In Norse mythology, who was the leader of the Valkyries?
There is no generally accepted answer to this.
The goddess Freyja picks the valkyries, but she is not one herself nor does she typically command them. Their service is to Odin.
Among the valkyries themselves, most sources name no specific leader, but a few, such as the Volsunga Saga, single out Brynhild as such.
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Valkyries/313973 (WesleyCrusher)
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In Norse mythology, who was the leader of the Valkyries?
Goddess Freyja
ancientmythology.net/norse-mythology/the-valkyries-in-norse-mythology/#:~:text=According%20to%20Norse%20mythology%2C%20the%20Valkyries%20are%20led,Norse%20mythology%2C%20associated%20with%20love%2C%20beauty%2C%20and%20fertility (pehinhota)
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On March 17, 1945, an SS unit fired eleven V2 rockets from a launch site in the Netherlands — to strike what target?
The rockets were aimed at the Ludendorff Bridge in Remagen (Germany), which US troops had seized and were using to cross the Rhine. The attack was ordered by Hitler and Himmler, it was the first attempt to use V2 rockets against a specific tactical target. Because the rockets were highly inaccurate, none struck the bridge itself, but detonations nearby still killed and injured American soldiers and German civilians.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Remagen#V2_rockets_used
https://www.v2rocket.com/start/deployment/v2s-on-remagen.html (wellenbrecher)
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May 06 26 by Philip_Eno
What is the fastest goal in NHL history at the start of game?
The fastest goal at the start of a game (opening faceoff) in NHL history is 5 seconds. The record is shared by four players:
Merlyn Phillips (1926)
Doug Smail (1981)
Bryan Trottier (1984)
Alexander Mogilny (1991)
https://records.nhl.com/records/skater-records/fastest-goals/fastest-goal-game-start
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May 05 26 by GBfan
We all know the book, 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', but what exactly IS a pimpernel?
Pimpernel are small, low-growing, sprawling wild plants. [quote]The pimpernels, yellow, scarlet, and blue to name a few, although not closely related (actually in the primula family) are very similar in appearance to the chickweeds but with clear differences which is good as several are toxic.[/quote]https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-plants/pimpernel/
(Philip_Eno)
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May 07 26 by ozzz2002
Which English sportsman claims to be the only person to have achieved a hat-trick consisting of a maximum break, a nine-darter, and a hole-in-one?
The British snooker player Shaun Murphy
https://www.tntsports.co.uk/snooker/former-world-champion-shaun-murphy-claims-he-is-only-person-to-achieve-147-nine-darter-and-hole-in-o_sto8807189/story.shtml
"Scoring a 147 break is one of the rarest achievements in snooker and Shaun Murphy is one of the few players to have achieved such a thing. However, as a keen golfer he also boasts the claim that he has scored a hole-in-one, and went further when it came to darts, also saying that he had a nine-darter too. Murphy believes he may be the only person on the planet to achieve the hat-trick." (Philip_Eno)
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May 06 26 by pehinhota
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What major league baseball pitchers have thrown first inning "3-pitch" perfect innings of three pitches to get three outs?
According to this website over 200 pitchers have thrown exactly three pitches and recorded three outs at the start of an inning. Eight of those were at the start of a game, in the first inning:
American League:
Ed Klepfer (Cleveland Indians) 27-Jun-1917
Tim Wakefield (Boston Red Sox) 26-Apr-1999
Tim Hudson (Oakland Athletics) 25-Sep-2002
National League:
Chan Ho Park (LA Dodgers) 24-May-1998
Chris Holt (Houston Astros) 27-Aug-1999
Randy Wolf (Philadelphia Phillies) 01-Jan-2004
Randy Wells (Chicago Cubs) 25-Sep-2011
Anthony DeSclafani (SF Giants) 29-May-2023
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/3_pitch_inning.shtml (gtho4)
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Who was the wasp Adelius adeleae named in honor of?
This doesn't answer the question, just expanding on the response. The genus name, Adelius, was assigned by botanist Henry Halliday in 1833. While no specific reasoning was given, it is likely to be based on the etymology used when naming the plant genus Adelia: from Greek roots meaning not visible, a reference to their small size.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelia (looney_tunes)
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May 02 26 by serpa
Who was the wasp Adelius adeleae named in honor of?
It is named in honour of the singer Adele. Only the species name is named for her. The genus name Adelius was established in 1833.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_1950%E2%80%93present)#A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adele (elvislennon)
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May 02 26 by serpa
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Apr 30 26 by chabenao1
What part of a buffalo did Native Americans not consume but buried?
Native Americans used every part of a buffalo, even the bones. They used the horns and bones as tools, and to create ceremonial items. They used the skin as clothing, on drums, or as blankets. Nothing from bullalos was wasted or buried.in the ground. They would only kill enough buffalos to be used for the tribe's needs. (Howardman49)
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What was the smallest crowd for an official FIFA World Cup soccer match?
