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Women invariably grew their hair long and, as in other European cultures, this custom was also
did they wear their hair up or down?
Sometimes, wealthy men and women would braid their hair and fasten hollow golden balls to the braids. Another style that was popular among some
What other things did they wear?
Women wore the leine at full length.
What is a leine?
the common clothing amongst the Gaelic Irish
what other significant fact about the article did you like?
Gaelic men typically wore a beard and mustache, and it was often seen as dishonourable for a Gaelic man to have no facial hair.
Any other significant fact about the article or this time period?
It is said that the Gaelic Irish took great pride in their long hair--for example, a person could be forced to pay the heavy fine of two cows for shaving
Did the women get in trouble if they cut their hair?
heavy fine of two cows for shaving a man's head against his will.
What other interesting fact about the article did you like?
When the Anglo-Normans and the English colonized Ireland, hair length came to signify
Why did they focus on hair so much?
For most of the Gaelic period, dwellings and farm buildings were circular with conical thatched roofs (see roundhouse).
and what kind of transport did they use?
Horses were one of the main means of long-distance transport.
did they use a special kind of horse or equipment?
Although horseshoes and reins were used, the Gaelic Irish did not use saddles, stirrups or spurs.
how did they get on and off the horse without a saddle?
Every man was trained to spring from the ground on to the back of his horse (an ech-leim or "steed-leap")
did they have chariots or wagons as well?
Two-wheeled and four-wheeled chariots (singular carbad) were used in Ireland from ancient times, both in private life and in war.
what were the chariots made of?
They were big enough for two people, made of wickerwork and wood, and often had decorated hoods.
did they have different kinds of chariots for different people?
War chariots furnished with scythes and spikes, like those of the ancient Gauls and Britons, are mentioned in literature.
what kind of roads did they have?
Gaelic Ireland was well furnished with roads and bridges.
what were the roads made of?
There were five main roads leading from Tara: Slighe Asail, Slighe Chualann, Slighe Dala, Slighe Mor and Slighe Midluachra.
were they brick or dirt?
laid with wood and stone.
and what other type of transportation did they use?
With the help of producers Alexandra Milchan and Robert Salerno, Schaefer cast Jared Leto as Mark David Chapman.
Was anyone else considered for the part?
The director of Chapter 27, Jarrett Schaefer, auditioned many Lennon impersonators, but was especially impressed with Mark Lindsay Chapman's tape
What other actors were chosen?
For his role, Leto gained 67 pounds (30 kg) by drinking microwaved pints of ice cream mixed with soy sauce and olive oil every night.
Yuck! Did he do any other preparations?
coaches
how many teams did he coach?
Redskins
did they win any championships?
The Redskins' Super Bowl victories were won featuring Joe Theismann, Doug Williams, and Mark Rypien
what were some notable moments from that game?
Merman began to become forgetful with advancing age, and on occasion, had difficulty with her speech.
Did she develop any health problems?
At times her behavior was erratic, causing concern among her friends. On April 7, 1983, she was preparing to travel to Los Angeles
How did she die?
Merman was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma. The New York Times reported that she underwent brain surgery to have the tumor removed, but it was inoperable
What day did she die?
On February 15, 1984, 10 months after she was diagnosed with brain cancer, Merman died at her home in Manhattan at the age of 76.
Was she well known for anything?
The 56th Academy Awards, held on April 2, 1984, ended with a performance of "There's No Business Like Show Business" in tribute to Merman.
Did she ever win any awards?
According to Merman biographer Brian Kellow, Merman's family and manager did not want the true nature of her condition revealed to the public.
Why not?
later said he chose not to publicly disclose his mother's true condition because Merman strove to keep her personal life private.
Was their a big memorial for her?
On the evening of Merman's death, all 36 theatres on Broadway dimmed their lights at 9 pm in her honor.
Did they do anything else to honor her?
A private funeral service for Merman was held in a chapel at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church on February 27, after which Merman was cremated
Is there anything else interesting about her?
Merman was married and divorced four times.
Who did she marry first?
