Datasets:

qed

like 4

Automotive industry in Russia

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Automotive_industry_in_Russia&oldid=841377706

what is the most popular car in russia

The number of cars on Russian roads reached 40,629,200 in 2016 . Lada cars accounted for 34.6 % of the total , down from 41.6 % five years earlier . Almost half of those cars were over ten years old , and the single most popular car model was still the classic Lada Riva .

The Man from Snowy River (1982 film)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Man_from_Snowy_River_(1982_film)&oldid=825964914

who played spur in man from snowy river

The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian drama film based on the Banjo Paterson poem `` The Man from Snowy River '' . Released by 20th Century Fox , the film had a cast including Kirk Douglas in a dual role as the brothers Harrison ( a character who appeared frequently in Paterson 's poems ) and Spur , Jack Thompson as Clancy , Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig , Sigrid Thornton as Harrison 's daughter Jessica , Terence Donovan as Jim 's father Henry Craig , and Chris Haywood as Curly . Both Burlinson and Thornton later reprised their roles in the 1988 sequel , The Man from Snowy River II , which was released by Walt Disney Pictures .

Cape of Good Hope SPCA

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Cape_of_Good_Hope_SPCA&oldid=839330309

when was the spca established in south africa

Established in 1872 , the Cape of Good Hope SPCA ( Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ) in Cape Town is the founding society of the SPCA movement in South Africa and is the oldest animal welfare organisation in the country . A registered non-profit organisation and Public Benefit Organisation , the society is affiliated to the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals ( RSPCA ) and are Executive Members of the National Council of SPCAs South Africa ( NSPCA ) , as well as a member of the World Animal Protection organization .

2017 Las Vegas shooting

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=2017_Las_Vegas_shooting&oldid=846526671

who was playing during the las vegas shooting

The mass shooting occurred between 10 : 05 and 10 : 15 p.m. PDT on October 1 , 2017 , which was the third and final night of the festival . When the shooting began , country music singer Jason Aldean was giving the closing performance .

Emily Bett Rickards

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Emily_Bett_Rickards&oldid=825353997

who is the actress who plays felicity in arrow

Emily Bett Rickards ( born July 24 , 1991 ) is a Canadian actress , known for portraying Felicity Smoak on The CW television series Arrow as well as its spinoff series The Flash , Vixen , Legends of Tomorrow and related show Supergirl .

List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=List_of_Chief_Ministers_of_Uttar_Pradesh&oldid=843304196

who is the cheif minister of uttar pradesh up

Yogi Adityanath of the Bharatiya Janata Party has served as the incumbent chief minister since 19 March 2017 .

Christopher Knights

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Christopher_Knights&oldid=843590437

who plays the three blind mice in shrek

Christopher Knights is an English voice actor , film editor and camera operator best known for providing the voice of Private the Penguin in Madagascar . He worked on several DreamWorks films Shrek , Shrek 2 , Shrek the Third and Shrek 4 - D. He started his filming career at Amblimation studios and worked on We 're Back ! A Dinosaur 's Story and Balto . When he joined DreamWorks he not only started his editing career but also his acting career . He worked on the Shrek series as an associate editor and voice of the Three Blind Mice and Thelonious , Lord Farquad 's Henchman . He worked many times with another English cameraman and voice actor , Simon J. Smith .

Battle of Antietam

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Antietam&oldid=848543092

who won the civil war battle of antietam

McClellan had halted Lee 's invasion of Maryland , but Lee was able to withdraw his army back to Virginia without interference from the cautious McClellan . McClellan 's refusal to pursue Lee 's army led to his removal from command by President Abraham Lincoln in November . Although the battle was tactically inconclusive , the Confederate troops had withdrawn first from the battlefield , making it a Union strategic victory . It was a sufficiently significant victory to give Lincoln the confidence to announce his Emancipation Proclamation , which discouraged the British and French governments from pursuing any potential plans to recognize the Confederacy .

Mono no aware

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Mono_no_aware&oldid=813199864

what does mono no aware mean in japanese

Mono no aware ( 物 の 哀れ ) , literally `` the pathos of things '' , and also translated as `` an empathy toward things '' , or `` a sensitivity to ephemera '' , is a Japanese term for the awareness of impermanence ( 無常 , mujō ) , or transience of things , and both a transient gentle sadness ( or wistfulness ) at their passing as well as a longer , deeper gentle sadness about this state being the reality of life .

Rory McCann

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Rory_McCann&oldid=811895818

who plays the character dog in game of thrones

Rory McCann ( born 24 April 1969 ) is a Scottish actor , best known for portraying Sandor `` The Hound '' Clegane on the HBO series Game of Thrones and Lurch in Edgar Wright 's crime - comedy Hot Fuzz .

Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Ek_Veer_Ki_Ardaas...Veera&oldid=841335997

ek veer ki ardaas veera meaning in english

Ek Veer Ki Ardaas ... Veera ( English : A Brother 's Prayer ... Veera ) is an Indian television soap opera , that aired from Star Plus . The entire series is available on hotstar . The series premiered on 29 October 2012 to 8 August 2015 , A dubbed version of the serial was telecast in Tamil Language as En Anbu Thangaikku on Vijay TV and discontinued shockingly even though more than 400 episodes were aired on TV . Moreover , a dubbed Malayalam Language version has launched in Asianet Plus as Manasaveera also now on streaming Hotstar and Starred Digangana Suryavanshi , Shivin Narang , Vishal Vashishtha , and Farnaz Shetty , replacing child actors Harshita Ojha , Bhavesh Balchandani , Devish Ahuja , and Arishfa Khan respectively after a 15 year leap . The show got replaced by the show Mohi . The series has been re - aired on Star Utsav .

Gone with the Wind (film)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Gone_with_the_Wind_(film)&oldid=833079963

when did gone with the wind won 10 academy awards

The film received positive reviews upon its release , in December 1939 , although some reviewers found it overlong . The casting was widely praised , and many reviewers found Leigh especially suited to her role as Scarlett . At the 12th Academy Awards , it received ten Academy Awards ( eight competitive , two honorary ) from thirteen nominations , including wins for Best Picture , Best Director ( Fleming ) , Best Adapted Screenplay ( posthumously awarded to Sidney Howard ) , Best Actress ( Leigh ) , and Best Supporting Actress ( Hattie McDaniel , becoming the first African American to win an Academy Award ) . It set records for the total number of wins and nominations at the time . The film was immensely popular , becoming the highest - earning film made up to that point , and held the record for over a quarter of a century . When adjusted for monetary inflation , it is still the most successful film in box - office history .

U.S. Route 42

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=U.S._Route_42&oldid=795795226

where does us route 42 start and end

U.S. Route 42 ( US 42 ) is an east -- west United States highway that runs southwest - northeast for 355 miles ( 571 km ) from Louisville , Kentucky to Cleveland , Ohio . The route has several names including Pearl Road from Cleveland to Medina in Northeast Ohio , Reading Road in Cincinnati , Cincinnati and Lebanon Pike in southwestern Ohio and Brownsboro Road in Louisville . Traveling east , the highway ends in downtown Cleveland , Ohio ; and traveling west it ends in Louisville .

Shakuntala (Raja Ravi Varma)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Shakuntala_(Raja_Ravi_Varma)&oldid=797231155

who is the famous painter who painted shakunthala

Shakuntala or Shakuntala looking for Dushyanta is an epic painting by celebrated Indian painter , Raja Ravi Varma .

The Lion King

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Lion_King&oldid=846077208

when did the lion king movie come out

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated epic musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures . It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film , and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance . The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff , produced by Don Hahn , and has a screenplay credited to Irene Mecchi , Jonathan Roberts , and Linda Woolverton . Its original songs were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice , with a score by Hans Zimmer . The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick , James Earl Jones , Jeremy Irons , Jonathan Taylor Thomas , Moira Kelly , Nathan Lane , Ernie Sabella , Rowan Atkinson , Robert Guillaume , Madge Sinclair , Whoopi Goldberg , Cheech Marin , and Jim Cummings . The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by William Shakespeare 's Hamlet .

