brandolorian/quac-followup-questions huggingface dataset:
Japanese funerals are highly ritualized affairs which are generally--though not always--conducted in accordance with Buddhist rites.
How do the Japanese funerals go against the grains of Buddhist rites?
Despite the importance of death rituals, in traditional Japanese culture the subject is considered unclean as everything related to death is thought to be a source of kegare (defilement).
What was the greatest cultural background factor affecting the film?
People who work closely with the dead, such as morticians, are thus considered unclean, and during the feudal era those whose work was related to death became burakumin (untouchables),
Did this promote controversy?
Until 1972, most deaths were dealt with by families, funeral homes, or nokanshi.
What caused the change?
Uhuru Kenyatta was officially declared the president elect on Saturday 9 March at 2:44pm.
Who was the other candidate?
As per the IEBC's official results, Uhuru got 6,173,433 of the 12,221,053 valid votes cast ahead of the second placed Raila Odinga who garnered 5,340,546
Was there anything else interesting in the article?
Uhuru's result was 50.51% of the vote and was above the 50% plus 1 vote threshold set out in the 2010 constitution, thus making him the president-elect.
Was there any fight against this?
On 20 May 2012, Uhuru Kenyatta attended the elaborately assembled and much-publicised launch of The National Alliance party
Was the launch successful?
His presence at the TNA launch was a strong indication that he would contest for the party's presidential
What are some important aspects of National Alliance Party?
the need for a thriving economy, the need for the rights of people of all classes in society to be championed,
What else happened regarding the Alliance?
the need for peaceful co-existence, the need for visionary and committed leadership,
Is there anything else of importance?
Lumumba denounced his dismissal over the radio as illegitimate, and in turn labeled Kasa-Vubu a traitor and declared him deposed.
Did Kasa-Vubu depose him?
Still, Parliament did not back Lumumba's dismissal of Kasa-Vubu, creating a constitutional crisis.
How did they solve this problem?
On 13 September, the Parliament held a joint session between the Senate and the Assembly. Though several members short of a quorum, they voted to grant Lumumba emergency powers.
What happened after this?
On 14 September, a coup d'etat organised by Colonel Mobutu politically incapacitated both Lumumba and Kasa-Vubu.
What did Lumumba do about this?
Three days later he fled Leopoldville.
Where did he flee to?
With logistical support from the United States and Belgium, Mobutu's troops managed to capture Lumumba in Lodi on 1 December.
Did he regain power after this?
Mobutu claimed Lumumba would be tried for inciting the army to rebellion and other crimes.
When did all of this happen?
in Onalua in the Katakokombe region of the Kasai province of the Belgian Congo.
What did his family do for a living?
Patrice Lumumba was born on 2 July 1925 to a farmer,
What was his education like?
Raised in a Catholic family, he was educated at a Protestant primary school,
Was he always interested in government?
and finally the government post office training school, where he passed the one-year course with distinction.
So he began to work in the government right after this?
He worked in Leopoldville and Stanleyville as a postal clerk and as a travelling beer salesman. In 1951,
What happened to him in 1951?
he married Pauline Opangu.
Did they have a family?
In 1955, Lumumba became regional head of the Cercles of Stanleyville and joined the Liberal Party of Belgium,
How old was he now?
Takita
Why was Takita hired as the casting director?
in his early 40s and having built a reputation as a realist,
Who were some of the actors and actresses that were cast in the film?
Veteran actor Tsutomu Yamazaki was selected for the role of Sasaki;
Who else?
pop singer Ryoko Hirosue,
Anyone else?
To provide realistic bodies while preventing the corpses from moving, after a lengthy casting process the crew chose extras who could lie as still as possible.
How much were these actors and actresses paid?
May presented a 6-part TV series showing favourite toys of the past era and whether they can be applied in the modern day.
What else can you tell me about the toy stories?
In each show, May attempts to take each toy to its limits, also fulfilling several of his boyhood dreams in the process.
when did he first create the series?
Beginning in October 2009,
How long did it remain a show?
