The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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Romans used a plant called Silphium as contraception. They had so much sex that they drove it into extinction.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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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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Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
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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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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant that she accepted.
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