Tuesday, April 25, 2006

 

Just the Facts 04-25-06

Just The Facts

FACT: Copyrights are not forever. Typically, a copyright lasts for 50 years past the natural life of the original author.

FACT: The Stradivari Kreutzer violin sold for 946-thousand-dollars in 1988.

FACT: Automobiles built before 1904 are called veteran cars. Those built between 1904 and 1931 are considered vintage, while cars that are at least 20 years old are called classic.

FACT: In 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers and eight American crewmen set out from Seattle to attempt the first around-the-world flight. One-hundred and 75 days later, three of the aircraft completed the flight. Nine years later, another American did it in only seven days.

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