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83501. What female tennis player won the French Open in 1995?

83502. What is the title of Tim McGraw's fourth album, released in 1997?

83504. What year was 'Space Ghost & Dino Boy' the number one ranked Saturday morning cartoon during the television season?

83505. What is the name for a bridge which is of stone slabs supported between piles of stones?

83506. Who was the longest reigning Poet Laureate and how long was his reign, and who had the shortest reign and for how long?

83510. Has the soon to be Disney Channel series 'Arwin!' been cast yet?

83511. Which husband of Pamela Anderson was sentenced to six months in jail for assaulting her in February?

83512. Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt of Green Day formed their first band when they were 14 years old. What was the name of that band?

83513. Who holds the record for the fastest Tour de France prologue?

83514. How many of the stops in the 2007 Tour de France are new?

83515. Including this year, 2007, how many professional cycling teams has Robbie McEwen been on?

83516. I know this sounds stupid, but my little cousin wanted to know, what are clouds made of?

83517. What kind of cake do they make for the bazaar in 'Pollyanna'?

83518. Which SNL Digital Short had to do with premature ejaculations, six-foot leprechauns, and a killer whale?

83521. Outside Africa, which country has more people with black ancestry than any other nation?

83522. What was Beck?s father?s occupation?

83523. What was Britain's first trivia game?

83524. Which stations on the London Underground and the Paris Metro share the same name?

83525. In the UK we have recommended alcohol intake guidelines of 28 units per week for a man, and 21 units per week for a woman. Is there anywhere with a higher guidline, like maybe a Mediterranean country where the people have a better lifestyle than that of the UK?

83528. A group of women in a European country has recently demanded, tongue-in-cheek, equal time for themselves and the females of a certain species when it comes to the staging of an annual event made famous by a great American novelist. What is the event, and what do these women claim they want?

83529. Is there really a National MCR Day, or is it just a fan thing?

83530. "Indians scattered on dawn's highway bleeding." The incident described in this Doors lyric occurred in what state?

83531. Can anyone please tell me who sang this and what the song is called? "Remembering the first time you showed me your love, The feeling was so strong heaven sent from above, But you had no right to play with my heart."

83532. When the British say that something cost "5 bob" how much is that?

83533. What are the names of Carrie Underwood?s parents?

83534. Why are non-EU countries such as Montenegro and Kosovo (province) allowed to use the euro as their currency, whereas EU members such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the Baltic countries are not?

83535. Which EU countries are not candidates to replace their national currency with the euro?

83536. The St. Louis Blues signed Keith Tkachuk after acquiring him from which team?

83538. What is the real name of Dick Fellows, the legendary persistent outlaw and inept horseman that began robbing stagecoaches in 1867?

83539. What golfer won The Masters in 1996?

83540. I can go through two litres of caffeinated coffee at work, and then more at home. Will this have any long term health risks?

83541. Including 2007 season drivers, who has been the tallest Formula One driver? Who has been the shortest?

83542. Which Chicago member scored two solo number one hits in 1986?

83543. The 4th of July was declared a legal holiday in what year?

83544. Keanu Reeves was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with what?

83545. What guitar rocker said of Vince Gill's musicianship, "Someone like Vince really puts you in your place if you think you're hot stuff"?

83547. What is the text command "& n b s p ;" and why does it so often appear in full on sites when meant to be hidden?

83550. In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' what did Mr. Willy Wonka look like?

83551. The Righteous Brothers was made up of Bill Medley and who else?

83552. Has Bjarne Riis officially been stripped of his 1996 Tour De France title?

83554. What is the latitudinal distribution of most coral reefs?

83555. What must be true of water masses in areas of higher latitudes that support coral reef ecosystems?

83558. With which African countries does the United States have a friendly or diplomatic relation?

83559. What are the reasons that Qatar and one of its closest neighbors, Bahrain, have unfriendly relations?

83560. The first prime minister of Canada was whom?

83561. What's the difference between a ghost and a phantom?

83563. What songs did Streisand sing during her set in London?

83564. Polar bears are only found in the North Pole, correct?

83565. Why are dogs' noses wet? What is that wet stuff?

83566. The recent Harry Potter frenzy and the speculation over which characters will die remind me of the popularity of a certain 19th-century book published in installments. What was this novel that reportedly had U.S. fans waiting at the docks for the last installment and wondering whether its protagonist had survived? And what famous wit later expressed his utter lack of a sentimental response to that literary tragedy?

