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    Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and he often wrote backwards.
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    The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
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    London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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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 Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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