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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In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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