What is northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs?
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Three
Which of these is found on the human body?
Anthracite rim
Vermillion border
Zinfandel margin
Four
WhIch vessel achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first crewed vessel to reach the bottom of Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench – the deepest point on Earth’s seabed?
Trieste
Deepsea Challenger
Limiting Factor
Five
Which of these is a fairy creature from Celtic myth?
On this day in 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city. To the nearest thousand, what was the population?
Answer: 4,000.
Chicago’s population surged dramatically during its early years. At incorporation, the city boasted around 4,000 residents according to the Chicago Historical Society. By 1860, it had grown to 109,000 and reached 1 million by 1890.
Two
To the nearest million, what was the population of England at the beginning of Elizabeth I’s reign in 1558?
Answer: 3 million
During Elizabethan England, the population grew from approximately 3.2 million in 1558 to about 4.1 million by 1603, marking an increase of over 25%. This rapid growth was significant for the time and contributed to various social changes.
Three
In what decade did the world’s population first reach the 3 billion mark?
Answer: 1960s
The world’s population reached three billion in 1960.
Which country has the fourth highest population with a current figure exceeding 287 million?
Answer: Indonesia
Indonesia, which has a population of 287,230,819, has the fourth highest population after India (1.47 billion), China (1.41 billion), and the USA (348.5 million).
Five
What two continents have the highest population?
Answer: Asia and Africa.
Asia’s population is 4,863,327,397 and Africa’s is 1,584,985,259.
The figures quoted are from various sources including Encyclopædia Britannica, Chicago Historical Society and Worldometer. The figures were sourced yesterday, 3 March 2026.
An otherworld castle from Arthurian Romance is located at the same spot as the Oxford English Dictionary identifies as Europe’s highest active volcano?
Answer: Mount Etna
Mount Etna, is an active stratovolcano in eastern Sicily, Italy, standing at 3,323 meters (10,902 feet). It is the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Its fertile volcanic soils support agriculture, and its historical activity has earned it the designation of a Decade Volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In various stories, Mongibel is associated with the legendary figure Morgan le Fay, depicted as her magical stronghold linked to Avalon.
Two
Svetlana Savitskaya on 25 July 1984; Kathryn D. Sullivan, 11 October 1984; and Wang Yaping, 8 November 2021 all achieved a first. What common milestone do these dates mark??
Answer: They were the first females of their nationalities and for their space programs to perform extravehicular activity (EVA) or spacewalk
Specifically, they were the first females of their nationalities and space programs to perform EVAs. EVAs. The first woman to perform an extravehicular activity (EVA) was Soviet Svetlana Savitskaya on 25 July 1984, while aboard the Salyut 7 space station. Her EVA lasted 3 hours and 35 minutes. The first American woman to perform an EVA was Kathryn D. Sullivan on 11 October 1984, during the STS-41-G mission. The first female Asian and Chinese woman to perform an EVA was Wang Yaping on 8 November 2021, outside the Chinese Tiangong space station.
Three
The University of St Andrews, Scotland, was founded in what century?
Answer: 15th century.
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is the oldest university in Scotland and the third-oldest in the English-speaking world — after Oxford and Cambridge. Located in St Andrews, Scotland, it is part of the ancient universities of Scotland and played a role in the Scottish Enlightenment. The university consists of three colleges and 18 academic schools across four faculties, with a diverse student body representing over 145 nationalities. It is known for its selective undergraduate admissions and traditional student customs. Notable alumni include Alex Salmond, Chris Hoy, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, with five Nobel laureates among its graduates and staff.
Four
The cave system with the world’s longest known length, Mammoth Cave is in which US state and, according to the U.S. National Park Service, what length is it at present (March 2026) to the nearest 25 miles/40 km?
Answer: Kentucky; 425 miles or 680 km.
Mammoth Cave is currently mapped and explored at 426 miles (686 km), but that is just what has been discovered to date. — U.S. National Park Service.
Mammoth Cave, currently mapped at 426 miles (686 km), is the longest known cave system in the world. Early explorers, including Stephen Bishop and the Hanson and Hunt families, significantly contributed to its discovery. The 1972 connection between the Flint Ridge and Mammoth Cave systems, achieved by a team of six explorers, solidified its status as the longest cave system.
