A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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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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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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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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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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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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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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