Egyptians used natron — a naturally occurring salt — to preserve mummies by drawing out moisture.

In 1925, a courtroom trial debated the teaching of evolution in schools.

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The Boston Tea Party took place in 1773.

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In 1518, a dancing plague reportedly caused people in Strasbourg to dance uncontrollably for days.

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Ancient supercontinents existed long before modern continents formed.

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In 1788, Austria briefly went to war with the Ottoman Empire after a misunderstanding between soldiers.

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The Library of Alexandria was one of the largest centers of learning in the ancient world.

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Gymnastics has been part of the modern Olympics since 1896.

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The Great Emu War of 1932 involved Australian soldiers attempting to reduce emu populations.

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