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    No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih, once a prostitute, became one of the most powerful pirates to have ever sailed. She commanded one of the most formidable pirate fleets in all of China during the early 1800s, with hundreds of ships under her command.
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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    During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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    Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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