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    In 1982, a high school student from Los Angeles, California unscrambled the Rubik's Cube in 22.95 seconds.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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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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    Voltaire's Last Words
    Voltaire's Last Words
    When Voltaire was asked to renounce Satan on his deathbed, his last words were: "This is no time for making new enemies."
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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