A fact that all of us would agree to, is that we all have some kind of relationship with numbers. It might be a superstition or a coincidence that attracts us to certain numbers and repel some. One such number is the number 11. Number eleven has many interesting facts associated with it. It is associated with symbolism, spirituality, and also with numerology.
Here are some facts about the number 11.
1. The most Oscar awards won by any film is 11, and there are currently three films that have ever won this many awards: Ben Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
2. The number 11 in English is its very own number, but that's not the case in all languages. For example, in Italian, the number 11 is a compound number. A compound number is a grouping of multiple numbers. In this case, with Italian, it is undici, which is uno (one) and dieci (ten) combined to make the number eleven.
3. Canada really likes the number 11, it seems. Their one-dollar coin, called the Loonie, has eleven sides. There are also eleven points on the maple leaf that adorns the national flag of Canada. And, finally, a number of Canadian banknotes have some form of clocks on them. The time, of course, is 11:00!
4. On Wednesday, August 11, 1999, there was a total solar eclipse. The eclipse began at 08:26 and finished at 13:40 (UTC), and the peak was 11:03 (UTC). This means that the sun was almost completely eclipsed at 11:11.
5. If you're a person who gets a little bit hungry between breakfast and lunch, then there is some good news for you! There's a meal called elevenses, which usually consists of something light like tea and cookies and happens around 11 am!
6. Whether you're into conspiracy theories or not, here's one that will blow your mind! There were eleven crew members on Flight 11, which happened to be the plane that was first to hit the World Trade Center on September 11. The Twin Towers kind of look like the number eleven as well.
7. Russia is so massive that it has an incredible eleven time zones! The time zone on the western side of the country is the Kaliningrad time zone (UTC+2), and the easternmost time zone is Kamchatka Time (UTC+12). If you're curious, the Russian time zone with UTC+11 is Magadan Time.
8. In numerology, the number eleven is considered the master number. The reason is this number carries a vibrational frequency of balance. Number eleven signifies invention, refinement, fulfillment, vision, and congruence in a person. In astrology, the number eleven is considered a magical number that strikes a balance of emotion, thoughts, and spirits.
9. The fastest recorded time for eating an 11 pound (4.99 kg) cheesecake is 11 minutes. This record was achieved by Sonya Thomas, an American competitive eater from Alexandria, Virginia.
10. Do you know that a rocket should travel at over eleven kilometers per second to escape the gravity of the Earth?
11. And for the most interesting fact, the world fastest smartphone is iQOO 11. Visit Amazon.in to avail this monster.
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