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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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    During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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    Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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    Nuclear Survivor
    Nuclear Survivor
    In 1945, a man survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, dragged himself to an air-raid shelter, spent the night, caught the morning train so he could arrive at his job on time - in Nagasaki - where he survived another atomic blast.
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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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    Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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