History
Historical events, civilizations, and significant moments
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History
India honors the specialized force that guards the nation's most vital infrastructure
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History
Ancient Egyptians used crushed emeralds as a primitive form of eye shadow
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The original London Bridge stood for over 600 years before being replaced
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The first recorded use of a calendar involved the cycles of the moon
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History
The Great Pyramid of Giza was originally covered in reflective white limestone
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The Aztecs used cocoa beans as a form of physical currency
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The Earl of Sandwich invented his namesake snack to avoid leaving the poker table
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Ancient Romans built public fountains that provided free wine during festivals
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Ancient Greek soldiers wore bronze armor that weighed over 50 pounds
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The first recorded use of a mirror involved a pool of water
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Viking women had the legal right to divorce their husbands for any reason
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Ancient Greek citizens voted by placing a black or white stone in a jar
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Ancient Romans used a system of stepping stones to cross flooded streets
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Ancient Romans used a primitive form of mail to send letters across Europe
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The first known maps were scratched into the walls of ancient caves
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