The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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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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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Leonardo Da Vinci made a robotic lion in 1515 that would walk, sway, open its mouth and move its tail - it even had a compartment that opened to present flowers.
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