Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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The ancient Egyptians bought jewelry for their pet crocodiles.
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