Sidney the Snail Clinches World Title!

With a top speed of 0.003mph (0.005kph) over a 13-inch (31cm) course in Norfolk, Sidney the Snail raced to achieve the accolade of a world title. He successfully fought off all-comers in the go-slow championship at Congham in Norfolk. He crossed the finishing line in a leisurely 3 minutes 41 seconds to claim the World Snail Racing Championship title. About 200 competitors gathered for the annual event held at the village fête!

Your Tuesday questions are:-

1. Which famous mountaineer was born in New Zealand today in 1919?
   
   
2. Gregor Mendel (right) was born today in 1822 and gained posthumous fame as the figurehead of which new science?
   
   
3. Which religious/philosophical movement was banned in China today in 2000?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Frank Sinatra; 2. Boxing ; 3. Mary Rose