Even though it is nearly twice as far away from the Sun as Mercury, Venus is by far the hottest planet.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Ancient Wonders of the World and the last one that remains largely intact. Enjoy more pyramid facts or learn about the Ancient Egyptian pyramids.

When Nylons first went on sale in the United States in 1940, four million pairs were sold in only a few days.

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