83567. What was the initial reaction of the citizens of Paris to the Eiffel Tower?

83568. Concerning the New York City NBA team, what is a Knickerbocker?

83569. What is the highest mountain on Akutan Island, Alaska?

83572. Why is it that when a honeybee stings someone, it dies?

83573. I was wondering if someone knew the name and any information on a bright star I keep seeing in the Southern part of the sky? I have noticed as the Summer is progressing, the times have changed when I can see this star in the sky. I'm not sure if its a part of a constellation or not. I've tried looking it up online, but I don't know its name. If anybody knows anything about this star, please let me know!

83574. This early 16th Century piece of 'art' was created from descriptions in letters written about a diplomatic gift that was later, unsucessfully, passed on to a pope. Despite it's inaccuracies, it has had profound influence on the arts, inspiring a mid 20th Century sculpture by a European artist. What is it and what became of the gift?

83575. What is the highest quote or valuation a visitor to the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow' has been given either for insurance purposes or true value?

83576. What is the purpose of sulphuric acid in the production of vitamin tablets?

83577. Does the island of Barbuda have its own flag?

83579. Who was the first football player on a Wheaties box?

83581. What is the title of Trace Adkins? fourth album, released in 2001?

83582. What feminist and literary critic born in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, published 'Woman in the Nineteenth Century' in 1845?

83583. Which defensive Canadian player has lead in sacks for the last two seasons?

83584. Vince Gill teams up with which ACM Top Female Vocalist on 'Cowboy Up' on his 'These Days' set?

83585. Who was the lead guitarist for Pink Floyd when they first began playing together in the mid-'60s?

83586. What boxer capped his 38-second defeat of Lou Savarese in 2000 by clocking the referee?
See Question #70160

83587. What does AM and PM stand for when referring to time?

83590. What is the name of Joe Cocker's 43 piece band?
See Question #63437.

83591. What is the highest mountain in Sweden that is situated on an island?

83592. What is the highest mountain in Denmark that is situated on an island?

83593. Who is the latest famous actor that died of malicious drugs, in Myanmar?

83594. Which country is Lobming town located in?

83595. What is the oldest national park in Canada?

83597. What body of water does the Rhone River empty into?

83600. Where is the smallest jail in North America?
See question #82516

83601. What famed toymaker has immortalized Lindsay Lohan by creating a doll themed after her 'Mean Girls' character?

83602. What is the most powerful position in the United States government next to being the president?

83603. In baseball, if a hitter deflects a ball off the top of an umpire's mask, and it jumps straight up in the air only to be caught by the catcher before ever hitting the ground, is the play ruled foul ball or an out?

83605. At the end of the movie 'The Constant Gardener' during the credits, what is the first song that is played as the credits roll?

83606. What is an event manager?

83607. In simple words, what is a sting operation?

83608. Who was the only guitarist for 3 Doors Down before the trio added guitarist Chris Henderson?

83611. Why do the meanings of our words change until the true meaning of the word is lost?

83612. What do these three have in common: A Salvation Army crest, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and a track meet?

83613. Who was the only actor from the original cast of the movie "Grease" who was also in "Grease II"?

83614. Why do some people not get fat when eating a lot of fat and other things?

83615. This is an easy-peasy question but if you don't get it you don't know much about Myanmar. How was the name Yangon formed?

83620. Who wrote the theme song for the TV show "I've Got a Secret"?

83621. Why do doors on houses tend to open into the house, but doors on public buildings tend to open outward?

83622. Which team had the rider in Tour de France 2007 pull his foot out of his pedal on a narrow section causing a crash with up to ten riders being injured?

