Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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