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Bread rolls
Featured 

Why is a baker’s dozen 13 rather than 12?

25th July 202225th July 2022 HalfSugar 0 Comment Food

SHORT ANSWER To keep customers happy and avoid fines or beatings. LONG ANSWER Until 1266, when the Assize of Bread

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Science 

How much sugar can be dissolved in a cup of tea?

23rd September 201530th May 2017 HalfSugar Sugar, Tea

SHORT ANSWER Nearly 147 flat teaspoons. FULL STORY Sugar, or sucrose, is soluble and therefore will dissolve in any liquid. The

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Tennis scoring system
Sport 

Why do tennis points go 15, 30 then 40?

15th September 20151st October 2015 HalfSugar Tennis

SHORT ANSWER No-one is really sure but it appears to be related to a clock face. FULL STORY The only

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Ear violin
Random 

How many human ears can you fit in a violin case?

26th August 201510th October 2015 HalfSugar

SHORT ANSWER  99 FULL STORY There are many variables to be considered. Ears vary in size considerably and violin cases,

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enchiladas
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If they were placed end-to-end, how many average-sized enchiladas would it take to encircle the UK?

24th August 201510th October 2015 HalfSugar

SHORT ANSWER  69,904,183 FULL STORY The UK coastline measures 7,723 miles which is the equivalent to 13,592,480 yards or 489,329,280

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Yawning contagious
Science 

Why is yawning contagious?

8th August 201510th October 2015 HalfSugar

SHORT ANSWER Nobody really knows – but it is widely thought to be related to empathy. FULL STORY It’s well

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The Simpsons yellow
Entertainment 

Why are The Simpsons yellow?

5th August 201510th October 2015 HalfSugar Stuff that is yellow, The Simpsons

SHORT ANSWER To make them eye-catching when changing TV channels. FULL STORY According to the show’s creator, Matt Groening, making

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