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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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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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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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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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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