The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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