The Most Important Events That Changed History Forever

The Human Genome Project (1990)

The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international scientific research project that aimed to figure out what base pairs made up human DNA. It was the largest collaborative biological project in the world. The idea was first picked up in 1984 by the U.S. government. Work began in 1990, and the HGP was declared complete on April 14, 2003.

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  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
  • There are castles for sale in France that cost less than a two-bedroom apartment in Australia.
  • All the Professors in Pokemon have been named after trees.
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