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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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    English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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