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    Napoleon Bonaparte thought torture should be abolished because the information obtained from it is worthless.
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    The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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    The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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    At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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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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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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