Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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The first telephone book was one page long and had only 50 names in it.
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The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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