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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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    The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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    Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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