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Article: Set Fire to the Rain
Section: Background and release

Question: What magazine revealed that "Rumor Has It" would be released as the third single from "Set Fire to the Rain"?

"Set Fire to the Rain" was written by Adele and Fraser T Smith while the production was handled by Smith.
On 28 October, during an interview with "Billboard", Columbia Records revealed that "Rumour Has It" would be released as the third single from the album and serviced to pop and adult contemporary radio.
However, the release of the song was scrapped and "Set Fire to the Rain" was released as the third US-single on 21 November 2011.
A spokesperson for Columbia, Pete Cosenza stated: "Our research found more programmer preference for 'Set Fire to the Rain'.
[...] Both 'Rumour' and 'Fire' came back strong, but 'Fire' was a bit stronger.
[...] It's a better plan to go with 'Fire' over 'Rumour' at pop and adult radio.
[...] Everyone, from radio to the buying public, seems to be on board."
Article: France
Section: Society

Question: What percentage of France's citizens have a favorable opinion of the US?

According to a BBC poll in 2010, based on 29,977 responses in 28 countries, France is globally seen as a positive influence in the world's affairs: 49% have a positive view of the country's influence, whereas 19% have a negative view.
The Nation Brand Index of 2008 suggested that France has the second best international reputation, only behind Germany.
According to a poll in 2011, the French were found to have the highest level of religious tolerance and to be the country where the highest proportion of the population defines its identity primarily in term of nationality and not religion.
69% of French have a favourable view of the US, making France one of the most pro-American countries in the world.
In January 2010, the magazine International Living ranked France as "best country to live in", ahead of 193 other countries, for the fifth year running.
The French Revolution continues to permeate the country's collective memory.
The tricolour flag, the anthem "La Marseillaise", and the motto Liberté, egalité, fraternité, defined in Title 1 of the Constitution as national symbols, all emerged during the cultural ferment of the early revolution, along with Marianne, a common national personification.
In addition, Bastille Day, the national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
A common and traditional symbol of the French people is the Gallic rooster.
Its origins date back to Antiquity, since the Latin word Gallus meant both "rooster" and "inhabitant of Gaul".
Then this figure gradually became the most widely shared representation of the French, used by French monarchs, then by the Revolution and under the successive republican regimes as representation of the national identity, used for some stamps and coins.
Article: Japan
Section: Environment

Question: What impact did Japan's 1973 oil crisis have on their energy use?

In the period of rapid economic growth after World War II, environmental policies were downplayed by the government and industrial corporations; as a result, environmental pollution was widespread in the 1950s and 1960s.
Responding to rising concern about the problem, the government introduced several environmental protection laws in 1970.
The oil crisis in 1973 also encouraged the efficient use of energy because of Japan's lack of natural resources.
Current environmental issues include urban air pollution (NOx, suspended particulate matter, and toxics), waste management, water eutrophication, nature conservation, climate change, chemical management and international co-operation for conservation.
Japan is one of the world's leaders in the development of new environment-friendly technologies, and is ranked 26th best in the world in the 2014 Environmental Performance Index.
As a signatory of the Kyoto Protocol, and host of the 1997 conference which created it, Japan is under treaty obligation to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and to take other steps to curb climate change.
Article: The Mentalist
Section: Synopsis

Question: Why does Patrick Jane cooperate with the CBI?

The series follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based in Sacramento, California.
Although not an officer of the law, he uses skills from his former career as a successful yet admittedly fraudulent psychic medium to help a team of CBI agents solve murders.
The ultimate goal of Patrick Jane in his cooperation with the CBI is to track down the killer known as "Red John," who was responsible for the brutal murders of his wife and daughter.
Jane formerly had a lucrative career as a con man, successfully posing as a psychic medium and enjoying near-celebrity status.
Five years before the events in the show's pilot episode, he appeared on television to claim that his paranormal abilities helped the police profile a serial killer named Red John.
Red John, angered by the perceived slight, murdered Jane's wife and young daughter in revenge.
Jane subsequently abandoned his job as a psychic and teamed with the CBI, using his skills to help them solve various crimes.
His main focus is on the cases involving Red John or Red John copycats.
He admits to faking the supernatural aspects of his skills, often asserting that "there's no such thing as psychics," yet he has finely honed skills in cold reading, hypnosis, and pickpocketing, as well as powerful observational skill and a deep insight into the human psyche and behavior.
His last act at CBI was to finally find Red John and kill him.
After spending two years off the grid, Jane cut a deal with the FBI to work for them, bringing with him former CBI Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, the only person who seems to be able to keep Jane's theatrics and lack of boundaries under control.
Jane and Lisbon work with their former fellow CBI agent Kimball Cho, FBI Agent Kim Fischer, are supervised by the no-nonsense Agent Dennis Abbott and are now based in Austin, Texas.
The rest of the former CBI team, Wayne Rigsby and Grace Van Pelt, have started their own security firm, but keep in touch with their former colleagues.
Article: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Section: Photographs

Question: Who donated the first major collection to the Museum?

