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    The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    Although Nostradamus died in the middle of 1566, his 1567 almanac was published because he had the foresight to prepare it before his death.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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