Hidden Secrets of Jacques Cousteau, Notorious Ocean Explorer

Big Dreams

Jacques originally wanted to be a pilot, studying at the College Stanislas in Paris. Unfortunately, he was in a car accident that broke both of his arms and cut his dreams short, forcing him to reconsider his options.

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The More You Know

  • The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."
  • A German and British aeroplane shot each other down in Norway during WWII. The crew met and helped each other survive. Two of them later visited each other many years after the war was over as friends.
  • The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated the same year Nintendo was founded.
  • Your dog knows when someone isn't trustworthy.
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