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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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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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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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    The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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