83623. Who was the first person to appear on a 'Got Milk?' ad?

83624. I remember watching a film about a murder where the body completely dissolved when put into a tank of acid. Is that possible, and if so, what acid could do that?

83625. Where is the earliest known print of the Bible?

83626. What do Obadiah, Philemon and Jude have in common in the Bible?

83627. Why did Disraeli not want Queen Victoria to visit him as he was dying?

83629. What religion was founded in 1892, has had five leaders (predominantly women), and almost all members have studied a certain language?

83630. There has been an amazing find in Harrogate in northern England. What might that be?

83631. During the movie 'Transformers' (2007) the car transforms itself into the better looking car after leaning up on two tires and scanning another nice car. What is the song that is playing during that part?

83632. What nation reports the most shark sightings and what nation reports the most shark related fatalities?

83634. Which country has the largest labor force in the world?

83635. In which country do people work the most hours?

83636. Who were the other two referees during that famous Malice at the Palace, the NBA game between the Pacers and Pistons that resulted in a brawl?

83638. In the 1984 World Series what game and who was the player of the Padres that was tagged out at first base after an attempted pick off when the runner thought that the pitcher had the ball but really the first baseman never threw it back?

83639. What type of burial mounds date from the early Bronze Age?

83640. What device was originally used to explore the depths of an ocean?

83641. According to Billboard, what was the biggest selling album (artist) of the seventies?

83643. What are the new 7 wonders of the world?

83644. Which country has the biggest bell, and what is it called? Second largest? Third largest?

83645. What was the name of a very dictator-like preacher from the southern states of the US who spoke out against the government around the time of the Great Depression, during which he was assassinated?

83646. To whom did J.K Rowling dedicate her final Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"?

83647. What is the song "Pepper" by the Butthole Surfers about?

83648. What does a Polar bear eat mostly?

83649. Are Polar bears among the largest predators in the world?

83650. How long is a Polar bear's life span?

83651. How many teeth would a healthy adult Polar bear have all together?

83652. Is it true that chocolate carries high levels of a chemical which may lower the risk of heart disease?

83653. Is chocolate high in saturated fat?

83654. Where in Australia do numbats live?

83655. Which tiger is most critically endangered?

83656. What is the average house price in the United States? I don't know what it is in the UK in general, but the average in Scotland has just hit £141,000.

83657. Apart from tobacco and cannabis, is any other plant leaf smoked regularly?

83658. Why can't the BBC advertise on TV? And also why don't they advertise instead of having a licence fee? I don't have an outdoor TV aerial but get the BBC channels through Sky, like most people, so do I need to pay the fee?

83661. On what day did Washington cross the Delaware?

83662. When were the last shots of the American Revolutionary War fired?

83664. Which philosopher said, "Pleasure is the desire of pleasure"?

83665. What's the sticky stuff on a slug?

83666. How many Tube stations are there in London?

83667. Why is the Conservative party called the 'Tory' party?

83669. Annually, how many people commit suicide by throwing themselves under a London tube train?

83675. Is Lemony Snicket planning any new books?

83676. In the Harry Potter series, where did Tom Riddle get the name Voldemort?

83677. In number of words, who has the longest entry in "Who's Who"?

83678. Brooks and Dunn?s combination made them one of the most popular country artists of what decade?

83681. Miranda Lambert made a guest appearance this season on what show that launched her career?

83684. How old was Usher when he auditioned for La Face co-founder L.A. Reid?

83685. In the Bon Jovi video for 'Keep the Faith' what three letters are on the truck beside the band?

83686. Who wrote the 1970?s hit ?House at Pooh Corner??

83688. In the Chicago video for "You're the Inspiration" what letters, that we can see, are on the singer's shirt?

83689. Who did Bob Dylan consider a major influence in his early career?

83690. What was the name of the first cartoon strip ever printed, which first appeared in the New York Journal October 18, 1896?

83692. On average how much does an author make per book sold?

83694. How much per book does J.K. Rowling make?

83695. What is the name of Lenny Kravitz?s mother?

83697. What chemicals are used in a chemical toilet?

83700. What job did Sheryl Crow have before her singing career?

83703. Where will the Winter X-Games be held in 2010?

83704. Is it true that all the gold in the world could fit under the Eiffel Tower between the ground and the first cross span?