Her first marriage, in 1940, was to theatrical agent William Smith.
When did she divorce?
They were divorced in 1941.
When did she next marry?
Later that same year, Merman married newspaper executive Robert Levitt.
What happened with this marriage?
The couple had two children: Ethel (July 20, 1942 - 1965) and Robert, Jr. (born August 11, 1945) Merman and Levitt were divorced in 1952.
When was the next marriage?
In March 1953, Merman married Robert Six, the president of Continental Airlines.
What happened to this marriage?
They separated in December 1959 and were divorced in 1960.
Did she re-marry?
Merman's fourth and final marriage was to actor Ernest Borgnine.
Did they stay together?
They separated on August 7 and Borgnine filed for divorce on October 21.
Why did they split?
his criticism of western countries during and after the Cold War and what his critics perceived as a positive attitude to the Soviet Union,
How did he respond to the criticism?
" Galtung himself has vehemently repudiated the above attacks as "smearing and libel"
How long did the criticism continue?
During the course of his career,
Until when did his career go?
TRANSCEND International, an organisation co-founded by Galtung, released a statement attempting to clarify his opinions.
What was the statement?
For Johan Galtung, the US is simultaneously a republic and an empire, a distinction he believes is highly relevant.
Can you explain this distinction?
The US is on one hand loved for its republican qualities, and on the other loathed by its enemies abroad for its perceived military aggressions.
Did Galtung write anything about the US?
In an article published in 2004, Galtung predicted that the US empire will "decline and fall" by 2020. He expanded on this hypothesis in his 2009 book
What was the title of his 2009 book?
2009 book titled The Fall of the US Empire - and Then What? Successors, Regionalization or Globalization? US Fascism or US Blossoming?.
What responses were there to his prediction?
it helped them resolve the conflict between their love for their country and their displeasure with its foreign policy.
Did Galtung have any other ideas about the US?
A prolific goalscorer, he was known for his ability to anticipate opponents in the area and finish off chances with an accurate and powerful shot with either foot.
What position did he play?
In his early career, he played in a variety of attacking positions.
Did he ever change to new positions?
Although he usually operated inside the penalty area as a main striker or centre-forward,
What moves was he most known for?
midfielder. Pele's unique playing style combined speed, creativity, and technical skill with physical power, stamina, and athleticism.
What was he most recognized for?
Renowned for his bending shots, he was also an accurate free-kick taker, and penalty taker,
What did you find interesting about this article?
In spite of his relatively small stature, 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m), he excelled in the air,
What did he do as a penalty taker as mentioned earlier?
he often refrained from taking penalties, stating that he believed it to be a cowardly way to score.
Did he have any signature moves of his own?
Renowned for his bending shots,
what was he most recognized for?
On 29 June 1958, Pele became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final match at 17 years and 249 days.
Did he have any unusual known skills?
Since retiring, Pele has continued to be lauded by players, coaches, journalists and others.
what are some things they say about him?
There's only one possible answer: Pele. He's the greatest player of all time, and by some distance I might add".
what else do people say about him?
Michel Platini said; "There's Pele the man, and then Pele the player. And to play like Pele is to play like God."
who else said something positive about Pele?
Maradona stated; "It's too bad we never got along, but he was an awesome player".
why didn't he and Maradona get along?
In 1999, Time magazine named Pele one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century.
what is the most recent thing said about Pele?
he became known as "The Black Pearl" (A Perola Negra), "The King of Football" (O Rei do Futebol), "The King Pele" (O Rei Pele) or simply "The King" (
what's another interesting thing about his legacy?
Presenting Pele a lifetime achievement award, former South African president Nelson Mandela said; "To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child
when did he get the lifetime achievement award?
In 1999, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) voted Pele the World Player of the Century.
was he alive to receive the award?
Upon release, Girls was met with criticism regarding the all-white main cast in the otherwise culturally diverse setting of New York City
How did she respond to that?
I really wrote the show from a gut-level place, and each character was a piece of me or based on someone close to me.
Did she diversify the cast after that?
