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    The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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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 handbook issued to US soldiers in Britain during WW2 included the line "The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap."
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    In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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    After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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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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