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    In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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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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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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    Jericho is the oldest walled city in the world at 9,000 yrs old!
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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    In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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    The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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