83705. Has anyone been sentenced to death, sentence carried out, then found to be innocent?

83707. Western movie question: Movie likely from the 70s, has the climax where a man/boy is racing through the desert to beat a shadow across a certain line to save a girl captured by Indians. He jumps across the line just as a girl, who is covered by a blanket, is being shot by an arrow and plunges off a cliff. He later finds out it was an Indian girl who stood in for her and they are reunited at the end of the movie. Could have been man/wife or brother/sister. Thanks for any help!

83708. After finishing first in stage 5 of the Tour de France 2007, how many total Tour wins does Filippo Pozzato have?

83709. Which cyclist has been involved in great Italian and international films throughout his career?

83710. What is the study of kissing called?

83711. Why is "lends" instead of "lend" used in this sentence: "A handful of studies lends support to the evidence of the corrolation between the siting of toxic facilities and race." I am very puzzled, thanks for your patient explanation!

83713. From the 40's or 50's, who originally wrote and sang the song covered by Ella Fitzgerald "In The Summer Time"?

83717. Do dogs eat the cats after they chase them?

83718. What female tennis player won the Australian Open in 2000?

83719. On the Danube recently I had a bottle of wine on which was written CRNOGORSKI VRANAC. I suspect that one of these words was the type of grape, and the other the place where it was made, but can anyone give actual details please?

83720. What American president was accused of being born in Canada?

83722. Miranda Lambert?s debut single concerned her having a conversation with whom?

83723. Jaime Peters is considered a key player for Canada. What position does he play?

83724. It was my understanding that when a nation such as Great Britain, Canada, Australia or Japan has a Monarch as Head of State, then that country's Head of Government is referred to as a Prime Minister. I recently learned that Spain has a King and a President. Why?

83725. I believe Queen Elizabeth II and Tony Balir are fluent in French, but when did they learn the language with Blair reading law at university and the Queen not having a formal education?

83726. Why is the London area of Vauxhall so called - any relation to the car?

83727. Why are some eggs brown and some white, and which taste better?

83728. Which Peter Frampton double-album set, released in 1976, went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide?

83729. Who played bass for the singing trio Three Dog Night?

83732. What are the names of the three kittens in the Disney movie 'The Aristocats'?

83734. In total, how many people have achieved the top prize on the popular full hour length and syndicated version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

83735. In the Dwight Yoakam video for 'A Thousand Miles from Nowhere' what is burning with a man sitting beside it?

83737. In what city was Tim McGraw born in 1967?

83738. Keanu Reeves has two sisters. One is named Karina. What is the name of the other one?

83739. Excluding those who died in office, what US president had the shortest post presidency?

83741. What is the name of the Sevendust album released in 2004?

83742. In the Shinedown video for 'Save Me' what is hanging from the trees?

83743. What is the name of the song that Yvonne DeCarlo sang on 'The Munsters'? One line was, "Who will kiss your ruby lips when I am gone?"

83744. In the Lionel Richie video for 'I Call it Love' what word is on the bottom right hand corner?

83745. In the Bon Jovi video for 'Wanted Dead or Alive' what is the person holding in their hand that is lit?

83748. What shape is the "standard" autopsy incision?

83749. In olden days, what was "mispickel" used for?

83750. Which Dory Previn song deals with the Stockholm Syndrome?

83751. Who was the conductor at the reopening of the Staatsoper in 1955?

83752. In cowboy folklore, who was alleged to have the fastest draw in a gunfight?

83753. What songwriter has penned the most number one hits worldwide?

83758. What was the only sculpture that Michelangelo signed?

83759. Which foreign country is the only one to have a capital city named after an American President?

83760. What is the only letter in the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any of the states in the United States?

83761. What is the longest railway in the world?

83762. Are there any music videos for songs from Relient K's latest CD 'Five Score and Seven Years Ago' and if so, for which songs?

