Which came first? · Counterintuitive
Which came first: the Brooklyn Bridge or the first Neanderthal fossil?
The first Neanderthal fossil came first, in 1856 (found). The Brooklyn Bridge followed 27 years later, in 1883 (opened).
- Second1883
The Brooklyn Bridge
landmark · openedWhen it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
- First1856
The first Neanderthal fossil
discovery · foundThe first Neanderthal fossil recognised as a new kind of human was found in Germany in 1856.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.