Where do you strike a safety match to light it?
AnswerOn the special striking strip on the box
Safety matches need the chemicals on the box strip to ignite.
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7 fact-checked facts about matches in sport and games, plus the story of the matchstick, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In a memory matching game, what are you trying to find?
AnswerPairs of identical cards
Players flip cards two at a time to find matching pairs.
Going deeper
In which city was the 1972 Fischer vs. Spassky world chess championship match played?
AnswerReykjavik
The famous match took place in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Which country is known for developing the safety match in the mid-1800s?
AnswerSweden
The Lundström brothers mass-produced safety matches in Jönköping.
If a boxing match goes the full distance, how is it usually decided?
AnswerBy the judges' scorecards
Judges score each round when there is no knockout.
Expert level
In a safety match, where is the red phosphorus found?
AnswerIn the striking surface on the box
Keeping phosphorus on the box makes accidental lighting less likely.
What was the final-set score of the 2010 Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon match?
Answer70-68
Isner won the fifth set 70-68.
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