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NOUN the scientific study of old age, the process of ageing, and the particular problems of old people. — Oxford English Dictionary.
What word, an –ology, is defined above?
Answer: Gerontology.
Gerontology, a multidisciplinary field, aims to understand the ageing process to minimise age-related disabilities. While geriatrics focuses on treating diseases in older adults, gerontology encompasses a broader study of ageing.
Post title — Mongibel
The name Mongibel, associated with Morgan le Fay and King Arthur, originates from Arthurian Romance and is linked to Etna (Mongibello). Welsh conceptions of a Celtic underworld were adapted and transplanted to Sicily by Bretons.
An otherworld castle from Arthurian Romance is located at the same spot as the Oxford English Dictionary identifies as Europe’s highest active volcano?
Two
Svetlana Savitskaya on 25 July 1984; Kathryn D. Sullivan, 11 October 1984; and Wang Yaping, 8 November 2021 all achieved a first. What common milestone do these dates mark?
Three
The University of St Andrews, Scotland, was founded in what century?
Four
The cave system with the world’s longest known length, Mammoth Cave is in which US state and, according to the U.S. National Park Service, what length is it at present (March 2026) to the nearest 25 miles/40 km?
Five
NOUN the scientific study of old age, the process of ageing, and the particular problems of old people. — Oxford English Dictionary.
On 1 March, the President of the United States signed the Act of Dedication, which established Yellowstone National Park. Which president signed it and in which decade did this occur?
Answers: President Ulysses S. Grant; 1870s.
Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, is the first national park in the US and the world. It spans three states and is renowned for its geothermal features, diverse wildlife, and the Yellowstone Caldera.
Two
The Massacre of Vassy (French: massacre de Wassy) was the murder of … worshippers and citizens in an armed action by troops of the Duke of Guise, in Wassy, France on 1 March 1562.— Wikipedia
A word has been omitted from the text ‘murder of the … worshippers’ in the above edited version of the opening sequence of the Wikipedia article The Massacre of Vassy. This omission is a noun describing the worshippers as being of the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition of Protestantism. What is this missing word?
Answer: Huguenot.
The Massacre of Vassy in 1562, where about 60 Huguenot worshippers were murdered, marked the start of the French Wars of Religion. The conflict ended with the Peace of Amboise in 1563.
Three
On 1 March 1936, after five years of construction, the Hoover Dam was officially handed over to the US government. The reservoir it created was named Lake Mead. Here are three statements about Lake Mead: two are true and one is false. Which one is false?
Lake Mead is named after Fort Mead
Lake Mead provides water to Mexico
Lake Mead stretches for 115 miles (185 km) upstream from the Hoover Dam
Answer: No. 1 is false.
The dam created Lake Mead which was named after Elwood Mead, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation from 1924 to 1936. It supplies water to the states of Arizona, California and Nevada as well as some parts of Mexico. It stretches for 115 miles (185 km) upstream from the dam.
Four
In 1956, the International Air Transport Association finalised the Radiotelephony spelling alphabet for the International Civil Aviation Organization which implemented it on this date. It was later adopted by the International Telecommunications Union and is still in place today. Spelling of the words in this alphabet is important to assist with correct pronunciation over the air. What words represent these six letters: A — F — J — Q — W — Z?
Alfa is spelled with an f as it is in most European languages. This is because the spelling Alpha may not be pronounced properly by some who do not realise that ph should be pronounced as f. Similarly, Juliett is used rather than Juliet for French speakers, because they might otherwise treat a single final t as silent.
Five
On this day, a U.S. president established the Peace Corps by executive order. Which decade saw this event and who was the president involved?
Answers: 1960s; John F. Kennedy.
The Peace Corps, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is a U.S. government agency that trains and deploys volunteers to assist developing countries in fields like education, agriculture, and health. Typically American citizens with a college degree, volunteers serve for at least two years, living and working alongside local communities. Since its inception, the Peace Corps has grown significantly, expanding its reach to 141 countries by 2018.
On 1 March, the President of the United States signed the Act of Dedication, which established Yellowstone National Park. Which president signed it and in which decade did this occur?
