Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
25
Contrary to popular belief, the first ironclad warships were built by Korea in the 16th century.
14
During World War 1, Harry Houdini took 1 year off performing to help sell war bonds and teach american soldiers how to escape from German handcuffs.
34
During World War II, Uncle Ben's was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.
23
Only eight men were killed in the battle of lexington!
62
Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.
142
"Yo momma" jokes/insults were invented by Shakespeare.
39
During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water!
65