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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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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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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
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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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    During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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