In 1810, Peter Durand invented the tin can for preserving food.

The game of squash originated in the United Kingdom. It came about after a few boys, who were waiting for their turn to play racquets, knocked a ball around in a confined area adjoining the racquets court.

Franklin Roosevelt was related to 5 U.S. Presidents by blood and 6 by marriage.

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