Explanation

If 12 men can complete the work in 24 days,

it means that the total number of man-days required to complete the work is:

12 men * 24 days = 288 man-days.

288 man-days / 8 men = 36 days.

Explanation

Manchester United, often referred to as Man United or Man Utd, is based in England

Full name: Manchester United Football Club

Nickname(s): The Red Devils United

Founded

• 1878 (as Newton Heath LYR F.C.)
• 24 April 1902; 123 years ago (as Manchester United F.C.)

Explanation

The Strait of Malacca separates Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) and Sumatra (Indonesia), and connects the Andaman Sea with the South China Sea.

It is a crucial maritime route for global shipping.

Explanation

Most  eucalyptus trees grow much faster than other trees

Some eucalyptus species can grow 6 to 12 feet per year. 

Eucalyptus trees thrive in warm climates with sufficient water and sunlight. 

Eucalyptus trees are widely cultivated for their timber, essential oils, and ornamental value. 

Explanation

The Caspian Sea and Aral Sea are indeed lakes, not seas, despite being large and saline.

The Red Sea is a sea, as it is a part of the Indian Ocean and connected to it via straits. 

Additional Information

The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water

 It lies between Europe and Asia

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The Aral Sea was an endorheic lake

Lying between Kazakhstan to its north and Uzbekistan to its south,

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The Red Sea is between Arabia and Africa

It separates the Arabian Peninsula from northeastern Africa.

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Denmark is one of only two countries, along with New Zealand, to have two national anthems

New Zealand has two national anthems: "God Defend New Zealand" and "God Save The Queen."

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• The title "A Tale of Two Cities" refers to London and Paris.
• It is a historical novel set during the French Revolution, published in 1859. 
• The novel by Charles Dickens contrasts the social and political climates of these two cities during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and the corresponding events in London.

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Ibn al-Haytham presented the theory of reflection and refraction of light

He is also known as Alhazen

His work, particularly his "Book of Optics", is titled Kitab al-Manazir, written during 1011–1021.

Born: c. 965 (c. 354 AH) Basra, Buyid Emirate

Died: c. 1040 (c. 430 AH)[1] (aged around 75) Cairo, Fatimid Caliphate

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British historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay presented his Minute on Indian Education on 2 February 1835

This report aimed to create a class of educated Indians who could assist in administering British rule. 

Explanation

The Gulf Cooperation Council was originally formed by 6 countries like 

• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates 

Formed in 25 May 1981

GCC Headquarters in  Saudi Arabia