There's a bar in Ireland (presently named Sean’s Bar) that was opened in 900AD.
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Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War 2.
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The range of a medieval long-bow is 220 yards.
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Harry S. Truman was the last U.S. President with no college degree.
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A female photographer in the 50s took tens of thousands of pictures and remained remained unknown until her death. She is now considered one of the most important street photographers ever.
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Picasso’s full name: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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