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    There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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    There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih, once a prostitute, became one of the most powerful pirates to have ever sailed. She commanded one of the most formidable pirate fleets in all of China during the early 1800s, with hundreds of ships under her command.
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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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    Fire Hydrant Patent
    Fire Hydrant Patent
    No one really knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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    Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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