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John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), is credited with inventing the sandwich. According to popular account, he was a gambler who wanted meat between bread slices to avoid greasing cards while playing. The name 'sandwich' comes from his title. Joseph Priestley discovered carbonated water, Otto Rohwedder invented sliced bread.

Thomas Sullivan, a New York tea merchant, invented tea bags around 1908 when he started sending tea samples in silk pouches to customers. Customers mistakenly brewed the tea directly in the pouches, inadvertently creating the modern tea bag. Samuel Morse invented the telegraph, Richard Drew invented Scotch tape, and Nikola Tesla was an electrical engineer.

Garrett Augustus Morgan, an African American inventor, patented the first traffic signal in 1923. His invention featured a T-shaped pole with three positions: Stop, Go, and a warning direction that allowed traffic to clear before the next signal. John Froehlich invented the tractor, John S. Thurman invented the vacuum cleaner, and Evangelista Torricelli invented the barometer.

Johann Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor, patented the paper clip in 1899 (and improved in 1901). His design was similar to the modern paper clip we use today. Coenraad Van Houten is associated with chocolate processing, John S. Thurman invented the vacuum cleaner, and William Middlebrook patented a machine for making paper clips (not the clip itself).

Vayu, the wind god, is Bhima's divine father in Hindu mythology. Kunti invoked Vayu using a mantra given by Sage Durvasa, and as a demigod son of Vayu, Bhima possessed immense physical strength. Surya fathered Arjuna, Yama fathered Yudhisthira, while Indra is Arjuna's spiritual father.

During their incognito exile in Virata's kingdom, Bhima disguised himself as a cook named Ballava. This was part of the Pandavas' 13th year of exile when they had to live in disguise. Bhima served in the royal kitchen, and his immense strength helped him excel at this role.

Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima and Hidimbi (also called Hidimba), a demoness. He was a powerful warrior who could perform magic and illusion. He fought bravely for the Pandavas, especially when he sacrificed himself against Karna's divine weapon. The names Hidimba and Hidimbi refer to the same character.

Bhima vowed to kill all 100 Kaurava brothers to avenge Draupadi's humiliation. In the Kurukshetra war, he fulfilled his vow by killing all of them, including Duryodhana. He was known for his immense strength and was the primary destroyer of the Kaurava army.

Bhima's signature weapon was the Gada (Mace), which he used with great prowess in the Mahabharata epic. The mace was his primary weapon in battles, and he was renowned for his skill in mace combat.

Cleopatra VII was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She ruled from 51-30 BCE and was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. After her defeat in the Battle of Actium and the subsequent Roman conquest, Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire. Her death in 30 BCE marked the end of the Hellenistic period and the beginning of Roman Egypt.