Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Mammoth's Tusks, Gambling Teens, and Anaxagoras' Exile

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Tuesday November 25, 2008

How long were a wooly mammoth's tusks?

The woolly mammoth, extinct since the Ice Age, had tusks almost 16 feet high.

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What did Nero and Henry have in common?

Nero and Henry VIII were both relatively good rulers when they assumed power, but both became bloodstained tyrants. Each killed a philosopher who had been a good influence: Nero compelled Seneca to commit suicide and Henry ordered Thomas Moore beheaded.

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How much do American teens gamble?

American teenagers bet as much as $1 billion a year, and about 7 percent of adolescents under 18 may be addicted to gambling, studies show.

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How many types of walnuts are there?

There are 17 recognized species of walnuts -- all are edible. “Persians” are considered the most tasty.

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Why was Anaxagoras exiled from Athens?

In 435 B.C., the Greek philosopher Anaxagoras suggested that the sun was not just a small glowing circle of light. He maintained that it was a glowing rock a hundred miles across. For that outrageous statement, he was exiled from Athens.

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