Mind the Gap

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What does the phrase 'Mind the Gap' mean?

A popular phrase used by people who have visited London
A warning about the gap between a carriage and the platform in London Underground (correct)
A phrase used to describe the curved train platforms at Embankment Station
A signal to cover your hair and look towards the ceiling

What is the origin of the phrase 'Mind the Gap'?

It was a warning about the gap between a carriage and the platform on the Central Line
It was a warning about the gap between a carriage and the platform on the Northern Line (correct)
It was a warning about the gap between a carriage and the platform on the Victoria Line
It was a warning about the gap between a carriage and the platform on the Bakerloo Line

Which station has the largest gap that needs to be minded?

Waterloo Station on the Bakerloo Line
Bank Station on the Central Line (correct)
Embankment Station
A station that is not mentioned in the text

What is the reason for the particularly large gap at Bank Station on the Central Line?

The tunnel diggers had to turn from side to side a lot to miss the Bank of England's vaults (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the urban legend about 'Mind the Gappe'?

It is a signal to cover your hair and look towards the ceiling because of the large bats that live in the tunnels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the urban legend about 'Mind the Gappe'?

The announcement is a signal to cover your hair and look towards the ceiling due to the large bats that live in the tunnels (A) Signup and view all the answers

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