The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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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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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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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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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 bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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