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    Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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    In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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    Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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