inventions
Thomas Edison is commonly credited with developing a practical version of this invention.
electric light bulb
A man once called the police after a raccoon stole his wallet from an open car window and carried it into a tree. Officers recovered the wallet by offering the raccoon a bag of chips.
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laker original city
minneapolis
This is the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf.
iran
This organ pumps blood throughout your body.
heart
The Wright brothers successfully flew the first powered version of this invention in 1903.
airplane
In 1967, the Australian government temporarily banned umbrellas because officials believed their pointed tips were interfering with television signals.
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what is the theme at tim hortans right now
Tim Hortons launched a Harry Potter-themed menu and collection across Canada on August 12, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first film and the annual Back to Hogwarts
This African country is completely surrounded by South Africa.
Lesotho
This is the largest internal organ in the human body.
liver
Samuel Morse helped develop this communication system that transmitted coded electrical signals over wires.
telegraph
A man named Charles Osborne started hiccupping in 1922. His hiccups continued for approximately 68 years before suddenly stopping.
real
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
This European country shares borders with nine different countries—the most in Europe.
germany
These tiny air sacs in the lungs allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass between the lungs and bloodstream.
alveoli
In 1800, Alessandro Volta created the first device capable of producing a continuous electric current.
electric battery
In 1972, Iceland accidentally declared war on Spain after a government telegram was translated incorrectly. The mistake was discovered 11 minutes later, before either country took action.
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Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa during the 14th century?
Mali Empire
This country has coastlines on both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
south africa
These blood cells help protect the body from infections.
white blood sells
Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication by developing this machine in Europe.
printing press
In 1814, an enormous brewery tank burst in London. A wave of beer rushed into the surrounding streets and killed eight people.
real
Which 1648 settlement ended the Thirty Years’ War in Europe?
Peace of Westphalia
This country is home to Gangkhar Puensum, widely considered the world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
bhuton
This muscle beneath the lungs helps you breathe.
diaphragm