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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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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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    Although Nostradamus died in the middle of 1566, his 1567 almanac was published because he had the foresight to prepare it before his death.
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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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    Mozart
    Mozart
    Mozart composed a song titled "Leck mich im Arsch", which translates to "Lick me in the arse".
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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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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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