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Before the Fosbury Flop, the prevailing technique was the "straddle" method, where athletes went face-first over the bar. Fosbury's unconventional approach faced scepticism initially but proved successful and led to him winning the gold medal in 1968.

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FOSBURY FLOP

Named after American athlete Dick Fosbury, the Fosbury Flop popularised the technique at the 1968 Summer Olympics. The new method involved jumping over the bar backwards, arching the back and rolling over the bar.

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AUGUST

#August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and the fifth of seven months to have a length of 31 days. Originally named Sextilis in Latin, it was renamed in 8 BC in honour of Emperor Augustus.

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The military alphabet consists of 26 code words, each representing one letter of the English alphabet. For example, "Alpha" represents the letter "A," "Bravo" represents "B," and "Charlie" represents "C."

Using standardised code words minimizes the risk of confusion.

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MILITARY ALPHABET

In 1956, NATO adopted the ICAO phonetic alphabet as its standard to enhance communication between member nations during military operations and exercises. The ICAO alphabet had been established in 1947 by the Joint Aviation Authories.

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On August 6, 1945, the US dropped the first atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on #Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in massive devastation and casualties. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb ("Fat Man") was dropped on #Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of WWII.

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#OPPENHEIMER AND THE MANHATTAN PROJECT

J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) was an American theoretical physicist born in New York City. He is widely known as the "father of the atomic bomb." #TheManhattanProject included major research facilities at Los Alamos, New Mexico.

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The successful test of the first atomic bomb, code-named "Trinity," took place on July 16, 1945, in the New Mexico desert. Oppenheimer famously quoted a line from the Hindu scripture #BhagavadGita: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."

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The first official celebration took place in 1790. It was intended as a celebration of the unity of the French people. The national motto of France, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity," reflects the ideals of the French Revolution and is often associated with Bastille Day.

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BASTILLE DAY

#BastilleDay, also known as French National Day or La Fête Nationale, is celebrated on July 14th each year in France.
The holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, which marked a pivotal event in the French Revolution.

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The Bastille was a fortress and prison located in Paris, known for its harsh conditions and association with political prisoners. The storming of the Bastille was a spontaneous uprising by the French people against the monarchy and the perceived tyranny of the Ancien Regime.

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The sculpture was discovered in 1912 by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt at the workshop of the sculptor Thutmose in Amarna, Egypt. It is made of limestone and stucco and stands at approximately 50 centimetres (20 inches) in height

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BUST OF NEFERTITI

An ancient Egyptian sculpture believed to have been created around 1345 BC during the 18th Dynasty of Egypt's New Kingdom period. The bust is housed in the Neues Museum in Berlin, where it has been on display since 1924.

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#Nefertiti was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, who reigned during the 14th century BC. She played a significant role in religious and political affairs during her husband's reign.

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The Declaration of Independence is based on the concept of natural rights, including the idea that all individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. #IndependenceDay, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States.

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US INDEPENDENCE DAY

The #DeclarationofIndependence was adopted by the Continental Congress on #4thJuly, 1776, officially declaring the USA independent from British rule. The original handwritten copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

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The document was primarily drafted by #ThomasJefferson, with assistance from John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. The signing of the document did not actually take place on July 4, 1776. The majority placed their signatures on August 2, 1776.

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JULY

Originally named "Quintilis" in the Roman calendar, meaning the fifth month, July was the fifth month of the Roman calendar. It was later renamed in honour of Julius Caesar, who was born on July 12. It became known as "Julius' month" or "Julius' July."

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSASSINATION OF #FRANZFERDINAND

The Archduke of Austria-Hungary was assassinated on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Bosnian Serb nationalist #GravriloPrincip of The Black Hand group carried out the murder. One month later, World War I had begun.

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Glastonbury is famous for its iconic #PyramidStage structure, which has become a symbol of the festival. Designed by artist Bill Harkin, it features a large pyramid adorned with gold discs and has become an instantly recognisable image associated with the event.

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GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

The #GlastonburyFestival is one of the world's largest and most famous music and performing arts festivals. It takes place in June in the UK in Somerset and was first held in 1970. Attendance numbers reach around 200,000 people each year.

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The festival site spans over 900 acres, comprising several stages, performance areas, marketplaces, and campgrounds. It's like a temporary city that pops up for the duration of the festival.