Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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Originally, Du Pont, Inc. was a tiny gun powder mill in New Jersey.
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India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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