During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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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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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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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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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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