Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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The World Trade Center towers used to have two zip codes, 10047-10048, one for each building.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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During the Cold War, the US had planned to detonate a nuclear weapon on the moon.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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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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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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