Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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