24-Jun-2021 Theme: 'Old measures'

(1) How deep is a fathom?

Answer: 1.83 metres (6 feet).

(2) How many yards are there in a chain? (bonus: how many chains are there in a furlong?).

Answer: 22 (bonus: 10).

(3) What ancient unit of length was based on the distance from the elbow to the middle finger?

Answer: Cubit.

(4) What is a speed of 1.852 kilometres per hour?

Answer: One knot.

(5) A glean is a measure of 25 what?

Answer: Herrings.

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