83763. What is the scarcest element on planet earth?

83764. What did Thomas of Nyasa term as the endless process of thought and discovery?

83765. What military college's first female graduate in its 159 year history was Nancy Mace in 1999?

83767. Who had the pole position for this year's French Grand Prix?

83768. What sport did Carrie Underwood play for eight years?

83769. In addition to working in music, what interesting jobs do Miranda Lambert's parents have in her hometown of Lindale, Texas?

83771. In the Big & Rich video for "Comin' to Your City" who says, "Big and Rich are out of this world"?

83772. Who constructed the largest rubber band ball, which weighed 3,120 lb when measured on October 22, 2003?

83776. What are the names of the Cosby Kids?

83778. Jim Carrey was considered for what role in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'?

83779. What golfer won The Masters in 1983?

83780. Aaron Fink and Mark James Klepaski of Breaking Benjamin were former members of what alternative metal band before joining forces with singer Ben Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel?

83782. Was Karl Berg's book 'The Sadist' ever translated into English?

83784. The Zodiac Killer was given a full feature episode on _____ on February 25, 2007, which included full accounts of all canonical killings?

83785. The script for the voice work was to be kept so secret that the producers personally _____ after every voicing session?

83787. Which country produces the most gold, Indonesia or South Africa?

83788. What is the biggest differential between an artist's most expensive work and his cheapest work?

83789. In Washington DC recently there was a pair of pants valued at 84 million dollars! How did such an absurdity come about?

83790. How does the payout system work in golf if two players tie for second and third place; for example, if the payout was $200,000 for first, $100,000 for second, and $50,000 for third, what would the two individuals who tied for second receive?

83792. A recent serious crime in Connecticut is being described by the press as a "home invasion." My perception is that this term is a relatively recent addition to the lexicon of crime. Who can give me its history?

83793. Given his sobriquet, you might imagine that this person was a contented denizen of a monastery, but he apparently studied the dark arts before becoming a religious. Later, he turned to a watery life of crime, though he was occasionally employed by a monarch with a bad historical and literary reputation. Who was this man, and on whose famous legend does his story seem to have had some influence?

83794. How do elephants reproduce and where do they prefer to live?

83795. How do micro organisms reproduce and where do they prefer to live?

83796. How big was George Harrison's "Kinfauns"?

83797. What golfer has the most PGA tour wins without ever winning a major?

83798. What is the name of Sting?s debut solo album, released in 1985?

83799. When did Paris Island become the area for basic training for the USMC?

83800. Who sang, "I'm just an old hunk of coal, but I'm gonna be a diamond some day"?

83801. Did the Prophet Mohammed supposedly split in half the moon?

83802. What is the name of Canada?s largest dump truck?
See Question #79549

83804. I'm looking for a film about two brothers on a basketball team, one brother dies while playing, but then returns but only the other brother can see him. Any ideas of what this film could be?

83805. Who was the first governor to inform the world he?d like to be reincarnated as a size 38-DD bra?
See Question #78480

83806. How many volunteers does it take to make the CIBC Run for the Cure possible?

83807. With her father accompanying her on guitar, what ode to fatherhood did Miranda Lambert perform in her first talent competition?

83808. Where does the stereotype of the French man wearing a stripped black and white t-shirt, with beret, garlic round his neck, baguette and on a bike come from?

83809. What is the title of Trace Adkins' fifth studio album, released in 2003?

83812. What is the name given to the owl mascot of "Wise Foods" line of chips and snacks?

83813. Led Zeppelin changed their band name in October of 1968. What was their name previous to that?

83814. What venomous snake which is native to Africa has the longest fangs?

83815. The St. Louis Blues signed Keith Tkachuk after acquiring him from which team?

83816. Who won Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989?

83818. What has Liz Hurley and Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary Siege got in common?

83819. What has Manute Bol and Gheorge Muresan more than Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley?

83820. How many Rikishi were estimated to be in Japan in 2002?

83822. What do David Beckham, Bobby Morre, Paul Gascoigne and Michael Owen, and only these four, have in common?

83823. What year was Shania Twain listed on the "Most Intriguing People" in People Weekly magazine?

83824. Who was the first person ever kicked out of the Tour de France for failing a drug test?

83825. In the "Walker, Texas Ranger" episode called "Wedding Bells" who is the guy singing at the wedding? I know he's country, just not sure which one he is.

