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What was the first youtube video
Technology
The first YouTube video is titled "Me at the zoo", uploaded by one of YouTube's co-founders, Jawed K... Read more
What Does "Dead Stick" Mean?
Aviation
"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more
What market did COVID 19 start from?
Health
COVID-19 is believed to have originated from the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, wh... Read more
Why Are Tunnel Boring Machines Buried and Abandoned After Completing a Tunnel?
Construction
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are often buried and abandoned at the end of a tunnel project due to p... Read more
Why Are Toilets and Restrooms Called "WC"?
History
"WC," an abbreviation for "Water Closet," originated in England during the 19th century. As indoor p... Read more
Are 2 Minute Noodles Unhealthy?
Health
Instant noodles, including popular 2-minute varieties, are often considered unhealthy due to several... Read more
Why is it called a computer bug?
Technology
The term "computer bug" originated on September 9, 1947, when a team at Harvard found a literal moth... Read more
Vegemite vs. Marmite: Understanding the Differences
Food
Vegemite and Marmite are both iconic yeast extract based spreads, while they may look the same, they... Read more
What was the first US combat aircraft?
Military
The de Havilland DH-4, based on the British de Havilland bomber design, is considered the first comb... Read more
How deep is the biggest hole?
Science
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, located in Russia, is the world's deepest man-made hole, reaching a dep... Read more