The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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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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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
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