To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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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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The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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