Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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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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Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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