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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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    In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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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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    Mozart
    Mozart
    Mozart composed a song titled "Leck mich im Arsch", which translates to "Lick me in the arse".
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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