In 2013, May created a life size, fully functional motorcycle and sidecar made entirely out of the construction toy Meccano.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Also for the series, he recreated the banked track at Brooklands using Scalextric track, and an attempt at the world's longest working model railway
Can you share anything else interesting about the toy stories?
In December 2012 aired a special Christmas Episode called Flight Club, where James and his team built a huge toy glider that flew 22 miles
Did his show ever win any awards?
May was a co-presenter of the original Top Gear series during 1999.
who did he present with?
Bugatti Veyron to
how long was he on the show?
the show on 25 March 2015, May stated in April 2015 that he would not continue to present Top Gear as part of a new line-up of presenters.
why did he not continue?
In Season 22 Episode 7, he drove a rallycross Volkswagen Polo, with the assistance of the Top Gear USA presenter Tanner Foust,
did he do anything else cool during the show?
also lapped him in the final 30 seconds of the semi-finals in the rallycross, entering James into the Guinness World Records as the first person to get lapped in rallycross.
did he set any other records?
In 1954, Wilhelm was a key piece of the pitching staff that led the 1954 Giants to a world championship.
Who were Wilhelm's parents ?
Though Wilhelm was primarily a starting pitcher in the minor leagues,
Are there any notable teams he played for or against?
Wilhelm made his MLB debut with the Giants on April 18, 1952 at age 29, giving up a hit and two walks while only recording one out.
What were some of his wins?
Pitching exclusively in relief, Wilhelm led the NL with a 2.43 ERA in his rookie year. He won 15 games and lost three.
Did he win any other games ?
Wilhelm finished in the top ten in Most Valuable Player Award voting that season, becoming the first relief pitcher to finish that high.
Did he win any awards?
The team won the World Series in a four-game sweep.
Which team was this that won the World Series ?
The 1954 World Series represented Wilhelm's only career postseason play. He pitched  2 1/3 innings over two games,
What did he do after this ?
Sportswriter Bob Driscoll later attributed Wilhelm's difficulties in the mid-1950s to the decline in the career of Giants catcher Wes Westrum,
Were there any other significant things in his life ?
After his retirement as a player, Wilhelm managed two minor league teams
Did he still play baseball?
After his retirement
What teams did he manage?
He led the 1973 Greenwood Braves of the Western Carolinas League
What is the other team he worked with?
1975 Kingsport Braves of the Appalachian League.
Did he ever become a coach?
As a coach,
Did he enjoying his job coaching?
Wilhelm was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.
Did any other interesting things happen in his life?
The Yankees gave Wilhelm permission to work with Mickey Lolich in 1979 even though Lolich pitched for the San Diego Padres.
Why did they have to give him permission?
Dunwich Township, Ontario.
Where did he go to school?
His early years were spent at a one-room school which is still standing, on Willy's Side Road.
What did he study?
In 1931, Galbraith graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the Ontario Agricultural College,
What else did he do in his life?
He was awarded a Giannini Scholarship in Agricultural Economics (receiving $60 per month) that allowed him to travel to Berkeley, California,
What was his first job?
In February 1946, Galbraith took a leave of absence from his magazine work for a senior position in the State Department as director of the Office of Economic Security Policy
Did he write any books during this time?
During his time as an adviser to President John F. Kennedy, Galbraith was appointed United States Ambassador to India from 1961 to 1963.
Any other interesting information?
Graham was then elected to the U.S. Senate
Was there any controversy involving him as a U.S Senator?
Graham served on the environment and finance committees, and was a founding member of the Democratic Leadership Council.
Was Graham very popular or well liked by many?
Graham had served 38 consecutive years in public office.
Did he make any changes?
received the highest civilian recognition for a non-Spaniard by King Juan Carlos.
What other things happened while he was U.S Senator?
and was a founding member of the Democratic Leadership Council.
Was he apart of anything else?
Bob Graham was elected Governor of Florida in 1978 after a seven-way Democratic primary race in which he initially placed second to Robert L. Shevin.
Who lost against Graham on this occasion?
Graham was re-elected in 1982 with 65 percent of the vote, having defeated the Republican nominee, U.S. Representative L. A. "Skip" Bafalis of Palm Beach.
How many years did he serve as governor?
In addition, Graham's administration focused on economic diversification and environmental policies.
