Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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