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The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts 1.5 minutes.
The flight between the Scottish islands of Westray and Papa Westray is scheduled for 1.5 minutes, though the record is 53 seconds in favorable winds. The route has been operating since 1967 and serves as a crucial link between the islands, particularly in bad weather. The pilot can typically see the destination airport from takeoff.
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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...