In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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