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    The site where the Parthenon was built had to be cleared of hundreds of dinosaur bones (then called giants' bones) before construction could begin.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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    During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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