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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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    There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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    Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    In 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred in the middle of a battle between the Lydians and the Medes. They promptly ceased fighting and signed a peace treaty.
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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