83826. Is the Welsh national anthem 'Land of MY Fathers' or 'Land of OUR Fathers'?

83827. Is the period ever placed "outside" of the quote marks at the end of a sentence?

83828. When typing, how many spaces follow a period, question mark or exclamation point?

83829. Which 1973 Allan Sherman work attacks American Puritanism?

83830. Which actor has been portrayed on screen the most times by other actors?

83831. What is the name of the cartoon movie with what I think is a black and white cat named Zero in it?

83832. In the Trace Adkins video for 'Hot Mama' what does he swirl around his finger?

83833. An old horror movie with a slime spreading like snail slime and dissolving people. It was stopped by fire. I had nightmares for years after seeing it as a kid in the 60's.

83838. What is the weight of an average red clay brick?

83839. In September what will become the world's largest embassy?

83841. Did Graham Bonnet ever record an album with the Michael Schenker Group and if so, what was the name of the album, or albums?

83842. What do the words in the song 'Gloria' by U2 mean, the ones that aren't in English?

83843. How does the American police system work, like are county police less powerful than state police, and are county borders allowed to be crossed? Then there are sheriffs, marshalls and the CIA. All a bit confusing to me.

83844. We know about the States of America, but how many counties?

83845. Are there any transatlantic cables still in operation?

83846. What type of roller skates did Melanie Safka use in her 1971-1972 hit song?

83847. My husband the Maven, having just finished reading the new Harry Potter book, irreverently remarked that the finale strongly reminded him of a late 1950's film in which a large number of actors well-known for "western" roles appeared in cameos in a shootout. What was that film, and who was its comedian star?

83848. What is the most expensive timber type to buy for furniture making?

83849. What did Sherlock Holmes keep in the toe of a Persian slipper?

83850. Which composer grew up in a palace, traveled the world as a child prodigy, and was buried a pauper?

83851. Eva Braun was the mistress of what famous leader?

83852. What claims to be the largest comedy festival in the world?

83854. What year or years was the Jane Austen book "Pride and Prejudice" set in?

83856. Where will Michigan's youngest/newest law school be located as of the year 2010?

83858. Who won the Daytona 500 in 1980?

83859. In what city were the Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1985?

83861. Who is the bassist for Taproot?

83862. What was the first US number one hit song by a British synthesizer band?

83863. Who played the guitar solo on the Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right"?

83864. Which band member sang and wrote most of the songs for Creedence Clearwater Revival?

83865. For what snack did Miranda Lambert appear in a commercial before landing a record deal?

83866. I need to know the name of an American western movie where cowboys and Indians were fighting for some coins. I don't know the complete plot because it's a movie that my father watched when he was 10 at the cinema, so the time period must be between 1950 - 1960. The most remarkable detail from this movie is that the cowboys used "boleadoras" to fight the Indians. Boleadoras were used by Argentinian cowboys in the past, which consisted of stones bound in leather strips and used to trip cattle by looping it around their legs. What is the name of that movie?

83867. Who was the host of the 25th Annual Colgate Country Showdown?

83868. Which defensive Canadian player has lead in sacks for the last two seasons?

83870. Why do spiders bite themselves in half when they are placed in a jar?

83871. John Rich of Big & Rich was in what country band before launching a brief solo career?

83872. Who is the young modern successful American musician who also is a strict observer of his traditional religion?

83873. In the Godsmack video for 'Awake' what kind of place are they at in the beginning of the video?

83874. What is the currency of South Africa?

83876. What was the very first US hurricane named after a man?

83877. Geoarchaeologists have recently come up with some interesting information concerning the site of an important ancient and still-existing city founded by and named for a great historical figure. What have they discovered?

83878. Is a Polar bear a mammal?

83879. Does jetlag only happen when travelling in one direction; i.e., from west to east when the time difference makes it seem a long day?

