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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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In 1916, a US amendment was proposed to put all acts of war to a national vote. If you voted yes you would have to register as a volunteer for service in the United States Army.
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Coffee comes from an edible fruit. The coffee cherry is sweet and tastes like watermelon, rosewater, and hibiscus all at once.
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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In Montreal, there's a bus stop with swings that play musical notes when you swing on them.
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