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Vikings used heated stones to create primitive hand grenades.
Viking warriors would heat stones until they were glowing hot, then cover them in animal fat and throw them at enemy ships. The fat would ignite mid-air, creating an early form of incendiary weapon. Archaeological evidence suggests this technique was particularly effective in naval warfare.
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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...