The only English place that has a name that ends with an exclamation mark is "Westward Ho!".

The first jet engine was invented by Frank Whittleof of England in 1930.

Silk was developed in China were it was kept a secret for more than two thousands years. Anyone found trying to smuggle silkworm eggs or cocoons out of the country was immediately put to death.

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