During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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The first bomb dropped on Germany in WWII killed the only elephant in the Berlin zoo!
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The oldest patented company logo is the red triangle of Bass beers!
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
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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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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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