Could you answer this question

Silly post time.  Could you answer this question correctly, seen this morning on the children’s program, “50/50″ (10:00, BBC 2)

Which planet in the solar system is furthest from the Sun

This was a multiple-choice question, with the possible answers being:

a) Pluto

b) Saturn

c) Neptune

Answer below the fold

Did you answer “a) Pluto”?  If so, give yourself a pat on the back for getting the same answer as the BBC.  The only problem is, it’s wrong.

The answer should be c) Neptune.  Remember: Pluto is no longer considered a planet!

This is all fun and silly, but I do have to wonder what had happened if the lad who was asked the question knew the correct answer and answered “Neptune”.  Would he have been penalised for knowing more about the solar-system than the BBC research team? …

 

 

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