A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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Henry Ford was Charles Lindbergh's first passenger in the Spirit of St. Louis.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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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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No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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