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What phrase was "The Goat and Compasses" a corruption of?	<text>What phrase was "The Goat and Compasses" a corruption of?</text><reasoning>Many names for pubs that appear nonsensical may have come from corruptions of old slogans or phrases, such as "The Bag o'Nails" (Bacchanals), "The Goat and Compasses" (God Encompasseth Us), "The Cat and the Fiddle" (Chaton Fidèle: Faithful...
What does Chaton Fidèle mean in English?	<text>What does Chaton Fidèle mean in English?</text><reasoning>Many names for pubs that appear nonsensical may have come from corruptions of old slogans or phrases, such as "The Bag o'Nails" (Bacchanals), "The Goat and Compasses" (God Encompasseth Us), "The Cat and the Fiddle" (Chaton Fidèle: Faithful Kitten) and "The...
What location does Boulogne Bouche refer to?	<text>What location does Boulogne Bouche refer to?</text><reasoning>Many names for pubs that appear nonsensical may have come from corruptions of old slogans or phrases, such as "The Bag o'Nails" (Bacchanals), "The Goat and Compasses" (God Encompasseth Us), "The Cat and the Fiddle" (Chaton Fidèle: Faithful Kitten) and ...
Who won a victory at Boulogne-sur-Mer Harbour?	<text>Who won a victory at Boulogne-sur-Mer Harbour?</text><reasoning>Many names for pubs that appear nonsensical may have come from corruptions of old slogans or phrases, such as "The Bag o'Nails" (Bacchanals), "The Goat and Compasses" (God Encompasseth Us), "The Cat and the Fiddle" (Chaton Fidèle: Faithful Kitten) an...
How many barrels did Lofting promise his beer pump would deliver hourly?	<text>How many barrels did Lofting promise his beer pump would deliver hourly?</text><reasoning>"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The s...
What location did John Lofting live near?	<text>What location did John Lofting live near?</text><reasoning>"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projecte...
In what London borough did Nicholas Wall reside?	<text>In what London borough did Nicholas Wall reside?</text><reasoning>"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also p...
What was William Tillcar's profession?	<text>What was William Tillcar's profession?</text><reasoning>"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a...
What tavern did William Tillcar live adjacent to?	<text>What tavern did William Tillcar live adjacent to?</text><reasoning>"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also ...
What would be a more accurate classification for many "British" pubs found outside Britain?	<text>What would be a more accurate classification for many "British" pubs found outside Britain?</text><reasoning>Although "British" pubs found outside of Britain and its former colonies are often themed bars owing little to the original British pub, a number of "true" pubs may be found around the world.</reasoning><o...
What pub in England is the highest above sea level?	<text>What pub in England is the highest above sea level?</text><reasoning>The highest pub in the United Kingdom is the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire, at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. The remotest pub on the British mainland is The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Lochaber, Scotland. There is no road access and it ...
In what county is the Tan Hill Inn located?	<text>In what county is the Tan Hill Inn located?</text><reasoning>The highest pub in the United Kingdom is the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire, at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. The remotest pub on the British mainland is The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Lochaber, Scotland. There is no road access and it may only...
How many meters above sea level is the Tan Hill Inn?	<text>How many meters above sea level is the Tan Hill Inn?</text><reasoning>The highest pub in the United Kingdom is the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire, at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. The remotest pub on the British mainland is The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Lochaber, Scotland. There is no road access and it...
In what settlement is the pub known as The Old Forge located?	<text>In what settlement is the pub known as The Old Forge located?</text><reasoning>The highest pub in the United Kingdom is the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire, at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. The remotest pub on the British mainland is The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Lochaber, Scotland. There is no road acce...
In what country of the United Kingdom is the Old Forge pub located?	<text>In what country of the United Kingdom is the Old Forge pub located?</text><reasoning>The highest pub in the United Kingdom is the Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire, at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. The remotest pub on the British mainland is The Old Forge in the village of Inverie, Lochaber, Scotland. There is no roa...
