The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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