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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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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