Two
The Massacre of Vassy (French: massacre de Wassy) was the murder of … worshippers and citizens in an armed action by troops of the Duke of Guise, in Wassy, France on 1 March 1562.— Wikipedia
A word has been omitted from the text ‘murder of the … worshippers’ in the above edited version of the opening sequence of the Wikipedia article The Massacre of Vassy. This omission is a noun describing the worshippers as being of the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition of Protestantism. What is this missing word?
Three
On 1 March 1936, after five years of construction, the Hoover Dam was officially handed over to the US government. The reservoir it created was named Lake Mead. Here are three statements about Lake Mead: two are true and one is false. Which one is false?
Lake Mead is named after Fort Mead
Lake Mead provides water to Mexico
Lake Mead stretches for 115 miles (185 km) upstream from the Hoover Dam
Four
In 1956, the International Air Transport Association finalised the Radiotelephony spelling alphabet for the International Civil Aviation Organization which implemented it on this date. It was later adopted by the International Telecommunications Union and is still in place today. Spelling of the words in this alphabet is important to assist with correct pronunciation over the air. What words represent these six letters: A — F — J — Q — W — Z?
Five
On this day, a U.S. president established the Peace Corps by executive order. Which decade saw this event and who was the president involved?
Port Jackson, also known as Sydney Harbour, is a natural harbour in an inlet of the Tasman Sea—a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean. It is home to landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge and a hub for recreational events and is managed by Transport for NSW, with parts protected by Sydney Harbour National Park.
Two
In December 2000, Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married at Skibo Castle. In what country is Skibo Castle?
Answer: Scotland (or either Great Britain or U.K.)
Rocco, Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s four-month-old son, was christened in December 2000 at Dornoch Cathedral in Scotland. The couple then married the following day at nearby Skibo Castle.
Three
At a restaurant, an Ameglian Major Cow approached a table and introduced itself as the ‘Dish of the Day’. It then proceeded to describe its body parts, suggesting to the diners which parts they might enjoy eating. In which restaurant and in which book series did this take place?
Answers: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe; The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
A large dairy animal approached Zaphod Beeblebrox’s table, a large fat meaty quadruped of the bovine type with large watery eyes, small horns and what might almost have been an ingratiating smile on its lips.
‘Good evening,’ it lowed and sat back heavily on its haunches, ‘I am the main Dish of the Day. May I interest you in parts of my body?’ It harrumphed and gurgled a bit, wriggled its hind quarters into a more comfortable position and gazed peacefully at them. — Excerpt from ‘The Restaurant at the End of the Universe’ Chapter 17 Page 273, The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Terry Pratchett
Four
William E. Carter was the owner of a 1912 Renault motor car. In what 1997 film was a replica of his car used as the setting for a love scene?
Answer: Titanic
Carter, an American millionaire, purchased the Renault Type CB Coupé de Ville and arranged to transport it on the RMS Titanic. Carter survived the sinking but no trace of his car has been found. In the 1997 film Titanic a replica of the car was used for Jack and Rose’s love scene in the ship’s hold.
Five
What martial art has a Japanese name literally meaning, ‘way of adapting the spirit’?
Answer: Aikido
Aikido, a Japanese martial art, emphasises mental calm and control to subdue attackers using twisting and throwing techniques. Originating in the 14th century, it was modernised by Ueshiba Morihei in the early 20th century and later adapted for competition by Tomiki Kenji.
In December 2000, Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married at Skibo Castle. In what country is Skibo Castle?
Three
At a restaurant, an Ameglian Major Cow approached a table and introduced itself as the ‘Dish of the Day’. It then proceeded to describe its body parts, suggesting to the diners which parts they might enjoy eating. In which restaurant and in which book series did this take place?
Four
William E. Carter was the owner of a 1912 Renault motor car. In what 1997 film was a replica of his car used as the setting for a love scene?
Five
What martial art has a Japanese name literally meaning, ‘way of adapting the spirit’?
These questions all relate to today, February 24th.
Photograph of President Johnson, by Mathew Brady, circa 1870. Image Wikimedia Commons
One
Born in North Carolina in 1808, Andrew Johnson became the seventeenth president of the United States. Already notable as the first president to take office after an assassination and the first to be impeached, he achieved another unique milestone in 1875 — one no other president has matched. What was it?
