Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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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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