Who founded the Hermitage Museum?
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg traces its founding to 1764, when Catherine the Great began collecting art. It is now one of the largest museums in the world.
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Did the Wright brothers build a wind tunnel?
The Wright brothers built their own wind tunnel in 1901 to test hundreds of wing shapes, collecting data that was more accurate than what scientists had at the time.
What was orchidelirium?
"Orchidelirium" was a Victorian craze for collecting orchids.
What are bags in Spades?
In Spades, "bags" are extra tricks, and collecting too many costs points.
How many Magic cards are there?
There are more than 25,000 unique Magic: The Gathering cards.
What is the Reserved List?
Magic: The Gathering's Reserved List is a list of cards that will never be reprinted.
How many Pokémon cards have been made?
More than 64 billion Pokémon cards had been produced as of 2024.
What is a shadowless Charizard?
A first-edition "shadowless" Charizard is one of the most valuable Pokémon cards.