Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian; she was Greek.
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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