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June 15, 2014 was the first time in 1600 years that a Catholic mass was not said in Mosul, Iraq.

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For the first time since 1945, the Congress of the United States contains no members who are veterans of World War II.

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Pinball was banned in New York City until 1978.

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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have had a full moon.

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Women own 25% of the businesses in Iowa.

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About 850,000 people in the United States have a top secret security clearance.

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In 1267, the sheriff of Essex in England was accused of plotting to release flying cockerels carrying incendiary bombs to drop on London.

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The Greek physician, Galen (c. AD 200), developed 130 of the 150 basic surgical procedures that are still used today.

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Chocolate came from the Americas.  Before 1492, no European or Asian person had ever tasted any.

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In 1545, the reformer, John Calvin, broke with the Christian tradition of not charging interest.  He thought 5% was about right.