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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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    Tsar Bomba
    Tsar Bomba
    The largest nuclear bomb ever built, the Tsar Bomba, caused damage up to approximately 1,000km away.
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    The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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    The U.S. motto, 'In God We Trust', was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.
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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians whose diet consisted mainly of grains, beans, and dried fruit, washed down with a vinegar and plant ash tonic.
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    "Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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