Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and he often wrote backwards.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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