The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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In 2011, a couple bought a box of textbooks for $10. Inside, they found a 25-cent bill signed by the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, and subsequently sold it for $63,250.
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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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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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