Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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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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