Bringing Them Home

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Bringing_Them_Home&oldid=841846985

when was the bringing them home report released

The inquiry was established by the federal Attorney - General , Michael Lavarch , on 11 May 1995 , in response to efforts made by key Indigenous agencies and communities concerned that the general public 's ignorance of the history of forcible removal was hindering the recognition of the needs of its victims and their families and the provision of services . The 680 - page report was tabled in Federal Parliament on 26 May 1997 .

Computer animation

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Computer_animation&oldid=842670071

what is the meaning of cg in animation

Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images . The more general term computer - generated imagery ( CGI ) encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images , while computer animation only refers to the moving images . Modern computer animation usually uses 3D computer graphics , although 2D computer graphics are still used for stylistic , low bandwidth , and faster real - time renderings . Sometimes , the target of the animation is the computer itself , but sometimes film as well .

Watergate scandal

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Watergate_scandal&oldid=854091762

who was the head of the senate committee that began hearings to investigate the watergate break-in

On February 7 , 1973 , the United States Senate voted 77 - to - 0 to approve Senate Resolution S. Res. 60 and establish a select committee to investigate Watergate , with Sam Ervin named chairman the next day . The hearings held by the Senate committee , in which Dean and other former administration officials testified , were broadcast from May 17 to August 7 , 1973 . The three major networks of the time agreed to take turns covering the hearings live , each network thus maintaining coverage of the hearings every third day , starting with ABC on May 17 and ending with NBC on August 7 . An estimated 85 % of Americans with television sets tuned into at least one portion of the hearings .

The Vampire Diaries

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Vampire_Diaries&oldid=843407721

when was the first vampire diaries episode released

The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec , based on the popular book series of the same name written by L.J. Smith . The series premiered on The CW on September 10 , 2009 , and concluded on March 10 , 2017 , airing 171 episodes over eight seasons .

List of Game of Thrones episodes

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=List_of_Game_of_Thrones_episodes&oldid=804558263

which is the latest game of thrones season

The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016 , which premiered on July 16 , 2017 and consisted of seven episodes . The series will conclude with its eighth season , which will consist of six episodes . As of August 27 , 2017 , 67 episodes of Game of Thrones have aired , concluding the seventh season . The show 's episodes have won numerous awards including two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series .

Balaam

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Balaam&oldid=839686081

who did the donkey talk to in the bible

Balaam sends back word that he can only do what YHWH commands , and God has , via a nocturnal dream , told him not to go . Balak consequently sends higher - ranking priests and offers Balaam honours ; Balaam continues to press God , and God finally permits him to go but with instructions to say only what he commands . Balaam then sets out in the morning with the princes of Moab . God becomes angry that he went , and sends the Angel of the Lord ( Numbers 22 : 22 ) to prevent him . At first , the angel is seen only by the donkey Balaam is riding , which tries to avoid the angel . After Balaam starts punishing the donkey for refusing to move , it is miraculously given the power to speak to Balaam ( Numbers 22 : 28 ) , and it complains about Balaam 's treatment . At this point , Balaam is allowed to see the angel , who informs him that the donkey is the only reason the angel did not kill Balaam . Balaam immediately repents , but is told to go on .

Life of the Party (Shawn Mendes song)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Life_of_the_Party_(Shawn_Mendes_song)&oldid=830147404

when was life of the party released shawn mendes

`` Life of the Party '' is the debut single recorded by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes from his extended play ( EP ) The Shawn Mendes EP and debut studio album Handwritten ( 2015 ) . Written by Ido Zmishlany and Scott Harris , it was recorded in Toronto , Ontario and released on June 26 , 2014 .

Don't Look Back in Anger

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Don%27t_Look_Back_in_Anger&oldid=853224247

who sings on don't look back in anger

`` Do n't Look Back in Anger '' is a song by the English rock band Oasis . It was released on 19 February 1996 as the fifth single from their second studio album , ( What 's the Story ) Morning Glory ? ( 1995 ) . The song was written by the band 's guitarist and main songwriter , Noel Gallagher . It became the band 's second single to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart , where it also went platinum . `` Do n't Look Back in Anger '' was also the first Oasis single with lead vocals by Noel ( who had previously only sung lead on B - sides ) instead of his brother , Liam .

Mount Shasta

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Mount_Shasta&oldid=806817315

when was the last time mount shasta was active

During the last 10,000 years , Mount Shasta has erupted an average of every 800 years , but in the past 4,500 years the volcano has erupted an average of every 600 years . The last significant eruption on Mount Shasta may have occurred about two centuries ago .

Horsehead Nebula

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Horsehead_Nebula&oldid=835249546

how far is the horsehead nebula from earth

The Horsehead Nebula ( also known as Barnard 33 ) is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion . The nebula is located just to the south of the star Alnitak , which is farthest east on Orion 's Belt , and is part of the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex . The nebula was first recorded in 1888 by Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming on photographic plate B2312 taken at the Harvard College Observatory . The Horsehead Nebula is approximately 1500 light years from Earth . It is one of the most identifiable nebulae because of the shape of its swirling cloud of dark dust and gases , which bears some resemblance to a horse 's head when viewed from Earth .

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars_(film)&oldid=811641766

where does the clone wars fit in with the movies

Star Wars : The Clone Wars is a 2008 American 3D animated science fiction - space opera film that takes place within the Star Wars saga , leading into a TV series of the same name produced by Lucasfilm Animation . The film is set during the three - year time period between the films Star Wars : Episode II -- Attack of the Clones ( 2002 ) and Star Wars : Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith ( 2005 ) . Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures , which also holds the home media distribution rights to both this film and the first five seasons of the television series , the film premiered on August 10 , 2008 at the Grauman 's Egyptian Theatre , while screening in wide - release on August 14 , 2008 across Australia , and August 15 in the United States , Canada and the United Kingdom . The Clone Wars served as an introduction to the television series of the same name , which debuted on October 3 , 2008 . Though critical reception was negative , the film was a box office success , and grossed $68.3 million worldwide against an $8.5 million budget .

Pulmonary circulation

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Pulmonary_circulation&oldid=815596430

where does blood leaving the left ventricle go

The oxygenated blood then leaves the lungs through pulmonary veins , which return it to the left heart , completing the pulmonary cycle . This blood then enters the left atrium , which pumps it through the mitral valve into the left ventricle . From the left ventricle the blood passes through the aortic valve to the aorta . The blood is then distributed to the body through the systemic circulation before returning again to the pulmonary circulation .

Working income tax benefit

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Working_income_tax_benefit&oldid=813336481

when did the working income tax benefit come into effect

The working income tax benefit ( WITB ) is a refundable tax credit in Canada , similar to the Earned Income Tax Credit ( EITC ) in the United States . Introduced in 2007 , it offers tax relief to working low - income individuals and encourages others to enter the workforce . The WITB has been expanded considerably since its introduction .

The Walking Dead (season 7)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Walking_Dead_(season_7)&oldid=807362069

where was the walking dead season 7 filmed

The Walking Dead was renewed by AMC for a 16 - episode seventh season on October 30 , 2015 . Filming for season 7 began in Georgia on May 2 , 2016 and concluded on November 18 , 2016 . Actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan , Xander Berkeley , Tom Payne , and Austin Amelio were all promoted to series regulars for the seventh season , after having recurring roles in the sixth season . The seventh season has featured several extended episodes , running longer than its usual 43 - minute running time ( without commercials ) . Extended episodes have ranged from 46 to 62 minutes in length .

Pyramid (geometry)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Pyramid_(geometry)&oldid=798111982

what do you call a pyramid with a triangular base

When unspecified , a pyramid is usually assumed to be a regular square pyramid , like the physical pyramid structures . A triangle - based pyramid is more often called a tetrahedron .

