The flushing toilet was invented in 1596, not by Thomas Crapper as most people think, but by Sir John Harington.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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The World Trade Center towers used to have two zip codes, 10047-10048, one for each building.
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The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club!
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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In 2011, a couple bought a box of textbooks for $10. Inside, they found a 25-cent bill signed by the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, and subsequently sold it for $63,250.
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Scientists are excavating the ruins of a major civilization which pre-dates both the pyramids and Stonehenge by over 7,000 years. In 15 years, they have uncovered only about 5% of the site.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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