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This is powered by an Intel Pentium processor and was specially modified by Intel engineers. It has specialized software written by a company called Words Plus inc., called "Equalizer". It is also equipped with a speech synthesizer and a wireless remote control that works on televisions as well as doors. What is it?
This is powered by an Intel Pentium processor and was specially modified by Intel engineers. It has specialized software written by a company called Words Plus inc., called "Equalizer". It is also equipped with a speech synthesizer and a wireless remote control that works on televisions as well as doors. What is it? Answer: Actually the software-hardware combo which drives Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair as well as helps in his communication.
This city was founded in 1536 by Spanish settlers (and later abandoned, and refounded in 1580). Among the versions of its full name is 'Ciudad de la Santisima Trinidad y Puerto de Nuestra Senora la Virgen Maria de los __ __ , meaning 'City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Our Lady the Virgin Mary of Good Winds'. The name was chosen because the city was founded on Trinity Sunday and because the Virgin Mary was the patron saint of sailors who needed favourable winds for their ships. Which city?
This city was founded in 1536 by Spanish settlers (and later abandoned, and refounded in 1580). Among the versions of its full name is 'Ciudad de la Santisima Trinidad y Puerto de Nuestra Senora la Virgen Maria de los __ __ , meaning 'City of the Most Holy Trinity and Port of Our Lady the Virgin Mary of Good Winds'. The name was chosen because the city was founded on Trinity Sunday and because the Virgin Mary was the patron saint of sailors who needed favourable winds for their ships. Which city? Buenos Aires. Current official name: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires).
The Changing of the Guard takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 a.m. daily in summer and every other day in winter. The New Guard marches to the Palace with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over the Palace keys in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed, and then the Old Guard returns to the barracks. When was the first ever time that the US national anthem was played during the Changing of the Guard ceremony ?
The Changing of the Guard takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 a.m. daily in summer and every other day in winter. The New Guard marches to the Palace with a Guards band, the Old Guard hands over the Palace keys in a ceremony during which the sentries are changed, and then the Old Guard returns to the barracks. When was the first ever time that the US national anthem was played during the Changing of the Guard ceremony ? On September 13, 2001 as a mark of solidarity with Americans. Interesting aside - also on 14th March 2004, they marched to the Spanish National Anthem ‘Marcha Real’ as a proof of solidarity with the Madrid bombing survivors and the Spaniards.
On what occasion did the following image appear on the internet?
On what occasion did the following image appear on the internet? Answer: Charles Darwin's Birthday - February 12, 2009
Here's one for all the students of Tolkien-lore - Bilbo Baggins' first adventure ends with the Battle of the Five Armies. Name all the five armies. Zero points for four armies.
Here's one for all the students of Tolkien-lore - Bilbo Baggins' first adventure ends with the Battle of the Five Armies. Name all the five armies. Zero points for four armies. "So began a battle that none had expected; and it was called the Battle of Five Armies, and it was very terrible. Upon one side were the Goblins and the wild Wolves, and upon the other were Elves and Men and Dwarves.” The Hobbit 17; The Clouds Burst
Until the invention of this device in 1727, printing type had to be reset if a second printing was to be made. It was not economic to keep the type standing for prolonged periods of time. William Ged, a goldsmith in Edinburgh, took a plaster mould of the type and then cast the whole page in metal. What was this device called? The same word has another meaning in modern English.
Stereotype, cliché (both acceptable) The word stereotype is of Greek origin literally meaning "solid-kind“- (stereos) "solid, firm" + (tupos) "blow, impression, engraved mark“hence "solid impression". Both cliché and stereotype were both originally printers' words, and in their literal printers' meanings, they were synonymous. Specifically, cliché was a French word for the printing surface for a stereotype.
Arithmetic operations are sometimes written after the numbers. Examples: 2 3 + or 4 5 * This notation is actually referred to the by the inventor’s nationality. Give the name of the inventor (and not his nationality)
Arithmetic operations are sometimes written after the numbers. Examples: 2 3 + or 4 5 * This notation is actually referred to the by the inventor’s nationality. Give the name of the inventor (and not his nationality) Answer: Jan Lukasiewicz The name that's not worth points is Reverse Polish Notation (or Polish Notation, with the operation at the beginning, which is what Lukasiewicz actually invented).
In 1901, he became the first Black American to dine at the White House with Teddy Roosevelt. One of the foremost Black educators, he founded the Tuskegee Institute. On April 7, 1940, he became the first Black American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. His autobiography is titled ‘Up From Slavery’. Name him.
In 1901, he became the first Black American to dine at the White House with Teddy Roosevelt. One of the foremost Black educators, he founded the Tuskegee Institute. On April 7, 1940, he became the first Black American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. His autobiography is titled ‘Up From Slavery’. Name him. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Connect • a variety of rose • a Grateful Dead album • an Oscar-winning movie
Connect • a variety of rose • a Grateful Dead album • an Oscar-winning movie Answer: American Beauty
The name “Subaru”, and the company's logo, mean what? Answer: the star cluster Pleiades. Subaru can be translated as "to govern", "unite," or "gather together" (as well as Pleiades). The large star in the logo represents Fuji Heavy Industries, and the five smaller stars represent the current five companies that are united under the FHI group.
Her father calls her ‘a rare gem’. Her classmate refers to her as ‘Sir’. Who are we talking about?
Her father calls her ‘a rare gem’. Her classmate refers to her as ‘Sir’. Who are we talking about? Answer: Peppermint Patty
This drug derives its name from a Greek God. In Greek mythology, he is the son or half brother of the God of Sleep, Hypnos. Hypnos was the twin of the God of Death, Thanatos. Name the God and the drug named after him.
This drug derives its name from a Greek God. In Greek mythology, he is the son or half brother of the God of Sleep, Hypnos. Hypnos was the twin of the God of Death, Thanatos. Name the God and the drug named after him. Morpheus (God of Dreams) and hence Morphine—though morphine is named because it causes sleep, not hallucination.
What does the unique triangular shape of Toblerone chocolates symbolize?
What does the unique triangular shape of Toblerone chocolates symbolize? The Matterhorn, which is also the company’s logo. or “As the red-and-beige clad dance troupe formed a human pyramid at the close of their number, his mind's eye suddenly glimpsed a triangular chocolate shape.” The image of a bear hidden in the Matterhorn mountain symbolizes the town of its origin, Berne.
Apparently bug was engineering jargon before it was used in the context of computers
When presented the 1964 Best Actor Oscar, Rex Harrison looked at Audrey Hepburn onstage (who gave away the award) and Julie Andrews in the audience and said, "Deep love to, uh, well, two fair ladies". What did he mean by “two fair ladies”?
When presented the 1964 Best Actor Oscar, Rex Harrison looked at Audrey Hepburn onstage (who gave away the award) and Julie Andrews in the audience and said, "Deep love to, uh, well, two fair ladies". What did he mean by “two fair ladies”? Both ladies starred as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” adapted from G.B. Shaw's “Pygmalion” - Julie Andrews in the Broadway version and Audrey Hepburn in the film version.
The Greeks used a particular word, meaning "Dog's Tail,’’ to describe the constellation of the Little Dipper or Ursa Minor. At the end of this tail is Polaris, the North Star, which served as a guide for navigators. A particular English word owes its origins to the above-mentioned Greek name. Give the English word.
