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More or Less Quiz: Which British PMs Have Lasted the Longest?

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The article presents a quiz challenging readers to rank British Prime Ministers by their length of service.
  • It references Liz Truss's short tenure, humorously compared to the longevity of an iceberg lettuce by The Daily Star.
  • The quiz requires players to drag and drop names into boxes, with hints and multiple rounds available.

How long does it take for a British Prime Minister to outlast a head of lettuce? The Daily Star famously posed this question by setting up a live feed of an unrefrigerated iceberg lettuce next to a photo of Liz Truss, highlighting the brevity of her time in office.

This anecdote serves as a playful introduction to a quiz presented by ABC Australia, which invites readers to test their knowledge of British political history. The challenge is to rank various Prime Ministers based on how long they served in Downing Street.

The quiz mechanics involve dragging and dropping names into designated boxes, with players having three guesses per round and three rounds in total. Hints are available for those who get stuck, offering a chance to refine their understanding of prime ministerial tenures. The article also directs readers to ABC's New Quiz topic page for more challenges.

"Which wet lettuce will last longer?"

— The Daily StarThe British tabloid's humorous comparison of Liz Truss's premiership to the lifespan of a lettuce.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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