The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian; she was Greek.
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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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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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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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