Who invented basketball?
Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian physical education teacher working in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Did the Wright brothers graduate high school?
Neither Wilbur nor Orville Wright received a high school diploma, yet they solved one of the biggest engineering challenges in history.
Who was Ruby Bridges?
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals.
What did Brown v. Board of Education decide?
In Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
How old is Al-Azhar University?
Cairo's Al-Azhar University, founded in the 970s, is one of the oldest universities in the world.