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What’s the world’s oldest currency still in use?
The Pound Sterling - £
The British Pound has been in use for over 1,200 years.
What country has the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
Sudan’s Nubian pyramids outnumber those in Egypt. They were built by the Kingdom of Kush and serve as tombs for royalty.
Which country has the oldest continuously operating university in the world?
Morocco
The University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez was founded in 859 CE.
What creature holds the record for the world's largest eyes?
The colossal squid
How many miles away is the moon?
238,855 miles
Which founding father is on the US $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
What country drinks the most tea per capita?
Turkey
Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in major league baseball?
Boston (Fenway Park) and Chicago (Wrigley Field)
Who is the longest-reigning monarch of all time?
King Louis XIV, who ruled France for 72 years 110 days (14 May 1643- 1 September 1715).
How many times does the moon orbit the earth every year?
13 times
Can you name the currency of Vietnam?
Dong ₫
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to which sea?
The Mediterranean Sea
Created in the 15th century BC, the oldest object in New York City's Central Park is an obelisk also known as the "needle" of what Ptolemaic Egyptian queen?
Cleopatra
What is the largest fish in the world?
The whale shark
How Many Moons Can Fit In The Earth?
About 50 moons can fit inside the Earth.
IDR (Rp) is used in which country?
Indonesia
(Indonesian Rupiah)
Which continent has both the highest and lowest points on the surface of Earth?
Asia
The oldest temple in the world, Gobekli Tepe, dates back over 11,000 years. Which country is it located in?
Turkey
What is the world's oldest living plant?
Pando (trembling giant), a clonal colony of quaking aspen in Fishlake National Forest, Utah.
(estimated to be between 80,000- 1 million years old)
How Long Is A Day On The Moon?
A lunar day, i.e. the time it takes the moon to rotate once about its axis, is just over 27.32 Earth days.
According to the UN, how many currencies are there in the world?
180 Currencies
Which desert holds the record for highest air temperature ever measured?
Death Valley, in California- A temperature of 134°F (56.7°C) was recorded at Furnace Creek Ranch on July 10, 1913!
"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is written in what ancient language that is generally regarded as the oldest written language in history?
Sumerian
What is the largest spider?
The Goliath birdeater is generally considered the world's largest spider with an average leg span of up to 11 inches and weight over 6 ounces.
How Long Does It Take The Moon To Complete One Cycle Of Phases?
Quick Answer: It takes 29.5 days for the moon to complete one series of phases from new moon, to full and back to new again.