Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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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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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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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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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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