In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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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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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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