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    In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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    Nobuo Fujita
    Nobuo Fujita
    The Japanese pilot who attacked a town in Oregon during WW2 returned years later to present his family's 400-year-old samurai sword to the city as a symbol of regret.
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    The first bomb dropped on Germany in WWII killed the only elephant in the Berlin zoo!
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    Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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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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    Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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    Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!
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