In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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