THE BIG QUESTIONS
After another Jason Statham movie on TV, I wondered how many films he’s been in – surely he must hold some kind of record? - K
As far as I can work out, Statham has appeared in something like 54 movies, from 1998’s Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels to this year’s Wrath Of Man.
That’s nowhere near the record held by Kanneganti Brahmanandam, who is credited with appearing in 1,117 Indian movies.
When President Biden arrived for the G7 summit last week he flew in, as US presidents always do, on Air Force One. What can you tell me about this spectacular aircraft? – C
Air Force One is actually the official air traffic control call sign for any aircraft carrying the US president.
Today, the name refers to one of two highly customised Boeing 747200B series aircraft.
Capable of refuelling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can function as a command centre in the event of an attack on the US.
It has a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and the plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time.
How many Scottish footballers play in America’s Major League Soccer? – G
Three – Lewis Morgan at Inter Miami, Johnny Russel at Sporting Kansas City, and Danny Wilson at Colorado Rapids. Just over two dozen Scots have played in the MSL, including Mo Johnston and Richard Gough.
Three Americans are currently playing in Scotland – Ian Harkes and Danny Powers at Dundee United and Brian Schwake at Livingston.