Leonardo Da Vinci made a robotic lion in 1515 that would walk, sway, open its mouth and move its tail - it even had a compartment that opened to present flowers.
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The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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