The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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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 ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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