Multiple choice general knowledge

You'll arrive _________ you leave, Flying from London to New York by Concord.

  1. at the same time as

  2. 2 hours before

  3. 12 hours after

  4. 24 hours before
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Flying the Concorde from London to New York meant arriving 2 hours before departure in local time due to westward time zone crossing combined with supersonic speed. The flight took about 3 hours, but the 5-hour time zone difference created this paradox.

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