- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- Bull's can run faster uphill than down.
- England's Stonehenge is over 5,000 years old.
- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- The word laser stands for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'.
- When lightning strikes it can reach up to 30,000 degrees celsius (54,000 degrees fahrenheit).
- Glass balls can bounce higher than rubber ones.
- After Hawaii, New York is the state surrounded by the most water.
- Miami installed the first ATM for inline skaters.
- Volleyball was invented in 1895.
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