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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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    The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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    The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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    The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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    Winston Churchill's Letter of Apology for Escaping from Prison
    Before escaping prison, Winston Churchill left a letter of apology on his bed. The letter began: "I have the honour to inform you that as I do not consider that your Government have any right to detain me as a military prisoner, I have decided to escape from your custody."
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    Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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    A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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