What is an example of a memorable name for a pub chain?	<text>What is an example of a memorable name for a pub chain?</text><reasoning>Pub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create "brand awareness", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an ...
What sort of theme is thought memorable for modern pub names?	<text>What sort of theme is thought memorable for modern pub names?</text><reasoning>Pub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create "brand awareness", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain bei...
What is the purpose of a pub name?	<text>What is the purpose of a pub name?</text><reasoning>Pub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create "brand awareness", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an example. Interesting ...
Pork scratchings, pickled eggs and salted crisps are examples of what type of food?	<text>Pork scratchings, pickled eggs and salted crisps are examples of what type of food?</text><reasoning>Many pubs were drinking establishments, and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food, other than sandwiches and "bar snacks", such as pork scratchings, pickled eggs, salted crisps and peanuts which helped...
In London, what food vendors could often be found near pubs?	<text>In London, what food vendors could often be found near pubs?</text><reasoning>Many pubs were drinking establishments, and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food, other than sandwiches and "bar snacks", such as pork scratchings, pickled eggs, salted crisps and peanuts which helped to increase beer sales...
In what section of London can mobile shellfish stalls still be found today?	<text>In what section of London can mobile shellfish stalls still be found today?</text><reasoning>Many pubs were drinking establishments, and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food, other than sandwiches and "bar snacks", such as pork scratchings, pickled eggs, salted crisps and peanuts which helped to incr...
What seafood can often be purchased in jars at pubs?	<text>What seafood can often be purchased in jars at pubs?</text><reasoning>Many pubs were drinking establishments, and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food, other than sandwiches and "bar snacks", such as pork scratchings, pickled eggs, salted crisps and peanuts which helped to increase beer sales. In Sou...
What pub was associated with Samuel Johnson, perhaps erroneously?	<text>What pub was associated with Samuel Johnson, perhaps erroneously?</text><reasoning>Many of London's pubs are known to have been used by famous people, but in some cases, such as the association between Samuel Johnson and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, this is speculative, based on little more than the fact that the per...
Along with the Prospect of Whitby, what pub was Samuel Pepys associated with?	<text>Along with the Prospect of Whitby, what pub was Samuel Pepys associated with?</text><reasoning>Many of London's pubs are known to have been used by famous people, but in some cases, such as the association between Samuel Johnson and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, this is speculative, based on little more than the fact ...
What writer was known to visit both the Cheshire Cheese and the Prospect of Whitby?	<text>What writer was known to visit both the Cheshire Cheese and the Prospect of Whitby?</text><reasoning>Many of London's pubs are known to have been used by famous people, but in some cases, such as the association between Samuel Johnson and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, this is speculative, based on little more than the...
Along with the Prospect of Whitby and the Cheshire Cheese, what pub did Dickens visit?	<text>Along with the Prospect of Whitby and the Cheshire Cheese, what pub did Dickens visit?</text><reasoning>Many of London's pubs are known to have been used by famous people, but in some cases, such as the association between Samuel Johnson and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, this is speculative, based on little more than ...
How many pubs does the National Trust own?	<text>How many pubs does the National Trust own?</text><reasoning>CAMRA maintains a "National Inventory" of historical notability and of architecturally and decoratively notable pubs. The National Trust owns thirty-six public houses of historic interest including the George Inn, Southwark, London and The Crown Liquor S...
In what city is the George Inn located?	<text>In what city is the George Inn located?</text><reasoning>CAMRA maintains a "National Inventory" of historical notability and of architecturally and decoratively notable pubs. The National Trust owns thirty-six public houses of historic interest including the George Inn, Southwark, London and The Crown Liquor Salo...
What city is home to The Crown Liquor Saloon?	<text>What city is home to The Crown Liquor Saloon?</text><reasoning>CAMRA maintains a "National Inventory" of historical notability and of architecturally and decoratively notable pubs. The National Trust owns thirty-six public houses of historic interest including the George Inn, Southwark, London and The Crown Liquo...
