Approximately 25,000 workers died during the building of the Panama Canal, and approximately 20,000 of them contracted malaria and yellow fever.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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