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    Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor
    When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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    During the Cold War, the US had planned to detonate a nuclear weapon on the moon.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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