What part of the United Kingdom is Belfast located in?	<text>What part of the United Kingdom is Belfast located in?</text><reasoning>CAMRA maintains a "National Inventory" of historical notability and of architecturally and decoratively notable pubs. The National Trust owns thirty-six public houses of historic interest including the George Inn, Southwark, London and The Cr...
What body maintains a National Inventory of notable pubs?	<text>What body maintains a National Inventory of notable pubs?</text><reasoning>CAMRA maintains a "National Inventory" of historical notability and of architecturally and decoratively notable pubs. The National Trust owns thirty-six public houses of historic interest including the George Inn, Southwark, London and The...
What game played in both Britain and America has become increasingly popular in pubs?	<text>What game played in both Britain and America has become increasingly popular in pubs?</text><reasoning>Traditional games are played in pubs, ranging from the well-known darts, skittles, dominoes, cards and bar billiards, to the more obscure Aunt Sally, Nine Men's Morris and ringing the bull. In the UK betting is ...
Along with Aunt Sally and ringing the bull, what is one of the obscure traditional games played in pubs?	<text>Along with Aunt Sally and ringing the bull, what is one of the obscure traditional games played in pubs?</text><reasoning>Traditional games are played in pubs, ranging from the well-known darts, skittles, dominoes, cards and bar billiards, to the more obscure Aunt Sally, Nine Men's Morris and ringing the bull. In...
Along with darts, skittles, dominoes and bar billiards, what is a well-known pub game?	<text>Along with darts, skittles, dominoes and bar billiards, what is a well-known pub game?</text><reasoning>Traditional games are played in pubs, ranging from the well-known darts, skittles, dominoes, cards and bar billiards, to the more obscure Aunt Sally, Nine Men's Morris and ringing the bull. In the UK betting is...
Along with dominoes, on what pub game can you legally bet in the United Kingdom?	<text>Along with dominoes, on what pub game can you legally bet in the United Kingdom?</text><reasoning>Traditional games are played in pubs, ranging from the well-known darts, skittles, dominoes, cards and bar billiards, to the more obscure Aunt Sally, Nine Men's Morris and ringing the bull. In the UK betting is legal...
What table-based version of soccer is an increasingly popular pub game?	<text>What table-based version of soccer is an increasingly popular pub game?</text><reasoning>Traditional games are played in pubs, ranging from the well-known darts, skittles, dominoes, cards and bar billiards, to the more obscure Aunt Sally, Nine Men's Morris and ringing the bull. In the UK betting is legally limite...
How many closed pubs did The Lost Pubs Project catalog?	<text>How many closed pubs did The Lost Pubs Project catalog?</text><reasoning>The Lost Pubs Project listed 28,095 closed pubs on 21 April 2015, with photographs of many. In 2015 the rate of pub closures came under the scrutiny of Parliament in the UK, with a promise of legislation to improve relations between owners a...
In what year did Parliament inquire into the frequency of pub closures?	<text>In what year did Parliament inquire into the frequency of pub closures?</text><reasoning>The Lost Pubs Project listed 28,095 closed pubs on 21 April 2015, with photographs of many. In 2015 the rate of pub closures came under the scrutiny of Parliament in the UK, with a promise of legislation to improve relations ...
What did Parliament promise to pass as a result of increased pub closures?	<text>What did Parliament promise to pass as a result of increased pub closures?</text><reasoning>The Lost Pubs Project listed 28,095 closed pubs on 21 April 2015, with photographs of many. In 2015 the rate of pub closures came under the scrutiny of Parliament in the UK, with a promise of legislation to improve relatio...
Of all the Christians in the world, how many are Catholic?	<text>Of all the Christians in the world, how many are Catholic?</text><reasoning>Today, about 37% of all Christians live in the Americas, and about 26% live in Europe, 24% of total Christians live in sub-Saharan Africa, about 13% in Asia and the Pacific, and 1% of the world's Christians live in the Middle east and Nor...