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1 How many years in a Quadricentennial anniversary?
A 400 years
2 According to a Guinness World Record for poultry, what is the longest recorded flight time of a chicken?
A 13 seconds, covering about 300 feet (92 meters)
3 How many degrees are there in a circle?
A 360 degrees (360°)
4 Is an icicle a Stalagmite or a Stalactite?
A stalactite, formed from slow mineral (calcium carbonate) deposits in caves, icicles are rapid ice formations, but they share the same ceiling-downward, icicle-like shape and formation principle, with ice stalagmites sometimes forming below them.
5 Approximately, how many kilometres are in a mile?
A 1.6 km. 1 mile is about 1.609 kilometres.
6 How many gold stars are on the European Union flag?
A 12. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
7 How many days will it be before a 24-hour clock, losing 30 minutes a day, shows the right time again?
A 48 days. A 24-hour clock losing 30 minutes (0.5 hours) daily needs to fall behind a full 24 hours to show the correct time again, meaning it will be right in 48 days, as 24 hours / 0.5 hours per day = 48 days; it will show the correct time at the exact moment it completes a full 24-hour cycle of error.
8 Through which ocean does the International Date Line primarily run?
A Pacific Ocean. The 180° meridian, which serves as the basis for the International Date Line, was selected for this purpose in 1884 precisely because it runs mostly through the sparsely populated Central Pacific Ocean. The line intentionally zigzags around certain island nations and political borders to ensure that countries and island groups remain within the same calendar day and date, thereby avoiding confusion.
9 Which Bank Holiday was first celebrated in England in 1978?
A May Day Bank Holiday, officially established by the Labour government under Employment Secretary Michael Foot, to recognise International Workers’ Day
10 What is 65% of 60?
A 39. To calculate, multiply 65 by 60 and divide by 100.