The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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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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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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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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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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