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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
58081
How many points is a race win worth in Formula 1 (current system)?
Answer:
25
Currently, the winner of a Formula 1 Grand Prix is awarded 25 points.
58082
Which Tennis Major is the first to be played in the calendar year?
Answer:
Australian Open
The Australian Open is held in January in Melbourne, making it the first Grand Slam tournament of the calendar year.
58083
What is the name of the bridge on the 18th hole at St Andrews where golfers famously pause for photos?
Answer:
Swilcan Bridge
The Swilcan Bridge is a small stone bridge on the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews, an iconic landmark in golf.
58084
The 'Fosbury Flop' revolutionized which event?
Answer:
High Jump
Dick Fosbury introduced the back-first technique known as the Fosbury Flop at the 1968 Olympics, which is now the standard technique for High Jump.
58085
Which F1 driver famously moved to Ferrari in 1996 and won five consecutive championships from 2000-2004?
Answer:
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari in 1996 and led them to a golden era, winning five straight drivers' titles between 2000 and 2004.
58086
In Golf, what does 'dormie' mean in Match Play?
Answer:
A player leads by as many holes as remain
In match play, a player is 'dormie' when they are leading by the exact number of holes remaining to be played (e.g., 2 up with 2 to play). They cannot lose the match.
58087
Who is the legendary pole vaulter often called the 'Tsar of the Vault'?
Answer:
Sergey Bubka
Sergey Bubka broke the world record for men's pole vault 35 times and was a dominant figure in the sport for years.
58088
In tennis, if the score reaches 6-6 in a set (in most tournaments), what is played to decide the winner of the set?
Answer:
Tie-break
A tie-break game is played when the score reaches 6-6 games to decide the winner of the set (usually 7-6).
58089
Which country is home to the Spa-Francorchamps F1 circuit?
Answer:
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps, famous for the Eau Rouge corner, is located in the Ardennes region of Belgium.
58090
The FedEx Cup is the season-long championship trophy for which golf tour?
Answer:
PGA Tour
The FedEx Cup is the championship trophy for the PGA Tour, awarded to the player who accumulates the most points throughout the season and the playoffs.