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    No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic.
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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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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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    The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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    Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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