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    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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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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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    The great wall of China is 1,400 miles long!
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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