83881. A frightening legendary creature, once thought to assume most often an equine or caprine form, this thing ended up as a rather charming fellow in Shakespeare and something utterly benign in a play and a famed film starring a distinguished and beloved American actor. What am I talking about, and what is that film?

83883. Which puckishly inventive novel includes the Pooka MacPhellimey as a character?

83884. How do you say 'molting' in Italian, as in, the elephant seal baby is molting on the beach?

83886. Did the Millennium Falcon have a registration number? If so, what was it? (This is a request for information - I don't know the answer).

83887. This American rider in the Tour de France used to ride his bicycle as a mode of transportation to his construction job. What is his name?

83890. What is Communism?

83891. The Zombies debut single release "She's Not There" in 1964 was written by which band member?

83892. What specific name is given to the (usually metal) bar or rod used on a carpeted staircase where the tread connects to the riser?

83893. It was once purchased by a Pope, seized by a King, written about by a certain ancient Roman Elder, highly influenced a famous Renaissance artist and is now part of the historical 'anniversary' of a well known institution. What is it, who are the people involved and which famous equine is featured in all this?

83894. Everest is the highest point on earth, but what is the lowest, or deepest part of the sea?

83895. Who was the youngest, and oldest person to give birth?

83896. "Would you like me to help you up the step?" "Please", are the last words of which film that saw the screen debut of a great Hollywood star?

83897. In the movie "Bring it On" during the cheerleader tryouts, what musical is mentioned?

83898. Who won VH1's 2007 "World Series of Pop Culture"?

83899. Why are boats considered as females?

83900. For what period of time did Keith Richards drop the 's' from his last name thus calling himself 'Keith Richard'?

83902. How many Starbucks coffee shops are located on the island of Manhattan in New York City?

83904. Who was the last chief of the Quahadi Comanches (Native American) and what church is he credited with founding?

83905. In "Shrek 2" what is the song that is playing as Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots are escaping from the Fairy Godmother's potion factory?

83906. What name went with what pig in 'The Three Little Pigs'?

83907. Upon beginning to read 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' I am confused with a few things. Without any spoilers, can someone please tell me who is Yaxley, that Snape is travelling with? And what or who is the Wizemagot? I can't remember if these were ever mentioned in the previous books and I am too afraid to research them in depth for fear of finding out about the end of the book.

83909. Did Fonzie ride a Harley?

83912. Who has the slowest time in the 100 metre sprint in the Olympics?

83913. How long do polar bears live?

83914. If two is company, but three is a crowd, then what is four?

83915. A couple of significant figures associated with a great cultural efflorescence in a European city have recently been exhumed, in the hope that scientists can figure out why they died, and possibly what they looked like. Who were they?

83916. What is the name of Britney Spears' little dog?

83917. Why are princes often said to be 'dashing'? What does that mean and how did that particular adjective come to be so closely related with princes?

83918. What does UCOS stand for?

83919. What are the police call signs?

83922. When was Louis Braille born, and what was he popular about? How did he get blind? Who was another, female person quite like him who was popular?

83923. What is the most popular brand in laptops?

83924. In which play was the term "in a pickle" first used?

83925. What was the Titanic's speed before hitting the iceberg?

83926. How and when were the days of the week as we know them presently named?

83927. In the south of England, it is called a clothes horse; in the north it is called a washing maiden; and I believe other parts of the UK have their own name for it - but what?

83928. Is Paul McCartney dead?

83930. Has a mule ever given birth?

83931. Where does the saying, "Has the cat got your tounge?" come from?

83932. Who is the holder of the long jump world record?

83934. What other language besides English and Hindi does Nelly Furtado speak fluently?

83936. In Gregg Shorthand which is longer; Ish, Chay or Jay?

83938. Is the 40 hour work week an actual law in the United States? If so, what is it called and when did it start, and by whom?

83939. Where do those tiny flies come from when you leave fruit out on the counter for a day or two?

83940. Which airline has the most delays and cancellations?

83941. What is considered to be the hottest pepper in the world?

83942. Are the solar panels that Jimmy Carter installed on the roof of the White House still there?

83943. On entering London's Albert Bridge over the Thames between Chelsea and Battersea there is a sign which reads "All troops must break step when marching over this bridge." Please, what does this mean?

