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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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    Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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    Nuclear Survivor
    Nuclear Survivor
    In 1945, a man survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, dragged himself to an air-raid shelter, spent the night, caught the morning train so he could arrive at his job on time - in Nagasaki - where he survived another atomic blast.
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day.
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    Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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    Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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