The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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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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