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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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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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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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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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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