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  • Useless Fact #364

    In many rural communities, early Americans used corncobs or hay in place of toilet paper.

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  • Useless Fact #359

    Three US presidents have died on July 4th: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe

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    Tug of war was an Olympic event from 1900-1920

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  • Useless Fact #348

    A coinflip determined the name of Portland Oregon. If the coin landed on its other side, the city would be named Boston.

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  • Useless Fact #347

    Picasso was suspected of stealing the Mona Lisa in the 1911. He was later cleared of suspicion.

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  • Useless Fact #345

    Movie trailers were initially shown after, or "trailing", the feature film. Which is why they’re call trailers.

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  • Useless Fact #342

    Andrew Jackson taught his parrot how to curse. The parrot was kicked out of his funeral for swearing during the service.

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  • Useless Fact #341

    King George I decreed all pigeon droppings to be property of the Crown

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  • Useless Fact #340

    The last person executed by guillotine in France was executed the same year Star Wars was released.

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  • Useless Fact #334

    A Gladiatrix was female gladiator. Yes, they existed

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  • Useless Fact #331

    The oldest amusement park still in operation was opened in 1583 in Denmark

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  • Useless Fact #329

    The stone heads on Easter Island have torsos underground.

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