In ancient Athens, the worlds first democracy, they had a process called ostracism, where once a year the people could vote on the politician they thought was most destructive to the democratic process. The “winner” was banished from Athens for 10 years.
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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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NASA invented baby food as we know it today.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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You can only remember 4 things at a time.
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Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings because he didn't understand the script.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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