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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If a surgeon in Ancient Egypt lost a patient while performing an operation, his hands were cut off.
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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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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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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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Picasso’s full name: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso.
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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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