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Did you know the supersonic Concorde jet made its first trial flight on January 1st 1969
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Did you know the supersonic Concorde jet made its first trial flight on January 1st 1969

Beyond the Buzz: Fact-Checking the First Flight of the Legendary Concorde Ah, the Concorde. A name … Read more Did you know the supersonic Concorde jet made its first trial flight on January 1st 1969
Did you know the electric chair was invented by a dentist
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Did you know the electric chair was invented by a dentist

Absolutely right! The invention of the electric chair carries a surprising and somewhat unsettling … Read more Did you know the electric chair was invented by a dentist
Did you know the wheelbarrow is invented in China
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Did you know the wheelbarrow is invented in China

That's absolutely right! The humble wheelbarrow, often seen in gardens and construction sites, … Read more Did you know the wheelbarrow is invented in China
Did you know draughts (checkers) is older than chess
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Did you know draughts (checkers) is older than chess

source : wikipedia.com Draughts and chess: A history of two classic board games Draughts (also know… Read more Did you know draughts (checkers) is older than chess
Did you know the word old English word 'juke' meaning dancing lends its name to the juke box
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Did you know the word old English word 'juke' meaning dancing lends its name to the juke box

The history and significance of jukeboxes Jukeboxes are coin-operated machines that play recorded m… Read more Did you know the word old English word 'juke' meaning dancing lends its name to the juke box
Did you know New York's Central Park was opened in 1876
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Did you know New York's Central Park was opened in 1876

The history of Central Park: A New York City icon Central Park is one of the most iconic urban park… Read more Did you know New York's Central Park was opened in 1876