There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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Modern humans first appeared about 200,000 years ago, but record keeping didn't begin until about 6,000 years ago. That means about 97% of human history is lost.
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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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London's Pall Mall became the first street lit by gaslight in 1807!
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February 1865 is the only month in recorded history to not have a full moon.
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The Taj Mahal took 20 years and 20 thousand men to finish!
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