The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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