Charlene Amoia

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Charlene_Amoia&oldid=815090943

who plays wendy the waitress in how i met your mother

Charlene Amoia is an American actress best known for her role as Wendy the waitress in the TV sitcom How I Met Your Mother . Some of her other television credits include Glee and Diana Coto on Switched at Birth , and her film credits include Kevin 's ( Thomas Ian Nicholas ) wife Elllie in American Reunion ( 2012 ) from the American Pie series .

2018 A-League Grand Final

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=2018_A-League_Grand_Final&oldid=841566443

where will the 2018 a league grand final be played

The 2018 A-League Grand Final was the thirteenth A-League Grand Final , played on 5 May 2018 . The match took place at McDonald Jones Stadium , with Newcastle Jets hosting Melbourne Victory , the first A-League grand final held outside a metropolitan city .

First Battle of Bull Run

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=First_Battle_of_Bull_Run&oldid=804570602

who won the battle of first bull run

The First Battle of Bull Run ( the name used by Union forces ) , also known as the Battle of First Manassas ( the name used by Confederate forces ) , was fought on July 21 , 1861 in Prince William County , Virginia , just north of the city of Manassas and about 25 miles west - southwest of Washington , D.C. It was the first major battle of the American Civil War . The Union 's forces were slow in positioning themselves , allowing Confederate reinforcements time to arrive by rail . Each side had about 18,000 poorly trained and poorly led troops in their first battle . It was a Confederate victory , followed by a disorganized retreat of the Union forces .

Red Queen (Through the Looking-Glass)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Red_Queen_(Through_the_Looking-Glass)&oldid=787711883

who played the red queen in alice in wonderland

The 2010 live - action film Alice in Wonderland , fashioned as a sequel to the novel , features Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen . Bonham Carter 's head was digitally increased three times its original size on screen . Bonham Carter 's character is a combination of the Red Queen , the Duchess and the Queen of Hearts . From the original Red Queen , this character gets only a relationship to the White Queen . Here the Red Queen is the older sister of the White Queen , and is jealous of her sister , whom her subjects genuinely love . From the original John Tenniel illustrations of the Duchess , she gets a massive head in proportion to her body and a retinue of frog footmen . The White Queen theorizes that the movie 's Red Queen has a tumor pressing against her brain , explaining both her large head and her deranged behaviour . Most of her characteristics are taken from the Queen of Hearts , including :

Mike's Hard Lemonade Co.

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Mike%27s_Hard_Lemonade_Co.&oldid=850254804

what are the different kinds of mike's hard lemonade

Mike 's is offered in a variety of formats in both bottles and cans : singles , 6 - packs , and multi-packs . All flavors and formats are 5 % ABV , or 3.2 % ABV where required by law , and have been crafted to remove gluten . Besides their flagship lemonade , Mike 's offers a variety of permanent and seasonal flavors including Black Cherry , Strawberry , Watermelon , and many more .

Metonymy

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Metonymy&oldid=807454605

the idea that concepts are represented by a common instance of the category is called

Metonymy ( / mɪˈtɒnɪmi / mi - TON - i - mee ) is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept . The words metonymy and metonym come from the Greek μετωνῠμία , metōnymía , `` a change of name '' , from μετά , metá , `` after , beyond '' , and - ωνυμία , - ōnymía , a suffix that names figures of speech , from ὄνῠμα , ónyma or ὄνομα , ónoma , `` name '' .

Welcome to Night Vale

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Night_Vale&oldid=801648913

who voices the faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home

Dylan Marron as Carlos , Cecil 's scientist boyfriend and later husband . Jasika Nicole as Dana Cardinal , former Night Vale Community Radio Intern and current Mayor of Night Vale . Kevin R. Free as Kevin , Cecil 's Desert Bluffs counterpart obsessed with blood and gore , offsetting his always cheery disposition . Mara Wilson as The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home , a former mayoral candidate and being who simultaneously lives in the homes of all Night Vale residents . Jackson Publick as Hiram McDaniels , a literal five - headed dragon and former mayoral candidate . Retta as Old Woman Josie , Cecil 's dearest friend and the only person in town to directly acknowledge the existence of Angels . Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg , Cecil 's brother - in - law whom he distrusts . Symphony Sanders as Tamika Flynn , a well - read young woman in charge of a teenage militia in the desert . Lauren Sharpe as Lauren Mallard , the former head of StrexCorp . Maureen Johnson as Intern Maureen , a disgruntled former Night Vale Community Radio Intern . Mark Gagliardi as John Peters , A local farmer who is always referred to as `` John Peters ; you know , the farmer ? '' Kate Jones as Michelle Nguyen , the owner of Dark Owl Records who vehemently disdains anything remotely popular . Desiree Burch as Pamela Winchell , the former Mayor of Night Vale and current Head of Emergency Press Conferences . Emma Frankland as Sheriff Sam , who became sheriff of Night Vale after the previous sheriff mysteriously disappeared . Tina Parker as Huntokar , the goddess who created Night Vale . Wil Wheaton as Earl Harlan , a local celebrity chef and childhood friend of Cecil . Meg Bashwhinner as Deb , a sentient patch of haze , who comes on the show to read advertisements . She also provides the voice of `` Proverb Lady '' who reads the credits at the end of every episode . James Urbaniack as Leonard Burton , the former host of Night Vale Community Radio before Cecil . Mark Evan Janson as Marcus Vanston , an extraordinarily wealthy Night Vale citizen who was turned into an Angel during the mayoral debate . Molly Quinn as Fey , a computer program reading random numbers that eventually becomes sentient . Molly Quinn also voices her creator , Melony Pennington . Felicia Day as Joanna Rey , a shapeshifting zookeeper . Jason Webley as Louie Blasko , the former owner of Louie 's Music Shop before it burned down and he skipped town . Aliee Chan as Basimah Bashara a young woman whose father has been away fighting the Blood Space War for most of her life . Dessa as Sabina , Cecil 's cousin . Erica Livingston and Christopher Loar as Maggie and Donald Penebaker , a husband and wife who serve as the voices of the phone tree menus for all services in night vale . Flor De Liz Perez as Lacy , a representative for the Night Vale Department of Water

Lens speed

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Lens_speed&oldid=812028942

what does the speed of a lens mean

Lens speed refers to the maximum aperture diameter , or minimum f - number , of a photographic lens . A lens with a larger maximum aperture ( that is , a smaller minimum f - number ) is called a `` fast lens '' because it can achieve the same exposure with a faster shutter speed . Conversely , a smaller maximum aperture ( larger minimum f - number ) is `` slow '' because it delivers less light intensity and requires a slower ( longer ) shutter speed .

Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Dancing_with_the_Stars_(U.S._TV_series)&oldid=857031146

when did dancing with the stars start this season

Dancing with the Stars is an American dance competition television series that premiered on June 1 , 2005 , on ABC . It is the US version of the UK series Strictly Come Dancing . The show is hosted by Tom Bergeron , alongside Erin Andrews , who became co-host in season eighteen . Lisa Canning was co-host in the first season , Samantha Harris co-hosted seasons two through nine and Brooke Burke - Charvet in seasons ten through seventeen . On July 24 , 2018 , it was announced that season 27 would premiere on September 24 , 2018 and its spinoff Dancing with the Stars : Juniors would premiere on October 7 , 2018 .

Somebody's Watching Me

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Somebody%27s_Watching_Me&oldid=854446983

who sings i always feel like someone is watching me

`` Somebody 's Watching Me '' is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell , released by the Motown label on January 14 , 1984 , as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name . Rockwell 's debut single release , the song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson ( in the chorus ) and Jermaine Jackson ( additional backing vocals ) .

