The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
The Vikings have the reputation of being savage barbarians – however, that is not entirely true. They were mostly focused on establishing trade routes and had a complex and nuanced culture. The unfavourable image of Vikings as brutal raiders originates in written reports by monks, who were frequent victims of Viking pillages.
Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. The Washington monument is plain and simple, other buildings win you over with intricate details. Just take a close look at the northwest tower of the National Cathedral – one of the many gargoyles you’ll find there is actually Darth Vader!
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Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
The Vikings have the reputation of being savage barbarians – however, that is not entirely true. They were mostly focused on establishing trade routes and had a complex and nuanced culture. The unfavourable image of Vikings as brutal raiders originates in written reports by monks, who were frequent victims of Viking pillages.
Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. The Washington monument is plain and simple, other buildings win you over with intricate details. Just take a close look at the northwest tower of the National Cathedral – one of the many gargoyles you’ll find there is actually Darth Vader!
The game, Operation, was a college project. An industrial design student at the University of Illinois was tasked with designing a game or toy. The game was a hit with his fellow classmates and the idea was soon bought by Marvin Glass and Associates for 500 dollars (approximately 4000 dollars today)!
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