In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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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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