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    The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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    Al Capone's armored limousine, after being seized by the feds, was later used to protect Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), 32nd President of the US, after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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    Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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    The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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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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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    Japanese Holdout
    Japanese Holdout
    After World War 2 ended in 1945, a Japanese officer named Hiroo Onoda didn't surrender and continued the war for 29 years because he didn't know that Japan had surrendered and the war was over.
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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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