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    The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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    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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    In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic, and he often wrote backwards.
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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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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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