During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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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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