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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
Where was the first McDonald's Store?
History
The first McDonald’s store, originally opened in 1940 by Dick and Mac McDonald, is located at 1398... Read more
When was McDonald's first founded?
History
McDonald's was founded in 1940 by brothers Maurice ("Mac") and Richard McDonald, who opened their fi... Read more
Was the Capital of the United States always Washington?
History
No, the capital city of the United States was not always Washington, D.C. Initially, New York Cit... Read more
When was the first telephone call?
Technology
The first telephone call took place on 10 March 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell spoke to his assist... Read more
When was Youtube founded?
Technology
YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, ... 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
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
What is the oldest military aircraft?
Aviation
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer was the world's first military aircraft, acquired by the U.S. Army fo... Read more
How many keys are there on a computer keyboard?
Technology
A standard Windows keyboard typically has 104 keys. However, there are other keyboard types with var... Read more