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    In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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    Voltaire's Last Words
    Voltaire's Last Words
    When Voltaire was asked to renounce Satan on his deathbed, his last words were: "This is no time for making new enemies."
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
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    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor, was left stranded on a deserted island in 1704, but survived for over 4 years, partly by using feral cats to protect him from ravenous rats that attacked during the night.
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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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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.
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