Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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A singing birthday card has more computing power than the allied forces in 1945.
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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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