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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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    Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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    When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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    The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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    There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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