In the year 0, the Earth was populated by around 300 million people; 1000 years later, the world’s population had grown by 10 million, but after the Middle Ages, growth accelerated. In 1500, the number was 500 million and in 1800 it was one billion. In 2007, there were approximately 5.8 billion people on earth and in 2009 we had reached 6.5 billion.
How much of an iceberg is above water?
About 1/9th of an iceberg is above the water surface, while the remaining 8/9th is below due to the lower density of the ice.
How much does the length of the day increase?
Every century, the length of the day increases by 1/500th of a second because the moon slows down the Earth’s rotation slightly.
How is there a winner in the Tour de France?
Today, time measurement is used to determine the winner, but from 1905-1912 a points system was used.
What is Trivial Pursuit – Genus Edition?
In “Trivial Pursuit – Genus edition” there is a map where the answer to all but one question is Waterloo.
Why was the Belgian uniform khaki colored?
In the spring of 1915, the Belgian uniform was dyed khaki because England was able to obtain large quantities of the fabric instead of camouflage dyed fabric, which was in short supply.
What is balut?
Balut is a game invented just after the end of World War II by an American soldier who needed playing cards for a game of poker.
