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    When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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    A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    In Ancient Greece, small penises were desirable, and big ones were for ‘old men and barbarians’
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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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    Fire Hydrant Patent
    Fire Hydrant Patent
    No one really knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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