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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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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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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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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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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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