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    Cheming gum was patented by a dentist! William Semple patented his early rubbery gum in 1869.

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When things go wrong > Shipping Accidents


On 16th April, 1947, A freighter exploded in Texas, USA, causing a loss of almost 600 lives... Read more »

On 29th July, 1967, The USS Forrestal aircraft carrier was accidentally hit with a rocket... Read more »

On 25th May, 1986, The Shamia ferry boat sank, killing 600 people... Read more »

On 24th November, 1999, The Chinese ferry, Dashun, claimed 280 lives... Read more »
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