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    HYDROPLANE
    January 26, 1911 - North Island, San Diego, California, U.S.A.

    Glenn Curtiss piloted the first hydroplane flight at North Island, San Diego, California, with a successful take-off from water and landing on water. Rose six feet and flew about two or three hundred yards. The airplane Flying Fish had pontoons in place of wheels. The rear pontoon was 6-ft wide and 5-ft long. The front one was narrower. He had made his first flight on his 30th birthday, 21 May 1908, in White Wing, a design of the Aerial Experiment Association, the group led by Alexander Graham Bell. Curtiss began building his own aircraft. He pioneered the design of the floatplane and the flying boat. Curtiss established an aviation school on North Island in San Diego Bay, Dec 1910. On 17 Feb 1911, He demonstrated the first hydroplane flight to a ship, the USS Pennsylvania.

    LARGEST DIAMOND
    January 26, 1905 - Premier mine, South Africa

    The world's largest gem-quality diamond was discovered in the Premier mine in the Transvaal (a British crown colony that later became part of South Africa). It weighed 3,106 carats, or about 1-1/3 pounds, and was named the Cullinan Diamond in honor of Sir Thomas Cullinan, owner of the mining company. The Transvall Government purchased the diamond and presented it to the British monarch, King Edward VII, on his 66th birthday. When the rough diamond was cut, it produced nine large stones and nearly 100 smaller ones. All of these stones were flawless. Now part of the British crown jewels, the largest cut gem, named the Great Star of Africa, was set in the English sculptor; the second largest was added to the gems in the imperial state crown.

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The article is dedicated to the description of the history of cigarettes origination and development. Get to know more about the habit of smoking and read how to purchase cheap cigarettes.
Article Content :The habit of tobacco smoking has a very long history. The influence of tobacco on human brain was noticed long time ago. In the beginning our ancestors used to prefer chewing tobacco leaves, but with time the first cigarettes were created. Everybody knows that smoking is considered to be a bad habit. It was confirmed by pharmaceutical investigations that smoking has a negative effect on our health. Smokers obviously realize this fact very well, but still they prefer to continue smoking. Whatever professionals say it's evident that smoking is more than just a habit, since so many people around the world smoke despite all the negative impact of this habit. Firstly, while you smoke you relax. Smoking is a kind of meditation. It's true that tobacco smoking has an adverse influence on your system, but as soon as you quit smoking all the adverse symptoms will bit by bit fade. But at the same time everyone knows that nerve cells don't renew. This way, smoking assists you in keeping your nervous system sound. Tobacco industry is highly developed at the present time. There are a great variety of tobacco products provided, including cigars, cigarettes and snuff. The difference between cigars and cigarettes is that cigars are commonly stronger and are generally smoked without inhaling. The variety of cigarettes is so great that it's easy to confuse. At any shop you will see cigarette packings of various colors and sizes. There are light and strong cigarettes, thin and regular size, with various flavors. But still it is preferable to choose the cigarettes founding on the brand. Such producers like Marlboro and Parliament are famous all over the world for their high quality. At present time everybody has an opportunity to order cigarettes on-line. It is much more convenient and cheaper than purchasing the same products in the store. First of all, on-line shops do not need to rent an office, that's why the price on their products is lower. What's more, cigarettes in on-line shops are duty free. Moreover, one of the most significant advantages of online stores is that you get your order delivered at your door.

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