Fun Fact: When the Hagia Sophia was completed in 537 AD, its dome was the largest in the world. To prevent collapse, its builders used lightweight volcanic rock from the Aegean, along with a combination of brick and mortar, creating a structure that was both strong and surprisingly light for its scale.
Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was only meant to stand for 20 years? The Eiffel Tower was initially constructed for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, and was originally intended to be temporary. It survived because it became useful for radio communications, and today is one of the world’s most visited monuments. Can you imagine a world without it?
On this day, November 1, 1952, the U.S. tested its first large thermonuclear bomb (hydrogen bomb) on an atoll in the Marshall Islands, and the world entered the thermonuclear age. Einstein’s warning feels just as relevant today as it did then ... do you agree?
It's true 🤯In the aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials, many of the accused were eventually pardoned or compensated ... but not all. It wasn't until 2001 that the Massachusetts legislative act officially cleared the names of the last 5 accused ... more than 300 years later.
Did you know the Ancient Romans named the planets after gods whose traits matched their observed behavior? It's true 🤯So which Roman god lent his name to the massive planet known for its powerful storms and dozens of moons?
Question 🤔 The Palace of Westminster in London is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. Which natural event forced its reconstruction in the 19th century?
Did you know that the Pantheon in Rome has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, built nearly 2,000 years ago? 🏛️ Its design was so advanced that modern engineers are still studying how it has survived earthquakes and time without reinforcement.
¡Nuestra comunidad está creciendo y ahora somos bilingües! He abierto un nuevo canal en español: youtube.com/@pionero-tv . Todos mis videos estarán disponibles allà en español para que más personas puedan disfrutarlos 🙌 Si tienes amigos o familiares que hablen español, ¡comparte el enlace! Hagamos correr la voz 📢
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Fun Fact: When the Hagia Sophia was completed in 537 AD, its dome was the largest in the world. To prevent collapse, its builders used lightweight volcanic rock from the Aegean, along with a combination of brick and mortar, creating a structure that was both strong and surprisingly light for its scale.
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Question 🤔 The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is a man-made island shaped like a palm tree. Which of the following is true about how it was built?
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Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was only meant to stand for 20 years? The Eiffel Tower was initially constructed for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, and was originally intended to be temporary. It survived because it became useful for radio communications, and today is one of the world’s most visited monuments. Can you imagine a world without it?
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On this day, November 1, 1952, the U.S. tested its first large thermonuclear bomb (hydrogen bomb) on an atoll in the Marshall Islands, and the world entered the thermonuclear age. Einstein’s warning feels just as relevant today as it did then ... do you agree?
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It's true 🤯In the aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials, many of the accused were eventually pardoned or compensated ... but not all. It wasn't until 2001 that the Massachusetts legislative act officially cleared the names of the last 5 accused ... more than 300 years later.
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Did you know the Ancient Romans named the planets after gods whose traits matched their observed behavior? It's true 🤯So which Roman god lent his name to the massive planet known for its powerful storms and dozens of moons?
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Question 🤔 The Palace of Westminster in London is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. Which natural event forced its reconstruction in the 19th century?
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Did you know that the Pantheon in Rome has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, built nearly 2,000 years ago? 🏛️ Its design was so advanced that modern engineers are still studying how it has survived earthquakes and time without reinforcement.
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Question 🤔 The German V-2 rocket was the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile. What type of fuel system did it use?
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¡Nuestra comunidad está creciendo y ahora somos bilingües! He abierto un nuevo canal en español: youtube.com/@pionero-tv . Todos mis videos estarán disponibles allà en español para que más personas puedan disfrutarlos 🙌 Si tienes amigos o familiares que hablen español, ¡comparte el enlace! Hagamos correr la voz 📢
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