Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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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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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
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