In 1799, a boy found a 17lb. rock in a creek in North Carolina and used it as a doorstop. It was actually gold.
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Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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