What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- Where does the marathon race get its name?
“From the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, when Athens beat Persia. Legend says a messenger ran to Athens to announce the win, though historians debate the details.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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