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History

The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

In January 1919, Boston’s North End was struck by a disaster both tragic and strange: a massive storage tank holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, unleashing a sticky wave racing through the streets at nearly 50 km/h. The flood crushed buildings, overturned rail cars, and killed 21 people while injuring more than 100. Rescue crews found themselves wading through waist-deep syrup, and locals swore the smell of molasses lingered in the neighbourhood for decades.

Science

Sloths can out-swim Dolphins?

It might surprise you, but sloths can hold their breath far longer than dolphins. By slowing their heart rate by up to 90%, sloths dramatically reduce their oxygen consumption. This conservation trick allows them to stay underwater for as long as 40 minutes, while dolphins can typically manage around 10. An unlikely record-holder from one of nature’s slowest movers.

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Tech & Engineering

The worlds first escalator

When the world’s first working escalator debuted in 1896, it wasn’t in a shopping centre or airport — it was at Coney Island in Brooklyn NYC . Marketed as a moving staircase attraction, visitors paid simply to ride up and down. Only later did the technology shift from novelty to everyday transport.

Sport

Serena & Venus: Sisters Who Changed Tennis

Venus and Serena Williams didn’t just play tennis — they transformed it. Together, they’ve won over 30 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 doubles titles as a team, never losing a Grand Slam doubles final. Venus was the first African-American woman in the Open Era to be ranked world No. 1, and Serena went on to dominate with 23 singles majors — the most of any player in the Open Era.

Nature & Geography

What are Rhino horns made of?

Rhino horns are made entirely of keratin, the same protein found in human hair and nails. Much like hair, these horns grow continuously throughout the rhino's life.

Business & Politics

When did Steve Jobs Die?

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, passed away at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Widely regarded as a visionary, Jobs helped revolutionise personal computing, digital music, smartphones, and animated films.

Arts & Literature

Richard Wagner (b. 1813 d. 1883)

Was a German composer and one of the most influential figures in the history of Western classical music. He is known for his epic operas, innovative approach to music and storytelling, and his impact on the development of music in the 19th and 20th centuries.

In 1876 Wagner established the Bayreuth Opera Festival in Germany. 147 years later this festival continues to be held annually and still showcases Wagner’s stage works.

Entertainment

The 35-Day Movie

The Swedish experimental film Logistics (2012) holds the record as the longest movie ever made — running an astonishing 857 hours (35 days). It follows a pedometer’s journey in real time, from a Stockholm store shelf back to its factory in China.

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1. When was the first Telescope invented?

   A - 1708

   B - 1608

   C - 1808

2. Approximately, how many Humans have ever lived on Earth?

   A - 53 Billion

   B - 88 Billion

   C - 117 Billion

3. How old was Mary Shelley when she wrote Frankenstein in 1816?

   A - 18 years old

   B - 21 years old

   C - 22 years old

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