Big Questions - Page 10 of 10

Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?

Luke Ward

Dec 3, 2022

The first Christmas card created had hand drawn images of adults and children raising their wine glasses in a toast.

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How Do Migrating Birds Know Where To Go?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

Birds that migrate during the day time can navigate themselves by the position of the sun.

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Why Do Auctioneer’s Talk So Fast?

Luke Ward

Apr 11, 2020

Auctioneers talk so fast to keep the bidding alive & interesting, because people would lose interest if it was slow & boring.

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Do Goldfish Have a Three Second Memory?

Luke Ward

Apr 30, 2021

Did you know that goldfish can live up to 10 years, although the average is about 5 years?

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Why Are There 18 Holes In Golf?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

It is argued that there are 18 holes of golf for players to finish an 18 pack of beer if they have one at the end of every round.

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Does A Duck’s Quack Echo?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

They worked out that a duck's quack does echo, but it is really tricky to hear because of the tone of the quack.

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Was Humpty Dumpty An Egg?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

Humpty Dumpty was actually a powerful cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War.

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Are Jaffa Cakes A Cake Or Biscuit?

Luke Ward

Nov 9, 2022

Believe it or not, but Jaffa Cakes are actually cakes, which is why VAT isn't charged on them.

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Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?

How Do Migrating Birds Know Where To Go?

Why Do Auctioneer’s Talk So Fast?

Do Goldfish Have a Three Second Memory?

Why Are There 18 Holes In Golf?

Does A Duck’s Quack Echo?

Was Humpty Dumpty An Egg?

Are Jaffa Cakes A Cake Or Biscuit?

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