In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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