The giant squid is the largest animal without a backbone.

More than 3000 years ago children played with circular hoops made with grape vines. This toy was swung around the waist. Years later this toy was made by company called Wham-O and the Hula-Hoop was invented in 1958.

Chocolate was used as medicine during the 18th century. It was believed that chocolate could cure a stomach ache.

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