Sean Hayes (actor)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Sean_Hayes_(actor)&oldid=807113795

actor who plays jack in will and grace

Sean Patrick Hayes ( born June 26 , 1970 ) is an American actor , comedian , and producer . He is best known for his role as Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace , for which he won an Emmy Award , four SAG Awards , and one American Comedy Award , and earned six Golden Globe nominations . He also runs a television production company called Hazy Mills Productions , which produces shows such as Grimm , Hot in Cleveland , The Soul Man , and Hollywood Game Night .

Medicare (United States)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Medicare_(United_States)&oldid=820123959

when did medicare begin in the united states

In the United States , Medicare is a single - payer , national social insurance program administered by the U.S. federal government since 1966 , currently using about 30 -- 50 private insurance companies across the United States under contract for administration . United States Medicare is funded by a payroll tax , premiums and surtaxes from beneficiaries , and general revenue . It provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older who have worked and paid into the system through the payroll tax . It also provides health insurance to younger people with some disability status as determined by the Social Security Administration , as well as people with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis .

Dominion Day

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Dominion_Day&oldid=824088938

when did dominion day changed to canada day

Dominion Day was the name of the holiday commemorating the formation of Canada as a Dominion on 1 July 1867 . It became an official public holiday in 1879 . The holiday was renamed to Canada Day by Act of Parliament on 27 October 1982 .

Shot Caller (film)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Shot_Caller_(film)&oldid=812100612

who played the beast in the movie shot caller

Nikolaj Coster - Waldau as Jacob Harlon / Money Omari Hardwick as Kutcher , Money 's parole officer Lake Bell as Kate Harlon , Jacob 's wife Jon Bernthal as Frank `` Shotgun '' , a former prison buddy and associate of Money , PEN1 member Emory Cohen as Howie , a young acolyte of Money and war veteran Jeffrey Donovan as Bottles , one of his key prison influences and PEN1 shot caller Evan Jones as Chopper , Money 's former cellmate and associate of Shotgun Benjamin Bratt as Sheriff Sanchez , who is partnered with Kutcher Holt McCallany as Jerry `` The Beast '' Manning , an Aryan Brotherhood shot caller Juan Pablo Raba as Herman Gómez , Leader of the Sureños Matt Gerald as Phil Cole , a parole officer chasing some gang members . Michael Landes as Steve Jessy Schram as Jennifer Keith Jardine as Ripper , a member of the Nazi Low Riders Chris Browning as Redwood / Toby Simms Max Greenfield as Tom , Jacob 's best friend Monique Candelaria as Lola Gomez , Herman 's wife

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Sweet_Dreams_(Are_Made_of_This)&oldid=843320073

when did sweet dreams are made of this come out

`` Sweet Dreams ( Are Made of This ) '' is a song written and performed by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics . The song is the title track of their album of the same name and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983 . The song became their breakthrough hit , establishing the duo worldwide . Its music video helped to propel the song to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . It was the first single released by Eurythmics in the US .

Robert Smigel

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Robert_Smigel&oldid=821373813

who does the voice for triumph the insult dog

Robert Smigel ( born February 7 , 1960 ) is an American actor , humorist , comedian and writer known for his Saturday Night Live `` TV Funhouse '' cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph , the Insult Comic Dog . He also co-wrote both Hotel Transylvania films and You Do n't Mess with the Zohan , all starring Adam Sandler .

History of the United States

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=History_of_the_United_States&oldid=834336169

when was the united states founded as a country

Armed conflict began in 1775 . In 1776 , the Second Continental Congress declared a new , independent nation : the United States of America . Led by General George Washington , it won the Revolutionary War with large support from France . The peace treaty of 1783 gave the new nation the land east of the Mississippi River ( except Canada and Florida ) . The Articles of Confederation established a central government , but it was ineffectual at providing stability , as it could not collect taxes and had no executive officer . A convention in 1787 wrote a new Constitution that was adopted in 1789 . In 1791 , a Bill of Rights was added to guarantee inalienable rights . With Washington as the first president and Alexander Hamilton his chief adviser , a strong central government was created . Purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 doubled the size of the United States . A second and final war with Britain was fought in 1812 , which solidified national pride .

2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=2018_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(AFC)&oldid=853302343

how many teams from asia will qualify for world cup 2018

The following five teams from AFC qualified for the final tournament .

The Godfather

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Godfather&oldid=812331978

who played the godfather in the movie the godfather

Marlon Brando , in the title role , is Vito Corleone ( born Vito Andolini ) , the Don of the Corleone crime family . A native Sicilian , he is married to Carmela Corleone and the father of Tom ( adoptive ) , Sonny , Fredo , Michael , and Connie . Al Pacino as Michael Corleone , the Don 's third son , recently returned from World War II . The only college - educated family member , he is initially steered from the family business . His progression from the family 's last - born son to its ruthless boss is the main subject matter of the film . James Caan as Santino `` Sonny '' Corleone , Don Corleone 's hot - headed eldest son . As underboss , he is the heir - apparent to succeed his father as head of the Corleone family . Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen , Don Corleone 's informally adopted son , he is the family lawyer and consigliere . Unlike the Corleones , he is of German - Irish descent , not Sicilian . Diane Keaton as Kay Adams - Corleone , Michael 's non-Italian girlfriend and his second wife and mother of his two children . John Cazale as Frederico `` Fredo '' Corleone , the middle son of the Corleone family . Deeply insecure and not very bright , he is considered the weakest Corleone brother . Talia Shire as Constanzia `` Connie '' Corleone , the youngest child and only daughter of the Corleone family . Her wedding reception begins the film . Gianni Russo as Carlo Rizzi , Connie 's abusive husband . Introduced to the Corleone family by Sonny , whom he ultimately betrays to the Barzini family . Richard S. Castellano as Peter Clemenza , a caporegime for the Corleone family . He is an old friend of Vito Corleone and Salvatore Tessio . Abe Vigoda as Salvatore Tessio , a caporegime for the Corleone family . He is an old friend of Vito Corleone and Peter Clemenza . Al Lettieri as Virgil `` The Turk '' Sollozzo , a heroin dealer associated with the Tattaglia family . He seeks both financial investment and the protection of the Tattaglia family 's narcotics business through Don Corleone 's political connections . Sterling Hayden as Captain Mark McCluskey , a corrupt NYPD police captain on Sollozzo 's payroll . Lenny Montana as Luca Brasi , Vito Corleone 's enforcer . Richard Conte as Emilio Barzini , Don of the Barzini family . Al Martino as Johnny Fontane , a world - famous singer and Vito 's godson . The character is loosely based on Frank Sinatra . John Marley as Jack Woltz , a powerful Hollywood producer . Alex Rocco as Moe Greene , a longtime associate of the Corleone family who owns a Las Vegas hotel . The character is based on Bugsy Siegel . Morgana King as Carmela Corleone , Vito 's wife and mother of Sonny , Fredo , Michael , and Connie , and adoptive mother to Tom Hagen . Salvatore Corsitto as Amerigo Bonasera , a mortician who , in the opening scene , asks Don Corleone for revenge against two boys who severely beat and attempted to rape his daughter . Corrado Gaipa as Don Tommasino , an old friend of Vito Corleone , who shelters Michael during his exile in Sicily . Franco Citti as Calò , Michael 's bodyguard in Sicily . Angelo Infanti as Fabrizio , Michael 's bodyguard in Sicily . He helped set up the assassination attempt on Michael that kills Apollonia . Johnny Martino as Paulie Gatto , a soldier under Peter Clemenza and Vito 's driver . He is executed for his part in the assassination attempt on Vito . Victor Rendina as Philip Tattaglia , Don of the Tattaglia family . Tony Giorgio as Bruno Tattaglia , Philip Tattaglia 's son and underboss of the Tattaglia family . Sonny Corleone has him assassinated in retaliation for the shooting of Vito Corleone . Simonetta Stefanelli as Apollonia Vitelli - Corleone , a young woman Michael meets and marries while in Sicily . She is killed a few months later in an assassination attempt on Michael . Rudy Bond as Don Cuneo , head of the New York - based Cuneo family . Louis Guss as Don Zaluchi , Don of the Zaluchi family of Detroit . Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone , a soldier under Clemenza who eventually becomes a caporegime in the Corleone family . Joe Spinell as Willi Cicci , a soldier in the Corleone family . Richard Bright as Al Neri , Michael Corleone 's personal bodyguard and hitman who eventually becomes a caporegime . Julie Gregg as Sandra Corleone , Sonny 's wife and later widow , and the mother of their four children . Jeannie Linero as Lucy Mancini , Sonny 's mistress . Sofia Coppola ( uncredited ) as infant Michael Francis Rizzi , the nephew and godson of Michael Corleone .

