The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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