Leonardo Da Vinci made a robotic lion in 1515 that would walk, sway, open its mouth and move its tail - it even had a compartment that opened to present flowers.
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In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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Henry Ford was Charles Lindbergh's first passenger in the Spirit of St. Louis.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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The Titanic is about as long as the Empire State building is tall.
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