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Why Do You Have to Turn Off Electronic Devices on an Airplane?

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How Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane?

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History of Technology Timeline

German Hindenburg Zeppelin Explodes while trying to dock at station in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. It was the worlds largest airship

Defying Gravity: 7 of the Biggest Things That Ever Flew

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. Engraving by Cosomo Colombini (d. 1812) after a Leonardo self portrait. Ca. 1500.

10 Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci

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14 Tough Questions Answered

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Why Is Thanksgiving in the U.S. Celebrated on a Thursday?

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Was Santa Claus a Real Person?

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Flags That Look Alike

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Why Is It Called Black Friday?

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Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

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