Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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The handbook issued to US soldiers in Britain during WW2 included the line "The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap."
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In Ancient Egypt, some people paid their taxes in honey.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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