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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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    The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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    Moustache Tea Cups
    Moustache Tea Cups
    In the Victorian era, they had special tea cups that protected your moustache from getting dunked in your tea.
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    Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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