The Met's collection of photographs, numbering more than 25,000 in total, is centered on five major collections plus additional acquisitions by the museum.
Alfred Stieglitz, a famous photographer himself, donated the first major collection of photographs to the museum, which included a comprehensive survey of Photo-Secessionist works, a rich set of master prints by Edward Steichen, and an outstanding collection of Stieglitz's photographs from his own studio.
The Met supplemented Stieglitz's gift with the 8,500-piece Gilman Paper Company Collection, the Rubel Collection, and the Ford Motor Company Collection, which respectively provided the collection with early French and American photography, early British photography, and post-WWI American and European photography.
The museum also acquired Walker Evans's personal collection of photographs, a particular coup considering the high demand for his works.
The department of photography was founded in 1992.
Though the department gained a permanent gallery in 1997, not all of the department's holdings are on display at any given time, due to the sensitive materials represented in the photography collection.
However, the Photographs department has produced some of the best-received temporary exhibits in the Met's recent past, including a Diane Arbus retrospective and an extensive show devoted to spirit photography.
In 2007, the museum designated a gallery exclusively for the exhibition of photographs made after 1960.
Article: Japan
Section: Infrastructure

Question: How many shinkansen trains connect major cities?

, 46.1 percent of energy in Japan was produced from petroleum, 21.3 percent from coal, 21.4 percent from natural gas, 4.0 percent from nuclear power, and 3.3 percent from hydropower.
Nuclear power produced 9.2 percent of Japan's electricity, as of 2011, down from 24.9 percent the previous year.
However, as of May 5, 2012, all of the country's nuclear power plants had been taken offline because of ongoing public opposition following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, though government officials have been continuing to try to sway public opinion in favor of returning at least some of Japan's 50 nuclear reactors to service.
Given its heavy dependence on imported energy, Japan has aimed to diversify its sources and maintain high levels of energy efficiency.
Japan's road spending has been extensive.
Its 1.2 million kilometers of paved road are the main means of transportation.
A single network of high-speed, divided, limited-access toll roads connects major cities and is operated by toll-collecting enterprises.
New and used cars are inexpensive; car ownership fees and fuel levies are used to promote energy efficiency.
However, at just 50 percent of all distance traveled, car usage is the lowest of all G8 countries.
Dozens of Japanese railway companies compete in regional and local passenger transportation markets; major companies include seven JR enterprises, Kintetsu Corporation, Seibu Railway and Keio Corporation.
Some 250 high-speed Shinkansen trains connect major cities and Japanese trains are known for their safety and punctuality.
Proposals for a new Maglev route between Tokyo and Osaka are at an advanced stage.
There are 173 airports in Japan; the largest domestic airport, Haneda Airport, is Asia's second-busiest airport.
The largest international gateways are Narita International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chūbu Centrair International Airport.
Nagoya Port is the country's largest and busiest port, accounting for 10 percent of Japan's trade value.
Article: Despicable Me
Section: Marketing

Question: What was the name of the free smartphone application that was released by Best Buy to translate the Minion language?

Marketing.NBC (which is owned by Universal) had an extensive marketing campaign leading up to the film's release.
Sneak peeks were shown in episodes of "The Biggest Loser".
"Despicable Me" was also featured on "Last Comic Standing" when Gru comes in to audition.
IHOP restaurants promoted the film by introducing three new menu items, a kids' breakfast meal, and a drink all having the word "minion" in them.
Best Buy released a free smartphone application called "Best Buy Movie Mode", which translated what the Minions were saying during the end credits of the 3D theatrical release.
For the home media release of the film, the application was updated to translate the Minions' language throughout the entire film.
Article: The Matrix
Section: Abstract

Question: How much money did The Matrix gross in 1999 worldwide when first released?

