A billion is a number that starts with 1 followed by how many zeroes?
9
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A kilo is a number that starts with 1 followed by how many zeroes?
3
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A centi is a number that is how many times smaller than 1?
100
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A milli is a number that is how many times smaller than 1?
1000
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A micro is a number that is how many times smaller than 1?
1 million
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A nano is a number that is how many times smaller than 1?
1 billion
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Why are light years used to measure distances in space?
Using light years to measure distances is advantageous to astronomers because the distances would be so large that they would become impractical
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What is the story behind a marathon?
Inspired by the legend of an ancient Greek messenger, Philippides, who raced from Marathon to Athens (~40km), with news of a Greek victory over the Persians
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Where was the first modern Olympic games held?
Athens
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When was the first modern Olympic games held?
1896
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What does LASER stand for?
LASER is an acronym for “light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.”
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What does SCUBA stand for?
SCUBA stands for "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus"
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What's another name for 'Northern Lights'?
Aurora Borealis
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What's another name for 'Southern Lights'?
Aurora Australis
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Who is this famous person
Emmeline Pankhurst
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Who is Emmeline Pankhurst?
She was a British political activist who helped women in the UK win the right to vote
