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    The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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