When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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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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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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