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February 19, 2016

Strange But True!

Q. Geniuses come in all ages, even under 17 years old. Can you cite any of the achievements of these youngsters?

A. In the Bronx in 1973, at the age of 17 DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) mixed isolated beats with funk and soul albums to create the genre of hip-hop, then went on to develop a new dance style known as break-dancing, reports Mental Floss magazine.


 
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