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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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    The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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    During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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    Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian; she was Greek.
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    Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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