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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The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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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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In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
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