Napoleon Bonaparte thought torture should be abolished because the information obtained from it is worthless.
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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Approximately 25,000 workers died during the building of the Panama Canal, and approximately 20,000 of them contracted malaria and yellow fever.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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