Q.Is there a world record for the largest hole dug by shovel ?
A.Jagersfontein Mine, South Africa is the largest hole ever dug by shovel, in 1888. At 660ft, it's not the deepest: the Big Hole in South Africa is 720ft.
Q.if i dug a hole straight down from my back garden in west midlands u.k where would i eventually end up and how long would it take to dig the hole with a shovel
A.If you dug a hole in your back garden through the Earth, you would come out 500 miles south east of New Zealand. Time at mole speed non-stop: 168 years.
Q.In the nursery rhyme who dug the grave for cock robin
A.The Owl dug Cock Robin's grave, using his pick and shovel. The Sparrow killed Cock Robin and the Fly saw him die, according to the rhyme.
Q.Did they build wells from top to bottom
A.Wells were dug from top to bottom. The diameter was large enough for men with shovels to dig below the water table. They were lined with bricks or stone.