Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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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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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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