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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Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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