The origin of apples traces back to the Middle East over 4,000 years ago.

In WWII, when allied armies reached the Rhine River the first thing men did was pee in it. This was pretty universal from the lowest private to Winston Churchill (who made a big show of it). Gen. Patton had himself photographed in the act.

One alternative title that had been considered for NBC's hit "Friends" was "Insomnia Café."

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