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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Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
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In 2011, a couple bought a box of textbooks for $10. Inside, they found a 25-cent bill signed by the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, and subsequently sold it for $63,250.
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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