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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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    Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
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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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    In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose!
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    Grenades were invented in China over 1,000 years ago.
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    High Heels were originally made for men in the 16th century.
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    Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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