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    In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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    Leonardo Da Vinci made a robotic lion in 1515 that would walk, sway, open its mouth and move its tail - it even had a compartment that opened to present flowers.
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    At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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