Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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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 first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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