Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Pierre Jaquet-Droz, a watchmaker, 240 years ago invented a robot that could write, and the parts could be interchanged to say whatever you want.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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