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    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day.
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    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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    Moustache Tea Cups
    Moustache Tea Cups
    In the Victorian era, they had special tea cups that protected your moustache from getting dunked in your tea.
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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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    During the Cold War, the US had planned to detonate a nuclear weapon on the moon.
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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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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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