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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, covering over 344,400 square kilometers.
Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, the reef spans 2,300 kilometers and hosts thousands of marine species. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction, but faces threats from climate change and coral bleaching.
The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons.
Neurons are the fundamental units of the nervous system, transmitting electrical signals across synapses. This number is roughly one-third of the total cells in the human body and supports complex cognition, memory, and motor functions.
The first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers covered 120 feet in 12 seconds on December 17, 1903.
The flight took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and marked the beginning of modern aviation. The Wright brothers' aircraft, the Flyer, used a wing-warping mechanism for control and a lightweight gasoline engine.