The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.
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Although Nostradamus died in the middle of 1566, his 1567 almanac was published because he had the foresight to prepare it before his death.
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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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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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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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During WW2, captured German officers were sent to Britain as POWs and lived in luxury in Trent Park. This was done to make them feel relaxed. However, they were being listened to by 100 ‘listeners’. They revealed secrets about the holocaust, events in Berlin, Hitler's madness and V2 rocket bases.
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