Answer: He was elected to the US Senate.
Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, assumed office after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. His lenient Reconstruction policies led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans in Congress, though he was acquitted. A self-taught man who rose from poverty, Johnson was a skilled orator and a staunch advocate for states’ rights and the Constitution. Following his presidency, he was elected in 1875 to the Senate, representing Tennessee, although he served only a short time before his death later that year. To date, he is the only president to have entered the Senate after his presidential term.
Two
On this day, two earthquakes struck with a maximum Mercalli intensities of VIII (Severe) and IX (Violent). The 1981 Gulf of Corinth earthquake affected the central region of a country while the 2004 Al Hoceima earthquake impacted the northern areas of another. Which two countries were affected?
Answers: Greece and Morocco.
In early 1981, the eastern part of the Gulf of Corinth in Greece experienced three earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 6 Ms over 11 days and maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), causing widespread damage in the Corinth–Athens area. Nearly 8,000 houses were destroyed, and 20–22 people lost their lives. On 24 February 2004, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s Al Hoceïma Province at 03:27 CET, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The epicentre was located about 13 km south-southwest of Al Hoceima. The earthquake resulted in 631 deaths, 926 injuries, and the destruction of over 2,500 homes, primarily in villages within the Rif Mountains.
Three
In men’s singles tennis, what Australian defeated Pete Sampras to win the 2001 U.S. Open, his first Grand Slam title, and ten months later overcame David Nalbandian on the All-England Club’s grass courts to win the 2002 Wimbledon tournament?
Answer: Lleyton Hewitt.
Lleyton Hewitt, born in 1981 in Adelaide, Australia, is a retired professional tennis player known for his court speed and determination. He won the U.S. Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002, becoming the youngest man to finish a year at number one in the ATP rankings. Despite injuries, he returned to compete in doubles events after retiring in 2016.
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Born in 1955, this future billionaire acquired a controlling interest in Pixar in 1986. He played a key role in transforming it into a major animation studio, ultimately leading to the creation of the first fully computer-animated feature film Toy Story in 1995. Later, he sold the company to Disney in 2006. Who is this future billionaire?
Answer: Steve Jobs.
Steve Jobs, a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer era, co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976 and oversaw the launch of revolutionary products like the iPod and iPhone. Despite battling pancreatic cancer, he remained a visionary leader until his death in 2011.
Five
In which modern country was Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, and Archduke of Austria, born in 1500?
Answer: Belgium
Born in Prinsenhof, Ghent, Flanders (now Belgium), Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, and Archduke of Austria, inherited a vast empire spanning Europe and the Americas at a young age. Throughout his reign, he faced significant challenges, including defending against Protestantism, Ottoman and French pressure, and papal hostility. Despite his efforts, he eventually conceded the Peace of Augsburg and abdicated in favour of his son and brother.
These questions all relate to today, February 24th.
Photograph of President Johnson, by Mathew Brady, circa 1870. Image Wikimedia Commons
One
Born in North Carolina in 1808, Andrew Johnson became the seventeenth president of the United States. Already notable as the first president to take office after an assassination and the first to be impeached, he achieved another unique milestone in 1875 — one no other president has matched. What was it?
Two
On this day, two earthquakes struck with a maximum Mercalli intensities of VIII (Severe) and IX (Violent). The 1981 Gulf of Corinth earthquake affected the central region of a country while the 2004 Al Hoceima earthquake impacted the northern areas of another. Which two countries were affected?
Three
In men’s singles tennis, what Australian defeated Pete Sampras to win the 2001 U.S. Open, his first Grand Slam title, and ten months later overcame David Nalbandian on the All-England Club’s grass courts to win the 2002 Wimbledon tournament?
Four
Born in 1955, this future billionaire acquired a controlling interest in Pixar in 1986. He played a key role in transforming it into a major animation studio, ultimately leading to the creation of the first fully computer-animated feature film Toy Story in 1995. Later, he sold the company to Disney in 2006. Who is this future billionaire?
Five
In which modern country was Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, and Archduke of Austria, born in 1500?
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