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Ancient Romans had fast-food restaurants called ‘thermopolia.’
These establishments served ready-to-eat food from large clay pots embedded in stone counters. They were primarily used by poor residents who couldn't afford private kitchens. Archaeologists have found nearly 150 thermopolia in Pompeii alone.
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The first recorded instance of ransom software was in 1989.
The 'AIDS Trojan' was distributed via floppy disk to AIDS researchers, encrypting their files and demanding payment for...
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The first recorded case of a serial killer was in Ancient Rome.
Locusta was a professional poisoner in the 1st century AD who was eventually executed by Emperor Galba. She...
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Ancient Greek athletes competed in the Olympics nude.
The word 'gymnasium' comes from the Greek word 'gymnos' meaning naked. Athletes competed nude, and it was considered...