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Solar-powered electric cars, while increasingly featured in modern concept cars, trace back to 1960 when Dr. Charles Alexander Escoffery converted a 1912 Baker electric car by adding a solar panel. This early adaptation allowed the car to drive for one hour at 20 mph.

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In 1967, the UK permanently implemented a 70mph speed limit on motorways, introduced as a safety measure during hazardous weather conditions in 1965.

The decision drew mixed reactions: while some motorists welcomed the enhanced safety, others felt constrained, missing the

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Bowing is a way to show respect in many Asian countries. The lower you bow, the more respect you are showing.

This is common in places like Japan and Korea and is a part of how people there show manners and respect in their culture.

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The Terminator's robotic appearance was achieved using practical effects, including animatronics, puppetry, and stop-motion animation created by special effects legend Stan Winston.

The film used minimal digital effects, as CGI technology was still in its early stages.

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In 1945, near Alamogordo, New Mexico, J. Robert Oppenheimer was seen inspecting the remnants of the steel tower from which the first atomic bomb was deployed during a test, famously codenamed 'Trinity.'

To avoid radioactive contamination, those present wore white overshoes. The

In 1945, near Alamogordo, New Mexico, J. Robert Oppenheimer was seen inspecting the remnants of the steel tower from which the first atomic bomb was deployed during a test, famously codenamed 'Trinity.' To avoid radioactive contamination, those present wore white overshoes. The
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In 1935, quarry workers in Port Madoc, North Wales, had a unique way of getting back from work.

They used a special cart with three wheels and a handbrake to travel down the railway tracks.

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In 1998, Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, celebrated their first major milestone when Andy Bechtolsheim, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, invested $100,000 into their search engine project.

After securing the investment, they went to Burger King to celebrate.

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In 1991, Metallica had a historic performance in Moscow to an exceptional crowd of 1.6 million people.

This concert, part of the 'Monsters of Rock' festival, this concert happened a few months before the official dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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John McEnroe's explosive 'You cannot be serious!' moment at Wimbledon in 1981 remains one of tennis' most iconic scenes.

McEnroe, known for his brilliant tennis skills and explosive behavior on the court, was outraged by a call made by chair umpire Edward James. James had called

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Pleasure Island was a special part of Walt Disney World where adults could enjoy nightclubs and shows. It opened in 1989 and had many themed clubs for dancing and music.

Over the years, it changed and eventually closed in 2008. Disney then turned the area into part of Disney

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When Eddie Murphy trolled Mike Tyson with his spot-on impression, right in front of him during Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary bash in 1989

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Seth MacFarlane, the creator of 'Family Guy,' narrowly escaped the tragic events of September 11, 2001, after missing American Airlines Flight 11 due to a hangover and a mistake on his itinerary.

He was supposed to be on the flight that was hijacked and crashed into the North

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