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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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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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    During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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    During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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    In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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    English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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