Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime.

Tax avoidance and tax evasion both increase as tax rates rise, which can reduce total revenue.

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

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The first text message was sent in 1992 and read 'Merry Christmas'.

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Operation PBSUCCESS involved CIA actions in Guatemala in 1954.

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Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

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Beethoven continued composing after going completely deaf, writing his Ninth Symphony while totally deaf.

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Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

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Olympic weightlifters follow a precise diet and weigh in the day before competition to make their weight category.

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