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Lighters were invented before matches.See post 75

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January is the "break-up" month for couples.

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The word "computer" first recorded as being used in 1613 to describe a human who performed calculations or computations.

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Moby Dick is based on Mocha Dick, a real albino whale that destroyed over 20 whaling ships in the 1830s.

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The oldest evidence for soup is from 6,000 B.C. and calls for hippopotamus and sparrow meat.

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The Stanley Cup has not always been so large as the trophy that recognizes the winners of each years National Hockey League Championship.

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First global electronic communications,1871 when Derby winner was telegraphed from London to Calcutta in under 5 minutes.

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Only 8% of people who make a New Year's Resolution end up achieving it.

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If you drilled a tunnel through the Earth and jumped in, it would take you 42 minutes and 12 seconds to get to the other side.

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Viviparous Animals are unique in that they givebirth to live young.

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