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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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    In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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