Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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