During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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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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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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