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History

May 20th-21st, 1932

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman and the second person to solo fly across the Atlantic ocean. Taking off from Newfoundland, Canada, she landed near Londonderry, Northern Ireland 15 hours later.

Five years later on the 2nd of July, 1937, Earhart’s plane went missing during a flight to Howland island in the Pacific Ocean. Extensive air and naval searches were completed, but Earhart or her plane were never found. She was declared dead on the 5th of January, 1939.

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Science

The largest organ?

The largest organ in the human body is the skin. It serves as a protective barrier, regulates body temperature, and allows for the sensation of touch, heat, and cold. In adults, the skin can cover about 1.5 to 2 square meters (16 to 22 square feet) and weigh approximately 3.5 to 10 kilograms (8 to 22 pounds), depending on the person.

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Tech & Engineering

Graphene

Discovered in 2004, graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern — just one atom thick but 200 times stronger than steel. It's incredibly light, flexible, and conducts heat and electricity better than copper. These superpowers make graphene a game-changer in fields like electronics, energy, and medicine.

Sport

The Estadio Nacional Disaster

Was a 1964 soccer/football match between Peru and Argentina that was being held in Lima, Peru. Upset Peruvian fans invaded the pitch after the referee disallowed an equalising goal by Peru. With some fans even throwing bottles and other debris onto the pitch.

Police responded by firing tear gas into the crowds, everyone panicked and rushed towards the exits, however, for some reason the outside stadium gates had been locked, resulting in a chaotic stampede. 328 people were killed.

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Nature & Geography

Guess the Flag

Business & Politics

Currency of Thailand

Thailand’s official currency is the baht (THB), a name that dates back to when it was used as a weight for silver. Today, the baht is issued by the Bank of Thailand and comes in coins (1, 2, 5, and 10 baht) and colorful banknotes ranging from 20 to 1,000 baht. The latest 20 baht note is even made of polymer for extra durability.

Compare your currency with THB here.

Arts & Literature

Anna Pavlova: Ballet’s Global Icon (and Sweet Inspiration)

Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova captivated audiences worldwide in the early 1900s with her delicate, expressive dancing — most famously in The Dying Swan. Unlike many dancers of her time, she toured extensively, introducing ballet to countries across Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific.

Her impact was so profound that during a tour to Australia or New Zealand (the origin is still debated), a chef created a light, airy dessert in her honour. The Pavlova — a crisp meringue with a soft centre, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit — was said to be “as light as the ballerina herself.”

Entertainment

The highest-grossing movie of all time

The highest-grossing movie of all time is Avengers: Endgame (2019). It earned approximately $2.8 billion USD worldwide, surpassing the previous record-holder, Avatar (2009). This record is based on unadjusted box office receipts.

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1. The Gluteus Medius is…

   A - The largest and most superficial of the glutes, this muscle is responsible for hip extension (like standing up or climbing stairs). It also helps with external rotation and keeping the torso upright during movement.

   B - The smallest and deepest of the glutes, this muscle supports the in stabilising the pelvis and assists in hip abduction and internal rotation.

   C - Located on the outer surface of the pelvis, this muscle plays a crucial role in stabilising the pelvis during walking or running. It also helps abduct the hip (moving the leg away from the midline).

2. When were Quartz watches roughly introduced?

   A - 1960s

   B - 1970s

   C - 1980s

3. Jackie Robinson was a…

   A - American Football Player

   B - Cricket Player

   C - Baseball Player

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