If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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