In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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