During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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