I know of only one bird — the parrot — that talks; and it can't fly very high.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Wilbur Wright, when asked to speak at a dinner given in his honor at the Aero Club de la Sarthe. He declined, saying only this one sentence.
Date / Period
1908
Category
ShockingVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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