In ancient Rome, lead poisoning was a prevalent disease amongst the wealthy because of their extensive use of lead. Many Roman women died because of lead poisoning caused by the use of make-up that contained lead. | Quality standards for pasta were set in the 13th century by the Pope. | Studies show that couples that smoke during the time of conception have a higher chance of having a girl compared to couples that do not smoke. | The word "laser" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission by radiation." | Mexico City boasts the world's largest taxi fleet with over sixty thousand taxis running every day.

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