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History
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation (1953)
On June 2nd, 1953, 25-year-old Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in the first-ever televised coronation, watched by more than 27 million Britons.
She took the Coronation Oath and wore the St. Edward’s Crown, symbolising the start of a new era for Britain after World War II. Her reign would last 70 years — the longest in British history.
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Science
Joseph Priestley Discovers Oxygen
In 1774, English scientist Joseph Priestley heated mercury oxide and released a mysterious gas that made flames burn brighter and animals breathe easier — oxygen.
Tech & Engineering
Graphene
Discovered in 2004, graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern — just one atom thick but 200 times stronger than steel. It's incredibly light, flexible, and conducts heat and electricity better than copper. These superpowers make graphene a game-changer in fields like electronics, energy, and medicine.
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Sport
Why are Tennis Balls Yellow?
Tennis balls weren’t always that bright, highlighter yellow — they used to be white. But as TV took off, broadcasters realised white balls were hard to see against the court on screen. In the 1970s, the sport’s authorities adopted optic yellow balls because they showed up much more clearly on colour television, making it easier for viewers to follow rallies from home.
Did you know: Wimbledon stubbornly stuck with traditional white balls until 1986, long after most tournaments had already switched to yellow.
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Nature & Geography
Do Willow Trees really whisper?
Forests aren’t just a bunch of trees standing around — they’re quietly chatting underground. Many trees are connected by networks of fungi that link their roots, forming a communication and nutrient-sharing system nicknamed the “wood wide web.” Through this network, trees can send sugars to their young, share nutrients with their neighbours, or even release chemical “warnings” when pests attack or share nutrients with the shaded saplings.
Business & Politics
A Farmer Who Started His Own Country
In 1970, a wheat farmer in Western Australia, Leonard Casley, was furious when strict government wheat quotas meant he could only sell a tiny fraction of his crop. Instead of just complaining, he declared his property independent from Australia and created the Principality of Hutt River. He styled himself “Prince Leonard,” issued his own stamps, coins and passports, and turned the property into a quirky tourist attraction that claimed to be a sovereign state (though Australia never recognised it). Read more here
Arts & Literature
The Boy That Nearly Didn’t Exist!
Before Harry Potter became a global phenomenon, the first book was rejected by multiple publishers. J.K. Rowling’s manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was turned down again and again until a small London publisher, Bloomsbury, finally took a chance on it. Even then, the initial print run was tiny, and Rowling was advised to “get a day job” because children’s books didn’t usually make much money.
Did you know: The first edition of Philosopher’s Stone had just 500 hardback copies printed — today, those early copies can sell for well over six figures at auction.
Entertainment
How many seasons of Game of Thrones are there?
There are 8 seasons of Game of Thrones. The series aired from 2011 to 2019.
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How many days off was the Mayan Calendar from NASA’s calculations?
A - 0.1
B - 1
C - 0.0002
In What city is Keith Haring best known for turning into his canvas?
A - Tokyo
B - Los Angeles
C - New York
How long Does it take for water in the ocean to complete a full loop?
A - 1000 Years
B - 10 Years
C - 18 Months
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C (0.0002)
C (New York)
A (1000 Years)