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History

The Terracotta Army

In 1974, farmers digging a well in Xi’an, China, struck more than water—they unearthed a forgotten army buried for over 2,000 years. What they found was the Terracotta Army, a vast force of life-sized clay soldiers built to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

Dating back to around 210 BCE, this underground army includes over 8,000 soldiers, 600 horses, chariots, and generals, each with distinct facial features, hairstyles, and armour. No two are exactly alike—an astonishing feat of ancient craftsmanship. The figures were originally painted in vibrant coluors, though much of the pigment has faded with time.

Science

Scientist Alexander Fleming is famously known for?

For discovering penicillin in 1928 — the world’s first true antibiotic. His discovery revolutionised medicine by making it possible to effectively treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, strep throat, and syphilis.

Tech & Engineering

Is the Eiffel Tower getting taller?

Yes and no. The Eiffel Tower's height changes due to the thermal expansion of metal. In the warmer months, heat causes the iron structure to expand, increasing its height by up to 15 cm (6 inches). In contrast, during colder months, it contracts back down to its original size.

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Sport

Breaking the Impossible: The Sub-2-Hour Marathon

For decades, a marathon under 2 hours was considered impossible—until Eliud Kipchoge proved otherwise.

On October 12, 2019, in Vienna, Austria, the Kenyan runner completed 42.195 km in a mind-blowing 1:59:40. Though not an official world record (due to pacers, a pace car, and controlled conditions), it was a historic human achievement—a moment that redefined the limits of endurance. Kipchoge ran at an average pace of 2:50 per kilometre (or 4:34 per mile).

Nature & Geography

The Western Black Rhino

In 2011, the Western Black Rhinoceros was officially declared extinct—a sobering symbol of how human actions can erase a species from the planet.

Once roaming the savanna’s of central and western Africa, this subspecies of black rhino was hunted relentlessly for its horn. By the early 2000s, only a few remained. Conservationists searched in vain. None were ever found again.

Business & Politics

Coca-Cola was originally marketed as medicine

In 1886, American pharmacist John Pemberton created an early version of Coca-Cola as a remedy for minor ailments like headaches and fatigue.

This original formula contained coca leaf extract (which includes small amounts of cocaine), giving the drink its stimulating effect. This is where the name "Coca-Cola" comes from.

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Arts & Literature

The Persistence of Memory

Painted by Salvador Dalí in 1931, this painting shows melting clocks in a desert-like landscape, symbolising the fluid nature of time. It’s one of Dalí’s most famous works and a key piece of 20th-century art.

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Entertainment

Brad Pitt

From heartthrob to Oscar-winning actor, Brad Pitt has spent over three decades redefining stardom. Known for roles in Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, he blends charm with serious acting chops.

Did you know?

Long before fame, he once worked dressed as a giant chicken to promote a local fast-food restaurant.

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1. Scientists estimate the Earth is 4.54 billion years old based on what technique?

   A - Ice core analysis

   B - Radiometric Dating

   C - Carbon-14 dating

2. The world wide web was invented in 1989, while the internet was developed in?

   A - 1966

   B - 1957

   C - 1969

3. What toy brand owned by Hasbro is associated with the slogans "There's only one ______," "Get Real. Get ______," and "It's ______ or Nothin'!"?

   A - Lego

   B - Cars

   C - Nerf

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