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    The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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    After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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    In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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    Moustache Tea Cups
    Moustache Tea Cups
    In the Victorian era, they had special tea cups that protected your moustache from getting dunked in your tea.
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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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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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    Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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