On August 21st, 1911, someone stole the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, from the Louvre Museum. It was recovered two years later. | In 1836, Mexican General Santa Anna held an elaborate state funeral for his amputated leg. updated. | Actor Richard Gere was considered to play the role of John McClane in the movie Die Hard. Bruce Willis played the part instead. | Caffeine is on the International Olympic Committee list of prohibited substances. | Pomology is the study of fruit.

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