What else did Graham focused on when he was a governor?
During his tenure as governor, the state added 1.2 million jobs,
Was he popular among people or other politicians?
According to the New York Times, Graham was considered one of the most popular politicians in Florida.
Did he add any laws?
May made her film writing and directing debut in 1971
What was it about?
a black comedy based on Jack Ritchie's short story The Green Heart.
Did she direct anything else during her career?
May quickly followed up her debut film with 1972's The Heartbreak Kid.
Did she receive recognition for the film "the heartbreak kid"?
It is listed at #91 in the AFI's 100 funniest movies of all time.
Did she direct anything else after the heartbreak kid?
In June 2016, the DC Rebirth event relaunched DC Comics' entire line of comic book titles, in which Catwoman has a prominent role in the third volume of Batman.
What was her prominent role?
Catwoman continues to be featured in the third volume Batman.
What was the significance?
The series reveals Selina's origin through a series of flashbacks and letters exchanged between Bruce and Selina.
What was her orgin?
In terms of his positions, Rohrabacher voted to repeal Obamacare, disputes evidence of man-made global warming, is a staunch opponent of illegal immigration, and favors the legalization of marijuana.
Did Rohrabacher succeed in repealing Obamacare?
He was warned in 2012 by the FBI that Russian spies may have been trying to recruit him to act on Russia's behalf,
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Following the ISIS terrorist attacks in Tehran on June 7, 2017, in which 17 innocent civilians were killed, he suggested that the attack could be viewed as 'a good thing',
Why did he say that it could be viewed as a good thing?
surmised that President Trump might have been behind the coordination of this terrorist attack.
What else occurred during the political positions?
An article in The Atlantic suggested that there was serious concern in the State Department of ties between Rohrabacher and the Russian government.
Was there any evidence that Trump may have been behind the attack?
the New York Times reported that Rohrabacher had come under scrutiny from special counsel Robert Mueller and the Senate Intelligence Committee for his close ties to the Kremlin.
Was there any controversy?
Rohrabacher doubts that global warming is caused by humans.
What does he think global warming is caused by?
During a congressional hearing on climate change on February 8, 2007, Rohrabacher mused that previous warming cycles may have been caused by carbon dioxide
How did people respond to his beliefs?
Dr. Todd Stern, who is a supporter of a global climate treaty that would dramatically hurt the standard of living for millions of human beings,
Did he offer any solutions to global warming?
a possible solution could be clear-cutting rain forests, and replanting.
Did he introduce or support any legislature in connection with the affects of global Warming?
At a town hall meeting with the Newport Mesa Tea Party in August 2013, Rohrabacher said "global warming is a total fraud
Why did he think it was a fraud?
Rohrabacher said "global warming is a total fraud" and part of a "game plan" by liberals to "create global government
Did he have any reasoning for this accusation?
neither the exact year nor place of Araminta's birth is known,
Who were her parents?
slave parents, Harriet ("Rit") Green and Ben Ross.
Were they slaves?
Rit was owned by Mary Pattison Brodess
What about her dad?
). Ben was held by Anthony Thompson,
How did they meet?
a large plantation near Blackwater River in Madison, Maryland.
Did they marry?
They married around 1808
Did she have siblings?
she married a free black man named John Tubman.
When did she get married to John Tubman?
Around 1844,
How many children did they have?
little is known about him or their time together,
How did they meet?
Tubman changed her name from Araminta to Harriet soon after her marriage,
Why did she change her name?
Clinton suggests that it coincided with Tubman's plans to escape from slavery. She adopted her mother's name, possibly as part of a religious conversion, or to honor another relative.
Where did Tubman go when she escaped?
As the German troops advanced, the Duke and Duchess fled south from their Paris home, first to Biarritz, then in June to Spain.
Did Wallis stay in Spain?
the pair moved to Lisbon, Portugal, where they stayed at the home of Ricardo do Espirito Santo e Silva, a banker who was suspected of being a German agent.
How long were they there?
In August 1940, the Duke and Duchess travelled by commercial liner to the Bahamas, where the Duke was installed as Governor.
Were they safe?
