In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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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 1799, a boy found a 17lb. rock in a creek in North Carolina and used it as a doorstop. It was actually gold.
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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