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How did a coin toss influence the first powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight made by the Wright Brothers in December 1903?

Answer: The brothers tossed a coin to decide which of them should be the first to test the flying machine. Wilbur won against his brother Orville, but ironically crashed the plan before sustained flight on 14 December. Thus when the second attempt was made on 17 December, it was Orville’s turn and he made the pioneering flight.

Source: Wright Brothers by Suan E. Hamen

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