Romania v Peru. 14th July, 1930, during the inaugural tournament in 1930, holds the record for the lowest attendance of any FIFA World Cup match in history, although their is some discrepancy of the actual number of people.
On 14th July 1930, Romania and Peru took to the field of the Estadio Pocitos to play the first match in Group 3. It was the third match of the the tournament and the first match of the day as Brazil and Yugoslavia were scheduled to kick-off for later that afternoon at Parque Central. This match holds the distinction of the lowest ever attendance at a World Cup finals. However, there are discrepancies on the actual figure. One as low as 300 and the other 2,549.
The reasons for the low figure at the ten thousand capacity stadium may be due to the cold weather or perhaps the Uruguayan public were drawn to the more attractive tie of witnessing two time South American Champions (1919, 1922), Brazil, who hadn't played an official match since 1925, play Yugoslavia. Some twenty four thousand witnessed Yugoslavia's shock 2-1 victory.
https://worldcup1930project.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-world-cups-lowest-ever-attendance.html?m=1
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What is the name of Netflix's documentary about Hans Niemann?
Netflix's "Untold: Chess Mates" looks at the 2022 scandal when Hans Niemann surprisingly defeated World Champion Magnus Carlsen. After this, there were claims that Niemann cheated.
The documentary is about the strong competition, internet conspiracy theories and legal battle that followed. It says that while Niemann admitted to cheating online in the past, there is no definite proof that he cheated during his win against Carlsen.
Here's the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k7lkMdZorE (wellenbrecher)
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What is the highest chart topping song written by Nanker Phelge?
That's a name the Rolling Stones used early in their career for B-sides, instrumentals, unofficial releases. Their other songs gave royalties to Mick and Keith but the Nanker Phelge were assigned to the whole band. Some of those songs were later just accredited to RIchards/Jagger like "2020 South Michigan Avenue".
The biggest chart hit on Billboard was "Play With Fire" as it was the B-side to "The Last Time", which hit number one in England. "Play With Fire" hit number #96 in the US Hot 100 for Billboard.
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What does "nekrod" mean in Hebrew?
Nekrod is not a Hebrew word, it is a Greek word describing a lifeless corpse (related to the word for death, nekros). It is used in several mystical works, including several about Thelema, an occult movement based on the works of Aleister Crowley. According to the Thelemic Qabalah (not related to the Jewish Kabbalah mystic movement), it is one of the three main divisions of Hell: Nekrod, Puramid and Fallod.
https://www.scribd.com/document/154659901/Thelemic-Qabalah-Volume-2 (looney_tunes)
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Apr 16 26 by chabenao1
Concerning the National Oceanic and Atmospherics Association Weather Radio (USA), who are Paul, Donna and Tom?
These three individuals are computerised voices introduced from the 1990s for the National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts on the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR). Initially, NOAA staff at each NWS office would record the broadcasts manually on tape or digital media, to be broadcast. With the introduction of "Paul", a text-to-speech computerised voice, messages could be sent out more quickly.
Due to dissatisfaction with "Paul"'s voice, further voices are added, including "Donna" and "Tom", but also "Javier" for Spanish messages. These days, "Paul" has returned as an improved version, and "Violetta" has taken over Spanish.
https://www.weather.gov/nwr/automatevoice (patrickk)
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Which is the world's shortest river?
Acoording to the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records, it's the Roe River in Montana.
[quote]Montana's Roe River flows for a mere 201 feet (61 meters) between Giant Springs and the Missouri River. The Roe River was named the world's shortest river in the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records. Before that year, the title had belonged to the 440-foot-long (134-meters-long) D River in Lincoln City, Oregon. Both rivers have been measured at various lengths at different times, and residents in both cities soon disputed which river should rightfully hold the title. In 2006 Guinness opted to avoid the controversy and dropped the category altogether.[/quote]
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/oceanography/worlds-shortest-river.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_River (wellenbrecher)
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Feb 17 26 by odo5435
How fast can a fly fly?
About five miles per hour. Other fly facts at source.
https://www.insect-o-cutor.com/flyfacts.shtml (serpa)
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During which war, lasted from1550–1600, was the first time that the Spanish in North America faced mounted Native warriors?
The conflict you're looking for is the Chichimeca War fought in northern Mexico (part of Spanish North America). Horses were originally brought by the Spanish, but some escaped or were captured. Indigenous groups like the Chichimeca quickly adapted and began using them in warfare - turning Spanish cavalry from an advantage into something much less decisive. The war frustrated the Spanish a lot more than they expected - it dragged on for decades and forced them to switch from pure military conquest to negotiation and incentives.
[quote]During the war, the Chichimecas learned to ride horses and use them in war. This was perhaps the first time that the Spanish in North America faced mounted Native warriors. The undeniable advantage for the Spanish was their use of horses and other animals of burden that they had introduced to the Americas. Horses were extinct in the Americas before the Spanish reintroduced them in 1519. [/quote]
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichimeca_War (wellenbrecher)
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