In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had only one testicle.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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The first bomb dropped by the Allies on berlin in WW2 killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
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