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12-03-2008, 02:26 PM
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1 Tomatoes were considered poisonous for many
years in Europe and they were grown for ornamental
reasons only. In fact, the leaves and stems of
tomatoes are poisonous (but they can be used in
moderation for food flavoring).
2. Soon after building started in 1173, the
foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly.
Construction was stopped, and was continued
only a 100 years later. Therefore, the leaning
tower was never straight.
3. Ancient Egyptians used slabs of stones as pillows.
4. People have been wearing glasses for about 700 years.
5. King Charles the Second often rubbed dust
from the mummies of pharaohs so he could “absorb
their ancient greatness.
1 Tomatoes were considered poisonous for many
years in Europe and they were grown for ornamental
reasons only. In fact, the leaves and stems of
tomatoes are poisonous (but they can be used in
moderation for food flavoring).
2. Soon after building started in 1173, the
foundation of the Pisa tower settled unevenly.
Construction was stopped, and was continued
only a 100 years later. Therefore, the leaning
tower was never straight.
3. Ancient Egyptians used slabs of stones as pillows.
4. People have been wearing glasses for about 700 years.
5. King Charles the Second often rubbed dust
from the mummies of pharaohs so he could “absorb
their ancient greatness.