1. Where was the first University established and in which year?
Using Yahoo: The first University established is the University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, founded in 1088.
Source:
The Origin of Universities, viewed 25th August 2011,
<http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~bump/OriginUniversities.html>
2. What is Stephen Stockwell's band called and what does he play? Can you name a couple of their songs?
Using Yahoo: Stephen Stockwell's band is called 'The Black Assassins' and Stephen plays the keyboard. Some of their songs include: Death Take Me Now, Drugs and Azaria.
Source: Macpherson, D, The Black Assassins, viewed 25th August 2011,
<http://members.optusnet.com.au/~toxicoh/blackas.htm>
3. What is the weight of the world’s biggest machine? How much did it cost to build?
Using Yahoo: The largest machine in the world is the 'Large Hardron Collider,' with a circumference of 27km and costing $6.4 billion.
'Despite their very large size, the Large Hadron Collider and other huge particle accelerators are essentially one-dimensional, running around in a relatively thin loop. The largest machine that has a length, width, and height with similar values is the Overburden Conveyor Bridge F60 in Lichterfeld, Germany. This machine is 505 m (1,656 ft) long, 202 m (663 ft) wide, and 80 m (262 ft) high, with a weight of 11,000 tonnes, cost $100 million . (Wise Geek)
Sources:
<http://www.yahoo.com/>
Wise Geek:What is the Largest Machine in the World?, viewed 25th August 2011,
<http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-largest-machine-in-the-world.htm>
Alex, 2008, Ten Things About the Large Hadron Collieder You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, viewed 25th August 2011.
<http://www.neatorama.com/2008/09/12/10-things-about-the-large-hadron-collider-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/>
4. Who is Justin Bieber's lawyer, and what is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact the lawyer?
Using ninemsn: Justin Bieber's lawyer is Kenneth Feinswog.
Source:
<http://www.ninemsn.com.au/>
CBR: Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber get all righteous with Bluewater, viewed 25th August 2011,
<http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/tag/justin-bieber/>
5. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne?
Using Yahoo: Cheapest flight I could find from the Gold Coast to Melbourne for $89 through Escape Travel.
Source:
Flights to Melbourne Australia, viewed 25th August 2011,
<http://www.airfaresflights.com.au/flights/Gold%20Coast/Melbourne-MEL/>
6. Who is Hatsune Miku? What company does she belong to? What is her birthday?
Who is Hatsune Miku? What company it belongs to? What is your birthday?
Miku Hatsune is a 'character' from the Vocaloid Character Vocal Series Synthesiser developed by Yamaha Corporation. Her birthday is the 31st August. Found using bing.com.
Source:
Anime Vice: Hatsune Miku, viewed 25th August 2011,
7. Find a live webcam in Belarus. Find a place to stay in Antarctica.
I found a webcame at Minsk, Belarus at this site: <http://www.webcamgalore.com/EN/webcam/Belarus/Minsk/498.html>
A place to stay in Antarctica: Beachside Resort & Spa
Source:
Hotels.com: Antarctica Hotels, viewed 25th August 2011.
<http://www.hotel.com.au/Antarctica-Antarctica/>
8. What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1991?
Bryan Adams - Everything I do, I do it for you. Found through yahoo.
Source:
<http://new.music.yahoo.com/bryan-adams/tracks/everything-i-do-i-do-it-for-you--431624>
9. What type of car is used to make ‘Google Street View’?
Found through Yahoo, the car used to make 'Google Street View' was a Volkswagen New Beetle.
10. Translate these questions into Spanish and then translate them back into English.
I translated this text using the Bing Translator:
English to Spanish:
¿Dónde estaba la primera universidad establecida y en qué año?
¿Lo que se denomina banda de Stephen Stockwell y lo que él jugar? ¿Puede nombrar un par de sus canciones?
¿Cuál es el peso de la máquina más grande del mundo? ¿Cuánto cuesta para construir?
¿Quién es el abogado de Justin Bieber, y lo que es la mejor manera (más rápida, más fiable) ponerse en contacto con el abogado?
¿Cuál es la forma más barata de viajar desde la costa de oro a Melbourne?
¿Quién es Hatsune Miku? ¿Qué empresa ella pertenece a? ¿Cuál es su cumpleaños?
Encontrar una webcam vivo en Belarús. Encontrar un lugar para alojarse en la Antártida.
¿Qué canción era tope de las listas de pop australianas esta semana en 1991?
¿Qué tipo de coche se utiliza para hacer 'Google Street View'?
Traducir estas preguntas en español y, a continuación, se traducen en inglés.
Spanish to English:
Where was the first University established and in what year?
What is known as Stephen Stockwell band and that he play? Can you name a couple of their songs?
What is the weight of the world's largest machine? How much is it to build?
Who is the lawyer of Justin Bieber, and what is the best way (faster, more reliable) contact with the lawyer?
xWhat is the cheapest way to travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne?
Source:
<http://www.microsofttranslator.com/?ref=TThis>
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