A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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A singing birthday card has more computing power than the allied forces in 1945.
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Although Nostradamus died in the middle of 1566, his 1567 almanac was published because he had the foresight to prepare it before his death.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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