The first flight, the first landing on the moon, the first jumbo jet—all these things have something in common. They are all feats of technology and engineering.

A small six-wheeled craft with a flat top and a gold-colored base. The wheels are spiked and silver colored.

The first flight, the first landing on the moon, the first jumbo jet—all these things have something in common. They are all feats of technology and engineering.

A small six-wheeled craft with a flat top and a gold-colored base. The wheels are spiked and silver colored.
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