The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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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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When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!
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Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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