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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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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