Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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