The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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In 1958, a nuclear bomb was lost somewhere along the swampy coast of Georgia. Its whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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Although Nostradamus died in the middle of 1566, his 1567 almanac was published because he had the foresight to prepare it before his death.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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