To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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