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    The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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    The exact cause of death and burial site of Genghis Khan is unknown, because all of the 2000 funeral guests and 800 soldiers were killed in order to preserve the secret.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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