During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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