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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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    Voltaire's Last Words
    Voltaire's Last Words
    When Voltaire was asked to renounce Satan on his deathbed, his last words were: "This is no time for making new enemies."
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    Nuclear Survivor
    Nuclear Survivor
    In 1945, a man survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, dragged himself to an air-raid shelter, spent the night, caught the morning train so he could arrive at his job on time - in Nagasaki - where he survived another atomic blast.
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    February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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    After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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