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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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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