I was the first to fly, yet I never left the ground. Who am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about the pioneers of flight.
Answer
The Wright Brothers' Plane
Explanation
The Wright Brothers' Flyer was the first successful powered aircraft to achieve controlled flight.
This is a medium history riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The Wright Brothers' Plane.
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