Did you know that Spartans used heavy iron bars as currency? Unlike the rest of Greece, they did this to prevent theft and discourage luxury, making it tough to accumulate wealth. And speaking of ancient ingenuity, did you hear about the first vending machine? The engineer Hero of Alexandria created a device that dispensed holy water in temples when a coin was inserted! Lastly, here's a quirky fact: Athenians had a unique superstition about beans. Influenced by the philosopher Pythagoras, they believed beans contained the souls of the dead, leading to strict avoidance of this ordinary legume. History is full of fascinating tidbits!

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