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    The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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    Rocket Mail
    Rocket Mail
    In 1959, the USPS attempted to deliver mail via cruise missile and successfully shipped 3,000 pieces of mail from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    In 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred in the middle of a battle between the Lydians and the Medes. They promptly ceased fighting and signed a peace treaty.
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    In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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