Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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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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The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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Kung Fu actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
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High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.
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Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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