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History of the LEGO company: During the Great Depression, Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen struggled as furniture sales declined. To support his workshop, he began making miniature furniture models, which inspired him to create toys. In 1932, he founded the LEGO company in Billund, Denmark, originally producing wooden toys like cars, trains, and animals. The name "LEGO" comes from the Danish phrase "leg godt," meaning "play well".

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The Battle of Queenston Heights on October 13, 1812, was an early and significant British victory in the War of 1812. American forces attempted to cross the Niagara River and capture the heights but were disorganized, and many militia refused to fight. British troops, along with Canadian militia and Indigenous allies, counterattacked under General Roger Hale Sheaffe after General Isaac Brock was killed leading the defense. Surrounded and outnumbered, the Americans surrendered, ending the invasion and boosting Canadian morale.

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The Battle of Great Bridge was fought on December 9, 1775, near Norfolk, Virginia, between Patriot militias and British forces. Patriot leaders, including Colonels William Woodford and William Laurens, fortified the bridge over the Elizabeth River to block the British advance. When the British attacked, they faced well-prepared positions with muskets and artillery, suffering heavy casualties and retreating to Norfolk. The Patriots then forced the British to evacuate the town, securing southeastern Virginia, boosting morale, and proving that colonial militias could truly fight the British.