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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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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In 1799, a boy found a 17lb. rock in a creek in North Carolina and used it as a doorstop. It was actually gold.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
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