Quiz: Old measures

Bulletin of 20 August 2026

How deep is a fathom?
Answer
1.83 metres (6 feet).
How many yards are there in a chain? (bonus: how many chains are there in a furlong?).
Answer
22 (bonus: 10).
What ancient unit of length was based on the distance from the elbow to the middle finger?
Answer
Cubit.
What is a speed of 1.852 kilometres per hour?
Answer
One knot.
A glean is a measure of 25 what?
Answer
Herrings.

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