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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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