The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The first telephone book was one page long and had only 50 names in it.
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During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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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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The Ramses brand condom is named after the great pharaoh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.
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