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    The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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    Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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    Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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    India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    Moustache Tea Cups
    Moustache Tea Cups
    In the Victorian era, they had special tea cups that protected your moustache from getting dunked in your tea.
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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    The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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