Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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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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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and he often wrote backwards.
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In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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