The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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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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The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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