The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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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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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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No one knows who designed the first American Flag.
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