The Matrix is a 1999 American–Australian science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.
It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source.
Computer programmer "Neo" learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the "dream world".
"The Matrix" is known for popularizing a visual effect known as "bullet time", in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed.
The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre.
It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas, and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato's Allegory of the Cave, Jean Baudrillard's "Simulacra and Simulation" and Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
The Wachowskis' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films, and the film's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema was influential upon subsequent Hollywood action film productions.
"The Matrix" was first released in the United States on , 1999, and grossed over $460 million worldwide.
It was generally well-received by critics, and won four Academy Awards as well as other accolades including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards.
Reviewers praised "The Matrix" for its innovative visual effects, cinematography and its entertainment.
The film's premise was both criticized for being derivative of earlier science fiction works, and praised for being intriguing.
The action also polarized critics, some describing it as impressive, but others dismissing it as a trite distraction from an interesting premise.
Despite this, the film has since appeared in lists of the greatest science fiction films,--> and in 2012, was added to the National Film Registry for preservation.
The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels, both written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers, "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions".
The "Matrix" franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books, video games, and animated short films in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved.
Article: Henry Moore
Section: Popular interest

Question: Where is the Henry Moore Institute located?

Today, the Henry Moore Foundation manages the artist's former home at Perry Green in Hertfordshire as a visitor destination, with 70 acres of sculpture grounds as well as his restored house and studios.
It also runs the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds which organises exhibitions and research activities in international sculpture.
Popular interest in Moore's work was perceived by some to have declined for a while in the UK but has been revived in recent times by exhibitions including Henry Moore at Tate Britain in 2010 and Moore at Kew and Hatfield in 2007 and 2011 respectively.
The Foundation he endowed continues to play an essential role in promoting contemporary art in the United Kingdom and abroad through its grants and exhibitions programme.
Article: Disney California Adventure
Section: Grizzly Peak

Question: Are there any places to eat in the Grizzly Peak District?

Grizzly Peak is themed around California's wilderness and national parks with particular references to Yosemite and Redwood national parks.
Its main attraction is Grizzly River Run, a Gold Rush-esque river rapids ride around the summit of Grizzly Peak.
Nearby is the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail; a playground area that includes a show featuring characters from Disney·Pixar's "Up".
A special entrance exclusive to guests of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is located in this area.
There are also several restaurants in the Grizzly Peak district that are themed to California's farmland and heritage.
California-themed food and wine festivals are hosted in this area as well.
Article: The Starry Night
Section: Interpretations

Question: The positions of what were compared to the painting "The Starry Night" in 1985?

Perhaps no other painting in Western Art has enjoyed such a varying array of intriguing interpretations.
Academic theories tend towards two schools: "the literal" and "the literary."
The "literal" includes both "he painted what he saw" and the "hallucinatory genius" arguments (as an individual's hallucinations are indistinguishable from real life) while the "literary" suggest that inspiration blossomed from some written source; most often cited for van Gogh's "Starry Night" are The Bible, Walt Whitman and Victor Hugo.
Legendary 20th century art historian Albert Boime is generally credited with the best "literal" theory by proving, in conjunction with three Astronomer colleagues at UCLA the position of the stars from van Gogh's window in the asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence at 4 a.m. on June 19, 1889, the day van Gogh wrote his brother that he had completed the painting.
In a 1985 lecture to the American Astronomical Society, Boime compared the positions of the moon and Venus that night and showed that they corresponded to the positions of the celestial objects in the painting.
While Boime and his lead astronomer, Charles Whitney agreed the large star above the horizon is the Morning Star, they failed to agree on the arrangement of the other stars.
Boime claimed they constituted the constellation of Aries, while Whitney argued it was Cygnus.
Boime further attempted to make the argument that van Gogh had likely seen an image of a spiral galaxy from Camille Flammarion's "Astronomie populaire", in an attempt to explain the existence of van Gogh's celestial spiral jetty.
In his 800-plus existing letters, however, van Gogh makes no mention of ever reading Flammarion.
As to the leading "literary" theories: those about The Bible range from van Gogh painting a passage out of Genesis 37 describing a dream of Joseph to an apocalyptic depiction out of the twelfth book of Revelation to a "sublimated Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane"; while those from Whitman attempt to correlate the painting's poetic vision within Song of Myself; and (what has been mistakenly attributed to Hugo's Les Miserables) as an inspired depiction of God as "a lighthouse in eclipse.
"This bevy of interpretations has helped keep van Gogh's "Starry Night" firmly within the discussions and lively debates of both public and academic art history.
Article: Las Vegas Strip
Section: Current

Question: Where is the Fashion Show Mall located?

 Bonanza Gift Shop is billed as the "World's Largest Gift Shop", with over of shopping space.
 The Shoppes at The Palazzo feature luxury stores including the only Barneys New York department store in Las Vegas.
 Fashion Show Mall is adjacent to Treasure Island and opposite Wynn Las Vegas.
 Grand Canal Shoppes is a luxury mall connected to The Venetian with canals, gondolas and singing gondoliers.
 Miracle Mile is part of the Planet Hollywood hotel.
 The Forum Shops at Caesars is a luxury mall connected to Caesars Palace, with more than 160 shops and 11 restaurants.
 Crystals at CityCenter is a luxury high-fashion mall at CityCenter.
 Harmon Corner is a three story retail center located next to Planet Hollywood with shops and restaurants.
Article: Maple syrup
Section: Modern era

Question: In what year did scientists invent a tap that prevents backflow into the tree?

