In 1978, the World Water Speed record was made by Ken Warby from Australia. His average speed was 317.6 mph, and his jet-powered hydroplane was 27 feet long called "Spirit of Australia." Warby built the boat himself in his back yard.

The first lighthouse was in Alexandria in 290 B.C.

Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.

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