Solar radius

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Solar_radius&oldid=841539553

what is the solar radius of the sun

The solar radius is approximately 695,700 kilometres ( 432,300 miles ) , which is about 10 times the average radius of Jupiter , 110 times the radius of the Earth , and 1 / 215th of an astronomical unit , the distance of the Earth from the Sun . It varies slightly from pole to equator due to its rotation , which induces an oblateness in the order of 10 parts per million . ( See 1 gigametre for similar distances . )

A Prairie Home Companion

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=A_Prairie_Home_Companion&oldid=861346333

when did prairie home companion change its name

A Prairie Home Companion is a weekly radio variety show created and hosted by Garrison Keillor that aired live from 1974 to 2016 . In 2016 , musician Chris Thile took over as host , and the successor show was eventually renamed Live from Here . A Prairie Home Companion aired on Saturdays from the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul , Minnesota ; it was also frequently heard on tours to New York City and other US cities . The show is known for its musical guests , especially folk and traditional musicians , tongue - in - cheek radio drama , and relaxed humor . Keillor 's wry storytelling segment , `` News from Lake Wobegon '' , was the show 's best - known feature during his long tenure .

Bring Me to Life

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Bring_Me_to_Life&oldid=842267884

who sings bring me back to life with evanescence

`` Bring Me to Life '' is a song by American rock band Evanescence recorded for their debut studio album Fallen ( 2003 ) . Wind - up released it as the lead single from the album on April 22 , 2003 . The track was written by group members Amy Lee , Ben Moody , and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman . It also features uncredited guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones . `` Bring Me to Life '' is a nu metal , gothic metal and rap rock song . According to Lee , `` Bring Me to Life '' has several meanings and inspirations ; its subjects are an incident in a restaurant , open - mindedness , and waking up to the things which are missing in the protagonist 's life . Lee later revealed that the song was inspired by her long - time friend and husband Josh Hartzler .

List of solar eclipses in the 21st century

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=List_of_solar_eclipses_in_the_21st_century&oldid=798650800

when was the last time a total eclipse happened

The next solar eclipse ( Partial ) will occur on February 15 , 2018 ; the last solar eclipse ( Total ) occurred on August 21 , 2017 .

2017 FA Cup Final

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=2017_FA_Cup_Final&oldid=842026638

who won the emirates fa cup last year

The 2017 FA Cup Final was the 136th final of the FA Cup , the world 's oldest football cup competition . It took place on 27 May 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London , England and was contested between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea . Arsenal won the game 2 -- 1 to secure a record 13th title , while manager Arsène Wenger became the most successful manager in the tournament 's history with seven wins .

Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Solar_eclipse_of_August_21,_2017&oldid=802424420

where did the solar eclipse last the longest

The longest ground duration of totality was 2 minutes 41.6 seconds at about 37 ° 35 ′ 0 '' N 89 ° 7 ′ 0 '' W  /  37.58333 ° N 89.11667 ° W  / 37.58333 ; - 89.11667 in Giant City State Park , just south of Carbondale , Illinois , and the greatest extent ( width ) was at 36 ° 58 ′ 0 '' N 87 ° 40 ′ 18 '' W  /  36.96667 ° N 87.67167 ° W  / 36.96667 ; - 87.67167 near the village of Cerulean , Kentucky , located in between Hopkinsville and Princeton . This was the first total solar eclipse visible from the Southeastern United States since the solar eclipse of March 7 , 1970 . Two NASA WB - 57F flew above the clouds , prolonging the observation time spent in the umbra . A partial solar eclipse was seen from the much broader path of the Moon 's penumbra , including all of North America , particularly areas just south of the totality pass , where the eclipse lasted about 3 -- 5 hours , northern South America , Western Europe , and some of Africa and north - east Asia .

Amado Carrillo Fuentes

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Amado_Carrillo_Fuentes&oldid=864248412

who is el senor de los cielos based on

In El Chapo , the 2017 Netflix and Univision TV series about the life of Joaquín `` El Chapo '' Guzmán , Fuentes is portrayed by Rodrigo Abed . El Señor de los Cielos ( 2013 ) , El Señor de los Cielos 2 ( 2014 ) , El Señor de los Cielos 3 ( 2015 ) , and El Señor de los Cielos 4 , aired as part of Telemundo 's nighttime programming , stars the Mexican actor Rafael Amaya as Aurelio Casillas ( a fictionalized version of Amado Carrillo Fuentes ) . In the Netflix Original series Narcos , Fuentes is portrayed by José María Yazpik .

Reverse chronology

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Reverse_chronology&oldid=847266873

whats it called when a story starts at the end

Reverse chronology is a method of story - telling whereby the plot is revealed in reverse order .

King Arthur

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=King_Arthur&oldid=808702582

who wrote the first book about king arthur

The first narrative account of Arthur 's life is found in Geoffrey of Monmouth 's Latin work Historia Regum Britanniae ( History of the Kings of Britain ) , completed c. 1138 . This work is an imaginative and fanciful account of British kings from the legendary Trojan exile Brutus to the 7th - century Welsh king Cadwallader . Geoffrey places Arthur in the same post-Roman period as do Historia Brittonum and Annales Cambriae . He incorporates Arthur 's father , Uther Pendragon , his magician advisor Merlin , and the story of Arthur 's conception , in which Uther , disguised as his enemy Gorlois by Merlin 's magic , sleeps with Gorlois 's wife Igerna at Tintagel , and she conceives Arthur . On Uther 's death , the fifteen - year - old Arthur succeeds him as King of Britain and fights a series of battles , similar to those in the Historia Brittonum , culminating in the Battle of Bath . He then defeats the Picts and Scots before creating an Arthurian empire through his conquests of Ireland , Iceland and the Orkney Islands . After twelve years of peace , Arthur sets out to expand his empire once more , taking control of Norway , Denmark and Gaul . Gaul is still held by the Roman Empire when it is conquered , and Arthur 's victory naturally leads to a further confrontation between his empire and Rome 's . Arthur and his warriors , including Kaius ( Kay ) , Beduerus ( Bedivere ) and Gualguanus ( Gawain ) , defeat the Roman emperor Lucius Tiberius in Gaul but , as he prepares to march on Rome , Arthur hears that his nephew Modredus ( Mordred ) -- whom he had left in charge of Britain -- has married his wife Guenhuuara ( Guinevere ) and seized the throne . Arthur returns to Britain and defeats and kills Modredus on the river Camblam in Cornwall , but he is mortally wounded . He hands the crown to his kinsman Constantine and is taken to the isle of Avalon to be healed of his wounds , never to be seen again .

A Quiet Place (film)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=A_Quiet_Place_(film)&oldid=843582303

who did the music for a quiet place

Supervising sound editors Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn worked on A Quiet Place . For scenes from the perspective of the deaf daughter , sound was removed to put greater focus on the visual . They also advised on organizing shots to reflect the creatures ' perspective , like showing them notice a sound , then showing what was causing the sound . Composer Marco Beltrami provided the sound editors music to work with in a way that would not interfere with the sound design throughout the film .

