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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Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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