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Wright brothers – The first to invent successful airplane
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were two American brothers, inventors, and aviation pioneers who were credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903. From 1905 to 1907, the brothers developed their flying machine into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. Although not the ... Read More »
Brazil will be hosting the FIFA World Cup for second time
Brazil will be hosting the FIFA World Cup for the second time in their history, The first time, in 1950. This time, 12 number of cities that will play host to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Read More »
Sharks can live up to 100 years
Sharks can live up to 100 years. Read More »
When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of 3,000 miles
When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour. Read More »
Koala fingerprints are similar to human fingerprints
Koala fingerprints are similar to human fingerprints, even with an electron microscope, it can be quite difficult to distinguish between the two. Read More »
Father’s Day – full history
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Father’s Day was created to complement Mother’s Day, a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood. Father’s Day was inaugurated in the United ... Read More »
Mineral elements taken from Earth provide the colors
Mineral elements taken from Earth provide the colors. Strontium yields deep reds, copper produces blue, sodium yields yellow, and iron filings and charcoal pieces produce gold sparks. Bright flashes and loud bangs come from aluminum powder. Read More »
Strait between Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
The Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf are connected by the Hormuz Strait. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points. Read More »
Christmas Trees production in the U.S.
There are about 500,000 acres in production for growing Christmas Trees in the U.S. Each acre provides the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people. In the United States, the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) promotes the environmental benefits of live Christmas trees over the competing artificial alternative. The NCTA stated that every acre of Christmas trees in production produced the ... Read More »