During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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