Donald Glover guest starred as Sandy, a black Republican and Hannah's love interest, in the first two episodes of season two, which was criticized as tokenism in response
Were there other controversies about Girls?
Lesley Arfin, a writer for the show, responded sarcastically to the controversy with the tweeted comment about a movie that highlights an African-American girl's rise
Rise to what?
an African-American girl's rise from incestuous sexual abuse while living in Harlem:
Was she referring to a real movie?
"What really bothered me most about Precious was that there was no representation of ME."
What other controversies has Lena Dunham been involved with?
Averill hit a line drive back at the mound, hitting Dean on the foot.
Could he not recover to continue playing?
Coming back too soon from the injury, Dean changed his pitching motion to avoid landing as hard on his sore toe enough to affect his mechanics.
How long did he come back for after the injury?
By 1938, Dean's arm was largely gone.
How did this effect him?
Dean pitched the opening game of the series and with an ailing arm,
Even though he had an ailing arm was it a good pitch?
relied more on his experience and grit to defeat the Pirates by a score of 2 to 1.
What did his teammates think?
Dean was hired as a broadcaster by the perennially cash-poor Browns to drum up some badly needed publicity.
Did he succeed in helping them gain publicity?
Dean became a well-known radio and television sportscaster, calling baseball for the Cardinals
Who has his partner been in broadcasting?
he teamed first with Buddy Blattner then with Pee Wee Reese.
How long did he do broadcasting?
(1941-46), Browns (1941-48), Yankees (1950-51), and Atlanta Braves (1966-68) and nationally with Mutual (1952), ABC (1953-54), and CBS (1955-1965),
Did he have any famous sayings?
He once saw Browns outfielder Al Zarilla slide into a base, and said, "Zarilla slud into third!" "Slud" instead of "slid" became a frequently-used Dean expression.
Any other sayings or flubs?
Every so often, he would sign off by saying, "Don't fail to miss tomorrow's game!"
Did he win any awards for broadcasting?
Every so often, he would sign off by saying, "Don't fail to miss tomorrow's game!"
Did the other broadcasters enjoy his quirks?
Dunham had a career breakthrough with her semiautobiographic 2010 feature film Tiny Furniture;
What was it about?
semiautobiographic
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Furniture; the film won Best Narrative Feature at South by Southwest Music and Media Conference, and subsequently screened at such festivals as Maryland Film Festival.
Has she done other films since?
For her work on Tiny Furniture, Dunham also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
Did she win any other awards?
The success of Tiny Furniture earned Dunham a blind script deal at HBO.
Did she do any work on hbo?
After leaving the Fulton County prosecutors' office, Grace was approached by and accepted an offer from Court TV founder Steven Brill to do a legal commentary
what was the legal commentary for?
show alongside Johnnie Cochran. When Cochran left the show, Grace was moved to a solo trial coverage show on Court TV, she hosted Trial Heat from 1996-2004,
what was she like as the host?
Grace has a distinctive interviewing style mixing vocal questions with multimedia stats displays.
how long did she stay there?
On May 9, 2007, Grace announced that she would be leaving Court TV to focus more on her CNN Headline News Program and charity work.
what charity work did she do?
The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television has presented Nancy Grace with two Gracie Awards for her Court TV show.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Grace had been covering the Casey Anthony story for years. After the controversial verdict finding Casey Anthony not guilty, her show on HLN had its highest ratings ever
did she cover any other stories?
He criticized her handling of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, the Duke lacrosse case, the Melinda Duckett interview and suicide, and the Caylee Anthony case.
What else has been said about Nancy?
"has managed to demean both professions with her hype, rabid persona, and sensational analysis.
What was the next controversy she had?
In January 2014, she again ignited controversy for her wildly negative depiction of recreational marijuana users.
What did she say about them?
Grace made statements such as users were "fat and lazy" and that anyone who disagreed with her was "lethargic, sitting on the sofa, eating chips"
What happened to her next?
On October 11, 2016, The Jim Norton and Sam Roberts Show had Grace as a guest, on which they accused her of capitalizing on other's tragedy, for her personal gain.