Wonders of the World

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Wonders_of_the_World&oldid=862909355

who named the seven wonders of the world

The historian Herodotus ( 484 -- ca . 425 BC ) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene ( ca . 305 -- 240 BC ) , at the Museum of Alexandria , made early lists of seven wonders . Their writings have not survived , except as references .

The Originals (season 5)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Originals_(season_5)&oldid=854190386

how many episodes are in the originals last season

The Originals , a one - hour American supernatural drama , was renewed for a fifth season by The CW on May 10 , 2017 . The 2016 -- 17 United States television season debut of The Originals was pushed to midseason , as with the fourth season premiere . On July 20 , 2017 , Julie Plec announced via Twitter that the upcoming season would be the series ' last . The fifth season consists of 13 episodes and debuted on April 18 , 2018 . The series finale aired on August 1 , 2018 .

Ring of Fire

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Ring_of_Fire&oldid=856971158

hawaii is in the center of the ring of fire and is caused by

About 90 % of the world 's earthquakes and 81 % of the world 's largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire . All but three of the world 's 25 largest volcanic eruptions of the last 11,700 years occurred at volcanoes in the Ring of Fire . The Ring of Fire is a direct result of plate tectonics : the movement and collisions of lithospheric plates , especially subduction in the northern portion . The southern portion is more complex , with a number of smaller tectonic plates in collision with the Pacific plate from the Mariana Islands , the Philippines , Bougainville , Tonga , and New Zealand .

The Baby and the Battleship

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Baby_and_the_Battleship&oldid=768355562

who played the baby in the baby and the battleship

John Mills - Puncher Roberts Richard Attenborough - Knocker White André Morell - Marshal Bryan Forbes - Professor Evans Michael Hordern - Captain Hugh Ernest Clark - Commander Geoffrey Digby Harry Locke - Chief Petty Officer Blades Michael Howard - Joe Lionel Jeffries - George Clifford Mollison - Sails Thorley Walters - Lieutenant Setley Duncan Lamont - Master - at - Arms Lisa Gastoni - Maria Cyril Raymond - PMO Harold Siddons - Whiskers D.A. Clarke - Smith - The Admiral Kenneth Griffith - Sub-Lieutenant John Le Mesurier - The Marshal 's Aide Carlo Giustini - Carlo Vespucci Ferdy Mayne - Interpreter Vincent Barbi - Second Brother Gordon Jackson - Harry Vittorio Vittori - Third Brother Martyn Garrett - The Baby Barry Foster - Sailor at Dance Robert Ayres - American Captain

Uno (card game)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Uno_(card_game)&oldid=866189711

how many cards do you get when you play uno

To start a hand , seven cards are dealt to each player , with the top card of the deck flipped over and set aside to begin the discard pile . The player to the dealer 's left plays first unless the first card on the discard pile is an action or Wild card ( see below ) . On a player 's turn , they must do one of the following :

List of NBA players with most championships

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=List_of_NBA_players_with_most_championships&oldid=817141737

who has the most nba championships in nba history

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13 - year playing career . He won his first championship with the Boston Celtics in his rookie year . Afterwards , he went on to win ten championships in the next 12 years , including eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966 . He won the last two championships in 1968 and 1969 as player - coach . Russell 's teammate , Sam Jones , won ten championships from 1959 to 1969 , the second most in NBA history . Four Celtics players , Tom Heinsohn , K.C. Jones , Satch Sanders and John Havlicek , won eight championships each . Two other Celtics , Jim Loscutoff and Frank Ramsey , won seven championships each . Four players , Bob Cousy , Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen , won six championships each . Jordan and Pippen are members of the Chicago Bulls team who won three consecutive championships twice in the 1990s . George Mikan won two championships in the NBL before it merged with the BAA to form the NBA , and won five championships in the NBA .

Tax-Free Savings Account

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Tax-Free_Savings_Account&oldid=837987447

when did the tax free savings account start in canada

The first Tax - Free Savings Account was introduced by Jim Flaherty , then Canadian federal Minister of Finance , in the 2008 federal budget . It came into effect on January 1 , 2009 .

I Dreamed a Dream

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=I_Dreamed_a_Dream&oldid=816681355

who sings i dreamed a dream in les miserables

`` I Dreamed a Dream '' is a song from the musical Les Misérables . It is a solo that is sung by the character Fantine during the first act . The music is by Claude - Michel Schönberg , with orchestrations by John Cameron . The English lyrics are by Neil Diamond And Herbert Kretzmer , based on the original French libretto by Alain Boublil and Jean - Marc Natel from the original French production .

The One That Got Away (Katy Perry song)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_One_That_Got_Away_(Katy_Perry_song)&oldid=800870404

who was the one who got away katy perry

Originally titled `` In Another Life '' , the song was produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin , both of whom co-wrote it with Perry . It is a midtempo pop song positioned on the piece of E major and has a tempo of 134 beats per minute . Joanna Holcombe from Yahoo ! Music noted that the song is about first loves . Leah Greenblatt from Entertainment Weekly , said that the song is `` a midtempo ode to a summer - after - high - school love with whom she recalls sharing Mustang makeout sessions to Radiohead ' '' . Michael Wood from Spin magazine said that the song is one of the album 's quieter cuts and that it recall ( s ) `` Perry 's singer - songwriter days at L.A. 's Hotel Café '' . The song follows the chord progression of E -- G ♯ m -- C ♯ m -- A , and Perry 's vocal range spans from B to E. Kitty Empire noticed that Perry 's vocal is wistful throughout the song and that the references to June and Johnny Cash were unexpected . Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone stated that when Perry sings , ' I was June , and you were my Johnny Cash , ' `` it 's understood that she 's thinking of the scrubbed - up Hollywood version of June and Johnny , from Walk the Line . '' In 2017 , the singer revealed that `` The One That Got Away '' was about Josh Groban .

Exploratory committee

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Exploratory_committee&oldid=778560849

what is the main goal of an exploratory committee

In the election politics of the United States , an exploratory committee is an organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office . They are most often cited in reference to United States Presidential hopefuls , prior to the primaries .

Flight recorder

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Flight_recorder&oldid=797421077

where is the black box located on an airplane

The data recorded by the FDR are used for accident and incident investigation . Due to their importance in investigating accidents , these ICAO - regulated devices are carefully engineered and constructed to withstand the force of a high speed impact and the heat of an intense fire . Contrary to the popular term `` black box '' , the exterior of the FDR is coated with heat - resistant bright orange paint for high visibility in wreckage , and the unit is usually mounted in the aircraft 's tail section , where it is more likely to survive a severe crash . Following an accident , the recovery of the FDR is usually a high priority for the investigating body , as analysis of the recorded parameters can often detect and identify causes or contributing factors .

United Nations

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=United_Nations&oldid=834043917

when was the united nations formed and why

The United Nations ( UN ) is an intergovernmental organization tasked to promote international cooperation and to create and maintain international order . A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations , the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II with the aim of preventing another such conflict . At its founding , the UN had 51 member states ; there are now 193 . The headquarters of the UN is in Manhattan , New York City , and is subject to extraterritoriality . Further main offices are situated in Geneva , Nairobi , and Vienna . The organization is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states . Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security , promoting human rights , fostering social and economic development , protecting the environment , and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine , natural disaster , and armed conflict . The UN is the largest , most familiar , most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world .

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=It%27s_the_Most_Wonderful_Time_of_the_Year&oldid=815792987

who sings the most wonderful time of the year

`` It 's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year '' is a popular Christmas song written in triple time in 1963 by Edward Pola and George Wyle . It was recorded and released that year by pop singer Andy Williams for his first Christmas album , The Andy Williams Christmas Album . However , the song was not released as a promotional single by Williams ' record label ( Columbia Records ) that year , as they instead opted to promote his cover of `` White Christmas '' as the official promo single from the album .

