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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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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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: spades - King David, clubs - Alexander the Great, hearts - Charlemagne, and diamonds - Julius Caesar.
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In 1999, Pepsi, Inc. paid $0.00 in income tax!
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.
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