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    In Ancient Greece, if a woman watched even one Olympic event, she was executed.
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    The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    Napoleon had conquered Italy by the time he was twenty-six.
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    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    585 BC Solar Eclipse
    In 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred in the middle of a battle between the Lydians and the Medes. They promptly ceased fighting and signed a peace treaty.
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    The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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    The original Cinderella was Egyptian and wore fur slippers.
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    The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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