Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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The exact cause of death and burial site of Genghis Khan is unknown, because all of the 2000 funeral guests and 800 soldiers were killed in order to preserve the secret.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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