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    In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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    The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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    Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor
    When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The exact cause of death and burial site of Genghis Khan is unknown, because all of the 2000 funeral guests and 800 soldiers were killed in order to preserve the secret.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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    There are pictures of Knights fighting Snails in old Medieval manuscripts - and nobody knows why.
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