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    In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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    In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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    The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    Derinkuyu Underground City
    Derinkuyu Underground City
    In 1963, a man found a mysterious room behind a wall in his home that lead to a huge underground city that once housed up to 20,000 people, complete with schools, livestock pens, and food stores, dating back over a millennium.
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