No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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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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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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