What is the name of the little dot seen above the ‘j’ and the ‘i’?
a. A Dot
b. A Tittle
c. A Jot
d. A Spot
Answer – B, a Tittle. The cross seen in ‘t’ is called a jot, so make sure to jot your t’s and tittle your i’s.
How can you tell the age of a horse?
a. The length of its tail
b. The quality of its hooves
c. The clarity in its eyes
d. The lines on its teeth
Answer – D, the Lines on its Teeth. This is where the saying “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” comes from.
How many miles is a full marathon?
a. 13.1
b. 20
c. 26.2
d. 42
Answer – C, 26.2. Rumor is, in 1908, Queen Alexandra wanted the marathon to start at Windsor Castle and finish at the Olympic stadium. It was exactly 26.2 miles.
What animal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
a. Nile Crocodile
b. Hippopotamus
c. Hyena
d. Grizzly Bear
Answer – A, the Nile Crocodile. The Nile Crocodile’s bite is 30 times stronger than that of a human.
Who is the most translated author of all time?
a. William Shakespeare
b. Hans Christian Anderson
c. Enid Blyton
d. Agatha Christie
Answer – D, Agatha Christie. The Queen of Crime has 7,233 translations to her name.
What type of race is Le Mans?
a. Running
b. Biking
c. Driving
d. Swimming
Answer – C, Driving. Taking place in Le Mans, France, the 24 Heures du Mans is an endurance racing event.
What is the only food that never goes bad?
a. Honey
b. Corn
c. Pickles
d. Rice
Answer – A, Honey. Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egypt that was still edible!
What two cities are found in the phonetic alphabet?
a. Delta and India
b. Lima and Quebec
c. Juliet and Zulu
d. Whiskey and Tango
Answer – B, Lima and Quebec.
To which sea does the River Thames flow?
a. Celtic Sea
b. North Sea
c. Baltic Sea
d. Firth of Clyde