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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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    In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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    Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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