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Show .Ask Me JlnoiKer Q A General Quiz 1. Why do stars seem to be pointed? 2. When did the White House receive re-ceive this name officially? 3. What is the curvature of the earth per mile? 4. What is the highest denom- ination of postage stamp issued 1 by the United States? 5. Is water in a pail perfectly level at the top? 6. How long was the original ' Greek marathon race? Answers 1. Their apparent points are due to the scintillation arising from inequalities in-equalities of the earth's atmos- ' ' phere. 2. The name "White House" became be-came official during the administration adminis-tration of Theodore Rooseve't. 3. The earth's curvature per mile is approximately ,8 inches. 4. Five dollars. 5. It is slightly concave, due to capillarity and surface tension. 6. The runner who carried the message of Greek victory after the Battle of Marathon traveled about 24 miles. |