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    The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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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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    In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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    Ancient Fart Battles
    Ancient Fart Battles
    There are scrolls from the Edo period of Japan that suggest fart battles took place. The drawings show men blasting farts at other men, women, and even a cat.
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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    Recently, archaeologists excavating in the old medieval town of Odense in Denmark uncovered 700-year-old barrels of poop - and, to their surprise, they still smelt.
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    Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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    Until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.
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