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Which came first: Anne of Green Gables or the discovery of the Rosetta Stone?
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone came first, in 1799. Anne of Green Gables followed 109 years later, in 1908 (published).
- Second1908
Anne of Green Gables
book · publishedAnne of Green Gables was published in 1908 and is set on Prince Edward Island.
- First1799
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone
discovery · foundFrench soldiers found the Rosetta Stone in 1799; it became the key to reading hieroglyphs.
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