southern Cross constellation is one of the striking features of the southern hemisphere sky. It is one of the first star patterns that New Zealand children learn to recognise. The 16th-century European navigators... | Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Throughout the centuries, people have looked to the stars to help them navigate across open oceans or featureless deserts, know when to plant and harvest, and preserve their myths and folklore. Ancient peoples used the appearance or... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,648 | To which song does Bill Murray wake up to each day in the film Groundhog Day? | Groundhog Day (1993) - Synopsis The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This synopsis may contain spoilers See plot summary for non-spoiler summarized description. Visit our Synopsis Help to learn more Synopsis On February 1, self-centered and... | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,649 | In which American state will you find Disneyland park? | Automobile Club of Southern California - disneyland-tickets Now at the Disneyland® Resort: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Disneyland® Park Watch as beloved melodies from classic Disney movies come alive through music, Disney Characters and whimsical floats. Mickey strikes up the band and leads the way with a syncopated ... | Florida Map, Map of Florida USA, Detailed FL Map Florida Panhandle Map About Florida The state of Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States. The Sunshine State is famous for sunny weather, pulpier oranges, glamorous coastline, abundant golf courses, and amusement parks. Florida achieved stateho... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,650 | Where in the body is the Malleus bone? | Malleus Bone Definition, Function & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Malleus The malleus is the outermost and largest of the three small bones i... | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 25th November Cup Round 2 and Plate The Nag’s Head and Cock Inn 1. By what name is the post war “European Recovery Program” better known? MARSHALL PLAN 2. Who directed Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch and “Some Like It Hot”? BILLY WILDER 3... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,651 | Which land-locked country has the most official languages in the world at 34 including Spanish, Aymara and Quechua? | The Spanish Language | language, castilian, Spain | INMSOL The Spanish Language 6 April, 2011 Spanish or Castilian (español or castellano in Spanish) is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia during the 9th century and gradually spread... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,652 | Dick Francis wrote novels based in what environment? | Dick Francis obituary | Sport | The Guardian Dick Francis obituary Champion jockey who became a bestselling thriller writer Dick Francis with Fard Du Moulin Mas, in Lambourn, Berkshire, 2004 Photograph: Rex Features Sunday 14 February 2010 11.53 EST First published on Sunday 14 February 2010 11.53 EST Share on Messenge... | Mark Twain (Author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) edit data Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He is noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Twain ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,653 | "The two UK TV series ""The Sweeney"" (1975-78) and ""Inspector Morse"" (1987-2000) share which actor?" | Executive Producers Lloyd Shirley and George Taylor Produced by Ted Childs Created by Ian Kennedy Martin UK Police series 1975-78 53 episodes x 60 min color film starring John Thaw as Det. Inspector Jack Regan Dennis Waterman as Detective Sergeant George Carter Garfield Morgan as Detective Chief Inspector Frank Haskins... | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physic... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,654 | What is the third largest planet in the Solar System? | Smallest and Largest Planets in the Solar System By: Maria Temming | July 15, 2014 There are a couple of different ways to measure how “big” something is. The first is an object’s mass (how much matter it contains) and the second is its volume (how much space it takes up). The smallest and largest planets in our solar ... | What planet in our solar system is closest in size to Earth? | Reference.com What planet in our solar system is closest in size to Earth? A: Quick Answer Venus is, by far, the closest match to the Earth in size. Venus has a measured diameter that is just about 95 percent that of the Earth and a planetary mass equal to ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,655 | Which car model is made by Citroen to rival the Renault Megane Scenic (ie. a small 'people carrier'). | Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi Desire - Car Keys Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi Desire Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi Desire review 03/06/2004 Select an option: Receive a brochure Request a quote Book a test drive In the early days of this magazine, one of the cars which attracted the most reader interest was the Citroen ... | Renault Kangoo Be Bop Z.E. 44kW review | Autocar Follow @@autocar What is it? It’s a battery-powered Renault – a prototype, in fact, for the first of four all-electric models from the French company that will be coming to the market in the next three years. It’s called the Kangoo Be Bop ZE, and the car it prefigures wi... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,656 | A deciduous tree of the genus Betula is more commonly known as what? | Plants - TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST Birch, Silver Birch, Paper Birch Genus: * The White Birch is a small to medium sized deciduous tree which grows to 70 or 80 feet in height. As far as trees go it doesn't live very long, only about 140 years. Small hear-shaped leaves are found at the ends o... | Fredarth | The Ramblings of an Old Man The Ramblings of an Old Man Menu Well here it is – the big one same as ever some easy some not so easy and some…… to get the answers simply run the cursor over the space after the question but only after you have tried the question Happy Christmas In what country, the world’s seve... