Spiked and studded dog-collars derive from the days of the Ancient Greeks, who would give their sheep-dogs sharply spiked collars to protect their necks from wolves whilst they watched over a Sheppard's flock at night.

In the 18th century, potatoes were given out as a dessert. They were served in a napkin, salted and hot.

The body of the average baby is 75% water.

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