Measured around the equator, what’s the Earth’s circumference?

Microsoft Rewards Bing Earth Quiz: Measured around the equator, what’s the Earth’s circumference?

A 12,358 miles
B 24,901 miles
C 247,365 miles

The measurement of Earth around the equator is 24,901 miles, plus about a half-mile more. Perhaps that extra bit is from all the bulging caused by centripetal force.

The correct answer is 24,901 miles.

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