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    During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    In 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred in the middle of a battle between the Lydians and the Medes. They promptly ceased fighting and signed a peace treaty.
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    London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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    Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor
    When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.
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    Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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