The Wright Brothers

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Who were the Wright Brothers?

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Orville and Wilbur Wright, pioneers of aviation who invented the first successful airplane.

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What is the significance of December 17, 1903?

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It is the date of the Wright brothers' first powered flight.

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What was the name of the Wright brothers' flying machine?

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The Flyer.

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What does 'elated' mean?

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Thrilled or extremely happy.

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What is aeronautics?

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The science of designing, manufacturing, and flying aircraft.

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What inspired the Wright brothers to control an aircraft?

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Their observations of birds in flight.

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What was the longest flight by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903?

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The fourth flight.

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What did the Wright brothers read to learn about flying?

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Articles and books on aeronautics.

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What did the Wright brothers invent?

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The first successful powered airplane.

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What is a key principle of flight?

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Lift, which allows an aircraft to rise into the air.