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,657 | b In the Flintstones cartoons what is the name of Fred and Wilma's daughter? | Wilma Flintstone | Hanna-Barbera Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Her best friends were her next door neighbors, Betty and Barney Rubble . Controversy Wilma's maiden name has been a source of dispute. Several early episodes in the original series clearly stated Wilma's maiden name was "Pebble." In the episode "The Entert... | Bedrock | The Flintstones | Fandom powered by Wikia Bedrock is the city where the Flintstones live. Contents [ show ] Size Though the first two seasons' opening credits of the original Flintstones series stated the town's population as only 2,500 people (though it did swell to 30,000 in a dream sequence in the sixth se... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,658 | In which US city is was the first skyscraper said to have been built in 1885? | The First Skyscrapers (And How They Became Possible) Famous Inventions The First Skyscrapers (And How They Became Possible) Exterior of Chicago's Home Insurance Building, widely considered to be the world's first modern skyscraper. Chicago History Museum / Archive Photos / Getty Images By Mary Bellis Updated August 10... | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's n... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,659 | John Patrick ‘Jack’ Ryan is a fictional character who appears in many novels by which author? | Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy 10. Full Force and Effect 11. Commander-in-Chief Published order of the Jack Ryan series: 1984 The Hun Jack Ryan (full name John Patrick Ryan, Sr., Ph.D., CPA, KCVO) (born May 17, 1950) is a fictional character, who appears in many of the novels written by Tom Clancy . Chronological order... | General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,660 | What is James Bond's naval rank? | The Bond Film Informant: Bond and the Navy See also: The HMS Tenby Association M's Submarine (You Only Live Twice) The name of this boat is never given and it simply acts as a covert mobile headquarters for M in the vicinity of Hong Kong and Japan. On-board, M is seen in uniform (and he is of course an admiral), as is ... | Miss Moneypenny (Samantha Bond) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Miss Moneypenny (Samantha Bond) Miss Moneypenny, is a fictional character in the James Bond novels and films. She is secretary to M , who is Bond's boss and head of the British Secret Service . Contents Film biography Shared Background Accordin... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,661 | What is tha 40th wedding anniversary called? | 40th Anniversary - Fortieth Wedding Anniversary 40th anniversary 40th ANNIVERSARY - FORTIETH Wow - Together for 40 years! You have defied the odds and you deserve to celebrate your Ruby Anniversary. Whether you are the lucky couple celebrating your 40th or you have been invited to a 40th wedding anniversary party,... | Virginia Wade | Tennis Grandstand 40 Years Ago In Tennis – Bud Collins Summarizes The Epic Year Published July 31, 2009 | By Walker The second year of Open tennis was one of continued progress but lingering confusion on the political front—and towering on-court performances by Margaret Smith Court and most notably Rod ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,662 | "What type of ""miracle"" did West Germany have?" | The Economic Miracle of Germany The Economic Miracle of Germany December 27, 2015 share The economic reforms and the new West German system received powerful support from a number of sources: investment funds under the European Recovery Program, more commonly known as the Marshall Plan; the stimulus to German industry ... | vienna.pdf | Vienna | Berlin vienna.pdf You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 4 to 35 are not shown in this preview. Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful 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 titl... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,663 | James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? | Martin Luther King Assassination Conspiracy Exposed in Memphis by Jim Douglass Judge Joe Brown , who had presided over two years of hearings on the rifle, testified that “ 67% of the bullets from my tests did not match the Ray rifle .” He added that the unfired bullets found wrapped with it in a blanket were metallurgi... | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,664 | What was the name of Johnny Kidd's backing group | Johnny Kidd & The Pirates — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm oldies Johnny Kidd & The Pirates were a British rock 'n' roll band. Johnny Kidd (birth name Frederick Heath), lead singer and primary songwriter, signed a recording contract with HMV and released his first single " Please Don't ... | SONGSjtor J (top) Jack and Diane By John Mellencamp . About growing up, the end of childhood innocence, and coming to terms with the realities and responsibilities of adulthood. "...Oh yeah life goes on long after the thrill of livin' is gone ... Hold on to sixteen as long as you can. Changes comin' round real soon mak... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,665 | What was the first considerable engagement in the American Revolution? | Chapter 3: The American Revolution: The First Phase The American Revolution: First Phase The American Revolution came about, fundamentally, because by 1763 the English-speaking communities on the far side of the Atlantic had matured to an extent that their interests and goals were distinct from those of the ruling ... | First Manassas - July 21, 1861 Maps of Bull Run, Virginia (1861) First Manassas - July 21, 1861 First Manassas July 21, 1861 This was the first major land battle of the armies in Virginia. On July 16, 1861, the untried Union army under Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell marched from Washington against the equally green Confede... