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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
58091
Which athletics event involves passing a baton?
Answer:
Relay
Relay races (like the 4x100m and 4x400m) involve a team of runners passing a baton to each other within a designated changeover zone.
58092
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the women's singles at Wimbledon?
Answer:
The Rosewater Dish
The Venus Rosewater Dish is the plate awarded to the winner of the Ladies' Singles Championship at Wimbledon.
58093
In Formula 1, what is the purpose of the 'Safety Car'?
Answer:
To limit speed and bunch up cars during hazards
The Safety Car is deployed to slow down the competitors and bunch them up when there is an immediate hazard on the track but not enough to stop the race entirely.
58094
Who was the first golfer to win all four modern majors in a row (The 'Tiger Slam')?
Answer:
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods held all four major championship titles simultaneously after winning the 2001 Masters (winning the US Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship in 2000). This is called the 'Tiger Slam' as it wasn't in a single calendar year.
58095
The Heptathlon, a contest for women, consists of how many events?
Answer:
7
The Heptathlon consists of seven track and field events spread over two days.
58096
Which F1 team has the nickname 'The Silver Arrows'?
Answer:
Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz racing cars are traditionally known as the 'Silver Arrows' (Silberpfeile), a nickname dating back to the 1930s.
58097
Who has scored the most points in Ryder Cup history (European Team)?
Answer:
Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia is the all-time leading point scorer in Ryder Cup history, surpassing Nick Faldo's record in 2018.
58098
In Tennis, what does the score 'Love' mean?
Answer:
Zero
In tennis scoring, 'Love' represents a score of zero. It is thought to be derived from the French word 'l'oeuf' (the egg), resembling a zero.
58099
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a race that focuses primarily on:
Answer:
Endurance and efficiency
Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car endurance race. It tests the reliability of the car and the endurance of the drivers over a 24-hour period.
58100
What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer is allowed to carry in their bag during a round?
Answer:
14
According to the Rules of Golf, a player is allowed to carry a maximum of 14 clubs during a stipulated round.