During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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