Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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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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Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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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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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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