The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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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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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Al Capone's armored limousine, after being seized by the feds, was later used to protect Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), 32nd President of the US, after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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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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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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