In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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The first bomb dropped on Germany in WWII killed the only elephant in the Berlin zoo!
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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