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History

The Printing Press

When Johannes Gutenberg introduced the mechanical movable-type printing press in the 1440s, he unknowingly launched a revolution. Before his invention, books were copied by hand — a slow, expensive process limited to monks and scholars. Gutenberg’s press changed that forever.

For the first time, information could be mass-produced. Books became cheaper, literacy spread beyond the elite, and new ideas could travel rapidly across Europe. This helped spark major movements like the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution.

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Science

The Glutes

The glutes — short for gluteal muscles — are the largest and among the most powerful muscle groups in the human body. They consist of three distinct muscles:

1. Gluteus Maximus – The largest and most superficial of the three, this muscle is responsible for hip extension (like standing up or climbing stairs). It also helps with external rotation and keeping the torso upright during movement.

2. Gluteus Medius – Located on the outer surface of the pelvis, this muscle plays a crucial role in stabilising the pelvis during walking or running. It also helps abduct the hip (moving the leg away from the midline).

3. Gluteus Minimus – The smallest and deepest of the trio, this muscle supports the gluteus medius in stabilising the pelvis and assists in hip abduction and internal rotation.

Tech & Engineering

The Evolution of the Watch ⌛️ 

• Ancient times: Sundials and water clocks used to track time using shadows and flow.

• 16th century: First mechanical watches invented in Europe; worn as pendants.

• 1800s: Pocket watches become popular, symbolising precision and social status.

• Early 1900s: Wristwatches adopted by soldiers in WWI for convenience and practicality.

• 1970s: Quartz watches introduced – cheaper, more accurate, and battery-powered.

• 2000s–today: Smartwatches emerge, blending timekeeping with health tracking, messaging, and apps.

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Sport

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier in 1947, becoming the first African American to play in the modern era. His courage and talent helped spark several civil rights movement — he died in 1972, but his legacy lives on.

Nature & Geography

Guess the Country

You have three clues to guess the correct country, good luck!

1. I am the second biggest country in South America by area

2. My capital city is Buenos Aires

3. My flag consists of three colours, sky blue, yellow and white

Which country am I? Check here

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Business & Politics

Where “Deadline” Really Comes From

Today, a deadline means the latest time something must be done — but its origins are far more grim. The term dates back to the American Civil War, when prison camps marked a literal "dead line" around the perimeter. If prisoners crossed it, they risked being shot on sight.

Arts & Literature

Is a famous opening phrase of a speech given by Prince Hamlet, in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.

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Entertainment

Gilmore Girls

Is a beloved TV series that first aired in 2000, following the lives of single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory in the quirky town of Stars Hollow. Known for its rapid-fire dialogue, pop culture references, and heartfelt moments, the show blends humour and drama while exploring family, ambition, and friendship. Its loyal fanbase led to a Netflix revival in 2016, proving its charm still holds strong years later.

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1. NaHCO₃ is the chemical symbol for?

   A - Sodium bicarbonate

   B - Baking soda

   C - Coffee

2. Cafe Terrace at Night is a famous 1888 painting by?

   A - Vincent van Gogh

   B - Claude Monet

   C - Edgar Degas

3. Who was the first nation to send an Astronaut to space?

   A - USA

   B - Russia

   C - China

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