Around the time of the American Civil War, syrup makers started using large, flat sheet metal pans as they were more efficient for boiling than heavy, rounded iron kettles, because of a greater surface area for evaporation.
Around this time, cane sugar replaced maple sugar as the dominant sweetener in the US; as a result, producers focused marketing efforts on maple syrup.
The first evaporator, used to heat and concentrate sap, was patented in 1858.
In 1872, an evaporator was developed that featured two pans and a metal arch or firebox, which greatly decreased boiling time.
Around 1900, producers bent the tin that formed the bottom of a pan into a series of flues, which increased the heated surface area of the pan and again decreased boiling time.
Some producers also added a finishing pan, a separate batch evaporator, as a final stage in the evaporation process.
Buckets began to be replaced with plastic bags, which allowed people to see at a distance how much sap had been collected.
Syrup producers also began using tractors to haul vats of sap from the trees being tapped (the sugarbush) to the evaporator.
Some producers adopted motor-powered tappers and metal tubing systems to convey sap from the tree to a central collection container, but these techniques were not widely used.
Heating methods also diversified: modern producers use wood, oil, natural gas, propane, or steam to evaporate sap.
Modern filtration methods were perfected to prevent contamination of the syrup.
A large number of technological changes took place during the 1970s.
Plastic tubing systems that had been experimental since the early part of the century were perfected, and the sap came directly from the tree to the evaporator house.
Vacuum pumps were added to the tubing systems, and preheaters were developed to recycle heat lost in the steam.
Producers developed reverse-osmosis machines to take a portion of water out of the sap before it was boiled, increasing processing efficiency.
Improvements in tubing and vacuum pumps, new filtering techniques, "supercharged" preheaters, and better storage containers have since been developed.
Research continues on pest control and improved woodlot management.
In 2009, researchers at the University of Vermont unveiled a new type of tap that prevents backflow of sap into the tree, reducing bacterial contamination and preventing the tree from attempting to heal the bore hole.
Experiments show that it may be possible to use saplings in a plantation instead of mature trees dramatically boosting productivity per acre.
Article: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Section: Abstract

Question: What is the age of Yoshikazu?

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 American documentary film directed by David Gelb.
The film follows , an 85-year-old sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star restaurant, on his continuing quest to perfect the art of sushi.
The film also profiles Jiro's two sons, both of whom are also sushi chefs.
The younger son, Takashi (隆士), left Sukiyabashi Jiro to open a mirror image of his father's restaurant in Roppongi Hills.
The 50-year-old elder son, Yoshikazu (禎一), obligated to succeed his father, still works for Jiro and is faced with the prospect of one day taking over the flagship restaurant.
Article: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Section: Alternative candidates

Question: How many degrees to the ground does The Leaning Tower of Wanaka in New Zealand lean?

Two German churches have challenged the tower's status as the world's most lop-sided building: the 15th-century square Leaning Tower of Suurhusen and the 14th-century bell tower in the town of Bad Frankenhausen.
"Guinness World Records" measured the Pisa and Suurhusen towers, finding the former's tilt to be 3.97 degrees.
In June 2010, "Guinness World Records" certified the Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi, UAE as the "World's Furthest Leaning Man-made Tower".
The Capital Gate tower has an 18-degree slope, almost five times more than the Pisa Tower; however the Capital Gate tower has been deliberately engineered to slant.
The Leaning Tower of Wanaka in New Zealand, also deliberately built, leans at 53 degrees to the ground.
Article: Football
Section: Inside the UK

Question: Where is the Haxey Hood played and when is it played?

 The Haxey Hood, played on Epiphany in Haxey, Lincolnshire
 Shrove Tuesday games
* Scoring the Hales in Alnwick, Northumberland
* Royal Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne, Derbyshire
* The Shrovetide Ball Game in Atherstone, Warwickshire
* The Shrove Tuesday Football Ceremony of the Purbeck Marblers in Corfe Castle, Dorset
* Hurling the Silver Ball at St Columb Major in Cornwall
* The Ball Game in Sedgefield, County Durham
 In Scotland the Ba game ("Ball Game") is still popular around Christmas and Hogmanay at:
* Duns, Berwickshire
* Scone, Perthshire
* Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands