Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE Timed_Status_of_Things (Status_of_Thing_Code VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many different status codes of things are there?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(DISTINCT Status_of_Thing_Code) FROM Timed_Status_of_Things