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    In 1976 an LA secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock in a ceremony witnessed by more than 20 people.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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