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Introduced in August 1963, The Control Data 6600, designed by Control Data Corp. of Chippewa Falls, Minnesota, was the first Super Computer. It was used by the military to simulate nuclear explosions and break Soviet codes. |
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The climate-controlled Metrodome in Minnesota is the only facility in the country to host a Super Bowl, a World Series and a NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship. |
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The stapler was invented in Spring Valley, Minnesota. |
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