The average life span of a peasant during the medieval ages was 25 years.
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Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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The first bomb dropped by the Allies on berlin in WW2 killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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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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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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