The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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At age 18, the Queen of England was a mechanic for the British Military.
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"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
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Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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