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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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 the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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    India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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