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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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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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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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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