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When were elephants first used in war and how far were they effective?

When were elephants first used in war and how far were they effective

Considered as the largest mammals on Earth, elephants have distinct massive bodies, long trunks, and large ears. The largest elephant species weigh up to eight tons. These mammals use trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing. With their massive body structure, … Read more

When and where were playing cards invented?

When and where were playing cards invented

Over the years, playing cards have served as tools of occult practice, magic tricks, amusing pastimes, high-stakes gambles, and mathematical probability models—even, at times, as currency and as a medium for secret messages. The decks of cards reveal the uniqueness of their origins. The colors, emblems, names, and designs have changed based … Read more

Which was the world’s first communication satellite? (Echo-1)

Which was the worlds first communication satellite Echo 1

NASA had been working for a while to come up with the world’s first communication satellite. Since the project was bound to be complex, NASA encountered numerous hurdles along the way until it was finally prepared to try its experiment in 1960. The experiment initiated from Project Echo, which was the first … Read more

Which was the world’s first newspaper? When did it begin?

Which was the worlds first newspaper When did it begin

The newspaper in its modern form is usually regarded as beginning in 1566, when the government of Venice, Italy, issued written news-sheets and exhibited them in the streets. Anyone was allowed to read them on payment of a small coin called Gazetta. On this account the news-sheets were called gazettes, and they … Read more

Is it true that Egyptians made the first perfect calendar?

Is it true that Egyptians made the first perfect calendar?

Birthdays. Family celebrations. Work-related or academic requirements deadlines. Meeting schedules. Societal events. Business appointments. And etcetera. All these things existed because we knew about dates, days, months, and years with the use of calendars. It might be just a piece of paper or an app on your smartphones, but it helps make … Read more