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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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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The Taj Mahal took 20 years and 20 thousand men to finish!
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