In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.
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