in China nearly 2000 years ago. - Paper was invented, by a Spanish instrument maker. - The first guitar was made, in China. - Pasta and ice cream were first made, by a Japanese company. - Van Gogh's painting, 'Sunflowers', was bought, in France. - More wine is produced in Italy than, in London in 1863. - The first underground railway was opened, in Russia in 1954. - The first nuclear power station was opened, by a German tailor called Levi Strauss. - The first pair of jeans was made, by Ferdinand Porsche. - The Volkswagen 'Beetle' was designed, in Papua New Guinea. - 869 languages are spoken, by a Hungarian called Biro. - The ballpoint pen was invented, by the Egyptians. - Mirrors were invented, by John Dunlop in 1888. - The rubber tyre was invented, by the Romans in 960. - Toothpaste was invented, by a Dutch company. - The first tape cassettes were designed, by a Scotsman called Charles Macintosh. - The raincoat was invented, in 1896. - The first modern Olympic Games were played, in 1930. - The first World Cup was held, in Holland. - Each year 3000 million flowers are grown, by a French company in 1869. - The first motorcycle was built,

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