Hundreds of years ago, the Aztecs of Mexico and the people of Nicaragua believed gods lived in volcanoes. They would sacrifice beautiful young girls to these powerful gods.
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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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In 1799, a boy found a 17lb. rock in a creek in North Carolina and used it as a doorstop. It was actually gold.
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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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During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
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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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