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    The Nestles haven't run Nestle since 1875.
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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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    The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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    During the Cold War, the US had planned to detonate a nuclear weapon on the moon.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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    In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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