In 1865, the U.S. Secret Service was first established for the specific purpose to combat the counterfeiting of money.

Silk was developed in China were it was kept a secret for more than two thousands years. Anyone found trying to smuggle silkworm eggs or cocoons out of the country was immediately put to death.

The largest chicken egg ever laid weighed a pound and had a double yolk and shell.

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