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    In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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    There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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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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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor
    When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.
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    The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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