In gangster slang, a boxing match that is fixed is called a "barney."

The first box of Crayola that was ever sold had the same eight colours that are sold in the box today consisting of red, blue, yellow, green, violet, orange, black and brown. The box was sold for a nickel in 1903.

Sailors once thought wearing gold earrings improved eyesight.

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