• The two moons of Mars, Deimos and Phobos, were named for the two sons of Aphrodite and Ares in Greek mythology. Ares was the Greek equivalent of the Roman Mars, the god of war.
What well-known patriotic tune includes the lyrics “The gem of the land and the sea, the banner of the right”?
A) “God Bless America”
B) “The Stars and Stripes Forever”
C) “The Star-Spangled Banner”
D) “O Canada”
Answer on Monday.
Previous answer: The RMS designation for British ships, in use since the 1840s, stands for “Royal Mail Steamer.” It is used for any vessel under contract to carry mail for the British Royal Mail.
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