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Humans started farming over 12,000 years ago, and it has changed our history forever. Farming is important because it allows permanent settlements to be established and for our lives to prosper. -
Irrigation is when water is used in a controlled amount on plants. It is a key part of agriculture that has allowed plants to prosper and grow. -
The wheel was invented by the Sumerian people in Mesopotamia; it was first used for pottery and then for transportation. The wheel is one of the most significant inventions in history because it shows the first signs of huge advancement in humankind. -
The Hittites were the first people who knew how to extract iron and use it for weapons. Ironworking has allowed civilizations to conquer land and become more advanced. -
The invention of sailing allowed humans to travel overseas to discover new land. Sailing is a prominent way of travel and is still used to this day. -
Writing is the written communication of a certain language. It was first used around 3400 BC in Mesopotamia. The development of writing is important because it allows us to communicate with a wide range of people. -
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The Great Pyramid was built around 2600 BCE and the process took about 26 years. This pyramid is significant because it is an amazing piece of architecture that is now one of the world's seven wonders. -
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The compass was first invented during the Han Dynasty in China and since then it has guided millions of people on adventures around the globe. The compass has allowed us to follow the paths we want to take by always showing us where north, south, east, and west are. -
The Virgin Mary gave birth to baby Jesus between the years of 6-4 AD. This is an important religious event that is celebrated every year; this celebration is called Christmas and it is celebrated on December 25th. -
Paper was first invented in China and it stuck because it was easier to write on than silk or bamboo. Since then it has been used to write books, draw pictures, and record vital history. -
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In 1776 America gained independence from Great Britain. This event is important because it marked the start of a great nation that became one of the world's biggest. -
Steam locomotives were invented around 1804; they ran on the expansion of steam. These locomotives made transportation for everyday citizens easier and faster. -
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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first fixed photograph in 1822. The camera has evolved since then and now, thanks to the invention of photography, we can take photos of important moments in our lives that will last forever. -
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World War I led to the fall of four imperial dynasties and laid the groundwork for WWII. World War I made the United States more powerful and influential but also led to the rise of Hitler. -
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Philo Farnsworth created the first television in 1927. He presented his moving images to the press and from then on the television has grown to become something in our everyday lives. TVs allow messages to be broadcast to the entire world and it is a main source of entertainment for us. -
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World War II began in 1939 and it was one of the most gruesome wars in history. Six million Jewish people died during the Holocaust and many more died fighting the nazis who were imprisoning them. -
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Polio is a disease that leads to paralysis and death. In the 1950s people were desperate for a cure and with that Doctor Salk was given funding to do research on a cure. Eventually, he created an effective vaccine that saved the lives of millions. -
AI was first introduced to us by Alan Turing and John McCarthy with the "Turing Test". AI is important to us because it can identify sequences and patterns invisible to the human eye. -
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The Internet was invented around April 30th, 1983. It allowed computers to communicate with each other and for us to create websites. -
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Dolly the sheep was the first mammal ever created from an adult cell. This achievement opened the world to a new area of science that could potentially lead to the cloning of people. -
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