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The public baths were an important part of Roman life. Who wasn't allowed in there at night? |
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Ancient Egyptians wore wigs in place of sun hats. What were they made of? |
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To show they ruled both parts of Egypt, what did Pharaohs wear? |
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What did girls in medieval Spain put in their mouths to avoid unwanted kisses? |
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Built 2500 years ago, the huge Cloaca Maxima is still used in Rome. What is it? |
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What were believed to encourage immoral behavior in the Renaissance? |
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When Priests held banquets in ancient Egypt, what unusual 'guest' did the guest list include? |
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Plato the Greek philosopher was also an Olypmpic athlete. What was his specialty? |
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One African tribe used to present each new Monarch with the same symbol of power. What was it? |
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10.
Alexander the Great conquered a huge empire in Africa, Asia and Europe. How old was he when he died? |
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What was India's famous Taj Mahal built for? |
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What did Egyptians mummy-makers wash the insides of corpses with? |
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If you were caught drinking this liquid in 16th-century Turkey, you could be executed. What was it? |
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The Church in Spain once called this drink 'Satan's beverage.' What was it? |
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Who built the first light house? |
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Two years after she was murdered in 1355, what did Inez de Castro become? |
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How old did the average Neanderthal live to be? |
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What did the ancient Egyptians prescribe beer as remedy for? |
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19.
Before napkins were invented, what did people wipe their mouth with at the table? |
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20.
Digging into early Etruscan tombs, what did archeologist find? |
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