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As this book reveals, we often attribute firsts in world history to the wrong people. Many 'modern' ideas and inventions actually date back to ancient times such as the use of steroids in the Sung Dynasty and oral contraceptives in Ancient Greece. No library descriptions found. |
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An interesting enough series of facts that may well help you in your future quiz nights. ( )