In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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There are 92 known cases of nuclear bombs lost at sea.
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Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand - an hour hand.
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Pilgrims did not eat with forks. They only used spoons, knives and their fingers.
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