Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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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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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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