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    The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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    In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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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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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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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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    The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
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    In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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