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    Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
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    To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles
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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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    Everton FC used to be called St Domingo's FC!
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    The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency.
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    There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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    Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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    Approximately 40% of the U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit by the end of the Civil War.
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