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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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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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    When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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    The Grateful Dead were once called 'The Warlocks'.
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    Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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