The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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In ancient Egyptian religion, the scarab was a symbol of resurrection, immortality, transformation and protection used in funerary art. These beetles were found all over Egypt and were a popular design for good luck charms and jewelry made from clay and gems.
The Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing transporter released in 2001, arrived in 2001 with many, including Steve Jobs, believing it would change human transportation forever. Instead, the high price, steep learning curve for use, and accidents ultimately caused it to fail.
It took a mere three weeks for Microsoft to sell its first one million units of Xbox after the console’s release. Did you know that it would take about 485 billion Xbox 360’s, laid side-by-side, to construct a bridge to the sun? A pretty useless fact, but interesting nonetheless!
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In ancient Egyptian religion, the scarab was a symbol of resurrection, immortality, transformation and protection used in funerary art. These beetles were found all over Egypt and were a popular design for good luck charms and jewelry made from clay and gems.
The Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing transporter released in 2001, arrived in 2001 with many, including Steve Jobs, believing it would change human transportation forever. Instead, the high price, steep learning curve for use, and accidents ultimately caused it to fail.
It took a mere three weeks for Microsoft to sell its first one million units of Xbox after the console’s release. Did you know that it would take about 485 billion Xbox 360’s, laid side-by-side, to construct a bridge to the sun? A pretty useless fact, but interesting nonetheless!
Tetley is the biggest tea company in the United Kingdom and Canada. The founders were the Tetley brothers who got their start by selling salt before later selling tea as well. They had so much success with the drink that they changed their offerings and called themselves "Joseph Tetley & Co."
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