Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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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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In 1897, Bayer, who is the maker of Aspirin, marketed the drug heroin.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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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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