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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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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In 1976 an LA secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock in a ceremony witnessed by more than 20 people.
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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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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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