Better wine can be produced by the soil being of poor quality. This is because the vines have to "work" harder.

The game of squash originated in the United Kingdom. It came about after a few boys, who were waiting for their turn to play racquets, knocked a ball around in a confined area adjoining the racquets court.

Ancient Egyptian women used to wear perfume cones made of wax that would melt in the heat letting out a nice fragrance.

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