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    The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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    The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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    India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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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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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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