There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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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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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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