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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A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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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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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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