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On a visit to Constantinople, Samuel Colt gave a custom gold inlaid revolver to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and informed him that the Russians were buying his pistols. The Turkish ordered 5,000 pistols. Colt neglected to tell the Sultan that he had used the same tactic with the Russians.
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Ken Allen, a Borneo orangutan in the San Diego Zoo, escaped his enclosure three times. He never acted aggressively towards anyone during his escapes, and generally wandered around the zoo looking at other animals.
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Earl Schaffer, the first person to walk the entire Appalachian Trail in one continuous hike, avoided blisters by putting sand in his boots and wearing no socks until his feet toughened.
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It may be exhausting to wait for your turn in accessing equipment at the gym, especially if the fitness center is full. There is a myriad of cost-effective gym equipment you can use at home for workouts. You only need to build a perfect home gym and do the workouts from the comfort of your home. It will be more convenient for you since you can decide to do the exercise on a schedule that suits you the best. So, what kind of workout equipment you can keep at home for exercises? Read on. Resistance Equipment for bodyweight Resistance training
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Hazel Ying Lee was the first Chinese-American pilot supporting the US Army during WW2. One time, her aircraft made an emergency landing on a farm. The farmer saw her, grabbed a pitchfork, and chased her around the plane, shouting to neighbors that the Japanese had invaded Kansas.
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When the Union abandoned a fort in Florida, they left behind a single soldier as caretaker. When the Confederacy marched on the fort, the lone soldier refused to surrender without a receipt for the fort. He received one, and the fort was taken without a shot fired.
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Bowling was such a popular sport during the 1960s-1970s, top earning pros made twice as much money as NFL stars and other athletes. Today, even the very best bowlers usually have second jobs.
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In order to raise a genius, the first thing a parent must do is to not send a child to a public school; according to Harold G. McCurdy, a professor at the University of North Carolina. Based on his study of the childhoods of 29 geniuses, conducted back in 1960, he determined that “three striking […]
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Taos is a town that boasts a rich culture, diversity, and stunning scenery. It is the kind of place that is modern and progressive, offering all of the amenities you need, while still retaining the charm of a small town. Taos has an impressive mountain backdrop and locals can take their pick of a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Add that to the thriving local music scene and a range of restaurants, and you have got yourself a pretty great place to live! Taos has also become a popular tourist town given all it has to offer. Here is some
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Frank Sinatra was friends with JFK. In 1962, in anticipation of a presidential visit, Sinatra had a helipad built at his house in Palm Springs. When JFK snubbed him and ended their friendship (due to Sinatra’s alleged mob ties), Sinatra grabbed a sledge hammer and smashed up the helipad.
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