During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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The World Trade Center towers used to have two zip codes, 10047-10048, one for each building.
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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