There is a 600 year old 240 paged book called the Voynich Manuscript, that’s written language is still completely unknown today.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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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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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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