The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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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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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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Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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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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