The first telephone book was one page long and had only 50 names in it.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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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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If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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 Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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