The loudest insect in the world is the male cicadas, which are like crickets. When they rub their abdomens, the sound made can be heard from 1300 feet.

The name Santa Claus came from Saint Nicholas who was a bishop in the town of Myra, and was known to be very nice to children.

Orville Wright, a pilot, was involved in the first aircraft accident. His passenger, a Frenchman, was killed.

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