5 Wright Brothers Facts That Changed History

Imagine standing on a windy beach and watching a strange machine made of wood and cloth rise into the sky. It looked more like a kite than an airplane. But that moment changed human history forever.

That historic moment was created by Orville and Wilbur Wright, known today as the Wright Brothers—the inventors of the first successful airplane.

Here are 5 fascinating facts about the Wright Brothers and how they changed the world.