She was heavily criticised in the British press for her extravagant shopping in the United States, undertaken when Britain was enduring privations such as rationing and the blackout.
What was she shopping for?
In 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill strenuously objected when she and her husband planned to tour the Caribbean aboard a yacht belonging to a Swedish magnate,
Did they go anyway?
Wallis met Earl Winfield Spencer Jr., a U.S. Navy aviator, at Pensacola, Florida,
Were they romantically involved?
The couple married
When did they marry?
8 November 1916
How did Wallis and Earl meet?
Wallis met Earl Winfield Spencer Jr., a U.S. Navy aviator, at Pensacola, Florida, while visiting her cousin Corinne
Did Earl have to leave due to World War I?
After the United States entered the First World War in 1917, Spencer was posted to San Diego
Was their marriage happy?
Later that year, Spencer left his wife for a period of four months, but in the spring of 1921 they were reunited in Washington, D.C.,
Did they stay together or did they eventually get divorced?
Judge Landis
Where was he a judge?
room 627 in the Chicago Federal Building,
Did he work in baseball?
In an early case, Landis fined the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company the maximum $4,000 for illegally importing workers,
Did he have any other notable cases?
Landis struck down a challenge to the Interstate Commerce Commission's (ICC) jurisdiction over rebating, a practice banned by the Elkins Act of 1903
Were there any other big cases?
The Judge was always headline news.
What else did he do during this time?
Landis's decision allowed the ICC to take action against railroads which gave rebates.
What did the railroads do?
Gresham hired Landis as his personal secretary.
Did he retire from his position as judge?
In Washington, Landis worked hard to protect Gresham's interests in the State Department,
Who is Gresham?
President Grover Cleveland appointed federal judge Walter Q. Gresham as his Secretary of State,
What was Landis' position?
personal secretary.
When did he get hired?
In March 1893,
Did he get any promotion while in Washington?
offered Landis the post of United States Ambassador to Venezuela. Landis declined the diplomatic post,
What remarkable achievements did he achieve in his period there?
Landis built a corporate law practice in Chicago; with the practice doing well, he deeply involved himself in Republican Party politics.
Anything else?
to understand "how someone could be inspired to kill anyone as a result of being exposed to this kind of beautiful art.
Who said that?
Schaefer
What else did Schaefer say?
It really bothered me, because Lennon and Salinger have always made me feel so much better, and so much less alone."
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
The real Mark David Chapman is currently incarcerated at Wende Correctional Facility, on a guilty plea.
How did they get the details to make a movie?
However, Chapman did reveal the mechanics of his unraveling during those three days in New York City to journalist Jack Jones.
When did the book come out?
The interviews were published in 1992 as Let Me Take You Down: Inside the Mind of Mark David Chapman,
How did the book do?
The title "Chapter 27" suggests a continuation of J. D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye,
Why is The Catcher in the Rye brought up so often?
With the help of producers Alexandra Milchan and Robert Salerno, Schaefer
Who was Alexandra Milchan?
Schaefer cast Jared Leto as Mark David Chapman.
What other films was Leto in?
Gaining the weight, he said, was tougher than dieting himself into skeletal shape for his role as drug addict Harry Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream (
How much weight did he gain?
Leto gained 67 pounds (30 kg) by drinking microwaved pints of ice cream mixed with soy sauce and olive oil every night.
Did he make any other comments about the weight gain?
After the shooting of the film, Leto quickly went on a liquid diet. He explained, "I've been fasting ever since.
Has he lost all the weight?
I don't know if I'll ever be back to the place I was physically. I'd never do it again; it definitely gave me some problems."
What problems did it give him?
He had to use a wheelchair due to the stress of the sudden increase in weight put on his body.
Anything else happen during the casting process?
She is not married and is a surrogate aunt to the Ryans' two daughters.
Does she have any children of her own?
I'm afraid of marriage because I'm afraid someone might want me because of who I am instead of because they loved me ...
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 2006, Enya ranked third in a list of the wealthiest Irish entertainers with an estimated fortune of PS75 million, and No. 95 in the Sunday Times Rich List
Can you tell me more about that experience?
