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    In 1976 an LA secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock in a ceremony witnessed by more than 20 people.
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    India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    The World Trade Center towers used to have two zip codes, 10047-10048, one for each building.
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    In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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    Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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