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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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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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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Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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