Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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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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Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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