Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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