The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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