On January 12, 2015, Asthmatic Kitty Records announced that Stevens would release a new LP called Carrie & Lowell on March 31, 2015
was this album successful?
The album met with critical acclaim on release, receiving a 9.3 from Pitchfork under "best new music", and an initial score of 90 from Metacritic.
did it have any hit singles?
On January 26, 2015, Asthmatic Kitty Records announced a tour of North America,
what was the greatest gift?
The Greatest Gift Mixtape -- Outtakes, Remixes, & Demos from Carrie & Lowell -- was released on November 24.
was this a success?
NPR's All Songs Considered reported that Sufjan would team up with Muhly, Dessner, and James McAlister to produce a "Planetarium Project" album.
Was the project successful?
Stevens would feature original songs written and recorded by himself for the movie Call Me by Your Name,
Was that a successful venture?
Stevens' score "adds to the sensation of the film as an isolated, specific capsule of an unforgettable encounter."
Was there a tour?
On December 6, 2017, Stevens released a new song via Asthmatic Kitty Records' YouTube channel.
Was it successful?
The track, titled "Tonya Harding", plays along a clip of the eponymous skater performing at the 1991 World Figure Skating Championships.
Were there other famous people showcased in the album?
seventh studio album, And Winter Came....
Is this the name of a music group?
seventh studio album,
What was all involved in the making of this album?
Initially she intended to make an album of seasonal songs and hymns set for a release in late 2007, but decided to produce a winter-themed album instead.
Is her winter-themed album popular?
reached No. 6 in the UK and No. 8 in the US and sold almost 3.5 million copies worldwide by 2011.
What did she do after this success?
After promoting And Winter Came..., Enya took an extended break from writing and recording music.
What did she focus on during her break?
this work in particular share much with the Central European tradition typified at the time by the work of Richard Strauss.
where was he born?
The album's name and lyrical concept were revealed on January 29, 2011
what was it's name?
Iconoclast
did the album make it big?
Iconoclast debuted at number 76 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States, selling more than 7,300 copies in its first week.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Jason Rullo was admitted to hospital
what was he admitted to the hospital for?
heart failure.
did he die?
band had plans to get together in the following months and begin writing a follow up to Underworld.
Were they successful in writing the follow up?
On July 14, 2017, Adrenaline Mob was involved in a serious vehicular accident, which resulted in severe injuries for Allen and two deaths.
Did the band take a break after that?
As of December 11, 2014, recording of the drums, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and bass were complete.
Did they put out an album?
a release date of July 24, 2015.
What was it called?
When Michael Davies, one of January Thirst's original vocalists, quit in December 2001, Matthew Evans (vocals) and Johnny Phillips (drums) invited Matt Davies
why did he quit?
Soon afterward, the band reformed as Funeral for a Friend;
did they produce any albums?
their debut EP, Between Order and Model
was this album successful?
Before the EP's release, Andi Morris (bass) quit, with Phillips and Evans also leaving.
why did they leave?
On 14 June 2005,
Did Hours have any top hits?
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.
Did Hours receive any awards?
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.
Was Hours listed on the top 40 albums?
released the third and last single from Hours, "History", which music video depicts the events of the miner strikes of the mid-1980s in South Wales.
What other songs are on the album Hours?
Rohrabacher expressed further skepticism regarding the existence of man-made global warming
What other opinions did he have about global warming?
Rohrabacher mused that previous warming cycles may have been caused by carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by "dinosaur flatulence": "
Did anyone disagree with his beliefs?
Rohrabacher said "global warming is a total fraud" and part of a "game plan" by liberals to "create global government".
Did he express any other opinions about global warming?
Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger went on to form General Public and had a couple of hit singles in the US and Canada,
What happened with the other members of the band?
while Andy Cox and David Steele formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift
Did Andy Cox and David Steele succeed with the other group?
Roger released his solo debut, a reggae-oriented album entitled Radical Departure,
When did he realeased this solo?
in 1988.
What happened after this solo was released, did he make any other songs?
In the early 1990s, Roger joined members of The Specials to form Special Beat,
Who else was part of The Specials?
which toured and released two live albums.
Were this albums successful or had any hit singles in them?