During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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Beethoven, was told by a music teacher that he had no talent for music. In fact, this teacher once remarked, “As a composer he is hopeless.”
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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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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