Question #1 - There are 360 degrees in a circle because that's how many there are. Question #2 - In the United States, the standard spacing between the rails on all major railroads is 4 feet 8 1/2 inches because that's how wide the wheels are on the railroad cars. Question #3 - I am doing this contest? Because you're geep. Question #4 - What is absolutely the best website on the net for graphics artists? Whatever site geep hangs out on, and where I can get good stuff for free.