French author Thomas-Alexander Dumas (The Three Musketeers) is the highest ranking black military official in Europe to date.

Over one million Pet Rocks were sold in 1975, makine Gary Dahl, of Los Gatos, California, a millionaire. He got the idea while joking with friends about his pet that was easy to take care of, which was a rock.

About 30% of Canadians rely on getting their water from the ground for their domestic use.

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