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    In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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    Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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    The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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    India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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    Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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