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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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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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    Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Lincoln and Darwin Birthday
    Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day.
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    At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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