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    The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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    Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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    No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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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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    A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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