Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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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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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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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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