The Fascinating History of Hot Air Balloons

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


Hot Air Ballooning had its inception in September of 1973 when De Rozier, a French scientist, launched the first balloon with a sheep, duck, and rooster as passengers. The balloon stayed airborne for fifteen minutes before it crashed to the ground.

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The Fascinating Story of The Rosetta Stone

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


After passing through the massive, white porticoed main entrance of the British Museum, you will find yourself standing in the Great Court.

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