In 1976 an LA secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock in a ceremony witnessed by more than 20 people.
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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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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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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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