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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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    The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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    Nuclear Survivor
    Nuclear Survivor
    In 1945, a man survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, dragged himself to an air-raid shelter, spent the night, caught the morning train so he could arrive at his job on time - in Nagasaki - where he survived another atomic blast.
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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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