10 Fun Facts About 42

Which science fiction series features '42' as the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything?

In Douglas Adams' comedic science fiction series, a supercomputer named Deep Thought calculates '42' to be the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

What jersey number was retired across Major League Baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, wore number 42. His number was universally retired across all MLB teams in 1997.

What element has an atomic number of 42?

Molybdenum (Mo) is a chemical element with atomic number 42. It is a transition metal known for its high melting point and use in steel alloys.

Which of these numbers is a pronic number, meaning it is the product of two consecutive integers?

A pronic number is the product of two consecutive integers. 42 is a pronic number because it is 6 multiplied by 7.

Approximately what is the diameter in kilometers of Mars' Jezero Crater, where the Perseverance rover landed?

Jezero Crater, the landing site for NASA's Perseverance rover, is approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) in diameter. It is believed to have once held a lake.

Which film, released in 2013, tells the story of Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color barrier?

The 2013 biographical sports drama film '42', written and directed by Brian Helgeland, chronicles the life of Jackie Robinson, focusing on his groundbreaking rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

William Shakespeare's Sonnet 42 is part of a sequence of sonnets addressed to whom?

Sonnet 42 is one of Shakespeare's sonnets addressed to the 'Fair Youth', often considered to be a young man with whom the poet has a complex relationship, including themes of love and betrayal.

The British jazz-funk band Level 42 released their self-titled debut album in what year?

The British jazz-funk band Level 42 released their self-titled debut album, 'Level 42', in August 1981, featuring tracks like 'Love Games' and 'Starchild'.

What is the total number of small squares on a standard 8x8 chessboard?

A standard chessboard is an 8x8 grid, meaning it has 8 rows and 8 columns of individual squares, totaling 64 small squares.

In the 'Now That's What I Call Music!' compilation series, which volume was released in 1999?

'Now That's What I Call Music! 42' was a compilation album released in the UK in 1999, featuring popular hits from that period.