Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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A WW2 observation pilot, bored of not being in combat, decided to strap 6 bazookas to his plane. He destroyed several enemy tanks and vehicles. His name was Lt. Col. Charles Carpenter, aka Bazooka Charlie / The Mad Major.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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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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The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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