English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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The site where the Parthenon was built had to be cleared of hundreds of dinosaur bones (then called giants' bones) before construction could begin.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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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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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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