Blood plasma

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Blood_plasma&oldid=832705457

what percentage of blood is composed of plasma

Blood plasma is a yellowish coloured liquid component of blood that normally holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension ; this makes plasma the extracellular matrix of blood cells . It makes up about 55 % of the body 's total blood volume . It is the intravascular fluid part of extracellular fluid ( all body fluid outside cells ) . It is mostly water ( up to 95 % by volume ) , and contains dissolved proteins ( 6 -- 8 % ) ( i.e. -- serum albumins , globulins , and fibrinogen ) , glucose , clotting factors , electrolytes ( Na , Ca , Mg , HCO , Cl , etc . ) , hormones , carbon dioxide ( plasma being the main medium for excretory product transportation ) and oxygen . Plasma also serves as the protein reserve of the human body . It plays a vital role in an intravascular osmotic effect that keeps electrolytes in balanced form and protects the body from infection and other blood disorders .

Sasha Farber

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Sasha_Farber&oldid=825239532

who is sasha on dancing with the stars engaged to

Farber was born in Moscow , Russia , but moved to Australia in 1986 . His family is Jewish . He began dancing at the age of 13 . When he was 17 , Farber won the Australian Youth Latin Championships twice and represented Australia at the World Latin Championships . He was also featured in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games closing ceremony and featured in the second season of the Australian Dancing with the Stars . He was also an original cast member of Broadway production of Burn the Floor . He dated fellow Dancing with the Stars member Emma Slater from 2011 to 2014 . In December 2015 , Farber made a post on his Instagram account confirming that he and Slater were back together . On October 4 , 2016 , Farber proposed to Slater during a broadcast of Dancing with the Stars after performing a dance together . The two are now engaged on February 2 , 2018 Farber and fiancee Emma Slater announced that they were expecting their first child .

Hierarchy of the Catholic Church

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Hierarchy_of_the_Catholic_Church&oldid=848861584

what is the hierarchy in the roman catholic church

The hierarchy of the Catholic Church consists of its bishops , priests , and deacons . In the ecclesiological sense of the term , `` hierarchy '' strictly means the `` holy ordering '' of the Church , the Body of Christ , so to respect the diversity of gifts and ministries necessary for genuine unity . ( 1 Cor 12 )

United States Secret Service

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=United_States_Secret_Service&oldid=853655879

when did the secret service start guarding the president

Protection of the nation 's highest elected leaders and other government officials remains the other key mission of the United States Secret Service . After the 1901 assassination of President William McKinley , Congress also directed the Secret Service to protect the President of the United States .

Chicken Little

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Chicken_Little&oldid=861762322

where did the sky is falling come from

Chicken Little , also known as Henny Penny and sometimes as Chicken Licken , is a European folk tale with a moral in the form of a cumulative tale about a chicken who believes the world is coming to an end . The phrase `` The sky is falling ! '' featured prominently in the story , and has passed into the English language as a common idiom indicating a hysterical or mistaken belief that disaster is imminent . Versions of the story go back more than 25 centuries ; it continues to be referred to in a variety of media .

Wildlife of Karnataka

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Wildlife_of_Karnataka&oldid=861403715

how many national parks are there in karnataka

Karnataka has five national parks .

Samsung Galaxy S8

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S8&oldid=818266465

when did the galaxy s8+ come out

The Samsung Galaxy S8 , Samsung Galaxy S8+ ( shortened to S8 and S8+ , respectively ) and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active are Android smartphones produced by Samsung Electronics as part of the Samsung Galaxy S series . The S8 and S8+ were unveiled on 29 March 2017 and directly succeed the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge , with a North American release on 21 April 2017 and international rollout throughout April and May . The S8 Active was announced on 8 August 2017 , and is exclusive to certain U.S. cellular carriers .

I Have a Dream

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=I_Have_a_Dream&oldid=834221277

when did i have a dream speech take place

`` I Have a Dream '' is a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28 , 1963 , in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States and called for civil and economic rights . Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington , D.C. , the speech was a defining moment of the civil rights movement .

Siege of Charleston

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Siege_of_Charleston&oldid=825696560

who won the battle of charleston in the revolutionary war

After approximately six weeks of siege , Major General Benjamin Lincoln , commanding the Charleston garrison , surrendered his forces to the British , resulting in one of the worst American defeats of the war .

Christopher Daniel Barnes

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Christopher_Daniel_Barnes&oldid=856316071

who voiced prince eric in the little mermaid

Christopher Daniel Barnes ( born November 7 , 1972 ) , also known professionally as C.D. Barnes and C.B. Barnes , is an American actor and voice actor . He is best known for his voice role as the title superhero of the 1994 animated television series Spider - Man , Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid , as well as his on - screen portrayal of Greg Brady in the films The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel .

Meet the Fockers

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Meet_the_Fockers&oldid=804532722

who played little jack in meet the fockers

Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes Ben Stiller as Gaylord `` Greg '' Focker Dustin Hoffman as Bernard `` Bernie '' Focker Barbra Streisand as Rosalin `` Roz '' Focker Teri Polo as Pam Byrnes - Focker Blythe Danner as Dina Byrnes Spencer and Bradley Pickren as `` Little '' Jack Banks Alanna Ubach as Isabel Villalobos Ray Santiago as Jorge Villalobos Tim Blake Nelson as Officer Vern LeFlore Shelley Berman as Judge Ira Owen Wilson as Kevin Rawley

Duck (cricket)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Duck_(cricket)&oldid=840355301

achievement of a cricketer out first ball for zero in both innings

To be dismissed for nought in both innings of the same two - innings match is to be dismissed for a pair , because the two noughts together are thought to resemble a pair of spectacles ; the longer form is occasionally used . To be dismissed first ball in both innings ( i.e. , two golden ducks ) is to suffer the indignity of making a king pair .

New England Patriots

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=New_England_Patriots&oldid=800560477

how many times have patriots been to the superbowl

The Patriots have appeared in the Super Bowl nine times in franchise history , the most of any team , seven of them since the arrival of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady in 2000 . The Patriots have since become one of the most successful teams in NFL history , winning 14 AFC East titles in 16 seasons since 2001 , without a losing season in that period . The franchise has since set numerous notable records , including most wins in a ten - year period ( 126 , in 2003 -- 2012 ) , an undefeated 16 - game regular season in 2007 , the longest winning streak consisting of regular season and playoff games in NFL history ( a 21 - game streak from October 2003 to October 2004 ) , and the most consecutive division titles won by a team in NFL history ( won eight straight division titles from 2009 to 2016 ) . The team owns the record for most Super Bowls reached ( seven ) and won ( five ) by a head coach -- quarterback tandem . The Patriots are tied with the 49ers and Cowboys for the second most Super Bowl wins with five . The Steelers are in front with six .

Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Election_Commission_of_India%27s_Model_Code_of_Conduct&oldid=829357661

when does model code of conduct come into force

Election Commission of India 's Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches , polling day , polling booths , election manifestos , processions and general conduct . These set of norms has been evolved with the consensus of political parties who have consented to abide by the principles embodied in the said code in its letter and spirit. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission for the need of ensuring free and fair elections . Much of it is designed to avert communal clashes and corrupt practices . For example , politicians should not make hate speeches , putting one community against another or make promises about new projects that may sway a voter .

