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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    5000-Year-Old Embrace
    In 2007, the 5000-year-old skeletal remains of two lovers embracing each other were found at Mantua.
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    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 first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk
    Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor, was left stranded on a deserted island in 1704, but survived for over 4 years, partly by using feral cats to protect him from ravenous rats that attacked during the night.
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    Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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    The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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