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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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    The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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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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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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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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