Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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