[Ans] How long was the shortest war in history?

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War only lasted a whopping 38 minutes, and holds the record of being the shortest war in recorded history. The war began in 1896 when Sultan Khalid bin Bargash of Zanzibar seized power following the suspicious death of his uncle. The British, deeming Khalid too independent, issued an ultimatum to Khalid demanding that he order his forces to stand down and leave the palace. When Khalid refused, British warships opened fire on the Sultan's palace, quickly overwhelming his defenses. Khalid fled, resulting in a swift British victory.

[Answer] How long was the shortest war in history?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "How long was the shortest war in history?"

...The Anglo-Zanzibar War only lasted a whopping 38 minutes, and holds the record of being the shortest war in recorded history. The war began in 1896 when Sultan Khalid bin Bargash of Zanzibar seized power following the suspicious death of his uncle. The British, deeming Khalid too independent, issued an ultimatum to Khalid demanding that he order his forces to stand down and leave the palace. When Khalid refused, British warships opened fire on the Sultan's palace, quickly overwhelming his defenses. Khalid fled, resulting in a swift British victory.

[Answer] 5. Which of these is true about the country of Luxembourg?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Which of these is true about the country of Luxembourg?"

...1. Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of per capita income (2011 est) 2. Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy 3. All of these are true 4. Luxembourg has at least 150 banks Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy and in 2011 Henri, the Grand Duke, was the head of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. His palace is in the middle of the town in Luxembourg City and is called the Grand Ducal. In 2011, by some counts, Luxembourg was the third richest country in the world by per capita income. With the decline of the steel industry, which was once Luxembourg's main industry, the development of Luxembourg banking system has become, along with tourism, Luxembourg's main industry.

[Answer] 4. This singer from Michigan has sold millions of records and has drawn a lot of attention with her controversial music videos. She hit the charts with songs like "True Blue", "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue". Who is this singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. This singer from Michigan has sold millions of records and has drawn a lot of attention with her controversial music videos. She hit the charts with songs like "True Blue", "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue". Who is this singer?"

...1. Beyonc� 2. Shakira 3. Madonna 4. Cher Madonna Louise Ciccone, known as Madonna, is an iconic singer of the late twentieth century. She is best known for reinventing both her music and image over time, while delivering strong performances with each album. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

[Answer] 3. "Ulysses", allegedly by the Greek poet Homer, was used as a title by which author?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. "Ulysses", allegedly by the Greek poet Homer, was used as a title by which author?"

...1. James Joyce 2. James Thurber 3. Sean O'Casey 4. Evelyn Waugh James Joyce's 1922 "Ulysses" is a real challenge to read as it is written in the stream-of-consciousness style with little punctuation. It is the story of one day in the life of Leopold Bloom in Dublin, Ireland. 'Bloomsday' is still celebrated on June 16th by fans of the work.

[Answer] 2. This final French bread of the bunch has a flaky, puff-pastry-like texture, very distinct shape and a history dating to the nineteenth century. Which bread is this?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. This final French bread of the bunch has a flaky, puff-pastry-like texture, very distinct shape and a history dating to the nineteenth century. Which bread is this?"

...1. Zwieback 2. Croissant 3. Kipferl 4. Bagel The croissant, descended from the Austrian "Kipferl" which goes back to the 1200s, is named for its shape and is now a classic breakfast bread. Along with brioche, croissants are considered "Viennoiseries," or particularly rich, pastry-like breads.

[Answer] 1. It's not Pennywise, but something is creeping up your back. Sit still while I try to snag the wee beastie with the red hourglass pattern. What is IT now?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. It's not Pennywise, but something is creeping up your back. Sit still while I try to snag the wee beastie with the red hourglass pattern. What is IT now?"

...1. Trapdoor spider 2. Brown recluse spider 3. Black widow spider 4. Hermit spider Black widow spiders are fairly easy to recognize by their bulbous bodies, especially if you can see the underside where the red hourglass figure lies. Their name comes from the annoying habit of decapitating the male during mating, but it's a necessary sacrifice in order for the male to produce sperm. Poor guy! One hopes his last few moments were blissful. The spider is reclusive except for mating season, and there are few fatalities. The bite causes nausea, muscle pain and possible diaphragm paralysis which makes breathing difficult. The most susceptible victims are the very young and old, the frail and sickly. When the Black Widow bites with her fangs she also injects enzymes that break down proteins so that she can ingest liquid. This spider's venom is about 15 times more powerful than rattlesnake venom.