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Medieval European towns hired professional rat-catchers.
Known as 'rat-catchers,' these officials were paid by local governments to control rodent populations. They developed elaborate techniques and often kept detailed records of their catches. Some towns still maintain the ceremonial position of rat-catcher today.
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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...