What else happened on the show?
her of capitalizing on other's tragedy, for her personal gain. They also addressed her handling of The Ultimate Warrior's death, and the Duke lacrosse case.
What was Norton saying to her?
in 1999, King Diamond began recording the album House of God at the Nomad Recording Studio
Were they successful at recording this album?
Released on June 20, 2000, the album peaked at number 60 in Sweden.
What were some of their hit singles?
Released on October 30, 1990, The Eye debuted at number 179 on Billboard 200.
Were there any more following that particular single?
On February 24, 1998, King Diamond released the album Voodoo, which charted at number 27 on the Finnish album chart and at number 55 on the Swedish album chart.
How long did this album stay on the charts?
However this line-up ended-up not recording any material, as vocalist King Diamond reunited
Can you tell me what happened after that?
On December 25, they released their debut single "No Presents for Christmas
What is notable about their formation?
According to Diamond, when he, Denner and Hansen decided to form a new band, they chose the name "King Diamond" to "get better deals",
What did they get better deals on?
To round-out the line-up of the King Diamond band, the group chose drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Andy LaRocque.
What was there first album?
In July, 1985, the band began recording their debut album at Sound Track Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What singles did they release?
On December 25, they released their debut single "No Presents for Christmas".
When did they record that album?
Hedin was able to achieve the printing of the Daily Watchwords year after year.
What country did he want to join forces with?
Adolf Hitler had been an early admirer of Hedin, who was in turn impressed with Hitler's nationalism.
When was he born?
He saw the German leader's rise to power as a revival of German fortunes, and welcomed its challenge against Soviet Communism. He was not an entirely uncritical supporter
What speech did he write?
Hedin objected to some aspects of National Socialist rule, and occasionally attempted to convince the German government to relent in its anti-religious and anti-Semitic
What did he think of World War I?
Hedin was a monarchist.
where was he from?
Swedish homeland.
what else is interesting about his political views?
From 1905 onwards he took a stand against the move toward democracy in his Swedish homeland.
who did he support?
shown in his admiration for Kaiser Wilhelm II, whom he even visited in exile in the Netherlands.
why did he start supporting Germany?
Hedin felt that Soviet Russia posed a great threat to the West, which may be part of the reason why he supported Germany during both World Wars.
Did he write any books during this time?
In 2016, there were demands from Indian politicians of different political parties and citizens to confer His Holiness
How did he promote interfaith dialogue?
In 1990, he met a delegation of Jewish teachers in Dharamshala for an extensive interfaith dialogue.
What happened when he met the delegation?
He has since visited Israel three times, and in 2006 met the Chief Rabbi of Israel. In 2006, he met Pope Benedict XVI privately.
What were the outcomes of the meetings?
In 2006, he met Pope Benedict XVI privately. He has met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie, and other leaders of the Anglican Church
Has he met any other leaders?
He has said that democracy has deep roots in India.
Is he a non violent person?
he is active in spreading India's message of nonviolence and religious harmony throughout the world.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In April 2013, the Dalai Lama openly criticised Buddhist monks' attacks on Muslims in Myanmar "
Why did he criticise them?
He said "Really, killing people in the name of religion is unthinkable, very sad.
What was his relationship with india?
On January 6, 2009, CNN announced that Gupta had been considered for the position of Surgeon General by President Barack Obama.
Did he go on to become Surgeon General?
" In March 2009 Gupta withdrew his name from consideration for the post, citing his family and his career.
What did Gupta do significant during this time period?
Gupta withdrew his name from consideration
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Former surgeon general Joycelyn Elders also supported Gupta's nomination,
Did anyone not support the nomination?
Angle was arrested at his home by police in Moon, Pennsylvania on September 28, 2007,
Why was he arrested?
charge of driving under the influence
Was he driving drunk?
Officials said Angle failed a field sobriety test, but he refused a blood test.
Why did he refuse a blood test?
he denied the charges.
Did he serve jail time?
