Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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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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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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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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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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