During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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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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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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