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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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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In 1542, French aristocrat Marguerite De La Rocque survived being marooned for 2 years alone on a remote island off the coast of Quebec.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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When the Egyptians destroyed Libya in the 13th century B.C. they took 13,230 penises of the conquered enemies as trophies.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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