The city of Memphis was an early capital of ancient Egypt.

The Great Depression began in 1929.

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The Inca built extensive road networks across the Andes.

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In 1814, a beer flood in London released thousands of gallons into nearby streets.

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The Year Without a Summer in 1816 followed a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia.

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The first flowering plants appeared during the Cretaceous period.

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The Tulip Mania of the 1600s is considered one of the first economic bubbles.

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Dinosaurs ruled the land for over 160 million years.

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Ancient Romans built extensive road networks across Europe.

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