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The first submarine was built in 1620 by Dutch inventor Cornelis Drebbel for King James I of England.
This remarkable vessel could stay underwater for several hours and carried 12 rowers plus some passengers. It was successfully demonstrated in the Thames River, reaching depths of 12-15 feet. The submarine was powered by oars that protruded through flexible leather seals and used snorkel tubes for air supply.
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The first recorded instance of crowd funding was in 1884.
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty was funded through crowdfunding organized by Joseph Pulitzer. He published donor...
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In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park despite being dead.
Hayes suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle while his horse, Sweet Kiss,...
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The first recorded food delivery service was in ancient Rome.
Called 'cena sportula,' this service delivered prepared food in baskets to wealthy Romans' homes. The practice began when...