On September 9, 2008, Angle was cleared of all charges.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
On March 25, 2011, Angle was arrested in Thompson, North Dakota and charged with "being in control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated
Did he serve jail time?
sentenced on April 20 to one year of unsupervised probation, a chemical dependency evaluation, a $250 fine, $225 in court fees, and a ten-day suspended sentence.
Did he have any other legal issues?
Angle was arrested on September 4, 2011, by Virginia State Troopers for allegedly driving under the influence.
Did he lose his license?
When Michael Davies, one of January Thirst's original vocalists, quit in December 2001, Matthew Evans (vocals) and Johnny Phillips (drums) invited Matt Davies
What did this lead too
Soon afterward, the band reformed as Funeral for a Friend; the name is derived from a song by Planes Mistaken for Stars, one of Davies
What was this on
During the start of the New Year they parted ways with second guitarist Kerry Roberts (Kris Coombs-Roberts's brother) and found a suitable replacement
What else did they find
Darran Smith (ex-Tripcage). The band recorded four tracks at Mighty Atom Studios for a proposed self-financed EP with another Welsh band
What did they need then
Upon hearing the tracks, Mighty Atom Records approached the band and offered a two-album deal, resulting in their debut EP, Between Order and Model (2002
What did the band do before this moment
Before the EP's release, Andi Morris (bass) quit, with Phillips and Evans also leaving.
Who did they find
bass and Ryan Richards on drums. Matt Davies became the band's only primary vocalist, with Gareth Davies performing backing melodies and Richards taking over Evans' screaming role.
What happened following this
In 2003, Funeral for a Friend recorded their second EP, Four Ways to Scream Your Name, produced and mixed by Colin Richardson.
What did they get for this
In May 2005 the first single from the upcoming second album "Streetcar" acted as the band's fourth consecutive top 20 single in the United Kingdom by debuting at number 15.
What was this on
United Kingdom by debuting at number 15. On 14 June 2005, the band released their second album Hours through Atlantic Records.
Who produced this album
Produced by Terry Date, the album was recorded in two Seattle studios owned by the grunge band Pearl Jam
What was unique about this
featured unusual methods of recording, for example Matt Davies' vocals were recorded whilst in a moving car and on a crowded Seattle street,
What song was this for
for the song "Drive". Just two weeks after its release the album was certified a Silver
How did the album do
Just two weeks after its release the album was certified a Silver over 60,000 sales and was awarded a Gold for over 100,000 sales on 23 December 2005.
What awards did they win
August of the same year, the band won a Kerrang! Award for "Best British Band
Where did they perform gigs
Funeral for a Friend performed several low-profile shows in Wales, including Bangor University and Bridgend Recreation Centre,
When did they do these shows
Gerry was from an early time a vocal opponent of Parliamentary efforts to tax the colonies after the French and Indian War ended in 1763.
What did this lead him too
In 1770 he sat on a Marblehead committee that sought to enforce importation bans on taxed British goods.
What did this mean
He frequently communicated with other Massachusetts opponents of British policy, including Samuel Adams, John Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, and others.
What was the big problem
Great and General Court of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (its legislative assembly).
What didhe try next
There he worked closely with Samuel Adams to advance colonial opposition to Parliamentary colonial policies.
WHat did this mean for his party
to Parliamentary colonial policies. He was responsible for establishing Marblehead's committee of correspondence, one of the first to be set up after that of Boston.
What does this mean
However, an incident of mob action prompted him to resign from the committee the next year.
Why did this cause him concern
Gerry and other prominent Marbleheaders had established a hospital for performing smallpox inoculations on Cat Island; because the means of transmission
What did this mean for his charge
In four matches, he scored 102 runs at 102.00 including a best of 63 not out,
Anything else notable?
In 2003-04, he was then selected for India Emerging Players
Did he play anywhere other than India?
Pathan was featured on the headlines when he claimed 9/16 against Bangladesh,
What did the media call him?
2000, Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard by their friend Brian May of Queen.
Was the induction followed with any type of performance?
On 5 September 2000, Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame
Had Def Leppard had a tour since that time?
they embarked on a US tour with Journey.
Have they had any new music?