Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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In 1987 American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from its First Class salads.
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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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The life expectancy in 1900 was just 47 years.
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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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Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.
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The first chocolate eggs were made in Germany in the 19th century and remain one of the most popular Easter candies today.
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