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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
57981
What is the standard winning score of a single game in modern table tennis?
Answer:
11 points
Since 2001, the ITTF rules state that a game is won by the player or pair first scoring 11 points unless both players score 10 points, in which case the game is won by the first player subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points.
57982
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?
Answer:
South Africa
South Africa (the Springboks) has won the Rugby World Cup a record four times (1995, 2007, 2019, 2023).
57983
Which horse race is known as 'The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports'?
Answer:
The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a prestigious horse race held in Louisville, Kentucky, famous for its approximate duration of two minutes.
57984
Which NFL team has won the most Super Bowl titles (as of 2024)?
Answer:
New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with 6 titles each.
57985
What is the maximum break possible in a standard game of Snooker?
Answer:
147
A maximum break in snooker is typically 147 (15 reds, 15 blacks, and the 6 colors). Theoretically, 155 is possible with a free ball, but 147 is the standard maximum.
57986
Which country won the first-ever UEFA European Football Championship (Euro) in 1960?
Answer:
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union won the inaugural UEFA European Championship in 1960, defeating Yugoslavia in the final.
57987
Which golf tournament awards the winner a 'Green Jacket'?
Answer:
The Masters
The Masters Tournament, held at Augusta National Golf Club, awards the famous Green Jacket to its winner.
57988
The Commonwealth Games were originally known by what name?
Answer:
British Empire Games
The event was first held in 1930 as the British Empire Games before undergoing several name changes to become the Commonwealth Games.
57989
Who holds the record for the most Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship titles?
Answer:
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record for the most F1 World Championships, with 7 titles each.
57990
Which city is the only one to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times?
Answer:
London
London is the first city to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times (1908, 1948, and 2012). Paris will join this list in 2024.