On August 21st, 1911, someone stole the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, from the Louvre Museum. It was recovered two years later.

English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.

In a day, a mature oak tree can draw approximately 50 gallons of water.

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