Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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The first telephone book was one page long and had only 50 names in it.
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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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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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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