The Brady Bunch Movie

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=The_Brady_Bunch_Movie&oldid=846567850

who played cindy brady in the brady bunch movie

Gary Cole as Mike Brady Shelley Long as Carol Brady Henriette Mantel as Alice Nelson Christopher Daniel Barnes as Greg Brady Christine Taylor as Marcia Brady Jennifer Elise Cox as Jan Brady Paul Sutera as Peter Brady Jesse Lee as Bobby Brady Olivia Hack as Cindy Brady David Graf as Sam Franklin Michael McKean as Larry Dittmeyer Jean Smart as Dina Dittmeyer Jack Noseworthy as Eric Dittmeyer Moriah Snyder as Missy Dittmeyer R.D. Robb as Charlie Anderson Shane Conrad as Doug Simpson Marissa Ribisi as Holly Alanna Ubach as Noreen Megan Ward as Donna Leonard Elisa Pensler - Gabrielli as Miss Linley RuPaul as Mrs. Cummings Darion Basco as Eddie David Leisure as Jason ( The modeling firm owner ) Davy Jones as himself Micky Dolenz as himself Peter Tork as himself `` Mudd Pagoda '' David Darling , vocals ; Marc Danzeisen , drums ; Roger Joseph Manning , Jr. , keyboards ; Eric Dover , guitar ; and Sheldon Strickland , bass guitar as members of the high school band

Diff'rent Strokes

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Diff%27rent_Strokes&oldid=844636689

who did mr drummond marry on diff'rent strokes

Phillip proposed to Maggie , and they married . Several past characters attended the wedding ceremony including Dudley , Aunt Sophia , Adelaide and Mrs. Garrett .

Majority leader

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Majority_leader&oldid=756730375

what power does the senate majority leader have

In the federal Congress , the role of the Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the United States Senate differ slightly . In the United States Senate , the majority leader is the chief spokesperson for the majority party , as the president of the Senate is also the Vice-President of the United States , and the President pro tempore , though technically a substitute for the president of the Senate , is in reality a largely ceremonial position ( albeit powerful nonetheless , being third in line of succession to the presidency ) .

Halley's Comet

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Halley%27s_Comet&oldid=864850648

when is halley's comet coming around again

Halley 's Comet or Comet Halley , officially designated 1P / Halley , is a short - period comet visible from Earth every 74 -- 79 years . Halley is the only known short - period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth , and the only naked - eye comet that might appear twice in a human lifetime . Halley last appeared in the inner parts of the Solar System in 1986 and will next appear in mid-2061 .

Middle East

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Middle_East&oldid=803111160

what is the most common language spoken in the middle east

Arabic , with all its dialects , are the most widely spoken languages in the Middle East , with Literary Arabic being official in all North African and in most West Asian countries . Arabic dialects are also spoken in some adjacent areas in neighbouring Middle Eastern non-Arab countries . It is a member of the Semitic branch of the Afro - Asiatic languages . Several Modern South Arabian languages such as Mehri and Soqotri are also spoken Yemen and Oman . Another Semitic language such as Aramaic and its dialects are spoken mainly by Assyrians and Mandaeans . There is also a Oasis Berber - speaking community in Egypt where the language is also known as Siwa . It is a non-Semitic Afro - Asiatic language .

One (Harry Nilsson song)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=One_(Harry_Nilsson_song)&oldid=809649654

who wrote the song one by three dog night

`` One '' is a song written by Harry Nilsson and made famous by Three Dog Night whose recording reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 and number four in Canada . The song is known for its opening line `` One is the loneliest number that you 'll ever do '' . Nilsson wrote the song after calling someone and getting a busy signal . He stayed on the line listening to the `` beep , beep , beep , beep ... '' tone , writing the song . The busy signal became the opening notes of the song .

Sino-Soviet relations

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Sino-Soviet_relations&oldid=839747654

who did the soviet union support in china civil war

In 1921 the Soviet Union began supporting the Kuomintang ( KMT ) , and in 1923 the Comintern instructed the Chinese Communist Party ( commonly abbreviated as CCP ) to sign a military treaty with the KMT . On May 31 , 1924 , the two governments signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations , while the Soviet government renounced in that agreement all privileges granted to the Tsarist government in China . But in 1926 KMT leader Chiang Kai - shek abruptly dismissed his Soviet advisers and imposed restrictions on CCP participation in the government . By 1927 , after the conclusion of the Northern Expedition , Chiang purged the CCP from the KMT - CCP alliance , resulting in the Chinese Civil War which would last until 1949 , a few months after the proclamation of the People 's Republic of China , led by Mao Zedong . During the war the Soviets gave some support to the CCP , which in 1934 suffered a crushing blow when the KMT brought an end to the Chinese Soviet Republic , thus causing the CCP 's Long March from Shaanxi . The Soviet Union tried and failed in an attempt to make the Hui hostile to China .

International Monetary Fund

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=International_Monetary_Fund&oldid=843421776

what is the purpose of the international monetary fund

The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) is an international organization headquartered in Washington , D.C. , consisting of `` 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation , secure financial stability , facilitate international trade , promote high employment and sustainable economic growth , and reduce poverty around the world . '' Formed in 1945 at the Bretton Woods Conference primarily by the ideas of Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes , it came into formal existence in 1945 with 29 member countries and the goal of reconstructing the international payment system . It now plays a central role in the management of balance of payments difficulties and international financial crises . Countries contribute funds to a pool through a quota system from which countries experiencing balance of payments problems can borrow money . As of 2016 , the fund had SDR 477 billion ( about $666 billion ) .

Military funerals in the United States

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Military_funerals_in_the_United_States&oldid=842547204

who does flag go to at a military funeral

As of January 1 , 2000 , Section 578 of Public Law 106 - 65 of the National Defense Authorization Act mandates that the United States Armed Forces shall provide the rendering of honors in a military funeral for any eligible veteran if requested by his or her family . As mandated by federal law , an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of no fewer than two members of the Armed Forces . One member of the detail shall be a representative of the parent armed service of the deceased veteran . The honor guard detail will , at a minimum , perform a ceremony that includes the folding and presenting of the flag of the United States to the next of kin and the playing of Taps which will be played by a lone bugler , if available , or by audio recording . Today , there are so few buglers available that the United States Armed Forces often can not provide one . However , federal law allows Reserve and National Guard units to assist with funeral honors duty when necessary .

Ruby Tuesday (song)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Ruby_Tuesday_(song)&oldid=809453638

who was the original singer of ruby tuesday

`` Ruby Tuesday '' is a song recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1966 , released in January 1967 . The song , coupled with `` Let 's Spend the Night Together '' , was a number - one hit in the United States and reached number three in the United Kingdom . The song was included in the American version of Between the Buttons ( in the UK , singles were often excluded from studio albums ) .

Shot Heard 'Round the World (baseball)

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Shot_Heard_%27Round_the_World_(baseball)&oldid=801063627

where did the shot heard around the world happen

In baseball , the `` Shot Heard ' Round the World '' was a game - winning home run by New York Giants outfielder and third baseman Bobby Thomson off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca at the Polo Grounds in New York City on October 3 , 1951 , to win the National League ( NL ) pennant . Thomson 's dramatic three - run homer came in the ninth inning of the decisive third game of a three - game playoff for the pennant in which the Giants trailed , 4 -- 2 .

Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Good_Time_Charlie%27s_Got_the_Blues&oldid=855233167

who wrote good time charlie's got the blues

`` Good Time Charlie 's Got the Blues '' is a song written and performed by Danny O'Keefe .

List of NCAA Division II football programs

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=List_of_NCAA_Division_II_football_programs&oldid=797013996

how many teams are in division 2 football

This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) in the United States and Canada that have football as a varsity sport . In the 2017 season , there are a total of 169 Division II football programs .

Surface tension

https://en.wikipedia.org//w/index.php?title=Surface_tension&oldid=806118724

what is the high surface tension of water due to

At liquid -- air interfaces , surface tension results from the greater attraction of liquid molecules to each other ( due to cohesion ) than to the molecules in the air ( due to adhesion ) . The net effect is an inward force at its surface that causes the liquid to behave as if its surface were covered with a stretched elastic membrane . Thus , the surface becomes under tension from the imbalanced forces , which is probably where the term `` surface tension '' came from . Because of the relatively high attraction of water molecules for each other through a web of hydrogen bonds , water has a higher surface tension ( 72.8 millinewtons per meter at 20 ° C ) compared to that of most other liquids . Surface tension is an important factor in the phenomenon of capillarity .