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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A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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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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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.
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