Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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