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    During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
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    After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    There's no evidence that pirates made people walk the plank.
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    Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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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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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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