English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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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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In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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