Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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