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In 1896, Britain and Zanzibar were at war for 38 minutes.
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In 1900 the average age at death in the US was 47.
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In 1908 the Moskva River in Russia rose nine meters, flooding 100 streets and 2,500 houses.
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In 1911 3 men were hung for the murder of Sir Edmund Berry at Greenbury Hill, their last names were Green, Berry , and Hill.
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In 1920, 57% of Hollywood movies billed the female star above the leading man. In 1990, only 18% had the leading lady given top billing.
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In 1924, Pope Urban VIII threatened to excommunicate snuff users.
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In 1925, the 1st motel -- the "Motel Inn" -- opened in San Luis Obispo, California.
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In 1926, when a Los Angeles restaurant owner with the all-American name of Bob Cobb was looking for a way to use up leftovers, he threw together some avocado, celery, tomato, chives, watercress, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon, and Roquefort cheese, and named it after himself: Cobb salad.
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In 1932 James Markham obtained the 1st patent issued for a tree. The patent was for a peach tree.
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In 1935 Jesse Owens broke 4 world records in 45 minutes.
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