Time Stays Long Enough for Anyone Who Will Use It

Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci (c. 1515–1518), attributed to Francesco Melzi. Royal Collection, United Kingdom.
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Here are five questions all connected to today, May 2nd.


One

Leonardo da Vinci, artist, architect and engineer, died on this day. In what century, and in what country, did he die?


Two

The King James Version of the Bible was published. In what decade was this, or as second prize, what century?


Three

Anne Boleyn was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Who was her predecessor as Queen and who succeeded her?


Four

On this day, a De Havilland Comet became the first jetliner to carry fare-paying passengers. The flight took place in what year and departed from where, with its destination being where?


Five

Born in 2015, who on their eleventh birthday is third in line of succession to the British throne? Secondly, who is the highest ranked non-titled person to currently appear on the line of succession?


Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.


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