The time interval from first sighting of the iceberg that sank the Titanic to impact was a little over 30 seconds.
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Leonardo Da Vinci predicted the mass use of solar energy as long ago as 1447.
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Picasso’s full name: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso.
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A baboon called Jackie became a private in the South African army in World War I.
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When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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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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The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914.
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In the great fire of London, in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.
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