Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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