When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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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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In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
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The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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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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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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