Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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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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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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The exact cause of death and burial site of Genghis Khan is unknown, because all of the 2000 funeral guests and 800 soldiers were killed in order to preserve the secret.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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