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    In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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    A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians whose diet consisted mainly of grains, beans, and dried fruit, washed down with a vinegar and plant ash tonic.
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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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