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1.
Which is bigger: Greenland or Africa?
Contrary to what you see on some world maps, Greenland is only 1/15 the size of Africa
2.
Which country is the origin of Chinese checkers?
Chinese checkers was invented in Germany in 1892 under the name "Stern-Halma"
3.
How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
It began in 1337 and ended in 1453
4.
In which year did the 21st century begin?
The 21st century (and the 3rd millennium) began in 2001, while the 2000s began in the year 2000 (and ended in 2009)
5.
In which month did the October Revolution take place?
It took place on November 7, 1917, but the date was reckoned as October 25 in the Julian calendar (which was officially used in Russia at that time)
6.
If a person has photophobia, what is he/she afraid of?
7.
Colorado appears rectangular on the map of the USA. How many sides does it actually have?
This is for two distinct reasons: because the earth is round, and because those 19th-century surveyors laying out state borders made mistakes
8.
In which U.S. state does the Mississippi River begin?
The Mississippi River passes through Mississippi, but it starts in Minnesota