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36 world-changing travel moments

By Qin Xie, for CNN and CNN Staff • Updated 4th April 2014
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Few events have echoed through the decades like the sinking of RMS Titanic.
Few events have echoed through the decades like the sinking of RMS Titanic.
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The first crash test dummy was created in 1949 to test ejection seats on aircraft.
The first crash test dummy was created in 1949 to test ejection seats on aircraft.
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One of only two supersonic planes to have entered commercial service.
One of only two supersonic planes to have entered commercial service.
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Death knell for road maps?
Death knell for road maps?
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If he'd waited a few years, he could have got it for 1% of the price.
If he'd waited a few years, he could have got it for 1% of the price.
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