In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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