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,666 | Who is the Greek god of shepherds and flocks? | PAN - Greek God of Shepherds, Hunters & the Wilds (Roman Faunus) Pan All (pan), Rustic Pan, Greco-Roman mosaic from Daphne C2nd-3rd A.D., Hatay Archaeology Museum PAN was the god of shepherds and hunters, and of the meadows and forests of the mountain wilds. His unseen presence aroused panic in those who traversed his ... | Bacchus - Roman God of Wine - Crystalinks Bacchus - Roman God of Wine Dionysus or Dionysos, was the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. His name in Linear B tablets shows he was worshipped from c. 1500-1100 BC by Mycenean Greeks: other traces of Dionysian-typ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,667 | Which actor, who died in July 2012, made his film debut playing Fatso Judson who beat Frank Sinatra's character to death in 'From Here to Eternity'? | Actor Borgnine dies at 95 - - July 09, 2012 Actor Borgnine dies at 95 by ANITA GATES New York Times News Service on July 09, 2012 11:15 AM Ernest Borgnine, the rough-hewn actor who seemed destined for tough-guy characters but won an Academy Award for embodying the gentlest of souls, a lonely Bronx butcher, in the 1955... | 'Daisy Is An Animal': Jennifer Jason Leigh On Her Comeback In 'The Hateful Eight' : NPR Jennifer Jason Leigh is back in the spotlight with an Oscar nomination for her role as a murderous woman in The Hateful Eight. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with her about being cast by Quentin Tarantino. KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: All right,... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,668 | Charlotte is the largest city in the 'Tar Heel State'. Which state? | 5 Biggest Cities in North Carolina: How Well Do You Know The Tar Heel State? 5 Biggest Cities in North Carolina: How Well Do You Know The Tar Heel State? By Karan Moses Robinson | Monday, 13 Apr 2015 03:49 PM Close A A There are a couple of reasons why North Carolina may be referred to as the Tar Heel St... | General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered t... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,669 | What is a common nickname for the English city of Oxford? | Personal names and the development of English | Oxford English Dictionary Home Aspects of English Shapers of English Personal names and the development of English Personal names and the development of English By Peter McClure You may also be interested in Peter’s article on Surnames as sources in the OED . A short hist... | Oval Cricket Ground | DigiLondon MI6 Headquarters – SIS Building The SIS Building, also commonly known as the MI6 Building, is the headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service, otherwise known as “MI6”. It is known locally as Legoland and also as Babylon-on-Thames due to its resemblance to an ancient Babylon... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,670 | LS What is the name of the famous Opera House in Milan, opened in 1778? | Top Opera Houses and Historic Theaters in Italy Milan's Teatro Alla Scala Teatro Alla Scala, the famous opera house in Milan , reopened in December, 2004 after an extensive renovation. It has a bookshop, bar, and history museum, too. The original opera house, designed by neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini, open... | ��ࡱ� | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,671 | "From what Greek island do ""Lesbians"" come from?" | What Is the Origin of the Word Lesbian? What is the origin of the word lesbian? What is the origin of the word lesbian? Sappho of Lesbos. Updated March 02, 2016. Question: What is the origin of the word lesbian? The word lesbian means a female homosexual or woman who is primarily attracted to other women. Where did th... | Standish-Myles — MayflowerHistory.com Myles Standish BIRTH: Traditionally 1584, but something closer to 1587 seems more probable, probably in co. Lancashire, England. FIRST MARRIAGE: Rose, probably not long before 1619 or 1620, since they had no children yet. SECOND MARRIAGE: Barbara, sometime about 1623 at Plymouth. C... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,672 | MTV's The Real World is still on the air after 26 seasons. What city hosts the current incarnation, whose season finale is tonight? | Puck from The Real World -San Francisco Puck from The Real World -San Francisco Ew, what happened!? reply 600 01/31/2016 Easy. He started out as Puck. What did you think 20+ years was going to add? by C. Thomas Howell I'm shocked. Shocked, I say. No neck tattoos. by C. Thomas Howell Wow! IIRC Colin was the hot one on h... | 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 |
1,509,673 | "Which English Poet Laureate wrote ""The Faerie Queene""?" | Edmund Spenser | English poet | Britannica.com Edmund Spenser John Taylor Edmund Spenser, (born 1552/53, London , England —died January 13, 1599, London), English poet whose long allegorical poem The Faerie Queene is one of the greatest in the English language. It was written in what came to be called the Spenserian st... | Ted Hughes | Poetry Foundation Poetry Foundation Poet Details 1930–1998 One of the giants of 20th century British poetry, Ted Hughes was born in Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire in 1930. After serving as in the Royal Air Force, Hughes attended Cambridge, where he studied archeology and anthropology, taking a special interest in ... | trivia_qa.jsonl |
1,509,674 | What did Demi Moore remove to play the role of G.I. Jane? | Extreme Weight Loss And Gain For Movie Roles - Business Insider print Bradley Cooper says he gained 40 pounds of muscle in 10 weeks for his Oscar-nominated role in "American Sniper."Keith Bernstein/Warner Bros. Bradley Cooper recently bulked up to 225 pounds to play US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in "American Sniper." His d... | 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 |
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