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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih
    Ching Shih, once a prostitute, became one of the most powerful pirates to have ever sailed. She commanded one of the most formidable pirate fleets in all of China during the early 1800s, with hundreds of ships under her command.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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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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    Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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    The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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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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