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    Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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    The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians whose diet consisted mainly of grains, beans, and dried fruit, washed down with a vinegar and plant ash tonic.
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    The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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    During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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    Che Guevara suffered from asthma!
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    The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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