Tycho Brahe died after reportedly refusing to leave a banquet to use the restroom.

The Gupta Empire is often called the Golden Age of India.

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The Silk Road connected East and West through trade.

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The Tulip Mania of the 1600s caused tulip bulbs to reach extreme prices in the Netherlands.

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Watergate involved a political break-in that led to the resignation of President Nixon.

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In 2002, scientists recreated ancient pigments to understand historical art techniques.

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Ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing.

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The Mayans developed a complex calendar system.

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In 1518, a dancing plague reportedly caused people in Strasbourg to dance uncontrollably for days.

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