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    The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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    Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
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    Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    Shortest War
    Shortest War
    The shortest war on record was fought between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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