The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
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Between 2007 and 2012, Bill Gates gave away $28 billion; saving 6 million lives.
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Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan, has banned cars since 1898!
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Scientists have developed a 'hangover-free' beer that has electrolytes, making it more hydrating and refreshing.
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There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
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Rather than use CGI, Tim Burton had 40 squirrels trained to crack nuts for Charlie & The Chocolate Factory.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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