Sub

The first submarine used for military purposes was built in 1776 by David Bushnell. His "Turtle" was a one-man, wooden submarine powered by hand-turned propellers. It was used during the American Revolution against British warships. The Turtle would approach enemy ships partially submerged to attach explosives to the ships's hull. The Turtle worked well but the explosives did not.

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White Out was invented by the mother of Mike Nesmith (formerly of the Monkees

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Living in the desert

This rodent lives in the desert and does not need to drink at all because its body is so efficient at recycling moisture. The Fennec Fox is also accomplished at going without water. It will drink if water is available, but suffers no ill-effects if water is not available. A camel can go as long as 50 days without water, if environmental conditions are right, but the Kangaroo Rat and the Fennec Fox beat the camel.

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Around 85%

Around 85% of Italians are registered Catholics however less than a third of that are practicing members.

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How fast would you sink?

It would take over an hour for a heavy object to sink 6.7 miles down to the deepest part of the ocean. "

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Help me

The distress code 'Mayday' comes from the French for help me, M'Aide!

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Lottery win

The chances of you dying on the way to get your lottery tickets is greater than your chances of winning. Did you know about this?

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