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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    Fire Hydrant Patent
    Fire Hydrant Patent
    No one really knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
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    In 1958, a nuclear bomb was lost somewhere along the swampy coast of Georgia. Its whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
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    Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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    Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    A singing birthday card has more computing power than the allied forces in 1945.
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