Golden Tier
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The person on the picture is known for being the first European man to step on the American land and officially discovering its territories. Yet, the initial destination he had for the trip was different. Who was that person and where did he intend to go?
Christopher Columbus's intended destination was Asia, specifically the East India, where he hoped to find the fabled wealth and spices. However, his first voyage, which began in 1492, ended up landing in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas and Cuba.
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The distance of the marathon run is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). What is the history behind this precise number selected as a duration of the run?
The history of the marathon distance dates back to ancient Greece, specifically to the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where a soldier ran from the battlefield to Athens to deliver news of victory. The distance he covered was around 25 miles.
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I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
Hint* - you use it every day
Answer: A Map
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Bringing dogs to hunt was a really common practice in early day Britain. They help to identify, locate, and chase down the prey. That practice did not work as well in a few Asian countries like Mongolia and Kazakhstan. What animal was brought instead and why?
Eagle hunting