83944. As well as a butcher, baker, cheese counter, etc., my local supermarket boasts having a traiteur, but what does this mean?

83945. Can you name two offences for which the death penalty is still in operation?

83946. While spending time in a Tokyo jail for posession, Paul McCartney had to yell out, "Hi" everyday. Why did he do that?

83947. About how many World War I veterans are still alive?

83948. Are there any other creatures, other than snails, that are asexual?

83949. In the movie "300" who was the captain of Leonidas, and what was the name of the captain's son who was beheaded?

83950. How many people drown each year in Australia?

83951. This petroleum company, which was founded in 1975, became the largest service station owner when it purchased 1,800 stations from Gulf Canada in 1985. What is its name?

83952. Which fish, found in fresh water, has been touted as the answer to the shortage of its European cousin, where it is considered a delicacy? Its flesh can be smoked, and its roe is considered to be a high quality.

83953. After fighting in the American Revolutionary War, who was the first woman to be awarded a disability pension by the United States Congress?

83954. After being passed over for several promotions in favor of men, what Texas born woman went on to found one of the first successful woman-run businesses?

83955. What famous villain is known for this line, "I'm your boyfriend now, Nancy"?

83956. Why are Wellington boots predominantly green in colour?

83957. Before famous authors like Louisa May Alcott and Virginia Woolf, it was much more difficult for women to write about their views and ideals. Who helped pave the way for generations to come by being the first published American woman writer?

83958. His music career started by playing tunes at local places around Johnson City, Tennessee, like Chucky's Trading Post, a small Mexican restaurant, and Quarterbacks BBQ. Name the artist.

83959. Who is the only javelin thrower in Olympic history to win three gold medals and four total medals?

83963. What song was written by Kris Kristofferson and first recorded in 1970 by a country singer named Roger Miller, and later made a hit by Janis Joplin?

83964. 500 pairs of faked something were used in the making of 'Gone With the Wind'?

83966. A newly retired referee is under FBI investigation for betting on games, including those he officiated, including Raptors' playoff games. What is the name of the referee?

83967. Brooks & Dunn won their first Vocal Duo of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in what year?

83968. What is the average age a person can live?

83970. What American Idol finalist is going into the recording studio in mid-September for his forthcoming CD in homage to his Southern Rock roots?

83972. Which 11-time All-Star has been named as an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic?

83973. How many communities are participating in this year's Run for the Cure in Calgary, Alberta?

83977. What is the highest ranked quiz on FunTrivia?

83979. The first single season passage through the Northwest Passage was made in 1944. What was the name of the ship?

83983. As a follow up to the Manhattan question, how many omnipresent Starbucks are there in London?

83984. In what year was the 'Summer of Love' and what was it?

83985. Why did the Chippewa Indians call Lake Superior lake Gitche Gumee?

83986. What Michelle Branch song has the lyrics, "Just tell me why you're here and who you are"?

83987. Does GM own GMC?

83990. A new training class has just been completed for the first group of Canada's border guards. The new training is part of a plan to enhance safety and security at border points. The graduates are now entitled to do what?

83991. How many states have a "three strikes" law, and how serious does a crime have to be to count? That is, can you end up doing life for shoplifting?

83994. What is a Kadan, or Kaddam?

83995. Not quite 74 years ago, a certain judge handed down a decision in which he referred, charmingly and eloquently, to a locale and a season. Within ten minutes, a famed publisher set his presses going. What did this "civilized" legal event concern, and who was that publisher?

83996. How many athletes have won gold medals at four different Olympics?

83997. How does a particular female undergarment connect with an early 20th century musical turned ballet that inspired a series of films most intriguingly using dissimilar story-lines, one involving feet?

83998. If a 15-year-old has a big role in an R-rated movie, could they attend the premiere of said movie, or would they still be restricted from seeing it?

83999. What makes a plant a "weed" instead of a "flower"?