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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 Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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    In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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    Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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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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    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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    In the 1930's, American track star Jesse Owens used to race against horses and dogs to earn a living.
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